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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27
COUNCIL EXPRESSES
BASEBALL OPINIONS

Howard Klove, publicity agent for
the Rock Island Three Eye Baseball
association today gave out the follow
ing letter to the press:
Rock Island, Jan. 26.-Rock Island
Baseball Association, Rock Island, Ill.
Gentlemen: We were very much sur
prised to note by the published reports
that you are to be denied the privilege
of furnishing the local fans with Three
Eye league ball this coming season.
AS you know, the Island City ball
park was advertised for rent, giving
every association or group of individ
uals in the United States an opportun-
ity 10 secure lease on the same. AS
you were the only bidder and as your
bid was satisfactory, we were pleased
to sign a lease with you for the park,
and of course we were very much dis
appointed in hearing of the opposition
you have met in getting place for
Rock Island in the Three Eye league
We are somewhat familiar with the
sentiment of the local baseball fans
and from what we have heard we are
satisfied that the majority of them are
heartily in favor of Three Eye league
ball, and therefore the recent decision
will not only work as a hardship
against you. but be a general disap-
p0intment TO the baseball fans of this
city.
+ As you are the Iessees Of our park
We are interested in seeing you make
good. so that the rent already pail
and further payments TO be made by
you will not be total loss to your as
ISOLATION, and as We are not in posi-
tion to lease this park to anyone else
unless agreeable to you it naturally
would follow that Rock Island will be
! deprived of baseball for this season.
In view of the fact that Davenport and
! Moline are members of the Three Eye
/ league il would be very hard to put in
( a team here from any other league
. which would draw d large attendance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27
MAKES DEMAND
FOR CLEAN SPORT
Dean Briggs of Harvard Committee Is
Shocked by Bad Manners on
the Athletic Field.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 27.-The pro-
motion Of good feeling in intercolle-
giate athletics is urged in the reports
of last seasons activities made public
last night by Dean Lebanon R. Briggs.
chairman of the committee on the reg
ulation of athletic sports at Harvard
university.
1T is the hope of the committee"
said Dean Briggs, ito avoid those bick-
erings which. magnified by the press,
have from time to time reused I'M
friendly feeling, and to establish in in
tercollegiate athletics a mere gener-
'ous and open relation than has exist
ed hitherto.
There is no reason why a Harvard
man and Yale man should have any
thing to conceal from each other re-
garding their athletics or their ath-
letic policy. Strategy in a game NAV
be legitimate and admirable; strategy
in the negotiations of friendly rivals is
inexcusable, and constant suspicion is
as intolerable as it is unjust.
The time for political maneuvering
in athletics is gone and should never
have come. Yale, Harvard and Prince
ton, closely bound together in athletic
sport, are doing their best to main
tain in that sport relation of straight
forward courtesy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27
ROGER BRESNAHAN
GIVEN HIS NOTICE
Former Cub Leader Is Told by Owner
Weeghman That Tinker Will Lead
Bruins i'm 1916.
MAY TAKE FIGHT INTO COURT
Not at All Pleased With Arrangements,
Though He Is to Receive Full Sal
AIRY for Two Years.

Chicago, Jan. 27.-Roger Bresnahan
was officially notified yesterday that
heis no longer manager of the Cubs.
Rajah has had a bunch that something
like that would happen, but he wanted
to be certain about it, so he stuffed his
two-year contract in his best suit of
clothes, meandered over to the new
Cub Offices in the Otis building, ready
to talk business with President Weigh
man. In due time he was admitted,
passing Joe Tinker on his way.
The conference must have been to
the point, for Roger did not remain
long with President Weeghman and
the other stockholders. When he
emerged his face was flushed and there
was something like the fight-to-a-f finish
air about him.
Wants JOb-NOt Salary.
Eyes, l was told that l am no longer
manager of the Cubs, and that means
| that my contract has been broken"
said Bresnahan. Il consider that my
contract calls for managership of the
/ Cubs and, naturally, | am looking for
satisfaction The fact that l was as
sured that my pay checks for the next
two years will appear regularly does
not clear the atmosphere. | think
am entitled to damages aside from the
regular salary"
Roger is all right was President
| Weeghmans explanation of the meet
/ ing, land | believe, when he thinks
! it over, that we will have no trouble
in agreeing. I told him that his check
would be forthcoming the 1st and 18th
of every month, and that should salts
fly him. | explained to him that l
was going to have Joe Tinker as man
ager, and that I couldn't very well have
i two. Now, can't do more than to pay
him"
Hints at Legal War.
Whether the case will go into court
will depend on whether Bresnahan
will be satisfied with his salary and
nothing else Roger intimated that it
looked like a court fight.
Il got the worst of it once" said
Bresnahan, land l don't propose to
be made the goat again. l have tried
ito be on the square with everybody in
baseball and it doesn't seem to me as
if organized baseball can afford to
take the tack which it is now doing. |
am positive that if it does the action
will be regretted"
Friends of Brenahan guessed that a
lift in acquiring the Cleveland Ameri-
can association franchise would salts
fly the former Cub manager Roger
wants to put the team in Toledo pro-
vided the local situation is cleared up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27

