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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17

w. p Witt. third baseman of the
Sherman team, was secretly married
to Miss Lucille Griffin of Sherman
more than a month ago, the an
nouncement of the wedding being
made Yesterday. The bride is a prom
ment society young lady of Sherman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17
Tube Towers, pitching for Tex
arkana, defeated Marshall 4 to 3 yes
,erday.
Insect Bite Costs Leo.

A Boston man lost his leg from
the bite of an insect two years be-
fore. To avert such calamities from
stings and bites of insects use Buck
lens Arniea Salve promptly to kill
the poison and prevent inflamma-
ton. swelling and pain. Heals burns,
boils, ulcers, piles, eczema. cuts,
bruises. Only CSC at Ringer Drug
Gu.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17

Summary-Home runs, Bobo ana
Green; three-base hit. Abel; two base
hit. Gray: sacrifice hits, Brooks Sui
livan: stolen bases, Brooks, Boho, \
McAvoy. Robinson; first base on er-
rors. Denison /. Ardmore /; left on
bases, Denison ., Ardmore I; double
play. 4. Naylor to Gray; innings
pitched. Caldwell l, Duffie S; struck
out. by Duffie 4, by Green 4; bases
on balls. off Caldwell l, off Duffie D.
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Wakefield, who was with the Green
Vile team and later with Sherman, is
now playing in the outfield for Deni-
son.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17
HOME TODAY FOR
BONHAM SERIES
GIANTS RETURN HOME IN FIRST
PlACE-HALF GAME AHEAD OF
SHERMAN.
ROB|NSON'S HITTING FEATURE

Ardmore's New Outfielder Secured
Four Hits Out Of Four Times at Bat
Yesterday Season is Nearing the
End.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17

Mrs. p. p. Kearney and Louise
leave today for Memphis, Tenn. to
visit relatives. M. Kedihey Il al
ready in Memphis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17

Mrs NJ German and daghter, Miss
Frances, have returned from two
weeks visit in Sulphur. While away
Mr. German planned a pleasant sur
PRISE for mis- wife in the purchase of
a passenger touring car.
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Rain at Bonham.

Bonham, Texas, July 17.-Rain
stopped yesterdays Durant-Bonham
game in the third inning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17
ChiIdrens Party.

Miss Norma Gates has issued invi-
tations FOR a party on Thursday af-
ternoOn from four until seven O'Clock
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17
BASEBALL NOTES.

The series with Bonham begins this
afternoon. Hanks will probably work
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17

Miss Helen Walcott and Harley
Walcott are visiting in McAlester.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17

Tha Up to Date Grocer, d. w Bald
ridge. wants to get acquainted with
you. lbtt
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Mr.. r. d. Pate returned home today
afler i short visit with the family of
MS brother j. ". Pate. Mr., Pate is
claim investigator for the Chicago.
Rock Island u Gulf Railway, with
headGuarters in Fort Worth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17

Mrs. l.. II. Love entertained fifteel
ladies' on yesterday afternoon at
church tea
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-07-17

hit by pitcher Caldwell l. Time OF
game, hour and 40 minutes Umpire
Mulkey
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y. w. Baldridge, the Up to Date
Grocer 16tf
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Miss Mary Le2nald OF Bonham
visiting Miss Pauline Pace.
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friend,

For so il was written down,
We must follow our given paths to
the end,
But | trdsl We snail meet-iE town.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
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DENISON

Totals .....31 y 10 y lU
*Batted for Ballew in ninth.
a*Batted for Duffie in ninth
Denison .....122 O10 03X-9
Ardmore 900 OO1 200-S
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Mr.. Arthur Straehley leaves today
for Marion. ken,ucky, where he will
Join his family and later visit in Gin
cundt. Onil. aLd Battle Creek Mich
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TO LEAGUE STANDING.
Won. Lost. Per ct
WHERE THEY PLAY.
Denison at Sherman
Bonham at Ardmore.
Wi ,hita Falls at Durant.

