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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-07
Billy Smith Has 1913 Crackers
Well Lined Up; 0nly0nePlace
That He's Not Filled for Sure
By Percy II. Whiting.

4 - lar nave i'it 'iiii'H Pioii9
for his Atlanta club pro
crossed that it is possible To
pick the Atlanta team of 1913 with
amazing accuracy
This is the way it looks
Infield-Aglcr first base Alper-
man. second base; Dobard, short
stop; Wallace Smith, third base.
Outfeld- Bailey Callahan and
one man yet to be secured, prob
ably Jay Kirke.
Catchers- McAllister and Rey-
nolds.
Pitchers Weaver, Donnclly, Bra
dy, Becker and Price.
Utiity- Heating
OF course, Bin Smith will bring
~ on few other men for trial
Graham ana Malcolmson, catchers;
Nixon. Long and possibly Sisson,
outfielders, and doubtless several
pitchers. But in the back part of
Bin Smiths head, whore the heavy
thinking is done, the line-up is al
most deciGcd on.
One position in the uuthcld is
uncertain and win bo until jay
Kirke or some other heavy hitter
is signed There is also an off
chance chat some ether infelder
may be bought
Says Bill Smith; u started to
buy an infielder from the Boston
Nationals. But ! didn't, have
first call on couple Of extra men
that Clark Griffith has, and if
smith. Dobard or Heating fail me,
| will call on the Washington club.
That protects me on in1elders."
How about outfelders?' was
asked
"A cinch, said Smith; Bailey
is a 500 hitter"
And fast" put in the interview
er.
Yes. and fast" admitted Bill.
I'm tell YOU" he added, Il think
Bailey will steal a lot more bases
for me than he did last year. You
take real fast man, who knows
how to slide and he'll steal mighty
near ar many bases as he is made
to. II he's on first and no signal
is given he may stick there. But if
YOU signal him to so down he goes.
And having the speed and the slide,
he is likely to get away with 1t all
right"
Returning to the outfeld, Smith
continued Il consider Callahan
grand man. No, he didn't show it
in the early part Of last season.
But then. you know conditions on
the club. He win be a good man
Then, If the Kirke deal comes
through. we are fixed
Kirke. Of course. will be recalled
as the husky chap who played such
good ball at second base for the
New Orleans team season before
last All he batted for New Orleans
was .3OS. He hasn't done much but
hit with the disorganized Boston
Nationals His fielding was admit
tedly rotten. However, when a man
can hit way over 800 i'm the Ma
tional he is likely 10 come to the
Southern and to pile up am aver
age that will put him strictly in
the hunt If he doesn't catch one
ball in FIVE that come his way. AC-
cordlng TO Smiths system, a team
needs two real sluggers He ex-
poets to have them with Bailey and
Kirke.
TWO men in the infleld are al
ready well known-Agler and
Alpermau. Both are corkers-as
good as any players in their posi-
tion in the league. The right wing
Of the Crackers inner defense . as
tight as teapot
Wallace Smith, the new third
baseman, comes from the Cardi-
. mails He was picked up ou lhe
lRls In St Louis couple Of Years
HHNkaand converted into uorkiug
lzshn.der Just why The car
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-07
MARQUA0l NIL MARRY
MISS BNSSOM SEELEY

ST. LOUIS. MO-. Dec. 7.-"Rube"
Vanguard, of the New York Giants. ad-
mits that he will marry Blossom See
ley, his vaudeville partner. as soon as
she can get a divorce from her hus-
band, Joseph Kane, who has a $500
alienation suit pending against Mar
guard in New York
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-07
JOCKEY MADE OVER
100000 IN FRANCE

NEW YORK, Dec. FRANKIE O'NeiI
American jockey has returned from
Europe for the holidays. He made
record of 1876 firsts and 312 seconds in
$50 starts on the French turf and
cleared over 100000 during his -four
years in France
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-07
IRWIN BUSINESS MANAGER.

