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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13
Is 40 Years Old.

Wagner was born in Carnegie, Pa,
in 1874. He is feet 10 IL inches tall
and weighs 100 pounds. He always has
been a National Lacquer, and in reality
with the same team, for he started
with Louisville in 1897 and remained
with that club when it was trans
ferred to Pittsburg in 1900.
In the seventeen seasons previous to
this one that he has been major
Lacquer, Wagner never has batted un-
der 300. Last year he had close CALL
just reaching the magic figures by
base hit, made in the final game of the
seanson. In that respect "Honus"
leads, for the nearest approach to his
record is that of Dan Brouthers, who
hit 300 for fourteen consecutive years
Lajoie has not been so successful in
consecutive 300 averages, for in two
of his eighteen seasons (not counting
1910, Larry" failed to finish in the
300 set. In 1907 the Frenchman fell
one point below the charmed figures,
his average being .299. And III 1908 he
had to be satisfied with .2S9 mark. But
those years saw the wane of his reign
as manager of the Cleveland club, and
the worries of leadership possibly had
something to do with his hitting slump.
LajOie Hits .422 in 1901.
Lajoie, however, despite his two sea-
sons under the 800 mark, has better
general average than the Pittsburgrer.
Larry" in eighteen seasons has knock
ed the baseball at .351 clip. viii e
Wagner in seventeen campaigns is
credited with .344. Then, too, the
Frenchman is one of the Al men who
have batted above 400, his percentage
in 1901 being .422. The highest mark
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13
FATHER Time GENTLY RECKONING TO TWO GREAT BALL Players
THIS SEASON LIKELY TO MARK PASSING OF WAGNER AND LAJOE

show that he was-or at least, that he
accomplished more with his speed. In
George Moreland's Britannica of Base
ball we find that Honous in his seven
teen seasons stole $50 bases, leading
the National League five seasons in the
pilfering game. Lajoie in one more
year purloined only 367 sacks and
never topped the American League. In
fact, the highest number of bases stol-
en- by Larry in a season was 33 in 1898,
soon after he started his career.
In run-getting, too, the German had
a shade on the Frenchman, for Wagner
in the course of his career, crossed the
plate 1852 times, while Lajoie was
scoring 1898 tallies. Honus led the
senior baseball organization once in
1902, when he scored los runs, and was
tied for honors in 1906 when he tailed
1O3.
Lajoie attained one pinnacle that
Wagner probably never will mount -
that of managing major league team.
Larry led the Cleveland club four full
seasons and part of two others, and it
was because of his greatness and pop
ularity that the Ohians were nick
named Maps" However, Wagner has
been on four pennant winning teams
and two worlds series championing
series, while the Frenchman never has
been a member of championship club.
And Larry probably would trade his
years as manager and many other hon
ors for just one chance in a big series
"a chance that undoubtedly is lost TO
him now.
Two Greatest of Players.
Columns could be written about the
marvellous pair of players who now
are on the last lay of their long and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13
AVERAGES TELL STORY Or
DECLINE
They No Longer Press the
Leader for Supremacy
With Bat

Baseball is having a historic year
with it's war, near-strike, Jumping
of players, court engagements and rec
ord breaking feats on the diamond but
in the distant future, 1914 is likely to
be first remembered in history as the
year which marked the passing from
the ranks of the active diamond OF
John Henry Wagner and Napoleon La
joie. Although the two most remark
able players who ever engaged in the
national pastime may continue to take
part in games for one, two or even five
years, the star is dimmed and they
must make room at the top for younger
and more active players.
In recent years men several times
have sung the baseball requiem for
Wagner and Lajoie. But they came
back to employ the common sporting
term, and appeared to take on a new
lease of life. And this brought from
the pen of one writer: Ball players
may come, and ball players may go,
but Wagner and Lajoie go on forever"
Which was clever, and created many a
laugh, but, of course was overdrawn.
Figures Tell Story.
Statistics tell the story better than
any words can. After many years of
supremacy in the various departments
of baseball, "Honus" and Larry" are
down among the second-grade men in
the averages. And neither will suffer
that humiliation long, even if the kind
hearted managers and public will ov-
erlook their weakness. The most re-
cent batting figures give Wagner's
mark as .266 and Lajoie's .23O. Five
years ago man who ventured the
opinion that either would drop so low
in the department in which they ex-
celled would have been laughed at
Lajoie has been in the major leagues
one more season than Wagner, but is
more than one year younger. Larry"
was born in Woopsocket, r. l., in 1875,
is feet tall, and weighs 1875 pounds.
His first big league engagement was
with the Philies in 1896, and in 1901 he
Jumped" to the Athletics when the
American League started. The next
season found him in Cleveland, where
he has been ever since.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13
Baseball Results
Southern League

