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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
PITCHERS ARE BLAMED
Better Opportunity to Kill Time
Than Other Players.
League Officials and Umpires Making
Efforts to Solve Problem Of How
to Make Games Shorter-Con-
tests Made Tiresome.

The rules of baseball permit the um-
pire to call a ball whenever pitch.
or holds the ball for more than 20
seconds. He can continue to call
balls for each such offense. This rule
was adopted to shorten the length of
baseball games. 1t is a good rule,
but 1t Is one that might easily and
with the approval of "fandom" every
where be improved upon.
There is no reason why the pitch
er should be allowed 20 seconds in
which to make his delivery. Fifteen
would be ample. 1t is admitted that
it is quite task to pitch nine innings,
when every pitch is a well defined &C
ton and frequently-such as in the
case Of curve balls, spit balls, and the
like-puts a tremendous pull on the
wrist and the shoulder. But it must
also be taken into consideration that
it is seldom that pitcher is asked
to work oftener than every third day
at most.
This Is cited because of the time
consumed in the playing of ball games,
particularly in the American league,
this year is a topic that has demanded
the attention of the public more than
ever before.
Many a we'll played game has not
appeared as such because the time
consumed has made the play monot-
onous and irksome.
1t il. peculiar thing that almost
without exception the games played
in the National league have been fast.
er than the games played in the Amer
lean league this year. Why this should
be so is a problem to decide. So far
as can be judged, the players are OF
equal merit and the umpires are just
as earnest and untiring in their efforts
to hustle play, but there have been
few contests in the johnson organiza-
ton that have been disposed of in less
than one hour and forty-fve minutes,
and many that have taken two hours
and more before being completed.
In reference to these games only
nine inning affairs are taken into con
| 5luGIdIlOu. ITO ldCJ Ludt bhO AhoJOA
ity of the clubs in the junior major
league have proved better road clubs
than they have stay-at-homes may
have something to do with it.
| By this is meant that 1t Is true
that most of the teams in the Amer
lean league have done majority OF
their winnings while playing on the
road, thus forcing the games to &c
nine full innings instead of eight and
a half This, however, would scarce
ly account for the delay.
Ban Johnson's attention was called
to this hardness early in the season
and he Immediately issued an order
that a new ball be thrown out every
time foul was knocked. a He though
this might save minutes OF time N
every game, but it has not. In the
games played by the Yankees at the
Polo grounds it has appeared to re
tard the progress, If anything.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
WHAT DYE MEAN, is
EVERYONE SATISFIED?
(From New York world.)

(From New York World.)
Our latest conundrum is: How
can a double play be made on
two-base hit and single? Don't
jump at conclusions too quick, for
this one 10 on the level, and as
5000 fans saw 1t right at the Polo
grounds we'll give the answer right
away. Ty Cobb opened with a dou-
BILE in the eighth inning and was
followed by Veach, who planted a
long single in left center. Waiting
to see II the ball would be caught,
Ty took his time about going to
third. Cree then shot the ball to
HartzeII In time to catch Veach
sliding into second. Seeing that
Cobb had overrun third, Hartzeil
whipped the ball to Midkiff and
both were out. Everybody salts
fed?
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
Nav ard Game.

