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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
snaldIna Baseball Guide.

Spalding's Official Baseball Guide
has made its appearance for 1911 and
is I'D to all expectations OF the fans.
As usual. the pictorial part is prom
inent feature and the arrangement and
display of the big lesguers shows a
vast amount OF thought and work It
is safe to say that no such remarkable
aggregation of baseball individual por-
traiture has ever before been compiled,
in addition to which the world series
scenes are shown, minor league teams
and other subjects of interest The
text is also comprehensive and inter
esting. the leading feature for this year
being a symposium, compiled by Ed
tor John B. Foster. OF the views OF the
leading baseball writers OF the country
on suggestions that have been advanc-
ed looking toward a change In the rules
with a view OF handicapping the pitch
ers. The comments on the suggestions
show the close study which the base
ball writers give to every point of the
game and their analysis will no doubt
be of great help when future revisions
OF the rules are contemplated. spald-
ing's Official Baseball Guide will be
sent to any address in the United
States or Canada upon receipt Of 10
cents by the publishers. the American
Sports Publishing company, II Warren
street, New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
STUDENTS IN A SKETCH
Dramatic Club Gives "A Web of Lies
and College Band Plays.

A successful program was given by
the Elsinore Dramatic club of Angus
tana college and the Augustana mill
tary band in the gymnasium last
night for the benefit of the Iyceum
The building was completely filled
and the program was well received.
The stage was placed in the south
east corner of the gymnasium so that
use could be made of the basketball
bIeachers to seat the crowd.
The band. under the direction Of
DR.. j. p. Magnusson, both opened
and concluded the program by play
ing several selections in very cred
ible manner. The sketch. "A Web
of Lies" which the dramatic club
presented, kept the audience in n
mirthful frame OF mind the whole
40 minutes of playing. The work OF
the whole cast was good and re-
fleets we'll upon the character Of the
work done by the Elsinore Dramatic
club. f. G. CoIberg and Miss Han
nah Freeman, as the two hypochon-
driacs. were the cause of much mer-
riment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
BASEBALL CLUB DROPPED
Macomb of illinois, Wisconsin League
Forfeits Franchise.

Lincoln, Ill, March 18.-The di-
rectors of the IllinOis-MissOuri base
ball league met in the Elks' clubroOm
in the city yesterday with represen-
tatives from Clinton, Pekin, Canton,
Tayloryille and Lincoln present
President Mace of the Macomb club
was detained by sickness, but wired
Macomb was in good shape financial
ly, but refused TO put up the forfeit
of $4OO until the schedule was nam
ed, protesting against the admission
of Champaign and MattOon to make
an eight club league. BY unanimous
vote Macomb was dropped from the
league for failing to post the forfeit
and a franchise will be rendered the
twin cities OF Champaign and Ur-
bana Macomb was given three days
of grace TO post the forfeit In case it
was decided TO give Nation a fran
chise in an eight club league. The
season opens May 8 at Taylorville,
Champaign and Canton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
QUESTION OF POWER.

. It is not a question of making a bet
ter circuit, but one of more power for
/ Dick Kinsella, who believes that he
J can absolutely dominate a league
made as he desires, while ne has
learned by experience that with an
evenly balanced circuit his schemes
are apt TO be frustrated.
/ Kinsella has arrayed the south
against the north. The league dwelt
in comparative peace until he got his
clutches upon the Springfield club By
making il so unpleasant for the othet
owners there that they were glad t.
sell out TO him. Kinsella is not work
ing for the good of baseball, of the
Three-Eye, nor yet of his allies in the
south He is working for revenge and
for glory for Dick Kinsella and the
sooner Peoria. Bloomington and Dan
vile awaken to this fact the better
it will be for them.
II is a somewhat singular fact that
Kinsella caused the first real unpleas-
antness that the Three-Eye ever en-
countered and that was while he was
still an outsider. II was in the fall
of 1902, after Terre Haute and Evans
vile had withdrawn to join with the
! Central league, then in process of or
ganizing. Springfield was an appli-
cant for one of the vacancies and Kin
sella went to the meeting of the
l league held at st. Louis to negotiate
for a franchise for the capital. He
proceeded to name terms upon which
the circuit would be allowed TO place
a team in his city that were SO I'M
reasonable that they could not be met.
He insisted that the league secure
and equip a park and turn ii over to
the local association. After trying in
vain TO do business with him, NJ. II. Sex
ton. then president, went to Springfield
and secured the cooperation OF others
in that city. An association was
formed, money was subscribed by the
citizens, and a park equipped and
Springfield became a member of the
circuit in spite of Kinsella. No soon
er had this been accomplished than
Richard got busy, secured an interest
in the team by purchase of stock and
began the process of crowding his as
sociates out Events since indicate
he had sworn vengeance against the
northern men then in control Of the
league, before he had any interest in
the circuit, and he has ever since
been trying 10 get even" with them
for doing something he sought TO
make impossible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
THREE-EYELETS