Southern League
First game: Atlanta :, New Or
leans 8.
Second game: Atlanta 4, New Or
leans 1.
First game: Nashville 8, Montgom-
cry 0.
Second game: Nashville 0, Mont
.gomery 8.
First game: Memphis 0, Birming-
ham l. Fourteen innings. Second
game not played; darkness.
Chattanooga 0, Mobile l.
American League
New York 2, Philadelphia 1.
Chicago 2, Detroit 4.
st. Louis 5, Cleveland 8.
Washington-Boston; wet grounds.
National League
First game: Philadelphia 1, New
York 0.
Second game:e Philadelphia 0, New
York 8.
First game: Pittsburg 5, Chicago 4.
Second game: Pittsburg 4, Chi
4Cago 0.
Cincinnati 1, st. Louis 3.
Boston 3, Brooklyn 4.
Federal League
Brooklyn 5, st. Louis 3.
First game: Buffalo I, Chicago 6.
Second game: Buffalo 2, Chicago /.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13
81 : ~ :.
CAR!SEERs SHOW SMALL
DIFFERENCE
Frenchn,en of Three gCiubs.
Dutchman Really Only
With One

glorious careers their individual feats
in batting and fielding have been al
most as numerous as sands by the sea.
But enough has been presented to show
why the passing of these two men from
the active ranks is going to be prom
inent page in baseball history. For
who will gainsay that today they are
the greatest all-round players who ey-
er lived?
Cobb, Collins, Speaker Milan, Ma
gee, Jackson-many others have jump
ed into the limelight in recent years,
and have cast shadow over Wagner
and Lajoie by their remarkable diam
ond feats. They have the fire of youth
and the rhythm of mind and motion.
But will they, after II and IS years in
the strenuous game, be able to point
to a record such as that of "Honus"
and "Larry?' That will be the test
that will prove whether the famous pair
must yield some of their honors to
successors on the diamond
Every fan in the country today is
anxious for Wagner to hit 300 this
season; for Lajoie to stick it out and
jump his average to more respectable
figures. But it is just possible that the
veterans waited too long.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

After conducting a tin
business successfully for
over twenty-four years, |
have decided, on account of
inability to give this branch
of my business the neces-
sary attention, to dispose on.
1y of this branch to Mr.. w.
L. Howell. The Plumbing
Department will be conduct
ed at the same place by my
son, E. J. Schroeder, and I
ask for both the liberal pat
ronage heretofore accorded
me. Respectfully,
v. H. R. SCHROEDER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13
BUSINESS SECURITY.
Stagnation In All Countries, Not
1nsurtng This Security.

One of the most important
questions of the day relates to
the extent to which a govern
ment should interfere in the af-
fairs of business. The success
full man has always had to run
the risk of attack. Safety from
unreasonable . interference by
government or attack by others
leads the ambitious man on to
his greatest exeTtions. In some
countries, as in parts of Asia,
government rapacity has made
1t dangerous for a man to ac-
quire anything beyond his bare
necessities. In such a society,
nothing but poverty and busi-
ness stagnation can exist.
Governmental Intervention in
the affairs of business should
extend only over such things as
are necessary for fair publicity
and truthful statements. Under.
such a government. business Sc
curtty is at its best. Individual
ity and initiative are encour-
aged; the country Is progressive,
and its future prosperity is we'll
guarded. But as soon as legiS-
latton begins to deprive the pro-
Queer of a square deal. or where
business is regulated" by peo-
pie without the experience and
necessary training, business Sc
curity will be transformed into
business depression. A govern
ment should be limited to its
natural functions of just and
reasonable legislation for the
greatest good of the greatest
number of people, and should
never show favors in order to
catch votes" or to secure cam
paign contributions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Full display of Ladies' Boots for fall.
The correct thing at present seems TO
be the long vamp with prettily pointed
toe and with cloth backs Of gray, fawn
and black with Louis heels. We show
these in 4 to E widths. We can fit
you correctly. PinkstOn's. adTt13-lt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13
MISS WHEATLEY WILL MEET
HER PIPILS ON TUESDAY