This is a novel way of giving
''bird party" the idea is given by
Martha Burr Banks.
Supply the guests with cards bear
ing as many members as there are
birds portrayed, by various methods
on the walls. These examples Will
show how the names of the birds
are demonstrated. each illustration Is
numbered, so the guest may write
his guess down opposite the CORE
spending number on the card. 1t is
well to attach pencils to the cards
and to start the contest after all have
arrived. A half hour is sufficient time
to allow for the guessing.
Blackbird; A bird cut from black
paper. Redwing; A home with a
wing painted red. Flicker; A candle
blowing in the wind. Highhole; A
hole in the top of the paper. Cuckoo;
A cook and two o's. Woodpecker;
A match, peck measure. and an r.
Meadow lark; Children romping In a
meadow. Yellow-breasted chat; TWO
men. with yellow shirt-fronts, talking
together. Brown thrasher; A school
master in brown, with a rod in his
hand Cardinal; A church dignitary.
Crow: A cock in the act of growing;
Hawk; A peddler. Swallow; A child
eating. Swift; A boy running. Cross
bill; A bill on which are written
these words: "Pay at once!" Spoon
bill; A spoon and birds beak.
Blue-jay; A blue J. Fox sparrow; A
fox and the letters s and P above
an arrow. Song sparrow; A bar Of a
song, q SPAR and man rowing.
Junco; A junk cart and an o. Blue
bird; A bird with dropping head and
wings. Wagtail; A dog. Maryland
yellow-t1roat; A map of Maryland
and stork with yellow neck.
Chippy; A man chopping wood. Fly
catcher; A piece of fly-paper. Red
start: The word "start" written in
red ink. Indigo bunting; scrap OF
blue bunting. Kinglet; A child wear
ing a crown. Pewee;>A small P.
Humming-bird: A spinnig top. The
names of other birds, such as cat
bird, oven bird, nut-hatch, snowflake,
yellow-hammer, brown creeper, king.
fisher. sandpiper, chicKadee, etc., will
suggest their own illustrations.
Have chicken in some form Sand
wiches are always acceptable) and
ices or cream in shape of birds would
be appropriate. 1t will be easy to
manage bird" cookies and perhaps
the confectioneer will make nests OF
spun sugar in which candy eggs may
be placed.
These would be charming at each
place on the table. There are many
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
interesting Beginning.

A fair graduate was conversins
with young gentleman who had been
presented to her after the commence
ment exercises.
WELL" she sighed happily. Il am
an A. B. now. OF course you have q
degree"
Eyes," he replied. but am only q
B."
The fair grad pondered. The de
gree was puzzling.
why, what is that?" she asked
bachelor" he said.-New York
Times.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
delightful as wen as inexpensive bird
books TO give for prizes.
A Field pox Party.

This is just the season for Field
Day" party with all sorts of athletic
sports. The guests may be any num-
Der but twenty-four l find is just
about right for the competition. This
affair is fine for children, young peo-
pie and those who are older grown.
Egg and spoon races are great run,
as well as the needle and thread"
contest. Then there should be rum
ming races, forty yard dashes, inter-
spersed with three legged and sack
races.
Rope climbing is most laughable as
well as the merry obstacle" race.
A time-keeper, referee and a
"jndge" add to the interest and the
prizes may be as many and elabor-
ate as the hostess wishes. In some
of the races blue and red ribbons
may be awarded.
Perhaps tennis, croquet, archery
and baseball matches may be ar
ranged.
Refreshments or supper should be
served on the lawn or porch. Such
a party as this was recently given at
country place called "Glimmerglen.
1t would be a jolly thing to have
the guests conveyed to and from the
place in hay wagon drawn by four
horses. Provide horns and have bells
on the harness. 5..
1t is needless to say that outing
suits should be worn. From four to
ten are good hours, but the time
should be set to suit the convenience
of the largest number.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

seem as if something was going to hap
pen. My blood was poor, my circula~
ton was so bad / would be like dead
person at times. / had female weak
ness badly, my abdomen was sore and I
had awful pains.
"I took Lydia E. Pinkham's vegeta-
bic Compound and used the Sanative
Wash and they certainly did wonders
for me. My troubles disappeared and 1
am able to work hard every day. Mrs.
w. F. SAWYER, River View Farm, More
town, Vermont.
Another Case.
Clifford, Iowa.-"I was troubled with
female weakness, also with displace-
ment. I had very severe and steady
headache, also pain in back and was
very thin and tired all the time. conn
menced taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and l am cured OK
these troubles. / cannot praise your
medicine too highly. Mrs. INA Mnxe
sI.AGLE, Clifford, Iowa.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
On ParasoIs.

Fine shadow lace decorates some
of the daintiest parasols, and 1t is
put on in many pretty ways. Some
times tiny lace squares are inserted
in the silk, but in a number OF cases
the lace is put on in the shape of a
frill and caught here and there with
tiny pink rosebud. When the para
sol is simple and of one color it is
a pretty fancy to have the edge out
lined with tiny closely packed silk
blossoms.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

