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The chronicle=news., 1912-11-18
P. 0. INSPECTORS ARE
AFTER FAKE BOND MEN

Cincinnati. Ohio. Nov. lS.--in 81.
multancous raids In six cities today
a score or more persons were arrested
frauding u large number of lndivid-
Gals and corporate companies out OF
sums which. federal officers say. may
aggregate 3l.30O.0OO. Federal mar
shals- raidcd offices In Cleveland.
Chicago. New York City. Boston.
Newark. n. J.. and Rochester. \. Y.
and took into custody men indicted
by u grand jury here few days ago
as we'll as others said to be con-
nected with the alleged frauds.
The defendants 1t is said suaran-
tecd to dispose OF stocks In various
enterprises charging as fee In ad-
vance sum equal to one-third Of
the value OF the stock.
Upon receiving this money the
government charges the defendants
made no effort to sell the securities
The prisoners will be brought to
Cincinnati for trial. II Is said.
Rochester. n. V. Nov. lS.-Fedcr-
al officers today raided the offices OF
the American Redemption company
here and took into custody all per-
sons found there and also confiscated
all papers in the office.
Cleveland, O., Nov. 1S.-ln n raid
on the offices Of Messrs. u. Hastings
4 Co., S66-S7O Rockefeller building,
here today federal officials arrested
F. d. Minyard. the manager, on n
charge Of using the mails to defraud
In connection with the operations Of
F. D. Minyard & Co., brokers. OF Gin
cinnati. The officers said the raid
was simultaneous with that in other
cities.
Washington. Nov. 1S.-Postoffice
inspection officials who aided in
working up the cases against the
men charged with misusing the mails
to defraud small corporations and
stock dealers, claim the amount Sc
cured by these operators will approx
imately $1,50O.0OO. Federal Off
cials claimed to have no Information
as to the actual progress Of the raids
today. y-..
Cincinnati. O., Nov. 1S.-eos'of.
flee inspectors in Chicago, Rochester,
y. ". and many other cities will to.
day try to arrest a number Of men
wanted for completely in a scheme.
which, 1t is alleged, has resulted In
the loss Of many thousands of dollars
by "clients." Five of those to be ar
rested were indicted by the United
States grand jury here last month.
The victims, it is alleged, were indi-
viduals and corporations trying to
place stocks or bonds on the market.
The following members Of tn. al
legged ring were indicted by IN" fed
eral grand jury today:
+. d. Minyard, now of Cleveland:
j. Gordon Malcolm. who went to
Canada before the indictments were
returned: Thomas Fishwick. now in
Boston: George S. Hannaford, now
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The chronicle=news., 1912-11-18
TAKING TESTIMONY

IN ENEEO CASE
Fort Worth, Texas, ov. 18.-Tak-
ing of testimony in the second trial
OF J. b. Sneed, accused OF the mur-
der of Captain Al G. Boyce, was be-
gun here today.
The chronicle=news., 1912-11-18

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The chronicle=news., 1912-11-18

In Chicago: J. r. Long, nov in Buf.
faTo.
The indictments charge the use OF
the mails to defraud.
The chronicle=news., 1912-11-18

No. Maude. dear: there is nothing
remarkable in the fact that forest
fires start in the mountain ranges.
The chronicle=news., 1912-11-18
CEMENT BUILDING BLOCKS
Special Cast Pieces.
Retaining Wall Blocks

Wet process. excavating. repair work
etc. For estimates and prices phone
Red. 1914
The chronicle=news., 1912-11-18

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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
CIVIC LEAGUE
MEETS TONIGHT
To Elect Officers and Shape
Details of Fair Mass.
meeting

Every member Of the Young Men
Civic League Of Amarillo Is urged to
be present this evening at a meet
ing OF the organization az ':SO o.
clock. in the hall over the First Ma
tional Bank. at which time matters
OF interest and importauce will claim
attention Ono of the moro impor-
taut OF the numerous matters mp for
consideration viii De the election OF
officers for the ensuing year An
other proposition will be vote upon
the proposed amendment Of bylaws
and constitution. Last, hut perhaps
not only least. but greatest, will come
reviewing of details for the meet
ing by representation from the vari-
ors counties, looking TO the estao'
lishment Of an all-Panhandlc fair.
In view Of these matters, Il II
urged that all who amy possibly &c
80 be- present In the meeting. II Il
expected that business will be trans
acted without loss Of time. and there
is necessity for prompt attendance
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
BEDFORD CALLED
BY GRIM REAPER
Am arillo Physician Sue
cumbs in Dallas Hospi-
tal After Long Fight
FAMILY WAS At BEDSIDE
BODY WAS TAKEN TO HONEY
GROVE. FORMER HoME IN
NORTH TENAS, FOR
INTERNENT.
Special to Daily New,

