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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-07-12
Freak Plays
That Decide Baseball Championships
By Hugh S. Fullerton
Copyright, l0i8, by w. q. Cha Dman)

Detroit's Tigers and Philadelphia
Athletics were struggling in the Anal
'aeries OF the baseball season In the
Tigers lair Upon the outcome de-
pended the championship OF the Amer
team league, and the chance to meet
che Chicago Cubs for the worlds
championship. The Athletics were
ahead in the race. and although
&ack's team had not ripened to its
full strength 1t looked as II 1t would
hold its lead. The game was the first
or four that were to be played in De-
troit, and "a the eighth inning the
Tigers were leading by the narrow
margin OF one run. Every member OF
che two teams knew that the first
game probably would decide the Sc
rries.
Detroit was clinging desperately 70
? the one run lead that was earned by
two terrific drives by Crawford and
Cobb. Donovan was pitching magnifi-
Gently, yet he could not prevent the
Athletics from hitting; time and again
che Tigers were thrown back on the
defensive and saved by the won
derful fielding feats of Cobb and
Bush. The eighteen athletes were
strained to the breaking point and
each one was ION his toes" every In
stant. In the eighth inning the Ath-
3etics got a runner TO second base
with no one out. 1t looked like a tied
sScore, perhaps victory. when one OF
che strangest freak plays ever seen
Tntervened, saved Detroit, and turned
the entire tide of the season. The
batter twice attempted to sacrifice.
failed and was forced to hit. He
swung at fast ball, high and out
side the plate and sent a twisting.
teasing fly over the head Of the first
Oaseman, perhaps seventy feet back
of the bag, and the ball was falling
almost on the foul line, one of the few
spots on the entire playing field where
balls fall safe almost every time, just
out OF the reach of any fielder. Ross
man, the first baseman, turned and
tore down the foul line, his back di-
Tectly to the plate, but from the first
IL was evident he could not reach the
FALLING ball. Schaefer, who was play
ing second. had been playing in per-
feet position to cut off right-leld hit
from the bat OF left-hauded hitter.
He started the instant the ball was
hit and sprinted at top speed toward
1T From short right came Ty Cobb,
who. seeing the victory snatched from
mis- team by sheer luck, had turned on
the wonderful burst OF speed that has
made him the marvel of baseball It
booked as IL Cobb might reach the
hail by feat possible only for him,
yet Schaefer. although slower. had
made a quicker start, claimed the
catch and reached the ball His final
Heap, made with hands outstretched,
brought him TO the ball Just inside
the foul line and. as he accomplished
the wonderful catch, and while the
o. crowd was roaring with applause,
q Cobb. unable to check himself In his
frantic effort, crashed against Schae-
fer, turned a somersault over him and.
BIS he went down, Schaefer allowed
ahe ball TO fall from his hands. A
groan arose from the crowd. The
Athletic runner on second had tried
TO get back to the base when he saw
that Schaefer would reach the ball,
-snd now he turned and raced for the
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-07-12
For the Ironinu Board.

Pad the ironing board with a thick
quilt or old blanket, then lay the
board on the table and cut piece Of
heavy muslin so it will fit the board
loosely. Seam it up. leaving the slip
open at each end. Make two of these
slips and change them frequently.
says Mothers Magazine. Thus the
ironing board is always clean. and the
padding will not have to be changed
for months.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-07-12

stitute position on the team more
than one more season. made two
three-base hits and each of them gave
the White Sox a victory.
Hal Chase lost a game for New
York last season In a peculiar fash
ion. Two runners were on the bases
and two.men were out when an easy
bounder was hit to third. Hartzell
made a perfect throw and the inning
seemed over, but as the ball came
near to him Chase lodged suddenly.
threw up his hands as IL to protect
his face, two runs scored and the
Highlanders recorded another hard
luck defeat. 1t developed later that
photographer was squatting on the
ground outside the coachers' box and
the sun reflected from the metal Of
the camera dazzled Chase Just at the
critical instant and caused him to lose
sight Of the ball .~-.---...-lS s,x-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
CAPITAL JoTTlNGs.

