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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-14

Major League Magnates
Seeking to Devise Means
to Increase Batting.

The wise men of the major baseball
leagues are graphing with an OLD
problem--a problem which demands
that a scheme be worked out to in
crease the batting. 1t has been recog-
nized for many years that the big
league pitchers, on the average, are
too effective. \ large majority of the
patrons of the game banker for bat
ting contests, but the shrewd pitchers
are constantly devising new schemes
to fool and befuddle the battors. AS a
result there are too many 1 to and
2 to pitchers battles for the good of
the sport.
The rules committee Of the ma or
leagues will meet this month to dis
cuss and act on a series of suggestions
designed to put just enough of a ham
dicap on the pitchers to balance the
scales between the pitching and the
batting. 1t is proposed for instance
that the number of balls be reduced
from four to three and that only one
foul strike shall be allowed. Rule al
terations of this sort might have the
desired effect yet the best plan ever
offered for the betterment of the bat
ting end of baseball. as the writer
views it, was proposed ten years ago
by Billy Fox, then second baseman for
the Lincoln Baseball club and one of
the brainiest bah players that ever
wore spikes on Il diamond.
The Fox plan provided for the draw
ing of new foul lines, although the base
lines were to be maintained accordin!,
to the established angles and measure
ments. The Fox foul line, starting
from the home plate, would pass first
base n foot outside the sack. On a
field in which the outfield fence is
$50 feet distant from the plate, the
Fox foul line would be four feet out
side the old standard
Billy Fox argued that in almost
every bah game the batters hit line
drives and sharp grounders or lay
down hunts which go foul only by
inches; he maintained that as much
batting skill is required to hit one Of
these drives which goes foul by a
slender margin as in lining the leather
onto safe territory within the present
lines.
The reduction of the number of balls
from four to three could not materially
increase the hitting; it would tend to
plant more runners on the bases, yet
a hit would be no easier to deliver
than under the present rules-and hits
are needed to drive runners over the
plate. On the other hand the Fox
schemes would legaliZe many drives
and hunts and add materially to the
potency of the hitting department of
the national game.
The rule makers should try out the
Billy Fox scheme. The experiment, by
way of suggestion. might be tested
during the spring training season in
the south which would permit the
plan to be retained or rejected, accord
ing to the success or failure of the
Fox method. Perhaps a new foul line
which would pass first base foot be-
yond the present standard might not
work out to the best advantage; pos
sibly change of six inches would pro-
vide IA better solution of the problem
Nevertheless. the Fox scheme stacks
up as "A smart suggestion and. on that
basis, it is well worth the attention
and consideration of the rule making
body.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-14
Shortage Gives Strength to
Otherwise Weak Condi-
ton In Wheat.

Chicago, Jan. Interpretation OF
good sized decrease In the .Cnitet
states visible supply tended today t
Uphold the wheat 4iiArket The close
although unsettled 4 was the same a.
yesterdays finish. to u off. with Ma,
at s1.s4M ell.s4h ana July at $1.4sN g
1.5o. Corn gained v TO &mN: oats
were unchanged to Gas down and
provisions varied 1oM decline to a
rise of so.
Forecasts of enlarged world ship
ments Of wheat were counter bal
anced by complaints from the west
and southwest that crop damage might
result from prevailing cold weather
and the lack of snow covering. Re-
ports Of the virtual closing down OF
one OF the largest milling concerns in
Minneapolis attracted also good deal
of notice. The reason given for the
stoppagc was a lack of cars.
Corn had a firm tone throughout
nearly the entire day. BESIDES, rural
offerings were light except In the
Oats followed corn. Trade
was local.
Provisions averaged higher owing to
an advance in the hog market to the
topmost level eyer attained in jan
uary. a big drop in hog receipts next
week was looked for.
Days range:
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-14
JOE TOB!N MARRIED

Joe Tobin. former Highlander out
fielder, was married to Miss Kathleen
Crosby of Oakland, last week. The
popular little gardener is at present
vaci'iating b. tween two offers of jobs
league team. and the other with the
outlaws at Ray. AriZ.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-14
BOXING CLUB SOLD.

st. Paul. Jan. l3.-The Capital City
Boxing club which handles all local
boxing contests. was sold today by
Elliott n sherman of, Minneapolis to
local interests headed by John p. Kirk,
thea'ricalbman. and Joseph Mahoncy.
The consideration was $4,000.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-14
THIS-AND FIVE CENTS

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip. enclose five cents to Foley & Co..
1885 Sheffield Ave. Chicago, ILL.,, writ :
ing your name and address clearly.
You will receive in return n trial pack
arge containing laoley's Honey and Tar
Compound for coughs. colds and Group /;
Foley Kidney Pills. and Fu,ey Cathar-
tic Tablets. Missoula Drug Co.-Adv,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-14
Representative Sales.

