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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
le 10 speak above a whisper.

aOIe 10 speak above a whisper.
The first one that tries to. dies"
warned Blake
Fate was with Hawthorne and Blake.
The old building hadn't been used TO
all the shaking and humping that had
been going on. and no sooner was the
door slammed on the prince than the
floor above came down with q crash.
Fine" cried Hawthorne. soon as
certaining that the damage was con-
fined to the immediate vicinity OF the
room in which the prince. the general
and the guards were buried. Now.
the first thing we nave 10 do is TO keep
out OF prison. They'll be after us in a
minute. and If they catch us they may
find 1t convenient TO nave us accident
ally shot so that they can satisfy our
government that it has no particular
kick coming"
What's the dope?" asked Blake.
Wen have to get into hiding. and
await the first opportunity to get 10
the king and tell him of the plot to
overthrow his government
But the king won't believe you"
said Blake.
We'll make him. said Blake. when
the proper time comes"
How persisted Blake
They say money talks and if there
is anything to the saying at all I'm
going to find out
The prince and general as well as a
mn mi. ,f Ig orI, ~,
by heavy umbers. and while they ap-
pareDtly had received no serious in
jury it would be some time before they
could be chopped TO freedom.
This attack" confded Hawthorne
TO Blake. lis to take place at mid
night"
Are you sure?"
Sure! ! should say so. ] overheard
the whole scheme. and the prince
knows ! know il. That's one reason
he was 50 anxious 10 get me into
jail You're right, There's 10 use
going to the king now. for be wouldn't
believe me any more than be would
earlier today. Something has got to
be done to arouse him TO the peril Of
MS position. IheR ! can tel! my story
and have II believed. Unul something
happens we have got to keep ont OF
jail When the guards fail to return
TO the castle. as ordered by the king.
he may begin to suspect that there is
some truth to what / told him earlier
in the day Then If the king begins
TO get nervous We can walk right in.
and he will be ready to believe MS.
Now these are only two things we
have got to dO-keep out OF Jail until
we can get 10 the KING and get to the
king before midnight"
Outside they met HAWTHORNE
friend. the reporter
III give you the beat Of your life. -
said Hawthorne Come
The reporter accompanied Haw.
thorne and Blake to the side room OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
An Appeal to Wives.

You know the terrible affliction that
comes to many homes from the re-
suit OF a ornking husband or son.
You know of the money wasted on
drink that Is needed in the home
to purchase 1000 and clothing OR
RlNE has saved thousands of drinking
men. Ii is nome treatment and
can be given secretly. Your money
will be refunded II. after a trial 1t
has failed to benefit. Costs only 81
a box. Come In and get a free book
let and let us tell you of the good
ORRINE is doing Harper House
pharmacy. H. o. Rolls, proprietor
ADVERTISEMENT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

a drinking place, where Hawthorne,
after bribing the tavern keeper TO say
be had not seen them. proceeded 70
pour out to him the whole story of the
fight at the casino.
Now" said Hawthorne. you can
prevent this revolution without any
blOOdshed II you want TO-"
"HOwT asked the reporter.
Merely ny printing that story as
gave IL 10 you
Fine" said the reporter. You ap-
psrentiy don't care whether keep
this very good job OF mine or not"
For the love Of heaven. man.
exclaimed Hawthorne. how can yon
lose your very good job BY bring
ing IN the exclusive details Of
big story 70 your paper: Why. over
IN the States A man would get share
ID the paper II De ever brought LII 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
CHAPTER v.