as heretofore the large attendance was
due to the keen rivalry between the
cities of Davenport and Moline, and the
added rivalry of Rock Island would
guarantee very large attendance at
holiday games and large attendance
during the week
Therefore we hope that the decision
lately rendered by the board will be
reconsidered and that an opportunity
will be given to you and to the fans
of Rock Island to show that they really
appreciate Three Eye league ball.
Most respectfully yours,
VIM. McCONOCHIE,
Mayor.
NJ T. RUDGREN,
JOHN H. LIEDTKE,
JOHN A MURRIN,
\. E. JUHL,
Commissioners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27
S1OO PER WEEK FOR
THE MASKED MARVEL

New York, Jan. 27.-Joe Stecher,
the Nebraska farmer boy, whose knee
few months ago, will meet the Mask
ed Marvel" Mort Henderson, here to-
night The Manhattan wrestling tour
nament, trying to prevent the mar
vel" wrestling Stecher under Jack
Curley's management, disclosed that
the marvel" was hired at 500 a week
for the tourney, while Stranger Lewis
gets 5000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27
PRICE SET TOO HIGH;
SALE OF CARDS OFF

St. Louis, Jan. 27.-President Brit
terday announced that all negotiations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27
HENDERSONCIVEN
DECISION IN BOUT
Rock Island Battler Forces Jack
Racer of Davenport to Quit in
Fifth Round at Iowa City.

Earl Henderson, welterWeight boxer
of Rock Island, was given decision
over Jack Racer of Davenport in the
fifth session of a scheduled 10-round
bout at Iowa City last night before the
local athletic club. In the fifth round
Henderson landed a terrific left hook
on Racers solar plexus and the DAY.
exporter went to the moor, claiming he
was fouled An examination showed
the blow was not low, but Racer re-
fused to continue and the bout was
awarded to the Rock Island man. The
first four rounds were about even, but
man and had him on the run when he
slipped over the left hook. In a pre-
liminary Joe Burgess CT Chicago fore
ed Red Kelly of Burlington to quit in
round go. George Dams, who refereed
the bout, would not let Kelly continue,
because of the beating ne received.
The matchmaker of the Iowa City
club tackled Dams after the show, ask
ing him to send Eddie Evers against
Burgess. Dams would not close the
articles last night, but will get in
touch with the Iowa City club in the
near future and if terms are suitable
Eddie will meet Burgess.
Peanuts Schieberl will stage his pub
lie comeback go in >semi-winduI
Monday night in Milwaukee before the
Arcadia Athletic club, meeting Eddie
Boehme The bout was originally
closed with Chic Hayes, but the latter
/ backed out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27
COMPANY A BOYS TO
MEET PLOW co. TEAM

Company A, l. N. G., of Rock Island
has organized a basketball team and
is now out for the tri-city title. The
militia quintet will open the sea-on
tomorrow night, meeting the Rock Is
land Pillow company team at Armory
hall The Company A team will line
up as follows: Andy and William Voss,
forwards, Al Voss and A. Vroman,
guards, and R. Philbrook, center. All
members of the team are seasoned
players Games with the Company A
team can be arranged by calling Rock
Island 3943-Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27
LANGTRY SAYS CITY
BOWLERS SET RECORD

That the score of 533 rolled by OAR
rell Hamlet and Art Salzmann Of this
city, in a match game at Iowa City
last week, sets new worlds record
for a two-rnan single game, was con-
frmed yesterday ly Abe Langtry Sec
rotary of the American Bowling con-
gress. Hamlet was quite certain that
a new record had been made, but to
make absolutely sure, he wrote Lang
try, who has all bowling records made
on sanctioned alleys on file. In the
match game at Iowa City Hamlet
made 266 and Art Salzmann followed
him with 267 score, making a total
of 533.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27
10 LOOMS BEATEN
BY COLORED RUNNER

