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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-12

1t is my openion, says Jim, that
our fellows have made big blupder.
The prisoners will only he a burden to
us. Beef would have served our pur-
pose better"
You're right, Jim." says Black Sam.
Con :ound the stupidity Of those fell
lows! We have money enough, and,
after get we'll, We can afford to set up
as gentlemen in any city in the world.
What sort OF people are these prison
ers?"
An army officer and young girl"
"A young girl, repeats Sam with q
TO tell you the whole story, it's Col.
Lcrley and his daughter. Ned thinks
he ought to pay $4,000"
Curse Ned and his opinions!" growls
Black Sam with an ,ath. -Colonels in
the regular army don't ever have so
much money as that. But they do have
soldiers plenty, and when this one
gets loose he'll set regiment to hunt
ing US down."
Perhaps not There's been queer
goings on at Camp Tampa. The garrl-
son deserted in body to go digging for
Eold. The Colonel wouldn't give the
boys vacation-so they took it. Then
the miners Whereabouts got mad because
Lorley wouldn't consent to their stalk
Ing claims on the post grounds, and last
night they mobbed him and his daugh-
ter out. Our fellows came across them
and have brought them here. That's
the whole. story"
The captves are led into the cave
blindfolded. Following them are the
three freebooters. with a leer OF tri-
umph on their faces The bandages
are removed and the two pairs of. eyes
fash Indignantly.
Are you Colonel Lorley?" asks Black
Sam.
YES" is the answer; "and have I
fallen into the hands OF Black SAM"
:You have that pleasure. But l am
not overjoyed to see you and your
daughter here. I'd rather my men had
brought in a couple OF sheep. But we
can safely let you go. II I wasn't
laid up with this cursed broken leg I'd
coon solve the problem. Let me think
1t over. In the meantime, you and your
daughter remain here!"
But think"
I'm thinking-of my own safety.
Your comfort is secondary considcra-
ton"
My people will search for me-"
But as long as you remain here
there's no danger Of their finding you. I"
Welt, SAM" says Ned, what shall
weAoa%
There's no hurry, comrade," replies
Sam. 1T will be time enough to-mor-
row. You and the boys take your ease;
drink hearty if there's any whisky left.
and lie around outside like real gold
diggers. II anybody comes to inquire
about the Colonel and his daughter you
know what to answer"
by the way" says Black Sam, with
a malicious sense Of fun, we have an
other visitor from Camp Tampa. mean
Surgeon Brannard."
He is here!" Eleanor exclaims.
If he had not deserted u.s." says the
Colonel, severely, there would have
been two men instead OF one left In
camp to defend it."
You're too hard on him." Sam inter-
poses. He came to set my broken leg,
and we've made him stay. In point Of
fact. Colonel, he's prisoner, as you
are"
For the moment Eleanor forgets her
own plight in her gladness that Arthur
Brannard Is not deserving soldier, q
recreant lover. or a cowardly man.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-12

II cur farm youth from sixteen to
twenty are to be kept at school desks
without any practical teaching or
daily drill in farm work very few OF
them will ever be likely to become
practical farmers. No one who en-
tirely abandOns farm work with his
own hands for four years between
sixteen and twenty will ever be worth
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-12

OF Sir Walter ScOtt's novels three
are assigned to the sixteenth century,
seven to the seventeenth century and
thirteen to the eighteenth.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-12
A FEW FARM FACTS.
SHORT CHAPTERS ON DOMESTIC
ECONOMY.

Recipe for an Effective Hog Cholera REM
edy Practical Farming should BE laugh
Glover for Ensilage-The Culture Of
Raspberries-FarmN Notes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

