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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-19
REPUBLICAN SPLIT
 AROUSES INTEREST
PRESENCE OF THOMPSON AND STEELE IN WASHINGTON AT THIS TIME HAS CAUSED MUCH DISCUS SION

Local republicans are watching events in Washington regarding the split which is generally known to have occurred be- tween Referee Barker of Mobile and Ref cree Thompson of this city, with more than passing interest. It was stated yes terday that Mir Thompson was in the capital to explain the cause of the split to Secretary Frank Hitchcock and to the President, With view of winning out over Major Barker of Mobile. It is stated that MT. Thompson and the other referee for federal patronage exchanged warm letters differing on the man, and finally MT. Thompson is said to have been advised by Major Barker that he was for Taft and Hitchcock and Thompson was against them. This letter, which is said to have been shown some of the re- publican, leaders here. is given as the cause of MT. Thompson's present trip to Washington.
 He is there now with N. l.. Steele, spe- cial district attorney. who is said to have more weight with MT. Hitchcock than any republican in the state.
 II is conceded by local republicans that affairs are rapidly reaching a crisis here between the Thompson and Barker fac tions. and that one will be dead politically when the President announces which of the two sides he will choose An odd feature of the split is said to be the claim hy both factions that, they are for Taft and Hitchcock first, last and all the time, but not together
 It was stated yesterday that Mr. Thompson and MT. Steele would return to the city soon and that subsequent appointment hy the President would indi- cate which of the two factions has won the .favoI of the administration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-19
win Have Spelling Bee

The Ladies' Aid society of the Wood lawn Baptist church will have spelling bee at the residence of II. F. Dalbey, 1901 First avenue. this evening from & to 10. light refreshments will be served. The public Is cordially invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-19
Association To Work

It is stated that the entire force and past effectiveness of the state Good Roads association which met here last summer will be thrown behind the two bills when they are pending, and that every effort will be made to secure rapid passage in the two houses.
 With the aid of this association, that of Governor O'Neal, the vote as to the state aid amendment and other influences be- hind them, it is believed that nothing can effect the result of the two bills passing the general assembly.
 Good roads advocates and those who are anxo,is for a better method of road trans portation between the farmers and the city folk are greatly encouraged with the present condition of effective legislation. There are thousands of persons in tns state who have been working hard for the betterment of roads in Alabama who feel that their labor has been of good re- suits. now that the legislature is about to give the aid necessary to make their past efforts of avail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-19
PERSONAL

l.. l.. Doty manager boys department at Blachs, has returned from New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-19
Legislators Enthusiasts

In addition to the sentiment Tor soou roods which is overwhelming among the voters. there are many legislators who are good road enthusiasts. These mem bers are not expected to oppose any measures which are reasonable and have as their purpose the creation of better road conditions in Alabama.
 The local members of the delegation who are interested in the betterment or good roads state that the convict aid amendment will be apportioned to each county. and that q sum twice as much as the state aid must be rendered by the county securing the work This IS de- signed to care for each county and to in- feet local interest in the construction by the highway commissioners
 The creation of the highway commis- sion was advocated by Governor ONeal in his message to the legislature, and when the two measures are called up for action it is not anticipated that any re- sistance will be met
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-19
GOOD ROADS BILLS
 CONSIDERED ASSURED
To Make Amendment Effective
 and Create Commission
EXPECT NO RESISTANCE
Local Good Roads Workers Return From Meeting of Executive Com
 mifee in Montgomery With News of Fine Prospects

After attending a meeting of the Good Roads associations executive committee in Montgomery. held jointly, with mem bers of the legislature, several local citi- zens interested in the up-building of state highways returned from the capitol yes terday. They brought to the good road people the assurance that at least two measures would be adopted at the present session of the general assembly which will place Birmingham and Alabama in the front rank with those states that can boast of fine roads and highways.
 It was stated yesterday that Senator Hugh Morrow, president of the senate, met with the committee and assented to the adoption of the bill for state aid to public roads. The assistance is to be de- rived from the amendment which was voted upon two years ago, and which car ried by about 10000 majority, providing that the net proceeds from the convicts of Alabama should be placed on the good roads work.
 This bill and the state highway commis- sion. which is advocated by Governor o'Neal and other leaders will be the two
 
