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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17
BILLY EVANS ON
 THE GREAT GAME
Peerless Umpire Quirks of Twirlers-Matty's Pe-
 culiar Style.

Most star players, at one time or another in their careers, aspired to be pitchers. A good many of them have started at the pitching game, and then found out that they were not destined 1o shine Ill that capacity. Others, although rated among the games greatest infielders or outfield- CTS, still yearn for the pitching job. If you will watch Iris Speaker, Hal Chase, Ty Cobb, or any of the other stars prior to the beginning of a game, nine times out of ten you will see them do some pitching Cobb and Chase are both quite clever in that line and each of them had done some pitching. Catchers say that Cobb has developed spit ball that many big league twirler would be proud of.
 Almost any one who has ever played ball can recall time when he desired to pose as a pitcher. A good many can remember occasions when they threatened to break up the game if not allowed to do the twirling. There is something about pitching that seems to appeal to everybody who has ever played the game at all. Undoubtedly it is the fact that more is made of the position by the public and press than of any other position on the team. Seldom do fans leave the park without commenting on the good or bad work of the twirlers. The pitching job keeps a man constantly in the limelight, and perhaps that is one important reason why every youngster yearns to emulate the deeds of the great pitchers he so frequently reads about on the sport ing pages.
 Mathewson, when in the box, has very peculiar style. From your seat in the grand stand, you cannot under stand why the batters do not knock the ball to all corners of the field The ball appears to sail laZily up to the plate and almost beg you to hit it. Mathewson was a great pitcher in 1905, and is still a great pitcher, because he never forgot the fact that he had eight men to assist him in his effort to win the game. He always gives those eight men plenty of op- portunity to do their share, and thereby saves his arm at every op- portunity. When the pinch comes, he can tighten up just little bit tighter than almost any other pitcher in the business. He pitches in pinch just as some pitchers try to work the entire nine innings. That is the most important reason why Mathewson continues to be a great pitcher while twirlers who entered the major league ranks long after he did have drifted back to the minors.
 Mathewson will allow the batter to get the edge on him when noth- ing is at stake; but when the game is in the balance, nine times out of ten he holds the high hand. He is a pitcher with a brain as well as the Drawn. He makes just as little work out of pitching as possible. He calls on his reserve stock of strength only when it is absolutely necessary. His curves are the ordinary curves when nothing is at stake, but his change of pace and his famous "fadeaway" are well-nigh unhittable when safe drive means the game.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17
FIRES GET
 AN EARLY START

The first reports of forest fires have begun to come in to Washing ton from the national forests and they indicate to the federal officers an early start of the fire season, with unfavorable weather conditions from the very beginning. In the northwest there was less snow on the noun trains at the end of the winter than for many years past. Railroad rights of way which were last year deep in snow are reported clear now and dry enough to burn readily.
 From the Canadian border to Mex ico the reports are similar, and there have already been extensive fires in California and Arizona.
 The chief forester reports, how ever that the firefighting forces of the service are organized better than ever before, particularly i'll respect to the fire detection system of look out stations By means of these sta tions fires are reported quickly and accurately so that the control forces may be on the ground at the earliest possible moment.
 In those states where the gravest danger threatens, especial efforts are being made by the government for esters and by cooperative fire pro- lection associations organized among timberland owners, to secure care with fire on the part of campers prospectors, loggers and by railroads. The northwestern forestry and con- servaton association, with head quarters at Portland, Oregon, is one of the leaders in this campaign.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17
OUGHT TO KNOW
 GIRLS ESCORT One Wise Woman Has
 Worked Out Very Good Plan. DINE AT HOMECOMING This Shows Youth That Here at Least is One Girl for Whom Home-Light Shines Con- stantly.
DINE AT HOME-C COMING

