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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

interest Of progressive democracy.
With that purpose in view, we are or
ganizing 10 elect a, democratic presi-
dent in 1872
Senator Owen has forged 10 the
front during the last two sessions of
congress as the leader Of the progress
sive democrats in congress. He be-
lieves the democrats are going to con-
troll after next year, and he wants to
make sure that their control is exer-
cised for the benefit of the people,
and not in favor of the special inter
ests. The senator is spending the
summer in Washington, working day
and night TO extend the federation in
advance of the next national campaign.
IF the people are TO rule" he said,
they must rule the party from the
precinct. and. through the precinct or
ganization and questioning of candi-
dates, control all officials in party and
in public place. In this way they can
instruct and influence the government
from top to bottom. Any organization.
managed from the top alone, will f.
nally develop into a machine for self
ish purposes. Ninetenths of the dem
ocrats are really progressive. but one
tenth can rule If they organize and
are vigorous and the nine-tenths are
inert and asleep.
We propose to nominate trust
worthy candidates TO prevent CONNER
cial democrats from using the party
as a private asset, or as an ally of the
standpat republican machine. 1t is
useless to debate economical questions
before a republican standpat senate.
To debate before q packed jury is
foolishness. The first issue is a clean
jury. and this is the reason which JUS
titles the organization OF the fedora
ton; but the chief reason is the fact
that the people are unorganized for
the election of regular party organiZa-
ton committees and delegates. The
present regular democratic organiza-
tion from the national down to the
ward committees, has no right, as an
organization. to determine the nomina-
ton and election Of their successors.
The work OF the regular party organ
ization should begin when the candi-
dates have been nominated"
Senator Owen invites correspond
ence with all progressive democrats
who are interested in a clean party
government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
See Taft's Defeat.

President Taft has declined an
opportunity to greatly cheaper the
cost of clothing. wire. etc. and in
doing SO has defended what he said
was indefensible. The PRESIDENT
vetoes of the tariff bills will make IT
difficult fer him to be renominated
and will practically insure his defeat
II renominated."
This is an extract from the week
~ market letter of the New York
consolidated stock exchange firm of
Warren w. Erwin & Co. 1t shows
that TIC New York business interests
and Wall street have definitely con-
cluded Taft cannot be reelected and
are apparently ready to throw him
over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
Shoddy Woolens.

TIE wool trusts practice of cheap
ening the quality Of its product while
at the same time maintaining prices
at the highest level ever known. is
drawing the fire Of the medical
journals all over the country.
Through these journals physicians
are protesting against the lack of
warm and enduring undeTclothing
which causes the spread OF injurious
diseases. Women and children suf-
fer most from this form OF greed.
The medical journals are demand
ing a repeal OF the high protective
duties-amounting to 100 per cent
on the commoner grade of wool
recognizing in these high duties the
source of the evil OF which they COM
plain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
ILLINOIS FAIR is
GREATEST ON EARTH

