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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-18
By Billy Evans.

A~~N1J A~NSAA4
Spit ball pitchers are. the ex-
ception. Five years ago practi-
cally every pitcher dabbled with
the slop bail. Last year major
league teams had more than one
spit ball artist.
Not long ago when a minor
league pitcher was secured the
thing given consideration was his
spit ball. Now the average man
ager frowns on the youngster
who depends on the delivery.
Why this decline? Some say
the pitchers discovered that the
use of the splitter shortened their
careers. Others that it was be-
cause pitchers found it hard to
control. My belief is the decline
is due to the batsmen waiting
out" the pitchers who use a spit
ter.
When the spit ball came into
use it was considerable unhitta-
BILE. When they went to the bat,
players swung wildly, hoping to
connect. AS a rule they hit over
the ball.
Players say the spit ball of the
average pitcher is not hard to hit
providing he breaks the ball high.
The difficult splitter breaks at the
knee. Russell Ford, who has a
variety of spit balls, has decep-
tive high splitter.
The players learned that the
low. one broke below the knee,
about seven time out of ten, and
if they could leave it alone the
umpire would call it ball, Nat
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-18

work spit ball pitchers are forced
to do now. AS rule the batter
has the twirler in the hole a good
part of the time. Usually the
east BALI of a spit ball HEAVIER is
as straight as a string. When
the batter figures on a fast one,
he gets a toe hold and takes a
healthy swing.
Vean Gregg and Alexander
were the pitching sensations of
the major leagues last year and
neither used a splitter. Rube
Marquard, who came into his
own, also spurrls the splitter.
Waiting 'en out has made the
duties Of the spit ball HEAVIER a
most arduous task.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-18
--O-O--
A Leap-Year Leap.

A Leap-Year Leap.
els it true" the maiden shouted,
THAT we're stranded on a
reef?"
ct is" the captain answered,
"And l cannot sight relief"
"Hurrahp the maiden shouted,
"a Leap-Year plan I See"
And she settled pom the captain,
Her Lord of All to be.
But the cap" was deaf to plead
ings,
Said, "Not much you'll marry,
me-"
And as the maiden tainted
He dove into the sea.
The worlds biggest gun is to
be mounted at Panama. That's
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-18

The worlds biggest gun is to
be mounted at Panama. That's
funny, we always thought the
worlds biggest gun was intrench-
ed at Oyster Bay.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Famous pint of Cough
Jyrup" Receipt
No BETTER Remedy nc Any Price.
Fully Guaranteed

Make a plain syrup By mixing one
pint of granulated sugar and lsfpnt u
warm water and stir for two minutes.
Put 2ia ounces of pure PineX fifty
cents WORTH in a pint bottle, and on u
up with the Sugar syrup. This gives
you family supply OF the best cough
syrup at a saving II -. 10 never spolls.
Take a teaspooniul every one, two or
three hours.
The effectiveness Of this simple remedy
is surprising. IL seems 10 take hold in.
stantly. and will usually stop the most
obstinate cough in - hours. 10 tones
up the iaded appetite and Is Just laxl-
tive enough 10 be helpful in a cough,
and has a pleasing taste. Also excellent
for bronchial trouble, throat tickle sore
lungs and asthma, and an uncqualed
remedy for whooping cough and Group.
This recipe for making cough remedy
with Pinex and Sugar Syrup Cor
strained honeyl Is n prime favoritc in
thousands of homes in the United states
and Canada. The plan has been imiia'
ted. though never successfully. II YOU
try Il. use only genuine PincX, which ~
the most valuable concentrated com.
pound Of Norway white pine extract, and
Is rich in giaiacol and all the natural
healing uine elements. Other prepare.
tions will not work in this rccine
A guaranty Of absolute satisfaction,
or money promptly refunded goes with
this recipe Your druggist has Pincx,
or will get Il for ynu " not, send to
The PincX Co, II. Wayne, lad.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Town Advertising Clnhs

Cedar Rapids, la, Feb. 26.-The
second annual convention of the As
sooia'cd Advertising Clubs of Iowa
met in this city today and was called
to order bv President Frank Arm
strong Of Des Moincs. The exchange
tof greetings and routine business
occupied the initial session Presi-
den. Armstrong spoke on States
Organization" this afternoon and pa
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Conference OF Railroad Workers.