Chicago.
Hogs-Receipts. $4,000. Active. 1c
to Is above yesterdays average. Rulk.
$10.60@10.SO; light, .$1O.lO@10.70;
mixed. $10.4O@1O.S5: heavy. $10.450
1920; rough. $1o.45@ 1860: pigs. $7.s5
M9.75.
Cattle-Receipts, 500. Steady. Ma
tive beef cattle, $7.75@11.S0:~ western
steers, $7.5O@1O: stockers and feeders
s5.50@s.S5; cows and heifers, $4.40d
10; calves, $9.75@14.25.
Sheep Receipts, 5000. Strong
Wethers. $s.5o@10.65; ewes, s7:25M
1925: lambs. $11.60@14.15.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-14

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels. cause chronic constipation
Doan's Regulets operate easily. tone
the stomach. cure constipation. o5c
Ask your druggist for them. Adv. &"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-14

Read what local shoe merchants
have to say In article entitled. THE
Shoe Situation Is beyond Control
page S.-Adv
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-14
MissOula Humane Society
Officers

II you have q case which calls for
their attention, notify one Ct the,
following:
Andrew Logan, president: phone
266 black; 800 East Main.
Mrs. II. c. Myers. vice president;
phone 1S2 red: 536 Woodford street.
Mrs. ]. S. B. Clements, second vice
president; phone S421 black; Or
chard Homes.
Mrs. VIM. Phillips, secretary; SIT
: Blaine street.
w. J. Babington. treasurer: phone
l24S,coHrtheuses:s * 81, 10.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-14

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
BERGER AND BECHTEL WIN
SCHUYLKILL JUDGESHIPS
Joseph Wyatt, of Mahanoy City, Has
1000 Lead for Sheriff Over
Democratic Opponent

PoTTSVILLE, Pa, Nov. For Judges
OF the Court Of Common Pleas. Judge G.
H. Berger, who Is serving the unexplred
term OF Judge Charles N. Brumn, deceased,
mas plurality OF more than 5000, and
Judge II. o. Bechtel, the present President
Judge. a plurality OF about 5000 over John
Robert Jones, the leading opposition candl-
date. James J. Bell the other candidate,
is far In the rear.
For Sheriff, Joseph Wyatt. OF Mahanoy
CITY Republican, leads former Sheriff p. J.
Murphy, Shenandoah, Democrat, by fully
1000 majority,
The Jury Commissioners are Calvin
Price, Minersvlle, Republican, and James
Manley, Shenandoah, Democrat.
The count for Council in the city OF Potts.
vile shows that @. w. Junglurth, an in.
cumbent, received 1898 votes; George 7
Smith, 1853; Joseph N. Nichter, 1s4b, and
Dr. j. Oren Bearstler, an Incumbent 1905
votes. The defeated candidates are II q
Davies, an incumbent; j. H. Shellhammer
George w. Bower and Thomas Brennan.
For School Board, Frank Critz, Repub
lican; Robert A. Reid and w. W. Martin
who ran on the Democratic ticket also were
elected over J. Elmore Scheerer, the Demo.
cratic nominee.
For Mayor. F. Pierce Mortimer. now ir
office, was elected unopposed. and for Con.
troller, II. X. Portz was reelected over
Charles II. Ramsey by an oyerwhelnIna
vote. Ramsey published prior to the elec.
tion the statement that he was not a candi-
date.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
VICTORY FOR BROOMALL
BY MAJORITY OF 9S4
Soldier Vote and Missing Pre-
cincts May Change Result
in Delaware County
CHESTER. Pa. Nov. Z


With seven precincts missing, the law
yers' committee in charge OF Judge William
Il. Broomall's campaign for reelection, to-
day claimed victory over Albert Dutton
MacDade by a margin Of 9s4 out Of
a total of $1,000 votes cast Broomal
carried this city by 3s4 votes. The soldier
vote and the missing precincts may change
the complexion of the latest figures.
MacDade had not admitted his defeat
In the greatest contest for City Council
ever staged here, the machine candidates,
with one exception, won out. SO close are
tie contests for third, fourth, fifth and sixth
positions that the soldier vote may upset
:he present situation. Thh vote was: Jo-
scph II. Messlck, 4135; Charles G.. worri-
low, 1859; John S. Miller 3S28; T. Wood
ward Trainer, anti-gang candidate, 3S23
Former Mayor William Ward has 377,
votes and Superintendent of Finance Charles
B Mould. 1915; James NJ. Hamilton, 1850
William Provost, Jr,, 3279. The four high
est are winners
There are about 900 soldier votes 10
come, and until then th. positive result will
net bo known. Worrilow and Miller are
machine candidates, replacing Commissioner
B. ID. Wright and John Mirkil Mould
seems TO have been defeated for his third
term. Tie Republicans made clean sweep
or the county offices, the primaries being
tontamount to election.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
DEMOCRATS WIN IN YORK
COUNTY; G. O. P. IN CITY
Only One County Office, Resident Poor
Director, Captured by
Republicans

