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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28
BOOKIES ARE INDICTED
10 Men Formally Charged With ViO-
lationS of Anti-Bctting Law.

e New York, Sept 22.-The Kings
county grand jury yesterday handed
up indictments against 10 bookmakers,
charging violation of the anti-gam-
bling laws, and all 10 men were held
in the county court, Brooklyn after
they had plead not guilty. These
bookmakers We're arrested at the
Gravesend race track ten days ago by
Kings county detectives. acting on war
rants secured through orders eman-
ating from Governor Hughes District
Attorney Clark of Brooklyn sent out
his detectives and a spectacular raid
at the track resulted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28
WEATHER PUTS ON
ITS BEST SMILE
Everything AuspiciouS for Islanders
Field Day, Closing Feature
of Season.

The weather man was strictly in ac-
cord with the field day plans of the
pennant winning Islanders and the sun
shone bright and clear on them this
afternoon when they made their part
ing bow TO the Island City fans who
have been pulling with them all year
TO accomplish what has finally been
done-win the pennant. A more ideal
day at this time of the year could not
have been made TO order. and the re-
suit was most pleasing to the many
who wished 10 attend the affair.
The feature of the days program
was the ball game between the Whites
and the Grays. the Whites being The
champions of 1910 and the Grays be-
ing the former Islanders who are in
the city and some fast amateurs and
a few of the Islander reserves. Dur
ing the game Mayor McCasErin pre-
scented Berger with $50 from his team
mates as a wedding present
The two teams lined up as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28

being ladies. The game commenc I'd
at a quarter past two, the Wapello
boys having their first inning. The
following is an Official report of the
game. We wish the Union boys bet
ter luck the next time:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28

who cannot have anything | have got
on earth. if he needs it,.
Tighe spoke OF his gratitude to the
local association, of his pride i'll Rock
island. which he regarded as one Of
the best ball towns he had ever seen
and whether | am here or not an
other year he said in conclusion. |
aope that Rock Island will again win
the ponnGnt." TiGhc referred to his
gratitude toward all supporters of the
cam and particularly of his indebted'
ness to the press for its consistent
boosting and support OF he team.
Vice President Warren IL. Recll
made delightful talk on the succo.iS
of the team. ana paid fine comp'i.
ment. both to President Van Calder
ana to Manager Tishe
Difficulties al President. h
President NJ H. Sexton. introduced
1y Toastmaster Casteel as the best
posted baseball man in the countr.'.
without peer il indeed. an equal
N the baseball world made
one of his characteristic happy
talks. Speaking o. his pride rs Il ma
live born citizen of Rock Island in the
success of the team in winning the
pennant and referring to the difficulties
under which Il president OF league
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28

Not a minute should be lost when
chill shows symptoms of Group.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy given
as soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after the croupy cough APP
pears, will prevent the attack. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28

labors in his desire and determine
ton to be fair with all. and yet &c
siding in the town in which a cham
pionship team is located Mr.. Sexton
said he bore no i'll viii toward any
member of the Rock Island team. "
any other team. that he had endear-
ored to enforce discipline and the la y
Of the league, he had done ii without
personal feeling or prejudice. ana
there was no ball PLAYER on the Rock
Island team. or any other team. TIN;
could not take him by the hand ana
regard him as his friend He said that
he had done his duty as the president
OF the league and would pursue tho
same course if he should happen 70
occupy the same position another year
In the course of his speech Mr. Sexton
paid n very neat compliment 10 the
press of Rock Island, whose conduct
he said. would do credit 10 the press
OF amy league city.
"Father and the other Boys"
Secretary l.. NJ. Casteel who was
called upon by his admirers, addressed
Continued on Page Sikh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28

Continued on Page Six.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28
THEY NEVER FAIL.
That is WHAT They Say About Them
Rock Island, and II is, There
fore, Reliable. ~

