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Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
OVER 100000 LETTERS
SENT FROM PosToFFIcE

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Jan 1.-During the year
1907 total of S,27o.1OO letters were for
warded from the Pasadena postoffice.
AS the numbering machine was not in
stalled until after the beginning of the
year 1905 there are no comparative figures.
The largest number of letters sent out
on single day was 25,06O, December 81.
The next largest was $1,000, on Feb
ruary /.
The Weighing of mail matter was begun
with the fiscal new year, July l. The
total mail matter sent out during the
six months weighed 1928 pounds. BY
months the weight was: July, 1858
pounds; August, l2.795; September 1874;
october. 13,79S; November 1850; Decem-
Der, 35,S25.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
SAWTELLE MAN FINED ON
CHARGE OF BEATING SON

SAWTELLE, Jan. 11.-City Recorder L.
]. Bake. this morning fined Noah Lang
ston $40 for having mistreated his S-year-
old son William. The lads mother, who
had been arrested as an accessory In
abusing the boy, was discharged. The
evidence showed that young Langston
had been beaten with a plank and had
been otherwise inhumanely chastised.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
DRUG STORE RURGLARIZED;
FORMER CLERK ARRESTED

Burglars entered the drug store owned
by J.. C. Vance at Seventh and Figueroa
streets early yesterday morning and Sc
cured Sc in cash and a quantity of small
tools, valued at $3.50
Detectives jones' Roberts, Boyd and
Rich arrested Byron Smith. former
clerk at the store Immediately after the
robbery, and on information, said to have
been given by him, later arrested Edwin
e. johnson and d. Bryant.
When questioned by the police Smith is
said to have confessed committing the
crime with the assistance of the two men
later arrested. They deny that such was
the case.
Smith alleges he was discharged from
the store, as he was suspected of stealing
things from the showcases, and told one
of the men now under arrest that they
could get a large sum of money If they
broke into the store, as he knew where
Vance hid his money.
The boys, who are all under % years
of age, are said to have gained entrance
by boring holes around the lock of the
back door.
After ransaoking the place they were
unable to find the money. amounting to
more than 5000. which had been taken in
by Mr., Vance during the day.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
WANT POSTAL OFFICIALS
TO RECONSIDER BOUNDARY
Santa Monica Property Owners Seek
to Have Free Delivery District
Extended to Include the
Seventh Ward
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Jan. u.-Action was
taken today by Seventh ward property
owners and merchants to cause the post
office officials to reconsider the proposed
boundary within which the free delivery
Of mail in Santa Monica is to be confined
A community organization will circu-
late petitions in the district to bring evi-
dence that more han 800 patrons of the
postofice would be benefited by an ex-
tension of the free delivery service to en-
brace the Seventh ward community. AS
planned, the mail will be distributed only
inside the area bounded by. the beach and
Thirteenth street, and north and south
within the business district.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
FILES REPORT ON PORT
LOS ANGELES SHIPPING
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Jan. n.-Customs In
spector j. Davidson has filed with the
government his eport for the business
recorded at Port Los Angeles during the
year just closed The statement shows
that 1O,S59 S9l feet of lumber and 7S2,-
2S6 railroad ties were landed on the long
wharf during the year.
Other shipments received included "a
7S7 tons of general merchandise, 1900 cases
Of whisky and gin and 1856 cases of ale.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
BISHOP JOHNSON 70
CONFIRM PASADENA GLASS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Jan. I.-Bishop Joseph II.
Johnson of the Episcopal church Will
nav his annual visit to All Saints chapel
at the southwest corner of Los Robes
avenue and Washington street tomorrow
afternoon
He will confirm class to be presented
by the curate. The bishop will also
deliver his annual address to the con-
gregation.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
Killed by His Horse

