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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-13
Rogers Hornsby.
By NORMAN Z. BROWN.

Just about 80 per cent Of the big
league trades rumored about the
stove league every winter never
materialiZe. Most of these much
discussed trades concern stars of
such a magnitude that their NOV
ing can make and break clubs. and,
therefore, such deals are few and
far between.
Rogers Hornsby's case is an il
lustration. Hornsby has been sold
or traded every few days during
every Off season since he broke into
the majors, but he is still with the
Cardinals. Has signed for 1920.
President Hickey of the Cards re-
Gently quieted all talk Of change
for Hornsby by announcing that,
poor as the Cards were, an offer Of
$4,000 in cash and four players
worth $4,000 in addition for Rog-
ers had been turned down. The
party making the offer had also
guaranteed the person closing the
deal a commission of $4,000.
Hornsby cost the Cards just $3.50.
When the Cards had a chance to
at least muss up the National
league race in 1914 they went ka-
floorie because Shortstop Butler
couldn't throw the ball straight.
Charley Reese. a railroad conduc-
tor, read Miller Higgins plea, "My
kingdom for shoftstop," and tip
ped eff Higgins to Hornsby, then
with Denison, Texas. Reese's run
took him, to Texas. Hug kept the
kid in mind, and, by arranging an
exhibition game at Denison, gave
Scout Connery chance to size up
Rogers. Higgins went to Austin
to look over another lad. Connery
reported Hornsby was too light.
| But the next summer Connery look
ed Rogers over again. and the kid s
| pep, most of all, caused the scout
to arrange his purchase-for $3.50.
Hornsby looked like a bloomer
when tried out that fall. Couldn't
| field, couldn't hit Didn't get one
long drive in 81 times up. Higgins
told him he was too light, but let
I JUN NuC II S4udu tuS
next spring, 1916.
Hornsby arrived-40 pounds heav-
Ter, due to a winter on the farm
Higgins changed his bat to long
one, made him stand back from the
plate, and then let him hit.
An accident to the regular short
stop gave Hornsby his chance when
the spring series with the Browns
opened. In the first game he drove
in all four runs with two triples
The other shortstop got the can
Rogers got the job. He was the
young star of the '16 campaign. In
1917 he finished second in the bat
ting race with 1927 average. In
1918, undoubtedly due to his fail
ure to get along with Hendricks
then manager, Hornsby's work
slumped badly. But last year. un.
der Hickey. the youth from Run.
nels county, Texas, hit his usua
| gait, again giving Roush a great
battle for the batting honors in the
old circuit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-13
BRITAIN AGAINST
AMERICA TONIGHT

Milwaukee, Feb. 13.-It is to be
England VS.. America in the ring of
the Auditorium here tonight, John
ny Sheppard. lightweight champion
of the British Isles, clashing with
Richie Mitchell Of the Cream City
in a 10 rounder. Judged by ring
fellows in Milwaukee, it will be a
rough session, with the Briton fig
ured . possible winner because he
packs Z knockout punch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-13
BOWLING SCORES

Do Drop Inn captured both high
team scores and W. Asmus pulled
down the two individuals in bowl
ing by teams of the Tri-City Bowl
ing league last night The figures
on the contests follow:
High team score, three games
Dc Drop Inn, 272S.
High team. score one game-Do
Drop Inn, 957.
High individual score, three
games-W. Asmus, 599.
High individual score, one game
W. Asmus, 1856
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-13
PENN u EXPECTED
TO ATTEND MEET

Urbana, H., Feb. 13-University
of Pennsylvania may send a mile
team to the western indoor relay
championships here March g. The
Red and Blue has a crack quartet
which has been showing well. Bob
Legendre, the Georgetown all
around star, is possible entry in
the Illinois indoor all around cham
pionship events.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-13
OHIO FAILS STOP
CHICAGO'S CLIMB

Columbus, Ohio. Feb. 13.-Ohio
State lost an excellent opportunity
to defeat the onrushing Chicago
basketball team at the Coliseum
last night through inability to
make good on many chances to
score, and the Maroons won big
ten game, 10 to Is. The victory
keeps Chicago in tie with Illinois
for first place in the conference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-13

Mems Shoe saie-Doiiy Subway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-13
BIG FRACAS At
AUG|E TONIGHT
Wesleyan Has Its Mark to Defend
and Augustana Wants to Make
Up for the Recent Defeat.
RY FRAZIER VANCE.

