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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

and has two children, since his father
died two years ago, he always sends
home part of his earnings to his moth
CT.
Matty has one characteristic in his
favor which cannot be said of some of
the other leading boxers in the light
weight circles. He is a natural light
weight, and is always able to make
133 pounds with ease. This is an ad-
vantage which such boxers as Packy
Mcfarland and others might well en-
Wy. Many of the contenders for the
lightweight honors are obliged to
starve themselves in order to make the
weight limit Of 1873 pounds. This rig
orous course of training cannot fail to
eaken a boxer materially, and this
advantage of Mattys is one of his
strongest assets.
Matty's three years training in high
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

better to let Matty tell his own story
of this occasion. He says, Jack one
light invited me into the cellar of our
house, and started to show me the way
in which Terry McGovern bested his
opponents. | will never forget that
right, for he came very near discour-
aging me from ever becoming a boxer.
LII showing me McGovern's style-a
rushing, slambang method. ne gave me a
decidedly sea-sick feeling, and when ii
vas over, l could not bear to look at
a boxing glove again for month.
However, / went to Boston one day
and saw a punching bag in window
marked 10 cents. l had never seen
one used, and did not know how it was
suspended from the drum, but return
ed home, and after good deal OF
teasing, my mother gave me the mon
ey. She did this rather unwillingly
for she did not like the idea of box
irg, and thought it a wicked game. ST
| purchased the bag, and after reach
ed home, was at a loss as to how
vas to punch 1t. Finally, Imade a Pill
grimage to the back yard, where 1 GU
a section of the clothes line, and sue
ceeded in hanging the bag to my owl
satisfaction"
Matty's first public appearance wa
at smoke talk in South Boston, wher'
he boxed three rounds with a littl'
batamweight champion. Matty di'
fairly well, but as he says, Il knew
none of the fine points of the game
and only succeeded in stopping every
thing that came my way with eithe
my Jaw or my nose. In fact, the OF
ly thing had in my favor at that tim
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20
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tor scramblirg from his machine.
May / trouble you to use yo-
telephone?" he asked, as Virgins
stepped close. II want to phone for
tarpaulin for my machine. struck
snow storm up yonder and was
afraid my machine would freeze
coasted down more quickly than I
thought and landed here?"
Virginia looked at the oddly attired
man. Her heart beat wildly. She
could not answer and he stood looking
at her.
Tim sorry. I'm sure" he said.
L"
Are you John Borthwick?" STAN
mered Virginia.
II am, Virginia." he said calmly.
She held out her TWO hands "You
certainly have come out Of q clear
sky she laughed.
TITS been anything but clear--for
me, Virginia. he said, pointedly.
And, after that, he telephoned for
his tarpaulin and explained to the
girls entire satisfaction that the
whole spectacular entrance into her
life again had been planned by him.
He had been over the whole world
seeking doliars-and had failed,
even as she had failed in her search
| for honors. Just as she had taken up
her home life because she had no al
tentative, he had taken to this most
hazardous of sports, as diversion.
| Then. In this meet, he had learned
that the old home still stood-that she
was there and he had decided that IL
his income. his family inheritance
was sufficient in the way Of dollars.
and the honor OF being the mistress Of
fine old home--her own ancestral
hail-was sufficient in the way Of
honors for her--they would try life
together
ITS enough" replied Virginia. "if
you promise to take me with you
when you fly. don't care for any
honors IL you are not here to share
them with mel want to ls with
you"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

school have brought out some traits
and characteristics which would not
ordinarily be looked for in a typical
boxer. His special hobby is music,
and he is an admirer of all the grand
opera stars. He never talks fight. It
is the last thing he refers to-he
would much rather discuss music, and
is by no means a poor singer himself.
He has a rather clear baritone voice.
Matty's recent trip to the Pacific
coast was a success from every stand
point. He showed very prominently
among the boxers of the west, and
wherever he went received a most
cordial reception. He fought twice at
Salt Lake City and three 20-round
bouts in San Francisco. To illustrate
Matty's activity as boxer, he has
travelled twice from coast to coast
since June, 1911, covering distance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20
TWO CAREERS

