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3 R.ock Island Reminiscences Besebf-vll. rr v THE ARGUS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 1003. I 1 s I w Ki i ti:n' i'i: thk akoi's. bv iiAKUv sa:k. kormku maxa ;i:i: am caitaix of rock island haski1ai.i. i.ri:s j S ii ii I lirst bogan to play baseball in Kock Inland, as an amateur, in 1 SS'i, ih- game wac entirely different from th..- baseball played today. There have b-n innumerable changes in the rules, linn f rh'in very materially changing :h" nam'-, but each one having its ef !( t3. A 1 that time straight arm piteh-im.-: wa n-d. and not throwing. loiter throwing v.a- used, and about lM pin tiit i: : : -i -r tli- shoulder was the !-:! in ii. The batsman roul I call f ir eiili.r high or low dulls, and the ( i.teh'-r wa: r-j'iirvd to deliver the ball a (Bui;, d fr bv th- bafr-r. The rule i-;0n'ii!L. l.-ases on bails was very ifi: ii. or- lileral for the batter, tlioiu-h I fun not rec-a!! the exact pro- In. ..;..., i , , ,'!fiiM ,ir J L-.j' 1 1 ARK Y SAG K isioits. No gloves were used, except lih -.et 1. :-s gloves, and the evolution of I In- liiiL'i'i l -ss ::love then ill use to the pres in avy padib-d initls is a long 'ory in itself. ;lv Ixlutiil mi I'.jirl.i I'lltniD. I"K Inland and lavenjiort had base ball trams earlier than 1 but since i lint i :iii there have been few seasons u !-eii some professional team was not organized in this city. In ISsl there was organized a team known as the KocK t.-dand Stars. This team lasted st-veral seasons, the greatest rivalry In ins.-. Iii Ihitii Kock Island and Mo bile, il.,- latter b. Ing Known as the I'io,.:,.. a ii.e ivo icauis ailiailed nuc'i interest. These were amateur teams. hi lsM fnlUied. the I lie Nul l ll we a professional team was league Alliance team, of stern b ague, whieh includ ed besides Hock Island. Vincennes, Kv ansille, Crand Rapids. I.a Crosse, and one or iwk others. It was with this t.am I signed my first contract as a plot, oiniial, under Steve Ilagen. of t'hieago. the manager and captain. In l"s.'i i lu re w as no professional team in U Is'atid. and my experience in the j aine until 1 v;: was away 'from tins city. I was a member of the Pueblo team in I v.. and jdaed with St. Paul in the Northwestern hagne in iNSt and wiih les Moims in lvsT and 1SSS. The lies .Moines iia:n was the fastest iiiiiior Itauiie team if its day. The majority of the members weft- sold at lug prices to the major leagues, and I w ill live others went to Toledo, of the Ka.'!ni International league. I play ed with Toledo two seasons, and in IVtl retained here and was with Dav enpoit. Thai ar I was wfth 'three i.ain-. two of them disbanding. Dav enport disbanded, and I went to Koch etef. and when that team disbanded al'ier two months. I signed with the Lebanon, l'a , team, in the Kastern h ague. In lv.:; KocU Island ami Moline peo pie organised the Twin City team, in the Western league. I was chosen manager of this team, which lasted oiilv a!out half ef the season. Kock l-land and kockt'ord finishing the sea son tor the championship, the remain der of the h as; ue falling out of the i ace. Kock Island won out in the con test with Ko l.foiii for the pennant. The league reorganized in 1S94. and again Rock Island won the league championship pennant. A ItrmnrWablr Tram. The team of 1894 was a remarkable team, as a glance at the list of those who coniosed it will show. They were first class men, and most of them were signed later in the major leagues. Bill Kreig. now Three-Eye league umpire, played first base; Joe Cantillon. man ager of the Milwaukee team of the American league and the Des Moines team of the Western league, played sec ond base; Paddy Lynch, recently umpire of the Three-Eye. played at short; and lielden Hill. Cedar Rapids? manager, held down third. Others weije "Putty" Zeis, not now playing, retuding in Heardstown: Dan Sweeney, Mliving at Ixmisville, Ky.. who after leaving Rock Island was in the National league sev eral seasons; Joe Katz. present mem ber of the city fire department at Grand Rapids, Mich., and exceptionally good batter and the tiar man of the whole