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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23
The George Washington Memorial.

Gratifying success attends the effort to
raise fund to establish here at the Ma
| tional Capital an auditorium which shall
serve as a memorial to George Wash
ington and at the same time provide
suitable assembling place for the numer-
Gus conventions which meet in this city.
The announcement that 100000 has been
added to the fund by resident Of New
York, who stipulates that his name shall
be withheld from publication. may be re-
sarded as an assurance that the whole
amount necessary. S1,OOO,OOO. will be
gathered. This donation brings the fund
in hand up to SooO,OOO. When that
amount Is doubled a site is to be decided
upon and vigorous efforts made to raise
the balance. SO that the actual work OF
building construction can be started with
in a reasonable time.
This is proposition that should appeal
to all classes OF citizens in every part of
the country. For many years past the
people Of the states have been coming to
Washington as delegates to conventions
and as visitors. and have had occasion to
note the inadequacy of the local accom-
modations for large meetings. If this
were great commercial center there
would probably be no difficulty about the
establishment of an immense assembly
hall as private venture. But Washing
ton suffers under peculiar yet natural
limitation in this regard, and every effort
thus far made to finance convention
hall enterprise has failed for lack Of local
funds. Only through congressional assist
ance or by way OF some such patriotic
enterprise as that now in hand is it prob
able that a convention hall Of adequate
size can be provided.
1t was happy idea TO couple this local,
which is at the same time q national, need
with the thought of honoring George
Washington by the erection of a practical
monumental structure. This city, bearing
the name of the first President. contains
two visible tributes to his memory. a
totally inadequate statue in the western
section and an immense obelisk which
towers above all other structures and
adds distinguishing note to the capitals
landscape. The Washington Monument
Is strictly sentimental ana symbolic. The
proposed George Washington hall would
be practically inspiring. 1t would be so
continuously in use that its influence as
reminder of Washngton's greatness
and services would extend throughout the
country to an immense number OF people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

The Ohio Society of Washington will
pay tribute this year to the memory Of
William Mckinley on the anniversary OF
his birth. Mr.. Justice Day will preside.
and President Taft will deliver the prtnci-
pal address. 1t will be most interesting
occasion.
The Buffalo tragedy occurred less than
ten years ago. And yet the time seems
remote. 1t may be because We have gone
Ut such a pace since then: have thumped
the big drum 50 continuously; have
burned 30 much red IRE: have had such
a redhot experience.
What q restful sort Of man he was!
What faith men had in him. And what
faith he reposed in others! He was the
Vrince Of negvtistoys. He knew al about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23
Dehorning the Speaker.
From the Boston Transcript.

Champ Clark some time ago announced
that he would not only be the Speaker OF
the next House. but the first real Speaker
for fifty years. The proceedings Of the
dsrocra tic caucus indicate the fulfllment
Of his prophecy so far as to demonstrate
that he will be a very different Speaker
from any the country has known in al
most a century. The power OF appoint
ing committees which his predecessors
have enjoyed Is taken from him. He will
sit In the chair and preside as the agent
OF the governing oligarchy OF the House.
the committee on ways and means, which
will select the Joint committees. without
appeal. In q word, the democratic caucus
has dehorned the democratic Speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23
Literary Influence,

What is Prof Gazer's reason for be
lieving the other planets are Inhabited"
HE has several" replied Miss Cayenne.
But fancy the principal one is the fact
that such a view OF the case makes the
most interesting reading"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23
An Honest AvoWal.

Il don't know whether like that young
mans franknessi or not remarked the
business man.
What did he say?
Il asked him if he enjoyed work, and
he said no, but he would do it for the
sake Of the wages"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23
In Landslide Times.

Such rapid changefulness appears
'Mongst statesmen who my plaudit:
claim,
That every time l give three cheers
have to learn another name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23
A Resolute Humorist.

