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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-29
Bill Smith Has the Southern League Guessing
May Spring Old Trick to Evade Salary Limit


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"'"i prove 10 ~ any sign 'i'a' ne
l'"'u "'' pel'e' '''h '-'0 III IIle
9ou'''''' III l'I-'
MS He'I ON 9"lllh Is Ee'tIHs
switched to the other extreme at
the ilr@i OF TINS season ana tried to
STOCK up enllfeiy with KIDS 1t
olaht work We'll as the averages
demonstrate
Next season BlIl VIII return to
the right principles. lie VIII have
team made up largely of young
STEERS. but with enough old timers
ON the job to steady down the kids.
Most of the successful teams of the
southern league have been built on
that principle
4 MOTHER thing that Atlanta fans
\ can look for next wear is
changed attitude toward umpires.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-29
Gloom Hangs Heavy Capital When Browns Great Hure
JOHNSON FAILS TO BREAK MARQUARD'S RECORD
d. c.. Aug. 80.
w old Jack Powelrs glass


w old Jack PoWell's glass
arm was good enough yes
terday to cheat Walter Johnson out
of getting up to or passing Rube
Marquard's winning record Of sew
enteen straight victories Having
won sixteen in a row, all Washing
ton turned out to see Johnson beat
the loWlY Browns. 1t looked like a
cinch for him, after the way he has
been handling all the first division
clubs But ii was not to be.
To-day disappointment hangs low
and heavy over the village. Even
the president is not wearing his
usual happy smile. Casey famed in
the pinch at Mudviue but gloom in
that burg never compared with the
layer of it that hlurs Pennsylvania
avenue today on account of John
sons defeat
Johnson only allowed four hits,
against seven off Powell. but Wal
ter was wild and his support was
of the bush league brand. The
Browns copied the argument, to ,.
But Johnson is game. Although
the season is getting late. he is
going to go right out and try again
to break the record.
Greatest Pitcher of All Time.
Unassuming and quiet, Walter
Johnson is today the most wonder
full pitcher baseball has ever pro-
duced. Notwithstanding the fact
that he had broken the record
made by Jack Chesbro four years
ago, when he defeated Cleveland
for his fifteenth win, Johnson
walked to the bench after that
game as modestly as though he had
done nothing more than what was
In direct line with his duty There
was not the least action signifying
that he even thought Of his great
accomplishment. and instead of
waiting to receive the congratula-
tons of the players who started to
crowd around him, he grabbed his
sweater off the bench and hurried
to the club house. He had but
done what he considered was his
work, and he could see little need
for the Wild. huzzas coming from
the stands.
1t is fact that johnson. all
though he has been a brilliant per
former since the first day he stood
IN a major league pitching box. was
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-29
BY W. S. Farnsworth.

T OOKOUT fans won't get a
pennant winner next year,
but they will get plenty of
action nevertheless. Anywhere Kid
Elberfeld hangs his hat there is al
ways heap of life. But how.
where and why the owners of the
Chattanooga franchise ever signed
the Kid as manager is beyond our
widest Imagination.
Elberfeld, Of the rowdy type of
ball player, made a dismal failure
of his only out as manager. That
was with the New York American
league club in 1909. After having a
pennant lead in May the team
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-29
Success Of Lookouts' New Manager Doubtful
Elberfeld Rank Bloomer as Yankees Leader
sud- Usher

and consequent shifting. The de-
moralizauoi was SO complete that
in one month the team, slid from
.he top of The heap clear 10 the
ottom, Where it remained contin-
ously without hope of redemption
IT the balance OF the season"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-29
By Percy L. Whiting.

lTT1.' 'em 81" sing is the
IL n.uo &C sine Two most sue
ucccesfu managers In the
Southern league-Charley Frank
and Bill smith In an effort 60
live up to this preccpt nm Smith
has grabbed one of Charley Frank
pet ideas. and has allowed it 10 bee
rumored that next year he may
he. for blind, president Of the At
lanta Baseball association If he
took this office he could appoint "a
playing manager and thus keep
down the salary roll For With "A
playing manager only half his sal
any counts against him in figuring
the total salary for the month.
Thus, for example he could get
one $500 a month man. Hip him in
as phony manager and only have
$3.50 appear on the payroll
smith may have sprung this
scheme just to get little talk
stirred up. At the same time. he
may right now have a high priced
man he plans 10 get for next year,
whose salary he intends 10 split up
in this manner.
n r course. if Smith put through
such deal it would be nee
essary TO account for Presi-
dent Frank Cailawav. who is the big
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-29
FACTS CONCERNING
JOHNSON'S RECORD
OF Is WINS IN ROW

