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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19
A Year Of Thirteen Months

An international conference
was held in Switzerland last
summer for the consideration of
the adoption of a perpetual cal
endar The change proposed
would make the year consist of
thirteen months of twenty eight
days each. making a total of 364
days a year. The day left over
would not be counted in any
month, but would precede Jan.
|. and he called simply New
Years Day. In leap years the
extra day would not be counted
in any month. but would follow
the last day of December. The
new month would occur between
June and July.
As an illustration of how this
would work IN practice let us be-
gin with the year 1916. which
will commence on Saturday.
This day IN the new calendar
would be simply the opening day
of the year; Sunday would then
be the first day of January.
Each month in the year would
have an equal number of days
twenty-eight; the months and
the weeks would always begin
ON Sunday and end on Saturday.
so that any particular week day
Of one month would fall on the
corresponding day of the next
and of each succeeding month. /
Ii would then not be necessary
to have a calendar for each
meath, as the days of each
month would be identical with
hose of the first month. Har;:
IRIS Weekly.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19
TEXAS PRIZE CATTLE
Bring Big Price On Chi
cago Market Last
Saturday.

Texas-bred cattle on exhibition
in the car load division of the In.
formation Live Stock Exhibition
at Chicago were put on sale Sat-
urday, together with hundreds
Of head in both the car load and
the individual divisions from
other States.
Fifteen head of 2-year-old
Hereford prize winners owned
by Col. S. b. Burnett of Fort
Worth, Tex, were sold to Swift
& Co. at Sll.S0 per hundred
weight. Thirty head of Texas
bred Hereford yearlings being
exhibited by Mrs. j. C. Case
ment Of gainesville, Ohio, were
sold to Armour & Co. at S11.7O
and $12.20.
Few Of the Texas visitors re-
manned in the city. The MAORI
ty of them expressed their in
tention of returning to their
homes. They all declared that
they were highly pleased with
the livestock exhibition and COM
mended B. H. Heide and other
officers of the show for the great
work accomplished. The Tex
ans declare that to view such
high-grade stock, to listen to
such intelligent lectures as have
been delivered by leading agri-
culturists and to observe the
many minor points of interest in
the exhibition is a wonderful ed
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19
|. C. BOWMAN.
JMDER COMP ANY


4. O. Jones. Of Terry county.
week closed a deal through
binson Brothers Realty Com
~. whereby he becomes
per of Mrs. S. w. Jenkins
idence property in the south
4 of the city. paying 81. 500 in
III for same. Mr.. Jones will
We here and make Lubbock
home. and the Avalanche ex-
DIS to him a hearty welcome.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19

figures are under, rather than,
over, estimated. Fort Worth
Record.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19

w. X. Crockett of Snyder,
spent Friday and Saturday in
Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19

X. d. Marshall of Plains. was
a business visitor in Lubbock
Saturday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19

Marvin O'Keefe was here from
Panhandle Saturday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19
ucation.

Buy a Cream Separator and
make your vrR at home.
Martin & WWcott sells the best
Separator ONT earth, the
"Sharples. We have different
styles and prices to offer you.
Come and see them. 20 If
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19

j. r. Smith of Brownfield,
spent the latter part Of last week
here.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19

Geo. d. Heay of Muskogee.
Okla, was here Saturday and
was registered at the Clyde.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19

Sam Smith of Hale Center.
was down Saturday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19

A. M. Stadig of Roswell, N.
NJ, was guest at the Nicolett
Saturday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19

A. A. West of Bush Prairie,
Wash, was here the first of the
week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-12-19

See L. q. Bp~s6rd for monu-
ments all N guaranteed. 52tf
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
FRENCH PROTESTS
OFFICIALS RULINGS
Will Take Case to Registra-
tion COMMITTEES.

Secretary French, of the Washington
Cross Country Club. has, sent a formal
protest to the games committee OF the
baltimore Cross Country Club regarding
the treatment accorded the Washington
boys in the ten-mile run New Years Day
in the Monumental City.
In his letter Secretary French lays the
blame for the lack of credit given the
local boys to the utter incompetency OF
the Baltimore officials, the checkers IN
pa ticular. In view OF the fact that the
incompetency was admitted. French Is
OF the opinion that something can be
done in the matter, and with that end in
view will take the case first to the games
committee, and If he Is not given satls-
faction will take it to the registration
committee. and then TO the 4. A. u. head
quarers in New York
The cross country club will enter its
fun quota OF men in the South Atlantic
cross country run to be held over the
BTfShtwood course Washington's Birth
day, and that they win extend every
effort to humble the Baltimore runners
is a fOregone conclusion. Coach Stecker
has been working the men regular, and
from the showing of the lads in Balti-
more Monday, IT looks as If the team
trophy will stay in tins city this year.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
HOLY CROSS WILL
NOT MEET G. D.
Nothing Doing with Dart
mouth, Says Hegarty.