coin" is great little piece of stirring
news. even though no coin is Tipped.
The scheme for the games as map
ped out differs from the worlds series
of the last two years in one respect.
The games will alternate-one day In
New York, the next In Philadelphia
as they have in the past. The change
in the system concerns interference
with the original arrangements be-
cause of rains. Last year when 1t
rained the teams would stay in the
city where they happened to be until
it cleared up and they could play on
the grounds there. This time they
will adhere to prearranged schedule
strictly regardless of weather.
The season in both National and
American leagues winds up this year
on Saturday, October 4, so far as the
eastern teams are concerned. The
western teams play their finales on
the next day, Sunday, October D.
After the Giants conclude their Sc
ries here with the Phillies on that
last Saturday, and the Athletics wind
up in their home town against the
Yankees on the same date, there Will
be two days of rest before jumping
into the big fray. Sunday and Mon
day intervene. Then, on Tuesday,
the grand climax gets under way
This plan will be in force until one
team wins four games, the same as
in the last few years.
OF course, all these plans hinge on
the Giants and the Athletics winning
the pennants In their respective
leagues.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
Ioonev Season BEGINS.

Golf? Why, man, you're crazief
than a LOOM The idea Of fellow on
a hot day like this going out and club
bing around a little white pill in the
sum"
What are you going to do?"
Who, me? I'm going to get row
boat and pull over the lake and try
to get some fish"
Fish? The last fish was caught
out of that lake three years ago."
Well, know that. Suppose don't
get any fish, I've had a tiptop boat
ride. haven't II"
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
DisIikes Front Row.

Beals Becker says he hates to play
right or left under the caves of those
overhanging stands VT the Polo
grounds Becker says the front rows
of the stands are always filed with
baldheaded men, and when they are
leaning over a fielder gets confused
Many time a fielder Will halt" adds
Becker, stretch his hands and wait
for one Of those baidheads to fall into
the glove, while the ball is hitting the
surf only few feet away"
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
Florida Training Camps.

Florida will be a hot bet of major
league teams next spring. The Chi
cago Cubs will be at Tampa, the Ath-
letics at Jacksonville, Cincinnati ex-
poets to go to Miami and the st. Louis
Browns will select either st. Peters
burg or Key West, probably the for
mer Miami and st. Petersburg have
offered bonuses similar to that given
by TAMPA to the Cubs.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
MOTIFS

Outfielder Kommers of Columbus
seems to have recovered from his re-
cent batting slump.
Manager Bill Dahlen OF Brooklyn
has landed Pitcher Pfeffer of the
Grand Rapids team.
San Francisco fans are all worked
up over their ball club and have tho
pennant won already.
Manager George Stallings Of the
Braves says his team will lead the
second division teams, If nothing else
There is no chance that the Reds
will have the services Of RUDE Benton,
their star twirler, again this sea
son.
1t Is said that Jake Daubert, the
star first sacker of the Dodgers, can
reach nine feet in the air for thrown
ball when necessary, and he goes up
ihO OIL Oil ohAp, wv
Manager Stallings Of Boston Is car
rying 25 men-the limit-and would
like to sell one of his pitchers. But
everybody wants only Perdue or Ty'
Ter, so there is nothing doing"
st. Louis rumors are to the effect
that Manager Stovall is at odds with
most of his players, owing to his in
sistence upon attention to business
and his brusque way Of enforcing
obedience.
The chief fault of Dan Griner, the
young Cardinal finger, is said to be
his super-extensive windup, which
makes it hard for the catcher to pre-
vent base runners from getting good
lead for steal.
The New York American the other
day said: "Quoth p tale from Boston:
Johnny Evers was in bad humor to-
day When Johnny Eyers is discov-
cred in good humor it will be time to
get out an EXTRA
Youth is being served in the Amer
lean league race for batting laurels,
but in the National league the old
timers are crowding near the top, with
such names as Cravath, Crandall.
Killing, Wagner. Higgins and Titus IN
I the front ranks.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
Two of the Seasons Smart Costumes.

blue, and blue and gray checked
cloth. The skirt is of the check; the
coat of the plain cloth, with reVers
and cuffs of the check; vest of white
corded silk, with collar of the same,
which lies over the coat. Small gold
buttons trim the vest; it is fastened
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
Foley Kidney Pills Succeed

because they are good honest med
icine that cannot help but heal kid
neyand bladder ailments andurinary
irregularities, if they are once taken
into the system. Try them now
for positive and permanent help.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

slAIeen years, ana
was thin, weak and
nervous. When I
would lie down it
would seem as II /
was going RICH 6
down out Of sight
into some dark hole,
and the window cur
tains had faces that
would peek out as
me, and when / was
out of doors it would
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
Cubs GET Answer.

