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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

The game between Cha rlestown
and Huntington teams of the Vir-
ginia Valley League. yesterday, show
ed not a hit for either side until the
18th inning when Charlestown won
on two hits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Holyoke will perform at Steeple-
chase Sunday, but we can't guaran-
tee another ninth inning display.
Ivor Swanson or Chief Snyder will
work for the Mechanics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Uppy Upham went all right until
the final session. He was tapped hard
in the ninth
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Ping Bodie made his New York de-
but by pinging triple, which won
him a warm place with the fans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Jimmy Hall looked bigger in a
Holyoke uniform. He also looked
like a better shortstop than when he
played with Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

You can easily see that the Me-
chanics are the best hitting club in
the league. They can clout that pill.
If the pitchers were going a little
better-but oh, what's the use?
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

it is probable that he will get rid of
the trouble makers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

A Nugget in the show case is mon
ey in the cash drawer az
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

EVERYBODY THINKS THAT
SATISFACTION COAL
Is THE BEST IN THE CITY
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

George Bannon had a bad day in
left field. He was so slow in hand
ling hits in his territory and let a
single by LitSchi go through his legs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Lou Litschi made two glittering
stops. He knocked down hard one
from Murrays BAT in the seventh and
rushed in on slow one hit by
Meegan in the eighth. Lou was also
there with ewo hits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

man, was purchased from Elmira in
the New York State league.
They were selling the Nugget at
st. Joseph Field Sunday. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Apologies are due Ed Walsh. who,
it was suggested. recently, was losing
his grip. Walsh held the Highland
ers to five hits, struck out dozen of
them and had them licking his hand
from start to finish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

The White Sox victory over Ford,
yesterday, was the first that they have
ever achieved over this young New
York twirler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Hal Chase famed three times; very
much erysipelas or whatever it was
that Chase is just getting over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

I guess the Nugget isn't some free
pulling smoke. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Jimmy Walsh. who played the out
field for Northampton two years ago,
has attracted the attention of Detroit
scouts. He is doing well for BaIti-
more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Murray robbed Hi Laid of triple
by a fine running catch in the fifth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Tex Runsey gets the credit for the
victory. Pretty easy for the Ella Paso
citizen. when he pitched only two
thirds of an inning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

There is said to be a clique in the
Waterbury club. The veterans are
said to be working against Pace and
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

New Haven has signed a pitcher
named Robert l.. Charles of Chey-
enne, Wyoming. It's a long walk
back to that breezy burg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Manager Carl Pace went out on
the coaching lines yesterday but his
Waterbury team was beaten by New
Haven by A to /. Dent, who is lead
ing the league pitchers, worked for
New Haven and Lower for Water
bury
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Too bad, Tretter. You pitched
nice game until the ninth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Manager Mccain was tipped wrong
on the Donahue brothers of New Ha-
ven. He was after Gene but Marty
came instead. Gene is with the Yosts
and is going great.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Hartford still has the sign on New
Britain. With Ray pitching, the Sen
ators took a to 1 game from the
Cubebs. who had Reggie Brown On
the slab.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

BY taking disadvantage of nearly
every opportunity, the Red Sox man
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Fred Mullins is still smoking the
Nugget. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Sandy Bannister is having a bad
season. Northampton beat him by
to yesterday. Mclean worked for
the Larks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Hartford refused to play at Light
house Point, Sunday and Springfield
will fill the date. Connery had a
fight with about everybody present,
the last time the Senators played at
the sea shore and he won't go there
any more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-09

Despite the fact that Cobb's do
ings are a chestnut it must be rec
Orded that Little TY. Yesterday. scored
New-York tribune., 1911-11-26

choose an instrument wisely-to detect faults
and understand real values.
Since this company purchased its four great
piano factories few years ago it has developed
some remarkable piano improvements, setting
nelU standards of piano value at various
prices These improvements are shown clearly,
New-York tribune., 1911-11-26
The Steck Demi-Grand