fSNHE prince rumed with rage
over the insOlence to which
- ne had been subjected by the
Izz=.s=J American. II was had enough
10 rave Hawthorne In the good greces
OF tue princess. whom he hoped to
marry. The American was sufficiently
dangerous when ne had only suspicion
G.; 100 plot 20 dethroue the King. but
no" 'hHf he was in HCtual possession
OF I.H details be was a marked object
Tor death The prince did not vel
come hand to hand conflict with the
4 iuerican " he could avoid H. Now the
presence OF the guard would have
been dOu5Iy welcome. so be cursed
liuIIski for his hardness IN bringing
them
Tue prince had come to the nasty
conclusion that there was but one safe
way % deal with this H. offering
American. and that was 10 send bin
=" lall-nt least until after the king had
teen de'hruued and the prince had
taHru his place as ruler
Iiy the way, prince. will ] have time
for cigarette before the guard ar
rir"s:" calmly inquired Hawthorne
'turse yOu." tumed the prince. III
you smoke tonight youll smoke In
hIdr-'"
Thanks bowed Hawthorne And
81 90 I'm sure you'u join the
shortly"
The prince had some time before
been forced 10 the conclusion that he
WINS no match FOR the American AZ rep
nrtre. 80 he pu~ed the door. alternately
Cur>iug the American aud Radulsli
Prince" said Hawthorne apparent.
ly uumlndful Of the danger which con.
frputed him. why can't you cool OF?
The weather f. warm enough without
your adding any hent 10 IT, II we had
you over 100 our country you'd find
Yourself dangling by Il rope from q
tee
Listen. Yankee shouted the prince
AN attention" said the American.
Before lock you up
so that's your little game. is Il?
Well. now lei me tell Won. Sir Prince.
tHHt there Is at least one man who has
pretty definite idea where I am at
the present minute and who will know
whore am after ! 20 away from
here"
Hen have 20 he what yOu Ameri-
cans call a mind reader n he does. -
suarled the prince
lie wouldn't have 10 he much Of a
mind reader to fathom your plans.
sr.irc Hawthorne
And just let me give Won little
good advice" continued Hawthorne
Before Won DO any locking mp think IL
over very seriously and rympmber that
!. 'ou pu' me iu JAN or in any way In.
rprfrrr w'rh mr tn,:- won't hr aus
country .eft here for YOU to govern In
Cr~r You do succeed In dethroninC the
L.uu
"Eush"' came from the prince Now
le' me TEL. ynU something tor your own
EunH
Fire away" said Hawthorne
Don't imagine YOU fooled me ss tc
your rcHsnn FOR Interfering with me. "
succreC 'rs prince
81 haven't been trying to foot you."
40. In this room few minutes
ago when I saw you with the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

ed another deacon role. Then George
Lederer starred him in his biggest and
most lasting hit, The Isle OF Cham
payne He was one of the cleverest
men l ever knew"
Seabrooke in The Isle of Cham
pagne," popularized the song that al
forwards became famous as Down
Went McGinty."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

"Cut that demanded Hawthorne.
pray why
Well. said hawthorne. trying TO
control his temper - wouldn't say
trytHiug more about that II we're
1880 HINTS ali"
50 Was 1-u'. chg" jeered the
I-.m.o
...-".' WaIt 60 you ueaa:"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

The largest and finest equipped
plumbing establishment in the tric-cit-
les. Lamps plumbing shop. GIG Sew
enteenth street-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

40 be continued
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29

over the kinetophone is shared by Mr.
Beck, who at his invitation visited
West Orange, n. j., a few days ago
and saw and heard the motion pic
lures that speak demonstrated by the
inventor. The glowing first reports
o. the kinetOphone had led him to ex-
poet marvel, but as he expressed it,
he saw and heard a scientific mir
aCle." Before the kinetophone had
ceased to thrill the eye and ear, Mr..
Beck was satisfied that Edison had
perfected the greatest theatrical SEN
sstion in the history of the stage and
irsistent negotiations for exhibition
rights were begun, all of which the
inventor referred to his distributing
OF Eanization-the American Talking
Picture company at 1893 Broadway,
New York, with whose manager, w. E.
W addell, contracts were signed Sat
uTGay calling for the payment to Mr..
Edison through this company of more
than S250,000 in royalties within the
next year. After the demonstration
Mr.. Edison said to Mr.. Beck: Il am
proud to have convinced you of the
merits of the kinetophone. You are
a Proverbially hard audience and in
pleasing you, l have passed the acid
test. Fhe fact that you wish to in
stall the kinetophone in your theatres
as soon as We can supply them means
Il at you agree with me that the age
o. the scientific stage has arrived |
avn certain that science is destined to
pay as great and as revolutionary a
role in the theatre as it has in every
other department of human endeavor
Now that the projection of voice and
motion is perfect l promise you ser
les of talking pictures that will ex.
coed in permanent interest anything
that the playhouse has ever known
! The kinetophone will be demanded by
the people in every city and town OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29

