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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
~iIIina TO Trada-

Uncle Nose was a chronic thief, who
usually managed to keep within the
petty larceny limit. One time he mis-
calculated, however, and was sent to
trial on a charge of grand larceny.
Have you a lawyer, Mose?" asked
the court
mo. sah.''
well, TO be perfectly fair I'll ap-
point a douple. Mr.. Jones and Mr..
Brown will act as counsel"
whats dat?"
Act as your lawyers. Consult with
them and prepare 10 tell me whether
you are guilty or not guilty"
Yes, sab
Nose talked TO his attorneys for q
few moments in husky whispers. The
Judge caught only the several times
repeated word abb. Then Nose arose
scratched his head and addressed the
court
ledge, yoh honah," he said, "eou'se
Is only an ign'ant niggah an Alb don
want toh bothah yoh honah, but All
would suttinly ike toh trade. yot
honah. one OBJ desc yeah lawyahs fol
a witness. kansas City Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Many Goinc to Circus

Ringing Brothers circus is attract
ing unusual interest this season be-
cause of its many new features and
the new aspect given the show by the
addition of the great spectacle, Joan
or Arc" The circus VIII be seen In
Davenport Aug. 10 and this city and
surrounding country viii De well rep
resented as it always is when Ring
ling Brothers are within excursion dis
lance.
There will be new parade in the
forenoon three miles in length. The
n:enagerie is practically twice as big
as it was last year and contains many
specimens of strange animal life new
| to American ZOOS. Audiences will DO
entertained by 375 of the greatest OF
| Europe's circus artists. Chief among
! the stars who are exploiting novelties
and sensational acts are: the Ty-Bell
/ sisters, known as The Human Bu,
terfiies," whose remarkable aerial
performance was the talk of Europe
last winter; Carlos CaesarO, known as
the man with the iron head; the
great Rooney family of equestrians,
the Florence families of acTooats; 30
seph La FleuT, who does a backward
dive from the dome OF the ten; the
Schuman performing horses, three
herds of trained elephants that are
new to this country and Captain Hui
ings two troupes of trained seals and
sealions. There are many more big
acts. Novelty and freshness are the
keynote of the performance and there
are 80 clowns to keep the audience in
constant merriment.
The great feature OF the show is OF
course the newly added spectacle
Joan of Arc" with a trainload Of
special scenery, costumes ana sage
properties and a cast of 1,20O charac
tiers. There is also a ballet of 300
dancing girls, a chorus of 400 voices
and an orchestra of 100 soloists This
is the greatest dramatic and spectacu
} lar production ever presented II
America, enacted on a specially bull
stage bigger than a hundred ordinary
theatres. 1t is made portable so thai
, it can be erected in the main tent eacr
D morning. This great entertainment i:
given as an Introductory to the regu
! lar circus performance and entails nj
: extra charge Of admission.
Joan OF Arc" tells a masterfu
story from French history in a thrill
ling and dramatic way and with thi
wonderful Illusion of tons OF speci.
scenery and stage devices IN tn
great battle scene the audience is he'll
lsuellbound by the realism OF IL,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
II =
Birds Nest of Steel.

In the Museum of Natural History at
Soleure, in Switzerland, there is a
birds nest made entirely of steel. There
are a number of clockmaking shops at
Soleure, and in the yards of these
shops there are often found lying dis
used or broken springs of clocks. One
day clockmaker noticed in a tree in
his yard a birds nest of peculiar ap-
pearance. Examining it he found that
a pair of wagtails had built a nest en-
tirely of clocks springs. 1t was more
than four inches across and perfectly
comfortable for the birds. After the
feathered architects had reared their
brood the nest was taken to the mu-
scum, where 1t is preserved as a strik-
ing Illustration of the skill of birds in
turning their surroundings to advant-
age in building their nests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
Armando Marsans.

All hail Armando Marsans, He's g
Cuban and he's a Cincinnati Red, but
in spite OF that he is counted the great
est all-around player TO break into the
major league since Joe jackson began
with the Cleveland Maps.
Marsans is the best hitter In the
Cincinnati aggregation. His batting
average is 1886 He runs bases so
fast that II makes the spectators
heads dizzy. and he's some run getter,
too.
Marsans' style at bat Is a cross be-
tween that of Laioie OF Cleveland and
Cobb Of Detroit He never stands still.
He can hit the ball while moving as
easily as any other way.
Marsans is one Of the most danger.
Gus pinch hitters in the National
league. He can be depended upon in
a crisis.
Marsans is one of the best outfield,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
jeanette Claims Title.