Illinois .Wesleyan's basketball
outfit landed in town today for the
big fracas at Augustana's gym to-
night. This is the second game to
be played with this team this sea-
son, the local boys jour1eying to
Bloomington on Jan. is and defeat
ing Wesleyan on their home floor
with a score OF Is to q.
Augie's outfit is expecting anoth-
er close game tonight, though
hardly as close as last months
contest.
Mems Shoe Sale-Doify Subway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-13
HOLD INFORMAL
MEET Of minor
AND MAJOR men
Terms Of Both Sides Understood
and Today's Meeting should
Wind Up Session.

Chicago, Feb. l3.-Minor and ma
jor league baseball magnates got
together yesterday in an Informal
meeting to discuss plans for a new
agreement between the two organ
izations, and, while no acton vas
taken. indications are that rels-
tons will be resumed in some man
ner similar to the agreement ,ha.
existed until year ago, when II
was discarded to let the miners
go their own way.
Another session will be held IN
day, which is likely to bring sbop,
the restoration of the draft as well
as formation of a board 10 handle
cases between the minors and ma.
jors. At yesterdays informal ses-
sion plan was formulated TO pro
vide this board of four men. two
from the minors and two from the
majors, with a neutral man as
chairman, the four men to pass on
all cases, and, in case OF 4 dispute.
the chairman to cast the deciding
vote.
Minors Ask Little.
Possibly major league men were
a bit surprised at the mild demands
of the minors when the two met.
1t had been generally supposed the
little fellows would ask many
things which the majors would con-
slider impossible. However, the re-
quest for a representative board
and the restoring of the draft were
the only important things desired
The business might have bsen
completed yesterday had President
Johnson Of the American league
been present He failed TO appear
and the American league eonse,
quently could take no official &C
ton. The National league named
committee Of three TO represau,
the league IN the gathering with
the minors. President Ebhets Of
Brooklyn, President Hermann Of
Cincinnati. and President Dreytuss
Of Pittsburgh comprised the COM
mittee.
Evening journal., 1920-10-27
negro REPUBS
in Big RALLIES
At Odd Fellows Temple To-
night, and at Theatre
Tomorrow
ABLE SPEAKERS TO
PRESENT ISSUES

Negro Republicans OF Wilmington
have planned two big rallies TO wind
up their campaign. One will be in
Odd Fellows Temple. Tenth and
Orange streets. tonight. The principal
addresses will be delivered by Dr. C..
Harold Stepteau. an orator OF Balti-
more; DIT. J. Albert Sterrett OF
Dover. and Mrs. Carrie VI. Sterling
Pipes, OF Wilmington. other local
workers will make short addresses.
and also all Of the Republican candi-
dates are invited to speak.
All colored Republican clubs of
Wilmington will bold their last
great rally at the National Theatre on
Thursday night at 8 o'clock. Some
Of the races foremost orators Will
be present. including. Rev. DR.. C. A.
Tndley, OF Philadelphia, and Hon.
John r. lynch. OF Chicago, Ill.
There viii be music to enliven the
Occasion. Workers OF the various
clubs Of the city will act aus vice
presidents
The opening address will be made
by State Committeeman Charles IL.
COlburn, who will give the voters the
results OF mis- travels throughout the
State. Jefferson S. Coage. whose la
bOrs FOR the party throughout the
State have accomplished much good,
will preside.
Evening journal., 1920-10-27
penn landed
.236 YEARS Ago
This is Anniversary of Day
Famous Quaker Ar
rived
WENT ASHORE AT
NEW CASTLE

