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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-21
M'V|LLE HAS
A BAD BLAZE

Melville, y. d., Feb 2o.-An early
morning fire destroyed St. Anthony &
Da&ota elevator at this place Sunday
When the fire was discovered at. FIVE
o'clock this morning the building was
mass of flames and beyond control.
| he fire department responded to the
call. but it was useless to try and save
the building.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-21
BUTCHER KNIFE
IN HIS Heart

Aberdeen. S. D., Feb 2o-Phiiip
kreitcr, aged IS, a farmer living four
miles from Ilccla, was found dead this
morning with a butcher knife sticking
in his heart. lie held another knife
in his hand. A woman purporting t.
be his wife, Eva May Krciter, aged
-, is under arrest on the charge of
,nurtrr.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-21
an s;:d1 Enalish Inn.

IN C;d $HatISH I'M.
The Seven Stars isa an Inn or pub.
lie house in Manchester. England.
which has held Il license continuously
since 1870. 1t served as the meeting
place for the Guy Fawkes band Of
cOnspiratOrs
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-21
Stung!

II would like to exchange this five
dollar opera bag for five dollar chat
ing dish"
"Sorry, miss, but those opera bags
have been marked down to $685.
Washington Herald.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-21

If you would hit the mark you must
aim a little above it. Every arrow
that flies feels the attraction Of the
earth.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-21
A Witty Retort.

An Englishman in Dublin was asked
by III Irish cab driver if he wished to
ride through the city.
"No," replied the Engishman; II am
able to walk
"Ah. WE'LL" remarked the jehu, may
yer honor long be able, but seldom
willing!"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-21
Tho Recine.

The Recipe.
Mrs. John--I do wish I had good
recipe for falling hair. JOhn-Most wo-
men nowadays just pick it up again
and hang it on the back Of chair
Youngstown Telegram.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-08-18

to drop the ball. Had he held the throw,
Baker would have been an easy out"
why did you call Birmingham out az
second when Coombs threw to catch him nap
mapping? Looked as If Joe got back to the bag
before the ball reached Barrys hands"
He got back but not to the bag" replied
Bill Barry had him blocked off, and 'Birmy'
slid against Barry's SHOE not the bag. He
hasn't touched the base yet"
"Just one more Bill. Why was Jackson
out at third? 1t looked as If he easily beat
Catcher Lapp's throw in an attempt to keep
him from stealing"
mo question about his beating the throw"
answered Bill. He was safe mile, II he
hadn't overslid the bag three or four inches and
allowed himself to be touched out before he
was able to regain it,"
On the four plays in which Dinneen was
absolutely correct he was forced to submit
to all kinds of censure, because the fans did
not know what had really happened.
There are any number of points that the
fans should take into consideration when
they see the umpire declare man out who
seems to them to be safe beyond reasonable
doubt Four of them | have already re-
ferred to; failure to touch the bag, due to be-
ing drawn off by high, low or Wild throw;
dropping of the ball after having touched the
base runner, due to the force of the collision;
sliding of the base runner into the foot of the
infielder instead Of the bag and The overslid-
ing of the bag after having reached it In
safety,
The fallaway slide is another point that
causes all kinds of trouble for the umpires.
This slide is used by most of the leading
base runners, and consists Of going straight
for the bag until within a short distance OF
it, then falling away so to speak, by throwing
the body either towards the infield or outfeld
as best suits the occasion, and hooking one
foot under the bag This slide makes 1t very
hard for an inf1elder to put the ball on the
runner, as it gives him only the soIe~sf the
shoe or as the players express 1t, only the
spikes to touch.
The baseball fans however may be consider
ed pretty fair creatures, and each year they are
getting more fair-minded. / have noticed
vast improvement in each OF the five years
have umpired in the major leagues. | attrib-
ute the improvement to the fact that the UNI
pires are being backed up in their decisions.
and the attitude of the sporting writer's.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-08-18