Doctor said the apprehensive-lookins
man. lis it true that there are people with
nefvous troubles that throw them into
prolonged and uncomfortable laughter"
There are such cases.
well, If you'll go through the hospitals
and collect some I'll pay them good
money. I'm the author of a new farce"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23
Entered a. second-cIaxs mail matter At the psst
ONCE at washington. D. Q.

cwIn order to avoid delays On account Of
personal absence. letters go THE STAR shouid
not be addressed to any Individual coansetsd
With the once. but simply to THE STAR. OF to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
20 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

Declarations that England and America
speak the same language do not take into
account the difficulty an East Side New
Yorker and a true cockney might have in
understanding each other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

A member OF a state legislature is a
far less responsible official than a mem
Der OF Congress. But he is sometimes
called upon 10 DO quite as much explain
ing when he gets back home among his
constituents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

The president Of the steel trust Is
drawing a comparatively small salary.
This will help to equalize the pay roll
after the liberal allowance made to Mr.
Corey during long period of inactivity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

People interested in the banks he has
helped are doubtless willing to admit that
j. p. Morgan Is a philantAropist in
modest but practical way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

1t looks SIS II much OF the excitement
and uncertainty in the republican con-
vention next year were to be concen-
trated on the selection OF vice presi-
Dental candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

Most OF the arguments for not fortify-
ing the Panama canal have chiefly served
TO suggest better arguments for doing SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

Possibly Senator I.orimer is congratu-
lating himself on having reached a place
where his antagonists can find nothing
new 10 say against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

China is not Yet sufficiently advanced
in civilization 10 prevent it's big cities
from becoming the prey OF plaques.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

The collapse OF interest In arctic expedi-
tions Is sad blow to the regular bust
ness OF a number Of worthy Eskimos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
Style.

DO you believe In using words of one
syllable?'' asked the student OF politics.
Certainly not replied Senator Sor-
ghum. Every real gentleman says per
quisites' instead Of graft F"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

The present attitude of the Wright
brothers toward aviation is guarantee
that they know more about it than most
of the enthusiasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

London is lucky in having the corona
ton festival privilege accorded 1t without
any chance of rivalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

The snowstorm that carries warm
wave supplement is a great relief to street
clearing authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-23

At this season a democratic presidential
boom has no permanent abiding place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02
Notice,

| will not be responsible for any
bills contracted by my wife, Mrs. S.
Roth, after this date. (Signed)
f. ROTH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02

had in the fight. notwithstanding the
fact that Mcfarland was a prohibit
tive fayorite in the betting, odds of
6 to l being offered, there was
plenty of Murphy money in sight, and
many wagers were made at this figure
Many of the fans doped out the career
Of both and figured that Murphy would
get to Mcfarland in a long battle.
Lacking a punch was an inducement
for the long price players. Receipts
of the bout are estimated at close to
$4,000. McFarland's share, 35 per cent
of the gross, was something like 81
400. Murphy Is thought to have re-
ceived 30 per cent, or $4,000. The
management took the remainder, 81
500. Mcfarland left for San Jose after
the bout and plans on starting home
Sunday. He will be in Chicago a few
days and then go to New York, where
he is billed to meet Matt Wells, the
English lightweight champion The
date for this battle Is not decided
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02
OTHERS DESERVE MENTION.
TWO DEAD, THREE INJURED
IN WEDDING PARTY RACE

Boston, Dec. 2-While racing at co
miles an hour after Mr.. and Mrs
James r. Gormley. who a short time
before had been married in st. Jo-
seph's chapel. Roxbury. a touring car
driven by John Gormley. agent for
the Lozier Automobile company, over
turned in Walnut avenue. Roxbury,
yesterday afternoon. Two women were
killed. one is dying at the city hospi
tai. and two men were seriously in
juared.
The names of the dead are:
MISS JULIA c. CALVIN of Porter
Road. Cambridge; stenographer in the
bridegroom's office.
MISS MARY COFFEE. so years old.
427 Walnut avenue, Roxbury; a cousin
of the bridegroom.
The injured are:
Mrs. Catherine Miley, 9 Ellsworth
Place: an aunt OF the bridegroom; ;
dying at hospital
John Gormley Of 90 Chauncey Place,
Roxbury; brother of bridegroom; driv-
er of wrecked automobile.
Mrs. John Gormley.
John B. Galley Of School street. Rox-
bury
Mrs. John B. Gaffey.
After the wedding the newly welded
couple stole from the house. jumped
into a waiting automobile and we're on
their way to the station. The newly
weds were nearly a half mile in the
lead when the chase began. John
Gormley increased the speed Of his
machine and when a bad turn in the
street was reached it was going &C
miles an hour. Suddenly the machine
skidded completely around, balanced
/ for moment on two wheels and then
with crash overturned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02