Two hundred and thirty-efght years
ago today William Penn stepped
ashore at New Castle, Del, from his
little vessel Welcome. and made good
his Intention 10 found a colony.
Calling the residents OF that por-
ton OF the Delaware's shores about
him al The stockade that had been
built to protect the Dutch and Swed-
ish settlers from an attack by the
apparently friendly Indians, Penn
outlined his plan for colony for the
prosecuted Friends. lie held grant
from King Charles OF England for
10000 square miles OF land. This
grant was in payment OF a debt OF
$4,000 owed TO Admiral Penn. The
father OF the young advocate OF the
principles OF George Fox, the founder
Of the Friends sect.
Penn was heartily welcomed by the
settlers. At that time the founder Of
Pennsylvania was only thfrty-elght
years old, in the full vigor OF his
manhood ~and his speech so Impressed
the inhabitants that they urged him
10 unite their territory with his and
become Is chief and governor This
was dora by an act OF union, passed
at Chester during the same year,
penn took formal possession OF the
territory the day after his arrival:
the province was divided into building
lots and the land was disposed OF
at four pence an acre.
Penn then selected a neck OF land
lying at the junction OF the Delaware
and Schuylkill rivers for his capital
naming IL Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1920-10-27
DRY CANDIDATE
ON 2-DAY TOUR
DR.. Colin, Prohibition Nom
inee for Vice-President
to Visit Delaware
URGED TO
DEFEAT M'NABB

Starting tomorrow two day tour
OF the State Will be made by DR.. d.
j.. Colvin, candidate for vice-presi-
dent on the Prohibition ticket. To-
morrow night he will speak at the
high school auditorium. The tour
Thursday and Friday win be as fol
lows:
Thursday, Townsend. 8 a. M;
Smyrna, 10 a. m; Dover, ~ m; Mil
ford. 2 p. m; Harrington, 3 p. nj;
FELTON,, 430 p. m; Friday, New Castle,
$50 a, m; Middetown, 10 a. m; New,
ark. 70 m.
Four dry" meetings were held in
Wilmington last night at schools Nos.
Ia. 81 30 and -.
1T disgusts me-" said Mrs Eliza
beth Emerson OF the State Prohibi-
tion Committee at a meeting in schN
No. 5 last night, ITO hear women sa.-
oh, we'll, one party is as good as
another and l might as well vote the
Democratic ticket as the Republican.
DO you think that is the voice of gopd
sense? You might as well say that
as all men are alike it doesn't matter
who your daughter marries."
She urged the women TO use their
influence to defeat John u. McNabb,
candidate for Senator from the Sec
ond district, saying he was unit for
office, his record being against suf-
frage.
Miss Jane Pennewill spoke as did
j.. Sarlng. OF the county committee,
who presided.
Evening journal., 1920-10-27
MISS TAI, CHINESE,
MEETS KIWANIANS

Members OF the Kiwanls Club were
entertained at their luncheon In the
Hotel dupont today, by Miss Jue
Quong Tai, the talented Chinese
prima donna; James j. Corbett.
former champion heavyweight pugi-
list OF the world; Billy Van, fun
maker, and William Rock, owner OF
the WIN. Rocks Revue OF 1920" now
showing at The Playhouse.
Miss Tai spoke in English and Chin
ese and sang q Chinese song. CorDett
told to good story on his dad
Mr., Rock. owner OF Rocks Revue OF
1870 made a very interesting address
on the high overhead cost OF a show
and OF the necessity OF the exception
ally high prices in order to exist. Billy
Van, a late arrival made. short ad-
dress telling about the different
kiwanis Clubs he had the pleasure OF
meeting throughout thei United
States, and also told a couple OF good
stories.
The roll call prizes donated by a. V.
Robertson OF Butler, Inc. a gold foun-
tain pen and gold pencil, was drawn
by A. g.. Wilkinson: r.. j.. Whaley.
gold pencil, drawn by Henry Wilson
and William Shinn, pearl handle
pocket knife, drawn by C. w. McCaul-
ley.
Application OF clifford B. Kitchen
OF the Chic Mint Gum Co.. was re-
ferred TO the directors for action.
Evening journal., 1920-10-27
DIR. M'ELMOYLE
Wins VICTORY
Continued from First .PagI


