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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
CABIN JOHN BRIDGE.
MIR. JEFFERSON DAVIS NAME
HAS BEEN RESTORED 10 FAB
LET

After no little discussion and tiyc
weeks work, the name of Jefferson
Davis, president Of The late Southern
Contederacy, las been restored to the
tablet on Cabin John Bridge When
Mr. DAVIS was Secretary Of War, IN
the i!ties, lis name formed part OF
the legend originally cut into the
tablet, but IT Was erased from the
stone IN $50 by order of Secretary
Caleb Smith Of the Interior Depart
h@nt. President Roosevelt ordered
# restora,ion, tor,S seven years later,
l"Nt before his retirement from office.
and ms action WAS the result OF ur-
Etnt appeals Of the daughters of the
coniedcracv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Cdids a!e ont announcing The
wedding Of Mr. Mo. ing'on George
Gre'g, OF this c''y, TO Miss Jeanne
Martin, Of Ar"uaud,ilic.. The
bride t" be is the daughter Of DR.
and Mrs G. w Martin, and the
groom elect is tn" son Of Mr.
George Grrig, of Arnaudville.
The ceremony viii take place at
81 Francis Regis Church Of Ar
nandv'lI'' on the Bird of tune, at 9
O'Clock x N
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Capt. Camille Gonzales, formerly
in charge of the dredge boat in the
New iberia Southern Canal, was
in town Wednesday. He is now
employed on the dredge in st.
Martin Parish, cutting the Cypress
Island Canal. He says that work
is progressing nicely and will be
a great benefit to a large section
when completed.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Mr.. Robert Ricketts,, of New Or
leans, inspector Tor insurance com
panies, was here this week, dia-
granting the town for a NV insur-
ance map. This work will keep
him engaged some eight or ten
days. He spent much of his leisure
with his relatives, Mrs. W. G..
Smith and family.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
ENVELOPES: We have n Iarr

ENVELOPES: We have a large
number OF orders on fiji, for an
Velopcs. We would ask our read
ers to be little patient with us
Tor delaying these orders. We
are using all of our available force
on getting out a large brief for the
Supreme Count. 1t will probably
demand all OF the time of orr ON
pioyees for the coming week as
well.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
THERE'S ABOUT AS UCH

THERE'S ABOUT AS ucH
rent as for KS. paying money for
"gOld bricks.1
That same ent none would
soon pay for he home he now
rents or one nilt to hi ideas.
Then, too, he Ii es in hol Pc ofhis
own while paying for it Nth his
rent money by DIR plan.
IBERIA BUILDING ASSN
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Mrs. =. II. Scgura and Mrs. p. A.
Landry entertained i'm n very
charming manner a large number
OF their friends on Wednesday al
ternoon, and, on Thursday, they
were hostesses of that delightful
club the, GAS You Like 1t" at which
a few invited guests were present.
Both Mrs. Segura and Landry are
delightful hOstesses and the pleas
ure given their guests on bothOc-
casiOns will long be remembered.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
THERE'S ABOUT AS MUCH

reason in man p .yins money 20
rent as for his paying money 70,
gold 1rIoks.'
mat same rent money would
soon pay for the home h, now
rents Or one built to his ideas,
The n, tOo, h. ives in a home o. his
own VII l. paying for it with his
rent money by Ou plan.
IBERIA BUILDING ASSN
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Smith was telling Jones a story.
"Well, the evening wore on"
"WOre" interrupted Jones ia
cetiously. odd it? What did it
Wear?"
"Well,' said Smith, nettled at the
interruption, but equal to the occa-
sion, eff you must know, it was the
close OF summer."-Ex.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Messrs.. Chas. Clerc and Frank
Delahoussaye opened butchers
stand in the Central Market this
mOrning-for the Elk's Carnival.
They handled more pounds of meat
than any other two stands. 1t
looked like "old times" seeing
Charley in his white apron again.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

The Excursion trains are schedul-
ed to arrive tomorrow as follows !:
From Abheville, at IL 100 A. M.
From Lake Charles, at 1898 A. NJ.
From New Orleans, at 1888 p. M.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
BASE BALL.

