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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04
Baseball Stars on Stage

With the baseball season finally
ended, it's to the footlights for an
unusually large number of ball play
ers this winter and the stars of the
diamond, who seek stage fame and
dollars, run down the line from Con
ME Macks PREMIER fingers to Char
ley Faust, the charm of the Giants.
First in importance comes the
vaudeville act Of Jack Coombs, Chief
Bender and Cy Morgan of the Ath-
letics, il combination with Kathryn
Pearl and Violet Pearl, two we'll
known performers. Morgan, known
as the Minstrel Man of baseball,
is veteran of both the stage and
the diamond. During the team S
trip away from Philadelphia he
spent many hours with Bender and
Coombs fitting them for their parts.
CoOmbs has developed unexpected
stage ability, while Chief Bender s
stock in trade, so far, has been his
famous smile. However. Morgan be-
lieyes Bender will vet make an ac-
tor.
RUDE" Vanguard, the Giants sec
ond star. is hopeful Of scoring hit
on the stage.
The Rube has q monologue writ
ten by VIII T. Kirk. the New York
jingle writer, end ought to 90 big,
If only ca his work this year on the Ma
tionaI league circuit.
Besides RUDE" will have the as.
sistance of a chorus Of 20 beauties
in putting this act over. It's called
"Marquard's $1,000 Beauties"
Up in New England four of the
Boston players have formed quar-
tel They will be booked over the
better class of New England the
aires. McHale, "Buck" O'Brien. the
wonderful young pitcher, Third
Baseman Larry Gardner and First
Baseman Bradley are the sOngsters
Those who have heard them are OF
the opinion that the quartet viii be
a decided nit on its excellent sing
ing. aside from the members base
ball fame. They are asking $500 a
week. and wi" probably have no
trouble in getting booked.
Gus Edwards has scheme for an
all star big league minstrel troupe.
He held a conference with Robinson,
manager of COMBS act. with the
idea of recruiting Is baseball players
70 form the com bination. the idea be-
ing to head the troupe with Robin
sons trip Of Athletics. Robinson.
however. wanted the lions share of
the money for his men. explaining
he had a sliding scale agreement
with Coombs. Bender and Morgan.
I'll =
ing.
Mathewson so far has refused
vaudeville offers.
Charles DOOM manager of the
Phillies, and his stage partner. Jim
McCooI. are due TO open in two weeks
on the United Booking Office cir
cults
Frank Baker could have gone into
vaudeville and been billed as The
Home Run Kid" but Baker has a
farm and family down Maryland way.
and he'll stick there over the winter.
There were bids in some time ago
for the Pittsburg $4,000 wonder,
Marty O'Toole. but O'Toole hasn't
had an opportunity for workout
since joining the Pirates that will
bring him into competition with the
worlds series champs.
Chief Myers Of the Giants still
has the acting bee, and likes the coin
IL gathers.
Ty Cobb and Joe Jackson will
tread the boards as ''legits" The two
Dixie batting demons have the dis
tinction of being the first ball play
ers 10 break into the theatrical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04
At Y. M. G.. A.

T. A. SIocum, of Prophetstown, ia
nous as one of the greatest checked
problemists in the world, is to be at
the meeting of the Checker club at the
Y. NJ. c. A this evening, to play, and
to demonstrate some of his problemC
Some other strong players will be
present. and the play promises to be
more than usually interesting.
Chess has been introduced as a side
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04

of the scheme is one advanced by Ply
steal Director Clevett of the associa-
ton. Friday night had been set aside
for the meet and had taken away from
the regular classes. Time for the class
es has been crowded and in all proba-
bility there will be a Encouragement
of class schedule at the gymnasium TO
include Friday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04

he sees fit with his holdings. But there
is no likelihood of anything of the
character indicated falling through be-
cause stock company is the thing. say
q great many who take an interest in
the great national game. The sooner
that the stock company is formed the
sooner will the plans for next season
be perfected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04
Football Today

