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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-10
FORWARD SOCIETY CLEARS 500 AT
SALE.

From the sale and sociable S55 was
cleared by the Forward society yes
terday afternoon and evening in the
church parlors The young women
had prepared many pretty articles Of
fancy work. aprons, candy, etc, and
everything was sold. Refreshments
were served during the afternoon and
evening and there were many who en-
loved the affair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-10
BLACK HAWK COURT PARTY.

Black Hawk Court Of Honor enter
tanned at a card party last evening in
Maths hall Tables were placed for
both 500 and cinch, prizes in the lat
ter game going to Mrs. J. F. Grotegut
and Mrs McCarron, and in the 800
games to Mrs. E. Corbin and c. E.
McCollister.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-10

church Mrs. Alex QGist was in
charge OF the program and this con-
sisted in the reading Of d letter from
the conference secretary. Miss Louise
Baxter Of Aledo, and of q report OF
the work done in connection with the
sending of 4 Christmas box to a needy
minister in Tennessee. In addition to
the box. which contained material
worth $3.50 and - articles of cloth
ing, SIS in cash was sent The soci-
ETY. calendars were distributed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-10
LAURA MARQUIS CIRCLE ENTER.
HAiNEU.

Members of the Laura Marquis cir
Gle Of South Park Presbyterian were
entertained yesterday evening in the
home of Miss Ruth Williams. on Thir-
ty-second street. After singing the
Inner Circle HYMN each girl gave d
helpful quotation with a Christmas
sentiment Miss Nellie Burning read
q Christmas story and Miss Dorothy
Algie a Christmas poem, and the girls
read in unison the society prayer.
Later they busted themselves with
their fancy work and the hostess
served nice lunch, closing delight
full evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-10
INACCURATE new
SHORT LINE HERE.
Seven and Half Minute Service Plan
Between Rock Island and Mo-
line Started.
TO OPERATE AFTER NOON ONLY
Two Double Truck and Two Single
Truck Cars win he Run Between
Business Sections.

At o'clock this afternoon the first
car passed over the new short line
which will give seven and a half min
ute service between the business sec
lions Of Rock Island and Moline. Each
day the additional cars will be operat-
ed over the Fourth avenue line be
tween I o'clock in the afternoon and
1916 o'clock at night
Two double truck cars and two sin
gle truck were placed in operation
and will run between the trips Of the
regular Fourth avenue cars. II the
trial OF the new plan Is successful and
the short line" becomes permanent
the company will use four smaller
cars or four larger ones solely.
An official Of the Tri-City Railway
company said today that the company
expects only to operate the new line
in the afternoon and evening, the
perlod of the heaviest business. He
said that during the morning hours
after s o'clock that there is lull and
it. would be useless to have the addi-
tionaI cars in service at that time.
Turn on Fifteenth Street.
The cars bear the sign Fifteenth
Street ONLY" and will enter Rock Is
land over the Fourth avenue line. At
/ Seventeenth street and Second ave
nue. the cars will turn south 10 Third
avenue. thence west 10 Fifteenth
street, thence north to Second avenue
and east on Second avenue. leaving
the city over the same tracks as the
+ regular Fourth avenue cars.
People are wondering in connection
with the new plan if it does not in
clude double truck cars on Long
View
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-10
SOCIAL
MAKE CnRISTMAs cANDY BAGS.

Sixty-two members of the Ladies
Aid society of tae First Baptist church
gathered at the church yesterday aft
ernoou to make the Christmas candy
bags for the Sunday school. Later the
ladies' enjoyed d time Of sociability
over their fancy work and the hos
tesses. Mrs. T. ". Freeman, Mrs. Sam
Campbell. Mrs. Charles Campbell and
Miss Alwilda Young served nice
lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-10

EmeTftH ItttteEI, ANas UFs 2 VI
ritter
That Ernest Ludwig, Austro-Hun-
garian consul in Cleveland. paid $500
for an anti British affidavit concerning
the sinking of the Lusitania IS the
statement Of Judge Charles s Reed Of
Cleveland, MIR Ludwig's attorney. The
money was paid. according to Judge
Reed. TO Emerich Rettegi. alias Dr. c
II. Ritter. who has been arrested at the
instigatIon Of federal officials on q
charge Of passing a false check.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-10
SPENCER MISSION SOCIETY.