Alb. r. n.
1 pot}Igs 3, New York :,,:;,,.,25 !
won, to /, Musser replacing him.
July 5, New York.......43 ? 4
Pitched L 2-3 innings of sixteen-in-
ming game, replacing Engel in fourth
with score to against Senators.
3-July ., Cleveland. ......83 8 s
4-July 10, Chicago. 2
July Is, Chicago. ......32 2 7
Eight innings; called by agreement.
July 20. st. Louis. .......6 o 0
Finished for Hughes, pitching ? Ia
innings. Game ended in tie
6-,Iuy %, Detroit. .......95 3 Z
July 25, Detroit ..........S4 5 6
S-.luly IS, Cleveland. ......32 s
August 2, Detroit. Q
August I, ChiCago........ 0 0
Relieved Hughes in ninth, that pitch
er getting credit for game.
August IS, Chicago ......s 0 o
Relieved Cashion in eighth with score
tied. Senators won IN tenth.
1l-August T. Chicago. .....19 o ..
Retired at end Of sixth with game
won, 9 to 0, Engel finishing it,
August 10, st. Louis. .....3 0 i
Relieved Hughes in ninth with ST
Louis in lead, pitcher named losing
game.
12-August II. St Louis ID i
l5-August Is, Chicago ....... 2
Relieved Cashion in ninth with score
tied, and Senators won in tenth.
l5-August 20. Cleveland 81 10
August %, Detroit....... 6
Does not figure in the record.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-29
May Excel All A. l. Records.

May Excel All A. L. Records.
1t will be seen by the above rec
ord that Johnson stands a pretty
fair chance of eXcelltng anything
that has been done in the Amer
lean league under the present re-
gime. Joe Wood is the only man
in the whole circuit who really
leads him in the percentages, but
even at that 1t is doubtful if his
pitching has been as effective as
that of Johnson. Wood has had a
pennant- winning club behind him
all the year and has been in shape
since the beginning of the season.
Johnson has had neither. Ask any
player in the American league
which of the two men he had rath-
er face and he will answer Joe
Wood"
Johnson is undoubtedly one of
the most popular players in the
league, especially in Washington.
Any time the score is close around
the last couple of innings the fans.
the man they consider invincible.
The great pitcher has no more
stanch adherent and no more ar
dent admirer than President Taft.
The executive rarely if ever misses
an opportunity to see him work.
Two years ago, when Johnson beat
the Athletics in the opening game
of the season by score of l to
0, President Taft was in a box. and
after the game was finished had
johnson brought to him and in
troduCed. The president warmly
congratulated him and autographed
the ball with which the last inning
was played. That ball is one of
Johnson's most priced possessions
today.
Pitches Without Effort.
Johnson is not the Johnson of old.
Instead of the awkward Westerner
who began service with the Amer
lean league, there is now the tall.
graceful, perfectly poised figure.
Every action on the diamond is
almost perfection itself. and when
he pitches il is with little or no
apparent effort, So little does he
appear to exert himself that it is
often wondered how he develops his
wonderful speed.
In all his time in the American
league Johnson has never been
known to grumble at an umpires
decision. No matter how things
go against him. he never lays the
blame on the poor work of the ar
bitter
In the box Johnson does not
stand back Of the rubber to get the
signals and thus waste time. but
he pitches. and as he is walking
back to his position gets the signal
from the catcher. steps in the box
and Immediately pitches again.
When asked once why he did not
take more time and get more rest
while pitching Johnson looked sur
prised and answered, That's not
baseball" The games in which
Johnson works are about the short
est. from the point Of time, played
~.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17
8; 3 FIAuARolJND
Ig2bsIIOlJSE