Another proof, more eyidenacl
Rock Island testimony to swell ths|
long list of local people who endorH<|
the old Quaker remedy. Doan's Kid|
ney Pills. Read this convincing ct1
dorsement of that remarkable prel|
aration:
Mrs. +. Vandeburgh. 500 First av7
enue, Rock Island. ILL.,. says: "Doan;4
Kidney Pills have been used in nJ
household on several occasions and
the best of results have always fol1
lowed. Recently a member OF thd
family suffered from a weak bach
and pains across the kidneys, thd|
trouble no doubt being caused D1
heavy lifting. Doan's Kidney PiilfI
were procured at the Harper Housd
pharmacy and il required but a fewI
doses to bring relief I know thai|
this remedy lives up to the cIain1|
made for it,
For sale by all dealers. Price 50|
cents. Foster-Milburn compahy Bula
falo. N. Y. sole agents for the tTnfted|
States.
Remember the namd4I1 oan,e
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28
Rock Island and Davenport Baseball
Rivals 43 Years Ago; Story of First Game

Forty-three years ago the first game
of baseball between Davenport and
Rock island was played. The stats
cical editor of The Davenport Demo
crat in a search of the files found that
he two towns opened baseball hosti.i-
les Aug. 21 1866. and was shocked
o learn that Rock Island wen on that
lay. lis to I. New what de~sea know
about that?
The Democrat published the account
IF the game as it appeared i'll The
Democrat of Aug. %. or the Monday
GLOWING. and the unique box score
md the style of writing the report of
,he game will he OF interest to the
ans on both sides OF the river.
In those days the national pastimc
Vas in its infancy and was almost OK
,msiyely an amateur sport If there
vas any rivalry between factions the
)est way OF reaching q settlement WIS
play Il game of bali. and the losers
generally were compelled to buy
.trawberries and cream for the crowd.
davenport and Rock Island lost no
inc in getting together after the
baseball fever" as it was then called,
reached this vicinity
Baseball equipment was crude then
md the main efforts o. the players
we're directed toward whaling the bail
The pitcher was not depended upon
IS he is now. The bat was in the
hape of a paddle Is inches vide. and
he batsmen wore gloves to avoid
'ting. The players did not wear base
Iall mitts. even TO the catcher
Colonel McMnnua Pitcher.
To Colonel p. w McManus. owner
the property on which is located
he Davenport ball park. belongs the
redit of organizing the first baseball
cam in Davenport. In the issue of
July -. 1866. The Democrat tells Of
t as follows:
The Davenport Union Baseball
'lub-Anything calculated TO develop
the health and muscle of our city
hOuld certainly meet with all reason
bic encouragement. \ new club has
Ieen organized in our city, with the
Dove title. and on Saturday last had
trial skill on the level grounds near
he stone school house on West Third
treet. The following are the officers
nd members: President. Parker w
IcManus: vice president Charles S.
;laspell; secretary Theodore X.
aldwcll: treasurer, Samuel J. Pries';
lembers, William !. Bailey. J. \.
,amber, II. T. Bawden. NJ Carroll, J |
V. Coon, L. b. Cook. l.. S. Davis, E. |
.laspell. a. J.. Mossman. r. Moore, |
;. Moore. J. T. Temple. ID. c. Porter
irectors NJ. Carroll. r. Moore. T. K. |
aldwell'
Ills Sad story.
The Rock Island team was called the |
Vapellos after the famous Indian.
hey were Indians all right-rather |
han gentlemen as he reporter stated.
u no gentleman would have whale'l |
lie ball like that
The account of the game in The |
Democrat is as follows:
Baseball Match Davenport BOYS
Beaten. The matched ball game be-
ween the Union club Of this city and
he Wapello club of Rock Island came
If on Saturday last at the appointed
lace. and resulted in the victory IF
he Wapellos. A large number of spec
ators attended. the greater portion t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28
WESTERN LEAGUE.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
NATIONAL. LEAGUE.

