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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
IN RHODE ISLAND.

Twomley-I understand the
brows are going to leave the ''i
| wonder why?
Swamley-The girls were y
fond of the tango and every U
they gave a dance the orchestra
to sit in Massachusetts,. They "
afraid of interstate entanglemen'
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
SEEING THINGS.

Yeast-This paper says Lay
Rock (Ark) citizen the Other =
saw a wandering alligator in sSp'
near his home.
Crimsonbeak-If this Little ~
man did actually turn over s'
new leaves the first of the year !
to be hoped that this occurrence d
pened before the advent of 1914
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
HER IDEA.

Patience - Will says when he
kissed you last night he noticed
you'd been eating onions.
Patrice-Well, all Tve got to say
is that a man who will notice onions
on a girls breath when he's kissing
her hasn't got his mind on his busi-
ness.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
DUBIOUS.

"Do you approve of the literacy
test ?"
"Well, I must say there is many
man who could not pass it, and yet
could make his mark"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
THE WRONG ONE.

"What's the trouble with the boil
ers"
"You see, sir, the boss told the
engineer to fire the furnace and he
made a mistake and fired the stoker."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
HER WORK.

"Smith says he is fairly driven to
poker"
"No wonder, when his wife goes at
him with hammer and tongs."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
DREADFUL AFFL.lCTlON.

'1 am afraid your husband is of
a choleric temperament, madam"
Good heavens, doctor, and not
one of us has ever had the cholery,
either ~
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
OPTIMISM.

'T'm afraid l don't understand
that speech"
"Don't be afraid" said Miss Cay
enne. "Rather, congratulate your
self"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
GOT A JAR.

"Algy was talking about a co...
plexion cream. Did he get jar ?"
"He got jar, all right. The sales
lady called him sissy"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
HEARTY KIND.

'Do you give your earnest assent
to this movement to suppress slang
in daily talk?'
"Well, | should cackle"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
THE REASON.

"What liquid notes that singer has
in his voicep
eyes, he's generally pretty well
tanked when he sings"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
THE REAL STATE.

"Was that fellow as black as he
was painted?"
Hardly, but then he wasn't as
white as he was whitewashed."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
THE DIFFERENCE.

GLOW well the lawyer acqu'''
himself with that speechP :,
"But it's more than he dlu
his client with the jury"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
WEST DUBLIN.

Margaret KIRK wao mas pee
attend,ng the School Of Expre'-
sion at Juniata CDlieee, IL spend
ing Christmas vacation at hon
in this township
Erra,Cevenger of Dublin Mills
was a visitor TO this part OF tho
tow. h,p lost weok
u
mi,,r.- So u ,l-p I'D d for f.
days p pdng some repairs ''
the engine.
E,s,,p S. ara 4 nn Ln'h'
ar, spendn tie holidays
thu nom. uesr Burnt Caoius.
E1@,n Brant makes freque'
trIp ~ Huntingdon county Y i
know ho@ it Is when slelghing l.
go d
F aux Meuott, of Broad Top,
pyh ,hi- vicinity o.
hi- ~av home
IA st B
NJ r. mans un Christmas al.
b. W "a Edwards an d
r ",ou TO X frs
aud secoud p ICES, respectively.
The weather, the latter part oi
last week, was very cold even
tor Christmas. We are glad that
il is warmer now.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
CONTRADICTION.

"The worst feature at that we'd
ding"
"Well, what was it?"
"The best man"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
MIsouoTED.

Bix-See here, what do you a',
by going around telling people y
a first-class idiot?
Dix didn't say first class
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
ITS MEANING.

"Whats phonetic, pap
"Why, it's all about how to use
phones, my son, of course. Any
fool knows that"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
HER ULTIMATUM.

'Don't take any notice of the cook,
my dear"
''But, John, | have to take it when
she gives it to me-"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
PROVIDED.

at seems impossible to uplift the
stage"
"Why, what's the matter with its
wings?"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31
PERTINENT COMMENT.

"If man is always on a lark"
"Well?"
"It follows, doesn't it, that he's a
bird ?"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-31

Kidder-l should think it won
be hard for that fellows wife 10 !
lieve everything he says.
Katharine-Why so3
Kidder-He's chief Of the Id
weather bureau.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09
.FIERCEST Battle \.
OF REVOLUTION
Reported federal Victory Turns Out
to be Deieat.
LOSSES OVER Twelve HUNDRED
Mexican Government Troops Retreat
to MsneIova, and Are There
1esIeged by Rebel
Forces.