Kinsella says he has cancelled all
his exhibition games for this spring.
Watch and see If he has.
Peck Harrington thinks enough of
Waterloo's prospects to sign a con
tract to play behind the bat again this
season
Manager Kennedy of Bloomington
will leave his winter home in Florida
next week for the front. He expects
TO report the first week in April.
The sodding Of the diamond at Dan
vile was completed this week and the
made ready for the beginning of prac-
tice.
Jack Herbert, the Three-Eye
league player. who played third base
for Bloomington several seasons,
has signed to manage the Pekin base
ball team in the I'M league.
Claude Stark. manager of the
Monmouth baseball team, has been
in the city the past two days arrang-
ing to move his family TO Monmouth.
Monmouth will play an exhibition
game here April %.
Pitcher Mercer, purchased by
Pittsburg from Peoria last season,
was sold later to Jersey City with
out being given a chance to perform
IIa 6Iad a oIaiuo for c1e0 caI.rv NTH
the national commission but was
turned down.
Peter Burg. a third baseman with
the Lynn club in the New England
league last season. Is a new man
that has been signed by Manager
Schwartz for a trial with Nashville
Tenn The diminutive Petite was
formerly with Davenport.
II is reliably reported that every
thing was moving along toward peace
in the Three Eye last week. when
Dick Kinsella. in a bad humor as us
nal, happened to notice that Quincy
had not been invited TO attend the
meeting at Chicago Wednesday, while
Waterloo had Then Dick went up in
the air and it was all of
Slim Cowell. the former Decatur
pitcher, has lost his suit for s20. 900
damages against the Christian County
Coal company as a result OF injuries
he received in a mine accident in
which his brother was killed. Slim, II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
NO TROUBLE FOR AD
Wolgast, Lightweight Cham
pion, Has Easy Time With
George Memsic.
LATTER OUT IN THE NINTH
Starts Well in Los Angeles Bout,
but Has No Show After the
Fifth Round.

Los Angeles, March 1s.-Lightweight
Champion Ad Wolgast never scored an
easier victory than he did yesterday
afternoon when he had George Memsic
practically out in nine rounds Of mill
! ing before a big audience at the Vernon
arena the engagement was origin
ally scheduled for 20 rounds. but in
the ninth it was so evident that Mem
SIC was all through that Referee Eyton
stopped the fight and the victory will
so down in ring annals as being tech
meal knockout
! Immediately after the battle warrants
were issued for the principals on the
ground that the battle was a prize
/ fight and not a boxing bout. as allowed
| by law. The promoters were also tax
en- into custody, but have expressed con-
fdence of their being able to show that
the law was not infringed upon.
FOUGHT HEADY BATTLE.
WolGast led Memsic to his own de-
feat. The champion fought heady
battle and let the coast Bohemian do
all the work for the first five rounds,
but once Wolgast launched into the
fray in earnest it was apparent that
the end was not far of. Memsic never
had a chance. being outclassed from
Start TO finish. and what blows he did
land failed 10 bother the champion.
Body punches and head blows com
ing in rapid fire order had Memsic
hanging on for time as early as the
fifth round. His repeated efforts to
Clinch brought forth a warning from
the referee and several times he re
sorted to butting with his head, but
This work never bothered Wolgast, who
simply sailed ahead until Memsic gave
ground and sought shelter against the
ropes
CHAMP HAS VARIED ATTACK.
Wolgast did not make use of any one
special punch. He hi; when an opening
presented itself, whether il was on the
head or the body and the wallops ne
dealt out were enough to floor more
than the ordinary boxer. Memsic for
the most part played for the champions
jaw, but found this invulnerable. for
his punches lacked the steam and as
the battle progressed they weakened
pGrceptibly
WOLGAST TO MEET La GRAVE.
San Francisco, Cal, March 1S.-Pro-
moter Milton T. Clark, of the Metro
politan Athletic club has signed .Ad
WOlgast and Anton La Grave of San
Francisco to box 90 rounds before his
club in this city on the night OF March
81. Wolgast is to receive $500 win,
loose or draw, while La Grave is con
tent to accept $1,000 irrespective Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