Mothers would often save them selves from many regrets, if not ac- tual heartaches, and might save their daughters from many pitfalls, II they kept in closer touch with the girl herself and with her friends as well. It is an astounding fact and most unfortunate one, but it is true that in the large cities, especially, the mothers rarely meet the young men with whom their daughters associate.
 One wise mother has adopted this plan and it has worked out exceed ingly well. Whenever her daughter is out for the evening, the mother waits up for her and has light lit tie lunch ready to serve just as soon as the daughter comes in. She doesn't go to lot of trouble or eX- pense about it. There is generally some cocoa and cake or sandwiches or little salad-not very much, Du1 carefully prepared.
 This plan has many advantages. It gives the mother chance to see and become acquainted with the man who has been her daughters escort, and at the same time it shows the youth that here at least is one girl for whom the home light shines clear and constantly. In this way, too, the mother is enabled to make her own appraisement of the youth and 10 advise her daughter accordingly Or to guide her actions perhaps without the daughters knowledge if she is of the type who resent advice or so- called parental 'interference.' This mother is always present at these little luncheons. but she never ob- trudes herself upon the young peo- pie; she seems to be just one of them and her presence, it must be said is always welcomed by the escorts of the daughter.
 Another advantage of this plan, toe is that it does away with the after theatre supper in which needless tc say, this mother does not believe She does not like to have her daugh- ter go to them, and as she has point ed out to the girl, they are often a severe drain upon the financial re- sources of the young man.
 If more mothers would follow the example of this one. it is safe to Say that more thought would be devoted to the welfare of grown daughters than there is at present, especially in the large cities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contains Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely de- range the whole system when enter ing it through the mucous surfaces, Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reput- able physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Haii Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, act ing directly upon the blood and muc- ous surfaces of the system. l1 buy ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken intern ally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Go. Testimonials free
 Sold by druggists. Price 75c per
 Take Halr- Family Pills for con- situation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17
Survey For L. R. III. $.
 Highway Completed.

Little Rock, May 16.-The state highway department reports the com pletion of the survey for the Little Rock-Hot Springs highway, or that portion of it in Garland county that has not been built. There is fifteen miles of the line in Garland county of which five miles has been relocat- ed. the other ten being in very good condition, being continuation oi the Nineteenth street pike out oi Little Rock. The county is preparing to grade the road, and later a dis trict will be formed for macadamlz- ing it. The entire length of the road will be B miles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17
LIGHTNING STARTS
 MANY FOREST FIRES
Banks Next to Railroads as Source of
 Wood FireS-NO Tree is Jmmune.

Exhaustive inquiry has established the fact that lightning ranks next to railroads as source of forest fires. Forest officers say that the increas- ing care with fire on the part of the railroads and the public generally tends to make lightning the largest single contributing cause.
 This statement represents a change of view from that held less than a decade ago in this country, when forest journals gravely argued wheth- CT lightning caused forest fires, though 1t was known that trees were the objects most often struck. Trees are said to be oftenest struck simply because they are so numerous, and extending upward they shorten the distance between the ground and the clouds; further, their branches in the air and roots we'll into the earth invite electrical discharges.
 While certain trees are said to in vite lightning. and others to be i'm mune from stroke, it seems to be a fact that any kind of tree will be struck, and the most numerous tree species in any locality is the one most likely to suffer.
 Other things being equal, lightn::-- seeks the tallest tree, or an isolated tree, or one on high ground. A deep rooted tree is better conductor than a shalloW-rootcd enc, and a tree full of sap, or wet with rain, is of course a better conductor than a dry one.
 Lightning sets fires by gniting the tree itself, particularly when 1t is dead, or partly decayed and punky, or by igniting the dry humus or duff at it's base. The forest soil, when dried out, ignites readily, because it IS made of partly decayed twigs and leaves and it can hold a smouldering fire for a considerable period. It is probable that most of the lightning set fires start in the duff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17

lICS SAot AAVOe "A. ~,..:. ize such condi- Mr' -e"'s n'''s' tions. It's tonic ingredients tone up the system. and thus invigoratc the stomach's functions to normal activ- ity.
 MT. Riffles experience is especially interesting at this time of the year be- cause it shows the close relationship there is between a nervous breakdown and a neglected cold.
 Pe-ru-na should be kept in the home at all times, that a cold upon its first appearance may be treated promptly and successfully. This often saves money and time, and what is moro important, a great deal of vitality.
 MT. Rifle, of 75S Gautenbein Ave. Portland, Ore., writes: T have found Pe-ru-na a most remarkable medi- cine for building up the system and for curing coughs and colds.
 "I took 1t for four weeks a few months ago when I was all run down. nervous and debilitated. and it quickly restored my health.
 'I always keep 1t on hand, as a few doses will cure a cold if taken in tine."
 People who object to liquid medt- cines can now obtain Pe-ru-na Tablets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17
Clears COmplexiOn-RemOves Skin
 BlemiSheS.