BASE BALL.
Last Sunday our boys went up
against one better and yielded up
the honors OF the game to Lafay-
cite. 1t was an interesting game
full of excitment from start to fin
ish, and it was decided only in the
nineth inning by Lafayette max
ing two more runs. The score was
Lafayette, s.; New Iberia, 3.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

While we have been too busy to
look for, or solicit job work, when
wanting anything in this line re-
member the IRERIAN office. We
will always try to take care of
your necessities-even if they are
in a hurry.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

The Pastime Electric Theatre hoe
secured the services of Prof p
w. frame, as singer, and Miss Nav
'irard as pianist. They both en-
tered upon the discharge of their
rev duties on Thursday evening.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Mr.. p. r. Burke is among the
members of the New Iberia Bar
who is attending the meetings OF
the Louisiana Bar Association at
Alexandria this week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Mrs } O.iIsbony and children
Of Lafayette accompanied by Miss
Clemence bOdin came Saturday
last to spend several weeks with
relatives of thus place.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

ma you ever see such wcathcro
me clouds, which shed no rain. for
'he three first days of this week
were enough to get on to ones
nerves. Wednesday noon, north
easter considerably lowered the
ZEN pefature, accompanied by
thunder. The shower that follow
ed was very welcome.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
ESTRAY PONY.

About January list, 1909, a pony
strayed to my place; horse sorrei,
blaze face, 70 marks or brand.
Owner, upon /proving owner
ship and DhyiYg cost of keeping
and advertjsipg, may reclaim prop
erty, othefYise the horse will be
sold to pal costs..
$. G. SUMRALL.
6-1-9. IS
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Among the names or the teachers
from this city, who will attend the
Lafayette Summer Normal School,
appears the name Of Mrs. r. V.
Peale.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Mr.. JnO. Clifton Elder, of Wash
ington, ID. c., was in this city this
week gathering Information in
cases where peOnage has been
charged.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

A short time ago it looked as il
Segura would lose it's postOffice,
but by the intervention of potent
influences the CLOSING" order was
stayed. The coming of the Free
Rural Delivery, out of New Iberia,
was the basis for the claim that the
office would not have any more pat
rOns.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

When MIR SbaLco,o.r oea a.
Town '''''e' "
rn
~ ~ ' I'M "a t9u zen Oh Nj ~
VIII orange blossoms
Whs thc Spi ingtime brings the
the Roses, Jessie Dear.
Isn't it Nice to have Someone IN
Love You?
The co,, r;,L .la na.
I.,..~, ''''''''
o'oi''ai 1uaf"s. march,
l want a Fine Little Steam Yacht.
Wild Your NJ Avav Toun,, ~
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
TIE Public is hereby Notified not
to negotiate the following mort
gage note, vendors lien, signed by
the undersigned, dated January -,
1908 for the sum of $500, bearing s
per cent. interest from date, and
due one year after date; said note
having been lost, mislaid or de-
strOyed.
FELIX SCHEXNAYDER,
New Iberia, La, April IS, 1909.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Another beautiful automobile has
been added to the number of ma
chimes owned in this city. The
latest arrival is the property of
DR.. Warren &. Young.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

All New Iberia is wearing the
EIk's colors today. Tomorrow this
city is expected 10 hold pOpula-
ton couple of thousands greater
than normal.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Rev. F.. s. Parker was visitor
to this city the earlier part of the
week and it is our pleasure to &C
knowledge a call. He spent Sun
day with friends in Lafayette. He
left here on Tuesday for New Or
leans.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
LIE RENTER LIVES

From day to Jay, from moving
time to moving ting enjoying
only the privilege ofgnaying rent
The home OWter e41Ovs the sat
isfaction of al ermassent home for
his family. p you want home,
it will pay You to call at the Office
and investigate our plan.
IBERIA BUILDING ASSN
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

TKESPASS NOTICE: The public
is hereby notified and warned
that hunting and otherwise tres.
passing upon my farm, south Of
New Iberia, IN positively prohlb.
tied under the penalty of the
law. q. F. MOrrell.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
sEeuRA ITEMS.

The planters around Segura. La,
were blessed with good rain on
Wednesday afternoon, which prom
ises to do the thirsty crops world
OF good
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Berard, of
LOreauville, were called to Del
cambre station on Sunday last by
the death of Mrs. Augustin Co
meaux, an aunt OF Mrs Berard.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
ECONOMY

Self denial is q virtue and il
he first step towards economy
''nt there is no economy in deny
ng yourself the Iberian's weekly
visits where they only cost you 2
@nts per week, or $1.OO por year
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

The oaks in the Court House
square have had their trunks
whiteWashed and are now wearing
GirdIe Of purple in honor Of the
ifiks
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

The venerable Rev. r. J. UptOn.
OF North Louisiana, is here on a
visit to his children.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Mr.. JnO. w. Mckay, OF Missouri
was the guest OF his sister, Mrs.
G.. w. Smith this week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Miss Mary Trainor returned on
tuesday from a visit to Beaumont,
Tex.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Mr.. J.. $. Alleman. or CentreyiIle
La, was a visitor to friends here
on Sunday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
FOR RENT