Secretary Daniels. Thursday, award
ed contracts approXimating $LdSa44o Ia
The Carnegie Steel Co, j. Z. Kendall
Co and the Carbon steel co. for ma
teriais for battleship now building al
the New York navy yard. After Il con-
ference with representatives of the
Carnegie, Bethlehem and MidFale Steel
Cos, Sec. Daniels rejected all their bids
for armcr plate for the same battle
ship. All were identical ON all classes,
as well as identical with similar Lids
submitted by the same companies for
armor plate fer The battleship Pennsyl-
Vania
The forest service Thursday, declar-
ed that loss from flames among grow
ing timber SO far, this year, had been
kent to a minimum. Two states. Mas
sachusetts and Maine" SAYS the report.
"ha4e thus far found it necessary, be-
cause of extra serious fire hazard to
call upon the emergency provisions of
their agreement with the federal GOV
erTment."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Former Bank Commissioner and
Col. PIunnler OF Bath at ROus=
ing Rally at North New Port
land, Thursday Evening.
Some Misleading Statements Of The Opposition Ex.
posed by a Plain Statement Of Facts.

North Now Portland. Ne. AUG. IS
Cspecian.- The Republicans held an
enthusiastic rally here, this evening
IL is apparent chat the Peters strength
is growing BY leaps and bounds in all
parts of Somerset county. Letters
from different parts q the district Civ
Ing the names Of proeressives who
have decided 10 support him are hay
Progressive movement everywhere are
realizing the importance Of defeating
PattaneaH and the futlity OF trying to
do it by voting for Mr.. Lawrence II he
IS losing strength. The statement OF
Hon. +. y. Merrill, OF the Progressive
county committee, saying that he had
become convinced that Nh Lawrenee's
vote would be 50 small as to be almost
negligible and that voters should not
sacrifice their interests by voting Tor
+ him instead of Peters, expresses Il fast
growing sentiment
| The speakers at the rally were Col.
L. c. Plammer of Bath and Hon. w.
H. Shelton of Lewiston. Both We're
attentlVely listened to-
Col. Plummer spoke first, discussing
the Underwood tariff bin and its ef
feet on Maine. He said that While
Democrats clrimed that it was net "a
free trade measure and that it kept an
average duty of per cent, in was
free trade i'll SO far as il applied to
Maine. 1t removes or seriously re-
duees the duty on what we produce.
1T puts potatoes and corn and wheat
and wool and eggs on the free list.
It takes away half of that on hay and
more than half on butter. 1t is too
near free trade for us. 1t may be sat-
isfactory to people in SEINE sections
To have cur goods free, but we must
look out for our own first. one Demo-
cratic Maine congressman says he is
not free trader, but he never opened
his hand against free trade ON pota-
| toes and eggs and other Maine prod
ucts. His protective belief applied on
ly to things We do not produce here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
PRE-CANCELLED STAMPS.
Postmaster General Burleson Issues
Orders to SELL

Washington, Aug. 2S-Postmaster
General Rurleson, today, signed an or
der which provides that pre-cancelled
postage stamps may be sold To the
public, on and after Sept IL. Pre-can-
.crlied stamps have printed upon the
name Of the postotiiee before they are
sold. such stamps will be valid for
postage on second, third and four class
and magazines mail
ed by the public. books and other
printed matter, merchandise, or par
eel post matter.
The stamps will be recognized only
at the Office named on them.
By the use OF pro-cancelled stamp.
not only will the transportation anC
delivery of mail bearing them be Elk
pedited greatly, but it is estimated
that the government viii save ON ex
pense of labor in cancellation $250,00
| a year
| Pre-carceled stamps, however, ma!
not be used on letters or other seale'
mail matter. which, under the law
must bear the date Of mailing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
New Hampshire People Comment
crate Birthplace OF Daniel Webster

