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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
At The American.

Ben Wilson. remembered for his
splendid work as the star Of the Uni
yersal serial. The Voice On the
Wire" and starring at the present
time as the hero Of the new Uniyer-
sal serial, The Mystery Ship" which
opens at the American theatre on
Tuesday, was much pleased, the other
day. to receive a letter from a group
Of his school girl admirers in Taylor
vile, Ohio. Il was chosen by the rest
Of my classmates" said the letter, to
write you letter of praise for your
good work as an actor Some were
undecided as to which actor they
really liked best so we voted your
name with a few others, and you got
the most votes. OF course, the let
ter must then be written to you, and
they chose me as the one to do the
writing. We all love you as player
and have seen great many Of your
pictures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
HENDRIX OFFER Is
FINALLY WITHDRAWN

indianapolis, Ind, Dec 20.-The Of
fer TO release Jack Hendricks, man
ager Of the indianapolis American as
ISOLATION baseball club, for $4,000
was withdrawn yesterday by J. c..
McGill, president Of the club in a
telegram received from him by Hen
drickc. Negotiations have been un-
der way for some time for Hendricks
release, he having been offered the
managership of the st. Louis Ma
tionals if he could get away from his
contract here. McGill first demanded
$4,000. Branch Hickey of the St.
Louis club offered $4,000. McGill then
asked $4,000, where the matter stood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
BAN JOHNSON WORKS
IN RED CROSS DRIVE

Chicago, Dec. 20-With baseball al
fairs out Of the way President Ban
johnson OF the American league
buckled down yesterday TO the 49,
100000 membership drive of the Red
Cross. Ban was slated to meet the
other members OF the central division
in the First National bank building
for a few minutes conference. The
plan outlined proved interesting
enough to keep him there for nearly
two hours.
President Johnson had some ideas
Of his own in regard TO getting up en-
thusiasm in Chicago for the great
cause. He told some Of them to the
rest Of the committee. He will out
line others still further at a luncheon
which he viii give to committee mem
bers and prospective assistants in the
drive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
MACHINIST'S WORK
IS REAL PLEASURE

Freeport, III. Dec. 1T can go
down to the shop and do a days work
and get pleasure out of it since TAX
ing this new medicine, Tanlac, Be
fore, l dreaded the days work and
my duties were simply drudgery,"
George Oft, 1879 Garden street. this
city, machinist at the Steyer Man
ufacturing Co, for the last nine years,
said on March II.
My stomach was all out OF order. Z"
Mr., OFT continued. Gas formed in
my stomach after eating and caused
bloating Nothing I ate was digested
properly My food just seemed 10
lay in my stomach undigested after
eating and it caused me great dis
tress. l felt tired and worn out most
of the time and / didn't feel like
going to work in the mornings.
Il read statements given by SO
many Of Freeport's best people who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
CURLEY BREAKS IN
LIMETIGHT ON BOUT

New York. Dec. 20.-Jack Curley
said here yesterday he had received
a promise from a wealthy man to pay
Fred Fulton If the heavyweight would
agree to fight Jess Willard for the
benefit Of the Red Cross Curley said
he had wired Mike Collins Offering
Fulton $4,000.
st. Paul. Dec 20-Billy Miske, st.
Paul heavy. who meets Fred Fulton
here Jan. Is, is willing to take on
Jess Willard "for charity alone If
Miske beats Fulton he said he would
meet Willard next for the benefit of
the Red Cross.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
HAP FELSCH CHAMP
CATCHER FLIES IN
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Happy Felsch set record for out
neiders in helping to win the pennant
for the White Sox last season. The
fans who didn't keep cases on Oscar
will learn from the American league
fielding averages. issued yesterday,
that the great center fielder compiled
record Of 40 putouts and "a as
sists. Seven errors streaked the won
derful performance.
The total of AGA accepted chances
has never been exceeded in the ma
iors. if the American league statis-
tlcian IS right. Jimmy Slagle with
424 and Iris Speaker with 455 come
nearest 10 the mark set by Felsch.
The errors held the average down 10
1856. John Collins Of the Sox being the
actual leader with 992 for 73 games.
In the distribution Of honors Chic
Caudil Is the only White Sox to actu-
ally lead tn a division. Chic tops the
regular first sackers with an average
of .995. Among the second basemen
Eddie Collins is second TO his former
sidekick Jack Barry Of Boston, with a
percentage Of $50. Buck Weaver of
the Sox, who doubled in the art OF
picking UP grounds, has the distinc-
ton Of being first at shortstop. with
an average Of $3.50 Only 10 games
are included, however AS a third
baseman Weaver ranks second among
the regulars.
Taking into consideration the num-
. Der Of games played Ray Schalk leads
the catchers, with a percentage Of .98I
+ for 1870 games Among the pitchers
/ Walter Johnson. Earl Hamilton, Al
/ Schauer, George Mogridge and Bill
/ Wright finished the season with q per
/ feet fielding record. Johnson leads
with As games. Reb Russell tops the
/ SOx hurting staff with 1888
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20

