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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
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Hersey shivered in the cold, cruel glare
of those Cy-ren eyes, but wound up va
1iantly. His arm snapped forward for
the deiivery-and the sphere slipped
from his fingers and bounded past third
base It was returned to him-with the
same outcome
"BaH tuh," sounded the inexora BILE
voice of the umpire as the twirler hurled
his glove to the ground in frenzy.
"Cursesn' Hersey at last found voice.
THAT 81 per cent. solution on Plaisted S
spit-ball has left things too moist to
handle
CHANGING quickly about to make sure
he was unobserved, the batter complied
with the frantic signals of the brewers,
delegation and received uniform box,
trademarked Ballot" with the INSTRUCT
tions, "Dribble out safe one. Newbert
will put YOU across. It's got a rubber
core!'' Davis stole back to his position
| Here, you." he called peremptorily
Take this brand new ball and quit
kicking. WE DON'T CAREt"
| Hersey balanced the pill doubtfully
but finally seemed to conquer his fears
and lobbed one over. Davis drove
warm one into the pitchers box. making
first before Hersey could field it.
Newbert caught up his bat and sprang
to the plate.
| Newbert then engaged in a warm re-
submission argument with Jersey, under
cover of which Davis stole two bases
Patt then signaled for the Squeeze"
play. Hersey started his motion and
Davis dashed for the plate. One foot
two feet--et cetera up to q feet, when
the ball left the pitchers hand! New
bert, dependable as a piece of Daven-
port real estate, hunted cleverly past
the feet of the flying secretary-and
another score was talliedi BY fast work.
Newbert was nipped at first.
| Plaisted stro1led out and graciously
acknowledged the ovation accorded such
clever playing. He signified his desire
for consultation with the umpire and the
official hurried over
Presently, aided by Glen, the umpire
escorted Plaisted to the plate, and the
! word was given to play Ball.
| Two vicious swings found nothing
more than air, and time was called for
an examination of the bat. 1t was pro-
nounced unsuitable and the strikes ar
| bitrated. The Governor stalked triumph
dully over 10 select another. En- route
his gaze fell upon an unobtrusive young
man standing somewhat apart from the
players of either team, but leaning upon
a baseball bat With a jubilant yelp
Plaisted swooped down upon the unsus-
pecting spectator and wrenched the club
away
i've always wanted that bat, Lyme
Nelson!' he shouted as he rushed back
on the field Now watch what | dol'j
The hit was swift and well placed but
the Governor tried to stretch it too far
and was caught between bases.
Pats redstrcting bat netteu lnm two
bases but Gould refused to sacrifice and
sent high one into the hands of Good
win, retiring the side. One run.
Republicans at Bat.
Hersey hit safe, as did Miiliken but
Peters sent liner directly into New
bert's hands and the Augusta player ef-
fected triple play-to Scates. to Davis
No runs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

of his left hand and the play. lie was
tagged out before he recovered No runs.
Republicans at Bat.
The Governor ordered the umpire off
the field and. DOMINIC the regalia TOOK
his place behind the catcher. "At times
believe in Protection he said behind
his hand. just then he sighted Obadiah
a few PAGES away and bending to watch
the play, shifted breast protector to the
rear Patt warmed up. The journal
went to the bat.
The first ball was wide by four feet
Jaw. put 1t overt" pleaded the Jour.
nal
.'Strikei" cried Plaisted.
"Hic, hic, hic, hur-rye!" from the
delegation behind the Democratic bench
.'Help!' the feeble whisper from the
people.
Repeat eight times No runs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