Illinois really has the greatest fair
on earth. Secretary Dickinson Of the
state board of agriculture, Spring
field, readily proves the claim. He
/ points out that Springfield is the
smallest state fair site in the coun-
try. having only $1,000 people. while
/ Des Moines, the next larger, has &c.
I 900.
The attendance in 1910 at the
Illinois state fair was over 100000
greater than that of Iowa. More peo-
pie passed through our gates than
any fair IL the country, except Dali
las and that fair holds for over two
weeks.
Our cash premiums are larger
than any fair in the country. New
York is second, Iowa third, Mime
sofa fourth, Ohio fifth and Kentucky
is sixth.
I'VE will beat the 1910 state fair
out of sight this year. The Wright
aeroplanes will give exhibitions ev-
cry forenoon and afternoon. We will
have the greatest motorcyclists in the
world on Friday and Saturday, Sept.
1890, motorcycle days. The great
Harvester, with Geers holding the
reins will try 10 trot a mile in 200.
This will be on Monday
"On Tuesday the $1,000 trot stake
will bring out the best trotting blood
in the country and on Wednesday the
200 pacing stake will attract the
best PAGERS. Altogether over 500
600 in cash will be given to speedy
horses.
"Wednesday. Old Soldiers day,
will be especially honored with the
presence of General John c. Black,
famous as fighter and statesman of
Illinois. Thursday is Governors and
also Chicago day. We expect very
large number of the leading citizens
of our great metropolis TO honor the
day set apart for the governor of the
state.
Saturday, Oct. Z, has been set
apart for automobile racing by pro-
fessionals only. There will be near
ly a dozen thrilling events. Bob
Burman, the successor of Barney
Oldfeld, will be one attraction. An
other will be Ray Harroun, who won
the great 500-mile race for $25, 900
at indianapolis on last Decoration
day. The speediest and most dar-
ing automobile racers in the coun-
try will be present on that day
the last Saturday, Oct. z.
with the greatest horses, speed
lest motorcyclists, most daring auto
mobile drivers and nerviest await
ors. the Illinois state fair has the
best special attractions on top of the
earth. The beautiful exhibit of
game birds, the show of old-time
farmers. implements, the state live
stock commission exhibit, the prize
stock and farm products.
'I verify believe the Illinois state
fair this year will equal any worlds
exposition in attractiveness, interest
and practical education.
mo state in the union can offer
as much of value to those who attend.
Just ask the man who has ever at
tended an Illinois state fair. AS
Barney Oldfield remarked last year:
illinois certainly has the greatest fair
on earth: the title is merited; it is
a great educational university
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
The Crop Shortage.

A great deal more is made of the
apparent shortage in the leading GER
eaIs than is really necessary.
While it is true that the rains in
the corn belt came too late TO save
much of the field and garden crops,
it is also true that SO much of them
was saved that the people will be in
no danger of suffering for the necessi-
ties of life.
If one should ride over Sangamon
county he would be surprised TO see
how much really good corn there is
ripening in the fields. OF course, in
the large area covered by the recent
drought there are many sections which
do not show a similar recovery.
Shortage in the principal grain food
and forage crops OF the United States
as shown in the September report of
the department Of agriculture as COM
pared with of1cial yields of 1910 were:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
Sept. Is in American
History

1S14-British fleet unsuccessfully bonn
barded Fort McHenry, Maryland.
Francis Scott Key. an American
citizen, was detained on British
vessel during the engagement. the
spectacle of which inspired him to
write 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
1S12-Richard NJ. Hoe, inventor of ro-
tary printing press bearing his
name. born; died 1886.
13O6-Amcrican naval force, landed mt
Havana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept 10
Chairman Nolan OF the executive
committee of the Minnesota Progress
sive Republican league has brand
ed as untrue the statement that the
progressives would throw their sup
port from La Toilette to Hughes for
the presidential nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

1t seems to be Theodore's notion
that the international peace move
ment is his exclusive specially and
that the best the other fellows can
do is to put out spurious goods,
against which the public should be
warned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
Total .1,499,20S,0 900
1,758,s3s,0oo

While there is indication of q large
decrease In the yield Of corn. the farm
ers OF the corn belt are usually in good
condition to stand the loss, which.
however. will be largely made up TO
them through the increase in the mar
ket price. II Is the general consumer
who will bear the expense incident up
on the increase in the cost of farm and
and garden products. and II these are
not manipulated this ought not to rep
resent a serious burden in detail even
though the aggregate may be appall-
ing. The most cheerful view of the
situation is the best
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

And now a county medical society
In a meeting at Richmond. Ind, ad-
vises that people cease handshaking
for thereby. it was asserted. we con-
vey germs to each other. The won
der is that a president of the United
States ever manages to live out his
first term
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

Quincy Herald: The up-river towns
that promised $1,000 to the bird of
passage who promises 10 bring some
unknown aviator down the Mississippi
will probably wish before long that
they had their money back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

Captain /. SeeIby. who entered
the University OF Michigan 10 for
get the horrors Of the disaster in
which his ship, the Republic. was
sunk. in 1909 in q collision off Nan
tucket, viii graduate in law next
June. He has become an euthusi-
astic golfer. He 10 stown in The
picture just after winning a trophy
in a state tournament at Grand
Rapids.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

Mosquitoes compelled J. Pierpont
Morgan TO change his anchorage the
other night. People who have at var
ious times endeavored TO interview
Mr.. Morgan will wonder how the mos
huitoes got next"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

An Indiana young man has enlisted
In the army because he couldn't get
any girl TO love him. He will have no
trouble IL he attends strictly to BUSH
ness until he can win pair OF Shout
ner-straps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
Chance For a Meal.