 makers, which are desired by the entire state
 Highway Commission Bill
 The state highway commission bill will be sponsored by Speaker Almon of the lower house. when it comes up for intro duction. The bill, as explained here yes terday, will call for the appointment of three citizens from the state, and will be composed besides of the superintendent of agriculture and the state geologist as ex-officio members The five men will compose the commission. which will have the right to employ a highway commission engineer whose duty 1t will be to map out highways through the state and super wise the construction of them His sal ary will be about $6O00 per year The engineer for the commission will be vest ed with sufficient power to appoint assist ants and to perform any other acts that he may deem best for the work
 The highway commission will have the funds from the state aid bill to work with which will come from the convict department. Inasmuch as that depart ment turned over $1, 100000 into the state treasury last year, 1t is believed mat such d sum annually expended properly will place the state in fine shape as to roads within a reasonable length of time.
 The two legislative enactments, which will be sponsored by two of the strongest men in the legislature, will have other at tractive features which insure their favor able consideration from the legislators. hx-a member of the party attending the meeting that seV- eral legislators attended the conference and that no voice was raised in opposition to the enactments by the members pres ent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11

tanned a height of about 80 feet.
A.ighting precipitateiy. he crashed
into a fence, completely wrecking his
Antoinette monoplane. The boatlike
body of the craft was broken into three
pieces, the breaks occurring just in
front and behind the drivers seat.
Latham sat tight and escaped without
a scratch. while his machine splinter
ed about him. The engine was badly
damaged both blades of the propeller
were snapped of short. the planes torn
into strips and one wheel of the run
ming gear wrenched completely OF
When an army ambulance, which
dashed out from Camp Selfridge, near
which the accident occurred, reached
the aviator's side, Latham was found
ruefully inspecting the wreck of hiS
machine and putting hard on con
selling cigaret.
Yesterdays exhibitions developed
nothing of a spectacular nature.
Threatening weather kept the aero en-
thusiasts in the city, and only a fair
sized crowd was on hand when Eugene
Ely of the Curtiss camp began the pro-
gram with a short fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
GRAND OPERA IN ENGLISH.

II seems quite certain that American
music lovers viii eventually demand
that grand opera shall be sung in Eng
lish just as Germany demands its in
German. Italy it's in Italian. France its
in French. and Spain its in Spanish.
In the last few years the vogue of
grand opera has grown rapidly. this
form of amusement. which was once
the exclusive fad OF elite society, hav-
ing gradually become the popular di-
version OF the general public. especi-
ally in the larger cities all over Amer
lea. and this awakening 70 the beauties
OF classic music is rapidly extending 10
the smaller cities and towns AS an
after effecto of this tendency the growth
OF the demand for its presentation in
English is coming steadily and viii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
Causes Sickness
GOOD HEALTH IMPOSSIBLE WITH
pIsoRpEREo STOMACH.

There is nothing that will create
sickness or cause more trouble than
a disoTdered stomach, and many peo-
pie daily contract serious maladies
simply through disregard or abuse of
the stomach.
We urge every one suffering from
any stomach arrangement. indigestion
or dyspepsia, whether acute or chron-
&c. 10 try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets,
with the distinct understanding that
We will refund their money without
question or formality If after reason
able use of this medicine they are not
satisfied with the results. We rec
ommend them 20 our customers every
day. and have yet 10 hear Of any one
who has not been benefited By them
Three sizes. CSC. soc and 81 a box
Sold in Rock Island only at our store
the Rexau store. Thomas Drug
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
GRAND CIRCUIT DATES
Stewards Reflect Officers and Ar
range Schedule for 1911.

