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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
FATE OF THREE
EYE INVOLVED
Much Interest Felt in Meeting
of National Association
Next Week.
REDIsTRlCTING TO BE UP
Also Reconsideration Based on Last
Census, Which Threatens Stand
ing of Circuit.

Next week al Chicago the Nation
al Association of Minor Leagues Will
open one of the most important meet
ings that has ever been held by that
organization. The sessions are likely
TO last the greater part of the week
and NJ. II. Sexton of this city will pre-
side over them. The Three-Eye league
is probably more interested in the
meeting than any other circuit because
it is doubly involved III the action
likely to be taken. Besides the rep
resentatiyes of the league as a whole
who are entitled TO take part in the
deliberations it is probable that near
ly every individual club will have
man on the ground.
1t behooves the Three-Eye to be on
the job, because its rating as a Glass
B circuit is in peril, and also because
two or more of its cities are directly
involved in a movement for redistrict-
ing Of territory.
would Cut Population.
These two questions, in the case of
this league. are mutually involved, for
there is said to be a movement on the
part of the Central league to annex
Springfield and Danville, dropping
GAINESVILLE and Wheeling. The loss of
these two cities would reduce the pop
ulation of yhe Three-Eye. even If Quin-
cy and Decatur were admitted, and it
is far from certain that the former
can be pried loose from the Central
association. However. the league
would probably be just as well off with
Decatur and Quincy, as now with
Springfield and Danville, for the two
first named are fully as good baseball
towns as the others. besides being a
little better situated geographically.
Then there would be no fight over the
retention of Waterloo and Dubuque
What Springfield would do in the Cen
trail, with its attendance of last year
is another story.
VIII Fight Loss Of Caste.
No matter what circuit changes are
decided upon the Three-Eye will re-
sist being put back into Glass c. It's
10 years in Class B, with the growth
that its cities have made in that time
will be urged. together with the loss
mat must IOlOW SlON AilS OON II VI
the quality of ball furnished.
If allowed to embrace a fivemile
radius. which is reasonable, the Three
Eye cities would show about an aggre-
gate population under the census of
the present year of 100000. which
would entitle them to remain in Glass
B. Anyhow. at the rate the cities are
growing. they would pass 100000 long
before the end of another 10 years,
when another census will make posi-
BILE a new readjustment.
With the Three-Eye. the Western
will join in a fight against any reduc-
ton of leagues from their present
standing. If driven to it these circuits
will probably suggest a change in the
requirements for the various classes
that will leave both where they are,
but will permit others properly quail
fed and desiring to do so TO advance
a notch. This would virtually accom-
plish the same end and would not
have the disadvantages that retrogres-
sion of any of the leagues would in
volve for the ones affected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
Don't Fool With. Engine.

Aside from the technical phase of
the automobile question, nothing is
more important to the average opera
tor than a knowledge of what not to
do, as more motors are ruined by care
less and unnecessary tinkering than by
neglect.
One of the most Important things not
to do is to require the motor to per
form unnecessary work. 1t seems to
be mania on the part of many own
ers and operators to speed up their
engines needless ely when the car is at
rest for the purpose of locating fan
cied troubles or listening to the clatter
Of the valves, and we have known
cases where motors have been run By
chauffeurs, without load, at their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
HIGH SCHOOLS
IN annual CAME
Rock Island and Moline Foot
ball Teams Meet at Ath-
letic Park.
BIG CROWD WATCHES PLAY
Betting Favors Chances of Pillow
City Aggregation-Islan
Hopes Are Strong

