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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08

fielders concerned always try, but the
one who is absolutely sure of the play
calls for the chance, and is invariably
allowed to stand or fall on his own
judgment.
Naturally the position of the catcher
gives him best command of all the
situations that arise. He faces his
other team mates and can keep strict
tab on the bases. If a base runner
straN too far from his station the
catcher flashes the intelligence to both
pitcher and infielder concerned. The
fielder is ready for the throw when
the pitcher wheels quickly to let the
ball go. And If the base runner is
not equally alert he is caught mapping.
The catcher signals the pitcher the
nature of every ball he is to serve
the batter. Sometimes the pitcher will
not agree with his battery mate on the
point. Then the backstop signals for
different kinds of balls until he hits
upon one the pitcher thinks will do the
trick-that Is, of course, if he has faith
in the twirler's judgment.
Intelligence Necessary
But not alone the catcher profits by
the sign language of the battery. The
hawkeyed infielders and outfielders
must be familiar with every sort of
ball delivered. Both infielders and out
fielders have to play. differently on a
fast straight one to what they could
on q curve. That is why one may often
notice the gardeners shift their po-
sition frequently while the same man
is at bat. The center fielder can see
the signal and he tips off his fellow
gardeners. The second baseman and
man if these are unable to see for
themselves.
OF course. the catcher has to be
guarded in his work. He must have
several sets of signals at his COM
mand with which every one is IA
miliar. Otherwise a brainy opponent
on second would get on to those signs
and in turn tip off the various offer
ings to the man at bat. A catcher
cannot use the same sign twice before
a rival. Then, too. he must guard
against the batsman peeking back to
catch his code. That is why the back
stop stoops in calling for balls. He
covers the hands, which are used en-
tirely for battery signals, with his
gloves and his legs. By crouching he
shuts out all possible vision Of the
batsman.
OF course. battery signals are but
one phase of the situation. That is the
defensive side or rather but part of it.
1nfielders often tip off catchers on
chances to nail base runners. But
the infielders in turn profit in knowing
what is to be delivered by being able
to 'lay" for the batsman. For ex-
ample, the sort of ball thrown deter
mines whether the second baseman or
shortstop will cover the bag in case
of an attempt to steal by base runner.
The same tells in inner defense. In case
a bunt is anticipated. the direction in
which the ball is likely to go.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
IGNORANT
OF INSIDE BALL
MYSTERIES OF DIAMOND UN-
SOLVED BY LAYMEN
Position of Captain of Major League
Team Is Hollow Honor-Machine-
like Fielding Is Developing
New Style of Game

NEW YORK, Aug. If the average
fan could realize how little he really
knows of baseball he might be less
prone to criticism. There is nothing
more refreshing to a student of the
game than to sit through some pleas
ant afternoon in a hotbed of fans in
strand or bleachers and hear the quibs
handed out on the play as these spec
tators see it.
OF course the fan pays his good
money to nourish the sport, then. who
has a better right than he to air his
views? While the layman doubtless is
aware of the fact that baseball of to-
day embraces far more than is shown
on the surface; few, very few, realize
the intricate complications of "inside''
baseball. Far too often are such
epithets as "bonehead," lob" ivory
skull" and the like, applied to the
wrong party. The game is progressing
with the times. The team manager of
today is the one supreme power on
whose judgment almost solely depends
success or disappointment.
The captaincy of a major league
baseball club of today is but a hollow
honor. Indeed, there Is virtually no
such office, except in case of a strictly
bench manager, such as George STALL
ings or Connie Mack. In the latter
case a field captain is essential only
so far as handing the umpires the bat
ting list and in advising officials of
changes that may be made from time
to time.
Manager Directs Play
Extensively the manager directs play.
Defensively the team, if it works har-
moniously, decides it's strategies on the
spur of the moment-that is, so far as
accepting chances is concerned. The
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
MAXWELL 1910 MODEL
CREATES MUCH INTEREST
New Type of Popular Car Arrives in
Los Angeles and Big Shipment
Is Ordered