Chicago, Nov. 4-Championship
football will be brought a step near
er today as a result of games both
east and west In the middle west
the center of attraction is the games
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04
(IncorporateO

line Of the club, and devotees of that
game viii be welcome.
Writ Taylor is to be the speaker at
the boys meeting at the Y. NJ. c. \.
Sunday at $50. His subject is The
First Mortgage" but Mr. Taylor says
that it is not a talk on real estate. All
boys are invited 10 hear him.
Enthusiasm was the word at the
practice of the basket ball candidates
at the Y. NJ. c. A. last night. A finer
aggregation of talent, and a better out
look for strong teams has hardly ever
been seen ar the local association. The
men are entering into the practice
with a spirit that means victory. and
their form is improving with every
meeting.
Walter Young was chosen last night
to be team captain of the representa-
tive Y. NJ. c. A. team He has had
years of experience in basket ball, and
will be an ideal leader for the squad.
He will probably play at guard. where
he shines in practice. Frank Wilcher
and Edwin Johnston are also trying
out for guard, and will probably both
be used in this position in the games.
Jay MacManus is putting up a fine
front as center. Morris briggs. Edwin
Mcintyre, and Louis Farnberg show
good form at forwards. Swanson, Lun-
deem, Tucker. and other candidates are
showing up so well that it is going to
be a hard matter to choose between
tharn There will Drobably he two
strong teams organized of about the
same caliber, thus making a basket
ball squad of unusual quality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04

Philadelphia. Pa, Nov. Con
ME Mack, manager Of the Philadel-
phia Athletics, announces he has de
cided TO appoint Danny Murphy
right fielder, captain Of the team 10
succeed Harry Davis. who has join
ed the Cleveland club as manager.
Murphy is the oldest member of the
regular team in point Of service. His
appointment came as a surprise. as
il vas generally expected that Mack
would choose Eddie Collins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04
Boxing Notes

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. Aloe
Choynski, the only man who ever
knocked out Jack Johnson, aspires
to come back" Joe wants match
with Buck Grouse, who aspires to
the middleweight title. He refer
eed the bout Wednesday night in
which Grouse knocked out Billy
Berger and now has challenged
Grouse to a match. Joe is athletic
instructor at the Pittsburgh A. G.
and really is in splendid condition.
He has a far-fetched longing to get
into the running by whipping Grouse
and some others.
Detroit, Mich, Nov. 4.-Johnny
Kilbane, the crack Cleveland feath-
erweight, learned that Abe Atell, the
champion, had accepted an offer to
fight him 20 rounds at Tom Nc
Carey's club at Vernon, near Los
Angeles, Cal. Abe is guaranteed
So, 900. Kilbane says he is eager to
get at Abe and the match probably
will be closed soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04

St. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 4.-First
Baseman Ed Honey, one of the Car
dinals' few stars, has declared him.
self as being willing to figure in any
trade that Manager Bresnahan will
make for him and yesterday wrote
letter to the boss of the Cards ask
tng him TO 90 through with the
threat TO trade him to the Chicago
Cubs. Honey returned to St. Louis
after hunting tor in Wisconsin
and was told that Bresnahan had
put him on the market. Honey fell
off in his work, both fielding and
batting towards the finish OF the sea-
son and it is said had been accused
by Bresnahan Of laying down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04

"Jack" Moakley, for the past thir-
teen years coach of Cornell Univer-
Eitys track end cross country teams,
has just signed a contract to re-
main in charge of those branches of
athletics for another fve-year term.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04
Baseball Boiled Down

KeOkuk, Nov. "A. II. Queisser
of Danville, Ill, was signed as man
ager of the Keokuk club in the Cen
trail association. He succeeds the
veteran Frank Belt, who has retir-
ed from the national game, after
- years of service. Queisser is %
years of age and a catcher. Last
season he finished with Waterloo,
Iowa. and previously played with
Wichita. Denver, Independence,
Kan. and various other clubs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-04

line Of the club, and devotees OF tina
game ill be welcome.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27

inal sewer, the following brick public
sewer, to-wit.
Fairvlew Public Sewer--Section No. A,
located In Pafkview avenue. from ~. L.
Edgemere avenue to a point 10 Feet.
east OF the east line of Parkview ave.
nue. on Jefferson avenue. length OF
sewer l76l feet. 5 manhoies. ring
brick.
bidders are requested to inspect TIE
work to be done before submtstsnx
their proposals. which must include
pumping out. cleaning and putting the
partially completed portion OF Section
pleting the remainder OF the sections
Each bidder must deposit with HIS
bid certified check payable 70 the
order OF the Department OF Public.
Works, for the sum OF $4,000. 5
Which sum will be forfeited TO the.
department In case the bidder refuse9'
in Ave days after the acceptance o.
his or their tender. Such contract To-
be subject to the approval OF the.
Common Council. Checks deposited
bidder whose tender is accepted wall
be required TO furnish with his cons
/ tract an approved surety company.
| bond to the City OF Detroit In the
| sum of SO per cent OF the Contract
| price. conditioned on the full and
| faithful performance OF his or their
| part OF the contract.
On the proper execution OF the COM,
tract bond the amount deposited with
the tender Will be returned TO the con-
| tractor a,e
No bids will be accepted from any
| contractor.
| No bids Will be accepted from any
/ person or firm who IL In arrears 10
| the City of Detroit, upon debt or con
tract. or who Is in default as surety
or, otherwise upon any obligation 20
said city.
The Department OF Public Works
expressly reserves the right TO reje<f
any or all proposals.
(407D j. ]. HAARER.
(4OD Commissfonor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27

