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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30
BY "Chief" Meyers
(star Catcher of the Champion
Giants and one of the leading
Sluggers of the National

EGd9dCsy
WY THIN two weeks. l am sure,
w I shall have realized one Of
my dearest ambitions. l
have aspired, since the first day !
adopted baseball as a profession. to
figure in the winning of a world s
championship. Such, believe, is now
well within the grasp OF my team
mates and myself.
Predicting a worlds title before one
has won a pennant may sound over
boastful. l hope that I will not be
considered so. l am sure we will be
returned champions Of the National
League for the third straight time.
We have now such a decided ad-
vantage over Philadelphia that the
rest is more or less formality. Ger
tainly the chief obstacle to be sur
mounted noW,- Is willy Connie. Mack
and hi4 sfugsing. AthhficsE "a
have always hesitated about
making predictions. My appetite is
not keen for eating crow" In what
! have 20 say l do not wish to in
fiuence anybody into rash betting.
The Athletics have always proven
themselves worthy company for any
team in a short series. I think,
though, that with an even break in
the luck ours is the better.
Giants Are Confident.
To begin with, there is evidenced
this year among my fellow team
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30
World Tourists Bill
Two More Ball Games

CHICAGO, Sept. 3O.-The Chicago
White Sox and the New York Giants
world tourists have added two more
games to their itinerary. This was
announced yesterday when A. B.
Caldresse, of Tulsa, Okla, arrived
here and signed the agreement and
posted a guaranty for the games.
one of the games will be played in
Joplin. Mo, October 81, and the other
at Tulsa, Okla, October %.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30
Kissinger Purchased
From Memphis Team

Rube Kissinger, the veteran Mem
phis hurler, will be a member Of the
Cracker hurting STAFF next season. The
local baseball directors purchased ks
singer yesterday and he is expected to
be valuable addition to the local team.
Although Kissinger has been in this
league number Of years. he is still
capable Of twirling good ball. He was
one Of the Turtles leading pitchers last
season His wonderful control and
headwork brought him home a win
ner on many occasions last season.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30
DENVER CLUB SOLD.

DENVER, Sept. 30.-The Denver
baseball club of the Western League
will pass from the hands OF ]. C.
McGin The club has been sold, final
disposition being made to-day. Nc
Gill would not give the names Of the
new owners, but promised a public
statement within few days.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30
Pennsy Gets Star
0arsman for 1914

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3O-Sam
Gordon, star oarsman Of the YES
per Club of this city. has entered the
freshman class of the University If
Pennsylvania, and will be a candidate
for the freshman crew next spring.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30
FOOD FOR SPORT FANS
~ oEoRoR 4. PHAIR.

It is runnored In baseball circles that
Christy Mathewson intends to win the
worlds series this year In spite Of the
Giants.
George Mcbride has turned down an
offer TO tour the world with the Giants
Sox organization. We always contend
ed that George was a wise ball player.
Baseball scribes are trying to deter
mine who Is the smallest player In the
big leagues, but IL would be a olnch to
determine who ls the smallest magnate.
THE oUTCAsT.
A baseball player icith the BroUnS
Once shOtoed q lot Of pepper.
His teammates greeted him toith
trOrHs.
As If he lCpre a leper.
II England were TO quit the Olympic
games Il would make almost as much
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30
WEBS HIS NURSE.

BALTIMORE. Sept. SO.-Dr. Fred
erick j. S. Gorgas. an invalid from
paralysis. aged 80, and Miss Sarah b.
Schwartz, SO, of Harrisburg. Pa, were
married here. Miss Schwartz was the
doctors nurse for three years.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30
and Whisky

these diseases are durable
homes. Consultation confideI
ject free. DR.. b. NJ WOOL
tor Sanitarium Atlanta. Ga.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30
Mondays Results.

New York, 5-1 Boston, 3-s
Brooklyn, "a; Philadelphia, A (sec-
ond game. fourteen innings. darkness.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30
DR.. WOOLLEYS SANITARIUM

and all inebriety and
drug addictions scientih-
cally treated, Our 81
years experience shows
Patients also treated at
fial. A book on the sub
Ely & SON. No. ga Vic
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30
Standing Of Clubs,
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Games Tuesday.
Philadelphia at Washington.
Boston at New York.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30

NATIONAL LEAGUE.

