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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-30
CANAL ACROSS GEORGIA.
Plan Under Consideration BY Atlanta
Financial Interests.

FlHdnctaI interests.
Atlanta, Ga.-Local interests will
soon submit q proposition to the Unit
ed States government to utilize the
Panama Canal machinery in the con-
struction Of canal across Southern
Georgia The proposed canal. it is
stated. would shorten the water route
between ports on the Gulf Of Mexico
and the Atlantic seaboard by two
days. It also would drain approx
mately 100000 acres Of land in the
Okefenokee Swamp, making it avail
able for farming purposes. Pre-
liminary plans propose the construc-
ton of the canal from Folkston, on
the st. Marys River, to the upper
waters of the Suwanee River.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-30
TO KILL CONGRESSMAN.
Plot Against Representative johnson,
OF Kentucky.

Washington Congressional circles
were startled by publicity given to
an alleged scheme to assassinate Con-
gresham Johnson, Of Kentucky, chair
man of the House Committee on the
District OF Columbia, in order to head
OF certain proposed legislation. Mr..
johnson said that he knows of the plot
to kill him. but declined to talk of the
interests behind it. Mr.. Johnson de-
clared that he has been persistently
Swallowed for is months, and on one
occasion the man following him trailed
him from street car to street car and
almost to his home.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-30
DEMANDED s4is,ooo.ooo.
Joseph cohn Claimed Rockefeller
Owed Him That Sum.

Lacrosse, Wis.-An examination as
to his sanity, it was said, would be
ordered in the case Of Joseph Cohn.
of Pueblo. Col, who created scene
at the Standard Oil office here by de
manding $419.O00,000. which he said
John D. Rockefeller owed him. Cohn
told the police he had documentary
proof. but failed to produce It. He IL
detained at the police station pending
further inquiry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-30

4 New York man has Invented :
machine whereby one may find out
when one is in love. Now let some-
body invent machine that WIN en.
able one to decide when one i hun.
uy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-30
FATHER KILLS HIMSELF.

Disappointed Because Thrice Child
Was Girl.
Chicago. Disappointed because his
wife had given birth to a daughter.
the third, Frank Novak fred bullet
into his head. dying instantly. He had
said he wanted boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

can be avoided. Miller may be the man
and he may not be. If he shows suf-
ficient class he will be considered.
How about the outfield? Have you
decided who is to play right and who
left. assuming, of course. that Wilson
will be placed in center?'
THAT, too," answered the manager, lis
a subject that will have to wait for adj
justment There is time aplenty to cross
that bridge when we come to 1t. Just
now we are working to get into condi-
ton. The youngsters are working as hard
as the old fellows. When we get ready
to enter the championship battles I will
make my decisions"
1t is known that Manager Clarke has
great respect for the Phillies' strength
this season. Unlike Horace Fogel, he can
see some good in another club: and while
he isn't going around announcing the fact
from the housetops, it is known that Fred
believes that if the Quakers can be dis
tanced there will be more than a hope
Of landing the flag.
Scout Billy Murray who was quoted in
a Pittsburgh paper some time ago as
having said that the Corsairs would have
to spill more pepper If they were going
to make any showing this year, denies
ever having made the statements at
tributed to him.
why" he said today. there is enough
pep being spilled at Wilmington Park
these days to supply half a dozen base
ball clubs And, unless I am sadly mis-
taken, that pep will be in evidence when
the season is under way. Pittsburgh has
a good bunch of players now, and they
are going to make the going warm all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
"AGGIES' RIFLE CHAMPIONS.
Massachusetts, College Team Has De.
feated All Corners.

Massachusetts Agricultural College, AM
herst, Mass. for the second consecutive
year, has won the intercollegiate rife
shooting championship of the United
States, having defeated all teams Ii the
Eastern League and the State University
OF Iowa, winner Of the Western League
championship. The score Of the cham
pionship match was 973 to 871.
The special prize for the college not
having military department was won
by Princeton University. Officials Of the
National Rifle Association of America.
under the auspices Of which the inter-
collegiate matches have been held, de-
clares' rifle shooting rapidly is becoming
one of the recognized sports in the COL
leges throughout the country, filing the
interim between the close Of the foot ball
and the opening Of the base ball seasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
WOULD PASS LEGISLATION.
Conference to Be Held on Police and
Firemen's Pension Bill.

