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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
A Stragetic Movement.

The boys who are brought up under
a military system certainly learn the
art Of strategy. This was well illus
trated in Prussia some years ago in
the following manner:
The receptions Of certain Prussian
generals wife were for some reason
uncongenial to the youths under his
command, and unfrequented by them.
The general, strict martinez, was i'm
prudent enough to reproach them with
their shortcomings in this matter, and
to demand a change in their manners
At his very next ball, when the
guests were assembled, the tramp,
tramp Of marching feet was heard
upon the staircase, the door was
thrown open, and there marched into
the room a whole corps Of cadets, who,
with their young officer at their head,
halted and stood at attention.
"What is the meaning Of this %
shouted the general
''The first corps Of cadets, to dane
ing commandedr' replied the youth,
saluting as though on parade.
''Take them awayv' screamed the
general, beside himself with rage.
Fright about face, march!' was the
calm and unmovel answer, and the
cadets marched out in the same order
as they had entered.-Harper's Young
People
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

hand sharply at the moment of deliv-
cry, allowing the ball to roll off the
fingers instead of being released from
all points at the same moment.
10 produce the in curve grasp the
ball firmly between the thumb and first
two fingers, the remaining fingers being
doubled in the hand. Throw the ball
at height equal to the shoulder. At
the instant of releasing it from the
hand twist the fingers sharply towards
the body, allowing the ball to roll off
their ends. The firm hold on the ball
in throwing this Shoot permits of
both greater speed and greater accu-
racy than in almost any other deliv-
ery.h
For the out-curve secure the ball in
the hand by pressing it firmly between
the fingers and base of the thumb. In
delivering the ball to the batsman
throw the arm forward midway be-
tween the shoulder and waist, the palm
Of the hand up. At the moment Of re-
leasing the ball turn or twist the hand
quickly to the left, allowing the ball
to roll off the side Of the first finger.
Although this is the easiest of all
curves to pitch, it is most difficult to
control Only practice will make per-
feet in this. AS great speed as pos
sible should be used, for a swift ball
changing direction only few feet from
the batsman is much more difficult to
hit than one travelling slowly and curry
ing half a dozen yards from the home
plate.
For an upshoot the ball is grasped in
the same manner as for the in curve
In throwing, however, the hand is
brought down palm forward, perpen-
dicularly in front of the body, the ball
rolling off the end Of the fingers as
the hand is twisted suddenly down
ward.
Very few but professional players
ever master the drop curve. Almost
all amateurs throw instead the "out-
DROP" which, as it's name indicates, is
a curve half way between the out
and the drop. This is not at all diff
cult to pitch. The ball is grasped as
for the out curve, but in throwing the
hand passes diagonally across the body
from a little above the right shoulder
to about the height Of the belt on the
left side. The ball is released when
directly in front Of the home plate.
In the true drop curve the hand
travels perpendicularly in front Of, and
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
INTERESTING SUBJECTS FOR THE
YOUNG. =. aE
The Science of Curves Which All
Pitchers Should Master-Zealous
Little Partisan-A Cherished Docu-
ment. 7. 49, -. ~

It is pretty generally admitted that
the pitcher is the most important play.
er on the diamond. To be a good
pitcher requires not only perfect con-
troll of the ball in all methods of it's
straight delivery, but the ability to toss
in the puzzling curves which lead to
so many strike-outs.
Arthur Cummings, of the old Star
team, Of Brooklyn, was the first ball
player to make practical use Of the
curve, says the New York World. He
experimental and practised for a long
time before he could explain the ap-
parent anomaly of a ball thrown from
the hand changing it's direction hori-
zontally during the course Of its flight.
Scientists have formed many theories
trying to explain why this is so. The
one generally accepted as correct is
simple. If one side Of a ball can be
made to pass through the air with
greater rapidity than the other side
there is greater friction produced by
the atmosphere on the side moving
most rapidly. This retarding effect
drags the ball to one side and produces
the so-called curve. To curve ball,
therefore, it is only necessary to make
one side travel faster than the other.
This is accomplished by twisting the
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of a perfect Lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Go. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll Informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
THREW A BRICK AT ME-.

