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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
WILSON FAVORS
NATIONAL CAME
United States Executive Was
Somewhat of an Athlete y
Himself.
- ID
is AN ARDENT FAN
AN ARDENT
Not So Proficient in Golf as Some Pre-.
Observation-Disclosures Many -
Games Last Year. -

Washington, D. c., Jan. 7.-Presi-
dent Wilson is a lover of the great
National game of baseball. although
few seem to know ii.
Anybody who labors under the mis-
conception that President Wilson is
what one of his eminent predecessors
would call 'mollycoddla" had better
guess again In his youth, when he
was assimilating learning and lore at
Davidson college, Princeton, and the
University of Virginia. Tommy" Viii
son was to be found right out there
flinging the pill over the pan and in
dulging in other sports popular among
college and undergraduates. 1t was in
baseball, howeve-, that the future
president of the United States was
most proficient. AS an athlete he was
stronger on brain than on Drawn, and
the diamond pastime, in which rapidity
of action of mind and muscle is more
important than mere strength, natur-
ally appealed to him. When the BIZ
cycle broke loose Professor Wilson
was one of the first to adopt 1t as
means of getting from where he was
to where he wasn't, as well as afford
ing healthful exercise. Rowing was
also one of the favorite sports of his
youth, and at later period he took
up golfing. President Wilson is not SO
proficient in golf as Professor Taft.
nor as good an all-around sportsman
as Colonel Roosevelt, but his ability
in those lines is not to be despised.
Attends Many Games.
He is still an ardent "fan,i and dur
ing the last season he attended every
ball game in Washington when the af-
fairs of state would permit. Naturally
a little reserved in his demeanor, on
the ball field he proceeds to forget
it," and roots as heartily as the next
man. The president has declared that
he will not consider his administration
an entire success unless Washington
wins a pennant and worlds flag be-
fore he quits the White house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
GERMAN CHURCH
WINS FAST GAME

The German Evangelical church
basketball team easily defeated the
Central Presbyterian boys last night
in a fast game. by a score of 20 to 8.
The game was hotly contested
throughout but the fast team work and
excellent basket throwing of the win
rers proved too much for the Presby-
terrain boys and they were unable to
count more than eight times. Follow
ing are the German Evangelical
players: L. Schmidt. A. Schmidt,
Fred w. Kruger. Fred G. Kruger
and II. Swanson. Following are the
and II. Swanson. The Presbyterian
players: J. Ross. w. Blink, A. Schuck,
w. Quintance and ]. Stapp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
S0CIALS DEFEAT
BROWNS COLLEGE
Win Fast Game by Big Score in
High School Gymnasium
Aud Stars.

The Rock Island Socials easily de.
is4ted the Browns Business college
team Of Davenport In q fast game OF
basket ball last evening AZ the local
Ash school gymnasium. by the big
emit Of IS 10 IS Grover Aud. play
i1g forward for the SOcials. proved the
individual star OF the game. throwing
led baskets for a total OF IS scores.
Enile Swanson also starred in the last
h-f throwing six baskets. The game
ras holly contested from the start. but
ne superior team work OF The Socials
1folsnt an easy victory.
Tie local team lost last week TO
ne Davenport y. ". c. a. but at that
une did not have Swedberg or Ander-
son IN the lineup Both are fast men
aad an effort f. being made 20 schedule
second game with the Davenport Y.
y. G A team.
Following is the lineup Of the two
teams:
Rock Island Davenport
....---- C hOtn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
PEORIA TO HAVE
TEAM IN THREE-I

Peoria, ILL.,. Jan. Peoria will con
tinue to have a baseball team in the
Three "I' league.
That point being settled at a con-
ference of several of the directors OF
the Peoria Amusement company Sun
day afternoon. it was further decided
to continue Peoria's representation in
the league under the same organiza-
ton which has governed previously,
with such possible changes as may
be made in the list of officers and d.
rectors at a meeting to be held Fri
day night of this week at the Jeffer-
son hotel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
FEDERAL LEAGUE
HAS GOOD START
-, Ahead of American League
1901 With More Capital
at Command.
BAN JOHNSON WON OUT
s...,. Of New Outlaw League Be
Iieys Organization Has Come
&c Stay.

