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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18
REALLY
TIGHTEN HOLDS
ON BEST talent
Feeling Prevails That Commission
er Lands Won His Psint
On the Draft.
M JOHy POSTER

Copyright, 1922, by The Argus)
New York, Dec. 18.-Minor league
club owners are only today begin
ming to realize, as was pointed out
In tits column last week, that the
Joint meeting in New York will not
result as nicely for them as they
had at first believed, despite the
fact that the draft rule itself was
not changed.
The action taken by the major
leagues relative to the placing OF
their surplus players with minor
league clubs solely on the basis
that they may be drafted, was a
complete surprise. And a peculiar
thing was that the minors did not
at first realize what this meant. 1t
may make a lot of trouble later,
and then, again, it may be passed
over passively. Some of class AA
clubs feel that Commissioner Lam
dis Indirectly won his point about
the draft law, and they were very
much wrought up over it.
Under the new rule the players
! who are put out by the majors
must be accepted by all minor
league clubs-whether the clubs
favored or opposed the draft-with
the, understanding that all such
players shall be subject to draft
when the drafting season rolls
around. Optional agreement play
ers are not subject to draft if the
option is exercised, but il it is not
exercised, they are subject to draft
ing.
OF course, those minor league
clubs opposed to the draft can re-
fuse to take any players under such
conditions. They have that right.
But if they do refuse, they must
find their players in some other
way. Perhaps they will be able to
do so. They have much confidence
in their strength. If they refuse
to take such players under such
conditions the major leagues may
find themselves. loaded up with
players when the time limit for re-
ducing runs out, and in that case
would be compelled to let those
extra players go Internationally
That would suit the minors to a
ct" but they can't conceive that
the majors will ever permit that
to happen.
On the contrary, if the minor
league clubs opposed to the draft
accept players with the stipulation
that they may be drafted, they are
placed in the extraordinary diem
ma of being opposed to the draft
yet yielding to the draft which has
netted them so much.
i On top of this draft provision
there is the added blow to the mi
; nors of tying up Is players for
each major league club by optional
agreement, a total of 240 men
, These are under the direct control
> of the big league clubs, being
merely temporarily at school in the
: minors.
The real high class baseball
; players of the United States do moi
exceed 600 in number. That is
perhaps, an excessive figure. If
of the 600. the major league own
ers have the full total under theil
. domination in one way or another
| it is easy to see why the minors
. are furious that the major League
grip has been tightened-in fact
is tighter than it has ever beer
since the new agreement went into
effect.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18
DELAY NAMING
BADGER COACH
Wisconsin Has List " 30 Appli.
cants from Which 10 Select,
1t Is Said.

Chicago, Dec. ia list of more
than 80 applications fir the posi-
ton OF football coach of the Unit
versity of Wisconsin, Aade vacant
by the recent resignation of Coach
Richards. must be calefully con-
sidered before an appointment will
be made. Tom E. Jonesl director OF
athletics at the university has an
nounced
The most acceptable applicants.
DR.. Jones said, were npt immedi-
ately available because Of previous
contracts. He Indicated that a de-
cision would not be reached for
some time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18
SAINT JUNIORS
DEFEAT WILTON

The st. Ambrose Juniors had no
trouble with the Wilton team and
sent them down to defeat by the
score of % to s Saturday night at
the LeClaire gym. The Little
Saints penetrated the Wilton five
men defense in the early part Of
the game, and in the final quarter
they displayed fast scoring ma
chine.
Wilton seemed unable to solve
the junior defense and were forced
to get their shots off in hurry.
The Saints had both the defense
and offense functioning perfectly
and their teamwork was very
smooth for SO early in the season.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18
ROLLER SKATERS
TO TOURNEY

Chicago, Dec. 1S-A state roller
skating tournament will be held
here commencing tomorrow, ending
Sunday. Dec. "a. Cups and medals
will be awarded for winners in
races from 44O yards to 10 miles.
and a championship cup for the
club obtaining the highest number
of points.
Christmas Savings club now
open. Rock Island Savings Bank.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18
SENATORS Get
REAL FIGHTER
ASA MANAGER
Billy Evans Cast Some Inside In.
formation ON Career Of
DOME Bush.
BY BILLY EVANS.

