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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
WITH THE SCRIBES.

Because of bad base running according to reports from Birmingham. the Barons lost game yesterday that should have gone to them. The final score of 1 to 0, accordingly, was on the wrong side of the ledger. and Grant schopp was forced to lose a game that should have gone to him.
 Those who delve into the delights of baseballdom know that the art of base running Is one of the most successful ways of winning games. few weeks ago Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers an- nounced that he was going to have a reckless week of it on the bases. On one occasion, in pursuance of his threat, he went from first base to home on a single, simply by confusing the basemen, and without another batsman Tagging the ball-Montgomery Journal
 Gus Dundon got sore because Charley Frank wouldn't trade or sell him North and jumped the New Orleans team, re- turning to his home at Allegheny. Pa. Frank thinks he has persuaded Gus to take another shot at the New Orleans climate.-Memphis News -Scimitar.
 Charley Frank figures that by All gust 1 his people will be out setting a merry clip for others to follow, and that nothing but some dizzy baseball will head him off The Pelican mogul after his close shave last season, where he was nipped by nose at the wire, would es- teem 1t piercing bliss to romp home with the banner this fall. and he believes that he will come fairly close to turning the trick again All we ask is not to ring in another finish like that Of last fall. About one of those every five years Is all the nervous system can stand and maintain its identity as part of the av- craze humans mental and physical an atomy.-Nashyille Tennessean.
 Wouldn't Bristol Lord be great help to the Pelican right now? Frank misses tho big, hard-hitting center fielder and stated the other day that he would gladly give Cleveland back all of the purchase money and a little bit more for Lord. But there is no chance to get him. Lord has played In a big majority of the games with Cleveland this season. The ex-Pelican is batting PTS to date. being next to Lajoie in the Cleveland squad.- New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

Birmingham got three runs in the first game out of four hits, whereas Mobile got but two out of ten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

It's dollars to doughnuts that Charlie Fritz finishes this season with his fat uncle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

Rudy Schwenck even couldn't win for Memphis yesterday. Babb saw his thir- ty-irst defeat of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

And they now say that Chick Fra ser is giving Charlie Frank the merry ha, ha.
 The official scorer says that he could have scored other errors had he had the time
 To date Birmingham has met New Orleans three times and on each oc- casion won a victory.
 Henlne played better yesterday than in many games Molesworth, too, got three hits in one battle.
 Birmingham got three runs in the first game out of four hits, whereas Mobile got but two out of ten.
 Rudy Schwenck even couldn't win for Memphis yesterday Babb saw his thir- ty-first defeat of the season.
 The rain played havoc in many leagues yesterday and the entire National circuit was wiped away. One game in the Amer ican.
 Ellam's timely swat in the eighth gave the victory to Birmingham yesterday when everyone had practically admitted defeat.
 New Orleans dropped two in a row yesterday to Nashville and the Volun- teers are now calmly holding down the l leadership.
 The hammerers turned loose their choic- est artillery yesterday and there was great disappointment when Hickman lost the first battle. 
 Sentell is the brain and the guiding star of the Mobile outfit. The team plays good ball and Is certainly drawing it's share of good luck.
 Elmer Benson, third baseman of Mo- bile, left yesterday for Columbus. Wat son played a star game at third yes terday. McCay will join the team soon.
 Robinson will pitch this afternoon. The young fellow states that his condition is fine and he believes he can win His hair was shaved yesterday because he figures it is lucky
 Hickman lost a game on four hits; Maxwell and Keber on three And the losing teams in each instance got twice as many hits as the winners Some skill in punching 'em, however Bliss and Hart were in a warm fight yesterday. Bliss gave the fewer hits but Hart won. Isn't it strange how these old has beens' have returned Guese, Bliss, Hart, Breitenstein, Stock dale and score of others. Ludwig was hit on the knee by a foul yesterday in the first inning of the first game and was forced to retire. And FL lam was spiked at second. Though the skin was broken and much blood was lost he finished the game.
 Reed changed his pitchers rapidly. Hickman was jerked, out in the eighth. Hixon finished that inning but Stock dale took his place at the stick in the ninth. And only splendid running catch by Henline prevented Stockdale's drive rolling safe. It would have tied the score
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

Snmmary. bHCTlfICt HUE, oUUCTItT. oIUItH bases Kerwin Flood, Daley, Hart. Two base hits, Greminger, Osteen. Struck out, Bliss 6, Hart A. Bases on balls, Bliss 1. Hart 3. Time, 1:25. Umpire, Carpenter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05
BASEBALL CHATTER.

