BASEBALL'S PITCHIHN IAREMARKABLE MAN WONDER ISROOT EV.ERYTRING IN 'WIITE"OLD HOS8" RADBOURNE THE RETrRINGA SECRETARY OF STATE GREATEST OF ALL PITCH- POSSESSE8 RARE QUALITIES ERS-HERCULES OF GAME. OF INTELLECT.

Pitchers may come and pitchers IElihu Root might almost be de- as an intellect rather than a may go, but the name of "Old Hoss" scribed human being-an intellect brought to have Radbourne goes on forever. I the highest stage of development by talked to many great ball players who study and hard work. To tyears him, it of appears, men and measures 1 have lamented to me the fact that t have lost their vitality and have be- Great White Sale baseball fame is so ephemeral that it t The comeThere abstruse problems. are was not worth the gaining, and, while c no doubt, this is in a great measure rmen!B They are as pieces of the chess true, there is one pitcher that has player,B to be moved in the plan of the Starts Monday, Jan. 25 left a name that promises to roll on 1game. There are problems! They are to with the inflexibility of for many, many years. SMiathematicalbe solved demonstration. Sym- This is our annual white sale, and our sale for 1909 will eclipse all former efforts; in fact, it will of pitchers r Each year hundreds I pathy, human interest, the hopes, the be the most colossal white goods and embroidery sale we have ever attempted. We have long been claimc attention of the world, and each year they are promptly forgotten.ffears or ambitions of individuals, the known as the value-givers of Missoula, and the values in this great white sale will be short of mar- who, al- cry of the crowd, the criticism of the But Illinois produced a man a heedless or the demagogues, they velous. though now years deceased, has a I Our New York buyer did things up brown in securing for us the greatest embroidery values we brighter name than any of the greatt can have no place in his calculation multitude. nor influence in his decision. have ever had, and this item in our white sale offers so many tempting bargains that we shall not In the great campaign of 1884,when nThe rule was as harsh on him as memberr Iit was on all others. An ordinary attempt to describe them all. We give below only a few of the many price offerings. They all the Providence club, then a a man would have suffered from the suggest enormous savings and you who have attended our sales in the past know that of the National league, was fighting a we do not tmisunderstanding that arose frpm timq bitter game with Philadelphia, a ca- if Elihu Root did q o exaggerate. y toI time, but tastrophe occurred that seemingly g will ever know it. We may take would disrupt its chances of winning d word of one man who at died hi the pennant. A player named Sweeney, who was pitching, was or- o andrecently wondered. to a friend: Said Willlias,I"I have H. 4,t J field to Two .- Live Wire Embroidery Specials dered to go into the right r. Elihu Root in the cabinet meeter change places with "Cyclone" Miller. e and in his office, and I am satisfied Pull width corset cover embroideries; dainty, new uedgesin vine and foliage patterns; excellent At that time it was not permissible i. that he is one of the few men 9t the game. to take a pitcher out of d whom I have ever heard who is needlework, giving wearing quality as well as beauty; large range of patterns to choose from. walked ap- Whereupon Sweeney promptly n solutely unmindful of praise or o•Ra out of the game, leaving the team •I4 a yard for embroideries sold in the regular way at 35c. with only eight men, and with onee sure. The best of us like to be to94 we have done well, but nJot Root. 35 a yard for embroideries sold in the regular way at 50c. pitcher, Charles Radbourne. I, What his judgment tells him will work Two men tried to cover the field, with the result that Providence was,s out for the best of his country, that completely snowed under. A meetingg he will do. He neither seeks praisee of the directorswas held to decidee nor expects it, content to leave to the i- futurethe verdict."