r-ssuds and prospective patrons OF
-. r.deral league who fear its back
=. are irving 70 masticate a bigger
- than they can digest before the
--.,inr Of the next baseball season,
- enemies OF the new organization
70 hope these fears are true may be
,,,erested 10 know that the Feds are a
- vav farther advanced in their
- eaapaign than the American
,..rue vas al this time in 1901, when
n vas making its fight on the Ma
tioual league
When the twentieth century dawn
ed on the morning OF Jan l. 1901. Ban
Johnson and hts doughty band Of war
r;ors. captsined by Comiskey. had only
4 hay idea what cities would be in
eluded In their circuit when the next
season opened. At that date there
we're nine clubs technically members
Of the league and there was talk OF
starting with q ten club circuit
National Turns Down Request.
The American league closed the sea.
SOC OF 1900 with teams in Chicago,
Milwaukee. Minneapolis. indianapolis.
Kansas City. Detroit. Cleveland. and
Buffalo. In December IL asked the Ma,
iional leagues permission 10 expand
20 as to occupy the baseball plants in
Baltimore and Washington. vacated by
the National league when IL reduced
re- circuit from II TO eight clubs. and
also 10 take over the old American as
ISOLATION grounds in Philadelphia.
The National league decided they
would see Ban Johnson and his asso-
GATES differing in the lake of blazing
birthstone before they would grant any
such request as that. so the American
league decided to go ahead and take
the territory anyway. That was IN the
middle OF December. 1900. and by the
time the new year started the ambi-
ticus leagues affairs were in a decided
i1ngie u all appearances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
JOE BERGER MAY
Join FEDERALS
Local Star Receives Excellent
Offer from George Stovall of
Kansas City.

Joe Berger. the Rock Island man.
who keeps things warm around the
middle station for the White Sox. and
vino led the second basemen Of the
American league this past season in
fielding. has not been sighted in the
least BY the Federal league. The third
league wants Joe amongst its stars and
George Stovall. who Is plotting the
Kansas City portion Of the Feds. re-
Gently made the former Rock Island
player an offer which looked rather
pleasing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07

eliminated from their presence
Then. too. s. S. S has such specific
stimulation on these local cells as 10 pre-
serve their mutual welfare and a proper
relative assistance TO each other.
In a very brief time s. s. s. has the
reconstructive process 80 under control
that remarkable changes are observed All
eruptive places heal. mysterious palms and
aches have disappeared. and from head "a
newed health
From the fact that s. S. 8. n purely
a botanical preparation. 81 In accepted by
the weakest stomach and has great tonic
influence. Not ono drop Of drugs or
minerals Is used IN its preparation. Ask
for s. s. S. and insist upon having II
And II you desire sillliful advice upon any
matter concerning the blood and skin
write 10 The swift Specific Co. 2o6 Swift
Bldg. Atlanta. Ca DO not allow some
Jealous clerk 20 larrup the atmosphere IN
eIoauence over something Just as good
as s. 8. s. Beware OF al counterfcitA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
SETTING THE TABLE.
IL Was Akin to Religious Ceremony
In Queen Bess' Court.

IL Was Akin to a Religious Ceremony
In Queen Bess' Court.
The setting out of the dinner OF
Queen Elizabeth was a ceremonious
function.
First came a gentleman with rod.
followed by a gentleman carrying a
tablecloth. which, after they had knelt
reverently three times, was spread
upon the table. Then came two 9TH
ers. one with a rod. the other with a
saltcellar. plate and bread. They
knelt three times, placed the things on
the table, knelt again and retired. Next
came lady in waiting, followed by a
second. The first lady, dressed in
white. after kneeling three times. ap-
preached the table and solemnly rubbed
the plates with the salt.
Then entered twenty-four yeomen of
the guard clad in scarlet and each car
rying a dish of gold. These dishes
were placed upon the table. while the
lady faster gave to each of the guards
a taste from the dish he had brought
in for fear of possible poison. These
guards were selected from the tallest
and stoutest men in all England.
At the close of this ceremony num-
Der of unmarried ladies appeared and
with great solemnity lifted the various
dishes and carried them to the queen
in her private apartments The queen
dined and supped alone. with few at
tendants, and it was seldom that any
one was admitted at this time. and
then only at the intercessiOn of some
one in power.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
EARTH EATERS OF SIAM.
Among the Loas Dirt Is Considered a
Great DeIicacy.