Atlanta is playing splendidly just at this time, too, If anyone asks you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

The rain played havoc in many leagues yesterday and the entire National circuit was wiped away. One game in the Amer ican.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

Ludwig was hit the knee by foul yesterday in the first inning of the first game and was forced to retire. And El- lam. was spiked at second. Though the skin was broken and much blood was lost he finished the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

Reed changed his pitchers rapidly Hickman was jerked, out in the eighth. Hixon finished that inning, but Stock dale took his place at the stick in the ninth. And only a splendid running catch by Henline prevented Stockdale's drive rolling safe. It would have tied the score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

Bliss and Hart were in a warm fight yesterday. Bliss gave the fewer hits but Hart won. Isn't it strange how these old ''has beens'' have returned Guese, Bliss. Hart, Breitenstein, Stock dale and a score of others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

Hickman lost a game on four hits; Maxwell and Keiber on three. And the losing teams in each instance got twice as many hits as the winners. Some skill in punching 'em, however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

Robinson will pitch this afternoon. The young fellow states that his condition is fine and he believes he can win. His hair was shaved yesterday because he figures it is lucky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

Ellams timely swat in the eighth gave the victory to Birmingham yesterday when everyone had practically admitted defeat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

Elmer Benson, third baseman of Mo bile, left yesterday for Columbus. Wat son played star game at third yes terday. McCay will join the team soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

Sentell is the brain and the guiding star of the Mobile outfit. The team plays good ball and Is certainly drawing it's share of good luck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-05

New Orleans dropped two in a row yesterday to Nashville and the Volun- teers are now calmly holding down the leadership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
PelIaqra.

The spread of the disease known as
pelagra has made alarming progress
in some sections, and appears to be
peculiarly battling to the skill of the
physicians. AS is usual in such cases
many so-called explanations of the
cause of this strange and fatal malady
have been foisted upon a confiding
public. One of the most ingenious of
these is that it comes from the
use of damaged Indian corn, or
moize. This theory has been con-
troverted, however, by num-
Der of leading scientists. The disease
originated in Italy as far back as 1850
when practically no maize was used in
that country. 1t is said that it existed
at an even earlier date in Spain In
paratively recent origin, the first case
occurring in the Mount Vernon Hos
pital for the Insane in Alabama in
1902. From there it has spread with
alarming rapidity, to other sections Of
the South. There are said to be. 1t
the present time, more than a thousand
cases in the single state of North Caro-
lima. The disease usually starts with
a general feeling of lassitude and
weakness. This is followed by severe
intestinal trouble, and eruptions Of the
skin. In it's last stages it frequently
terminates in paralysis or insanity.
Those who attribute this disease to
the use of maize, say that it invariably
follows poor maize harvest, and IS
practically limited to hot, damp eli
mates where the crop becomes dam
aged in storage. The advocates of this
theory advance it with much conf
dence, and present many arguments in
support of it; but, as We have already
stated, the theory appears to be scout
ed by the best authorities. 1t is a dis
ease that seems to be confined to
Southern climates, and as yet has not
made it's appearance In any of the
Northern states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
Practical Forestry.

The Pennsylvania railroad has plant
4 ed 100000 trees along its right Of
way during the past three years in ar
effort to protect itself against short
age in material for suitable cross ties
which has been predicted by forestry
students.
| Few understand how serious the
| problem is to railroads operating many
| hundreds of miles of line. Constant
| removal of old ties and ties which are
| comparatively new but locatei-in dis
| tricts where they deteriorate rapidly,
has developed with a constant drain
alike on the forests and the railway
treasures. The best talent the coun-
try produces has been called in to tell
the railroads how to reduce this waste.
ing to their advice, along two lines,
the preservation of wood and the pro-
lection or provision of a source of sup
ply Many kinds of wood preserva-
tives have been tried and of these Gre
osite has been found the most practi-
cal in cost and efficiency. One road
has a plant where 100000 ties can be
treated every year and without doubt
other plants will be established as
soon as the process has proven it's
worth more conclusively.
The men who have turned to the
source of supply have found that the
demand for ties is taking a vast num-
Der of half grown trees, that the
source of supply is constantly growing
farther and farther from the railroads
and that the cost of producing ties
and that The cost of producing trees
is constantly growing larger.
The logical way out was to plant
trees near the right Of way, protect
them from fire and thieves and protect
the difference between these "culti-
waited" ties and those bought of lum-
Der operators. Wild lands along the
right of way were accordingly planted
to red and pin oak, Scotch pine locust,
catalpa, European larch, chestnut yell
low poplar, black walnut and white
pine
The public is likely to get a two-fold
benefit from this program. 1t will see
the advantage of intelligent forestry
on a large scale and the railroads will
protect their own lumber lands from
fire more satisfactorily than they have
sometimes protected the lumber of
others. The forest acres are not like
ly to cover extensive water sheds from
the very nature of the right of way,
which seeks valley and level stretches,
but nevertheless they will be of great
value.
The whole experiment is based on
the assumption that substitute for
wood ties will not be found in the
near future. Efforts to use steel and
other material have resulted in failure
up to the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
School Days.

