davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-08-18

and work him if you can. A wild first
ball Immediately starts pitcher in the
hole, and then puts the batter to the
good Always try to keep the edge on
the batter so that it cannot be up to
you with two or three balls and no
strikes
1t your first effort is a ball, take
care to make the second one strike
1t is not wise to lay down any rule
OF alienation of pitching different
balls. The matter depends entirely on
circumstances, and it is here that head
work comes in partly. The only gen
eral principle that can be laid down is
put the balls over the plate, but make
the batter's task as hard as possible by
using deliveries to his weak points.
A batter's position means something
at the bat, and you can tell from the
way he backs away from the ball.
stands up to it, steps up on it or swings
at it what may be the best ball to
work him with. 1t is here that the in
dividuality of the pitcher has a chance
to show itself
Elaborate swings in delivering the
ball and side arm swings should be
dispensed with. The first interferes
with control by destroying your aim;
the second makes sore arms.
An underhand swing as preliminary
is much more effective than one over
the shoulder. Such swings are mere
useless exertions at best and only con-
f1,- hot xx1ta nd q arO
fire delivery, a pitching trick which
tears the arm up terribly.
College pitchers generally have the
side arm delivery, and they likewise
generally wind up with sore elbows.
How curves are to be delivered is
matter that requires practical demon
stration. 1t is also a feature that is
different in nearly every pitcher.
An out drop is made by sending the
ball over the side of the forefinger, ac-
companied by a quick twist of the
wrist. The side arm curve is an easy
proposition for the batter, so this shoot
is nearly always made over the shoul-
der.
The secret of the ball is in the wrist
motion, and it's effectiveness is in the
drop and curve simultaneously.
The straight ball is delivered with
the same motion, except that the first
and second fingers are directly on top
and the thumb directly underneath the
ball.
The rise ball is delivered underhand
and an accomplishment few possess, in
SO far as the curve is concerned. Great
speed will sometimes help pitcher to
attain this. The jump ball, even more
than the rise. requires great speed 1t
Is delivered over the shoulder. 1t goes
apparently straight to the plate, but
breaks generally inward SO sharply
that the batter cannot possibly follow
it.
The inshoot is delivered with side
arm movement. It. too, hurts the arm.
A pitcher after practice or playing in
game must take care to cover his
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-08-18

was even then lying at her feet, and
Mr.. Page rescued it from an encroach-
ing wave
Boldly prominent in red, white and
blue We're the stars and stripes with
the union jack. Cupid had halted be-
meath their folds and was busily tying.
them with love knot.
"My dear little girl" said the artist
softly, "the only lasting Anglo-Ameri.
can alliance must be made by hearts
neither clubs nor diamonds"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-08-18
.AIuAble
AdUice to
Pitchers
Importance of the Tqcivler.
What Determines His
Value---As to ConnsL.
Handling Bunts.
Watch the Batter.
Cmves, Etc.
By CHARLEY A. tKID NICHOLS

The pitcher at his best figures al
most one-third in the game of baseball.
When he is working to his full point
of effectiveness, he counts as one-half
of the whole team on defense, and one
ninth on the aggressive.
Mathematically the pitcher is there
fore thirteen-sixteenths of game of
baseball on the average.
The box man is the pivotal point of
the game, and, deservedly, the credit
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-08-18
LUTHER c'DUMMY'D TAYLOR, DEAF MUTE
PITCHER

LUTHER Z DUMMY TAYLOR, DEAF MUTE
PITCHER.
ILuther Taylor of the New York Nation
ais is pitching sensational game this
year. With McGinnity and Mathewson
he was responsible for enabling the
Giants to forge to the top of the per-
centage column Better known. as
Dummy" Taylor Is a deaf mute, but
this aff1iction does not appear to handi-
cap him in the least.]
arm during the intervals between pitch
ing. His arm is his stock in trade and
must be cared for.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-08-18

Will Bowser will strike the grand cir
cult with the new 2:1O trotter Darius,
2:091s. at the Empire City IN. ~ meet
ing.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-08-18
n
Picturesque
Wooing
By ERIN cRAHAME
Copyright. 1905. by Charles N. L,wie