NEW YORK, Dec Arthur A. IT.
win. scout for the American league
baseball club since 1908. has been APP
pointed business manager and Viii
hereafter look afto only the financial
end ol the club
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-07
Jim THORPE HAS OFFER
TO TURN PROFESSIONAL

CARLISLE. PA, Dec. Jim Thorpe
the Indian athlete, is considering an offer
from the Teermseh professional hockey
team. Of Toronto. Canada. To ioin The
club a. = big salary
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-07
Wise Baseball Men Say That
George Baumgartner Has More
Speed Than Johnson Or Wood

(This is the eleventh of series
of articles on youngsters Who
Made Good in Big Leagues" last
season.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-07
BRENNAN SHADES CHIP

BRENNAN SHADES CHIP.
BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. 7.-KnOckout
Brennan, of this city, shaded George
Chip, of Youngstown, Ohio, here last
night in a fast and exciting ten-round
bout.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
II GROWS HAIR
Here Are Facts We Want You to
Prove at Our Risk.

In all our experience with hair ton
les there is one that has done more to-
ward gaining our confidence than any
other. We really believe this remedy
known as Rexau ''93' Hair Tonic is so
superior to other preparations that We
offer it to you with our personal and
unqualified promise that If you use II
and it doesn't prove in every way sat
isfactory to you, We will. upon your
mere request at our store, return to
YOU the money you paid US for it,
Rexall 49, Hair Tonic acts scientt-
rfcally destroying the germs which are
usually responsible for badness 1t
acts to penetrate to the roots of the
hair, stimulating and nourishing them.
It is a most pleasant toilet necessity,
IS delicately perfumed. and will not
gum nor permanently stain the hair
we want you to get a bottle of Rex
all ''93" Hair Tonic and use 1t as d.
rected. If il does not relieve scalp ir-
ritatfon. remove dandruff prevent the
hair from falling out and promote an
increased growth of hair and in every
wav give entire satisfaction. come back
and tell us, and get your money back.
Two sizes soc and S1.G0. Sold only
at our store-the Rexan Store
Weightn1an's Pharmacy, 9th and Kan
sas ave.-AdV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
KANSAN Goes UP
Harry Sheridan Has Big Rail-
road Job Now.
Fourteen Years Ago He
Worked on "NOrthwestern.

Teayeuworth. Kan, Dec -'--11dI-
sheridan. up to about 1898, one OF 'lIe
hest known railroad men III Leo -
worth. and at one time noted 1of .
ing the Poo-Bah or Big Noise Oh IN
Kansas City-Northwestern Is now Sen
- s,,nerintendent of the entire AZ
IaD+ic division of the Southern racine
with headquarters in Ne" OIlSili
sheridan was known as an organize
and one who could work out IeI ia
problems that worried other men SiaS
haired. without stopping to think more
90 80 Il is a recognition of his
,hi1itv as a terminal man that no
brought about his promotion the
s,o,+6ern Pacific recognizing his worm
II will not be many months beLoi
Inc Panama canal will be opened anu
me : P IS seeking that trace, win
New Orleans as the gateway anu u, 9n -
dan will see that the rodu eS'
is coming TO it
Came Here in 1900.
Harry Sheridan's railway career mas
- a game of checkers. He nrSt
came 20 Leavenworth in the cary
,,jTaries and was employed by the
Kansas City-Northwestern ana pesluee
being roadmaster, superintendent %
telegraph, Superintendent of construc-
ion Conductor on the plug that ran
- NIenagher junction he was general
I-ardmaster here. In the old days SheI-
dams train consisted of one codch' q
-, bi,,a+ion baggage and passenger al
- aud he was the only man WorklnS
80. q railroad at that time VINO couIu
i,1r,u off the front end of the moNlnS
coach unlock the box, take out ING
register. register the tram ana CATE
40 bacl end of the coach before II
passed him.
White Hope Is Spoiled
Those we're strenuous days on the X
q n. W. and Sheridan had to move
80 tn keen I'D with all of his JOBS,
-. he fonnd time to don the gloves
with his friends.
sheridan. had the sports been look
inq for A White Hope in his pal1ny
days. would have been just the man.
He was powerful, quick as a cat d
man with a figure like an Apollo anu
one who had but few equals OUTSIDE
of the topnotchers- -,
was going TO the Klondike, and dlsap-
reared. When next heard from in the
States he was superintendent Of the
Green River division of the Union IA
cihc They needed a man out there
90 straighten things out and Sheridan
7id if and did it we'll. He used diplo-
macy or a strong right arm, whichever
was needed, and made things hum.
Next a real man was needed as
General vardmaster at Argentine and
no one could be thought of superior to
sheridan so he was sent there. Then
he was sent back to the Green River
division, still later to Sacramento, cal,
as superintendent of the Sacramento
division of the Southern Pacific which
position he held for seven or eight
years or until promoted to the big job
IN New Orleans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
Good Yield Is Reported.

