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Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26

petty jealousy of Joe's superior attainments
and an affected contempt for HIM as the
janitors boy In
The college playground, nicely soddeo
field of five acres. was, of course, the scene
of most of our legitimate sports,sucn as
cricket baseball tennis, running and jumping
matches-and here, on Saturday aitelho:on ,
late in September, the lire OF aneag4lll11n
long smoulderng between the two boys DroAe
into fame. -.
A cricket match was on, the eontehtdil;n =,
elevens being made up of players IRON 1lii-
teen to sixteen years of age
Claiborne and Crossley were on Oppose
sides, and the former, who considered hln
self an expert. was, in both innings, lnglofi-
ollsly bowled out at the first bail by the ~
ter, whose side finally won the match Win
six wickets to spare.
The losers, with the exception OF amy
took their defeat good-humoredly, but ne,
deeply chagrined at having scored the Two
goose eggs" instead Of the thirty or loIly
runs he had boasted of, gave free vent 70 ms
anger against the author OF his misto5t l Z,
and, in hope of getting even challenged nun nun
to one hundred yard foot race, anticipating
an easy victory.
Plucky little Joe. although convinced he
should be beaten-Andy being thought the
fastest runner in the school-at once accept
ed, and the ground was measured OH
The contestants, standing ten yards back
of the scratch, joined hands, and at the Word
"pol" took a running start, breaking. holo
across another boy who stood on the Me.
The starter noticed that just as Andy let
90 Of Joe's hand, he gave him a backward
Swing, and the judge promptly cried Foul!
but Joe called out.
''All right; let us gol"
And away they went.
Joe kept well up for sixty yards or SO, and
then. to the utter establishment of the ex-
cited crowd, shot ahead and came in win
ner by eight or ten feet
This was too much for Claiborne, who broke
into an ungovernable rage, and at last, when
about half way down the return track, SO far
forgot his usual caution as to slap Joe in
tbe face; and in less than five minutes was
himself the worst whipped boy we had seen
in some time.
had been brushed off, Joe, with the magma
unity Of generous conqueror, offered him
his hand, but the surly fellow spurned it
away, and left the ground, uttering threats
Of dire revenge, to which no one attached the
That evening Joe obtained leave to go
down town, and on reaching the outer gate Of
the college, found in front of it burly
cabman who had Just assisted a delicate-look-
ing little woman to alight, and was now evil
IDENTIFY bullying her, while she tearfuliy pro-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26

Here was terrible state of things! Lord
Marmion's exploit OF boarding, tine non III
his den, the Douglas in his hall, was notn-
ing to it in the way of bold, brazen efront-
cry and Doctor Mcintosh, while depiorlng
the depravity of youth in general, grleVeaa
over his own blghted hopes as deeply as
he had lost fortune.
1t was yet only eight o'clock, and the one
hundred and sixty boys who were inmates OF
the boarding house. as was also Joe. during
term, were sitting at breakfast in the great
refractory, when, to the unbounded surprise
of all but one of them, Doctor Mcintosh and
his man John walked In.
The principal explained his errand IN q
few crisp sentences, and requested Mr.. Jones,
the resident master, not to allow any OF the
boys to leave the room until an investigation
should be made.
Calling upon the housekeeper to show the
way, a thorough search now beganZfrst, of
the dormitories and the boys trunks, without
result, and then down stairs through the large
wardrobe, where their hats and overcoats
hung
line and when about in the middle OF 1t,
unearthed from the pockets of crimson-trim-
med ulster, three of the stolen, pears!
None were found in any OF the other gar
the refectory. Holding the, telltale coat high
up in view of all, he asked, with awe-in-
spring voice:
"Whose is this?"
Instantly, from my IuIOdCs, CduS thC seG1 y
ling answer:
foe Crossley's; Joe Crossley's!"
And the good old man was SO amazed by
the unexpected responses that he let the coat
fall from his hand to the floor.
A silence, almost terrible in its intensity,
pervaded the room for space which seemed
an age to the wondering boys
AT last the principal, in voice broken by
emotion, addressed Joe
"Oh, my boy!" said he; ri did not suppose
YOU could do thing like this. Three Of the
pears were found in your pocket; and now
remember that you, yesterday, overheard me
tell Mr.. Stillwell that the fruit was to be
picked this morning..
For moment or two poor Joe sat silent
and pale as a ghost; then, rallyiing his be-
numbed senses, he sprang to his feet, and IN
a burst of fiery, impassioned eloquence, pro
tested his innocence. But the proofs of his
guilt, taken together. seemed utterly over
These were the days when the maxim,
"Spare the rod spoil the child was believ-
lecture on the added sin of lying, sentenced
him to be hogged in presence of the whole
school, on dismissal of classes.
CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26