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The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
Muzzle on a Goat Ends a Ticket Feast

AEINNEAPOLIS.-E a t ng his way
lvl through trolley ropes and wires
into the affections of hundreds of
Minneapolis street railway employees.
Near Stop Billy" goat mascot of the
street railway system, has lost his
prestige by an overt and underhanded
act which came near costing score
of conductors their positions with the
street railway company. The con-
ductors were Near Stop Billy's"
friends.
For two months conductors who
have hung their conts in the lounging
room at the shop have been missing
transfers Whole books of transfers
have disappeared from pockets. The
men have been rebuked by the COM
pany heads. They have been unable
to explain.
Late the other day Conductor Welch
hung his coat on a hook in the loung-
ing room and hid behind the door.
Near Stop Billy" entered the room.
smiled at the coat. looked around the
room, stuck his nose in the coat pock-
ct, extracted transfer book, ate It,
and walked sedately out.
Later when Near Stop Billy" walk
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
Hole in the Snow All That Was Left

switching property in the East Bot
toms. AS squatter Wyant obtained
title TO the land and sold it. Later
he bought shares in a gold mine at
cent share and sold out for so
cents share He has been in court
three times for neglecting to provide
for his little son since the first of the
year and found it necessary to bring
forward Il stronger excuse for his
dereliction.
Its gone. All gone. judge" Wy
ant whispered. Il had 1t hidden in
hoIe-took it out of the bank and put
it there. You can see the hole down
there now. judge. where they stole
1t from"
Judge Porterfield said he did not
believe the story, and his position was
substantiated by probation officer
who said Wyants neighbors had seen
him dig the hole on the river bank
and then walk away from 1t. They
did not know why he had dug the
hole and left it open. Wyant was
given "a hours to buy clothing for the
boy and pay up months board bill.
He was in jail ten days several years
ago for the same offense. Wyant ad-
mitted he had $500 in loans and that
it was bringing him 80 per cent. In
terest.
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12

Grover Cleveland Alexander, Buck
OBrien and Marty O'Toole were pitch
ing sensations OF 1911. Two OF these
"phenoms" are in the National and
one is in the American league. The
Phillies own Alexander. the Boston
Red Sox own OBrien and the much
advertised Mr.. O'Toole belongs to Bar
ney Dreyfus of Pittsburg.
Now. what would big league owner
give for the three? II 1t were possi-
BILE to get the three on one team. what
price would that club offer?
President Frank ]. Navin of the
Tigers was asked. His reply in brief
was:
"One hundred thousand cash"
Not long ago these three pitchers
belonged to one club. This club sold
them all and the total sum received
for the trio was $3.50. The difference
that Just few seasons make is $685.
$50. which is pretty fair rate OF in
crease In valuation.
The case of these three pitchers
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12

NEW YORK.-Superior Court Jus.
IN tice Lehman said the other day
that situation which confronted him
In the county court house was unique
In his experience, although there have
always been possibilities Of 1t In con-
nection with juries deliberating on Fri
day night.
Judge Lehman and a jury had been
hearing for several days a suit of
George Rae against the Pioneer Fruit
company to recover 100000 on a con-
tract for services. The case went
to the Jury about four O'Clock the jury
day afternoon. AT six o'clock the jury
had not yet reached verdict and JUS
tice Lehman sent In word that they
might remain until about eight O'Clock
and then sign n sealed verdict.
Juror No. II, who was John M.
Carver, told the court officer that un-
der no circumstances would he re-
main after six o'clock because he was
Seventh Day Adventist. and as 1t
was sundown his Sabbath had begun.
him sworn and then sent him to the
witness chair
why is 1t you refuse to continue
longer with this jury?" asked the court.
Don't you know it Is your duty to
remain until the court excuses your"
Il cannot continue here any longer
because 1t Is against my conscience"
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12

cents day at this work. Schillinger
never strung any beads himself He
got comfortable chair and bossed
the job.
The clapboards of the house were
falling off. When he was asked why
he didn't nail them up he coined an
epigram as follows:
"In the winter it's too cold; when
it's warm there's no necessity"
The plumbing at Schillinger's house
is frozen. A few weeks ago 1t was
pointed out to him that unless pre-
ventive measures involving a slight
amount of labor. were :xken the pipes
would burst.
Who am II" asked Schillinger, ito
interfere with nature? Let her take
her course"
Judge Goodnow heard all this with
growing Indignation. When the testi-
mony was all in he turned to the de-
fendant and asked:
Have you anything to say?"
mo, guess not" replied Schillin-
ger, languadly
Very WE'LL" said the judge. now
I'm going to teach you the work
habit. SIX months"
80, judge" exclaimed Schillinger,
suddenly waking up, It's too much.
haven't done anything"
That's just the trouble comment
ed the court"
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12