-Thomas Hanly whether or not the club should be dis- n in February Van Norden-The World Corset Cover Muslin Underwear Values that Will Surprise Torchon Lace banded. Certainlya professionalteam was never in a sorrier plight. Mirror. Radbourne was approached and the Specials Muslin Shirts Special 3/2c Yd. proposition put to him. "I can win it BUMBLEPUPPY PROPHECY. Good muslin corset cover, circular Beautiful creations in white skirts which will please at sight. All made good This lot includes laces worth in the all right." said he quietly, and in a matter of fact tone. At the first dawn of day one day re- neck, 1-inch lace trimming, bound and full with dust ruffles, gathered stitched draw bands and in every skirt regular way 7c and 8c, and among And then followed the most remark- cently a party of women, clad in white, edges, pearl buttons; special, 15b p98,you will$1.23, find the$1.98, best of$2.29, workmanship. $2.98, $3.29,Extraordinary $3.98, values$4.19, at 6.•8959, themtem will be found thethe newestnewest andand able battle for a pennant that the1e gathered in Nyack, N. Y., to wait for world has ever seen. Radbourne es-- the end of the world. Lee J. Spang- Three-inch circular front - corset 1most popular designs, and for a nov- tablisheda recordthat has never beenn ler had told them they would have no elty wash trimming lace is hard to equalled; one that will live whenn further use for their sheath gowns cover, back yoke of lace insertion Muslin Nightgowns to Please the more expensive contests will have reafter that day. They believed the and ribbon run beading, lace shoul- beat. It certainly is a bargain at, been blissfully forgotten. Of 27 con- tery,1prophet; indeed, and sowent as upto beto thenear oeme- the der straps and trimmed armholes; a ard ...... 3 1-20 secutive games, Radbourne won 26. In In Most Critical four games with Boston he had three remain exit. special, d, Spangler didn't come. He left Ny- each ...... 198 And at prices that will at once jump into favor. Exquisite creations, all shutouts, only one run was scored, and only 17 hits were made. This de- e-ack the day before and only tender fresh from. the manufacturer; made in liberal sizes and daintily trimmed. W hite W aistings feat was suffered at the hands ofof memories of him remain. low priced at 59 , 79, 898, 98, $1.23, $1.48, $1.98, Buffalo by a score of 2 to 0, and evenin And when night came and the wom- Sale fExceptionally then only five hits were made off him, n,en found themselves back in their $2.48, $2.98, $3.29 and up for Fastidious showing that the defeatwas not dueIe homes frying pancakes, gossiping and to poor pitching. Needless to say,Y, keeping baby's bottle filled, just as Embroideries Corset Covers That Appeal to All Dressers Providence won the pennant, or,,r, will be done for several years yet, in rather, Radbourne won the pennant.t. probability, two things must have oo- Prices that represent savings of: But the great playerhad to pay theiecurred to them: that God doesn't em- Both in Price and Makeup ulploy a press agent; and that Barnum nearly one-half. Swiss, cambric and Extremely new patterns in Madras price. No arm could stand the awful strain without great agony. MorningII did.-Freeman Tilden in February Van nainsook embroideries and inser- Newest designs to be had in every conceivable pattern, and this season sweller and Swiss waistings and dress ma- after morning when Radbourne arose seNorden-The World Mirror. tions at nearly one-half, and one than ever. Made of superior materials and handsomely trimmed. Really, terial. They come in jacquard and he could not lift his arm as high asas and quality to the prettiest we have ever shown. Sale prices, 29, 590, 79, $1.23, They come in jacquard and his waist. He had to brush his hairir A Horrible Holdup. t(rials must see the designs with his left hand. But he did not ot "About ten years ago my brother embroidered designs in the newest in his work, health and appreciate them fully. $1.48 and $1.79 give up the game. He would slip out utwas "held up" to the park about two hours beforere happiness by what was believed to be and daintiest effects, representing R. the rest of the team put in an appear- .r-hopeless consumption," writes W. i35cand 39c grade for 325a yard Muslin Drawers at Remarkably Low Prices the new white fabrics for spring ngLipscomb of Washington, N. C. "He ance and would begin the excruciating Allwear. 20c and 25c grade for 15 a yard extra well made, perfect shape and trimmed so prettily that a pen and Prices extremely low at, a t process of limbering up. He would lidtook all kinds of remedies and treat- pitch the ball only a few feet when enment from several doctors, but found used Dr. King'q New inkyard 15e and 18c grade for 10 a yard description will not do them justice. The prices represent phenomenal ...... 