Chicago. 4 Philadelphia, /.
Pittsburg. Ct: New York. Is.
Cincinnati. Is: Brooklyn. 81
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Washington. /: Chicago. s.
Philadelphia, 4 Cleveland. >.
New York. 4 !; Detroit. l.
Boston-Sf Louis. rain.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Toledo, 5-3: Minneapolis. 3-5.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Wichita. IL; Pleblo, l.
Topeka, !: Denver, o.
Des Moines. IL: Lincoln. G.
Omaha. II: Sioux City, y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28
is UP To JOHNSON
The Negro Fighter Must Beat
Ketchel to Get Match
With Jeffries.
LATTER IS HEARD FROM
Says He Will Arrive from Europe
Next Weck-Snggcsts April as
Possible Date of Bout.

New York. Sept 2S.-James =.
ferries. who is now in Paris. has
cabled here that he will arrive some
time next week and will probably go
70 California to witness the Johnson
Ketchei fight Oct. u. The former
champion friends declare he will not
talk business with Johnson unless tha
latter is successful in his attempt -
stop the Michigan pueilist.
Suggests April ns Time.
If Johnson wins decisively Jeffries
sends word he will lose no time in
signing articles and posting forfeit
that will compel the negro fighter 10
meet him in Il 45-round mill next April
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28
A Hurry up CALL

Quick, Mr.. Druggist-Quicki- "a
Dox of Baeklens Arnica Salve-
Here's a quarter-For the love of
Noses, hurry, Baby's burned him
elf, terribly-Johnnie cut his foot
With the Nantes scalded-Pa
ant walk from piles-Billie has
'oils-and my corns ache. She got
and soon cured all the family. It's
he greatest healer on earth. Sold
)y all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

1t is n well-known and time tried
remedy for Poor Appetite. Sour Ris-
in2s, Indigestion, BelchinS, Floating,
Dyspepsia and Malaria, Fever and
.Asue. Try bottle today and satisfy
yourself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28

Fly balls caught by the follow ing
gentlemen of the Wapello.+-C. Plat,
l. II. Plat. / NJ. Sturgeon. 2: c. II.
Chamberlain. 1. Union.--J. W. Coen.
2: A. l.. MOssmam. 3: C. Krum, I ::
Glaspell, l; p. McManus. l.
Umpire, William Sayles of Moline.
Scorer. S. Gates, Rock Island.
scott Club Beaten.
The Wapellos and the Scott teams.
the latter later organization played
a game Oct and the account of the
contest as it appeared in The Demo.
crat Oct. Q. 1866. is as follows:
Baseball Items-For some time
past political matters have prevented
us giving that attention to local news
which we always endeavor 10 do On
last Saturday afternoon the Scott Base
ball club of this city paid another
friendly visit to their rivals at Rock
island, the Wlpello club. Those Wa
pello BOYS play a heavy game and are
very hard 10 beat The Scott boys are
lew hands at the amusement and did
not expect to win victory. but pro
Gosed 10 do their level best The
Wapellos won the game, but as the
Rock Island Argus states. were a lit
lie surprised at the Improvement the
-Hawkeyes" had made since their last
visit We predict that the Scott CLUB
will come out all right in the end
These contests are carried on in the
most friendly manner. the members
Of either club conducting themselves
Is gentlemen At the present time
he baseball fever is spreading from
Maine to Texas In every state in the
inion the young men. are banding to-
yether for the fostering OF this atIl-
etc amusement AS in all our towns
md cities the brain is taxed much be-
-ond the dictates of discretion. it is 20
,e hoped that this healthy diversion
will everywhere be encouraged by the
,ress and public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28
WILL Rob- CAPTAIN
OF BASKETBALL TEAM
Candidates Hold Meciing With Phys
zeal Director at Y. NJ. &. a.
Last Evening.