To advance the interests of the police
and f1remen's pension bill now before Con-
gress, a meeting of the joint committee
representing the Chamber of Commerce.
Board of Trade. Federation of Citizens
Associations and Retail Merchants Asso-
citation has been called by William f.
Guide for tomorrow at noon in the Cham
Ter of Commerce. On the joint committee
are William F. GUIDE. chairman, repre-
senting the Chamber of Commerce; Wal
ter A. Brown. Board of Trade: w. Mex.
Clayton, Federation of Citizens Associa-
tons. and Joseph Strasburger and Isaac
Cans, Retail Merchants Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
MONTE CROSS GIVES REASONS
FOR FAILURE OF KID TWIRLERS
Most of Them Do Not Use Headwork in
Fooling Batters and Base Runners,
While Other Players Neglect
Study of Pitchers.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. March %
Monte Cross, who played ball for many
years with the Athletics and was a star
in his day, says that there is no such
thing as luck in base ball. Monte is posi-
tive that all good ball clubs. the ones
that are always high up in the race year
after year, make a study of the game
and players. and that by thoroughly mas
tering every point they have little trou-
bic in ripping off victories. Cross says
that to become perfect in base ball. as
in anything else, one MIST devote con-
siderable time to the study OF the game
That explains the reason. according to
Cross. for the continued success of Man
ager Mack and the Philadelphia Athlet-
les.
Having a system of signals is one of
Macks great secrets. Another is in dop-
ing out what the other fellows are going
to pull off. Mack and his players, says
Cross. never fail to catch the signals of
an opposing team. and when once they
do everything is easy sailing. Says Cross:
When the first man on the Athletics
trots up to the plate he has instructions
to watch closely every move that his OPP
ponents make in the field. and especially
the pitcher. Lots of times batter can
tell what twirler is going to shoot over
the pidle Dy WdtCnlnS MS IOOt- linen,
many fingers have certain little habits
not noticed by the fans. perhaps, by
which smart ball tosser can tell just
what kind of a curve is going to come
over. This trick of telling what kind of
ball Is to be thrown is done by closely
observing the pitchers swing and also
how he holds the sphere"
Give Their Throw Away.
Many pitchers fail to learn how to
cover up when delivering a ball. 1 have
noticed since the players of the st. Louis
team began training here that few of the
twirlers know how to conceal what they
are going to throw, and none of the
pitchers here can conceal the fact when
they intend tossing the ball to first try
ing to nip a base runner. Most young
pitchers will plainly show in throwing
to the initial sack some little habit that
should be easy for the runner quickly to
solve. The fault with the youngsters
here. and it Is the same with every re-
leagues, is that when they are about to
throw to first they will invariably drag
their foot on the ground In making the
quarter turn. When they are going to
pitch to the batter they lift the foot
i am surprised to know that Bert Shot
ton and Jimmy Austin failed to steal
more than twenty-six bases last season.
These men. considering that both possess
wonderful speed, should have double that
number OF stolen bases. l have been
coaching Shotton on watching the pitcher
closely, and he has improved greatly in
the short time that we have been here.
But, getting back to the pitchers, 1
want to tell you something of consider
able interest that perhaps few of the fans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

have thought Of When a young bush
league pitcher Is brought up for trial
and by his wonderful speed and great
curves the manager decides to retain
he is a good finger. Just because a re-
cruit happens to have a grand physique,
speed and curves. that is not by any
means all that is required. He must
also have brains"
Youngsters Work Too Hard.
And now we are getting down to the
tell you about. Perhaps this youngster
will go along for two or three seasons
and twirl fairly good ball. All the while
this particular man will be working as
hard as he knows how; in fact, almost
throwing his arm off every time he goes
to the mound. This sort Of pitching is
an awful strain on a man. and 1t soon be-
gins to have its effect. Suddenly, by con-
slant hard labor. the pitcher one day
strains his arm, his speed and curves are
gone and the fans figure that he is
through. Far Is such from being true.
When a big. strong fellow suddenly
awakes to the fact that his arm is gone
he become real clever pitcher. and
by that I mean a smart. heady twirler.
He then has to rely solely upon headwork
to fool the opposing hitters, and instead
OF merely using his once wonderful arm
he falls back on his brain to hold his
job. Remember quite few years ago
Christy Mathewson hurt his arm, and
many of the wise ones had it that this
fellow was through. Well, what did
Matty do? He simply developed a new
curve ball, and today he is still con-
sidered one OF the grandest pitchers in
the game. There are many other cases
quite similar to that Of Mathewsons.
Developed Jack Coombs.
There is another thing want to say
about bush league pitchers who get a
chance in the big leagues, but are turned
back because they lack control If these
same men would only practice hard UNI
der some manager or coach who knew
just what to do under such conditions not
half the men would be sent back take
the credit for developing Jack Coombs
INTO g. clever twirler, as l worked with
MIN constantly and helped him to gain
control. When Jack broke in he was as
wild as any pitcher that 1 had ever be-
fore seen. He didn't seem to have any
control, and, what's more, 1t was easy
how ever to become perfect
II took Coombsin hand and worked
with him every day. 1 explained to him
that In order to gain control to try to
always aim for some certain spot on the
person of the catcher when he threw a
ball. For instance, If he wanted a low
ball on the inside to throw at the catch
on the outside, to aim for the catcher's
shoulder. BY hard practice, and lots of
1T, Coombs acquired control. When Jack
throws ball now he knows exactly
where it Is going. and that is more than
good many fingers can say"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
"PIRATES STRONGER THIS YEAR
IN EVERY WAY," SAYS CLARKE
But Manager Is Unwilling to Say Miller Is
Chosen First Stacker for the
Coming Season.

