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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-13

cion even by its masters, who call
themselves lucky when it is not hit
to the fence. Even when speed and
curves are being hit, the average
pitcher resorts to more speed, neg
lecting the slow ball.
Mathewson developed the slow ball
to its greatest efficiency in 1906,
when. his speed and curves having
lost their edge, he developed the
fadeaway and gained a new lease on
life.
Jean Dubuc, the Detroit slow ball
wizard, says the ball is so effective,
because batters do not expect it. .
They are set for curve or fast BALI
and the f1oater catches them una
wares.
Chesbro introduced the spitbaH to-
the major leagues, but ED Walsh
immortalized it." He showed its pos {
sibilities. No delivery is so battling. ,
Walsh delivered the ball waist high
and it broke below the batters !
knees. No batter can follow the err
ratio course of the splitter, hence its !
effectiveness. ,
The man who masters the spitball
must abandon everything else and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-13

breaking" over; or directly at the
plate, breaking" to either side. The
batter is fooled into letting an ap-
parently wide ball slip over for a
strike; or into striking at an appar-
emily good ball, which curves out of
reach.
The curve pitchers pay the price.
Muscles, bones and cords of his pitch
ing arm are wrenched and his effect
iVeness is of brief duration. He suf-
fers from sore arm and after few
years his arm is crooked at the elbow.
The slow ball is the mystery of
baseball. 1t is regarded with suspi-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-13

Walsh, Johnson and Falkenberg ig-
more the curve. -,
The successful curve breaks"
sharply just in front of the plate. The
"roundhouse" curve, easily followed
by the eye, is worthless. The curve
is delivered to either side of the plate,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-13

only a normal expenditure of both.
1t is a fact that men who depend
chiefly on speed outlive other pitch
ers in usefulness. &c.,
The curve reyolutionized baseball
and more than doubled the efficiency
of the pitcher. Many consider it their
best card. Of the great boxmen, only
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
POMONA.

Miss Helen EameS after a several
months visit in the south, has returned
to Boston. We wish for her a pleasant
journey and safe arrival.
Walton Tucker was given surprise
party by his many young friends one
evening last week
Our people who visited Paalka last
week were Miss c. H. EeCleS, Mrs. c..
II, Worcester, Mrs. Rogers and Miss
Mariory, Mrs. W. II. Ceown, and w. S.
Middleton. Most OF them going by
auto.
II. a. Perry also took party down,
which consisted OF Miss Helen Eames,
Miss Ethel and Mary Morrison.
Miss Florence Williams returned Sat
urday night from an enjoyable visit with
Miss Grace Green in Jacksonville.
Prof. Louis Eigel is home from an ex
tended trip through the Middle West.
Miss Margaret Mann and Almond
Mann of Manville, Fla, were guests re-
Gently OF the family of II. A. Irish.
Rev. r. c. Drisko has been quite i'll
Tor the past week, but IS now much bet
ter, and hopes TO be up in few days.
Owing TO his illness, there was no
church service Sunday morning.
J. A. Erickson and w. L. Scott of
DcLand spent some time in town last
week
]. T. Long has moved his family and
meat market TO Crescent City. and
James Long will run his meat wagon
twice week as formerly.
w. S Middleton made a business
trip TO Jacksonville Il few days ago.
Mrs NJ, p Johnson, and Misses An
ME and Rhoda, have gone to Georgia
for visit with relatives
Miss Florence Green is spending
couple of weeks at home, coming up
from Jacksonville Saturday.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
ROADS and UNIONS
DECLARE ARMISTICE
Great Strike on Eastern Lines
Is AVerted
VICTORY FOR ARBITRATION
Result of Conference Between Presl-
dent Wilson, Congressional Leaders,
Union Men and Railroad Presidents
And Managers.