Can words describe the sensation
that you experienced when you be-
reid FOR the first time in your life u
circus parade? Probably not Lots
OF us were in arms and too young to
become thoroughly interested But n
little later In life, when you were old
enough TO walk and could understand
the names of things and could distin-
guish between brass band and a
steam whistle. or a dump cart and a
gold chariot-it was at that age that
you really saw your first parade for
that age is probably as far back as
your memory can carry you. II was
about this time that circus day took
precedent over every holiday on your
calendar.
You looked forward to the Fourth
OF July, you looked forward TO the ten
weeks vacation from school during
the summer. and Thanksgiving and
Christmas were on your list, but the
circus led the procession and trotted
In class all by itself You recall
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27

how the first advertising car arrived
In town. You began to save your
money. And, finally, circus day ar
rived.
After the first number on the days
programme unloading OF the show
came a short intermission. Then
the parade. You stood on the side
walk, the curbstone or in the door
way; or perhaps. you were perched
on a tree or on lamppost. How you
did stretch the cords of your neck
looking for the first chariot with the
band and would look again in the d.
rection from which the parade was to
come. First came the big looking
glass chariot with the band on top.
Then some more gold chariots, drawn
by four, six, eight and ten horses.
Then some cages with animals, and
more wagons and more cages. Then
some riders on horseback and more
cages and another band. Finally the
numbering elephants, preceded by the
men on horseback who shout, hold
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS. &
Detroit. May az q
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING
CRETE BRIDGE OVER
CREEK.

Sealed proposals will be received
tie office OF the Department OF Pub
Works, Detroit. Mich, until Thursd1X
June i, 1911, at 10 o'clock a M. zfanG|
ard time. at which time and place fh0
Will be opened, for furnishing all a.
labor and material. and buildinR. n6|
oOrding TO the plans and specifcation/
on fle I'm the Department of Publ
Works, concrete bridge over FoI
Creek, on Alter road. north Of Jofkef-
son-ave., IN the City of Detroit
Each bidder must deposit with his bid
a certified check In separate envelou1
In the sum OF 81. 900. payable to the 81 4
der OF the Department OF Public Works
Which sum shall be forfeited TO The
department. In case the bidder fails "a
enter into contract within five day.
after the acceptance of his or fheI1
tender. Contract to be subject to the
approval OF the Common Council.
Checks deposited with rejected BID
will be returned to the bidder on de
mand. The bidder whose tender - nc-
cepted VIII be required to furnish with
his contract an approved surety ccm-
pany bond In the sum OF so per cent
OF the contract price, conditioned on
the full and faithful performances 81
his or their part OF the contract. A
No bid VIII be accepted from any
person or firm who Is in default to the
City OF Detroit.
The Department OF Public Works ex-
pressly reserves the right TO reject any
or all proposals. s.
(407D J. J. HAARER
ts00) Commissioners
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27

PROPOSALS FOR CLOTH Chief
1luartermaster's Office, Federal Build
ing. Chicago. Ill. May %. lsli.--Sealed
proposals, in triplicate. will be received
by the Depot Quartermaster. u. g. A.
at philadelphia Pa. until IL o'clock =
m. July "a. 1911. and then opened. for
Furnishing and delivering at the Phila--
delphla Depot OF the Quartermastor's.
Department. Z. :. Army: 5o.eeo yda..
7a-oz- otive Drab Wooden. Melton fms
ish: $4,000 ydsf 1s-oz. Olive Drab.
Wooden. Melton finish. 10000 yds. H..
or olive Drab Wooden. Bedford cord
and $4,000 yds. 1909. Olive Drab
wooden Melton finish: subject to In
"a rease in quantities OF not TO exceed
5OL, 10 desired by this Department.
The right IL reserved TO reject or nc-
cept any or all proposals or any paff|
thereof Preference will be given "a
articles OF domestic MANUFACTURES. con<
ditions of quality and pr.cc fincludfuxI
In the price OF foreign productions 1r|
manufactures the duty thereonl helms
equal Particulars concerning thee
fabrics, together with all fnformafIom
necessary and proposal blanks VIII b.
furnished prospective bidders upon nrr1
piieAtier- to tha- Depot Qnarternnaefc1-/
PhlIadeiphia. Pa Envelopes contain
ing prosposafs 90 be Endorsed FH1@
posals for Cloth. 60 be opened July M
iaff" and addressed 20 the D@n@/ .
onarfermaster, U. 3. A. Phflad>In1m
Pa.-Lt Col Thomas Crase. cHHf
ouartermaster.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27