seems. was unable TO prove he ever
would have been much of pitcher,
anyhow.
Walls the Bloomington Pantagra nh:
Now what do the fans of Davenport.
Rock Island and Dubuque think of
their representatives, in preferring to
kill the game rather than accept the
six or ten club league compromise.
The responsibility for the annihila-
tion Of the league. il she busts. will be
forever placed at the doors Of the
northern clubs. No compromise, no
concession, no quarter, is their yell,
and the fan must reluctantly return
the quarter TO his pocket" Don't
waste any tears for the northern fans.
In Rock Island they are saying Stay
with EN- boys. Don't quit now that
you've got EN- licked" And that
very likely is the sentiment that pre-
walls in the other cities up this way.
Here is the way they look at il at
Danviile according to the Commercial
News: "Dauyille is not worrying. Lo-
cal officials are taking no real hand
in the fight. While their sympathy is
all with the southern clubs they are
throwing no obstacles in the way Of
the northerners. All Danville wants
is to get the matter settled some way,
it makes but very little difference
which, so long as the majority of
clubs are agreed upon il. Danville
officials believe that the question Will
be settled in some manner within the
next couple of weeks and are going
ahead with arrangements for an ac-
tive season in the field"
Requests have been made of the
fans for suggestions for a new nick
name for the Danville team. About
twenty-eight per cent of those answer
ing suggested names which have
something to do with the grand jury
investigation which has been on for
weeks. the names including "lnvesti-
gators" Performers" The Jurists,"
The Mackmen" would be a good
name. while half a dozen or more sug-
gested Reds" "Vermillions," and
kindred names. "CannoniJes,
"Glassblowers," Indians" "Brickmak-
ers" and Brownies" have also been
suggested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
HENRY COUNTY MEN
FORM A NEW CLUB
Propose to Lease SO-Acre Tract Near
kewanee and Lay Out Athletic
Grounds.

Kewanee, ILL.,, March 18.-A coun-
try club with $50 members in Ke-
NepOnset. effected preliminary organ
ization today with B. F. Baker, Ke-
vance, chairman and II. A. Smith of
Galva secretary. An S0-acre tract
four miles west of here has been pur-
chased. and a fine club house is tC
be built. Golf, tennis, trap shooting
and other sports will be provided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

the outcome The fighters have
agreed TO make 1873 pounds ringside
and La Grave has deposited $1,000 As
an earnest of his ability to meet the
lightweight requirements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
Job for Joe Harris.

Rockford. H.. March lS.--Jo
Harris. iunelder. who obtained re
lease from the Rockford club. Ia
been appointed manager Of the SIC
Phersun club of the Kansas stat
league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

Medicines that aid nature are al
ways most successful Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy acts on this
plan II loosens the cough, relieves
the lungs, opens the secretions and
aids nature in restoring the system
10 q healthy condition. Sold by all
dru ggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
WAR FLYER is TRIED OUT
Attaches of japanese Legation Show
Keen Interest in Test

Keen Interest in Test.
Washington, March 1S.-With repre-
sentatives of the war and navy depart
ments and military and naval at
taches from a number of foreign le-
cations looking on, the aeToplane Just
purchased by the war department TO
be used in the Mexican border man
euvers was given its initial and sue
cessful demonstration here early yes
terday.
The machine. which is what Curt.ss
designaJes his military type was
given a thorough tTyout by J. A =.
McCurdy. who made two ascents, on
each trip ciTcling several times the
big lot to the south Of the state, war
and navy building. Among the most
interested Of the small group CT spec
tators were the japanese military and
naval attaches
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
A 100000 House