John Reilly, an amateur pitcher of
Kansas City, has signed with the Chi
cago National league club, and win
Join that team when 1t returns from
is eastern trip.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
Never Touched Him

Want to go to the theater tonight!'
81 have nothing to wear" said his
wife peevishly
"That won't matter. / only meant
one of those moving picture theaters,
where it's dark. louisville Courier
Journal
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
TENTATIVE WORLD SERIES
DATES.
John J. Mceraw.

Tuesday. October 7, at New York.
Wednesday, October 8, at Philadel-
phia.
Thursday, October 9, at New York.
Friday, October 10, at Philadelphia.
Saturday October II, at New York.
Monday, October 10, at Phlladel-
phla.
Tuesday, October IL, at New York.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
STAR CLOUTER OF CLEVELAND
Joe jackson of Maps Is Still Maintain
ing His Lead Over Stickers In
American League.

Joseph Jackson, outfielder of the
Cleveland Maps, was born in Easiey,
s. c., July 16, 1883. Three other towns
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

Mrs winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethlng softens the gums, reduces infamma-
tion, alays pain cures wind colo, 25c bottle.As
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

It's easy for a sympathetic woman
to make any man believe he loves her.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

RED Cross Ball Blue, all blue, best bluing
value in the world, makes the laundresa
smile. Adv.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

You can't convince the mother OF .
first baby that all men are born equal
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

Worms expelled promptly from the human
system with DIR. Peery's Vermifuge Deso
hot
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

Honesty may be the best policy. but
there are a lot of men from Missouri.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
SUFFERED
AWFUL PAINS
For Sixteen Years. Restored
To Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Moretown. Vermont. TT was trou-
bled with pains and irregularities for
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25
WILLIE KELLER IS AMBITIOUS
Former misunderstanding outfield
Star Would Like to Have Jake
Stahl's Old Position.

Willie Keller, former outfielder of
Baltimore, Brooklyn and other clubs,
it is said, has applied for a job as
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

with press studs.
Hat of gray Pedal straw, trimmed
with blue mount.
Materials required for the costume:
"a yards check A inches wide, 2
yards plain cloth A inches wide,
yard corded silk 20 inches wide, 1
dozen small buttons, / large one for
coat, "a yards lining silk for coat
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

Manager George Stallings Of the
Braves says his team will lead the
second division teams, If nothing else
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

The New York American the other
day said: "Quoth p tale from Boston:
Johnny Evers was in bad humor to
day When Johnny Evers is discov
cred in good humor it will be time tc
get out an EXTRA
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

San Francisco fans are all worked
up over their ball club and have tho
pennant won already.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

There is no chance that the Reds
will have the services Of RUDE Benton,
their star twirler, again this sea
son.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

Manager Bill Dahlen OF Brooklyn
has landed Pitcher Pfeffer of the
Grand Rapids team.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

Outfielder Kommers Of Columbus
seems to have recovered from his re-
cent batting slump.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1913-09-25

The chief fault of Dan Griner, the
young Cardinal finger, is said to be
his super-extensive windup, which
makes it hard for the catcher to pre-.
vent base runners from getting good
lead for steal.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-09-19