That there are 20 decisions to render on
balls in the immediate neighborhood OF the
foul line during the ordinary game is con-
sentative estimate. The decisions are often
a matter of inches and many times change
the entire complexion Of the game.
OF course, in full nine inning game, "a
men must be retired before 1t is completed.
If the home team happens to have made more
runs in eight innings than the visitors IN nlne'
they will refuse the last half Of the ninth, max
ing it necessary to retire only 81 men in or
der to complete the game. decision Is neces-
sary on every one made, although frequently 1t
is evident to every one that the man is re-
tired as on a fly ball or when man takes a
healthy swing for the third strike. Such de-
cisions are more a mere matter of form
than anything else. On the other hand,
theer are perhaps 20 plays that come up in a
game where the umpire rules the player is
safe on very close decision.
A resume would show $50 decisions on
balls and strikes, 20 decisions on fair and foul
hits, 81 rulings on outs and somewhere near
20 plays in which the runner gets the benefit
of the doubt, and is called safe, making 374
rulings an umpire is called upon to make
during nine inning contest.
It is easy to sit in the grandstand or
bleachers, surrounded by lot OF friends
who see things just as you do, and umpire
the game when you are not busy munchlng
peanuts. 1t Is entirely d1nerenC on the
ball field however, where you are stranger
in a strange land, with hostile crowd ever
ready to criticise and Is active ball players and
as many substitutes, together with two foxy
managers trying their level best to outwit
you.
I happened to have an of day in Cleve-
land last year and | decided to journey out
to the ball park and call on my brother UNI
pires, Bull Perrine and Bill Dinneen had
been assigned to the game. After making
them friendly visit told them intended TAX
ing seat in the grandstand to look them over.
They laughingly assented and informed me that
they would give their best performance OF the
season.
Bill Dinneen, the former star pitcher,
worked the bases and it seemed as If every
decision was close. Philadelphia was the
opposing team that afternoon, and despite
the closeness of many of the plays there was
scarcely a kick from any Of the players.
Cleveland was losing, however, and the fans
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-08-18

ing through knot hole" The fan said nary
a word in reply and silk" having gotten all
the venom out OF his system, was content 10
drop the matter 1t was evident from the look
of embarrassment that came over the rooters
face that he was thoroughly disguised with
himself. He just began to realize what he
had been doing throughout the afternoon.
Shortly after we had reached our dressing
room there was a knock at the door. We
babe our visitor enter. He introduced him
self as Dr. so and So,' a very proni-
nent eye specialist. We both began to won
der if he had come to examine our optics.
81 just overheard your conversation with
that excited fan, Mr. O'Loughlin," said the
specialist st really can't blame you for
saying what you did to him, but would ad-
wise you to ignore him in the future I've
been treating that chap for year for eye
trouble His sight is decidedly defective
He really can't see 90 feet with any kind
of accuracy. He wouldn't have known
whether 1t was you or Jack Sheridan UNI
piring the bases if some one hadn't told
him"
silk" almost kee1ed over when he heard
the news. 1t simply goes to show What
baseball will do to a man, especially II the
home team happens to be losing. This chap
with the defective eyesight was getting an e1-
cellent umpire into trouble because most OF
the decisions were going against the home
team and he was partisan In spirit that ne
could see only one side of the argument
When you come to think 1t over, and
weigh carefully the cold facts, 1t is really
remarkable the work that devolves upon
an umpire during ball game. In the course
of a regular nine inning contest he is
called upon to render between 375 and 4oo
decisions. Rather remarkable figures. Con-
sidering his arduous duties, it is not to be
wondered at If he errs Indeed it is remark
able that the judges of play do not slip up
more frequently Here is a little data that
is mighty interesting. Possibly perusal OF
il NAV cause the umpire to receive more Ia
vorable consideration.
In a nine inning game on an average OF
IS men on each team will face the pitcher,
making 20 men in all who step to the plate
in an attempt to outguess the twlrler mus
the umpire is called upon to pass judgment on
three score and ten batters.
1t has been estimated that the umpire makes
four decisions On each man. In these mod
ern days of baseball groove pitchers are
mighty scarce. The pitcher is constantly try
ing to make the batter hit at bad balls on the
outside and inside, while the batter is trying
to make the twirler get them over. Conse-
ouently the game resolves itself into a con-
tinual battle of wits between the pitcher and
batter
Should the batter strike out on three balls,
IL would require three decisions If the bat
ter works the pitcher for a pass to first on four
balls It requires that many decisions. Often
the count before the batter is finally retired or
reaches arst is one strike and three balls,
two balls and two strikes two strikes and
three balls three balls and three strikes, four
balls and two strikes or any of the many other
combinations that may arise. Thus 1t would
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-08-18

