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Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
HAD A HARD SKULL.
The Baseball Catcher Who Was the
Original Bonehead.

The Baseball Catcher Who Was the
Original Bonehead.
Ed Ashenback, for many years
manager of minor league teams, in
his book, "Humor Among the Minors"
claims to be the originator of the ex-
preston "bonehead," which is now,
with it's synonymous terms of "solid
ivory" mahogany bean," concrete
DOME and cement SKULL" SO common
in baseball.
Ashenback says that when he was
managing the Shreveport team of the
Southern league some years ago he
had a catcher who could hit some,
but who had the very serious weak
ness of not being able to gauge foul
ball no matter how easy it was.
One day batter raised high foul
directly over the plate, and the catch
er, misjudging it, was hit s@uarely on
top of the head by the descending
sphere, which knocked off his mask
and bounded away some thirty feet.
That night Ashenback finished his
supper early and was passing out of
the dining room when he happened to
walk behind this catcher, who was de-
vouring his evening meal with gusto
and enthusiasm. Stopping at the ta-
BILE, Ed passed his hands over the
backstop's head. feeling for the bump
which he thought would surely be
there on account of the contact with
the ball that afternoon. But there
was no lump to be felt. mo WONDER"
said Ash. How could there be a
bump? Your head is solid bone"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
FOX HUNTING IN ENGLAND.
II Is More Than a Sport; It Is a Sort
of Religion.


of Religion.
In England sport is not only a reli-
gion; it is the religion. If a man is a
good sportsman be need not be any
thing else. 1t may seem hyperbolical
to describe fox hunting as a religion
and the fox as a deity. but it is a bare.
bald exactitude. The true fox hunt
ing sportsman exhibits all the attrl-
butes of the devotee. the fanatic. the
martyr. He is ready to die for his
faith. / am sure he would cheerfully
allow himself to be burned alive rath-
er than hunt bag of aniseed. His
friends would cut him dead if they
suspected him of treason to the pure
ideal of fox hunting. His clubs would
refrigerate him. He would be a mark
ed man. He would be a pariah an
outcast. bOunder. an outsider.
The power of the caste of fox hunt
ers is as formidable as the power of
the various Indian castles. 1t is
mightier engine than the law. for it is
driven by public opinion. The county
would OStracize the wretch caught in
,ltp act of violating the fox hunting
code His career would be ended
Never more could he hold up his head
He would he a leper The taint of
;.nisepd would hang about him for
ever james Douglass in London
pa92r
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
FEAR OF LIGHTNING.
1t Is Hardly Justified by the Number
of Deaths 1t Causes.


Why are SO many people. brave IN
der all other circumstances, so deathly
afraid of thunder and lightning?
1t is not because lightning is so dan
gerous. for it isn't half so dangerous
as going out of the house on an icy
NJ, rning. walking down the cellar
stairs or hundred other things we
do every day without a thought of
personal harm. More people are killed
each year by falling building material.
more die from fright. than are killed
by lightning. The census bureau shows
only 100 people killed by lightning in
this entire country during q given
year, and only thirty of these people
were killed in the cities. Heat and
the sun killed !63 during the same
year, 203 died from cold and freezing
and 1895 were drowned.
But you will find it quite waste of
time during thunderstorm to try to
ease the fears of person who is
afraid by telling him or her that the
chances of being killed by lightning
are less than two in million: they
will remain just as frightened for all
this mortuary knowledge And after
the storm has passed and nerves are
Steadied the woman who was so
frightened ii few minutes before will
start getting supper on the gas stove,
smiling through her tears that the
danger has all passed and only laugh
ing if you venture :he remark that
twice as many people are killed by gas
stoves as by !ightning.-Cou Life
In America
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
SpartacuS.

Spartacus was Thracian of noble
birth. While serving as an officer in
an auxiliary corps of the Roman army
he deserted. and, being apprehended,
he was reduced to slavery and made a
gladiator Escaping. he collected a
body of slaves and gladiators. 73 B. c.,
and ravaged all southern Italy, de-
feating several Roman forces that
We're sent against him. He was de-
feated and slain by Crassus, II B. C.
His revolt at one time threatened the
very existence of the republic.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
NEW S0NDE2 YACHT RULES.
Germans anc Americans to Bar White
Cedar Wood.