The last half of this week Will bring
to the Empire theatre another big
vaudeville bill. Hill. Cherry and Hill.
in a series of grotesque oddities, will
be one Of the features. J. Albert Hall
and company, appearing in kid Ham
let" will present something new in
the line of tabloid comedy with a num-
Der of original effects. The Showmars
have a novelty which they have recent
ly imported from the leading variety
theatres of Europe. and Becker and
Adams, the singing and talking come,
dams. have something entertaining in
the Kne of comedy conversation and
new songs. Al Abbott, the prince Of
song" will round out the bill, which
looks especially well balanced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29
BLOCKING NEWEST
BASKETBALL TRICK

"Storeotyped basketball" is the lat
est, says the Chicago Tribune The
close guarding game taught by college
coaches makes a new mode OF attack
imperative for the men so guarded
an attack that will increase opportuni-
ties for scoring.
The average basketball fan delights
in seeing q game fun Of accurate and
regular shooting. just as the average
baseball fan prefers a : to 6 score to
a 1 to g score. He also delights in
seeing the game worked fast and me-
Chanically wherever possible.
The advancement OF basketball and
football along this line Of unselfish
team work has moved the progressive
basketball coaches to think up a pre-
meditated attack that will break up a
close guarding game OF the opposition
and increase the scoring possibilities
also
The problem is to break up the
close guarding game and still encour-
axe ltuUl WI IL II oGluNAOu has DCNh
found in the introduction of the block
ing game. The ones 10 do the block
ing should be the guards. since they
generally are better adapted for this
work because OF their heavier weight.
The forwards. generally speaking,
are lighter. but the better shots, and
accordingly can be utilized TO better
advantage II freed from their glue-like
sdyersaries by their own guards. who
can do the prying. thereby giving the
forwards free rein 10 shoot.
The time TO attack in basketball
known as the psychological moment,
is the second the opposition relaxes
This moment occurs not once in a
basketball game. but often. Every time
the ball goes out OF bounds. or when
the teams line up after the caging OF
a basket, 10 a moment OF relaxation
In order to get the best results
strike while the iron is hot is a rec
Ognized law that fits this case exactly
The plan of attack is TO sacrifice the
guards in the passing department o.
the game when the ball goes out o.
bounds. or, better, 10 make them per
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29
KAVANAUCH IS A
BASEBALLLEADER
Arkansas New United States
Senator Congratulated and
Praised by Sexton.

W. NJ. Kavanaugh Of Little Rock.
who was elected United States sena-
tor from Arkansas yesterday, is a
close personal friend of NJ. H. Sex
ton Of this city, with whom he has
been associated for years as member
of the National Board Of Professional
Baseball leagues. of which Mr.. Sex
ton is chairman. Mr.. Sexton, who
this morning teiegraphed the senator
elect of the congratulations of the
board, spoke OF him in highest terms
of praise to an Argus representative.
"Mr. Kavanaugh is one of the bright
est men in the SOUTH said Mr.. Sex
ton, and is one of the most valued
members of our national board. He
IS an ornament to any body of men
with which he may be associated, and
personally, he is the salt of the earth. g"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29

alive TO send the following telegram
to all managers of the next two weeks
OF the tour: Julia Marlowe has had
an attack Of ptomaine poisoning and
her physician strongly advises that
several days rest are absolutely neces-
sRTy On account of the arduous
parts she has TO play it has been de-
ciGed that she will not appear during
the next two weeks, as it is feared
that constant daily travel would ag-
gIavate her illness. To be absolutely
fair with the public withdraw Miss
Marlowe's name from the advertise
ments. I regret deeply that she will
not be able to appear. Lenore Chip
pendale will play Miss MarloWe's
rcies. She has already done so with
great success, and am sure will give
entire satisfaction. In all other re-
spects the production will be com
p!ete and I can assure the audience alb
sClute satisfaction, although greatly
regretting depriving them of Miss
Marlowe's presence.
(SiguedD e H. SOTHERN."
The above message viii convey re
gret to playgoeTs and it may be safe
~ assumed that Mr.. Sothern would not
have sent il had he not been com
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29