nouse, where General Sickles was so
badly wounded and lost leg. 1t was
weary work for us to do after our
long and arduous march of the day.
but many human lives were at stake,
A few moments time meant life or
death to many of them. Amid the
wicked whirring of the rifle balls and
exploding shells the wounded were
searched out and carried to the rear
of Little Round Top to an improvised
hospital, where their injuries we're at.
tended to. Many died on the stretch.
ers while being carried off the field.
We beheld scenes that day which
can never be effaced from a behold
er's memory. Up to midnight we re-
NAMED on detail. We lay down on
the bare ground and fell asleep, to be
awakened by the boom of the rebels
cannon in the early morning of the
third days battle.
Early in the afternoon, away of ia
our right, we could hear the booming
of the cannon and see the long line
Of Pickett's forces emerging from the
wooded slope of Seminary Ridge, to
start on their ever memorable but
fatal charge upon the center of the
Union line
We watched their lines advancing
under the storm of shot and shell
from the Union cannon. Great gaps
opened up their lines, which were
promptly filled up, and by the time
the Emmitsburg pike was reached we
lost sight of them in the great vol
ume of smoke which enveloped them
The musketry was terrific. Then
came orders for our brigade to move
to the right. But the conflict was
over before we could reach the scene
We were then hurried back to the
Round Tops to protect our left flank
Our next position was on the right,
General Russeps Third brigade being
to the left of the Taneytown pike, fac.
ing south.
During the hight of July our regi.
ment took up a position near the sum.
NIT OF Big Round Top, where we
spent our Fourth of July, 1863. On
Sunday morning, July 5, the Sixth
corps received orders to follow Lees
army on its retreat. Lees rear guard
was encountered at Marsh Run
Bridge, about three miles from Get.
tysburg A few pieces of artillery be-
ing brought to bear on them, they
soon skedaddled At Fairfield, Pa,
we had quite a lively skirmish with
them, after which they fell back
through the mountain passes towards
Emmitsburg. All along our line OF
march that day every house and barn
was filled with wounded men of Lees
army. At about 10 o'clock that wing
received orders to report at Hagers-
town, and from thence we marched to
face Lees army at Williamsport, on
the Potomac river.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-08-18
Eats Meals Standing Up.

]. F. Aylor, aged sixty-nine, has
neither eaten from a table nor sat
down to meal with any other person
since the close of the Civil war in
1865. This remarkable condition was
revealed when Aylor and his son, r
s. Aylor, both Of Houton county, were
arraigned before Federal Judge Speer
at Macon, Ga, charged with illegally
selling liquor. The elder Aylor had q
knapsack slung across his shoulders,
and in it, he said, were provisions suf.
fcient to last him until his case was
disposed of. He gave no reason for
his strange conduct.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-08-18
ONE PICTURE AT GETTYSBURG
uow Great Pickett Charge Looked 70 .
Spectator on Union lei'-
Gathered Up Wounded.

On the first day at Gettysburg Seoe'
~ick,s Sixth corps, to which was
attached. was at Manchester. ABOUT
| o'clock a. m, July l. 1863, we re-
ceived orders to make all haste 10
Gettysburg. Pa, writes Franklin Broad
belt of the One Hundred and Nine
teenth Pennsylvania, now living IN
philadelphia in the National Tribune.
Tho at miles was made in II hours
without a halt. We arrived on the
field at Q o'clock in the afternoon OF
July 2. and occupied positions on Little
Round Top
|, with a number of others, was
detailed to gather in the Wounueo
from the wheat field, the adjacent
wood back of the Devils Den and away
over the fields toward the TrostIe
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-08-18

made considerable fuss over several rulings
on the bases by Dinneen. From where
was sitting In the rear part of the big grand
stand it really did look as if he had slipped
up on four plays. Observing that not
kick was made, | was convinced that some
thing had happened in each instance which
the fans in the stand-myself among them
had not noticed. made note Of the
plays with the intention of asking Dinneen
about them, just to satisfy my own curtos
ty, and after the game I went to his dressing
room
why did you call Collins safe at first, Bill.
on that throw from Turner" l asked.
why, there wasn't anything to that
play" said he "The throw you will remem-
Der was a trile wild. 1t pulled Stovall some
distance off the bag, and when he lunged back
his foot was about three inches shy of touch
ing first"
why did you call Baker safe at second?"
was my second inquiry. From the stand
1t looked as if the ball beat him to the bag by
a yard
"The ball beat him all right said Bill
"but the force of the collision in touching
Baker caused that young shortstop knapp
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-08-18