'itN'ai 70 iatf WV
Dallas, Tex, Jan DIR. John ID.
Bedford died in this city this after
noon at l:4S o'clock, following the
rupture OF an abcess on the lungs.
This ends 2 wonderful fight Cor life
against the most strenuous struggle
covering more than two months. Bu-
rial will take place tomorrow after
noon in Honey Grove. Texas, the
former home OF DR.. Bedford and fam.
lily.
News OF the death of DR.. Bedford
will come with sadness to hundreds
of friends In Amarillo. DR.. Bedford's
health has been indifferent for the
past several months, and recently he
was removed to Dallas for treatment
in hospital In that city. From time
to time there were showings OF im-
provement promising recovery, and
one after another of these were dis
sipated by recurring relapses.
Friday afternoon, ]. Raymond Bed
ford. the only son of the physician
now dead, was called TO the bedside
Of his father. aud this completed the
family circle waiting for the end that
none might hope could be averted.
Mrs. Bedford and the daughter were
both IN attendance during the last
few weeks Of the fatal illness. hut
the son for business resaons returned
: to Amarillo subject to call
, DR.. Bedford for a number Of years
was prominent among the leading
physicians OF Amarillo. and did q
large and lucrative practice not onl,
In th' ". huf also extended h''
operatl Ito other points over tbs
Panhandle. For the past two year
! he had operated a private hospita
> quite successfully. and even at th'
time Of his fatal illness had mum
ber Of patients In the Institution
u Numerous messages Of condolenc'
have been forwarded TO the bereave'
, family. and others will follow. wheI
e news of the death shall have beel
more generally spread.
In and out Of the medical profes
sion. Dr. Bedford was esteemed o
- account Of his superior knowledge o
the science IN which he had engages
n during the greater part Of his life. A
il citizen he was lovahle and loya
IL and will be sadly missed from IN
10 midst Of those honored with his In
n. tiamte friendship.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
kONE TO ADDRESS
COMMERCIAL CONGRESS-


By Associated Press
ashington d. c., Jan. l. Hon.
FL. r. Kone. Commissioner OF Agri-
culture of Texas. has advised tue Sou
thern Commercial Congress that he
will address the Fourth Annual Con-
vention. at Nashville In April. he will
prepare for the volume Of proceed
inrs 4 statistical comparison OF the
agricultural conditions OF Texas in
1859 and 1910, and in brief ad
dress give the views CT the rrcgres'
siye men of Texas regarding Texas
Agricultural Future" His statistics
and speech will come in the division
OF the programme. The South's Az
ricultural Recovery" and will be as
sociated with similar papers an'
speeches from each OF the Southern
| States.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
MENINGITIS CAUSES
WACO SCHOOL DELAY

Special % Daily News
Waco, Tex. Jan. lit is announc-
ed this afternoon by the school board
that the public schools will not open
tomorrow. No announcement is made
as to the reason, hut II is thought
that the postponement Is a precau-
tionary measure to prevent any
spread of spinal meningitis
The disease. while ahating, is still
noticed In few cases, and II Is prob
ally thought best not TO congregatt
the children in school, until all dan
ger is past.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
MAY CELEBRATES
TRAIN 5 ARRIVAL
Formal Opening of Brown
wood North and South Is
Attended BY Hundreds


Sf-cial 10 llaiy news
May. Tex, Jan Hundreds OF
people. business men of Fort Worth,
of Brownwood and of May, farmers
of this section and railroad officials
of ST. Louis and Fort Worth. were
here today TO attend the formal open-
ing OF the Brownwood Norih x
South, this towns first railrcai
The first train bearing the Tort
Worth and Brownwood visitors and
connecting May with the outside
world steamed into the town sho-'ly
before noon. A shout welcomed
them.
Mays principal celebration. In, nd
ing the much advertised mock hang
ing. was held this afternoon.
Brownwood sent the biggest dele
cation to Nav for today's opening
Four hundred and thirtv-ninc i'k'
cts were sold for the morninc trains
The hanging ceremony is th, re
suit OF bet between Brooke smith
a Rrownwood banker. and l.. {
Spencer. a prominent MAY resident
"I'll he hanged II you ever .ull'
this line to May" remarked spence
to Smith one day
you're on. answered the Irown
wood banker.
Mr.. Smith was one OF the first Y
urge the railroad to NAV and vas
hie stockholder in IL until the rise
purchased the property recent I
} today's mock execution Spence WI
he the convicted man and Smith IN
lhanvman.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
STRONG OPPOSITION
TO HOOK DEVELOPS