team; J. Andrews, later with Chicago, and afterwards manager of the North western league team at Seattle; Harry Sonier, pitcher, who later pitched great ball with Indianapolis; Al Mott, pitch er; and Harry Burrell, now an umpire in the Western league. In Is'j't another team was organized, under the I. & I. league, under a low salary regulation, the salary list being held down by rule to $7r,u. The people of the cities composing the league were used to better ball than could be furnished at such low salaries, and the league did not last long. Rock Island people did their share, but did not care for a poor game. In 18&G I, together with Lynch, went to the Texas league, playing with Sherman. A cyclone struck Sherman, wiping (jut a god portion of the town, ami with it all interest in baseball. The team disbanded as a result. We joined the Denison team, in the Texas league, and played there till a few weeks before the season closed, when the team went to pieces. I came home, and have worked at the Rock Island arsenal since, except when managing Kock Island teams in 1S9S. and ISH'J and a portion of 191. Barney Ander son started a team here in and after a few weeks he turned over the management to me. The team was in the Iowa-Illinois league, but the league did not last the season, and the team disbanded. Antilhrr .reit I rum. In Ib'J'j Rock Island had the linest team that has ever played professional ball for Rock Island. Strickletts. now in the National league, and Jack Hart, a young player from northern Iowa; Will Botenus, who later managed in the Northwestern league, played first; Roll Kothermcl. sold to Baltimore, !n tin National league, was on second; Arthur Ball, who has been playing good ball in minor leagues, was short stop; Tim O'Rourke, then an old Na tional Kagne third baseman, played that position: Harry Bay, another man who went to the American league and has been there ever since, was left fielder; Dr. Brott, who was studying while here, and now practices at Wa terloo, played in right field. Joe Wright and Charles Dooin were two of tiie team's strongest men. Had it not been for bad habits, and particularly excessive drinking, Wright would have been a star major league man, but his habits kept him in minor league com pany. He played good ball, and was a line batter. Charle Dooin. who is a brother of the Dooin who played a while with Rock Island early this year, was the star man of the team. He came from Cincinnati, and is now catching with the Philadelphia Na tionals. I managed and caught for the team. In Hum) it will be remembered there was no" baseball here, but since then Kock Island i-eople have had a first class articles in the Three Eye league games. Personally. I have been out of the game since 1 SI, but I maintain the greatest interest in tne game, and in the Rock Island team. HARRY SAC.E. BACK-ACHE nnd all other symptoms of kidney dis ease are speedily removed when the kidneys are made healthy, active and vigorous by the use of Dr. A. V. Chase's Kidnoy-Livor Pills the world's jrreaiest kidney and liver regulator, and the only medicine hav ing a combined action on kidneys and liver. One pill a dose ; 25 cents alOT. Write for free sample to The Dr. A. V. Ui.i; Medicine Co., Buffalo, N. Y. CONTRACTING AND mJILDING. FRANK A. FREDERICKS. chrtlncr Shop, 1121 Fourth Avenue. JakfclBS remtly . Wis. tj. SatUfaetloa -maraate4. Rn laeae, 415 EJeveata atrveC Oil aaaa west 614. lit 1UOU IN J. B. WINTER'S NINTH STREET ADDITION $25 Down and $4.75 Per Moivth Will A LOTH Purchaser Pays No Interest or General Taxes until the Lot is Completely Paid for. Did anyone ever make you an offer like this? We think not. ANVONE Can Own Property ON THESE TERMS On Any Lot S25 Down, Balance as Follows: $300 Lot $4.75 Month for 72 Months 15. 