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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-09-17
BASE BALL
GAMES GALORE

In the round leather manipu-
lating circle of Ekalaka last week
things were doing. Camp Crook
and Baker, both sent over their
squad of players, along with a
number Of rooters and the way
that ball kept rolling on the dia-
mond for three days would make
a japanese juggler look sick with
envy.
The Baker boys were the first
to be taken in" by che home
team and as predicted after the
games at Baker they would get
walIoped at fair time''. 1t was
a good game from the start and
both teams played good ball. The
ending was a very sad one for
the railroad boys although we
didn't hear any kick. The score
of IL to 5 settled all questions in
regards to their ability to play
ball.
The next specimen of this class
Of sport was seen on Friday
morning when those Crook boys
were administered another dose
to large to swallow. These fel-
lows didn't seem at all satisfied
with the outcome of the games
with us earlier in the season and
arrived here with the idea that
they still could play ball along
side of our team. They soon had
another ''idee" after the game
was over one that ought to con-
vince them that a good deal Of
back lot practicing would DO them
good. The score of 7 to 3 is also
a good reminder of that fact.
The big feature Of that game
was when Cheatwood dinged,
plunked. emblazoned, fo-Ked and
sandWiched in a home run. The
Crook bunch are q sociable and
game lot even though they can't
play base ball.
That afternoon the two visiting
teams had a game in which the
Crook aggregation again came
losers by q score 6 to 2. That,
seemed to be an off day for the
Little Missouri boys all around,
even with their manager. After
supper some happy combination
of thought stirred up those down
hearted base ball vets" to such
an extent that they posted $10U
that they could ''picKle'' those
railroad boys the next day. The
result was that Crook won the
money and Baker-went home.
Moore bounced a home run off
the bat for the Baker boys and
scored two runs. Thus endeth
the base ball craze during fair.
NNA MYN CAHrC
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Fresh Sheets at Preniun,-

The woman who had just returned from abroad, where she had visite; some country towns, was telling of tie comforts and discomforts of the Euro pean country hotel. "They have al. aversion to putting fresh sheets on tlle beds for every new guest" she said "aAd we always pulled down the bed clothes the minute we were assigned our rooms to examine the sheets Ter, chances to one they were wrinkled ani' had that slept in appearance, and ,Ge Invariably insisted on fresh cnes Finally we struck a series of 't7vvn~ where the hotel propretors got tl,e best of us. for the sheeting they rse> was sort of creepy stuff. something like seersucser, and for tic life Of vol, you couldn't tell whether they'd ht.ss'- Slept on oy not ot".--New York f'resm
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oera,shs>~s1 Out s,. ne~eh~>

Beef was very scarce in Ladysm1el GurinS the siege, but General Sir Ian Hamilton, then colonel, insisted that "horse Is not half bad when properly cooked and when one Is used to 1t In fact" he said. concluding 6 discus fon, ''l have 6 joint cook ei tonight which hope you will all sample Oi course. there's beef, too tonight" Ev cry one at the table preferred the beef with the exception of ColoEeIs Ward and Ian Hamilton. who ostentat.ouslA carved generous slices from the morse 6esh.' The dinner was nearly over when one of the servants whisper ed 1. communication to Ward Up he sprang
 I'm distressed, gentlemen" he nu
 lounced to the startled company. "A lilly mistake has been made Those oints were mixed up somehow. and you have been eating the horse. I'm really annoyed. But I hope you'll be convinced now that the meat Is splen. did eating. I'm sure you all seemed to enjoy It." Chances were exchanged mustaches were twirled Nobody seem ed ready with response. Then [ voice from the bottom of the table piped up: "Oh, don't distress yourself Ward!' I thought some mistake had been made, so 1 just changed those dishes as they stood: on the sldeboard 1t WIS you and Hamilton who had the aorsefesh all right!'
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The Oyster and the cock.e.