nothing aiticularly inspiring in viewing what
is called pitchers battle. The pitching of tho
ball to the catcher and the tossing of 1t by the
latter to the former, and the Intellectual efforts
Of batsman after batsman to hit the delivery Of
the opposing twirlers, only to retire to his seat
on the players bench, afford no amusement to
him.
PROBABLE EFFECT on THE GAME.
What he wants to see is the ball skyrocket-
ing up into space, the scurrying Of the fielders
to get under 1t before it reaches the ground,
the batter dashing around from one base to
another in his efforts to reach the home plate
before the ball is returned to the diamond, the
quick passing of the sphere in careful team
play. All this tends to excite the enthusiasm
OF the casual visitor, and it was to attract and
interest this class Of patrons that the changes
were made. rather than to develop still further
the possibilities of scientific base BALI SO
called for the benefit of q comparatively small
number of critics.
Now, as to whether increasing bv five feet
the distance between the pitcher and the bats
man will be effective in its proposed object
remains to be determined. The argument that
the further the pitcher is compelled to deliver
the ball the slower will be its rate of speed at the
objective point needs no demonstration in fact,
but it is question whether five feet further
will be sufficient distance to affect its speed
to any appreciabie extent Some critics say it
will not, others say it will and still others con-
tend that as the pitchers become accustomed to
delivering the ball at the increased distance
they will develop just much proficiency as
they possessed at the shorter distance. Until
the change can be given q fair trial its effect
folly Of the critics in entering into a discussion
embracing various phases Of philosophy and
mathematics to the exclusion Of common sense
Ia apparent
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distance Of sixty feet and six inches from the
outer corner Of the home plate, SO that q line
drawn from the center of the home plate to the
center Of the second base will give six inches
upon either side
Rule "a. The pitcher shall take his position
facing the batsman, with both feet squarely
upon the ground, one foot in front Of and in
contact with the pitchers plate. defined in
Rule 5. He shall not raise either foot unless in
the act OF delivering the ball, nor make more
than one step in such delivery. He shall hold
the ball before delivery fairly in front of his
body and in sight Of the umpire When the
pitcher feints to throw the ball to q base he
must resume the above position and pause
momentarily before delivering the ball to the
bat
Rule IS. The bat must be made wholly Of
hard wood, except that the handle may be
wound with Irvine. not to exceed eight inches
from the end II must be round not to exceed
two and one-half inches in diameter in the
thickest part, and must not exceed forty-two
inches in length.
Rule so. The balk shall be any motion made
by the pitcher to deliver the ball to tho bat
without delivering it, or any motion in deliver
ing the ball to the bat by the pitcher while not
In position defined in rule a.
Rule IS. time At bat is the turn at bat of q
batsman- 1t begins when he takes his position
and continues until he is put out or becomes Q
base runner, except when, because of being hit
by pitched ball, or in case Of an illegal
delivery by the pitcher, in rule 4S, or in case
Of. a sacrifice hit purposely made to advance
. base runner which does not result in Q
base hit
The revision Of the rules has been the subject
OF an unlimited amount Of discussion and the
merits and dement's Of the scheme TO stimulate
public interest in the game have excited much
diversity Of opinion great deal of stress has
been laid upon the change in rule 8, which
places the pitcher five feet further away from
the batsman. The objections TO this change
come principally from those whose profession
a. base ball critics necessitates daily visits TO
ball games. These individuals are not inclined
TO be as broad minded and liberal in determin-
Ing what kind OF game best suits the public
taste a. they ought to be. They have grown
eAiious and have an appreciative sense Of the
game only to the extent of observing the post
bihtes OF play. They invariably sneer ct and
condemn game in which the number Of runs
accumulated by either side reaches over two.
one to nothing game, prolonged to thirteen
or fourteen innings, causes cranks Of this order
70 display an unvarranted amount OF en-
thusaasm- 10 the average individual there 4
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depleted club treasures. the magnates pro-
claim that the season about to be inaugurated
will prove great one in the history OF the ma
tionai game. revival of public interest was
anticipated by the magnates last season with
quite much enthusiasm. The written his
tory of the sport, however, does not record tho
fulhllment of their hopes. but the indications
for the future are more satisfactory and as
surfing.
In revising the club rules so as to give the
patrons of the game what they have long de-
manded-lively base ball-the capitalists have
accomplished another thing that ought to have
a bearing upon the revival of interest. The
limit of scientific possibilities of ball playing
has been reached. This has been demonstrated
in the past by small scores and the close and
even work Of the contending teams. Pitching
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battles have not developed much popularity.
Daily patrons of the game were the only ones
who saw anything to appreciate in long drawn
out contest. in which the men who twirled the
ball were the most important factors in deter
rather, occasional patrons of the sport, failed
seemingly, to appreciate games of this order.
They clamored for heavy batting, plenty Of
base running and an opportunity to see the
other members of the team besides the battery
take an active part in the play. To facilitate
this end many were the schemes devised, and
finally, after much consideration, a revision of
some important rules was made. Here are the
rules in question:
IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE RULES
Rule 5. The pitchers boundary shall be
marked by white rubber plate twelve inches
long and four inches wide, so fixed to the
ground as to be even with the surface. at the
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Q st bet 14th and 18th. lot 2ex95 to side
and rear alley. brick, 10 rooms and
bath. 3 stories and cellar. only ..........
Set s, hssh b. ara tsn nd lot gao So.loo 70
