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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
DEER FARMING NEXT.
Secretary Wilson Wants Stockmen to
Produce Venison for Market.

Washington, d. c., July 7.-Secre-
tary Wilson, of the Department of
Agriculture, believes deer can be
raised. the same as beef cattle, and the
departments experts have set them
selves to the task of popularizing veni-
son. A bulletin on deer farming will
be issued shortly.
The idea is to have stockmen raise
deer just the same as cattle. and the
experts declare that they are easily
raised and require but little care, while
their meat commands a high figure
Surprise is expressed that they should
not have been raised on a commercial
scale long before this.
III many states there is law against
killing deer, but IT is thought that II
I farmers started to raise them these
ihws' wbuid bs febeaiedqs bne n,b9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
HoRSEMAN RIDES BOY DOWN.
Lad Gets Fractured Shoulder but
Rider Is Unknown.

Philadelphia. July Andrew Nc
Cullen, aged II years, of 1900 Penrose
Ferry Road, was knocked down and
trampled upon by a horse ridden by a
young man. whose name has not been
learned by the police. McGullens
shoulder was fractured
McGullen and several boys were
walking down Penrose Road. and the
horse, which had become unmaiage-
able. ran into the boys, striking Nc
Cullen before he could get out of the
way He was taken to the Methodist
hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
WEATHER INJURIES TOBACCO.
Outlook for New Crop Not Encour
aging in Some Localities.

South Boston. Va, July 1.-THE
weather the past two weeks has been
generally unfavorable for the growing
tobacco in this section, and the out
look at present is not encouraging
Several hailstorms on the border of
Virginia and North Carolina have done
serious damage to crops in a scope of
10 or Is miles.
Little or no tobacco is being sold on
the warehouse floors now. nearly all of
it having been marketed. but next
month the first leaves, called "prim-
ings," will begin to come on the mar
ket.
Reports from South Carolina are
quite favorable, the crop being early
and curing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
FORGOT IT WAS SUNDAY.
Farmer Plows Cemetery, but Observes
the Next Day.

Cen.ralia, Mo. July 7.-Probably the
only man who ever plowed in a ceme-
terry on Sunday was William Hawkins,
who lives eight miles west Of here.
The Paramount church cemetery con-
sists of six acres and two acres were
unoccupied. Last Sunday morning
bright and early Hawkins arose and
began blowing the two acres that he
had rented from the owners of the
cemetery. He plowed until O'Clock
when neighbors passing by expressed
their amazement at his laboring on
Sunday. Hawkins is a member OF
the church and declares that he was
unaware that it was the Sabbath, HI
observed Sabbath the foIlo.Yins day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

The steamer City of Augusta will
make the first Sunday excursion of
the season next Sunday afternoon.
July II. going to Bath and returning
up the river by moonlight. The steam
err will leave Augusta at 1.3O. and on
her return will leave Bath at s o'clock
in the evening. The fare for the round
trip from Augusta will be 80 cents. AS
the moon will be full at that time, and
as music will be furnished by an or
chestra the sail up the river should be
"a delightful one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Among the many people from Au-
gusta and other places who are enjoy
ing life at Cobbosseecontee during the
summer months is Miss Mary Dexter
OF Boston. Miss Dexter has been the
guest OF Col. and Mrs. John II. Rich
ards at the National Home, but is now
domciled at the Lewis cottage on the
west shore of the lake. She enjoys the
distinction of being the only young
lady in this vicinity who drives her
own motor car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
KNOX,.
SOUTH WARREN,

Miss Ruth Stackpole of Thomaston was
guest last Wednesday of Viola Jones.
Grace and Gladys Spear spent the week
of the Fourth with relatives in Rockland
Miss Jessie Grover of Ash Point passed
last week with her sister, Mrs. Spencer
Benner.
Mrs. Henry Jones and daughter Celia
went to Monhegan last Monday to pass
the week with Mr.. JONES' where he has
employment. returning Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Robinson of North
Gushing visited at NJ. r. Hunts Sunday.
Henry Jones horse had the misfortune
to get a bad cut last week while in the
pasture on a wire fence. Veterinary Pea.
body of Thomaston was called to dres,
the wound. -. T..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