Why go through life embarrassed anu disfigured with pimples, erup- tions, blackheads, red rough skin, or suffering the tortures of Eczema, itch, letter, salt rheum. Just ask your Druggist for Dr. Hobson's Ec- zema Ointment. Follow the simple suggestions and your skin worries are over. Mild, soothing, effective. Excellent. for babies and delicate, tender skin. Stops chapping. Ali ways helps. Relief or money back. 50c.. at your Druggist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17
\ Stubborn Cough is Wearing and
 Risky.

Letting a stubborn cough "hang on" in the spring is risky. Foleys Honey X Tar Compound heals raw inflamed surfaces in the throat and bronchial tubes makes sore, weak spots sound and whole-stops stubborn, tearing coughs. Refuse substitutes SeaWelIs Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17
Dull Feeling-SwOllen Hands and Feet
 Due tO Kidney Trouble.

Your kidneys need help when your hands and feet thicken, swell up, and you feel dull and sluggish. Take Foley Kidney Pills. They are tonic, st1mu- lating and strengthening and restore your kidneys to healthy normal ac- finn Try them. Seawell's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17

The cost of living in Austria re- gently has grown so great that the government will take steps to check further advance in prices if possible The people desire that the cattle and meat business of Vienna be taken over by a proposed agrarian bank Meat has advanced from 20 to 30 per cent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17
Keep Bowel Movement Regular.

Dr. Kings New Life Pills keep stomach, liver and kidneys in healthy condition. Rid the body of poisons and waste. Improve your complexion by flushing the liver and kidneys. q get more relief from one box of Dr. Kings New Life Pills than any medi- cine ever tried" says c. E.. Hatfield, of Chicago, III. 25c., at your Drug gist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17

There are about 3,200,0CO bicycles i'll use ill France now, as compared with SO0,000 IA years ago, when tht government began counting them fol taxation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17

One of the longest bridges in the world, if not the longest will soon be built by Germany. It will give railroad connection between Rugen, an island in the Baltic Sea, and the mainland of Germany. The length will be about eleven thousand feat and the cost about five million dollars.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-17
MIR. LEWIS A. RIFLE tells his experience with coughs and colds
 that lead to nervousness and de. biity.
Colds are often oOpra vated dur

ing the Summer because inactive bowels and a stomach out of order are prime causes in keep ing a cold from getting well.
 Pe-ru-na has very beneficial laxative Quall- ties that neutral.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-12-31
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Bookings Lodge No. 40, Brookings.
S. d.
For as much as God in His all wise
providence has taken home our
brother, Past Grand, Ferdinand Wal.
ter, We, the members of Brookings
Lodge No. 40, I. o. o. F. extend to
the bereaved wife, daughter and sons
our deepest sympathy, and to express
our high appreciation of the faithful
and loving service which he so long
rendered as an active member in our
order.
Always wise in counsel, jealous for
the order, We thank the Heavenly
Father that he was so long spared to
the work, and heartily commend his
life and example as worthy our follow
ing, wen as he followed the teaching
of our order.
Resolved; That while we bow in
humble submission to the will of our
Heavenly Father, we as members of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
tender to the bereaved family our
heartfelt sympathy in this their dark
hours Of distress and sorrow, we COM
mend them to the care of a loving
Father who doeth all things WELL"
Resolved; That our charter be drap-
ed for thirty days, and a copy of these
resolutions be spread on the minutes
of our lodge, and a copy SEN to each
member of the family, and a copy to
each Brookings paper, and to the Odd
Fellows World.
Signed, S. j. Rudolph,
F. E. Palmer,
Rio Miner.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-12-31