New York. 3-5, Boston, IL.
Washington, l Philadelphia. 0.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30

Games Tuesday.
New York at Boston.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
Standing of the Clubs.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-30

II England were TO quit the Olympic
games Il would make almost as much
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
BEST EXERCISE FOR WoMEe
Popularity Of Fencing Justified IN Re-
suits That Follow Its Persistent
Practica.

Fencing is Away popular with
women who have tha leisure and the
onportunity to go through with the
required training. and lately It has DO.
come even more the fashion with
women prominent in society. Even
during the summer, while they were
away at their country or seaside
homes. many women kept up their
fencing lessons. having the instruc-
tor come to their homes for the pur-
pose.
All experts in physical training rate
fencing as the best possible means Of
exercise for women. It ranks with
swimming and rowing in that 1t gives
all the development needed without
making the muscles too heavy. as do
some OF the other sports. For the
woman of today who longs above
everything else to be slender and sup
ple. it is the ideal exercise. Those
women who are so faithful to their
fencing lessons have discovered that
a brisk half hour with the foils IL
more effective In keeping their hg-
ures girlishly 1.-THE and slender than
I, hale day spent at heavier and less
xrav,ful forms Of exercise.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
Work Of Chemical Enelnssf.

Great IL the debt that the new
south owes to the chemical engineer.
whose contributions are enumerated
by a writer: 1.-The utilization Of the
formerly wasted cotton seed IN oil
making and the employment OF the
pressed hulls as cattle feed: the
production of glycerin from cotton
seed oil; the use Of the vast clay and
shale beds In brick and tile manufae-
ture; and the opening up Of deposits
of phosphates and phosphate rock
that yield commercial fertilizers.
Through his experiments and advice
the pine forests formerly destroyed In
obtaining turpentine may now be
saved, while lumber. as It has been
pointed out that turpentine can be
obtained from waste sawdust slabs
and old trees or stumps cut down or
blown down by storms. High grade
oak ties for railroad use may be made
to last longer than before and low
grade lumber (such as loblolly pine)
can be made as efficient as untreated
oak by simply impregnating the tim
Der with oreosote oil. and 1t 10 now .
thriving industry throughout the
south"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
Clay Work for the Children.

When it is raining or showing some
Saturday morning and the children
can't go out, nothing will stop the riot
SO quickly as bunch of clay for mod
cling, the Kansas Industrialist OBJ
serves. It is much like mud pies. but
cleaner, and the children will leave q
box of chocolates to get at 1t. A little
practice will soon enable them tc
make many things
The best clay can be procured in
the form Of white powder. costing
from two to four cents a pound. The
rough clay. directly from the works
can be bought by the barrel at two
cents or a little less pound. 1t Is
best to let the material remain as pow
der until one or two days before using
Then pour water over as much as It ie
desired to use. Stir 1t occasionally. A
small portion may be kept ready for
use if watched to prevent drying.
A specially prepared oiled clay can
be bought for IS cents q pound. II
comes in colors and Is always ready
for use.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
SHAKING HANDS WITH FACES
Lackaye Said John Drew's Was Only
One With Which That Could
Be Done.

Joseph Jefferson and Wilton Lack
aye were In the same company one
season. 1t was the custom OF Mr. JEFF
ferson to respond to curtain calls and
make a speech to the audience. He
enjoyed it, and the audience enjoyed
it also. Mr.. Lackaye. however. al
ways contended that an actor should
not step out Of his part In this man.
ncr.
One night after Mr.. Jefferson had
made his speech and was going to his
dressing-room he met Lackaye
We'll. Wilton" said Jefferson, how
did 1 do tonight?"
"Oh." replied Lackaye, 'the same
old story. You went out before the
audience and made the usual blum
der"
"Blunder!" exclaimed Jefferson.
What did I do or say that you would
call . blunder"
Why" said Lackaye, you said. AZ
look into your faces. feel that I
should like to shake hands with each
and every one.'"
We'll. what's wrong with that?"
asked Jefferson.
IT'S perfectly absurd" retorted
Lackaye. The only face that l ever
saw that you could shake hands with
Ia John Drew's. "-Lippincott'a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
Trappina the poaohera.