Miss Martha Wheatley would like to
meet the children who are going to
join her beginners art class Tuesday
morning at 9 O'Clock, at her studio.
Miss Wheatley is anxious for those
who are going to join this class to do
so at the beginning. The tuition fee is
S1.5O per month. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

SchOoI starts next week. Your chill
dren will need shoes. let us fit them
properly. We will guarantee our shoes
to be entirely satisfactory. PinkstOns.
adyt-13-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Miss Louie Scarborough has return
ed here from visit in Lafayette, Ala,
and has as her attractive guest, Miss
Louise Fuller, of that city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

WANTED BOARD-October LIST or
18th, in private home by refined young
couple with infant. One or preferably
two furnished or unfinished rooms,
with private bath. Willing to pay a
good price, and can furnish best ref
erences. Address P. o. Box 1874. loft
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

We have beautiful selection OF
white and black hats that we are
offering this week at special prices
Misses Hay & Tillman. advt-13-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13
Local News Items

Dudley Gatewood has come from
Macon to spend a day or two with rela-
tives in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Miss Annie Mclaughlin is at home
again, after having spent several weeks
pleasantly in Athens and Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Mrs. E. P. Morgan has returned to
Americas from the North Carolina
mountains, where she spent the season
of summer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Miss Georgia Fort, after a pleasant
visit here to Mr.. and Mrs, Hollis Fort,
will return to Macon Tuesday to re-
sumo her studies at Wesleyan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Mr.. Herbert Rodgers is spending
day in Hawkinsville, with friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Beginning Monday at the High
School building, cards of admission to
that school will be issued every day
that week from 9 a. m. to l p. m. j.
E. Mathis. Supt. advt-12-5t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13
ROOFING

Quality Certified Durability Guaranteed
is guaranteed FIVE years for 1-ply,
ten years for 2-ply and fifteen
years for 3-ply, and our guarantee
is backed by the biggest roofing
mills in the world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Mrs. Harvey Mathis is at home again
after a visit CT some length to her
parents at her former home in McDon-
ough, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Mrs. B. E. Turner and Miss Martha
Turner, who have been in Atlanta re-
Gently, went yesterday to Cedartown
to visit relatives prior to returning to
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

FOR RENT-Two rooms furnished
ready for housekeeping Phone 592.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

John c. Mathis has returned to Jack
sonville, after a visit here to his moth
er, Mrs. ]. C. Mathis, ON Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

FOR RENT-Entire upstairs with
private bath. $1,000 per month. coo
Lee st. 6-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Mrs. w. H. Sawyer and Miss Mabel
Sawyer will leave tomorrow upon a
very delightful outing of four weeks,
which they will spend in Boston and
other New England cities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

FOR RENTING apartments. PR
vate bath. Good locality. Close in
Phone 500. 29-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Mrs. w. R. Chalker, Mrs. A. R. Wise,
Miss Elizabeth Carson, Miss Marie
Townsend and Mr.. Ray Clarke made
up a motoring party from Lake City,
Fla, spending yesterday in Ameri-
Gus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

WANTED BY LADY-POsitiOn as
assistant in office or clerk. Expert.
ence and reference furnished, If desir.
ed. Address "Office Lady, p. 0. Box
145. eft
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

A beautiful English last for boys in
Black and Tan. Blind eyelets and just
like fathers. PinkstOn's. advt-1S-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

FOR RENT-Furnished or unfur-
nished; my residence on Rees park.
Mrs. Howell Simmons. 11-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

Mrs. Armand Carroll returned to At
latina yesterday, after visit of two
days in Americas, formerly her home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