Buffalo. y Y, Jan. 1.-THE stew
ards of the grand circuit al their an
nual meeting yesterday unanimously
reelected last years officers and ar
ranged the schedule of dates for the
coming summer.
Both North Randall. O., and Buffalo,
y. Y. take their usual places on the
circuit There was only one other
contest. that between Columbus and
Detroit by vote OF 6 to .. The dates
assigned are:
indianapolis, July 1915.
Kalamazoo, July 1922.
Grand Rapids, July 2429.
Detroit, Driving club, July 31-Aug. D.
North Randall Aug. 1-12.
Buffalo. Aug. 14-9
Goshen. Aug 21-26.
Readville. Aug. 26-Sept. ?
Hartford, Sept. 40.
Syracuse. Sept. 11-16.
Detroit, Sept. 1928
Columbus, Sept. 25-Oct. :.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
ONE FOR LANCFORD
Boston Colored Man Leads Joe
Jeanette in Slashing 12-
Round Bout.
MARGIN is A WIDE ONE
Tommy Burns Accepts Offer TO Fight
Bill Lang in London for
$I2,5OO Purse.

Boston, Jan. 11-Sam Langford de.
feated Joe Jeanette in a slashing bout
of II rounds before the Armory Ath-
.letic association last night. Langford
had a decisive lead in every round but
one, and in the first round dropped
Jeanette for a count of eight.
Throughout the fight, with the ex-
ception of the third round. Langford
outpointed his opponent. He used
right and left swings to Jeannette's
face and straight jabs to the body al
most exclusively, but he was unable
to land a knockout blow.
In the opening round jeanette drew
first blood and, angered by the blow
Langford landed a left hook to the
neck, which dropped Jeanette for a
count of eight. In the second round
the New York colored man was unable
10 ward off Langford's uppercuts to the
head, and the gong alone apparently
saved him from being knocked out. but
he rallied in the following round and
had a shade the better of the argU-
ment
The remainder of the battle was en-
tirely in the Boston mans favor
Charles White of New York, the third
man in the ring, gave Langford the de,
cision.
BURNS READY FOR LANG.
Seattle, Jan. 11.-Tommy Burns,
former heavyweight champion, has
cabled to Hugh Jeffries an acceptance
of the latter'S offer of a nurse at $40
500 for fight with Bill Lang in Lon
don. Burns is guaranteed $12, 500. re-
of the result of the fight. He
is recovering from injuries received
in lacrosse game at Vancouver and
in a train wreck near Tacoma, but
TO report in London within 90
days Burns will take Jack Lester to
England with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
"sEVERLY OF GRAUsTARK."

Beverly of Graustark" which ap-
peared al the Illinois theatre last
night, vas not quite up 10 expectations,
not so much because of the plot and
settings as of the quality of the per
formers. The four acts showed three
very pretty scenes, the one employed
ly good. The costuming was well
taken care of and the characters gave
the best there was in them, but there
was something lacking. II was evident
that the framework of an excellent
play lies in Beverly" but those who
presented it last night were unable to
bring out all the possibilities. The at
tendence was very light
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
ROCK ISLAND HAS
BOWLING ENTRY
This City Will BE Represented at the
American Bowling Congress
at St. Louis.

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 11-Entries
by cities for the American bowling
congress tournament which begins
here Jan. 81 have been announced
Included are:
Illinois-Peoria. 8; Taylorville. 1 :;
Chicago. 65; Aurora. 2: Springfield.
4: Quincy, 3; Granite City, 2; East
St. Louis, 4 : Belleville, s; Canton,
l; Sparta, /; Rock Island, l; Rock
ford. 4 st. Charles, 1.
Iowa - Sioux City, 2; Des
Moines, 8.
Michigan-Grand Rapids, /; De-
troit. 2.
Observation-Disclosures /: Madi-
son. 4: Port Washington. /: Milwau-
kee. 10; Kenosha, .; Oshkosh. 8;
Juneau, 2; Racine, /; Green Bay, l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
BAR BALL PLAYERS
White Rats, Actors Aggrega-
ton, Will Make War on
Winter Thespians.
STICK TO THEIR CALLING
Prepare to Raise Initiation Fee and
Make Diamond Stars Ineligible
to Membership.

