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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
Breaking the Theatrical Trust.

Announcement from Chicago that
the Shuberts have secured control of
the bookings in theaters embraced IN
the Iowa-Illinois, the Missouri and
Kansas and the northwest circuit, en-
bracing Wisconsin and Minnesota. and
numbering 60 theaters in all, is impors-
ant, if true, as presaging the collapse
of the theatrical trust, in which Klaw
& Erlinger are the dominating factors.
The trust has controlled the bookings
on all these circuits and until the
present season all the productions of
the Shuberts have been refused time
in trust houses. BY the terms OF 4
truce effected last year. the Shuberts
were restored to time in these houses.
Excepting Mrs. Fiske-the trust never
having made war on women-all other
Independent producers refusing 10
bend the knee to the trust have been
denied time
The theatrical business involving
none of natures products. it could not
be and never can be entirely mono
peliZed. The steel trust can control
the steel industry by ownership of
the coke beds and the iron ore deposit.
the salt trust by ownership of the salt
beds, the borax trust by ownership of
the borax beds, the coal trust by ow-
nership of the mines. but the theatri-
cal business can be engaged in by
anyone with money eno,-sh TO build {;
theater and buy and produce play.
III. at tho fOrna ion ~ tbo
trust the circuits which have nov
sold their booking privileges to the
ohuberts had not Joined with Klaw q
Eriinger, there would have been nc
trust. Having withdrawn their houses
from trust control they have broken
the back of the syndicate. If it shall
simply effect to substitute Schubert 20,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

Peoria Star: 1t looks now as if
Frank o. LOwden would be the choice
of the Legislature for United State
senator. 1t is said that three men
who have been closely affiliated with
Hopkins up to this time have come 10
the conclusion that Lowden is the
coming man and that they will break
away and lead the effort in his behalf
is now freely predicted Lowden is
particularly strong in southern Illinois.
while in the northern part of the state
the moment it is known that the
movement in his favor is a foregone
conclusion, he will capture almost the
entire delegation. This now seems
the logical outcome of the fight, but
Lowden himself SAYS he will not be n
candidate as long as Hopkins is in the
field. In the meantime, we shall see
what we shall see.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt. Sr.. has
given more than $1.G0O000 for the
erection of four model tenements in
New York city for persons suffering
with tuberculosis. The buildings Will
be operated in connection with a hos
pital clinic and q moderate rental will
be charged the occupants. The need
of philanthropy such as this is urgent
in the smaller cities of the country.
Dubuque has two hospitals, but 20
neither will a person suffering from
tuberculosis be admitted, from fear Of
communicating the disease TO other
hospital patients. In consequence of
this arrangement the tubercular must
be cared for at home and their FAM
lilies exposed TO infection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
LARGEST AUTO TRACK.
indianapolis to Have the Most Re
markabe in the World.

indianapolis is soon 30 have the
racing track in the world. Instead of
being circular or elliptical. it will
double on itself. and as result the
racers will lie in full view of the grand
stand almost constantly.
Engineers are now at work stalking
off the course and, arranging for the
clearing of the ground. Active work
Of building the speedway will he be-
gun as soon as the weather will per-
NIT, and not later than Feb. II. The
track ard the entire grounds are I'M
der contract to be completed by May
10, so that the first public event may
take place early in June.
The speedway will be built on a
tract of land known as the John Press
ley farm, just northwest of Haugh-
Vile and adjoining the county asylum
grounds. The tract is mile long and
half Il mile wide.
The entire cost of the speedway,
with the grand stands and other build
ings, will be nearly half a million dol
Sftttt"dN W III eoiislSt VI an
outside track two miles in circumfer-
ence. fifty and sixty feet in width,
with suitably banked turns that will
allow q speed of more than 100 miles
an hour. From this outside track runs
an inside snakeliIze track three miles
leng, which will enable the promoters
to give every style of combination
track and road racing in clear view of
the grand stands.
The general detail of the equipment
will be far more complete than ever
before attempted on speedways. The
easy access to the city will enable the
promoters to accommodate great
crowds of people.
: The main grand stand will have g
seating capacity Of $1,000. and besides
there will be twenty additional grand
stands, each with a seating capacity OF
fifty, placed at different points about
the speedway. The small grand stand.
will make it convenient for clubs tt
attend the meets In a body and have
their own seating reservations.
All the grand stands will be at al
elevation that VIII enable those insid,
to see all parts of the five mile cours,
at any time. The track will have til,
UNIQUE distinction Of being the .onl,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
Serious tnterruptions.