law pa2t sIlost- Stop Davies who makes
- gallant effort to block ii with his
Davies Primary bill glove. Joe takes
a long lead ff first, returning several
times as the next Democrat up fouls
successfully on town pauper claims,
employers liability and the abolish
- nent OF liquor agencies but by dar-
- ing base running and single by
Stables on the Stargis law repeal
crosses the plate amid salvo from
the Democratic horn-blowers corps
led by Allie. Plaisted then calls his
nine together and delivers a special
message. congratulating them upon
not having done foolish Cor other)
things, and urging the importance of
team work" Hanson closes the in
ming by long foul to left field which
is neatly scooped by Miliken. One
run.
Republicans at Bat.
Hersey grasps his Logic bat and
strides to the plate. Plaisted smiles
at the grandstand spits on his hands,
fubs the Resubmission ball on his in
augural trousers, elevates his left
foot, and shoots fast one across the
plate into. Pats mitts.
- Strike onet" shouts the umpire
- Patt then crouches behind the plate,
.wiggles his sforefinger with a stirring
motion and puts it in his mouth, this
being the sgnal for Give him drop"
"Of what" signals Plaisted. "Uno.'
signals. Patt. and Hersey swings yici-
/. ously at the elusive drop curve and
misses.
Patt crouches again and with his
Us finger makes a cross on his forehead,
signifying straight ticket" Hersey
meets the sphere on the nose and il
"a sails far over the heads of the crowd
s and knocks a 1910 Waterville Sentinel
rooster off the fence.
Fowl" shouts the umpire.
Patt ffowns, and Plaisted looks
meditatively into the mirror concealed
lin his left glove.
Again Patt crouches. He spreads
the fingers of his right hand on his
left arm. then wobbles them success
sively with a staggering motion. sfg
nfying an inn shoot. The ball hits
Hersey, who starts for first, but the
y umpire promptly declares him out. and
proves conclusively that he is right by
reference to the Democratic campaign
u, book.
"Hic. Hic. HE! HurahH' swells
= the chorus from the bleachers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
Republicans at Bat.

The faithful twirler of the Democrats
walks confidently toward the box and
the bleacherites go Wild:
"Financesl Finances!
Rye Rye Ryei
Strike i'm out. Strike i'm out!
Soak i'm in the eyei
"Monty's crooked serving upll
Get this guy.
"Biff i'm on the beezer!
Rye, Rye! Rye!"
big Bill'' Haines stepped confident
ly out TO the plate with his Soldier
town bat
''Bingn' right on the nose of the
first pitched ball-a handsome single
"Whack!" Forrest Goodwin drives a
two-bagger to right.
Smash" Billy Shelton drops one to
shortstop and hovers safe at first while
Haines is held at third.
TIMMY CALLAHAN AT THE BAT!
Jimmy rolls up his sleeves, expee.
torates generously upon his palms an6
firmly sets his number mines. Steven.
steams up with ali the speed at his
command and shoots the ball over like
pea. Jimmy swings and
BANG! The ball disappears in the
shape of cooked hat while the run
ners rush madly around the bases, I'M
TIL
"WHOAn'
1t is the voice of Patti and the run
ners come at once to a standstill. He
waves them toward their bench.
go on with tie seventh" he COM
mands. I'm GOING TO PUT THIS
INNING OVER TO THE NEXT
LEGISLATUREr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

hotlv chasing after a three-bagger.
"Hici Hic' IInr---. How did that
happen" bursts from the bleaehers.
Staples then uses his famous cork
screw curve. and the next two men go
out on pop flies. Milliken being left
on third. No runs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
FIFTH INNiNG-Specai Session..
York County Gases.
Democrats at Bat.

Richardson whipped his bribery
curve over the outside corner and EN-
cry bit. The bleachers groaned and
Plaisted entered r. u. e. fully (storm-
ing). Il demand that Willie Pattan-
gall be allowed to umpire this inn
ingr'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

Allie blows his horn
The ball speeds swift and straight
for the plate.
Strike one,"
Plaisted smiles.
Bill smiles.
Allie blows his horn.
Again the bah speeds toward Haines.
who swings viciously. but the ball
breaks sharply away from the plate
and nestles in Pats gloves.
Strike twol'
Moved by a common impulse, the
great. crowd rise, some with blanched
faces others gasping for breath.
Plaisted's strong fingers curl cum
ningiy around the ball.
Patt wags his hands with thumbs to
ears
Zip" comes the ball.
Allie BIZ
"Whack!" The ball scars majestica1-
ly aloft and sails on and on in the
azure sky far over the head of the
center fielder. over the fence and into
the Democratic campaign blum pond.
AND THE GAME WAS WON! /! /!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
THIRD INNiNG-SpeciaI Session;
the Rum Question.
Depooerafe AZ Rat.
Democrats at Bat.

