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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-21

DIAGRAM NO. IA DOUBLE PASS TRICK
FOR HALFBACKS.
fright halfback receives ball from quar-
ter at position 2. Figure 1 marks course
OF ball from quarter to halfback- Right
half starts around right end. Left half
starts from position 3. receives ball from
right half at point marked and con-
tinues around right end.l
occurs when the quarterback passes
the ball to one man, and he in turn
passes 1t to another, who Is depended
on to advance IL.
A double pass trick developed and
used with great success at Princeton
is as follows:
The usual scrimmage lineup is form
ed. and the ball is passed to the right
halfback, who starts on a run around
right end. The fullback, right tackle
and right end, assisted by the left tao
kle and quarterback, make up the in
reference. all of whom go around
right end between the right half and
the line of scrimmage. The left half
back goes to the rear of the fullback
and follows the right half closely, say
about four feet behind and about three
feet farther from the scrimmage line.
At a favorable point opposite the posi-
| ton of the opposing left end when the
right half fears that he will be tackled
and downed, he passes the ball back
under his right arm TO the left half,
who. watching for the play, stretches
out his arms 10 receive the ball. Now
the right half lmges at the nearest OPP
ponent to save the left half as much
opposition as possible, and the left half
continues on a wide circle around right
end.
In diagram No. 1 the foregoing play
is illustrated In detail.
Another double pass trick is fire.
quently termed the crisscross and is
| executed as follows:
The right half receives the ball from
the quarter and starts as though to go
around left end or through left tackle.
The left half stands still in his usual
position at the rear and to the left of
the quarter. AS the right half goes by
him between him and the line) the
right half passes the ball back to the
left half; the latter, aided by the inter
ference of the quarter and the full
back, goes around right end or through
right tackle.
The right half continues on around
left end SO as to cause the opposing
team TO think the ball to be still in his
possession. See diagram No. 2.
Still another double pass Is that in
which the fullback drops back as
though to kick. The ball is passed to
him, but instead of kicking he plunges
straight at the line The right half
back stands close to the quarterback's
position, and the fullback as he hits
the line turns his back to IL and passes
the ball back to the waiting right half,
who runs around either end. usually
the left.
The quarterback run Is a simple
trick. When the quarterback receives
the ball from the center he dashes
through either tackle or around either
end. aided by strong interference He
must cross the line OF scrimmage not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-21

the little Gaiety, as the Boston "thea-
terette" was then called, that more
room became an imperative necessity.
and In the fall of 1886 Mr. Keith Sc
cured possession of the Bijou theater.
next door. The phenomenal success
achieved there enabled him to push for
ward quickly 10 greater things-things
of which he had never dared to dream
in his earlier days.
Next Mr.. Keith turned his attention
to Providence. r. l.. and obtained pos
session of the Providence museum,
which he remodeled and opened in 1887
as the Gaiety museum, light opera and
vaudeville featuring the programmes.
Later he gained control of Lows OPP
era House, which he remodeled and
named Keith's Opera House, making it
the finest and most prosperous play
house in the state.
ION to Philadelphia" now became
Mr.. Keith's slogan. and after purchas-
ing and reconstructng at great cost a
large building on North Eighth street
he in 1889 opened a splendid theater.
seating =. 100 persons.
Mr.. Keith purchased the Union
Square theater in New York In 1898,
being given just twenty minutes In
which TO consider an offer for the
building The unqualified success of
his continuous performances in New
York is stage history.
Possibly Mr.. Keith's greatest achieve
ment was the building in Philadelphia
of his famous S1,OOO,OO0 theater In
Chestnut street. The luxury. safety.
beauty, dignity and convenience of this
building became the subject of wide
spread comment.
The cases cited show Mr.. Keith's adj
vance from a small beginning. but they
do not tell half the story. These are
but a few Of the houses he has placed
TO his credit. and his influence is now
felt from one end of the land to the
other and even extends across the sea,
for he owns the Princess theater in
London. In addition To booking shows
for his own houses his shows have be
come the standard and are used in
many theaters in this country and Can
ada
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-21
RuhfiD and Willie.

1t is said that the next heavyweight
battle will he between John Willie and
Gus Rubin ard that arrangements
have already been practically complet-
ed for a fight on the coast in the near
future, the winner TO meet Marvin
Hart
Rubin has seen the time when Willie
would be common amusement for him.
but times have changed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-21
B. +. Keith
And His
= Success
HoqO the Originator Of
Continuous VaudeUiUe
Rose TO Fortune From
Humble Beginning.
Theaters He O7OnS
Here und In Europe.