An event of much pleasure was the
excursion of the Sunday school schol-
ars of the Penney Memorial church 10
Cobbosseecontee Tuesday. which was
participated in by a large numoer Oh
the young people of the church ana
also the little ones. The party left
Augusta at about o'clock on a
special car, going first to Winthrop
and then returning to Island park
where the day was passed. Supt.
Russell Field and some of the teach
ers of the Sunday-school went along
to look after the little ones and to see
that nothing was omitted which could
add to their pleasure and the outing
was very successful one In every re-
spect. A picnic dinner was served at
noon, and after the afternoon NAG
been enjoyed in games and amuse-
ments of various kinds the return
home was made in season for supper:
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Work was commenced Tuesday
morning by the Water District crew,
Just north of the corner of Water and
Bridge streets, for the purpose of con-
Meeting the two water mains on Wa
ter street. The main on the west side
of the street, which is a 16-inch pipe,
comes direct from the reservoir, while
the main on the east side of the street
is 12-inch pipe and connects with
that which crosses Kennebec bridge
The two will be connected and will, it
is claimed. result in an Improvement
in the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
PRAY IN VAIN FOR RAIN,
Thirty Thousand Italian Peasants Jc,in
in Calvary Procession.

Bari, Italy, July THE long drought
with intense heat reaching at times 90
or more in the shade. is causing dis
astrous effects throughout the Apulia
region.
In the hope of securing rain through
divine intercession. it was decided to
carry in procession through the town
the centennial image representing CAL
vary.
Thirty thousand of the faithful par
ticipated in the ceremonies, which
We're attended by dramatic scenes, but
the rain did not come
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
CLOUD BURST IN sHAMokIN.
Cellars Flooded and Royal Oak cuIn
Bank Exploded.

Shamokin. Pa, July "A cloud
burst occurred here. causing thou
sands. of dollars damage by water
Cellars Of business houses and resi-
dences in the lower portion of the
town We're flooded, while the borough
sewage system was wrecked
The Royal Oak Colliery culm bank.
on fire for years, exploded owing tn
the tremendous downpour of rain
penetrating the thick crust of bank
Thousands of tons of dirt were blown
orto the Reading Railroad tracks,
completely blocking them and interfer-
ing with traffic for some time. All
the tracks We're cleared of dirt by day
break.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Hereafter the evening performance
at the Island Park theatre will begin
at $50 instead of at 8 o'clock. This
change will enable the, company to
close the performance so that the reg
ular 10 o'clock car and special theatre
car will leave Island Park for Augusta
and Winthrop at the same time. The
Augusta car will connect with the Ma
tional Home and Gardiner cars. "Ha-
eel Kirk will be given this afternoon
and evening. -. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

A party of Boston gentlemen in
which were G. j. Grace, New England
passenger agent for the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad, and six others, We're in
the city yesterday on their way home
from Cobbosseecontee. where they had
been enjoying the Fourth of July holt
day. They had been guests of Uncle
joe Emery at the Lake House and
reported that they had had a good
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Augusta people who have occasion
to travel by night will be interested to
learn that since the summer schedule
went into effect on the Maine Central
the second section Of the Pullman cars
on Train No. 2. going west at 1915 +
NJ, has been assigned to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

John w. Bacon. late Co f. sth and
81 Vermont Inf. George Clark. late
Co. I. 10Th Maine Inf. Vital Chalifoux.
late Co. G and c. Goth n. Y. Inf.
Francis HUMPHREYS, late U. S. Navy,
John c. Lord, late Co I. 23d Mass. Inf,
Nicholas Mckee, late U. S. Navy and
Moses Y. Richard, late U. s. Navy
have been granted honorable dis
charges from the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

The members of the Armitage Club
will leave this morning on the steam
er Islander for the Isle of Springs in
Sheepscot bay, where they will be
the guests of Mrs. George B. Keene of
this city at her cottage on the island.
Shore dinner will be served at noon
and the party will return to Augusta
on the steamer in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the Office of the city
clerk this week are the following: June
80, to Mr.. and Mrs Walter A. Locke
daughter; July 3, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Phileas Gagnon, a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
Today's Concert.