said they had been benefited by Tan
lac, that / decided to try the new med
lcine. Tanlac has improved me in
every way can eat anything I care
for now and digest it properly All
my food seems 10 agree with me per-
feetly. The tired feeling l formerly
experienced has disappeared. Instead
! feel fresh and strong now and find
my work pleasure.
i want TO recommend Tanlac for
others for ! believe 1t will help others
Just as it has helped me
Tanlac, the Master Medicine. is es-
peeially beneficial for stomach. liver
ana kidney trouble. catarrhal COM
plants, nervousness. loss Of appe-
iite and the like and is a fine tonic and
strength builder for weak. run down
men and women
Tanlac Is now being introduced aud
explained in Rock Island at a. j.
Reiss drug store Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
st Snencar Sauare.

Mae Marsh in The Cinderella
Man. the third of her Goldwyn star
ring vehicles, appears at the Spencer
Square again tonight The play
does entire justice to Miss Marsh aud
Miss Marsh does entire justice to the
play which is by no means an easy
vehicle for her talents There is one
touch in the picture that lends itself
to COmmendati0n for the director. One
Of the early scenes In the play shows
Miss Marsh looking out of a window
of what is apparently an old mansion
into q wonderful garden. where fiow-
ers are noGding and the sun is shin
ing. The window is nothing more than
painted canvas frame, but so clever
has the artist done his work that the
Illusion is complete THE Cinderella
Man" is a highly amazing story. re
plete throughout with human interest,
and the always pleasing acting Of Miss
Marsh. The picture is entertaining
from beginning to end. In addition,
the Spencer Square will present to-
night a Pathe news picture showing
President Wilson making q speech
relative to Austria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
ALEX WILL DEMAND
BONUS OF $4,000

Chicago, Dec. 2o-Grover Alexander,
the star pitcher purchased by the CHI
cago Nationals from Philadelphia.
stated yesterday that he thinks slO.-
600 would be his fair share of the pur-
chase price and he links the latter
club should pay 1t.
I'm not making any threats" said
Alexander. .but | think the public
should know the situation Seven
years ago Philadelphia paid $3.50 for
me. They sold me for $4,000 Hard
work brought about the boom in my
stock and the man who did the work
ought to get some of it"
Alexander left for his home in st.
Paul. Neb., last night without signing
his contract with Chicago. He will re-
turn after the holidays
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
CLUBS ASKED
TO CLOSE UP DOORS

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Golf and country
clubs have been requested by II. A,
Garfield. fuel administrator to close
their club houses through the winter
months, and President Howard w
Perrin Of the United States Golf as
sociatiou. has been asked to cooper
ate by sending copies of the letter
sent him by Mr.. Garfield to the allied
and associate clubs in the national
body.
This news, received in Chicago yes
terday, did not create any excitement,
as few of the clubs kept open, and
only enough coal is consumed TO pro-
vide heat TO protect the plumbing. The
same applies to- most Of the country
for save in a few instances it would
not pay to keep a club open, and the
burning of a lot Of coal simply would
mean added expense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
WAR TAX is PAID
BY INDEPENDENTS
Manager Flanagan Gets Receipts
From Collector Acknowledging
Payment Si.07i.
RECEIVED IN FOUR CAMS
Plan Put Into Effect NOV. ! After
Which Date Extra Nickel Was
Taken Prom Patrons.

