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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

the country with view of baking tho
tremendous speed Of Schaeffer ana
giving his Contemporaries a chance
Out of the many games proposed, that
of Maurice Daily. eX-champion of the
world. was selected His proposition
was to draw diagonal lines across the
corners and to allow but two shots 20
be made inside the spaces so in
closed in the corners AS the spaces
were large, it was thought taat this
would cffectuaIly stop the nursing n
the balls around the rail and it did.
but Schaeifer. great genius that he
was, soon solved this balk to his speed
He still nursed the balls along the
rail but did not try to cross the mark
ed spaces in the corners. He used
the rail between the spaces. going be
tween the balls when reaching the
end and nursing them back to the
other end Of the space again when he
would again go between them and re-
peat the operation.
with the balk imposed in the
champions game solved, it became APP
parent that the nursing of the balls
along the rail would have TO be elimi-
mated in order To stop Schaeffer and
again many games we're proposed. Out
of the many suggestions received, that
of well known writer and editor of
the Billardist, was selected. His
scheme was to draw line s inches
from each rail intersecting at the cor
uers. and to allow but two billiards
| to he made with all the balls totally
within any one of the spaces next To
the cushion. This compelled the
player to drive one of the object balls
across the line on every third shot or
| forte the inning Once more .Schaef
| fer upset all calculations, he continu
ing to nurse the balls even under this
/ disadvantage. he succeeded in keep
| ing the balls together by driving one
| TO the cushion and back to the other
! bali which remained just outside the
/ ball1 line. and mis- touch and judgment
! of force were so great that he was
again enabled TO pile up long runs
while others could not. This caused
the lines to be moved out to II, "A
and finally to IS inches when it be
came apparent that the halk line
nurse ceild not be mastered at this
dist-dce.
Again oyercomcs Handicap.
/ "Once more however, the genius o
lSchaeffer came to his rescue and h
conceived the anchor shot This sho
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

w. H. Cation Of this .elty. master
of the game OF billiards and unchaI-
lenged champion of the threc-cushipn
game, is of the opinion that the bill
liardists of the present day are not
the equal of those of the old scholi
Mr. Cation has helped to develop such
men as Ives of the old school and
Hoppe of the present day. besides hay
ing originated methods of play that
helped to strengthen the games of
practically al the leading players. past
and present. Speaking OF the older
players to an Argus Representatives he
said:
The general impression among fol
lowers of billiards seems TO be thai
the present day performers are ont
speeding and playing better game.
than the great players of the past. but
can hardly agree with this opinion.
Hoppe, Sutton Morningsiar and De
marest. are undoubtedly the leaders Of
the billiard world today, but where
among them can he found the genius
of wizard" Schaeifer. the master
stroke of Vignaux. or the generalslip
of Ives None of the leaders of today
display the exquisite touch possessed
| by Jacob Schaeffer or any approach
| to his genius. Schaoffers genius in
| ferreting ont the technical points OF
the game. has forced changes in every
style of billiards for more than 80
years, during all of which time he was
at the head of his profession.
Knew Only Ono Game.
when he acquired the champions
ship of~the world in 1878, the only
game known to the public then was
| the three ball French carom game, and
| the only restriction which made il
| differ from the common straight rail
game was that a four and half inch
square was drawn in each corner and
in these squares the balls could not
be blocked or ,jawed' in order to make
| high runs. At this era of the game
no one had conceived that by de
licacy of touch and a wonderful iuds
mcnt of force, the balls might b
nursed along the ran, so that after
each shot, the identical set up which
preceded the shot would remain. am
in this way the balls could be carried
lalong the rail making a complete cir
lcuit of the table and making possible
an unlimited run.
| "Schaeffer made this discovery ant
put it into practice against ]. i. .
McCleary in their match in San Fran
cisco when they played for the cham
lpionship. The game was for 800
points in three nights play at the rat
lof 1000 points a, night On each even
ing, Schaeffer ran his 1000 point
without miss. and he finished tn
match in what was really one Ion
run. This marvellous performanc
which still stands out so wildly in tn
memories of all lovers of the gam
and especially those of generation
lago. sounded the death-knell of tn
lstraight rail game as far as its bein
"a game for the champions.
New styles Proposed. s
'eThe resuit was that many differeil
istyles of games were advanced b
leading players and critics througho
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