tested against some demand he was making.
The boy, well posted in the ways OF some
of these gentry, stepped close up to the LADY,
removed his hat, and respectfully inquired
as to the trouble. and was informed that the
man had driven her only from the steamboat
landing, less than half mile away, and no"
insisted upon being paid two dollars. :,
Joe quickly produced card and pencil,
wrote down the number of the cab, asked
the lady for twenty-five cents-the legal fare
and handed it to the driver, with signlh-
cant hint that if he felt himself aggrleveed
he, Joe. would be most happy to explain the
matter In the police court, and the feilo"
drove off without another word.
The grateful traveller warmly thanked her
rescuer, and, seeing he was college boy,
asked him if he knew her son, Andrew Ga
borne.
Poor Joe even yet warm from the recent
battle, felt if he were guilty wretch,
blushed deeply and replied in the affirma-
tive.
Then politely escorting Mrs. Claiborne to
the door of the college boarding house, he
beat a hasty retreat, never to his great re-
lief, having been asked his name.
Next to the boarding house was situated
the handsome mansion of Reverend Doctor
Mcintosh, the principal, while the teaching
stall of seven professors each resided in his
own detached cottage, within the college
grounds.
The principal was an enthusiastic amateur
horticulturist, and took an honest pride in
and vegetables, all of which he jealousy
guarded from the depredations Of raiding
boys.
At this particular time his chefest treas
ure was Bartlett dwarf pear tree, which
he had carefully trained, in English fashion,
against the garden wall, and which now, in
its first fruitful year, bore nineteen extra
ordinarily fine pears, the JOY and delight of
the old gentleman's heart.
On the Sunday afternoon, eight days after
the playground episode, Doctor Mcintosh
took an appreeiative friend out to admire
this, the result of his first experiment in cul-
tivating wall fruit The visitor agreed that
the pears were really remarkable for size and
beauty, and the doctor casually observed
that he must have them plucked next morn
ing.
just as he spoke, Joe Crossley, who was
one of his choir boys, came into the garden
and handed him some memoranda relating to
the evening service, and then, with the usual
salute, walked away.
On Monday morning the principal, mind
full of his hobby, sent one of his servants out,
bright and early, to gather the precious Bart
letts but, in minute or two the man, blank
CONSERVATION pictured on every feature, re-
turned with the astounding news that all were
gone.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26
Copyright BY James Elverson.)

TAM CROSSLEY-"Old SAM" the
d. / BOYS irreverently called hlm-wahs
NJ janitor of my alma mater, well
sgszz1s5s@E known scat of learning near tne
tA6I shores of Lake Ontario. Although
designated "a college," this institu-
ton was really nothing more than Inead-
class grammar school, designed to nj lts gtau-
yates for university career. AN. o,,s
The college had its own pleasant niue cusI
toms and peculiarities. For instance, Wheh
then a youth of thirteen-was hrst iahheh,
ed from the pine benches OF country schooi
house among its three or four hunoero po 31'
| soon learned two important and constantly
IMPRESSED lessons-viz that, out OF classes,
nhpsicai attributes were OF much greater
value than mental, and that my own right
hand must keep my head; IN short, para
doxical as it may appear, II Wlshea lol
quiet, peaceful life, ! must hght Iot It,
proceeded to do this with all the good VIII
imaginable, and, having once conquered a
certain position, managed to retain it. ;.
No more curious combination OF conuadlc-
tory qualities was ever, thlnK, wIappe1 up
in one personality than in that OF old Sam
he was at once generous and stingy, kind
and cruel, amiable and surly, fond Of joke,
vet resenting a liberty. and Wlthal, true as
His sunny side was for the orderly, we'll
behaved BOYS; his cloudy one for the unruly
gpirits-of which class our college had the
usual quota-whose lmpsh tricks ana Wlia
escapades we're a continual source of dis
e euietude to the, old mans soul; though !
doubt if he had real enemy among even
The most reckless of his tormentors who huge
y enjoyed hiding his i PrG Ss Ss and fdps pals as
IN Ing tbe he'll rope beyond his reach, and them
selves ringing out ho alarms arr at dead
md otherwise disporting themselves in man
ner to render his life burden;
The ringleader of these mischievous young
ranrobates was boy of fifteen, named An
drew Claiborne, spoiled boastful youth, from
conscience and yeracty seemed to haye been
left out, or. at all events, held in allowance,
fuence over his chosen associates, some of
whom were fond of asserting that there's
lots Of good in Andy if you can but get at
Fourteen-year-old Joe Crossley, Sans only
son. was in my own class, as was also Andy
Claiborne, and between these boys there was
always a war feeling, superinduced on the
part of generous, wholesouled Joe by indig-
nation at the disrespect shown his father by
Andy. and on the part of the latter BY :
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-26

