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The Elbert County tribune., 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 a con-
servauve estimate The decisions are often
matter of inches, and many times change
the entire complexion of the game
OF course. In full nine inning game 54
men must be retired before 1t is completed
II the home team happens to have made more
runs in eight innings than the visitors In nine
they Will refuse the last half OF the ninth max
ing 1t necessary to retire only 81 men In or
der to complete the game. A decision Is neces
sary on every one made, although frequently 1t
Is evident to every one that the man Is re-
tired as on fly ball or when a takes
healthy swing for the third strike Such de-
cisions are more mere matter of form
than anything else. On tho 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
1t is easy to sit in the grandstand or
bleachers, surrounded by a lot of friends
who see things just you do. and umpire
the game. when you not busy munching
peanuts. 1t is entirely different on the
ball field. however, where you are a 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.
happened to have off day in Cleve-
land last year. and decided to journey out
to the ball park and call on my brother um-
pires. Bull Perrine and Bill Dinneep had
been assigned 10 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 Dnneen. the former star pitcher
worked the bases, and 1t seemed as If every
decision 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
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-18

to drop the ball. Had he held the throw,
Baker would have been easy out"
why did you call Birmingham out at
second when Coombs threw to catch him nap
mapping? Looked as II Joe got back 10 the bag
before the ball reached Barry's 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 II he easily beat
Catcher Lapp's throw in attempt to keep
him from stealing
No question about his beating the throw"
answered BILL He was safe a mile II he
hadn't overslid the bag three 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 a reasonable
doubt -Four of them have already
ferred to- failure to touch the bag due to be-
Ing drawn on 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
infelder. instead of the bag and the overslid-
ing OF the bag after having reached 1t in
safety
The faaway 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 short distance OF
1t. then falling away, so to speak. by throwing
the body either towards the inield or outfield
best suits the OCCASION and hooking one
foot under the bag This slide makes IT very
hard for an infelder to put the ball on the
runner, as 1t gives him only the sole OF the
shoe. or as the players express It, 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 Ave years |
have umpred In the major leagues | attrib-
ute the improvement to the fact that the urn-
pires are being backed up in their decisions
and the attitude of the sporting writer's
The Elbert County tribune., 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, content to
drop the matter. 1t was evident from the look
of embarrassment that came over the rooters
face that he was thoroughly disgusted with
himself. He Just began to realize what he
had been doing throughout the afternoon.
Shortly after we had reached dressing
room there was knock at the door. We
bade visitor enter He introduced him
self as Dr. so and So," very promi-
nent eye specialist We both began to
der If he had come to examine our optics.
Il just overheard your conversation with
that excited fan, Mr.. OLoughlin." said the
specialist. II 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 80 feet with any kind
of accuracy. He wouldn't have known
whether 1t you Jack Sheridan um-
piring the bases II some one hadn't told
him"
silk" almost keeled 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 eyesght getting
cellent umpire into trouble because most Of
the decisions were going against the homo
team, and he was 80 partisan in spirit that he
could 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 400
decisions. Rather remarkable figures. Con-
sidering his arduous duties, 1t is not to be
wondered at II he errs. Indeed 1t is remark
able that the judges of play do not slip up
more frequently. Here is a little data that
lie mighty interesting. Possibly a perusal OF
1t may cause the umpire to receive more IA
vorable consideration.
In nine inning game an average of
35 men ON each team will face the pitcher
making 70 men In all who step to the plate
In an attempt to outguess the twirler. Thus
the umpire Is called upon to pass judgment on
three score and ten batters.
1t has been estimated that the umpire makes
four decisions each man. In these mod
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-
quently the game resolves itself into a con
tinual battle of wits between the pitcher and
batter
Should the batter strike out three balls
1t 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 first is strike and three balls
two balls and two strikes two strikes and
three balls. three balls and three strikes, four
combinations that may arise. Thus it would
The Elbert County tribune., 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 IL
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
is on the outside. look-
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-18

s Q Q m that four
decisions on each
batter in connec-
ton with balls
and strikes would
be a fair esti-
mate.
With 10 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.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-18

made considerable fuss over several rulings
the bases by Dinneen. From where
was sitting In the rear part Of the big grand
stand 1t really did look II 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 curios
ity. and after the game l went to his dressing
room.
why did you call Collins safe at first, Bill,
on that throw from Turner?" asked
why. there wasn't anything to that
play" said he. THE throw you will remem.
Der trihe wild II pulled Stovall some
distance on 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
IT looked as II 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 Knaupp
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-18