The success OF 3. +. Keith as the
founder OF a form OF theatrical enter
tainment will always occupy promi-
nent part In the history of the Ameri-
can stage. The latter day refined con-
tinuous vaudeville was originated by
Mr.. Keith years ago. and. beginning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-21
Hoe TO Use
Tricks In
Football
4Uofd FumbIes 80 Double
Pass a Leading Factor.
HaTbacks around
Either End---The Criss-
cross a DecebtiUe Play.
The Fake Kick.

The value of we'll executed trick
plays is apparent to every follower Of
football. But they should not be used
very often-only occasionally, when it
seems possible to catch an opposing
team off its guard
First will be described trick plays In
which double passes take place. The
best known form OF the double pass
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07

DR.. aud Mrs. Humphreys at their hand
some home In North Greenwood. The
occasion was for their daughter Miss
Sallie Walton Humphreys who ~ at
home for the Christmas holidays. A
nice crowd Of young people enjoyed the
evening TO the utmost. Dainty refresh
ments were served. All who were in at
tendance arc high in their praise Of the
entertaining qualities Of the hostess.
The guests were Misses Mildred Hum
pbrcys, Laura Sherrard, Mary Metts,
SalIie McNeill, Ella Bew, Tanner, Susie
Wells, SalIic kimbrough and lrm. Port
wood Mcssrs Stoner, Nets, Bullock,
W. Sanders, NJ. Sanders, NJ. Aldridge, @.
Aldridgc, l., AIdridge, Parish, Kim
brough, Scates, Montgomery, Stewart,
Wells, Bacon and Gordon Gillespie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Entertainment for
Miss Pettye.

A delightful entertainment was thai
given Thursday evening Of last week al
tho home OF Mr.. and Mrs. N. S. Wright
for Miss Susie Pettyc, sister Of Mrs
Wright. The feature of the evening
was q unique contest entitled AN
Humble Romance OF the Kitchen,O Orchard
and Garden" a skeleton of this "hum.
bic romance" was outlined and the
words missing throughout were to be
supplied by using the name of some
product OF the Kitchen, orchard or gar
den. The contest was quite amusing
and resulted in some rather peculiar
combinations. Miss Annie Turner won
the first lady's prize, a silver shoe horn,
and Mr.. WIN. Sanders the first gentle
mans prize, a nice match box. The
BOBBY, a calendar, went to Miss Jimmie
Scruggs. The young ladies present
were Misses Annie Turner, Fannie and
Jimmie Scruggs. Annie Hughes, Sallie
Rowena Thayer, Clara Bell,
Annie Mcneil, and Susie Wells:
The young gentlemen were Perry Den
MS, Gordon Gillespie, John Pcttye, Jefl
Fred Mcbride, Warner
Wells, Alfred Barr, Fox Swift and VIM.
sanders.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Opening OF The
Grenada Club.

The opening reception and ball of the
Grenada club was held at the clul
rooms OF that popular social organiaa-
ton In It's tltular city Monday evening,
The event was one long to be remember.
ed In delta society and was enjoyed by
visitors from all the surrounding cities.
About thirty Of Greenwood's society
folks chaperonod by Mrs. S. II. weems
went over on the evening train and re-
turned the next morning. Those com
posing the party were Miss Council,
Mrs. Weems' popular visitor from Jack
son; Misses Mary Pillow, Fclice Lyall
Francis Hayden, Tillie Kcnnon, May Al
bridge; Messrs Hammer, Mcintyre,
Stoner, Jenkens, prlestly, Casey, Marion
Aldridge and Geo. Aldridgc, Steele, Kim.
brough, Yerger, Beland, DeLoach, Slack,
Latham Ray, Harris Ray, George, Mich
OILS, Failand, Fitzpatrick, Barrett, Malone
and Dr.Bullock; John Hawkins OF Swan
Lake.
\ Tho Greenwood party was mot at the
depot by Mr.. Hofer, who saw to it that
all were accommodated with rooms and
all necessary accommodations. All re-
turned high in their praise of the enter
tainment and treatment received from
the Grenada society folks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
POSTOffICf RECEIPTS.
Substantial Increase Sh own at Green
woods Well Conducted Office.