Cottonwood Fails, Kan, Dec. II
Some good yields are being reported by
farmers of this county who are still
threshing Kaffir corn and shocking
corn. The best Kaffir yet reported for
this season was grown by Frank
Laloge, of New Hope, which made an
average of 63 bushels to the acre. Press
Kid, a farmer of Cedar Point, has just
threshed from 41-acre field, $500
bushels of Kaffir, securing a yield of
60 bushels to the acre. Many other
farmers in this neighborhood had fields
which easily made from 40 to so BUSH
els per acre. The best corn yield re-
ported was that of Frank Stewart, a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
MAsONs GET HISTORIC GAVEL.
Woman Presents One Made From Spar
of Old Congress.

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec Fixing
SoIomon's lodge No. 10 A. F. & A. NJ
has been presented with a gavel made
from a piece of spar taken from the
flagship Congress, sunk in battle with
the English on Lake Champlain, DC
tobe1 IL, 1776. After remaining at the
bottom of the lake until 1861, the Con-
gress was raised.
Recently a portion of one of the
spars came into the possession of Mrs.
J. D Edmond, of this city. She had
the piece of well preserved oak made
into a gavel and presented it in mem
ory of her husband, who was one of
the prominent members of King Solo
mons lodge until his death two years
ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
Mason to Publish New Book.

Emporia, Kan, Dec. 27.-Walt Ma
son, the Enporia poet, has assembled
copy for new book of poems, which
will be published in 1913 by McC1urg
& Company of Chicago. The poems,
about forty in number, comprise the
cream of Mr.. dason's contributions to
magazines during the last three years,
and represent some of his most careful
work The publishers have in mind
an ornate volume. which will be issued
for the holiday trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
Paw Too Much for Bridge.

F,mporia, Kan, Dec. 27.-The board
of commissioners of Lyon county was
enioined from proceeding with the
work On a bridge in the north part of
the county. across the Marais des
Cygnes river. County Attorney Owen
s Samuel filed the suit, which alleges
that the commissioners have con-
tracted to pay about $4,000 for this
bridge. when the Kansas law gives
them the right to expend only $4,000
on a bridge without submitting it to
vote Estimates paid on the brid
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
Negro Attacks White Girl.

Atchison, Kan, Dec. 27.-Assailed and
choked by an unknown negro was the
terrifying experience CT Mrs Regina
Mock, a domestic in the S. r. Washer
home. She was attacked while return
ing from church She had just parted
company with several friends when a
negro suddenly appeared before her,
fiercely grabbed her by the throat
choked her and bore her face down
ward to the earth. Then an automobile
with bright lights came up and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
UPLIFT FOR 1.-THE BEND"
Barton County Town Decides 1t Has
Been Naughty.

Great Bend, Kan, Dec. 7.-Great
Bend is on the eve of moral advancement
Not that the prosperous little city of Bar
ton county harbors iniquities that are
not to be found in any city the size of
Great Bend but there are places and
manners in the city that residents feel
could be bettered. Systematically and
thoroughly the changes will be had. The
plan contemplates:
Fsta blishment of a civic center.
Supervision of moving picture shows.
Separate pool halls and barber shops.
Work for state laws to protect the
Young.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27

negro was frightened away just as he
succeeded in overpowering the woman.
Too weak from the shock and suffoca-
ton to call help, Mrs. Mock sought
shelter in the nearest house which
happened to be one where the family
was absent but LETT the door unlocked.
The negro tried to get in but failed
and the injured woman was taken to
her home after the family returned.
Her assailant has not been captured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27

night of November II. Norris is in the
county jail here awaiting trial on a
charge of having held up the Union
Pacific agent at Linwood the night fol-
lowing the Tonganoxie robbery When
arrested, Norris was wearing the coat
which was taken from the Tonganoxie
depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
ANGRY BULL ATTACKS WOMAN.
She May Die as Result of Blood
Poisoning in Wounds.

CoffeyviIle Kan, Dec. 27.-The condition
of Mrs Beda Baker Wilson, wife OF
Charles Wilson, who was brought here
from Claremore, Okla, shows very little
Improvement Her condition is serious
Mrs Wilson, who lives onsa farm fifteen
miles from Claremore, was attacked py
a Young bull, which she was feeding. some
time ago. She was knocked down and
gored in a few places and her body
bruised all over She appeared to be re-
covering until few days ago, when
blood poisoning set In
Mrs Wilson lived in Coffeyville when
a girl Her husband is a son OF Scott
Wilson, one of the best known Paclf1c-
Iron Mountain engineers here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
pine Mound to Vote on Bonds.