Whist Party-Miss Alice Langdon
and Miss Ella Lindskog entertained
six couples at whist at the home of
Mrs. M. f. Culhane, on Wednesday
evening. The guest of honor vas Miss
Cora Wood of Parker, who is spending
the holidays with Miss Langdon. The
decorations were typical Of the Xmas
season and a dainty two course lunch
con was served by candle light from a
decorated miniature Christmas tree
which formed the center piece at the
table. A pretty feature Of the lunch
con was the individual rose colored
cakes lighted by rosebud candles. The
luncheon was followed by the distri-
button of gifts from the tree which
were of a farcial nature and created
much amusement. Music and spirited
conversation completed the evening
and the guests departed at a late hour
declaring their hostesses adopts in the
art of entertaining.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-12-31
DAIRY FARMING LAND

The land in the central west is rich
and productive. There is however,
evidence on every hand that land
which has raised a crop for several
successive years is not so productive
as it formerly was. The average
wheat yield is 20 now so large as it
vas a few years ago. Those interested
in agriculture have learned and are
realizing the danger arising from an
exhausted soil. The dairyman does
not worry about a decrease in the pro-
ductivity of his land. Instead his
land is increasing in richness. Instead
of a less productive soil his soil pro,
duction continues to improve.
The dairy farms of Illinois, Iowa,
South Dakota and other states amply
emphasize this. BY dairy farming the
little country of Denmark doubled the
yield of their lands in 20 years. Why?
Because of the COW. Instead of haul
ing their grain, hay and straw away
from the farm to market these pro-
ducts were fed to the dairy COW. She
transformed these field crops into but
~ter-fat, skim-milk and manure. The
manure was hauled to the land, the
skim-milk fed to calves and hogs, and
the butter sold as a concentrated hui
man food Tho 1ond N.Y. th,,c 1oft
richer than before and the farmers
pocketbook was fattened; two essen
tials in the economics of life. When
$1,000 worth of hay is hauled from the
farm about $500 worth of soil fertility
or plant food is lost. In 81, 900 worth
of wheat sold, the farmer loses about
$3.50 worth of plant food. In $1,000
worth of butter sold the farmer loses
less than 81 worth of soil fertility.
In addition to the feed raised and
fed, the dairy farmer usually buys
some concentrated feeds rich in nitro
gen and minerals, such as bran, oil
meal, and cottonseed meal. The pro-
ducts and ~by-products of these feeds
add to the fertility of the land. So the
dairy farmer not only maintains the
fertility of his soil, but he actually in
creases it.
This work of the Diary cow, then, has
a much greater significance than just
to provide a profit and daily living.
The keeping up of the soil fertility is a
work of the dairy cow from which
ent one, will reap benefits. The dairy
COW should therefore have an import.
ant place in any scheme of permanent
agriculture.-By Prof. c. Larsen, State
College, Brookings.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-12-31

Anniversary Party-On Friday even
ing about fifty neighbors gathered at
the home of MI. and Mrs. Frank Slo-
cum to help them celebrate their TWEEN
tieth anniversary. The evening was
spent in lively conversation, games
and music. The enjoyable evening
was brought to a close by a three
cours luncheon. Many beautiful
gifts, besides eight dollars in silver
were left as a reminder Of the happy
event.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-12-31

On last Saturday night burglars
broke into the post Office, forcing the
front door, and took one registered
package, the value of which is not, as
yet, known by MI. Omodt, the post
master. There were some silver coins
and pennies in the drawer, which was
not locked, but these were unmolested.
The registered package and the coin
drawer were both in the safe which
was not locked and the thief or thieves
must have seen the coin box when
they removed the registered package
but were evidently looking for larger
game. No stamps were taken as there
are none left in the office owe night.
The post office was robbed several
years ago and about $4,000 was stol-
en-. The reception room of the depot,
which is locked at nights, was also
broken into but the agents Office was
not entered and nothing was molested.
The only damage done was the break
ing of the lock to the reception room,
and it is probable that whoever COM
mitted the act did so to get in out of
the cold as the reception room has a
stove and is usually warm. 1t is prob
able that the same parties committed
both acts but no clue to their identity
list as yet, known.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-12-31

poets to remain indefinitely. Leo has
been with the writer for a number of
years, practically all of the time since
he was a little lad, and has developed
some admirable qualities. Last spring
it was necessary for him to quit print
ing work for awhile owing to a slight
impairment of health but he has over
come this to a great extent since ana
will possibly be able to take up this
line of business again before very long
should he choose.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-12-31
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO MEET