N certain confidential moments
when he had partaken with un-
reserve of the beer that made Mil
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

Last week Wednesday we hadthe
pleasure of attending the Old Set
tiers Picnic held in Kidder county
and we enjoyed the occasion. This
year, the annual gathering was held
in Steele, and nearly all the old
settlers were present, and many of
the younger citizens of that county
turned out and helped make the
day a regular Fourth Of July. In
the forenoon, the time was taken
up in greeting old friends and max
ing new ones. We called on. the
editor Of the Ozone and found him
working fourteen hours a day, and
plenty Of work in sight to require
an extra day or two a week. We
also had the pleasure of seeing the
old Democratic wagon with the
proyerbial mule hitched thereto,
drive through town, butaour Old
friend, MI. Fisher, wassIather shy
ofathe outfit. It il inst such occas-
ions as these that promotessa more
neighborly feeling and a tendency
to build for the future.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

The day Of free land in this state
is rapidly passing away, and a
few more years will see the public
domain all taken. Especially is
this SO regarding tie free lands in
Mclean county. The crowded
conditions of tie east and inability
of the renter to secure a start, has
had much to do with the rapid set
Element of this state. There are
many people in the east to-day,
who would be only too glad to
come west, but they are afraid to
venture, and pass out this life,
eking out an existence on a rented
farm in Iowa or some other state,
and their children find the same
fate staring them in the face. In
North Dakota, those who have re-
manned here and have adopted the
same thrifty methods used in other
states are on top to day, and they
look across the broad acres Of wav-
ing grain, the herds Of cattle upon.
the hillsides, and they call it home
III the fullest sense Of the word.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

The National Republican Con
vention which met in Chicago last
week placed in nomination Theo-
dore Roosevelt for president and
Charles Z. Fairbanks. Of Indiana,
for vice president. The nomina-
tions were unanimous, and the con-
vention harmonious in every res
pect. At the meeting of the Ma
tional committee Secretary Cortel-
you was elected chairman and the
active work Of the campaign will
open in d short time. The plat
form is right to the point, showing
what the party has done in the
past and what will be done In the
future under Republican rule
The ticket will receive the hearty
support of the Republicans in
North Dakota.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

It has been over a year since
Mclean county had a term of court
and according to the present con-
ditions, the Judge will not be able
to hold court here before August.
Under the law, Mclean county is
entitled to two terms a year. sub
ject to the call of the Judge. There
is a number of cases, criminal and
civil, for trial at the coming term,
and we think that the Judge should
arrange matters 50 as to give Nc
Lean county a term of court before
the busy season sets in. The legis-
lature should be called upon the
coming winter to fix the date for
the converting of court for Mclean
county.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
NOTICE.

Land Office at Devils Lake, \. Oak, May s, 1904
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office by MikeEH offer. contestant; ;agaihsl
Homestead entry No. 1886, made June 9Th. 1899
for the n. E. Quarter. Section 50. Township 149
Range IS, by Paul Corral. contestee. In wliichit
is alleged That Paul Conrad has wholly aban-
doned said tract; that he has changed his rezi-
dence therefrom,f for more than sx months Last
past since making said entry; that said tract Is
not settled upon and cultivated by said party as
required by law; and the absence of said Paul
Conrad, Is not dye to employment IN =: =; AI3ey
or Navy Iii tiW4agt war; sail parties"ate .hetS9y
notified to appear, respond and offer evldeSee
tHlcilins said allegation tat 10 o'clock,s =, ,n. q
.lnaAD, a notary public In and for the ;coultyof
Mclean At his Office ip Martin, North :0akok:,
and that final hearing will. be held at 10 O'cl0ck
q. m, on the 10Th day Of July. 1901, before, Tie
Register and Receiver ut the United States land
office in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
That said eontestants having, In q proper an
davlt filed May 9Th. 1904, set forth Facts which
show that after dCe diligence personal serviceOf
this notice cannO be made; it Is hereby.Ordered
and directed that such notice be given by tue
and proper publication. rs
OLE S~ERUMGARD, Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