bloomington, Ill. March 20.-(Spe-
cial) - Rock Island high school
is out of the running for first placs in
the championship basketball tourna-
ment as result of their defeat this
morning ut the hands of Washing. N,
the score being 20 to -. They now
bid fair to wind up second. the same
place held by the team last year.
The game with Washington was
characterized by considerable rough
play and many fouls were called. most
of which favored Washington. The
rough play had the effect of breaking
up the fast team work of the Rock Is
land players and they were unable to
get Into gear.
ington was not looked for as Washing
ton was not expected to figure very
strongly in the race
Washington has probably. won the
tournament. however, as a result OF
defeating Rock Island.
Easy Time with VT. Vernon.
Rock Island did net get to play yes
terday afternoon, their first game be
ing with Mt. Vernon in the evening.
Nit. Vernon was expected to be the
chief contender for the honors and
when Rock Island defeated them by
the one-sided score of II to II, it look
ed as though the championship title
was already in reach, but the game
with Washington this morning dashed
this hope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
GIVE OUT TICKETS
MONDAY M0kNING
Secretary CastccI Will Officially Start
Baseball Contest at Rock Is
land House.

The Rock island house has been
selected as the place where the tick
cts for the contest promoted by the
Rock Island Baseball association are
to be given out. Secretary l.. NJ. Cas-
tcei Will have charge of the tickets
and he announces that lie will be at
the hotel at 7:3o o'clock Monday even
ingH TO give them 10 anyone who IS
eligible to receive them The competi
ton is open to any one not connected
with the ball club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Kill Off Goekroaches
Easy Way to Get Rid OF These
RepuIsive Bugs.

Nearly every home has the cockroach. and
unless exterminated he increases at rapid rate.
At the first sign OF roach, put Stearns' Electric
Rat and Roach Paste in the sinks and on the
shelves at night, and in the morning you can
sweep up q painful of dead cockroaches.
Stearns' Electric paste is also guaranteed to
kill of rats. mice other yerunin. driving them
out OF the house to die.
Stearns' Electric Paste is sold everywhere. or
sent cypress prepaid receipt OF price. OF. box
25c. lG OF. box SLIGO.
Stearns' Electric Paste Co.. Chicago. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
A Broken Idol

Book by Hal Stephens, Lyrics .snd Mu-
sic by ~WiilGtins and Van SistyDe.)
With Otis Harlan, Alice Yorke, Chas.
II. Bowers. Madge Robinson. Geo. Rich
ards. BERTHE Beaumont, Otto Hoffman.
Carrie Perkins. David Andrada, Law
renee Conner and the Famous Ameri-
can Beauty Chorus. the handsomeSt in
the land. (Staged by Gus Sohike.)
The Show of Thousand Surprises.
See the Great Human Dragon see the
World Go Around; see the Living Rose
Bushes; see the Great Balloon Ascen-
sion The most astonishing feature ever
introduced in any musical show. Aug
mented orchestra. Eight solid months
at Whitney theater. The original COM
pany intact.
PRICES-5oc, 75c. 81, $3.50; box, SO.
Phone west 224.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
WILL DISCUSS TOURNEY

Bowiers Interested in Matches Are to
Meet at the Harms.
H. w. Aldrich, who is promoting the
second bowling tournament of the
year in this city. has called a meeting
of those who are interested ard they
will gather at the Harms hotel tomo;-
row afternoon. 1t is proposed that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
THEIR SHARE SAT
Local BoWlers Stand Goth in
Five Man Contest in Ma
tional Tourney.
I IPMANS OF CHICAGO FIRST
Total of 1902 Remains Unapproach-
ed-Other Events to Be Fin
ished Today.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 20.-The five
man team championship of the Amer
lean Bowling congress was captured
by the Lipmans of Chicago last night,
when their total of 1862, rolled two
weeks ago. went unbeaten by the last
fives to play in the ninth annual tour
nament.
Fans here concede the other two
events TO the present leaders, Al and
Tony Schwoegeler of Madison, Wis,
who have 1904 in the doubles, ana
Larry Sutton of Rochester, n. Y, and
Frank Brueggemann of Sioux City.
who are tied for the individual title.
The latter pair will roll off here to-
night for the title.
Chicago Heads Money List.
Chicago pulled total of 1888 out
of the prize list in the five-man event,
the last squad on the alleys last night
producing three more new squads III
the standing, but without affecting the
big winners of previous nights
New York city, with but few teams
entered. all of them being picked
quintets instead of regular organiza
tons, picked up the next largest
amount of money, with five clubs ia
the list of winners and winnings ri
$l,4S5.
winners In big Event.
The winners in the five-man event
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
"kidv Farmer Receivers Rapidly.