Synod, sustaining his appeal and set
ting aside the action OF that Presby-
terry.
The commission went further and
reported that Il was the sense Of the
commission that the elders Of the Elk
ton Church elected by congregation
and not those that have been anita
gonistic TO Dr.. McElmoyle are the law
ful elders. The report OF the com
mission was approved by the Synod.
In its report the commission point
ed out that Dr. McElmoyle had not
been properly cited and notified 10
appear before Presbytery and FOR
that reason no action TO remove him
from his pastorate should be taken
against h i'm. 10 also declared that the
Presbytery had erred in not properly
notifying the Rev. Or. McElmoyle.
The action 10 dissolve the pastoral
relations OF Dr. McElmoyle was taken
by the Presbytery OF New Castle at
Lewes, Del, in November a year ago
after a spirited discussion and after
the controversy had been waged at
several sessions OF Presbytery.
DR.. McElm0yle served notice OF an
appeal to the Synod, which stayed his
removal as pastor.
One OF the elements that had en-
tered into the controversy was the
many marriages performed by DR.. Nc
ElmOyle OF couples who went to Elk
ton because OF the ease with which
marriage licenses. could be secured
there.
Evening journal., 1920-10-27

Shell game
Former Governor Miller
Says Providence Only Saved
Wilson Administration
SPOKE LAST NIGHT
TO FIRST VOTERS

Former Governor Charles r. Miller,
In an address before the members
or The Harding First Voters Club at
NE rooms OF the Young Mems RepuD-
lican Club last night, said tho Demo-
cratic administration has been run
ming by The mercy OF Providence.
President Wilson, he said, had ex-
communicated himself entirely from
the United States, but hadn't let go
OF anything; even when he was 1900
miles across the sea he did not D r
init anybody to function for him
here.
at took more people to wait on
Wilson," said Mr. Miller. when ne
attended the peace conference than
look part on both sides in the battle
OF Bunker Hill. II there ever was
shell game played on the other n1-
ems Of the world he continued, at
was over there al Versailles, where
five nations got their heads together
and told all others 70 keep Off the
grass. Wilson" said Mr.. Miller, "cln
say in the most beautiful language
today what be can deny in the most
beautiful language tomorrow"
The Monroe Doctrine, he stated,
will be thrown in the scrap heap II
the League OF Nations covenant Is
adopted. The United States, he said,
Is the only country represented at
the peace conference not now In pos
sion OF the proceedings OF the con
ference.
After pointing out to the "nrsi
voters" the importance OF devotlon
10 the cause OF true Republoanism
and throwing all the energy they
could inbo the campaign, he ex-
planned several OF the cardinal points
IN The League OF Nations. He critl-
clzed the extrayagance OF the Demo
cratic administration. The govern
ment. he declared, has not been run
at all, IL has only been running along,
and Il is only by permission Of the
Divine Creator that II has not run
into more serious difficulties.
Republican headquarters announces
flve rallies in the city and rural sec
tions tonight:
New Castle-=Addresse by Robert
n. Richards and Judge Daniel \ o.
Hastings.
Dover-Addresses by the Hon
George Henry Payne Of New York
and Secretary Of State Everett G.
Glasgow United States Senator L.
Hosler Ball.
Polish Hail. Ibis. city. under auspices
OF the Polish Women's Association.
No. SCHOOL, Washington street,
below Third, addresses by James w.
Latt0mus, william J. Lntz, Senatorial
candidate. and w. r. Virden. candl-
date for representative.
Centreville. John p. Nlelds.
Evening journal., 1920-10-27
Stone LEAVES
FORCHICAGO
Bidden Farewell by Song
Leaders at Meeting Last
Night
EXPRESSES REGRET
LEAVING CITY