lsth st. near Ris... lot a019i. os, brick
house. nine rooms and bath. every mod.
81. bet iash and 18th. lot ID sI7s
three-story brick. nine rooms and bath,
all modern improvements.
o st. bet. 9th and 10th. lot COZ 100, three
story brick, thirteen rooms and two
Binney ST. near 18th. two houses. twsiv.
rooms each. large grounds. every con-
P St bet. nth and 18th. 10. ie1so.. four
beautiful homes and rood invest
18th st. bet. = and q. lot Ss1i5o. v fs1s -
and roomy brick house. only. ...........
18th st. bet. . and p. three-story and
cellar brick. nine rooms and bath, ali
modern improvements. ......
Oregon ave. lot 19x~, three-story and
cellar of1ck. nine rooms and bath. all
modern improvements. new and beau
st. bet. 18th and 18th. lot i9 s17a.
three-story. and cellar brick. twelve
rooms and bath.
2OIl5O. buff brick and stone house. ten
rooms and bath. &c. +. reduced to.
r st. bet. 10th and 21s:, three story
brown s'one. eleven rooms and bath, all
modern improvements, fine home, bar
N st. tss. Oh and 10th, eieven:room and
bath brick. lot 20 4<x11O
81. bet, 18th and 18th. lot 17xlO4. 8,
side and rear alley. 3-story and cellar
@ Dr,ok: ten rooms and bath. Offer
y S.. bet 18th and 18th. ten rooms and
bath. brown-stone and brick dwelling,
every modern convenience, beautiful
R st. bet. 18th and 18th. lot 35xi00. 4.
story and cellar brick and stone house.
10 rooms and bath. new and beautiful /
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ming expenses reduced to a minimum. But for
this fact il too would have incurred q loss
and the season would have been . complete
failure.
As an expiring effort the magnates have de-
termined to give the game another season 3
trial. under conditions which will finally settle
the question as to whether the National League
Is to live or die.
The conditions referred to provide for saving
money right and left and strengthening teams
that were weak at the expense OF others that
were strong. thus placing all upon a plane Of
equality and rendering the outcome Of the
championship season uncertain possible
Rules have been altered in such a way to in
crease the element OF chance and uncertainty
In the result Of games, and schedule that ap-
pears TO be equitable TO all the clubs in the
league has been arranged.
In the matter Of reducing the running ex-
penses OF the clubs the most important factor
vas the cutting of players salaries. The hal
cyon day of the high-priced ball player has
passed.
All that is changed Now the very best men
In the profession are forced to content them
selves with the receipt of salaries that come
within the provisions of the rule that makes it
IN orense for any club To pay over 81, 400.
THE REDUCTION OF SALARIES.
By one determined act q remedy has been
supplied salary limit has been adopted and
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Of playing the championship season in two
halves, as was done last season, was found to
be impracticabe, and the magnates had oc-
casion many times last season to regret the ex-
pertinent very bitterly. The fact that two
distinct championships we're involved did not
have the expected effect of stimulating public
interest and was useless in promoting general
interest in the sport.
WHO WILL GET THE PENNANT?
A discussion Of the merits of the respective
teams that will be engaged in the struggle for
pennant honors would be interesting at this
time we're it possible to determine their relative
playing strength. 1t is obvious, however, that
such discussion at this time would be folly in
the extreme, considering the changes that have
been made in the various teams. The most
that may be said is that il the expectations
that were aroused when the changes were made
are realized, it is not improbable that
Louisville, Washington, Baltimore or Pitts
burg may come as near to winning the pennant
honors as Boston, Brooklyn. Chicago or any of
the more powerful clubs. Boston's strength.
that enabled it to win the pennant for two sea-
sons in succession. has been lessened by the re-
lease OF Kelly and Brooklyn, that was an i'm
portant factor in the settlement Of the vexed
question, has lost the services of that incom-
parable player, John NJ. Ward. However, the
loss OF these two sterling experts of the game
has been gain to the New York club. The
strength OF the last named organization is also
increased by the acquisition of Roger Conner.
whose services Philadelphia somewhat re-
luctantly relinquished, and only on condition
that Sharrott, one Of ex-Manager Mutrie' q
proteges and one of the most promising
young players in the country, should be given
in exchange. The Phladelphians are satisfied
with the turn affairs have taken, for they have
acquired the services of youngster who gives
promise of one day creating considerable stir in
the base ball world.
Wards departure from Brooklyn led to
Danny Richardson's retirement from Washing
ton, and he will be seen at Eastern Park, Brook
lyn, during the coming season, that is. provid-
ing he agrees to the salary cut The
players are averse to accepting a cut in salary,
and while there is little reason to doubt that
they will be on hand in time to play in the first
championship game, they are holding out in the
hope that the magnates will be forced to accede
to their demands for a bonus in addition to the
salary prescribed by the rules Of the league.
From all over the country reports are re-
ceived about the splendid preparations that
are being made to send the championship sea-
son off with bang. If revival Of public in.
terest is not brought out it will not be for the
lack of work on the part of the base ball pro-
prietors.
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The opinion is pretty general that the league
folks did very wrong thing when they con-
tinued Sunday ball playing. This was done to
accommodate three cities where Sunday amuse-
ments are In vogue. From all over the land
come rumors Of dissatisfac ton, and il 10 more
than probable that playing Sunday games viii
call forth denunciations from both the pulpit
and the press that will offset all tbs plans for
good that were outlined in the National
Leagues prospectus. 8. @. AUSTIN.
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can be said beyond the fact that the effort to
give each Of the twelve clubs in the league
such good dates as may include legal holidays
has been fairly successful. As arranged the
series consists of 1872 games. each club playing
twelve with every other club. The season will
open in the east on April q and continue I'M
interruptedly until October l. The experience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