 If the average person were asked what was the strongest living thing 1, S probable that he would name the i!on or some such huge denlzen of the forest and would not even think of the unassertiye bivalve. But so great Is the power possessed by the oyster tha. to open 1t force equal to 1885 times the weight of it's shell-less body Is re Quired. The shell-less Empet pulls l.984 times it's own weight when in ths air and about double when measured In the water. The Mediterranean COG kle (Venus vurrucosa> can exert put! Ing power equal to 2,o71 times the weight of its own body. If the human being possessed strength as great it. proportion as that the average mna would be able to lift the enormou. weight of 976,000 pounds, pulling in the same degree as the limpet And f the man pulled in the same proportion ate degree as tine cookie he would sus tain q weight of no less than 3 2.icG.;5,Gf pounds
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PhAsss sS the Natjeoal osmee.

There are two sides to almost any thing, and the national game Is ia, erom being an exception. From tl,. standpoint of the baseball enthuslas tour town has club in the eague From the standpoint of the profession al player the league has club in eatt sity. In the heart of the baseball J,, triot our club Is band of heroes, goln, out to conquer other cities and uphoi, our honor. In the mind of the niet with soul so dead they are stock culi. panies-properly financed. To the q. cited partisans at game each plase e Is an earnest contestant for his side To the man who is from foreign pal;: 1t would be an important fact tha they ss= htred men, employees wit salaries set by companies that all bs. long to the same corporation, aud tt,a they get their pay for playing and nc. for winning. To the public it is < game. To the president of the con. pany if may be sea;1 or bad ''pe, eormance."-Centur,
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For Alderman.

We are authorized to announce P. .2 CHESNUTT as a candidate for .Alderman from the First Ward, sub aect to the action of the Democratic s:rimary, January 12. 1909.
 we are authorized to announce E. X. SHEPPARD as candidate for Alderman from the Second Ward. sub- fect to the action the Democratic pri- szsary. January 12, 1909.
 We are authorized to announce 5OHN H. tDELLMON as candidate enr reelection as Alderman from the ,aarst Ward subject to the action of che Democratic primary. January 12. 1909.
 We are authorized to announce F. D. McGAUGHY az & candidate for Alderman from the Third Ward, sub- ..tect to the action of the Democratic 1wfmary, January 12, 1909.
 We are authorized to announce MT BABE MEYER as candidate for re- election for Alderman from the Rourth Ward, subject to the action 2f the Democratic primary. January Ac. 1909.
 We are authorized to announce Dr. A. C. JORDAN for reelection as AL german of the Third Ward, subject 10 the action of the Democratic prim- agy, January F. 1909.
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Nobody Ever tat" London.

A case of irregularity occur~ k, |. cablegram that announces from Ne~ York the residence of certain s4 cused person at London" You vii, perceive at once tho absurdity of thost words-"at London A New Yorker may want to get al London. but those who live there live ''in London" And 1t is one of the triumphs of London and language {though most irregular! that no ono Is ever ''at'' London. You can drop off "at" Paris on the way to anywhere, and you may spend the win. tor 'at" St. Petersburg or 'at'' New York. You may change cars "at" Chi cago. But there comes . moment when the English language gets irregular. l. tt when the dfth million is passed? Nc Englishman was ever tat" London. I, would be as irregular as being at Asia or "at" heaven.-Iondon Btand ard.
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A NEW YEAR INJUSTICE.
vhs sarkeepe, Complains of the Gooe
 Resolution Habit,