Capt. Jack Hegarty, Of the Georgeown
football eleven. returned to college yes
terday from his Christmas vacation, look
ing the picture OF health.
When asked his opinion OF the new
coaching system at the Hilltop. Hegarty
refused to make a statement. simply
saying: ''If any statement is made. II
will have to come from Dap Daley.
viii not say anything at all
Speaking OF the proposed game be-
tween Georgetown and Holy Cross, Jack
said: There is not a chance in the world
for the Holy Cross team to play US here
Thanksgiving. Either the Indians or Le-
high win be seen on Georgetown Field
next fall That is a settled fact.
dartmouth is another team that will
not play Georgetown this year. The
Springfield Board OF Trade wanted the
Georgetown team to play Dartmouth in
Springfield, but Dartmouth's schedule
was completed and the game was out
of the question" continued Hegarty.
Jack stated that the schedule would
not be completed until near the end Of
the college year, but that the teams that
will play the Hllltoppers are practically
decided upon, and only the final arrange
ments will have to be completed.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
By WILLIAM PEET.

Following closely on the heels Of the
annual meeting OF the stockholders Of the
washington baseball club. the directors
OF the club held an important session at
Headquarters yesterday afternoon.
Owing TO the absence OF President
Thomas c. Noyes who is out OF town. the
election Of officers was postponed until
next Wednesday, when the directorate
VIII again meet and wind up its business
for the year.
Several innovations are to be launched
during the coming baseball season, which
will add to the comfort and pleasure OF
the Capital fans.
The directors voted to reserve the first
five rows all the way across In the lower
and upper stands, and place the tickets
at various downtown Offices. The price
for these seats will be 81 each. instead OF
% cents. as formerly. All remaining seats
in both stands VIII cost the same as
before-75 cents.
The directors figure that this seat inno-
walton will meet with favOr among the
majority of the fans for the reason that
the congestion ct the park box office viii
be done away with to some extent, and
that those wishing to remain at their
business places until just before the
time for the game will be assured Of a
seat, as the pasteboard reservations VIII
be placed on sale in various stores In
the downtown district.
The 81 sections in both stands will en-
brace about l,500 seats, and will in no
manner obstruct the view of those who
do not care to part with more than
- cents.
The number OF season passes has also
been cut down. 1t was voted yesterday
that a season pass book would only be
given out to a person controlling 200 or
more shares Of stock. Formerly 100 shares
of stock entitled the holder to a season
pass. This will lop on quite a number
of minor stockholders.
The directors further voted to order
bleachers built in left centerfield; these
stands will be OF wood and seat 2oO0 per-
sons. The wooden fences will remain
during the coming season, but will be
barren OF all advertising. and the in
terror sides painted a dark green.
Considerable discussion was made over
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
OUT
FOR G. U. QUINT
Last Years Star Will Play
Against 0. OF Md.

After three days hard practice. the
Georgetown varsity basketball quint is
ready for Its game with the i've repre-
senting the University OF Maryland
which will take place at the Arcade to-
morrow evening at . o'clock.
Coach Collihower's squad has been in
creased by the presence of Barricello,
last years star forward. who will un-
doubtedly start the game against the
Marylanders tomorrow evening George
Collifiower, the guard, is out again, his
broken finger having mended sufficiently
to allow him TO play. Capt Gibson, who
has been out Of the game with malaria,
win also be able to play tomorrow even
ing. With these three men in the game
the Hilltoppers will be able to start the
heavy schedule that has been planned
for them with an excellent lineup, and
will be sure TO make creditable show
ing.
The MaTylanders have an exceptional
team this season, having held the strong
Columbia University quint to low score
in their contest which took place in New
York earlier in the season. Their quint
has remained intact during the holidays
and VIII make the Hllltoppers hustle to
gain a victory.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
SPORTING
SIDELIGHTS
By BILL BAILEY.