Mrs. G. ". Crompton at her home.
4103 Seventh avenue. yesterday after
noon entertained at the December
meeting of the Woman's Mission So
ciety OF Spencer Memorial Methodist
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

amounts ranging between $1,000 aud
$4,000, There are less than a dozen
who make more than that The
notable ones are Eddie Collins, Ty
Cobb. iris Speaker. Walter johnson
and q few managers. McGraw is re-
puted to make $4,000 in salary.
Tho players who take part in a
worlds series are required TO put
that amount In with their salaries,
which makes Il certain that every
man on a championship club has to
pay income tax.
In making out their statements, tho
ball players, or the club secretaries
who do the work for them. have raised
an interesting question that may re-
quire q decision by the government
before It can be settled with definite
precision.
Instead OF a reserve clause, the con-
tracts now have one which declares
that one-fourth of the salary stipulated
shall be considered payment for an
option on their services for the fol-
lowing year. For instance. a player
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

Though the government is having a
tough time getting at the facts, pro-
fessional ball players will pay into the
Internal revenue department some
thing like $4,000 In income tax.
But for the fact that so per sem Of
the players in the American, National
and Federal leagues are married and
are thereby permitted to claim an ex-
emption Of $4,000 in salary. the sum
exaeted by the government would be
considerably greater.
From the best information the ex.
perts have been able to obtain there
are In the three leagues mentioned
about 300 players who receive more
than $4,000 q year. This really means
six months, as that is the length Of
the contracts. What they earn dur
ing the other six months also has TO
be accounted for. but in most cases Il
is nothing.
OF these 800 there are about 200
who earn more than $4,000. There
are close to 100 who draw more than
$1,000 and so whose contracts call for
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

whose contrDcs calls for $4,000 DOCS
not get that much N actual salary.
One thousand dollars OF It lie an op-
ton on his future services. The play
or. therefore. wants TO know whether
he shall turn in a statement saying
that his salary IL $4,000 or $4,000. Il
he puts IN the latter figure. is be %
include the option price as a part Of
hts income3
The married players ars congratu-
latlng themselves in that they have
$4,000 exempt. while the single men
have 10 pay a tax on all they make
over $1,000. or these bachelors. iris
Speaker IL the hardest hit He earns
a salary OF $4,000 and must pay a
tax on $4,000, which amounts to $40.
STILL" says Frank Baker, If they
raise mine up TO that Of Eddie Col.
Inns III be perfectly willing to split
with Uncle Sam"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
GRAY MARE CAUSED TROUBLE
Umpire At Ball Game Tells Fans Cause
Of commotIon and the Game lie
Proceeded With.

Jack Holland Of the st. Joseph
Western league club tells this story:
One afternoon last summer when
the Omaha and Sioux City teams Of
the Western league were INDUCING in
a hot battle a commotlon occurred at
one end Of the grand stand in the
irst named city. The several hundred
fans rushed through the aisles Of the
stands, every one craning his neck
over anothar'a shoulder in an At
tempt to discern the cause Of the trou-
BILE.
Finally the umpire held up his
hands as q signal for tho contest to
halt; then, removing his mask and
donning his hat he approached the
stands, In a loud voice he cried;
Ladies' and men, A hush fell.
The umpire cleared his throat, then
proceeded with the announcement:
~ want 10 say to the owner Of
that gray mare that she's down and
can't get up. Thank you. Play ball.
And the game was continued"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
THE BALL STRAIGHT
Manager Hickey Of ST. Louis Browns
Advises Young Flelders to Avoid
Throwing Curve Ball.