New York, July 31.-Jack Johnson's
latest announcement that he is
through with the fighting game and
will leave the championship to be
fought out between McVey, jeanette,
and Langford, produced a quick re-
Spouse from Dan McKettrick, man.
ager Of Jeanette. McKettrick's dec
laration is as follows: 1T is not GUS
tomary in America to claim a pugilis-
tic championship nor am | seeking to
establish a precedent, but l sincerely
believe ! am justified in claiming the
worlds heavyweight title for Joe
Jeanette"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
ANOTHER RUMBLE
HEARD IN NORTH
Dubuque Again Treading in
Shallow Water, Threatens
to Disband Team.
GATE RECEIPTS LACKING
Rowland Promises to Quit the Field
Unless the Fans Kick in With
the Colin.

What's this new noise we hear rum
bling in the north, a reverberation of
the cracking of the ice last winter, an
awful explosion, or merely another
murmur from the baseball camp OF
the Dubuque Hustlers? We pause for
investigation, only to find that our
third and last conjecture pounds the
proverbial nail right on top of its
pate. For in Dubuque, they say that
a certain Three-Eye baseball team is
bouncing on the rocks of monetary
embarrassment and that most any old
day will hear a swelling of the chorus
on that old anvil piece. Boss Clar-
ence Rowland has come across with
the cheering little dissertation of gate
receipts again, and his principal topic
under the big head is the great def.
cheney in funds in the exchequer.
THREATENS TO DIsBAND.
This time Rowland does not come
out and say in a timid voice, Either
check in at the gate, or I'll forget my
great love for Dubuque, and move tC
another city, preferably Rock Island,
but he grinds out, Either kick il
with the gate receipts and make
things satisfactory, otherwise the
team will quit in the near future"
That is the latest status of affair.
| in the northernmost of the Three Eve
towns and from the tone of the lates
wall, it looks like the Hustler hos,
had reached the end of the rope anC
intended to make good his threats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31

80 years of age, and as TO corpulency,
there are none who excel. The mana
ger will play at second, Rundorf will
grab them TO his bosom at first, Salz-
mann will cavort around the short
field mostly cavortD Duffin will hold
down third, while Mellow will be in
right, Holdorf will bask in the center
garden. and Atkinson will endeavor TO
spear them in left. John Carse will be
the boss coacher, while G. H. Sheldon
will probably not show up at all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
LlBERATPS ITALIAN BAND
Is TO COME NEXT MONTH

Liberati's Italian band, which is al
ready a favorite with tri-city music
lovers, has been engaged for series
OF concerts at the Watch Tower, be-
ginning Aug. 10 and ending Aug. II.
The band comes under the auspices of
the Tri-City Railway company and big
crowds are expected at the amusement
resort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
capron In Motor Accident.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 31.-Ralph
CgprOn, former Minnesota gridiron
star, who is in Milwaukee awaiting in
structions from the Pittsburgh club,
had a narrow escape from death here,
when an automobile in which he was
driving with friend ran into a ditch
five miles from here. AS the car was
turning turtle the front wheels broke,
undoubtedly saving the lives OF the
occupants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
j. BROUGH QUITS;
FATS ARE GLOOMY
Silk o'Loughhn May Possibly
Come to oficiate at Sat-
urday Funeral.
JIM DARNELL ALTERNATE
Clyde Eberhart Promises HEAVIER
Who VIII Blow Up In Second
InnIno.
Great Eobs Of g1oom pervade The