Representative of the 10000 con-
ductorS and trainmen of eastern rail-
ways who have voted to strike for
higher wages and managing officers
of the railroads agreed at the White
House in Washington to submit their
differences to arbitration under the
provisions of the Newlands- Clayton
act. In the meantime no strike will
be declared, officials Of the employ
ees' brotheThoods agreeing to an ar
mistice.
This victory for arbitration over
the strike was the result of a two
hour conference at the White House
between President Wilson and con-
gressional leaders, both Republicans
and Democrats, the presidents and
managers Of the railroads and repre-
sentatives Of tie Rrotherhoods of
Trainmen and Conductors.
The agreement not only averted
temporarily, at least, the strike which
threatened to tie up railroad traffic
generally in the east, but smoothcd
out differences of opinion that had
arisen in both houses as to the COM
position of the board Of mediation and
provided a permanent commission to
deal with railroad disputes.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.
The Innovation by the Columbian So
ciety In 1909.

cety In 1909.
According to bulletin of the depart
menl of agriculture, the first full hedg.
ed agricultural fair. primarily for COM
pettve exhibits instead of for mar
keting, wa, held ut the Columbian Ag-
@iruIturul Soripty. which was organic.
I'd in 1860 by Il nulnhrr OF gentlemen
Interested in agriculture residing IN
Mars land. Virginia and the District of
Co!uHbiu
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Notice of Application for I"N zee"
Under Section of Chapter 1870
Laws of Florida.

NOTICE is hereby given Wv rax
p. f. Pellicer purchaser of flarliouH! iI ni
Certificate No. 81, dated the Aih ""S VI
July, \. D., lSS ,sfcs
has filed said certificate in my oii'Cyi
and has made application for tax u''"
to issue in accordance with Jaw; ,row-
Said certificate embraces the i"l'ofi in
ing described property Sllu;..,'"
Putnam county, Florida, town
Sr4 OF Ne4, Section 8, Township
Range "a. East, 10 Acres. + the
The said land being ass'ss'G ~ in
date of issuance of such CtIl'"'"''
the name of Florida Finance CO.. H., r..
Unless said certificate shat uI win
deemed according to law, tax de,u u, ",
issue thereon on the 18th day oil A"S"'
A. u 1913. r.. and
Witness NV official signature, H""
cal this the nth day of July, D ,iIg,. .a'v
(SEAL) HENRY HUI lIl,;;,' Fla.
Clerk Circuit Court, Putnam 60"
BY Alice NJ. Priddy, Do
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
INTERLACHEN ITEMS.

Church services were held in the NJ.
f. church both morning ard evening
OF last Sunday, Rev. A. p. Johntry fill
ing the pulpit at both services. Rev. S.
J, Townsend of the Cong'l church was
absent, filling his customary appoint.
ment at Grove Park
Mr. Sanderson left Saturday for sum-
mer outing in New Hampshire, and his
housekeeper, Mrs. Miller has gone 10
her home in Fort Mccoy.
Mrs. Hester of HolIiS'cr was a guest of
Mrs. Brush over Sunday.
Miss Ella OStcen left Sunday for her
home in Fort Meade but expects 10 re-
turn here in few weeks 10 remain in
definitely.
Mrs. Mary Fraser, and daughter, Miss
Clarene have gone 10 MacClenny and
Baldwin for visit with relatives and
friends.
Roy Gano, recently of the L. S. NAVY
spent couple days here last week, and
announced while here, his approaching
marriage 10 Miss Ella Rogers of Putnam
Hall, the happy event TO be celebrated
last Sunday. This wedding comes as
the elimination of a pretty romance
which had its beginning here several
years ago when Miss Rogers was one
of our school teachers,
There is genuine and general satisfac-
ton over the reappoinIment of Miss
Erma Baker as assistant teacher here for
the coming year.
McSSrS. Tomarz Della Stcyric and son
Hugh. with MIR. G. II. and Mrs. Taylor
of Jacksonville, were a stranded auto.
mobile party who found entertainment
at the Lake View, Tuesday night, and
after days strenuous work on their
disabled car left for Palalka Wcdues-
day afternoon.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
INDIANA ENOCH ARDEN.
Man Returns to Old Home to Find
Wife Remarked.

After having been mourned as dead
by his family for many years, Mark
McIandIisS, who mystcriously disap-
peared from Anderson, Ind, twelve
years ago, suddenly returned and like
hnoch Ardcn, found his wife married
TO another.
McCandiiss appeared at the home
Of his wife'5 mother. Mrs Martbs
Hackcnberg, 1912 Halford street As
1t happened, his two children. Marie
and Dan McCandiiss, were both at the
nome of their grandmother. Mrs,
HacAenberg at once recognized her
FORMER son-in-law and pointed out his
Two children, Who are now almost
grown. ''''"'
McCandliss said he mad very little
recOIlectlon of having left Anderson,
ana that for the last twelve wears
mad ma wanderer all through the United
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Notice for Bids.