FOR RENT
comfortable cottage residence,
mas TOUR rooms, dining room and
Kitchen; large yard. Corner of
Main and Vine streets.
For further particulars apply at
this office.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

Mr.. Char ks Messenger, of I.or
eanvile, is in this city visiting
friends and relatives.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

There are some of the farmers
of this section who believe that it
is an OppOrtnne moment for organ
izing "Truck Growers Association
through which an effort might be
made to find profitable market
for the surplus produce If this sec
ton. Through such an association
small shipments might be combin-
ed in a carload lot to some given
point with beneficial results. 1t
is noted that this is being SUCCESS
fully done in the northern part Of
st. Martins parish0
Mr.. and Mrs. CIR. COuvillon, of
Segura, La, and their daughter,
Miss Lou, went to Lafayette on
Monday afternoon to attend the
commencement exercises at the
Southwestern Louisiana Industrial
Institute. On this occasion Mr.. J..
r. Couvillon was a member OF the
graduating class Of this year. He
is Mr.. G. RS eldest son and he has
been a student of the industrial for
the past three years. The class
was one of ~ students and it is
pleasing to note that he returns to
his home and friends crowned
with that evidence of his success
full pursuit of knowledge that is
calculated to stimulate his ambi-
ton for greater accomplishments.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
FOR RENT

store building, corner of st.
refers street and Railroad Avenue.
suitable FOR store and residence.
For further particulars apply at
this office.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29
PERSONALS.

Dr. II. A. King spent last Satur-
day in the Crescent City.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-05-29

....LOCALS,

Il s-1,.i1 - z. t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
FATS AND LEANS
READY FOR FRAY
AvOirtiupois Extremes Prepared ia
Wage Hot Battle for Benefit
of Bethany Home. 90,

When the Fats and the Leans clash
at the Island City ball park Saturday
afternoon at o'clock for the benefit
of the Bethany home. some feathers
are destined TO fly and some of the
bumps in the diamond will undouo-
teddy be fiattened out to the right pro-
portions The Fats. according to the
latest dope from their training quar-
tiers, are working hard to rid them
selves of the needless avoirdupois in
order TO be able to cope with the lean
opposition The Fats are depending
strongly on an invulnerable infield ar
ray to win the game for them and
have directed all their efforts to this
department of the lineup.
On the other hand the Leans arc
done with their training and arc. lying
around in the hopes of picking up
weight to resist the onslaught of thu
Fats The Leans are protesting the
action of the Fats who have equipped
he members of their team with die
igibles to aid in the voyage around
the sacks. AS umpire, George Bennett
will officate, while L. C. Eberhart will
pilot the Leans over the shoals and
Frank Brough will be the propelling
power behind the Fats. Special ar
Engagements are being made TO accom-
modate the thousands who will doubt
less be at the park to witness the en-
counter. AS the affair is for worthy
cause MANY tickets will no doubt be
disposed of. Tickets may be secured
at any of the following places: Ben
netts sporting goods store. Thomas
drug store. Harper house drug store,
Hartz drug store. Bijou cigar store,
Arcade cigar store and G. C. Wengar
Safety building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
JOHNSON BLUFFING;
HIS MONEY NOT UP
Deposited 5000 Forfeit, Which Was
Covered by ketchel-NO Cash
for JeffrieS.

New York, Aug. 19.-Jack John
sons statement in the west that he
already has $1,000 deposited in New
York as a forfeit with Jeffries is
denied by the sporting editor whom
he named as depositor. Johnson 6e-
posted $1,000 with a sporting writer
declaring the first man who covered
it would be entitled to IA fight with
him.
Willus Britt was on the spot i'm
mediately and covered the $4,000
with a like amount for Stanley
Ketchel and Johnson Immediately
signed articles to fight Ketchel in
California in October and the money.
$4,000 in all. was transferred to Il
sporting writer in San Francesca.
who is now stakeholder. There fore
it is declared here Johnson has not
deposited any money as forfeit to
fight Jeffries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
AUTOS co SUNDAY
Rock Islanders Interested in
Speed Events at the Mile
Track.
TEST FOR LOCAL MACHINES
Effort Will Also be Made to Lower
Track RecOrd-Several Motor
cycle Contests.