Blue Mound, Kan, Dec. PA spe-
nary 20. to vote on the proposition of
issuing Sc, 900 in bonds, to take over
the property of the Blue Mound Elec-
trio Light company, and to enlarge
and Improve the same This plant has
been in operation for ABOUT seven
1,sars hut has never proved profitable,
and will be closed down January l.
If is expected that the bonds will carry
nv a large majority, and Blue Mound
will soon have a modern plant with
"a hour service and a good street
lighting system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
Reduced Prices on Rugs

We want to reduce our Rug Stock
before inventory-hence these low
prices.
Administer Rug S21.75-Extra quail
ity, high grade, Administer size 9x12.
All new fall patterns, that we will not
carry over. Our close out price $21.75
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
Give 600 in Presents.

Winfield. Kan, Dec. 27.-The big
brothers. and big sisters distributed
nearly three thousand dollars worth
of Christmas gifts to the poor chill
: dren of Winfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27

well known alfalfa farmer of Stafford
vile. He secured 80 bushels per acre
from some of his fields, which is very
near a record or Indian corn in this
county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27

amount to 5000. and were paid in
varying sums, which the county at
torney declares was done with intent
to evade the law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
HE PLUNGEs TO DEATH.
Military Convict Drops so Feet When
ScaffOId Falls.

Leavenworth, Kan. Dec. 27.-Nels
Strand. confined in the military prison,
was killed instantly by falling from a
scaffolding so feet from the ground.
The body will be buried in the prison
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
Underwear, Hosiery and Glow

CSC Union Suits 75c-Women's
fleeced ribbed union suits, Vellastic
brand, gray only.
WOmen's FIeeced Ribbed Vests and
pants, medium weight, cream color
only; sizes "a, So and SO. Special 19e.
ChiIdren's Ribbed Hose 15c-Gar-
ter top, splendid wearing hose for
boys or girls Century brand. Sizes
to 10.
WOmen's and Children's, double
knit yarn mittens-15f.
WOmen's Knit MuffIer assorted
colors, worth 25c. Special $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27
Cnat Canses Els Arrest.

I4eavenworth. Kan, Dec PA
rnackinaw coat was the means of con-
Meeting Frank Norris with the burglar
ge izing of the Tonganoxie depot on tn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-27

Brussels Rugs S13.9S-Extra quail
ity tapestry brussels, made without
seams. Most stores sell this quality
for $3.50. Our close out price $13.9S.
Reduced prices on all small size
rugs. Prices range from $1.9S to
$2.9S.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
INSANE PEOPLE ARE CUNNING
Guide at BloomlngdaIe Asylum oiseov'
,red a Lunatic by Chance Remark
He Let Fall.

Several New York school teachers
paid visit to Bloomingdale insane
asylum and were approached by man
who showed them about the grounds.
In the course of his remarks he dwelt
with particular emphasis on the fact
that some insane people were of such
cunning that they could not discover
their condition except by some strange
remark let fall by chance.
After two pleasant hours spent in
the company Of their guide the teach
ers were about TO return. when one of
them, wishing TO take not too abrupt
leave, remarked:
"Timc must pass slowly here for you
among the lunatics?"
There Is where YOU are wrong" re-
piled the man. Il am engaged five
hours a day IN my life work"
"IIow interesting" cooed the teach.
ers.
The man produced n roll OF manu-.
script.
See. am making an index TO Web
ster's dictionary" Springfield Repub-
lican.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
What the Copy Boy Wrote.

Representative Dan Anthony OF
Kansas. publisher OF the Leayenworth
Times, once had Office boy who
yearned TO know how 10 use type.
writer-which accomplishment, the
boy figured. would make him a regular
reporter.
Anthony turned an old brokendown
machine over 20 him. says the Wash
ington Herald, and babe him learn 70
run II.
"What'u I write?" the boy asked
"Oh. just take some sentence, any
sentence at ALL Anthony told him
and see how long it viii take you 10
fiji a page with IT,"
The boy set 10 work An hour or
TWO later Anthony CHANGED % notice
the page on which the ,ad had been
working From top 20 bottom OF tn
sheet, and from margin 20 margin tn,
boy had written one sentence over an.
over again until there was scarcely q
white spot visible on the plle- Tn,
sentence the 10y had selected 10 p.ac
tce with was who the invent
cd SCHOOL,
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
SURELY HARD MAN TO PLEASE
Artist Did His Best, but Somehow
Managing Editor Would Not
Be Satisfied.