Z. Nichols of Dartmouth College and
former Congressman Mccall of Mas
saehusetts. The Webster estate which
covers 30 acres, is situated about Two
miles west of the city. When Daniel
Webster was born here, Jan. IS. 1872.
the house stood in what was then the
town of Salisbury, but in 162S, Sails
bury became part of Franklin.
Other speakers were Former Coy
Nahum J. Bachelor of New Hamp-
shire Former Gov. Samuel Pingree
of Vermont, Judge David Cross of
Manchester, now in his 97th year;
Clarence T.. Carr of AndoVer, and Rev.
Arthur Little of Boston. Henry II.
Metcalf of Concord read an original
poem written by Edna Dean Proctor
of Hennker.
Senator Gallinger, in the address
which-he sent for the occasion, said
that had it not been for the match
less defence of the Constitution and
of the Union on the part of Webster
we might not be privileged to live UNI
der such Il government as ours, to-
day"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Largest Republican Rally in
Years, Thurs. Night, EastKnoX.

East Knox, Me, Aug. 2S.-(SpeciaD
II. e. Buzzell. Esq. of Belfast and
Hon. Frederick w. Hinckley Of Port
land addressed a rousing Republi-
can rally here, tonight. Not only were
the people very enthusiastic, but the
rally was the largest held in this town
in many years. At the close, several
voters who have been reported as
Lawrence adherents. assured the
speakers that they intended to vote
ana word for John A. Peters
Mr. Buzzell, who was raised on a
farm right here in Maine and knows
something of conditions, gave the aud
fence several concrete Illustrations OF
the better condition of the farmer, to-
day. as compared with 10 years ago
many of the farm products commonly
raised in Maine having increased in
selling value to the farmer more than
200 Der cent. He also showed that the
value of the farms had been greatly
enhanced, that the number of mort
cages on farms had decreased very
materially and that the farmer on the
whole. is living much better and enjoy
Ing life much more than he ever did
before.
The speaker, in closing, said: III
this condition has been brought about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Shelton Touches Up PattansaIl.

One proteetionist of that kind at one
time is enough tor Maine.
Shelton Touches Up PattangaII.
Mr.. Shelton spoke briefly Of the
tariff and then discussed more in de
tail the altitude of the candidates on
other matters and the practical way of
securing what tine people really want.
Il believe" he said. that there is
really but one issue involved in this
campaign, and that is whether you will
endorse a protective tariff or tariff
for revenue oily. There are only two
sides to that. and there is not room
for three candidates, unless there is
some other reason for third eandi-
date. The general trend of that fac
ton of the Republican party, known
as the Prosressives. toward union in
dicates that this view is being gen
orally accepted.
Il have within the past few days
personally mel quite a number of men
who frankly said they would like to
vote for Mr.. Lawrence. but that they
would net do SO if they thought thai
meant Pat,aasall's election. If We
judge from what we see. it certainly
looks as though that is what it would
mean.
"A few speakers are now discussing
the attitude Of the candidate toward
State legislation. l had not thought
this of so great Importance in ma
tlonal election. I knew Mr.. Pattangall
had been driven to abandon his free
trade talk and spend his time defend
ing his part in the defeat of the
Workman's Compensation Act. But
this seemed to me important only as
it was a desperate effort of his to con-
vince the public Of his sincerity and
good faith generally. l am frank to
say that he didn't appear to be max
ing much of case for himself, and he
cannot seem to find a place to let go.
He acts just as though he thought
that people wouldn't believe him If
| he told it only once or twice.
The fact is, he was in an unfor-
tunate position. His attitude toward
| Continued on Page Eleven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