Where's my coat? Where's my hat?
Where's my arithmetic?
Wonder where my grammar's at?
Help me find it. quick!
Where's my jog'fy lesson, pa?
Where's my new foot rule?
Hurry up and help me, ma;
I'll be late to school,
Jimmy throwed my tie away
Yes, you did! It's gone,
You wuz playin' yesterday,
An you had it on.
Help me to find it. ma:
T'other ones too red
Here it is. found it, pa,
Underneath the bed.
Here's my jog'fy, anyway;
Here's my coat and hat III
Wonder why my things can't stay
Where I put 'em at?
Ouch! I hit my head knock.
Gee! I got to fly. o g.
Pretty nearly o'clock 49,
All right, ma. Good-by!
Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
The Retirement of Samuel L. Board

| The Bangor Commercial announces
work of Samuel L. Boardman, one of
the best known of the veteran authors
and newspaper men of our State. Few
men have had so varied and active
a career in Maine journalism as he, and
few have made more friends in this
field of labor. AS an agricultural
writer Mr.. Boardman was long ago
recognized as one of the best in New
England, and indeed in the whole
country. 1t was not alone, however,
in this field, much as he loved it, that
his versatility as a writer was shown.
For many years prior to his connection
with the Commercial he was an edi-
torial writer on the Kennebec Journal,
where his work covered wide range,
and exhibited to best advantage the
wide scope and thoroughness of his
mental equipment for newspaper serv-
ice. He possessed the ability to turn
out large amount Oh copy, DellS
persistent worker and an exceptionally
ready and rapid writer. AT the same
time his work was characterized by
rare felicity of expression, and an eX-
ceptionally clear and cogent style. He
loved good English, and possessed, in
marked degree, the ability to write
it. In his dealings with the public, and
with his fellow workers, he was uni
formly courteous and thoughtful He
was a man who had read extensively,
with rare discrimination, and his Won
derfully retentive memory was We'll
stored with the fruits of a wide and
varied culture. The cordial best wishes
of a wide circle of friends will accom-
pany him in his retirement to what we
suspect means merely an uppor-
tunity to find a larger leisure for thu
literary work in which he always de-
lighted, and for which he was eXcepr
tionally well fitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

An Atlanta, Georgia, man soundIy
thrashed man who persisted in mi.
ting his feet upon the back of his
wires seat at ball game He was
Drought into court, but was dis
missed by the judge with the remark
that If more men would follow his ex.
cellent example there would be fewer
hogs at ball games" Atlanta Justice
seems to be peryaded by a commend
able amount of sound sense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Anna Held advises young girls to
avoid the stage, and yet she was re-
Gently quoted as claiming to have made
million dollars from her career on
the stagei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Voliva, the former Zion leader, an
Chicago 1t would look as if about
all his energies would be needed to
save himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

The death of Robert Hoe III, the
head of the great Hoe printing press
plant. recalls the fact that the men,
pers OF this talented family not only
controlled their own inventions, but,
Tor many years, also controlled those
of Walter Scott, one of the greatest
mechanical geniuses of the age,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

The Illinois liquor dealers have SOL
EMMY resolved that the Anti Saloon
League is "a menace" not to good
government" as its members asse TT,
but to their business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Reports of injuries begin to sift be-
tween the cracks in the fence around
the football field-as usual-but the
cripples will all be on hand and in sur
prisingly good condition, when they
are needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
Peary's popularity is growing ever

Peary's popularity is growing every
day and confidence in his ability to
prove his case is cropping out among
men Of learning. Cooks grand hurrah
Is over and he has turned at once ia
the lecture field. 1t pays to make hay
While the sun shines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