Chance ? or q Meal.
81 had been lost three days In the
woods without food when suddenly l
was confronted by big black bear.
"What did you do?"
what would Won have doneT
81 think ! should have eaten the
bear"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
Municipal Pride.

Municipal Pride.
"Percy isn't worth the powder to
blow him up"
How can you say SOP
''Well, what's he good for7"
"Have you no civic pride?"
whats civic pride got to do with
him?"
HE, counts one more in the census
report"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
CI1EaOeF.

81 am going on fishing trip"
81 didn't know you liked to fish"
81 don't
Then why do you go on a fishing
trip
IL cant afford any other kind"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

And still many continue 10 won
der whether it is short sugar crop
or a short sugar trust treasury
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

No wonder the elements went on a
rampage last night-after what hap
pened at Island City ball park yester-
day afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

What blood is TO the human body,
30 is advertising to the body COM
merce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

What Rudyard Kipling does not
know about the working of reciproc-
ity would make a fair sized states
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

Mrs Stanley Rhodes, formerly
Mabel Russell. favorite of Gaiety
tneater-gocrs. London, was badly
injured in an automobile collision
at Maidenhead, England. Her hus-
band, who was driving their car,
was killed. He was only twenty
one and a nephew OF the late Cecil
Rhodes They had been married
but three months
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
How Il Happened.

Flow t Happened.
"Whv. Johnnie
What"
"How did you get the back Of your
neck so sunburnedY
IVY, was facin' the sun with my
back wen I was in swimmin."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
Harkinu Back

"Just case of reverting to type
Glow is that
"you say the girl made a monkey
of him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

Only in democratic harmony can
there be democratic success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

ais that an interesting book you just
fnished?'
Il don't know"
when do you expect TO find Quit"
when my wife reads it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

An artists eve would probably he
all right 81 II were not appended to an
artists temperament.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

1t depends upon results whether We
consider an enterprise wise or foolish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

Having n pull helps lot. but push
is the thing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

The stout person who has I'll health
has n hard time Of il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

Above shows shortage OF 131,UUU,-
90 bushels of grain and staple vege-
tables and 100000 tons of hay, while
the only crop showing larger than last
year is f1axseed. with a yield of about
1900. 900 bushels over that of 1910.
Approximate yields in the seven
leading producing states of the corn,
belt, with comparisons, were:
Indicated yield Final oficial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
SpeciaIizinq.

Specializing.
"Do yOu like to fish,
'"That depends like TO catch Dish"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

Don't waite your money buying
plasters when you car get bottle Of
Chamberlain liniment for % cents. \
piece Of flannel dampened with tffs
Iinirlent Is saps-ior To any plaster for
lane back, pains in the size And
chest. and much cheaper. Sold by All
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

The man who doesn't know how IN
do a thing is always willing TO show
you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

Lack Of material Is often the reason
why some people can't make up their
Llnds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

There are people who are 30 con.
stantly msK.ug mistakes that We fee
ike regarding them in the light Of OK
pcrts-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

II is hard 70 judge Of n mans intel
liceEce by the speech he makes TO
pretty girl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

An artists eve would probably be
all right II It were not appended to an
artists temperament.
The stout person who has III health
has hard time Of il.
Having n pull helps lot. but push
is the thing.
1t depends upon results whether We
consider an enterprise wise or foolish.
The man who doesn't know how IN
do thing Is always willing TO show
you.
Lack Of material Is often the reason
why some people can't make up their
LIinds.
II is hard 70 judge Of n mans intel
licence By the speech he makes TO
pretty girl.
You cant make some people stay
turned down. 80 what's the use trylngf
You may not be able 10 depend upon
your friends. Dut your enemies will
never disappoint you.
There are people who are 20 con
Sfantly maK.ug mistakes that We fee
. G. 81 fg.,I.e -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