18, 20, 250 and 35 he would first go out, but he would Lidno help till he keep on trying time after time, rub-b- Discovery and was wholly cured by six savings. 12 1-2c and 15c grade for 7 a yard A great assortment to choose from at 25, 32, id.bottles. He is a well man today." It's bing his arm with his left hand. LinonIndia 48, 59, 89, 980, $1.23, $1.48, $1.79 s Sometimes his face would be drawn enquick to relieve and the surest cure up to contortions, but never a wordrd for weak or sore Ilnrs, hemorrhages, of complaint left his lips. coughs ant uulas, broncnitis, la grippe, Persian Lawns Children's Muslin Underwear Sheer, Persian-finished India linons, Half an hour before the game wasas asthma and all bronchial affections; 32 inches wide, all fresh from the to begin the players would slip out to 50c and $1. Trial bottle free Guar- Pants Children's Skirts looms and represent a large saving. nganteed by Geo. Freisheimer. Imported fabrics, very sheer and Children's see how "Old Hoss" was getting along. They would sit silently on thehe beautiful; just the thing for lingerie 50c and 65c grade at ...... 39 39c grade for ...... 29 ItoLeather may be dyed brown with a at ...... 10 bench, waiting for his arm to get into 75cgrade waists and dresses; 32 inches wide. 75c and 85c grade at ...... 59 grade for ...... 59 condition. When he was able to solution of five ounces of fustic, one 25c1...8c 30c grade at 21 a yard grade at ...... 19 grade for grad ...... 12 1-2 throw from second to home base aa of hypernic and half an ounce of log- 20c grade at ...... 17 rousing cheer would go up, for theyey wood, all extracts, to 12 gallons of 22c grade at 180 a yard Children's Gowns 30c grade at ...... 21 knew that meant the winning of thehe water, with a mordant composed of game for them. three ounces of white tartar and four meof alum in 10 gallons of water. 75c50c 35c grade at 27 a yard and 60c grade at ...... 350 grade at ...... 59 35c grade at ...... 27 Radbourne claimed for his home Bloomington, Ill. After his great sea- son with Providence managers allall Why Not Try Popham's Asthma Remedy? over the country were upon his heels. and positive relief In Flattering offers poured in, and he i- Giveseverycase. prompt Bold by druggists, price $1. was not under contract with Provi- dence for next season, either. When LenTriall- Williams packageMfg. by Co.,mall, Props., 10 cents. Cleveland, the contest was over the late Ned Al- Ohio. For sale by Missoula Drug Oo. len, presidentof the team that sea- wholesale and retail. Missoula. Mont. son, sent for Radbourne. He laid the ., release before him and beside it a blank contract. Radbourne looked at them both for several minutes, and then slowly took up a pen and filled the blank out for a sum only $2,000 Chamber higher than he had been getting and then tore up the release. Allen al- most fell on his neck and wept for of Commerce joy. Radbourne's last year in baseball Hammond Block of McGuire, and the two vet-vet- was with Cincinnati in 1891, but it the affairs of the department as to lutely ridiculous, for he would never admirer sad year. It uems a pity that had their heads togethertherwas a the bridge. Phone 67 scope and general plans were intelli- he given a chance to bid for Cy erans always ball player Near Boston club better.tter.the career of so grea; a gently administered and without fric- Young. Murphy is in the National to make the THE BUREAU league. Every club owner in the Every fan knows of their success, andandshould end so sadly. That year his Permanent exhibits of SYSTEM tion, faction or cabal. The navy had grown, however, after SPORTS American league would have to waive no one' yet knows why Taylor dis-dis- work showed great deterioration, for western Montana products charged McGuire. the war of 1812, and the duties of the claimn on Cy before Murphy would be rith-ginningthe awful to strain tell onmade his in arm. 1884 wasAt thebe- wanted. All interests are increased in detail. His given a chance to buy him, and every- It was apparently a discharge with- secretary had gso end of the season he was too proud to OF with work. one knows that there are seven out reason, and it riled Cy Young so invited to bring products to NAYY three men were overladen clubs ready and anx- thoroughly that he strode into the minor