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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
H32&aEheatre

famous Partisan dramatist, has evinc-
ed the characteristic skill of the
French playrights. He has realized
that it would be impossible for any
audience TO endure the strain upon
the sympathies and emotions that this
wonder-work calls for, unless there
were adequate humorous relief. He al
so understands human nature well
enough to comprehend that there is
humor in even the most tragic NOM
ents in anyone's life Thus Madame
X possesses a great deal of the light
features that make for laughter as
well as those that bring tears In the
figures of the three rascallv fellows
who try so desperately TO make capital
out of the misfortunes of the woman
there is much TO entertain and amuse:
there is a very charming and life-like
love romance involving the son of the
luckless Madame Y" while even the
pathetic little porter, Victor. has NOM
ents in which he arouses shouts of
laughter. as for example when he so
drolly misconstrues the questions of
the judge in the thrilling trial scene
Henry W. Savage will offer this su-
perb drama OF mOther-love. staged ex-
actly as in New York, and played by
one of the finest companies he has ever
sent OFT from New York at the Illinois
next Sunday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
At Y. M. g. A.

Tonight the boys of the association
will meet at 100 to organize a bible
study and social club among the boys
from IS 10 - years of age. A meeting
was held last Saturday night at which
ii was decided to hold the meetings
every Wednesday evening at 7:30. and
the following general plans were de-
cided upon. All boys of the associa-
ton from IS to 10 years of age are
eligible TO membership. The boys will
study the book. Men Who Dared" by
TrumbulI. There will be a social meet
ing after the study hour on the third
Wednesday of the month. and in order
to attend this social meeting the boys
will have 10 attend one of the first two
meetings of the month. On the last
Wednesday of the month there will be
g supper and in order to attend this
meeting the boys must attend two 9th
er meetings during the month. At
this meeting the boys will also hold a
debate on some popular theme. The
club is for the two-fold purpose of
bible study and social activities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
sAvARIAN PLAYERS.

OF the Bavarian players who are to
appear at the Illinois theatre here Fri
day evening. the Davenport Democrat
of yesterday said:
'Bavarian Peasant players. said 70
be Emperor Williams favorite com
pany, opened their three-day engage
ment here last night at the Burtis
The opening bill was Der Dorfpfar-
rer or the Village Priest, and it prov
ed 10 be a treat for the local German
theatre goers- These picturesque peo-
pie are players in every sense of the
word. Their musical and dancing
were a feature of the per
formance. Tonight's bin is Protestant
and even those who cannot understand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
CALL MCCORMICK
FOR CONFERENCE
Baseball Directors Decide to
Invite Managerial Candi-
date to Come Here.
MAY ARRANGE THE SALARY
Rarry's Demands Are Too High to
Be Considered, but He Is Still
the One Who Is Wanted.

At an informal meeting of the direc-
tors of the Rock Island Baseball asso-
citation held yesterday afternoon it was
decided that Barry Mccormick be in
vited to come to Rock Island within
the course of the next few days in or
der that he might talk over matters
with a view TO coming to some under
standing as to salary. II is apparent
from this that the association has not
given up all hope of having Barry to
guide the club during the coming sea
son in the capacity OF manager, even
though at first it was held that the
salary he asked was altogether too
high. When approached by Director
F. O. Van Calder while the latter was
in attendance at the Three-Eye league
meeting in Chicago recently, McCOr-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
HAS SLEEP PUNCH
Packey Mcfarland Hangs 1t on
Jack Goodman in Bout at
New York.
ENDS 1T IN FIFTH ROUND
Angry at Singing Blows Chicago
Stockyards Lad Goes in and
Wins-Makes Weight.

New York. Jan. 1S.-Packey McFar-
land, the stOckyards lightweight, put
damaged goods" on the reputation of
Jack Goodman with a right hand up
percut to the jaw which knocked him
out in the fifth session of scheduled
10-round bout at the Fairmont Athletic
club last night. Goodman was uncon-
sciOus for nearly two minutes and had
to be dragged 70 his chair by his as
sistants.
The end came suddenly. Goodman
had been boxing well. although out
classed. His jabs to Netherlands
face. while it aroused the enthusiasm
of his friends. brought about his I'M
doing. Mcfarland. stung to fury by
the blows, turned loose crushing
shower of punches tnat started Good
man on the. tObogSan slide
BIG CROWD SEES BOUT.
1t WAS the Fairmont Athletic clubs
gala night. The big, barnlike struc-
ture was damned with members. Be
fore Mcfarland and Goodman entered
the ring they were asked to step on
the scales.
Packey weighed 1912 pounds and
Goodman 1874 This shows that Nc
Farland will be able to fight Ad VOL
CAST for the lightweight championship
at the recognized weight, 133 pounds.
II was McFarland's bout from the
first second the men put their hands
up until the end. Packey. cool and col
lected. was always the finished boxed.
with the walIop in both hands. Good
man acted as if afraid and came from
behind his defense to box only when
the crowd jeered at him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
RECEIVED ONE LATELY?
Old Spanish Game Is Attempted on
Resident of Muscatine.