Great DeIieacy.
The Loas of Siam, it is said, eat
earth and enjoy 1t. just as the Ger
man drinks beer. the Frenchman wine
and the Englishman his ale. No one
knows exactly where they contracted
the habit-perhaps during some time
of great famine when there was moth
ing else to devour. At any rate, the
habit is strong, and rich and poor alike
indulge.
They prefer It when it is procured
near waters so that IL has the taste
of fish. It is prepared into a pasty
substance and smothered in the ground
in a hot fire. 1t is sold in the mar
kets and stores and is served at din
ners and big functions of all kinds.
Children, women and men eat It to-
gether.
OF course it Is dreadfuliy hard on
the digestion and in time produces in
tense pain. and death follows. But.
like the opium eater. the dit eater will
beg for his food even at deaths door.
In some parts of the Kongo the dirt
is sold in the shape of apples and or
anges, and all kinds are given out
yellow dirt. brown dirt. gray earth and
pinkish variety. too. which is consid-
cred great luxury indeed.-Portland
Oregonian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07

Since his recent victory over
Arthur Pelkey there is no longer any
doubt as to the status of Gunboat
Smith in the heavyweight ranks. He
Is the superior of all other white heav-
les on this side of the Atlantic All
he has TO do now is to beat Georges
Carpenter and Jack Johnson and he
will be acclaimed the hero of the fight
world
Jess Willard still believes that he
can beat Smith. but few fight critics
imagine that he would stand any
show at all with the gunner. Nor
would Moran or Carl Morris. Bat
Ting Levinsky is now the only man
in this country who threatens to
muss Smiths victorious career.
The Iightest of all white hopes,
Smith has done better than any other
fighter just because he doesn't carry
too big a load around the ring with
him. Lack of weight has been a big
aid in Smiths case. That's the prin-
cipal fault of the hopes-they're too
big and bulky to do any active exc
cution.
Smiths friends are already call
ing him the champion of the world.
II is doubtful if he will want to
fight Johnson. even though THE big
smoke is not the man he used TO be.
Probably a fight will be arranged
between Smith and Carpenter in the
near future. Judging from the past
records OF the two, it would seem
that Smith would stand the better
chance Of winning an argument with
the Frenchman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
[, 1Y@Vy2Qf thA6p0ff W01d J

Bill Donovan. Vean Gregg, Eddie
Plank. Jack Chesbro, Chief Bender,
Jimmy McJames, Virgil Garvin, Joe
Meekin, Amos Rusie, Cy Young, Kid
Nichols. Clark Griffith. Jimmy Gala
han. Jack Taylor and Doc White. La
joie never batted against Mathewson,
Marquard. Rucker, McGinnity, Miner
Brown, Adams, Alexander. Seaton,
Tesreau and other first-class National
league boxmen. Possibly he forgot to
include Boehling, Caldwell, Carroll
Brown, Ray Collins. Hamilton, Dubuc
and Groom, all good pitchers in the
Ban Johnson circuit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
BREWS MAINTAIN
A 2-GAME LEAD
Win Majority of Games From
2600's in Island City
Bowling League.

The Rock Island Brews maintained
their close lead in the Island City
Bowling league last night, by defeating
the 26OOs in two out of three games
played in the Harms alleys. The Colts
defeated the Hubers in two of three
games and are still an even two be-
hird the leading Brews. The games be-
tween the Colts and Hubers were play
ed at the St. Julian alleys.
Following are the scores of last
nights games:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
DE ORC MAINTAINS LEAD
OVER NORM FOR TITLE

Chicago, H., Jan. 7.-Alfredo De Orc
stuck a few additional rivets into his
three cushion title by defeating Char
ley NORM. his challenger, 80 to 80, in
the second block of their match for the
Jordan Lambert trophy at Recital hall
last night. The Cuban now has a lead
of IS points. his grand total being 100.
as against So for the Chicagoan-
De ORC completed his string in II
innings, getting high run of 6, NORM,
who had one inning less. getting high
run of 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
MONTREAL WOULD
JOIN THE FEDERALS

Montreal, Que, Jan. Montreal,
jealous of it's sister city, Toronto. made
application yesterday by WIRE for adj
mission to the Federal league, but the
Canadian petitioners were informed by
President Gilmore that the S. R. o.
sign had been hung out in front of the
leagues Office here. He added that
the circuit was complete for 1914 and
would not be changed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
ROCK ISLAND TO
PLAY DAVENPORT