Quincy, ILL.,, will spend $4,000 in
building it's new ball park.
1t has been rumored that Manager
McGraw has sold Bugs" Raymond,
the eccentric twirler.
Ed Konetchy. the Cardinals classy
first baseman, is the only one in the
majors who has no competition for his
job.
Buffalo has sold Outfelder Jack
White and Third Baseman Wratten
to the Syracuse club of the New York
State league.
Outfielder Ned Crumpton has been
sodl by the York Tri-State club to the
Binghamton club of the New York
State league.
Jack Tauscher. with Spokane and
Tacoma last year and signed by Spo-
kane for this season, has been re-
leased to Butte.
Pitcher Bunny Hearne, released by
the st. Louis Cardinals to Louisville
last year. has been bought from the
latter club by Omaha.
Arthur Devlin is being shifted from
one position to another. and is being
drilled in the manifold duties OF a
general utility infielder.
Pitcher Swormstedt, last year with
Lynn, Haverhill and Worcester in the
New England league. has signed a
contract with New Bedford
Another Wagner has come into the
fold. Joe Of the famous name has
signed his contract to play second
base with York in the TrI-State
Manager Harry Wolverton is paying
lot of attention to Pitcher Martin, a
youngster from California The new
Yankee leader believes he is a conner
The Washington Senators have pur-
chased another shortstop Eddie
Gagnier Is the youngster He came
from the Lincoln club Of the Western
league.
Harry Krause who weighed but 154
pounds last year, reported to Connie
Mack this spring tipping the scales at
$50 and expects to keep much of the
added weight.
Manager Bresnahan believes that
Louie Laudermilli is going to be an
other slim" Sallee The young south
paw possesses many foolers and he is
developing very fast.
The Springfield Gll.) Journal Is au-
thority for the statement that Dick
kinsalla is the highest paid scout in
the business, the st. Louis club pay
ing him IS 900 per annum.
Don't bat with your forearm" says
Hughie Jennings to his young recruits.
Jennings says that he only knew one
man who batted with his arms. and
he is some batter, too, Mike Dpnlin.
"Josh" SwIndel1 nitcher of the
Cleveland team, has peculiar hop
ball" Josh has shown enough in the
few practice sessions to date to war
rant the prediction that the name
Swindell will be famous In the future
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
True TIL Death,

His companions bent over him with
pitiful earnestness, and stared be-
seechingly into his waxen features.
Again came the nutter of the eyelids,
but this time his will mastered ap-
preaching death. His lips weakly strug-
gled to execute his last command. and
the friends bent closer to hear the fal-
tering whisper. 81 anyone? Yes
er-I know. Go to Milly. Tell her
er-I died with-her name on-my
lips; that I-er-have loved-her-her
alone-er-always. And Bessie-tell
-er-tell Bessie the same thing
London Weekly Telegraph.
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
Here's the Champion of All Lazy Men

4 H'nlCAGO.-lne great west SlOe lost
~ one of its most picturesque citi-
zens-temporarily- other day.
Gustave Schillinger. who existed-it
would be rank hyperbole to use
word implying so much activity as
lived" In Gustave's connection-at
1856 North Paulina street, was SEN
fenced by Judge Goodnow to the
bridewell for six months.
Before sending him away Judge
Goodnow paid a tribute to Gustave
for his unexampled skill in loafing.
You are the most monumental ex
ample of lazy man it has ever been
my privilege to meet" said the court.
You are one Of those fellows who
were born tired and never got rested"
Persons ambitious to fill Schillin-
gers championship. now that he has
been condemned to toll. may well
pause as they consider his achieve
ments as they were brought out in
court.
Here are some of the records:
For nine years he has done abso-
lutely no work, except what he was
compelled to do at the bridewelI.
During these nine years his wife
and eight children provided him with
food. clothes and spending money.
while his mother provided him with
house. rent free.
It>was his custom to wake up late
in the morning and send for his
breakfast II there was no money in
the house for food, he would send one
of his children to his mother with a
note asking for 25 or so cents.
If his mother happened to be out
of funds, he arose and got work for
the children. stringing beads. The
children could earn from 25 to SO
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
Convenient Code.