Moline and Rock Island high schools
faced each other this afternoon in
their annual football game and with
the weather conditions excellent, a
huge crowd turned out to witness the
contest and pull for their respective
favorites. The Rock Island contingent
went to the scene of the battle at Ath-
letic park in Moline, accompanied by
Bleuer's band Of u pieces. Enthusi-
asm ran high and the rooters of both
sides were confident of victory. There
was no little amount of betting done
and the odds were generally in favor
OF the Plow City team because of the
consistent showing it has made thus
far this season. while the crimson and
gold warriors have played but two
games which might be called true 10
class. Both sides sent in their strong
est men, all of them being in excel
lent condition, and everything pointed
to one of the best and hardest fought
games that the two schools have ever
INDUCED in.
Davenport After HOnOrs.
The Davenport high school team
went to Burlington today TO do battle
WITH me DURING JOH niSh SNupbI team.
The lower river aggregation has been
trimming everything it has met thus
far this season and as the same is
true of Davenport the contest has an
important bearing upon the high school
championship of Iowa. The Davenport
team has had but two points scored
againsl it thus far this season and the
only team that held it within the dig
its was ST. Ambrose. Davenport de
feated the collegians 9 10 0, while the
best that any other team has done
was TO hold them to 20 points, Cedar
Rapids having done this last Saturday.
Burlington has met with similar sue
cess and the outcome of the game
hangs in the balance.
Two Colleges Meet.
At the Three-Eye league park in
Davenport. ST. Ambrose college and
Hedding college of Abingdon, Ill, lined
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
Rheumatism Relieved In Six Hours.

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism usually relieves severest cases
in a few hours. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and effective
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease quickly disappears. First
dose greatly benefits. 75c and S1.OO.
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
Ave, Rock Island and Gust Schegel.
90 w. Second ST., Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

very unwillingly accepted. Mr.. Her
zog has been superintendent OF the
shops for Is years past and TO him
is due no small share OF the growth
and prosperity Of the company. He ex-
poets TO enter business in Rock Island
for himself, although as yet he has
not selected the line he will follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
SOME CORN SHUCKER THIS
Bureau County Man Picks 2S2 Bush
els in 16 Hours, 45 Minutes

In this year of big corn yields it
is to be expected that some big stOr-
les will be told of the exploits of the
pickers, and so II has come to pass.
Steve Barenthin of Yorktown. ILL.,.
is the first to come to bat and he
bits her out for what looks like
homer, according TO the Bureau
County Republican. His record is
1O7 bushels and so pounds in 6
hours, 10 minutes, and the next day
in 10 hours he picked ia bushels.
80 pounds. or 2S2 bushels and IS
pounds in 16 hours and As minutes.
Let's hear from the rest of the
"chapeens."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
Local Football Games
Today.

Today.
Rock Island high school against Mo
line high school at Moline
Davenport high school against Bur
Iington high school at Burlington.
St. Ambrose college against Hedding
college at Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

When a cold becomes settled in the
system, it will take several days
treatment to cure it, and the best rem
edy to use is Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. 1t will cure quicker than
any other, and also leaves the system
in a natural and healthy condition
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
13 YEARS SUPERINTENDENT
T. A. Herzog Leaves Service of Sash
and Door Works.

7. A. Herzog, superintendent at the
Rock Island Sash & Door works, has
sent in his resignation and it was
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
AFTER NEW MEMBERS
Y. M. C.. A. Has a Plan Which
It Is Thought Will Be
Successful.
HAD FREE DAY SATURDAY

So successful was the free day for
juniors and intermediates at the Y
NJ. c. A., Saturday, that the officials
are planning for a series of recep-
tons of this nature. The men of the
city will be the ones to be interested
in the future receptions.
Officers of the association will ar
range with factory arrangements for
the setting aside of one evening.
which will be convenient for the men
of these factories. to visit the institu-
ton and enjoy it's privileges.
1t is hoped by this means to in
crease the membership for the ensu-
ing year to a very large number.
From among the boys entertained
Saturday. the officials expect to get
at least 100 or more as members All
the boys thoroughly enjoyed themsel-
yes and nearly all took application
blanks home with them. to show their
parents. The parents will be visited
and encouraged, as far as possible, to
take out membership for their sons.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
FOUND.
A SERMON ON CORN

The worlds premium ear of corn.
which has been on exhibit in this city
for several days. was the subject for
the sermon of the Rev. McNary, pas
tor of the Second Presbyterian church
last evening. His subject was What
Shall the Harvest Be-" He referred
to the fact that the grain of corn
which had produced the ear, multiple
ed itself twelve hundred times, in
case there was but one ear on the
stock, and very probably twenty-four
hundred times, as it is usual for two
ears to grow on each stock. He said
that this was a fair but somewhat as
founding proportion of the needs for
good or bad which people are SOW
ing every day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
A D3UNKARO'S HOME
Was Considered at the Minis
teriaI Association Meet
ing Today.
REFERRED COMMITTEE