You cant make some people stay
turned down. 80 what's the use trylngf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13

You may not be able TO depend upon
your friends. but your enemies will
never disappoint you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-13
Indicated yield Final offiI

Sept. /, 1911. bu. yield, 1910,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-12
PASSING OF GREAT PITCHER
Sam Lever, Recently Released by
Pittsburg, Had Remarkable Career
Twelve Years a Pirate.

The recent release of Pitcher Sam
Lever by Pittsburg marks the pass
Ing of the last remnant of the cid
P1ttsburg team as it was made up be-
fore the consolidation of the Pirates
and Louisville, when the National
league circuit was reduced from II to
8 clubs. Until the season of 1907
brought a deal with Boston, Lever
had one old comrade of the late COS
In Clarence Beaumont, who was final
ly let out of fast company by Chicago.
Levers career has been a remark
able one, and shows the old Pirate to
have been one of the greatest pitchers
In the history of the game. For IL
full seasons and part of another pen
nant race he had been a member OF
the Pittsburg team and until the flight
OF time cut him down to emergency
roles, a few years ago, he always
ranked as one of the most successful
slabmen in the majors. Indeed, there
Is one feature to his record that put
him In class of his own, for he was
S>s~AAAkASA 1AINAOA VI IAO ANdIAOAoA
league no less than than three times
1901, 1903 and 1905-while his name
also appeared at the head of the list
In two other years, though he did not
participate in sufficient number OF
games to earn the title of leader.
Lever, who is now thirty-eight
years of age, was secured by the Pitts
burg club of the Atlantic league, w.
H. Watkins being then manager OF
the pirates. Sam was troubled with a
sore arm and pitched only one game
that season, but the following year he
was back with bells on, and from that
time on ranked as one of the greatest
fingers In the business.
Since Joining the Pittsburg team
Lever pitched grand total of 290
games, and while this is not as much
work as some other veteran beavers
have done, the records of few rivals
are to be compared with that of Lee
yer in the all-important matter of
percentage of victories. OF those 200
games pitched, Lever won no less
that 1913 contests. against only 81
lost, for the remarkable percentage of
.668.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-12
SPORTS OF THE DAY
ST, PAUL NEGRO WANTS $4,000
FOR BLOW FROM CANTILLON

Napoleon Johnson, the St. Paul
negro who was hit over the head
with baseball bat by Joseph Can
tillon, manager of the Minneapolis
team, while roofing from a box at
the Minneapolis-St. Paul game at
Lexington park, June /, has entered
suit against Cantillon and George
Lennon, president of the St. Paul
Baseball & Amusement company for
$4,000. John Kirby, st. Paul, is
acting as Johnson's attorney.
Johnson, who is a vender of cray
fish was seated in box along the
third base line when the fracas
took place. Angered at certain re-
marks of the negro, "Hub" Dawson,
catcher of the Minneapolis team,
who was coaching, jumped into the
box and engaged in fsticuffs with
him. At this juncture Manager
Cantillon ran to the scene, bat in
hand, and hit Johnson over the head
Cantillon and Dawson were arrested
and taken to st. Paul, where they
were later released.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-12