New York. Jan. o7.-Howard P.
Drew, the sensational sprinter from
the University of California, equaled
the worlds record last night when he
sprinted 10 yards indoors in :07 is.
The dash featured the Millrose Ath-
letic association games in Madison
Square gardens.
Following on the heels of the Negro
sprlnter was Roy F. Morse, the ma
tional 220-yard champion, and 10 G.
LOOMS of the Chicago Athletic asso-
outdoor championships in San Fran
cisco last year defeated Drew.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27
COLLECTING FUNDS
FOR STRICKEN JEWS

New York, Jan. 27.-Funds for the
relief Of Jewish war sufferers are be-
ing collected throughout the United
States today under the proclamation
OF President Wilson designating this
as Jewish relief day"
Hundreds of Jewish organizations
are engaged in the collections and look
for a generous national response. This
city was organized into districts for
canvassing purposes and many thou
sands OF volunteer canvassers were as
signed 10 duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27
WITH THE BOXERS

Cleveland, Jan. 27-The boxing
game is expected to be resumed here
Feb. 8, when Johnny kilbane will
probably meet Richie Mitchell of Mil
waukee, or Joe Rivers, the Mexican,
for ten rounds
St Louis. Jan. 27.-Charlie Metric
of Milwaukee was declared winner
over Leo Witt in the third round here
Tuesday night. Witt broke his hand in
this round when he hit the Milwaukee
boy on the arm and could not con-
tinue.
Philadelphia, Jan. 27.-Director of
Public Safety Wilson yesterday or
dered Superintendent of Police Robin
son to investigate an alleged fake
bout between Eddie O'Keefe and Lew
Tender at the Olympic last Monday
night.
Director Wilson declared charges
were made to him that the bout was
the most fragrant fake ever staged
here. He asserted emphatically that
hereafter bouts must be clean and
that he will personally see that the
spirit OF the law is closely observed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27

All the news eli the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-27

for the sale of the club to unidentified
local capitalists are off.
A representative, of the local capital
lists informed President Britton over
the telephone that the price he asked
was too high.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14
HAZEL DAWN IN RARE
 COMBINATIONS OF
 LAUGHS AND THRILLS

If you have smiled unconscioCsly in response to the irresistible smile of Hazel Dawn as she appeared before you on the motion picture screen in former Famous Players productions. her next appearance in My LaGv Incog," which is to be the Paramount picture at the Gem for Monday, will be {, revelation. As Nell Carroll in this thrilling comedy-drama, Miss Dawn does the best work of her mo- tion picture career, far eclipsing any thing that she has ever done.
 Iu addition to the far-famed Dawn smile and the personality that has en- chanted her audiences, Hazel Dawn displays snap and dash in her DOT trayal of the girl detective that is captivating and delightful. Nell Car roll is a Southern girl of good birth
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14

and fine breeding, who suddenly dis covers that her old home is mort gagged to the limit and will be losr If she cannot raise the money to meet the obligations She has never been trained for any specific work, but fin ally obtains employment in detec- tive agency.
 Several big robberies have been committed on the huge summer es- tatec in one of the fashionable sum- mer colonies and the agency is re- quested to handle the ease. It is evil dent that it is an inside job-that is, that someone in the household, either servant or a guest, is doing the stealing. There is only one way to work against such people, and that is 10 fight them from the inside Ac- cordjngly, Nell Carroll is sent to the town where she is heralded in the papers as the Baroness Du Massey. Mrs. DeNeauX, whose home seems the logical place for the next big haul, calls upon the "baroness" and invites her to her house, little suspecting that she is detective
 In a very short time the girl finos strong evidence that points to Mrs. De Neaux's own son Teddy as the thief. Despite the fact that she is becoming greatly interested in hlm, she decides to do her duty and lays a trap for him. Meanwhile Rene Lidal, the real crook, becoming suspicious of the authenticity of Nell's title, de- cides to outface her, and presents himself at the De Veaux home as the Baron Du Massey. Hoist by her own petard Nell does not know whether she has stumbled upon a real name in selecting the "baroness' title or whether she is facing another inn postor. But, after a thrilling en- counter with her husband" and a wildly hectic midnight scene in the De Veaux home, many unexplained mysteries are made very clear to the amateur detective.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14
R. R. COMMISSIONS ORDER
 FAVORABLE TO COTTON MILL