Now that Sarles nomination and
election appears to be an assured
thing, there is disgusting scram-
bic for the band wagon by that ele-
ment of politicians who never dare
to get into a fight until one side is
licked. From now on they will
"whoop her up in great shape till
electiontime and then--when their
nav is filled, lie down and await
the time when they can again echo
the cries Of another victory, won
by those who have enough back
bone to get into the scrap wilhelm
it's fury.-Milton Globe.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

Chas. T.. Stalev. of Coal Harbor,
was a visitor in Washburn Sunday
returning from a two weeks trip
hunting horses south OF Mandan.
Mr.. Staley made the statement that
he never signed the call as pub
lished in the Miner at Underwood.
and when he had been approached
on the subject, he informed the par
ties that he had taken'part in the
Republican primaries and was
chairman Of the one held at Coal
Harbo-, and that no authority for
the use of his name was ever given
the Miner man. The people, by
this statement, will see just where
the call originated.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
In this world to-day if you car

In this world to-day if you can
just get people to stop and think,
great things will have been &C.
complished. Il never thought" is
the too common phrase that is
heard in every day life. A story
regarding the character of another
is spread broadcast by those who
did not stop and think Of the bane-
full effect their words had, uttered
sometimes in IL jest or idle moment
that takes years to remove. You
will never find a man or a woman
who thinks, signing a piece of pa
per, whether it be a petition, farm
contract or any other kind of in.
strument it may be without first
thinking it over. Think it over,
and the chances are that you will
not go far wrong.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

We started in this spring to
chronicle the rains, but they have
been so numerous of late that We
have missed a number Of very fine
ones, which, as some Of the fault
finders and kickers say. "came Just
in the nick of time" This county
has had all the moisture needed,
and the prospects were never bet
ter than right now. OF course,
there are some who say that the
year 1911 was better than this, but
the majority of the farmers are
satisfied with conditions al they
are at present., i . f..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
The Mandan Renuhlica7

The Mandan Republican seems
to think that those country news
papers that publish those articles
anent narrowing to kill weeds
have not much standing in the
newspaper world, along side Of
such papers whose only object and
aim is to throw mud. The Leader
is only too glad to publish the ar
ticles furnished by the Agricultu-
raj college, and if the editor Of the
Republican would devote more Of
his time and space to matters OF
this kind and less to the mud sling.
ing mess, the paper might accom-.
plish something and be Of some
use in this world.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

"Itkeeps che average newspaper
,Han on. the jump these days. says
an exchange. Yes, and it keeps
him hustling to keep up with. the
free notices that require his atten.
ton. We do not mind a short no.
tice OF two, but when it comes to a
column, we do object-but not for
cash. The money making institu-
tons Of our state can just as we'll
afford to pay for some of. the adj
vertising space as to give out COM
plimentrry tickets. We have a mum.
Der of complimentary tickets laid
away that we can't use, and never
will be able to use, but money
comes in handy any old time.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

The following are the changes in
the cabinet of President Roosevelt:
Moodey, secretary Of the navy, be-
comes attorney general; Paul Nor
ton Of Chicago. takes his place.
Representative Metcalf, of Califor-
mia. takes the place of Secretay
Cortelyou, who resigns to become
chairman of the Republican Ma
tional Committee. Paul Morton,
who becomes secretary of the navy
is son of the-late j. Stirling Nor
ton, Mr.. Cleveland's secretary of
agriculture.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
ALIAS CONTEST NOTICE.
Department Of the 1nterior.sS. sss
NTsU. s. Land Office, MinOt, MD. Ass

sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by klttie Burt. contestant AGAINST
Homestead Entry No. 143O1, made April 4th.1 o.
for tile 81 SWA. Sk sen, section "a, township
40. range g, by Joseph G: Fleming ag;. contest zee.
not at any time established his residelEe thereon
that he has not had, or built, or caased to . ;,
abode Of any kind at any time; that he has mo no!
he las wholly Mtandoned tile same for more
than six months last past, and that said alleged
absence from said land was not due to his EN-
u%lOymentin tile army, navy or marine corps Of
the ,lni ed States durlng,tl war with spain, OF
during any other war In which the United State.
may be engaged. Said parties are hereby mott
fed t. appear, re- pond |, and . 1ifsr 8 evidence u aGeI tGSe =
1904, before the Register and Receiver OF thu
United States Land office in Minot. Nd. !,
The said contestant having, In . proper at!:da
Wit filed June 9th, 1904. set forth facts wli:l
show that alter due diligence persona! service o
this notice cannot be made, 1t Is hereby ordered
and directed that such notice be given by due
and proper publication.
O.. Aiir1and, ATTY Rs Z. SANB0RN, Register
MinOt. M. ID. 49,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

