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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

to take on Johnson if necessary to pre-
vent the negro from holding the cham
pionship, James J. Jeffries said: 81
frequently have declared have no de-
sire to re-enter the ring, and while
would not stand for Johnson coming
around here challenging me or making
a big talk l don't expect to fight him
until he has disposed of all the legiti-
mate aspirants for the championship.
Kaufman and Barry still are to be
reckoned with, and as fight promoter
it is not for me to butt in when there
are men who probably can defeat John
son."
M0watt Takes Count In Third.
New Orleans, Dec 26.-Tommy Now
att of Chicago was knocked out in the
third round last night by Young DON
ahue of Boston at the Christmas stag
before the Royal Athletic club. The
Boston fighter was the aggressor from
the sound of the gong. Before he had
been in action three seconds Donahue
closed his opponents left eye with a
terrific right swing, and thereafter
Mowatt was groggy. The Chicago
lightweight was made the toy of his
opponent in the second round, and was
on the floor many times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
ON RADIATOR CIRCUIT

Red Wright, the former Rock Island
first baseman, has been signed as man.
ager of the Flint. Mich, team. If Red
manages to avoid the crouch he used
to accumulate when in the Three-Eye
he may make good
In order to quiet the Decatur fans
who think the back fence of the new
park is too close to the, plate President
Childs announces that on the day of
the opening of the season he will give
$40 to the member of either team who
in five trials bats a pitched ball out OF
the lot. The fence is 80 feet from
the plate but Decaturites have been ac
customed to seeing ball played in a
40-acre field
Eastern league. players will also work
for less next year. Notice has been
given that there wilbbe a general seal
ing of salaries. 80.
Harry Hardy, the former Comma
| dore pitcher, has been sold by Balti
more to Providence, Rhode Island.
| Bob Corkhill, well known as an out
fielder in the Three-Eye league, is on
of a job.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
SCIENTISTS MEET AT CHILE
President of Republic Attends Open
ina of Pan-American Congress.

FTcSiuSHt OF hCPuUiiC NttSuuS SPSh-
ing of Pan-American Congress.
Santiago, Chile, Dec. 26.-The first
session of the pan-American scientific
congress was opened last evening at
the Grand opera house. President
Montt and his cabinet, the members of
the diplomatic corps and delegates
from all the American republics We're
in attendance, and addresses were
made by the president of the congress
and the Representatives of each dele
cation. Professor Leo s. Rowe of the
University of Pennsylvania, discussed
the work of the Bureau of American
Republics and praised John Barrett,
the director of the bureau, for the work
he had done, and expressed his belief
in the future usefulness of the bureau.
Other delegates dilated upon the i'm
portance of the congress, for the pro-
motion of closer relations between the
American republics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

as catcher, and Tighe will give him
a chance at both places before letting
a man with his promise CO.
Three for First Sack.
Tighe has three men who aspire to
the initial sack. They are Kelley of
Buffalo, N. Y; Clarke, an ex-Western
league man, and Elder of Perryville,
Mo. Little is known here concerning
the ability of any of them.
Three more men are slated for try
outs for the second sack. Mack, from
the Copper country and the Interstate
leagues, is said to be a wonderfully
fast man and hitter. Vogel, who
played formerly with Clinton in the
Three-Eye, needs no introduction.
Tighe considers him star. Karney,
the third applicant, is being sought
after by Hartford, Conn.,, but Tighe
thinks his claims on the man are
prior and that there will be no diff
Guilty in bringing him here.
The shortstop position is considered
in good hands when Joe Berger is
there, and he is the only man Tighe
has secured for that place. Berger is
league, and Tighe firmly believes that
this will be his last year in the Three
Eye league class Joe has it on them
all when it comes to covering the
ground, and his ability as hitter is
well known.
third Tiohn hos yNiSn FROM
last year, who looks pretty good to the
manager, who has taken into consid,
tration the fact that Wise is young
and greatly in need of experience and
a firm controlling hand. Edwards is
another likely man for the place. He
led the Pennsylvania outlaw league
last year with batting average OF
$50, and the year before that he was
recognized as one of the stars of the
league, which, by the way, is mighty
fast organization. Beck is another
candidate for the far corner He play
ed in the Illinois Missouri league this
last year and won his way into higher
company.
Outfield Good Enough.
So far Tighe has made no additions
to the outfield of last year. Murphy
Mcbride and Novacek seemed slated
for the fields.
On the whole, after looking over this
aggregation, the fans will not wonde
at Tighe when he grins and promise:
a fast and winning team for next year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
BANK ROBBED OF $4,000
Burglars at Monrovia, CAL, Take
Money and Make Escape.