know better than 1 do how to make
yourself feel at home, my dear. SO I'll
be after doing my work"
Virginia picked up the brass tongs
and put back log that had tumbled
forward Then she sat down in the
great chair and deliberately put both
feet on the fender as IL trying to feel
at homeland at rest.
In the past few years she had taken
no time for introspection; indeed, she
had had little, for much of her work
had been in road companies and her
time had ocen well occupied.
1t was not until after her grand
fathers will, leaving her the old
homestead. reached her that she even
thought of giving UP the stage. Then
1t had come to her; she was the last
of an old fami,y-her mother and
father had died when she was a child
and left her in care of her GRANDPA
| ther-and she was a second-rate ac-
tressi
Her stubbornness alone had kept
her on the stage when she never even
had felt the glory of success.
In the little Quaker academy,
where her grandfather had sent her
to school, she had become, with many
| other girls of her acquaintance,
enamored of the mystery of the foot
| lights-for they were mysteries in
deed to those school girl in thu quaint
academy on Long Island.
Then-he, her girlhood sweetheart
had opposed her going to the thea
ter when she had left school. He
feared she might learn to care too
much for the city life-the life SO
far removed from their own. And,
whether wilfully or not, Virginia
Warrington had eventually left the
old home to go upon the stage. She
had gone in search of career.
Later, the one dear thing to him in
the neighborhood gone, John Borth-
| wick had walked cut into the world
/ in search of wealth.
Virginia thought Of It all now. She
wondered where he was; she won-
dered If he had made any greater sue
cess than she had. 1t was nearly 10
years since sic had heard OF Sim
The old home of the Borthwicks
had long since been bought up and
was now a part of q pretentious
estate Indeed, the Warrington farm
was one Of the few pioneer homes that
still stood in the now richly populat-
ed section.
Virginia knew her ancestors would
turn over in their graves IL the grand
old place were to be disposed Of For
i this reason, together with the fact
that she had 10 live somewhere. Viz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

where l turn" Virginia said with q
half sigh. And how little I've done
for the family name, myself" she
added.
You've put IL where IL has never
been before" remarked Mrs. Mackin:
and Virginia couldn't tell whether
there was pride or pity in her tone.
ION the billboards-yes," admitted
Virginia.
Your grandfather never went to
the city for fear he'd see 1t, I'm told. %
the older woman said. not unkindly.
Perhaps IT would be well II no one
ever had seen II, )" the girl went on;
'.for Their / never would have failed.
Mrs Mackin. there was always some
thing lacking in my acting. / never
would have made great actress and
wouldn't remain a poor one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

arrived I'll see II she can see you
now" she was saying at the door
Virginia heard heavy footsteps en-
ter the old drawfngroom. Then Mrs.
Mackin returned to say that the rep
resentative OF the aeroplane club had
come to see her about building a
pyion on the property to mark out a
course for the international aviation
meet TO be held In the vicinity the
following month.
Virginia. little interested, went to
meet the stranger.
20, yes" she said when she had
dismissed him, 81 gave them permits
sion. Why not. 1t may relieve the
monotony OF farm life.''
TITS fool-hardy business. call
it." replied Mrs. Mackin as she de-
parted to attend to her duties. you
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20
The Story of r1atty Baldwin