r. J. Wigmore, representing the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew of St.
Pauls Episcopal church, addressed
the Ministerial association this morn
ing. at the Y. NJ. c. 4. on the posi-
bility of some assistance being ex-
tended TO the inebriates of the coun-
~ by the temperance people of the
city. The association is much inter-
ested. but no action has been taken,
further than to refer the matter to
the committee on good citizenship and
public morals. with the recommends
ton that an early report be made.
This brotherhood has investigated
the matter in question and is very
much interested in assisting drunk
ards. What is believed by the mem
bers to be the best plan, is to estab-
lish home here. which would be at
the disposal of unfortunates Here
they might come, after getting out of
Jail. and hoard until they either found
work themselves or it was found for
them. The home would be made as
attractive as possible and strictly
temperance. II would be the purpose
to incite in the men who came to the
institution better and higher ideals.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
A Jolt For the Doctor.

Among the patients in a certain hos
pital there was recently one disposed
to take dark view OF his chances for
recovery.
"Cheer up, old man. admonished
the youthful medico attached to the
ward wherein the patient lay. Your
symptoms are identical with those Of
my own case four years ago. ! was
just as sick as you are. Look at me
now"
The patient ran his eyes over the
PHYSICIANS stalwart frame. What
doctor did you have:" he finally asked
feebly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
A SUIT TO ENJO|N
american News Sery-iceo

indianapolis, Feb. 21.-Otto Earnest
of Chicago. asked the federal court to-
day for an injunction against the Ma
rion Malleable Iron Works. of Marion
Ind, preventing them from continuing
ent controlled by the plaintiff, making
a particular kind of railway rail stay.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
PAGE SEVEN.

no opportunity was afforded 10 per-
nit him 10 escape, as il was believed
he would take advantage of the slight
est chance Only at mealrime were
the handouts removed Piper broke
down several times on the way home
and cried like a child. According to
Mr.. LontZ there was absolutely no ev-
itence in the mans manner which
would tend 10 show that he was insane.
The deep panes Of renorse piercN him
to the core and he wept bitterly when
he was told of the disgrace he had
brought upon his family He said
that he knew that he had been playing
bold game and would eventually land
behind the bars and that life 10 him
now meant nothing whatever. He en-
pressed deep and sincere regret that he
had not made the most OF his opportu-
mites and realized his wrong doing
before ii was too late.
Woman in the Case.
When asked if Piper had been trav-
cling with n woman during his jour
neys over the country and abroad. MIR.
Lontz showed reluctance to answer the
question. He stated that he preferred
not 10 make any statement about the
woman only To say that an evil iufaiu-
alton had lead To Plper's undoins. Pr
per travelled with the woman under the
name of J. I. Reid. He claims To have
left her at Cleveland. Mr. Lontz stat
ed that Piper and the woman were not
married.
According 10 Mr.. l-ontz. To Chief or
Police Gormon belongs the greater
part of the credit for Piper's capture
Hundreds of kilograms and letters
have been sent To the banks and Gus
toners over the country and no effort
has been left undonc To secure the al
legged cmbezzler's apprehension.
Amount Of Defaications.
What Piper's defalcations amount
TO is a matter of conjecture, So far
as Mr.. Lontz is able To ascertain from
his personal relations with and iafor-
nation from his customers. recently.
the man has secured between $1,000
and $1,000. About >. years ago Pr
per is alleged 10 have embezzled S.
0Co from Ward and Gay. a manufac-
turing concern Of Boston, and $4,000
from a Mr.. Muhall at Danvcrs. Mass.
where he was employed. Mr.. LOntZ
had never been made acquainted with
the mans past history and cannot
understand why he should not have
been told of his bad reputation be
| fore. as il was known that he was
employed here.
Mr.. Lontz wishes TO express his APP
probation of the courteous treatment
| which both he and Chief Gormon re-
ceived at the hands of Chief Gum and
Sereeants Butler and Hart at Hart
ford, and also commended Daniel NJ.
Wright of Hartford for the clever
manner in which Piper was caught.
Mr.. LontZ expressed deep regret for
the members of Pipers family.
| Piper will be arraigned in the Cir
cult court tomorrow. In a statement
made this afternoon Mr.. Lontz stated
that he believed Piper had nothing
whatever to do with the burning Of
the F. and n. factory last year. 1t
was thought at the time that the fire
was of incendiary origin but that the
DRY is no longer held
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
PITTSBURG LIVESTOCK.