"Donie" Bush, new manager OF
the Washington team Of the Amer
lean league, is a fighter.
Milan is the quiet, methodical
chap who weighs matters carefully.
Bush is the aggressive, impulsive
type, who jumps at conclusions and
then fights for them.
While Bush has been chased from
many a ball game by American
league umpires, they like him.
DOME and / have often disagreed
on decisions, but his slate is clean
with me. have never put him out
of a ball game. However, he has
been on. the ragged edge several
times.
Umpires like Bush because he
starts every ball game anew. He
never carries over a grievance.
If an umpire chases DOME for
kicking too strenuously, it never
stirs up any hatred in his system
for the arbitrator. The next day
he is the first to greet the umpire
in friendly manner.
Every game is a new one with
Bush.
Made Sensational Debut.
doubt if any player ever made a
more sensational major league de-
but than Bush.
1t was back in 1908. The Detroit
club was waging a bitter fight for
the American league pennant
Charley O'Leary, the veteran short
stop, was ailing. The late Herman
Schaefer, then playing second for
Detroit, was beginning to slow up.
! The Tigers needed a shortstop
who could step right in and deliver
the goods. Bush was playing a
brilliant game at that position for
the Indianapolis club of the Ameri-
can association. A deal was made
that secured his immediate services
for the flag end of the season.
Bush's work at short made possible
the winning Of the pennant by De-
troit that year.
Bush at that time was probably
IS pounds lighter than he is today
and lightning fast. His debut
WIS made to order. He pulled at
least half dozen sensational plays.
Three OF his stops he made on the
second base side of the diamond.
l will never forget how Schaefer,
standing flatfooted, looked on in ad-
imitation, shaking his head as much
as IL to say:
That bird isn't human"
While Bush is a fighter, he can
see the humor in most any situa-
ton. And Bush, by the way, next
to baseball. likes fighting better
than any other sport He will talk
fight and baseball as long as any
body will listen.
l don't believe l will ever forget
a little argument we had at the
plate when he was with the Detroit
club.
Cleveland was playing at Detroit,
Bush was on third with one out,
and Detroit trailing by a single
tally. Bush at that time was
mighty fast.
The batsman hit fly ball to
rather deep centerfield. Speaker
made beautiful catch and follow
ed 1t up with an even more remark
able throw. called Bush out. It
was q hair-line decision.
The play was SO close it merited
a kick. Bush began to question my
eyeSight. Told ma vOuld have
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18
AUC|E CRUSHES
CAGE HOPES OF .
LINCOLN SQUAD
Swede Basketeers Win Saturday
Night Fuss to the Tune Of
A to IA.

Augustana college basketball
quintet completely smothered
Coach Lincoln cage throwers in
what at first appeared to be real
basketball exhibition, but which
ended in basket throwing contest
between the Augustana players
themselves Saturday night, the
small town boys going under
Augie's onslaught to the tune of
AZ to a.
Augustana was slow in getting
under way. The Lincoln aggrega-
ton snatched three-pOint lead be-
fore the Norsemen could find their
bearings, and the first five minutes
of the initial half were uneasy ones
for Augie rooters.
First at last broke the jinX and
was Immediately followed by Con-
rey's adding another two points.
Swedberg's proteges took new life
and from then on it was just a
question of how large a score
would be run up.
Anderson Stars.
Anderson, center for the Swedes,
was again high individual scorer of
the evening, sinking nine field
goals and three free throws for a
total of q points. With the excep-
ton Of one free throw, every one of
Gus markers came in the second
half. He was unable to get started
in the initial period, even after his
mates had piled up a comfortable
/; lead However, he more than hit
his stride Immediately upon the
| opening of the second half, and
shot basket after basket from
every angle on the floor.
First and Conrey, Augie's for
! wards, did the scoring in the initial
| 20 minutes, First collecting six
! markers in that time and Conrey
sank four. First added two more
+, in the last period and Conrey gain
ed another.
Lincoln collected only six points
three field baskets, from play, the
other eight points coming via the
foul route.
Saturdays contest was Angus
tana's first conference tilt of the
season.
Academy Wins.
Augustana academy five also
showed the Orion high school a
few tricks in the cage sport in the
/ curtain raiser to the main game
Johnson's proteges taking Orion
over the Goals 80 to II.
Bill Babcock, playing forward
for the academies, was the shin.
ing light in this contest, making
nine field goals and five free
throws for total Of % points out
of the 80 earned by his team.
AuguStanH (47l
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18
beaten the throw a couple OF steps.
It's crime the way you are slow
-, -