Alex Mclean writes in the Baseball !
magazine for January:
The greatest event in boxing circles
is the winning Of the heavyweight cham
pionship Of the world. All other con-
tests at other weights yield in impor-
tunce to this But If we look for the
second most important event, we will
have TO go down the scale through the
light heavyweight, middleweight and
welterweight divisions, down to the
lightweight ranks before We find it
There seems to be something in this
contest among the little men which APP
peals to the popular idea of sport more
than similar contests at any other
weight, except, as We have seen, in the
very highest.
Since the passing Of Battling Nelson
there has been a chaotic state Of affairs
IN the lightweight division. Ad VOL
CAST, the present champion. is by far
the most prominent figure The SUI
nremacy which he has won, however,
has not been gained without a struggle,
and il is still contested by a number
CT likely candidates.
Among this number. the most prom
iuent by reason of his past achieve
ments and recent showing is Matty
baldwin. The Charlestown boxer has
proved his right TO be considered a
logical contender for lightweight hon.
ors. He has had more boxing exper-
fence than the present champion. is
fully as game, and IN stand as great
an amount Of puh.-hmeut. He has
won the decision over such consistent
performers as Owen Moran, and has
tied in a 12-round contest with the
champion himself
The showing he made on that occa
sion clearly entities him to a return
bout at a much longer distance, where
the respective merits of the two mer
can be settled permanently and decis
lively to the satisfaction of all most in
terested.
Matty's career as boxer has shown
that this much criticised profession II
not worthy of the hard knocks it has
received. He has shown that even {
ring man can lead a clean life, be {
worthy member of society, and always
retain his own self-respect.
This is a fact which the hostile pub
lie has so often overlooked. Most box
ers are careful livers through necess
ity, II not from choice, as they know
all too we'll that they must keep them
selves in the best physical trim in OF
der to succeed at their very strenuou
profession.
Matty Baldwin was born at Charles
town, Mass. He went through the pull
lie schools, and attended the loca
high school for one year. Then, a
his father needed his aid he was oblie
ed to go to work. AS he was the ole
est Of IA children. and as his famil
was in none too comfortable circun
stances. his help was very necessary
SO at IS he started In running an elt
vator for q wellknown concern In Bos
ton. but he sill continued mis- hIg
school work, going TO evening classe
CT the Boston English high school
Baldwin never took a boxing lesso
bult 90 10 tuoNOhA0Ay al NudI age, III
spared more or less with several fe
lows in his own neighborhood. One {
these. Jack Bradley by name, a husk
teamster. lived in the same house wit
Baldwin. Bradley. learning that Ma
~ desired TO become a boxer, starte
IN TO show him some Of the fine point
Of the game. Perhaps, however. it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

through her own property-by her
own consent. She wondered If her
grandfather wouldn't quake little
at that, even.
Day after day she watched the
great winged ships pass over her
house and float into obscurity across
the trees She saw them rise and fall.
some quickly, darling here and there.
others slowly, like great lazy buzzards
lowering over their prey. She learned
to know one from the other, as she
stood out in the garden with her
glasses glued to her eyes watching
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

ginia had come back home. She
promised herself to try to be as good
a citizen as her forbears had been,
even though the outlook was hopeless
ly colorless.
Civilization had marched with rap
Id strides about her childhood home.
And now, the very latest evidence of
1t, was about her on all sides-the
preparation for the aviation meet.
Airships from all over the world
were being housed In tentlike wooden
structures called hangers, not mile
down the road; a great field was be-
ing put In readiness for the starting
Of the ships; the very course was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

Here's as fine a cup Of tea as
you've had, warrant" announced
the CHEEKY voice of Mrs. Mackin,
breaking in on the girls reverie.
Pm quite sure it's better Vir-
gtnia replied, taking the old blue cup
and saucer. "And l have faint re-
membrance OF this china, haven't II"
she asked, inspecting the ancient pat
tern.
TITS certain you have. my dear, for
it's a hundred years old. It's many a
time my own mother washed these
teacups for your granny.
81 suppose there's history every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