Here's where the Republican House
mascot-a water spaniel-"took a nip
between bases. and spoiled the foxy
scheme patched up in the second IN
ming. With his senatorial bat, Staples
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

Eenie meenie monte my
Pisto laney bonnie sty
o, L, T.
Out go three.
That's all No runs.
Republicans at Bat.
Davies grasped his primary cleo
tion law bat ami swatted the first ball
pitched for four Dagger. He made
the round of the bases in exactly 16
strides, one for each of the following
Il letters which he repeated success
sively at each stride as he cantered
around, planting his spiked heel on
the home plate for the exclamation
point:
''V-e-n-g -e-a-n-c-e is m-t-n-et"
A fusilade of singles by the mo
Republicans followed, ana each bag
waG occupied The no" man ON third
took daring lead. and dashed for the
plate on a hot grounder 10 staples,
who .nipptd" it with smacking lips
AMI lined it swiftly To the yes
catcher. But by beautiful slide the
mo man reached the plate one and
one sixteenth seconds before the ball.
Then pandemenium reiSned. Cries of
'out" by the Democratic ball team
ana the National Brewers Associa-
ton: cries of safe by the people;
horn chorus. led by Allie. "Safe,' de-
ciared the umpire. The pandemonium
became pandemonium- er How did il
sound? Well, wind up nine Demo-
cratic campaign orators each on sep
arate state issue, and set them all go
ing at once in a Democratic "har-
nony9 meeting. There you nave 1t.
The Democratic team left the field
in body and refused to play. The
umpire pulled out his watch and gave
them five minutes in which TO resume.
A hurried consultation was had a
foxy scheme Matched for recouping
their loss in the next inning, and in
four minutes and fifty-nine seconds
they had resumed their positions.
Nothing doing for the remainder of
the Inning. Two runs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
FIRST INNiNG--LeeisIativo Session
~ Of 1911,

q of 1911.
Democrats at Bat.
Where Isl my bridge bill bat?"~ asks
Donigan s.k4
Here you are" says Plaisted, re-
1888. iroving the COVER. Il haven't used
it since my election"
- a Donigan fans
~ Piaisted carefully selects Chill
drens Hospital veto bat from the
pile. adjusts his .necktie flicks bit of
dust from his trousers
Play BALI calls the umpire
smooths his@silk hat. and fouls out
Joe Williamson then makes a scratch
hit on the Penhell primary election
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
SIXTH lNNING-Finances
Democrats at Bat.

AHA, tbs the fatal sixth! This is
where we win. The strong end of our
batting list and pitcher to hold 'em
down. Get to 'em fellers9' howled the
Democratic hosts as Monty Stevens
selected his bat and stepped to the
plate. But Monty fouled into the
catcher's mitt.
Pluf! Patt does the same thing.
Wlfffi Whit Whiffi PIaisted
fans. No runs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

stills and called for a "highball." A
stepladder was procured for the catcher.
and the game went on. The Republican
pitcher didn't know where to find him,
and Gardner walked to first on four
balls The next man up hit u fly to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
SECOND lNNlNG-Spcciai Election.
Sept. 1911.
Democrats at Bat

Eenie meenie monte my
Pisto laney bonnie sty
O. L, 7.
Out so three.
That's all. No runs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
Republicans at Bat

Hersey hit safe. as did Miliken, but
Peters sent liner directly into New
bert's hands and the Augusta player ct
fected a triple play-to Scates. to Davis
No runs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

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The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-09
HOUSEWORK IS A HEAVY BURDEN

The woman who "kecps house" has
enough to do when she is in good. sound
health, but if she Is weak, tired all the
time, and suffering from morn to night
with an aching back. Homework becomes
heavy burden.
Many women who were afflicted In this
way say that Doan's Kidney Pills hsTe
made life easier for them.
Women are subject to kidney disease.
The clothing they wear, the work they do,
the worry and strain Of bearing and rear
ing children, the lack of proper exercise;
all tend to it.
Baclache, bearing-down pains, headache,
dizzy spells. faintness. fits of 'fblues," and
other troubles often thought to be peculiar
to the sex. are found frequently in kidney
disease. When any one of these ills ap-
pears, together with discolored eondi-
tion of the kidney secretions, with passages
too frequent, scanty or burning. Just make
up your mind that your kidneys are weak.
and be quick to help them.
Doan's Kidney Pills have helped great
many weak. women through the trying
times when kidney disease means SO much
added misery. They do not disturb the
stomach or bowels and contain no poison
Gus, dangerous nor habit forming drugs.
Doan's are harmless for children too.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-09
kWz1 REoNzEnv ARN1oRY
FISH COULD READ