Bishop Kip was born in New York, October
3, 1911. He graduated at Yale in 1881 and
studied Law at first He afterwsrd, in 1885. took
orders He was first called to St. Peters, Morris
town, n. J., and then served a. assistant at
Grace Church in New York. In 1888 he be-
came rector at ST. Paul's in Albany and re-
manned there until chosen bishop Of Califor-
mia He received the degree LII. d. from Yale
IN 1872
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
The True Method.

Mrs. Fadd-"Did You know that Mrs. Askin
has started out o. . dress reformer?"
Mrs. Fodd-'.sheu never make hsr gowns
fAshionable."
Mrs Fadd-"oh, yes, she will, She's going 10
charge twice - much for them q the old IND
cost"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

Those Of the magnates who revised the rules
have, in placing the stamp Of approval upon
sacrifice hitting and bunting. laid themselves
open to criticism. To an indifferent batsman
this is a concession indeed, for it enables him
to secure an individual record that may COM
pare favorably with that of a first-class bats
man. The latter. too, who may have found the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

Oreeon ave. bet. New Hampshire ave. and
18th St. 2ox9l 9 to l2-foo. alley
NV hampshire ave. and U St. large
Hiiiysr place. two nice lots. 3oIao. 70
Florida ave. bet. 18th and 18th SITS. .s0ig7
HOUSES,
NORTHEAST.
Ast. bet. LIST and I'd, brick. IA rooms and
bath, 3 stories and basement. a. mi
G st. bet. LIST and I'd, 3-story brown stone.
~ rooms and bath. &c, every modern
St bet ID and i,tihi.. 3-story brick. &
rooms and bath. g. In. l.. $500 cash. bal
s .s S@ ss. az and 9Th: a;:sory brick. 8
D. 81. bet. ID and Sd. 'ii75s Ia7 to alley
Sstory and basement brick. 10 rooms
D St. bet. ith and 5th, 3.:iory and celia,
brick. 8 rooms and bath. IN. l.. only
E & BET ssh and 9Th. a-sioiy brick. 8
K ST. bet 9Th and 9Th, lot aisso to sliiev;.
history brick, & rooms and bath, m. -
11th st. bet. c and d. 3-story brown stone
and brick. English basement. rooms
:, $500 cash. balance S25 per month. 80.
Z. Capitol st. very near Lincoln Park. =
story and basement brick. 8 rooms and
bath. q. m cheap a, .................
stories and cellar, D rooms and bath,
NJ l.. $500 cash. balance $lS per month
Lors
NORTHEAST.
A 81, bet: 18th and 14th. large frontage
of $50 It. or more. per ft.........
z st. bet. 14th and 18th. 5Sx- to alley.
T at. bet. 9TH ana eth. SOxSO to alley.
& st: bet. 18th and 14th. 61x105 and 100.
only. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
4th st. bet; L and NJ. eight lots. each lSx
9th St. bet. E and +. ~. SxlO5. very rea-
ooAo0ic ......-..........
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utilization Of strength serviceable in the use Of
the ''stick," will, when he finds that records
may be made without the utilization Of power,
develop fondness for short hitting that will
had in view when they placed the pitcher back.
In other respects the changes in the rules are
trifing and merit little more than passing At
tention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

