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The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-04-15
DR.. N. Y. Smith
Dental Specialist.
Strangers Hotel,
APRIL 22,

DR.. NJ. V. Smith, the Zen
tai Specialist, who is widely
and favorably known in Thi
bodaux and the surrounding
country is again at theStrang
ers Hotel for a week stay.
Or. Smith wants to see all
his old patients and many
new ones while here.
The Doctor MUST GET Busy
AT ONCE
Who WILL BE The FIRST
PATIENT.
The DR.. works for White PEG.
pie Only.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
PHILrIEs ARE GOING STRONG
Team. 10 Composed Of HARD tiltters
and Has TWO Star Pitchers IN
Moore and Alexander.

The Chicago Cubs think that the
Phils will be In the pennant fight to
the finish and say that the record OF
the Phillies at home win assure them
OF good standing
This. home record dope is based on
the short left field bleachers, which
means homer to the player dropping
the ball among the spectators.
One OF the oldest and most valued
members Of Chances team says OF the
Phillies:
1T Is a club that has a bunch OF
cleanup hitters, and any man on the
team Is liable to break up game with
long drive at any stage. This short
bleacher is going to be big help to
Dooin's crew for couple OF reasons
In the first place, If pitcher
pitches them inside to right-hander.
any one OF the Philip club Is likely to
lace it into the bleacher.
The second side to the argument is
that several Of the Phils who have
been hitting into the bleachers are
natural right field hitters, and pitcher
is throwing away his own game by
pitching to stop left field hitting,
Il tell you, boys, the Phillies have a
ball club that is going to be In the
fight from start to finish From what
| read, another pitcher Is needed TO
shareathe work with Earl Moore. a
marvel at all times, and this kid Alex
ander, who is tipped to me as won.
der"
For the benefit OF inquisitive fans 1t
will be well to add that the gentleman
who speaks SO highly of the Phillies
has been a'member OF the Cubs for six
years and is dangerous cleanup hit.
ter.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
DEPENDING ON CURVE BALI
Pitchers Cannot Afford to Allow Bat
tiers to Meet Ball as Squarely as
They Can Fast Ones.

Billy Evans says American league
pitchers are using the curve ball more
this season than In any OF the five
seasons he has been major league
umpire.
with the lively ball in use pitch
ers can't afford to let batters meet II
too WELL Evans said. They depend
on the curve ball to fool the batter
and keep him from meeting the ball
as squarely as be can meet fast one
"Batters don't have to hit fast
ball very hard this season to get 1t
past the infield. Pitchers are depend
ing on the curve ball almost entirely
when runners are on.
Pitchers are using the curve a good
deal more this season when they have
three balls and two strikes on the bat.
ter Under these conditions the bat
ter knows the pitcher will try 10 get
the next one over. Pitchers generally
have better control OF the fast ball
and last year could take chance OIL
having 1t hit. This year they prefer
trying to fool the batter with a curve
even at the risk OF base on balls.
in game ! umpired in Boston
Ralph Works passed five men rather
than pitch the fat ball with three and
two on batters. ThE7catcher gignaled
for a fast ball each time, but Works
shook his head. He took a chance
with the curve and could not get IL
0vpr -
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
DO PITCHERS WORK ENOUGH
Some Baseball Men Think That TWirI-
crs Have II Altogether Too Easy.
Shifted Quickly " Hit.

Now and then little curiosity is ex-
pressed as to whether the modern
pitchers obtain work enough to keep
them in good condition. This doesn't
refer to their physical condition. but
to their pitching condition.
The custom has grown upon mana,
gers to shift pitchers in hurry II
they happen to be batted hard when
the game is close For that reason
almost all ball teams are carrying
more pitchers in comparison with the
actual work that they do on a ball
field then they ever did.
II occasionally one of the pitchers
who happens to be hit hard were TO
be kept in the game instead of being
sent to the bench 1t might be that
the team would rally as quickly be-
hind him as It would behind fresh
pitcher, anG 1t frequently has been
demonstrated in baseball that pitch
er may be hit hard In one inning and
after that hold team to almost nots-
Ing.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
An imanirsrx Game.