Immediately. If not sooner than
this sign was moored on to the big
fish. startling results followed. His
nibs commenced to sulk on the Job.
Instead of taking the beaten path up
and down the shore. in plain view OF
the passing trains, the sturgeon
sulked over to one side. found Sc
cluded spot among the bushes and
stayed there until dark. This went
on for several days.
Again l chanced to stop at the no
tel and my FREUD spoke to me about
the strange sulziness of his sturgeon
publicity bureau. Il can tell you what s
the matter | said, right off the reel.
Its that amended sign calling atten-
ton to tho fishing Naturally a fish
as intelligent as your sturgeon has
shown himself to be is not going to
be around any signs which invite the
destruction OF his brother fish. / ad-
m.re him all the more for his sturdi-
ness and fealty to his brethren He
sees his duty and is not found want
ing.
The hotelkeeper saw the light
which set before him and the next
day the old sign was hooked on to the
sturgeon and he was back on the ad-
vertising job with all his old time
strenuosity. continuing untiringly all
summer.
Now, II | didn't know about this
incident personally and vouch for IT
myself, | wouldn't blame you for
doubling the remarkable Intelligence
of a fish that could distinguish the
difference between sign that meant
harm to members of his tribe and one
that did not advertise the fishing But
it's jest as true as stand here"
At this 1uncture the speaker walked
away.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-09
lust A LITTLE TOO HAsTY
Mr.. NewIywed Resented What He
Considered impertinence, but the
Joke Was on Him.

They were on their wedding tour,
and imagined that every civility Civ
en- them related to their new condi-
ton OF servitude.
Having stopped at way station.
the bridegroom was approached by
the station agent, who asked:
Are you going to take tho next
train?"
TITS none of your business" re-
torted the bridegroom, Indignantly. as
he guided the bride up the platform,
where they condoied with each other
over the impertinence of some of the
natives.
Onward came the train. its vapor
curling from afar. 1t was the last to
their destination that day--an ex.
press. Nearer and nearer 1t came at
full speed; then in a moment It whiz.
zed past and was gone.
why in thunder didn't that train
stop!" yelled the bridegroom
Cos you said 'twarn't none OF my
bizness. I has to signal II that trains
to stop"
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-09
RANK OF OFFICERS WIVES
Il Was Observed When the Womsn
Journeyed to the Fieet-Were
Divided Into Sets.

San Francisco.-Rank was observed
among the wives of the officers OF the
Pacific feet on their recent journey
aboard the Wilhelmina TO Honolulu to
join their husbands. according to the
officers of the Matson liner. The bet
ter halves of some had their own lit
tie whis- parties. while the spouses of
officers of lower grade we're Just as
exclusive at their afternoon teas.
The party of navy women was head
ed by the wife of Rear Admiral Chaun-
cey NJ. Thomas. commander-in-chief OF
the Pacific fleet, who showed her gra-
ciousness in little incident observed
by the other travellers on board the
Wllhelmina.
Among the passengers was a slip
of girl. the bride of water tender
of one of the big war ships. She hall
ed from the middle west and IL was
her first experience at sea She look
ed upon the big world with open-eyed
awe and joyful anticipation OF a coun-
try girl on her first trip from the
old farm down home.'
Therefore she knew nothing OF the
formalities observed in circles where
gold braid prevails. Learning that frs.
Thomas. like herself. had husband
on board one of the vessels in the far
away waters. she rushed up to the
spouse of the rear admiral and gushed
happily;
I'm awfully glad to meet you.
My husband is an officer on the boats.
too"
Yes. he's water tender" she con-
tinued proudly. And what is your
husband?"
He is the commander OF the fleet"
Mrs. Thomas smiled kindly
"Oh. that is very nice. / hope
they're friends" said the water tend
er's wife.
Mrs. Thomas and the bride were
friends on the voyage to the islands.
say the Wilhelmina's officers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-09
Through Florida Keys to Safety
In Bahamas.