or not he told ME Dubuque would be
transferred, but that Rowland would
be given chance for his money:
whether or not he said Bloomington
was getting in cheap after selling out
last year (quitters) and that the town
didn't have the right kind of sports to
maintain Three-Eye baseball; whether
or not he said he was going to clean
Up that league of the misfits and unde-
that he could whip any quitt'ss and
make them like it, as he had several
cities that would take franchises and
teams and get them for nothing? AS
tc this, he tips off something" in your
interview, when he says. ''E>ecatur
would have little difficulty in securing
a franchise if that city could show
where they could deliver the goods
any better than any other city in the
league" 1t may, beforehand, be con-
jectured as to what his answers will
be--but it doesn't matter.
CAN REMAIN IF 1T DESIRES.
AS to Waterloo, this city can remain
in the Three-Eye league if it wants to.
The national commission last spring
ruled that in the reorganization every
city shall be taken care Of Judge
Gridley, in the civil court, ruled that a
clubs property cannot be confiscated
by process of reorganization, as that
would be only means of doing indi.
rectly what could not be done directly.
Contrary to Tearney, Waterloo did not
ask for reinstatement in the Three
Eye league, and this was the the ground
OIL which the case was dismissed. Had
he the nerve to represent his league
before the men he maligned and &C.
cused, maybe he would know more
about what transpired at San Antonio
The fact is. Waterloo doesn't wish to
take passage in the ship which car
only be bound for the rocks with such
pilotD, but, provoked beyond endur
ance by the fabrications and misrepre
sensations of the Chicago alderman, il
may conclude to stick" just to make
/ him like it,
! WILLIAM A. REED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02

the talking, and that was agreeable to
me. He was not in San Antonio long
enough to get line on what was GO
ing on. He failed to appear at meet
ings of the minor leagues and left all
matters for Dick Kinsella to vote on
for the league, which Dick did, cast
ing one of the three votes against the
AA class classification, every other
league-about thirty-voting for it.
CLAIMED FRAMED RULING.
Perhaps he might, had it been nee
essary for him to appear before the
board of arbitration, have been asked
what grounds he had for informing the
Associated Press last spring that the
ruling of the board in the Waterloo
case was framed" Maybe that's why
he left two days before the proceed
irgs were over and two days oefore
the Waterloo case came up and why
he kept away from the meetings of the
minor leagues. 1t must be comfortable
&c ones mind to feel that he is such a
sportsman that ii is better for his
peace and poise not to associate with
the members OF the board and to turn
over to Dick Kinsella the power to
represent the league in all matters
and to feel it more comfortable to trav-
ell to San Antonio alone, than to ride
with real baseball men on the special
train.
His intimation that got advance in.
formation from the board as to the de.
cision in the Waterloo case is but an.
ether charge against the honor of the
board-and in perfect keeping with
his declaration of a few months ago
that the boards decision was framed
No wonder he was discredited at San
I Antonio! No wonder he left! Nc
wonder he did not have the nerve tc
represent his league, Vastly to the
credit of the Inflated Three-Eye league
was Tearney at San Antonio! No won
/ der he feared he would be called be
| fore that board when the Waterloo
case was called!
SOME POINTED QUESTIONS.
l would like to ask Tearney whether
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02
TEARNEY RAPED
FROM WATERLOO
Head of Local Association Dis
credits Interview Given by
League Chief.
DUCKS TEXAS MEETING?
Charged With Cowardice in Not Fac.
ing Music-Iowa Town May
Stick in Three Eye.