Conference at Railroad Workers.
Springfield no.. Feb 20 Sever
al thousand delegates representing
the four biz hrothorhoods 40 rail
road workers. the Locomotive Fire
men and Engincwcn the Railway
Tranmcn. the Locomotive Ful.ncors
and the Railway Conductors met
here today in q fra'crnal and coop
eriti,o conference for the purpose OF
and legislation and for dclhoralIug
ON WAYS and means for obtaining tho
cooperation Of the managcmonts of
the railroads In matters OF mutual 600.
teros' Toe forenoon was devoted o.
The reception of delegates and Boo On.
afternoon a closed csion was lc'd
which viii bee followed this evening
hy reception at the Governors man
sion
The local railway men and the 0It-
iyons in general have ARRANGED in at
tractiyc program of entertainment
for three days of the conference To-
morrow afternoon the delegates will
be taken on sightseeing trips and
In the evening there viii be a publ.
meeting at the arsenal. with a long
list Of speakers Tho object Of the
public meeting is to give the public
an opportunity 10 learn what the en-
ployees of the railroads really want
IN the way Of legislation that viii en-
able them 70 work more for the good
of the public and Of their employers.
The conference will close on Thurs
day evening with big reception and
ball az the Leland Hotel.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Good Roads Meeting In Toronto

Toronto. Ont. Feb. ga graf
flying attendance marked the open.
inc here today OF two days confer
encc OF the Dominion Good Roads
association The chief purpose OF
The meeting is TO formulate a policy
regarding federal and provincial
government aid in road construct,
Ion and Improvement.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

pers were presented by w. w. Marsh
OF Naterloo, on state Publicity.
and S Il. McKelyie of Lincoln Neb,
on Advertising to the EARNED. The
convention will conclude tomorrow.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Postal savings Bank.

One of the hest chemists and pre-.
scription men in the state TO fill your
prescriptions. Your doctor will say
so Amarillo Drug Store.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

A 75-foot corner lot on Lin
colin. well located. which II sold soon
can be bought for only $1,000 cash.
II you would like to purchase lot
on which TO erect couple OF tenant
houses which would never be vacant
call and see ME about this lot.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Sixty feet north and east front lot
at 700 Madison This corner lo. Is
on the San Jaclnto car line and is
only two blocks from the Jackson
stree. line. Price 500; :erma TO
suit.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
FOR SALE

100 feet east front on Polk street
only 200 feet south OF 18th. This is
one OF the choicest residence lots In
the city and the price is under the
market Price $500, and good
terms win be given II desired
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Make your home at Oriental Ho-
tel Cheaper and more satisfactory
than housekeeping. 9I-cc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Simple Toll.

DO you work by theoretical calcu-
htioni"
mo. ma am work by the day"
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

We guarantee our coal--quality
and weight Better order today,
KENYON Grain & Coal Co.. phone rs
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

have a long list OF other vacant
lots and good list OF improved pro-
perty for sale and II you ore In tho
market for either you will do well -
see me.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

An east-front fifty-foot lot on Lin
toln in the 1900 block for $500
Good terms.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Seventy-fiye feet east front on
Fillmore. between 10Th and 18Th. at
G,50C.0G. Some terms.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

