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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
FOOTBALL FIELD
80 FEET SHORTER
Spalding Official Rule Book for
1912 Shows Changes in
Game.

The foot ball rules for the season
of 1912 include two very important
changes. One of these, relating to the
field itself, is extremely radical in that
for the first time since the introduc-
ton of the game into this country
there is an alteration in the dimen-
sions of the playing surface or grid
iron, as it has been called. Since the
introduction in 1876, the field has
been $50 feet in length, 100 feet in
width, but for the season of 1912 the
entire field is to be $50 feet in length,
but the playing surface; that is, the
field, which issusually known as the
field Of play, will be only 300 feet in
length. At each end is a 30-foot zone
behind the goal posts and behind the
goal line where the forward pass is
( legal. The other most important
change is allowing 4 downs in which
TO gain the necessary 10 yards instead
of 3, as formerly. The rest of the al
terations are OF less Importance. The
number Of privileged coaches who
may walk up and down the side lines.
reduced last year to 3, has now been
reduced TO l. The intermissions be.
tween the first and second, and third
and fourth periods have also been
again shortened, the time elapsing be.
ing now only one minute. The for.
ward pass, which was restricted 10
20 yards, may now be thrown any dis.
lance. The on-side kick has been cut
out; that Is, the men of the kicker's
side who are off-side are not put on
side by the ball touching the ground
The field Judge has been dispensed
with and the game left in the hands OF
three instead of four officials. ruIe
has been passed that If a kicked hal,
strikes the ground before going over
the goal it may not score a goal The
limit of the kick out instead OF he
ing the 25-yard line as formerly is
now the 20-yard line. The 2O-vard
neutral zone, the bane OF officials anf
players, has been abolished. PLAYER.
may not interfere with each other or
a forward pass, however, but NAV il
case of a kick. Certain other provi
sions have been necessitated by these
changes, notably; the KICKOFF is now
made, instead of from the middle o,
the field, on the kicker's 40-yard line
this is, so yards from the goal toward
which they are about to kick.
The rules have been rendered NOR,
clear and a great deal of time am
care was spent by the Subcommittee,
on their revision and rewording. Tn,
notes which formerly followed tht
rules have been Incorporated into tn,
rules themselves and the whole cod,
has been simplifed as far as possible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
1.-THE POLISH WEpDlNG.-

THE Polish Wedding" an adapta-
stion from the German of Polnische
Wirtschaft, farce with music. now
all the rage Of Europe, will come 10
the George M. Cohans Grand Opera
house, Chicago, starting the week of
Sep. 8, for its first American perform.
ances. The play has a record abroad
of more than $500 performances and
has passed the Tooth performance in
Berlin at the ITALIA theatre, where
1T was originally produced. When
1t is shown in Chicago it will be seen
simultaneously in four of the largest
cities of the world. 1t is said to he
one of the brightest farces ever writ
ten and the music is decidedly origin
al. II Is by Jean Gilbert. we'll
known German composer whose work
Is as well known in America as if is
abroad. Messrs. Cohan and Harris,
who will make the American produc.
1lon, secured the English speaking
rights after successfully outbidding a
score OF well known theatrical mana.
gers. Sam Fl. Harris saw the perform.
ance in Berlin and was so taken with
the originality of the piece that he
/ set out at once to get the American
rights. The production will be one OF
the finest ever made by Cohan & Har
ris. This firm, known for its original
projections, has outdone all former
work and when the curtain rises foI
the first performance next Sunday
Sep. 8, the public will witness one OF
the most novel musical plays ever
seen. 1t is destined TO become al
/ great a success in America as il i:
abroad. Valli Valli. the well known
English actress, last seen in New
York in THE Dollar Princess" will
create the prima donna role. Others
in the cast are Winona Winter, Nine
Mathilde Cottrelly, William Burress
Armand Kalisz. Lincoln Plumer, Car
RE Graham, Sidney Bracey, JOIN
Reinhard, Louis Casavant, Frank An
drews, Josie NJ. Sullivan, Jack HOr
witz. Genevieve and George Tobir
and score of others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
AT MOLINE FAMILY.