March--"Japanesc Brigade" Mi,olla
Overture-'L ustspiel Hungarian Fes,i-
val first time). Keller Bella
WaltZeS-"El Captain" SouSa
Selection from La MaScotta," Audlan
Reverie-"When the Lights Are Low
thfSt tlme). ElE8elnann
Mountain Echoes" Cfrsr tfn1e). Hume.
THE Wish is It," Boyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Announcement is made that the
summer excursion tickets to Old Or
chard Beach are now on sale at the
Maine Central ticket Office in this city,
the fare for the round trip being 49, A
trip to this beach is one of the most
popular one-day outings to be had in
New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

The many friends of S. ]. Hegarty,
who is i'll at his home on Bradbury
street and for the past few days had
been suffering from an abscess in the
throat. will be glad to learn that the
crisis is passed and that he was able
to be down stairs yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

w. H. Holmes, Jr., an Augusta boy
who has been for several years super
intendent of schools at Westerly, X
l., is at Cleveland, Ohio, where he de-
livers ar address this week before the
National Education Association now
in session there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Ira G. Ross of Boston, vice president
Of the Eureka Mines Co, Is in the city
and Is guest at Hotel North. Mr..
Ross Is a former pastor of the Green
Street Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

The following were visitors at the
Home yesterday: Charles w. Libby of
Medford, Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. +. Il
Hanna of Plymouth. Mass: Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph T. McFall of Brooklyn.
n. Y; Mrs w. NJ. Holman of Con-
cord N. H.; Mrs. j. p. Whipple of
Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

At the regular meeting of r. B. Ca
per Rebekah Lodge this evening the
degree will be conferred upon several
candidates and all members are re-
quested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
Daily kennebec journal
LOCAL. MATTERS.

Among the guests at Hotel North
Tuesday were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Luf-
kin Of Boston, who are in the city for
a day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Charles H. Lockwood, late Co. 4,
5th and 23d N. Y. Inf, has been ad-
mitted to the Home and assigned to
Co. NJ. He came from New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Yesterday was the hottest day OF
the season, the mercury registering ~
under the piazza at headquarters at
p III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Elmer Hayes of Natick, Mass, who
served in Co. A, I'd Mass. H. A, has
been admitted to this branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

CANTON AUGUSTA, NOS p. N.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
8 o'clock:
II. II. HOXIE. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Peter Fitzpatrick left the Homo
Yesterday for Lynn where he will pass
a furlough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

John Turck, formerly sergeant OF
&c. p lest yesterday for Harpswell on
a leave of absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

yesterday to visit friends at Pittsfield
Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
NATIONAL HOME.
4. Use Il or not. as ,,our docto, says.

Officer of the day Capt. John E.
Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Germany is experimenting to deter
mine whether or not a vertical shaft Of
light can be seen greater distance
than a horizontal flash, with the idea
Of 50 equipping its lighthouses, If
such proves to be the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

iEpHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 3.
Meetings at o'clock every second and
i'u'"C S. FEASI.EE, c. p.
G. w. MERRILL, Scribe,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
NORTH BOWDOiN.

D. B. Varney met with serious ac-
cident July 4, the result of frecrackers
being thrown under his horses feet,
causing the horse to become frightened
and running away. Mr.. Varney was
thrown from the wagon, receiving a
bad cut ON the head besides other in
juries t. his face. The accident hap
pencd at Lisbon Falls, as Mr.. Varney
was on his way to Bowdoin Center to
attend the exercises there. The wound
was dressed by DR.. Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer WadswOrth OF
Wales were guests last week of their
son, H. S.sWadsworth.
Elbridge Varney passed Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Topsham
Lester Rideout is in Livermore Falls
for few days as the guest OF Win
ned Ehasesag J. -,As.n Die
4. The Free Will Baptist parsonage al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

The Army Scripture Readers Asso-
citation has sixty-two readers working
in the British army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

"A TO Let" sign In your window
AL let your room sometime: \ !
e a. In the Journals Want Advta
WILL let 1t toA1v.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
,,ss,,ne Friday evenings at 8 o'clock.
4. FREEMAN, N. G.
=. r. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
AUGUSTA Lodge Directory

,osE OF SHARON CHAPTER, O. e.
= stated meetings the first Wednesday
c1,onine OF each month at 7.30 All MEM
~ sotourning in the city are invited to
a"eDuI LEILA L. HCSSEY. W. M.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON. Sec.
m.v.f-tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
BOWDOINHAM.