A keeper awakened to the fact that
In the silent watches Of the night some
OF his pheasants were being systemati-
caiiy purlolned. Footprints were al
ways discernible; but, az there was
nothing remarkable about any of them
they were Of no value for detective
purposes. They served, however. to
suggest q plan. He went to the local
cobbler and offered him a generous ~
ward for the performance Of Q vefy
simple task. When three Suspected
persons sent their boots for repairs.
the nails or Jackets were to be placed
In the soles according to different d.
signs which the keeper would provide.
The son Of st. Crispin agreed 70 The
proposal. and It was carried into effect
as opportunity offered. The result was
that charge Of poaehiug was proved
against two Of the three men through
the distinctive Impressions made by
their boots in the retentive soil. The
cobbler's connlvancs In the keepers lit
tie scheme was. OF course. kept strict
secret.-Glasgow News
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
END Of WONDERFUL GU
Did lts Duty to the Finish But the
Strain Was More Than It
Could Bear and Survive.

Not long ago an ex-governor Of
Michigan, a Cleveland capitalist, and
several friends were in the big
woods near Turtle Lake. guided BY
Sam Sampson, q famous hunter and
trapper. Same possesses q gun with
barrel five feet long. but once. 40
cording to his story. he had still
longer one.
1T was a wonderful gum" he said
to the ex-governor. II could kill Z
bar as fur Off as could see i'm. an
that gun was as knowing asa man.
II 1t hadn't been fur that, It would
never ha' busted!"
"How did you break it," asked one
of the hunters.
Il strained It T. DEATH" said the old
guide soberly. ST was out hunting
one day when seen a buck and seven
does a-standin' close onto me.
pulled up old Beetle-that's what
called tn gun-and was Jest goin' t
let go when heard an awful funny
noise over my head.
Il looked up n there was more'n
ten million wild geese a'sailin' over
me. There I was In q predicament,
/ wanted tn geese n I wanted the
deer.
AT last I aimed at tn geese an let
silver. Beetle must ha' knowed
wanted both. fur that was tn end OF
the old gun. The strain on her was
too rpuch ans both harrels husted
9Th shot in one Of 'em killed the
buck, tn shot In tn other killed ten
geese. and when Beetle. died. she
kicked so hard I was knocked into q
crick. But when I come out my
bootlegs was full O. fish. I amt never
seen another sech gun as BeeEe."-
Lippincott's Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
NOTED SONS OF MINISTERS
On Every Line They Have Been Wide
ly Known In Public Life In
America.

It Is probable that ministers sons
have exerted more influence in the
United States than in any other coun-
try. Among teachers, lawyers, doc,
tors, scientists. men OF business and
In the church there are great host
who have been the sons Of ministers
OF the more notable men In our his
tory who we're sons OF ministers we
and In political life Cleveland. Clay,
Buchanan. Arthur. Quay. Morton, Bev'
eridge, Hughes and Dolliver: among
jurists, Field and Brewer: among edu.
Gators. Woodrow Wilson. TauAcs,
James. Carroll Lunshury: IN history
and literature. Sloan. Parkuian. Ban.
croft, Holmes. Emerson. Henry James
Lowell, Glider. Van Dyke: In inven.
ton and science. Cyrus w. Field. Sam
uel F. Morse and Agassiz: in the
church, Beecher, Alexander. Hodge
Abbott, Potter. Jonathan Edwards; In
philosophy. James.
In the Hall of Fame 81 famous
Americans are honored. OF these 81
ten are the children of ministers
Agassiz, Beecher. Harriet Beecher
Stowe. Henry Clay. Jonathan Edwards
Emerson, Lowell. Morse. Bancroft and
Holmes.-Popular Science Monthly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
STORY TOLD BY Mr.. HOGAN
Rather Late to Publish, But Really So
Good That 1t Is Hard to
Pass Over.

A group Of revolutionary heroes
were swapping tall stories, and from
the lips of each there fell wondrous
tales of what he had done in the
shock of battle or the frenzy Of the
charge Finally one old fellow with
long, white whiskers, remarked:
81 was personally acquainted with
George Washington.
Il was lying behind the breast
works one day. pumping lead into the
Britishers. when l heard the patter Of
q horses hoofs behind me. Then
came a voice:
Hi. there, you with the deadly
aim! Look here a moment!'
Il looked around and saluted, rec
ognizing General Washington. and he
said:
Whats your Manner
Hogan l said.
"'Your first manner.
"'Pat, sir-Pat Hogan
vigil. Pat he said, go home.
You'se Killing too many men,
az think I'd better get few more,
general 1 said, kind OF apologize.
mo he said. you've killed too
many. It's slaughter. And, Pat. don't
call me general; call me George. -
81 ort Stories.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
noulno Out to Gee 4 Man