Germans ano Americans to Bar White
Cedar Wood.
The German and American yachts
men have made an agreement barring
White cedar i'll the construction OF son
der yachts rhe kaiSerlicher Yacht
club of Germany ana the Eastern
Yacht cllll' ot this country are the par
ties To the agreement, which does not
extend TO yachts now under construc
ton or those already built.
In Kie harbor the Germans found
that strong planking was necessary to
stand the rough water. so most of
their sender yachts are built of red
cedar or mahogany. But the Ameri-
rams accustomed to smooth seas off
Marblehead. sought the lightest of
wood and by using white cedar were
able to bring the weight of their
yachts close to 4,030 pounds
The new agreement says that the
sender yachts shall be built of red
Sedar or heavier wood
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
CARE FREE CoNvlCTS.
Jail Life In Montenegro a Cheerful
Sort of Existence.

Jail Life In Montenegro a Cheerful
Sort of Existence.
Cettinje, the capital of Montenegro.
possesses the most remarkable prison
system in the world. The jail pre-
sents little to indicate that it is a
place of confinement. There are no
outer prison walls. and in the cells the
men-about ten in each-are as con-
tentedly and comfortably housed as
their own personal domestic belong
ings can make them. Moreover, they
are generously fed, and cigarettes
without stint, wine occasionally and
no work at all combine to check any
desire to escape more effectually than
would strong walls, iron bars and an
army of warders. When w. j. Still
man was in that country in the seven
ties all the free men were away fight
ing, and he observed how when q mes
senger was wanted the official took
man out of the prison and sent him
off, having no fear that he would not
return. One such messenger was sent
to Cattaro, in Austrian territory. with
1900 forms for the bank and duly
came back. Another asked Russian
at Cattaro to intercede with Prince
Nicholas for his release from prison.
"But you are not in prison." said the
Russian.
"Oh," said the man. 'T have only
come down for load of skins for So
and-so. but must go into prison
again when get back to Cettinje."
One guard watched all the prisoners
when they summed themselves out Of
doors. and e he were called away
prisoner would take his rife and do
duty for the time.-London Mail.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
Character In Handwritinn.

showed Il professor of caligraphy a
letter | had received. He took "a very
unfavorable view of the handwriting.
1t was the handwriting. he told me. of
a van without learning without gen
ius. without feeling And, now, sir"
said. will you look at the sigma
ture!" The letter was written by Lord
Observation-Disclosures Three Cornered
Essays"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
The IRONY of Fate,

what is your understanding of the
irony of fate?" asked the bashful
young man.
We'll" the beautiful girl replied. IF
two fellows should fight over me and
l shouldn't get into the papers l should
think that was about it." = Chicago
Record FL erald.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23

DRlSCOLL COMING OVER.

English Featherweieht Champion Due
to Arrive First Week In April.
Jem Driscoll, the featherweight
champion of England. is coming TO
America the first week in April lem
is anxious to retire now that be has
won the Lord Lonsdale belt for Keeps.
but says that he'd like to win the
American title. too, and make him
self the real worlds champion before
he puts the old gloves. shoes and tights
away with the moth balls.
Driscoll has received several good OF.
fers from the promoters in this coun-
try TO meet Abe Attell and three or
four other pugilists on this side OF the
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23

Atlantic. lem is considered TO De
about the ShiftieSt boxer that ever ap-
pe;ired i'll the ring. He met Atteli IN
New York about two years ago and
outpointed the American champion
easily Last summer he was taken III
and forced 10 30 back to England
Within the hast few months the Eng
ish champion has shown his old time
form
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
Somewhat Different.

"My name" said the great tragedian.
has adorned many billboards."
"And mine." rejoined the low come
dian. has adorned many board bills"
Chicago News.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
Serious.

Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Brown. Come
quick. Master George was. fooin
with revolver an he's shot one of the
servants.
''Is it one of the maids?'
mo. ma am; it's the cook"
1.-THE cook? Mercy. l can never for
give him. never!" Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
The Similarity.