figure in this country. and when he
does appear lie is not treated with
proper respect. Ideal iaZiness Is an
art as difficult as playing Oh the violin.
y writer in the Washington Star tells
of one member of the Sons of Rest
who deserves recognition.
Il s'pose John IS still taking life
easy?" said the woman in the spring
wagon.
Yes" answered the woman who
was carrying an armful Of wood
John has only two regrets in life
One Is that he has to wake up to eat
and the other is that he has to quit eat
ing to sleep.'-Youth's Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
J. p. MORGAN'S PARTING JEST.
Not to Corner Pyramids, For They
Haxen't ANY Corners. He Said.

MOI TO SOTTST ~ 10y
Haven't Any Corners, He Said.
Before sailing for Europe the other
day for long stay abroad J. l1erpont
Morgan. the financier. laughingly con-
fided to the reporters who met him on
the pier that he did not inteEd to form
a corner in pyramids, ut least not ut
this time, but that he might be tempt
ed to purchase few art treasures be-
fore his return.
Mr.. Morgan. who was in great good
humor. said:
81 will probably remain on the other
side for many weeks. | am going
abroad for the sake of rest and for
enjoyment. My immediate plans ere
not very definite. | may even get as
far as Egypt. Yes. am going to look
around. and if | see anything l want
to add to my collection of art objects
well. | might be tempted to buy.
However. am not going abroad TO
make purchases"
A cheerful person wcs moved to ask
him If he intended to corner the pyra-
mdS.
Pyramids haven't any corners
WAS his reply. Then as an after
thought he added. with smile, BE
sides, never corner anything" lie
declined to discuss the financial OF
business situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

HE charm of Maude Adams acting is
sivness naturally blend into the
ing to know the secret of her power.
Salt
name was was in business and her mother
so arranged that she did not study line and did
who was to in The Lost Child ious strike
on the stage where in few minutes she sweet cowe her
the audience Three
Emmes Fritz and has tender this
San Francisco where her grlhood
rather school till
quick
She "The
Comforts Home "a
Drews leading THE
rsy in that play perouy
for instant the Rubicon o
As Babbie "The
sympathetic gke
simplicity followed
human with
Adams
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
Ancestral Pride.

do you still want this geneaology
asked the man who digs up such
things.
Sure, l do. Why not?@
well, I've found that your great
great grandfather was hanged for muir
der. your great grandfather was inn
prisoned for robbery. and your grand
father was tarred ard feathered for
beating his wife. That's not a very
proud record, is it,
Il should say 1t is. Shows how my
family is getting better each genera
ton. I'm an improvement on the
whole bunch-never been in Jail get.
Let me have those records. I'm proud
of 'emr'-Cleveland Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
Hurnor ano Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
GET IN MOTION.
Put q littletginger

Put a littlelginger
In your daily task.
II you're feeling grouchy.
Try to wear a mask.
Have the spirit cheerful
Permeate your toll.
Do not fear your features
At q smile will spoil.
Calm elaboration
And a snail-like pace
Maybe have their uses
In the proper place.
But to win promotion
And your self respect
Try with something doing
Always to connect. =
No one may be keeping
Cases on you. but
There Is satisfaction
Getting out the rut:
Keeps the wheels from rusting,
Fits you in advance
For q place more lofty
When you get a chance.
There is life in action,
And I've heard IL said
There ig very little
Sport In being dead
If your step IS springy
AS you work away.
There is true enjoyment
In the time FOR play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
Apple Pie and Melted Cheese.