With $4,000 more women than men
in Massachusetts it is not surprising
that the men there look somewhat
askance at the proposition of female
suffrage. 1t must be admitted that a
lady governor would be something of a
novelty on Beacon HILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Those who expected that the meet
ing of the President and Forester Pin
chot would be little strained, must
have been terribly disappointed when
Taft said, with his characteristic hand
shake:
why. hello, Pinchot How are YOU
! am glad to see YOU"
NM. Pinchot responded as cordially
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

DR.. Eliot is now "explaining' his new
religion. Explanations usually precede
the dropping of a disagreeable subject
We imagine that the distinguished ex
president of Harvard has been
Juror of criticism aroused by his views.
Still the fact remains that politics and
religion are two delicate subjects, that
are not often given prominence in the
purely academic world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

New England has produced more
than her share of prophets, seers and
knaves, but the rest of the world never
fails to furnish the fools who heed
their teachings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

1t must be admitted that Minnesota
held the late Governor johnson n
much higher esteem than did the ma
tional Democracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
DaiIy kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

False prophets who trade on the
credulty of the ignorant and weak
ought to be assigned a superheated
corner of the lower regions when they
die
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

After $40 years of litigation a Mexi-
can lawsuit has just been settled.
There is very general impression
that some of the courts of this country
are drifting in the direction of Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

1t must be admitted that the brew
ers are proceeding with the work Of
wedding out the undesirable saloons in
an exceedingly quiet and unostenta-
tiOuS manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Mrs. Besant declares that she lived
10000 years ago, still it must be ad-
mitted that she looks like a considera-
bly, younger woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Be sure that you are not shooting r
human being, Mr.. Sportsman. The ex-
perience is not a pleasant one, for the
victim or for you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

The interstate commerce commission
has been asked to define a crowded
street car" Any car is crowded. to the
bride and groom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Only Fair PLAY,

(New York Telegraph)
Cry of James J. Hill warning the
banks to save the farms is allt right
Many time the farms have saved the
banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

There is no doubt about Taft repre-
scnting the whole people. He addressed
the Mormons in their temple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

few people who don't read the
newspapers still continue to be caught
by the oft exposed Spanish swindle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Tho ontimjsm of President Taft fair
~ reflects the spirit of confidence that
is pervading the business world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
Excitement in Texas.

ATLANTA Constitution)
Between talks with Mars and run
ming Joe Bailey for President, Texas is
having the time of her life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

In taking possession Of the pole
Canada will, of course, as an act OF
courtesy, leave the American flag
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

The oyster yield this season is re-
ported to be exceptionally large, and OF
excellent quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Explorer Peary being an old married
man may reasonably count upon es-
Gaping the dangers that beset Hobson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Annie Besant declares that the COM
ing man will be seven feet tall. This,
however, does not apply to the ciga-
rette smoker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
Children Demand Pro,
(BrOOklyn Standard-ITniO

(BrOokIyn Standard UniOn.)
The children, of course, will demand
from any claimant an authentic inter-
view with Santa Claus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
Cook Is a Democrat,
(HOuStOn POSt)

(HoustOn Post.)
The indications now are that Texas
will give DR.. Cooks side of the con-
troversy 37S,000 majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
Would Cause an Earthquake.
ATLANTA JOurnal.)

ATLANTA Journal)
The earthquake noted in Washington
bureau indicates that ex-President
Roosevelt is considering another term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Watch us grow" was the slogan or
the boom towns of the prairies. Help
u. grow" fits our case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Chicago thinks it has enough men
to make up an honest grand jury, but,
alas! the trouble is to find them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Names prosperity doesn't leave the
calamity hOwlers much to Whlne
about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
Sounds Kinder MoistI

(Atlanta Constitution
Graft in the South Carolina dispen-
sary may put somebody in the Jug
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

It's about time for war to break out
again in the Balkans-and Chancellor
Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
Monday, September q, 1909.

Politics in Maryland have reached
the boiling point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
A Vacations ADVANTAGES,
Detroit NewS.)

Detroit NeWS.)
One of the benefits accruing from a
vacation trip is renewed relish for
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
Liable To OutIast Thaw.

est. Louis Globe-Democrat.)
The Kansas incubator baby case is a
closed incident Not so the North
Pole controversy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27
Has Helped Some.
(ChicagO Tribllne)

Chicago Tribune.)
Perhaps it is DIR. Cooks mission in
life to make Brooklyn famous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

The latest report from Aroostook
potatoes is that they have been at
tackled by rot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-27

Old Town is now building three
blocks, an addition to the high school
and power plant, total expenditure
of $150,0OO.