5-6 cents a day. $325 Lot $5.15 Month for 72 Months 17 1-6 cents a day. $350 Lot $5.60 Month for 72 Months 18 2-3 cents a day. $375 Lot $6.00 Month for 72 Months 20 cents a d?y. $400 Lot $6.45 Month for 72 Months 21 1-2 cents a day. $425 Lot $6.90 Month for 72 Months 23 cents a day. $450 Lot $7.33 Month for 72 Months 24 1-3 cents a day. YOU CAN PAY AS MUCH MORE PER MONTH AS YOU WISH. J. B. Winter's Ninth Street Addition Faces EAST ON NINTH STREET, BETWEEN SIXTEENTH AND EIGHTEENTH AVENUES; IS A BEAUTIFUL LEVEL PIECE OF GROUND. NOW CUT UP INTO FINE. LEVEL BUILDING LOTS. NO FILLING OR GRADING NEEDED. LOTS ARE TWO BLOCKS WEST OF STREET CAR. AND EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO FACTORY DISTRICT. THERE ARE SIXTY LOTS TO BE SELECTED FROM ON THESE TERMS. These Lots will Necessarily Increase n Value from 50 to 100 per ct. in 5 Years This is a first class proposition for either a home or investment, and within the mc -i brtxjkj :;. You can't lose on this investment, and the terms are so easy that you cm pay for your let and not miss the money. Remember, $25 down on any priced lot, balance in small rf. 10:i3yments. Or if you prefer and can spare the money, we will allow $25 off any lot for cash. If at any time after first nayment. you wish to oav $50 or $100 or more on let. vv iKedw.tw vou 4 per cent discount on said payment. For further information ?ee .... i - GOLBSMIT LI i i 111 A'ilvX AGENTS, Over People's National Bank BuiiCing. 9 or J WIN 0 Jf o 712 Fifteenth Street. Kock in TER. n Island J j AT THE THEATRE. It Never Grows Old. From the view point of scenic 'quipnifiit, the coming l.-o,Iuction of Robert Louis Steven son's thrilling drama. "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." is one of the best shows entour this year. The management of this attraction determined from the outset to give the proper backing to the company engaged for the interpre tation of the play, and as a result, the playgoers of this city will view on next Sunday, Atij;. 1:5. one of the most satisfying offerings of the season. Mr. Klwyn Strong, the recognized star, is givm an extra strong support. coit ever invented and interpreted. The legions of girls employed in evolving the elegant graceful figures of i!ie nov el ballet are artists, graduated from the bi st masters of the terpsichor an art. Ikhely and lissomly young and sensi tively practical in accomplishing the highest and most delightful effects in dancing study. The splendors of the K.th century are revealed in reveling, scenes upon a scale of magnificence and expenditure never before attempt ed. This prodigal display of mediaeval luxurv and oriental extravagance is only in keeping with the progressive policy ef the ltingling liroihers. who have enlarged and improved e v- ry de part nunt of their enormous shows, by far the greatest in existence, until now they appear to have reach -i the cli max of human possibility. Two exhibi tions will be given here Wedmselay. Aug. in the afiernexm at 2 o'clock and the- e-vetling at S o'clock. 1? served numbered siats and admission tiekets will be sold at the downtown t'eket of lici without any ; !aiice in the regu lar pi ii e s at show ground the ticker wagons em the more e.r t he I hire's S. Of Bids Invited. Notiee is hereby given that Modern Veied men ef America d te purchase r,u tons, screened lump, mine coal, in car load lots at the' head office ef the seieiety in the city ed' Kock Island. 11!.. ii 'iiverit s com mencing in thi month of Septembi r. 1!"T. and exttiiding to and including M;.y. I '";. lK ah-rs are le r by invited run. and swam to be delivered to subliili st a'.e d bii'.s. ltiels will be opened at the- head oilice at J o'clo. p. m.. em Wednesday. Aug. 1 Hi :s slu.u'.d be se; d ami marked. "Prop" -ai to Furnish I'oal." and ad Ir.sed o the undersigned. The right is reset . to reject anv and all bids. W. HAWFri. 11. i:.l X'K-rk. M. V. e.f A. Itching pile s? Ne ve r mind if 'ver -thing else failed to e l 'e ou. Try iK.an's Ointment. No f-ii-ur- 'I; re. " i cents, at any drug store. To Restore Our Flag. The foreign commerce of the United States has grown to over two and one- half billion ef dollars annually, yet most ot It is carrietl over the seas un der foreign flags. In order te restore our flag to the- high stas many promi nent business men are- advocating the building of several ships for this trade and immediate action is recommended. In order to restore the stomach to its normal condition, to make the liver and kidneys active er to