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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13

prandstand is much the same as a seat IN moving
n;cture show You see a lot OF action on the held;
YOU see PLAYERS making lot OF notions and Others talk
ng wildly. You positive that something out OF inc
od;rarv IS taking place: but YOU are absolutely igno-
rant Of what is constituting the dialogue.
Nine times out of ten what is being said is by lar the
most interesting part OF the affair." but ii you should
happcn TO bump into the umpire following the game,
and should ask him what said, it is hundred to
one that he would he able recall only very small
part of the remarks The umpirc's whole attention IS
often ccntcrcd or two players ana nc dcaS WIFI
them expecting his actions to silence the Others
have been the center of many n mob scene when 1t
would have required the services OF halfdozcn court
stcnographcrs record the expert testimony that was
oGcrcJ relative to the incorcctncSS OF the decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13
BY BILLY EVANS. American League Umpire

out why didn't you call me out al third. and not al
first, because OF my failure TO touch that bag, Then
should have received credit for twobasc HIT phec-
as all | get now is time AT bat.
al called you safe at third because you afc and
out at first because you were out, provided the trt
bascrnan claimed the techncaty II Is my business
to give plays as them and not TO make bac hits
for players
"Your re right Bill; but certainly wanted tlla tase
hit II would have given me clean record io be day
and would have put me within six poIn5 Of The lad
DURING the six months grind the umpire IN every
league are up against just such situation nusual
and unnatural plays arc constantly boiling mp 70
puzzle the fans agae the players and get We 'Gpcs
into trouble and it is not strange that many argrl.
mcns are started both on and off the field
Tommy Connolly the famous American LcatIc TIM.
pirc IS the posscssor Of fund OF good old IT. Aumo-
and sarcasm that never fails him "hcn t crtal
bullets are flying thckest and he is seldom t,d IN
battle Of wits. One Tuesday morning Ia INNER
when was working in Washington | rcccito 4 wire
from President Johnson to jump to philadelphia for
Wednesdays game, and leave that city Wednesday
evening for Boston This peculiar shift hc means
of my working with Connolly for the frs, ac n six
years
At the time the members Of the PHILADELPHIA ,lub
were much concerned about their pennant cham In.
stead OF striking big winning streak a. hott and
cnchng the pcnnant, had been predicted, .le cub
was scarcely breaking The Athletic na'ur.
ally a bit pecvish because OF the tough broa n luck
they were getting as well the inferior brand ball
they were playing. In such Circumstance The umpire
is usually the "goat.' It happened that Philadelphia
won from Cleveland that afternoon in 81 The weird.
est games / ever saw the beng something Ike
II to II, or possibly worse than that.
It was tough game to umpire. The pitcher
wild hitting was being INDUCED in very freely. here
were always runners the bases, and close q sons
were constantly coming up. In the ninth inning Jack
Barry attempted 10 score from second on a "d i'th;
but out at the plate by an eyeash, Nhcn Pr Der
Cullop covered the plate took the throw and Dashed
him out in a remarkably clever manner. | d" 40, le-
licve that Cuop really knows 70 th; dav hoH he
turned the trick; but he played the most hni IN.
fielder would have \ home umpire one Who 'ayors
the home team in order to escape the criticism 81 the
fans would probably have called Barry SAFE i'pr play
was close; but Connolly is not that kind - otis al
He called Barry out and OF there The usual
kick As Eddie Plank started the tenth inning ne
bit peeved because Barry had not scored and ended
the game \ runner reached first, and when Eddie
threw catch him he used motion that did moi quite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13

man. He touched the bag, and |
was compelled to call the runner
out at first. Few people in the
crowd had noticed his failure to
touch the bag. and there was an
awful howl from the stands. "a
well as from the home teams
bench. The manager Of the home
team was coaching at first. and
knew the bag had been missed.
and consequently did not protest
against my decision. The run
ner also knew that he had missed
the bag. and attempted no de-
Tense OF that point; although he
appeared to the crowd to be pro-
testing "a he made his way to-
ward me. The following was
what he had To say:
III YOU intended calling me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13

r WONDER what they are saying to the
umpirc9" Have YOU ever had desire
TO know what was being said after that
unfortunate official had rendered particu-
Iorlv close decision against the home team,
and a half dozen or more players had gathered
about him, whispering sweet nothIngs INTO
IL, ,,r-2 Your nosition in the bcachcrs or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13