Muscatine, Jan. 1S.-The timeworn
and hOnored Spanish swindle was
again attempted in Muscatine this
week This time W. E. Ritchie, presi-
dent of the Corrugated Culvert COM
pany, was the fall guy chosen. y Ma
tedo. a Cuban patriot, was arrested
in Spain, according TO the letter, and
has been given is years in the jug.
His daughters, who is helpless, has
e23. 600 in the bank in England, but,
alas. she has no one to guide her feet
along the pathway of life. For the
slight consideration of passage money
for the girl, who will come TO live
with Mr.. Richie. who is her Iong-lost
relative, Mr.. Richie will get the $4,000
plunks in England He has turned
the letter over to the authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
EAGLES BANQUET TONIGHT
Sixth Annual Entertainment To he
Given at the Lodge Home.

Tonight the Rock Island Eagles are
TO give their sixth annual stein han
uuet at the Twenty-first street home.
The committee in charge reported at
the regular meeting of the lodge last
night that everything was in readiness
and that preparations were made TO
handle the largest crowd ever assem-
bled at one of the annual affairs The
unique part of the banquet is the deo-
orations of the hall. The program has
been changed little. as Joseph Quinn
manager of the Majestic theatre. has
furnished an act for the program
Ross and Cakes, who have been ap-
pearing the first half of this, week at
the local theatre The rest of the pro-
gram will be made up of local talent.
The entertainment will begin at and
continue until 1850 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
NEED NOT GIVE HIS NAME
Driver of Speeding Auto Cannot BE
Made Witness After Accident.

New York. Jan. 1S.-The Callan
automobile law, which provides that
person who runs down another
with an automobile must stop and
give his name and address, is uncon-
stitutional, according TO a ruling yes
terday by Justice Grain. Justice
Grain dismissed the indictment
against Edward T Rosenheimer, the
young millionaire who was charged
with speeding away after he ran
down and killed Miss Grace Hough
on the night of Aug. rs. Rosen-
heimer was tried and acquitted on
charge of murder. but was indicted
again under the Callan law.
Justice Grain holds that the law
violates that part of the state consti-
tuition which provides that no per-
son shall be compelled TO be wit
ness against himself in any criminal
case >"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
SECOND-EAME
PING-PoNG TOURNAMENT.

Another ping-pong tournament is
being planned for the near future
Last fall one was held which was
greatly enjoyed by the boys and there
have been a number of requests for an
other. so the bows will be given the
privilege of exhibiting their skill at
this game again. The game has ac-
quired great popularity at the associ-
ton, the two tables being occupied
the greater part of the time that the
boys are around
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
Erank Foree EIeads "MinnY.'

La Crosse. Wis, Jan. 17--Frank
Force Of minneapolis was elected pres
ident of the Wisconsin Minnesota
league at the annual meeting in Wi
mona yesterday afternoon. The salary
limit in the "Minny' league was raised
800. A meeting OF directors will be
called ty the new president in March.
II will be at Rochester
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18

olution adopted by the house yester-
day. The resolution as sent to the
senate says il is represented that a
shortage of 100000 and upward e1
lists in the state funds, and that II
such a condition be true IL is the duty
Of the Legislature to cause an inves-
tigation. A committee OF two mem
bers from the house and two from
the senate TO Investigate is proyid-
ed in the resolution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
Rockford Gets outfielder Price.

Rockford, H., Jan. 1S.-The Rock
ford club has signed H. Price outfield-
er with the Guthrie team last season.
The Western association has filed n
claim 10 Harmuth, outfielder of the
Rockford team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
Fall Kills Cycle Rider.