One of the prettiest cars to arrive in
Los Angeles is the Navel 1910 model
60" which was shipped by boat from
San Francisco and was received Fri
day night at the Briscoe garage, 1321-25
South Main street.
Fourteen of these cars have been
sold of the big shipment allotted to
Los Angeles and five out awaiting de-
livery.
The specifications of the new model
are:
Motor-Four vertical cylinders, 3%
by A, cast in pairs, giving 22 horse
power actual at normal speed. Inlet
and exhaust valves mechanically oper-
ated and interchangeable; located on
opposite sides. Motor fully protected
by sheet metal pan.
arbureter-MaXWeu standard de-
sign; float-feed type.
Ignition-Double, magnetic and bat
terry
Oiling - Force feed, multi-delivery.
Single sight feed located on dash in
view of operator; automatically oils
motor and clutch.
Cooling-Honeycomb cooler, natural
circulation-no pump.
Transmission - Sliding-gear type.
three speeds forward, one reverse; di-
rect on high.
Clutch-All metal. multiple-disk.
Drive-Bevel gear, with two univer-
sal joints.
Frame-Pressed steel.
Wheels-Thirty inches, wood, artil-
lery pattern.
Tires-30XS12. standard clincher type.
Wheelbase-93 inches; tread, Sc
inches.
Brakes-Two sets, double acting on
rear wheels; one set internal expand
ing one set external contracting.
Body-Metal with stamped molding.
Upholstered in high grade leather and
hair Ironed for top.
Equipment-Tw brass oil side lights,
one oil tail light. horn with flexible
tube. full set of tools, tire repair kit.
Color-Blue with black upholstery.
Price-Q standard runabout, $3.50;
OF with rear seat for one, SS75; OF
with rear seat for two, 5000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-08
SARATOGA RACE REsuLrs

SARATOGA, n. Y, Aug. &c. T.
Harrisons Waldo easily won the Sara
toga special of six furlongs today, and
in doing so proved himself the best
2-year-old of the year. He has mel
the best youngsters, carried top weight
and beat them all in easy fashion. His
defeat of Sweep today clinched his
claim to the honor.
Field Mouse won the Delaware hand
leap at a mile in a drive by neck
Ballacalla won the Saratoga steeple-
chase.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24
COME AND GONE

George Klewel went to Swanville
Tuesday on q business trip.
Mrs. Joseph Dubrielle returned to
Ft. Ripley Tuesday, after a visit here
with her daughters. Mrs. Emma
Highbee and Miss Julia Dubrielle.
j. Stevenson of Randall left Tues.
day for a visit at Hamilton, Mont
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Richard
arrived Saturday from Saskatchewan,
Can, tor an extended visit with rela-
tlves here.
F. D. Leblanc was in Minneapolis
on business Monday.
Mrs. E. N. Ebert of Bemidji is
visiting with her parents. MIR. and
Mrs P. w. Hayes during the holidays
Miss Lucy Kern visited with Miss
Winnie Renick the first of the week.
Russell Baker, ST., returned to Roy
alton Monday after q short VISIT with
his family.
Miss Florence Woodwork of Pequot
ls visiting with Miss Eva Konchal.
A. Fl. Vernon made a business trip
to Swanville Tuesday. =
H. Lentz and family arrived from
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24
RAIL PRAIRIE

Dec. 2O.-There was surprise on
Bill Jaeger last Saturday evening.
Everybody had a fine time.
Mrs. A. w. Olson, who has been at
DEBORAH, Iowa, since the first of Nov
ember visiting her daugher and other
relatives, returned home last Tuesday.
Miss Ida johnson of Eagle Bend is
here visiting Inez Halverson. She Will
remain during the holidays.
Miss Inez' and .Orville Halverson
drove to Lincoln Tuesday.
Gust Jaeger and Miss Julia Lakka
arrived last tuesday from Montevideo.
Get your cow bells ready boys.
Mrs. Tom Rouse OF Aneta, n. D., is
here visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Erickson.
Geo. Thompson and family are now
keeping house for Mr.. and Mrs. I. J.
Bates. 49,.
MIR. and Mrs. T. NJ. Halverson drove
to Fl. Ripley last Saturday.
There will be masquerade ball al
the old Day house Saturday evening,
Dec. 25th. Every body come and put on
your mask.
Mrs. Bunk is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Edeburu.
A number from here attended the
rattle at Robl's last Friday night.
Mrs. A. N. Olson entertained com.
pany for supper last Tuesday evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24
1 ! : q