beaten the throw a couple Ol SlepS.
It's crime the way you are slow
ing up, DOME"
That remark settled it.
Guess you're right" he said as
he brushed the dust from his uni
form
well, l suppose 1 ought to be
glad that guy out there in center
field isn't a pitcher" he remarked,
shifting the conversation.
why so?" l asked.
"Why that stiff Speaker can
throw strikes from the outfield."
Bush coined an expression that
is still a byword with the ball
players.
1t is customary for all major
league clubs to hold meeting prior
to starting each ball game. The
idea of the meeting is to discuss the
weakness and the strength of the
opposition.
One afternoon as the Detroit team
was filing into the club house, some
one asked Bush where he was
going.
Skull practice, answered Bush.
What do you do in there?"
Teacher tells US how to score
runs without making base hits" re-
piled Bush. He referred to Hughey
Jennings when speaking of teacher.
The skull practice sessions to all
players are known as meetings
where you learn to score runs
without making base hits.
"Donie" Bush knows baseball.
He has the fighting spirit Under
him the Washington club is certain
to be an aggressive aggregation.
His success or failure as manager
will hinge on his ability to handle
players and get the best out of
, them.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18
GRID STAR INJURED.

YpsiianI Mich, Dec. 49,
Hopes for the recovery Of Ref.
nard Kirk, University Of MIchl.
gan football star, injured In q,
automobile accident here last
night, were held cut tOday.
Kirk, an all-American end. sus-
talAed y fractured skull.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18
SMITH LEADS RL0rIx.

Chicago, Dec. 18.-Jimmy Blouin,
Chicago, champion bowler, cut
down the lead Of Jimmy Smith,
Milwaukee. in the fourth block of
their 60-game match.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18
AeOWN LEADS NOTRE DAME.

South Bend, Ind. Dec. i8.-Har-
tex Brown. Youngstown, Ohio,
was elected captain of the 1923
Notre Dame football team.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18
SEALS BUY COURTNEY.

San Francisco, Calf, Dec. 49,
Harry Courtney. left-handed pitch
er of the Chicago Americans, has
been purchased by San Francisco,
Of the Pacific Coast league.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-18

R. l. Clean Towel Service. Phone
r. /. 2439.
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-10-07

Gramont nodded and Joined the
stenographer In the outer office, where
he dictated brief statement. It did
not occur to him that there might be
danger In this; at the moment, he was
rather of his guard. He was thinking
10 much about his future assault on
Fell that he quite ignored the posi-
bility Of being placed on the de-
fensive.
Within five minutes he had returned
to Lucie and Jachin Fell, who were
discussing the condition of Mrs. Mall
lard. Gramont signed the statement
and handed 1t to Fell who laid 1t with
other papers at his elbow.
II suppose we may proceed to bust
ness?' began Fell. II have drawn up
articles Of partnership; we can apply
for Incorporation later ii we so desire.
Lucie, both Henry Gramont and I are
putting twenty-five thousand dollars
into this company, while you are put
ting in your land, which / am valuing
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-10-07
RECEIVERS SALE.
r. A. Mccormack ct, al VS.. Birm,ne
ham Graphite Company.
No. 1894
Twenty-sjxth Judicial District Court,
Parish of st. Tahmany,
Louisiana

Notice Is hereby given that pur-
suant to orders Of sale rendered In
the above matter by Honorable Rob-
ert s. Ellis, Judge of the Twenty
Fifth Judtcila District Court, acting
for Judge P. B. Carter, Judge Of the
Twenty-Sixth judicial District Court,
Parish of st. Tammany, who is sb-
sent from the State on leave, said
orders being dated the 21st day of
Sept, 1922, will sell at public auc-
tfon, at the front door OF the court
house at Coyington, La, to the high
est bidder, for cash, without the
benefit of appraisement, on
Saturday, October 3, 1922,
the following described property as
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-10-07