Is hovel 10 man with "a torpid livoi
He might appreciate his luXuries ~ n
followed the directions ON box Of Re-.
Circle pills
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

ling, while Quincy is practically ar a
standstill in the matter Of popula-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

seems. was unable to prove he ever
would have been much of a pitcher,
anyhow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

Slim Cowell the former Decatur
pitcher, has lost his suit for $50 900
damages against the Christian County
Coal company as a result OF injuries
he received in a mine accident in
which his brother was killed. Slim, II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

THe Rock Iaiand. IL. argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

Kinsella says he has cancelled all
his exhibition games for this spring
Watch and see If he has.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28

or curious petitions against the
death penalty being enforced. one re-
calls the eighteenth century case Of
William Ryland, who was sentenced
for forging a bill for ella on the
East India House. The forgery was a
work of art. No less than thirty sig
natures we're initiated, and at the trial
not one OF the victims could swear
that the signature was not his own.
Hswever, with the help Of the paper
manufacturers. Ryland's guilt was
brought home. Then came the petit
tion Of his friends So clever a man
ought never to be hanged, they plead
ed; his craftsmanship should save
him. 1t gained respite; he was al,
lowed to finish flne engraving he
had begun, but nothing more. Though
the engraver was a faYorite OF George
ILL.,. that king quite failed to see how
forgery could be- excosed on the
ground that 1t was a. clever forgery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28
LYRIC THEATER.
g. r. Ray, Manager.
Proqram.

Beginning Sunday, Jan. 20, Miller &
House, in high class vaudeville They
do singing and talking act, in
straight and black face Mr.. House is
an exceptionally good singer Their
wardrobe is rich and varied.
Remember they open at the Lyric
Sunday night They viii work Sun
day, Monday, TUESDAY and Wednes-
day.
Orr and Orr, in singing and dane
ing act conclude the week. Their work
Is really fine which is helped out BY
their clever dancing dog.
Mr. and Mrs. Orr are among the
best singers and dancers who are en-
tertaining the American public.
Three reels Of finest motion pictures.
The Texas Film Exchange now fur
nish our films. We are still using in
dependent films and are showing the
famous Imp and Bison, etc, films,
Steam heat, inclined floor.
Two shows every night.
Doors open at I i. M
First show starts at 7:15.
Prices is and 10 cents.
Two matinees Saturday evening,
$3.50.
Three shows Saturday night.
2S-4t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO PRESENT CLAIMS

Notice is hereby given that letters
OF administration Of the estate or
George Raypholtz, deceased, were
given to the undersigned BY the county
count OF the county Of Grady, state Of
oklahoma, on this the 21st day Of
January. 1911.
MI persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit the
sameto the undersigned at the Chieka-
sha National bank in the city OF Chick
asha, Oklahoma, for allowance within
four months after the date Of this pub
licaiion, with the necessary vouchers,
or they viii be forever precluded from
any benefit or said estate, or said
claims may be filed in 1.-THE county
court OF Grady county, Oklahoma,
dated this the 25th day Of January.
1911. t. II. DWYER,
Administer
Bond & Mellon. Attorneys. 10000
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28
MUSIC AS a LlFE-sAvER
Tale From the Vastly Deep That
Proves Truth Of Song WarbIed
by Poet.

Up from the vasty deep comes a
tale that proves the truth Of what the
poet sang when he warbled to the
effect that music hath charms to
sooth the savage breast"
The story has been delivered in
New York by the crew of the bark
Pallas, which was wrecked on Grand
Cayman island in the Caribbean sea
during the recent tropical hurricane
When the vessel struck it was in the
night, and in order to cheer up their
comrades during the hours before day
light, two of the crew, who happened
to be musicians, ground out tunes on
a fiddle and accordion. That the per
formers escaped to tell the tale must
be put down as a remarkable evidence
OF the fortitude and forgiveness on the
part Of the men who were facing
death In watery graves.
However, no murder was done, and
when day broke the natives of the
island were seen hurrying to the res
cue in such boats as they could com
mand. They explained that they had
heard the music and had come down
to investigate the strange occurrence.
The whole lot of shipwrecked men, as
well as some chickens and pig were
taken ashore. and a grand barbecue
with fiddle and concertina accompant
ment, celebrated the rescue.
All Of which points to the moral
that when one goes down to the sea
In ship he should carry some pro
ducer Of sweet sounds-even II moth
ing more than jewsharp- -along as a
life preserver.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28
MAJESTIC THEATER.