To the Editor of The Argus.-My at
tention has been called to a few re-
marks" in the Peoria Star from the
parched lips of Hon. Al. Tearney, Chi
cago alderman and alleged president
for three years when the constitution
says officers snail be elected annually
of the Three-Eye Baseball league.
1t is not intended to carry on a dis
cussion with the Chicago alderman, as
there would be little satisfaction in
discussing with a man from whom the
Associated Press will not take state.
ment unless put in writing or before
witnesses-for reasons which can be
easily explained-but it may be of in
terest to the league members to know
that he and / did not have any agree
ment whatever regarding the Waterloo
case and its disposition, as alleged by
him In the Star interview, as follows:
Reed failed to show one atom Of
craftsmanship in giving out the state
rnent he did. especially after he and l
had agreed to abide in a fair and
square manner with any decision the
board might make"
BY WHAT AUTHORITY.
What authority had he to enter into
an agreement for the league, anyway
Why would he rest his case with and
trust to the honesty of the board OF
arbitration now, when he didn't abide
by it and trust TO the boards fairness
last spring? Why, Teamey wouldn't
have any more chance of making ar
agreement with me than he would
have of making one with st. Peter
Tearney left San Antonio before
Waterloo took the matter up. Tearney
and I never talked of the case, and he
| did not know, positively, that Waterloo
/ was to ask for anything He's the las
man in the world | would tip my mi
to-" In what little conversation W,
had. he with his usual gusto. did al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02
STOPS GAMES TO
PREVENT BETTING
Principal Marshall Of Daven-
port High School Gives
Reason for Attitude.
WILL BREAK WITH MOLINE
AT Expiration of Five Year Contract
He Says, He Will Sever Attn
letic Relations.

At recent meeting Of the Tri-
City Schoolmasters' club, A. ]. Bur-
ton, principal of Rock Island high,
and A. G.. Hill, member of the fac
ulty and manager of the football
team, held brief conference with
Mr.. Marshall, principal of Davenport
high school. regarding athletic re-
lations between the schools of Rock
Island and Davenport. Football, of
course, brought up the question. The
local men preached the subject Of
resumption Of relations and the
annual gridiron game. They told the
Davenport principal that the boys
who were in school at the time of
the trouble which arose in 1905 and
caused the severance Of athletic re-
lations, had gone from the schools
and that the matter had resolved it
self into ancient history. For that
reason, they were in favor of resum-
ing the annual game between the
schools.
WOULD STOP BETTING.
AS long as am principal Of Dav-
export high school," came the reply
of Mr.. Marshall, 81 shall refuse to
enter into any contract for another
game of football between Rock Is
| land and Davenport. 1t is not be-
cause of the intense rivalry that ex-
| listed at one time, that l take this
stand, but for another reason and
l think that you will agree with me
| in it. You undoubtedly know that
whenever Rock Island and Daven-
port or Rock Island and Moline were
scheduled for a game, the boys put
the outcome of the game, and often
| borrow a little because they think
! that they have a sure thing. 1t is
to do away with this betting business
that l take this stand. We have
been under contract with Moline for
nearly five years now, and as soon
as that lapses, l shall take steps to
cut out the Davenport-Moline game,
giving the same reason for that as
/ for my refusal to enter into rela-
tions with Rock Island again"
NO CHANCE FOR CONTEST.
Regarding the unfounded rumor
that Rock Island was trying to Sc
cure a game with Davenport to set
tie the tri-city championship, A. G.
, Hill stated last night that 1t was ar
idle dream. Following the discussion
. of the matter at the club few weeks
!. ago, Rock Island has abandoned any
, thought of entering into relations
with Davenport. The season here is
. done for and attention will now be
devoted to other lines of sport, prin-
cipally basketball.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02