New York, Aug. 2S.-After many I'M
successful attempts by long distance
swimmers for years past To swim the
% miles from the Battery to SANDY
Hook, Captain Alfred Brown of the
Flushing Bay Life Saving Station
Corps, accomplished the feat today.
Diving off the Battery wall, at 5.15
O'Clock this morning. he landed at the
Sandy Hook proving grounds. at 6.53
p NJ, having been in the water ~
hours and SO minutes.
Captain Brown had to be assisted up
the sloping beach, as he was benumb-
ed, but after walking about a short
tine he limbered up and declared he
felt no bad effects from his long i'm
mersion. During his swim he ate but
three small sandwiches and drank a
small quantity of tea.
Part of the swim was again strong
flood tide and fresh southerly wind.
Many swimming authorities have
declared the feat never could be ae-
oomplished because of tide conditions.
Numerous swimmers have reached a
point within a few hundred yards Of
the beach and had to give up, owing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Franklin. \. H, Aug. 2S.-Com-
memorative exercises at the birthplace
of Daniel Webster, together with the
formal opening of the restored Web
ster farm were begun, today, and will
be concluded, tomorrow.
Several hundred people from neigh
boring cities and towns in central New
Hampshire composed the main portion
Of the gathering, while the formal eX-
ercises included addresses by a num-
Der of wen known speakers.
The introductory remarks, which
were TO have been made by former
United States Senator William T..
Chandler, were read in his absence by
George II. Moses of Concord, while
James O. Lyford performed a SINH
lar service for United States Senator
Jacob II. Gallinger.
The principal speakers, today, We're
Chief Justice Frank y. Parsons. first
vice president Of the Webster Assocla-
ton; Judson f. Claire, second vice
president who read many letters, ana
Gov Samuel d. FeIker Brief remarks
were also made by President Ernest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

(as it certainly has) by the HcpHbIi-
can policy Of protection Why do y4l
want to change it?"
MIR. Hinckley first called attenti. Il
the fact that Maine had for more tiat
80 years stood in the forefront as a
champion of projections; that ;he
statesmen Of Maine during that timt
had leen recognized oyer the eatfe
nation as leaders in tariff reform; th2i
the eyes Of the whole country are noW
focused on the Bird District to see
whether il will endorse CT repudiatt
the protective policy He called 1T
tention to The fact that the Repdbii-
can policy df protection WIS vital, nos
only to the manufacturing interests Of
the district. but also to the farmers
and that Il free trade policy Weali
necessarily mean the closing of many
industries and would materially reduce
the value of farm property
The speaker reviewed the social ana
economic condition of the country ana
cited the many problems along these
lines which a congressman VIII ~
obliged to meet during the nezt lev
years. and in a very significant man
ner said;
IN a crisis such as this. dan't
know what William Z. Rattaheall
might do. but do know what John \.
Peters would DO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Those intending to become passen-
gers on the city of Roekland, the first
of the week. will do well to note the
re-arranged schedule for that period.
The steamer will make the regular
Saturday trip from Bath TO Boston,
returning, Sunday morning, and back
to Boston, Sunday night. day trip
will be made from Boston, leaving.
at A. NJ, Moday, and returning to
Boston. Monday night. Day trip to
Bath, Tuesday, and a return to Bos-
ton. Tuesday night, after which the
regular schedule will be run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Permanent Muscular Strength.

There is this to be borne in mind in
these days when so many young men
are giving SO much attention TO physi-
cal development, in gymnastlc and
athletic exercises, that there cannot
be permanent muscular strengt
where there is not blood strength.
Hoods Sarsaparilla gives blood
strength. promotes digestion and as
similation, and builds up the whole
SyStem.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Washington Aug. 2S.-The President,
today, sent TO the Senate the follow
ing nominations:
Minister resident consul general to
Liberia, George w. Buekner of Indiana;
agent and consul general at Cairo,
Egypt, 0lHey Arnold of Rhode Island
ambassador to Turkey, Henry Morgen-
thau % New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

barn owned by Rev. John Ford
at South Gorham was struck by
lightning, Wednesday afternoon, and
Mr.. Ford and Frank Tapley Were
stunned, but recovered in time to set
a horse and COW out and with the
help of others to save the furniture in
the lower part of the house. The loss
is estimated at $500, with partial in
! Surance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Miss Grace Stackpole left, Thursday.
for Boston and after a short visit there
will go TO New York, where she has ac-
cepted d position with the Brock Shoe
Co. in which X. +. Hazard is Interested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
CHELSEA.