66S 1ineal feet or curbstone reset.
more or less Medina.
1.626.77 square yards OF brick paving
on concrete:
2s.io cubic yards of concrete under
"a lineal feet OF retaining stone, old
Medina curb may be used.
ORLEANS STREET SECTION NO =
(Repaving).
City Estimates.
1920 cubic yards or excavation. in
GLIDING old paving material. cedar on
sand;
73s lineal feet Of new curbstone
(straighD. more or less Medina:
oslo feet radius. 40-4 feet radius).
circles furnished by city; set by con-
tractor.
4.i72 iineai feet of curbstone reset.
s,4s2.5l square yards Of brick on
concrete paving.
162 1os.cubie yards@of concrete paw
ie210 cubic yards OF concrete under
and behind curb.
IT'S lineal feet OF retaining stone old
Medina curb may be used.
WATERLOO STREET, (Repaving).
City Estimates.
2,446 cubic yards OF excavation, In
Guiding old paving material. cedar on
plank:
$50 lineal rect or new curDBtOne
(straight), more or less Medina
1SS40 lineal feet OF curbstone. In
4-10 feet radius. 20-4 feet radius) cir
cles furnished by city; set by contrac-
tor;
$3.50 iineaf feet OF curbstone reset.
more OF less. Medina.
7.262.54 square yards Of brick paving
on concrete.
6o.s3 square yards OF brick resurfac-
Is4ss cubic wards NJ Generate unda,
and behind curb:
32S lineal feet OF retaining stone. old
Medinn Ncurb may be used.
BETHUNE AVENUE (Repay7nEJ
City Estimates.
1.764 cubic ya.1s sof excavation Ia.
Guiding old paving material cedar on
plank:
$50 llneal feet OF new curbstone
(straight. more or less Medina.
S796 lineal feet OF curbstone, in (4-10
feet radius "A feet radius). circles
furnished by city; set by contractor.
2.63s lineal feet OF curbstone reset.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS,
Detroit. May 2s. 1911.
PROPOSALS FOR REPAvING
STREETS
STREETS.

Sealed proposals will be received at
tho office or the Department OF Public
Works. Detroit. Mich, until Monday.
May 29. 1911. at 10 o'clock a. m. stan
dard time. at which time and place
they VIII be opened for furnishing all
the labor and material. and repaving,
and preparing for sheet asphalt, the
streets named below. within the limits
mentioned, in the City of Detroit, with
the style OF pavement stated.
with Brick.
Note-The brick for repaving the
following streets will be furnished and
delivered on or contiguous 10 the work
by the City of Detroit, free OF cost to
the contractor.
ORLEANS STREET, SECTION NO. 4
No. .,o Saepay ling, r.,,,
street. to the south line or Jefferson
avenue, 80 feet wide, with brick on
concrete foundation and Medina curb
stone.
ORLEANS STREET, SECTION NO. 2
(Repaving).
From the north curb line OF Com
gress street, to the south line or An
'tietam street, Is feet wide, with brick
on concrete foundation and Medina
curbstone.
WATERLOO STREET tRepayingl.
From the east line OF Waterloo street
parallel to Dequindre street. to west
line of Jos. Campau avenue. 26 feet
wide. with brick on concrete foupda-
ton and Medina curbstone.
Preparing for sheet Asphalt surfacing.
BETHUNE AVENUE, (Repaving).
From the east line OF Woodward ave-
nue., to the west line OF Beaubien
street. 80 feet wide with e-inch con-
crete foundation and Medina curb
stone.
MADISON AvLNUI (Repaving).
From the east limo OF Brush street,
TO the west line of 4eaubien street, %
feet wide with 6-inch concrete and
Medina curbstone.
ROWENA STREET CRepaving)
From the east line of woodward
avenue. to the west curb line OF Brush
street 26 feet wide with 6-inch con-
crete and Medina curbstone.
sheet Asphalt Laid by the City.
Following are the estimates in de-
tail for the work to be done on the
above repaving Jobs:
ORLEANS STREET, SECTION No. 1,
(Repavtng).
Say EstimatsS.
SAC cubic yards OF excavation. includ-
ing old paving material, cedar on sand;
240 lineal feet OF new curbstone
(straighD. more or less Medina:
31.42 lineal feet of curbstone, in
(2-10 feet radius), circles furnished by
city; set by contractor:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27
FEED YOU MONEY
Feed Your Brain, and II VIII Feed
You Money and Fame.