New Orleans, March 20.-"Kid"
Farmer, the pugilist of Peoria, H., was
dismissed from the charity hospital
yesterday. He was taken there late
Thursday night in an unconscious
condition after striking his heal on an
iron bar on an excursion steamer. 1t
was at first thought that he had suf-
fered concussion of the brain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

Again oyercomes Handicap.
"Once more, however. the genius of
Schaeffer came to his rescue and he
conceived the anchor shot This shot
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
CHANCE FOR TWO

NEESSRS. NELLIS and McCabe have
wi an excellent opportunity Of doing
A'A some work that will relnstate
them in the good graces of the COM
munity, and will prove beyond reason
able doubt their zeal for the public
service. These two supervisors can
smash the Solid Three, because take
two from three and only one remains" !"
1t is simple matter. Subtract Nellis
and McCabe from the Solid Three and
only Eldridge is left The Solid Eldridge
would not be able to accomplish much
that was mischievous. Without the
help of Nellis and McCabe he would
still try to exert influence by his silyery
speech, but it takes at least two to
make a bargain, and two or three to
form conspiracy.
The people of Los Angeles believe Tus
Eldridge Is at the head and front of
the offending of the Solid Three. They
have the reputation of being under his
thumb. According to the we'll founded
belief of the man on the street the
Solid Three have a boss, and Tus Ell
bridge is 'it." Messers. Nellis and
McCabe owe 1t to themselves as well
as to the public to repudiate boss con-
troll, to declare their independence and
to dissolve the Solid Three.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
ENTERPRISE

VIZ ALTER WELLMAN may reach
w the north pole. He has more
" In his favor than any previous
explorer has bad. His craft is far su-
perior to the Andree balloon. Andrea
had the Wellman idea-that If the pole
is to be reached an overhead or aerial
route must be taken, as shifting foes
and ice hummocks make the land and
water route almost impossible.
1t is interesting to note that the
overwhelming majority of polar expe-
ditions have been undertaken by Eng
Iish-speaking adventures or explorers
and it is entirely probable the pole
will be charted by a representative Of
the Celto-Saxon race. The same rest
lessness and spirit of adventure that
are responsible for the fact that Cali
fornia owes allegiance to the Stars and
stripes are responsible for the vast
territorial extent of the United States
and the British empire. A few years
hence, when the north polar region IS
under the American flag, our esteemed
friends of the continent of Europe will
accuse us of grabbing one of the ends
of the earth, and If Shackleton should
manage to make" the south pole, the
ccntinentals will accuse the British of
having grabbed the other end of the
earth. Then will the heather rage
but 1t will be too late. BY the way
it is sincerely to be hoped that the en-
terprising Wellman won't be tempted
to sell the polar circle to the Ice trust.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
TEMPERANCE