Jack Hayden OF the Louisville Col
onels is southIaw and has every
thing that the best Of twirlers have
when It comes to the fiinging art
Jesse Orendorff was catching him in
an imaginary game the other day and
kept calling for ins and outs trying
to fool the batters who were moi
there.
When Move, the Indian shortstop
came to bat. Jack threw three straight
ones over the plate and the kid went
out. Then Hickman of Toledo came
up and by mixing them little Hick
was forced to roll to Robbie at short
Finally Jesse Orendorff remarked:
well Jack. here comes Hayden a,
bat"
Waereupon Jack quoth, we can,
take any chances on guy like that
go here goes four wide ones" And
Hayden passed himself to keep him
from hitting the pellet.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Knew the Plumber.

A young married man who lives In
Brookiine came home one evening last
week and found his wife in tears
Malcolm" she sobbed. 1--WE lost my
beautiful diamond ringi".
Malcolm whistled He had dis,
tinct recollection OF the exact sum he
had paid for that stone. for he had
paid for It on the monthly installment
plan. How did you happen to lose
IT." he asked.
.Oh. don't think it's lost-we can
get It again, I'm almost sure. You see.
the stone came out Of the ring and
went down the bathtub waste pipe. II
we send for plumber right away"
Mot on your. iife!" shouted the
husband "I'll buy you new ring
and a better one. but III hire no
plumber. We've had one here once
before this winter"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
rubereuIol.I. pa,,Ients- Nealeeted.

IA Out OF moro than 225 public hos
pitfalls for the insane, with a popula-
ton of fully $4,000, only 70. or less
than one-third. make any provision for
for their tuberculous inmates. and
this, too, in spite of the fact that the
percentage CT deaths from this disease
is very high among this class of peo-
pie. Such is the substance of state
ment made recently by the National
Association for the Study and Proven
ton Of tuberculosis. Seventy hos
pitals In % states. providing all told
about 1880 beds for tuberculous in
sane patients. sums up tho provision
made for this class of sufferers, al.
though the percentage of deaths from
tuberculosis among the insane ranges
from so to 200 per cent. higher than
among the general population.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
| STORIES
8 oEEHE5S
DIAMOND

Otto Knabe is playing the game o.
his life.
Pete" Compton. outfielder of the
Battle Creek team. was sold. to the st
Louis Americans.
Capt. Lord was fined $50 for push
ing an umpire. It's all right If one
doesn't push too far
Gene Demontreviil. is beine
doomed for manager of the Memphis
team next year to succeed Bill Bern
hard
Herman Schaefer denies he perpe
trated that parrot story on Ping Bodie
but all the circumstantial evidence Il
against him.
Connie Mack and his men are play
ing the game in a quiet, unassumlna
manner, but are getting there slowly
but surely.
Andy Mcconnell has become an i'm
portant cog in the White Sox ma
| chine
The Phillies have about as strong 8
pitching staff this year as any team
In the league with Alexander. Moore
and Chalmers going at their best
Mike Donlin Is satisfied with being
sent to Boston. It does not make any
difference to him and his salary goes
on just the same
N Another first baseman has been Sc
cured for a trial on the Chicago Cut
club. President Murphy has procured
Agler of the Newark team of the
Eastern league
Joe Cantillon and his Miilers are
heading for the pcHnant at pretty
steady gait In the American associa
ton race. Joe was unable to hold his
men back any longer.
Pete Compton, Battle Creek out
fielder, has been signed by the ST
Louis Browns. Pete Browning was
famous hitter. There may be many
hit in the name Pete.
No no hit no run games nave
been scored this season in the Nation
al league. There has been one In the
American league. Joe Wood Of Bos
ton IL credited with that against st
Louis.
1t means the same thing to the
Pkillies to have DOOM, Magee and I'll
tue out of the game as 1t would NEAR
to the Cubs ii Sheckard, Schultz and
ircher would be taken out of the
game.
Catcher Spencer who was secured
from the ST. Paul team by the Phillies
Is somewhat disappointed that he Ii
not to be given the regular Job Of
catching instead of letting Pat Moran
handle it.
Umpire Brennan Of the National
league has blogsomed out as writer
He has written an article In which he
says umpires do not mind being called
robbers ard thieves and few othe,
pet names.
Brockton and South birmingham
the two Massachusetts, towns which
claim the honor OF bringing up Martin
O'Tooie. may join in celebration 10,
the sensational pitcher when he re-
turns home this fall.
Every time Frank Chance watches
Jake Daubert. star f;rst-sacker OF the
Superbag. work he think5 kfnt
thoughts Of the tine not far bach
when be had chance to get him be
fore be became star.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Louis Drucke, Texas Recruit.