We take this opportunity of thanking
the Royal Neighbors for their many
kindnesses during our late bereave-
ment. Through an oversight their
name was not mentioned in our card
of thanks. Mrs. J. J. McGinniss and
family. a.
Albert Hart, who for some time past
has lived on farm near Vernon, died
last week and was buried Sunday at
Saratoga where he resided formerly
Death was due to heart trouble aggra-
waited by asthma. He leaves a wife
and several children.
have for sale Is Aberdeen Angus
Bulls, also Cows and Heifers, single or
in car lot. Time will be given on ap-
proved notes. Also Berkshire boars
ready for service. Fruit trees and
Evergreens of all description. Three
miles east of Protivin.
stiff JOHN J. WALENTA.
Last week the C. D. Nichols Live
Stock Co. shipped one of their fine
two-year. old Shropshire Rams to Fair
fax, Mo-, and the purchaser writes
back that he is more than pleased, and
that the ram arrived in fine shape.
Mr.. Nichols has file full of such
letters, which speak we'll for the stock
that they are sending out.
Mr.. Hartley, the cigar maker has
badly injured eye. He was driving
nail which, when struck by the ham
mer, flew up and broke an eye glass,
a piece of which cut the cornea, just
below the iris, allowing the aqueous
humor to escape. DR.. Jinderlee dress.
ed the wound, and it is anticipated
that Mr.. Hartley will recover the use
of the eye.
Don't forget the date of the C. J.
Malek sale on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, at
his place one mile east of Schley. 1t
will be big sale, including head of
horses, 10 head of cattle, IS head of
hogs, oats, hay, corn in field and big
lot of farm machinery, all on the usual
terms. Free lunch at noon. w. R.
Conway is the auctioneer and E. ].
Thomas clerk. %
Harry Miller stopped off in Cresco
for few hours on Tuesday of this
week while on his way to his home in
Buttes, S. d., from Chicago, where he
had recently been with a load of live
stock. He will be remembered as a
son Of George Miller, who conducted q
meat market and was also live stock
dealer in Cresco a few years ago.
Harry was looking 'ship-shape, and
as though the western climate agreed
with him immensely.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-09-19
Suffered Eczema Fifty Years--Now
.. Well. ..- ....,..

Seems a long time to endure the aw-
full burning, itching, smarting. skin
disease known as .'tetter"-another
name for Eczema. Seems good to
realize, also, that DR.. H0BsON's Ec-
JENA OINTMENT has proven a perfec.
cure. "@s.
Mrs. D. L. Kenney writes: II cam
not sufficiently express my thanks to,
you for your DR.. Hobson's Eczema,
Ointment. 1t has cured my letter,
which has troubled me for over fifty
years." All druggists, or by mail, 50,
cent at P. A. Clemmer's.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-09-19

"Mound City, Horse Shoe' Paint
wears longest, looks best. P. "A.
Clemmer..i :9f 2y1 Z
b Mrs. Frank Bronner and daughter
Sadie went to DEBORAH Wednesday to
attend the fair.
Agnes Semarad went to Elma Friday
for visit and to take in the Fair at
New Hampton. n
Harley Gill left = week ago Satur-
day for Hamline, Mimi, to attend the
University there:
Miss Clara Bird and grandmother
Mrs. Delaney, Of Bona were Cresco
callers Saturday. . -
FoR SALE-A good 7-room house,
barn and other out buildings. Enquire
of Max Thuerk. 4t2
Mrs. B. Luther left Monday for
Minneapolis to visit her sister, Mrs.
Cunningham.
Theodore and Anna Scott left Satur-
day to attend school at Luther acad-
envy in Albert Lea.
Carl FRASER and wife, arrived Tues.
day from Quincy, ILL.,, for a visit at
Joseph Cetek home.
Miss Lottie Falnes, the teacher in
the Libbey district spent Sunday at
her home in Calmar.
Mrs. J. F. McIntire went to De.
corah Monday to visit her sister, Mrs.
Jeanette Mcintosh.
Miss Dora Fosse returned Friday to
Calmar, after visit at the Ole Bor-
lang home in Saude.
Mrs. ]. C. Webster and daughter
Winifered left Tuesday to spend few
days in Minneapolis.
II you want farm loan at q low rate
Of interest, see American Loan 4 Trust
Company. Cresc0. Ia.
Mrs, A. w. Dorm went to DEBORAH
Tuesday for visit at the Qually home
and to take in the Fair.
John Derr returned Saturday from
Milwaukee where he visited relatives
and attended the Fair. s.g
Mrs. Margaret Beverage, who has
been visiting relatives here, returned
Tuesday to Mason City,.
Margaret Brekke and little nephew.
Merrill Hooperstad Of Rideeway we're
cresco callers Tuesday. "
A. E. Cannon. Of Minneapolis was
IN over Sunday visitor with bis brother
g. Cannon and family. 1.>.esr >
lngra Hovey and Alice Knunson came |
lown fron Adams Tuesday forua visit
It the c. Forthun home. sa*F' "
Mrs. Briggs Who has been tie 4 guest
4 Ars. Millstt, returned Tuesday 10
'er home ct Alpha, Iowa.