Bloomington, H., Dec. Harry
Bay of Peoria was chosen manager for
1912 at a meeting Yesterday OF the
newly organized Bloomington baseball
organization directors. Bay is the
well known outfelder for many years
with Cleveland and later with Nash
vile.
Sacramento, Cal, Dec. Frank
MantelI of Rhode Island was given
the decision Thursday night after a
hard fought 20-round contest with Kid
George of Stockton, Cal. The men
are middleweights.
Minneapolis, Dec. 2-Henry Orde-
mann of Minneapolis and Jess Reimer
of Des Moines, Iowa, have been
matched for a finish wrestling go here
the night of Dec. IA.
San Francisco, Dec. while
Packey Mcfarland proved in the ring
here Thursday that he is the cleverest
lightweight exponent of the fistic art
since Cans time. his showing was a
disappointment to those who wit
messed the ARRAY. At nc, time did he
exhibit a punch that places him in
the championship class. His defense
was marvellous, and at infighting Muir
ply could not place glove on Packey.
Mcfarland feels that some explana-
ton is due the public, and says that
he injured his hand in the 18th round
and was unable to use 1t after Packey
also says he was not acclimated. He
says he felt dopey and out Of sorts
It is sure that the Chicagoan slowed
up toward the close of the battle and
allowed Murphy the only chance he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02
Quick RELIEF Tor rheumatism.

George w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich.
says: DIR. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife won
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand OF foot: had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use of the remedy and improved rap
idly. On Monday she could not move.
and on Wednesday she got up, dressed
herself and walked out for breakfast I"
Sold by Otto Grotisn. 1901 Second ave-
nue., Rock Island; Gust Schlegel &
Son, 22O West Second street. Daven-
port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02

Blanche, a valuable pacing mare,
owned by Lou Childs. q Spokane.
Wash, horseman. probably neglected
70 brush her teeth in her youn n
days Anyhow. she began to suffer
from the toothsche not long ago, and
Childs. calling in a horse dentist-if
they have such things-discovered
that Blanche's molars were badly de-
cayed
They were too far gone for filling.
so Blanche took gas and had 'em
out
Now Childs. desiring that Blanche
shall continue to MUNICH oats and
win big purses. has contracted with
a dentist 10 manufacture a set OF
false teeth for the mare. They viii
cost him $1,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02
Saved Many From Death.

w. L. Mock of Mock, Ark, be-
lieves he has saved many lives in his
rs years of experience in the drug
business. what l always like to
DO" he writes, lis to recommend
DR.. Kings New Discovery for weak,
sore lungs, hard colds, hoarseness,
obstinate coughs, grip, Group, asth-
ma or other bronchial affection, for
] feel sure that a number of my
neighbors are alive and we'll today
because they took my advice to use
it. 1 honestly Believe it's the best
throat and lung medicine that's
made" Easy to prove he's right
Get trial bottle free, or regular
so cent or 81 bottle. Guaranteed
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-02
ALL-STAR TEAM
WOULD Be DANDY
Tri- City High Schools Furnish
Material for a Powerful
Football Machine.
FEW POSITIONS DISPUTED
Hughes and MacManus of Rock Is
land Are Two of Best Men Who
Ever Played Here.

Could the tri-city coaches get to-
gether and have for material the
squads of the three high schools Of
the tri-cities, better team could
hardly be secured. The men who
won their letters in their respective
schools this year have displayed brill
liant form. Following annual GUS
tom, and to relieve the tension
among the players. fans are picking
all-star teams from among the tri-
city players. 1t is not an easy mat
ter In some instances to pick the
best man for the position. In other
positions, men have so outshone
their opponents in every game that
they are entitled to the honor accord
ed through a position on the all-star
team.
ALL STAR LINEUP.
After due consideration of the
merits OF the two score of players
who have won their letters this year
an all-star team has been selected.
If the team could be made a reality
IT would undoubtedly tear a hole in
any other high school team in the
country. Here IL is.
Hughes, Rock Island, center.
Kempthorne. Davenport, right
guard.
Soderstrom, Moline, left guard.
Tremann, Rock Island, right
tackle.
SalZmann, Rock Island, left
tackle.