II Connie Mack's new pitcher. Salmon.
is unfOr unate enough to be released be-
fore the coming season closes. watch the
humorists get busy with the expression
Canned salmon,
Brooklyn papers are hoping that Char
ley Ebbets gets first division team to
go with that first division ball park
which is to be erected.
When It comes to supporting tail-end
ball clubs, Brooklyn and Washington
stand out In a class by themselves.
Mordecai Brown intends to quit base
ball to go into the cafe business. Out
Of the Cubs into the suds-as II were.
George Hellmuth: You win.
THE EXODUS
Our frirnd stood on the water cart
He'd been there four days only;
e Quoth he: Il think I shall depart
It's getting too blamed lonely
our friends" name viii be published
in fun tomorrow.
Thank goodness, baseball season is
only three monthly away.
The following from the Milwaukee Sem
tinel explains itself:
THE EASIEST WAY.
fool there was, and he climbed the cart.
Even you aud u:
He watched his bibulous days depart,
And sighed and sah with falling heart.
I'm Jump and wait for another start.
Even a you and p
II the New York Highlanders care to
go far enough into the Texas League
they will be able TO swap Knight for
a Day. There's a shining light Of the
latter name down there.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
HOUSE WILL SUIT
GRIFF TO A ST"
Nationals May Have Their
Own Training Camp.
sneci,l 10 I1,. M,.hInrtnn Henld.

Special TO The Washington Heald.
Charlottesville, Va. Jan. L-It was
learned here to-day that the house con-
sidered by Manager Grifith for use as
quarters during the stay Of the Wash
ington American League team here next
spring was used for a similar purpose
by the Harvard University nine two years
ago.
According to those living in the vicinity
of the house, it answered all purposes,
and the Northern college players were
more than pleased with It. 1t is a three
story frame structure Of fifteen rooms
and two baths. and is said TO be suffi-
GENTLY large to accommodate thirty or
forty persons. II is situated next door
10 one of the most reputable boarding-
houses in Charlottesville. where the uni
versity players Toasted during their
stay in Charlottesville.
The proprietress has expressed herself
as willing to accommodate the Capital
city team. and promises the best of
service.
The house in question is unfurnished,
but arrangements can be made with a
local company TO furnish il complete.
Umpire RigIer, of the National League,
registered at the university to-day, and
is expected to finish his course at the
university law school. Rigler has been
in Cuba for the past month, umpiring
the games between the natives and the
New York iGants. He is the picture of
health and overlowing with interesting
tales of incidents that happened during
the trip. Rigler will remain here through
the season, and probably will be avail
able to umpire some of the games be-
tween the Washington team and its op-
ponents on Lambeth Field next March,
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
COMMISSION AGREES
TOMINORS' DEMANDS
Three Leagues Given Higher
Classification.
SANE OFFICIALS ARE ELECTED
Men who Handled Affairs Past
Year VIII AEain BE I'm Control.
All Players Must BE sold for In-
stant Delivery. DOihg Away
with the HoId-oyers.

Cincinnati. Ohio. Jan. practically
the only thing done by the national
commission at its meeting to-day was
the granting Of every demand asked
by the National Association OF Minor
Baseball Leagues. They did more than
that. in that they gave gratuities which
had not been asked in the formal ap-
plication of the association. In the
first place, the International League.
the American Association. and the PaS
cihc Coast League were raised TO a
Glass AA rating. The draft prices on
players were raised in every league,
graduating from $500 from the Glass
AA organizations. TO the $500 which
will be paid for Glass d men. All play
ers In the major leagues are strictly
prohibited from playing exhibition
games in the minor league cities where
their presence is not desired by the
home team. And the reverse OF this
applies to the minor leagues in the
major cities.
Draft prices are fixed at the follow
ing figures: Class AA, $500; Glass A.
$500; Glass B, $1,000: Glass c. $3.50.
and Class d. $780,
restriction has been placed on the
Class "A leagues. whereby they must
sell all players for instant delivery.
No delivery at the end OF the season
can be recognized by the commission.
II was decided that the sum OF $1,000
which has come from the National as
ISOLATION each year TO the national
commission. will be dropped. and the
commission will in future take care OF
its own expenses. This agreement will
be signed up at the February meeting.
OF the national commission. Ofhcials
elected for the following year are the
same as served during the one just
closed
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
More Comforts for the Local Fans
Innovations Planned
For Local Ball Park
Screen for Right-field Fence. BIe6chers to b
Erected, and Front RON Grand Stand
Sears to Be Reserped- Other Sports.