Los Angeles. Dec 26.-The fact has
just been made public that the First
National bank of Monrovia, Cal, was
robbed of $4,000 Monday night. De-
tectives have been at work on the case,
but it is stated that no clews to the
robbery have been found and no ar
rests made. The loss of the money
was discovered when the bank opened
for business on Tuesday morning
President John Bartie admitted that
the robbery has occurred, but said
that, in view of the fact that the bank
was insured for $4,000 with a casualty
company, the loss to the stockholders
would be less than $4,000. The banl
is capitalized at 100000. with sur
plus of 100000, and has undivided pro
fits. of 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
Where There's a Will.

Shortly before the Christmas holt
days one year Princeton undergrad
uate from Chicago wished to start
home, thus gaining weeks vacation
on the other students. He had, however,
used up all the absences from recita-
lions which are allowed, and any more
without good excuse would have
meant suspension. In quandary, he
hit upon this solution: He telegraphed
his father the following message:
"Shall come home by the B. and O.
or straight home"
The answer he received read, "Come
straight home"
An exhibition Of the telegram to the
faculty was sufflcient.-Success Maya
zine For December.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
To WrestIe in Davenport.

Carl Busch, the German wrestler
will meet Fred Stevens of Galesbure
at Claus Groth hall in Davenport, in a
catch-as-catch-can match New Years
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
II Is a Wonder.

Chamberlain's Liniment is one OF
the most remaTka Die preparations yet
produced for the relief of rheumatic
pains and for lame back, sprains and
bruises. The quick relief from pain
which it affords in case IF rheumatism
Is are worth many tines its cost.
Price, 25 cents; large size 50 cents.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
ferries May Fight Later.

Los Angeles, CAL, Dec. 26.-Asked
last night if ne would make good" on
his enigmatic threat of three days ago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26

Sidney, Dec. 26.-In an Interview to-
day Jack Johnson, the negro pugilist
who won over Tommy" Burns, said:
81 never doubted the ISSUE From the
beginning I knew I was too good for:
Burns. have forgotten more about
lighting than Burns ever knew. l was
sure would win from the start. The
referee was fair. have no complaints
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
TURKEY SHOOT NEW YEARS
Rock Island Gun Club Postpones
Christmas Event Because of Wind.

A bad wind caused the postponement
of the shoot of the Rock Island Gun
club yesterday and it was decided to
hold instead big turkey shoot open
to all, the afternoon of New Years
day. A number. of members were at
the Watch Tower range yesterday and
INDUCED in practice matches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
EnqIewood Loses to Lonemont.

Denver, Dec. 26.-Longmont high
school annexed the high school foot
ball championship of the United States
yesterday, beating Englewood of Chi
cago by Is to o. The contest was
waged on sloppy field at Broadway
park.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-26
FAMILY THEATER
Only Two Days to See This Big Show.
Headed by
HARRIS WEST TRIO

Singing and Dancing Comedians.
s. OTHER BIG FEATURE ACTS -5
Sunday a diamond ring and 5-pound
box of candy to some person.
Evening prices will prevail
Coming first half of week, Miskell,
Hunt and Miller, big musical act.
Order seats by phone; new 5153, old 62.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
The Graphic

Whats that? ," demanded the uninitiated-
Get your clothes off. and be quick about it
said the doctor
The Irshman disrobed. and permitted the
doctor to measure his chest and legs and to
pound his back
Hop over this bar" ordered the doctor.
The man did his best landing on his back
Now double up your knees and touch the
floor with your hands"
He sprawlcd face downward. on the floor. He
was indignant but silent
Jump under this cold shower" ordered the
doctor.
Sure. that's funny" muttcref the applicant
Now run around the room ten times 10 test
your heart and wind directed the doctor
The candidate rebcIled I'll not. I'll sthay
single"
Single" asked the doctor. surprised
SURE said the Irishman: what's all this
fussing got 70 do with marriage license"
He had strayed into the wrong ottice.-Illus-
tratcd Bits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
FINALLY THE WORM TURNED.

A muscular freshman strollcd into the civil
Service examination ROOM where candidates for
the police force put to physical test.
-Strip." ordered the police surgeon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
OUT OF BABIES MOUTHS.