The twenty-sixth annual meeting Of
the South Dakota State Horticultural
Society will be held at Yankton, Janu-
airy 10 to II in the city hall. Liberal
premiums are offered for the best
county and individual exhibits Of ap-
pies and for the best individual dis
play of vegetables. Secretary N. e.
Hansen of Brookings and President
John Murray of Spearfish are making
plans to make this the best convention
of fruit growers ever held in the state.
Special information concerning the
meetings may be obtained in circular
form by writing to Prof. N. E. Hansen,
Brookings.
been prepared, many speakers being
horticulturalists OF prominence from
neighboring states as well as from
South Dakota. Secretary Hansen will
give two interesting reports IN Some
New Fruits" and on "The Fourth Trip
to Siberia" the latter to be illustrated
with lantern slides showing life among
the Kirghis Tartar nomads. A report
will also be read covering Prof. II. S.
Goes investigation of apple blight in
the Black Hills last season.
Among topics and speakers from
neighboring states are the following:
Growing and Marketing Strawber-
ries," by Elmer Reeves, Waverly,
Iowa; Orchard Hygiene" H. ]. Lud-
low, introducer of the Okabena apple,
Worthington, Mimi; top Grating on
Hardy Stocks" A. J. Philips. West
Salem, Wis; "Some Rural Problems"
H. j. Hughes, Editor Farm Stock and
Home, Minneapolis; Iowa Horticul-
ture," Wesley Greene, Sec. Iowa Hor,
ticultural Society; New Advances in
Horticulture" Clarence Wedge, Albert
Lea, Mimi; Back Door Neighbours
(illustrated), F. C. Pellet, State Bee
Inspector, Atlantic, Iowa; Economic
Value Of Birds" (i~llustrated) Prof. T.
c. Stephens, Morningside College,
Sioux City; Conservation of Bird
Life" Mrs. H. J. Taylor, Sioux City;
Tomato Culture for Home Use and
Market" j. M. McPherrin, Des Moines,
and Experimental Horticulture" j. H,
| yohpoon Iloop Tomo
Many South Dakotans are scheduled
for important addresses or discussions,
as follows: Farm Home Forestry
G. w. Roskie, South Dakota State
Forester, Custer: Planting Cotton
woods for Profit" g. H. Whiting. Yank
ton; Landscape Gardening" Miss
Hazel J.. Kent. landscape architect
Yankton; "The City Beautiful" Hon
e. A. Sherman. Sioux Falls: "Cultiva
ton OF Native Flowers" Mrs. J. III
Bushnell. Bookings; Tree Planting
@. M. Engebretson. Albee; "The Years
Progress in Fruit Raising" w. s
Given. Britton: Fruits in Codingtor
Comfy" @. A. Tracey. Waterfowl;
THE Horticulturalists." Hon. A. L
vonOcdel, Mission Hill; Saving .
Winter Killed vinyard," y. D. Cowles
vermillion: THE First Planting o,
Alfalfa IN South Dakota" Capt. Sell
Bullock. lDeadwood.
Gpoclal apers or reports Win bl
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-12-31

renberd, Cascade Sprir gs; H. M. Dyb-
dig, Cotton; ]. B. Taylor, Ipwich; and
w. A, Simmons, Sioux Falls. A. J.
Phillips, the famous fun maker of
West Salem, Wis, will be toast master
at the annual banquet on the evening
of January 20.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-12-31

Saturday Literary CIub-Many of
the members Of the club met at the
home Of Mrs. Sherwin in compliment
to Mrs. Slightam who leaves for Will
~liston, N. D., Saturday to spend the
rest of the winter with her sons. After
a pleasant season of fancy work and
visiting, light refreshments were
served.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-12-31

FOR SALE-The Ferd Walter prop
erty. 38x150. Desirable for either bust
ness or residence. Address Paul A.
Walter, Dulce, New Mexico.