Twenty years ago Theodore Roose'
welt left the Chicago convention
and came to his Dakota stock ranch
at Medora, according to a dispatch
by Gath, who describes him as a
decidedly bright young man. This
year the young man was unani-
mously nominated for the presi-
dency of the United States by an
other convention at Chicago.-Bis-
marck Tribune. -:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

At the school election held in
Washburn last week, there we're IL
votes cast Kheresthere should have
been at least a hundred. If the
people do not secure what they
want in the way of school manage
ment, who are to blame? The in
difference regarding these matters,
it is hoped, will! soon pass. The
school election is just as important
as any other. -
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

The Mclean county representa-
tives have returned from the st
Louis Exposition: They were sur
prised at the greatness Of the ex.
position, and feel that they were
amply repaid for time and money
spent. They were not greatly i'm.
pressed with the exhibit of North
Dakota. and feel that the state for
the money expended should have
more to show for it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
The total appropriation for I'll

The total appropriation for the
purpose of gathering and Install
ING the Philippine Exposition at
the Worlds Fair. 81. Louis, reach
es the sum of $1,000, 600, 900, of
which all but $20O,O3N comes from
the Philippine insular government.
This sum does not include the val
ue Of the postal. t~elegraphic facil-
tiles placed at the disposal of the
Board by the insular government.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
Imperial Council Mobiles Of the Mystic shriuss.

Imperial Council Mobiles Of the Mystic shriuss.
Atlantic City, n. J., July 1918. n
The Chicago Great Western Ry.
wilton July 9th and 10th, sell round
tickets at one fare plus 81 to At
lant1c City, n. j. Tickets limited
to July %. On return trip stop
overs will. be allowed at PhlladeI-
phia, Baltimore and Washington.
for further information apply to
any Great Western agent OF. j. E.
Elmer, G.P.A., Chicago, I'll. 7-l0
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
CONTEST NOTICE,
Department ( the Interior,
~ United States Land. Office, Bism2rck,N

f United States Land. Office, Bismarck,N. DE-
s.ufieien contest anidavit having been 1lsd1
in this ONCE by John Hogan, OF Washburn, CON
testant, against homestead entryssNO. 245O4
made July T.; l9os. torseM Of sw Y i % lots lot 9 2a and
Hedin~ contestee, in which it is alleged that the
seid john Hedin has wholly abandoned q the saie
fiola for more than SIX months since making
sad entry; that said tract IS not settled upon
and cultivated by said party as required by law
and the absence of John Hedin from said land
is not due to em%ployment in. ". S.saArmy:sol
notified to appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation. 1t 90 clock a. M. 81
at his Office in WashbWn,. Mclean Count,
North Dakota. and thatsAnal' hearing will be
the Register and Receiver at the United State.
Lane The s said c t% essaaatia IL ! 4 . proper s. a .fi
Wit. filed May 3s:. 1901. set forth facts whtclisllnM
that after neutrality-suspicious. seryice OF this
notice cannot be made.f ii is hereby ordered and
dire telt that such notlce be giyen by due an
proper publication. No -. 5esea
,H John Satterlund, Receiver. Er2s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

Land office. at Bismarck, n. D., May Z, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fOllOwin
named settler has filed notice of liefintentiono
make final committed proof in support of her
claim. and that said proof will he made before
Aug. E. johnson, a US Commissioner for the
district of North Dakota. at his office at Wash
burn. North Dakota OH July >. 1904, viz:
Susanna Skalev. II. L. no. 1859.
for the west half of northeast quarter and south
east quarter of north east quarter and north
east quarter of southeast quarter of section 80
township 147, range 20.
She names tine following witnesses to prove her
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, Wis
Carl J. Fransen. Carl Daig and PANEL Meirer
OF Turtle Lake, n. .. and Matthias Skaley OF
Washburn. n. D. j-14 M J.. Jewell, Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