Chicago, Jan. 11.-Baseball players
with leanings toward the stage will
have a hard row to hoe in the future,
if plans now on foot by The white
Rats" and actors affiliated with th;S
organization materialize The "legiti-
mates" are miffed at the success of the
diamond stars in their theatrical ven
lures, and purpose to put an end TO
il even if it becomes a battle between
capital and labor.
The phenomenal advance of Joe Tin
ker, Jimmy Callahan, Christy Mathew
son, DOC" White, and other followers
of the national pastime is the cause of
the cry for the removal of their kind
from the spotlight. Men and women
who earn a livelihood from their eff
forts on the stage believe their future
will be blasted If ball players. after
successful season on the diamond, in
wade the stage.
Dissatisfaction has been expressed
for some time at the inroads of the
ball players. but only yesterday was
any tangible plan adopted whereby the
invaders might be barred.
"WHITE RATS" ACTIVE.
The White Rats" a strong organi-
zation of actors and actresses. within
80 days purposes increasing in initia-
ton fee from $40 to 500. with the I'M
Outstanding that baseball players or
others connected with any sport shall
be barred. no matter how anxious they
may be to join or what arguments they
put forth as an incentive, to accept
their membership If this plan is ad-
hered to which appears at the present
time to be sure, Tinker CT al. will have
to turn to their original trade or pro-
fession to earn a living curing the win
ter months
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11

would probably line up with Tremann
at center. Brough and Kane at for
wards. and Grove and Whistler guards.
The alumni team is to practice at the,
school gym on Thursday night for their
contest with the school team on Fri
day The latter team has a strenuous
program arranged for the week. as
they go TO Clinton Saturday for the
first interscholastic game of the sea-
son.
with challenge to meet all teams of
the tri-cities averaging 16 years of age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
Eh922EEhh!eatre

eventually assume such proportions as
to compel the introduction of the YER
nacular into the greatest operate tenn
pies in America. such as the Metropoli-
tan opera house in New York. and its
prototypes in Boston, Philadelphia. Chi
cago. etc, where extended seasons are
now given each year in foreign Ian
guages only One institution, the
Aborn English Grand Opera company,
founded by Milton and Sargent Aborn
few years ago, has grown to remark
able proportions, and last season pre-
scented the works of the masters in six
cities simultaneously - Boston, New
York. Baltimore, Washington, Chicago.
and St. Louis-exchangin artists from
time to time between the various COM
panies. This big system literally pre-
scented grand opera on a wholesale
plan last spring, for the contingent in
each city numbered about one hun
dred singers. making a total of about
six hundred in all and the records for
q single week showed that a total of
nearly 10000 people attended their pre-
sensations in six cities during that one
week MessTs. Aborp are now pre-
senting their last seasons Chicago
of 100 singers and musicians
forming the present Aborn English
Grand Opera company, the first aggre-
cation of theirs 10 go on regular tour
Of short engagements. This famous
organization comes TO the Illinois thea
tire for one night only. Sunday. Jan. 2s.
and will present Verdi's melodious and
beautiful III Trovatore."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
1911 Sporting Annual.

T. 8. Andrews OF Milwaukee. WIS
sporting editor of the Evening Wis
consin. has published his 1911 sport
ing annual record book, containg rec
ords Of all the noted fighters, tTotting
pacing, running bowling, athletic.
baseball, automobile. aeTopiane, etc.
The book contains many fine ill1stra-
tons of the worlds prominent fight
eTs. and all the up-to-dste records u
is NOW the leading sporting annual %
the country. Copies can be had for
u cents By addressing the publisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
HAS PLENTY OF TALENT
Twenty-Five Candidates for Places on
ST. Ambrose Team.


The st. Ambrose college basket
ball squad had its first real workout
at the college gym in Davenport last
night and if a good team is not
finally turned out il will be through
no lack of candidates for positions
as some % men presented them
selves for tryouts. The boys have
just finished a tournament in which
40 players took part and this gave
an opportunity for the first team can
didates to get some practice before
the regular first team practice COM
menced. The material is very green,
however, and the school is not ex-
pecting TO turn out team Of world
heaters. Two games have been ar
ranged with Rock Island high school,
one TO take place in this city Feb. :.
The other will be played in Dayen-
port at a date which is to be settled
later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
FORTUNE HUNTER" TONIGHT.