YREKA, Cal, Jan. 1i.-Thomas j..
O'Toole, "A road overseer. was killed Lass
night by "A horse When Oroole walked
into the horses stall to feed him the
horse reared back, threw O'Toole under
the manger and jumped upon him,
crushing his skull O'Toole was prom
inent resident Of Sisson.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
REDoNDo PLANS JUBILEE
TO CELEBRATE SUCCESS

REDoNDO. Jan. 11.-Plans for a mon
ster banquet and jubilee are being con-
sidered by the local trade organization
as a fitting manner in which to express
the elation felt over the city winning first
prize in the Pasadena rose tournament
parade.
1t is announced that the affair will be
arranged by committee in which the
city officials and representatives of the
leading local clubs will assist.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
LINoTYPES ARE INSTALLED
IN PAPAL PRINTING HOUSE
BY Associated Press.

ROME, Jan. u.-Following the installa-
ton of electric lighting and heating ap-
paratuses the vatican has now installed
linotypes in the papal printing house.
Cardinal Merry Del Val assisted in the
work of placing the new machines and is
now giving them his persona. supervision.
The pope, who has expressed a desire
to watch the working of the linotypes.
will pay a visit to the printing house
tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
OCEAN PARK EASTERN STAR
HAS ENJOYABLE CARD PARTY
Special TO The Herald.

ppecldI 70 T nc IIVItIlI
OCEAN PARK, Jan. u.-One of the
most largely attended and most enjoyable
card parties ever given by the local lodge
of the Eastern Star was held last night
at the Masonic auditorium. Prizes for
highest scores ware won by Mrs James
Fl. Blagge and Mrs. Florence Wilhelm.
special feature of the evenings en-
tertainment was the rendering of musica.
selections by the Campiglia trio and the
singing Of Miss hristina Camplglia, the
sololst of the company
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
SANTA MONICA BOY is
KICKED IN FACE BY HORSE

SANTA MONICA. Jan. 1f.--While ad-
justlng the harness on one OF The fire
department horses this morning Oscar
Gunther the young son OF f. Gunther
Of 147 North Seventh street, was kicked
in the face. The boys face was gashed
and his lips split His injuries are not
thought TO be serious.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
SAWTELLE PETITION TO
FORM NEW TOWNSHIPS
Special to Tho Herald

Special to Tho Herald
SAWTELLE, Jan. ia petition to the
county supervisors requesting that they
establish a separate township to embrace
the Sawtelle district is being circulated.
Sawtelle is in Santa Monica township
and now under the court jurisdiction OF
the beach city, which, the petitioners
state. causes a hardship on litigants VINO
are compelled to journey almost three
miles to transact business at the court
house.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
SLIGHT ATTACK OF SMALLPOX
NEAR LAMANDA PARK

PASADENA. Jan. 1.-THE neighbolhood
Of Lamanda Park has been considerably
wrought up Che past two weeks because
Of q smallpox scare, but the county
health authorities have stilled any cause
for alarm BY taking prompt measures TO
prevent the disease from spreading by
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
LEADS IN FlFTYsBALL
POOL ToURNf.M ENT
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Jan n.-Geiswein, John
son. Greve. Lowdermilk, Lower and
George are leading in the fifty-ball pool
tournament at Harry Myers parlors
PLAY last night resulted as follows: Ca
velle won from CARRIER, so to 80; Lower
beat Johnson, so to 30; Geiswein beat
Benedict so to 30; George won from
Greve. SO to 46; Lowdermilk defeated Lam
caster, 50 to %. The next match Will
be PLAYED Monday night
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12

II notice you are prematurely bald"
observed the inquisitive passenger. May
l ask how you lost your hairg'
Il lost it by doing too much butting
into other peoples affairs,' answered the
other passenger Chicago Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12

lie drew his money from the bank
Because he feared a crash.
The bank Is where it always was;
Alas where is his cash?
-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
MAY REFUSE
TO SELL OUT
PASADENA WATER COMPANIES
DISSATISFIED
Stockholders Threaten Injunction
Attempt is Made to Dispose OF
plant to city-TangIe
Grows Worse