the adyisability Of erecting a twepty-foOt
screen extending upward from the top
Of the right field fence. and while no
definite action was taken in this matter
Il was voted to let Manager Griffith de-
eide. The right field fence on the Wash
ington grounds Is the regulation distance.
but much shorter than fences at the
majority OF ball parks. and number OF
balls were hit over the right field barrier
last year. A screen viii turn what was
formerly a homer into a two-baggeT.
provided, of course, the ball Is fielded
cleanIy
A chattanoogs dispatch last night reads
as follows:
CLARK GrifHth, the Washington mag
nate, is deeply exasperated with the un-
reasonable salary demand that Norman
EIberfeld made OF the Chattanooga club
The sale of the old veteran to Chatta-
uooga was on exceedingly satisfactory
terms from the Washington point OF view,
and the blocking OF the deal caused many
outbursts OF language more OF less blue
and vaporish from Manager Grin.
1T is rumored that Griffith will turn
the old star over TO Chattanooga regard
less. and that II the local club cannot
came TO terms with him Elberfeld VIII be
suspended The salary Of 1850 Is un-
heard of in minor league ball. American
Association and International League
managers receiving hardly that much.
Jack Dunn's big offer to Elberfeld was
far below the salary Norman asked OF
the local club.
President Andrews and Manager Billy
are not wasting any sleep over the mat
ter. There are other second basemen.
they say. though Elberfeld would be a
mighty valuable man to the club"
II is doubtful II Clark Griffith has
taken any such stand in regard to Elber-
field as suggested in the foregoing. Grin
possesses a long business head. and will
naturally dispose OF Elberfeld TO the best
OF advantage. or. in other words, to the
highest bidder. Elberfeld cannot expect
n major league salary in minor circuit.
and in all probability will adjust matters
satisfactorily with the Chattanooga club
owners.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
AWARD FRANCHISES
FOR U. S. LEAGUE
Hugh MacKinnon Is Named
Washington Owner.
ONE MORE CITY IS NEEDED
chicago May He Given Eighth Club
which Four Other Cities want.
League VIII Ask Protection of
OrEahized Powers, hut win OPP
crate Regardless of Request.

New York, ian. 4-At a meeting OF the
United states Baseball League, at the
Hotel Imperial tonight. franchises were
awarded to the following cities and citi-
zens:
New York. Charles Wbite (the fight
rcferee); Brooklyn, Amos w. Hussey, Jr.;
Pittsburg. William T. Mccullough and
Capt Marshall Henderson; Cincinnati,
John J. Ryan Cformer aqueduct COM
missioner of New York;; Washington
Hugh MacKinnon; Richmond va Z. {.
landgraf and ]. j. Lazarus; Reading,
Pa. William A. Whitman. who is presi-
dent, secretary. and treasurer OF the
United States League.
According to the magnates all that is
now necessary to begin operation Is the
selection of an eighth club for the circuit
and judicious schedule. Grounds have
been secured I'm all seven cities. and these
are said TO be better located than most
Of the big league or minor league plants
now in operation.
President Whitman left tonight to
look over the situation in Chicago, and
il the North Side of the Windy CITY
lives up TO its promise the Western me
tropoIIs, like New York, will have three
big league clubs. Newark, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, and Buffalo are all elamor-
ing for the extra franchise The circuit
viii be definitely settled at meeting
here within the next ten days. The
maEnates declare they will ask the ma
tional commission for protection, but
they know this will be denied. They
intend to open shop, anyhow. Players
under contract with professional clubs
Of organized ball will not be molested,
hut reserve clauses will not be observed
The intention is to hold vaudeville and
motion pictures in the parks at night.
Il IS rumOred that Tommy Leach Is
ready TO jump to the management Of the
Pittsburg club
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
AUCTION SALES.
!. J. OWEN 4 son. Anelinsera