TITS a funny notion that put the
stage in your head at all, at all. I"
sighed Mrs. Mackin.
Perhaps" Virginia admitted.
Sometimes notions opposed become
strong desires. / had a notion
was opposed and-well, we all had
Warrington wills, Mrs. Mackin."
TITS that you had-and poor Mr..
orthwick-he-"
Virginia rose hastily to go, but Just
the front door.
Mrs. Mackin hurried to answer.
"Oh, yes, Miss Warrington has just
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20
of 1900 miles. He fought seven long

of 1900 miles. He fought seven long
battles In the hot weather of last sum-
mer and. was uniformly successful.
Matty is always working. He is a
hard worker by choice and by profess
sion. He has his eye on the highest
honor at his own weight, and he will
never be satisfied until he gets it.
Whatever his success, he belongs to
the best type of athletes, the man
who wins by cleverness, skill and
strength, alta game which is more
than 1000 years old, and which is
we'll worthy Of the high esteem it has
always enjoyed with the American
people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

to try the fascinating new sport of the
century.
20, my dear, my deari" cried Mrs.
Mackin, from the rear of the house
not an hour after Virginia had gone
upstairs
There's one Of those air boats
landed in the yard. I'm that
scared"
Virginia rushed down and out into
the garden. There. clad in a leather
costume from head TO foot and with
sleet and snow covering him until he
looked like snow man, was an ayia-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

Miss Juiia Vail, debutante dauEh-
ter OF the late Commodore Vail, Of
the United States navy, is very well
satisfied to spend the rest of her
days under the flag of Uncle Sam.
Miss Vail has returned to her wash
ington home after two years In
school IN Europe
If anything can be more disgust
Ing" she said. than the sight OF
Americans living abroad and affect
ing disdain for their native land,
should like to have somebody tell ne
what II is"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

them, hour after hour.
1t was late October and the winds
were variable, but daring birdmen
tried their luck in the air. Virginia
watched one aviator in a monoplane
persistenly try to make start on a
windy afternoon just as the great
red sun was sinking behind the
woods.
At last he rose into the air. At
first he remained a few feet above the
ground and finally rose higher and
higher until he was but speck
against the clouds. At last, when the
sun had gone down, Virginia went in
to the house stirred with the longing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

daughter and last |
]" ]: ! i: i: ] ]
surviving member
NH OF the ancient and
hAHE nHC respected Marrfng-
I4HSNM5 ton family, sighed
SSNHJ as she pushed open
RE<Ay%N the heavy rustic
NH@~E gate that had swung
, S--S for more than
- hundred years be-
bore the old home
stead. Her eyes did not light up as
she wound her way up the path to-
ward the house among the trees.
This" she said 10 herself ''is my
Inheritance - this drab-colored,
weather-beaten farm house. It's as
colorless Amy life"
She walked across the wide vefan-
IA and shook the heavy knocker.
Presently the upper half of the quaint
white door swung open to disclose
the beaming face Of the good Irish
matron who had been engaged to
care for the place until its young
mistress could take possession.
Good morning, Miss Warrington,
come right IN" the woman said, open
ing the lower half of the door.
Virginia stepped within and the
sound Of cracking logs in the big
IRE place In the hall dispelied the
shadows from her eyes-for q mo-
ment
TITS good OF you to have that IRE
TO welcome me. Mrs. Msclcin." the
girl said. The place looks dreary
without and I'm afraid was not very
cheerful at sight of IT."
You'll soon be learnin' to love Il.
my dear" the woman replied, conf
IDENTIFY. LAY on your. things and be
at home"
"Home." echoed Virginia, but no
one heard her. Mrs. Mackin had hur-
ried out 20 brew the hospitabie cup
OF tea, her Irish panacea for all ills.
Yeti Is my home" Virginia
continued to soliloquize. 81 was born
here=my forefathers were born here
and they died here. 1 suppose IL
hadn't gone chasing honors III
would feel as II IL were my rightful
home. A room and bath is more near
home 70 me now" she thought. a
trifie bitterly-"a room and bathl A
fine home for a Warrington with all
this to her name"
Her eyes swept the expanse OF CELL
ing. they T-andered to the great rooms
beyond. 10 the gorgeous old fashioned
< crystal chandeliers with L Fir scores
OF prisnSs depending.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20
Sure Sign.

Mrs. Stubb-I have fsen trying to
teach that Chinese laundryman how
to conduct business ike an enlight-
ened American.
Mr. ,Stubb-You must have sue
ceeded, Maria. When I went down
for my laundry he gave ne Q lead
nickel In my change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20

Receives New Currency.
The State bank of this city receiv-
ed a consignment OF brand new cur
rency this morning from Chicago for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-20
BY ELSIE ENDIcoTT.