Stk Grand the notable achevem
believe
da2e concert grand ideally
of
than would have approximately
Of al
grand Qfhs class.
The Steck Grand $3.50 up The Steck Upright $425up.
New-York tribune., 1911-11-26

acaI instruments, and in advancing the stand
ards Of the music industry.
Because you are buying directly from the
manufacturer and paying but one profit.
Because the great international factory
organization and unequalled staff of experts OF
the Aeolian Company have perfected piano
quality in different grades to point hitherto
unapproached.
Because in the unique Exhibition of Piano
Parts and Construction installed at Aeolian
Hall, the Aeolian Company has introduced
New-York tribune., 1911-11-26

BEFORE vou purchase any piano whatever, you
owe + 70 yourself to see the Exhibition OF
piano Parts and Construction at Aeolan Hall
4 is exnlained bv an expert and IS at the ser
vice of everybody regardless Of rhere they
zoish to purchase.
A half spent here Will enable you 10
New-York tribune., 1911-11-26

an innovation that gives important information
towhich eUery piano purchaser IS entitled, and
puts piano mystery forever in the past.
Because Aeolan Hall offers an almost un-
limited range of choice of pianos in both style
and price, from inexpensive Uprights to superb
Art Grands.
Whatever the price limit you have in mind.
Aeolian Hall is lin position to give you mari
mum ualue for your money. And to proue 1T Is
the maximum value by both musical and con-
structionaI tests, easily understood by anyone.
New-York tribune., 1911-11-26
The Steck Grand $3.50 up
See This Exhibition Before Buying Any Piano

part by part in this exhibition-so clearf,
even a child can understand them.
The Exhibition is open daily from
o'clock in the morning, until six o'clc
night.
You are cordially invited to visit i
tirely irrespective of any question of pure
New-York tribune., 1911-11-26

% - u. -.
New-York tribune., 1911-11-26

Aeolian Hall world headquarters for the
largest organization in the musicindustry-
is far more than simply piano store.
But as piano store it SO utterly surpasses
any other in size, beauty equipment and adj
vantages, as to be beyond comparison.
Aeolian Hall is the best place to buy your
piano-for these reasons
Because you are buying from Company
that is recognized as the most important factor
in existence today in the Development Of mu-
Extraordinary progress in Piano De
few years. Notable examples of wha
New-York tribune., 1911-11-26

Stroud Uprishts, $3.50
All these pAn nos, with the exception Of the Stroud
may be obtained 20 PhnolA Pianos piano and
PsnoA combined In sas esss from $3.50 upwards.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-05
BILLY's PRIVATE MAIL.

Dear Toni did not like the tone
of the ending of your last letter in
which you made reference to the
geek with the crooked pipe and the
pale green socks, the latest loiterer
at the shrine of your heavenly dream
in skirts. It's just possible that chap
IS going to prove a source of annoy
ance to you, if he's a serious entry.
Then, too, it may be that the folks
are having him hang around to make
you nervous and to crowd you to
the point. Once l had a friend that
got strung in such fashion.
However, if you have made up
your mind-and assuredly you are
now old enough to stay away from
your parents nights-that you want
the girl there is nothing but worry
to be gained by delay; that is, as
suming that you have carried into
effect my earlier suggestions in test
ing her sincerity.
Don't back up-just wade in and
have the suspense over with. l am
told it is always easier to propose
in the dark. Then you can clamp
your peppers and, while you imag-
inc you are sailing along the sky
line, with her lily white hands clasp
ed in yours, you will find that you
can talk without having to pause to
swallow your tongue and adams ap-
pie.
But for heavens sake don't weep,
despite that in after years you may
understand why many do as they
near the climax of the handholding
sketch. Tell her the truth. Bunk
Cnly lasts over night. AS soon as
the next days sun hits it, it. fritters
like a soap bubble.
Those chaps that buy flowers and
bonbons, and give theatre parties be-
fore, and can't afford a trolley ride
afterward, are responsible for the
majority of unhappy tie-ups in this
country. Tell her what you're pull
ing down per; she'll pipe it to the
old man, and if the latter warns up
to you, he may shy a house and lot
at you, and drop a bundle of that
pile that he got selling goods to the
government. A veneer of independ-
ence hiding behind a big bluff and
an empty pocketbook invariably
wears off before the fellow who
affects 1t guesses it will. Be nice to
mother, but don't forget that father
is the one that is on intimate terms
with the banker.
You might organize a cold in the
throat some dark night and talk
roughly to that lamb with the crook
I'd plIe. Fell him yoT used to lead
band of cowpunchers. He may de-
eide tc go home to mother.
At any rate, don't keep anything
under cover when you write me.
BILLY.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-05