The challenge issued by G. b. Pier
reonnet. owner of Buick racing car
in Clinton. has been accepted by Pete
Petersen of Davenport. and 10-mile
race has been arranged as the first
automobile event in race meet at
the Davenport mile track next Sunday
Three other automobile events, includ-
ing a 10-mile race for touring cars.
stripped. costing from s1499 to $2.999.
in which several Pope artfords,
Marmon. Buick possibly a Pierce7Ar-
row. and several other cars whose
owners do not care to have it known.
Rock Islanders to Compete.
A match race between the two Buick
runabOuts owned by Drs. Burkhart and
Foster of Rock Island will be the third
considerable interest among tri-city
motorists. The fourth automobile event
will be an effort TO lower the track
record. which will be open to all
Two motorcycle races have been ar
ranged The first will be a 20-mile
match race between G. R. Myers of
Davenport, who will ride twin-cylin-
der Indian. and Gus Scheppers of Mo-
line. who will ride a twin-cylinder
Reading Standard. Another motor
cycle event will be a 1G-mile free-for-
all, for which many. entries have al
ready Nbeen received There will also
be 5-mile single cylinder motorcycle
race.
There will he special train from
Rock Island and Moline to tbs
grounds.
Handsome silver cups will be siver
| for each event. Those desiring TO en-
ter these events should communicate
at once with l.. N Barton of the Dav
export Democrat. as the entry lis
closes Saturday night at 10 O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
Islander Center Fielder Puts
Commodores on the Rim
and Fray Is Won.
sMEARs ONE FIRST TIVE UP
Wilson Has the Enemy on he HIP
Not One BEING Able To shove
Nose Past Second.
GAMES TOMORROW
Rock Island at Springfield.
Davenport at Bloomington.
Cedar Rapids at Peoria.
Dubuque at Decatur.

Decatur, H.. Aug. 19.-t 'p call
Frank Murphy's two might! D me run
hits Were features of Il one-su1d game
won By the Islanders 10 ges-e lay.
Murphy's smashes came in ne Hrs,
and third innings with clean bases.
registering Rock Islands irSt Two
runs, and sapDing the cousa1r )f he
Commodores.
Wilson had Decatur 4; III; mercy
throughout Only one ,1mmodor.
reached second base With two down
in the seventh, Cote hit a 80 Dagger
TO left He persisted ON sacoEl when
Mcnamara famed. Wilson was mus
ter of the situation from stiit u
finish
Fatten Up ON LoOmis.
Tighe's men fattened their batting
averages at the expense OF PITCHER
Loomis. Murphy's home runs opened
a fusilade of hitting. In the seventh
singles by Berger and Swacina scored
The third run In the ninth LOOMS
went TO pieces. Wise was passed,
Stark singled and Wilson hit to right
scoring Wise and Stark. Murphy
forced Wilson ont on second and Ber-
ger was passed. Mclean smashed a
two Dagger to right. scoring Murphy
Swacina flew TO Burns. score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
THREE-EYE LEAGUE

Decatur. o: Rock Island. 6.
Springfield, IA; Dubuque. 81 (sec-
Dnd game seven innings).
Peoria, II: Davenport, Is
Bloomington. 5: Cedar Rapids. 3
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago. /: Cincinnati. 0.
Pittsburg. 90: st. Louis. 81.
Philadelphia. IA; New York. 14-5.
Boston-B Brooklyn. rain.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Detroit. 0: Chicago. 2.
Cleveland, 3-3; st. Louis. 0.2
New York, 0-3: Boston, So.
Washington. /; Philadelphia, 2.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Milwaukee. 4 Columbus. ..
Kansas City. S-4: Toledo, 1-2.
st. Paul, O.; Louisville. 2.
Minneapolis. 2; Indianapolis, o.
ILLINOIS-MISSOURI LEAGUE.
Galesburg. 8; Beardstown. 0.
Macomb. g Canton, 0.
Monmouth. %; Pekin, / 90 innings).
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Topeka. l; Sioux City. o.
Wichita, 6; Lincoln, 10.
Denver. 2; Omaha. / (six innings,
rain).
Pueblo, 2; >Des Moines, o.
Observation-Disclosures LEAGUE.
Appleton. 2; Freeport, l.
Oshkosh, /: Madison. 2.
Green Bay. 81; Rockford, A..
Fond du Lac. 0; Racine, /.
: CENTRAL LEAGUE.
South Bend, A: GAINESVILLE, /.
Fort Wayne, L. Wheeling, g.
Grand Rapids. 4; Terre Haute, 0.
Dayton, 3: Evansville, 4.
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
Burlington, 8; Hannibal. ].
Kewanee, s.. Jacksonville. 3.
Ottumwa, 4 Quincy, 2.
Waterloo, %; Keekuk. /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
SEMi-FINALS ON
AT ARSENAL TODAY
Match for Ladies' Championship
Good Field Of Entries.