promote sound sleep, dejetors and druggists everv- recomnieiul listener's Stomach Bit ters. Over 50 years' record is back of every bottle, which is a stromr reason for giving t a fair trial. It always cures biexiting. heartburn, indigestion, dyspepsia, costiveness. pewr appetite. cramps, diarrhoea, or malaria, fever and ague. Try a bottle todav. A Struaale for God. Tin- Jordan Diamatie company in the' four-act com-' edy drama entitled "A Struggle for, Gobi." will be played by the abeve nam-' ed company. Manager Iwis promises! tis a revelation in the line ef comedy.1 This play has proven a laughing sue-1 ce ss for th-j past season. All the parts' are admirably sustained, as special care has beje-n taktm in procuring noth-j ing but the best talent. A number ef, clever and up-to-date specialties are continually introduces! during the ac tion ef the play, and between acts thej'i will introduce all the latest novedties. giving a continuous performance at popular prices. 10. L'u. and :: cents, j ladies free em opening night only if ac- ceunpanied by an escort with one paid lucent ticket. I Coming Soon "Fascinating and clever" are- some jf the adjective's the' critics employ tej describe the acting jf Miss Carol Arden who is to play the leading role in "Folly Primrose at the Illinois at an early date. She has been seen in a repertoire cf different parts, and interpreted all with skill ind fidelity. Mr. Justice, who will per-. fe;rm the part eif Carlysle. was leading. . . . V man with ueiaseo s "Mean or .Marj laud" for two seasons and was the Denton' of the "Arizona" company; for the last two seasons. With these trained impersonators in the chief places, the play lovers of Reck Island are assured ef an evening of unusual pleasure when the roiucKing i-on j makes her bow to them. The story is erne of the time of the civil war, with I Cupid pee ping in on the scene and , turning things all his ow n wav w nen the situation becomes strenuous. There are emmgh sensational episodes in it to keep the spectator stirred tip while he watches the unfolding ot tne ioe romance that is interwoven witti tnom. THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD' CIRCUS NOVELTY Ringling Brothers Present a Dramatic Spectacle Introducing 1,200 Characters. j Great Clearing of Odds and ; 'P flnvibiuiau'u'ia o g The Only Way. mere is no way to maintain the health and strength of mind and body exvepi uj uounsnment. I here is no way to nourish except through the stomach. The stomach must be keDt healthy, pure and sweet or the strength will lei down and disease will set up No appetite, loss ef strength, nervous ness. heaeiache. constipation, bad breath, sour rising, rifting, indigest ion. dyspepsia and all stomach toubies that are curable are quickly cured by the use of Kidol I)ys.pepsia Cure. Ke dol digests what you eat and strength ens tee wnoie digestive apparatus. Soli by all .ruggi?ts. All the ARGLS. news all the time THE "The Field of the Cloth of Gold" is Ringling Brothers' sublime, beautiful and instructive new spectacular pro duction. In its action are 1.2o char acters. 20 choristers. 3''" danc'ng girls and a band of 50 soloists. Kings, queens, princes, lords, nobles, chevaliers, knights, courtiers, function aries, church officials, attendants, pil grims, pages, soldiers. rni,ins- chor isters, theologians, students, serfs, vas sals, characteristic types of every class, dancing girls, singing women, exuber ant children and a thousand and one other picturesque characters, give va ried animation and color and enthral ling interest to the panoramic changes of incident and scene. The grand ballet divertisement is an original conception and more entranc ingly beautiful than auy dancing con fcnds at Cottnn 45 lbs., pa i ta felt inattresaea, 3 I- H lm-3.jw ....... L 'A ' I- A In weighing $7.50 81 Odd Pieces of Furniture, short lengths of Carpets, Oil Cloths, Linoleums and Mattings will be sold at nearly half their retail value during this BIG CLEARING SALE. Hundreds of shrewd shoppers wait for this Sale, and do not wait In vain. Come in at your first op portunity. 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