Eagle Pass, Tex, May S.-Revoiu-
tionary events are beginning to move
rapidly In the district south OF Eagle
Pass. With reports received that Gen.
Orozco had started the siege OF Tor
reon came word that the engagement
between 1900 federals and 2,4OO rebels
near Moncloya. which was reported
federal victory in the City OF Mexico
dispatches, resulted in crushing de-
feat for the government troops. II
was the bloodiest fight OF the revolu-
ton. Losses on both sides will reach
more than 1890. The rebels admit
loss OF 500 and reports here say that
the federal troops lost even more.
The main slaughter of the rebels oc-
CURED in a pass about eight miles
from Quatro Cienegas, the federals d.
-recting their fire from the mountain
sides. Requirements drove the
government troops from their position
and the latter then began to retreat
toward Mopclova. MoHcloS4 ~ now
besieged by the rebels.
Surprised FederaIs.
The existence of the revolutionary
force was not even known by the fed
eral commanders until 1t made its ap-
pearance near Quatro Cienegas. The
force was made up Of volunteers from
ranches in chihuahua and Coahuila.
Arrivals here from Monclova said that
owing to the lack of hospital and
medical facilities the wounded on both
sides, numbering several hundred, are
in a desperate condition.
Won't Recognize Gomez.
Escalon, Mex, May S.-Orozco Is
1893 miles south of chihuahua and only
40 miles behind his advance guard,
which is expected within the next "a
hours to encounter the big federal
force under Gen. Huerta.
The creation of any civil govern
ment before the end Of the war is OPP
posed by orozco. In his telegram to
Gomez, Orozco said he would have
been glad to have had Vasquez Gomez
come into the rebel zone and work
with him in the interests Of the revo'
i LUTON, but the Gomez government In
Juarez was a thing he could not coun
tenance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

safe OfFicers condemnlnG Cream
sold When Too Stale for
churnlnG.

Manhattan, Kan, May s-The dairy
man who keeps his cream till It is too
stale for churning into country butter
and attempts to sell It on the open
cream market In Kansas runs seri-
GUS risk this season. d. s. Burch,
state dairy commissioner, and his dep
uty. w. r. Droge, have condemned SIS
gallons OF rancid cream.
The state dairy law requires that
cream be not more than four days old
in the winter and three days old in
the summer. Most of the cream that
has been condemned was from seven
to ten days old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09
Woman Tells Strange Story About
SLAYER Of Avis LinneIl.

Boston. May S.-Clarence v. T.
Richeson, under sentence Of death Tor
the murder Of Avis Linnell, has been
q Mormon elder and secretly con.
nected with the Mormon organization
Tor several years. although preaching
from Baptist pulpit, according to 2
sworn statement just made before
William Al. Thibodeau, an attorney
and Justice Of the peace. The author
OF the afEidavit, Mrs. Louie 2, Brit
tain, claims to have been formerly
connected with the Mormon church.
In the statement Mrs. Britain as
serts that she has known Richeson
Tor several years, first meeting MIN
three years ago at Mormon confer
ence held on Staten Island, where she
says the Baptist clergyman was recog-
nIxed as one OF the Mormon elders
and was particularly active IN the
affairs OF che conference. She has
since seen him many times In and
about Boston, and has given him the
Mormon signs, which were always
answered. she claims. She says she
attended q Mormon conference at
Providence, r. L. 3 little over a year
ago. at which Richeson was present.
and that she received commands from
hin &c q Mormon elder at q Boston
gathering Of the leaders Of the church.
Woman d Converted.
A short time ago Mrs. Britain be-
came converted from Mormonism, she
says.
According to Attorney Thibodean.
Who gave out the anidavit, Mrs
Britain recently divulged to some Of
her close friends her knowledge OF
Richeson's alleged connection with the
Mormon church, and was prevailed
anon 10 make the facts known pre-
wicus to the time set for his execution.
NJ Il was felt that the information, 4
withheld unfit after his death would
moem unfair
AGrs. Britain has become knows
anring the last few yearg 70 esangelis
workers An ana about Boston. IN an
interview she said that % the best q
Ser belief Richespn vas converted q
aEorm0hism white 4 student At Wil
liam Jewell college IA Liberty, no.
arom which be was expelled 10 1883.
Denied ~ Counselior.
Salt Lake City. May &C. ". Pen
rose. second counsellor % Joseph y
Bmith. president Of the MormoE
church. denied that Clarence " r.
aichason was a member OF the Nor
mon church or that he Was in any
may amliatod With the Moxmon
preh.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09
aEcORO Of UNFIT FOR MARRIAGE
Kansas Doctors Urge Law Requiring
Registration o. These Cases With
q Scarce o. HeaIth. I