A handball contest between picked
teams from the Davenport and Rock
Island Mems Christian associations is
to be staged in the near future, and
it is possible that the winner will play
Moline team for the championship
of the three cities.
The men to represent the local "Y''
will be recruited from the ranks oe
the business men athletes, who are
the real devotees of the sport here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
AMERICAN BALL TEAMS
ARE WELL ENTERTAINED

Melbourne. Australia, Jan. 1.-THE
American baseball teams now visiting
here were officially welcomed by the
lord mayor of Melbourne at the town
hall yesterday. Most of the prominent
people of the city were present. Yes
terday afternoon Lord Denman, gov
ernor general of the dominion of Aus
tralia, and Lady Denman entertained
the American and Australian teams in
the grounds of Government house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
Strength Power Accomplishment are all Typihed In s. S. s.


,,ne blood disorders become deeply
49, N the glands and tissues. and the
&C - made Of resortiag 20 drastic
CO. These only aggravate by causing
- Ano worse troubles. a host OF PEG
- nv this 20 be true They know
pAinfui experience
n - rght down into where the blood
49, a1-ted requires S. s. 5. the greatest
- purifier ever discovered
-. remarkable remedy contains one
s@.ent the active purpose Of which Is
nulate the Tissues 90 the healthy
sseuon Of its own essential nutrfment
- ne medicinal elements OF this match
-, D.ooo purifier are just as essential to
-, o-lanced health as the nutritious
s-n1 Of the meats. grains fats and
o. cur daily food.
~ oniy this. but ~ from the presence
- - disturbing poison there r. a local
s-nerai Interference Of nutrition 10
49, boila. carbuncies. abscesses and
-, "a troubles. S. s. s. 90 directs the
eeA that this poison - rejected and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07

than any other man now before the
public. During the past year, the en-
dorsements he received from sporting
editors and men in public life fill a
large pamphlet. Some of them are In
terssting for the reason they show
his standing among men who are in
close touch with athletic affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
MAJORITY PLAYERS
REQUESTS GRANTED

Cincinnati. Ohio. jan THE base
ball commission was in session almost
until midnight considering requests OF
the Players fraternity. When the
night meeting had been concluded all
requests were disposed of. the fratern-
ity having gained it's point in 10, while
a compromise was noted in two minor
recommendations. There was only
routine business today by the COM
mission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
NAPLANDER SAYS
JOHNSON Is BEST

Napoleon Lajoie. who finished his
18th year as a major league player last
season. was asked recently to name in
order the best pitchers he had faced.
LaJoie took a pencil and wrote these
names: Walter Johnson. Joe Wood.
Rube Waddell, Addie joss. Ed Walsh-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
DR.. ROLLER HAS SYSTEM
OF OWN TO KEEP IN SHAPE

DIR. B. F. Roller. who viii be seen
in action against Polly Grimm at the
Illinois theatre Tuesday. Jan Is, has
evolved a system of living which he
"a pIeased to term "Rollerism." The
physician-athlete has probably more
ardent admirers in the sporting world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07
Modest.

MueGins-Do you ever lie to your
wife?
Buggins- Only when I tell her am
not worthy OF her.-Phiiadelphia Rec
ord.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never
disappoints those who use IL for OBJ
stinate coughs, colds and irritations
OF the threat and lungs. 1t stands un-
rivalled as a remedy for all throat and
lung diseases. Sold by all druggists.
-tAdv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07

man whose only motive for acton
il wages d0es bad piece or work--
Charles Wagner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07

Aud .-.........r. f.. .Krabbenhoeft
Tabor & Swanson.L f...... Wittrock
Robb -----------r- g---.... Kelley
Anderson .......b. g.... PIunck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-07

An the news all the time : Tbs
Argus.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-30
CHOICE LANDS AND
CITY PROPERTY
FOR SALE AND EXCHANGE

