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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
WESTERN TWIRLER HAS
RECORD WITHOUT EQUAL
Walter johnson, 19-Year-Old California
Boy, Soon to Enter the Ameri-
can League.

Walter Johnson, a native of Califor.
MIA, born at Anaheim 10 years ago,
whose record as a twirler is without
parallel in baseball history, has come
into his own, having just signed con.
tract to pitch for the American league
team OF Washington, D. c., where he
will report soon.
johnson opened the season with the
We1ser team of the Idaho State league
at Weiser, south of Spokane, and I'D
to June 80 pitched rs innings without
a hit being scored against him. He
struck out 166 men in SO innings,
pitched seven consecutive shut-out
games and played in games in which
his team scored 90 runs to it's appo.
nents' five runs. Johnson is credited
with striking out IS men in each of
several games. In one game he re-.
tired the first eight men to face him,
while II others did not reach the first
base While in California, playing
with the Olinda team, he pitched 40
innings without hit being scored by
the opposing team.
While his performances have never
been approached by the foremost big
leagues, young Johnson is modest.
He goes about his work on the dia.
mond in businesslike way and is
goodnatured throughout, never cues.
tioning the decisions of the man with
the indicator, no matter how rank. He
has the characteristic California faith
in himself and in this, coupled with
his headwork, ne has made more than
good in state league composed OF
fast and heady players, brought to this
part of the northwest from the base,
ball centers in the middle west, east
and Pacific coast
Veterans who have watched his play
since the opening of the season de.
clare that the coming year will see
the young Californian at the head of
the pitching ranks in the major league.
johnson is tall, as strong as the
proVerbial OK, and has a reach that
would make Bob" Fitzsimmons' arms
appear rather ordinary in comparison.
The team with which he plays is not
an amateur organization, but is com,
posed of prominent players from the
east and middle west, and every man
is a star In his position. The people
of Weiser swear by the nine and are
eager to back them against any team
west Of the Missouri river.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
AMONG THE MINORS

Rhody Hendrix, the little Wichita
pitcher, has been loaned to the Jop.
lin team for the rest of the season.
Milan, the fast little left fielder of
the Wichita team, was sold recently
to the Washington club, Of the Ameri.
can league, for $1,000. Catcher Blank.
'aship made the deal
Manager Mcfarland, of Oklahoma
City, has signed an outfielder in the
person Of his brother, Monte McFar.
land, who until the present time has
been managing the Clinton la team.
Lou Woods, the star pitcher Of the
Oklahoma City team last season.
seems to be down and out this year.
He was injured in an accident last
winter and could not deliver the goods
for the Nets this season.
Indianapolis refused to waive on
Third Baseman Tiemeyer, Of st. Paul
and Kansas City refused to waive on
Tate Cromley, Of Indianapolis.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
NATIONAL LEAGUE NOTES

Capt Camel Of the Cincinnati
team, is an expert bowler.
The New York club has asked for
waivers on Catcher Fitzgerald.
The veteran Jack Huston is scout.
ing in the east for the st. Louis club.
Brooklynites regard Rucker as the
coming star southpaw pitcher of the
country.
Shannon, of the New York Giants,
is the leading run getter of the Ma
tional league.
Heine Batchs strong hitting has
earned him a permanent place In the
Brooklyn ousfeld.
The Pittsburg club has signed a
third baseman from the Canadian
league named Jack Wilkey.
Harry Lumley is now In good stand
ing among the Sons Of Swat by rea.
son OF his recent hard hitting.
Jimmy Casey, captain Of the Brook.
lyns, Is playing better ball now than
he has for the past three years.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

An old Scotch lady used to be at
tended by a doctor to whom she in
variably gave guinea when he went
to see her. He had told the friends
would probably be sudden, and one
day he was hurriedly sent for, as she
appeared to have become unconscious.
On his arrival he saw at once that
the old lady was dead, and, taking
hold of her right hand, which was
closed, but not rigid, he calmly ex.
tracted from it the fee which she
had provided for him, and as he did
so he murmured; Sensible to the
last"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
BALL MASK INVENTED
RY A HARVARD PLAYER
First "Wire Face" Made In Early 70's,
Greatly Resembied the Present.
Day Protector.