' 'a'' ''so' INC orech'
"oo' po'','nee mas made an excellent
s 81 true d parome-
~ ana 'ne CROWN
Us poseai foceip"
mas cause
'"o focofa oi her
ZOO y sNo p"'' ,''h
" se"'"ps a' enis
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
To Our Friends and Patrons:

1t gives us pleasure to ex-
press to you our heartfelt
appreciation of your bust
ness support during the
year 1904.
La has been our great am
bition to sell i'll one twelve
month one hundred thous-
and dollars for cash and we
assure you that it is with
a feeling of deep gratitude
that we tell you that we
have even gone beyond the
one hundred thousand del
lar mark during the year
1901 and we thank you for
it.
We will make even a
stronger effort for the year
and certainly hope that
i will be your pleasure to
your trading with.
is. Your Friends,
The F. R. Austin Dry Goods Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
The Commonwealth Liberal Offer.

The Southern Farm Gazette is pub
lished at ~Starkville, Miss, where the
Agricultural College and Experiment
Station are located, and is edited by
men who write from their store OF ex-
perience in a practical common sense
way. 1t contains Ga columns and Is is
sued semi-monthIy. 1t is the only strict
ly farm journal published in Mississippi
and ought to be read by every farmer.
We will give the Southern Farm Gazette
FREE for one year to every subscriber
of THE COMMONWEALTH who pays up to
date and one year in advance, before
January |, 1905. Don't failko take adj
vantage Of this liberal offer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
NEW OFFICIALS NOW IN CHARGE.


Mr.. A. F. Gardner, the retiring mem
Der of the board of aldermen. has been
In the board for fourteen years and has
done good service for the city of Green
wood During his connection with the
municipal government the town has
grown from a mere village to one OF the
first cities of the state. In the work OF
that growth he has had no small part.
Mr.. Robert Wilson, the retiring clerk
has served the city for three years and
has rendered thorough and acurate
service.
After adjournment Mayor vardaman
and Marshall Mcbride invited all the
members up to Dantone's restaurant
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Twentieth Century
Club Meets.

The Twentieth Century Club met
with Mrs. ]. W. Bew on Friday of last
week. Mrs. Bow was the leader and
tho study of German History during the
time Of Frederick the Great, Maria
Theresa and tho partition OF Poland
was the interesting lesson for the after
noon, Mrs. 7. A Gleason read n paper
on "The Rhine and its Castles.
The club will meet next with Mrs.
s, II. Keesler Friday of the coming
week at > o'clock.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Wednesdays Session.

A number OF bills were allowed and
several complaints were heard from tax
ayers, who asked that their assess
ments be reduced. The property OF
the Planters Oil Mill, assessed for $780,
900, was reduced to $4,000. The Green
wood Compress also secured a reduc-
ton OF 81 5000. Barrett's Mill was re-
duced from $4,000 to $4,000.
The salaries Of the police force were
increased from $50 to 800 per month.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
CocloN...
And Reception.

On Friday hight oflast week the beau,
tiful home OF the Elks on Washington
street was thronged with their mem
bers and friends. The occasion was the
first annual reception Of the Best PEG
pie on Earth. The brilliantly lighted
rooms were tastIly decorated with ElkF
colors and mistletoe and holly, and added
to this the crowd OF lovely ladies and
their gallant escorts made u happier,
gayer scene than is seIdom witnessed.
The guests were Just in the mood TO fully
enjoy such hospitality as only Elks can
offer, the ladies were never more love
ly and pleasing, the gentlemen never
more gallant and all ia all everything
combined together to make the occasion
one opportune for tho glorious time that
was enjoyed. Dainty refreshments wore
served throughout tho evening.
The festivities held out until the
O approach Of another day warned
them twas time for 'Iiome Sweet Home
Tow OF those present will forget the
evening for many days to come, and will
look forward with pleasure to tho
second annual ball.
A number OF visitors throughout tho
delta wero In attendance, among them
being Miss Council, Of Jackson; Miss
Cammack, of Tutwiler; Miss Austin and
Miss Hadeu, OF Illinois; Miss Kenun, Of
Arkansas; Miss Perry, Of RulcyiIle;
Miss Lyall Of %Brookhaven and DIR. and
Mrs. Baird, Of Bairds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Watch Party at
Mrs. Weems'.