BY Associated rress
Washington. Feb. 26.-Urprece-
dented prosperity is beins enjoyed by
the Philippine Stands principally Is
a icsult OF FIRE, trade between them
md the United States. and the cry Of
hard times" there no LONGER can
boz raised say toe msmt"'. cf the
PHILIPPINE Commission In their re-
lort for 1911. rhe United States
has shared In the prosperity by in
crcasing its exports 10 the Archipel-
ago to Sie.SoO,0oo, or more than
So. lOO.9o0 duriLs the year Free
trade has resulted in increased rev
enues 10 the Finipinos In sugar and
tobacco ard az enforcement IN he
market for copra.
The opening Of the new railway
limos In yariorus parts OF the Islands
has resulted IN stimulating industry
and fostering pro- lu,t.J1. The terri
tory through watch they pass HAVING
awakened 10 the development OF ag-
ri,ultural Industries \ steady and
uoalthy growth @. the postal savings
bank. Filipino depositors having In
creased 81 per ccl.. over the nun
80 Of the previous year
Health conditions of the entire
Islands never have been better than
earring the past year.
Philippine Islands.
'oace aud order un fornly main.
tanned New railroad construction
stimulating industry and production
school systems IN public favor
Growth OF Postal Savings Bank.
The annual report OF the Philli
pine Commission for the fiscal yea.
19ll has inst been issued by the Bu
rcau OF Insular affairs, War DE
p3rtmcnt The following is a sun
mary OF the report:
Commercial Development.
u Is stated that a cry of 'hsr,
times can no longer DE raised in tn
Philippine Islands as most OF III,
PROVINCES have enjoyed a year o
unprecedented prosperity The re-
suit OF the legislation by Congress
which practically granted free trad,
between the Islands and the Unite.
States, has surprised even its mos
optimistic friends and advocates
The second wear of experience OF g..
this law has shown decrease of 50.
Geo, 0po in exports TO the Unite,
States but a considerable increas
In the imports from the Unite,
states The fact that the market
Of the United States were open e
the products of the Islands has re-
suited in an increase of the price o
SUGAR and tobacco and an improve
ment In the market for the copra
but these products, as heretofore
have found their way 10 the natura
markets in the nearby countries O
the Orient
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Have You bought your tickets for
the Breach OF Promise case? 97-lc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

a nice filty-foot lot at 1903 Tyler,
only 1000. and some terms II de-
sired
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Seyenty-fiye feet east front on
TAYLOR street. between 18th and 18th
fer Sl750.0D.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

w. LqTNET bAH,.1t
TAG : cio ~ z SIR 6
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Every convenience for lady board
ers at Oriental Hotel 91-Gc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
ERA OF PROSPERITY
IN PHILIPPINES IS
FREE TRADE RESULT

sained hoadVay in the islands ~
tended Investigations halS resulted
10 discoveries which have enabled
tho health officials successfully q
combat a number OF dread diseases.
notably beriheri. which has wholly
tut'ons The number O. lepers Is
steadily decreasing In response to
preventive measures and treatment
The general hospital, which Is
now In successful operation, is said to
be the best arranecd and best-cquip-
ped hospital IN the Orient Free
lispensarles and free medical, OBJ
stetrical. and surgical service for the
moor are beginning 10 play an import
ant part In improving health ,ondi-
ticns at Manila
EduCaticn.
The Increase in school attendance
/ has been very satisfactory, the aver
/ ace attendance being over 20 per
/ cent of the 600.0Co children enrolled.
The public school system. established
land conducted on the lines Of that IN
the States. has met with grfeat pub
/ he favor 10 the people they seem 10
appreciate the work of the Unuiversi.
~ of the Philippines as shown by
the fact that 90 percent OF the high
school graduates have entered this
university which Is twice as great aa
the proportion Of OF high school grad
luates Con the United States who oute"
college
Special emphasis Is placed on praC-
teal agricultural and industrial
training In order to meet the needs OF
the people and improve the economic
conditions now existing
Postal savings Bank.
The growth o. the postal savings
bank since Us creation Las been
steady and healthy. At the close
of the fiscal year 1911. the gain in
lFUipino depositors was more than
ina per cent over the previous wear
and more than so per cent Of az open
a,routs We're held by Filipinos. as
compared with 60 per cent on Jun"
|3D. 1910. There was an increase
of o. pore cent in the number OF de-
nDsits made curing the year and
. % per cent in the amount Of 'ho
same. In number the withdra walls
increased 30 per cent and In amount
90 per cent.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Imports.