CROSSLEY-"Ol Sam" the
. boys irreverently called him-wsa,s
- ianitor of my alma mater, we'll
EEsSl known scat of learning near the
M shores of Lake Ontario. Although
desipnated "a college" this lnstltn-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
"In a Bad Way"
Many Rock Islander VIII Feel Crate
fui for This Information.

When your back gives out;
Becomes lame, weak or aching;
When urinary troubles set in,
Your kidneys are "in a bad way"
Doan's Kidney ills will cure you.
Amos Burgman, 2717 Fair street,
Davenport, Iowa, says: Il had Sc
we're case of kidney disease which af-
fected my entire system, intense back
aches and weakness across my loins'
so severe at times as to cause me to
stop work. l was unable to stoop or
lift anything without enduring sharp
shooting pains through my back and
sick headaches and pains in my eyes
were daily occurrences. My health
was completely broken down, l con-
suited doctors, and tried many rene
dies but got no relief. l saw Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised and decided
to try them. After the first few doses
l felt relief, l continued their use until
/ had consumed three boxes and by
that time the pains and other symp-
tons had disappeared. am at present
enjoying the best of health and can
conscientiously say that l owe it to
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Plenty more proof like this from
Rock Island people. Call at Harper
House pharmacy and ask what Gus
| toners report.
For sale by all dealers. Price soc
Foster-Milburn company, Buffalo, N. Y.
sole agents for the United States.
| Remember the name-Doan'S-anl
| take no.other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Trim Was in Vain.

Charles Kane, an old decrepit in
mate of the Bureau county poor farm
reached this city yesterday on his re-
turn to the farm after trip to the
Iowa State, university where he had
hoped to undergo an operation for
CANCER The surgeons there refused
to operate as they decided they could
not aid him. He did not have money
enough to take him to Princeton
where the farm is located, and APP
piled to Sheriff Kittilsen. Poormaster
Lidders furnished him with the neces
sary transportation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Oily RAGS start Fire.

Rags which had been used in oiling
the floors of the house al 1920 Seven.
teenth street, occupied by Charles
Tom; were thrown into the cellar
after they had done their work and
about 1890 they caught fire by spon
taneous combustion. A call was a,
once sent in to the fire department
but the blaze was extinguished before
The arrival of the department The
damage is slight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Oistillers Were Given One Game
by Forfeit and Won
the Other.
PEORIA WON FIRST 0NERRoRs
The Score was 4 to 2, the Islanders
Securing Their Portion in the
Ninth Inning.
GAMES TOMORROW.
Dubuque at Rock Island.
Cedar Rapids at Clinton.
Decatur at Peoria.
Springfield at Bloomington.

Peoria. July 23-The Distillers took
he first game of the double header
aere yesterday by a score of to 2
aud the second game by decision
Of Umpire McGreevy who forfeited it
in the third inning because of Cook s
protest of his decision. In the first
game each run made by the Distillers
resulted from the errors of the Island
ers, Neal himself being one of the offend
ers Rock Island was unable to bunch
the hits except at the finish when
three hits in the ninth session netted
he two scores.
Neal Pitched Good hall.
Neal pitched good game but his
support was poor. Only four hits
were allowed the Distillers, two7-of
which were of the scratchiest kind.
The Islanders touched Keuppef' for
seven bingles but they were not
punched. q
How the Islanders ScOHed.
The two runs of the visitors were
made in the last inning Novacek.
the first up. failed to make good with
hit. ,Lewee taking what he had to
offer with the bat. Cook singled to
left and reached second on Landry's
boot. Wise followed with double
scoring Cook, and came in on Nc
Brides triple along the right foul line.
Boucher was sent to bat fol Neal in
an effort to score Mcbride, but he did
not connect safely. Score:
VIII BE Protested.
The local club will protest the de-
'cisiOn and take the matter before
President Lotus for settlement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

in Chicago, by Tom Bendelow; Soccer
football in Cleveland; association foot
ball in Cleveland; association football in
Canada; American Football association
by President Holden. 1t also contains
the laws of the game and the plan and
field of play; list of officers; challenge
cup winners, etc., etc. 1t is well Illus
trated with half-tone pictures of impor-
tant teams and officers This book
should be in the hands of all who are
Interested in the game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Football Guide for 1908

The latest issue of Spalding's Ath-
letic Library is the Official Soccer
Football Guide for 1908. This book
contains the official rules; an article
devoted to the intercollegiate Football
league; the Public Schools Athletic
league championships; association foot
ball in New York; association football
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
PLAN AN OPEN MEETING
Grand Officers to Address, Electrical
Workers Here Tomorrow.