An enjoyable watch party was giycl
New Years night by Mesdames Weem,
and Lockwood at the residence of Mrs
Weefns. The affair was In honor o.
Misses Roman and lieadeD, visitors tC
Mrs. Barrett, and Mrs. Weems' visitor
Miss Council. Euchre was the feature
OF the evening, The visitors prize was
won by Miss Lyle. the ladies by Miss
Swift, while Mr.. Casey and Mr.. Barrett
cut for the %gentlcmen's prize, the latter
winning.
A salad and coffee course was served
during tho evening. Tho New Year
was ushered in by tho guests singing
sacred songs. The following we're in
attendance! Miss Lyle, of Wesson; Miss
Council, OF Jackson; Miss Headen, of
Illinois; Miss Kenan, of Hot Springs;
Miss Perry, OF Ruleviile; Miss BoZeman,
Of Georgia; Misses Pillow, Aldridgc,
Flora and Esther Reiman, Swift, Kate.
and May Steele, Prince, Ilowse aud
Metz; Messrs. Latham and lIarffs Ray,
lines and Stewart MclntyEe, Hawkins,
Casey, fTiestly, Walker, Chas, and Dave
Nichols, DeLoaeh, Mcknight, Barrett,
Garrett, Steele, Failing, Carr, Beland
and DR.. Bullock.
An enjoyable time was experienced
by oil and sincere "Ilappy New Years
said as the company bid each other
good night.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07

at Parsons

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Crump, Of Par
sons, entertained q crowd of young
friends at their home on Friday even
ing of last week. The affair was in hon
or of their guests, Misses Corrine and
Lucille Ternago. Among those present
from Greenwood were Misses Clara Bell
and Sallie Steele and Mcssrs. Walter
Pillow, Will Pbnrr, jeff Robertson and
Johmpetty.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Miss Mildred
Humphreys Dance,

Miss Mildred Humphreys entertained
wit n dance al the home Of her mother,
Mrs. J. u. Humphreys Thursday evening
Of last week. A delightful timo was ex-
periencod By all. Light refreshments
were served and much enjoyed. The
guests were: Misses Perry, Kcnnon,
llcaden, Aldridge, Mcneil, Alexander,
Wells and Tanner; Mcssrs Gwin, Rich
ardsOn, George, Gillespie, Turner, Carr
Fitzpatrick, Petty, Wells, Barr, Stewart
and Marion, Geo. and Lewis Aldridge.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07

Elect Officers.

An enthusiastic and profitable meet
ing Of the earnest workers was held
with Mrs. r. A. Gleason Monday after
noon Mt her residence on George street.
It was the occasion for the annual cleo
ton Of officers. The following were
unanimously elected; Mrs. s. l.. Mont
gomery, president; Mrs. Robert Wilson
yico-preSidcnt; Mrs, II. +. Parish, Sec
rotary; Mrs. T. A. Gleason, treasurer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
tr. Mcintyre
I~Entertalns.

Mr.. Stewart Mcintyre entertained a
number of his friends on Tuesday
evening Of last week at the home Of his
mother, Mrs. q. s. Mcintyre. A unique
contest trying to remcmbcrthe names
Of objects which were only exposed for
a second or two was one of the features
of the evening.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07

After Jan. l6 the mail service on the
Belzoni branch of tho Yazoo & Missis.
sippi Valley which now runs from
Clarksdale to Belzoni will be extended
from the latter place to Yazoo City, as
a result of the efforts put forth by the
Yazoo City Business Mems League. The
improved service will be greatly appre-
ciatod
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07

Planters and merchants will find the
coupon books we get out a big help in
keeping accounts with tenants or Gus
toners. They save labor Ia book-keep-
ing and keep down disputes. See sam
pies at THE COMMONWEALTH.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07

Mr.. L. II. Lockhart, Of Union City,
Tenn, has accepted a position as mana
ger of the dressmaking department Of
+. II. Austin Dry Goods company. He
is a nice clever gentleman and a good
salesman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Labor, Rent NJ Share Contracts.

TH COMMONWEALTH has a full supply
OF labor, rent and share contrtacs aud
can supply any size order on short no
ticc,sand at reasonable prices.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Coupon

Planters and merchants get coupon
books from the COMMONWEALTH. They
save work in bookkeeping and prevent
disputes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
thursdays Session.

R.,H. Hicks was elected assessor. An
ordinance was drafted outlining the du.
ties of the assessor and fixing his salary
at $3.50 per month
A number Of bills were allowed. The
full official proceedings of the entire
three DAYS session will appear in the
COMMONWEALTH next week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
AROUND THE TOWN.
BY THE IrEM.SNATCllER.
We All Do Il.