Bake a pie crust in the bottom and
on the side of pie tin; fill with apple
quarters stewed till tender and return
to the oven, putting little cinnamon,
sugar and bits of butter over. When
it is baked enough to set, draw it out
and cover with thick layer of grated
cheese. Return to the fire and let the
rheese melt and brown. Serve imme-
iiately.-Harper's Bazaar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

The battleship squadron fired over
1000 guns in saluting the president at
Hampton Roads on Monday. Putting
the cost of each gun charge at the low
figure of s., the salute cost the people
of the United States exceeding $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

Klaw & Erlinger productions in the
towns affected, the gain to theater
goers will not be a material one
But if it shall open the doors of play
houses in circuits in which Rock Is
land is interested to all productions
and restore competition. smotherin,s
dramatic art viii be given chance 20
develop in the new atmosphere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

Down in Africa they are said to be
already training the elephants to
march innocently by the ambush
where the strenuous one will be con
cealed to pop them as they pass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

The Chicago papers are exceedingly
happy these days They have two
members of President Tafts cabinet
in that city and two Of the big town 5
most distinguished women have been
presented at the court of ST. James.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
When They Get Theirs.

There il grief. there is woe. there Is
wringinE of hands
There are sorrow and trouble and shame,
There ere crashing of teeth and the snap
ping of bands
That viii make all the gossips exclaim-
A sweet morsel, indeed. to the talkative
ones
Fer one day or two days or nine,
And TO take shot at them they all get
their guns
When affinities fail to aff1ne-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

The honor of being made a Mason
is not the only thing that came to tn :
president-elect ''at sight" He has so
far succeeded in getting about all he
has wanted at sight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
To Extremes.

"He Is man Of peace. You couldn't
quarrel with him"
NO matter what was tho proyoca-
tion!"
"No; lie wouldn't even get mixed up
with a tennis racket
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

Each member of his cabinet has re.
ceived cane from the president.
Each congressman is looking for the
big stick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
piles Cured In 6 to ID DAYS.

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to
cure any case Of itching, blind, bleed
ing or protruding piles in 6 to IA days
or money refunded. soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
CHE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly ar 1894
Second sTeaus. ROCK Island. lii IEn-
Sered at the postoflce as second-class
aiatter.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

Being happy IS every ones business,
but in these commercial days no busi-
ness prospers that has no salary at
tached
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

TomoSow will be Teddy's last Sun
day in the White house Everybody
ought to go to church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
Where They Occur.

"He is a nervous wreck"
"Why doesn't he take trip on the
ocean,"
is that good for wrecksF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
Deceived His Looks.

THAT old fellow is wealthy"
Looks like tramp"
HE is Il CroeSus."
Don't notice any creases in his
trousers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

A good job will cure the sort Of in
digestion that comes from the lack Of
something to eat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

Be Kind to little children. They have
a way Of growing up. and some OF
them have long memories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

There is Il lot of difference between
wanting thing and getting it-that
is, if you are built that way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

The trust that controls the tobacco
industry should be smoked out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

The robin that sang in the wild
there now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27

1t isn't my fleet" Mr. President
but our fleet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-27
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

When lie isn't lie it is pretty
apt to be horribly disappointed in
itself.
When chickens come home to roost
cheer up and indulge I'm potpie.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-07
NATIONALS LOOK LIKE FIRST
DIVISION CLUB, SAYS HICKMAN
Famous Ball Player Compares the American League Teams
Collectively and Individually for the Benefit and
Edfication of Washington Fandom.

