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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1911 IOWA CITY DAILY PRESS PAGE FIVE Wi Ghould be an ac- urate piece. The movement should not be on Account of size or case ornamentation. Ladies' watches front our stock are guaranteed to be accurate and reliable time pieces, and, as With everything else that comes from our store, our guarantee stands behind them. THE RELIABLE JEWELERS KEITH McCHESNEY 123 Washington Street. Gotch-Hack Wrestling Bout Center of Attraction In The World of Sport Today Aititm HtKOES BtflLtfitLD The Prvss' special correspondent at Camp Bishop, Ottuuiwa.

sends tne following "sidelights'" from the battlefield, teliiug of the various Ooicgs of the from the university Iowa C-ty friends kinsiolk, of the soldier bos in Caiay will read eagerness. Church and Diamond Tee i boys. a bod, tended cburofc. Sunday moraing. Rev.

C. C. Rowiison, captain of ih? 54th aiyi of that organization, preached eloquently. After lae services the diamond stars mingled in a baseball match, defeating Co. oi Burlington, by a score of to 7.

Gerber and Schmidt pitchers, and Harmon, catch er. to-: Iowa City batterj. Candles Go Out Captain Elliott has forbidden tne use of candles after taps, although he usually has to make his appearance to emphasize tht order It is not an uncommon thing to find the men bunched up around a blanket, all looking interestingly towards the center. Private Bowman was on a very interesting detail Saturday night I and was around to the other companies for approval. I Will Be US.

MC FADDEN CALLED BEYOND McFadden. a pioneer farmer and more recently a mail carrier of the Iowa City staff, passed away at the family residence, at the corner of Governor and Bowery streets. Sunday at 4: "JO o'clock. He has ill two months, and was 64 years, 5 months and 13'days of age. The faaerai will take place Tuesday morning, o'clock, from Si.

Patrick's church- The interment will be made in St. Joseph's cemetery. iir. MeFadden had long been a resident of township but came to City a decade ago. and has been ou the rural route as a faithful diligent mail carrier during the past several years.

iving are his widow and one son James, of the homestead in Lincoln township. "With them will sympathiz-e deeply a largv circle of friends for Mr. McFadden was uniformly esteemed and liked throughout Johnson county. This Bad Man Hit Wi Brick I One bad man and one brave wo- man came in conflict, the other i night, on the roof of a down town (Bulletin, 3:10 P. Betting on the world's championship wrestling match favors Gotch, 2 to 1, as against "The Russian Lion" Thousands of howling, cheering enthusiasts, afoot and awheel, followed Gotch and his chauffejur, from the Morrison hotel corner, to the White Sox Park, this afternoon, catch-as, catch-can bout, best 2 out of 3, between Posole Butcher and "Young Sampson." The demand for $1 and $2 seats is terrifice.

The estimated attendance is 35,000, and the estimated receipts, is $75,000. "The Butcher Boy" won in straight is a hard task, for the men are un- inations for their questionably the two greatest wrest- re lar army lers that ever appeared on the mat, although their styles are directly op- Possible. Lieutenants Van Nostrand and Clark will leave Monday morning buildingj a promine nt block, to take their esam- ns in for Des Moines and' ied by business th men and others. tixe 7 The excellent woman, occup professional falls. Gotch then entered the ring, and was greeted by a nation.

The "Lion" stripped, looks like Goliath. Gotch said: "I'm confident. "must vin--not for my championship honors, but for America's sake." say tne excellent woman, who won wishes them all the luck her case to her credit be it said occupying a room upstairs losite. Gotch is the cleverest and Good Work in Mimic Warf she has lived while quickest of all dariQ 17 mile lke enjoying the respect ot all in the and there is none better was in by the block in the tricks ofjhe game In entire regiment, the men were called She vas sta rtled by hearing foot fact, trickery has been one of the noon a- heavy battle was fought dur- mnf. and she cour -cliampion's greatest assets.

His take their own -chances. In the after tricks confused the Russian when noon a heavy battle wa fought, dur- they met before and may fool him ing which First Sargeant Loos and again, Corporal Kurz captured and outpost When it comes "to the science of 50 yards from his own company and wrestling it is admitted that Gotch bought frim tto headquarters is in a class bv himself. He has after removing his belt and taking r.ot entirely relied on the teachings his cartridges. of others. He has thought out some, Sgt.

Schmidt, who had charge of of the most dangerous holds himself, the left platoon, led them in a fur- find is always on the figuring out ious charge to the left rear. Had he mere. be in charge of'Major Ball's battal- has woii from -ail his oppooi- Going Miles To See If You Have a Passion For The Best Things of This World; If You Have a Taste For Qual- a a i character in the possessions you don't miss ihe Shafer Ccv's sile showing our store this week Over hundred patterns for men and over MH' patterns for a master fabric--warm from the world's greatest looms--art- a i i for you here. A'i endless arrav of new colorings, weaves and designs to upright tasie and fancy. Every fabri'- and pattern "ex-c'usiveiy before shown or woru in this Our prices--for the best tailoring that it is possible for money and brains co produce--no higher than you would necessariH pay for the same material in "Ready Made" Grab clothes.