land. w., playing shortstop for that
team in the Northern league. The
scout asked me how I would like to
Join Connie, but told him did not
want to lose playing for Columbia the
senior year. He said that would be
fixed up all right and could travel
under an assumed name.
80 went down to Philadelphia
and out to the clubhouse, which waa
on the old grounds at Columbia ave-
nue. Comics Office had two rooms,
and he was in the inside Office. Tim
Murnane, the baseball writer, was
in the inner Office when showed up,
Connie could look out and spot
anybody coming in. Tim and several
of the local reporters were there, too.
I remember Connie saw me and he
did not want Tim to get wise, so he
got up out of his chair, ran to the
door and pushed me into the outer
ONCE.
AS he bumped me out, Connie
stuck out his hand and said, How do
you do, Mr.. Sullivan! Come right
along with me- He took me down
behind the grand stand and l prac'
ticed there for three days.
"The western trip opened at Chi
oago and l played under the name OF
Sullivan.
II made the whole trip and went
back to college. got my degree and
then came back to the Athletics after
commencement. l played under my
own name then, of course, but it was
funny in Chicago. One writer came
out with a note and said: The young
fellow who now Is playing under the
name of Collins has been in the league
before, and his right name Is Sulu'
vau."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-12
Shot at Broke
BOOST FOR "RUBE" WADDELl
LaJoIe Says Eccentric southpaw, Now
With Minneapolis, 10 Fast Enough
for Big League.

Larry Lajoie believes that Rube
Waddell, the eccentric diamond actor,
still has the ability to travel in fast
company. Nap says that the fact that
the RUDE is with Joe Cantillon this
season will make him a big winner.
According to Lajoie, there is only ono
man in this wide world who can han
die Waddell right, and that man is the
present manager Of the Minneapolis
American Association club.
"Cantillon will let Waddell have a
free rein," says Lajoie. HE won't
issue any orders, but he will put it
up to RUDE entirely. l expect that
the RUDE will pull of select series
Of his copyrighted stunts again this
year. but I wouldn't be surprised If ha
pitched fully fifty games for Cantillon.
know both Of them we'll, and, believe
me, they make good combination.
"Waddell is far from the has-been
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-12
king, CUBS GREAT CATCHER
TO BOSTONIN FOUR MAN TRADE

Chicago, June 12-John King is
no longer a Cub. Counting the
once peerless backstop in huge
four and four man trade, Managers
Chance of National leagues pennant
winning cubs, and Tenney of Boston
Saturday swung deal that stirred
fan populace from top to bottom. In
the transaction completed after a
debate lasting three hours, Chance
gave Killing, Outfielder Kaiser, and
Pitchers Orlie Weaver and Linton
Griffin for Catcher Peaches" Ora
ham, Pitcher Cliff Curtis, right
handler, and Out fielders Bill Collins
and Wilbur Goode.
Immediately after the trade the
former Cubs donned Boston's blue
road toys and the ex-rustlers dolled
up in home uniforms of white.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-12
Will Train Together.

A plan to have the Cincinnati Ma.
tional and Boston American baseball
teams do their spring training togeth-
ed permanently In some southern city
and share the expense, has been
agreed upon by the owners, according
to announcement made. 1t is proposed
to establish training camp with a
clubhouse to be used Jointly by the
teams and with two baseball fields
near by. Instead of depending on no.
tells, the players will have their quar-
ters and eat at the clubhouse, under
the direction of the trainers. A gym
nasium will be a feature of the club
house,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-12
Bemidji Nationals Beat Bagley

The Eemidji Nationals played a
Bagley scrub team yesterday and de-
feated them Ivy a score of six and
four. The game was fast through
out and it was doubtful which Yves
the better team until the eighth in
ing. Austin McIver knocked a three
base hit and then ran home on an
errcr, this being the best hit during
the game. Richard Bush twirled
for the Bemidji boys and allowed
but one hit. The Bemidji lineup:
Johnson, C; Bush p; Malone S.; A.
McIver 1b; G. McIver 2b; Murphy
3b; Lloyd Tanner If; D. McIver CT;
Hyatt IF.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-06-12
BASEBALL GAME THIS EVENING
Contest Stopped After Two Innings
Sunday to Be Finished Tonight.

Rain interferred with the Be-
midi VS.. Little Chief baseball game
yesterday and at the end of the
second inning it was postponed, un-
til this evening at o'clock, the
score being three to two in favor of
Bemidji. Fred Baumgartner, who
won much praise when he pitched
for the Bemidji team several years
ago, will twirl for Bemidji this eve
ming.