II
|. ext atu1d!ay hr1etmal
lay ~ MI % y1cees a.. tne
oWeq1en Lutheran e. cnorcn q J 3 :tO Z.
- ~ :, !. Key. yonn N0loet ot L1ncoll
~. al coilec LOIS taken Y !;
% TOT tho dement, of tho church. ~ y
are cordially invited.
august blomqulst wa e 70 HANNAH Ia @
Duolnees oetWeen tialns !! fI1oay.
y, .1t 70 iamofeo tnat tne ooonae 49,.
alng OF tnoee TWO nacneiors WHO n "a
Deen vlsltlng IN Little Elk WlA ta -
place next sunday. ! wonoeyI
me sunday schoo! OF the SWedlsn
Lutheran church Will hold Q Christmas
festival Monday evening, Dec ~. q
Z ~ sharp: IheIe VIII Pc 9 me pro
gram ana christmas treo. In !Ne
cnufch IS Jooklng nne now, out !, - VII y
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24

v,l,t isls1
Ia 0aknon !, wl,,snt g Minneapolis
Tuesday on q buslnessy islt. ssl 5ss 4 -
| =. ". St. heneon made 8 business
visit to Minneapolis tuesday.
Mn +. 81. Nero came up from
Minneapolis Tuesday Tor VISIT with
her parents. Mr.. ana Mrs 2. ".
Hayes. -. -.
John Ludenia visited this week
A. W. Austin Of Sauk Centre 70
turned to Sank Centre Tuesday after
noon. after q short visit here with r.
u. Palmer ot the Buckman hotel
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. z. Heifner Of Sank
Centre visited here q few days this
weak, % guests Of Mr.. ana Mrs. B.
i. Palmer. &
Miss Ella Doten. q teacher IN the
Webster, N. D.. schools. is homo for
the holidays. ....: = S
Miss Adobe Gospodar was up from
Royalton Tuesday. fl. .
a.. D. Harrison and con, Arthur,
went to the twin cities Tuesday on =
business trip.
=. ]. .Yasaly returned Tuesday from
q business visit IN Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Gavin left Tues
day for q visit in Minneapolis.
+ f. Vincent, local lineman of the
Northwestern Telephone Co., made q
business trip to Royalton Tuesday for
the company.
K. 8. Clark was up from Royalton
Tuesday on business visit.
Jos. D0rf. wno has been visiting in
Milwaukee, returned the first of the
week.
B. J. Hinkle made q business tri b IN
the northern part of the state this
week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24

Report Of school in district s. for
month ending Dec. q:
Days taught Z. IL
Holidays .. ...- 2
Enrolment ... "A
Average attendance 81
Pupils perfect in attendance: Ella,
Edward and Lizzie Stroming, Flossie
Jones, Bessie Snow, Clara. Rose,
Angelina, Phoebe and Matilda Derosler
and Stella Thomas. Absent two days
or less: Eta and Stella Snow, Oscar
and Mabel Knudson, Arby Jones.
Visitors: Supt. M. E. Barnes, L. p.
Snow. -Addie Lawrence, teacher.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24

~ ~
1890 1fh ii|ES pr =
800
Finei alatina st;n iil,a r. y ds
out nearlY every evenindl. ss.1
Iawrence Rramer. i' erie a5S,l 1o(ik.
MI Brown ma iiag Naxie Iook
STATED across the .Iake q N. 81.
CDnk Ertdav eyer,fna. WHARF fhey
snant 4 verv nleasant hour az n0ra
Miss Edifh Iavia wa lafe visitor
Friday. aha having anant Tho forenoon
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24

family Thursday evening. It being
Mr.. Look birthday.
Geo. Waller is cutting timber near
j. K. Taylor's.
H. K. Haskins now has his farm
clear and will 500 build q larger house.
His father and mother Will live near.
F.. A. johnson has returned home,
he having been In Little Falls the
past month.
II to 18.-Charles Hasklns brother
of Mrs. VIM. Lynn. returned to his
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24
BIGGEST BASKET IN THE WORLD.

2 Recently the Ponca Indians made q
monster basket which is declared to
be the largest one in the world. 1t is
six feet high, twenty feet in
circumference, and weighs 1926 pounds.
1t is made of Ozier twlgs, very skill
fully INTERVIEWED so as to hold any
kind of fine grain. MEDICINE county
abounds in oak forests, which produce
great harvests of acorns, of which
the Indians are very fond. Hundreds
of bushels of acorns are gathered and
stored in baskets for long rainy
days. Every family should have a
case of golden grain belt beer IN their
cellar and should be served regularly
with their meals. Order case today
of your nearest dealer or be supplied
by E. s. Tanner, Little Falls.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24
TO BE IN BUICK TOUR.

