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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
NO FIGHTS AT SEATTLE FAIR
City and County Authorities Declare
Against Mitt Game

Seattle, Wash, April 21.-When ask
ed about the proposition to pull off the
Jeffries-Johnson fight in Seattle this
summer, President Colburg of the
Alaska-Yukon exposition, declared that
he would permit no prize fighting at
the fair. The authorities of both city
and county declare that prize fighting
will not be permitted here.
Morse Beats Thompson.
Miles City, Mont, April 21-Billy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
No Bouts for Memorial Day.

Sacramento, Cal, April 21.-The bill
prohibiting prize fights in California
On Memorial day was signed by Gov
9rnor Gillette yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
CAME IS ARRANGED
Rock Island Squad to Invade
Davenport Next Saturday
Afternoon.
PLAY POSTPONED CONTEST
Dope on the Pitching Staff Indicates
Hardin, Lakaff, Neal, Webster
and Wilson Stay.

Rock Island will play at Davenport
Saturday afternoon, the game being
the one postponed on account of bad
weather. last Sunday The contest will
begin at 3:15. Arrangements were
completed for it today. Manager Tighe
will have practically the same lineup
as in the first game with the Prodigals,
though Mclean will probably hold down
place in the garden. Manager Shat
fer has several new men who will prob
ably be given chance.
Three Pitchers to Go.
About three of the Islanders pitch
lerS are expected to get the blue ticket
some time next week, and a guess
might be ventured as to whom it will
| be, after one has gone out and looked
| the men over while they were at work.
George Hardin, the st. Louis man, is
| looking better every day, and even a
novice can see that he has the goods.
The wise ones who look often and say
| little are of the opinion that George
will not be seen in Three-Eye class
next year. His speed is something
wonderful, and he has even won the
tacit approval of Jack Tighe, from
whom words Of praise are about as
scarce as hens teeth.
| Frank Lakaff is another who at
tracts the attention of those who are
out sizing up the men. Franks abil-
|ity is known and the fans don't have
to watch him long time before ar
irving at the conclusion that the big
side-wheeler will come to his own this
year and be among the stars of the
league. Frank has never yet started
the year off right in the different
lplaces where he has opened the sea
son, but when he finally drifted back
to this city, he has always cut loose
and showed that he is absolutely de
pendable. 1t looks like a great year
flor Lakaff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

Johnny Evers has decided to rejoin
the Cubs whenever he is needed,
which appears to be right now.
Bloomington is scheduled to open =
three game series at Kewanee today,
playing against Manager William
Corners bunch.
Cedar Rapids was administered a
trimming at the hands of Ottumwa
yesterday by score of 2 20 1, being
| unable to bunch hits. EH1
Catcher Shaw figured that there was
no chance for him at Bloomington and
| he has quietly folded his tent and
| dropped out of sight. 1ssF ..,E aE
ii Yea '1all-'
Outfielder Ohland has reported to
the Davenport team He looks good
enough for a regular berth Outfielder
Hyzer has been released to Eau Claire
by Manager Shaffer.
Burlington has disposed of Catcher
Watjalaniscy. He may be ball
player, all right. but he will never get
to the front with that name. He had
better learn to fiddle for a living.
| Minnesota now, like Indiana has a
law recognizing Sunday baseball, the
measure having passed both houses OF
the legislature and receiving the sig
nature of Governor Johnson yesterday
The Cedar Rapids Gazette is auth
ority for the statement that the out
field of the Rabbits this year looks
better than that of last season and
there is another candidate in reserve
who is touted as wonder.
Pitcher Ed KilliaB, who got his start
with Rockford several. years back and
has done good service for Detroit TO,
several seasons, is to return to the
minors on account of his arm having
gone bad. Waivers have been asked
upon him. ss
\ Derringer has been awarded tG
Dubuque by the national commission
He had reported to Hartford, Conn
where he was claimed, but will now
return to Dubuque. Manager Plas!
has released Shortstop Krayer,' Pitcher
Elmer Dye and Catcher Curran.
Quincy, which had hard time beat
ing the Rock Island yannigans, easil!
defeated Des Moines yesterday to 0
The Iowans are at Peoria today anC
will be here Friday. Quincy had ;
second team out yesterday and a til
with a score of z to z in nine innings
was played at Macomb.
l.i9 ~
Dubuque Times Journal: Manage
Plass is determined that the besettin:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

Morse, the St Paul Kid, WAS given a
decision over Maurice Thompson
champion lightweight of Montana, at
the end of a 20 round fight here last
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Yesterdays RESULTS.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
All games postponed.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Detroit, 2; Cleveland, IL.
Other games postponed.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Milwaukee, 3; Minneapolis, 4.
Other games postponed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
Wilson Coming Back.