until last year, He is a great hitter. hne
base runner. and excels in all depart
mengs Of the game. Last year Billy
was away on in his playing, and some
think that he win never come back Time
viii tell. GessleT was the best hitter OF
the three. Clymer Is a good man az the
bat. as he drives out long hits. but Otis
Is only a sair fielder.
Their records Tor last year: GessIer.
batting, .soS: fielding. $50 Clymer, bat
ting, -z5; fielding. -S53 Keller. batting.
.26a; helding, .ssg
VII name two catchers from each
club likely to do the bulk Of the work
ior their respective teams: Street and
Biankenship. OF Washington; Spencer.
and carrigan. or Boston; Powers and
Thomas, Of Philadelphia. and KleinOw
and Sweeney. OF New York Thomas,
Spencer. kleinOw. and Sweeney are the
best hitters. but Powers and Street are
the best receivers and thrOwers. Charley
Street last year developed into one OF the
best men in the league. Biankenship IS
the speediest player in the bunch IN go
Ing around the bags, and Is considered a
good hitter
Their averages for the past year: ThOm-
as. batting. .So7: fielding. .s72. Spencer.
batting. 40 Kleinow. batting. lsS: field
ing, -s66. Street, batting. 206: fielding
-Sl3- Sweeney, batting. 146: fielding 800.
On the pitching department, 10 a great
extent, depends the success OF a ball
The Washington herald., 1909-03-07
BASEBALL SLANG.
How 1t Caused n Bunch of Trouble
I'm HOstetter'x Family.

Arthur Hostetter, the popular native son
OF 81. Louis, who has been released to
the Milwaukee American Association
club by Manager Bresnahan. of the Car
dinals. almost got in very bad with the
women folks In his family the dav the
papers reported his transfer 'Hostetter
TO Become a Brewer" read one headline.
"Hostetter Released to the Brewers. -
went another -Hostetter Is a Brewer. -
stated a third
Hosteter's mother was the first in the
family 10 see the paper. She saw the
headlines. and took il for granted that
her boy Artie was going into the brewery
business. She knew naught OF the Brew
ers being the slang label OF the Milwau-
kee team All she knew was thar Artie
liked his brew: that he had been re-
leased by Mr. Robson, and that his
friendship for that which is foamy. ditto
wet. had gained for him big headlines in
the papers
she sent a marked copy of the paper
over TO Artie's house. Young Mrs. Hos
tetter read the story the same way as
her mOther-in-law.
The two women put their heads to-
gether and waited for Art to return home.
He got his" when he showed up.
II took him some time to explain To
his mother and his wife that the nick
name OF the Milwaukee team was the
Brewers and that all the headlines meant
was that he had been released To the
Milwaukee club. They eventually saw il
his way. But for q time he was in
mighty bad
The Washington herald., 1909-03-07
WILD PITCHES LOSE PENNANT
-Four Flags Lost by Mad Heave
Route.
Records Give Interesting Facts Re-
guarding OveTthrows-New Orleans
showed Out Last Season.

II you were a baseball player and
played with a team that led in the
race most Of the time and then lost the
championship on wild pitch in the last
or deciding game of the season you'd
feel pretty sore. wouldn't you? The death
Of John ClarksOn recalls the fact that
not only have at least three league pen
nants been lost on single wild pitch but
that once a miscue of that kind by
pitcher cost his club the worlds cham
pionship.
It was in 1SSs. when the Chicago Ma
uonals and St Louis Americans battled
in the worlds series that this occurred.
ClarksOn pitched the last and which prov
ed 70 be the deciding game for Chicago.
and St Louis scored the winning run
on a wild pitch made by John
DR.. Bushong. the brainy catcher OF the
Browns. now dead. was at bat with Curt
Welsh on third base. CIarkson let loose
a wild pitch which got by Nike Kelly
and Welsh scampered home with the run
that won St Louis the worlds champion
ship.
We all remember, OF, at least the old
timers do. how the Athletics won the
championship in 1883 on a wild pitch. II
was in the last game of the season. The
Athletics needed one more victory TO in
sure them the pennant- They wound up
the season al Louisville with a series Of
four games.
The Louisville players. spurred on by
offers Of big money from Chris Won der
Abe, whose St. Louis Browns had a
chance 10 tie the Athletics, tried all they
knew how 10 earn the cash promised
z Hferrr hr~ -
games from the Philadelphians. The Ath-
letics had played themselves out and were
sadly crippled after the hard campaign
they had gone through
Louisville had won the first three games
and II looked bad for the Athletics.
Then came the final game. and Guy
Hecker. Louisville's great pitcher of those
days, was sent in 10 administer another
beating 10 Billy Sharslg's men After a
fierce struggle the score was tie when the
ninth inning opened.
StOvey, the Athletics star hitter and
greatest base runner in the country. made
d hit in the ninth and worked his wav
around 10 third base by the time two Of
his teammates had been disposed Of
Then, with two down. Hecker made a
wild pitch and Harry raced home with
the run that won the game and gave the
Athletics the championship.
In 1903 wild pitch by Jack Chesbro
cost the New York Americans the pen
nant On the last day Of the season New
York and Boston were scheduled TO play
two games on the same afternoon. Bos-
ton had lead Of one game. To win the
flag New York had 10 capture both games
that day.
New York had the lead in the first
game until the closing inning. when Ches-
bro made wild pitch which let IN q
couple OF runs Those runs won Boston
the game and the championship.
Aast year Theodore Brenenstsin lost the
pennant in a similar way for NeT! or
leans 1t required the last game Of the
season 70 decide the race and New Or
leans lost on a fatal wild pitch which
Breitenstein made Hard luck to lose out
that way, Ell?
The Washington herald., 1909-03-07
DIsLIKEs NEW STYLE.
Rube wadden Fails 10 Appreciate
simpiihed Spelling plan.