league baseball, and so When this was called to the attention American league thesfore entirelygo into withdrew from the game. chamber headquarters for OWNERS ARE BIDDING ious to take old Cy among their office of John I. one day just before of the congress of 1839 they asked the told him in strong lan-lan- He returned to Bloomington, purposes; due credit CHIEFS OF DEPARTMENTS BE- secretary then in office to submit a number should he desire to leave Bos- a game and where he display guage just what he thought about it.it openedit. a billiard hall. He had little plan of reorganization, embracing "a ton. Murphy's boastful bid seems to will be given all exhibitors. COME ABSOLUTE IN CONTROL more than an attempt to For that reason it is probably truetrueto say, and in unwinking silence division of the duties performed by be little sit in a corner and watch the YOUNG in the public that Young wishes to get away fromfromwould Regular meetings second CY for a moment FOR glitter OF THEIR DIVISIONS. the board of naval commissioners and years the company has lost at tyoung at men laugh as they played. He their assignment to separate bureaus." light. former and fourth Tuesdays at 8 p. his onlyonly would talk about himself only when complied, and in 1843 Comiskey Wants Him. Boston, now that Crieger, m. All those interested in The secretary GRAND OLD MAN OF BASEBALL "pal" of other days, has been traded.ded. cornered, and then but a few short ithere was passed the act wnich created too, is reported The present navy organization is TO MAGNATE Charles Comiskey, Charles Comiskey and Robert words. He had always been an ar- the promotion and welfare with independent heads. WILL BE SOLD price for sports- founded directly on an act of con- five bureaus as ready to bid the highest Hedges were both active in trying toLg dentto fisherman, hunter and of western Montana are in- Three more bureaus have since been WITH LONGEST PURSE. the grond old man's services, but in em-man, but he gave up the open life. gress of 1842. Prior to that time the get Crieger and Young at the Decem- established. this report the owner of the White ber meeting of the league in New vited. administered the affairs have been tolera- secretary Even that might Sox thinks his chance is hopeless. Hedges proved the lucky one,n Each year his taciturnity incrsased a board of naval commission- York. ow-until he became almost sullen. through ble if the advisory board of the secre- fan with a heart Murphy says he supposes there will though he only landed Crieger. How- officers, who acted Every baseball After a time he gave up his billiard en, three sea-going tary had been abolished, thus isolating be about 14 clubs ready to bid for Cy, ever, he is ready to pay a handsome held no executive must have felt sorrowful if he read o hall and retired into the obscurity of as his advisers, but him. The chiefs of these five bureaus but he'll bid as high, and maybe a see as Chicago of greedy price for old Cy at any time the Bos- his home, seldom letting people power. These officers he selected became absolute so far as scope, plan the report from bit higher, than anyone to get the ton club will agree to let him go. they were admirals a are concerned. 1897, he fell ill and he saw fit, so that and technical detail magnates bidding for old Cy Young, grand old man to grace his baseball About a week ago a report fromromhim. At last, in and they kept him tsoon .Cy passed away.-Portland Oregon- or post-oaptains, nThey are experts, and the secretary pitcher and grandest man park. Boston said Mr. Taylor would let.Cy of the Boston Sgo.lan. informed of every particular of the navy must be appointed from There seems to be some truth in go to St. Louis if he wanted to go. was necessary for him to o civil life. He is, therefore, at that has ever been connected with which It the report from Boston that old Cy Old Cy is chopping wood and tending systema the mercy of his bureau chiefs, He must have had have information. Under this our national game. will not be there this year. If there his cattle on his farm not far from Brave Fire Laddles and to render his condition much the same feeling as he did the is, it can be set down now as all but Cleveland, and has not said what he often receive severe burns, putting out more intolerable it was provided at first time he saw the play of "Uncle assured, that when Cy leaves Boston wants to do. fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica Salve the time that "any order of a chief Tom's Cabin," when old Uncle Tom he'll go to the St. Louis Browns. and forget them. It soon' drives out Request Granted of bureau shall be considered as Iwas placed on the block and auctioned Young and Crieger have worked to- pain. For burns, scalds, wounds. cuts the highest bidder. Council Chambers, City of Missoula, emanating from the secretary of the I off to gether for years. Crieger is to be STAGG ANNOUNCES and bruisks it's earth's greatest healer. 