The Moline Family has an excep-
tionally fine bill this week. 1t is of a
highly meritOrious type all the way
through. The act of Martynne. the
fire dancer, is beautiful. Miss Mary
Dorr, caricaturist, is original and Clev-
er. The playlet, The Mayor and the
Manicure" is a scream" The work
or Miss Matte Choate and James F..
Fulton is splendid. In fact there is none
which will do justice to the act of
Brown and Foster. Funny" does not
express ii. To use some stock phrase
about chasing away the "glooms''
would be crude. You simply must see
the act to appreciate what a big
roar" is. Little Hip" is there. He
meets the people at the door and in
the incest way possible presents each
with. program. Every circus has
It's elephant act. AS a general rule the
same old tricks are used to entertain
Not so with Little Hip" He has some
new stunts up his sleeve" that are
great. Napoleon was there all "tog
ged' up. Napoleon is a chimpanzee
The theory of evolution never did
seem as feasible as when you look a,
that little citizen from monkey land
/ Their act is fine of course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03

Dillon. brother of Jack, in the tenth
round.
NELSON AND kETCHEL IN DRAW.
st. Joseph, Mo, Sept 3.-Displaying
flashes of the old time form that made
him famous, Battling Nelson fought
Steve Ketchel to a draw here yester-
Liay afternoon in Is rounds. The eX-
champion worked both hands freely,
using Ketchel's body for a target and
in return took many blows in the face.
Ketchel was fioored in the 18th round
but care up gamely. His work evil
IDENTIFY stamped him as conner
KetcheI had the best of two rounds
end Nelson a shade in six; the others
we're even. The fight was witnessed
by a large crowd which included more
than a hundred women.
CHRISTY BESTs NEARING.
Dubuque. Sept Ed Nearing OF
Chicago and Gus Christy of Milwaukee
were pitted against each other here
Yesterday in a scheduled l0-round bout
Nearing was forced to throw up the
sponge in the fifth after being badly
punished during the last two rounds
George Stevens of Milwaukee and
/ Young Nelson of Chicago were SEIZED
uled to 90 10 rounds, but Nelson re
peatedly fouled and the decision was
given to Stevens in the fourth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
.SCRIEBERL wins
FROM JOE LITUS
Gets Decision in Ninth Round of
Sunday Feature Bill Has
Hard Shedding.
BATTLES ON SMITH ISLAND
Steamer Pearson Transports Pug Fans
From Moiine-TWo PreIins to
Main Go.

Clifford Peanuts" Schiebcrl had
heavy shedding in gaining the upper
hand and the decision over Joe Litus
OF Waukegan Sunday afternoon when
he with the Waukegan lad furnished
the feature number of a boxing bill
staged on the Smith island on the
Iowa shore of the Mississippi river.
Clifford got the decision after the
ninth round. however, but there were
those in the crowd OF spectators who
claimed that the best he should have
gotten was draw. Frank zimmerman
of Moline was master of ceremon-
les. Two other events were offered
on the afternoons card. Young John
ME Schumacher of Peoria was pitted
against an unknown Greek and he won
On a foul. The Grecian athlete is some
"punkins" as a wrestler and in the
heat of battle he forgot that he was
participating in a smuggling match and
not a graphing fray. So he grabbed
Johnnie with a fatal crotch hold and
sent him topping. The fight was over
EVERs wALLOPS JOHNSON.
Young Evers of Rock Island literal
" walloped the tar out of Red" John
son of Moline, the fight going six
rounds. The spectators of the pugi
listic battles were transported from
the tri-cities to the scene of battle or
the steamer Pearson. The boat left
Moline at 2:15 and lunch, etc, were
served on the boat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
KONORS FOR ALL
IN GOLF EVENTS
Victory for Each of Tri- Cities
and for Arsenal in Labor
Day Contests.