"a East Colorado Street
Pasadena Agency.
Home 26SA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-27

GLICKSBERG. Expert Umbrel,s Re
 pairer. Coruer Second Avenue sI. Walnut Street. opposite Old Tela
 phone building. Covers from hpc n 47.60 always on hand. All worh q
 ecuted promptly and satisfanei0D guaranteed. Work called f0s enc delivered. Your patronage solscataa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-27

HICKORY WOOD CO.-2oo6 Wes Sixth Street. Old phone 1896. Nev phone 206. All kinds of stove wool and blocks. All orders given promp attention. Wood delivered to an, part of city Yours for service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-27
KIDNEY AND BLADDER
 TROUBLE vANISHES
Simple Home Receipe Said to Relieve Nearly Every PersOn--Fine Mix. lure Which People Should Value.

To make up enough of the ..Dande- uon treatment which is claimed to De relieving nearly every sufferer who uses if for backache, kidney com plaint, sore weak bladder and rheu- matism; get from any good prescrip- ton pharmacy one-half ounce Fluid Extract Dandelion, one ounce Com pound Kargon and three ounces Con- pound Syrup of Sarsaparilla. Shake well In bottle and take in teaspoon ful doses after each meal and again at bedtime.
 Those who have tried it claim that f% ,ts gently but thoroughly on the kidneys relieving backache and blad- der trouble and urinary, difficulties before you realize it. Many cases of rheumatism are known to have been relieved within few days, the pain and swelling diminishing with each dose
 The simple recipe is said to strengthen and cleanse the elimina- tive tissues of the Kidneys so that they can filter and strain from the blood and system the poisons, acids and waste matter, which cause not only Rheumatism, but numerous other dis cases. Every man or woman here who feels that their kidneys are not healthy and active, or who suffer from any urinary trouble whatever, should not hesitate to make up this mixture, as it is certain to do much good, and may save you from much misery and suffering after while.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-27
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured


 with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional dls- ease. and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Halls Cat arrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly~on' the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a ouack medicine. It was prescribed by or, of the best physicians in this country for years and is regular prescription. It is composed of the hest tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers. acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The per feet combination of the two ingre- dkrts is what produces such won derful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Props. Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con stipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-27
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

holders of the Pine Bluff Brick Con- pany will be held at the Company S office, between the hours of 1 and o'clock ?. m., on Tuesday, the 18th day of January, 1909, for the pur- pose of electing directors for the en- suing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before them
 C. BREWSTER. Secretary. December f2, 1908.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-27
Ohio Street Baptist Church.

Ohio Street Baptist Church. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m, aa'! at mission at 2:30 D. m
 Preaching at i. a. m., and 1:30 ?. n., by Rev. E. F. Appling.
 B. Y. P. U., at 6:45 p. m.
 You and your friends are al ways welcome at any or all of these ser vices. E. Ryland,
 Sunday Sschool superintenden1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-27
FOR RENT.
Dwellings.

UWcElUB0s No. 313 Cherry St. 6 room dwelling No. 2009 West 5th avenue. room dwelling.
 No. 2003 West 5th avenue. room dwelling.
 Desk room for rent. l have a greater demand for dwell ings than I am able to supply. II you have dwelling vacant 1t would pay you to place it with me I solicit share of your insurance represent Old Line Companies. Tele. phone me and I will call.
 CHAS. HANCOCK. Insurance, Real Estate and Loans.
 OA1ce llS Plne Street
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-27
AT CHURCHES.
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St. Joseph,s Catholic Church

St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
 Masses: Sundays-7:30 and 10:30 s..m. Week Days-6:30 and 8 a. m.
 Sunday School-2:30 p. m.
 Sunday Night services-Devotions, sermon and benediction, 7:30.
 Baptisms-3:30 p. m. on Sunday
 Societies - Knights of Columbus: srst and third Mondays. West Second venue. Promoters of League of hcred Heart, pastors house on last Wednesday, of each month, 3:30 p. m. Ladies' Altar Society, on second Sum- day of each month, in chapel of St. Anthony after second mass. St. Jo- seph's Cemetery Association, on fourth Sunday of each month in St. An- thony's Chapel after second mass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-27
JOE KRUMPNER,