HOT SPRINGS. Ark, March 26-"I
am very we'll satisfied with our club and
our prospects for the coming season.
will not claim any pennant, but will say
that the Pittsburgh club as at present
constituted, is much stronger than 1t
was during the 1911 season I expected
to witness q great improvement when
I came south and there has been no dis
appointment You can say for me that
we are much better-much stronger than
we were last season"
So said Fred Clarke In answer last night
to a reporters query as to pennant posi-
'bilities this year
Wherein does this strength lie?" he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

was asked.
"In every department. We have some
new men who are going to help us. Don
lin and Hyatt are both factors in this
added strength. Then some of our young
pitchers who were with us last year are
showing up exceptionally well. OToole
will do his share, too
What about first base? Is that prob
lem solved? Is Miller going to pluck
the plump
Now you are asking me a question
I am not yet ready to answer. Miller
has been playing well. but, as I said be-
team is filled until the best man has
proved his right to be selected. We are
going to be careful this season and not
make any false moves-that is, any that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

A ST. Louis critic has already put the
skids under Ten Million. Belongs to the
minors and will lead there is his YER
dict And that before the Cardinals had
the travel cramps out of their legs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

Time never hangs heavily on Mike
Donlins hands, even when it rains, for he
is said to spend three hours a day
changing his clothes, and wears at least
seven different suits each day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

plate before you count the rum
Are you going to be busher all your
life?"
IF I was catching you I'd throw my
glove away
You're the green pea Of the American
League"
1.-THE Indian in front of the cigar store
thinks more in minute than you do in
a week"
1.-THE bats ought to be longer and
wider"
1.-The best thing he ever did was to re-
member his turn at bat"
Get toe hold and make the best of
it."
This one'n handcur you if you get in
it's way"
"All the way ground the horn
Say. old boy, If any surgeon ever tries
to operate on your skull he'll have to
use acknowledged Tools
I'VE need this one-we need all we can
GET
Don't be miser. Splurge yourself
and put something on the ball when you
send 1t down here to second
The folks at home will go blind look
ing for your name In a big league box
score"
You ought to get a head mask and
protect your hair while playing that out
field position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

Meridian, Miss, which gave Josh De-
wore his start. has arranged for DE
wore day. IL McGraw will consent to let
the Giants stop over there. The Meridian
ties want to present Josh with a medal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

Forget the worlds series last fair Is
McGraws advice to the Giants land win
another pennant Maybe next time we
can put the rollers under the American
League champions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

Catcher Billy Berger says he is glad to
leave Brooklyn for Newark. He did not
get along with Manager Dahlen last year
and thinks he can do better under a new
manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

Maggert, a Californian. is looming up
with the bat at the Athletics training
Lord put on speed to hold his place in
left field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

Ball fans are betting that Marquard
will pitch for the Giants in the opening
game in Brooklyn April IL. They figure
that the uncertain weather may keep
Mathewson bundled up in sweaters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

Wilbert Robinson. the Giants coach.
who is teaching RUDE Marquard how to
control his phenomenal speed. thinks the
southpaw will be steadier this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

over the route. Like Clarke, I don't like
to claim pennants, but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

Wolverton will retain Simmons. the
Rochester second baseman. all season. as
Earl Gardner's tendency to weaken under
the strain may demand the presence OF
Simmons at second base.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

IF I don't catch 40 games this year
Il will be due to broken fingers says
Gabby Street. the Highlanders' catcher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
Fine Gut Glass.