Hnichinson. Kas.. May s.--A reeolu-
ten indoFning q law requiring COM
pnlsoFy registration with the boards
q hamlth 81 all specific diseases IN
pri0ata an6 public medical practice
uas aaopas6 ~ ne Kansas Medical
nosisfy Assa. rs resolution states
shsse 1eporss shah - conadsntiai %
Boards a hsallA, 10 - opan - m
spection only % healh oAcsrs ana
those authorised ~ nv % s0lemnize
TIE marriage row.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09
CARS ORDERED I
FOR CAVALRY
War Department Orders Equipment
Sent to Fort Russell.
WILL MOVE TO MEXICAN BORDER
Consular Agent Quits and Leaves tof
Home-6Oo Rebels Killed In Bat
tie With Federal
Troops.

Cheyenne, wyo., May THE war
department ordered the Union Pacinc
railroad to rush $50 stock-box and nat
ears to the army post at Fort d. A.
Russell for use in shipping horses
and equipment OF the Ninth eavairy,
which is waiting orders to proceed 70
the Mexican border
Orders were received later to seize
All empty fat, box and stock cars no
matter to whom consigned, and send
them to the fort. Thirty-fve stock
cars have been delivered already. II
A. expected that so more will be OBJ
4ained before morning. Scouts from
the fort have been all day rounding
up the men.
To Meet oroxeo.
Mexico City, May Cen. Huerta,
federal commander at Torreon, started
mis- troops on the march northward to
meet the main body OF rebels. under
Orozco and fight what, 1t is believed
gill be The deciding battle q As
revolution.
Rebels Defeated.
Mexico city. May six hundred
rebels we're killed and the remainder
Of a force Of 1900 we're sent scurrying
70 Cuatro, Gienegas during ngnt
with 800 federals under Col. Pablo
Gonzales, according to reports just
received by President Madero.
RevolutIonIsts Under single Head.
Juarez, Mex, May 7.-Emilio Vas
uuez Gomez issued proclamation
mere formally assuming the response
biIlty OF "the provisional president OF
Mexico" OHicials here declare all
the revolutions now are gathered I'M
der a single head.
Senior Gomez had intended leaving
Tor Chihuahua to establish the pro-
visional capital and to confer with
Gen. Orozco, but the latter's depar-
fure for the front at noon has upset
mis- plans and this city will be the
temporary headquarters OF the rebels
Marion s. Mccarthy. the American
consular agent at Alamos, resigned
and left for the United States. The
reason for his resignation is said t.
have been rumors of an impending
anti-American demonstration.
$50 Defeat 1000.
Tuscon, Ariz., May Tone thousand
rebels attacked the federal garrison
Of $50 men at Macoroto, Sonora, bui
were defeated after fierce battle
Dispatches from Empalne state and
rebels lost 100 killed. The federali
mad three killed, but 40 wounded mel
deserted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

London. Nay s.-The battle ship
Empress of Indla vas rammed ~ :
German sailing vessel Of spithead
ana ROLE stove ID 81 side above ne
water line. Tbe sailing crnft iort ~
heafeear nnG tore iopneet
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09
STRIKING MINERS LEO BY WOMAN
Mob Of Five Hundred Attacked Car.
penters at Green Ridge, Pa.--
Other Riots In Coal Region.

Scranton, Pa, May Sled by a for
eign woman, who welded an iron
drill as club, mob Of nearly 500
women and men attacked carpenters
at the Dickson shaft Of the Delaware
q Hudson company at Green Ridge.
Before the mob had been dispersed by
squad Of police four workmen had
been beaten by the mob. Others were
chased to their homes by the women.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

Mount Cartel, Pa, May S.--Rioting
took place at the Alaska mine when
mob Of foreigners attacked Morgan
Bevan, superintendent, and his men.
The shaft was partly wrecked and
several shots fred at the engine room
force. Another riot took place at the
Richards colliery In which William
Watkins, an aged sable boss, was
severely beaten.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

will ever care to use expected to pay
around well made Heavy drop forgng
staunch pressed annular ball bearings in the
highest priced in the woro
fore DOORS handles and levers indea magnificent body
trimmed with good han fact all that you want In
a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