We will guarantee you A SAVING OF FIVE DOLLARS against any local Tailor's prices, on any suit or overcoat. EVERY GARMENT IS GUARANTEED TO SATISFY--to Satisfy in Fabric--in Style--in Fit--in Workmanship and in Every Particular--or you need not accept it--or pay one DOES NOT SUCH A POLICY MAKE US WORTHY 6F, AT LEAST, YOUR CONSIDERATION? steps on the tin roof, and she ageously investigated. No revolver was handy, or she would have used it, without doubt, but she ascended a stairway, leading Pay Less and Dress Better SHAFER CO. Phone 307 and 394 Tailors For Men And Women 126 South Clinton St. Iowa City ents with his extreme speed of thought and action.

He is a master of feint as well as attack, and never a man has got into the ring with him but who thought not on what rac-ve he himself would 'ion, the "battle might have ended in a different manner. Officers' Reception Looking down to the tin roof one story below, she beheld a bareheaded coatless, stocking footed man creeping towards her window. He the window, and started to the curtains to. peer into her room. Thereupon she gave him one caus- tie greeting, and he responded ly that he didn't intend anything Garments For Both Men and Women, ALL HAND TAILORED BY MEN, At "Ready Made" Prices make, (By Tommy Clark) Chicago, Illinois, Sept.

4. (Special) Frank Gotch, the world's, champion, successfully hut on what would be GofelTs nest Tend his title against George effort. The ehamploai's mentality i the of the Able Educator Hears Summons A. Heinsius, one of Johnson ablest educators, and a fig- of prominence rural school circles, during the past generation, passed away this morning, at 6:20 o'clock, at the home of his sister, Mrs. J.

B. Adams, 437 So. Governor the men meet in Chicago, this- league afternoon -at 3 clock? This question is being asked by every mat fan. The coming match will be the greatest sporting event since the Jeffrfea-Johnsoa fight in Reao last year. The promoters claim that their outlay on.

te expenses of the bout be $40,000 before the gates are opened. Bat they expect to draw the higgest money ever taken in at any sporting event. While Gotch is the favorite in the hetting and is picked to win by a majority of the experts. Hack may furnish the champion, as well as his an unpleasant surprise. ments of the foe.

physical endow-. i The officers' reception was held wrong, that he was mistaken or Saturday nigit, and Col. R. P. How- some foolish remark of that type ell olaved an important part in that The insulted woman was equal to Stitomeat.

the occasion, however. She ordered Annual Cruise of Merrimac kirn off the roof at once and He hag been a victim Ql asth ma The annual cruise of the Herri- up a few bricks that chanced to have compncate(i with ear trouble, mac. was held on Saturday from the fallen from a nearby chimney, she TJie funeral will place dock" and a bushel of fun. Sred them at the rascal. schools long ago, and has been considered for a number of years one of the most valuable men on the roster of Supt.

Miller and his pre-- decessors. Surviving are four brothers, and one sister--Charles, Emil, and Julius- of Solon; and Eugene of Iowa City; and Mrs. J. E. (Agnes) Adams of Iowa City.

ciii.0 uj. LIM; IMC. -I 'was provided by that event. Gotch is much bigger, heavier and thfi farce come dy ste stronger than when -he defeated Hack for the championship, and he is a far more experienced wrestler. i It is the boast of Hackenschmidt that he learned much from that memorable first meeting vdth Gotch.

He also claims he has increased his were of the farce type. UNNOUNWNI a better comedy than some of her sex, and as suit, she struck him with one of the bricks, and he made a flight, conspicuous for speed, if not dignity. If he can be identified, be will be morning at 10 o'clock from where he has been Having leased for a long term of years, the Hutchinson Block, part of is BOW being remodeled to our purpose, we intend to open uu Iowa City on or about Septem- last winter. The concedes no 25tfa 2 High Ladies', Misses arrested later. knowledge in American wrestling i since and has improved accordingly." He may have, but he did not It in any of his bouts in this country smd Children's Outfitting The big foreigner has been working faithfully for this contest and is in the very best of condition." This will be the second meeting of the pair, the men having met in Chicago April 3, 1908, and after a ernel- ing contest Hack quit.

lasting Shortly over two hours after the battle one superior in strength and believes that he is now ready for the that will hring him the world's ehamj pionship. Hack's strength. He is but half-educated so "The Taft is, Iowa Editor is Coming to City nesday markswoman sis sister's horn and as a re 7 living for a year or so, when not- teaching school. The remains will be taken to Solon, for interment at his long time home. The cortege will leave at 11.15.