RGINIA, the lovely
daughter and last
surviving member
OF the ancient and
respected Marring-
ton family, sighed
as she pushed open
the heavy rustic
gate that had swung
for more than a
hundred years be-
bore the old home
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-31
DREAM COSTS HIM NOSE TIP
Jumps to Escape AeropIane Wreck
 and Runs Foul of Razor.

Bloomfield, N. J., July 31-Wilber Goodenough of G1enwood avenue fell asleep in the barber's chair yesterday morning The barber shaved one side of the customers face and was turn ing the unsaved side toward him, when Goodenough awoke with a scream and jumped out of the chair. As he did so his nose came in contact with the open razor and the tip of it was shipped off
 Other customers assured Goodenough that he was a lucky man that the ra- zor did not do more damage. After he had his nose dressed by a physi- clan Goodenough, whose hobby is aeroplanes, said that while in the barber's chair he dreamed that he was up about 1000 feet in an aero plane and ran into a storm of sleet and hail. The wind was blowing in his face and stung so that he decided to descend to the earth. As he neared the ground the machinery got out of order. and he jumped to save himself
 II have one consolation for the loss of the tip of my nose. said Good cough. Dreams go by contraries, and I feel certain that when I ascend in my aeroplane. which is nearly com pleted that the machinery will work and that will descend all right, too."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-31
PATRICK's DAUGHTER WEEDS.
Girl Whose Father Was Convicted of Killing Rice Marries Congress-
 mans Son.

New York July 31-News of the marriage of Lucille Patrick, daughter of Albert T. Patrick. to Paul Martin, son of Congressman Martin of South Dakota, in Hot Springs, Col, last Monday has been received in this city. Martin, who is 20 years old, was a student in Dartmouth College, and would have been graduated in June 1912, if he had returned to continue his studies.
 Miss Patrick, whose father, after his conviction of the murder of William Marsh Rice, made a notable fight which resulted in the commutation of his death sentence by Gov Higgins of New York State. and who has since waged a remarkable legal battle from his cell in Sing Sing prison for his re- lease, has spent most of her time in recent years with her fathers sister Mrs. W. B. Miliken. She has been a student in Denver, Col, University.
 The marriage was the outcome of a schoolday romance at Deadwood, Col. Martin had not seen Miss Patrick for more than a year until their meeting at a house party given in Hot Springs which was closely followed by their wedding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-31
POLI'S

Under the personal direction of Os- car Eagle of the David Belasco forces the Po1i Players will this week pre-
 sent the great racing comedy made famous by Lillian Russell "Wildfire'' and a play in which she enjoyed the longest and most prosperous run of any play in which she has yet ap- peared. To properly present it owing to the nature of some of the types Manager Poli has drawn on the ori- gfnal cast in four instances and of course MT. Ince and Miss Hollinger will be seen in the leading rcies It is a story of the race track pure and simple and deals with the running of a stable of race horses by a young and charming widow. The play takes it's name from the name of race horse which wins a big stake race and thus upsets the plans of those who have designs on the widows hand and for tune. The play introduces the auto mobile enthusiast, the man who is against racing, the jockey, the stable boy, the jockeys valet, the trainer, the bookmaker and all the other types as- sociated with the race track. Tom Reynolds the very capable comedian of the company will have a corking good role and will do ample justice to it as the production will also mark the appearance of the new ingenue Rosamond Carpenter. MT. Eagle has taken infinite pains to have a com plete production and one worthy of Broadway and his reputation in this line augurs we'll for a most success full week. Between the acts Tom Dris- coll and the Singing Ushers will of fer "In All My Dreams I Dream of You' and 'I've Got the Time I've got the Place. and the electrograph will show new views. The babies in the Baby Show contest are entering into their last week and the winners will be announced Saturday. That means the voting will be mighty brisk this week and coupons will flow for the favorfte.