THREW A BRICK AT ME.
ft!' he shrieked, striking his fist on
the oak table between US, though I
had not uttered a word or consciously
shown any expression of dissent
II tell you 1 have Travelled a good
deal in my time, though I am yet but
a young man, and I never saw her
equal in goodness or looks. When wo
were married all mon were jealous of
me, sought my wife's society, and
tried to win her smiles from me. 50
1 bought this cottage and brought
her down here, and we were COM
pletely happy in one another's love.
Everything touch and everything
look at reminds me of her. Oh, how
we loved one another!
NEARLY two years Of welded bliss
and then-and then she was snatched
from murdered! Yes, ruthlessly
murdered! She was walking down
the street Ct neighboring village
when she was kiEod by one of you
cursed cyclists!''
How the first syllable of the final
word Missed through his teeth!
"She saw the vile machine swoop-
ing down on q little child that had
wandered into the road from the open
door of cottage, and in saving its
life lost her own. There was no ex-
cuse. It was willful murder!"
'And the man?" said.
'Man?' he exclaimed, clenching his
fist in a frenzy. 'sSay, rather, fend!
he rode away-never stopped to pick
up the woman he had killed-has
never since been seen. He was
dressed in uniform, as you are. but
beyond that nobody could give a
description Of him-nobody could pos
sibly identity him.
"And I swore solemn VOW. BY
heaven,I said, somebody must pay
for this! The first cyclist who falls
into my hands, be it twenty years
hence, shall die and avenge her ]
loved. And you are that man!'''
One look at his face satisfied me
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

when he was nearing the bridge over
the Estananla, this lassie, fourteen or
fifteen years old, appeared in the road
before him and signed to him to halt
1.-The Yankees have halted at the
BRIDGE" said she. They'll fire upon
you if you go within sight,
isn't there a ford above, where we
can CROSSE" asked Forest.
"Oh, yes, a little more than a mile
above there is a good ford"
"Well, can't you guide me to it?'
eyes, indeed! Take me up behind
you. I know the way we'll"
She climbed a stump, sprang up be-
hind him, and pointed out the route
he must take.
''Now you had better stop here" she
said, after they had gone nearly a
mile. For after you pass that tim
Der they can see you from the ford.
BY this time they may have sent some
soldiers up there and they will shoot
you if you pass that point
So Forrest diSmOunted, and accom-
panied by several of the officers at the
head Of the column, advanced to the
timber, and was peering round it
when the enemy at the ford opened
fire upon them. He was amazed and
alarmed when the little girl darted
past him, and spreading out her little
frock, cried: >. @@"
"Get behind me! Get behind me!'
He snatched her up, drew her to a
place of safety, and then charged and
drove back the enemy. No Drawer
soldier than his little helper had ever
entered the field. =. =.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

times very effective. Professional
pitchers find, also, that changing their
position in the box from one side to the
other, from the rear to the front. or
from the center to one Of the sides
will often produce a good result
There should be a thorough under
standing between pitcher and catcher,
and a set of signals which each may
use to tell the other what kind of a ball
straight or curved, high or LOWS
to follow. The pitcher should practice
constantly in order to retain control Of
the ball. This control and ability to
place the sphere wherever wanted is
three-fourths the battle.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

IS combination Of the drop and the
in-shoot is the most difficult curve Of
any that a batsman has to face. In
fact il the ball is well placed, it is
pract ically impossible for him to touch
it. The curve is thrown much the same
as the drop, save that the hand is
brought from over the left shoulder
d1agonally towards the right leg.
After endeavoring to tempt a bats
man with various curves, a straight
ball thrown with great speed is some,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

Money in Winter Wheat-1Oo Bushels.
That's the way farmers who sowed Sal
GERS new Worlds Fair wheat report 1t
yielded all the way from 40 to 10 bushels
per acre, and a good many are so enthusiast
tic over this wheat that they claim 100
bushels can be grown per acre. The mons
ster winter rye yields 70 bushels per acre,
which pays tremendous profits. The John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, send
their fall catalogue and samples of wheat
and rye for cents postage W
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

Buffalo has 10000 Poles living chief
~ in a quarter Of their own where En-
glish is little spoken and many bust
ness signs are in Polish or Russian.
The colonists retain many Of their
native characteristics and slowly con-
form to American ways. The colony is
one Of the largest foreign elements to
be found in any American city Of the
third class.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

Huy FcVeE SUFFERERS
Do you know that
The Greatest Hay Fever Resort
In the West is Bayfield, Wis,
On the Southern Shore of Lake Superior.
And that the best way to reach this resort
Is via 1.-THE North Western Line
c., st. p, NJ. & o. Ry?
For excursion rates to Lake Superior cities
And via steamer lines for short trips
To Port Arthur and around Isle Royale
1.-THE Gem Isle of the Great Unsalted Sea-"
Apply to your local agent.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
Insurance Item.