DR.. Garrit j. Kollen. the president Of Hope
College at a dinner in Holland Mich. recounted
some quaint Juvenile definitions
They are definitions" said DR.. Kollen. given
by little children In examinations. Some Of
them. l think, are rather good. Some show I'M
conscious some intended humor-'
And with that preface he began:
Perspiration-W the heat makes your
cry all over
'Fan-A thing to brush the warm off with
.Monkey-A little boy with a tall
~'Clear soup-A quart Of water boiled down
to q pint to mako 1t strong.'"-The Budget
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26

Arthu>Come now. Gwfnnie: are you going to
marry me. or to mako q fool Of me-!
Gwennie-Probably both. my dear Arthur
illustrated BitA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
HERR GROBER.

HERR GROBER.
Who called the members of the Reichstaq press
gallery "a herd of swine" which caused them
70 strike. Herr Grober has now apologzcd
and tho journalists are back at work
The Tatier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-04-26
HEAD ScULPTURED BY SARAH BERN
| HARD1.

| Presented recently by the famous actress to her
favorite haIrdrcSser.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-09-04
No, RANDALL HAS NOT
WITHDRAWN FROM RAGE
MISTAKEN IMPRESSION GAINED
GROUND HERE.

No; Mr.. Randall has not withdrawn
from the race for the Republican SEN
atorial nomination. He is still max
ing every effort to continue himself
in the office.
A number of Norfolk people who
read the affidavit made by John Eb-
erly of Stanton in which Mr.. Randall
was quoted as admitting that it is
Stanton cOunty's turn, and declaring
that he would not be a candidate for
denomination, thought that that meant
withdrawal from the field by Mr..
Randall.
Not so, however. 1t was last April
that Mr. Randall admitted the nomin-
alton ought to go to Stanton and de-
clared he would not be a candidate
for denomination.
Two weeks after that conversation
Mr.. Randall announced his candidacy
to succeed himself
He is still after the nomination, and
will be until next Tuesday night. And
in order to nominate R. Y Appleby
of Stanton, those who favor him must
go to the polls and vote for him.
The voting booths will not open
until noon on primary day. They
close at in the evening
1t is impossible to vote on two tic
kets. A man must either vote for his
choice of candidates on the Republi-
can or Democratic or Prohibition, as
the case may be. He is not allowed to
help select candidates on two differ.
ent tickets.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-09-04
GOT TRAVELLERS SAMPLE CASE
But Valentine Thief Spent Night in
Jail and Confessed.

Valentine, Neb., Sept. SPECIAL to
The News Detected in stealing a
sample grip from a travelling sales
man, two men were thrown in Jail
over night and ordered to take the
first train away with the coming of
dawn
The travelling man was playing pool
in the owl" saloon when one of the
men walked out with the travellers
sample case. When the travelling man
missed it the bartender remembered
seeing a man leave the saloon with
a suit case and gave a good descrip-
ton.
The fellow was found in company
with another man and denied the
theft vigorously. One of the sus-
poets fought back and had to be
knocked down couple of times be-
fore he was landed in Jail.
When morning came one of the pris-
oners admitted taking the grip and
told where it was hid. The sample
case was found in the cellar of an
old building. Rather than burden the
county with expense the men were or
dered from town.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-09-04
Made a Hit in. Omaha.

Omaha Bee: Harvey street before
and after the theater performances
Sunday evening was veritable show
street with the hundreds of people
that focked to the various play
houses, and The Royal Chef" re-
ceived its share of the crowd. In
spite of the previous run of the piece
in Omaha and other cities, everything
seemed fresh and sparkling, and the
principals in the little musical farce
were overworked trying to satisfy the
audience, which demanded recall af-
ter recall. William H. COnley pre-
sents the part of the Chicago-OolOng
brewer-chef with all the necessary
life and nonsense, and the others in
the cast and chorus add to the enter
tainment with a variety of song,
dance and costume. Julia Curtiss in
troduced a few creditable limitations
of Eddie Foy, Anna Held and others
which won a generous applause, and
'Trhe Spirit of 10" life tableau of
the famous painting of that name,
was recalled again and again at the
close of the second act. Almost every
solo made hit with the parquet, bal
cony and gallery, and the peanut boys
in the latter were especially appre-
ciative of the "broiler" and soldier
and sailor choruses.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-09-04