Mrs. John F. Gray and son. Ernest
Lancaster, opened the Gray cottage
at Old Orchard this week, with Mr.
and Mrs Horace l.. Smith, and the
Misses Florence and Mildred Smith of
Weymouth. Mass, as guests.
w. S. Lancaster of Richmond is
visiting his brother, Carlton Lancaster,
at East Bowdoinham.
Miss Carrie Sparks ad Miss Ruby
Wood have gone to Rangeley for the
season.
Misses Carrie and Winnie Dinsmore
Of East Bowdoinham are visiting
their sister. Mrs. Ives Huxley at
Rangeley.
Mr.. and Mrs Bert Webber and chill
Mrs. Harold Cheney.
Mrs. Annie l.. Larrabee of Lewiston
is visiting Mrs. Priscilla Allen.
P. A. Cannon was in Portland one
day last week.
Misses Jean Foote and Miranda
Hackett are attending the summer
school at Castine.
Miss Helen Adams and Miss Mary
Hardie, Bates OS, have returned
home. r..
S. w. Carr has returned from a
fishing trip to Rangeley.
Mrs. Ellen Collins of Auburn is
visiting relatives in town.
The Misses Sadie and Josephine
Minott have gone to Atlantic City, n.
j., for the season.
Mrs Bertha Moulton is the guest of
Portland friends.
Mrs. P. A. Cannon and Mrs. r. P.
Weber spent Monday in Lewiston.
Charles Pratt of Lynn. Mass, is
visiting his father, Sanford Pratt, at
East Bowdoinham.
Miss Hattie Temple was in Bruns-
wick Tuesday.
Sherman Denham of Portland re-
Gently visited relatives in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pratt of Man
chester. N. H.. passed the Fourth with
his sister, Mrs. Robert Temple.
Mrs. +. w. Fogg and son. Archibald.
accompanied by Miss Hazel Cornish.
went to Peaks Island. Monday.
John w. Bibber of Lewiston has
been the guest of Capt. and Mrs.
Benz. Adams.
Mrs. Seldom Williams and son, Will,
were In Brunswick recently.
Miss Helen Leavitt of Portland has
been the guest of her mother, Mrs. f.
G.. Patten.
Miss Florine Elliott has returned to
Auburn after a visit in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

Best for you, because best 'mhdsI tnre Sat
III shin. cream, and Satin skin powder 2hO'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

r. B. cAPEN REBEKAH LODGE
No. 81 T. o. Q. F. meets in I. G. o. F..
hall the End and 4th Wednesday evenings
OF each month at o'clock.
SADIE F. METCALF, N. G.
CLARA M. TURNER. Rec. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
sAGADAHoc.
RICHMOND.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Blaisdell of Five
Islands with Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Tarr
of this place passed several days at
Sand Pond last week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Blaisdell returned to their home Mon
day.
DR.. X. W. Small, A. B. Gaubert, Mr..
and Mrs. c. B. Day, Mr.. and MIA H.
E. Houdlette and Mrs. w. E. Seekins,
who have been guests at the Small cot
tage. Capitol Island, the past week,
have returned home. Mrs. X. w.
Small and Mrs. A. B. Gaubert viii re-
main at the cottage another week.
j. A. Proctor and daughter Leora,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Preble and Miss
Marguerite Rogers went to Capitol
Island Sunday for a short stay at the
Proctor cottage. They made the trip
in Mr.. Proctor's new boat which he
has recently purchased.
Mr.. and Mrs C. L. Blair, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hea and Mr.. and Mrs S.
M. Card and daughter Beatrice, passed
the Fourth at Pleasant pond.
Mrs. r. ]. Condor returned Wednes-
day from a visit in Boston and vicin-
ity.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Odiorne with a
party of friends passed the Fourth at
their cottage at Sand pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Seekins returned
to their home in Wiscasset Monday at
ter a short visit with relatives in this
place.
Miss Aura Hewett returned Thurs
day from a short visit with Bath
friends.
Mrs. Chas Reed and Mrs. James
Hathorne went to Southport Thurs
day to see for the first time the
beautiful cottage which Capt. Reed has
recently Euilt in that place. ...
The Universalist Sunday school en-
joyed picnic on Southard's Point
last week.
The delegates who attended + the
State convention last week were w.
F. Durham, II. C. Reed and Frank
Dow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Randlette have
arrived in town from Somerville,
Mass, and for the future will make
their home in this place. Mr.. Rand
lette has been appointed treasurer and
manager of the Richmond Water Co.
and will be in full charge of that con-
Germ.
Mrs. Frank r. Gould of Portland is
visiting at her old home on Centre
street.
Harry Mcintosh Of Lynn. Mass. is
spending a two weeks vacation at his
home in this place.
VIM. NJ. Loud died at his home on
Lincoln street Monday at the age of
50. Mr.. Loud was an old and highly
esteemed citizen. One daughter, Mrs
Ida kincaid. survives. Funeral ser
vices We're held Wednesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from his late home, Rev
I. A. Bean officiating Interment was
in Yeaton cemetery.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-12-03

