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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
QUINCY CHARTS
PATH FOR. BALL
CLUB IN 1920
Form Boosters Organization and
Pep Flows Freely MS Red.Hot
Plans Are Formulated.

eliminating the winter baseball
season at Quincy, ILL.,, meeting
held there a few nights ago re-
suited in the formation Of definite
outline by which baseball enthu-
siasm Is to become an epidemic in
that city between now and spring,
and a club and team in the Al
class are to get into operation.
Quincy is beginning its propaganda
early In the new year, and with
such a head start should have quite
q working machine rolling forward
by the playing season.
Rock Island ideas on the same
subject are still hiding behind the
pompadours of the various live
sportsmen in this city. We have
not as yet come out in the open
on this subject. The concensus OF
opinion is that the sleeping base
ball enthusiasm of Rock Island has
not yet been prodded into life. The
press has been at it all winter, bu,
those who should concern them
selves with it outside, among civic
sporting circles have not forced
the slumbering creature to even
open one eye or wiggle an ear.
Don your reading goggles and
cast q glim over what The Herald
Of Quincy has to say about pre-.
liminary baseball dope:
Plans that if carried out viii
bring league baseball to Quinc,
during the season of 1920, wer.
made in meeting of representa-
tives of the Lions club. the Rotar,
club, Community Service and thu
three Quincy daily newspapers il
the Quincy hotel last night, Al
yet the plans are only tentative ant
include the selling Of 1000 ticket.
at 81 each between now and Jan
10, to insure a guarantee of $1,000
for a franchise and the securinf
OF $4,000 more to run the Quinc,
club for the first two months of tn,
season. 1t is necessary to raise tn,
| latter amount in order that the sal
aries of players can be paid ant
incidental expenses met before re
turns start coming in at the gate
Quincy Three-I Boosters" is tn,
name of the organization which wa;
effected in the meeting last night
with Joseph Freiburg of the Rotar,
club, chairman, and John Schoene
man of the Lions club, secretary
They will hold Office and take car
of necessary business of the organ
ization until next Monday night, a
least, when the committee whicl
met last night will meet joint
with solicitation committees of tn
Lions club, the Rotary club and tn
Chamber of Commerce. The cham
Der was not represented last nigh
in the meeting.
VIII Distribute 1000 Tickets.
Tom Lenane and Earl Nolar
manager and secretary, respective
ly, of the Quincy Gems during tn
last successful season, were an
pointed committee of two to Sc
to the distribution of the 1000 tick
cts. Perhaps no better offer coul
be made to Quincy fans than tn
one formulated last night. BY pun
chasing ticket the holder is en-
titled to attend any game excer
the opening game and holida
games, and holds a membership i
the Quincy Three-I Boosters wit
privileges to attend the meeting
and take part in the proceedings {
the organization. Tickets will
placed in the hands of represents
| tive men in the factories and a
business establishments of the cit
lin an effort to dispose of them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
uLINI PRACTICE
WITH NAPERVIILE

Urbana, ILL.,, Jan. 5.-The Illini
basketball FIVE will play its first
game Monday night against North
western college of Naperville,
which has been here for week
playing daily informal games. This
will be the only practice for Jones
thrcwers before they open against
Purdue here Saturday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
CHICAGO DEFEATS
INDIANA QUINTET

Chicago. Jan. 5.-The University
of Chicago basketball team, home
from its trip which brought five
victories in seven days, added an
other win by defeating Wabash
college Of Charlottesville. Ind, 81
to 10, at Bartlett gymnasium Sat
urGay night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
ROSS WINS go SWIM.