form both the duties of a passer to his
teammates and a blocker to the man
Of the opposition who tries TO play the
close guarding game on these occa-
gions
As the ball goes out Of bounds the
team which has caused il TO do so i'm
mediately is put on the defensive.
The old method of the offensive
team. which is still used, was 10 try
to evade the defensive five by lodging
tactics The new game is TO have the
guards Outguess the opposition by
playing a guarding same when he (the
opposition) feels they will run away.
that you play the man who tries TO
play you. but on the contrary. you
block one OF his teammates while he
is attempting to follow you. That is,
/ IL A is a guard. he picks out a man
who tries 10 cover his forward and
blocks this man for a second, so that
1 his (A'sl forward will get free for the
time required TO shoot a basket
Cleverly executed. this act. if per-
formed by both guards of the offensive
team. leaves the offensive forwards
free. with the possible chance OF a
foul being called on the defensive team
because the guards, while blocking al
so are being guarded, putting two of
the defensive team about one Of the
offensive.
The plays devised 10 put this style
OF attack into practical execution are
the kind that require a hard, heady
bunch OF players. No players of a
rowing or slipshod type can hope TO
attain success with them, and. like
everything else, steady. persistent
practice is the only means OF gaining
the desired end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29

PEELED to do so. for both he and Miss
Marlowe have made it rule during
their long stage careers never to dis
appoint their public unless absolutely
iGCapacitated to appear. Even without
Miss Marlowe the performance of
"AiaCbeth" TO be given here will be
o. notably superior quality, inasmuch
as il will present Mr.. Sothern in one
or his most popular representations,
y 18th the full force of the Sothern- Mar
lowe supporting organization, the fin
est body of players on the English
Speaking stage and with Miss Chip
pendale, one of the three leading
ladies' of the company. acting as Miss
Narlowe's Substitute. Miss Chippen-
dale, who is an actress of highly ex-
cclient ability. has appeared with emf
ntnt satisfaction in Miss Marlowe's
rCies whenever the latter has been I'M
aycidably absent from the cast and
may be looked to for an Uncommonly
fine performance. This will be the
ouly change in the cast. all of the
other members of the company being
seen in their customary roles. At Dav.
export, Feb. s, the Sothern company
viii present The Tanning of the
Shrew"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29
ACKERMAN WINS
FROM OLD RIVAL
Throws Maquoketa Man in
Much Heralded Match Last
Evening.
$1,000 CHANGES HANDS
Betting on Go Furious az the Two
WrestIers Have Been Dlekerlna
Long Time.

Al Alderman, champion weller
weight wrestler. who appears at the
roller rink tomorrow evening in a.
match with Ed shelp, the Michigan
Wildcat won a great match at Ma
quoketa, Iowa, last night. where he
threw McPeak OF that city two straight
falls. Efforts to match Alderman and
McPeak had been hanging fire for
months and the followers Of both we're
30 wrought up over the affair that
some $4,000 was up in the shape OF
bets. McPeak had an advantage OF
some Is pounds, Alderman weighing
In at 1856 and his opponent at ia,
but the lighter mans great skill and
strength more than overcame the other
mans greater weight. The first fall
came after 40 minutes OF wrestling
and the second was secured in 10
minutes. The question OF supremacy
between the two has been finally set
tied. Several tri-city mat fans &C
oompanied the Alderman party to
Maquoketa
FEATURING BOXING MATCH.
An added feature to tomorrow even
ing's card at the rink in this city will
be the eight round boxing match in
which Francis Sinnett OF this city is
TO meet Tommy Driscol Of San Fran
cisco. Both are well known little
scrappers who will put up a good mill.
Good preliminaries in the shape Of
wrestling bouts are assured by the
promoters OF the r. d. & NJ. Athletic
club. under whose auspices the match
will be held
THOMPSON LOSES At GENESEO.
Cyclone" Tommy Thompson of this
city met defeat last night in Geneseo
az the hands Of john Stohl. the Henry
county heavyweight wrestler, who mas
appeared here on several occasions.
Stohi was too big for the local well
ter and in addition the latter was
not in his best shape The first fail
was in l11a minutes and the second
in four.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29