Reg price Reduced to-
$500 Io-nch Vase, engraved. 1896
400 finch Vase, rambler rose. 2.o5
LIZ Handled Bonbon Dish. ............ I.35
400 14-inch Punch Bowl. .............. $3.50
1000 Dozen Punch Cups ..............I5.oo
900 4-pint Water Jug. ............. 675
goo I8-nch Ice Cream Dish. 1850
40 8-inch Florence Bowl. ............. $50
700 3-pint Water Jug. S.25
35o 3-pint Claret Jug ................ rs
400 I2-inch Punch Bowl. ............. 5000
1900 Dozen Punch Cups ............... 1890
500 8-inch Bowl .:..-.-........ 800
325 5-inch Compete Stand. ............ EOS
15o 5-inch Heart Bonbon Dish ........ I.2o
40 finch Plate NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2.85
$50 o-inch Nappy INSTRUMENTATION. sos
1e5o Whisky Jug (rambier) ............ o.85
1880 u dozen Whisky Glasses. ......... 7.o5
500 Sugar and Cream Set. 375
375 Flower Bowl. wire top 2.o5
5000 Sherry Set pieces 1890
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

You ought to get head mask an
protect Your hair while playing that out
field position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

staff of pitchers with Rucker. Barger.
Stack. Knetzer. Ragon, Schardt and AL
len to depend upon.
With Egan at second, Esmond at short
and Phelan at third, il looks If Eddie
Grant may have to hustle to capture
regular infield position on the Cincinnati
team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

Bill Dahlen says he has a powerful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

The folks at home will go blind look
ing for your name in big league box
score"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28
Closing QUIT EARLY English Dining Suites, ART Willow
Craft, New Mattimgs, Gut GLASS; Silver.
$1,000 Brass Beds at $1,000.

Also few of the $4,000 Brass Beds at
$I25o still remain. Same quality of lacquering
Our $4,000 beds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

|Silver Plate, 25& Off
sReg
$500 Bonbon Dishes, grape pattern. $500
400 Mustard Pot, glass lining. ......... 800
$50 Cheese and Cracker Set. ........... 725
1900 Vegetable Dish, removable handles. 900
100 Vegetable Dish, removable handles. 825
1900 Vegetable Dish, removable handles. o.7s
1900 Vegetable Dish, porcelain lining. 1000
700 P1e Plate, with porcelain d1sh...... SIS
400 Oval Entree Dishes. 800
$50 Oval Entree Dishes. .............. AS
800 Oval Entree Dishes. ..........-.. 600
800 Fruit Compete Stand. ........-.... 600
1000 Fruit Compete Stand. ............. $50
100 Muffin DISH ventilated top. ....... 8.25
1000 Cake Basket, open work. .......... $50
800 Vase, inches high (grape) ........ FPS
400 Vase, 10 inches high (grape) ...... 800
1900 Vase, rs inches high (grape). .....1o25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

Don't be a miser. Splurge yourself
and put something on the ball when you
send it down here to second
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-28

IF was pitchin barn doors and You
was battin', you'd swear every door
threw would be the size of a French pea -
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-10-31
Dallas Couple Neds

W. q. QuigIey aud Miss l.. A.
Reagan OF Dallas came down on the
interurban Thursdas morning. pro-
cured license and were united in
marriage by Rev. q A. Whitehurst.
They returned II Dallas on the 10
O'Clock car
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-10-31

have or OF yam potatoes at
''a7sweii Warehouse. NJ u. Ivey.
ADV. 1S1pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-10-31
NiRhIT REPORT.