Branch Hickey. manager for the
Browns, thinks a young player Is
foolish trying TO throw curves and
other things whom he is an inhelier.
outhelder or Q catcher. II IL all right
for a hurler. but not for the others
on the club. They should school them
selves into throwing a straight bali
and nothing else.
That's how ! lost my arm" says
the leader of the Browns. Il once
thought / owned a splitter better than
ed Walsh ever had. threw Il one
day. and It jumped all over the place.
Wen. the next day l tried again. but
could do nothing, My arm was gone.
That is why I think Il is foolish
for a player other than a pitcher TO
try 10 curve a ball. learned my les.
son when Il a too late, and In order
not 10 suffer the same fate would
advise others not to try It."
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

game that he does not intend to stand
on the sack until q safe swat sends
him on. He wants to rely on himself.
80 he usually sets sail for the next
station. That station may be the
home plate, for Dolan makes three
base hits at times But this does not
scare Cory. II the pitcher is careless
or spends too much time winding up.
the feet Cardinal ls likely 10 steal
home or to try to steal home
Huggins likes that style OF play. II
does not always prove successful. but
Higgins says II helps to rattle the OPP
posing pitcher, and ratified pitchers
logs games,
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
SOME FREAK HURLERS
Few Players Who Can Use Either
Hand In Pitching.
Keenan, Of Youngstown Could Work
Equally Well With Either Arm
corcoran Tried 20 "coms
Back" With Left Hand.

Followers Of baseball have often
heard Of the fellow who could pitch
q fast ball with either hand and make
II curve also, but few have seen one
Of these pitching freaks.
Baseball history tells OF a chap
named Owen Keenan,, who pitched for
Youngstown, o., In 1885. keenan,
could pitch equally well with either
arm. On the Fourth OF July Of that
season this wonder pitched two games
Of ball against New Castle and beat
that team In both contests. He worked
his left arm In the FIRST game and
used his right wing In the second con
test, with the odds In favor OF the
right whip.
The famous Larry Corcoran Of the
Chicago team, In the early SOS RAJ
one OF the great hurlers OF the Pc
Rod. Larry lost the use Of his won
derful right arm during the season
Of 1885. This almost BIZ IKE his heart,
for Larry was not old in years. II
dawned upon him that he might make
a l~eft-handed pitcher, for he was al
ways clever Mt throwing with his left,
and used to practice frequently. In
the season Of 1856 Corcoran signed
with a Southern league team as a left
handed pitcher and reported for
practice as such. He worked hard 10
gain control. for he developed rare
speed. Larry pitched q few exhibi.
ton games. and In one Of them he
kinked his remaining wing so bad.
" that he vas released. 80 he had
to quit the game. for he had run out
Of pitching arms.
So the ambidextrous hurler IL more
or less OF a myth. The pitching game
IL too strenuous for any kind Of an
arm but the good natural wing.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

such bird eseryes scattered throughout the entire country. and especially
OF the lonely islands that are found along the different coasts. These re-
serves have been created through reference from the interior department to
the president who signs executive orders declaring the place to be a reserve,
Immediately these places come under the general law which makes It unlaW-
full to kill birds, take their eggs or to winfuTy disturb the birds A maximum
fine OF $500 and a sentence in jail for six months are provided for violations
OF this law.
The bird reserves 10 existing are being administered under the dhec-
ton OF the 6iooEcal survey of the United States department of agriculture.
During the last year nine new bird reserves were established, scattered be-
tween Alaska Porto Rico; two new nes in Alaska, PM of which, in the
Aleutan islands, a established not only for the purpose OF protecting
native birds, but also for the announcement of propagation OF furbearng
animals, reindeer and food fishes. other bird reserves established during
the year were In Arkansas Alabama and Mississippi and also the Canal
zone.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
Big Ed WANTED MORE TIME
Pitcher Reulbaeh Aaked Manaaer
Chance to Call Game While He
Warmed Up Behind stand.