YORK. Pa, Nov. 7.-Complete unofficial
returns show that John ]. Landes, Repub-
lican. has been reelected as Resident Poor
Director Of the county over George Geh-
ring, Democrat This was the only county
office captured by the Republicans.
G. w. A. Rochow won over former As
semblyman Robert s. Frey for District
Attorney by a small margin. The other
successful nominees for county offices were
County Controller. Fred S. Bartenschlager,
who has served two two-year terms
Michael J. Seitz, clerk to the County Conn
mssioners, and Alexander Monroe and
Clinton Spotz, Jury Commissioners.
Former Mayor John r. Lafean was re-
elected as City Councilman, heading the
ticket The other councilmen elected are
Or. Austin NJ Grove, Harry Read, a manu-
facturer, and George NJ. Bollinger. busi-
ness man. The first three are Republicans
and the latter Democrat This is the first
time since the commission form Of govern
ment was established here in 1913 that the
city's legislative and administrative body
will be harmonious politically.
BY a close margin Alexander Mclean
John r. Rudisill and William +. Koch
won over Frank Metz, Samuel and George
w. Pfaltzgraff for members Of the City
School Board and the Republicans retain
control of the body.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
AMERICAN PARTY WINS
BY READING VICTORY

READING, Pa, Nov. THE American
marty won I sweeping victory at the polls
yesterday when their candidates were swept
into office as Councilmen by big majcrities.
The total vote was:
Jacob H. Mcconnell, 10,s4S; Peter s.
Holl, 1908: B. Frank Ruth, 1887; John X.
Stnuffer, 9799
Their Socialist opponents votes were J..
Henry Stump, 1918; Charles F. Sands, 1854 F;
L. Birch Wilson, 1850, and George w. Sny-
der 4365.
Not a city ward was carried by the Social
lists and the vote of native Germans so
much counted upon went in the columns of
the American party. The Socialists re-
ctved only about 200 more votes than they
did at the primary. When the result be-
came known last night thousands Of citi-
zens. led by Mayor Edward II. Filbert and
several lands, held big demonstration,
parading the cty's streets, cheering and
waving flags, while the band played patri-
otie airs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
BABCOCK WINNER
IN PITTSBURGH
Elected Mayor Over Magee
by Plurality of About
$500
HAS TWENTY-FIVE WARDS
PITTSBURGH, Nov. z.

PITTSBURGH, Nov. z.
r-award vose Babcock was elected Mayor
:, pittsburgh by a plurality of approxi-
.,siv $500. The campaign OF William A
1900 his opponent, waged strenuously by
s--,o, forces until the last instant, failed
iShan9e the order in which the candi-
ss.ea hnished at the primaries.
uHS,aor the most favorable weather con-
,,,ians This city gave its fullest expression
.,,,h the ballot and by heavy vote regis
,.red the choice which eliminated Magee as
" contender for the executives seat. The
.S,,it answered the early claims OF his po-
,',IcaI managers that Magee's candidacy
- darnanded by the people of the city.
with renewed energy his forces attempted
" overcome the lead of $500 which Babcock
vo,Ied up in the primaries, but the effort
proyed unavailing.
atty Babcocl carried twenty-five and
tsn,os Ave, the same as in the primary
s,.ht The principal sections, the East End,
Worth side and South Side, returned plu-
-.IitIes for Babcock. Throughout the city
.Se Iatter's lead over his opponent was uni
torro and simultaneously the three big Sec
.ia,ns renorted Babcock as their choice.
Magee's campaign following the primaries
.-oved nonproductive, as the leader In the
rrrIn,aries almost as quickly as the polls
n,sra closed was shown to have lost moth
ing but was increasing MS advantage. Ihe
arst returns served as an index to the re-
suit and subsequent ones Iaheu 10 INQUIRY
the first forecast
while the mayoralty contest over
shadowed 1t, the oouncilmanic race proved
close second in interest. Early returns
failed to show sure winners and the fight
was close between a number of the ten
Candidates The first returns were in suffl-
eient quantity to indicate II the Babcock
ticket, consisting of Charles Anderson, w. J.,
bremen, clifford B. Connolly, Enoch Rauh
and Majcr G. A. Dillnger would be car
rled through with the head OF the ticket
Members of the Magee ticket are polling a
heavy vote according to scattered returns,
which portended the probable election of
Councimen from both tickets.
Samuel G. Jamison has been reelected
Coroner. William s. Haddock has won the
sheriffs Office and Harry H. Rowland found
virtually no opposition to his candidacy for
District Attorney.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
LYONS'S ELECTION ASSURED
Democratic Candidate Runs Behind in
the Twenty-eighth District