THE WAR BREAKS THE RECORD
on Benzol Dry Cleansing prices. Get
busy and Get in while they are on.
AMERICUS STEAM LAUNDRY.
advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

FOR RENT-Four-room house near
East Americas Public School. w. I.
McMath.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

TWO statesmen to sell our oils,
greases and paints in this territory.
Experience unnecessary. Our sales
men are best paid on road. Great
Lakes Refining Co., Cleveland Ohoi.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13
Want Ads

FOR SALE-Nice electric clean
chain at new ice plant. 13-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

COLORED MAN or woman under so
wanted No experience needed. $4,000
month. Write quick. Box 4-409, Gin
cinnati, Ohio.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

FOR RENT-Desirable furnished
room for gentlemen; close in. SOC
Church st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

FOR SALE-Stripped Green sugar
cane. Delivered in city soc per doz.
Phone $50. Geo. Walker. 12-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-13

$3.50 per month.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-02-26

Attend the meeting on Saturday
next. The Legislative committee viii
meet the citizens of St. Mary's on
hat day and hear from them what
viii enhance the interests OF Southern
Maryland. A number OF prominent
citizens are expected to attend.
A most enjoyable literary enter
tainment for the benefit of the new St
Nicholas Church, was given on Wed
nesday last. The performance was
under the direction Of Miss Genevieve
Hilton. The attendance was large
and delightful evening sras spent.
Miss Nellie Fenwick entertained a
number of friends az an informal
dance on Monday night last. Quite a
number were present and a most en-
joyable time was had. Refreshments
consisting OF frozen custard and iced
cake were served. The music was fur
nished by victor-yictrola.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-02-26
lCoMGUNIcATD.l
q Five Hundred.

Dame Euchre," who has so long
reigned supreme at our card parties,
was dethroned to make place for the
refreshing debutante ''Five Hundred
at 'tHillsdale," the home of Mrs
Alice Gardiner. on February Ii.
The hostess was ably assisted in che
reception OF the guests by Mr.. and
Mrs. John Reeder. After the usua
greetings, play vas started which re,
suited in the ladies' first prize being
won by Mrs. Willie Gardiner. The
ladies' second prize was awarded Mrs.
:. L. Shekell, OF Baltimore.
Mr.. Oscar Hayden received gentle
mans first and Mr.. Samuel Hayden
the second prize.
During the course of play we we're re.
galed several times with>punch; punch
that must have been the personal con.
coction of Bacchus, so excellent wa,
It's flavor. After play, lunch, which
consisted of turkey, Ia Gardiner.
oysters, a la Maryland, olives, fruit.
>alad and coffee was served. This
vas followed by pineapple sherber,
and cake.
Following the repast we we're enter.
tanned oy several pupils OF Prof. JOIN.
4. Gacner, who rendered both insfru-
mental and vocal selections.
Miss Emma Hayden sang ssrhe Ro-
sary', with effect. Alter voting the
entertainment, the greasest success O
me season, We knelt AZ tho shrine O
Lady Beautiful" to give homage t.
aer superiority as hostess and then
departed for our several homes ano
0eds 10 dream pleasant dreams oil
Second low and Grand Slams
Those present besides the above
mentioned were: Mesdames +. Davis.
Mollie Cough, Samuel B. Hayden, S.
Russell; Misses Anna Gardiner, Edith
and Carrie Burroughs, Nellie Hayden,
Lola Garner, Elizabeth Hayden and
Miss WOODBURY.; Messrs. George r.
Garner, Willie Gardiner, John Key,
Sam and Jim Lyon, julius Johnson,
+. c. Carpenter, $. Russell and Fred
Davis. GUEST.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-02-26