Artemus Ward, about half through
his lecture, announced Q recess for
fifteen minutes, 30 as to 90 out and
see a man." H. R. Tracey, . Wash
ington editor, seeing an opportunity
to improve upon the joke. sent these
lines to the platform:
Dear Artemus: II you Will place
yourself under my guidance. Ill take
you to see q man. without crossing
the street"
A restaurant keeper at that time
in Washington was named Aman. to
whom Ward was taken, and found
Aman luxuriating at the well-laden re-
freshment board. Everybody caught
on" to the phrase. and, getting up be-
tween the acts and going out to see
Aman" became contagious.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
LEGEND OF GARDEN OF EDEN
Tree Was the Source Of Good
and Evil.

There exists legend relative to the
Christian inhabitants of the east that
they believe the banana to be the tree
Of the source of good and evil. in a
bunch Of the fruit Of which the ser
pent that tempted Eve hid itself. and
they add that when Adam and Eve be-
came ashamed Of their nakedness.
they covered themselves with the
leaves Of this plant
The origin of the banana Is given az
India. 1t the foot Of the Himalayas.
where 1t has been cultivated since re-
hottest antiquity, says the National
Geographic Magazine. Its origin In
the new world Is as doubtful as the
origin Of the American Indian. Ma
tural to Asia and Africa. where more
than twenty distinct species of the
genus are known. 1t Is said to have
been brought first to America from
Spain. early in the sixteenth century,
and planted in the Island Of Santo
Domingo, whence its spread was rapid
through the surrounding islands and
the main land. This has never been
authenticity established. however.
and some authorities include the BAN
ana among the articles that formed
the base Of food supply of the Incas
and the Aztecs before the arrival Of
the Spaniards.
Certain It i that throughout the
whole meridional America there Is q
strong tradition that at least two spe-
cies Of the plantain we're cultivated
long before the coming Of the Euro
peans. Furthermore, It Is singular
that in all the languages indigenous
to the region where the banana ap-
pears. the plant has Q special name.
not proceeding from the conquerors.
as was the case with the names OF
many other plants. animals and vari-
GUS articles introduced into America
after its discovery.
Grown over the entire extent Of the
meridian of the earth, the fruit OF the
banana today forms in large part the
principal food Of a majority of the
peoples living under the tropical zone
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18

without using the scientific terms,
there are two kinds Of deafness that
creep on US gradually, the hardening
Of the eardrum and the running ear.
both conducive to less and less ability
to hear clearly. Many who are 20 az
ficted attribute the ailment to catarrh-
al influence or increasing years and do
nothing to remedy what they deem In
durable. There Ii no science 30 back
ward rs that which deals with diseases
Of the ear, Aurists and ostologists
have made soma curative progress in
octostosis. y process Of bone formation
In which Justification takes place with.
In the substance Of the cartilage Few
cures have been actually effected, and
a prominent medical authority states
that until the cause and cure Of rheu-
matism are determined deafness will
continue. The presence OF uric acid tx
the system Is. according to this learned
man. the cause Of deafness either swift
or progressive. Danish this blood alien
and the deaf will hear. 1t Is advisable
therefore, to watch out against the
twtnges Of govt and the rheumatic
stinening Of the Joints and muscles II
deafness Ii to be sidetracked.-Leshe's
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
Cattle Ate Tn the WASHING.

John Corr at Newton Butler sued
Frank Reggan for ten dollars damages
for the alleged destruction OF some
clothing. The defendants cattle had
tremendous appetite. said N. q.
Knight the plaintiffs attorney. One
day the plaintiff had . washing out
and these cattle made meal Of X.
In his evidence abe plaintiff said
the washing had beea left bleaching
on the hedge. When he saw the Gown
dining on some sheets h pulled the
remains out Of their mouths. They
had completely eaten . pair q trour
era. Q blouse and some othss pieces
London Globa.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18