FRANKLIN, Pa, Nov. Tt seems an.
parent early this morning that Captain
U. G. Lyons, of Warren. Republican, has
been elected to Congress from the Twenty
eighth Pennsylvania District to succeed o.
D. Bleakley resigned. His plurality over e.
H. Beshlin, also of Warren, Democratic and
Prohibition, will be less than normal.
Both men ran on dry platforms and de-
cared in favor of the Administrations war
policy. The result therefore, is regarded as
without significance. The soldier vote at
Camp Hancock, Augusta. showed big plural
tiles for Lyons. The Socialist vote in the
district was negligible, being far below nor
NAL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
MIFFLNTOwN DRY FORCES
ELECT c. A. BROWN JUDGE
Temperance Voters Win Sweeping Vic
tory-Republicans Capture
Sheriff

LEWISTOWN, Pa, Nov. THE Milf
hintown dry forces yesterday won a sweep
ing victory in the election OF G. A. Brown
TO the Associate Judgeship. Brown was
pitted against Colonel ]. s. Garrett. a Civil
War veteran. whose campaign was favored
by the injection Of the patriotic issue.
Browns majority is $50.
NJ. A. Davis, Pennsylvania Railroad pa.
trolman and Republican aspirant for
Sheriff, was the victor over George Nc.
Cormick, Democrat in a bitter fight. the
result of which was in doubt until the
soldier vote was tabulated. Davis won by
15O votes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07

This type of buyer is increasing daily.
He is learning that the first step toward
good purchase is to test all claims" and
take nothing for granted.
He is learning the facts back of the
present trend toward the Franklin. The
scientific principles that always make
Franklin demand exceed Franklin produc-
ton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
Republicans Carry Pottstown

POTTSTowN. Pa, Nov. THE Repub-
licans carried this town for Burgess for the
first time in many years, Grant M. Rooms
defeating Frank Seasholtz, Democrat, by
about $50. Mahlon NJ. Binder, Democrat,
was reelected Collector Of Taxes, over
Charles Crosby, Republican, by nearly 900.
The Republicans gain in Council, which
will remain Democratic. and they will also
for the first time since the new code went
into effect have representation in the
school board,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
Home for 42d Police District

Headquarters of the newly created Forty
second Police district, located in what was
known as the Sterling mansion, southwest
corner of Peach and Media streets, will be
ready for occupancy about December 1. The
new district will take in part of tho
twenty ninth District at Sixty first and
Thompson streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
Senator Sprouts Grandson Dead

CHESTER, Pa, Nov Word has been
received that William Sproul Klaer, Senator
following an operation on the roof of his
mouth. The child was in perfect health
last Thursday to undergo the operation.
which was supposed to be trifiing one.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-25

Dr. Bert Haskett, the U. s. B. A. l. man is home from the south to remain for the summer-provided we have any summer this year.
 Mrs. H. B. Pooler, who has been visiting Mrs. Geo. Rickel of this city, returned to her home in San Bernard ino Wednesday morning.
 Lewis Benedict came in from camp Monday and reports the lambing bet ter than for some time past. He re- turned to Willaha Tuesday.
 Elmer H. Black of Winslow, spent Sunday in Flagstaff renewing old &C., quaintances. Mir. Black was formerly with the Hunter Drug Store.
 Mir. I. B. Koch, general manager of the A. L. & T. Co.,, returned Saturday evening from Albuquerque where he had been on business trip.
 The Jackson Parker Motor Co. un- loaded two carloads of automobiles this week. One car contained Rec trucks and the other Cadillacs.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-25

Glen D. Ferris, of Raymond, Wash, has arrived in Flagstaff to make his home and will engage in the decorat- ing and paper hanging business.
 Joe Rickel and J. B. Todd, two rec ruits for the First Arizona Regiment returned Saturday night as they did not pass the physical examination.
 Chas. Murray, city marshal left this week for Chicago to be gone several days. Wick Thompson has taken the day work and Ira Brown is acting night marshal.
 Cadwallder Washburn, the famous artist from Washington, D. C., was a visitor in Flagstaff this week. He left for Tuba City Wednesday to study the Hopi Indians and paint them in their native homes.
 Miss Zella Jones came home last Saturday evening from Holbrook. Miss Zella had recently met with an accident in which she sprained an ankle so badly that she was com pelled to use crutches.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-25
Local Brevities