State of Florida, County of Putnam
The Board of County Comm ,,luurrs n
Putnam County will receive sealed bids for
building hard road from the ,outhrry
end of the clay road Mt SatNuuu Heights to
the shell road at Sisco Il distance at about
three 30 miles.
The Contractor is to clear right Of way
twenty feet wide of all trees, ~lump,, roots
or other distractions, grade 'i. aud Tile
said road bed as directed by ". q. Ayrr',
Hartman of said Board.
There will be two styles OF bid, for the
hOve work.
one bid tor Payne clay mari from pit OIL
'atsumn read, placed SIX imchr, deep on
, lges and eight inches deep I'm center Of
Dad thoroughly mixed with sand and hard
,urface nine (g) feet wide
II built of shell the Contractor is 10 eN'
'avate road bed nine l9l feet wide, four
inches deep on edges, ana crown two inches
Il center of road, Shell to b, eight ,N
nches deep on edges and ten .in) inches IN
center of road, Work to be completed by
January list. 1914.
Said bids to be opened ON August 1lh
9l3. reservlng the right to reject any or all
bids.
HENRY HUTCHINSON
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Four Negroes to Die.

-Four negroes, Meeks Griffin, John
Crosby, Tom Griffin and Nelson Bryce
were found guilty of murder and SEN
fenced to death for the murder OF
John G. Lewis, a highly respected
Confederate veteran of the Cornell
section of Chester county, S. c., who
was shot to death in his store April
26 last. The negroes were sentenced
to die in the electric chair Friday, Seq
TENDER 2G, next.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Sunday School Convention
Change.

Owing TO unexpected conditions it
has been found impracticable 10 hold
the next session of The ST. Johns River
Sunday School Convention at Green
Cove Springs August /, ,, 3, as hereto
fore announced in this paper The
next meeting of the convention will be
h i'd al Pencil September and I. Let
all who are interested govern them.
selves accordingly. This is TO be a
very important session as it is the annual
election of officers and large represcn-
raton from the schools is very much
desired. L. L. Palmer, President.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18

Two farmers were killed by black
damp and third collapsed from the
effects of the gas in a cistern only 20
feet deep near Mayfeld, KY. Bert
Holmes, aged 35, was overcome i'm
mediately after entering the cistern
for the purpose of cleaning it, and his
neighbor, Allie Walston, aged so, at
tempted to rescue him. Both men
were dead when they were brought TO
the surface. David Wyatt, another
would-be rescuer, was hauled out
barely alive.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Ready For the INSPECTORS.

annoyed by notice that the local
sanitary committee We're going to in.
Spert his COW house. Dorset farmer
spread linolenm over the floor of tha
building, displayed hearth rugs in con.
Venient positions. hung the walls with
pictures ana a mirror and Installed n
harmonlnH. When the committee ar.
rived he graveIy invited them to wine
thrlf feet on the dUormat before enter.
tng.-l.ondOn Mail.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Sparrow Nest 100 Years Old.

While cutting up an ash tree at a
sawmill at Embleton, Cumberland,
England, the sawyers found in the
center of the trunk a sparrow's nest,
containing the feathers and skeleton
of bird and four eggs intact. 1t is
assumed that the bird built its nest
100 years ago in a hollow of the
trunk, which was sealed up as the
tree grew.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
War On GrasshOppers.

Farmers Of western Kansas began
campaign to eXterminate the hordes
Of grasshoppers, which have for sew
eral days threatened to destroy grow
ing crops Of that section. A carloa |
of bran mixed with $500 pounds of
poison has been distributed among
the farmers. This mixture will be
scattered over every green field in
which the pests are found.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
PLOT FRUSTRATED.
Designs Upon Lives of Huerta and
Other Mexican Leaders.

A plot to assassinate President
Huerta, General Felix Diaz and Gen
cral Banquet, the war minister, has
been frustrated by the arrest of one
deputy and ten others of prominence.
1T is said the intention was to use
bombs at some opportune moment
when these officials were driving
through the streets.
Documents were found on the pris-
oners identifying them as supporters
Of Zapata and setting forth an out
line of the plot. Several of the pris-
oners have confessed In a building
somewhat remotely located they had
practiced the throwing of bombs,
studying the effect.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Old-timr "Joy Ride" Fatal.