(Big Special F'ilm)
The Vicar Of Wakefield Don't
fail to nee this big special feature Aim
which We have secured at additional
expense.
Thieves as Quick Change Artists"
WHO Wins the widow drama.
Wanted a Baby" comedy.
Vaudeville.
"Dunning and Dunning' in great
dramatic sketch entitled "The Price
Of Honor Companion piece to that
greatest OF all American dramas,
paid in Full
Extra Attraction.
Miss Mae Collins, the funniest Of all
character condolences, in her Dutch
songs. DANCES and nlonoIogues Miss
Collins is direct fro mthe Folly thea-S
ter of Oklahoma City.
Music BY Prof. Travis
Doors open at 100 p. M.
First show starts at 7:15 y. N.
Prices 10 and IS cents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28
THE WlLKlE THEATER.
W. Scott WiIkie, Manager.

Friday and Saturday
III Who Laughs Vitograph
comedy IF how a young man eventual
ly outwitted his prospective father-in.
law.
His Wife's Sweebhearts.-I.ots Of
trouble and lots OF laughs, all because
the servants would steal out, attired in
the hats and gowns Of their mistress.
The Romance Of Hefty Burke
Splendid story of the water front, by
Richard Harding Davis.
After the Ball-How the husbands
plans Of deception miscarried and the
results. Good biograph comedy Good
pictures always, that's our hobby.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28
Plant Trees

Plant home orchard Of your own,
you have the land, we grow the trees;
at your call we can fit you out with
general nursery stock, fruit trees,
shade trees and vines. Entomologist' S
certificates are attached to all orders.
Our nursery is inspected every year
by the state inspector. Phone 940
26-3t CHICKASHA NURSERY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28
WOLF HUNTING WITH EAGLES
Kirehlz Train Great Birds to Hunt
cazeile, Foxes and Even
Wolves.

All wanderers are lovers Of the
chase, but for sheer love Of sport and
daring exploits the Kirghiz take the
palm, declares writer In the Wide
World Magazine Central Asia is the
home Of falconry, which was not In
troduced into Europe until the Crusa-
ders brought back falcons with them
from their eastern wanderings. But
imagine the ambition of the men who
fly their birds at wolves and foxes in
stead Of at quails and partridgesl Not
content with hunting game birds with
small falcons, the Kirghtz capture and
train the great golden eagles. with
which they hunt such game as gazelie
foxes and even wolves. A Awell mount
ed Kirghiz falconer, carrying on his
wrist one OF these magnificent Iirds
"a a fine sight The weight oi me
eagle is such that the owner requires
a support for his wrist, aud Sthe hunt
ers are usually to be seen with a little
wooden bracket that supports the arm
against the hip. The eagles are hood
ed, as all falcons are, but can only be
used in winter when they are hungry
and keen. In summer they are fed
on marmots and live a restful life, sit
ting IN the sun in front Of the tent
DOORS When gazelle or wolves are
sthe objects OF the chase, the eagles
are aided by long sleek greyhounds, Of
a small breed, the dogs running in and
pulling down the quarry when the
eagles have sufficiently ibewildered it
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28

A nice salad. suitable for lunch
con or dinner. is made by taking lit
tie round choppers. making a slit in
the side ana carefully extracting the
fiber and seeds without breaking the
sides. Fill the peppers with EHglish
walnuts, broken In small pieces and
moistened with French dressing.
Serve on crisp lettuce leaves.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28

When buying a cough medicine for
children bear in mind that Chamber
iain's Cough Remedy is most effectual
for colds, Group and whooping cough
and that IL contains no harmful drug.
For sale by ali dealers. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28
LuMP coAL.
$3.50
$3.50

While it lasts Ne will sell Bokoshe
lump coal. forked, at $3.50 per ton,
shoveled at 5000 or the nut at $500.
These low prices viii only last \ few
davs. We need the space TO unload
more coal. Phone 7S9, Matthews-Lin-
ton Grain company 1-l7-dtf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-01-28

In Mexico the loss of limb to
railroad employee is of frequent oc-
currence. Neglected injuries to feet.
legs and arms are the cause Of many
amputations which. perhaps in cooler
climates, might have been avoided.