Salt Lake City, Utah. Jan. 1S.-After
months of suffering. the results of in
juries sustained by a fall on the sau-
Ger track here last July, John b.
CJack"D Hume. aged &c, a bicycle
rider. died yesterday. In 1905 Hume
won the amateur championship of the
west
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
100000 STATE SHORTAGE?

North Dakota House Adopts Resolu-
ton Providing for Inquiry.
Bismarck. n. D.. Jan. 1S.-Inves-
tigation into the affairs of the state
treasurer's Office is proposed by Rep
resentative Nels W. Hawkinson Of
Ramsey county, in a concurrent res
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
Pretzels Spring Surprise by
Taking Three Games From
Athletics.
HUCKSTAEDT ROLLS 578
Has High Individual Score and Wins
Two Prizes Offered by Mer-
chantS-Summaries

Surprise of surprises-the Pretzels
won three more games. After having
fallen before the other teams of the
Commercial Bowling league week
after week, the Pretzel team last night
defeated the Athletic team at the Pat
ting alleys, winning every game of the
series. They only duplicated their feat
of the week before when they defeated
the Colts two of the three games of
the series. Huckstaedt of the Pretzel
team rolled the high score last night,
having total of SIS pins. BY doing so
he won a pair of silk suspenders given
by l. r. Crane of the Hub. He also
won a pair of bowling shoes which
were offered by George Bennett to the
one who rolled the first score of 220
in single game.
Every member of the team again put
up fairly good game w Hansen.
who has been after the low average
honors, rolled 544 last night. For the
Athletics. Lift was the only one who
showed real form. He rolled a total of
sos. Others fell below the 500 pin
mark.
INDEPENDENTS LOSE CHANCE.
The Independents lost a fine chance
to head off the Colt team, which leads
the league, when they dropped TWO of
the three games at the Harms alleys.
The Independents were two games be-
hind the leaders. They won the first
game by a goodly margin, and last the
second by II points. They were badly
beaten in the last game. Roantree and
Huston and !. H. Wich of the Colts
rolled the high scores for these two
teams. The scores:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
Manuel sions with kewan.e

Kewanee, Ill, Jan. 1S.-MOnte Man
uel. who was with the Chicago semi
pro teams last year, has been signed
by Manager Andrews as infielder for
Kewanee's Central association team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
Weymann in Record Fiioht

Rheims, France, Jan. 17.-Henry
Weymann yesterday made a new
cross-country record by flight in his
bi-plane to Mourmelon and return with
two passengers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
"MADAME XV

In addition to being thrilling and
tear compelling beyond any other play
in the memory of this generation.
Madame X" is likewise regarded by
the metropolitan critics as one of the
most entertaining dramas of recent
years. In writing this brilliant master
piece Monsieur Alexandra Bison, the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
Gotch Fails to Down 6eeIl.

Chicago, Jan. 1s.-Fred BELL went
on the mat with Frank Gotch ~ me
Empire LAST night and put up good
bout, styling Is minutes with the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18

mick stated that he would require
S2,400 a year from the local club. At
the last directors meeting a figure con-
siderabIy less than this had been de-
cided upon as limit, and when Van
Calder learned what was demanded he
refrained from making any offer AT
all
Is SEASONED PLAYER.
II Mccormick can be induced TO
come down in his demand TO a point
which the local club directors feel they
can reach he will undoubtedly be the
man who is selected from among those
who have applied. A conference be
tween Barry and the directors would
undoubtedly help matters, and if it
failed TO bring the two to terms il
would at any rate remove Barry from
the field and allow the directors TO con
slider some other man for the position.
With the playing season drawing near
it is becoming imperative that a man
be sucured so that team of sufficient
class to draw in Rock Island can be
gathered together. Mccormick is a
seasoned player one who knows ball
players all over the country, and who
has a personality that will attract
them TO him should he launch himself
into the managerial ranks here. In
addition to this he is some ''punkins'
himself as a player. and would be able
to fill either an outfield or an infeld
position on the team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
Colds Cause Headache.

Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world
wide cold and grip remedy, removes
cause. Call for full name. Look for
signature, E w. Grove. 25 cents,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
rev rest a. Go,d.

rev Test IA Go'd.
investigation by n French chemist
showed that gold boils In nm electric
furnace ar n temperature Of 200 de-
grees G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
PRIZE CUP GOES
TO The CUB TEAM
Elmer Schuck, With Crippled
Line, Pitches His Club to
Victory.
STRIKES OUT 20 PLAYERS
Trophy Will BE Suitably Inscribed
and Placed in Association
Building.