The war tax fund Of the govern
ment was enriched just $l,O74,40
through the activities Of the Rock Isl
land Independents during the past
seasOn
Manager Walter Flanagan yesterday
received receipt from 70. y. McCaDe,
internal revenue collector at Peoria,
ACKNOWLEDGING payment Of this sum.
The Sl,07440 represents the war tax
collected 90 the tour final games
played this season az Douglas park
The war tax law on professional
sports did not become effective until
Nov. ], but the government got in in
time 20 collect from the four largest
attended games Of the 1917 schedule.
Five cents additional was charged to
each patron. passes included. An av-
erage Of S2G8G0 was collected az each
OF the games Had the war tax been
collected during the entire season 10 is
safe 20 say that the $1,000 mark would
have been easily passed.
During the time the war tax was
collected from the fans Manager
Flanagan stated that he failed to hear
one single complaint so il Is evident
that the local supporters Of the team
were ardent patriots as well as ia
karat football fans There IS no ques-
ton but that the war tax on profess
sional football games win be in force
again next season, unless peace lis de-
clared IN the meantime.
Booking Games Now.
In anticipation OF the organization
Of fast eleven again next season
Manager Flanagan Is not letting ans
grass grow under his feet with re
CARDS to the 1913 schedule. lie recent
" received a letter from Steve Kas
inak, manager Of the Seaton Football
club Of ST. Paul, Mimi, asking for Z
game Of 1918 Flanagan is decker
ing with Kasiuak and viii no doub
reserve a date on the card for the 81
Paul eleven During the past seasol
tho Seatons won the Independent
championship Of st Paul The
played the Minneapolis Marines an
lost by the small score OF T. 10 {
Flanagan intends TO have the l9l
chart booked solid with nothing bu
top notch clubs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
Ih1 zSIEFh!eatre

seeming dishonor cannot hide. the
balance of the cast is excellently Sc
lected and furnish the necessary
strength to properly present the SEN
sational story. Those personality girls.
Lillian Morley and the Mccarthy SIS
ters. present harmony singing ana
dancing number that is a JOYFUL ex-
hilarating offering that comprises
youth. beauty and cleverness with the
addition artistic dancing and comedy
It is a splendid number with great
possibilities. kayatake brothers, TWO
sons of Nippon, offer distinct Jap,
anese novelty number Harry ana
Eta Conley present AT the Cross
Roads" Also the 10th episode Of
THE Fighting Trail serial. There
will be three shows Christmas day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
EPPA RIXEY MIGHT
QUIT TIE PHIT,LIES

New York. Dec, 20.-Another blow
to Philadelphia. Eppa Rixey, the
Pbillies' tall southpaw. has been Of
fered position as chemist in the gov
eminent service and If he passes the
examinations win retire from the
game,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
At the Majestic.

"a whirlwind of action and a riot
Of fun, and typically Fairbanks" is
the way Manager Quinn describes the
new Douglas Fairbanks film, "Rach-
ing for the Moon, produced for Art
craft, at the Majestic theatre today,
and tomorrow. With New York
and Italy as backgrounds. extraordin-
airy film punches" are presented, in
terspersed with flashes of real COM
edy. The story allowed spectacular
treatment, and Aircraft has produced
it on a lavish scale, making it a nota-
bic offering, and one Of the most pre-
tentious yet issued from the Aircraft
studios. The reproduction Of the
Venetian settings are we'll done. with
picturesque canals and romantic gon-
dolas. Magnificent settings and an ex-
traordinary supporting cast including
such well known players as Frank
Campeau, Eileen Percy and Eugene
Ormonde, make this film an excep-
tional attraction
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
VETERAN JOCKFY DIES.

Newport, Ky, Dec 20.-Albert DIT
case, who number Of years ago was
one of the best known race riders on
the American turf is dead at his
home here. Ducase was Al years of
age. During his career as rider he
was in the employ Of some of the most
widely known horsemen in the coun-
try. At one time Ducase rode abroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
sue ROX COMING RACk.

L0ndon.-Snuff boxes are said to be
coming back into fashion, but with
the difference that they now contain
sugar instead Of snuff.
The sugar rationing is expected to
make it necessary for visitors to carry
around their own sugar and The old
tightly fitting snuff boxes, OF silver,
enamel and inlaid wood are being
brought to light for this purpose.
There Is said TO be also a demand for
futurist boxes with weird effects
painted on them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
INLAY VS.. S0CIALS.