DIR. Louis Ostrom of Rock Island and
G. A. Lardner of Davenport were the
best little "kickers" in the all-day
kickers' match at Rock Island Arsenal
Golf club yesterday, and as a result
their pet scores We're even and they
were obliged to divide the balls which
were contributed by the entrants as
entry fees. Each. playing under new
handicap as figured out by the players,
finished with a Il net score. There
were IA contestants. and SO each was
the recipient of seven balls.
Colonel G. w. Burr proved to be the
best bunker battler and he won the
honors in the event. In the driving
contests, r. S. Hosford of Moline prov
ed superior. His average for three
drives was $50 yards His longest
shot went 260 yards. The 20 menwho
were entered looked on in surprise at
the accuracy of the strokes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03

forte is ragtime and what they do to
it causes those who are partial TO that
sort of thing to sit up and axe notice.
They received an ovation. \ sketch in
a variety house is now put in the
same classification with bicycle
stunts and acrobatics, that is, il must
be knockout. as they say in vodveal,
to get over. Ordinarily, if one ha- III
aisle seat, and the next act is 4
sketch. motion TO adjourn to the So
do fountain is always in order. But
you're going TO get fooled with VIII
liam Fleming & Co, who appear in a
slang classic, Below the Line
Fleming, first OF all. is a most capa hle
actor, and he handles the "roughstuff'
vernacular in a manner without the
vulgar suggestion that mars many
sketches built ion similar lines. Too
the theme is somewhat different, and
| ii is just a pretty little story. told IL
20 miputes, and so well interpreta.
that it holds you close 10 the omd
Busch and Shapiro, the latter as |
''yiddisher," have a bright knockabou
and singing turn. Bush has a fine
baritone voice, and Shapiro has new
YiddiSh giggle that draws laughs al
through their act Shapiro also doe
some really funny tumbling. The lies
ing number is Mile. Marells birds
programmed as "Vaudeville's Pretties
Bird Novelty" II is all of that. Mile
Marella puts her cuckatoos through
series Of performances some Of whicl
are remarkable. With sons Of tn
birds she carries on conversations
another sings to the audience. Will
others do somersaults, ride bicycles
etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LEAGUE. :
RESULTS YESTERDAY,
ruPEE-Evr TEAnTrE

THREE-EIE LEAGUE.
Dubuque. IS; Davenport, 2-2.
Bloomington, s; Danville, 4.
Springfield, Is; Decatur, 0-S.
Quincy at Peoria, rain.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Pitts h-Chicago, postponed
pittsburgh failed to arrived.
Boston, 2-1; New York, S. (first
game IL innings; second game, inn
ings).
Philadelphia, p; Brooklyn, Al
First game II innings; second game,
IL innings).
Cincinnati, SIS; St Louis, "a.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago, 4; Detroit, II (second
game, rain).
Cleveland, -; St Louis, 81.
New York, 10; Boston, FL.
Washington, 2-7; Philadelphia
SO (second game 10 innings).
ILLINOIS MISSOURI LEAGUE.
Champaign, fl; Lincoln, %.
Canton. SO; Kankakee, Is.
0IT6dIOI-I ShlL, ram.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
Atlanta, "a; Memphis, Ii
Nashville, 81; Chattanooga, a.
Birmingham, 80; New Orleans
10.
Mobile, A; Montgomery, O-3.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Baltimore, 5-12; Jersey City, 2;
(second game five innings).
Newark, 4; Providence, 3.
Montreal, 80; Buffalo, O-1.
Toronto, 5; Rochester, l.
MICHIGAN STATE LEAGUE.
Traverse City, Al; Boyne City
S-3.
Ludington, 6; Manistee, 5.
Cadillac, fl; Muskeson, 10.
KITTY LEAGUE.
Henderson, A; Evansville, IS.
Cairo. 81; Hopkinsville, 3-5.
Paducah, 80; GAINESVILLE, %.
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
/ Monmouth, 81; Muscatine, 80.
Ottumwa, Al; Burlington, 30.
| Kewanee, 11-12; Keokuk, SIS.
Hannibal, 10; Galesburg, 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
8 MINOR LEAGUES CLOSE
Central League, Central Association
and Illinois Missouri Finish.

The knell Of baseball sounded in
three minor leagues yesterday, the
Central league, Central association and
IllinoiE- Missouri league winding up
their schedule. OF the three, Fort
Wayne in the Central league had the
hardest fight for the laurels, the II
clubs furnishing the most exciting
race in class circuits. The cham
pions finished second last year to Day
ten Springfield took second honors
this year.
Ottumwa's victory in the Central as
ISOLATION was not entirely unexpected,
that team having jumped in the lead
several days ago. Kewanee was sec
ond. two and one-half games behind
the leaders.
Lincoln made a runaway of the race
in the Illinois-Missouri league, winning
over Pekin by ten games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03

Chamberlains Cole, Cholera and Di.
arrhoea Remedy is today the best
known medicine in use for the relief
and cure of bowel complaints. 1t cures
gripping. diarrhoea, dysentery. and
should be taken at the first unnatural
looseness of the bowels 1t is equally
valuable for children and adults. It
always cures. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
X. o. BROWN STOPS sKELLY.