We All Do Il.
How does the busy man now rail
1t makes him fairly roar,
To find he's dated all his mail
January, 1904.
Miss Viola Carr is visiting in Coffee
willie.
Major Morgan, of Carrolton, was with
us Tuesday.
Miss Lille Mcbride spent New Years
day at Cruger.
L. A, Daley, Of Mintor City, was in
the city Tuesday,
B. Gould. the Schlater merchant, was
in the city Monday.
]. 7. Jones, Of Money, was in Green
wood Monday.
Miss SalIie Stevens was an ltta Bena
visitor Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07

BOARD wANrfD by a man and wife.
Apply or address Board, Care CON-
MoNwRALrH.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07

Wanted to rent a small cottage or a
few rooms for light housekeeping. APP
ply or address r. ]. G. care Common
wealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Wanted to Buy.

For cash, lands in any size tracts. Write
US giving full description. We sell
an also. MuLLIKN & BLEs,
o20-tf 23S Main St., Memphis, Tenn,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Residence for Sale.

A nice residence and lot in North
Greenwood, near the bridge can be
bought at a reasonable figure. Apply
TO Mrs. :. IT. EAST. janStf
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07

Labor, rent and share contracts at
THE COMMONWEALTH office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07


d. W. Randlc, OF Schlater, was an APP
preciated caller at this Office Thursday.
a J b. Baird, the prominent lverness
business man, was in the city Monday.
, Dir. Mack Hughes left Monday for
Louisville to resume his medical studies
Attorney w. NJ. Hammer left yester-
day for a business trip to Silver Creek.
Hugh and Lane shackelrord, Of
Schlater spent Thursday in Greenwood
Misses Hazel Hope and Flora Mcintyre
have returned to the Holly Springs col
lcgo.
Mrs. j. A. Gary, of Leland, is visiting
her uncle, DR.. r. j. Carr, on Washington
street.
Misses Sallie Humphreys and Ella
Bow left Tuesday for the University at
Oxford.
Miss Louise Bolton has returned to
college, after spending the holidays
here.
Henry Mobley, Chas. Mcbride, and
Sam Montgomery have returned to the
A. Il. NJ.
The different banks of the city and
the cotton exchange observed Monday
as a holiday.
Howard Stewart has returned to Mem
phis to resume his studies at the Central
Business College,
Miss Dorothy Carmack, of Tutwiler,
returned home Wednesday after n visit
to Mrs. II. II. Eason.
Miss Ethel Ilansbrough, q charming
young lady of Carrollton, spent the day
in Greenwood Monday.
Miss Maggie Dennis is now with the
firm Of Pollard & Hammer in the ca
of stenographer. :
Mr.. c. Dunn, the hustling cashier Of
Bank Of ltta Bena, was in the city
Sunday.
Misses Laura Sherrard, Lucille aud
Turnage and Hattie Holoman !
ave returned to the Industrial Institute )
md college. 9
Geo. and Lewis Aldridge have return
I'd to the Kentucky Military Institute I
% take up their studies. '
Mrs. II. G. kitchell was called to Mem
'his Monday by a telegram announcing /
he death of her mother. u
j. I. Russell, the popular cashier of
he ltta Bona Banking and Trust Co.,
pont Sunday in the city.
DR.. J. ID. Wilborn returned Monday y
vening from Senatobia, where he has D
cen spending the holidays. u
Orman Kimbrough and Marion Al
ridge left Tuesday for the state uni
ersity to resume their studies.
Miss Council, the charming young h,
Of jackson who has been visiting /,
lrs. s. r, Weems, returned home Toes r.
ny. :,
John d. Hawkins. Jr., came over from
wan Lake Monday and attended the .
ance at Grenada that night with the =,
reenwood crowd. w.
Tho congregation of the Presbyterian
lurch will hereafter hold services in
10 Jewish Synagogue until the compile
on of their church building.
Mr.. and McClelland, of Covington,
have returned home after a pleas
It visit to Mrs. McClelland's parents, =
:. and Mrs. j. W. Delaney. 4
Misses Bessie Barrow, Laura Bell y
sallie Mcneil, Susie Wells and 4
'wena Thayer have returned to the Il
'enada college to resume their studies. y
Prof. and Mrs. Marshall, OF C~arrolton, q
ire in the city the first of the week n
route to Grenada to take up their y
hool work interrupted by the holidays. Il
X
a.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Blank Books

at G. Il. Gillespie q Co.'s.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07

where they acted as hosts and q nice
supper was enjoyed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
A Da-ce for
MISS Humphreys.

Last Saturday evening a most cpioya-
BILE reception and dance was givon BY
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-07
Buy Blank Books
New Salesman.

at G. E. Gillespie & Co. s.