Model SO T. Motor 80; Spldorf magnetic;
speeds and reverse Ftche sachs
ual bearings; tires 32xS " O. d.
Here Is an automobile. The have been wanting
At price that does you deep Just the size you
want oobg roomy enough for the whole family Powerfu
anything want to and more speed nan you
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

automobile corresponds n the imporsa "
thu works 81 fine watch fancy watch might make
very handsome but hides cheap movement ~ ma
worthless time piece When you consider car the nr Lnns
70 do il to take good engine Look It over caefay
We win 60 into This win give you better IDEA Of
tie cara real value. sara
to $500
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-05-09

careful of these cars and literature can
he had a. Dver Garage or Tolver matters not what price
wish to pay for your car place where can make
andObtan for that investment 90 great Vaue -
in the MITCHELL and OVERLAND
The OVERLAND are easier looked over nan
told about The quality improved Prices lowered The
cars are of perfect ample factory equipment
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-30
Players Bill Smith Has "Sent Up"

AL Ortiz pitcher, with Philadelphia and New York
American team many years
Doan, nfeder, several years with Louisville in old
club league
Ollie Pickering, sold to Louisville afterward with CIeve
land Spiders.
Dan McGann first Sacker, sold Boston, afterward
baseman of New York National Worlds Champions.
George Nil, second baseman, sold Cleveland where he
stuck several years
Al Newton noted southpaw, sold Louisville and later
with New York Americans.
Gilroy, pitcher, sold to Washington
Dummy Taylor, sold to New York Nationals for which
club he pitched many years
Bernard outfeder, sold to Boston Americans
Paul Sentel, shorsop, sold to Athletics by Macon.
Russell Ford, New York Americans pitcher
Roy Casleton, pitcher New York Americans Cincinnati
Nationals.
Ed Sweeney catcher New York Americana star receiver
"Rube Zeler pitcher sold to New York Americans
dead
'Dode Paskert outfeder sold to Cincinnati now with
Philadelphia Nationals
Bob Spade pitcher sold to Cincinnati star for one
Jimmy Archer catcher of Chicago Cubs
Sid Smith, sold to Athletics afterward with Cleveland
with Columbus.
Williams catcher with Boston Americans
Rube Benton, pitcher, Cincinnati.
Hub Northern outtielder Brooklyn
Bob Higgins catcher Brooklyn
Roy Moran sold to Brooklyn for fall delivery.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-30
HANDSOME BOY BREAKS
TRACK RECORD AT MACON

MACON, GA. Aug SO-The trottlng
record for a Georgia track was broken
here by Handsome Boy, owned by c. II.
Escos. OF Athens, when he made the mile
in 2:i2A in the third heat The previous
record was held by Lecco Wilks, owned
by Dan O'Connell, Of Macon, and was
made az the state fair here last year
A crowd OF 1000 people attended the
opening of the three days race meet
yesterday afternoon and saw two good
events
The 2:20 trot was won by Handsome
Boy, in three straight heats, his time
2:12A Veteran, owned by Morgan
Thompson, was second; Clement j. T
Morton, Gray owner. third, and Frank
lin. s Wise. Atlanta, owner. fourth
In the free all race for q purse OF
$3.50. Joe Wilks, owned by Dampler. Of
Valdosta, was the winner in TWO straight
heats. Nellie Gentry, Dan O'Connen
Macon, owner, was second, and Lady
White, c. Il. Escos, Athens, owner was
third. The time was 2:l514
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-30
NEWS FROM RINGSIDE|

Jack Dillon who was scheduled to box
Cyclone Johnny Thompson in Memphis
Labor day, has wired the club he will
not be able to fight on that date owing to
an injury. However, many fans believe it
is simply case of cold feet as Dillon re-
Brown.
Joe Sherman is training hard for his
eight-round encounter with Harry Tren-
dali a t the Southern Athletic club in
Memphis Labor day. This will be a real
tryout for Sherman and he will be given
several good matches provided he defeats
Trendall
Buffalo will have several good bouts on
Labor day. Jumbo Wells meets "One
Barrett and Jimmy Duffy win he stacked
up against Bobby Wallace in what should
be one of the best shows staged in that
city this year
Patsy Kline has improved so rapidly
that many believe he will succeed Johnny
kilbane as featherweight champion. The
latest victim to fall before the little He
brew was Kid Lenny, who lasted four
rounds of a scheduled ten-round bout
staged at Newark few nights ago.
Terry Mitchell and Joe Cans are booked
for a ten-round fight at the Surf Avenue
Opera house 1T Coney Island tonight.
Willie Purcell and Young Attell are both
training hard for their round engage
ment in Cincinnati Labor day. These two
boxers recently stirred up much trouble
ing 10 box at several different clubs on the
same date.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-30