EFT your glasses on"
You better consult an op-
tician."
Don't we ever get q close
deciston?"
Who ever told you that
you could umpire7"
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?"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
MRS. SMITH ENTERTAlNS

Mrs. Walter Smith entertained most
exquisitely Monday evening at her
handsome home on Main street, COM
plimentary 10 Mrs. Madison R. Wal.
ler's house guests. The home pre-
scented a striking contrast to the out.of-
door darkness and cold with its brilliant
lights. handsome appointments and
beautiful flower decorations, bride S
roses, placed effectively in the hall
drawing rooms, etc.
The advertisement for the evening
was the popular game Of Rock which
was played with much spirit and en-
joyment. When the conclusion of
which, was served two course, plate
luncheon, Of Rock sandwiches, turkey
breast salad served on lettuce hearts,
cheese eggs in nests Of celery straws
and parsley waters and grape Juice
frappe in tall crystal glasses, with a
Rock perched thereon holding the
name cards. This was followed by
an ice course served in the form Of
Rocks.
The favors we're long stemmed
Bride roses, while the honorees we're
prese nted with handsome silver Oko-
Iona souvenir spoons and each chosen
with special reference to the taste Of
the respective recipients,
The entertainment was perfect in
every detail and reflects great credit
upon the artistic taste and ingenuity
and cleaverness Of the delightful
hostess.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
BLIND LEADING THE BLIND.

Jimmy and his pals were playing
marbles as the new minister came
along.
"BoyS," said the newcomer, "can
you show me the way to the post Of
fee?
Jimmy pointed the way and then
returned to his marbles.
"Little man." said the minister,
"Don't you know it is wrong to play
marbles; that it is a fom of gamb-
ling. Come with me and I will show
you the way to heaven"
"Ah, cheese it, mister" said Jim
my, "you show me the way to heaven,
why you don't even know the way to
the post Office" National Monthly.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
EPWORTH LEAGUE

Following is the program for the
Senior Epworth League service Sun.
day, Feb. 26.
Subiect-"The Christian Goal
Song-"O Onward Christian Soldier
Scripture Lesson and Psalm AZ read
in concert.
Prayer-OlIie Conner.
Duet-Miss Ward and Dr.. Camp
bell.
Scripture Lesson-PhiI. 3:12-14, by
he leader.
How desolate and sad the world
would be without persons TO know in
imately-ProE. A. L. Burdine.
Brief statements from those present
in regard to how they have been
strengthened in their relationship to
God through their friends.
Duet-Misses Harbour and Reeder.
The Christians GoaI-Rev. j. H.
Holder.
No Burdens Yonder-Fred j. Me-
DonneIl, Jr.
Song-"So Precious is Jesus"
Silent Prayer.
League Benediction.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
MRS. WHEELER, FREETOWN
IND.

Women get run down without know.
ing Just what is the matter with them.
and doctors don't seem to understand
their case. Mrs. Isabelle Wheeler.
Freetown, Ind. was nervous and de-
bilitated and could find no help until
she took DR.. CsldweIl's Syrup Pepsin
and that cured her. She says people
come to her for miles around to ask
what medicine she took that did her So
much good. This remedyis absolutely
guaranteed to do what is claimed. and
it you want to try it before buving, send
your address for free sample bottle to
Pepsin Syrup Co., 119 Caldwell Bldg,
Monticello, III. Its sold by all druggists
at Soc and 81 a bottle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
MRS. CREIGHTON ENTERTAINS

Mrs. Alex Creighton entertained
with a dinner Wednesday in honor Of
Mrs. E. j. EzeIl and Mrs. H, L
Houseman, Of Palestine Texas. In
the dining room in the center Of the
table, which was covered with cluny
lace, rested a large cut glass bowl ELL.
ed with pink and white carnations.
Pink and white carnations we're tied
with pink ribbon to the place cards.
A six course menu wus fa%uItlessly
served.
The guests who enjoyed Mrs.
Crighton's lavish hospitality we're:
Mesdames E. J. EzelI, H L House
man, l.. Rosenbaum, S. G. SaddIer, R.
W. Chandler, j. E, Edens, H. l..
Morrison, T. L. BramIitt, D. Gardner
and J. 7. Hodger.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
Mr.. AND MRS G. w. COLE
ENTERTAIN.