H. Jackson of Anita, was in Flag staff Saturday.
 Chas. Wade of Williams was here Monday to attend court.
 J.. J. Howard of Sedona was visit or in Flagstaff Monday.
 Wash neckties in all varieties and qualities at the Variety store.
 Spencer Collins left for Santa Anna on Number 9 Wednesday morning.
 F. O. Poison of the White garage of Williams, was visitor in Flagstaff Sunday.
 Rifle Lockett has returned to Flag staff after spending the winter in Phoenix.
 State Senator Hugh Campbell was here Monday from Phoenix looking up old friends.
 l.. E. Johnson has purchased a de- livery truck and will serve milk in the future with dispatch and promptness. The three year old son of R. R. Cor bett was bitten by the family dog last week and was quite severely injured. The Battalion Band of the Home Guard will give benefit dance in Marian hall on Tuseday night, June 18th.
 Burt Clingan, Arizona represent ative for the Southwestern Portland Cement Co.,, spent Monday in this city.
 Dr. R. H. H. Blome left on Number 2 for Tempe, Arizona, on business connected with the local Normal school.
 Former Supervisor R. T. Brown was in Flagstaff Saturday from Will Hams meeting his many warm friends.
 I. P. McConkey of the firm of John, son & McConkey, grocers of Williams was visitor in Flagstaff Monday ano Tuesday.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-25

J. c. Thurston and R. c. Whitlock, both of Winslow, were visiting in Flagstaff Tuesday.
 H. B. White of the Weatherford hotel made trip to the Navajo Cop per mine Saturday.
 W. E. Rollins and wife of Williams, have arrived in Flagstaff and expect to make their home here.
 Snow on the Frisco peaks last Sat urday morning. Wonderful how our temperature keeps down.
 Miss Inez Fay, niece of H. B. Fay, left for Tulorasa, N. Mexico to spend the summer with relatives.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. s. Breen left Sun dya night for Phoenix where they ex- pect to remain indefinitely.
 Katherine Kennedy left for Long Beach, California, Tuesday morning on Number 9 to visit with friends.
 Miss May Hanley came home from Winslow last week. Miss Hanley will teach in Flagstaff the coming year.
 Mrs. Fred Ferguson, a sister of Chas. H. Adams the County Clerk has been visiting her for the past week.
 Frank A. Berg left on No. 9 Mon- day morning for the Grand Canyon in the interest of the Standard Oil company.
 John Metz came home from Will laha last week where he had been helping H. E. Hibben with his lamb ing band.
 P. J. Moran, the chief figure mang- Ter in Babbitt Bros. big main office went to Phoenix Saturday night on g short business trip.
 Former County Supervisor R. T Brown has returned from Phoenix anc has purchased the sheep outfit of Wm Friedlein. Mir. Brown may make his home in the Marshall Lake section. Mir. and Mrs. Herman Kahl of thil city, who were married last week, re turned from a short trip to the Grant Canyon Sunday night and will mak' their home in the Francis residenc, on north Leroux street.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-25

Our government has just appropriated $7,O00,0O0,000 for war purposes and every dollar of it is being put into circulation in the United States The allies are spending added billions in our country. Business is not only going to be "as usual' but better We should all put our shoulder to the wheel and work together. There is no need of hoarding money but there is need of keep ing it in circulation if this war is to be won by our help.
 Buy what you want, save what you can and eliminate needless extravagance This you can do by securing your full share of the wonderful
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-18
HONOR GUARD TO
ORGANIZE TONIGHT

Some meeting OF a patriotic nature
Ia held nightly these days, Monday
was u Red Cross meeting, Last night
the Patriotic Service League was
started under fine auspices. Tomor-
row night a big patriotic dcmonstra-
tlon In celebration Of the battle OF
Lexington. But tonight belongs to
the girls and young married women,
The Girls National Honor Guard win
complete It's organization and dis
cuss plans for active work at n meet
ing to he held this evening at 1890
at the Chamber OF Commerce rooms,
The work OF this League is attract
Ing much attention and favorable
comment over the state, II Is some
what in the nature OF Junior Red
Cross Chapter. and with that soot
cause as It's foundation. and the
courage. enthusiasm and vim OF the
young people behind Il, success Is
assured, All girls and young women
are urged to come out tonight.