Frank |. Cobb used to be n reporter
in Detroit and knew intimately a for
mer governor of the state of Michi-
gan who was renowned among other
things for his ability as free-hand
swearer.
One night Cobb was dining with the
ex-governor and his family. A mes
senger came in to tell the host that
one OF his pet political schemes had
just been defeated through the bun
Cling of lieutenent. The old man
ripped out strt-s of dark blue ones.
NOW pa said his wife. you prom
ised me you would quit cursiIfg."
Marie" said the ex-governor, "I'm
not cussing this is just the way 1
talk, Philadelphia Saturday Even
ing Post.
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12

KANSAS CITY.-Twentyt thou
N sand dollars had been stolen from
a hiding place on the river front near
the foot OF Gillis street. There's no
doubt the big robbery was committed.
The hole is there. You may see for
yourself. The snow had been scraped
away and the dirt thrown to all sides.
indicating that the robbers worked
hurriedly when they looted Frank
Wyant's cache near his home at the
foot of ellis street.
Wyant gave the first news of the
robbery to Judge Porterfield in the
juvenile court the other morning
when he was up for falling to provide
shoes for his ten-year-old son, Jesse,
and to pay the boys board.
Wyant is laborer. a ditch digger
and garbage hauler, who made $685.
900 in cash, besides notes and real
estate. by squatting on valuable
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12

shows how scouts can go wrong in
their judgment and how the best OF
judges often go astray.
Indianapolis is the club that owned
Alexander and O'Toole and O'Brien.
w. II. Watkins, who gave Detroit its
world championship team, is the own
er of the Indianapolis team. Charley
Carr. who played in the big leagues.
at one time for Detroit, and manager
OF the Kansas City team in the asso-
citation this year. was manager of the
Indianapolis club. Both Carr and Wat
kins looked these three pitchers over
thoroughly and passed them up. They
brought draft prices which totaled
$3.50.
These valuable players, among 9TH
ers, were wandering around In the
bushes" for several years before they
drew any serious attention from any Of
the prominent major league clubs.
And then, with the exception OF
O'Toole, they did not develop until
they were launched in the major
leagues.
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12

ed into the car shops expecting his
usual tribute Of rope and wire he was
seized by the men he had counted his
friends. Despite his struggles he was
thrown to the floor, and there. while
he bleated for mercy. he was forced
to undergo the only real humiliation
goat knows. He was muzzled.
Then, as additional punishment,
Billy was thrown inside n roll Of tar
felt paper, the kind he had been serv-
ed for dessert on holidays In the old
days. Billy couldn't eat the paper he
couldn't even lick the tar. When he
was finally released he lowered his
head and made straight for the door.
The door was closed. Billy went
through He Is still going. or was. ac-
cording to the latest bulletin which
Conductor Welch posted in the shors.
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
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Juror Quits Work at Sunset Friday

said Mr.. Carver. Not only would 1t
be violation of my religious vows to
sign any paper on the Sabbath, but
am not permitted even to deliberate
or to consider any matter outside OF
my religion"
Then l shall have to excuse you,"
said the court.
Justice Lehman then asked Emil
Schultze and a member OF John B.
Stanchfield's law Arm. who were coun.
sci in the case. what they wanted to
do. and they agreed to accept the YER
diet of the other IL.
Word was then sent to the jury
room accordingly, but the court attend
ant, came hurrying back with the mes
sage that two Hebrews on the jury
had notified him that teir Sabbath
had begun at sundown and that they
couldn't sign any paper after six
o'clock. The court then sent for the
Hebrews and questioned them with
out swearing them. They told JUS
tice Lehman that they were strictly
orthodox and couldn't violate the Sab
bath.
81 am Jew myself" Justice Leh
man said, but l have to lay aside my
religious beliefs for my public duties
1t Is Just as important for Jew to do
his duty faithfully as a citizen as
to obey the laws of his church"
The two Jurors then told the court
that If he would remain with them for
several hours in order that they might
agree, If possible, and obviate the ne
cessity of signing a sealed verdict
they would go back to the jury room
The court consented.
Shortly after eight o'clock the jur
ors reported verdict for the de
fendant.
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
ADVICE TO AMBITIOUS YOUNG uMPlREs

"Run always; run
all Is al
essential.
"eve the Listen
argument
kicking any
player o profanity
1.-THE strive cean Insist
players helping times
umpire who his head
Iosesh mis- o
position like
dignity
of
Be a then ahead
umpire ls prevent
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
M'INNIs' BUM WING MENDED
Crack Little First Baseman of Cham
pion Athletics Throws With More
Speed Than Other Players.