Tomorrow evening an open meeting
of the electrical workers of the tri
cities will be held at the Turner hall
and will be addressed by Grand Presi
dent J. F. McNulty and Grand Secre
tary P. w. Collins of the Interna
tional Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, both of whom have just
been in attendance at the convention
of the district councils of the United
States and Canada. 1t is the purpose
of the meeting to increase the mum
Der of union electricians in the three
cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Best the World Affords.

at give me unbounded pleasure to
Bucklen's Arnictr Salve,'
says j. w. Jenkins, of Chapel Hill, n.
G.. 81 am convinced it's the best salve
the world affords. 1t cured felon on
my thumb, and it never fails to heal
every sore, burn or wound to which ii
is applied. Csc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Just Exactly Riuht.

II have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills: for several years, and find them
lust exactly right says Mr.. A. A. Eel.
on, Of Harrisyille, N. Y. New Life
Pills. relieve without the least discom.
fort. Best remedy for constipation,
So and malaria. 25c at all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
More TENNIS contests

Three more sets in the Y. M. C. A.
tennis tournament were played yes
terday afternoon by Utter and Young
against Brinkerhoff and Mosenfelder.
The latter team took two out of the
three sets, the scores being 6 to 3, 6
to S and to 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.

THREE-EYE LEAGUE.
Peoria, 40; Rock Island, 20 (sec-
ond game forfeited).
Bloomington, 5: Clinton. 4.
Decatur, 40; Cedar Rapids, 2-S
second game seven innings).
Springfield. 3-5; Dubuque. IA.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago, 2; Boston, 2 I'll innings,
rain time).
Cincinnati, 1; Philadelphia, 2.
Pittsburg, 2; Brooklyn, l.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
New Yorl1-Chicago, called in the
second, rain.
Washington. 0; Detroit. 4.
Boston, 2; ST. Louis, a. IS, .-.-.-.
Philadelphia 8; Cleveland. (12 in
nirgsD.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Louisville, 5; st. Paul, 2.
Columbus, O; Milwaukee, 3.
Indianapolis. 5; Minneapolis. Z.
Toledo-Kansas City, wet grounds.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Sioux City, 0; Pueblo, 5.
Lincoln, ); Denver, 0.
Des Moines, 8; Omaha, 8.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Evansville, A; Wheeling, ).
Dayton. 5; Grand Rapids, 1.
| Fort Wayne, l; South Bend.
Terre Haute, 5; GAINESVILLE, 3.
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
Burlington, s; Kewanee, 2.
Ottumwa, O.; Keokuk, 2.
Waterloo, 8; Oskaloosa, 4 90 in
n;ngs).
Quincy, >; Jacksonville. 0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
NOT NEWS TO US.
10 Hear of McGreevey's Rank
Attitude at Peoria
Yesterday.
ORDERED COOK FROM GROUND
Then the "Has- Been" Pitcher Forfeited
the Game While He Was MAXI
ing His Departure.