II wonder if I could collect at 1easu
half Of the insurance on my wife," re-
marked Colonel Percy Yerger to his
friend, Major Witherspoon, as they
were slipping their mint juleps in an
Austin saloon.
''Why, is your wife dead, then?' ask
ed the friend.
"Well, not exactly. But every night
when I come home late she says she
is half dead with fright and anxiety.
It seems to me that in law and equity
I could collect half the insurance mon
ey."
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08


holiday.
I was riding
through beautiful part of one oithe
southern counties, and had gone off
from the main road into q series Of
long and pleasant lanes. When the
ground was in sufficiently good con-
dition always liked to get off the
beaten track Of other cyclists.
I had no knowledge of the direction
in which was going, and I did not
much care, as the scenery was so de-
lightful and solitary. However, after
I had gone several miles without
passing fnger-post, a house or an
Individual, I thought it prudent to as
certain my bearing at the first oppor-
tunity.
Suddenly, on turning corner, I
came upon charming old cottage ~
ing back a little from the road, from
which it was separated by low brick
wall, and a garden gay with a profu-
sion of familiar flowers. A man was
hurrying down the path to the little
gate that opened into the road, and I
jumped off my bicycle to speak to
him.
"Where will this lane take me,
please?" said.
''Step inside a moment" was the
reply.
Thinking that he contemplated
showing me the position on map,
followed him into the house. He led
me into a snug little parlor that was
very simply but tastefully furnished,
the window of which overlooked the
little front garden. After leaving me
for few minutes, he returned and,
to my surprise, locked the door on the
inside and placed the key IN his
pocket.
AS he turned and faced me, saw
that I was in the presence of a
tall, strongly built man, some
thirty-fve years of age. There was a
slight bend in his figure, sprinkle of
gray in his black beard, and a solemn,
far-away look in his deep-set eyes that
told of some great trouble through
which he had passed.
$50 you are a cyclist?"" he said, and
there was a bitter sheer in his deep
voice.
Eyes, I replied, ''cycling is a great
source of pleasure to me-"
s'Pleasure!' he exclaimed. "Is
pleasure lawful when obtained at the
cost of other peoples lives? /
consider you murderers, every one of
you. Listen!
give years ago 1 was married to
the most beautiful and the most anna
BILE woman in the world. You doubt
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

POS1t1On lot IN CurVes :
the palm towards the body. 1t is very
difficult to give sufficient speed to a
ball thrown in this manner. 1t is the
lack Of force which makes the down
curve so hard for amateurs to mas
ter. ~ ~.
There are variations on the regular
up, down, in and out shoots which are
wonderfully effective when learned.
The ''up-out'' is such a one. In princi-
pie it is the same as the ''out." In de-
livering the ball, however, the hand
is brought from low down on the right
side diagonally upwards across the
body.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

fCds himself liberated from the close block
ade Of the enemy, constipation. Many per
sons of a bilious habit are troubled with
find relief, and that speedily, without grip
ing or trouble of any sort, from Hostetfer's
Stomach Bitters, remedy also for maIarial,
dyspeptic, rheumatic or kidney affections.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 2O.-The new tariff
arrangement between the Great Northern
and Oregon Railway and Navigation COM
pany Is one Of the most important of the
year: 1t gives the Great Northern the
most direct entrance Of any road into Port
also becomes the short line into the Palouse
and Walla Walla districts Of Washington,
the Couer d'Alene, Moscow and Snake river
districts Of Idaho
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
Jealous Little Partisan.

When Gen. Forrest, of the Confeder-
ate forces, was in fierce pursuit of the
raiding PARTY of Col. Straight, brave
little girl became his helper, One day,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
Almost but Not Quite,

She-1 think it is a gross libel on our
sex to say that women are always
thinking Of dress.
He-1 think so, too. There is a time
when woman puts dress almost en-
hrely on one side.
She-When is that?
He-When she goes in bathing.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
Another Sort.

AnOther Sort. 41
Phrenologist-The bump Of philopro-
genitiveness is very largely developed.
Old Grufheight-What's that? 4.
PhreI ologist - Philoprogenitiveness?
Ahem! That is love for children.
Old Grumeigh-Is that so? Wen. Mr..
Bumpist, I got that swelling through a
fall while chasing them pesky boys of
my lawn.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
In Persia.

The ordinary Persian. bill of fare
sounds something like the banquets
described in fairy tales While tray
cling in that country q correspond
ent found that the best overture to
a wayside repast is watermelon,
not cut In slices as is done in this
country, but eaten like an egg, one
end being cut of and the contents
eaten with q wooden spoon, the rose
ate fluid trickling, all the time to
the bottom and affording fragrant
drink when the first course is over.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure money refunded. Ask your
druggist for it. Price Is cents.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
Hay Fever Sufferers

Mary Stuart was one of the most fascinat
Ing widows that ever lived.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

Duplex telegraphy was first accomplished
by Gintl in 1858.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
Lively as n Trauf

Flax is known to have been grown by
the Egyptians B. c. 1000.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
Harvest ExcursioDs

Wooden goods were first manufactured in
England in the fourth century.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

Heliogabalus was the first Roman emperor
to wear silk robe.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
A New Arrancement.