On last Thursday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. G., W. Cole entertained with a
brilliant reception from $3.50 to Il
o'clock, complimenting Mrs. Virgil
Lynch, Of Monroe, La. The elegant
home was beautifully and appropri.
ately decorated. the entire lower floor
being thrown into one room,
As the guest entered they were mel
at the door by Mrs. Edward Savage
and litIc Virginia Lynch and from
there we're ushered into the cloak
room by Misses Annette Cole, Mary
Lucille Chandler and Louise Marable,
In the receiving line we're Mr.. and
Mrs. G. W. Cole, Mrs. Virgil Lynch,
Mrs c. c. Huntington. Of Memphis,
Mrs. Weems. of Meridian, Mrs. Geo.
Mitchell, OF Tupelo, Mrs. Quinn, Of
jackson. Miss Mitchell, Of New AL
bany, Mrs. E. J.. Edens, Mr.. Walter
Smith and Mr.. R. W, Chandler.
Then each guest was asked to
write a valentine, prizes being awarded
to the lady and gentleman who wrote
the best, Mrs. E. J. EzelI and Mr..
Fred Mcdonnell being the fortunate
ones.
After the reading of the valentines
the guests we're shown into the din
ing room by Mrs. George Cole, Jr.,
and Miss Floy Edens. Delightful
refreshments, consisting Of a salad
and ar ice course was served by
Misses Leila May Shell, frankie
Abbott and Fannie Rosenbaum. The
decorations we're beautiful, red and
green being the color SCENE. In the
center of the table was a Iarg vase
OF red carnations, resting on a center
piece Of handsome cIuny lace. At
each corner Of the table stood a beau
tiful crimson shaded light and from
the chandelier was suspended a spray
Of maiden hair ferns and red hearts.
Throughout the evening sweet
strains Of music was heard, furnished
BY a string band. From the dining
room the guest were invited into the
library where Mrs. M. R. Waller
served coffee. The souvenirs we're
dainty red baskets filled with after
dinner mints.
All who we're so fortunate as 10
attend this entertainment are indebted
to MIR. and Mrs. Cole for a most de-
evening.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
HAMPTON'S MAGAZINE
RETRACTS.

1t is interesting to note the text Of
the retractions made by Hampton's
Magazine and Cleveland Mofett, the
writer Of the charges in the February
issue against the Standard Oil Com.
pany. These ~retractions come after
the bringing Of libel suits Tor $350,000
by the Company. The retractions
follow:
January 81. 1911,
Standard Oil Company,
26 Broadway New York.
Dear Sirs:-In the February issue
Of Hampton's Magazine, there was
published an article, written by me,
entitled, Cassidy and the Food Pois.
oners." In that article | referred to
the investigation Of Mr. Cassidy, with
respect to the manufacture and sale
Of impure candies in Philadelphia,
and made the statement that your
Company Manufactured and sold i'm
pure material which went into these
candies and that, when the various
dealers we're arrested and fined at
the instance Of Mr.. Cassidy, your
Company paid the fines.
Upon investigation, | have ascertain
ed that your Company was in no way
connected with the transactions re-
ferred 10 and | hasten to retract in the
fullest manner all charges made
against your Company and to express
my sincere regret that | should have
fallen into this serious error.
Yours truly.
CLEVELAND MOFFETT.
January 81, 1911.
Standard Oil Company,
e. New York City.
'%Dear Sirs;-Referring to the fore
going letter of Mr.. Cleveland Mofett
to you, we beg to state that we are
convinced that Mr.. Mofett was in err
ror in his statements with reference
to your Company, We greatly re-
greet that this error should have been
1t is the desire Of Hampton's
Magazine to be accurate and fair in
all things. In our March number we
will publish this letter and the fore.
going letter Of Mr. MoTett.
Yours truly,
BENZ, B. HAMPTON,
President, Broadway
Magazine, Inc.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
Rubber Eraser in Laundry.

One instrument of cleanliness found
in a tirst-class laundry Is a rubber
eraser. That is needed to rub the
pencil marks from cuffs" said the
manager. I'VE used to throw that
Kind of correspondence into soap wa
ter and try to wash 1t clean, but
marks made by some pencils soaked
In instead Of washing out, and left the
cuffs splotched and streaked, so they
are now treated to a preliminary dry
scrub with an eraser"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23

l have been somewhat c~ostive, bu
Doans Regulets gave Just the results
desired. They act mildly and regulate
the bowels perfectly" George B.
Krause, 300 Walnut Aye, Altoona, Pa.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
10 CHICKEN RAISERS:

T. M. Dean will sell you Como
Chick Feed at $500 per sack-100
lbs. Corno Hen Feed at same price.
Also have Aunt Patsy's Egg Producer
Feed. 1-16-4t
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
Best Doctor In the World.

The main allies of health are sur.
air n exercise. The best doctor in
the world is DR.. Wis Medicatrix Ma.
turae (the medical force Of nature.)
Several quadrillion tons of health are
stored up in the atmosphere, in Lake
Michigan, and in the old sun.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
LOCALIZED ~ExToRTIoN.