The Rock Island Socials quintet
will Journey to Milan tomorrow night
to attack the fast Milan five, The
Milan aggregation has had lay-off Of
TWO weeks and Manager Williams pre-
diets a win for his team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
Nervous
Men

Can be completely freed from their
nervousness and the craving and APP
petite for liquor completely destroyed
III only Three Days by the Neal Treat
ment for the Drink Habit. Write on
phone US Tor information Neal Insti-
tute, $50 West Sixth street. Daven-
port, Iowa. Satisfactory results are
guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
FELSH sANTA,s HIREn MAN.

milwaukee,, Dec 20. Happy"
Felsh of world series home-run fame
Is dispensing Christmas trees 10 help
Santa along Oscar and his brother
bought 1000 trees while north on a
hnnllng trLp. IAey-re aeIuag last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
DICK LOADMAh IS
AFTER PEKIN KID
Buffalo Bantam Serapper More Than
Anxious 20 Battle Herman in
Rock Island Soon.
is A CONTENDER FOR TIE TITLE
Has Decisions Over Such Men as
Johnny Frtle, hid Williams, Al
Shubert and Others.

The fame Of the tri-cities as a fight
center has evidently spread east. Now
Fighting Dick" Loadman. the classy
little bantamweight title contender
comes to the front with statement
that he would like to appear in Rock
Island in the near future.
Loadman makes his headquarters
at Buffalo. n. Y. Through his man
ager. Hugh Shannon, he has hurled
challenge to meet any bantam in the
country here. but he would prefer one
Kid Herman OF Pekin, Ill Should
some enterprising promoter here de-
eide TO bring on Loadman, the bout no
doubt would prove big drawing card.
/ Loadman is known from coast to coast
and is credited with victories over
some of the best men In the bantam
division.
1t is also rumored that Pal Moore
will be brought here in the near flu
/ ture Pal is also a general favorite
among the tri-city mitt fans. Local
! fight fans are also anxious to see Pea
nuts Dundee in action here before
long. Since his clean-cut victory over
Johnny Richie, the promising young
Rock Island bantam is much in de-
mand by boxing clubs. This talk that
/ Dundee scored a victory just because
Richie is slipping is all bunk. Ritchie
Is going as strong now as he ever was
In his long career and he has been
booked for several holiday cards in
the vicinity Of LaSalle Al Purdy. who
refereed the match. paid Dundee many
compliments on his ability and told
his manager. Peanuts Schieberl, that
he has a find Funny how your home
town will not give you due credit
when we'll earned victory is scored
Shann0n's Def.
Appended Is the sweeping challenge
, issued by Dick Loadman, through his
, handler, Hugh Shannon:
Sporting Editor The Argus.-Deal
q Sir. Dick Loadman, the sensational
2 bantamweight championship contend
, er, who has met and defeated all the
| good ones in the hantamweight divis
2 ion, would like to box some good bo!
in Rock Island, Pekin Kid Herman
preferred
"Loadman gave Johnny Ertle ter
ribIe licking in Baltimore last sprin!
= and has won newspaper decisions owe
: such good ones as Kid Williams, A
Shubert. Kid Wolfe. Benny Kaufman
p Lew Tender. Patsy Brannigan. Younl
n CLANCY, and others. Loadman is
= favorite with the Rock Island fgh
d fans. What can you offer him? Die
y is now known around the country a
e the greatest little fighting machine il
d the world. Yours truly.
T. HUGH SHANNON,
I'll Manager of Dick Loadman.
r. 1857 West Delavan avenue, Buffalo
la. Y"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
In the Movies.

UNIJf1 I.
Spencer Square-Mae Marsh IN The
Cinderella Man; Pathe news.
Majestic - Douglas Fairbanks in
Reaching Tor the Moon; news week
ly
Black Hawk-Bryant Washburn in
SINNERS Dress Suit; Pathe weekly.
FRIDAY.
Spencer Square-Sessue Hayakawa
in The Secret Game; Fatty Arbuekle
in "a Country Hero"
Majestic - Douglas Fairbanks IN
Reaching for the Moon; news week
~
Black Hawk-Helen Rasson in "The
Light: also a comedy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
Illinois Theatre.

Vaudeville Two shows daily at z:s9
and 8:15. Three shows Saturday and
Sunday at 800; 1880 and 900 .. m
Change of bill Sunday and Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20

In the international wrestling tour
nanaent at New York, DR., B. F. Roller
threw Pierre lie Belg; Wladek zhysz-
ko downed Demeterius Tofalos and Ed
Stranger" Lewis defeated Tom
Draak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20

Norman Kingsley was elected cap
tain of the University Of Minnesota
football team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20

Welker Cochran was leading Ora
NornIngstar. 500 to sos at the close
of the first days play in their 1900
point 1872 bala line billiard match al
Detroit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
SPORT SUMMARY

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Kid Graves out
boxed Charley Neary in ten rounds at
Milwaukee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-20
The Columbia.