The famous old Cub machine had a
comedian in the person OF Ed Reul.
bach. the lanky pitcher, now with the
Newark Federais. One OF his favorite
expressions when in a facetious mood
was, Il have a scheme"
Johnny Evers writes that he will
never forget n of Eds schemes.
"The Cubs were in Pittsburgh one
day, and It was Reulbach's turn to
work" says Johnny. "He warmed up
for the customary ten minutes before
the game and seemed to have a lot
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

oiicials have often cried out against
tae wanton slaughter OF birds, declar-
ing that these birds we're necessary to
keep down the insect pests and there
by protect the farmers crops, but
they have not stopped at this. with
out much ado. they have been select.
ing the quiet. isolated hooks of the
country as bird reserves. as places
where the birds could go and under
the protection Of the authorities rear
their young in security and comfort.
Az the present tfme thare are IA
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

Of stun ON the ball. AS 1901 as he
stepped into the boz. however. he lost
II all.
"He walked the first ave batters
that faced him. After two runs had
been forced In Chance could stand IL
no longer. He walked over to Reul.
bach and said: what's the matter
with your CENT you lay the ball on
the platter IEyOu can't. get out Of the
game
81 have a scheme, replied ReuI.
bach. I haven't warmed up enough.
Tell you what 10 do, Frank; ask I'm
pire 0Day to call the game for ten
minutes while l 30 behind the stand
and warm up some more;"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

to be displayed on naval vessels while he is on board one of them.
It remained for Secretary Daniels to provide Mr. Marshall with a flag
1t grew out OF the fact that VicePresident Marshall was going to San Fran
cisco 70 represent President Wilson 1t the PanamaPacihc exposition. When
the president arranged for himself to be represented in this manner ana
plans we're made for the vcepresident to be received on board the armored
cruiser Colorado, the flagship OF Admiral Howard, It occurred TO Secretary
Daniels that a more fitting reception in the attendant ceremonies should be
accorded him than those previously prescribed. Hence the new nag.
This new flag has now been permanently prescribed for the vfeepres-
ident in the future and will hereafter be displayed on ships Of the navy
whenever the vicepresident is IN board.
The ceremonies attending a visit Of the president to a ship OF the navy
include the manning of the rail by the crew, hosting his nag and firing a
salute of 81 guns upon his arrival and hauling down his flag and firing
a second salute upon his departure from the ship The honors given the
vicepresdent were formerly the same a those given the president e-
cept that the rail was not manned by the rev and the salute Of 10 guns
was given only upon his departure. and the national colors were dis.
played during the salute.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

Manager Joe Birmingham thinks
Ray Chapman viii outshine all the
stockholders IN the johnson circuit
the coming season. Chapman has been
honored with the cleanup position IN
the Indians batting order.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
HE is ALWAYS ON THE JUMP
Actions Of "cozy" Dolan Have Tend
eney to Keep Opposing Pitcher
Guessing All the Time.

"Cozy" Dolan, outfelder for the Car.
dinals. is a nan after Manager Hug.
gins W heart. He is always doing
something once he gets OF the bases.
He lets the pitcher know early In the
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

Pitcher Harry JUL recently released
by tho Brooklyn club and signed by
the Toronto club OF the international
league, was released without a trial
or explanation by the Toronto club,
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
nrnnt aeorlna AhIItN.

Whatever else may be said about the
Cardinals. either pro or con. all must
admit that they possess some scoring
ability, judging from the fact that
they Tailed So runs In the FIRST ave
exhibition games.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

Del Howard viii play an inneld DO.
aition for TIE TIP Tops. instead Of the
outaeld. according to plans Of Man.
ager Mageo. lie wal tried AZ short re.
Gently aid sd exceptionally we'll
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

barrels he will see that they are filled
with most peculiar looking stun which
ne will be at a loss to identity. II is
composed OF very small particles
aeemingly Of all the colors IN the
rainbow.
II the passer-by asks one Of the
workmen what the queer stun is, he
viii be told Just holes" and further
Inquiry reveals that II is composed Of
the tiny disks made BY the maohinGs
through which the sheets OF postage
stamps are run for peftoration. They
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
MecIune WIn Mnnnnn.