The annual duck supper at Hotel st.
Mary's, held on the 10Th, instant was
well attended and greatly enjoyed by
all. The attractive decorations of the
lobby and dining-room made q most
impressive picture and the genial
greetings was only one OF a number
of pleasant features,
There were about 240 guests, nun.
bering some of the most promineI
Dersonages of Southern Maryland.
Despite the most Indictment weather
and the poor condition of our roads
numbers came from great distances.
The menu was a delight, whiie the
service was well up to the high stand
ard maintained at this popular hos
telry. A number of most beautiful
gowns was displayed. After supper
dancing was enjoyed until q late
hour. The menu follows:
Lest you should fret, because forsooth,
We do not bring the ducks on,
We tell you here the simple truth,
BY way OF introduckshon.
Too late twas learned that Uncle Sam
Would fine ONE HUNDRED "bucks, -
The reckless wight, who dared this
night,
To feast his guests on ducks.
I fool with Uncle Sam, By Junks,
We haven't got the nerve
So, while 1t mayn't be orthoducks,
This duck.ess feast we serve.
So Turkey takes Ducks place tonight,
Since duckling is denied;
And whea ducksology sung,
May you be satisfied. G. Z.
Stewei Oysters
Ce'ery Crackers
Pickled Oysters
Roast Turkey Gran 1erry Jelly
Stuffed Ham
Roast Duck Jelly
Chicken Salad
Hot Rolls Maryland Biscuits
Vanilla Ice C.eam Assorted Cake:
CoIe1 Tea
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-02-26
s'm ers' Club,

The Farne:s' Club OF the Leonard.
town district held on Saturday, the DIST
their fourth meeting which was well
attended. The roll now numbers 81.
Mr.. G. Frank Wathen, Jr., report
I'd for the fertilizer committee. His
figures we're of such interest that thu
hub at once put in an order for ferti-
iizer, while prices are still at favor.
able point.
A motion was put on foot looking "a
the purchase of tractor engines to do
the blowing, harvesting and other
farm work. 1t is proposed to form q
corporation to purchase and control
the operation of tractors for diffcren,
sections of the district. 1t is thought
that tractors can be operated on a
paying basis with minimum invest.
meEt on the part of individuals who
invest. To do efficient farm work
with good, heavy horses and ordinary
plows will entail q heavier OUTLAY
than the necessary investment in q
tractor for the same work. Horses.
even during the period when they are
doing no work, require considerable
expenditure for upkeep and must have
constant daily attention. The tractor
on the contrary, when not in opera.
ton. does not add to expenses,
and when work is to be lone,
it can be got ready in very few min
ates and the extreme heat of a summer
day does not interfere with its efiici-
cheney. The hotter the day, the better
kerosene traction works.
The project seems to be a step in the
eight direction. 1t needs some one to
push it. The movement for better and
quicker work should not be allowed to
fail for want of supporters. The in.
telligent farmers should seize this op-
portunity for solving one feature oil
The labor problem and make the most
of il.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-02-26

Whoop 'er up for Gabriel,
For his poem sure did bring the news.
The god old Beacon looked twice
It's size,
And drove away all the blues.
Its columns were all loaded down
With news from everywhere.
It's poetry held Us "speil-bound''
And bsnished every care.
We will be glad to meet the funny man
And shake his hand with pleasure,
AS We know he'll have 70 20 some
To take old Gabriel's measure.
And when he comes to Bedium Neck
Well greet him with much pleasure,
And size hin up and let you know
IL he'll prove q perfect treasure.
And Flighty can write about his fox
hunts
And coon hunts In the Fall;
But il he reads the Oakley Hunters
He will lean against the wall.
He may talk about his Movis man,
His pictures and his staff;
But IL he reads the county blacksmith
Never again will you hear his laugh.
And now, Mr.. Fiighiy put your hes;
LOOT Toward,
And polish up your shoes;
Saunter away from Leonardsown
And find Us lots of news.
And don't you ever think that Gabriel
Is one OF tho i'd wn and outsl"
0r that he ever needs doctor,
Or by you, will ever be put 20 route.
And Raphael. dear. why bless the
child:
For your first attempt 20 criticise.
In tackiing good old Gabriel,
You've sprung big surprise!
sor all the people In this section,
Especially down at Abeli's,
Don't want the Beacon unless it con-
tains
Something that's written by dear
GabrEel.
Adieu, Flighty, and my Raphael dear
And when eyer you feel able,
JusE get your pen and paper out
And criticise old Gabriel.
You will find him up and doing,
For his heart Is on the throb;
His mind il On his pen point
And he's Always en- the job.
-GAHNE@