Never attempt to polish kitchen
range until all the grease and dirt
has been removed from it. Dip rag
in some SCOT and with this remove all
grease stains. Take off varnish marks
with tissue paper, moistened with
vinegar. When the ironwork of the
stove is discolored through the heat
it should bt well rubbed with soapy
flannel and then thickly coated with
black lead. To obtain an absolutely
black surface mix a little ammonia
with the black lead.
Coal oil will soften the old paint
brushes used last year. Place them
in a can of the oil and wash them
we'll in warm soap suds.
Rugs have a tiresome way Of curl
ing at the corners, which spoils their
appearance and in the end the corners
are torn away. TO insure against this,
directly a rug is bought bind it on
the under side with stout Holland
webbing.
To wash soiled dress shields lay
them on board or table, soiled side
up, and give a thorough scrubbing
with stiff brush and any good laun-
dry soap, with plenty of lukewarm
water. Hold under faucet until COM
pletely rinsed. Do not squeeze, but
hang each dripping piece on the line
until dry.
The life of old linoleum may be
heightened somewhat by giving it
coat of varnish. When dried the var
nished surface is easily kept clean
with damp cloth. Where there is
badly worn spot in the center it is
a good plan to cut the linoleum
through the middle and bring the two
outer edges together before varnish-
ing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

was at SoWder Church. and his adj
vance cavalry pickets ought to be as
far west as the Warrentown road.
The distance between, by hard riding,
might be covered in three hours. My
Eorse seemed fresh, his breath came
naturally and without effort, and
pressed him along rapidly, for my
whole ambition now centred upon
bringing the information l possessed
within our own lines. Bungay, be-
yond doubt, had been recaptured long
since, for my own experience told me
how extremely vigilant were the Fed
eral guards. To one unacquainted as
h was with military customs it would
prove impossible to penetrate their
lines; hence, everything must depend
upon my getting through in safety.
Then my thoughts drifted to the
one | had left in such serious predica-
ment. If | had loved her before.
loved her doubly now, for she had
proven herself woman among WON
en- in time of danger and trial. How
clearly her face, with those dark
sweet eyes and the wealth of crown
ing hair, rose before me, while word
by word reviewed all that had passed
between us, dwelling upon each look
or accent that could evince her pos
sible interest in me. Then reason re-
turned to my aid, and resolutely. de-
terminedly. inspired by every instinct
of soldierly honor. l resolved that
would put her from my thoughts for
ever. She was not mine either to love
or possess, unless the uncertain fate
OF war should chance to set her free.
Even to dream of her, to cherish her
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

him, and l looked at him in the faint
Gawning light of day, and laughed.
His peaked head and weazen face
looked piteous enough, decorated as
they were with the black loan
through which he had ploughed; his
coat was ripped from tail to collar,
while one of his eyes was nearly
closed where the bruised flesh had
puffed up over it.
1t is a fearful strife, for man en-
dowed with mortal life," he quoted
mournfully.
You're right" l assented. mo
,oubt you had the worst of it. But
how came you here?"
why, l wus a huntin' fer a boss
thar ct tibet picket post whin We
scared up Their bunch, an by some
sort a fule luck got hole O. tibet one,
an luke arter We, tho in course
didn't know who it was raised SIGH a
rumpus, it wus so burned dark. Their
whole blame Yankee caboodle luke a
blaze ct me, l reckon, leastwise they
wus most durn keerless with ther
shuotin irons, an | rode one Teller
over, knocked him plum off his boss
down Their bank, kerslush inter ther
water, by thunder, an then Their dern-
ed critteF | wus a straddlin' bolted.
TLet's bout all l know, Cap, till lit
yere.'
There was NJ doubling the truth of
L. Ill
You're a good man, jed" said
heartily, and so long as we are both
alive, few hard jolts won't hurt us.
Let's see II the horses are in any con-
d!tion for service
A single glance told the story. The
black mare was browsing by the road
side, apparently little the worse for
the shock, although a thin line of
blood trickled slowly down her flank.
But the big roam had not been so for
tunate, and lay, head under, stone
dead in the middle of the narrow road.
Blngay gazed at the motionless fig
ure mournfully.
Woe worth the chase, woe worth
the day, that cost thy life, my gallant
gray" he recited solemnly, only it's
a roam. an amt so durn sorry
either
Regrets Of any nature, however,
were vain, and as the little man posi-
lively refused to ride. | mounted
again. He trudging along manfully
beside me, the two of us set forth once
more, our faces turned toward the red
dawn.
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roads. and wait there until you hear
from me-"
could plainly note the dark shad-
ows of the fellows as they filed out
past the fire, but / never ventured to
take eye or gun Off the man watched.
How many remain there now?"
Seven"
Amy non-com. among them?"
"A corporal"
Have him take them all south on
the crossroads"
Jones" he called out huskily.
Yes, sir"
Take what men you have left a
hundred yards south on the cross
road"
We could hear them crunching
their way through the bushes, until
the sound finally died out in the dis
lance
Nov, Lieutenant, you come with
me-softly, and keep your distance"
We moved back slowly, step by step,
until we came TO the rear door of the
shed. | reached out into the darkness
but without turning my face away
from him, and silently severed the
picket-rope, retaining the loosened
end in my grasp. 1t was so intensely
dark where we stood that | slipped the
pistol unobserved into my belt
Face to the rear" said sterniy.
AS he turned to obey this order,
with quick movement tripped him,
sprang backward, ard shut the door.
In a single bound l was upon the
back of the black, aud had flung the
severed ropes end at the flank of the
next horse in line. There was q rush
of feet, a sharp snaLping of cords, a
wild scurrying through thu bushes, as
twenty frightened hCrseG stampeded
up the bank, and then, lying face
down over the saddle pofnmel, ! sent
the startled black crashing down into
the shadows of the f>rd, Tne fellow
O.. guard tried his Lest to stop u.s.
but we were past him Ike the wind.
He did not fire, and doubtless in the
darkness saw merely 81 stray horse
Broken from the pickGt-Inpe. The 9th
er fellow took one swift shot, but it
went wild, and l heard the voice of
the enraged lieutena&L 1amning in the
distance. Then with rush we went
up the steep bank cp the eastern
shore, and I sat upright in the saddle
and gave the black h!e rein.
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..Ti,at,s ,Rout AII know. Gao mid Lii Yerev