From his pocket GramOnt produced
paper-the memorandum or agree
ment which he had drawn up with
Fell the previous afternoon, relating
to the Oil company. The other man
took 1t and switched on an electric
light bulb overhead In this glare he
was revealed as a ratty little indi-
vidual with open mouth and teeth
hanging out-an adenoidal type, and
certainly criminal type.
g It crossed the mind of Gramont that
one blow would do the workout he
stood motionless. No sudden game
would help him here The discovery
that Fell was "the boss" paralyzed
MIN completely. He had never dreamed
-o1 such contingency. Fell, of all
men!
joachim Fell the "boss" of this estab-
ushment! Jachin Fell the man high
er up-the brains behind THIS criminal
organization 1t WAS perfect thun-
derDolt to Gramont. Now he under
stood why Chacherre was in the en-
ploy of Fell-why no arrest of the
man had been possible! Now he per-
celved that Chacherre must have told
tne truth about coming here on busi-
ness for Fell. Reaching farther back,
he saw that Eel! must have received
me loot of the Midnight Masquer,
must have turned it over to Lucie
Ledanois-
Dad she know?
All right Mr.. Grnmont." The ratty
Httle man turned to him with evident
cnange Of front. I'VE amt takin' no
ehances here, understand. Got quite
= Shipment of cars comin' in from
5iexas, and we're tryin' to get some o.
mese boats cleaned out to make room.
bring out any ortiers?''
Gramont's brain worked fast
a hy overcoming this guttersnipe he
might have the whole place at his
lhieafcy-but that was not what he
Wanted. He suddenly realized that he
Rad other and more important fish to
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-10-07

Z 1--.
at an equal amount The stock, there
fore, will be divided equally among
us. That Is understood?'
Eyes. It's very good Of you, Uncle
Jachin," said the girl, quietly. "I'll
leave everything to your Judgment"
The little gray man smiled.
Judgment Is poor horse to ride
Here's everything in black and white.
I suggest that you both glance over
the articles. sign up. and we will then
hold our first meeting"
Gramont and Lucie read over the
partnership agreement. and found 1t
perfectly correct.
VERY we'll. then. the meeting IL
Continued on page 81
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-10-07

somethin' about Memphis Izzy-re-
member the guy ! told you about one
day? Well, this is no plker's game
We're up against somethin' solid--''
~ know It," and Gramont nodded.
He turned to the deputies. Gentle
man, you have my address If you wish
to communicate with me. shall be
back here day after tomorrow-at
least, before midnight of that day. I
warn you, that il anything happens to
this man in the meantime. you shall
St. Tammany farmer., 1922-10-07
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NOTICE.
# !, 4141 # f,-#4, .i,.

When passing through Folsom, La,
stop at "China Grove" for a good
meal and q cup OF genuine Creole
coffee.
MRS. THOs. GUsMAN,
5e 17-4t Proprietor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
WINNING STREAK BROKEN.

CHICAGO, April 25.-Vic Aldridge broke Pittsburgh s winning streak yesterday in the National League after the Pirates had won six con secutive games by holding them to five hits. Aldridge also added to his Nin by delivering a triple after two had walked in the seventh inning giving the Cubs 4 to victory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
YESTERDAYS GAMES. American League.

Cleveland 6; Chicago 5. Washington Il; Boston 8. St. Louis 6; Detroit 2. New York 6; Philadelphia 4.
 National League. Boston 6; Brooklyn '. Philadelphia 2; New York 8. Chicago 4; Pittsburgh 2. Cincinnati 4; St. Louis 6.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
KILBANE CRIQUI FIGHT DOUBTFUL
 IS PARIS REPORT

PARIS, April 25.-H is considered probable in boxing circles that the proposed 20Tound bout between John ny Kilbane worlds champion feather weight boxer, and Eugene Cirque, French bantamweight champion, will not take place in France.
 The offer of purse of 500,0O0 francs has failed to arouse much en- thustiasm in either camp kilbanes S manager is holding out for $60, ,00O, which is equivalent to nearly 100000 francs, while Crique's desire to meet the champion is not equal to his paying his own training expenses and running the risk of receiving no money.
 Kilbane appears anxious to fight the French champion, but the condi- tons exacted appear to make 1t i'm possible to stage the battle in Eu rope
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
Why Druggists Recommend
 Swamp-Root

For many years druggists have watched with, much interest the re- markable record maintained by Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, the great kidney. liver, and bladder medicine
 It is a physicians prescription.
 Swamp-Root is strengthening medicine. It helps the kidneys, liver and bladder do the work na- ture intended they should do.
 Swamp-Root has stood the test of years. It is sold by all druggists on its merit and it should help you No other kidney medicine has so many friends.
 Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start treatment at once.
 However, If you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Bing- hamton, N. Y, for sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention the Alaska Daily Empire. Juneau. Alaska, Advertisement
 N
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
ATTENTION AMERICAN LEGION.