( One of the pitchers whom Manager
McGraw of the Giants banked on
heavily for this season was Louis
Drucke, the young recruit from Texas.
Drucke did some good work in the
twirling line last year and 1t was ex-
pected that he would round to In fine
shape and be tower of strength to
the Giants this season. But up to date
Drucke's showing has been of medi-
OGRE order. He has been hit freely by
opposing batsmen and does not appear
to have the cunning In his pitching
arm that he had last year. 1t may be
that the young Giant will display bet
ter form as the season advances and
the pitchers can succeed In checking
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Didn't Go at It Right.

Say, I've written twice 10 the edl.
tor Of the Daily Bread and asked him
to tell me when the sewing machine
was invented. and he pays no atten
ton to me"
You didn't take the right method
You should have written your letter
this way My wife and have a dispute
as to the year when the sewing ma
chine was invented She says it was
somewhere near N1S46 and say II
was 1850 Which is correctly Hell
take pleasure in telling you that your
wife Is the better guesser."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24

Fathers pun.


A young married pair have child
who has just reached the age when IT'S
hands are simply way stations to It's
mouth-things reaching the former
being sure to reach the latter and In
the shortest possible space Of time.
The father OF this infant is forced.
for business reasons. to travel a great
deal, and aiwava has mileage book
on hand. This the youngster found
one day and proceeded to devour.
When he was discovered he had
used. alas, about 500 miles. The moth
er at once told her husband OF the
baby's destructiveness. and quick as a
] fash he responded: ~
Really. my dear. don't you think
that's going q little too far?"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
That There Flute

A large musician with larger v1o-
loncello hailed hanson
Drive me to Kings hall" he said
When. after a hard tussle. he had
wedged himself and his instrument
into the limited area Of the cab. ths
driver cracked his whip and drove off.
They reached the hall. The musician
alighted and took out a shilling.
4 What's this?" demanded the driver
Your legal fare" said the musician,
Yes. ! know it's my legal fare
for carrying you." retorted the jehu.
with direful glance at the bulky in
strument. but what about that there
flute Answers
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
proof Of Il.

Mrs. Dresser-But. George. you
surely dom. consider yourself a finan.
cier?
Mr.. Certainly do How
do you suppose I've kept from paying
your milliner's bill for SO long II I'm
not a financier 2" Catholic Stndard
and Times
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
The Nature Fake.

Congratulations!
For what ?"
prize at the dog and poultry show"
We'll. keep still about It en-
tered skye terrier and he took first
prize as Monaghan hen" ANSWERS.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Wasted BLESSINGS.

Aunt tjust arrived) Bless your
sweet heart!
Marie-You needn't waste any OF
your blessings on him. aunty.
Il Aunty-Him? Who.
Marie-My former sweetheart
Were mad at each other now.-Judge
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Word 70 Be Avoided.

Wife Well. did you find out what Il
was said that offended Mrs. Young
bride?
Hnb--Yes. her husband told me. II
seems that you remarked: II see
you're installed in your new home."
and as they've furnished It on the in.
stallment plan. she thought you were
trying to be funny at their expense.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
o,Tooie once With Reds.