WEST-G F. Benson has just returned
from weeks visit to Aroostook
county. Mr.. Benson lived in Easton
four years. but it has been thirty
years since he has been there. NJ
though many changes have taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Levi Willett of Bath was before the
court, Thursday morning. charged with
the evasion Of fare. Five dollars and
costs, or 20 days was the sentence. and
Wiiiett Went TO Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

place in that time, he found many old
friends and acquaintances. The po-
tato crop is good as that section has
not suffered from the drouth as ii
has here
Lotte and Galen Sheldon are visit
ing their brother in Carmel.
Mrs Esther Miller left, Wednesday
for jamaica Plain, Mass, where she Is
to make her home with her daughter
Sadie Miller. Miss Miller has charge
Of the Roxbury district of district
nurses.
Guy slipp is visiting relatives il
ArooStook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

McNaaghtons shoe store will not
profit YOU unless you act promptly in
buying. Why are so many people &C.
onomically inclined and yet procrasti-
nate IN making their economy praeti-
cal?-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Grace
Methodist Episcopal church, RAN
dolph will hold a Baked Bean and
salad supper. Thursday evening"
Sent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Robert Benoit and Miss Adelia Tour
angeau, who have been visiting f. A.
Leighton, returned, Thursday, to West
brook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs. a. NJ. Smith and children left,
thursday, for their home in North
Woodstock, after visit with Mrs. l..
Y. Rogers, Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

;. NJ. Sweet left, Thursday. for Bar
Harbor. He was accompanied by his
niece, who returned to her home in East
Holden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Cronk went
Thursday, to Saco, to attend the we'd
ding of a nephew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

G. H. G. Wing returned, Wednesday,
IRON Bar Harbor and on Thursday lett
Tor Boston. accompanied by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. l.. y. Wing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Mrs. Walter Miller of Randolph re-
turned, Thursday, from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

MISS Mae Hamln has gone to Fran
coma sf a vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

MRS. A. M. Smith left, Thursday. for
North Woodstock. n. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

MIS-. I. G. Marks left, Thursday, for
weeks visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Miss Alice Bryant is the guest of
Miss Sadie Marson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Miss Jean Edgeeomb who has been the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. j. ID. Genthner.
returned, Thursday, to her home in Bow
doinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Arthur Minister, who has been visit
ing friends in this city, returned,
Thursday, to Toronto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Clarence Holman of Boston is guest
at the nome of l.. A. Perry, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

h. l.. Sirfrank of New York is a
guest at the home of J. S. Brisk, Free
mont street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Life Saver Brown SWims from
Battery, NewYork, to Sandy Hook.

Ito the power Of the inrushing tide
which met them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

Miss Fannie Plaisted arrived, Thurs
Day, for Provineetown Mass, to be-
come a guest at house party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29
Post
TOaSties

with good milk
There is pleasure serving dainty food and you start
the day without worry
With Toases in the pantry takes moment pre-
pare breakfast lunch that peases ayou time
Order package of POST o, your aro.er and
start YOUR home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-29

One proteetionist of that kind at one
time is enough tor Maine.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-02-27

A short time before the Amster-
dam Congress, Nhe French Socialists
had held their Congress at Lille. The
General Strike was there discussed at
length. Lafargue, Guesde, valiant,
IDelory and others made brilliant
speeches. "a resolution in favor Of
the General Strike" declared Guesde,
would not augment the influence of
the party a mong the working class.
1t would destroy it, as it would be the
condemnation of political action.
"Who are the advocates of the Gen
eral Striker" asked Lafargue. "They
are Briand1 and Pelloutier, who have
sought to found party in opposition
to the Socialist party"
Some Of the French delegates. seek
Ne to gain favor for the idea, urged
that no matter how foolish the Gen
eral Strike is, the workers had been
fascinated by the idea, and it would
be the part of wisdom for the Social
lists to indorse it. Osmin answered
this argument by saying: Henry ",
wishing to captivate Paris, said Paris
Is well worth a Mass, and he turned
Catholic. There are people here who
wish to captivate some Paris workers