Elmer SchuCk, who has been instru-
mental in winning the greater number
of games for the Cub indoor baseball
team in the Y. NJ. c. a tournament
with his excellent work as slab artist,
last night piloted a team of pickups 10
victory in two games, one from the
Dubs and the other from the Nuts.
Schucil. with only three Of the regular
team TO aid him, chose enough of the
other boys to make up a team ana
then proceeded to clean the other
teams and win for the Cubs the Ram
ser trophy cup.
In the first game-that against the
Dubs the final score was eight TO five
in favor of the Cubs. The game last
ed but five innings, and in that time
Schuck famed nine of the men and al
lowed but few hits. Kittilsen struck
out 10 men. In the second game
that against the Nuts. Schuck struck
out II men in the five innings and won
for his team with a score of nine to
seven. In this game Lundberg of the
Nuts pulled off a double play in the
last inning
DETERMINES CHAMPIONSHIP.
The two games were PLAYED last
night to determine the cham pionship
team in the league. Through the de
feat of the Cubs last Friday evening,
the three teams which played last
night we're tied for first honors. The
silver loving cup. given by !. Ramser.
will be suitablye inscribed and will
be placed in the Y. NJ. c. A
The lineup of the teams last night
was.
Dubs-Tabor, c: Kittilsen, p: Koer- 1
Der, ID; Brough, rs; Wilson, Is; Gle !
mann. 3b: WOODBURY., IF; Aldrich. If. 1
Cubs-R. Wore, c: Schuck, p: New (
comb, ID; Doyle, rs; Pinkerton. Is; !
Hause, IF; Musler, If; Druckmiller. 3b. .
SECONDHAND.
Cubs-R. Wore, c; Schuck, p; New
comb, III; Doyle, rs; Tabor. Is
IF; Muster, If; Druckmiller. 81. .
Nuts Swanson, c: Mcneil; Pin
kerton. 1b: Morse, 3b; Cameron. Is;
IF; Hellpenstell, rs; Koch,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
ILLINOIS BOOKINGS.

Jan. 20-"The Bavarians."
Jan. 22-Henry w. Savage's Mad
anne X"
Jan. 29-Aborn Grand Opera com
pany in II Trovatore"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18

champion without a fall. Leo Parde!lo
is the opponent selected for Gotch for
tonights show.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18

German should not let the opportunity
so by to see these quaint people
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
x

BY Alexander Bison.
With a Star Cast Such as Seen With
All the Savage Attractions.
Prices 25c, SOC, 1JC. 81 90 and $3.50
Boxes 500.
Seat sale Friday morning, Jan. 20.
Phone West 224.
No free list
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
he
Friday, Jan. 20.

Only Appearance in This City of the
Celebrated Peasant Players,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
BerChteSgadener BAYERN
Theater

In a Three-Act Folk Play
Der Dorfpfarrer"
CThe Village Preacher
During Entire Acts, National Songs
and the Famous SchuhpIatter TAM
2I-SINGERS. ARTISTS. DANCERS
You don't have to understand the
German language to appreciate the
singing and dancing.
Prices Doc, soc. .5c. Boxes 500.
Phone West PA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-27
CURE THAT SORE THROAT

Sore throat is Inflammation of the
mucous membrane of the throat, and
if this membrane happens to be at all
sensitive a predisposition to sore
throat will exist
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic is both a
preventative and cure for sore
throat because it possesses extraor-
binary cleansing, healing and germi-
cidal qualities Just a little in glass
of water, used as gargle, will quick
1y relieve all soreness and strengthen
the mucous membrane of the throat,
and thus overcome all tendency to
sore throat
Paxtine is far superior to liquid an
tiseptics or Peroxide for all toilet and
hygienic uses.
Paxtine may be obtained at any
drug store, Is and soc a box, or sent
postpaid upon receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
Send for free sample.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-27
He Recounized Her.