bruised and half stunned as | was
from the hard fall, my sole longing
was to reach and throttle that mad
nan who had ridden me down in such
demon style.
You unclaimed DEVIL" | cried
savagely, whirling him over upon his
back, Il spared your life once tonight,
but. by all the gods, I'll not do it
again."
Gosh, Cap, is tibet your" asked the
voice of the other, feebly.
| started back, and lost my hold
upon him.
''Bungay?' in an establishment that
nearly robbed me of utterance. Good
God, man! is this really you?"
Its whut's left o me" he answered
solemnly, sitting up and feeling his
head as if expecting to find 1t gone.
Tibet WIS bout Their worst ride l ever
took"
Il should think it likely" ex-
claimed, my anger rising again as
thought OF it. What, in Heaven
name, do you mean by riding down
on me like that?''
Holy Gee, Cap" he explained pen
itently, we don't go ter think l ever
did it a purpose, do We Why, Their
gosh-durned old thing run away"
Ran away?"
Sure, We bin a hangin on ter
Their name o tibet critter fer nigh
ron three mile, an d prayin' fer a
feather bee ter light on. It's my last
listment en- Their cavalry, ye bet l
never seed none O yer steam keers,
but | reckon they don't go no faster
ne. thet blame boss. Gosh. Cap, We
amt got no call fer ter git mad:
couldn slapped her with yoke
o steers. burned if | cud. | sorter
reckon ! know now bout whit Scott
meant when he said. The turf the fly
ing courser spurred. you bet this
one did"
JED rubbed his sleek as if it stung
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il memory while she remained the
wife of another, was but an affront to
her purity and womanhood. | would
prove myself a man entitled to her
respect, a soldier worthy my service
and corps; if ever again my name
CHANGED to find mention in her pres
ence it should be spoken with honor
was musing thus, ;ulled by the
steady lope of my horse, and totally
i.sensible to any possibility of peril,
when clear upon my ears. instantly
awakening me from such reverie,
there rang through the night silence
the sharp clang of iron on the road
behind re. All sound of pursuit had
long since died away, and | supposed
the effort to recapture me had been
abandoned But there was no mis-
taking now--at least one horseman,
riding recklessly through the black
night, was pressing hot upon my trail.
1<he lieutenant" l thought. the
lieutenant, burning with anger at the
trick played upon him, has pushed far
AHEAD of his troop, doubtless mounted
Upon a better horse. determined to
fisk everything if he may only bring
ne back dead or alive"
i'his thought awoke me in an in
slant from my dreaming, and
spurred my horse furiously, glancing
anxiousIy backward as | rode, but I'M
able through that dense gloom &c dis
tingush the form Oh my pursuer. Yet
the fellow was coming, coming faster
than any speed | could possibly con-
lure out OF the weary black bestrode,
either by whip or spur. Closer and
closer upon me came rushing down
that pounding of iron hoofs On the
hard pain Heavens! how like very
uemon the man rode! AS a trooper
could not withhold admiration from
the reckless audacity with which the
vengeful fellow bore down upon me
La spite OF ny utmost efforts Il al
most seemed IS if we were standing
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CHAPTER XXI.
achievements for Early.