Emerson Stone, who has been con-
ducting sings at The Public Build
ing under auspices Of the VIII
mington Community Service, was bid
den frewell by group OF sing lead
ers OF the city, az a meeting held in
the rest room OF The dupont Build
ing. last night. About dozen sing
leaders attended
Mr. Stone has severed his connection
with the Community Service which
W. concentrate It's efforts hereafter
on Fairgrounds for school children.
Today hc left for Chicago TO attend
conference Of sing leaders called by
the National Community Service.
From Chicago he will be sent TO var
lous points by the national body to
lead sings.
Addressing the sing leaders last
evening. Mr.. stone expressed cOnfl-
dence that they would continue the
work he had begun in Wilmington
and added that he believed Whining
ton would respond heartily. He also
expressed deep regret at leaving the
city and especially at being Obliged
70 give up his sing leadership at the
County Workhouse
Evening journal., 1920-10-27
LIFE UNDERWRITERS
TALK OF CONVENTION

With about seventy-nye life under
writers present, the Delaware Asso-
citation OF Life Underwriters held a
banquet IN the Lambr0s restaurant
last evening. Reports OF the thiriielh
annual national convention held last
month In Boston. were heard
Former Mayer James +. Price. a
member Of The association, spoke OF
She address 0f welcome made 30 the
delegates TO the convention bv Cover
nor Calvin Coolidge. Republican nomi-
nee for President
Philip Burnett president OF the Con
tingntal Lie Insurance COMPANY.
told OF THE Value OF Reports :.
I Frank G. Hughes discussed "Service
IL Policyh0lders :" Charles r.. Palmer
talked OF The Educational Policy"
and Answering Objections" Louis
III HaWlcy, supervisor OF the Group
Insurance Division OF the Metropoli-
tan Life Insurance Company. a visitor
from New York. gave his Impressions
lOf Wilmington and described phases
OF salesmanShip.
The association indorsed James z
lCorrigan, Democratic candidate fol
Insurance commissioner II was ex
,plained the endorsement was OF
non-partisan nature. Mr.. COrrigan Il
a member OF the association.
T. Blair Ely, president of the as
sociation. spoke on the meetings o
Industrial Insurance men at the Bos
Lon eanyenlon-
Evening journal., 1920-10-27
Acids in Stomach
Cause Indigestion
Create Gas, Sourness and Pain.
How to Treat.

Medical authorities state that nearly
nlne-tenths Of the cases Of stomach trou-
bic, Indigestion, sourness, burning, gas,
bloating nausea, etc, are due 20 an ex-
cess Of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
AID not as some believe TO a lack Of di-
gestive juices. The delicate stomach lin
ing is irritated, digestion is delayed and
food sOurs, causing the disagreeable
symptoms which e,ery stomach sufferer
knows so well.
Artificial digestents are not needed ib
such cases and may do real harm Try
laying aside all digestive aids and instead
get from any druggist a few ounces Of
Bisurated Magnesia and take a teaspoon
ful In a quarter glass Of water right after
eating. This sweetens the stomach, pre-
vents the formation Of excess acid and
there is no sourness gas or pain.
Bisurated Magnesia lin powder or tablet
f0rm-never liquid or milk is harmless
to the stomach inexpensive to take and
is the most efficient form OF magnesia
for stomach purposes. II Is used by
thousands Of people who enjoy their
meals with no more fear OF Indigestion.
Evening journal., 1920-10-27
TWONURSES
GET DIPLOMAS
Homeopathic Training
School Graduating Exercises
Held Last Night
REV.R. w. TRAPNELL
MAKES ADDRESS