cnyclop on the first and fifteenth OF each playing month
Call fellow who can bat well out at first base on
close play and YOU will hear an awful wall Call hlm
safe at first. giving him base hit and then cal MN
ont at second on an attempted steal and the wall will
not be half so loud even though it appear that you mis-
Judged the play at second. The reason Is OF course
that the base hit means great deal more to him than
the stolen base.
On the other hand if fellow whose best asset is his
speed is called out at second close play on an at
tempted steal prepare for roar that would shame any
old shaggy lion.
Perhaps the point that | am trying to make can DC
hest illustrated by a play on which ruled in an Ameri
can League game few years ago player who was
prominent in the big league because OF his ability to
hit the ball. and yearly pile up an average OF 300 or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13

better, was the other party 10 inc aIaii :
The contest was being played in the home
city of the player, and his club was hopelesSly
beaten when he came to bat in the last half
of the ninth. He hit the first ball pitched
down the left field foul line. knew at
once that the hit would be good for two
bases, and possibly good for three, and was
prepared for a play at second but expected
to give n decision at third, because the
batter was faster than the average.
Ball players have tantalizing and often
very troublesome habit OF failing to touch
the bases. Frequently the slip is slight
one: but it is sometimes done with the ev-
idcnt intention of shortening the distance
round the bases Umpires are not partic-
ularlv keen about noticing that a runner
missed the base by an inch or two; but
when the runner fails to touch the bag by a
half foot or more he has gained something
in his dash round the sacks. As the player
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13

referred to rounded first base ne missed the Dag by az
most a foot. hoped no would notice his omis-
sion: for I realized that declaring this favorite out
would stir up a muss
Unfortunately for all concerned the first baSenan of
the visiting team did notice the failure OF the runner to
touch the bag rs expected, the play came at third
1t was exceedingly close; but by pretty fall-away
slide the runner managed to avoid being touched and
was declared safe He was just about the happest
man in the world he got to his feet and brushed OF
his uniform 1t was his fourth hit of the game, two
singles and double having been previously con-
tribued.
Then came the trouble The first baseman called tor
the ball. and it was thrown to him by the third base
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15
armers' Institute

The Farmers Institute OF the Mary
Ind Agricultural College will he he'd
n this county at Leonardtown, in the
assembly rooms of Leonard Hall, on
'riday, January l6: sessions at 10 a.
j.; 30 and p. m, and at Chaptico
N Saturday, January II: sessions AT
u a. m, and - p. IN. br. Richard
:. Hill, Director of the Farmers In
.itute, NJ. a. c., will speak oil some
r all of the following topics: Tobac-
O Culture and marketing, hay, grass.
nd forage crops. apple and peach
allure, hogs and hog cholera, farm
,oultry, alfalfa, farm demonstration
york. All are invited to attend and
lalp make the meeting instructive and
Interesting. Questions and compare
on of views are welcome. No collec'
ms allowed. Everything free. The
essence of the ladies is particular!
'lucsted and pupils of the loca
chools are invited TO attend. A mat
IT of special interest To our loca
'armers' Club will be the lecture OF
Farmers Clubs and Farmers Or
mutations" to nc given at Leonar,
all at the p m, session. A ligh
Incheon will bc served at Leonar'
TALL. Be sure to notify your neigh
lrs and friends and bring your boy
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15
Noshier--Jones
Especially Reported) J.

Especially Reportedl.
\ very pretty wedding took place on
December Is. 1913, when Miss Ida
Esther Jones was joined in holy we'd
lock to Mr.. Paul JOY Moshier by Rev.
DR.. W. w. Costin, at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. f.
Tones, Hollywood, Md. Their only
attendants were Miss Mildred Dean.
ne brides maid and Mr.. Norman
Dean, best man.
The bride was becomingly attired in
A suit of Alice blue cloth and her maid
wore a pretty dress OF white wolfe, over
pink.
Promptly at three O'Clock the bridal
party entered the parlor to the beauti-
ful strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march played by Mrs. Grover C.
Robertson, and the impressive cere-
nony was soon over,
After congratulations and best
wishes from host of relatives and
riends, delightful supper with all
ne delicacies of the season was served.
Later, amid showers of rice, ths
bride and groom left for short honey.
noon to visit relatives in Baltimore.
The bride was the recipient of many
pretty and useful presents.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15
Published by Request
For UP-to- Date Assessment in
Maryland.