The total value of the imports into
the islands dering the year amount
ed to $40. 1913. 792 as compared with
$g7.O6IGS0 for l91O rhe United
States headed the list of countries
with 90 per cent Of the tctel impu-ta-
tions as against 80 per cent in 1910.
Exports.
The total value of exports vas $780,
1859 as compared with s&9.5l7-
900 the pre-, ious year Exports to
the United States decreased nom
SIN.7q3.67S in 1910 70 tl6,N15,-
>Gl. but this country still occupies
first place taking over 40 per cent
OF the total exports. The principal
articles of export are hemp sugar,
tobacco. cigars and cigarettes.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Balance Of Trade.

FOR the first time Stree l'ti The
balance of trade was against thu is
lands to the extent of Slo,o"5.u33.
This difference however is less ihan
at FIRST appears IL We take into con-
sideration the value of articles im-
ported free OF duty 5v the Army aud
Navy. the Government Of the Philli.
pine Islands. and Goycrnment-aiied
amounting in value TO S4,St5,e72,
have been included In the figures
for 1911 for the first time.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Health.

Health conditions have been bet
ter than ever before. Cholera has
been a lesser menace than during ans
previous year since its first appear
ance after American occupation
and no other dangerous epidemic las
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Pcn.e and Order.

Tranquility has reigned through
out the islands with only such dis
turhanccs 40 might be expected in
any community, and having no Other
than purely local significance.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Railroad construction has pro-
crossed steadily through the year:
The main lines in the islands OF
Panay and Cebu are In full operation
and only short branch lines remain
TO oe laid.
In LuZon the work on the northern
ines is nearly complete and the con-
struction on the lines south OF Ma
Mia is being rapidly pushed All
portions IN operation have proved
Unexpectedly productive from tho
start.
The opening OF these lines had
an almost magical eject in stimu.
lating industry and fostering produc-
ton which has been abandoned. has
experienced an agricultural awaken
ing. The province Of Batangas
shipped 10000 IONS Of oranges he
/ fret war
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Revenues

There WAS an increase In custom
revenues OF nearly $1,000 600 and in
internal revenues o. more than ST.
500 600.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-01

girls rooms disclosed that her best
clothes and little trinkets We're miss
ing and the picture of Jack that stood
on the mantle was also gone. A fur
ther search revealed the fact that a
$40 bill had left its hiding place.
The mother of Jack Is not in a mood
to talk today, for this is not the first
time that he has given them trouble.
Last summer he caused her discomfort
when he was placed on probation for
annoying other girls. AS far as is
known $40 constitutes the capital of
the child clippers. They boarded a
Lackawanna train, westbound, at the
Highland avenue station at $3.50 o'clock
p. IN.
Thu girl when she left home wore a
white knitted Up wiz ribbon
run through it, black caracul coat,
black shoes and stockings. Her dress
came only an inch below her knees.
Mrs. Margaret Fitzpatrick, a widow,
was unable to tell what her son wore.
The parents of the girl and her sisters
are historical over her elopement. and
a more than warm reception is prom
Used If she is found.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-01
WIDOW CONTESTS WILL OF
SALOON-KEEPER Scoop.

A caveat was filed with the surro-
gate today by Mrs. Mary Scoop against
the will of her late husband, John j.
Scoop, who died January 20, the same
date that the will was drawn up. Scoop
was a saloon-keeper at IS Academy
street. The widow declares influences
were brought to bear in the forming
of the new document and that she
has suffered thereby.
The will gives to the widow a COM
plete interest in the acoount of the
money that is in the names of her.
self and her late husband at the How
ard Savings Institution. To a brother.
Edward j., is given the saloon, while
to a niece, Lordine Hill, Is given 500.
The residue of the estate Is to be
equally divided between his mother,
Catherine; a brother, James; his sis
ter, Della Fill; Elizabeth Loughman.
Annie Leonard and a sister, Catherine
Scoop. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Devlin, an
aunt, Is named as sole executrix.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-01
BORING MADE
FOR KINNEY
SKYSCRAPER