vhs Darkeepe. Complains of the Goo.
 Resolution Habit.
 "John. I'll have to lay you off for tb. drst two weeks of the new year. YoT Harry. will have to lay off week" The speaker, a lean man, stood in :: splendid and spacious beer saloon, place of polished mahogany, onyx col umns, great mirrors and large paint lngs of beautiful women. Ropes a,i- wreuths of evergreen twiHed about t!a pillars and the electroliers. md on th' passive bar stood bowl of fret unch. for it was New Years day
 "Yes boys" said the lean mat you'll have to go"
 f'What for, boss?" asked the young .r of the two bartenders. Mechanic ,Ily with his wooen bar cloth he D.. shed the bar till it shone again. all aDxiously he gazed in his employer face.
 "Why, John. you ought to kno what for'
 The saloon keeper spoke inpatient,
  proached the bar with reluctant stcr> then all of sudden turned hurried, and departed
 "Weu. I'll be danged!" said Barterde John. That's the fourth fellow h;t . done that this nlornin'. Whats it EleAl anyway"
 "You ought to know what it means John" repeated tue saloon keeper It's meaning is the cause of your sus pension"
 A'Yes. Jofn," the man resumed; "you suspension Is caused by the Nev Yenr's swear off of that fellow np, thousands like him. All over the broa iand John, countless numbers of mcs swear off drinking for a year on New Years day. Half of them stick tf their swear off for week, and ii, other half, with just few exceptions stick to it for two weeks Those two weeks of January. John are al ways the two poorest weeks OIL th, publican's calendar. He can't pay ex Esenses: hence he retrenches; hence Inc jays off prudent, industrious youn. chaps like you-chaps with i,it rul hy. so that they can stand a little Idle ness without privation."
 "A.l right. But" said John sulKily-. but ain, got nothing put by, and think it's shame that my poor wife aId innocent babe have got to snffcl at this Joyous holiday season througi the swear oG of lot of. foolish .houZht!css men. It don't seem righ aor 1usr. Philadelphia Bulletin
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock nbpders of the Hammett Grocer Con- pany will be held at its offices in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on the 18th day If January, 1909, between the hours of F and 1 D. m., for the purpose of f.leeting directors for the ensuing ysas and for any other lawful pur spesses,
 A w. NUNN, Secretary. 1I.17-d-1m.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock hnlders of the Pine Bluff Brick Con- pany will be held at the Company . cfice. between the hours of 1 and 2 o'clock D. m., on Tuesday, the 12th 'aay of January. 1909, for the pur- Doee of electing directors for the en- ssaing year, and for the transaction ssf such other business as may come seiore them.
 c. BREWSTER, Secretary. LRcember F, 1908.
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For City Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce MIR. AaARDY KILGORE as candidate for eMsy Treasurer, at the ensuing elec t.Soa, subject to the action of the Dem sE7alic primary, January 12, 1909
 Wn are authorized to announce ". Es. ALEXANDER as a candidate for ass55asg Treasurer, subject to the action sas tAe Democratic primary, January .s2, f909
 We are authorized to announce lssea2Gse Hut as a candidate for City .G5easurer, subject to the action Of tie Democratic primary, January 12, ea8s
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THE CHl-DEEN'S HOLIDAY.
tn China NsM Ysar'a 10 the lft4
 Onea' Great Festival.

.n China Ns~ Years as the Lftt
 Ones' Great Festival.
 Excep, at tue Chinese New Tea which comes !n February, 1t Is vel hard to catch glimpse Of children China. Little besgars will run ss.s.;i you for miles to earn 1 casl,. | copper coin with square hole in ts. middle of it, worth the twentielh of i. cent. but children who have pa:ell'- to care for them seem to be ker i. doors all the time or only aIlowe. ! play in walled yards and gardens. ", sssd to say to each other: Why. wher ars the children7 Haven't they got anyr But at New Years We found cut that they had. This Is the sren holiday of all the year In China when everybody hangs out flags and colorrt, lanterns and sets on drecrackers we borrowed our custom of 1rscrackers eos the Fourth of July from China New Year's.) All the people put or their best clothes and the children the best of all, jackets and trousers Of bright blue or green or yellow or pur- pls. the boys and the girls 50 much alike that you can only tell them apart by their hair. Tho boys of course is braided in pigtail. and the girls is done up on her head with silver pins or. If she's very grand little girl. with gold or jade Thus decked out, the children go walking with their proud papas and mammas and often go to the theater, which is 8 rare treat for them.
 Perhaps Chinese children have romp ing plays together. but they always look as if they were born grown up St. Nicholas.
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NOTICE.