Very few even of the old-time base
ball fans could tell who it was who
had the distinction of being the first
player to don a baseball mask. Dr.
Harry Thatcher, of Dexter, Me-, at
that time a resident of Bangor, is the
man, and the mask was invented by
Boston man and captain of the
Harvard baseball nine.
1t was way back in the 70's that
the baseball mask was first invented.
The national game was a rather crude
affair compared with what it is now,
but the principles of the game were
about the same and the players of
those early days realized the troubles
Of the man behind the bat. At that
time catchers' and first basemen's
mitts were unheard of things, and
those players caught the ball bare
handed.
1t was few years prior to 1878
that Fred G. Thayer, of Boston, at
that time player on the Harvard
nine, realized the necessity of COW
ering for the face of the catcher In a
baseball game. He set about to see
what he could do in that way, and the
result was baseball mask. 1t had
Its beginning then.
When Mr.. Thayer had mask which
he thought would answer the purpose,
he introduced it in the games which
the Harvard nine was playing at that
time and of which he was captain and
third baseman. Harry Thatcher was
the man behind the bat" on Captain
Thayer's team and it fell to him to
don the mask for the first time.
1t is said that Mr.. Thatcher did not
take to the idea very well, for the
players on the Harvard team guyed
him not little for wearing it, as they
said that it was "babyish" and coward
ly to wear a protection to the face.
So the doctor was not seen very often
after that wearing Mr.. Thayer's in
vention, but instead used a rubber
mouthpiece to protect himself from
foul tips and the inshoots of the slab
artist.
Shortly after Mr.. Thayer got out the
first sample Of his invention l..
Spalding saw the possibilities of the
Thayer invention and sought to get
control of it. Finally the matter came
to a head in a lawsuit over who had
a right to the patent. Finally, Febru-
airy II, 1878, Mr.. Spalding was granted
a patent.
F. H. Davis, of Bangor, has the
mask that was worn by Addison Ham
lin, Of that city, when the catcher on
the Harvard nine during his college
course, and it differs in appearance
from the modern baseball mask very
little.
OF course, it is somewhat cruder in
appearance than the finished product
of the present day, but it has the
same general features. The padding
is Of cotton batting with long leather
strips wound around the wire to keep
1t in place. The wire shield to the
face is different from the masks of
to-day in that it comes to a sharp
point in front so that if a ball should
bit it 1t would glance off
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Two Advertisinu Truths.

A soap millionaire and an actor
manager were talking business.
II, - said the actor manager have
discontinued the use of posters. My
announcements appear in the news
papers exclusively, | have learned
that those who don't read the papers
don't so to the thcater"
You are wise" said the soap mil
lionaire. And I do like you. Long
since | discarded every form of ad
vertisement save that of the press
finding that they who didn't read {
daily paper had no use for soap"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Courage.

Three tired citizens-a lawyer, a
doctor and newspaper man-sat In
a back room recently in the gray light
of the early dawn. On the table were
many empty bottles and a couple of
packs of cards. AS they sat in silence
a rat scurried across the hearth into
the darkness beyond. The three men
shifted their feet and looked at each
other uneasily. After long pause the
lawyer spoke:
Il know what you fellows are think.
ing" he said; you think | thought
saw rat, but didn't"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Very Handy.

Among the people who greeted the
President upon his arrival at oyster
Pay" says an exchange, none at.
tracted so much attention as woman
who carried two children in her arms
and led another by the hand It
strikes us that a capable woman like
that would attract attention anywhere
-MashinglC Post.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Mrs. Plnkham's Invitation to Women.

Women suffering from any form
of female weakness are invited to
promptly communicate with Mrs.
Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. From the
symptoms given, the trouble may be
located and the quickest and surest
way of recovery advised. out of her
vast volume Of experience in treating
female ills Mrs. finkham probably
has the very knowledge that will
help your case Har advice is free
and always helpful.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Old Ball Player a Fire CAPTAIN

William Gleason, formerly a base.
ball player of national reputation and
shortstop for the st. Louis Browns
when they won the championship four
consecutive seasons, has been made a
fire captain by Chief Swingley. of st.
Louis. He has been a fireman for
many years
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
New York SUNDAY Bill kiIIed

The New York state senate refused
by a vote of % to 1G to pass over the
veto Of Mayor Mcclellan the Thomp.
son bill which woult permit amateur
baseball games in New York city on
Sunday afternoons.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

FITS. st. Nitus Dance and all Ncryou,
Diseases permanently cured 10y DIR. I\lmp's
Great Nerve Restorcr. Send for Free s. Oh
trial bottle and treatise. Dir. K II Kline
Id, 93l Arch St. Philadelphia. pa.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Another Brand.