. Wholesale Dealer in ' : SCRAP IRON, METALS. RAGS. ' . OLD COTTON. BONES, HIDES. !
 : No Railroad Goods. ' . am pulling dropped stock for | | everybody. Speak loud for am |
 . hard of hearing. Pays full price . . t(?)l E. Barraque. Old phone 250. .
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-27
Christain Science Service.

10S Pine street. Sunday II d. r, subject, Christian Science. WedneS- day evening meetings 7:30. R7;;'su1s room open daily from 2:30 to ] o'clock. Public cordially invited
The Washington times., 1908-08-04
Factions Among the Payers
Causing Cantil1on Trouble
Ganley Did Hit Burns With Bat and Smash His Ribs.
Rumored That Some Dissatisfied Men
May Be Sold.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Aug Aloe
CantiIlon has a big Job Oh his hands as
manager Of the Washington team.
He is face to face with two factions.
and one or the other will have 10 90.
with the result that some valuable ball
players may be on the market for trade
OF sale.
This will be better known after Can
tillon has a conference with the owners.
AS a result OF this trouble, "BilI'
Burns. one OF Cantillons best pitchers.
is out of the game as a result OF an
assault from Ganley with the assistance
OF the bat over Burns chest, which
caved in couple Of stats and also caus-
ed internal troubles.
How It Happened.
This happened IN ST. Louis last We'd
nesday when Joe Cantillon was on a
fishing trip. Walter Johnson was pitch
ing a fine game against the Browns. and
IN the twelfth inning Kahoe had reach
ed second with none out. Kahoe was
going to quit after this inning owing
TO bad hands, and Burns suggested 20
Ganley, who was acting manager Of the
The Washington times., 1908-08-04
The Summary.
Elapsed
Owner
PLAY % INNINGS
AND OSHKOSH WINS
Not a Run for Twenty Innings.
Both Pitchers Go
Route.

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Aug. An a
pitchers battle which lasted twenty
three innings and was not finished un-
I'll sun down. Oshkosh won the conclud-
ing game of the series with Fond du Lac
yesterday
The score was 4 TO ?. The game was
the longest played in the Wisconsin
Illinois League this year and equaled
last years record.
Reilly for Fond du Lac and Pinkney
for Oshkosh pitched great ball, not a
run being permitted for twenty-One in
nings Pininey did not let a man pass
second base in seventeen innings.
Score:
Fond du Lac. 10000 10000 10000 10000 O0O-2
Oshkosh ......--1l000 10000 10000 10000 002-4
Batteries Fond du Lac, Reilly and
Gard: Oshkosh, Pinkney and Warren.
The Washington times., 1908-08-04

team. that II would be a IRE place to
substitute a speedy runner. Ganley
never made reply 10 the suggestion.
When Johnson laid down a perfect
bunt KahOe was haIfOoted at second.
although no one was on third 10 take
the throw. This riled Burns a trife,
who remarked TO Ganley. Now what
did I tell your" Ganley had hot re-
tort for his pitcher. and after several
heated words Ganley picked up the bat
and slammed 1t against Burns chest
with all has might, which sent the big
pitcher down for second Ganley ran
on the field and 70 the buss, while the
players gathered around Burns, and
peace finally reigned.
Of Course, Fowler Denies It.
When Cantillon took hold after his
ishing expedition. Burns was allowed
TO 90 back TO Washington. Cantillon
did not accompany the Washington
players On the all day trip from Chicago
yesterday, but viii reach here this
morning. Secretary Fowler declared
thai there was no trouble in the team,
and the Burns-(fanley story was a
hoax. lie stated that Burns was on a
visit 10 some relatives, but the story
above Is the true version OF the affair
as gathered from several Of the players
at the Hotel EHclid last evening.
The Washington times., 1908-08-04
Baseball Comment and Gossip
About Nationals and Others