Melbourne. Jan. Norman Ross.
the American swimmer, won the 220
yard championship sprint in an ath-
letic meet here yesterday. Spen-
Ger and Osterieter, Americans. won
the sixday bicycle race with a purse
of 800 pounds sterling. Fourteen
teams competed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
SCANLON SEEKS IN
NORWAY FOR MATCH

New York, Jan. Sd. r. Scar
lor, manager of Bobbie Mclean,
the national champion professional
speed skater. sailed for England
yesterday on the Adriatic. From
there he will go to Norway. where
he will complete arrangements fo-
the series Of international races with
Oscar Mathieson for the world S
championship. These races will be
skated in February. Mclean will
follow Scanlon in a few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
RLcONERS SIGN ANDY WOEHRS

Bloomington, III, Jan. 5.-Presl-
dent C. P. Goelzer of the Blooming
ton Three-Eye club announced yes
terday that Andy Woehrs, crack
third baseman from Fort Wayne.
Ind, had been signed for 1920. He
was in the Central association prior
to the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
EPIDEMIC HALTS HOCKEY.

Houghton, Mich. Jan. Small
pox on the Canadian border yes
terday caused postponement Of the
opening today of the American
Amateur Hockey league. The Ca
madam 500 team was to have play-
ed Portage Lake here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Jk III lAA ASDEOSfALN L NULINE,
Notice: Public notice is hereby
given that the county court of
Rock Island county has rendered
judgments for special assessments
and special taxation upon property
benefited by Improvements for paw
ing. Waterman. sewers. and side
walks. as will more fully appear
from the certified copies Of judy
ments on file in ny Office; that the
warrants for the collection Of such
special assessments and special
taxes are In the hands of the un-
dersigned. All persons interested
are hereby notified to call and pay
the amount assessed at the collec-
tors ofiice in the city hail within
80 days from the date hereof.
Dated at Rock Island, Illi- OILS
this 9th day Of December, A. D.
1919.
NJ. T. RuDGREN,
City Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
PRESERVE RACERS RODY.

New York, Jan. 5.-The body of
Roamer, the thoroughbred, which
set the worlds record of 1:34h for
one mile, has been offered to the
Metropolitan museum of natural
history for preservation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05

WALKER TAKES CYCLE EVENT.
Los Angeles. Jan. 5.--Otto Walk
er won the 100-mile motorcycle
race. His time was l hour II min
utes and AZ seconds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
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R. l. Clean Towel Service. Phone
R. |. 2439.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05

Toledo. Ohio. Jan. 5.--A merger
OF trap-shooting clubs was effect
ed here last night as prelimina!
step in an effort to have the Grana
American handicap tournamsn
held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05

Bonnie kauff. outfielder of the
New York National league base
ball team, born at Middleport, O.,
80 years ago today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
NEWPORT SOCCER II WINS.

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 5.--The Rob-
ms Dry Dockers' soccer eleven of
Newport defeated the local Ben
Millers, 1 to 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
DEMPSEY and CARPENTER TO ]
FIGHT IN LOWER CALIFORNIA
IF FRENCHMAN ACCEPTS OFFEI
Gate Receipts Predicted s.sAAn|
Agent Camping On Trail Of &
Georges in Europe.

Los Angeles. Jan. Jack Dems)
sey. worlds heavyweight champIU|
today referred to his mauae,,
Jack Kearns, all inquiries about n
prospective match with Geors~
Carpenter o: France. Europss,
champion, which, Kearns, a..
nounced last night, would be {,
rounds long and would be STARE
at Tijuana, Lower California, unds,
the auspices Of James W. Co.fro,h
il Carpenter would agree.
Kearns said Coffroth, presideu,
of racing association at Tijuana
had offered 100000 purse for n,
match.
On Georges Trail.
kearns stated Coffroth had 4
agent, Charles Harvey, in Euroo'
attempting to induce Carpenter
sign a contract to meet Dempsey
Tijuana.
Kearns said he thought such
match would draw gate receipl
Of $750,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-05
THE VERY FIRST WHIFF

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good one. Its goodness
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either. II seems to grow
better as you smoke up.
Don't take our word for 1t,
however. Buy some and con-
vince yourself OF their good
ness.
WHEELAN CIGAR CO.
Fourth Ave. and Ninth ST.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS By ESTELLE BETHEA HALE
"THE RAINBOW GIRL" COMES
 TO JEFFERSON MONDAY