Mr. Heinsius would have been 50 old had he lived until Oct. 8, He was a native of Ohio, but has lived in Johnson county since 1863, having moved to Iowa City in that year and to Solon in 1871. He became identified with our Fruit Trees on German Fruit trees are planned by the roadside in parts of Germany, but not, might bo supposed, for the of appetlties of pasaers-by. trees are watched closely, and at ths end of the season the fruit Is sold.

The amount stolen Is very small. warning Is succinct, but not blunt, merely the words. "A good mae injures no tree." posted on a board at intervals along the road. years Irish The of Iowa City will he of a fcr an greatest forte is his dependable character and they will A note from Hon. John P.

Establish-'. annou nces that he and his wife will leave California, on Sept 6, and will shall offer to reacll fc re about Sunday, Sept. 10., Master of His House. A traveler coming up to an nn MHilnft the host standing at said, "Pray, you the master at this house?" "Yes, sir," answered landlord; "my has been thes" three weeks." the Russian claimed that he tender- rated Gotch and had not trained faithfully for the bout. He consider- fed himself absolutely invincible, so he came along without taking the trouble to train, Gotch was trained to the minute and went into the ring with the sole intention of wearing Hack down.

He wise to the fact that the Russian was not fit for a long bout. Hack also claiiced that Gotch used foul tactics in the encounter. He stated that the American jabbed his fingers into hia eyes until he was almost Wind, it also has been claimed that Gotch had his trainers rub co- ooanut oil into his skin for weeks be-fore the mill. Then as soon as ie perspired the oil came out of his pores and made him as slippery as an eel- But the truth of the matter is that sheer exahustion was what Doping out the winner of the bout defeated the "Russian This time he will be in the finest of shape. He says that his long period of training in England, following the hard three months of wrestling in this country last winter, has brought him into his old condition.

If he loses again he will have no excuses to make. IEW; extended visit with old 'triads. They will attend the an. nuai Picnic of the Johnson County catch-as-catch-can game. Have VO Ti money back if any article is association, and Col- Irish "wm speak there.

Mrs. Irish twenty five years of experi-' EO been back in 25 years, in merchandising --arrants the her husband has been back shoulders to the mat? Hack has had aspic tiat the same policy bl more frequently. Old friends win welcome Chea you ever noticed that when Hack has. BOI satisfactory. met clever wrestlers he has had to! Graecc-Roman holds to pin their Oui Dr.

Roller, one of America's cleverest mat artists, with aim for months teaching him tie fire parts of the art. And t-te doctor says Gotch is in for the greatest surprise of his career ween he meets Hack tonight. At to -whether the bout will be long or short depends upon the tactics the men adopt they enter the ring. The idea that Gotch ill "nave a doesn't to be borne out by various phases the situation. Sometimes a match that is doped out to cover a -ong period terminates quickly.

The pace taken by men when they step oa the mat determines this situation. The mere fact that Gotch and Hacken- schrr.idt wrestled for two hours during their first and only meeting cannot be take nas an indication of how long the next match would continue. Gotch expects to meet Hack weighing aboui 208 or 209 pounds. Hack hag announced that he will go inside the ropes weighing around 200 pourds. No matter who wins the battle, it should result in the greatest ever staged in America or any other country.

that has marked in a large degree our success other communities, produce "ike results in Iowa City, Ou- dealicas with our patrons will most liberal lines and mea of euipioy will be such them by th- score. Mr. Irish was the long -ime editor oi the Iowa City Daib and was one the most not- Hawkeye the methods the thought that 'ong felt want in as direct the people to our store. This score "fil! be in a class by itself. The high character of goods we carry and the large and comprehensive assortment will, we 1 impress the people of City 1 have filled this corr.iiaintT.

Kindly wait for your new suit-your coat--your new dress-- ne-- gown--your new set TC open our new Out- futing Establishment. H. TAFT CO- By A. L. Partner.

state. The Elder daughters of the University will hold a picnic Thursday morning at tjie City park, in honor of their non-residtent members. The event will taek place at 10 o'clock 9-6. FRED LARRABEE EYEING CAPITOL? "To see Frederick Larrabee, of Fort Do-tse, son of Former Governor Wil- liain Larrabee, candidate for governor of Iowa, o- the republican ticset, will not surprise Iowa City people, are in touch with the former S. I.

man (Law, '98, and Liberal Arts '97). He has been approached by numerous politicians, and it is understood here that he is a "melting n.ood," judging from admissions he has made to Iowa City friends, who have met him during the past fortnight. Harness Try a Want Ad In the Daily ALMOST i Court Street EWSPAFERI.

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