The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Simmons Nation at Bank of Pine Bluff will be held st their office in Pine Bluff, Arkansas 1m. Tuesday, January F, 1909, be- sween the hours of 10 8. m. and F 1., for the purpose of electing di- nectors to serve for the ensuing year, and for such other business sss- may properly come before said s3eeting.
 f2-13 Inn Jo Michel, Cashier.
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STOCKHOLDFRS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock hc2ders of The Bank of Pine Bluff. of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, will be held tas the City of Pine Bluff, Ark, at ahasr office between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m., and 4 o'clock p. m.. Tuesday, January 12. 1909. for the soarpose of electing directors to serve sasy the ensuing year and for the tran ssction of such other business as may lae properly brought before said meet ing.
 Dec. 12. 1908. W. c. Hudson, Cashier. 9sL13-d-1-mo
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chinese Troops Coed Runners,

In the drilling of recruits for tn, carry sand in his knapsack. For the drst day he carries two ounces: oi each succeeding day he increases this amount by two ounces until at last h' h carrying sixteen pounds. These mel can run at dog trot for ten consecu
 i've hours and arrive at the end 0, that time In fit condition for fighting
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Where Now Ysars kasts . Month

The celebration of New Years, r. carried on more extensively fin Japan than in any other country. The reason tor this can only be accounted for by the fact that the custom has beer banded down to succeeding genera tions for centuries. The time the oc caslon involves is quite lengthy. last Ing from the 18th of December CKott Hajlme-v:z, beginning of thingS to the 18th of January Hokonin no yabu iri,. which Is apprentices holiday. Or both of the occasions sort of ste " Is eaten. composed of red beans. rice sliced fish and konnyaka root.
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Room Deors on the Stage.

In real life room doors always opel tn toward the room itself On the stage. however. room doors, as a rule open outward. or away from the room, Exits are one of the most difficult parts of the actors art, and If he or she had to tumble with the handle, pull th' door toward them. step round it ano pass through they would probably make a clumsy dodge of 1t. That k why, as a rule. doors are constructed b open outward at 8 push.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-12
Iceland From . Lava Walt

The general impression that 1celanh b . cold country ,s false one, says 6 writer in Travel Magazine. In Reyk javik, the capital of the island. one day perched myself on ono of the laya walls and looked at scene of sumnief warmth aud beauty. Familiar COWS and cats and hens were busy in the sunshine. Children. thinly clad. were playing about with shouts of merri. ment. Potatoes were in full blossom, and cabbage and various vegetables added to the sense of homelike comfort But such days are oases in vast deserts of rain, for If Iceland in summer 10 not cold 1t Is not comfortable
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For Police Judge.

We are authorized to announce A. 'Sl BHITELAW as a candidate for Police Judge, subject to the action of lhs Democratic primary, January 12, 1sag.
 We are authorized to announce J. TR STEWART as a candidate for re- .sSsction for Police Judge, subject to The action of the Democratic primary; aanuary F, 1909.
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9ettx's Gift.

A Lancashire vicar was asked by th' choir to call upon 3ld Betty. who wal deaf, but who insisted in joining in tt' solo of the anthem. and to ask be- only to sing in the hymns. He shoute, into her ear Betty. Two been request cd to speak to you about your sing ing" At last she caught the wort ''singing" and replied: Not to me b. the praise. sir. It's a gift."-Pall Mal Gazette
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Every Little Bit Helps.

''You say you encouraged our frien tien2'
 '1 did," answered the man who's, heart is all right.
 But don't you know he'll break l. ct the end of six weeks at the leas' caiculation?" "l hope not. And even If he doe> he'll be six weeks ahead of the game
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Rntter Than Bis Pick,

A story iA told of an lrishman wflt while walking with his friend. passe, . jewellers shop where there were ; lot of precious stones Tn the window.
 "Would you not like to have you pick 3'
 Mot me pick, but ne shovel" sal Mike.
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A PerstIader,

"Did you make any New Years res" iution?" asked Miss Miami Brown
 ''No," answered Mir, Erastus Pink fey. but done persuaded Aistah Coll; sower 10 make one. After l got tlo' with him at de las parlor social he was willin' to promise dat he'd stol eryin' to pick 'sturbances fohever an ever"
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Revised Version.