Ry Associated Press
Washington. ID. &" Jan. THE
Oklahoma Corporation Commission,
Minnesota Warehouse Commission,
and Governor Aldrich of Nebraska
have sent protests to President Taft
against the possible appointment OF
United States Circuit Judge Hook TO
the Supreme Court bench. The OPP
position is based upon Hooks actiV-
tion in cnioining enforcement Of the
two-cent railroad fare law In Okla
homa.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
MAN. SLAIN BY
MOTHER-|M-LAW
Coroner's Jury in Alabama
So Decides After
Holding Inquest
WIFE ALSO IMPLICATED
SLAYER OF FREDERICK WAssER-
LEBEN ADMITS COMMITTING
DEED AND PUMPING THE
BODY INTO WAITER.

Hy Associated Press
Mobile, Ala. Jan. THE coron-
er's jury today found that Frederick
Wasserleben was slain by Mary I
Godau. his mother-in-law.
II also recommended that Nasser-
leben's wife and brother-ln-law, VIII
liam Greene. be held as accessories
Mrs Godau. at the inquest, admit
ted killing Wasserleben. after he had
gone to bed.
She declared she dressed the body
carried Il to the porch and hid II
later loading 1t on to wagon. driv
ing to a pond. backing the wagoi
into the water and dumping the bod
| In.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02

SprIrcficld. III. Jan. livery
phase OF poultry life from the egg TO
the mature bird is on display at the
eighteenth annual exhibition of the
Illinois state Poultrymen's Associa-
ton. which opened in the arsenal TO
day and will continue through the re-
maindcr OF the week. One OF the
unique features OF the show Is a de-
monstration OF the hest methods OF
slnurhterinE poultry and dressing d
for the market
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
FINISH FIGHT
SAYS HARTMAN
Indicted Labor Leaders to
Contest Completely
Charge to Limit
NOTHING To CONFESS
THREE OF -FOUR MEN MUST
MAKE PLEAS IN COURT no
ALLEG ATOMS
TODAY.

BY Associated Press
Los Angeles. Cal. Jan l.-"No
confessions this time. We will figh,
the case to the finish" declared Job
Hartman. chief counsel for Olaf a
Tveitmo. of San Francisco, Anton
Joharnsor OF San Francisco, and j.
F Munsey of Salt Lake City, indicted
as alleged participants in the nation.
wide dynamiting conspiracy.
Hartman also denies that +. A
Clancy, the fourth labor leader, whit
is seriously III IN San Francisco. has
confessed.
There is nothing 10 confess" HI
says.
The first three men must plead u
the charges tomorrow.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
Qt'FUELESS CHINESE
CELEBRATE IN GOTHAM


Srecal 70 Daily News.
New York. Jan. In celebration
Of the establishment OF the Chinese
republic. which was scheduled to oc-
cur today hundreds Of the residents
of Chinatown early TODAY went 10 the
BARRIERS and had their queues cut off,
three thousand Queueless Chinese
later participating in the celebration
Many also exchanged sandals for
American shoes and thronged the old
Joss house in Mott street, which had
been rechristened Chinese Public
Hall" bowine before the picture OF
Presdert-elect sun Vat Sen
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
IaI,ollcttr in Michigan.

Rav CITY. Mich. IAN senator
Robert VI. LaFollctte, in his address
az the National Guard srmory to-
day said that the progressive move
mert stands for representative GOV
arumcut direct nomination OF all Of
ficers. direct election Of United tSates
senators. ard for the initiative, ref
ercndum and recall lie made no
reference 10 his candidacy for the
presidency nor 20 Taft or Roosevelt.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
President Madcro Receives.

City VI Mexico. Ian. l.--Presidenl
Nadero held his first New Year re
ccnticn TODAY m The National Pal
acc Many foreign diplomats mem
hers OF CONGRESS-. Officers CT tho
army and officials Of the various
branches of the Government called
to pay their respects 20 him.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
LAFOLLETrE NOT
OHIO'S CANnIDATE
ny Associated Press.