Two women, sisters, were drowned
and two men companions narrowly es-
capped the same fate at Indianapolis
as the elimination of an old-fashioned
joy ride" In a rig we'll stocked with
bottled beer the party of four was re-
turning from park, when the horse
was driven down the steep bank of a
canal and plunged into twelve feet of
water.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Good Form,

Ellen is rounding out her sixtieth
year, but she has never learned to
read or write. When she was a girl
schools in Ireland were almost as
scarce as snakes, and SO the duty of
telling the old folks at home that
Ellen is still alive devolves upon her
mistress. The task is carried out faith
FULLY each month, and at Ellen's die.
tation the letters always end with:
Please excuse the writing ."-Har-
pers Weekly.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Eneouraae Kindness in cbiIdrsn

Kindness is one Of the habits that
is latent in every normal child. 1t
must be encouraged, and you may be
sure that the child that is kind to
animals and birds will be considerate
IN his treatment Of persons. There
IS always something interesting in
animals. Children love anything with
life, and If taught to care for birds.
hSh or animals there will be a certain
strength of responsibility that makes
for good character.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
HARD-PRESSED PRINCE.
King George Son Sells Mothers Mis-
sives When She Refuses Him Money.

ming george son ScllS MOtheT MIS-
sives When She Refuses Him Money.
Prince Henry, the third son of King
George, who is at preparatory school
at Broadstairs, is allowed $3.50 per
week pocket money. Recently he ask
ed his parents to double the allow
ance, which was peremptorily refused
by his mother.
A few days ago it came to Queen
Mary's knowledge that the young
prince had raised $50 by selling let
tiers from her and other members of
the royal family to a schoolmate nam
ed Behrens who is related to Lord
Rothschild. The queen Immediately
wrote to Headmaster Saunders to OBJ
tain all the letters from Behrens, send
them to her and refund the $50, which
was done.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18

A guild of godparents to save chill.
dren from incongruous names is be-,
ing suggested. The late Canon Bards.
ley, author of book on English
names, told the story Of what was
probably the most idiotic name ever
bestowed upon an unfortunate infant.
A woman had her son baptized What,
for no other reason than 20 cause
amusement in future years wupn be.
ing asked his name, he should reply
What"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18

UOI T UIhs IItIPVu Dy FIHCtHI ASIOr.
Vincent Aston began to spend some
Of his millions in helping the women
and children Of the tenement districts
to an outing. At his expense a steam
boat took 5000 of the poor for a sail
to Bath beach, under the direction OF
the Children's Aid society, for lunch
con and frolic at the seashore. 1t is
the first of series Of outings which
Mr.. Astor plans to extend through
out the summer.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
LEFT STRANGE WILL.


Self and Pets.
Mrs. Adelaide Sherwood Soule
widow Of Professor Frank Soule, OF
the University of California, who dice
July Sth, took measures to insure that
neither she nor her pet animals SHOULD
be buried alive. Her will, which was
filed for probate, provided that her
heart should be cut out within twenty
four hours of the time she was de
cIared dead and her body held scvel
days before burial. The will also pro.
Vidcd that all her animal pets shouIc
be chloroformed within twenty-fou
hours Of her death and their bodies
held under water twcnty-four hours
The provisions Of the Will have beer
complied with.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18

Ten onc-iegged men appeared ir
court at Edwardsville, H., when the
case of Walter Taylor against the
Commonwealth Steel company wa,
called. Tay lor seeks damages for the
loss Of leg. The witnesses were If
court to testify that a man crippled
as Taylor is can find employment
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Montgomery's Taxable Wealth.

Montgomery county's taxable wealth
is $36 G5o,ooo and the largest individ-
uaI taxpayer is a woman. Records
compiled by Morgan S. Gilmer, tax
assessor, show that Mrs. Sallie P.
NandlVcr pays on property valued at
approximately 100000.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Saw Bodies of 1000 Suicides

A coroner's jury has returned a YER
diet of suicide in the case of Edmund
E. Myers, of Wilmington, Del, former
deputy coroner. Myers, it is said, had
handled 10000 bodies, 1000 of which
were suicides, in twenty years.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Slightly Misundere+ooI

l. understand that the young man
In the house next to you is a finished
Gee! Is he? was Just
screwing up my courage to finish him
myself! Who did it?"-Houston Post
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18