Articles have been signed by Cyclone
Johnny Thompson and Eddie McGoorty
for a ten-round fight to be staged in Gin
cinnau September 16. Thompson was
originally matched with Jack Dillon for a
Labor day bout at Memphis, but Dillon
was injured while training and win not
be able to appear.
Johnny King, the boxer who was kick
ing up such a howl because he could
not get any one to fight him. has at last
secured a match. He is booked to meet
Harry Trendall in St Louis September a
Patsy Brannigan and Frankie Burns
have been practically matched for a ten
round bout to be staged in Cincinnati on
September s..
Leo Kelly. who defeated Dan Cullen in
Memphis recently, is wanted by many
clubs for a Labor day engagement Kelly
is paid a weekly salary by his manager
for boxing and the manager runs all the
risk of gambling on the gate receipts
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-30
JIMMY BRITT PLAYS
JOKE ON BROADWAY

NEW YORK, Aug. SO.-While a scis-
sors grinder was busilv engaged in
sharpening cutlery opposite the Metro
pole hotel. Jimmy Britt the expire
fighter. sauntered up TO a group of men
in the lobby, cast a casual glance across
the street and said:
Holy smoke, but that's dandy
makeup"
What do you mean" some one in.
quired.
why" Jimmy replied in a contiden.
tial way that's Billy Burns, the de
tectiye. ! used TO know him in san
Francisco. No makeup can fool me-"
Instantly the group took life, and in a
few minutes the whole bunch was
across the street. They told others. and
so did Jimmy Pretty soon the Scis-
sors grinder was playing 10 a gallery Of
abous fifty people while Britt looked
on from across the street.
Meanwhile Detective Burns was
|. strolling down the boardwalk at Allan
nc City.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-30
BASEBALL
Diamond News and Gossip

The Delehantys were the greatest Of
baseball families. -Four out of five broth
NTH played baseball The father was
James Delehanty, ST.. a Cleveland me-
chanic. The boys were Ed. Tom Frank
zoe and Willie. The greatest was Ed
AIS most famous feat was that of knock
bat
Almelda has been directed to report to
the Red team at the close of the Southern
league season and will play his first game
IN New York. He and Marsans are ex-
pected to draw out the entire Cuban
colony IN the METROPOLIS
Doubt has arisen about the Giants
round the-world trip. Several of the
Giant players have decided they do not
want to go and some question has arisen
The Browns will send three men to
montgomery In return for first pick on
me Mon gomery team next year The
n Dobbs is to get are said to be First
Baseman Joe kutina, Pitcher Charles
Roy Brown and Outhelder Pietro Comp
Pitcher Schultz, OF the Savannah team,
VINO has been bought by the Giants. will
report in New York just as soon as the
9a'E Ieasue post-season games are over.
Minneapolis recently won six games in
| three days from indianapolis. There y
one other team in the world in Allan
Ia class
II IS said that Claude Derrick did not
take kindly to being traded to Baltimore
But. shucks, that didn't get him anything
! Oh, yes here's a new solution of thu
managerial problems at st. Louis and
| BtookiNn. Bresnahan is to be traded to
| Brooklyn for Nap Rucker and Jack
/ Wheat And Miller Higgins is TO man
age the Cardinals
| Maybe.
! lhey re gong to run a special train
/ from youngstown for the worlds series
/ Jimmy McAeer's friends in the Mahon-
/ SoN perform
Jud Daley has been called to his home
/ m Montgomery by the death of his only
'ntu' a htte son born this summer.
| Here is the way the clubs finished in
me hrsj hair of the Sally league season:
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-30
ZIMMERMAN HITS BALL
ON LINE FOR 425 FEET

CHICAGO, Aug. 3O.-Heinie Zim-
norman. third baseman for the Cubs
and leading batsman in the National
league hit what is said to be the long
est home run ever made on the local
grounds in the game with St. Louis
here 1t was Zimmerman's fourteenth
home drive this season and was made
when one man was on base in the first
inning
The ball struck the lower left-ha
corner of the score board in left field,
near the club house, and experts on
long drives estimated that the ball
travelled 425 feet before striking the
board.