Dy Associated Press
Columbus. O.. Jan. l.-Ar effort
to endorse Senator Lafollette as the
candidate for the presidential nomi-
nation by the Ohio progressive Re-
publicans was defeated today at Il
conference by vote Of % to -.
The conference considered II poor
rolicy at present to tie the progress
sives down to one specific candidate
In view OF possible developments
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
HURT
IRRIGATION WORl'


rs Associated Press
Washington. ID. C.. Jan. ] Tho
United States Reclamation Service TO.
day issued a statement, deClarins
that irrigation securities are not as
popular rs a few years ago. and thai
confidence must be restored or r..
clamation Of large area will b.
greatly retarded The slump is de.
clared TO be due to over-enthusiesti,
promoters
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02

Des Moines, Ia. Jan. l. Iowa
begins the year 1912 with fewer sa-
looms than Il has had In many years.
In some OF the cities the number OF
saloons was reduced today almost
ore-half. This was done TO conform
to the Moon law. which provides for
but ono saloon to every thousand of
pcpulation
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
WACO WOMAN LOSES
pI,MoND ROBBERY

special in liaif wv"
Waco. Tex. ian. lit developed
this afternoon that Mrs W. L. Du-
pree. wife Of \ prominent business
man. had lct' four thousand dollars
worth of diamonds with J. Levinski
to have the stones mounted, but the
robbery Of his jewelry store lost the
stones for Mrs Dupree. She left
them with Levinski on Wednesday
before the robbery Thursday night.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
Railroads Must Buy Cups.

Trenton. \. j.. Jan. 1.-The New
Jersey public utilities commission to-
day began the enforcement OF an
order requiring all railroad conf
paaies doing business in the state to
provide on their passenger trains
tree OF charge. inexpensive individual
drinking cups. The order is a sequel
to the law passed by the Legislature
prohibiting drinking cups for cont
mon use IN public places
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
FOUND DEAD N RED
At WICHITA FALLS
Special to paily NeW,

Special 10 Daily Views
Wichita Falls. Tex, Jan. II
Solinski. aged 60 years, manaeer for
the Wichita oil a Gas company. was
found dead In bed at a hotel here
early this morning. ApopleNy Is be-
lieved to have been the cause OF his
/ death. Solirski's body will be sem
to Reaumont. where he formerly liv
ed. for interment.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
GRANTED PARDON
AFTER 25 YEARS
Successful MissOurian Was
Escaped Convict From
Texas Prison

By Associated Fress
st. Joseph, Mo-. Jan. Twenty
five years after his escape from the
Huntsville, Texas. penitentiary, Ma
than Hurt, now known as William
X. Hammond, has received pardon
from uovernor ColQuitt of Texas
Hurt was convicted on charge OF
horsetheft.
Hammond has been twice married
raised large family, and is vel
known in business and politics here
lie kept the matter secret from hi
family until the pardon was Issued
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
TRAVELLERS LEAGUE
TO WAR ON TIPPING


~ Nstotiatri iFcN
New York. Jan. IA New Year n
resolution was made by a thousand
members of the Commercial Trav-
elers National League this morning
to start crusade against tipping
hotel help. BARRIERS, train porters, etc.
President p. f. Dove Of the League
states that the crusade will be car
ried on to a finish.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
Dedicated Uudcr Commission rlao

Dcs Moiucs, Ia, Jan. The md.
nlcipal building recently completed
in this 1ity at a cost OF S350,0u0 was
formally opened today with interest
'nr ceremonies \ notable feature
Of the celebration was the part'cipa-
ton OF mavors or other Representa-.
tires o. numerous cities that have
adopted the so-called pes Moines
nlan of commission government.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
bOYCE BROUGHT
ACROSS BORDER
Taken in Charge By De-
tectives on Warrant
From Texas


Fort Worth, Tex, Ian. l.-Ad-
vices received here today from Win
nipeg, Manitoba. say that \. u. Boyce,
Jr,, and Mrs. J. b. Snead were de-
ported by Canadian authorities this
afternoon. and that they were taken
to TIE border line, where detectives
re-arrested them on Tarrant com.
~, Texas. warrant.
They will be brought TO Fort
Worth at once. II is stated
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
McMaNIGAL LEAVES IN
DETECTIVES CUSTODY

By Associated Press.
Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. 1.-Ortie
+. McManigal confessed dynamiter,
left here tonight in custody of de-
tective Malcolm McI.aren OF the
Burns agency. His destination Is
thought TO be indianapolis
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
MANsLAuGHTER Is
LEWIS CASE yER@ct
smsial TO Daily News