The baske ball candidates for the
season at the Y. NJ c. \. met with
Clark r. Gilman. physical director, last
evening at his Office. There were
seven men present, three OF whom
starred on the association team last
year. VIII Robb was elected captain
for the coming year and Maurice
briggs was made manager. They WEI
meet with Mr.. Gilman and make prep
arations for the schedule of games for
the season and make arrangement
for suits. Practice will be started a.
soon as the gym" opens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28
NEVER AGAIN

should be your positive decision the
next time you are offered Il substitute
for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
Thousands have learned from exner-
fence that it is only folly to expert
ment with unknown remedies for
stomach ills. Always stick to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-28
When
Earning
Days
Are Passed

Saving is prudence. Accumu-
late a certain amount from ev-
cry dollar earned III bank ac-
count is the wisdom that OPP
ems the door to opportunity
when it knocks. that brings the
wishcd-fOr house. that provides
the stay and comfort when
earning days are passed. This
bank will welcome your ac-
count and aid you all it can,
no matter how small that ac-
count is at the start or how
slowly it accumulates. Start
today with 81 or more.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-03-19
Soldier BalkS Death Plot

1t seemed to J. A. Stone, a civil war
veteran OF Kemp, lex, that plot
existed between a desperate lung
trouble and the grave to cause his
death. I contracted a stubborn cold
he writes, that developed cough
that stuck to me, in spite Of all rene
dies; for years. My weight ran down
to $50 pounds. Then l began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery. | now
weigh IT'S pounds. For severe Colds.
obstinate Coughs, Hemorhaees
Asthma, and to prevent Pneumonia
it's unravaled. Soc. and $l.OO. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug
giSts.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-03-19
Tie L.urld GIow OF Doom

was seen in the red face, hands
and body Of the little son of II. M.
Adams, Of Henrietta, Pa. His awful
plight from eczema had, for five
years, defied all remedies and baf-
fled the best doctors, who said the
poisoned blood had affected his
lungs and nothing could save him.
But writes his mother, seven
bottles OF Electric Bitters complete
ly cured him" For eruptions, Ec-
zema, salt rheum, sores and all
blood disorders and rheumatism
Electric Bitters is supreme. Only
soc. Guaranteed by all druggists.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-03-19

room. HIS circuit was but ten fee,
and was confined to the room bu, i,
I was olg enough to play with, and he
knew the dot and line alphabet His
/ rather was prisoner downstairs. but
ne heard his mother say that doubt
less Morgan had captured the telc
graph in order to decoy train into
trap and destroy the supplies in
tended for the Union army.
Jimmie got an idea The telegram
wires uassed within ten feet OF his
window before entering the Office be-
low He told his mother what he
intended to do. and she helped him
lie took his play wire, tied a hair
brush to one end Of it. threw il over
Ehe line wire and completed his cir
cuit by means Of lead pipe extend
ING 10 The ground. II didn't make a
very good connection, but il sufiiced
lie didn't know the calls OF stations
nor what station to call He waited
TIL there was comparative quiet be-
low, then clicked: "P. station. Nor
gan mere. .St,~,,,>s,t ,5.aI
times. 1t was heard at several sta
of the train was advised of it at once.
One man heard it for whom il was
not intended. That was the Confed-
crate operating in the Office below
Iimmies room He was sitting near
the key when he heard the words
clicked and knew that some one had
outwitted him. He notified his COM
mander, and search was made and
Jimmie's hairbrush was seen dang
ling from the main wire 1t told them
the story. Going upstairs. they dis
covered Jimmie's device The gen
eral was the first to enter the room.
Jimmie was still at his key.
Have you been sending informa-
tion to the enemy?" he asked
Yes, | have" said Jimmie proudly.
He did not know the extent of the
service he had rendered, but was sure
he had done something valuable 10
his cause
Do you know what we do with lit
tie boys who are spies?" asked Nor
gan
No"
Well, it's something very terrible
But in this case the boy is very
bright, brave little chap, and we will
give him something for candy.
He drew q roll of Confederate bills
from his pocket, picked out ten dol
lar note and handed il to Jimmie.
HIM" said Jimmie looking AT IL
contemptuously. 'Taint worth
United States ffty-cent postal shin
plaster This postal currency was
used during the war in lieu of silver.
Morgan laughed, took out a roll OF
greenbacks, doubtless captured mon
ey and, handing a five-dollar note TO
the boy, went downstairs and rode
away, followed by his troopers.
For saving the train Jimmie after
wards received a much larger reward
from the United States government
Norman p. White.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-03-19
THE YOUNG TELEGRAPHER,