Great gobs Of gloom pervade the
atnf0sphere OF The camp Of Frank
Brough's Fat baseball aggregation,
and no wonderl The valiant James
Brough. the intrepid infelder and
baserunner. with years OF experience
IN me grand stand as a witness Of ball
games, has been obliged TO recede into
the background. TO go way back and
sit down, and just day-dream and gas
about the way he intended TO scoop
'em up around second base and clout
them into the Bull Durham sign when
II came his turn 70 bat And so his
managing brother has put him on the
reserve list, to be used in place Of the
lame players as a baserunner, and IN
the crucial moment. 10 wait his sturdy
frame TO the plate and emulate the
example of the greatest pinch hitter
OF history. And when he has nothing
else to do. he will be allowed 70 run
after the bats and keep them spoless.
oTOUGHLIN MAY COME
SILK OLoughlin. that veteran and
fearless umpire OF the American league,
that old war-horse holder of the indi-
Gator, has sent telegram 10 the Fat
manager announcing that there is a
possibility great stress on that posi-.
bility word that he will be able TO
come TO this city in time 10 call the
game between the Fats and Leans al
Island City park at O'Clock Saturday
afternoon. As the game is for char
ity. SILK announces that he is doubly
anxious TO aid in the performance and
that nothing short OF a catastrophe
can hinder him in his purpose But in
case that catastrophe does come tC
pass, James Darnell. erstwhile jumps
OF the Western league in the days tina
Mike Sexton was its prexy. will fill il
the gap. Jim's experience will make
him a valuable player. He is a grea
runner, too both on the sprint and tn,
long distance.
HAPPY ABOUT OTHER THINGS.
Gloom caused by the withdrawal o
Jimmy p. from the Fat lineup is rath
er Offset by some OF the announce
ments OF Clyde Eberhart. the lanky
lean leader. He is authority for III,
statement that he has secured a pitch
er who guarantees TO blow up in tn
second inning and each succeeding in
ming thereafter. The name will b,
announced later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
FIaht; Knockout; Hospital.

Philadelphia, Pa, July 31.-Tommy
Buck. who was knocked out by Frank
lie Fleming in the last Is seconds of
their 1O-round fight at Madison Square
garden. New York, on the night of
July %, it has been reported. received
a conclusion of the brain from that
knockout punch. He is now at a
Philadelphia hospital, where he is in
q serious condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
THREE-EYE LEAGUE.

RESULTS ESIEhDA1.
THREE-EYE LEAGUE.
Dubuque. A. Danville, 3.
Decatur, 70; Quincy. /.
Springfield, 5; Peoria, l.
Davenport, G; Bloomington. 4.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago G; Boston, 5.
ST. Louis, 5; New York, l.
Detroit. Z; Philadelphia, 6.
Observation-Disclosures. postponed.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York, 10; Chicago, 4.
Philadelphia. 2; Pittsburgh, 8 90 in
nings).
Brooklyn, 4; Cincinnati, III in
nings).
Boston, Z; st. Louis, 6 IA innings).
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Columbus, IA; Milwaukee, 6.
Indianapolis, l: st. Paul, 2.
Louisville, 3; Kansas City, 9.
Toledo-Minneapolis, rain.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Des Moines, 4; Topeka, 0.
Omaha, 8; Wichita, 2.
Lincoln, 0; st. Joseph, s.
Denver, 2; Sioux City, l.
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
Monmouth ~; GalesbuTg, 2.
Burlington. 5: Kewanee, 0.
Observation-Disclosures, postponed.
Ottumwa, 2Q-S; Keokuk, 1-3.
ILLINOIS-MISSOURI LEAGUE.
Canton, Z; Streator, 6.
Lincoln, 8; Champaign, 2.
Pekin, 8; Kankakee, 12 innings)
WISCONSINILLINOIS LEAGUE.
Oshkosh rain.
Appleton Racine, rain.
Green Bay, 5; Rockford, 4.
Wausau, 8; Aurora, 4.
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
South Bend, 4 Canton, 2.
Fort Wayne, 2-1; Wheeling, Is.
Akron, 3; Springfield, g.
Youngstown, 2; Grand Rapids, 0.
GAINESVILLE, s; Dayton. 2.
Erie, 8; Terre Haute, 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
CANEDY BACK on JOB.

Buster F. o. Canedy, he who has
booted many a game into the Lean
camp. is going 20 mount the mound
Saturday and essay to wiggle them
over 70 the Lean batsmen. Krebs will
backstop. In the rest OF the list of the
Fats team there is nary a man under
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31

v1val Of the service mourning for Mel
son. is the best British silk obtainable
and that the admiralty is a very fas-
tidious customer Two to each man
are issued annually. and many thou
sands of these discarded scarfs have
been subsequently worn by Jacks fem
ininity. A pair of them maize an ex-
celent blouse.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31

Mr.. Dubb-My brain is on FIRE! Miss
Keeu-I hardly think we need can out
the ere departmenL-Bosron Tran.
script
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
MAT WELL PLACED.

The wrestling mat will be placed di-
rectly in front of the grand stand at
Island City park and any one in the
stand will be able 10 see every move
and TO hear the cultural grunts of the
strugglers. The bill looks like a good
one all the way through, and the pro-
moters expect to pack the grand
stand. Several bets have been plac-
ed on the big go, including the 800
side bet between the wrestlers them
selves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31
SUMMER MAT co
IS A Good LOCKER
Ionic Page and Knockout
Brown, Lightweight Crap
piers, Principals.
AT ISLAND CITY PARK
BrondeII and McCleary in Half Hour
Preliminary Bets Placed on
Main Match.