Hugh Mcclure, who played with
the Worcester team Of the New Eng.
land Coast league last season, viii
manage the Fstchburg club this year..
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

flag 10 futtering from the masthead.
The v. r. Tag is a snow-white
square OF bunting. on n field Of which
is a blue bird representing the eagle
in the coat OF arms OF the United
States. This makes the v. P. Tag the
reverse OF the presidents flag, which
consists Of the coat OF arms OF the ma
ton on a blue field. This is the nrst
time in the history Of the American
navy that there has been prescribed
for v~ice.president g distinctive flag
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

fall into baskets aud being Of no use whateyer. are barTeled up and caHed TO
the city dump
The bureau OF printing and engraving turns nut a barrel aud a half OF
these holes every week day which means nine Sarreis a week and 4s bar
rls a year Il 10 needless 70 say 10 M ever counted the Number Of holes
IN a barrel but IS the bureau prints 12oOo0OoOOO stamps a year and there
are n perforatons for each stamp. OF q total OF 25I 100000 for the years
output Il 70 evident that each Of the 4ss barrels eos,ains approximately
6ss l6lbss hdea.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
What National Bird Reserves Do for the Farmer

7 T is believed in Washington that the farmers in many parts OF the United
\ States have little idea of the extent to which the federal government goes
to protect them and their interests from harm. Department of agriculture
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
Mystery Of Chimney Of the British Embassy

A MOTHER "mydery' of international politics was uncovered in Washing
"a tn recently by IN American newspaper mar. Fired by memories OF the
romance and intrigue in WashIngton during the Russo apanese war and by
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
BASEBALL NOTES

The Philadelphia club has released
Catcher Fish and nnelder Fletcher to
the Pittsheld club OF the Eastern asso.
citation.
Another baseball surprise has been
sprung by Connie Mack IN placing
Rube Oldring a. third base 70 sup
plant Frank Baker.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
What Becomes Of the Holes in Postage Stamps

me who'Dasses by the bureau of printing and engraving in Washington
~ may often se o a concrete platform a number of barrels being roughly
-headed Up and loaded into wagona u he takes q peek into ne OF lae
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

residence next door. The chimney wouldn't draw. and. therefore, there was
not enough fire to warm the chilled secretaries and attaches
Hundreds Of Washingtonlans who mad whispered &c n another the
story Of how a brekayer VA employed to block up a opening in the chin
ny. and how a set OF detaphOne wires was found there, we're doomed to-
read an unravelment OF this mystery" OF International politics that is anus
ing rather than important Here it 10 as It came from of the embassy
attaches:
What happened when we had our chimney fixed. why, the nre burned
all right What did we nnd? Why we found an awful lot Of dust and SCOT.
Charley is going to get a seoidng for letting that chimney get 81 dirty"
"A Dctaphone Easily Could Be a Diplomatic Delight"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

Another HRTtseil has broken into
the game. Els front lame 10 Harry.
and he has signed with the Cleveland
American association club. He plays
the inneld.
The Yankees have a left-hander IN
Clarence @. Wahle OF Brooklyn. lie
was AZ ona time q member Of the
Phoenix A. G, and later bo pitched
for the navy tvam9.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07

a knowledge OF the secret service"
now going on IN connection wtth the
devious route OF Mexican politics, bGt
steadled by the dignity of that solemn
imposing, red-brick pile, the British
embassy, at the corner OF Connecticut
avenue and N street northwest, the
reporter linked arms with luck and
inquired at the embassy.
What happened when you had
your chimney hxed?"
Said chimney Is IN the chancel-
lery, between that building and the
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-05-07
Vioe-President Now Has a Nice FIaq for Himself

NJ sHINGToN-vicePres Thomas R. Marshall has a nag of his own
W ana It is an oncial banner This means that every time he visits an
American warship and is pped over the side he will enjoy the pleasurable