the contract for the masonry and
grading, aud Messrs Stone and
Boomer for the superstructure.
The contractors are all energetic
men. and are doing the work with
the utmost fidelity. The bridges are
built according to Howe's improved
patent. and when completed will be
models of strength and beauty
t This great bridge has naturally
attracted attention from every point
of the union. The design is indeed
a colossal one, and one which can
only be accomplished by men ofstout
hearts and of iron nerve. For many
long years the Mississippi has been
considered an insuperable obstacle
to the continuity of all great thor
oughfares. from the Atlantic to the
Pacific. Happily for the best inter
ests of the west, and indeed the
whole world of commerce. a rare
combination of natural facilities at
this point, of the resources of mod
ern science. of eastern capital and of
western enterprise has made the pro-
ject practicable and insured its COM
pleUon within the present year. Its
opening will mark a new era in the
history of commerce and in the an
nails OF the great west"
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-05
C. M. SCHWAB URGED
THE STEEL COMBINE
Former President of Giant Corpora
ton Says There Was No Linn
iting of Products.

New York. Aug. 5.-Charles NJ
Schwab, president of the Bethlehem
Steel company, former president of the
United States Steel corporation, yester-
day explained in detail before the steel
trust committee the organization OF
the big steel corporation. He said he
was an active participant in the nego-
tiations which led up to the formation
Of the steel corporation. Schwab told
of a dinner rendered him by the big
financiers, where he made an address,
choosing as the subject for his re
marks the future development of man
ufacturing steel in the United States.
Il explained the great advantage to
be gained by the organization of such
corporation as the United States
Steel. There was outlined what be
came later the corporation" declared
Schwab. Il showed first how l thought
that, instead of many companies manu-
featuring the same line of goods, that
by organization many companies could
get together and manufacture different
items. That would result in great
economy. There was no thought of
limitation of production or mainte-
nance of price. The possibility Of 80
blast furnaces coming together proved
so great that recently at the Brussels
conference l advocated the idea of all
independent manufacturers exchanging
cost sheets for the ultimate benefit of
the steel industry"
Schwab then told how he engineer
ed the sale OF Andrew Carnegies s
steel plant to the steel corporation
calling on Morgan, then on Carnegie
until price was agreed upon. De
scribing his conception of the trust,
Schwab said: Take 100 manufacture
ing plants making the same product
Ninety-five of them combine into one
organization with the intention to re-
strict the output and maintain price
that's a trust"
Were you president of the Carne-
gle Steel company, at the time the
Steel Plate association was formed in
1902" asked Stanley.
81 think l was
That was a price-fxing, output-re-
stricting territory alOtting agreement,
was 1t not, in which the parties to the
agreement were penalized and put up
money in guaranty fund to bind the
agreement"
81 don't remember much about guar
anty fund"
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-05