Marion of the revolutionary war
and Morgan of the civil war occupy
similar positions in history. General
John Morgan started on his military
career ds commander OF a company
OF Young Confederates and operated
always in the middle southwest. His
career was full of daring He would
approach a Union picket. assuming TO
be federal officer, reprimand him
Tor some negligence, get possession
OF his musket and thus capture single
handed whole picket post.
1t was during the campaign of Gen.
Halleck against Quaker guns at Cor
inth that Morgan was operating in
Halleck's rear in western Tennessee
haraSSing lines of communication.
rms is very important service. An
army must be fed That means thar
the avenues OF communication must
De Kept open and the supplies passing
over them TO the men al the front
must be Protected
~Se telegraph office al the town OF
r., station on the railroad supply
Ing the army before Corinth. was in
charge of Tom Venable, who lived
with his family ON the upper floor of
the two-story station building. the
telegraph and ticket Office being be-
low. One night when Venable was
in his Office sending the dispatches
necessary to get a heavy train load
of supplies south he heard a tap on
the window pane. Looking up, there
stood man in Confederate uniform
covering him with the muzzle of his
pistol. The officer had tapped with
the pistol TO attract Venable's atten-
tion and ordered him to throw up the
sash. Nenable did so, and the officer
climbed in at the window
I'm John Morgan" he said.
Morgan usually declared himself in
this fashion. 1t was the best pos
sible way of striking an enemy with
terror.
Meanwhile the station was sur
rounded by Confederate cavalrymen.
MorGan put his own telegrapher at
the key. who began to telegraph the
train Nenable had been in communi-
cation with. The conductor had
been warned that the Confederates
were making raid IN the region and
was waiting to be assured. that ii was
same to advance. Morgan's tele-
grapher sent a dispatch that Morgan
had gone off in an easterly direction
ana an order signed by a Union com
mdnder for the train to come on
Now, there is hero to this story,
though he is asleep in his bed above
the ,e!egraph ofice. But clatter
beneath awakes him Being not over
thirteen years old, he doesn't awake
in q hurry but his mother helps him
by telling him that the station is in
possession of the dreaded Morgan.
Jimmie Nenable was of scientific
mind and had already miniature
telegraph outfit in his own little
Ss-7-r-a 49,
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-03-19
Wash Suits UneXcelled.

we nave most complete line
sale new
coiofs some styles plain others beautifully
embrolderies Prices low, o $500
We also
There handsomer stylish Offered at from
to ~
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-03-19
New Peter Thompson Dresses.

we are selling those stylish Peter
the latest ideas onepee They are made of eges d
Bedford cords all the coors see them Prices
from $40 to $40.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-03-19
Near Death in Big Pond.

1t was thrilling experience to
Mrs. Ida Soper to face death. For
years a severe lung trouble gave me
rntense suffering she writes. and
several times nearly caused my death
All remedies failed and doctors said
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The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-03-19
IL Saved Ills Leg.

All thought I'd lose my leg, "
writes J. A. Swenson, Watertown,
Wis. Ten years Of eczema, that is
doctors could not cure, had at last
laid me up. Then BuclIlen's Arnica
Salve cured it sound and well. In
falljble for skin eruptions, eczema
salt rheum, boils, fever sores. burns.
scalds, cuts and piles. 2Sc at all
druggists.