Among the automobilists who will
participate in the Buick automobile
trip December % from Minneapolis to
Flint, Mich. when this make of cars
are manufactured, are J. K. Martin
and W. II. Ryan of this city. They
will tour Chicago in automobiles, visit
the plant at Flint, Mich, attend q
theatre party at Detroit, Mich, and
return January 8. the company foot
ing the entire bill. ,#@
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24
SULLIVAN Lake

Dec. 4 to 11.-Kaymond Sims leaves
for Deerwood and other points this
week.
Several people came over to the post
Office by boat December 4. How is
that for Minnesota weather?
Lawrence Kramer will stop at T. 8.
Looks this winter.
Mrs. Ford and daughter were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs, G. E. Look and
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24

A number of the members of the
local Mason lodge journeyed to Royal
ton Saturday evening, where the team
conferred degree work on couple OF
Royaltonitea. Messrs. Frank Renick.
NJ. G. Davis. r. b. Millard. j. s.
Murphy, Aug. Christensen. B. Y,
McNairy, L. D. Brown and N. d.
Wo0dWOrth attended from this citv.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24
THEIR 9oTH WEDDING ANN
VERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs Herman 4etxkow Of
Swanvllle celebarted their China
wedding Sunday. a largo number
OF the friends and neighbors gathered
to do honor to the occasion, and q
very pleasant time was passed. Mr.,
and MfA Getzkow are old settlers Of
the county, and are among our best
citizens. Frank Armstrong. Don. N.
Cameron and =. r. Brick Of this city
were in attendance. ID
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24

The Leans we're defeated in a snappy
game at indoor baseball by the Fats
Sunday at the West side hall by q
score of 8 to 8. The attendance was
good. .a.'- ...' - t..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24

Supt. M. E. Barnes Of the county
schools attended the Morrison County
Teachers association meeting held at
Pierz last Saturday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24
COSTS BELTRAMI $4,000

COSTS BELTRAMI $4,000.
The expense of the Fourier murder
trial at Brainerd last week, which
resulted in acquittal of Fourier
will cost over $1,000. The expense,
however, is to be horne by Beltraml
county, from which county a change
of venue had been taken.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24

Jenner Chance, who has been en-
ployed with q survey crew in the
northern part of the state, is spending
the holidays with his parents, DR.. and
Mrs. N. w. Chance. 49,,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24

Additional radiation is being added
in the Seventh grade room of the
Columbia; also in Superintendent
Whites Office at the Central school.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24
Raw Furs
E. c. Blake & Co.

W VVI1OuOOU 1vS~J
DETROIT, MICH,
Pay Highest Market Prices for all kinds
of FURS. Liberal Assortment, Prompt
Remittance, Satisfaction Assured.
Write for Price List.
References: First National Bank. Detroit:
Bank Of Nova Scotia. Toronto. Ontario. Canada;
or Dun's or Bradstreet's Mercantile Agency.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-12-24

It's a pleasure indeed to pay
your grocery bill when you deal
here-for the items and amounts
are always correct. What gives
it additional pleasure is the fact
that you know full valve for your
money has been received-that
you are charged with the lowest
prices on the very best goods. It's
mutual pleasure doing business
with us.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
FUND TO FIGHT BOIL weeWl
Congress Will BE Asked to Appro-
pirate $3.50. 900.

Washington.--Senator Foster, as the
result Of a long conference today with
DIR. W. 4. Knapp and other officials of
the department Of agriculture ON the
cotton situation, will immediately intro
duce and urge the passage Of bill ear.
rying an emergency appropriation Of
s250,0oO 10 carry on the fight against
the boil weevil With the assistance
OF the senators and representatives from
the cotton States, Senator Foster hopes
to get this money this session. DR.
Knapp has pointed out 20 senator Fo--
ter that as the time for planting cotton
Is close at hand. an appropriation To
benefit the new crop should be made
available a. soon as possible. II congress
will appropriate the money this session
DIR, Knapp at once will establish great
many new experimental farms in Louisi-
ana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas,
Alabama and Texas
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
100000 FOR QUAKE VICTIMS
Bailey Of Texas Only Voice Against
the Appropriation.

wsshington.-With but one dissent
ing voice in the combined house, Con-
gress Monday appropriated $4,000 for
Italian relief work. Bailey Of Texas
was the dissenter Mis- Conscience
would not brook the violation Of the
constitution involved in the distribution
Of Ss00,O0o relief money. lie refused
TO consent to have a precedent for such
action placed upon the records of the
Senate. For the rest, II was as il
should be-in the performance of such
a humane task. The reading Of the
presidents message, introduction of the
necessary bills and their passage were
all disposed Of In less than an hour. The
money was put at the immediate dis
posal Of the president. II is the larg.
est SUM ever appropriated by Congress
for sueoor Of sufferers In other lands.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
CUT TO PIECES AND BURNED
Minister Fights Desperately for
His Life.