too low and the trouble now encoun.
tered is to equallze the valuation of
the side track of the various roads.
Mr. Schavland has figured ont the
average actual value per mile of
tracks. as assessed by local asses.
sors under the terminal tax law which
he found by adding assessments In
cities and villages where the main
track has been assessed separate from
right of way lands, and not Jointly
with the track of other companies,
and dividing the total assessed value
by the toll mileage of the same cities
and Villages as follows:
Union Pacific: Main track, S10,095,
side track, $4,S56
Burlington: Main track $l0,665,
side track, $6,97l.
Northwestern: Main track, $12,274,
side track, $500
Minneapolis a. Omaha Main track
SASH, side track, $9,056.
Rock Island Main track, $1O,17S,
side track, S6,417.
Missouri Pacific: Main track, $10,.
1856, side track, SG,S20.
st. Joe & Grand Island: Main track
81 ,461, side track, $4,516.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-09-04
THEATER SEASON
OPENS WITH MUSIC
1.-THE ROYAL CHEF" DELIGHTS
FIRST NIGHT AUDIENCE.
WILLIAM coNLEY WAS CLEVER
An Abundance Of Catchy Music, Pref.
ty Chorus Girls and Clever Come.
dams, With soloists Of Quality.
Made the Evening Enjoyable.

The theatrical season OF 19OS.9
opened at the Auditorium in Norfolk
last night with a catchy musical
comedy which was greeted by a well
filled house. "The Royal Chef" on
the whole. was an attractive and a
satisfactory musical show, with some
good voices. cluster OF songs OF the
whistling kind and number OF
clever fun-makers who won warm
spots In the hearts Of the audience.
William H. Conley as a comedian
is satisfactory and his fun.making
was OF the clean, wholesome type. II
was particularly to be noted that
THE Royal Cher was absolutely
free from any slight faint OF sugges.
ton, such as so often really spoils
these merry musical comedies.
Mary Malatesta was pretty and is
possessed Of beautiful voice which
pleased Norfolk. Julia Curtis, who
was recalled again and again to sing
"O'Reilly," and whose character imi.
tations of Anna Held and Eddy Foye
attracted unusual applause, was popu-
lar with the crowd
An attractive tableux OF Yankee
fife and drum corps brought cheers
from the house.
There was an abundance Of music
going all the time and the comedy
features were crisp and new Like
the majority of present-day musical
comedies, the show has no plot and Is
rather a pudding of many kinds of
spices.
Mr.. Conley's unique and exception
ally clever singing the catchy song.
hit, Let Me Go Back" will long be
remembered by Norfolk theatergoers
as one of the most enjoyable features
ever seen in the city.
A large number or out of town peo-
pie were here, particularly from Stan
ton, Pierce, Hoskins, Creighton and
West Point
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-09-04
Battle Creek News.

Gottlieb Preuss came over from
Madison Friday for a visit at the
home of his son, Robert Preuss.
Mrs. A. C. Bredehoeft and little
daughter and Miss Lena Bredehoeft
went to Avon, S. D., Friday for a visit
with relatives.
George Simmons came home from
an Omaha hospital, where he has been
about one month for treatment of his
crippled foot He is doing fine, but
will have to walk with the assistance of
crutches for some time. His father,
Ralph Simmons, accompanied him.
Rev. ]. Holman will preach at Con
cord, Neb., next Sunday The Luth-
eran church at Green Garden will
have mission fest Sunday. The same
day new minister, Rev. Mr.. Vogel
will be installed in the Lutheran
church on Buffalo Creek by Rev. F.
Rooster of Tilden.
Our schools opened the doors again
Monday.
o. B. Walker of the Norfolk glove
factory was here on business Friday
James Nichols and Fred bankers
were here Thursday from Madison.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-09-04
GOT THEM" AS THEY RUN"
Fremont Lawyer Was Victim Of a
Nelah Minnow Gag"

Neigh, Neb., Aug, 31.-Special to
The News: R. R. Cooke, an attorney
from Fremont, who, with bunch of
boosters from O'Neill, has been en-
joying the carnival at Neigh during
the last week, is the latest, and up to
date the easiest, victim of John May
bury's minnow gag. Mr.. Cooke bought
five dozen at five cents per twelve,
paid in advance, and agreed to take
them 'as they run" Mr.. Cooke is
two bits shy" and some wiser, but
Maybury's supply of minnows is un-
diminished
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-09-04
Peace at PilQer.