Little Rock, July l4-An order was made by the railroad commission yes terday that will He favorable to the cotton mill at Monticello, the only one in the state. A fifteen per cent re- duction in the rate is made on cotton shipments when consigned to fac tories in the state. The Monticello mill is the only one in Arkansas. It runs the year round, and is now mak- ing only duck" which Is shipped mostly to New England.
 The order, effective July 24, and is as follows:
 Ut is on this day ordered that ,ith class rates for distances as provided in railroad commission of Arkansas standard freight distance tariff No. ! be protected on all shipments of cot ton, compressed and uncompressed, in carloads, when consigned to a cotton factory and intended for manufac- turing purposes. Minimum carload for shipments of uncompressed cotton to be 25 bales. Minimum carload for shipments of compressed cotton to be 50 bales"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14

John Dixon, of Rosston, was look ing after business in Prescott today.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14
NOTICE.

Hollie Almand will begin a singing school at the Baptist church here Monday night, July 17th, and con tinuc for a term of twenty nights This will be the third term taught by him here, and the improvement has been very satisfactory. If you are interesting in music come to this school; we expect large attendance and we promise our very best efforts. The tuition of 10c per night or $2Oo for the term. Will start promptly at 7:S0 and adjourn at 9:30. Come on the first night and come every night
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14

Because of the shortage of men, the London News says, the government proposes to inaugurate campaign to recruit women for farm work. The recruiting will be along the same lines by which men were obtained for army service. The women will De en- titled to wear a government uniform, consisting of coat short skirt, heavy boots and gaiters. Great Britain hopes to enlist nearly half million women for this agricultural work. Recruiting instead of forcibly feeding women is a new deal for English poll tics
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14
NINETEEN SIXTEEN CLUB.

The 1916 Club met with Mrs. Mar tin Guthrie Wednesday afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs. John Pittman.
 After several interesting games of 800. Miss Gladys Greeson was found to have made high score.
 The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Thcs. C. McRae, Jr., served delicious salad and ice course.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14
THE WEATHER.
Friday and Saturday, partly cloudy.

John Dixon, of Rosston, was look ing after business in Prescott today.
 R. o. Westmoreland, of Gale, was attending to business matters in Prescott this morning.
 WANTED TO BUY-A good sec ond hand surry or single buggy. Jas. II. Bennett. Phone 148. If
 Clarke White arrived home this morning from Little Rock where he has been a few days visiting friends
 Mir Chas. M. Pritchett, supelin- tendent of construction for the Treas ury Department, arrived here yester- day and will make a typographical survey and soil Investigation on the site for the new post office building at this place. It is probable that the contract will be let for the cree tion of the building in the first or second quarter of 1917.
 The Ladies Home Journal for July is out and you may get one by call ing 242.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14
Local News

Fresh shipment Watson and Avens Cream at Buchanan Drug Store.
 E. Hatley was among the visitors to Prescott today
 "Happ" Powell was noticed on East Elm street this morning.
 r. hot or thirsty call at Buchanan's Drug Store Wheeler Gordon will cool you.
 FOR RENT-Five room house close in-ali modern conveniences. Apply to Arthur Westmoreland. If
 J. B. Nuns, of Laneburg, was in the city this morning attending to busi- ness.
 Uncle Jerry Westmoreland of Gale, was attending to business in Prescott this afternoon.
 Will s. Roe, Prescott route number five was among the business visitors to the city today.
 Mrs. Carrie Lambert left this morning for a visit over at Hot Springs and Amity.
 Fresh shipmest of Norris, Lig- gett's and Guth's fine candies al Guthrie Drug Store.
 Two scholarships are for sale by The News Printing Company. Both are for business courses and if you want one let us know at once.
 Greatest bargains in Grand, Up- right and Player Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines at A. Monson's Mu- sic Store.-Adv. If
 The thermometer registered 97 yes terday. Crops of all kinds are suf- fering a great deal in all communi- ties
 Miss Gladys Gordon, of Morrillton, is in the city and will be a member of a house party to be given by Miss Gertrude Davis.
 J. E. Butler, Rosston route number two. was attending to business here this morning. Mr. Butler subscribed for our daily paper. |
 l We have Green Peas, Cabbage, Grapes, Melons, Bananas, Oranges, and Lemons and Tomatoes. Phone I157, Giles Bros Grocery Company.
 WANTED-A gentle buggy horse. l would like to have a good pony or horse for his keep. Jas. H. Bennett, Phone 148. If l. Ii. Blakely, one of Nevada's prominent citizens from near Ross ton, spent last night in the city. Mir. Blakely is brother of E. Y. Blakely of this city.
 Mr. and Mrs. j. T. Luck passed through here this morning en route to their home at Rosston. They have been out on the Prescott X North western railroad at Highland seeing the big orchard.
 Tonight at the Gem theater there will be shown the last episode of "Stiagaree." This has been a thriller from the first one. The Darkest Hour' is the name of the last episode and it is the best one. Prices regular.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14