Pittsburg. Feb. 21.-
Cattle-Receipts, 80 loads: extras, s.
primes, $3.50.
Hogs-Receipts. -, loads: prime heavy
500: Workers. $40
Sheep-Receipts. IL loads: primes SD
lambs 5000.
Calves-Receipts. 500: tops, 5000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
Is The Stomach Dispens.h,e,

An operation for the removal of the stomach.
IN a Chicago hospital recently. promoted dis
ach could be removed and the patient be none
the worse for it. Before the discus sion had well
died out, the patient had died. It demonstrated
he could not live without his stomach. To keep
the stomach in good condition. and cure consti
patton. Indigestion. etc. use the great herb Taxa
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
.H0OTS GREET PIPER
ON HIS RETURN HERE
Continued From Page One.)
Continued From Page One.)

but asked that he be given another
chance, stating that he would resign
from the company and go to Exeter.
n. H., where he had relatives and
where he claimed to have an interest
in an estate. He declared that he
would pay the money back if given
the opportunity.
Mr.. Lontz was disposed to be lenient
with the man, and stated that if he
would straighten up and stick to the
straight and narrow path, he would
not be prosecuted.
Starts His SwindIina.
Instead of going east. however. Pr
per went west, where he still repre-
scented himself as being a travelling
salesman for the F. and ~. and
through his wide acquaintance. was
able to cash his personal checks al
most at will in every city in which he
visited. He located first at Portland.
Ore, but operated at Seattle, Spokane,
Wash, Oakland, Cal. Denver, Col,
Colorado Springs and. various other
cities throughout the west.
The local concern soon became aware
OF the mans operations and immedi-
ately notified all of its customers to
beware of Piper. as he was no longer
connected with the F. and n. and his
personal checks were of no value How
ever. even after this notice had been
sent out, so much confidence did the
customers have in the man, and so
sincere was his line of talk. that he was
able to secure money. in spite of the
warnings and continued his fraudulent
work
Taste Of High Life.
Piper has travelled extensively. even
going to Honolulu. and Japan. He
reached Japan on December Il, accord
ing TO his own statement and sailed for
America again on January 5. While
on board the steamer upon his return
trip. he wrote Mr.. Lontz a letter, in
which he stated that he realized the
error of his way, but that his taste for
high life while on his last trip for the
F. and n. was the beginning of a sad
end, which would eventually result in
his downfall and disgrace. He re-
turned to San Francisco and thence to
Portland. Ore. where he cashed two
checks. using the Second National
bank drafts Of this city. The checks
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21

were for $500 and 500. He then went
to Helena. Mont, where he was success
full in cashing check for 500.
through his acquaintance with a Mr..
Saunders. an attorney of Helena. who
had been student in Exeter academy
and knew Piper's sister.
After cashing checks in Colorado
Springs. and Denver. always using the
certificates on the Second National
bank of this city. Piper went to Bos-
ton. Mass, where he had a Mr.. Shote
cash a check for $40 Mr. Shote is a
relative of Piper. All of the checks
but were returned, all being protested
Boston to Hartford.
From Boston. Mass. Piper went TO
Hartford. Connecticut. He went i'm
mediately to the firm of Henry and
Wright. a large manufacturing con-
Germ. and repre- sented himself as be-
ing salesman for the F. and y. He
stated that he was short of funds and
asked that Mr.. Wright identify him
and enable him to cash a check for
5000 on the First National Bank of
Hartford. MIR. Wright replied that
he would endorse his check. he not be-
ing aware of Piper's defalcations up
to that time. While in the First Nat
ional bank with Piper. where the two
had gone to get the money, Mr..
Wright was called TO the telephone
and was asked by the bookkeeper il
he had looked over his mail that
morning. Mr. Wright declared that
he had not, and was Immediately told
that there was a telegram from the
F. and \. Lawn Mower company of
Richmond, Ind, to the effect that
George Nj. Piper. the man with him in
the bank, was badly wanted in that
city on the charge of embeZzlement
and to hold him at all hazards
Made Clever Capture.
Without leaving the telephone booth
Mr.. Wright Immediately called up
Chief of Police Gum and told him TO
send A man to the bank to arrest Pi-
per. He then left the booth and to
kill time while the officer arrived. en-
gagged in conversation with the
>
and was just handing it to him when
Detective Butler entered the building
and placed Piper under arrest Piper
was told that he was wanted at Rich
mond. Ind. and appeared greatly sur
prised. He declared that he did not
know what he was wanted for. He
made no resistance, but went quietly
to the police station with the officer.
Mr.. LontZ was notified of the arrest
and Detective Burns of the National
Bankers Association also was &C.
Guainted with the mans apprehension.
Within short time afterwards tele-
grams began arriving from all parts
of the country where Piper had COM
mitted his swindling schemes. So
great was the demand for the alleged
cmbezzler that the Hartford police
took extra precautions and for the
first time in ten years. it is said.
locked the huge iron door on the court
yard surrounding the Jail.
Secure Requisition.
Mr.. Lontz left for Hartford at once
on being notified of the mans arrest.
Chief of Police Gormon was dispatch
ed to Indianapolis to secure the Gov
ernor's signature to requisition papers
but they were not needed. for Piper
freely agreed to return to this city
without legal formality.
On the journey to Richmond, Piper
was handcuffed TO Chief Gormon and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
EAST BUFFALO LIVESTOCK.