Come, Wayne, wake up, mani"
this"
l opened my eyes with a struggle
and looked up. The golden glow Of
sunlight along the white wall told me
the day must be already well ad-
vanced, and | saw the lieutenant of
my troop. Colgate, bending over me,
ettlred in service uniform.
What is it, Jack?"
I'VE have been ordered north on
forced march to join Early, and the
command has already started. ! have
delayed calling you until the final
moment but knew you would never
forgive being left behind"
Before he had finished l was upon
the floor, dressing with that rapidity
acquired by years of practice, my
mind thoroughly aroused to the
thought of active service once more.
Was it the news I brought in yes
C,~day, Colgate, which as stirred this
up?" l questioned, hastily dipping into
a basin of water.
Il imagine it must have been, sill"
replied the Lieutenant, leaning back
comfortably upon cracker-box, which
formed our solitary chair. Things
lave been on the move ever since. and
it certainly resembles an advance of
some Importance Staff officers at it
all night long, Mechanic division off
at daylight, while we go out ahead of
Slayton's troops. Reede was in beast
ly good humor when he brought the
orders; that usually means fight"
Any artillery"
"Sloans and Rockies batteries are
with US; did not learn who went out
with McDanieIs. Longstreet has
crossed the White Brian.
Yes, | know" l said, drawing on
the last of my equipments, and quick
ly glancing about to assure myself
had overlooked nothing likely to be
Of value. All ready, Jack. and now
for another dance of death.
Our regiment was drawn up in the
sgt are of the little town, and as we
came forth into the glorious sunlight,
the stentorian voice of the Colonel
called them into column of fours. Staff
officers, gray with dust from their all
night service. were riding madly along
the curb, while at the rear of our men,
just debouching from one of the side
streets appeared the solid front of
division of infantry. We had barely
time to swing into the saddles of the
two horses awaiting US, and ride swift
ly to the head of our command. when
the short, stern orders rolled along
the motionless line of troopers. and
the long, silent column swung out to
the northward, the feet of the horses
raising a thick cloud OF red dust
which fairly enveloped US in its chok
irg folds.
tTo BE CONTINUED,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17
HOW TO MAKE SOUP
STIMULATING DISH SHOULD PRE-
CEDE ALL DINNERS.
Freshest Meat Should Be Used and
With a Reasonable Amount OF
Care the Result viii Be
Satisfying.

Soup is the prelude Of the dinner.
It is light. healthy, stimulating food
that gently prepares the diner ror
heavier food to come.
The earliest mention of soup that
occurs to me is the dish of pottage
for which Esau sold his birthrigat.
There can be little doubt that tsc-
becca was a fine cook, for we know
how she made the tempting dish Tor
which he gave his inheritance. Ten
der pieces of fresh-killed kid were
seethed in milk and seasoned with
herbs and thickened with meal. This
makes a most excellent stew that even
these enlightened days have not I'M
proved upon.
Indeed, there are but two kinds OF
soup, thick and thin, or if it please
you better, fat and lean. The thick,
fat soups comprise bisques, cream
soups, purees and mixed soups. The
thin soups, or soup maigres,' as the
French designate them, are consomme
or bouillon and clarified broths.
When making soup use the freshest
meat obtainable Split the bones
and cut the meat in small pieces. Put
to cook in cold, sailed water. This
permits the albumen to dissolve be-
fore the water commences to boil.
This albumen and gelatin rises to the
top of the soup kettle, but should not
be skinned off, as much of it will be
assimilated in the process of cooking
and it contains the richest juices Of
the meat. After the contents of the
soup kettle have commenced boiling
briskly, season and add the vegetables
and herbs. Keep it boiling slowly and
continuously. Thirty minutes to each
pound of meat is ne usual time al
lowed, but longer cooking is some
times necessary. Bisques are the
richest and most satisfying of all
soups. They originated in 1900 and
1850, and these ancient ones differed
greatly from the modern style, which
is only vegetable soup enriched with
cream and we'll thickened. The origi-
nal bisques well deserve to be resur-
rected-Henrietta D. Grauel.