Many relatives and friends Of the
Two graduates OF the Homeopathic
Hospital Training School for Nurses
attended the graduating exercises held
last evening in the New Century Club.
Ihe graduates were Miss Catherine Nj.
Gallagher and Miss Margaret Nc
Grath, DR.. l.. w. Finn. dean OF the
school presided. Music was furnished
by Miss Isabel B. Wales and Frank
Huss. Carlisle Hemphill was the ac-
companist.
An interesting report OF the train
ing school was given by the registrar.
Dr' Frank r. PlersOn. The report
showed much progress in the school
during The past year. The number
or cases treated during the past year
numbered 1881. The number OF births
were 276.
The address 10 the graduates was
made by DR.. Julian Adair. The key
note OF his talk was The general atti-
iude OF the trained nurse not only TO
her case but to the general public.
Dr. Adair also gave many helpful gen
eral instructions to the young women
graduates.
The principal address Of the eve
nlng was made by the Rev. II w.
Trapnell, rector OF st. Andrews p.
r. Church. He said that the public
owes a duty Of the first Importance
to the hospital as well as 10 the
nurses who constitutes a part OF It's
stan. He spoke OF the great oppor-
tunity which The hospital supplies to
The nurse for the performance OF. hui
name work.
He said the attitude OF the public
toward both the hospital and the
nurse should be one Of helpfulness
10 The fullest possible degree.
Charles W. Pusey, president OF the
board Of trustees, presented the di-
plomas 10 the graduates. AT the close
OF The evening refreshments were
served
Evening journal., 1920-10-27
lLAzED KID
INDUSTRY Dull
5 Per Cent. of City Leather
Workers Are
Idle
.OW EXCHANGE
HELD RESPONSIBLE

An Improbable rate OF exchange be-
.ween this country and Britain and
ack OF demand for their products
m the United States are assigned by
manufacturers as causes OF serious
.uriailment OF the glazed kid indus
ry in Wilmington. Only about 10 per
.ent Of the 1000 men and women, boys
and girls normally employed are now
al work, II Is said.
Under ordinary conditions the New
castle La.hcr Company employees
about $50 persons. Al present Mere
are only about 600 on the payroll
INC same conditions exist at uie
plant OF Coke and Lloyd Leather Conf
nany. The other plants, II Is learned,
liso are operating below normal. Inc
standard Kid Manufacturing Company
reports one Of its plants shut down.
Glazed Kid Is extremenly popular IN
European and South American coun-
Tries A large proportion Of The to-
TAI output OF factories In Wilmington
and Philadelphia is bought, according
TO manufacturers, by buyers from
Great Britain. who have acted as dis
iributOrs 10 the foreign trade. The
falling OF in value OF the English
pound sterling has caused losses, II Is
declared. to both manufacturers and
the distributing agents.
The United Leather Workers or
Wilmington. acting In cb-operation
with The Central Labor Union is plan-
ming an educational campaign TO
popularize glazed kid. II is pointed
out that II workers In Wilmington
would buy shoes made OF the leather
they themselves manufacture, a nor
nal demand would be created for
glazed kid that would reopen the
factories 10 full capacity. In turn
creating a market In this country for
the popular leather.
Glazed kid has been popular in the
making OF women's shoes. Scientists
who have made studies OF the ten
sile strength OF the various feathers
say that next TO kangaroo. glazed Kid
Is me strongest leather tanned today
81 Oes made OF glazed hid wear well
and are comfortable, and persons
who have worn such shoes FOR a
short time VIII not wear any other
leather.
The manufacturers, making styles
and using leather that is In demand
with mems shoes, have been using
heavy calfskin, cordovsn and other
heavy leafh ens. which u non-por-
Gus and wfaoh when utilized In max
ing shoes are hard on the wearer
Shoes made OF glazed Kid. Il IL point
ed out. are not only comfortable and
stylish, but are easy ON the feet