Seago-Imagine how I felt to
have to pay $50 duty on a $40 over
coat.
Lubber-I know just how it
seemed, old man. Last week I had
to pay railroad fare for my eight
vear-old son.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
BOOK CLUB MEETS.

Mrs. John Davis was the hostess Of
the Book Club last week. The sub
iect studied on this occasion was
Dickens.
Delightful refreshments were served.
Only the club members we're present,
but a quite pleasant afternoon was
spent,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
CABBAGE PLANTS.

Set them now for early spring
heading. HARDY FROSTPROOF
plants. all leading varieties at SIPS
per 1000; 5000 to 5000 at $1.0O.
Over on application. Nancy Hall and
Early Golden SWEET POTATO
PLANTS, write for prices.
PIEDMONT PLANT COMPANY,
ALBANY GA.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
WEEK END PARTY.

Mrs. NJ. X. Waller entertained with
a weekend party from Thursday tc
Monday in honor Of Mrs. c.. C
Huntington of Memphis.
The first Of the many lovely affairs
in honor Of her house guests was a
daFodil dinner rendered by Mr.. Wal
Ter and herself on Thursday evening
when the special honor guests were
Mrs. Charles C. Huntington Of Mem.
phis, Mrs. A. G. Weems Of Meridian.
Mrs, H. M. Quin of jackson. Mrs.
George T. Mitchell Of Tupelc, Miss
Fanny Mitchell Of New, Albany, and
ex-senator James Gordon and wife
Of OkolOna, Miss.
The handsomely appointed table
was artistically decorated in yellow
roses and dafodils. with ferns and
bows Of yellow tuIle; while the i'm
ported place cards we're tiny little
ladies in costumes Of spring, holding
dainty green parasols above their
pretty heads. The effect was beauti-
full with the soft yellow light falling
upon the handsome hand-embroidered
d%oillies and differing array Of elegant
china, silver and cut-glass.
The ladies' we're handsomely gown
ed, and during the serving Of the wine
ex-senator Gordon beautifully drank
to the health and happiness of the
ladies' present,
Eight delicious courses were fault
lessly served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waller gave one Of
the largest receptions ever held in
Okolona, Miss, in their beautiful new
home Friday evening, complimenting
their house guests. The large colonial
hall. with its wide and imposing stair
way, was in green and white, while
the drawing room was a study in
white and gold. The flowers we're of
yellow roses with ferns and dafodils,
banked upon the mantel and in tall
cut glass vases. The dining room,
where the guests we're invited to par.
take Of delicious refreshments in
several courses, was in wisteria and
white, with flowers in every %conceiv.
able place.
In the receiving line was Mrs. NJ.
R. Waller, the charming hostess, Mr.
and Mrs. G. W, Cole, ST., Mr.. and
Mrs. R. W. Chandler, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. j.
LyIes, Mr.. and Mrs. c. ?. Day. MIR.
and Mrs, A. T. Stovall, Mrs. H..
E1ouseman, Mayor and Mrs. H. l.,
Morrison, Mr.. and Mrs, w.. T. Savage,
of Okolona, Mrs. f. }. Ezell, of
Palestine, Texas.
The punch room was in red with a
center table draped in an exquisite
piece, and decorated in red
carnations. Misses Edna Summers
Oguerita Morrison served in this
room undar the direction of Mrs.
G. W. Cole.
Mrs. E S Elliott was in charge OF
he dining room with the assistance
Floy Edens, Fanny Rosenbaum
and Gertrude Rubel
The musicians Of the evening, who
contributed to the rare pleasure Of the
guests, we're Mesdames D Morgan
and Sam King
---- s-~
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
Makes a Clean Breast Of L.

No matter how gifted a writer may
be, he is sure to produce "a certain
amount of iunk.-Emporia Gazette.
Dyspepsia is our national aiIment.
Burdock Blood Bitters is the national
cure for it. 1t strengthens stomach
membranes, promotes flow Of digestive
juices, puri6es the blood, builds you up
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
HIS Ollie M MA.

"For 5000 I'll fix your teeth 40
you can chew without difficulty"
eff | was to give you 5000 l
couldn't get nothin' to chew on
Life.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23

Any skin itching is a temper-tester
The more you scratch the worse it
itches. Doan's Ointment cures piles,
eczema-any skin itching. AT all drug
stores.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-02-23
Not So Much Gas. euv,nor.

householder don't SO much mind
you taking the silver, but ] can't al.
ford to have all the gas Jets turned
on full. The gas bills are big enough
alreadyl-Comic Cuts.