! Christy Wilson is an other who is
coming back to his own this year
Last year Christy did not treat him
self fairly. and was not in the best of
condition, and even at that he was
worth his weight in gold He seemed
to have lost his wonderful speed,
which won him his high standing
among the league twirlers of two or
three years back, but he made up for
| this in great degree by his clever
ness in mixing them up. He would
shoot one close in and then send up a
wide one, put over low one, or one
| up around the batter's neck. AS a re-
suit, he always had the batters guess
ing, and batting averages were not
often fattened at his expense. This
year Christy is in fine shape, which is
partly due to the fact that one of the
members of last years team is not
here this year, and he appears to be
| getting his old time form which won
him the warmest corner in the hearts
of the fans.
i Billy Neal is still the same as last
Iyear-the steadiest slab artist in the
i league. There is not whole lot OF
room for improvement in Billy, and it
would be assurance enough for the
fans TO know that he is just as good
as he was last year and the year be-
fore, but there is even better news
!, than this in store. Once more it might
be well to remember that words OF
praise from Manager Tighe do not
come without being earned, so when he
says he thinks Billy is better than ever
before, it ought to satisfy the most
dyed-in-thewool knOcker.
Webster Also the Goods.
There is not much to say about Ray
Webster, more than has already beer
said. Ray is coming right up to the
scratch, which is no small job wher
it is remembered what is expected O
{ him from the opinions of him given b!
: men who have seen him play. He i!
! touted as about the peer of the beS
men in this league, and his prospect!
for next year are bright He will
, probably be drawing a much fatte
= salary with some team that is in taste
company than the Three-Eye league
Ray has been working into condition
slowly so as not to hurt himself, ant
every day he uses just little mor'
ispeed and curves than the day before
There is no telling when he will reacl
his limit.
OF the other three members of tn,
pitching staff, there is not much to say
other than that they are all doing wha
is expected of them. Chief Eastman
has probably never considered stayin
here permanently, and it is expecte
that he will soon arrange to join ar
other squad. although nothing to tina
effect has been given out at hea(
y quarters. Whitney Powers, the lief
It handed giant from the backwoods, al
L pears just a little outclassed by tn
d five men mentioned above, and h
h will probably be saved for anothe
v year by being farmed out. Harry How
n ard is the only old twirler who doe
not appear able to strike his prone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

Derringer has been awarded to
Dubuque by the national commission.
He had reported to Hartford, Conn.,
where he was claimed, but will now
return to Dubuque. Manager Plass
has released Shortstop Krayer,' Pitcher
Elmer Dye and Catcher Curran.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

Dubuque Times Journal: Manager
Plass is determined that the besettins
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

Cedar Rapids was administered a
trimming at the hands of Ottumwa
yesterday by a score of 2 10 l. being
unable to bunch hits. EHa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

Catcher Shaw figured that there wa'
no chance for him at Bloomington anC
he has quietly folded his tent an,
dropped out of sight. rTssf ~ 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

Pitcher Ed KilliaB, who got his start
with Rockford several years back and
has done good service for Detroit for
several seasons, is to return to the
minors on account of his arm having
gone bad. Waivers have been asked
upon him. 'ss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21
LINE O. DOPE

Johnny Evers has decided to rejoin
the Cubs whenever he is needed,
which appears to be right now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

Outfielder Ohland has reported to
the Davenport team. He looks good
enough for a regular berth. Outfielder
Hyzer has been released to Eau Claire
by Manager Shaffer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-21

Bloomington is scheduled to open 2
three game series at Kewanee today,
playing against Manager William
Corners bunch.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08

granted the prayer of plaintiff
placing the bond OF the first
named at s., 90o while that of tine
latter is $4,000
Judge Browning also directed
that the prisoners bee removed fI
the Deaf Smith county IalI at
Hereford pending the furnishing
Of the bonds required This boz.
structiou was issued for the res
son that the nils OF both Raj.
dali aud Palmer couutle- are con.
sldercd unsafe Daily Panhandle
January !.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08
$4,000 FIRE
AT HEREFORD
Several Business Buildings ia
Heart of Town Destroy
I'd Loss Partially Gov.
cred by insurance.