Terre Haute. Ind, Sept. 3.-After
Referee Ed Smith had awarded the de
cision to Kid Skelly OF this city on
a foul in the first minute with George
Knockout" Brown OF Chicago. he or
dered an examination of Sicily. The
physician reported that no foul blow
had been struck and the referee imme-
distely gave the Cnicagoan the fgh,
on a knockout. Skelly's seconds
claimed that their fighter was hit in
the groin. over 5000 fans were pres
ent al Central league ball park, where
the fight was held. In the semi-wind-
up Eddie Hart knocked out Tommy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
2'R.I.' men COME
BACK TO SCHOOL
Rrough and, Willett are Sole
Honor Players Who Return
to Studies at High.
OTHERS WILL BE BACK SOON
Coach corneaI is Confident that Ma
terial is Ample to Afford Anoth-
er Winning Team.

But two "R l." men showed up at
Rock Island high school this morning
TO enroll at the first session of the
pupils for the fall term, but despite
that fact joy reigns supreme in the
gridiron camp. for there is no dearth
of material and in all probability Of
the other r. |. men will hit the trail
to the football field ere many more
days have elapsed. Brough and Will
lett dropped in to say "Howdy" to
their friends this morning and the
/ glad paw was stretched out to them.
/ They were the sole wearers of the
honor emblem of the school, Frank
! Hughes, the star center of the past
two years and captain-elect for this
season, is not coming back. according
to dope which comes from members of
Franks family. and so the high squad
loses great player. 1t is doubtful if
Roy Salzmann will amble back to
school, but when he sees those boys
running out in, their moleskins with
pigskin under their arm, he'll get lone
some enough to come back.
Arno Tremann has not yet returned
from his northern canoe trip. but he
will probably be back on the job. Sex
ton, too, is coming back. 1t is ex-
tremely doubtful if any more men who
have gained their laurels on the high
team will come back.
MEET THIS AFTERNOON.
Coach G. B. Corneal met with the
squad this afternoon at $3.50. He said
previous to the meeting that there
seems TO be an abundance of likely ma
tertal in the school. and that If there
is, Rock Island high will have another
good team. Several Milan BOYS and
fellows from other towns, inexperi
enced though they may be in the game.
will probably furnish some mighty
good material before the season is in
full sway. Suits will be doled out to
the candidates for the eleven and they
will be ready for practice tomorrow af
; ternoou. Their first game of the sea
son comes Sept. IS. when the alumni
will be the opponents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03

Don't waste your money buying plas-
ters when you can get a bottle of
ChsmberlE,n's Liniment for twenty five
cents. A piece CT flannel dampened
with this liniment is superior to any
plaster for lame back, pains in the
side and cheet, and much cheaper.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
McGOORTY FADES SMITH.

New York, Sept. 3.-Dave Smith, the
champion middle and lightweight of
Australia. lasted one minute and IS
seconds in the first round in the bout
with Eddie McGoorty Of Oshkosh in
Madison Squares garden last night The
battle ended so quickly that the big
crowd was thunderstruck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03

Trinidad, Col. Sept 3-Benny Cha
vez Of Trinidad was awarded the de-
cision over Monte Attel OF San Fran.
cisco on a foul in the 18th round OF
a grueling fight yesterday. The de
livery OF the blow caused wild excite
ment Spectators crowded into the
ring and the platform collapsed. No
one was injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
HANDICAP-5 MILES,
Handicap
LEMON RACE,

First, Mallard. Jr,; second. Siren;
third, Marjorie A. I.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03

'GETS-IT'' - tine uew-p plan corn cure
that WIZ surely surprise you the very
Ysiulrss. quick and sure IN its action.
ia 81 rtvels up the corn. wart, callous
O. buuior. separates them from the true
flesh. the corn comes on. and there you
are with feet that feel positively glor-
iugs. ,OrI-frce once more as they used
t. N I'm your barefoot days
The most remarkable feature Is that
"GETS-IT' does not harm or turn raw
the healthy flesh as other preparations
do. II r. as safe water. No more
plastcrz. baudaEes. or salves-
"GETS-IT' BIS sold al drug stores at
q cents "a bottle. or sent on receipt OF
price by =. Lawrence * Co. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
JEANETTE SHADED BY CLARK.