export road is nearly ready for the
cars; so that Muscatine Will be in
connection with the main line to
New York city as soon as the track
is laid from Davenport TO the juno
ton.
The chief engineer says of the
/ country; In November last, in COM
pany with John B. Jervis, Esp, con-
suIting engineer; James Archibald,
Esq. distinguished engineer;
General George B. Sargent of Dav-
export, and Hon. n. B. Judd of Chi
cago, l passed over the line from
Iowa City to Fort Des Moines, and
thence down the divide" between
the Des Moines and Skunk, to Os-
kaloosa, and from Oskaloosa.
through Keokuk, Washington and
Louisa counties, to MUscatine- The
whole country on both routes is one
of unsurpassed beauty and fertility.
Since then | have passed over the
line from Muscatine TO Cedar Rap
ids. No more beautiful or product
i've region of country can be found
in the union. There is literally no
waste land to be found, and the set
Elements are such that railroad
would be Immediately productive
The entire land on each of the routes
from Davenport to Fort Des Moines
from Muscatine TO Oskaloosa. anC
from Muscatine to Cedar Rapids, mas
been all purchased of the government
and the state of Iowa is settling with
ri
tory of any state
The Mississippi bridge, now being
built al Davenport, connects the Chi
cago & Rock Island. the Mississippi
railroads. making one continuous
line, without interruption or break
of gauge, from Chicago TO the Mis-
souri, river The people of Iowa,
western Minnesota and those who
are TO cultivate the fertile soil OF
Nebraska will never consent 20 be
shut out from the Atlantic and Ine
great western lakes by any pretend
ed obstruction which a bridge built
on the plan proposed may offer. The
bridge will span the Mississippi on
the rapids, where the current is COM
pressed TO a narrow space, so that
boats, TO strike the piers on either
side would first have to surmount
rocks which nature has had fixed as
impediments to navigation for cen
turies and of which the proposed M
provement of the rapids does nc
contemplate the removal. Simply a
skeleton railroad bridge, the draw
will always be up, save when the
cars are actually crossing, which
never can occur when a steamboat Is
passing. except by the grossest neg
ligence. For the reasons thus con-
cisely given, we argue that this
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-05

Perhaps this first bridge, over the
Mississippi river built at this point,
did more to accelerate the advent of
the steam railroads into the west
than any other thing. In an old
book entitled Iowa AS 1t Is" pub
hshed in 1885, and written by n.
How Parker, there is an account of
railroading of that time, and men
ton Of the important Rock Island
Davenport bridge is made. The book
in question was furnished through
the courtesy Of it's owner, r. R.
Blair, local agent at hardwood,
Iowa. Under the chapter heading of
following:
There are several very import
ant railroad lines projected, some of
which are partly under contract and
others of which may not be built for
years. Three different lines have
been explored and surveyed, COM
mencing at Davenport. as follows:
"One from Davenport, through
Muscatine. thence through the
northern part OF Louisa county, and
through Washington, Keokuk. Ma
haska, Marion, Warren, Madison.
Adair. Adams and Montgomery coun-
ties, to the Missouri river, near the
mouth of the Platte.
Another from Davenport. through
Scott, Johnson. Iowa, Powesheik,
Jasper, Polk. Dallas. Guthrie, Audu-
bon and Shelby counties, TO the Mis-
"A third line, from Muscatine,
through Cedar and Lime counties, to
Cedar Rapids. with a view to the
further continuation. of the line
northwestwardly, into the territory
of Minnesota.
These explorations were made
under the direction of Henry Far
nun, chief engineer: and in Decem-
Der, 1852. an association was form
ed under the general laws of Iowa.
The routes embraced in the ar
ticies of association are a line from
Davenport. by way OF Muscatine, to
the southern or western boundary
Of Iowa: and northwardly by way
of Cedar, Rapids, up the Cedar val
ley to the north line of the state OF
Iowa; thus combining in one organ
ization. system of railroads for
central Iowa, whose eastern termi-
nus shall be the bridge over the
Mississippi river at Davenport. Those
portions Of these roads between Dav-
export and Iowa City and between
Muscatine and Oskaloosa, are under
contract and will be ready for the
cars some time during the coming
summer. The line from MusCatine
to Cedar Rapids has been permanent
" located and that portion of It
which forms a junction with the Dav-
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-05
WANTED HIS SHARE.