Amarillo, Tex. Dec 3J-tIre
th.s afternoon destroyed number
o., buildings 100 Hereford and a call
was made Co the Amarillo hre de-
pament. but the fire was report
c' nder control before the apa
rata. Uus loaded ou The cars The
o,s - estimated sl about SO, 900,
according tY reports received here
Hereford Hardware Company,
Mr. = O. War.ey, Baker, res
teuaut. Dale barber shop, vii
son- meat market. Powell a son
saddle and harness. and + b.
Br'teu are among Jae total losses
Insurance. -o i8r B- can be ascer-
tanned here. b., a1Ou, one third Of
loss s large number Of other
buildings were damaged and stocks
damaged Boz removal. end thc en-
tire town va. thereatcued at one
time
Hereford IS without waterworhs.
and Dut .or fte factthat there was
Oh. wind tho 1rc would have Neen
r. very -erI0u, one.
IH. losses are iu great Iart
complete many of the property
owner carrying no insurance.
The lose. .aughly estimated are
a. follow Hereford Hardware
ComraN stock destroyed loss
$4,000 Insurance. $4,000 r a..
Britain. $3.50 buildings, los, =, 900.
uo Insurance Mrs. =. r Norley.
bYIldIus occupied by saddle bop.
Joss 5000. uo insurance Baker,
restaurant u Murphy binding
stock and lulolng destro,ei. loss
$4,000 ro Insurance. q. A Dale's
barber lop anI building burned.
loss si.0H. no insurance., Wilson
a Cloud. moai market, los 81, 100,
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08
Cold at Alpine

John " kokernot returned
Sunday night from Alpine. where
he made another delivery ~ the
hokernot 4 hokeruot steer 90
John r Holland FOR shipment o.
Lo~ Angeles lie weighed an Az
erage load IN Alpine and they reg-
lstered l.lys pounds heavier llau
the former delivery, and shows
that the cooler weather D.. not
causing any ,hrukage 3 right
cold snap wa on when left
there. said boz YESTERDAY and /
saw some zee for the first time
this winter Well yes, ! was
rather glad that my bard work was
over, so ! could come back ]
don't mind work. aud II ] can
manage 60 rest shout ffty one
week, betSecu January : and
December 20 every year ] don g
mind bow ardu0us NY duu,, are
the balance of the time Cattle
are looking good out In Brewster
aud the cattlemeu generally are
well satisfied with the outlook for
next year 49," San Antonio tx
urrss
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08
A Sale Combination

Read ,llr home psper so aft
uent I, needed uo prove this state
ment correct lou also Deed paper
f1r u0ud.widegcleul usws You
cannot ehoge a better one -0D,
adapted t0 tle wants Of al. N.
family than The Dallas Semi " eek ,
News ~ lscrbing for the Ava
Ialcle and fas semi Weekly New,
together Yol gen both papers Oue
year for tl.-t so subscription Gao
0e accepted o. less than one year al
This special rate and The amount Is
PAYABLE cash .r advance order now
Do H0t DELAY laU- viii be presiden
lal year Your order vii receive
prompt tttent.Cu
TIE Avalanche.
Lubbock TeIG
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08

$500 insurance. Pove.. n sos
harness shop. loss $1,000 fl..r
insured
The loss of the telephone eA.
change is very heavy bat no def
nIte statement is 70 be- had The
buildings occupied by Palmer s.
Higgins and the First state Baus
were saved through .ha nora 1i
the citizens, who pIacei sacks Of
-four 10 the windows. thus .E
GLIDING the flame from tlr at.
joining building, The tao build
ings were damage slightly nF
smoke and water.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08
Automobile lnterurb5n