struck out with the bases filled and
thus ended the game.
Pitcher Mcintyre. OF the Brooklyn
Nationals, let St. Louis down with one
hit yesterday. thus assuring himself a
place in the Han OF Fame.
Kitty BransneId on FIRST for the Phil
lies yesterday had two errors. Some
thing unusual for him. as he is pretty
safe in that position.
over 5000 people turned out 10 see the
Phillies hang it on the Cubs yesterday,
but they were disappointed
out in St. Louis they are betting
whether Wadden or stone will lead the
stTiIe-Out records this year.
I'VE are lost" Elberfeld shouted,
As he staggered down the stair.
Then his little de- tighter asked him.
As she took his lev mitt,
Pa, won't the YaESee win the pen
nant?"
And the captain answered
Go. sit down, child. you make my
head ache. st. Louis Star and ChrOn-
icle.
wonders why there are so many Water
loos in baseball
Maybe Wadden is working so hard
lately because he has not laid in the
coal for the winter-maybe.
Umpire Connolly is sore over the way
he is being treated at St Louis. After
Sundays game he remarked 70 Walter
Lannigan: The guy that said life is
one sweet song was either lying or I
have a bum ear for music"
The Washington times., 1908-08-04
AMERICAN YACHTS
MAY CROSS WATER
Plan to Send Them After English
Honors Arouses
Interest.

LONDON, Aug. 4-Tentative plans
were announced today for competition
next year in British waters between
American and English racing yachts.
Morton Plants 23-caliber racer, which
he has decided 10 build from Hcrre-
shoff designs. will represent America,
and an effort viii be made to induce
contests.
The Plant yacht viii be the first good
American racing yacht 20 visit Eng
land since 1894, wheE the Nigilant, the
previous years successful cup defend
er, made a disappointing showing on
this side Of the Atlantic
From an English viewpoint, the com
ing races are attracting almost a g much
interest as the attempts Of Sir Thomas
Upton TO lift the Americas Cup.
The Washington times., 1908-08-04
INDEPENDENCE LEAGUE.

P. Pumphrey was as wild as March
hare yesterday, and his inability to 10
cate the plate nearly cost Advent the
game He pissed the FIRST four men
that faced him in he sixth. forcing in a
run, and then Suess' nit 10 center for
two bases brought in the other three
men who had received free tickets to
irst- Again in the ninth ne passed two.
and two errors let the runners score.
When he did put EN- over, Ninth Street
could not touch him, and he sent eIeS en-
back BY the short route. In the fatal
sixth he struck out the side.
The Washington times., 1908-08-04
Amateur Leagues
Today's Games.

Capital City League-COlUmbia vs..
Brentwood, at Capital City Park.
Marquette ague-Marines VS.. St
Vincents, at Thirteenth and y
streets northeast.
Commercial League-G. z. Howard
Co. VS.. VIM. Hahn & Co., at Eighth
street and Florida avenue northeast.
Independence Leag Twining vs.
Manhattans, at McDeyitt's Field.
r. R. Y. NJ. c. A. League Shop
men VS.. Car Dept, at Fifth street
and Florida avenue northeast
Columbia League - Congressional
VS.. Washington Heights, at Sixth
and d streets northeast.
The Washington times., 1908-08-04
RAILROAD LEAGUE
FIGHT IS CLOSE
Trainmen Hard Put to Keep
Ahead of Shopmen.
Some Gossip.