1.-TWO merry Tramps" thatfa,niliar
musical comedy by Bessie Bennett
and Jerome Travers will be PLAYED
at the opera house Tuesday Dec. Is
McVenn and Vetter are sending this
truthful and popular entertainment
on its eleventh season travels and
have limited its presentation to one
company whice in its personal rep
resents a judicious distribution of
the various characters; among those
who have shoMn their superiority in
previous cast of this play, I. A
Weaves as Artle Voevllne, alias,
Prince Newfoundland, who is mis-
taken for real live prince and who
is on lark retains his humorous i'm
personation ably assisted by Lue
Peterson as Clarence Banjorine.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-12-03
NOT A MODERN GAME
PROF. STARR SAYS MOUND BUILD
ERS INVENTED BASEBALL.
Declares Original Diamond Was Laid
Out in Ohio-Tradition Upset and
Father Chadwick Shorn
Of Honors.

Chicago-A prehistoric Mordecai
Brown, attired in a bronze bracelet,
tossed wooden ball bound in bear
hide. striking out Frank Chance, at
tired in an airy suit of dog hair, in
the first ball game ever played in
America, according to indisputable evi-
dence which has been obtained by
Prof. Frederick Starr of the University
Of Chicago after extended examina-
tions of the earthworks of the mound
builders in Ohio.
The Chicago archaeologist and eth
nologist the other day told his stu
dents that in some of the mounds he
had found remains of the balls used
in the first games played on the con-
tinent of North America, while in 9TH
ers long heavy implements were dis
covered which could be nothing but
bats.
These profound revelations set at
rest the long discussions between Phil
adelphia, New York and Hoboken as
to what city was the birth of Ameri-
can baseball. The game, like many
of the presidents, is a native of Ohio.
Father Chadwick was made STEP
father by the cruel hand of fate after
many years of thinking that the base
ball child was really his own, and
even the primitive European games of
ball must give precedence to the
American article played when the
Hudson bay ice-cap was slipping off
toward the southwest and making
fiat prairie of the future site of Chi
cago and most of Illinois.
Philadelphia must abandon her talk
about the ''townball" of 1888, New
York her pride in the game played by
it's Washington club in 1843, while the
Elysian fields of New Jersey (where
Hohoken now stands) must give way
to the mounds of Ohio as the first
American ball ground.
Hundreds OF persons doubtless par
ticipated in some of these prehistoric
games," said Prof. Starr in his archae-
ology class. "The geometrical mounds
Of the Ohio district doubtless in many
instances inclosed fields used for ath-
letic purposes, and these games were
one of the chief sports"
One can we'll imagine the excite
ment which would attend a game be-
tween the mound builders from the
north and south sides of the Ohio
river. Swift runners would slip
through the forests and across the
prairies months before to carry the
word to the outlying mound popula-
ton, and the people in the suburbs, so
to speak, would start several weeks
ahead to be sure of getting in at the
finish
The excitement can be imagined
when in the ninth inning, with both
sides even up, wild-eyed mammoth
should appear to scramble over the
edge Of the athletic mound and run
amuck amid the lightly attired crowd.
The care with which the mound
builders inferred balls and bats seems
to indicate that they took their base
ball and religion together, being much
more inclined that way than modern
rooters.