HamlIu, TeXa,. Dec 81 The
INITIAL trip % what Is to be o daily
service by means OF the Automobile
wa, made yesterday between
Hamlin and Aspermon, lus Lup
is being established oy q. A.
Hudspotu of llsmiu. who has re-
Gently purchased some large tour
ing car, for the purpose. and has
only waiting FOR the completion of
the bridge across the Double
Mountain forks Of the BRAVO, rY.
er 10 inaugurate the ervicc.
Service will b. extended from
here 90 Arson u 70 IeU days.
where passengers from the Wich
TIA Valley trains can b. transfer
red 10 the trains Of tlc Orient
and Texas Central at llamln The
management say that double dai
" service will h. put on SD soon AS
the trade will justify it
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08
For Sale

seven room residence anu TWEEN
Is four lot loo The town ol LuJ-
book, Texas. orchard containing
100 bearing trrr,. both apple lud
peach, grape, pIum,, nlachberres
etc. wind mill, we'll uOnse, storm
house, 100 feet Of sheds, chicken
house etc. Also ~ acres of lao.
oue.fourth mile from town, HIi
sell for part cash, balance on ume.
or will trade Tor land m country
Addrrs, d j. DlllarI
I1u Lubbock. Tevg-
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08
MeCrummen Addition

VI a. McCrummen Is having "a
tract u land adjoining tho toNu
.ectior on ths southwest cos into
lot and will place % CO.. the
mark1L Parties ~ishing places
will do well "a zee him.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08
Fer Sale

One Columbia Graphaphons With
horn. reproducer. recorder, rec
ord shaver and 70 records. An
good a. new VIII sell at bar
gain For particulars address y y
Avalanche Office. 24u
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08
ADMITTED BAH

District Judge j. \ Browning
announced h. decision late yes.
.erday afternoon II the haUcas
orpus hearing held al Canyon
City Wednesday. Boz which John
~ Dolby Williams. indicted D.
Connection with the killing Of
YIN h Armstrong al Boyina.
November a.. sought 10 he al
led to ths bail. and the court
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08
WILLIAMS
ON TRIAL

Alleged ~layers OF Armstrong
al BOyiua ON Trial at
Canyon city on charge
81 Venue.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1909-01-08

Jacksonk dr4l IS always read,
10 serve you v
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-16
She LASS0ED A THIEF.
New York Woman Who Had Been
Raised on Arizona Ranch.

New York, Oct. 1e.-Mrs. Ellen Den
bir's childhood training on a ranch in
Arizona proved a valuable asset to her
yesterday. when she encountered a man
who had formerly been lodger in her
house. She whipped out ten yards of
silk rope she had Just bought for dec
Grating purposes. lassoed the man and
tied him fast to a tree in Madison
Square
1t was all done so quickly that the
victim, William H. Davis, was taken
completely by surprise. Mrs. Denbir
s1mply smiled after her successful per-
Torrance with the lasso and waited for
detectives who hurried across the park
to arrest Davis.
THAT man came to my house, said
Mrs. Denbir, and engaged a room.
He paid me for a week in advance.
Next morning he was missing and I
discovered that about $40 worth of
my property. principally. articles that
were in his room. were gone also"
Davis protested his innocence but he
was recognized by the police as an old
offender and was held for trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-16
RAvACES OF time
Historic Landmark CrumbleS
Under His Fingers.
Constitution Hall Remedeled
Int a Restaurant.
SAW STIRRING SCENES
When First Legislature DisSOlv-
ed at Point of Bayenet.
Now Lively Walters Will Call
Ham and Egg Orders.