Pittsburgh. Pa, Sept. Pittsburgh
yesterday was initiated 10 open air
fighting. the first event of its kind
that has been staged here. JEFF Clark
OF Joplin, No, the fighting ghost"
ard Joe Jeanette OF Hoboken, y. J.,
aspirant for the championship, met in
the principal bout and the popular YER
dict gave the mill 10 Clark In sew
eral rounds he fought rings around
Jeanette. Clark weighed 1872 and
Jeanette 1881 pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-03
CENTRAL LEAGUE.

Muscatine ...... IS SO .27s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-01-10
PIANO NEEDS CONSTANT CARE
as Musical instrument and
Ornament.

A piano Is almost as sensitive to
heat and cold as an invilad
1t should not be placed too near
a fire, as the heat draws the wood.
Neither should it be near an open
window, as on a wet day the damp is
apt to rust the keys and wires, and
take the polish of the case.
Always keep the piano closed when
1t is not in use. They keys should be
busted frequently with an old silk
handkerchief, and rubbed occasionally
with a cloth moistened with menthyl-
ated spirits, lemon juice and whiting.
and remove it with a damp cloth. But
be very careful that none of the dust
falls between the keys.
Ii the case gets clouded and dull
looking, give it good polish with a
very little furniture cream and polish
with channels leather. In towns 1t
is apt to get smoky. To remove this
wipe over with cloth wrung out OF
vinegar and water, then polish.
Don't put your piono close to the
wall, as it deadens the tone. To keep
it in perfect order it should be tuned
about every three months
And remember that a piano is never
heard to the best advantage in a room
that is overcrowded with furniture and
with many drapeTies.
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Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

Any medicine for external application
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order 20 cure it you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
a quack medicine. Il was prescribed
by one Of the best physicians in this
country for years and is regular pre-
scription. II is composed of the best
TONES known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combi-
nation OF the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in
curing Cata-rh. Send for testimonials
tree.
FL. CHENEY & CO, Props,
Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipaJion.
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LATE "cREATIoNS" OF VALUE
Princess Costume ard Visiting Dress
That Are Well Worth the Atten-
tioa Of hodistes.

Princess Costume--Striped foul
ard. cloth O. cotton would make up
well to the design shown here. The
dress is entirely Princess. and has the
fronts cut so that the stripes meet
in points down center; Al the sides
and back they are straight, while at
the lower part they are also straight
and divided from the upper part by a
strap OF material cut on the cross /;
the yoke Is Of fnely-tucked material,
chosen TO suit material OF dress; lace
collar and cuffs trim the little bo.ero;
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ONE OF T0DAY'S WANT ADS MAY
Be As INF ORTANT TO YOU AS
THE MOST IMPORTANT LET.
TER In YOUR MAIL.

Not every personally-interest-
ing or personany-important
message comes to you by mail,
b. phone, by telegraph or by
personal interview.
Some of the most important of
all those intended for you may
miss you altogether, if you are
not a reader of the classified
ads.
For the person who has soma
thing to say that will interest
YOU more than anybody else on
earth may not know you-nor
have any means of finding you
except through publishing his
message to a whole cityful,'
and trusting that THE MES
SAGE WILL FIND YOU!
If you will look at the want
ads with that possibility in
mind. THEY will-henceforth-
take on a new significance for
you!
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There are probably sounds in nature
too acute to be distinguished by the
human ear which may. however. be
perfectly clear to the auditory sense
of other members of the animal king,
dom. 1t has been claimed that ants
have the most perfect sound producing
organs that have yet been discovered
in insects. These are situated upon
certain SegmentS of the abdomen. the
sounds being produced by rubbing
But nobody has ever heard these an
voices. although many authorities are
convinced Of their existence. An at,
tempt was made to hear them with the
aid OF the microphone. but the only
sound detected WAS that made by the
crawling of the Exchange
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