An artist was drawing n cartoon
wherein The flag Of our nation played
large part lie drew the fag. first
time with Ave stars In the blue field
and took II 10 the managing editor.
who promptly let out yelp
"Wadyc think this country is" said
the managing editor. "a trust?"
What's the trouble?" asked the art
list
Trouble" beloved the managing
editor. why. We need more stars.
stars. stars
So the artist brought the picture
back and this time he had III stars In
II by actual count.
The magaPiug editor felt his head
and chOked slightly.
What do you think you're draw
ing he asked as last
You're the hardest man 10 please
| ever met In my life" said the artist
Indignantly; first it's too few and
then It's too many. How many stars
do you want. anyway"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
CHILDREN MUST HAVE PLAY
Man Attempts to Reassure Hslf.Dis
tracted Wife, But Soon Changes
His Mind on Subject.

Come, come, my DEAR" said Robert
Ferguson, addressing his half.distract-
ed wife, you mustn't let the noise tho
youngsters make distress you so. Re
member that children have TO get rid
Of their surplus energy, somehow. We
mustn't let ourselves be too cxactlnC.
Always remember that it is a sign OF
advancing age when one is unable to
keep from becoming nervous because
OF the rackets that are raised by chill.
dren. Why, great heavens! What
was that?'
Nothing serious, dear. I'm sure. I
think, perhaps, Willie has pushed
over a part of your sectional bookcase,
or-dear me! Their goes the rest of
IT,"
by the jumping say. can't stand
this any longer. Those kids have got
TO be sent somewhere for while or
I'll be ready for lunatic asylum. Ito
all right for you, 5ut how can you ex.
pect man whose nerves are under a
strain all day TO stand this sort OF
thing every night? If they've broken
anything, by George. I'll take the
hides of OF em."
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
TROUBLE MAKER
Coffee Poison Breeds Variety Of Ills.

A California woman who didn't
know for twenty years what kept her
Ill, writes TO tell how she won back her
health by quitting coffee:
Il am 81 years DID," she says. have
used coffee all my life. and for 20
years suffered from indigestion and
insomnia Life was a burden and
drag 10 me all the time, and about
once year my ailments got such hold
upon me that | was regularly sick in
bed for several weeks each time.
Il was reluctant 10 conclude that
coffee was the cause OF my trouble but
! am thankful that found out the
truth.
Then determined 10 use Postum
exclusively-for n week at first-for
doubted my ability 10 do without cof-
fee for any length Of time. made
the Postum carefully. as directed. and
before the week expired had my re-
ward In perceptible increase in
strength and spirits.
Seeing the good that my short ex.
pertinent had accomplished, resolved
10 continue the use OF Postum, cutting
out the coffee entirely. This did for
nine months. finding. daily. increased
cause for qualification at my steadily
improving health. My indigestion grad
ually left me, my sleep returned.
gained &c pounds in weight. my color
changed from sallow TO fresh. rosy
hue and life became a blessing.
Then thought / would try coffee
again. and did SO for few weeks. The
punishment for deserving my good
friend. Postum. was return OF my old
troubles.
That taught mo wisdom. and am
now and shall be all my life hereafter
usirg Postum exclusively and enjoy
ing the benefits II brings me-" Name
given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek,
Mich.
There's n reason" and II Is explain
ed In the little book. Tho Road 10
MELVILLE" In pkgs.
Ever read the above s,sterf A new
one appears from time 10 time. Z. tcy
nrc genuine, true, md full Of h1...sa
interest.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-02-23
Boostinu Its Business.

81, In common with my colleagues
OF the profession. receive many strange
comments and propositions from queer
people" say. a Washington physician,
but | rather think that woman
whose children have treated for
some time is TO be given a pre.emi-
nent place in this category.
'"Well, what can do for your I
asked as ! entered the waiting room.
~ think that | should have a com.
mission she said, quietly but firmly.
"A commission! And what for?'
"'Why, she said, every child In
cur street caught the measles from my
baby. Harper Magazine.