The doctor told little Mary she was
anaemic because she was so white. A
few days after she exclaimed:
"Oh. mamma, come here and look at
this anaemic horse. He's just as white
as he can bev'-Judge.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
A Canine Reason

She Ton the beach at Atlantic City,
| wonder why that dog tried to bite
me just now. He-The intelligent ami
NAL heard me call you a little witch
ana he probably thought you were a
Observation-Disclosures American.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
Quarreisome,

Polly-I never knew such a quarrel
some girl as Molly. Dolly-That's
right. Half the time she isn't on
speaking terms with her own con-
science.-Philadelph Ledger.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
Fair Supposition.

The Lady-And is your father work
ing. my little man? The Little Man
/ spose so. mum. The judge said ard
labor.-London Telegraph.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23
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MADE OVER PLAYERS IN
cLEVELAND'S oUTFIELD.

OIEN6IAtNO = w FlGLD.
did you ever stop to think"
said Jim Mcclure. manager of
Cleveland Americans. recently,
"that | have peculiar outtield?
Outside of Callahan every one
of the men who will be in the
outfieId this season started out
In some other position. Graney
Z was a pitcher until last year,
when we signed him up for the
Z outfield. Jackson was a pitcher.
but shifted to the outtield be-
cause of his batting Easterly
Z was catcher until last August.
while DOane is just taking up
out6eld work regularly for the
first time Birmingham wLS an
intielder in the New lurN State
league. playing first, second and
third. or wherever they ueeded
him. And for all know Gala.
han may have started out in
some other position.
But that is nothing new"
, said friend standing by. Some
of the most famous outfielders in
the country started out in other
= positions. Elmer Flick was a
catcher: Mike Tiernan. George
Van Haltren. Mike Donlin. 81
Seymour. Jimmy Ryan and
Jesse Burkett were pitchers, and
Willie keeler was a third base
man. For that matter, half of
the men who have acquired
more or less fame as ball play
ers worked in one or more posi-
5 ions before settling down in the
one in which they became the
most at home. Lave Cross was
considered a mighty good catch
er before he took to playing
third. Hughey Jennings played
nearly everywhere on the team
before he settled down to cover
ing short"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23

The man who can be nothing but Sc
rious or nothing but merry is but half
man.-Hnnt.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-03-23

Manners carry the world for the mo-
ment, character for all time.-Alcott
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-06-16
RHEUMATISM
Cured by The Marvel Of the Century, B.
B. B.-Tested for 80 Years.

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nently cured through the blood with
pure Botanical ingredients. To prove
it we will send you a SAMPLE
TREATMENT FREE.
If you have bone prans, sciatic or
shooting pains up and down the leg,
aching back or shoulder blades, swol-
len joints or swollen muscles, difficulty
In moving around so you have to use
crutches; blood thin or skin pale; skin
itches or burns; shifting pains; bad
breath: lumbago, govt, take Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. b. which will re-
move every symptom, because B. B.
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rich pure blood direct to the paralized
nerves, bones and joints, giving
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needed, and in this way making per-
fec, lasting cure of Rheumatism in all
its forms. B. B. B. has made thous-
ands of cures of rheumatism after all
other medicines, liniments and doctors
have failed to help or cure. Druggists
or by express, $1.00 per large bottle,
with directions for home cure, Sample
sent free by writing Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. Describe your trouble
and free medical advice given. Sold
bv f. p. Frisbie.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-06-16