The best news of the Athletics
training trip developed at San An
tonic, when Manager Connie Mack an
nounced that the injured right arm of
Jack McInnis. the star first baseman
and member of the 100000 intield.
had entirely healed.
Ever since ball pitched by Mullin
,of Detroit injured the arm last Sep
tember, cracking one of the bones OF
the wrist, a fear has been entertained
by many that McTnnis would not be
right for this season.
McInnis had hoped to get in the
worlds series last fall, but could not
throw enough, though he was per-
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
RASH ALL OVER BABY's BODY
Itched So He Could Not Sleep

"On July 81, 1909, we left Boston for
trip to England and Ireland, taking
baby with us. After being in ireland
few days a nasty rash came out all
over his body. We took him to a doc
tor who gave us medicine for him.
Tho trouble started in the form of
rash and was all over babys body,
head and face, at different times. 1t
irritated, and he would scratch it with
all his might. The consequence was
1t developed into sores, and we were
afraid it would leave nasty scars on
his face.
when We reached England we took
baby to another doctor, who said his
condition was due to change of food
and climate. and gave more medicine.
/. The rash got no better. and 1t used to
itch and burn at night so bad that the
child could not sleep. He was COM
pletely covered with it at different
times. 1t was at this time that my
mother advised us to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment After using Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for
about nine months the places disap-
peared. There are not any scars. or
other kind of Disagreement, and baby
is completely cured by the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. We have no fur
ther trouble with baby's skin. Moth
ing stopped the itching and allowed
baby to sleep but Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment" (Signed Mrs.
Margaret Gum, 20 Burrell ST., Rox-
bury. Mass, March 12, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere. sample
of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to Cuti-
cura," Dept. L, Boston.
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12

mitted to play long enough in the
ninth inning to make the putout that
ended the last game and the series.
Manager Mack watched Mclnnis
work for some time, while the infield
was going through a fast practice.
At the finish Mack said: "McInnis
II all right. He will be as good as
ever. watched him closely today.
He throws the ball without an effort;
In fact. today he threw harder than
any member of the infield. He will
be made the same invaluable man to
us next season that he was last year"
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
Some Are So by Nature.

A certain young man. who prided
himself on brusqueness that he mis-
took for wit. met an eminent, but
touchy, sculptor at studio supper.
so you're the chap he said. on
being introduced, that makes mud
heads?"
Not all of them" the sculptor re-
piled quietly.-Youths Companion.
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
In a Hurry.

Magistrate-What is the charge
against this old man?
Oficer-Stealing some birthstone,
your honor. He was caught in the act.
Magistrate Ito prisoner)-My aged
friend, couldn't you have waited few
wears longer?
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
Shocked.

He-Well, my dear, what did the
landscape gardener ! sent out from
town say about making the artificial
lake where we wanted 1t?
She-He was most profane about 1t.
He told me the site we wanted wasn't
worth n dam.
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
To Attain Success.

"A ball player to be successful, must
devote his time to his work. said
Hugh Jennings He must breathe
baseball. play baseball and sleep base
ball. Fellows like Ty Cobb. DOME
Bush, and Sam Crawford and other
stars devote all their entire time to
the game. This must be done, like in
other business"
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
A Quarter Century

Before the public. Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year. The con-
stant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot.
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shn ken
into the shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
S. Olms.ed, lie Roy, N. Y. taA,
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
Method With Disadvantages.

will you make any rear platform
speeches next summer"
Il don't know" replied the candi-
date. Its kind of embarrassing to
have an engineer blow the whistle,
ring the bell and pull out just as you
get to the grand climax on which you
relied for applause"
The Springfield herald., 1912-04-12
Savina His Money.

Owens-Say, lend me a fver. old
man.
Bowens-lf you'd save your own
money you wouldn't have to borrow
from your friends.
Owens-But it's because I want to
save my own money that | borrow
from my friends.