shopmen and Trainmen are having a
merry fight for first honors in the
Railroad Y. NJ Q. A. League. there
being but one game difference between
them.
Early in the season these two teams
demonstrated that they were out Of the
class Of the other teams of the league,
and their records so far have fully JUS
tilted what they gave promise Of Train
men has been successful in all but three
Of its contests. while Shopmen have
lost four.
In the series between the two teams.
TTainmen have been successful in cap
turing the majority. and IS therefore
rightly entitled 70 first hOnOrs. Shop
men have had difficulty in getting the
same team on the field Tor its sched-
uIed games, as the men have 10 worK
irregular hours and have found II i'm
possible 10 appear Then. 100. the re-
cent strike kept several of the men out
Of the sporC for a while and Shopmen
lost an important contest The Train
men have been lucky IN having the same
lineup nearly every time, and have
developed g system Of team work that
has proved the downfall Of their rivals
B. & o. Menaces Trainmen.
Each team has three games yet To
IIay. Trainmen meet B. & O. Friday
o. this week, and that viii probably
ell the tale. as its other two games are
With the tail-enders. The 3. & o. team
is travelling at a fast rate at present.
having taken a doube-header from Sta
ton last Saturday. and should put I'D
a stin fght against the leaders. The
Shopmen's three games are with the
taii-endeTs. and they should have little
difficulty in annexing all three.
3. & o. has come up strong IN the
last few weeks, and Is making a bid
for the first division. 1t has FIVE more
games 10 play, and in the event OF its
winning All OF them. 10 Will pass station
in the race. and land ia the first dlvi-
sion.
The Washington times., 1908-08-04
Yesterdays Results

Capital City League-G- p o.. g.:
Atlantics, 0 (forfeited); Capital City
Park
Columbia I.eague-Game postponed.
r r Y. N. c. A gue-Shop-
men, Z; Car Dept, 0, Fifth street
and Florida avenue northeast.
Marquette League - Nigilauts, 2;
Turnerites, 2. Thirteenth and d
streets northeast.
Commercial League-NatiOnal Elec-
trio Supply Co, 4; ". 3. Moses e
Sons. g; Eighth street and Florida
avenue northeast.
The Washington times., 1908-08-04

P Cunningham pulled of the feature
stunt He was playing in and Heise
popped Up q Texas Lacquer back OF third
base. Going backward at full speed
Cunningham took the ball over his
shoulder and completed one Of the pref
test plays seen on the field.
The Washington times., 1908-08-04

The regular schedule closes on Satur-
day of this week. and the postponed
games will be PLAYED of as follows:
August Job & .. vs.. Car Dept
August 11-Coach Yard vs.. b q o.
August 12-B. & 0, VS.. Coach Yard.
August 13-COach Yard VS.. Shops.
August 14-StatiCn VS.. Shops.
August 15-Car Dept. VS.. Coach Yard.
August 1T-COach Yard VS.. Car Dept.
August l9-Traiumen VS.. Car Dept
The Washington times., 1908-08-04

open the series with the Maps To-Day
Hughes Will probably be on the firing
line.
We found the Larrupers the easiest
bunch OF all on their last trip here.
Let's hope that it's so this time in their
baiIiwick
Walter johnson will get a crack at
the Maps tomorrow. If he does as well
against them as he did against the
Browns and the Sox there will be no
kick coming.
After the Cleveland games Washing
ton viii tackle the Detroits, and then
return home 10 meet the Chicago Sox.
Elberfeld's pets received another drub-
bling yesterday What a pity that we
don't get a chance at them until Sep
TENDER 4. They may have recuperated
by that time.
Lajoie's home run and Altizer's single
helped TO beat the Yankees yesterday.
The Soldier Boy got two hits out
OF three times at bat.
Ossie Schreck isn't sure whether he
is getting bald from early piety. sleep
ing cars or short beds, but he is sure
that he is getting bald
With the score z to 0 against them
the Boston Nationals started out in the
ninth 30 trim the Pirates. But. after
they had scored four runs. Dahlen
The Washington times., 1908-08-04

Heise's batting was first class yester-
day. He pOled out two clean singles.
and got another TO right field. but was
thrown out al first base as the ball was
hit hard and took a lucky bound into
the night gardeners glove,