Price $4,000. Has school land loan of
$500 at per cent Farm is worth
$4,000.
FOR SALE.
Choice close in acreage property to
exchange for residence unincumbeied;
house without lot preferred.
20 acres " mile from city limits to
exchange for farm, will pay cash diff
ference.
100 acres IL miles from Chickasha;
good house, barn and we'll; 100 acres
In cultivation. Price $1,000: has loan
OF $4,000 at per cent will exchange
for good city property.
/. CITY PROPERTY.
Choice G-room bungalo, well locat.
ed, near west school buildingt a snap
at $1,000; terms given.
Modern broom house, block from
pavement on car line, near west
school, only $500; terms given.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-30
OFFICIAL. NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given tnar agree
able to an order made by the board
of county commissioners OF Grady
county, Oklahoma, directing me, the
undersigned. as county clerk of Grady
county, Oklahoma. to give notice that
at the next regular meeting of said
board. to-wit. Monday. Epril 9th. 1914,
said board of county commissioners
would receive and consider bids from
prospective purchasers for seven thou
sand $4,000 dollars of funding bonds
to be used by the said county through
the said board of county commission
ers to liquidate the outstanding judg-
ment Indebtedness now against said
county Each bidder for said bonds
win be required to file his written
bid said bid to contain the rate of
interest demanded for the periods for
which said bonds shall run for 25
years and that all parties desiring to
bid for said bonds must have writ
ten bid on file with the county clerk
on or before the 9Th day of April.
1914, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day,
said board Of county commissioners
hereby reserve unto themselves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Done at Chickasha, Grady county.
Oklahoma, and Witness my hand, the
2lst day of March, 1914
r. p. BRADLEY.
County Clerk OF Grady
County, Oklahoma.
Chlckasha. Okla, March II. 1914
S-23-10d
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-30

800 acres, one half mile from small
town, near Chlckasha; $50 acres
Washita bottom: 100 acres alfalfa;
new Groom modern house, large barn,
8 acres bearing fruit trees, fine va
riety. three good wells and windmill,
abundance Of running water, two good
rent houses, fenced and cross fenced
with hog wire This is one OF the best
farms IN Oklahoma. Price $40 per
acre. Easy terms.
800 acres stock faram two miles
from Odetta, 200 acres in cultivation.
first class improvements. go acres al
falfa bottom land. Price $17 per acre,
on easy terms.
100 acres three miles from Chicka-
sha, 1870 acres in cultivation, large
house and barn, acres Alberta
peaches, large hog pasture, choice
smooth farm; quick sale wanted
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-30
TO THE HOUSEWIFE.

MADAM, II your husband is like most
men he expects you to look after the
health of yourself and children.
Coughs and colds are the most com
mon Of the minor ailments ande are
most likely to lead to serious disease.
A child is much more likely to con-
tract diphtheria or scarlet fever when
1t has cold If YOU S'ill inquire into
the merits of the various remedies that
are recommended for coughs and colds
you will tind that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy stands high in the estimation
Of. people who use it. 1t is prompt and
effectual, pleasant and safe to take,
which are qualities especially to be de-
sired when a medicine is intended for
children. For sale by all Dealers
Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-30
For the Stomach and Liver.

|. N. Stuart Westchester, n r.,
writes: Il have used Chamberlain
Tablets for disorders of the stomach
and liver off and on for the past five
years. and 1t affords me pleasure to
state that | have found them to be
just as represented. They, are mild
in their action and the results have
been satisfactory. I value them high
~" For sale by all dealers. ADV
d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-30
Clear Property
for Trade

10 room house. close in, clear, to
tiade for residence property on South
or West Hill.
Gao acres, clear. in Gains county,
Texas. to trade for farm land in Grady
county or Chlckasha residence prop
erty.
S-room modern house, clear, very
desirable, to trade for farm
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-30
MAJOR & JENKINS
$40 First National Bank Bldg. Phone $50
REAL ESTATE.

For Sale-Three 4-room houses, two
of them plastered, other ceiled and pa
pered, electric lights. well, cistern,
l25 feet, north front. three blocks
from the new postoffice building,
Price $500 Half cash
For sale--Nine room house, gas,
electric lights. water and bath, barn
and sheds, worth 5000. This is bar
gain, close TO car line on Minnesota
avenue. Price $140O: $500 cash, bal
ance on monthly payments
For Trade Close in corner with
tvs .tlouses, both rented; will exchange
for small farm.
See me when you want farm loan.
JONAS COOK,
Room sol. First National Bank L.do
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-30

Best Treatment for Constipation.
My daughter used Chamberlain's
Tablets for constipation with good re-
cults and / can recommend them high
~" writes Paul B. Babin, Brushy, La.
For sale by all Dealers Adv d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-03-30
Constable.

]. II. Flippo announces that he Is
candidate for constable Of the city of
Chickasha township, subject to the
Democratic primary.