Orvil.e. Cal, Jan. IA verdict OF
manslaughter was returned 10y jury
In the case OF the State vs.. Arthur
Lewis. charged with numbering his
thirteen-year-cld step-niece, Helen
Rumbull.
The jury has been ont since ll:l5
Saturday morning. \ compromise
verdict was reached az noon.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
SLED HITS TRUCK
YOUTH Is KILLED

Nv Associated Press
North Vancouver. d. c., Jan. L.
Donald Smith, aged twelve years, was
killed today when his bob-sled ran
into delivery truck. other boys on
the sled were unhurt.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
nENNING DEFEATS
FRENCH CHAMPION

BY Associated Press.
New York, Jan. Jack Dennins.
middleweight of this city, this aft
ernoon defeated Marcel Marceau. the
French champion middlewcight, in a
ten-round bout.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
WHITE HOUSE IS
GUEST THR0hGEO
New Years Reception BY
President Proves to Be
Greatest Ever Known
COUNT TOTALS 8,SS2
FUNCTION BRILLIANT AND SPEC
TACtLAR YET MARkfr III
SPIRIT OF GENtiNE
DEMOCRACY.
Bv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington. ID. c. Jan - he
New Years reception at the Whit"
House today was the greatest ever
held.
The official counter announced
that S.os2 diplomats, officials and
citizens shook hands with the fres'
,aent Last year there we're only
$500
President and Mrs. Taft received
for three hours.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
WABASH PASSENGER
TRAIN DERAILED


ny Associated rfess
st. Louis, Mo-. Jan. Wabash
passenger train No. |. bound Into st.
Louis. was derailed late tonight at
st. Peters. Mo. 4 number are re-
ported injured and the station en-
tirely demolished.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
nR. SJN YAT SEN
OFF FOR NANkING
by Associated Pres.

by Associated Press
Washington, d. c.. Jan. DIR.
sur Vat Sen. president-elect of the
new republic OF China. has left
SHANGHAI for Nanking. where his in
yuation is to take plece according
e sdy,res perceived ~ the State ne'
today.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
THREE-CENT FARE ON
ALL TOLEDO CAR LINES

NN NtfNCINtW ITfNN
Toledo, o., Jan. THE city coun-
ell tonight passed street railway
franchise, providing for daily rent
al Of $3.50 for operation of cars over
streets where former franchises have
expired. and Inauguration Of three
cent fares on every line in the city
with universal transfer
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
SOCIALIST BECOMES
SCHENECTiDY'S MAYOi;

n, Associated Press
Schenectady. y. Y, Jan. l.
George r. I.unn, the first Socialist
ever elected to the mayoralty in this
state, was inducted into office today.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
Rivers IN,sts Conley.

By Associated Press.
Los Angeles. Cal, Jan. 1.-rIes
Rivers Knocked out rranhS G -
in the eleventh round OF their fx. z
here today
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02

DENIED WHISkEi
KILLS PHYSICIAN
i,y Associated Pres.

l;y Associated Press
Charleston. W. Va. Jan. |.
DR.. Edwin o. Thornhill.
aged S5. prominent physician.
was shot and killed this aft
ernoon hy Willis Hatfield. a
son ~ the fendist. Devil
Anse" Hatfield. because the
physician would not give lat
field a prescription for wtis-
key. The assailant is being
guarded for fear Of lynching.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02

FOSS ENDORSED
FOR PRESIDENT


BY Associated rress.
Boston. Mass. Jan. AT
the annual meeting OF the
Democratic State Committee
today Governor Eugene n.
Foss was endorsed for the
Democratic nomination for
president OF the United
States.
An active campaign for the
nomination will be waged by
the supporters of Foss.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-02
WEATHER
Local Forecast.
Washington Forecast.

R, Associated Press
Washington. II. c.. Jan. West
Texas Fair Tuesday and probably
Wednesday.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-01

-'The brains Of the infeld,o
Johnny Evers, second baseman of
the Cub team, has been called by
a scribe with an imagination, or
a desire to boost the stock Of the
Cub crab.
Eyers had been given a great
deal of credit for discovering that
Merkle failed to touch second,
thereby winning Pennant for
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-01

Chicago, when, as a matter of fact
twas AEtie Holman who from
center field attracted Evers afr
tention to the lapse on Merkle's.
part.
Baseball scribes who have the
word 'pasti1ne" chalked on their
desk tops for ready reference
when writing of the, game, al
ways tell you what a wonderful