Marty O'Tcole was member of the
Cincinnati Reds about two years ago.
He was allowed to don suit and grab
a ham sandwich and cup Of coffee
for day or 60 That is nothing
against Marty, though. He Is not the
only good ball player that Garry Herr
mann had overlooked. There are
enough good players. formerly Reds.
making good on other teams TO win a
pennant in alsot any league.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24

Mrs krnsty-Those horrid boya
tied tin pail to poor dogs tail and
then chased him ten blocks. I'm go
ing to have em arrested.
Mrs Askitt-Was 1t your dog.
Mrs. Krusty--No; but it was my tin
pail,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
stars at Joss BENEFIT.

Some one has figured out that the
all-star team that played in the JOSS
benefit is worth 100000. They must
have been figuring the prices at the
same rate that the Pittsburg club pais
for O'Toole.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Making Use Of Il.

There is no use giving you check.
my dear. My bank account is over
drawn"
We'll. give II to me. anyway.
George And. say. make il for $500 |
want to pull it out OF my shopping
bag with my handkerchief at the
bridge game this afternoon
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Emotional Declaration

What became of that man who
used to say he loved his work.
He has tickle disposition. He
has probably Tilted his. work by this
time
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
II ! Name.

Our chemist has wife named
Sarah who is very frivolous sort Of
woman"
Il suppost that is why he calls her
his Sal volatile
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
He Could.

Il say. scawnt you make clothes
| English style?''
Sure thing. Jim. cut this gentle.
mans suit. two sizes too large all
round"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Man OF tiIs Word.

Il thought you told me these iots
would double in value In two years
and here's man offering me exactJ
what gave for them"
''Yes; but you forget you gave twice
as much as they were worth. Judges
Library.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Aaonizina.

He told me my operation would be
absolutely painless"
And wasn't it?"
Nav; it cost me a hundred dol
lars!"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
McouiI,en 10 Minors.

George McQuillen has been sent
out of major league company. He was
sent to Columbus In the American as
ISOLATION gong with Herbie JUL.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
NEW YORK GETS MCCONNELL
HighIanders Pay Sig Price to Secure
Clever Pitcher Frons&R rochester
Made Good Showing.

The Highlanders have paid big
price for Pitcher George Mcconnell.
who was with them for short time
last year. He has been with the Ro-
chester club this season and has
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Had a strong Smell.

The Madam-The coffee is very
strong this morning. Katie
The Maid--Yes, ma'am. think
the eggs | put in it was bad. ma am.
--Yonkers Statesman.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
ParadoxicaI.

"All this while the cashier was
burning the candle at both ends
And keeping it dark Well. I de
clare,' m
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
a Gentle Art.

Ever been to BARRIERS college p
No Why do you ask?'
Il was just wondering If there Is
such thing as chair of Ginning "
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Inconsistent.

"Growcher says he favors interna-
tional peace
Yes But he is one Of these people
who can't talk about 1t without get
ting into fight"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
cruel Comment.

,Manager-Did you see the broilers
in my new show?
critic-Yes. and they're no chick
eps. either.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Then lie Said Good.hY.

do you know. alb. all, ah, don't
know why 1t is. but you make me
think"
"Ah. then have not lived in vain
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
The Main Thino.

The little waitress your wife en-
gagged certainly has taking ways"
II wish she had more fetching
ones
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
An Exnnrimnnt.

Nurse--What is the matter?
Johnny-The baby is a fake; !
threw him on the floor. and he didn't
bounce bit.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
PoHy,s Hand or Papa,s Foot.

Molly-Dia you let Jack kiss you be-
fore you were engaged?
Polly-Yes. That's how we happen
to be engaged. Papa came along.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
!. Education incomplete

| The fellow who brags OF his college
| i And all his great Earnings d bore:
| The man who Is proud OF his knowi
edge
Is badly in need Of some more.
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Depressing Thought.

rs the stork a gay bird r.
Not when he stops to consider the
cost of living"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
CALLAHAN IS STILL SPEEDY
Sill LANCE, Former Chicago outfield-
err, ls Not Surprised by "come
Back" Of Old Terminate.

Bill LANCE Of San Francisco. the
former Chicago outfelder, says that
Jimmy Callahan was SO fast In his
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
Poor FSther.