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL -
STORY AND. CELLAR. TEN-RoOM DWELL
ING HOUSE. KNOWN As Nu1fHER saYEN-
TEN HUNDRED AND fIFTY-OSE 0fEl
STREET NoRTHWEsTs WASHINGTON. d. 4.
Hhs1s.s drfault having b-rn mtds n ihs psyu,ent
q rrirclrai and Interest "a the debt secured b.
eFrtain desd q trust barring dats Ap- Isl i1s snd
iecofded A1En IS ls5. IN Lfhes 10 -, folio ~.
e seq. q TIE District a CcIurnffa Lard Recufds
ne traries naned IN Md decd a trust WI oder
~ ale unisr the rEosisions thsreof At pubic
MONDAY. the 18Th day o. Jsnaary. isfs he follow
ins dend1oed And and premissI. With the improFe-
mfutH. 0semen1. nghia. Wayu, and auuurfsnanrss
thereunio neionrng. SITUATE and lying IN the Dis
int q columhta. n-meiy: Lnt numbered two hnn-
drrd and tuenty-uine fz9l 10 AZ y Morris nib
division Of lots IN square numbered one hundred ana
dfty-ong Clsll, PR plat recurdod IN Lfher No -
folio e. of the Reeords q the ocs q ~ surVcyor
Of the District a Columbia
Terms q ssies onr-uaird u-p q ths pureha.s
price In osh tof which deposit q ne HUNDRED
dollaa fIlo0 mnst b. made to the trustees Al las
time q the ralel. and The balance IN ecual notes Of
TIE purchaser. payable in one and two years hum
The date q sais. With intrrest at the Fats o. dx
sid notes 20 Be secured b. first deed Of trust on
the property sold all cash. At the optino q tbs
purchaser. The terms u sale to b. complied with
within twenty CD days from the date of ale In
deault Of which, the propery viii Be- resold at tho
risk and cost Of the defauting prchaseT after nEs
lished IN Washington. d. c.
An conFsyancing title examiuations and rueurding
10 Be at the expense of thsspurchasex.
UNION TRUST COMPANY OF THE
DISTRICT or COLUMBIA. Trasfes.
By GEORGE z FLEMING.
seeond Vios President.
Attest; CseaLl EDWARD L HIILYER.
jasd&d.zs Secretary.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
BASKETBALL GAMES.
DoubIe-hcnder at y. VI. c. 4. To-
morrow Might.

DoubIc-hcnder at Y. VI. c. 4. To-
morrow Might.
Double-header 1t the Y. NJ. c. A. Sat-
urday night between the Y. NJ. c. A.
Regulars against the five from Ingram
Memorial Church, and the Y. N. c, A.
Stalwarts against the Memorial Athletic
Clubs goal tossers.
The first game will start at s p. m, be-
tween the Memorials and the Stalwarts.
These two teams from present indica-
tions are pretty evenly matched and a
good contest should result. Lineup:
STALwARTs. MEMORIALS.
Almen, l. r. McHale. L. 7.
Grieb. r. +. Murphy. r. +.
Humsche. C. Wade. G.
McLarin l. C. schombert L. 6.
HCmuth. Il. G. Bauy. R. C.
The second game will start about .
y. m. and the contestants will be Regu-
lars against Ingrame. The Ingram team
has played splendid ball this season, and
as a climax to the evenings entertain
ment this game should be hard to i'm
prove upon. Lineup:
REGULARS. INGRAM
Hall, l. Z. Black. L
Frazier r. T. Dodge; 4. Fh
Walk, c. Strausbaugh, G.
AnWme, Z. g. Mctahery, L G.
MCKAY. X. e. SrOckett r. 6
The Washington Y NJ c. A. indoor
baseball team plays West Branch in Bal
timore Saturday night.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
BIG STADIUM PLANNED.

New Haven. Conn. Jan. 4-Structures
costing half million dollars and includ-
ing a freproof Stadium with capacity
Of not less than 5000 seats are called for
in the report submitted through the Yale
alumni weekly tonight by the committee
Of tweuty-one appointed by the alumni
advisory board to design improved ath-
letic facilities for Yale Besides the
stadium the committee asks for designs
and estimates for separate freproof
stand for the baseball field with ca
pacity OF not less than 2o.0oo seats, and 3
new field gymnasium.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
CHANCE AND MACK BEST.

Fielder Jones Picks Cubs md Ath-
IetIcs' Bosses.
Portland, Greg, Jan. 81 think Frank
Chance and Connie Mack are the two
best managers in baseball, and I'm going
to try to put the Northwestern League
club managers in the same category =
said Fielder Jones. formerly White Sox
manager and newly-elected president of
the Northwestern League. mo rowdy-
ism win be tolerated. I'm going to have
the best umpires obtainable, and in
stand behind them unless 1 know they're
wrong
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
BASKETBALL TONIGHT.

The first game of the SehoIas-
tie League Will be played this
afternoon, when the Eastern High
qulnt faces the five from West
ern In the boys gymnasium Of
the Y. NJ. C. A.
Tonight the RosedaIe and Car
roll quintS viii battle at the
ROsedale gymnasium in Glass A
Of the Washington City Basket
ball League.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-05
IETERCITY SWIMMING.

Nautilus Club to Meet the BaIti-
mere Y. VI. c. A.
The intercity swimming contest be-
tween the Nautilus Swimming Club. OF
the local Y n. C. A.. and the crack ag-
gregation u the Baltimore Central Y.
NJ. c. A., will be held IN the tank Of
the Washington association the night
OF January IS. at p. m.
The contest last year proved to be a
corker. and that 1t will be surpassed
by the swimmers this year Is the YER
diet of the local water experts.