The Kinney Realty Company has
caused a number of borings to be made
in different parts of its property at
the southeast corner of Broad and
Market streets tt ascertain the nature
of the ground on which it contemplates
erecting a new building.
One boring in Broad street showed
hard-pan at nineteen feet, which con-
tinued to forty-three feet, when the
boring ceased. Another bore In Mar
ket stree owed almost similar CON
ditions, which practically satisfied the
company that the conditions are ex-
cellent for a heavy building. Other
doubt hat may exist.
In speaking of the matter today,
William B. Kinney. president of the
company, said: 1.-The borings have
proved very satisfactory" When asked
If the company had decided as to how
many stories high the new building is
to be, he replied:
I'VE have, but for reasons best
known to ourselves we do not care to
make 1t public at present. / may say,
however, that we have instructed our
architect, Cass Gilbert. of New York,
to prepare plans for a building that
we have under Amusement, and they
will be prepared without delay. so that
W. may know just about what the
cost will be. and then we may decide.
just win IN that will be depends on the
architect"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-01
Mr.. MICHAEL TO RETIRE
FROM L. S. PLAUT & co.

II was announced today hat Mr.. Os-
car Michael, of the l.. S. Plaut & Co. de-
partment store. in Broad street. would
retire from the firm. Mr.. Michael has
been a member of this well-known
house since 1886.
The firm, as constituted upon the
retirement of Mr.. Michael, will be Mrs.
l.. S. Plaut, MIR. Louis Plaut and Mr..
Moses Plaut. Speaking fo- J. S. Plaut
& Co. today. Mr.. Moses Plaut said:
Eve will continue along the present
lines Of modern ideas, gradually ex-
panding our business and e~ndeavoring
to serve our patrons the best possible
The firm of L.. s.. Plaut 4 Co. was
organized by Mr.. L. Fox and Mr.. L. s.
Plaut in 1870. The latter died sixteen
years later.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-01

strated.
While James Clark and Otto Lebert
closed the handouts on his wrists, he
turned and whispered a few words to
his uncle.
When he saw a group of newspaper
men neal the telephone booth In the
Court House he stopped and said:
Are all those boys out there look
ing for me? Haven't they got enough
of M now?"
The jurylnen refused to discuss the
case today.
w agreed not 20 say a word about
what passed in the jury room" said
John H. Blumstein. of 1911 Parker
street, to an Evening STAR reporter.
WAS it true that eleven men We're
for acquittal on the first ballot and
that one of the jurors. by going over
the Bunny letters in detail. convinced
them of the prisoners guilte" he was
asked.
mo. that isn't true. But l can't say
just how We did arrive at our de-
~cision.'
Other members of the jury were
equally reticent.
MacFarland was convicted of murder
on the ground that he put cyanide of
potassium in a bottle in which medicine
used by her was ordinarily kept. She
was found dead in bed at 1853 Park ave-
hue october Is. 1911.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-01
Daf1deriif1e
o hair and we
can prove it
Hair Becomes Soft, Fluffy, Lus-
trous and Beautiful Immediately
After a Danderine Hair Cleanse
Get a Is Cent Bottle Now and
Forever Stop Falling Hair, Itching
Scalp and Dandruff

A little Danderine now will Immediately double
the beauty Of your hair-No difference how dull,
aided, brittle and scraggy, just moisten a cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw it through your hair
taking one small strand at a time. The effect is
immediate and Advantageous hair will be light,
fluffy and wavy and have an appearance of album
dance; an incompatible @lustre, softness and luxu-
rance, the beauty and simmer OF true hair health.
Try as you will after an application of Danderine,
you cannot find a single trace of dandruff or a loose
or falling hair and your scalp will not itch, but
what will please yot most will be after a few weeks
use when you will ae.~ally see new hair, fine and
downy at frst-yes-but really new hair-sprouting
all over the scalp.
Danderine is to the hair what fresh showers OF rain
and sunshine are to vegetation. ltgoes right to the
roots, invigorates and strengthens them. Its life
producing properties cause the hair to grow album
dantly long, strong and beautiful.
Get a IS cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine
from any drug store or toilet counter and prove to
yourself tonight-now-that your hair is as pretty
and soft as any-that it has been neglected or injured
by careless trestment-that' all-you surely can
have beautiful hair and lots of it, if you will just
uy a little Danderine. Real surprise awaits you.