Gleason and Blocks ''The Rainbow Girl" musical comedy founded on a comedy by Jerome K. Jerome, will come to the Jefferson next Monday to play through Tuesday with a special mati- nee Tuesday. The play comes here in it's third season of success. The drama and lyrics are written by Rennold Wolf, and set to music by Louis Al Hirsch. The setting is arranged by Joseph Ur- ban. the famous moving picture decor ator and artist.
 "'The Rainbow Gig is said to be dis tinctly a musical show, presenting over 20 musical numbers, with a numerous girl chorus. At the same time 1t is claimed that the production sets new style in musical comedy, by being as entertaining in plot as a straight drama. Katherine Shaw has the prima donna or title role. Ollie Mack is the principal funmaker. Others are Joseph Daniels Jane Burby. Margaret Merri- man. Fred solomon and the New Am sterdam theatre. New York cast of ac- tors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23
LYRIC BILL BEST IN
 SEVERAL MONTHS PAST

The best bill for several months fs showing at the Lyric for the first half of the week. Every act is good of it's skind, with melodious music, singing and rythmic dancing. making up the general presentation. There is also comedy in one act play. "On The Ragged Edge" " The new comical idea of syncopated speech in rhymes makes up the dialogue and the unusual treatment of words and their manner of saying took well with the listeners Monday afternoon Some of the droll and far-fetched rhymes were scream. The playlet had a very clever plot that never dropped the attention for a minute.
 really sensational dancing act is given, by Dawson, Iangan and Covert They dance eccentric and conventional dances with lots of go and a steady swinging rythm that won the admiration of the spectators, who didn't want them to stop.
 But everything has to end, and so the dancers, made way for the play, which was followed by the superb Arab singers Prince Lima and his company in na- tive costume. These singers stuck to the operatlc and some national Arabic songs. One song especially had a most rousing climax. A burst of applause de- servingly rewarded the artists.
 The opening act this week is presented by Evelyn Lewis and Betty Henderson, who come on dressed as two little girls and give a musical and dancing number They are certainly good lockers, which goes far in vaudeville. Emile and Willie gymnasts, closed the bill with some ex- tra good work. They have personalities. too, that made them popular with the spectators. A screen attraction, Just Pals, with Buck Jones, wound up one of the best all-around entertainments here for a long time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23
Hubbard Bros.

New York November 22.-(Special.)- Early advices from Liverpool were of a more favorable character than expected. opening under offerings of spots from the south. After hesitating during the first hour the market broke sharply as the December position weakened in rela tior to the balance of the market. It is freely reported that cotton is on ten derable basis from many parts of the south and consequently December in this market will receive tenders. Around the previous low the market steadied and gradually improved when fresh selling from the south failed to materialize. We expect the market to quiet down during the next few days and stabilize temporarily about these prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23
RICHARDS 1.-THE WIZARD"
 DELIGHTS HIS AUDIENCE

Ralph Richards, who began an en- gagement at the Jefferson theatre last night, is one of the best known and most successful wizards now on the stage. He is also favorably known in Birmingham where he has appeared be- fore
 His performance this season contains a number of new tricks and a great va riety of others which he presents with much skill. He also has an agreeable manner which creates a friendly inter- est in his audiences.
 From the simplest illusions and card tricks. to the more difficult feats of legerdermain, if there is anything in the realm of white magic" Mir. Richards has overlooked, it would be difficult to say what it is. He is easily master of them all and most of the time had no difficulty in keeping everyone mystified
 The performance is made more enter taining by great deal of comedy. MT. Richards is an adept at coaxing young sters on the stage and their looks of be- wilderment when all sorts of things have way of coming and going before their very eyes never fail to create laugh ter. The egg trick is particularly anus ing Some of the boys magicians use In their stage work are obviously plants" " but most of those MT. Richards per- suades to take part in his performances are evidently home product and too young for a public career.
 Handsome stage settings add attrac- tivenesS to the performance. which pro- vides an evening of refined entertainment. There are IS numbers on the programme.
 The engagement will include a matinee Thursday, and will end Thursday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23
GINNINGS ANNOUNCED
S,920,776 Running Bales Ginned Prior
 to November II
By Associated Press