It is rather amusing to note with
what ease those papers who were
opposed to Sarles climb on the
band wagon, They are not will
ing to take IL back seat, but want
the whole front-and some even
want the whole wagon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

Thoughts on T~hings:-Cheer up
and root for the, corn crop. It has
been showing gut in Montana.
Join III singing this verse from the
-corn-fed ilosopher of the Lincoln
Journal. i.
Now let your .t%lrODbing heart be gay,
For life Indeed Is
!. When C I'm shorts up each blessed day
About q haif. a .feet.. /. ..esr
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

The State Democratic Conven-
ton held at Fargo last week did
not instruct for Hearst. and the
Minnesota dems also refused to in
struct. The Flickertail must feel
elated over the influence welded
by that paper, at so much per WELD.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
Annual Convention Commercial Law League
West BADEN amid French lick springs.
4. july. S5lh to. goth:

The Chicago Great Western Ry.
will on July 22d to 18th inclusive,
sell round trip tickets at one fare
plus 50 to West Baden andsFrench
Lick Springs, Ind. Tickets coed
for return until August 18th. F@
further information apply to any
Great Western agent or j. P. Ei-
mer, G.P.A., Chicago, Ill. Il
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
Notice for Publication.

Land Office eAt Bismarck, N..gD.,asAaya2 slaeAt, "a
q Notfce'i hereby given THAT the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
claim. and that said proof 10, be ;aaae befofe
Aug z. Johus0n, az. i. Commissioned f0k the
district Of North Dakota. athis office atssWash-
Oo We S swan s sWsnsc On f. III IN ~: sstss ,h;
for the East half OF 1.-THE southwest quarter Of
section !, township ~. range. 81. !ssss@ Ea83ffsaaa
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivatiOnSOf
said land. viZ:-.
Hans S. Osvold, of Malcolm, N. D., Mons J.
Stamnes, Of Turtle Lake, N. D., Chester Prouty
derwood, N. ID. 81 n. H.. Jewell. Register
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

Hon. V. NJ. Noble, of Bottineau,
is the North Dakota member of
committee appointed by the Con-
vention to inform President Roosc-
veit of his nomination.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

The Bismarck Tribune reports
that wool is coming in and bring
ing in l69 to LIZ cents a pound;
Wool is cleaner than last year and
the price a little better. Some
choice lots bring Is cents.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

The Devils Lake Inter Ocean of
Juae'27 was certainlysa hummer.
being filled with matter pertaining
to the opening Of the reservation,
and lots of bright and newsy ads.
The edition was certainly a credit
to the town.. .. &
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

A statement is going the rounds
of the state press shat if you want
to keep your credit good, don't use
it-pay cash. Credit in many cas- s
is useful, but in some instances has
caused many a downfall.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
st. Louis Exposition:

The Chicago Great Western RY.
will allow a ten day stop over 4
Chicago on through tickets. to tlhle
Worlds Fair. Stop overs sallowea
at Kansas City on payment Of .
fee. For rates and other informs
stiioa apply to any Great Western
agent or j. r. Elmer, G. r. a..
Chicago. I'll. sS s5 !!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02

While in Steele we failed to con-
meet with the gold mine, but found
where the shaft was located-the
hole in the ground is still there.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
Annual Meeting B.. P. O: E. Cincinnati, Ohle
,JuIy 18th. to 33rd. 50 &

Tie Chicago Great Western RI
will on July 10Th to l7ths inclusiVe
sell round trip tickets'at one fate
plus $2.25 to CincinGati,s O. Tick-
cts good for retufnsu1fti1 July 23rds
For further information apply 70
any Great Western agent or J. r
Elmer, G.P:.A., Chicago, LII. 7-1
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-07-02
JOHN sArrERLUND, Proprietor.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF MCLEAN Co.
SATURDAY, JULY 2ND, 1904.

The boy who struts around with
a cigarette in his mouth will never
be able to make his mark very high
in this world.