The Fortune Hunter will be the
Offering at the Grand opera house this
evening, with Fred Niblo in the title
role. Shelly HUI plays the part of the
young Wall street broker. who has
achieved fame and who possesses the
fortune hunting" scheme. The heir
ess is played by Leonta Fulwell; Alma
Belwin PLAYS the druggists daughter.
who loves and is loved by the fortune
hunter" and the other principal parts
are taken by Frank Bacon Francis y.
Conlin, and Regina Connolly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
CHANGE IN MAJESTIC BILL

The Mardo trio of English acrobatic
comedians has been announced by
Manager Quinn as being substituted
for the Macdonald trio of singing
blacksmiths. the latter act TO appear
here again after awhile The Mardos
are clever performers and showed by
their work yesterday that they are
above The ordinary comic acrobats
Their special setting shows a military
camp and during the act there is no
end OF fun and frolic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
KRAKEELS WILL BANQUET
Bowling Club to Have Meeting To-
night at Harms.

The Krakeel bowling club. possibly
the oldest organization of its kind in
this vicinity. will hold its annual ban
quet this evening at at Harms hotel.
The banquet will be served at $50
and covers viii be laid for 80 Fred
Woltmann. Oscar Lift and Dr. r. X.
Bickel compose the committee in
charge OF the arrangements. The
club was organized 40 years ago.
Prizes won during the season viii be
awarded this evening. The player who
had the highest average for the last
season will De declared president Tor
the ensuing year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. They do the work whenever
you require their aid. These tablets
change weakness into strength. list
lessness into energy. gloominess
into joyousness. Their action is so
gentle one doesn't realize they have
taken 4 purgative. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
UNINJURED AFTER
REMARKABLE FALL
Latham Escapes in Accident in
Which His MOnOplane Is
Broken to Pieces.

San Francisco, Jan. 1f.-Hubert
Latham, the young French bird-man,
had a remarkable escape from death
on San Francisco's aviation field yes
terday. In his second fight of the
afternoon he encountered adverse
wind conditions that forced him sud
denly to the ground after he had at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
BIG PRIZES AT REGATTA

Dubuque to Give $1,000 10 Power
Iachtsmen in July Races.
La Crosse, Wis, Jan. 1.-Two
thousand dollars, equally divided be-
tween gold coin and a silver cup.
will be the principal prize offered
in the Mississippi Valley Power Boat
association races at Dubuque. Iowa.
July 4, > and 6, according TO de-
cision of the committee announced.
The committee will raise 10000
for the entertainment of the 50,-
600 western power yachtsmen who
will flock TO Dubuque from points
within 500 miles in all directions
and the regatta will probably be the
biggest nautical event ever held in
the west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
Hawk With Burlington.

Burlington. Iowa, Jan. 11.-Man-
ager Rohn of the Burlington Central
association team has signed Pitcher
Edward Hawk for next season. Hawk
was with the Quincy team a while
last year and ranked first in the Of
fetal pitching records. He batted
$50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
OUTLOOK is DARK
Local High School Team Not
Showing Glass of Aggrega-
tions of Former Years.
ARE HELD BY SECONDS
Substitutes Give Regulars a Run for
Their Money in Practice Last
Evening at Gym.

The basketball practice yesterday
afternoon at the high school was not
very encouraging TO the followers of
the game who watched the workout in
the gym. With Barker out with a
slight illness. the second team fought
with a vim and gave the first team
such run that they practically held
them even. IL was arranged for the
team 70 practice during the two weeks
holiday. but they failed to do so reg
ularly. and so have not shown their
usual form since the return 10 school.
There seems 20 be plenty OF material
on the floor. and with a few weeks
coaching the team should soon round
into form. Coach Harmon has an
nounced a tentative lineup as follows:
Mcintyre and Behnamann. forwards;
Hughes, center; Barker and Wilcher.
guards.
PLAN 4 CURTAIN RAISER.
Manager MacManus has arranged for
two games Friday night AS a curtain
raiser for the alumni game. he has Sc
cured 4 game for the second team with
a Moline aggregation styling them
selves the Moline Independents. and
lining up as follows: Haley and Ham
merquist. forwards; King. center: o.
son and Mitchem. guards. Coach Har-
mon stated that the second team
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy new
er disappoints those who use II for
obstinate coughs. colds and irrita-
lions OF the throat and lungs. II
stands unrivalled as a remedy for
all throat and lung diseases. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-11
Beck Wants no-e cash-

Bloomington. III. Jan. 1I.-Fred
Beck. ourfeideT with Boston Nation
ais, announced yesterday that he had
returned his contract unsigned owing