Although the dramatic dispersion of
the territorial legislature Of 1856 may
not have been far reaching in its politi-
cal or historical results, yet that which
marked the climax in the Kansas
drama, was recalled this week when
carpenters began the remodeIing of the
old Constitution hall building 427 Kan =
sas avenue. which is shortly to be oc-
cupied by restaurant of which Charles
Lamb will be the proprietor.
The upstairs portion of the building
in which the legislature was held VIII
be cut into rooms. and the landmark
will be materially changed that
much of the historic value will be lost
as a consequence. No longer isolated
the constitution hall stands almost di-
rectly opposite the federal building, and
huddled between the stores beside it
appears almost insignificant. But for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-16

the tablet dedicated by the Topeka
chapter. Daughters of the American
Revolution, nothing would be left there
TO tell the passerby of the historic
significance of this place.
When the legislature first met on
March 4, it remained in session eleven
days, then adjourned until July T. after
a few laws had been passed, and a
codifyinE committee appointed to pre-
Reeder and Lane We're elected United
States senators, at this the first legis-
lative session ever held in Topeka.
Center of Free State Struggle.
With the state as goal the pro-
state and nation had been pitted
against each other, and the struggle
was bitter. The country was watching
breathlessly. for here was the beginning
of conflict that seemed more power
full. Missourians had come into the
territory, and had fraudulently carried
the elections which resulted in a pro-
slavery legislature with stringent pro-
slavery laws. The administration at
pathy with them, and sent a pro-slav-
cry governor, Willis Shannon, who
would not recognize opposition to the
pro- slavery legislation and laws
The free state forces worked quietly
in the meantime. Fearing pro-slavery
opposition when the adjourned session
should convene 400 or 500 free state
nominal purpose of seeing the legisla-
ture convene but in reality to form
protection in case of an attack Ru-
NOR was that border ruffians from Mis-
souri, were coming to dispense the leg
islature, and the men were here to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-16
MILITARY AIRSHIPS.
To Be Feature of Japanese ARMY
Maneuvers.

Victoria, B. c.. Oct. 16.-News was
brought by the steamer Monteagle yes
terday that great preparations were be-
Ing made for the extensive maneuvers
of the Japanese army early next
month. More than 10000 men will be
engaged. Military airships and wire
less telegraph will be used The artil-
lery corps is being equipped with new
field and machine guns for the occa-
sion.
Lord Kitchener will be one of the
British representatives at the maneuv-
ers and China also will send several Of
ficers.
Strenuous efforts are being made by
Japanese officials in China to force
China to stop the threatened boycott,
according to further advices brought by
the Monteagle. The Chinese newspa-
pers have been given an intimation
that they will be suppressed If they adj
wise their readers to use the boycott
j. Evans of the United States reve-
nue service at Cebu, a passenger on
the Monteagle, says that the SNUG
Cling of opium into the Philippines
since the sale and manufacture in the
islands has been forbidden, has been
extensive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-16
terfuge.
o. Cannon Are Planted.

Colonel Sumner, who had severa
cannon, was then in camp on the
Shunganunga, north of Tenth avenue
With his cavalry he dashed across
the open country where now is situated
the populated district; the cannon
were pointed: the gunners at theil
post; the fuse was burning; all was
ready to begin fire.
One division of the cavalry squad
swept the Topeka guards to the east
past the present postof1ce building
The other advanced and halted. Colo
mel Sumner dismounted- He entered
the constitution hall, and was given a
seat on the assembly platform. The
house was called to order. the roll an
swered, then he delivered the disper-
sion message:
the legislature is dispersed at the
point of the bayonet?" one of the
members asked.
at shall use all the forces in my
command to carry out my ORDERS" he
replied.
Then one senator broke the embar-
RAISING silence with the dignified re-
Spouse:
Colonel Sumner. we are in no con-
dition to resist the United States
troops; and if. you order us to disperse,
we must dispense"
Thus the first legislature ever held
in Topeka, and which was held IN
Constitution hall, was brought to an
abrupt emu
H. Miles Moore, who died in Leaven-
worth about one month ago. then a
thick set, dark complexioned young
man of short stature and with bulldog
expression of countenance, was some
what celebrated in border annals. He
was raised at Weston. the home of
Bully Ruffian Stringfe1low. and during
his several years habitat there was
connected with the Western Reporter,
the organ of the Benton party in that
district.
His fearless denunciation of the ruff
fans and his free soil proclivities drew
down upon him the indignation of the
nu11ifers. They threatened to throw
the Reporter into the Missouri river.
He defied them and announced that
any attempt to execute their threat
would be speedily followed by similar
fate for the Platte County Argus
(Stringfellow's. organ.) This threat
was effectual. The ruffians did not
modest him nor his paper.