Vaudeville Two shows daily at 2:A5
and SIS. Three shows Saturday and
Sunday at 1900: 7:30 and 800 2. m.
Change OF bill Sunday and Thursday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-24
MAREAE IT'S
FINANCIAL
New York Financial.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Dealings in stocks
today were on a light and narrow basis, zen
Ing quotations were steady, but soon be-
came irregular in consequence OF further
selling OF speculative issues notably Ohio Gas,
Industrial Alcohol, motors shippings and
oils Liquidation of coppers added to the I'M
settlement OF the forenoon, marines later dis
playing general heavineSs
Specialties made full recoveries later, Ohio
Gas changing its early break of almost
points to an actual gain OF over 2 on an
nouncemcnt of an increased dividend to a
25 per cent basis. Munitions and eupmens,
at one time from l to points under last
Saturdays closing quotations also shared in
the uneven rally of the last hour.
United States Steel's extreme recession OF
a mere fraction was more than made up on
short covering, the stock scoring net gain of
practically point
Rails were relegated 10 a place u second
ary importance, with no material alteration
of prices. Sales amounted to $4,000 shares.
Slight concessions were registered by in
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-24
0SAGE INDIANS DEMANDING
LAWYER FOR TRIBES WORK
Secretary OF Interior Has Power to
Appoint One; Funds To BE
Appropriated.
From The World $ Bureau.
704 Metropolitan Bank Building.

WASHINGTON. April 23. For
some time the Usage Indians have
desired an attorney to look after the
legal side OF their numerous affairs.
1t is understood the secretary of in
terror, upon the approval of the In
dian commissioner. has the power TO
appoint one, upon request OF the
Usage Indian coucil, and If, in the
opinion of the Indian commissioners,
a lawyer is needed. However, none
has been appointed.
Representative T. A. Chandler OF
the First district has introduced a
bill in congress authorizing the Usage
tribe to employ tribal attorney and
appropriating therefor Usage funds.
Another bill introduced by Mr..
Chandler provides for the payment to
the Creek Indians the balance due on
an award made by the senate on Feb
ruarv 16, 1903.
Also a bill comforting Jurisdiction
on the court of claims TO hear, de-
termine and render judgment IN che
Usage civilization fund claim OF the
Usage nation against the United
States"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-24

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-24
Copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate)

Copyright, 1917 by the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate)
This is a day in which planetary
direction Is deemed unimportant, ac-
cording to astrology. Jupiter is in a
family benefic aspect, while Mars and
Saturn are adverse.
All the signs appear to Indicate a
period of great commercial and indus
trial activity, even tho strikes, riots
and labor troubles are likely to be
numerous.
Growth of Socialism will be rapid
in the United states in the next year
the seers declare, and there will be q
strong trend toward government
ownership that may result in wide
spread reforms.
The rule is not particularly helpful
TO those who deal in medicines and
the growth of all varieties of mind
cure Is foreseen.
Opposition to army changes or nil
itary precautions Is likely to become
suddenly centralized and this may
lead to most unpleasant misunder
standings. This seems to involve la
Dor In some indirect way, astrologers
declare.
Saturn gives warning OF danger in
tunnels or subways There is n sinis
ter sign for travel while this config-
uration rules.
Women have a direction that may
lead to schisms In certain large or
ganizations and to mutual misunder-
standings, which will end in strong
union for important work
Astrologers predict that both pro-
hibition and universal suffrage will
prevail in the United States within
three years.
Increase OF the birthrate and seri-
Gus advance in the rate OF mortality
among children are foreseen for the
summer months.
Warm weather may be late in COM
ing next summer, but 1t Is likely to
extend far into the autumn.
Provisions should be made for un'
usual storms in the next months.
Crops may be ruined in the south and
west.
Persons whose birthdate II is will
enjoy a successful year. II they pay
especial attention to business affairs.
There may be great provocation to
quarrel or. to engage in lawsuits, but
peaceable tactics should be followed.
Children born on this day probably
will prospect in all material ambi-
tions. altho much depends on the
hour of birth. Girls may be inclined
to marry men of weak or effeminate
nature.