The free list for farmers has found
| one advocate who seeks a practical
demonstration. When Hon. A F.
Lever of South Carolina made n
speech in the house on the subject,
he felt proud of his efforts. In or
der that his constituents mishI re
ali2e that he wos on the job and
working In their interests he ma:Iad
copies of his sreso broadcast AS
result the following requisit!pa w@s
made upon him by one of his south
err friends.
To the Hon. A. s. Lever, Wash
ington, D c.: Kinde friend, read in
the book you sent Me that a good
hLeny Importance Is on the free list
please send me l o pairs oil tan bro
gans number mines and ten pairs oil
tan brogans number tens for men.
and ten pairs fine button shoes for
men number nine and ten pairs fine
button shoes number tens for -four
and bacon please send me five bar
rels of patent -four and five barrels
second patent -four and five hundred
pound chunk meat and five hundred
pound side bacon and two fine mules
gears and harness and a good new
wagon. Shoes for Wimmin ten pairs
fine button shoes number eights,, ten
pairs fine button shoes number sew
en- and ten pairs fine button shoes
number skies and ten pairs fine but
ton shoes number fves and ten pairs
string shoes number eights and ten
pairs fine string shoes number sew
ems Very true.
P. S. please send Me 25o lbs. tubs
ov lard and ten sacks ov corn and
ten sacks ov oats.
Mr.. Lever has not yet complied
with the natives request
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-05
FROM NEARBY TOWNS.

Continued from Page Two.)
sided in Nation, Ill. She had been in
failing health for over a year, and had
never regained her strength from an
operation which she had undergone in
Chicago last fall. She leaves many
relatives and friends here who deeply
regret her death.
J. F. Witter of Rock IslWd left Wed
nesday after a short stay with friends
in Aledo.
Mrs. Sedig accompanied her daugh
ter, Miss Ruth. to Rock Island on Wed.
nesday, and from there Miss Sedig will
go to Bruce, S. D.. to visit her relatives
a few weeks.
Mrs. P. D. Bergen and sister. Miss
Adelaide Mckinney, went to Monmouth
Wednesday 10 spend a short time with
relatives there.
Mr. and Mrs a G. Bridgford and
sons went to the tri-cities Wednesday
for a short visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Stead were
Rock Island visitors Wednesday.
Mrs. Alice Sheese, Mr.. and Mrs.
Omer Sheese and W. T. Baker went
10 Moline Wednesday to spend the day
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-05
WHERE SUGAR Is CHEAP.
CFrom Milan TndependentD

AF IDHi Nllidh AHutptuhSuAJ
The Schuyler Citizen. Rushville.
tells of a smooth guy working the
farmers of that section in selling
them groceries. The first orders in
which he sold them sugar in quan-
tity al a very low figure provided
they would advance the money and
some who only advanced part Of
the purchased price were booked. II
was easy, as the big fruit crop would
require considerable sugar in caring
for it, and the low price he made
was an inducement to put up their
money. He got 5000 advanced and
his day for delivery brought the
farmers TO Rushville, but M
Johnson" was not there nor was the
cheap sugar. but a cheap looking
crowd was standing about asking
themselves what could be done. But
Mr.. Johnson was not known, nor was
anyone who had knowledge Of him.
There is a moral to this tale $500
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-05
CHORDS AND DISCORDS

the fish, which was cooked to turn.
He and his friends ate it at home later,
and pronounced the cooking most ex-
cellent.
This is a fair fabrication.
But the Jerseyite lacks the fine art
istry of the Munchausen of Maine. who
used to narrate the tale of the tame
trout which followed him through the
woods and across the cIearings of the
Dead river region, a boon companion.
until the sad day when the speckled
beauty fell off a bridge into a creek
and was drowned
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-05
RIVAL MUNCHAUsENs.
(FrOm Boston GlOheO

No layman. not even fisherman,
ought to tell a lie. and if he yields Ia
temptation in a moment of weakness,
his offense can he pardoned only on
the ground that he told a good one.
Timothy Magee. better known as
Tiny Tim" among the anglers around
Denville. was fishing in Cedar lake re-
Gently in the midst of furious thur
der storm. According TO Tins story.
he had a salmon pretty well played
out, when the lightning flashed. struck
the steel rod, ran off the tip and hit
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-05
OUR WEEKLY STORY.
BY COLONEL c. w. DURHAM.

Two Irishmen were among class
that was being drilled in marching
tactics. One was new at the business,
and, turning to his companion, asked
him the meaning of the command
Halt"
Why said Mike, when he says
Halt you must bring the foot that's
on the ground to the side av the foot
that's in the air, an remain motion
less