New York.-While hurricane whis-
tied through the sails OF the little brig
Motley in the Gulf of Mexico till the
last shred of canvas was stripped
from her and she drove onward SEEM
ingly to destruction. Mrs. Addie Ed
wards. the young wife of the master
OF the vessel. went among the mem
bers OF the crew to cheer them up.
Il prayed every day." said she. as
she stepped from the liner Allemania-
Il did not believe we would go down.
My little son and l have sailed for
SIX years on the Motley and we had
weathered all kinds of storms. | had
faith. even II the sailors had little. and
we came through all right"
Mrs. Edwards. whose home is Elm
hurst L. l., was on her way to visit
with relatives in Brooklyn.
My little boy was born on the wa
ter" she continued He has been on
the Motley more than he has been
on dry land. and | have sailed into
many ports on the Atlantic ocean,
even to Africa When the storm came
the child was calm. possibly calmer
than he would have been at our home
in Elmhurst with such wind blow
ing.
We had loaded with lumber at Mo-
bile and were bound for Mayaguez in
Porto Rico. Within a short time aft
erward the wind rose to hurricane.
The sailors-there were two mates
and six seamen. besides my husband.
my boy and myself-did not like it..
The gale Increased. and pieces of can
vas began to rip of till 1t was appar-
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-09
More Chance for Heroes.

Washington.-All large cities and
railroad systems in the United States
will unite to form an organization to
confer medals for bravery, IL a plan
proposed by the American Cross Of
Honor is carried out President Hern-
don of the society says support for the
movement already has been promised
by some of the largest cities and by
heads of several of the most Import
ant railway systetms. The idea is to
have hero medals awarded at annual
conventions held In this city.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-09
chiId's Reasoning.

II can't tell you anything about my
grandpa" said solemn little Eustace,
questioned by a happier comrade as to
his more recent ancestor, because 1
never had any. All my grandparents
died before | was born"
But you had grandparents Just the
same, dear" interpolated listening
adult. The fact that they died before
you We're born doesn't alter the fact
that they were your grandparents"
But If our fathers and mothers had
died before we were born they
wouldn't have been our fathers and
mothers, would they?" the wondering
child questioned. 80 don't see how
what you say can be true"
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-09
WOMAN PRAYS; SHIP SAVED

ent that our sails would go II the wind
continued.
BY the time we reached the Florida
keys we were moving along under
bare poles. Then 1t was dangerous,
for there was no telling when we
might be driven on one of the distant
keys and wrecked. Luckily we es-
capped that fate and luckily, too. the
wind blew us almost In the direction
we wanted to go.
1T was almost 21 days and nights
that I was without sufficient sleep and
l was worn out When hope had al
most gone the gale blew us into Mid
die Innaguez in the Bahamas. We
we're sorry looking crowd when we
arrived. and was glad the voyage
was over SO far as was concerned"
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-09
WOMEN AND HEALTH.

Women are beginning to realize
more fully that good health is not to
be found In the use Of cosmetics and
face powders. The appearance of
health may follow facial treatment,
but health Itself lies much deeper than
the surface.
Most important to the health of ev-
cry woman is regularity of the bowels
and digestive organs. The weary
eyes. bad breath, frequent headaches.
pimples and general air of lassitude,
is in most every case due to consti-
patton or indigestion, or both. There
are various remedies prescribed for
this condition, but the easiest, most
pleasant and certainly effective, Is
combination of simple laxative
herbs with pepsin known to druggists
as DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. This
simple remedy is far preferable to
harsh salts and cathartics and violent
purgative waters that disturb the
whole system without affording more
than temporary relief.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is q
tonic laxative, mild in its action,
pleasant to the taste and positive in
its effect, Strengthening the muscles
of stomach and bowels SO that after
short time these organs regain the
power to perform their natural func-
tions without assistance.
DIR. CaldwelIs Syrup Pepsin is sold
by druggists everywhere in SOC and
s1.00 bottles. II you have never tried
it, write for a sample to DR.. w. B.
Caldwell. POI Washington St., Month
cello, ILL.,; he will gladly send trial
bottle without any expense to you
whatever,
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-02-09
Dog Saves Man In Drift.

Allentown, Pa-Allentown has a po-
lice dog, fox terrier owned by Pa,
trolman David, that saved the life of a
man who. but for the dog. would have
been frozen to death one morning re-
Gently. About midnight the oflcer was
Induced by the actions of the dog to
investigate what appeared to be q
snowdrift. He was surprised to find q
man. who upon being taken to the po-
lice station. proved to be Owen Smith.
railroader. who had been overcome
on his way home and found bed in
the snow.