Ecuador exports cocoa, coffee, straw hats
and ivory nuts.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

Silk was first worn in England at bali
at henilWorth in 1886
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

The town of Hubbard. Ohio, is running
itself. Both mayor and city marshal are
If Jail, the former for intoxication and the
latter for not obeying orders.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

Kari's Clover Root Tea.
The great Blood purifier freshness and cearness
10 the Complexion and cures Constipation 25c. Soc 81
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

St Paul, Mimi, Aug. 2O.-Harvest excur-
lions at largely reduced rates for the round
trip to Minnesota, Dakota and Montana
points are announced by the Great North
ern railway for Sept. IL and % and Oct g.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
Liked Solitude,,.

Balleteuse I will give you a place
in my heart, NJ. 10 Baron. The
Baron Thank you. but I'm not fond
Of 9 CROWD. Journal Anusant.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08
THROW 1T AWAY.

Frequent cutting of the hairs increases
their thickness, but not their number.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

Halls Catarrh Cure.
Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1894-09-08

a WH tue "OSG OA-
citing adventure I
ever had in my
life. I am an en-
thusiastic bicycl-.
list, but the incl
dent I am about
to relate consider
ably damped my
ardor for a time.
It happened sew
eral years ago on
an August bank
holiday.
vA0 YsVHi n ~
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-03
MR. SAMUEL CHAPMAN IL Tor tx3'; Tpains,

HAVING rented the Elkton Fair Grounds is prepared to
Break Colts, and handle horses of bad habits His skill
in breaking fractions colts be exceed, and he is
recognized by hoemen as one OF the best handlers of young
horses in the country. Mr. CHAPMAN until recently the
colt breaker at the Ekton Stock Farm and as reference
refers TO MIR. r. T. c. Crouch, the superintendent.
The stabng the grounds is excellent and the track
equal to any in the country. Charges Moderate.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-03
Styles for Spring Wraps

AS all indications POINT to the retent-
ion of the immense gigot sleeves, we can
surely count upon capes and small loose
wraps for spring and summer wear.
Capes will always be worn as long as
large sleeves are i'll vogue, as it is utterly
impossible to put jacket over the mass
of material that fashion has decree d
shall cover the arms and shoulders of her
fair followers.
Though the range of materials for
the spring capes is comparatively limited
(being confined to moire satin duchesse
and broadcloth), there is great variety
of colorngs and trimmings. Brown,
golden-tau, navy blue. dark green and
gray are the fashionable and most deslr-
materials Will be universally OF black,
the special feature OF the elaborate black
capes being rich and handsome Innings in
MORE, changeAbe taffeta, brocade and
satin. These will be trimmed with jet
and bourbon and guipure lacss in Gre .m
and black. Cloth capes, i'll most in
stances, will have no lini3g but will be
much tr mined lace, silk or braid being
the garniture employed. Tho most
stylish design is the circular cape, in %
and "a inch lengths, and though the
faring collar known as the Columbia
has many admirers, the circular collar
will prevail. High trimmings around
the neck are uitra-iashionable. and stole
on winter wraps Will be repeated in many
of lie spring shades.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-03
A Few Jackets.

Black, brown, dark green and navy
blue will tie the colors in jackets. These
will have futl SKINS nid colIarettes and
very large sitoyts. Tie nest sly fish
model will be close-fitting with large
revers i'll DnectOire style. Collars and
revers OF black moiic will be exceedingly
fashionable, aid great many immense
pearl buttons Will be used. The beauty
aud comfort of silk lining are too we'll
known to be gainsaid, but where the
entire lining is not used, it is we'll tC
have sllk-lined sleeves and iacings, thus
giving pretty finish. As draperies will
be worn this spring, jackets in three
quarter lengths Cam, tie used, ard the
correct thing will be "a, 26 and 2S-!nch
lengths, the last being especially desir-
able.
A nea; and pretty jacket, eminently
neat and suitable, with plain skirt is
called the Melba. This is made of an all
wool cloth, is 2S inches in length, has
pearl buttons and satin finish, and Gomez
in all shades.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-03
3 you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWN IRON BITTERS
For Malaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion, use
BROWN IRON BITTERS
GOOD ADVICE.

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