ton of this amendment is regarded as
of great Importance, because it is a
step toward restoring to the states the
right and control of matters which
have been claimed by the Democrats
to be the rights of the states under the
Constitution. Heretofore efforts to
modify Federal laws so as to give state
courts jurisdiction of matters arising
under acts of Congress and to change
the law as to removal of actions from
State to Federal courts have been
Intellectual" Senator Paynter's
work in securing this amendment, SEN
ator Hale, long a leader in the upper
branch of Congress, said: This is a
noteworthy advance in the direction of
maintaining the constantly dwindling
force of State jurisdiction and State
control, congratulate the Senate upon
having taken the first step in the right
direction.
John Callan O'Lfuhglin, one of the
brightest and best known newspaper
men at the National Capital, recently
reviewed Senator Paynter's brief
career in the Senate. At one point he
wrote:
when Paynter arrived in Washing
ton he quickly made himself felt in the
Senate Chamber and was given an
honor extended to few new Senators.
being placed upon the important Jud-
iciary Committee. The Senator has
been active in connection with the
tariff, the railroad rate, the postal saw
ings and the Federal Incorporation bill.
He strongly advocated lower duties on
all materials used by the press insist
ing it was important to the Nation that
independent newspapers should flourish.
He also has shown a marked know
ledge of international as well as ordi-
nary law. In short, he is regarded as
a valuable addition to the United
States Senate.
The foregoing gives in brief fashion,
the opinion from outside Kentucky of
Senator Paynter's worth as a member
of the Federal Senate from Kentucky
showing that, from the first, he has
taken front rank among the leaders of
thought in the Nation, and is today in
position where he can accomplish much
if retained in his position, not only Of
benefit to the State and Nation but add
to the lustre of Kentucky, which has
furnished many of the country's great
est statesmen.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-06-16
BUCKEYE.

Mr.. R. |. Burton was in Richmond
Monday.
Miss Ruth Ray of the Normal School
is with home-folks.
The Misses Calico Entertained a num-
Der of their young friends Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ulysis Preston spent
Sunday with Mrs. Nancy Jane Ray.
Miss Lima Schooler of Cottonburg
has been visiting her sister Mrs. Jas
per Noel.
Mr.. and Mrs, A. C. Miles and daugh-
ter have been recent visitors In Lex
ington.
DIR. and Mrs. j. S. Gilbert have re-
turned to their home after an extended
bridal tour.
Miss Ola Luttrell of the Richmond
Normal School was the guest of tie
Misses Dickersons.
Mrs. Prints Walker and children
have returned home after visit tc
relatives in Lancaster.
Miss Katie Mae Dickerson of the
Richmond Normal School has been
spending few days with home-folks
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-06-16
PERFECT CONFIDENCE
Lancaster People Have Coed Reason fer
Complete Reliance.

Do you know how
To find quick relief from backache;
To correct distressing urinary ills;
To assist sick kidneys?
There's one way-your neighbors
know
Have used Doan's Kidney Pills;
Have proved their worth in many
tests.
Here's Lancaster testimony.
George Wright, Stanford ST., Lam
caster, KY, says: Il have never
known of better kidney remedy than
Doan's Kidney Pills. Last fall my
back ached a great deal and my kid
neys We're badly disordered, the kidney
secretions being scanty and painful in
passage. | fortunately had Doan's
Kidney Pills brought to my attention
and getting box at Frisbie's Drug
Store, began their use. They reliev-
ed me promptly and in return for the
benefit received, l am willing that my
name should be used in recommending
them. My advice to all sufferers from
kidney trouble is to give Doan's Kid
ney Pills a trial..
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-06-16
Mt. Hebron

Mrs. Lucy Montgomery is on the
sick list.
Rats have destroyed a number OF
chickens for different families in this
locality.
Mr. Marian Montgomery sold a nice
bunch of hogs last week at 81 cents
per pound.
Mrs. William Holtzclaw OF Lexing-
ton spent last week with relatives in
this community.
Mr.. j. E. Sherrow was unfortunate
enough to sprain his ankle last week
but is imp. owing.
Mr.. j. E. Sherrow sold to Mr.. ]. D.
Pope bunch of cattle for July deliv-
cry at cents per pound.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Montgomery and
children of Lexington were with rela-
tves here a part of last week.
Miss May Scott who has been teach
ing in the Graded School at Nicholas
vile is home to spend vacation.
Mrs. Marcee who has been confined
to her bed for some time from a par
alytlc stroke is able to be up now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Speaks and chill
dren, Stella and Hamilton of Marks
bury were with Mr.. and Mrs. L. E.
Speaks Sunday
Mr.. James Hunter wife and children
OF Jessamine were the guestg of Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Montgomery Saturday
night and Sunday.
MIR. w. B. Montgomery has been
very successful fishing the past week
catching four fish two of which weigh
ed AZ one "a and one 81 pounds.
Mr.. Irwin Duncan who has been
spending two weeks with relatives and
friends have returned to his home in
Indianapolis Monday, he was accompan-
led to Lexington by his father and sis
ter Miss Hattie and Mr.. Harrison
Dean.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-06-16
BUENA VISTA