S e e m that four
decisions on each
batter in connec-
ton with balls
and strikes would
be a fair esti-
mate.
With 70 men
coming to the
plate in a nine
inning game, and
each batter aver
aging four decis-
ions, the umpire
Is called upon to
render in the
neighborhood of
$50 ball a n d
strike decisions.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-08-18

the title of umpire
ever existed. The Irish
in silks" blood was
up, however, and he
managed to work his
way through the crowd
to where the frenzied
rooter was celebrating
over the victory. The
fan was a well-dressed
chap, and appeared to
possess more than the
average intelligence.
You have a lot Of Ii
cense to be roasting an
umpire, when you have
to wear a pair of thick
glasses to be able to
even see. | can't see
how you ever managed
to break into the
grandstand. Your place
L
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-08-18

EFT your glasses on"
you better consult an OPP
tician."
Don't we ever get q close
decision?" u
who ever told you that
you could umpire ?"
Back to the ribbon count
er for you very shortly,
Percy"
Say, honest, how much
are you getting for throwing
the gamer
Don't you know enough
to retire when you have gone
totally blind?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17

Guaranteed fresh ranch eggs 30
cents doz. 1106 Commerce St,
Ills South ID street. $50
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17
FINDS SURE CURE
FOR SPEED GERM

has suffered with the manned. But
that didn't help a bit. One night
'another speed maniac bumped q
tcitizen and dashed away, leaving
the victim to patch himself to-
lgether in the gutter.
The dragnet went out. and when
1t was dragged in, there was Frank
w. Waterman, banker, just as big
as your please. Waterman gave
the police a nice engraved card to
answer for his appearance, and
next morning his $4,000 motor
stopped with chug before the po-
| lice court.
The bankers lawyers had seen
the victim, and of coupse there
was no prosecuting witness-AS
USUAL.
My client will plead guilty and
accept the minimum fee, as usual"
began the lawyer.
Nary word said the Judge.
HIM." repeated the lawyer, "I
will plead guilty for my client"
"Forty-fiye days in the work
house." said the Judge.
The banker grinned sheepishlv
and the lawyers protested. of
course you are joking?" hazarded
one.
"Forty-five days in the work
house without the alternative of a
fine" repeated the judge. Now
listen here" be continued, in eff
feet, you've come to the wrong
place. We haven't any of those
patent, adjustable laws that work
one way for Mr.. Banker and an
other way for Mr.. Poorman in
stock just now. Take the prisoner
away and call the next case"
All the wise lawyers dug for
technicalities or which they could
hang that sentence. The supreme
court and the pardon board took a
whack at it, but the couldn't find
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17
Accused of Stealing

e. e. Chamberlain, of Clinton.
Me-, boldly accuses Bucl;len's Ar
mica Salve of stealing sting
from burns or scalds--the pain
from sores of all kinds-the dis
tress from boils or piles. at robs
cuts, corns, bruises. sprains and
injuries of their terror" he says,
as a healing remedy its equal
don't exist" Only Zoe at Ryner
Malstrom Drug Co., 93S Pacific
ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17
Picture Clue

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Feb. IT.
Mrs. Margaret Rapsen OF Ans
terdam, N. Y, believes that by
means of picture found in a box
of cigarets she will be able to
locate her brother, Robert Will
Hanson, whom she has not seen
for 36 years The picture shows
Williamson as a sprinter, promi-
nent some years ago. She says
her brother was a runner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17

Vile, s. l.. who claims to have
eaten % pounds of beef. loaves
of bread and IL quarts of milk
at one sitting, has issued def
to Hungry Sam" iller of Starw-
berry Ridge, champion eater of
Pennsylvania. Mckay wants to
meet Miller in an eating contest.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17
Forty-five Days in Workhous,
Handed to Rich Banker.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Feb. IL
Judge John w. Finehout has found
an antitoxin for that speed maniac
germ in the veins of the rich.
WORK turns the trick-work-
house work. Oh, its fine, and Mr..
G. p. is gloating.
st. Poul. like other cities, has
mourned her automobile dead. and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17
Williams & Rowland, Props.