Eyes. we are going to the seaside
again. All but father. Father says be
must have a rest
Going a-fshing. eh7"
no He's going to stay al home. :
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
AL the Royal Academy.

Artistry object was to try and ex-
press all the horrors of war How do
you like It?
Friend have never seen anything
more horrible.-London Opinion.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24
His REMUNERATION.

Poet--Do you think | will get much
from the editor for this roem?
Friend-Not much; you will be able
to be around again in q few days.
imagine.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24

the awful batting that is being done in
the major leagues.
Drucke was looked upon as second
Mathewson. possessing many Of the
pitching characteristics of the great
Christy. Perhaps the fact that he In
jured his arm in subway rush in
New York has something to do with
his poor box work this season. Drucke
struck his arm against pillar and is
suing the Interboro Company for darn
ages. "a
Phlilies Get Pitcher Carter.
Catcher Carter of the York Tri-
State club has been sclG to the Phila-
delphia Nationals.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-24

made very good showing and Frank
Farrell has paid close to $4,000 for
him. but that sum does not attract
attention compared with the O'Toole
purchase price.
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Lona Acc,

. Although lot In life he's missed.
Don't pity him. maybe.
"A host OF pretty girlies kissed
Him when he was a baby.
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Before and After Taking.
WHO sings of love
And loves delight.
When wed may growl
From morn To night
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05
Whom spItzberasn W.. rrople.

Swamp Expresses that grow in Flor
ida today once dourished in Spitzber-
gen. says Count de Geer. the leader
Of Swedish geological expedition
which has just returned from an ex.
ploration trip to that bleak and Ice.
bound island. The expedition found
geological strata which are described
by Count de Geer AZ one colossal her
barium in fossilixed state. They are
said to Justify the assumption that In
early periods the entire north polar
region was one vast low lying plain
covered with dense forest. Evidences
Of the early vegetation now present
themselves In extensive coal deposits
which q newly formed company is be-
ginning to work. II IL expected that
$4,000 tons Of Spitxbergen coal will
be shipped next year. Today no plant
grows o. Spitsbergen taller than an
inch o. two.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05
QuinIne and Men,

The worlds Quinine market II some.
thing about which the world doesn't
know a great deal. The source of oui.
nine has usually been considered the
corner drug store. where it grows in
little glass bottles or gelatin capsules.
But there is quite disturbance In the
Quinine market.
Thirty years ago the principal sup
ply Of quinine came from the western
coast Of South America. A small
amount was obtained In India and Cey.
Ion. The average quinine content of
the cinchona bark was two to three
per cent. Better methods Of handling
the cinchona bark. however, have re.
suited In recent years in yields Of from
6.6 to even II per cent. Monthly sales
Of Quinine bark are held In Amster.
dam. Java. which was scarcely in the
market at first. now sends from 35 to
70 tons Of quinine sulphate a month
there. These enormous increases in
production have brought down the
price.
It is thought. however. that the con.
tinued opening Of dark places and the
increase In the population will succeed
in causing the demand to meet the
supply.
Gilpin observer., 1911-01-05
APEX BREEzES

C. R. Baer returned from Denver
Wednesday eve. after spending the
holidays with his parents.
Ed Walters returned Tuesday even.
ing from his visit to the county
seat
Albert Johnson drove to Black
Hawk to meet his son. Carl, who
was enroute from Dcnvcr.
Mrs. Albert Johnson was shop
per at the county seat Saturday and
visited Mrs. W. d. Converse, former:
ly OF Apex. t,tr
William Sanderlin and Mr.. San.
derlin and Mr.. Letter, stockholders
OF the Derby mine. arrived from Den
yer Saturday. and have started work
at the Derby.
Miss Gertrude Carbis returned Sun
day after spending her holiday vaca-
tion with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Johnson en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. George Pyle
New Years eve. at high five to
while away the few remaining hours
of the old year and welcome 1911.
Delicious refreshm ents were served
and all had an enjoyable time.
C. r. Baer was a visitor to the
county seat Wednesday.
Shad Reid made a trip to Central
City Wednesday. after supplies.