Promoters of the midsummer
wrestling match to be staged Sunday
afternoon at 2:3O on an improvised
canvas mat in Island City park an
nounce that a great deal of interest is
being displayed in the grapplers pro-
gram. Ionic Page, the Davenport
lightweight who has not yet been de-
feated in his class, and Knockout
Brown, a confident little Chicago
wrestler, will put on the principal
bout of the card. For the other pOr-
tions of the program, each principal
in the big match, is securing contend
ers. Page has secured Harry BTondell
and Ralph McCleary and they are
scheduled to put on Commute exhi-
bition. Just who Brown will secure,
he has not yet announced. though he
promises to land a pair Of fast work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31

scene, while the enactment of the cor
onation of Charles VII is beyond
question the most sumptuous and in
spring stage picture ever seen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31

Winnipeg, Manufacturing struck
the point of knife with which John
Haynes, a butcher. was cutting a'slice
of steak. His right arm was para.
lyZed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-31

Biuejacket's Black Neckerchief.
1t is not generally known that the
blueiacket's black neckerchief. O sur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-11

while ex-Speaker Cannon possessed an
ioea contrary to the decision of the COM
mission. Furthermore a canvass OF the
house OF Representatives seems to indi-
cate very large percentage in favor of
the road, and II should be kept in mind
that the Senate in 1908 passed a resolu-
ton which provided for a fund to make
survey Of the route Of the proposed
road from Washington to Gettysburg
Thus it would appear that the whole
matter was destined for q thorough
threshing out In Congress, following the
report Of the House library committee.
which Is not bound to accept the report
of the commission.
In the course of his address before the
federal aid good roads convention, re-
Gently held in Washington, Speaker
gress appropriated $4,000 for the pur-
pose of having plans and specifications
drawn for a Lincoln memorial. and
agreed to appropriate $2O00.OOO to build
it. There have been all sorts Of prop
ositions. 1t seemed to me to be abso-
lutely unanswerable that Abraham Lin
coin was one Of the most practical of all
the sons OF Adam. In the first place. he
didn't need any memorial anyhow, but
il he could be consulted about spending
100000 to build him a memorial he
would undoubtedly want one that would
do somebody that Is now living. or to
live hereafter, some good: and that his
fame was inseparahly linked up with
Washington and with Gettysburg-made
the most remarkable speech at Gettys-
(Continued on Sixteenth Page.l
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by President W. H. Whiteside Of the
Stevens-Duryea Company, has general
interest, because Of what 1t indicates
as to the progress Of the motor car in
dustry in this country.
The expansion Of the plant now an
nounced is not sudden exploitation Of
"a factory, but Is the result Of growth
which by degrees has compelled an en-
largement Of one department after an
other. until now there is no room for
further enlargement in the present
premises. Until the new buildings are
completed, and the companys plans for
all of the enlarged facilities 1t has In
mind are worked out, the additions In
the new location will supplement the
old factory, which employs 1900 men.
Within thirty days Congress will prob
ably decide whether the memorial to
Abraham Lincoln shall be in the form of
an up-to-date highway. used by thou
sands Of people. or an architectural
recognition in the form Of a Greek tenn
pie. located. in one Of the Washington
parks.
Before the library committee Of the
House Of Representatives March 8. at
10 o'clock in the morning there will be
hearing on Representative Borland's
measure, which provides that the memo
rial shall be In the form Of highway.
Though the commission In general charge
Of the memorial plan recently decided In
favor Of utilizing q site located on the
Mall in Washington. 1t Is matter or
common knowledge that Speaker Clark
is empkatically in favor of the highway,
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contemplated improvements In several OF
the roads now entering the Monumental
city.
Nineteen-twelve Buick cars were de-
livered during the past week to the fol-
lowing: H. L. Furr model 81 roaasser :
NJ CARRIER. model % touring car, an
residents of Harrisonburg, Va; j. E.
Wilcox, Waverley, Va. model ~ touring
car; H. M Martin Baltimore. Md, model
43 touring car. the latest output of the
Buick factory; R. B. Moore. Reedsville.
Md. model 20 touring car, and Il. II.
Freeman, a prominent motorist OF this
city, q model 35 touring car, fully equip
ped.
strother Davis of the Chalmers Motor
of James ]. Flynn. manager OF the Zen
Motor Car Company OF this city.
five miles in a 2S5-mile run In a new
1912 six-cylinder Thomas "4V' touring