IT. IGUREs compiled by Charles r.
II Jones from an advance report OF
n the United States internal reve-
nue. bureau for 1909 show that in the
two years from 1907 to 1909 there was
decrease of $4,000, 621.32 gallons in the
amount of alcoholic and fermented
liquors produced in the United States
The report goes on TO say:
Here drop a tear for the poor alco-
hol mixer, for in just two years, from
June 80, 1907, to June 80, 1909, the total
difference between expectation and
realization was actually the mere bag
atelle of $685. OS7, 33397 gallons. OF this
enormous shrinkage from expected fig
ures of increase Of liquor production
the whisky total is 97,SS2,607 gallons,
while the beer production in the same
time shows a net shrinkage of not less
than 351, ,204, 1851 gallons from expect
ed developments. This thirty-seven
odd million gallons of whisky means
total of ], ,9S4, 130, $50 drinks of fire water,
reckoning fifty to the gallon, a con-
servative estimate. and 5,619, ,631
er at half pint. The cost of these
seven and a half billion drinks of
booze, reckoned at the current market
value. would have been not less than
$464 ,449, ,997.15."
The causes of the national drift to
temperance are both economical and
physical. It has been found in the
history of this and all countries that
in hard times the drink bill is dimin-
ished. Men "cut out" luxuries.
The second reason is akin to the
first, and, indeed, springs from 1t.
Many men who never suspected they
could get along without plentiful
supply of liquor are compelled by hard
times to do without 1t, but returning
prosperity does not bring with 1t re-
turn to old extravagant ways, such as
buying unnecessary drinks and treat
ing" whenever friend meets friend.
When the treating habit was in It's
prime. If a citizen met three or four
friends in the course of an afternoon,
it meant three or four invitations to
drink In the course of an afternoon.
Public sentiment and the reign of
economy have combined to end the
treating habit.
In spite of the fact return of over
whelming national prosperity would
undoubtedly cause an increase in the
nations drink bill, temperance reform
produced by necessity as well as by
principle has made such headway that
it's influence on the national manners
and customs will be permanent.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
UTILITY OF sCAPEGoATS

n UTRAGED public opinion may, at
times, cry out for more venge-
y ance upon malefactors in pis IS
of public trust, but cold reason, when
1t is brought to bear on problem of
the sort, faces the fact that punish
ment, to be effective as an example and
warning, must strike impartially all
the offenders in any one transaction
according to the degree of their guilt
trust.
Justice that falls short of this fails
of all logical purpose, and serves
rather as an illustration of what pub
lie officials may do in the plundering
and degrading of the community they
are sworn to serve, and still escape the
meshes of the law, than as q warning
against such conduct on the part of
officeholders with a tendency toward
graft.
The spectacle of one member of a
group of public officials, charged with
forming a conspiracy L violate the
laws of the state and gather to them
selves bribe money from the meanest
commerce men may engage in, brought
to the bar of Justice to suffer for the
sins of all, while the others. whom
public opinion holds more guilty. go
unwhipped of justice, promises little
for the Encouragement of the prac-
tices which, only by virtue of the re-
call principle In our city government.
brought an end to the late administra-
ton.
The punishment of a scapegoat serves
no purpose except that of the men
whose sins he is made to bear. They
go their way laughing at the guilt
bility of the people who allow them
selves to be contented with the modern
practical application of an ancient
flgurative rite. and form new plans
for the betrayal of public trust,
through others If they cannot induce
the people again to impose such trust
in them.
The collective understanding Of a
grand jury. compelled perhaps, to take
a hasty view of circumstances brought
to their attention, may lack perspec-
tive, and fail of the purpose for which
1t was invoked by the people; but un-
der modern law there are other ways,
through legal representatives of the
people other than the grand jury, to
bring to judgment those that have
wriggled out of the first net cast. If
all else fails, the law provides that
the people themselves may invoke that
law.
Let even handed justice be done
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
LOCAL PROSPERITY

NALIFORNIA bank clearings for the
week show considerable gains
~ over the figures for the corre-
spending period Of last year. San
Francisco reports a gain of IA per
cent and Oakland gain of 21 per cent.
But Los Angeles led the prosperity
march of the state with a gain of 4S
per cent.
The business activity of Los Angeles
is unparalleled in the west. and there
is not the slightest doubt as to the re-
suit of the race for state leadership
which will come with harbor develop
ments and other improvements follow
ing consolidation. Greater Los An
geles is prepared for leadership and
all its responsibilities, and without
doubt Will be called on to accept both
the honor and the responsibilities.
There are already rumors OF San
Francisco capital which will be In
vested In Greater Los Angeles and
there may be good foundation for these
rumors. Greater Los Angeles offers
more tempting opportunities to the
capitalist than does any other city in
the west. The return for the money
is quicker and surer here than any
where else. Fortunes are constantly
being made In Los Angeles by legiti-
mate investment, and the speculative
element is almost entirely lacking.
Conservative fnanciering marks
every phase of Los Angeles life and
business, and the growth of the city,
marvellous though 1t is beyond record
is accompanied by the steadying con-
ditions suggested by the prudence and
experience of Los Angeles business
men. There is a good, clean municipal
government and 1t is probable clean
politics will continue to prevail at the
city hall. The people of Los Angeles
are keenly aware of the fact that the
prosperity of which we are talking is
dependent on good government be-
cause good government produces con-
fidence which affects, stimulates and
energizes every form of human en-
deavor contributory to the general sue
cess of a community. Greater Los
Angeles, the most prosperous city IN
California and by far the most pros
porous in the west, will continue tc
attract capital and population, and
will be the metropolis of the Pacific
coast and Of the west.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
SHRILL REBUKE