II suppose you realize the danger Of
frewater?" said the man who tries to
benefit people,
81 do" answered the Indian
thoughtfully; especially the kind the
paleface puts in his automobile"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
was i'll with an Internal

"For months was i'll with an Internal
trouble. | suffered terrible agony, was
nervous, irritable, and sick all the time.
took different medicines without benefit.
Lydia L. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
was recommended and within six months I
was completely restored TO health and I
want to recommend it to every suffering
woman"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Does Your Head Ache7

If So get box Of Krausc's Headache
Capsules Of your Druggist. 25c,
Norman Lichty Mfg. Co, Des Moinca, la.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

Every good and great man grows
greater as the sunset of his years
gilds the glory Of his lofty soul.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

Saying we'll causes a laugh; doing
well causes sileuce--French
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

He that does good shall find good;
he that does evil shall find evil
Turkish.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

Men enjoy farming-if they have
enough money to hire It done.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
MISS ELIZABETH WYNN

Miss Hulda Kughler, Of No, 25,
West 18th Street, New York City,
writes:
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

If gray hairs were a sign OF wisdom
fewer men would have them.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Bio Money for Cream.

VIII pay more than yon G eyer rGc Ct,s
for cream in summer. GET OUR OFFER.
K. +. COBB, st. Paul. MINI.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Stack Covers, Awnings, Tents,

Flags etc. For information and prices, write
American Tent & Awning Co., Mlaaeap lis.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
McMurray's Vanilla

Worth dollar a drop, sold by all Gro.
GERS at loE price
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Initiative "Mesiah" Bird

The messiah" bird of India excels
all others in its initiative powers.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
Ship Your Cream 10 Us.

We always paw Tho highest market pflcc
Samels Bros. Minneapolis, MINI
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

Men enjoy doing anything they
don't have to do for living.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
We Want Your Cream.

Write to-day for tags and prices. NORTH
Star Creamery Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

Only simple man tries to act IN.
neceAearily strenuous.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

"For months | suffered with dreadful
headaches, pain in the back and severe
hemorrhages, was weak and out of sorts
all the time lydia +. Pnkhams Vegetable
Compond helped me when all other mcdi-
cine had failed, 1t seemed to be just what
| needed and quickly restored my health"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

Women who are troubled with
painful or irregular functions, back
ache, bloating COR hatulence). displace-
ments, Inflammation or liberation.
that bearing down feeling, dizziness,
indigestion, or nervous prostration
may be restored to perfect health and
strength by taking Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

Can Go Long Without Food.
The condor can fast for 40 days and
the eagle 2S days.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

For children tcething softcns the gums reduces in
ammation sllsys pain cures wind collie 25ca bottle
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

mere 10 u pcdulN anu dlCi atliNc-
ness in health which is far greater
than mere regularity of feature.
A sickly, irritable, and complaining
woman always carries n cloud of
depression with her; she is not only
unhappy herself but is a damper to
all JOY and happiness when with her
family and friends.
1t is the bright, healthy, vivacious
woman who always charms and carries
sunshine wherever she goes.
If woman finds that her energies
are tagging and that everything tires
her; if her feminine system fails to
perform its allotted duties, there is
nervousness, sleeplessness, faintness,
backache, headache, bearing down
pains, and Irregularities, causing
constant misery and melancholia,
she should remember that Lydia t.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
made from native roots and herbs will
dispel all these troubles. by correct
ING the cause of the trouble it cures
where other treatment may have
failed
Miss Elizabeth Wynn, of No eos
sth Avenue, New York City, writes
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
"For months | suffered with dreadful
headaches pain in the back and severe
hcmorrhages | was weak and out OF sorts
pt,,l.l =, "A , LA
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
MISS HUI DA kUGHLER

There is a beauty and attractive
ness in health which is far greater
than mere regularity of feature.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
1t is the bright, healthy, vivacious
woman who always charms and carries
sunshine wherever she goes.


Miss Elizabeth Wynn, of No. eos
sth Avenue, New York City, writes
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-21
We are informed that there is a decoc-

Weare informed that there is decoc-
ton being sold throughout this county
called Crescent Ale," and those who
have drunk it claim it is d mixture con-
tanning as much alcohol as poor grade
of lager beer. A bottle OF this stuff was
secured by sheriff Gamble and sent to
chairman Murray of the State commits
sion, WHO writes back it will cost tel
dollars to have an analysis made. We
were under the impression the State
had a chemist whose business it Is to do
this work, and VIC see no reason why
the county should be required to pay for
such an analysis made for the protection
of the county dispensaries. 1fthis stuff
known as Crescent Ale" is sold in yio-
latiou of law the authorities should
know it SO they can take steps towards
it. In our Judgement there
are number Of decoctiOns sold in drug
stores and country stores which ii IN
vestigated would be found unlawful.
We donot believe MALT which isabout
the same thing as beerahas any business
being sold outside of the dispensary
nevertheless it is sold in drug stores all
over the country ''Beerine is another
"soft drink" being sold in country stores
which is nothing short OF cheap beer.
We think Governor Ansel ought to
have these things analyzed and send
out instructions to ali sherltfs, police
and magistrates to enforce the law
against them.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-21