The Waxahachie dealers are pay
fng tie following prices for coGn-
- ,,r.-..l no ~ -.
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aresbmon'a Nere er,ed by ,he
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-19

A. B. Fossum, personal property ...........
F. H. Stanley, Tr So, T Is, r 14.........
Jens N. Wendell, VIZ Of TT 40. T IA, 1914.
Reuben Erickson, Tr 9S. T 13, r IA ......
John A. Keener, TT 176, T 13, r IA. .....
Trula L.. Woods, VIZ of Tr 76, 13, IA. :.
Agee Bros, VIZ of Tr 112, T 13, r H..
Anna NJ Brown, Tr 10, T 13, r IA. .........
Y Hamada, personal property ............
Jas. M. McCollum, personal property ......
Y. Mayeda, personal property ............
A. Mayer, personal property ..............
Martin Bros, personal property ...........
X. Ota, personal property. .............
W. M. Patrick, personal property ...........
Roboi 4 Guerra, personal property ..........
S. Shimabukua, personal property .........
John SchartZ, personal property. ...........
Blair & Taylor, personal property ...........
Frank Hovley, personal property ...........
H. H. Howell & Son, personal property.
T. b. Howell, personal property. y...........
H. Fl. Howell, personal property. ........
G. Otis Snow, personal property ...........
W. f. Elliott, lots 10, u, 13, %, q, and NEA
of Sc 4 of sec 13, T 49, r IA, and lots
10, 81, 2S, Sec IS, T 49, r Is.
Daisy V. Kruger, Y of NV n of Sc Il, sec
II, IA, r 13 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Henry A Stahl, lots 4, s, in Sec 5, T 13, r. IA
and lot 1 in Sec 6, T 13, r IA .......
j. P Karner, E 80 acres in Tr 147, T 13, R IA
Jas r. Schrack, n Y of Tr 144 T 13, IA.
T. Tasug personal property ...............
n. Hamano, personal property ..............
X. Hamachi, personal property ............
u. Kajima, personal property ..............
X. Mizota, personal property rty...............
u. NJ Makato, personal property ............
H. J. McMath, bks 39 40, Brawley, Sub No. l
Thos. Ross lot l, and SEA Of NEA. Sec IL,
and lots 2, 3, in Sec II, T Ia, r 49,.
c. Ross, personal property. y................
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cALExlco SCHOOL DISTRICT.

c. A. Pyle \ Y Of NV u and lots 2, 3,
Sec. 10. T. H. R. IA.
Mrs. NJ. J. Edwards, n Y of NE a and
lots 4, ), Sec. 10, T. Il, R. 14......
w. T. Dutton. NV u of NV u of SW a,
Sec. Is. T. II, r. 14...............
C. E. Martin, NV a of NE a and w u of
Sc u. of NE a of Sec. g. T. II, r. IA.
w. w. Bowker SW n of Sec. 3, T. H. R. IA.
W. H. Mccullough, NE a of NV a of NV
a of Sec II, T. II, r. 14.........
F. c. Farr, w 1a of NV a of Sec. 3, T. H.
X. IA OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
VIM. CrOwther, undivided 2-10 of Tr 159,
+. II, R. 15.. Observation-Disclosures.
Louisa d. F. Farrand, undivided $40 of Tr.
159, T. II, R. 5.....................
C. o. Bragg, SW Il of Sec 4, T. II, r. IA.
D. R. Collins, SW "a of SW u Sec. 2, T.
II, r. IA .....................
Mrs lane Adams, Personal Property .....
Jos. Barnes, Personal Property. ...........
J. NJ Kane, Personal Property. ..........
J. H. Willett Personal Property. ...........
w. F.. McCollum NV a, W p of NE n
and n Y of SW 4 of Sec. 16. T.
II. r. 10 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Mark Rose, SW Il of Sec. 6, T. II, r. IA.
S. H. Carey, blk 12. Kloke Tr............
F. c. Paulin, blk II, Paulin's Sub. .........
Mendoso MAXWELL, E Y OF lot Is, Kloke TT.
A. c. Tobias, lots ), 6, Z, 8, 9, 10, II, II, q,
%, % "a, %, 26, %, 2S, LOTUS To-
has Tract III. .
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-19

sil ;. .ualy IIvAIL y XAA-s %
IL, T 16, r IA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
John w. Jones, lots 5, s, in sec g. T is, R IA.
Janet K Ramage, lots l, 2, in sec 18. T
16 r Is, and lots l, 4, 5, in Sec 49, T
10, IA ..:;'..,.c.;,''.. ..:.o.;,, .''...........
H. w. Brewer, N1a of Tr 6S. T Is, R IA. -.
Eupha A. Cannon, lot and SEA of NEA of
Sec 8, and lot in Sec 2, T 16, R IA. :.
Albert Durham. lot in Sec IL, 16, IA,
and lot A in Sec Z, T 16, Is. .......
Archie Robinson, personal property. .......
Harvey A. Peters, SEA of NEA of Sec T.,
SW 4 of NV Il of sec s, T 16, R 15. :.