Our stock consists of Wines and Liquors. specially
selected by lis for their Supeior Qualities and are
highly recommended for Family or Medicinal use.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17
a linz that wasn't plumb.

linz that wasn't plumb.
Tanker Frank w, Waterman
served his As days at manual labor
and is conceded to be- the best
broom maker that ever came out
of a workhouse; the result being
that speed maniacs now honk down
the street as though they had lit
tie respect for human life.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17

The funeral of Ole Larson will
be held on Saturday at 2 p. m.
from the Norwegian Lutheran
church, South Twelfth and l
streets.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17
MORTALITY NOTES

Mrs. Elsie A. Scarbo, aged %,
died yesterday at her home, 1920
North Ferdinand street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17
AT THE TACOMA.


"A Gentleman from Mississippi"
"A Gentleman from MISSISSIPPI
nj which was one of the big hits
in its special line last season,
cpmes again to the Tacoma Sun
day and Monday. In the cast are
Robert A. Fischer, John Butler,
John Arthur, w. IL. Townsend,
Arthur II. Ebbets, Thomas A. Ir-
win, Ernest Evers, Frank Hart
well, L. II. Bender, Walker Pol
lock, George IL. Palmer, Emma
Meffert, Leah Beard, Jane Otey,
Jane Fernley, Beulah Watson,
Lutte Adams and others.
PANTAGES.
Vaudeville.
MAJESTIC (Grand) -
Vaudeville.
AT THE SCENIC
Moving pictures.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-17
A Large Eat

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Feb. II.
John F. Mckay of Tompkins-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13

lighted up. But Well get it. Public
sentiment is coming our way. The old
order is already so eaten away that
only its shell remains"
1T may be. If these assassins are
punished | shall feel hopeful of the
change
81 shall recommend you for the SUI
pervisorship Of the Washable forest"
concluded Dalton decisively. "And so
goodby and good luck"
England, his blood relatives, even
the Red1elds. seemed very remote to
the ranger as he stood in his door that
night and watched the sparkle of
Swenson's campfire through the trees.
With the realization that there waited
a brave girl of the type that loves sin
gle heartedly, ready to sacrifice every
thing to the welfare of her idealized
subject. he felt unworthy, selfish, vain
eff l should fall sick she would in
sist on nursing me. For her sake l
must give Swenson the most rigid or
ders not to allow her. no matter what
happens, to approach. | will not have
her touched by this thing"
Beside the blaze Lee and her mother
sat for the most part in silence, with
nothing to do but to wait the issue of
the struggle going on In the cabin, so
near and yet SO inaccessible to their
will. 1t was as if a magic wall. crys-
tai clear, yet impenetrable. shut them
away from the nan whose quiet hero
ism was the subject of their constant
thought.
1t was marvellous, rs the dusk fell
and the air nipped keen. to see how
Lie Wetherford renewed her youth.
The excitement seemed to have given
her a fresh hold on life. She was
wearied, but by no means weakened,
by her ride and ate heartily of the
rude fare which Swenson set before
her. "This is what l needed" she ex
ultantly said-''the open air and these
trout. / feel ten years younger al
ready. Many's the night I've camped
on the range with your father with
nothing but a purp tent to cover us
both and the wolves bowling round
us. I'd feel pretty fairly gay if it
wasn't for Ross over there in that
cabin playing nurse and cook all by his
lOnesomeness."
Lee expressed a deep satisfaction
from the fact of their nearness. If
he is ill we can help him. she reiter-
ated.
There was a touch Of frost in the air
as they went to their beds. and,
though she shivered. Lie was undis-
mayed. There's nothing the matter
with my heart" she exulted. II don't
believe there was anything really seri-
GUS the matter with me, anyway. l
reckon l was just naturally grouchy
and worried over you and Ross
fro BE Continued