Fruit jar tops with rubbers, doz. zoe Best Red Rubber jar rings, doz. Sc Best Diamond Axel-grease, box. 5c Best 8-oz. jelly glasses, dog. .... .35c Nickel crumb tray and scraper. .15c Scissors, guaranteed cutting edge,
 ................... 15c. 20c Pic Gold Band Plumbers, each. ..... .6c 14-qt. roll rim dish pans each :. 25c 10-qt. milk pails, each l5c
 WEBB VARIETY STORE.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14

Mike-I did an extraordinary thing today. l had the last word with a woman. Ike-That so? How'd it oc- cur? Mike-Coming home on the car l said, Wont you have my seat, madam ?"-The Siren.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14

Where are the sweet, old-fashioned wooers who used to be able to hold girls hand without feeling for the "hook' in it? Alas some of them are downtown, working hard to pay the rent and the milliner's bills and the rest are in Reno.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
 One so acre improved farn One 83 acre improved farm. One 40 acre partly improved farm One room house in Prescott. FOR RENT
 One room house with bath. One room house just outside.
 H. B. MCKENZIE. FOR SALE-Fine milk cows, ler- sey heifers. Nelson Garner. d3-w
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14

Theory is an admirable thing until it comes to running an automobile or a woman; and then what you require is q lot of practice and happy iacul- ty for guessing
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14

A man may be grateful to the No- man who admires his accomplishments but the woman he adores is the one who overlooks all his weaknesses.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-14
OF A
 BACHELOR GIRL
By Helen Rowland.

A woman is beautiful or not, ac- cording to whether man happens to be looking at her through q wine glass or a grouch.
La Junta tribune., 1916-06-17
WANTED.

TRADE at the Palace Drug store.
La Junta tribune., 1916-06-17
HOI.RROOk CENTER.

Mrs. Fields is spending two weeks
visiting with relatives in Las Ami
mas
The annual process OF beet thin
ming has generally begun among the
farmers.
Josiah Davis is adding improve
ments to his house in the way of a
front porch.
The refreshing rains came In time
to be OF great benefit to the
growing crops.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Goff spent
Sunday In Las Animas with Mrs.
Goff's parents
Mrs. John l.. Melton. of Las Ami
mas. is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Lance.
The superintendent OF the Che
raw Sunday school reports lis in at
tendance last Sunday.
Mrs. II. l.. Wadleigh returned
home few days ago from a visit
with relatives in Missouri.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union will meet Tuesday after
noon. June goth. at the Cheraw
church
The Cheraw Ladies, Aid. with
Mrs. Sherman Ball, president. met
with Mrs. Wren Estep Thursday OF
this week
Mrs. Harris. Of Kansas City. is
the guest In the home OF her friend.
Mrs Simpson. having arrived Sat
urday morning
Miss White. OF Shelbina. Mo. ar
rived Tuesday morning. and will
spend some time with her aunt,
Mrs. A. J. Grom.
c. l. Burger arrived with his
family from Kansas and Is nov liv-
ing in the Stanton home near the
school house. MIR Burger has taken
claim adjoining Il. X. Morris
ranch.
Sunday morning. while Mr.. and
Mrs. Grom and a guest were on their
way TO church. one OF the auto
wheels very suddenly took a side
track. No one vas hurt. and fortu-
nately Mr. Grom vas not doing his
usual pace.
Mr.. Prather and family. from La
kin. Kan. came In their auto from
that place to La Junta Tuesday. on
their first trip to Colorado. They
are on their way to Colorado
Springs and will spend some time
sight seeing in the mountains.
Mr., Gibbs, former citizen of
iolbrook, now OF Pueblo. came from
Granada Monday on his way home.
He reported heavy hail storm at
Granada. Saturday, resulting in con
siderable damage to the crops. be-