In 1870. when President 0revy took
up his residence ut the Elysee, be was
Investigating the shortage Of accom-.
modation in the palace when hs was
told that half Of one Of the stories was
occupied BY y gentleman" who refus'
ID to leave. The gentleman had been
there for four or i've years.
Gcs~y went TO ask him personally
what bis business was and learned
that he was the TUTOR q the children
Of . former president Aarshai Mac
Mahon. m - Ea f. 40
But the marshal ceased 10 b pgesi
dent s0me yeArs go" penArke0 IL
0rsvy. '''@ w.
THAT may be.s replied the gentle
man But l was appointed Elyssa
tutor. The Elysee u still here and %
am l."
Eventually. In order to get rid OF the
tutor. the president had to give him q
well paid job In one Of the govern
Went offices.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
Initial Bluff.

l didn't know you had SO many ini-
tials." said one man to another who
had been lucky enough to secure an
interview with the capitalist. Il near
ly dropped over when you told the
boy that J. X. H. Allen wished to
see the boss. What do they all stand
fort"
Nothing" said the man of many
initials. u. for John Is the only one
l have any right to. The rest are
added just for effect. 1t was on their
strength that I got In to see you.
"A string Of letters will secure you
an interview almost anywhere; not
printed on a card-never send In
your card II you are unknown and
not properly introduced--but spoken
and with emphasis. X. H.-just
like that. 80 the boy will think you
are somebody and will take care to
repeat those blessed initials with the
same force. Not one man In a million
will turn you down II you can get
yourself announced that way"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
Paint Pot Banlshed From Japan

The paint pot Is practically banishsd
from Japan. That IA the first thing
you notice as you approach the coast:
for the first adventurous fishing boat
you pass is built 1t would seem. Ut
about half dozen broad. implanted
deal planks. So with the sampans
that cluster round your ship as soon
as the anchor is dropped; they are all
nature-colored. undecorated. and undo
faced by q single lick Of the paint
brush. So with the houses Of the
first Japanese street you enter. they
are weathered to the silver-gray Of un-
painted pine. Such color as there Is
proceeds from the innumerable strips
Of calico. inscribed with huge hero
glyphics. which flap perpendicularly
OF horizontally before every house
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
HURRIED AWAY BEFORE THAW
Traveller Len While the Conversation
u Nuisance Was $50 Cold He
Could Hardly Talk

In country town in the English
Nidlands there y . man who Is SO
noted for his conversational abilities
that his acQuaintances avoid giving
him unnecessary opportunities to talk.
One cold morning this man rode up
10 1 hotel in the leighborhod just as
he quests vere finishing breakfast.
He dtsmounteA. walked in. saluted the
landlord In his usual loud tones. and
declared that he was SO cold that he
could hardly talk.
Just then a nervous traveller. who
was present. stepped up to the land
lord and, taking him by the coat,
said:
"Mr. L, have my bill brought as
soon az possible"
What Is the matter. my dear sir?"
inquired the anxious landlord. HAS
anything happened?"
Nothing. nothing. Only want to
net away from here before that ma4
4AaWa," =
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-07-18
DANGERS TO THE EYEslGH1
Accidents to Mse',inista and Stone
cutters Might s. Avoided by Use
cs ss.asses.
r. Myles Standish
Harvard Medical


20 the Boston Tran
script, that it is crime to have
pointed scissors about In any house
hold in which there are children under
six years Of age. Children will inva
riably play with scissors; they fire.
duently fall on TIE points and puncture
the eye, and often the wound, while
Il will cause blindness, is too small to
be noticed by the mother.
Next in point of danger to the eye
sight is the pounding of steel on steel.
which throwing out slivers, eventually
destroys the sight. Maehinists and
stonecutters meet with similar acci-
dents. and now that the public is pay
ing for these injuries through tnsur-
ance, workmen who are subjected to
such dangers should be compelled to
wear glasses of some sort to protect
their eyes.
Il have known Of quarrymen going
on strike because their employer tried
to force them to wear glasses, and
have seen a quarryman who has lost
m eye through premature explosion
OF dynamite go back to the same work
and lose the other eye.
"-Glaucoma,' which occurs only In
people over forty years of age. may be
ranked as an accident, since 1t Is in
q moment of excitement or deep emo
ION that a person begins to go blind.
There comes an instantaneous, agoniz-
ing pain in the eyes, which, II not at
tended to at once, will cause total
blindness within few days.
1.-The danger signal, which warns
people that their eyes are becoming
seriously affected by overwork, diges-
tive or circulatory disturbances, is see
ing a rainbow halo. This halo is WIS.,
ible often when the person affected
strikes a match at night or looks at a
street light"