The advance sale OF seats will open
az the box office OF the Illinois theatre
next Monday morning at 9 o'clock for
the engagement OF E. H. Sothern We'd
nesday night, Feb. 3, when he will be
seen with the splendid Sothern-Mar-
lowe organization in a magnificent pro-
duction of Macbeth" Mr.. Sothern
is now in his eighth year OF Shake
spearean productions, and he has adj
hered strictly to his original plan of
combining himself solely to the works
o. the immortal poet AS q result he
and Miss Marlowe have created an
enormous following of Shakespearean
enthusiasts. No such lavish scenic
productions as those of the Sothern-
Marlowe organization have ever before
been seen on the American stage. and
from the present outlook It viii be a
very long period before their like will
again be Witnessed.
Manager W. J. Klnck Of the Hi
moi, theatre and Ramsey Morris, spe-
ciS, representative of z. T.. Sothern
an Julia Marlcwe have received from
Mr. Sothern kilograms OF which the
sUhjoined is a copy:
Circumstances have made il imper-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29
COLTS WINNERS;
OTHER GAMESOFF
Pepnant Winners Pile Up Big
Scores-Salzmann High
With 528.

Honors in the shape of three de-
CisiVe victories went TO the pennant
winning Colts last evening IN the Com
mercial Bowling league series. The
Colts bowled the Maroons on the
Harms alleys. The MaroOns did not
have a look in" at any stage Of the
series. The Colts bowling was ex-
oellent and all Of the members of the
team averaged high. Salzmann of the
Colts was high man. knocking down
the pins to the tune Of 52S.
The Independents and Pretzels
games, which were scheduled for last
evening on the ST. Julien alleys. were
postponed and will be rolled off in the
near future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29

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week. will accomplish wonders. You
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29

team recently swept the boards at all
Ohio poultry show with his White Leg
horns. Laporte has a national repu-
tation among chicken fanciers.
JEFF Iesreau of the Giants says he'll
cop the pitching wreath this season
Frank Smith, a husky Highlander,
has sent in his signed contract to the
Giants.
Pitcher George Mcconnell has sign
ed his 1913 contract with the Yam
KEGS.
Clark Griffith announces he will take
a crew of "a with him down south this
spring.
Jean Dubuc, star Tiger twirler. has
become a manager-of a hockey team
in Montreal.
Birdie Cree of.the Yanks says he can
play three positions outfleld, the
bench and boss the farm.
Another possible tenant Of first base
for Detroit is Rondeau, the catcher
who comes from Jersey City
Manager Grifith has ordered his men
to report in Washington March 3 so
tbav NAV ha ahla IN ace the flauRIIras
ton ceremonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29
oRPHEUm TALKING PICTURES.

Martin Beck and Thomas A. Edison
have Joined forces and incidentally es-
tiblished a new record for big busi-
ness in the theatres in signing con-
tracts for the installation Of the Edi-
son kinetophone, or talking pictures.
in every theatre composing the Or
pheum circuit. The aggregate royal
ties accruing 10 the inventor from this
one contract alone exceeds q quarter
Of million per annum. This, how
,er, is only a beginning as motion
picture promoters and vaudeville man
ayers everywhere are negotiating for
similar rights. Edison's enthusiasm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29

917; Baltimore, 703; BrookHne Mass .
439; Deering. Portland, Maine, 954;
Commerce. New York City, SIS; Nor
Iis. y Y. won by default from Stuyve-
SAINT. y. Y, score ga; Eastern, Wash
ilgton, d. c., won by default from
Southern. Philadelphia. score S13: Bus
iuess, Washington, S11: Utica, y. Y,
100; Portland, Maine, 800; Springfield,
Mass, SOC; Salt, Lake City, Utah. 921;
Sault Ste Marie. Mich. 500; Susque-
hanna, Pa. Sal: Manual Training. St.
Louis. Mo, $50: Manual Training,
Washington, d. c.. SIS; Tucson. Ariz,,
7C3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-29
AT THE ILLINOIS.

Madame "" one of the most sue
cessful dramas of the past two sea-
sons, is to be the Offering Friday
evening at the Illinois. Miss Laura
Frankenfield, said to be young WON
an Of extraordinary histrionic abil-
ity. will appear in the principal role.
Two of the early treats for Illinois
patrons are The Spring Maid" which
comes Feb. Z, with Miss Marguerite
Wright in the title part, and Louis
Mann in "Elevating a Husband, -
which is booked here Feb. S.