. UST AT THIS SEA
son when, in other cit
les, the trees, the tracks
and the shells are filed
each day with athletes,
new and old. preparing
themselves for the con
tests of the year, Wash
ington is with the ex-
ception Of one sport
base ball-lying in a
drowsy sleep which even
the inviting weather of
the past week and the
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Fight Between Rival Jockey Clubs.

Fight Between Rival Jockey Clubs,
The East St. Louis Jockey Club have begun
Preparations for big fight with the 81. Louis
Jockey Club. Both associations begin their
spring and summer meeting on April %. Tia
East st. Louis club will make bid to owners
Of good horses to race over their track during
the summer and 10 that end win offer On increase
In their purses. From el.7OO TO $4,000 will be
given away In purses each day.
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OHM o; ROBINSON & CO., REAL ESTATE BROKERS,
JoHS o. JOHNSON.
r. B. B. Curw il. Arronsrr-.rLAw
COLUMBUS BUILDING.

Rggs st. bet. 18th and 18th, Groom
bricks. all convsniences. only $500 cash
balance monthly. Observation-Disclosures.
4 st. bet "a and ID SITS. 2-story brick,
7 st. bet. 18th and 10th lot IL .6xSO brick
Srooms and bath. 3 stories. a. m. l. bar
q st bet. 18Th and 18th. lot 25IiaO 4
loft: alley. frame house and stable,
Kenyon ST near 18th, two houses. large
lot. cheap, for both-...-..-.........
18th st. bet. X and ;. lot 2lx67. brick,
rooms and bath. English basement. only
beautiful Sroom and bath brick houses.
every modern convenience. new.
18th ST. bet II and Z, lot 20x100, 2-story
and cellar brick. 3 rooms and bath.
or.Ton ave. bet Il and and II. Ii. ave.
and 18th st. lots 1880. 3-story and eel.
lar bricks. rooms and bath. a. m. l.
sth st. bet. N and n. lot a01S5 to alley.
three 3-story bricks. 10 rooms and bath.
g. IN. L.. only. ......1, 500. 4, 800 AZ
q st. bet. 18Th and 18th, lot isIiOO to
EFT alley. 3-story and basement brown
stone and brick. 9 rooms and bath
18Th st. inst above Iowa Circle. 3-story
brick. o rooms and bath. a. m. l.
18th 81. bet X and y, lot 1880. 10 rooms
Corcoran St bet 18th st. and ". H. ave-,
lot l7xs1. 3story and cellar brick, IL
rooms and bath. a. IN i......
NJ st. bet. 10Th and 21st. 4-story brick.
1st 81. bet. Pierce and Nj. lot 243x1OO to
lott alley. brick, 10 rooms and bath,
3 stories and cellar
ST. bet. Goth and 3lst, lot 2Sxl2O,
brick. 10 rooms and bath. .........
N St bet I'D and 23d. Groom and bath
brick. lot 2lX1OO
p St bet 10th and 18th, brick house. 9 or
10 rooms, a. m i...................
NV; cor: lItn ana Corcoran SITS, 8 story
and cellar brick. 9 rooms and bath ali
modern conyeniences
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A few Of the most enthusiastic members Of
the club will ride to Baltimore next week. and
it is thought if the roads are found in good
condition they will return awheel, thereby
making a century.