The State Tax Commission appoint |
eel ny Governor Goldsborough under |
authority of an act passed by the last
legislature has completed its report.
which will be ready for distribution
in few days.
Many tax questions affecting Mary
land are discussed in this report The
laws OF other states arr frequently
referred To and cited. The commission
emphasizes and recommends as the
basic need of this state the creation of
Il permanent state tax commission.
which shall have in charge the assess
ment of property of every county in
the state and Baltimore city. This
report points out the difficulties of
state reassesSment as heretofore con-
Quoted and the difficulty in having as
scssments made with justice to owners
having property in different parts of
the state.
The lack OF training and advice on
the part of local or district assessors.
the lack of knowledge on the part of
assessors in ratio of valuation as
sessed, and the present inequalities
throughout the state arc set out in a
detailed statement of every county
made from an actual investigation.
The commission also shows in this re-
port that much revenue is lost to the
state and to the local communities
also by reason of the fact that prop
critics that have increased in value are
allowed To remain on the assessment
books at the valuation placed at the
reassessment. Instead of gradually
increase in assessed valuation the in.
crease for tax purposes actually get:
on the books at the time OF rcassess
ment, while the change in valu. i.
gradual. This change should he dis
tributed over the period of years
This is the Baltimore plan and ha.
I worked very successfully. The com
, mission believes that the same plar
| can be applied with success through
oat the state and that state boart
q could equalize conditions.
: Copies of the report can be obtaine,
by application to the secretary of tn
Y commission. Allan c. Girdwood. 22
Law Building. Baltimore. Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15

AT the shareholders meeting of the
First National Bank Of st. Mary's at
its banking house in Lconarltown. on
January 18th, instant, f. w. Huiehins
was called to the chair and Geo. w.
JOY was selected as secretary. The
following Board OF Directors were
unanimously elected: L. +. Mumford.
T. O. Morgan, +. b. Abel, J. w.
Renehan. c. B. Grecnwell, L. J.
Sterling. DIR. l.. b. Johnson, Geo. W.
Joy and A. F. King.
The presidents report was read by
the secretary and its acceptance was
unanimously voted. In the report an
elegant tribute was paid to the memory
OF the late Francis V. King, who was
one of the incorporators of the insti-
tuition and a member of and secretary
70 the Board of Directors until his
death. This tribute together with
other features viii appear in our next
issue).
The report states that the bank is to
be congratulated upon its business
growth over previous years. The
president pointed with pride to the
Optomistic outlook for the current
year, 1914. In speaking of the bank
ing force the report states: THE per-
sonnet of the clerical force has not
changed and / must indulge a word of
commendation of MeSsrS. Sterling.
Abel and Broun. 1.-THE shareholders
were to appoint a committee 10 ex-
anime the various books and accounts
it would find good reasons for recon-
mending q continuance OF these high
toned gentlemen.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, We have learned with
deep regret of the illness of Mr.. G. b.
GREESwEf.I., a member of our Board
of Directors,
Resolved, That We, the stockholders
~ The First National Bank of St.
Mary's. in meeting assembled. convey
tn him. through the Secretary our sin
core hope that he may be speedily re-
stored TO health.
The newly elected Board OF Direc-
tors qualified by taking and subscrib-
ing to the oath required, after which
they met and elected the following
officers: President, L. f.. Mumford:
Vice-President, F. o. Morgan: Secre-
larry, Geo. ". JOY: Cashier, l.. J.
Sterling: Asst. Cashier. B. X. Abel:
BoOk-keeper, Il. Il. Broun.
After adjournment dinner was served
Il Hotel st. Mary's.
The usual semi-annual dividend was
disclared.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15
COMMUNICATED.
Z ~ sry's Aos pitaI
Editor Of the Beacon:

Editor Of the Beacon:
Dear Sir: Knowing the interest you
and your patrons. and. in fact. all
the good people OF our county have in
the success OF st. Mary's Hospital. |
deem it proper that you should have a
short, plain statement of what was
done at the annual meeting of the
Hospital Association held in Leonard
town, on the first Monday in January.
1914, for the purpose of clocting
Board OF Directors and for the purpose
of hearing The Trcasurer's annual re-
port as required by the constitution.
Unfortunately. however. the Treas
urcr was not ready and did not sub
init a report, which fac; was much re-
GREETED, as all present were anxious To
know the exact status of the institu
ton and whether or not we had com
piled with the requirements of the
tate laws and whether or not we had
nut ourselves in good standing with
the Board of State Aid and Charities
on which we depend in great measure
for our existancc.
But the election came off most har-
moneously after apleasant interchange
OF opinions as To the ACCESSIBILITY OF
allowing a vote to patrons who had
given to the Hospital. furniture. drugs.
&C., largely exceeding in value the
fee required for such purpose. The
presiding officer asked from each mem
Ier present an expression Of opinion
IN this question and all agreed that
rs a matter OF courtesy and also Is
good policy we should accept such
vote il the patron had sent a proxy
ASKING for that privilege. The vote
taken on Ibis question was unanimous.
ly in favor of the proposition.
The election OF Directors followed
and was accomplished on the first bal
lot, the result showing that majority
desired change which it made b.
placing on the Board Mr.. Joseph NJ
Mattingly, DIR. F. F. GrceLwell ant
Joseph +. Bethel, all men well quail
led and who. we are sure, will Civ
the Hospital the best service that is il
them without counting the admiration
Dr endorsement OF any special class
Very truly yours,
Jan. Il. IA. J. w. RENEHAN.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15


Mr.. L. T. Mumford, President a.
the First National Bank of st. Mary,s
whose home is at Cape Charles. Va.
Is here attending the Annual Meeting
OF the shareholders of that institution
Ar. Mumford is deservedly popular
here aud 1t Is largely due to his efforts
that The First National has attained
so great success.
The moving picture show at the
Town Hall was largely attended on
sunday evening last and was ND to
the usual high standard. The patrons
were also given surprise when Mr..
Siattery, OF Hughesville, was pre-
vailed upon to furnish an extra num-
Der, singing when You Leave St.
dary's County, You Are Only Camp
ing Out. I" which was so well received
that as an encore he was forced 20
come back and did by reciting one
Of Geo. Cohen's great Manhattan hits,
This Life is Funny Proposition
After ALL" The Innovation added
realty to the pleasure and enjoyment
of those present.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15
cha ic vile Bank

On January u, inst. at a meeting
u the National Ban of Mechanics
lille the following directors were cleo
ID: Jesse Turner, Geo. NJ. Thomas.
Dr.. z. r. Morgan, C. W. Thomas.
Eugene Trice, ]. w. Adams, DIR. R
:. Palmer, ]. F. Adams, r. J. Long
f. Coad and E. NJ. Anderson. Tn
arers were elected as follows: Jess,
Turner, President; Geo. NJ. Thomas
-ice-President: DIR. z. r. Morgan
-ice-President and F.. NJ. Anderson
Cashier.
The presidents report shows tha
he year past was a very successful
me for the institution and that indi
cations for 1914 point to even create
business success. The earnings 70
the half year show more than pc
cent. or the earnings, 5000 was pu
into the surplus fund aud the remain
der placed in the undivided profit ae
count. The officials and bankin
force are To be congratulated ON $
fine q showing.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15
Nillisen's Bsrssin House
LEONARDTD WN. MD.
Nice Stock of Goods ]! Low Prices

Ladies' Wooden Suits. all
colors. as low aS... Sl.g
Ladies' Black Goats, lall
WOOL. as low aS........ Sis
aud up To sa.9s. really worth so.
Misses Coats. lall wool)
a. low as .......-. .HSc Up
ChIldrcn's Fur Goats a. low as. Ito
Ladies' So Muifs and Furs
are now sold nj. Us
FUR Sets l.-.................. 9Sc
Ladies' All Wool Sweaters. all
colors, as low "a. ........ gSc
Misses Sweaters "a low as. &c
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15
esche-s' institu'e.

The Joint Teachers Institute for
Montgomery, Prince Georges, Charles
anu st. Mary's counties met at George
town Law School January ), and con-
tinucd To January o. The attendance
rom st. Mary'S was Wei up to the
nigh standard.
The address of "Welcome" was
made by Judge A. N. Gould and re-
'ponscd To- by Prof. Geo. W. JOY, o.!
st. Mary's, and Mr.. Fred. Scasser. OF
Prince Georges. DR.. Claxton, OF
Alabama, the L. S. Commissioner OF
education, delivered an able address
IN Tuesday, his subject being the
Ideal School"
An able and efficient corps of lee
tlrers was in attendance and the
the teachers had ample opportunity
IF deriving much practical knowledge
ii The science OF Pelogogy. The sail
mt points OF good teaching and prac-
.ical methods we're forcibly brough,
out.
The institute was a great success
and further improvements in the al
,'eady very eincient service being rem
dered along educational lines is an
ticipated.
fIosa Thp IA "A t. institute felt
n-'i i7t trsA 100 npli she'd and
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15