A very severe electric storm struck
Manning last Saturday afternoon, ac-
companied by a tremendous downpour
OF rain. The lightning struck the stee-
pie of the Methodist church, setting it
on fire. Mr.. A c.. McFaddin, who had
Just driven in, saw the lightning when
it struck and al once gave the alarm.
The church bell rang, and in four min
utes from the tap of the town bell the
fire engine was speeding its way to the
fire. There being no ladders at hand,
the fire was difficult to reach, but by
the most persistent work of the tiremen
the church was saved from destruction.
We will venture to say the work
done by Manning's fire department
here last Saturday would be a credit to
the department of large city. This
fire was we'll under way and burning
vigorously beneath the metal covering
of the steeple which was out of reach
OF ladders. They played on the fire
three streams for awhile and it was
only by flooding the tower that they
saved the properly. The damage done
to the church is fully covered by insur-
ance. Had this fire gotten beyond the
control of the firemen in all probability
the parsonage, which is only a few feet
away, would have caught also and sew
eral houses along the line would have
been in danger. The saving OF the
church property alone has more than
repaid the citizens of this town for the
money spent for fire protection.
There is an absolute need for discip-
lire about fire, and somebody should
be the leader, the head of the fire COM
pany and the citizens or even the police
cannot lead. Council should instruct
the police to keep the citizens away
from the firemen and, this will give
those officers enough TO do.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-21
A CARD From Manning's Fire Chief.
Editor The Manning Times

Editor The Manning Times:
AS head of the Manning Fire Depart
ment, please permit me to thank,
through your columns, the many good
citizens OF this town for their kind ad-
vice and suggestions at the fire last
Saturday. I also thank the many vol
unteers who took part along with the
regular firemen and put their hands to
the work in good style. Especially do
I appreciate this assistance on account
of this being my first experience in
superintending fire company, and
while was not at all doubtful Of the
fire being under absolute control, yet
good advice is always acceptable. |
want to say, however, to the public in
general and everyone individually, that
in handling a fire department, where
quick action, clear-headedness and dis
cipline are an absolute necessity, aud
that all who are kindly disposed to ad-
wise and otherwise assist, will refrain
from doing so during fire as it inter-
feres with the work of the firemen. |
will ask all to keep out of the way while
the men are working, as it often hap
pens that good intentions, as they may
be, are detrimental to the workings Of
the department.. OF course, our fire
department is small and we will un-
doubtedly need help at times, and |
would ask all who are willing to help
US during fires to apply to the chief or
any one of the fremen for Instructions
if anything is to be done. In this man
ner only will outside help be beneficial.
I would also state that we have two
good engines, horses, reels, hose, etc.,
but that we need additional equip
merits, and it takes money to get them.
I would call on the the ladies, who |
know can aid materially if they will
only put their heads together to get up
some kind of benefit entertainment for
the FIRE company and help US to bring
up this department to higher state OF
efficiency.
I will at the same time thank all the
members of the fire department for
their prompt response to duty and tire
less work at last Saturdays fire.
S. L. KRASNOFF,
Chief N. F. d.
Manning, S. c., Aug. 10, 1907.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-21
Ringing Church Bells On Sunday Barred.

Clear Lake, Iowa, Aug. 10
Even the ringing of church bells
on the Sabbathis now prohibited
in this town, where the mayor is
sitting firmly on the Sunday lid.
with the expressed intention of
making the place as quiet on the
day Of rest as a graveyard at mid
night.
Many of the townspeople are
bitterly opposed to a close Sun
day, and in the struggle which
mas been carried on the mayor
and the editor of the local news
paper have both been hanged in
ef1gy.
Although all places of amuse-
ment and business have been
forced to close Sundays for some
time, it was only this week that
the sections of the churches were
enioined from ringing the bells
to summon worshipers to ser
vices.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1907-08-21
Notice.

In accordance with instructions from
the President of the State Division OF
of the cotton association, there will be a
meeting in Manning Saturday noon,
24th inst, to receive all information re,
specting the cotton crop conditions, and
other important matters affecting the
interests of the cotton growers. l
therefore would ask all township clubs
to send as many delegates as they can
to the meeting on the oath. The meet,
ing is important, and if property advised
I will be able to furnish our representa-
tives with intelligent information, that
they will be able to better act Tor our
interests.
E. D. HODGE,
County President.