Ever since boyhood have been
especially fond of meats, and am
convinced ate too rapidly, and failed
to masticate my food properly.
"The result was that | found my
self, few years ago, afflicted with
ailments OF the stomach, and kidneys,
which interfered seriously with my
business.
AT last I took the advice Of friends
and began TO eat Grape-Nuts instead
of the heavy meats, etc, that had COLI
stituted my former diet.
II found that | was at once bene-
fitted by the change, that | was soon
relieved from the heartburn and In
digestion that used TO follow my
meals, that the pains In my back
from my kidney affection had ceased.
my nerves, which used to be un-
steady. and my brain, which was slow
and lethargic from a heavy diet of
meats and greasy foods. had. not in
moment but gradually. and none
the less surely. been restored to nor
NAL efficiency.
Now every nerve is steady and my
brain and thinking faculties are quick
er and more acute than for years
past.
After my old style breakfasts ]
used to suffer during the forenoon
from feeling of weakness which
hindered me seriously in my work.
but since 1 began 10 use Grape-Nuts
food I can work till dinner time with
all ease and comfort" Name given
by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, The Road TO
Wellville," In pkgs. There's reason.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time 20 time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27

your horses"
Well, that was your first circus
parade. That was the first real cir
Gus thrill that tingled the blood in
your veins, From that time on you
had the fever, and circus day became
the star day OF the year on your en-
gagement book. Circuses have
changed since those days, and
parades have changed. Year by year
they have become better. larger and
more stupendous and more gorgeous.
The Carl Hagenbeck and Great Wal
lace shows combined present this
year an excellent pageant. Not only
in this day do they excel all previous
efforts but the performance itself is
given by the greatest aggregation of
artistic talent that money can hire
The wonderful trained wild animal ex-
hibition that bears the name of Hagen
beck is considered the most exciting
and most novel of all circus exhibits.
They Will exhibit here on Friday
next, on the Jefferson-ave. grounds.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27


noted lecturer, wo-
man suffragist and
clubwoman, says
that it's a cruel
waste OF money TO
educate girls who
have no thought OF
using their educa-
ton In after years
for the benefit OF
the world.
Schools should
give women not
only the rudiments
but q particular
training as well
A great change in
our national do
nestle life Is i'm
pending. and when
II comes we will
wonder why free
dom for both sexes
was not put in
practice long ago"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27
indians Are On Warpath.

RENO, New, May 26.-Eager to
averge the killing last February OF
the Red Mike Gang" Indians which
murdered four Reno stockmen, a
large band of Shoshone bucks today
are on the warpath near Little Rock
canyon. $50 miles from Reno. Indians
from the Duck Valley reservation are
camped near Soldiers Meadows, where
they are war dancing. Couriers have
been sent out to warn settlers OF
their danger
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27
u Startled The World

when the astounding claims were first
made for Bucklen's Arnica Salve. but
forty years of wonderful cures have
proved them true, and everywhere II
is now known as the best salve on
earth for Burns, Boils, Scalds. Sores.
Cuts, Bruises, Sprains, Swellings, &c.
zema, Chapped hands, Fever Sores
and Piles. Only 25c at E. c. Kinsel,
Gray & Worcester, Central Drug Co,
and Standard Drug Co.
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DeaT. or PUBLIC WORKS.
Detroit. May &c. 1911.
PROPOSALS FOR COMPLETION OF
FAIRvIEw PUBLIC SEWER,
SECTION NO. /.
SECTION NO. 1.

Sealed proposals VIII be received
AZ the ofRee OF the Department OF
public Works, Detroit. Mich. until
Friday. June 2. 1911. at 10 O'Clock a
m standard time. at which time and
place they VIII be opened. for furnish
cement and iron manhole rings and
covers. which viii be furnished by the
eity and building and finishing COM
plsts. together with the back Milling
lions on NE IN this offioe for the orig
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27

by m o " In g his
army in the night.
and had brought
the union forces
within IL miles Of
Richmond. 1t Is
true he still had
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-27
THE STAGE

chorus great opportunities and the lat
ter IL described as an uproarious ira
vesty on a country school, Mr.. Ken
nedy VIII be assisted by Charles Bar
ret. Lena Lacouver. Rose Mitchell.
John Bragg and James Dougherty.
Among the specia1ties will be the fol-