A West Virginia schoolma'am has
installed a small isolated plant in an
anteroom of the schoolhouse. II is
necessarily a heating plant because
1t is an electric "spanker." This en-
CINE delivers s g. b. p. 3. C. sharp
blows per second. The lady engi-
neer says that while the run Ii short
Il Ii long on efficiency. Central sta
tons might adept the "spanker." says
Power. AZ q means Of building mp a
day load.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15
Lecture on 'tourdes /"

on Tuesday evening, January q, a
widely illustrated lecture on '.Lour-
des, its Shrine and its Marvels. will
be given at ST. Mary's Academy,
Leonardtown. by Rev. John La Fargo,
S. ]. The same lecture and illustra.
tons viii be repeated on Wednesday
evening. January 18th, at St. Michael.
Hall, Ridge, and will be followed bl
n social.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-15
teachers.
ia r G.tSR o. sIEs
hSau IN

In his lecture "a. st. Mary's Academy
- Iuc5oay esea.A. --...cr E4Aerick
aTe from .lI= own observations dur
-. ten years o. I GIliui laDor among
tAe man pagan population of the
srow 80. a.. a.. OF Jamaica, al
account OF tus -.at-.t, and tIiccl % the
) strange supcrsii,ions OF O0eah, Mai
IN ana Dupp.cs Ia kind of vampyre).
tl3e DciIci al OJcah o. magIc, with II
sacrifices oi goat, and fowls, its in
.dntations and grewsome charms, its
strange cures and poIsons, is strik-
.ng example of that mixture of fraud,
.unning aud dIaboiic influence, which
springs uD everywhere among a peo-
pIc'dcprlVed OF religious influence.
Mialisn, a sort OF spiritIsm, degen-
Eating into IL Kind of diabolic pos
session, closely resembling some of
hose strange exercises that accompany
'revivais" and getting religion" IL
,mc Parts Of she country. In discus
ing the dance of the victims of Mia
I'm Father Eleriek showed, as othe
Missionaries ard explorers have al
"a. noe y, tIc c4ose kiuship OF MAJ
uuc screamed modern dances
:. the Old uaAccs of the Africa.
.eyii-worshippers.
our hope IS that Father Emeric
Iiy aga,n favor Us with some of IN
+. F.. s,o.c 0, yApt.4cnces OF folk-lo.
.pns ANA adventures in strans,
al wonurouS Jamaica.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-30
on
GHkyN1H

Business shows a large increase
over yesterdays activity on the ex.
change, Olaa advancing 3-S with total
sales of 1885 shares, Oahu 3-8 with
sales of $40 shares, Hawaiian Com.
mereial IL with sales of 235 shares
and McBryde IL with sales of $40
shares. Mutual Telephone gained ga
in sale of 100 shares at Is. Oahu
Railway was steady at 125 for 5
shares, and its per cent bonds at
101 for $4,000. Hilo Railroad com.
mon was the only stock to decline,
selling down IA point to ESQ for Is
shares. - ..~-
OF Olaa $50 shares sold at yester.
days figure of 1877 IL, 7S5 at and
60 at 2.225. Hawaiian Commercial
brought yesterdays price of 26.25 for
215 shares, 1852 IL for 10 shares and
26.75 for 10 shares Oahu Sugar held
the previous figure OF 14.12 IL for 2S5
shares, advancing to 14,50 for So
shares McBryde opened steady at 3
for 200 shares and advanced to $50
for 140 shares.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-07-30
WRAY AND BRlSSAC s.. i.
PLAN TO RETURN TO
HONOLULU I'M FALL

According to recent letters received
in Honolulu by friends of John Wray
and Virginia Brissac they expect to
pay visit to this city the latter part
of September or early in November,
bringing with them a number Of the
old favorites of the company and prob
ably a few new faces. Incidentally,
preparatory to their next invasion of
Hawaii nef they are putting ON new
line of shows, including many of the
new live stock offerings.
Among the, recent productions in
which this company has scored big
success are: alma, Where Do You
Live" "Stop Thief Ready Money"
Your Neighbours Wife, !" s"The County
Chairman, 'The College Widow, The
IDeserters,' ? and "Puddin' head Wilson, .
Among the familiar names appearing
in the east in the above mentioned
productions are the Nugents, Evelyn
Hanbly, Harry Clarity and James
Dillon not to forget Mr.. Wray and
Miss Brissac.