This afternoon the ladies' champion
ship semi-fnals are being played on
the Rock Island arsenal golf links with
four contestants in the ield. Miss
Elizabeth Allen of Davenport is
matched with Mrs Mixter of Rock Is
land and Miss Nan Grace of Davenport
is matched with Miss Elizabeth Mott,
also of Davenport The finals are to
be played off tomorrow afternoon, the
pairings being determined by the re-
suits of the semi-finals today.
In yesterdays pairings some good
scores were made but in each instance
the victor of the matches finished the
IS holes with an easy margin over her
competitor The following were the
results:
Miss Allen won over Miss Tappeit
4 UP. j.
Mrs. Mixter won over Miss Lardner
5 up, 5.
Miss Grace won over Miss Decker
IA up. 5.
Miss Mott won over Mrs Bahnsen
G. up. 5. =
Pairings today:
Miss Allen plays Mrs. Mixter
Miss Grace plays Miss Mott.
Excursion.
| Steamer Columbia to Muscatine ev
cry Saturday at p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
Mioht Be Looked Into.

Sporting Editor Argus-Is il MOI
about time that the attention of the
Decatur authorities was called to that
iizz that attempts to scrawl sporting
dope for the Decatur Herald?
In order to prevent excursions from
Decatur to the Pasteur Institute I
seems as though this creature should
be chained up or shot. Think of the
innocent women and children.
If its case is no more serious than
that of Him Jayes." etc. across the
Nile maybe little Omega oil would
adjust matters.
At any rate this care should be in
vestigated.
Yours at the rat hole,
JOHNNIE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
LINE O. DOPE

A movement is on foot 10 MAKE
Manager Finn of Little Rock president
If the Southern Atlantic. Virginia and
Carolina leagues.
Blondy Parllins. Davenport's leading
pitcher. is not with the team on this
rip He is kept in Davenport by i'll
less, but expects to be all right in a
ew days.
81 love my sun but o. you shade.
Umpire Earle is quoted as saying yes
erday at Bloomington SAID the
same thing here and probably on all
he other diamonds where he has Off
ciated.
Shortstop Blackburn, who will report
the Chicago White Sex in the
pring, has cost Comiskey $19,o5a.
The Old Roman gave $500 cash and
hree players valued ait $3;5ee for the
sasterner.
Beany Jacobsen is reported to have
gone TO his old home In Kansas, re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
AtteIi and Stone Draw.

Saratoga, n. Y, Aug 19.-Abe AZ
tell. the featherweight champion, and
Harry Stone of New York fought 10
rounds TO draw last night before the
Saratoga Athletic club. Until the last
two rounds it was tame exhibition.
In the fire, four rounds Stone was
very cautions and Attell had lead on
points. In the next round fighting was
even
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
Percente Wins "River" Fight.

Evansville. ind. Aug 19.-Joe Per-
cente of Chicago was given a decision
in the fifth round over Kid Bryson ct
Louisville in prize fight here last
night The fight was held i'm 4
steamer on the Ohio river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19

Stolen bases - Melchoir. Dec0nley,
Saillard Two base hit-Rover. Three
base hit-Cutshaw. Home runs-Col-
Inns f2). Melchoir. Struck out-By
Roger, I; by Kopecky. t. Bases IN
balls-Off Kopecky. ;. Hit by pitcher
BY Kopeoky. l. Umpires-Earle and
Clark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19

Stolen bases-Berger, Swacina. Two
base hits-Cote. Mclean. Home runs
Murphy (2). Double plays Mclean
to Swacina; Burns to Mcnamara: Ber-
ger to Wise 10 Swacina Bases IN
balls-Of Loomis. 8: off Wilson. i.
Struck out-By Loomis, 5: by Wilson
,. Wild pitches-Loomis. Time of
same-1:3O. Umpire-McKenzie Al
tendance-5OO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
ALEXANDER AND HACKETT
Pair Again Capture Tennis Doubles
c championship of L. :.

Newport r. l.. Aug. 19.-F. b. Alex
ander and II. II. Hackett. who have
held the national lawn tennis caaIn-
pionship in the doubles for the past
two years, easily won the title for the
third the today by defeating Mauric ,
n. Mclaughlin and G. 0. James.
Pacific coast champions, in straight
sets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-19
MushhiI Tioers Winners.

The Mush Hill Tigers walloped the
Sluggers in one-siied contest yes
terday afternoon by a score of "a to 3.
Grams for the Mush Hills held the
Singers down to few scattered hits,
while Rooster of the opposition. proved
Easy piekings. The batteries We're
Grams and Mitchell for the Mush Hills
and Rooster and Monaghan for the
Sluggers.