 Washington, November 22.-Cotton ginned prior to November 14 amounted to S.920,776 running bales. including 17T,212 round bales, 31,495 bales of American Egyptian and 977 bales of sea island the census bureau an- nounced today.
 Last year to November 14, ginnings amounted to 7,604.320 bales, including 24,241 round bales, 19,O00 bales of American Egyptian and 4,291 bales of sea island.
 Ginnings by states to November 14 this year were: Alabama. 505. .936; Arizona, 40,423; Arkansas, 675,192; Cali fornia. 25,096; Florida, 15,276; Georgia, sippi, 609yS00; Missouri 35,674; North Carolina, 1,15s; Oklahoma. 614,62e; South Carolina. 1.097.7s7: Tennessee 165,S90; Texas, 3,156. 77S; Virginia, 6,439; all other states, 3.76s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23
.sBUZZIN' ROUNDv MAKES HIT AT LOEW'S BIJOJJ

"Buzzin' Around" one of the famous Will Morrissey productions is the head line attraction at Loew's Bijou for the last half of the week.
 "Buzzin' Around" is al light musical comedy with a host of beautiful chorus girls to sing the songs. There are two comedians in the little revue and they keep the audience in an uproar every minute they are on the stage. There is also a beautiful leading lady and a handsome leading man, and they receive many encores for the several songs which they rendered.
 There is not a dull moment during the fifty minutes the little revue takes in showing and when the final curtain fell the encores were many and the audience, still laughing, was 10th to'see them leave.
 Billy Kinkaid. known as Scotland's s premier juggler. offered juggling and balancing act that was away above par. His ability. to throw heavy iron balls and catch them on the back of his neck was highly appreciated by the audience last night.
 The vaudeville offering came to a close with the act of Billy and Moran, black lace comedians, who offered many new sSngs that proved to be hits. They also had a new line of comedy chatter that was well received.
 'I.ahoma. a film drama of unusual in- terest is tile screen attraction for the first thNee days of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23
F CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ATTEMPT
Two Men of Brundige Commu- nity In Pike County Jail
 at Troy ..

Troy November 22.-(Special. )-Carl Buntin and Lester Money two youn g white men from the community below Brundidge, are in the Pike county jail, charged with an attempt to assault 2 young white girl, about If years old, from the same community.
 It is said that Sunday afternoon the girl was returning home from funer- al and was walking alone on country road The two young men were ridt ing in a buggy and overlook her. They asked her to ride to her home with them and she accepted the invitation, as she knew them well. But before ar irving at the girls home. Buntin, who was driving. turned off the main road into the woods and both young men attacked the girl
 Her screams were heard by a neigh bor. who was passing, and he ran to her rescue. He found her clinging to tree with both arms. and one of the men was trying to pull her away When they saw the nefghbor both ran They secured another conveyance and hurried to ozark, but were arrested there. Sheriff Reeves later brought them to Troy. where they were placed in jail.
 The officers are now securing evi dence in the case and time for pre- liminary trial will be set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23
DANGEROUS TO NEW
 AT THE STRAND