Pilger Herald: This editor has
been enjoying peace and tranquility
this week as our better half got stung
on the face quite badly Monday by
a bee causing the stung member to
swell up thrice its natural size and
1t seems to produce about the same
effect as lock jaw. II any editor wants
to borrow the bees for a few days
we would gladly loan them. The
effect of the stingers is all that could
be desired this hot weather.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-09-04
Votes at Neigh.

Neigh, Neb., Sept. Especial to
The News: Democratic candidates
for governor received in two wards:
Berge IS, Dahlman 8. Shallenberger
Is. For Democratic congressman,
Howard 10, Latta q. For Republican
state senator, Ninth district, Bressler
&c, Thornton 6S. For representative
George Fannon 80, F. E. Sala 54. For
Republican county attorney, E. d.
Kilbourne, II, j. B. Smith 81. o. A..
Williams 49,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-09-04
MORNING WAS A COLD ONE.
Forty.Four Degrees Was Lowest
Point Reached Tuesday Morning.


Just twelve degrees above freezing.
That's what 1t was Tuesday morning.
A frosty morning for primary day.
Kind OF prophecy of frost for
someone. But the chilly weather put
a new tinge of life in the air and
the political milling went on un.
abated.
II was fortyfour degrees above zero
early Tuesday morning. The frosty
tinge to the air turned attention to
the prospects of the annual first
killing frost" which usually comes
near the end Of the month.
In this connection data covering the
weather conditions for September in
this section for the past nineteen
years is interesting. 1t Is given out
by the weather bureau as follows:
The normal temperature for the
month in che nineteen years has
been Ga degrees. The warmest month
was that of 1897, with an average Of
~, the coolest that of 1896, which
was So. The highest temperature
was 1913 which was September II,
1895, and the lowest was rs degrees
on the 20, 1899.
The earliest dates on which the first
killing" frost occurred in autumn
was September Is, 1890 and 1902. The
average date on which the first kill.
ing" frost occurred was September
81.
The average precipitation for the
month was 2.S2 The average num-
Der Of days in September with .01 of
an inch or more of rain in the nine
teen years were seven. The greatest
monthly precipitation was SOC inches
in 1906, and the least was .26 which
was in 1899. The greatest amount of
precipitation recorded in any "a con-
secutive hours was 4.29 inches on Sep
TENDER 17-1S, 1905.
The average number of clear days
was Is; partly cloudy, Z, and cloudy,
s. During this month the prevailing
winds are from the south, and the
average hourly velocity is 11.6 miles
The highest velocity of the wind was
20 miles from the southeast.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-09-04
OFF FOR BIG GAME.
Sioux City Comment on the Mathew
son HuntinQ Trjp

S'SeN wy SoIhHlent on the Mathew
son Hunting Trip.
Sioux City Journal: Enroute for
the state fair at Washington, where
he Will engage in big hunt, Major
c. p. Mathewson, OF WalthilI Neb,
president of the First National bank
of Walthill, was the guest OF f. Is.
Hutchins of Sioux City.
Major Mathewson left for Norfolk.
Neb, where he was Joined by other
members OF the party, including Dar-
ius Mathewson of the Norfolk Ma
tional bank, and Robert Mathew son.
cashier Of the Traders and Farmers
bank of Wakefield, Neb Upon their
arrival in Washington they will be-
joined by Fred Mathewson, who for
number of years was a timber in
spector for the United States govern
ment and who is thoroughly familiar
with the country.
The major is pioneer of the ter
ritory adjacent to Sioux City having
come to this section of the state i'm
the late COS. He killed deer in what
is now the orporation limits of Sioux
City and shot elk within ten miles OF
Sioux City.
Business conditions along the new
extension Of the Burlington road In
Nebraska are all that could be de-
sired, according to Major Mathewson
1--WE will have banner crop" said
the major, "if the weather man wilR
give us three weeks of warm weather
1t will take about that length of time
to place the corn out of danger The
corn has matured but slowly in the
past ten days"
Major Mathewson said about Walt
hill: THE growth OF the town is.
gratifying to the men who have faith
in its future. About two years ago
the site of the town was a corn field
The sale of lots for the town site took
place in an open field on May %, 1906
Two years ago at the present time
there was not a permanent building
Now we have a population of over GOO
and in addition to beautiful homes
have fourteen brick business build
ings and two more in process of con-
struction."