{ remember. I remember. The house where 1 was born And also the janitor. bellboy. butcher boy baker boy. bootblack elevator man grocer's boy And rewsboy Christmas morn.
 ->NsY Yogk Sun
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A man who makes two Jobs grow where one grew before Is about ths best working definition of 8 patriat--- Nashville Amsrtcan
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ANNOUNCEMENTS A
For Mayor.

We are authorized to announce w. A T0NEY as a candidate for Mayor SzS bis second term, subject to the sa.esgsu of the Democratic primary Jan gxsrw 12, 1909
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-01-12

At Hhe solicitation of many of my a1ow citizens, I hereby authorize aha Pine Bluff Graphic to announce sEy candidacy for Mayor of the City s9f Fine Bluff, subject to the action 3l ahs Democratic Primary to be held ssa January f2, 1909.
 J. l.. CALDWELL.
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THE TAILOR-Clean- ing. altering and repairing spe- clalty All work str'ctiy nrst class. 402 Vest Second Avenue. Old phone 4S2.
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TO OUR FRENDS We desire to express annrc,.+;o. friendship and good will which so. us to attain the position shown by financial statement We bona h liberal and courteous treatment v,r ' With the New Year tings wish von haa,ts and "' nappnesS
 W.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-10
/ S OCIAL
Clark. Highland Wedding

NEw MARTIN sNII.l.E. Eel. TO-
one o Tho most FASHIONABLE ind lrll-
liant weddings 81 Tia gear Vas soi-
emnIzed here shis afternoon u
O'clock when Mss Eila Cox clarI.
6eeame the bride a. M ceeiI Biains
Highland
The marriage vas CELEBRATED Il
the nome d the BRIDE mother Ms
igosepus Ozark Il 2O5 HiEh street
and Nas largely attended Is invited
reiltlses and friends. me ofHeiating
minister was tie Rev John ii lack
son,pastof &c lie Methodist Episeo-
bal chntch sonth 81 this CITY.
Meisters orchestra OF Wheeiing
FURNISHED suitable msnIc Tor the ocs
casion.
Miss Frances Priest, OF Newark.
/ o.. was maid Of honor ana Misses
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-10
MAJOR GENERAL
or the Uniform Rank of Knights of
sIaccabccs is Coming to City. /,

Major General sIetzer OF the Uni
'rm Rank OF the Knights of the
Maccabees will arrive in the city Fri
day morning and will be a guest at
the Waldo. He will inspect the To-
cal uniform rank in the D. K Reed
hail Friday night and there viii be
a banquet after the inspection. All
members are asked to.be present.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-10
AT die Rink.

Another successful masquerade
event was held ut the skating rink last
night. with a large.atteudance. Thuri
Brooks and William shinn. were the
leaders of the grand march, after
which the skaters unmasked Robert
Martin, was. awarded $3.50 in silver
for the best make up,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-10
NINE CONVERSIONS.

There has been nine conversions
and there are five seekers now at
the revival meetings being held In
the Grasselll Baptist church BY the
Rev. b. L. whitener and the isterest
Is Increasing
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-10
Valentine pn,.tx. 1

~
You are invited toeattsnd a yals
lentine party given by the women OF
Christ Episcopal church Friday eve
ming at 5 o'clock, February 10, In
their new parish holise.
The LADIES' Society With greetings
most hearty.
Invite you to come to their Valentine
party;
Come lassies and laddies and learn.
of your fate.
We will tell you when there, of
yonr true loving mate.
Come maidens and bachelors, If only
for finn,
And lind who for you IS the really
true onee
Come men and come women to meet
our; dear saint,
.@esare sliFs you.li never have cause.
Tor compliant,
Come one come all, give ''yalen--
tine greeting,
And We promise to you jolly good.
meeting.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-10
Invitations 10 Church weddinr.

Beautifully, engraved wedding invi-
.tations, reading is follows, have been
issued;
Mrs. Mary Alice Chorpening
Requests the honor of your presence
At-the Marriage of -iIet daughter
q Betty punkin
to
MIR. Thomas Blair Wilson.
on the evening Of Wednesday the
etwcnts-fourth OF February
Nineteen Hundred and Nine,
at.zhalf. past seven o'clock
Con Methodist Episcopal Church.
clarksburg. West Virginia.