1t is not news to the Rock Island
fans to hear of Manager Cooks
protest of decision by UNI
oire McGreevy at Peoria yes
erday, or rather McGreevy's rank
decisions against the Islanders. He
aas always had it in for the Islanders;
ne las always been nursing what he
thinks is a grievance against us and
re has been trying to get revenge all
,eason. BY those who attended the
came at Peoria yesterday it is de,
,clared that this was never so evident
before in any of McGreevy's work
With the indicator His decisions
we're so unfair that Peorians who at
tended the game came forth with pro
tests and declared that it was shame
Jul
How IL Happened.
Henry Carse, who went from here
20 witness the games, gave the fol.
lowing account to The Argus:
There were two innings in which
McGreevy's decisions provoked con
siderable trouble. One decision was
particularly rank in the first inning
when McGreevy called Cook out at
the home plate when he easily bea
lie ball The other was in the fourth
inning when Scott was at bat, Cook
on third and the bases full. Scott
have been forced, but McGreevy
called it foul ball At another time
during this game, which was the sec.
ond of the double header, McGreevy
called Cook out at first. This was
clearly an unfair decision on Nc
Greevy's part Rohn was compelled
10 jump for the ball and while in the
midst of it Cook touched the bag. 1t
could be easily seen that Cook beat
out the ball
Had No Right to Forfeit Game.
THE game broke out in a row
Cook protested strongly to McGreevy' s
unfalrness and he was ordered fror
the grounds. McGreevy did not take
out his watch and give him the al
lowed five minutes but while Cook
was NdIhllS dCIOSS the uldIllOnu NC
Greevy declared the game forfeited
Cook walked continuously though hc
fingered somewhat and talked to tn,
umpire. McGreevy went to the Dis
tillers following The. game and re
manned with their crowd.
Islanders Again Took the Field.
| There were two outs and tire
balls on Scott when McGreevy mad
the decision which brought such
strong protest from Cook When Nc
| Greevy called the ball which hit Scot
foul, that ended our chances 70
| Cooks score, as Scott struck ou1
However the Islanders again took tn
field prepared TO continue the gam
and it was while they were on tn
diamond that the game was forfeited
Cook was playing center field i
place of Mcbride. Mcbride playe
second and Murphy was in lei
field and Eng played in right fielt
Cook was in center field when M
lGreevy ordered him from the field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Two base hits-Stevens, Buelow.
Three base hit-Nye. Struck out
BY Davidson, g. Bases on balls Off
Davidson, 4. Double play-Nye to
Buelow. Wild pitch1BaiSer. Stolen
base-Thiery. Time-1:30 Umpire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Squibiets.

McGreevy as a pitcher belongs to
the has beens,' as an umpire to the
never vases" and ''never-will-be'es'. =
Rock Island comes home tomorrow
for one game with Dubuque and Peoria
comes Saturday for two games. Bloom
ington follows for three, and Spring.
field is next.
McGreevy not only cannot tell when a
man is safe at home or on the bases,
but lie can tell when it is a good time
to hand it to team against whom he
is nursing a grievance.
Jack Tighe has become dissatisfied
at Holyoke, despite his success al
leading that team in the Connecticut
league series, from the bottom of the
column to the top, and has resigned
and been given his release. If Rocl
Island wants Tighe now is the chance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Stolen bases-Herbert az, Ruby,
Lejeune, NJ. O'Brien t2), holden. Two
base hits-Smith, Hughes (2), Her
bert, T. O'Brien, Derringer. Struck
out-By Steiger, 8; by holden, 8,
Bases on balls-Off Steiger, l; off
Most, 1; off holden, ;. Double plays
-Derringer to Carr; Scharnweber to
Hughes. Umpire-Jacobs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
River Riplets.

The w. w. and the Acorn were
south and the Acorn, L. Gardner and
Waunetta went north The stage of
water at a. m. was 11.6. and at noon
11.45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Boomers Beat Clinton.

Bloomington, H.. July 23.-=Timely
hitting by Bloomington, assisted by
two errors. and Bakers wild pitch,
won from Clinton, to 4. Davidson
had but two bad innings, when he
passed four men. Otherwise he
worked in oldtime form. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Stolen bases-Lee, Cock. Two base
hits-Stark, Wise. Three base hit
Mcbride. Bases on balls-Off Keup-
per /; off Neal, 2. Struck out-By
keupper, 5. Time-1:20. Umpire
McGreeyy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Beer That Is Beer.

If you want to drink good beer, order
the Davenport Mating company's pale
export Delivered anywhere in Rock
Island. Both phones, north 169.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Three base hits-7Mullin, Prout.
Bases on balls-Off Syfer.. 8; off Bitt-
rolf, 2. Struck ont-By Syfert, q;
by Bittrolff, s. Stolen bases-Wagner.
Barkwell. Time51s2:O5. Umpire =
Ioeckel
Second game:
Cedar Rapids. ...S0D0O00-3 Z /
Decatur ..,f.....OO0OOo0-O 3 4
Batteries-M alicot and Simon; ia
cobsen and Fisher
Pitchers Battle mt Capital.
Springfield, Ill, July 23.-Springfield
won two games from Dubuque yester,
day. afternoon. The first was a pitch
ers' battle between Grandy and Mol
den, the locals hitting at the right
aime and winning, to 1. In the sec
end, Most and Ovitz, the college star,
were batted out of the box. the game
ending . to 4. Score of first game !:
Springfield ...O0101100O 6 0
Dubuque 0100000OO-1 l
Internationally and Donovan;
Modem and Malloy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Pitcher Miller of Clinton has been
released. Reuben Isaacs of the Cogs-
well, N. D., team has been signed to
take his place. Miller's home is in
Forrest City, Iowa.