NITIZENS of San Francisco no doubt
will be edited by the savage scold-
~ ing administered to them in the
Columns of a Los Angeles Republican
morning newspaper because they dared
approve the candidature of Mr.. Heney
at the primaries. From an article
remarkable for Mysteries we extract
sample passage: "The primary only
nominates, but does not elect. When
the real election comes off we shall then
know Just what the citizens really think
of George Washington II. They may
treat him as the American people did
George III Of England and kick him
clear off the continent. They may see
fit to place the stamp of their approval
on him as they did on Schmitz, and
put Heney where he can do all Ruef did
and then some"
The puerility Of this insult robs It Of
any force it might have. This peeyish,
sulky-boy method of attacking Mr..
Heney shows somebody's feelings are I'M
a condition resembling those Of Bad
Boy Blnks Immediately after he has
had spanking.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
Far and Wide
Lawmaker Hearst

It is immaterial whether during his
gross neglect of duty Hearst was
"playing a fat game of golf or shooting
a female monkey in Africa" or doing
something worse. The fact Is that he
wasn't in congress, where a decent
cense of the fitness of things would In
dicate his presence.
Hearst interested in the making of
laws"l Oh Brisbane. thou art a sly
rogue.-Boston Traveller.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
Los AnaeIes Illuminated

In Los Angeles a baby carriage
must carry a light after sunset. The
adoption of such an ordinance in jack
sonville would look like a torchlight
procession along our residence streets,
and recall the old Publications before
the primary when Democrats rejoiced
as one man over a victory won by
party and not by a candidate.-Florida
Times Union.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
MYLIrTLE BuNeALoAFER

A little bungaloafer is a-snuggling close to
me,
His little face is sticky as a little face
can be;
There's jam upon each rosy cheek and on
his chin and nose;
His arms are brown as beechnuts and
there's mud upon his toes;
He barefoot, wades the brook near by,
whene'er It pleases him.
His eyes are bright es dew drops and he's
full Of life and vim;
His hat is ragged the edge, his hair
sticks through the crown;
There's grass stains on his rompers and
perhaps 1 ought to frown
But, oh! how can when he laughs. so
happy, glad and free.
And snuggles up all Jam and mud and
loves and kisses met
M. w. Adams, in New York Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21

II have neither money nor backing,
so I won't attempt to make the race"
is practical summary of statement
made by a citizen of Los Angeles
whose name was mentioned in connec-
tion with a candidature for an i'm
portant public office. But why should
money or backing be necessary? We
cannot find a single word about money
or backing In the constitution or in
the Declaration of Independence.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
The State Press
Birds of Prey

Talesnan Robert Duncan. who was
examined as to his suitability as a
furvman in the Calhoun case, displayed
a disquaiifying degree of intelligenee
and saving sense of humor when IN
answer to Attorney Moore he said: i
believe that these supervisors were
Ruef's creatures and that he gathered
them under his wing and said' Let US
prev "-Oakland Enquirer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
Republican Prediction

Gen. B. F. Tracy, who was attorney
general of the United States In Har-
rison's administration. expressed the
opinion on departing for Europe on
Wednesday that the tendency of the
world is more and more toward free
trade, and that this will be the last
tariff revision of the kind in the con-
gress of the United States.-Philadel-
mia Record.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21

John Uri Lloyd says Science is the
most compelling study of modern
times, yet the scientific mans work
does not receive the recognition 1t
should" Why, we thought science,
like virtue and public writing, was Its
own reward.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-21
The HumOriSts
plsposlng of Ammunition

Didn't 1 see you giving away lot
of old shoes today, mamma?" asked
the young daughter
Eyes, my dear, you did"
"Well, you shouldn't have done It.
People will think we never expect to
have a wedding in the houseI--Yon-
lters Statesman