18, Montana, September 1907. navy, and shall have full force and If Owner John I. Taylor of the Bos- with the Browns next season. Old Cy DATES OF BIG GAMES Quickly oures skin eruptions, oll sores, Gen- Mentrum-Brlggs Co., City: effect as such."-February Van Nor- club has a heart, he will never Young is the only one left of the Bos- bolls, ulcers, felons; best pile cure the City ton tlemen-September 16th, den-The World Mirror. Cy Young in that manner. ton champions of 1904. Every other Chicago, Jan. 24.-Director Stagg of made. Relief is instant; kSoat Geo. for dispose of Coupoil ranted your request That takes all the sentiment out of member of that great team has been the University of Chicago has an- Frelsheimer's THE NEW xclusive permission to use a fac- player an traded or dropped out. A new squad the Wanted. baseball and makes every nounced the dates of his three major simille of the Corporate Seal of Farmers wants to leave of younger players has taken the field. animal. If Cy Young gridiron games for next fall. Chicago THEIR USE. •tyof Missouli on a brand of ci- Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock there club he should be per- Doubtless old Cy feels lonesome "SEAL the Boston gars to be called the OF will be a meeting of the farmers of go, and go where he pleases. among all those boys. He hates to be will meet Minnesota at Minneapolis mitted to we have to Said He-What good are rich rela- Central Market MISACULA," with the understand- the Missoula, Frenchtown and lower r He'sthe grandest credit parted from his catcher, and if he on October 3; Cornell at Ithica, No- however, that the "SEAL OF tives, anyway? b•g, Bitter Root valleys at the rooms of the game today, and is not simply a leaves Boston it will be because he is to be a strictly vember 13, and Wisconsin, on Mar- Said She-Oh, they are all right I•SIOULA" the Missoula Chamber of Commerce. share in the Boston club to be sold desires to go, and there is only one MEATS firstclasu Union-made cigar. shall field, November 20. when you want something to point to FOR CHOICE The purpose of the meeting is to ar- traded at the owner's will. team he will wish to play with. That J. S. KEMP. City Clerk. and without pride.-Chicago News. range for co-operation in the ap- A report from Chicago quotes will be the St. Louis Browns, because proaching farmers' institute and a of the Lou Crieger is there. Corsets made of steel rings, weigh- sCharles Murphy, owner To avoid the trouble besetting com- And everything to be had in The above is the authority for full attend.nce is urged. Cubs, as declaring It was never made public, but a few ing eight pounds, and which are said world's champion ships, the metal of meat market. the birth of the to top the bidder of on the inside of the affairs of the Bos- td be bullet proof, are being tested passes on steel f a first-class that he is ready country rany other club owner in the ton elub know that Cy Young and by the German army. These are the which deflects the needle, a German Thel Sealuhipt Oysters are of Missoula" The former homcstead of Alexander inventor has devised a needleless one, Seal Graham Bell at Brantford, On'., will I for Cy Young. He wants him as a Owen Taylor had a big fuss last fall, invention of a. Munich engineer, who igar. Ask in the form of a gyroscope, the axis unequaled. bigh-grade Union-made bek equired as a public 'ark, in drawing card for his great Chicago at the time Taylor discharged James refused an offer from Russia until your dealer tor one and ot full of which. alwaea adjusts Itself paral- be erected a $36,000 me- -club. McGuire as his manager and employed his own army had had a chance to value for our moner. which will lel to the earth's axis. morial monument. If Murphy's talk is true, it is abeo- Fred Lake. Cy Young was a great try them.