Mr.. Victor Lear was here Monday
receiving lambs, price and &c.
The C. E. will give a social Friday
evening at the home of Florence Chris.
TOPPER.
Miss Grace Ison is spending a part
of her vacation at her grand fathers
near here.
Geo. Ruble spent last week in Ohio.
He was accompanied by his little sor
Master Clint.
Mr. and Mrs. Logan Duncan attended
church here Sunday and visited his
brother and sister,
Mrs. Maria Lane, who was i'll at hei
grand daughters was able to be moved
to her daughters Sunday.
Mrs. Cheek, of Danville, accompa-
MED her husband, who preached at the
Presbyterian church here Sunday.
Harvest will begin in this section
the latter part of the week. The hail
of week before last destroyed some
crops.
The contract for papering Brown S
Chapel has been given to George God
hey and it is hope the church Will be
ready by quarterly meeting Sunday.
Mr., Atwood Proctor, of Mercer.
brother of Mrs. VIII Scott, had his
collar bone broken and sustained other
injuries last week by his horse falling
on him.
Mr.. Frank BOgie, wife and son, Mr..
n. H. BOgle and wife and Mrs. Frank
Van Arsdall AN of Fayette county,
are expected this week to visit at
Mrs. Elizabeth Ison's.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-06-16
A Charming Woman.

is one who is lovely in face, form, mind
and temper. But it's hard for woman
to be charming without health. A
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eruptions and wretched complexion.
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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-06-16
Wins Fight For Life.

1t was long and bloody battle for
life that was waged by James B. Mer-
shon, of Newark, N. j., of which he
writes: 81 had lost much blood from
lung hemorrhages, and was very weak
and rundown. For eight months was
unable to work. Death seemed close
on my heels, when l began three weeks
ago, to use DR.. K ng's New Discovery.
But it has helped me greatly. 1t is
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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-06-16
Commissioners
Sale of Land
GARRARD CIRCUIT COURT.

James l. Hamilton & Others Plaintiff
VS.
Speed Mason & Others Defendants
Pursuant to a judgment of the Gar
rard Circuit Court rendered in the
above styled cause at its November
term, 1910, the undersigned commits
sioner will on
MONDAY JUNE 26, 1911
this date being County Court day be-
tween the hours of twelve O'Clock noon
and two p. M, sell at public cutlery in
front of the Court House door in Lam
caster, Kentucky, to the highest and
best bidder the following real property
to-wit, this property is located in Gar
rard County Kentucky; two-seventh,
(2-7 undivided interest of a tract of
land containing about 800 acres and de-
scribed as follows: On the Crab Orch
ard and Gainesville road and about
one mile and half from Dripping
Springs. The interest herein ordered
sold is the 2-7 undivided interest in the
following described land, bounded on
the west by the lands of Buford Mason,
on the south by the lands of Jesse Fox
and Eb Bently and on the north by the
lands of William Knuckles and on the
east by the Perkins land and contain
ing about 800 acres. The purpose of
this sale is to satisfy debt of one
hundred and fifty dollars with interest
thereon at six per cent per annum,
from June 30th, 1909 Subject to pay
ment of one hundred and fifty dollars
January %, 1917 until paid; debt and
interest amounting to fourteen dollars
and twenty seven cents, Q4.2O to
date of sale June 2Sth, 1911 and costs
approximating $99.75 of court proceed
ings for which judgment has been rem
dered in the above styled case. The
land will be sold as whole or such
part as will satisfy the above judg-
ment.
TERMS.
This sale will be made on a credit of
six months time with interest at six
per cent per annum from date of sale
until paid. Said purchaser will be re-
quired to give bond with approved Sc
curity, lien being retained on said land
to secure said payment, said bonds to
have the force and effect of Judgment
upon which execution may issue if same
is not paid when due.
j. A. ANON,
Master Commissioner Garrard Circuit
Court.
June 5, 1911.
R. H. Tomlinson Atty for Plaintiff.