car was the experience last week or
Robert Israel Of this city ana Georss
linn Of Orange Va. Mr.. linn purchased
the car last Saturday. and with MT.
israel at the wheel, they motored to
Whites Ferry, where they expected 10
continue their trip to Leesourg' va
Much to their disappointment the river
was frozen over and no ferry operating
at this season OF the year unoer .aese
conditions They returned to Freoer1ck'
and thence over the mountains to Har-
oers Ferry, w. Va. from which place
1hey continued their journey down the
Shenandoah pike to StauHton and Cnar-
Iotesville. They returned over the noun
tains and then headed for Orange. Va
They left Washington Saturday after
noon at o'clock and arrived at tnelr
destination Sunday afternoon at 4:5O
pm, having motored all night and all
day. during which time they covered
nearly a triple century without the
slightest mishap. The only stop was
made for oil and gasoline.
The Storm Motor Car Company closed
contract last week with Russell V.
Lewis Of Gaithersburg, Nd, as subagent
for Montgomery county.
In view of the fact that the automobile
has been brought to q state of great re-
liability, and expensive repairs are tnfre-
Quent, 1t Is becoming more and more de-
sirable for the auto owner to have his
| own home garage. The average owner
does not care to put up with the bother
of having his car several miles. or even
several squares, away from his home
| He needs, therefore. to have his own
| garage. But the home garage must be
| freproof or he constantly faces the pos
| sible loss of his car. "A Pruden system
| building gives absolute protection against
| fire and vandal,s and can be secured in
any size desired.
In case the car owner Is tenant, one
OF these buildings takes the place Of the
expensive garage that would have to be
! left behind and become a total loss In the
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In New York city 43O persons were kill
ed In such accidents during the year
1911, 30 by automobiles-an increase OF
q over the previous year.
Evidence adduced in the majority OF
cases showed that the killing Of human
being by automobiles in the streets OF
that city was due to care essness or
chauffeurs excessive speed and failure
the approach Of a car. The coroners'
turies In many cases censured the chauf-
feurs for such carelessness.
* 81
The Touring Club Of America is pre-
senting to the executives Of the various
states resolution adopted at the recent
road congress held at Richmond. Va, and
adopted at the convention. providing that
the unnecessary use Of warning signals
should be avoided and that an adequate
warning signal should produce an abrupt
sound loud to .n De heard .ss, it, onasr
except as q warning Of danger should be
prohibited by law.
1t Is expected that. II the report OF
Maj. Sylvester is approved by the Com
miss oners, the police regulations will be
still further enlarged in order to include
signals by drivers in making turns and
other movements: driving away from the
curb to permit others to approach: to the
curb and others regarded as necessary
Authority has also been asked to con-
struct regulation Standards In different
parts Of the istr'ct like those in other
cites, such as Heavy vehicles keep to
the right" 'Slow down. and similar
warnings.
u 4
There is a strong probability that in
the near future motorists who have been
arrested on previous occasions will not
be permitted to leave collateral, but will
be forced to appear In court and stand
trial. Only those arrested on a first Of
Tense will be allowed to put UP collateral
for their appearance. At present, wheth-
er the offender has been arrested one
time or on several occasions deposit
| is accepted, and appearance In court is
not required. This new scheme, X put
into effect, will have tendency to de-
crease excessive speeding in the city
| limits. While there are q great many
motorists who would not object to pay
ing more than one fne. there are few
who would take pride in being called
| before police court judge While on
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The Gear of Russia
Owns a Knight-MotOred Car

So does the Emperor of Germany.
So do the Kings of England, Bel
GUM, Spain.
So do more than 5000 men, on both
sides the Atlantic, who demand the
best the world can offer in their pleas
ure cars.
In Europe, the list of Knight owners
10 the Blue Book of Motordom.
Daimler-the leading car Of England
since 1908 has been q Kuight-mo-
tored car.
Mercedes-the monarch Of the Cor
man fields now a Knight-type car.
And the Mercedes engine, which the
Knight-type supplanted, was consid-
cred the master engine of tho world.
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The Silent Power

The silence of the Stearns-KniRht
Is almost uncanny.
When turning idly at the curb there
the engine is running.
1.-THE car glides on the road" says
one of the owners, ''as though 1t were
sliding on runners"
Every evidence Of effort to which
one Is accustomed Il hacking in the
StearnO.