Port Huron, Mich.--Hacked to pieces,
then partially burned, the body OF Rev.
John j. Carmichael, Methodist minister,
was found Wednesday in the lonely lit
tie country church where he had gone
to start a revival.
That he died only after desperate
battle with his assailant is evident from
the condition of the church. Blood was
all over the floor, pews and even the
altar was bespattered with it. In the
fight a window was smashed and chair
broken to pieces, it apparently having
been the ministers only weapon of de-
Tense against the slayer. lie was prob
ably killed with dirk, which was found
on the floor. Perhaps in the hope OF
eoncealing the identity of the man he
had slain, the murderer hacked the body
TO pieces with Ratchet. Then he flung
the bloody pieces of flesh into two big
stoves, built up a roaring fire and de-
parted.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
BEACH HARGls IN JAIL AGAIN
Murderer Of His Father Shoots Up
His Native Town.

Jackson. Ky.--ncach Hargis, Who was
represented by his counsel during his
rcc~nt trial at Irvine a. hoy Of good
habits when not Influenced, and pictured
by them a. a future thcologian and
statesman, who should be- discharged fof
the murder Of HE father. returned 10
jackson from Irvine TUESDAY night, se
comPanicd by M. mother. No sooner
had young iIargis returned 10 his ma
tive heath than, !, Ia alleged. he hit IN,
tmh. After shooting zap the town in
company with Walker Cole. warrant.
were sworn out for him. After giving
bond he procecded TO get drunk In this
dry town again. lie was arrested. dis.
armed aud thrown into Jail Mrs. lIar.
gi-, HI. mother. secured HI. release from
the Jail at Irvine. Estill county, by cx.
ccuting a bond % 5000. Within lc..
than twcnty.four hours after his arrival
here young IIargi- Is accu-ed Of shooting
nm the town
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
WILL MESSlNA BE REBUILT
In Short Time Will BE sspuichre Of
10000 Souls.

SAINT Agnello. sorrento. Italy.-Thc
total destruction Of flouri>hing aud
commercially neeessary city with its en-
tire population j. calamity without
parallel In history. 4 new and unex.
Peeted problem presents itself At Mes
sina, where the majority Of the inhabi.
tsnis have persisted with their dwell
ing-, goods. belongings, papers and even
land titles in many cases leaving no
surviving relatives, How eau a new city
possibly rise on the ashes % the old ?
Who will lay the first stonei Who will
venture to light tn. first fire ON his
HEARTH u has becn decided in the In
terests Of public safety and public
health to rare 10 the ground the ruins OF
this city and the cvelcd ruins are to b.
covered with quicklime as the only
means Of efeetually purifying the now
pestilential air Where city of $780,
600 inhabitants rose in a wide amphi-
theaier only few days ago, overlook
ing one OF the most magnificent har-
bors In the world, men will see a week
hence a vast whitcned hollow In a hill.
the sepulchre Of 10000 human being-.
Of whom more than half died in unimag-
Unable agony.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
INDIAN EXODUS STARTING.
Cherokees and Creeks to Leave
Oklahoma.

Washington.-A general exodus of
full-blood Cherokee and Creek Indians
from Oklahoma to Mexico is about set
in The Cherokees have purchased 4o,-
900 acres Of land near Vera Cruz, and
are closing the trade for 100000 acres
near Tampico on which they already
hold an option.
J. Henry Dick and Sultusky Sam, two
leaders in the Cherokee movement, say
they expect several thousands Of the
full-bloods, of whom there are about TO-.
900 in the two nations, TO be settled on
the lands this spring. The Indians say
they will grow coffee and other tropical
products. The full-bloods want 10 escape
the American system of state govern
ment and the rapid encroachment of civ
ilization since Oklahoma has enjoyed
statehood.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
NO RIVER AND HARBOR BILL
Senator Frye Opposing Measure at
This Session.

Washington.-Thcrc will be no rivers
and harbcr- bill during the present scs-
sion Il Senator Frye can prevent Il. lie
Is chairman Of The senate committee on
commerce, which has charge OF such
bilis, and naturally occupies position OF
paramount influence
The senator has begun active canvass
against any effort to gct through a bin
during the present session. and In the
hope Of healing II OF at it, source has
taken up the subject with members Of
the house Of representative, including
Speaker Cannon.