East Buffalo. Feb 21.-
Cattle Receipts, 800; primes, 500:
shippers SEQ.
Hogs-Receipts. II 900: Workers, $500;
heavy weights. $500
Sheep-Receipts, $4,000; prime, $40.
Lambs, S9.l1.
Eeals--Receipts, 200: choice. $1,000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
CINCINNATI LIVESTOCK.

Cincinnati. Feb. o1.-
$500: tops, S6.4o.
H ogs-Receipts, 100: shippers. 800:
Sheep-Receipts. Sc: tops, S6.25.
Best Calves S4.750SS.5O.
Lambs-Receipts. 400: tops, $3.50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
FURNISHED by Eugene Purtelle E. Co..
Hittle block. Geo. A. SchWenke.
Manager.)
Chicago Feb. 21-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
Lambs, IS. 10.

Lambs, $50.
Hogs
Best heavies. 21O lbs. and
Good to choice lights 49,. $50 a $50
Best pigs ........ S.75m 9.25
Good to choice veal .... 5000 9.75
Best Steers
Good to choice steers -. $3.50 700
Choice to fancy yearlings $500 900
Stock Cattle
Good to hwy feeding steers 1850 500
Inferior to choice stockers $500 ATS
Common to tair heifers.. ALSO $50
Butcher Cattle
Good to choice heifers -. 4.156 $50
Good to fancy COWS ...... $3.50 5.25
Veal Calves
Good to choice veal ...... 5.OO0 go
Gair to heavy calves $500. 4.00M $50
Sheep and Lambs
Best yearlings ...... $500 $50
Good to choice sheep .... Also $50
Good to choice lambs ..... S.OOtG s.!
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
EXCHANGE.
PLUM BlNG

and heating. See Waking 4 Co, 100
Main. Not a member of the Master
Plumbers Association l9-tf
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21

INDIANAPOLIS LIVESTOCK
indianapolis. Feb. @1.-
Hogs-Receipts. 1000; primes, $3.50.
Cattle-Receipts, 600; steers, $685..
SheeD-Receipts, 100; primes, 500
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
ELECTRIC WIRING.

LIGHT wiring, door bells.
and intercommunicating telephones
installed and repaired. II. L. Harri-
son. Phone 341:. ol-1t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
COUNTRY PROQUCE.

Creamery butter. per Id .........3 SOC
Country butter, per Id. csc
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-New Home sewing ma
chine Cost $40 and will sell for
$50; administer rug, 9xl2. cost $50
will sell for half price. Call 312 n.
w. :;rd 19-3t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-02-21

Through Eestibuled Trains between
Chicago and Cincinnati Double daily
service Through sleepers trains
Nos and between Chicago and Gin
cinnAti
Fine buffet service on trains / and 2.
Ali trains run daily.
For train connections and other in
formation call
c. A. BLAIR, p. & T. A
Home Phone 20Se. Richmond. IND