Mrs. Francis Burlles, of North Ber-
gen, Pa, was found dead from grief
ON the grave Of her husband who died
sixteen years ago. Since the death of
her husband Mrs. Burkes scarcely had
missed day in visiting the grave.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Boy Shoots Mobile Man

Frank Matzinger. of Mobile. n
young man prominent in social cir
cles, had narrow escape from death
when he was shot over the left eye
accidentally by Edwin Gust, an H.
year-old boy. The bullet flattened
against the skull and glanced off.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
When Nation Is WhnlIu Ere

A nation as whole cannot be in
the full sense free While it fears an.
other or gives cause of fear to an.
other.-L. T. HoShouse.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
SUMMER HAVEN.


dick caught at the Inlet on Friday.
Major j. L. Burton will spend Sat
urday the nineteenth al Crescent City
on legal business.
A jolly party of men folks spent
Sunday at the South End. Captain
Jaci, place Is quite popular VITA the
weekend parties.
Root. Mills and son, W.II We're here
last week for Il few days geII.g his
cottage IN shape to be occupied oy his
family about the first Of Angus.
Col. G. 7. Graham made u trip to
the flats one day last week and came
home with a quantity OF me oysters
which he mas divided literally with all
his neighOJrs.
4 party Of campers are enjoying
the Da0Ug and mosquitoes at Daly $
Grove, some two mics up the canal
Incy VISIT our post ONCE on mulDoat
Gays amt report the hshIGg as fairly
good zap the cana.
Among tine woII-Imown FIoridians
who have visited summer Hayen re-
Gently was Col. w. A. MacWilnams
Of st. Augustine, who with his family
were among the guests on Capt. Per-
kluS iaunyn party last Sunday.
Mrs. Evans, accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. buul. ana the two chll- |
orru came over from laIatka last
Monday and VIII spend awhile in the !
Mills cottage. Mr.. Evans arrived la |
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
STRANGE AFFLICTION.
Each Time II Thunders, Girl Loses
Her Voice.

Her Voice.
Every time it thunders Lucy Sepha.
liza, y years old, of Dollar Bay, Mich.
loses her voice. She first lost hel
voice six weeks ago during a thunder
storm. Shortly afterward it was re-
stored when she was playfulIy fright
enod by friend. In each electrica
storm since the same thing has hap
panoj. Each time her voice has beer
restored by a prearranged shock.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
3IzYs, Zd1llSl 3s15E E7iI;I5EIEI
Courage Of Their Opinion.

Tnirty-ive is a very attractive opo
London society is full CT women WIN
Of their own free choice have remain.
ed thirty-tive for years The Taller
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Woman's WaY.

a woman fixes to marry a man who
feels thar he WAS boru to command,
just to prove to him that he wasn't
Puck.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Heaven has few suburbs right hera
on earth If we care to make them So.
Florida Times Union


A strange woman with a hardJock
story can get quarter out of man
%hen his own wife can't get a dime
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-07-18
Before and After,

Before marriage ! used to sit up
until midnight wishing he would 20
home"
Yes"
Eyes, and since we are married sit
mp until midnight wishing that he
would come home "-HOuston Post
Evening journal., 1913-06-06
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Moths lay their eggs from May to
September; therefore, care should
be taken of all wooden garments dur
ing that time.
The brush should be removed rom
carpet sweeper once In a while,
thoroughly cleaned and dipped In
boiling water
To make a candle burn low, put
salt around the wick under the flame
ltowill give It a soft steady light and
will burn all night.
Excellent griddle cakes can be
made with a small quantity OF boiled
rice left over Such rice is always
good for croquettes.
Sun your mattresses as often as
you can. Put them out on the porch
roof in the hot sun. This will keep
them fresh and clean
Lower the temperature OF an oven
considerably after the roast has been
IN twenty minutes and the juices will
be retained.
II is a good idea to have a pot
roast for dinner the day you iron.
The meat can cook over the ironing
fire, thereby saving coal.
II coat OF thin white paint is put
on the ordinary wire screen. those
inside may look out but outsiders
cannot see into the room
Put a little borax in the water In
which you wash table covers. doilies
towels, etc, having red borders. The
borax Will keep the color bright.
When a quick oven is wanted, and
IRE has been running long IN the
stove. open the oven door, letting Il
remain open until II is thoroughly