Rube wadden Fails ia Appreciate
Simplihed Spelling Plan.
In the rooms where Bob Hedges, owner
Of the ST. Louis team. makes his head
quasters hangs picture Of the Browns
Of 1908 The photographer endeavoring
TO make the layout as c'classy'' as pos
sible, put underneath the picture the fol-
lowing:
''MDCCCCVIU."
What do them letters mean?" asked
Rube Waddell as he studied the in
scription
Why, that means 1905" remarked
Hedges. throwing out his chest ike a
man on whom the whole world has waited
for the explanation OF some mystery
and who is now furnishing ii.
We'll" observed Mr. WaddeH. i've
stood for II a long time without sayin'
nothin', but l wants to 20 on record
right here as sayin that these eranks Is
carryin' this here simpllhed spellin' ldee
a bit too fur fur me-"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-07

club. II you have good pitchers you al
ways have chance % win the game
A team with poor. squad Of boxmen viii
never have a chance TO finish I'D in the
race
BY selling -cy~ Young, Boston has
crippled its pitching department az least
30 to 40 per cent. and they viii find il out
before many weeks 20 Dy- They have
quite a string OF young pitchers. but
none Of them is star" Cy Morgan.
Chech. and Steele are their best men.
Morgan is the only seasoned one Of the
bunch.
Philadelphia has some great pitchers in
Bender. Plank. Vlckers. Dygert. and
Coombs. Last year nOEe Of them showed
good form Plank Is one Of the best left
handers IN the country when In shape
count OF having a sore arm.
New Yorks pitching department was
shot 10 pieces last summer. and out or Ihs
wreck they have only saved ChesbrO
Lake. and Manning. Stallings has picked
up q few youngsters. but II VIII take tine
10 tell II he has found even one good
man.
Washington has a great pitching de-
partment Ia Johnson Hughes. Burns. and
Witherup- Jesse Tannehil, II he rounds
into shape, viii be one Of the best pitchers
on the staff. Jesse Is one Of those foxy
pitchers, ard every ball that he delivers
10 the batter has something on f. II
Washington lands IN fourth or nth place
this year 81 viii be because OF the pitch
ing department.
The team has a few good hitters, but
not enough 70 land high In the race. So
the bulk Of the work viii fall on the box
artists, and here's hoping that they do
their work SO well that when the last
game Is over, the Washington fans viii
ind them perched high and dry In fourth
place.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-07

OF fifth place.
Before going into
details. ] hope the
fans and friends Of
the club viii un-
derstand that I do
not want them 10
get a false impress
sion IN regard TO
what / am going to
say about the play
ers individually,
and the club in gen
eral. I am not go
ing 10 hand out
any roasts, for /
am a player my
noIf al L IN