Dangerous to Men, at the Strand Is a partly humorous and partly roman- tic photoplay. Tn fact it is a produce tion that will succeed in pleasing audi ences of all tastes. Viola Danna al the principal character is caste as Eliza, 'i half child and half woman. She is sent to live with an aunt and a young bachelor whom she calls "uncle' but who is in reality no kin to her. Fear ing that he is going to be hard and cruel, before she has ever seen him. she dresses as a child of about 12 Dutch cut hair, short Crosses and all, SC that she may be in a position to so antagonize him with some antics of mischief she has planned, that he will send her away Her arrival is followed by a number of screaming1y funny, and at the same. time most remarkably new guardian Milton Sills is cast as the guardian, and plays his most mas terful role beautifully. He is especially fine when he decides to master Eliza. and tries bravely to force her to put on some rompers whether she will or no. These kind of scenes all through the pictures fill out the comedy side. Then there is always something deeply ap- pealing in the idea of a strong and masterful attempt of a man to rule and an utter rout and defeat by a little slip of girl. who incidentally wins his heart.
 A number of beautiful scenes fea- ture in the picture, which is a well photographed and produced Metro film Topical Tips are shown. and a new Mack Sennett comedy. Dangerous to Men" will be an all-week attraction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23

simply ccnvalsed by this fine and rapid fsrcicai comedy. which. nevertheless has supporting it real truth In hum orcus vein it is shown in the and that both husbands were really ssltis'isd witn the original wife of their choice, to whom they return with a sigh of most intense relief ''sso Long Lefty is kind of Why Change Your Wife" play, hpmorously put. IL has no particular moral What business has comedy with a moral?
 Two newly welded couples live side by each Tn lfact. the steps of one bungalow being on the right side and the other on the left it is almost like living together. only it isn't, develop ments afterward prove beyond argument. It isn't surprising that the husbands soon find themselves little confused, and at times each wanders up the other doorstep. Then they agree quite aui- cably that they would be happier the other way around; in other words, the" decide to reorganize and change wives But they don't How the husbands are cured and change their minds makes the most delightful and breeziest of comedies, and sure and speedy cure for the grouches. The master of comedy, Al Christer,' directs the picture. with the comedy roles played by four inmitable comedians. T. Roy Barnes, Grace Dar- mond. Colleen Moore and Walter IIiers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23
ASKS TO TESTIFY
Sisler Denies Collision Charges Made
 By Sands
Kx Associated Pres.

By Associated Press
 New York, November 22.-Lester Sisler tonight addressed a communication to Representative Joseph Walsh requesting an opportunity to testify before the House committee Investigating the ship ping board. Sisler. former secretary of the board, was accused by Tucker K. Sands, a committee witness. of collusion in securing contracts for the Wallace Downey Shipbuilding company of New York. The charges are denied by Sisler
 T was never concerned, Ssler said in the remotest manner. directly or in. directly, in negotiating shipbulding or any other contracts with the shipping board. either for if1e Downey or any other corporation, my duties functions and powers as secretary of the board being limited to their official attention and record after the same had been awarded. y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23
NORMA TALMADGE IN THE
 ISLE OF CONQUEST'-TRI

Norma Talmadge's admirers are going to enjoy seeing the beautiful emotional star in a picture of her own type once again. "The Isle of Con- quest" is a typical Talmadge picture from the opening scenes wSere she is shown at college, to the last flash. Ii is being released here at the Trianon where it will be an all-week attraction and very pleasing one at that. This new picture. featuring Miss Talmadge.
 is of the deeply emotional ultra-ro- mantle kind. There is little or no hu- nor, nor is humor expected or desired in a play filled with the dramatic and emotional acting of Norma Talmadge
 The Isle of Conquest is adapted from the novel By Right of Conquest It begins with Norma Talmadge as Ethel in college. Later she is owe. persuaded by her mother into love- less and distasteful marriage Then by ship wreck the story takes fresh turn when Ethel is wrecked alone with the ships stoker on lonely isle But what appears to have turned into the conventional ship-wreck idea de- evelops into most appealing and un- usual phase of it. The romaffce on the isle is fresh and sweet and best of all vital. Miss Talmadge is shown in her sweetest appeal and is we'll sup ported by Wyndham Standing. Others are Claire Whitney, Charles Gerard and Natilie Talmadge. sister of the star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-23
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