Three o'clock was the very earliest
the man could get up to the store,
so his wife asked him to meet her
then.
Il don't know in what department
l shall be at that time" she said, but
just before three l will telephone to
the clerk at the information bureau
near the main entrance and if you
will just step over and ask him he will
tell you where | am"
At two minutes past three the man
sought information as to the where
abouts Of his wife
Il have message said the
clerk, from a woman who said her
husband would inquire for her about
three o'clock Maybe it is for you.
She said to tell you she had gone to
Blanks store over on Sixth avenue
to finish her shopping because the
clerks in this store are impudent, the
place is i'll ventilated and she couldn't
find anything she wanted here anyhow
and never has been able to find any
thing here and this is positively the
last time she will ever try to find any
thing here. Of course, that might not
have been your wife"
ooh, yes" said the man. that was
her all right. New York Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-27
Packed at Home,

AS the new district visitor looked
at Mr.. Leahy and noted his deter,
mined chin, she had a momentary sen.
sation of reluctance to question him +;
but she overcame it, and began her
appointed task.
Where do you deposit your wages,
Mr. Leahy, if you've no objection to
telling me?" she asked. 81 am try.
ing to interest the neighborhood in
the excellent Peoples Bank, lately
started"
Sure, I'd as soon tell you as not,
said Mr. Leahy, cheerfully.
IT'S tin dollars q week I earn.
Whin I've paid the rint, the provision
and grocery bills, an the milkman,
an bought what's needed for Celia
an me an the five Children. I deposit
the rist O. the money in barr'ls,
ma'am.
Z uses sugar-barrls, mostly.
They're a bit larger, and so holds
more. But whin I can't get thin ]
make shift wild plain fIour-barr'ls. -.
Youths Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-27
GETTING BEST In LIFE
BROTHER DlCkEY DELIVERS A
SERMON ON SUBJECT.
Passes Some Remarks on Business
Mans Account of What He
Saw on Trip Through
the East

Il amt seen You for de longes',"
said Brother Dickey, to his friend.
the business man, just returned from
trip east. 'fWhar an whar hez you
been, an what hez you been a dom
Of? Tell me dat now?"
Pm just in from New York, and
Boston and Washington" was the re-
ply. I've been taking in the country,
generally"
You must "a seen a lot" said
Brother Dickey.
Yes; had a fine time of it. Met
wide-aWake people. They're a hus-
ting crowd, old man; they know how
to get the best out of life"
You reckon dey's a-gittin' it?"
Seems So Why, some of 'em own
half a dozen automobiles-new one
for every day in the week! And
they're riding over the earth in air
ships, whenever they feel like it.
stayed in a hotel 40 stories high. And
talk about money, I saw so carloads
OF it-gold, silver and greenbacks-
in the treasury vaults at Washington;
then [ spent day with congress
the fellows who think they're running
the country, you know. Shook hands
with our Georgia representative. Fine
lot o. boys in congress, Brother Dick
eyl''
Well" said Brother Dickey, lis dat
an?"
That's about all l thought you'd
care to know"
Il mean" said the old man, is dat
all you got outen it-all you fetched
away wild you? Kaze, eff it is, wants
ter tell you dat yo' trip didn't set de
river on fire! Is yo' got time ter lis
sen ter a few remarks what come
into my min whilst you wuz a-gwine
on?
''Ez ter de folks with de half a
dozen Ortermobiles, I makes no doubt
dat dey is speedin' so fas' dey'n go
clean pas de heavenly station, an
never rickernize de hills O. Zion tall.
Ez ter de high buildin's, dey can't go
higher'n God; an ez fer de flynn ar
ships, no man kin fly so high but God
kin trOW him down. You say, dey
got it all, but it amt no good ter
have all now, an bimeby have nothin'!
An, comm ter dem fifty cyarloads o
money what you seen in Washington,
tell me, what good it's dom dar-fer
people wild empty pockets ter look
at an go way sorrowful? It's des
rustin' fer de want O. use. Ole Laz'rus
is cryin' at de rich mems gate up dar
same ez he done in de fur country
yonder, an what dey calls dem treas
ury watchdogs' is barkin' at him.
An taIkin' bout congress, memme
it's dar fer good, an mebbe it amt.
Eff some er de folks in it talks lax
dey did 'fo' dey got in, ten minutes
dar would be too long fer me!
Il amt a-faultin' nobody" the old
man explained. I'm des passin' my
opinions on what you been a'tellin'
me. De man high up on de trapeze
in de circus looks mighty good ter de
crowd, an pears ter be gittin' de bes'
outen life, but he's mighty glad ter
come down wen his turn is done, an
lay low fer res.
de life-circus is soon over, de
lights out, an de tent took away, an
what do it matter den eff you had "a
front seat, or had ter stan up fur
back?
''Dey amt but one way ter git de
bes' what life is got in it, an eff you
don't find an foller dat way it's good
bye, honey, an don't tell he folks you
seen mel Atlanta Constitution.