: Regular monthly meeting, Thurs day, April 27. Ladies of Auxiliary meet with us. Some entertainment and refreshments. Visiting comrades welcome. G. E MANN, adv Adjutant
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
National League.
JACK SCANLON INJURED

Jack Scanlon, longShore foreman here, is at the St. Ann Hospital suf- fering from an injury to his left foot His foot was injured by being struck with headlight on the freighter La touche, which in some way became loose and fell from the mast to the deck where Scanlon was working yes. terday.
 So far as is known Scanlon's foot is not seriously injured, there being no bones broken.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
(Continued From Page One.I


 been passed in many states which thre1ten to restrict or abolish the workers right of organization"
 Agenda Statements
 The agenda also contained the fol lowing statements Within 20 years the foreign policy of the UnEed States has witnessed radi- cad and alarming change
 "The system eff shameless profiteer- ing continues unabated
 Human life and health are still sacrificed for the gains of the mas tors of industry"
 Wide spread an inhuman child la l5or stll curses "a nation that boasts of it's civilization
 Organizers of tho trade unions have been mobbed and driven out of some communities. In the areas of the steel trust union meetings have a.lo been suppressed These inva- sions of the most elementary rights won ty centuries of sacrifice cannot be permitted to continue without ef feoiive protest"
 "In this period of widespread un- employment and general distress caused by the greed, planlessness and recklessness of the capitalist privateers, the governing parties have shown calllous indifference to the wants and needs of millions of workers" 'a'
 Theory and Principle
 The theory and principle underly ing the ultimate aim of the party is briefly explained in the preamble, which refers to the Socialist plat. form as "an interpretation of society and a forecast of what humanity must do to avert the collapse or the destruction of the modern nations. It asserts that private property in the resources of ndture, the great plans of production, the means O. transportation and communication are rapidly becoming the corporate property" of class.
 This rapidly centralizing owner ship" it continues. "is not due to the malice of the owners. The great discoveries and inventions of the past and present centuries have in creased our power to produce wealth. To fully use this power great or ganizations of capital have resulted. The small plant ard small industry must give way to the large one. Competition slowly gives way to cor porate organization and control. This tendency is inevitable in an age of machinery, steam and electric power, and organization.
 Industrial Progress
 But corporate ownership and con.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
JACK DEMPSEY
 IS REFEREE AT
 FRENCH FIGHT
American Champion Is Third Man in Ring with the
 French Fighters.

FARIS, April 25.-Jack Dempsey refereed bout between Billy Balzac and Maurice Prunier last night for the middlewetght championship of France The flight went 20 rounds. Dempsey gave Balzac the decision in the French tongue.
 When Dempsey arrived in London on April 19 Francois Descamps was among the first to greet the Ameri- can champ Carpenter was not with Descamps, having departed for Man. chester for an exhibition bout Car pentier is to meet Ted Lewis at Maindenhead, England, on May II.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
WOMAN'S CLUB MEET

The Juneau Woman's Club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the council chambers, City Hall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
WASHINGTON
 ENDS LOSING
 STREAK; 11-3
Quinn Knocked from Box il Second Inning-Brower
 Hits a Homer.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-By de- feating the Boston Americans yes terday by a score of II to 3, Wash ington ended losing streak of five games
 Washington knocked Quinn from the box in the second inning
 Brewer, of Washington, hit a homer off Myers in the sixth inning with two men on
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25

Headquarters for Ladysmith Coal Juneau Transfer Co. Phone AS. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM FOR
 SOCIALIST CONVENTION THIS
 WEEK ANNOUNCED. IN ACENDA

trol enables a class to monopolize the chief benefits of industrial prog ress. Enormous incomes flow int the laps of the great masters of ou industrial life A struggle ensue between the owners of industry anf the masses who work in the indus tries.
 Modern industry breeds this ir repressJble conflict. Socialism vii end it. The great industries must
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-04-25
P. c. L. TRAVELLING.

There were no games in the Pa cific Coast League yesterday as the teams are travelling and are sched- uled to open this afternoon as follows:
 Oakland at Seattle.
 Vernon at Portland.
 Salt Lake at San Francisco
 Sacramento at Los Angeles