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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15

Indeed, for many decades of its
history our navy got along without a
naval academy Midshipmen went TO
sea from the first and learned how to
use big gun on the deck of man'o :
war. Navigation was learned from
the officers of the ship as they dld the
actual work. A senior officer might
gather together the young men unoer
his care for lecture now and then-
or he might not.
It was not until 1S45, in the days OF
James K Polk, when George Bancroft
was secretary of the navy, that the
agitation for naval school gained
Roadway. Fomented principally by the
younger officers, who saw as the navy
increased that the requirements were
multiplied, the tide began to rise I'M
til it brought the first buildings to the
grounds of Fort Severn.
Early Days in the Academy.
The course under Commander
Franklin Buchanan was fixed at hVe
years of which only the first and last
were to be spent at the school. IN
January, 1916, four months after the
opening, the students consisted or so
midshipmen of the date of 1910, Is
of the date of 1871, and seven acting
middies appointed to the previous
year. The first group was graduated
after their limited course of one year
in 1916.
In 1850 came the first reorganization,
providing for course of seven years,
the first two and the last two to be
devoted to study and the three inter
mediate years to be spent at sea. Next
year a board of examiners dropped the
three years of sea service in the mid
die of the course and the present tour
consecutive years of study was IN
augurated. The practice cruises or
the summer supplied the place OF the
omitted sea service.
The work of the academy was sad
w interrupted in the Civil war, when
part of the students went to the front
and the rest we're moved for safety to
Newport. R. I. But it has since then
followed the development OF our navy
study until it gives today more thor
ough technical training than any sim
liar institution in the world.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
Warfare Then and Now.

In 10 days the allies rained on Sc
bastopol $4,000 balls, averaging As
pounds in weight, making a daily
shower of 100000 pounds of iron, or
a total storm of 100000 pounds,
worth at the rate English pig iron Is
selling 1et alone transportation and
manufactured $313,3SO. If the cannon
balls fired from the allied lines dur
ing the 10 days were rolled into rail
bars weighing go pounds to the yard,
the bars would extend 1872 miles; or il
laid as a railroad would suffice for
single track road from New York to
Albany, with all the necessary turn
outs. 1t is estimated that 4,6S0,00O
pounds of powder was required to
push the iron. At Is cents pound
this cost ,OOO.-From the Spirit
of the Times, 1856.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
Rules for the Rabid Rcoter.

You are not up to date this season
if you fail to accuse the umpire OF
numerous and sundry breaches of neu-
trality.
Always greet a new umpire in a
friendly way-but, like most mana
gers, with marked reservations.
You are not timely unless you refer
to players head as an onion. Know
a baseball, also, by no other name.
Do not say ''infield out" The proper
term Is "infield demise"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
MOTIFS OfMe
DIAMOND

DlAWON
Chief Bender appears to be in for
hard year in the third league.
President Gilmore believes the New
ark team is the one to beat for the
pennant.
Rankin Johnson needs more regular
assignments to keep in condition, 1t
would seem.
Mays Is a real pitcher. He has an
underhand delivery. that resembles
Jack Warhops.
Buck Herzog has suspended Phil
Douglass indefinitely and may never
use him again.
Leonard Madden, southpaw once
with the Cubs, has been bounced by
the Terre Haute club.
=
Tom Corcoran, released as umpire,
will not retire. He has been assigned
to the Colonial League.
Dalton, the smuggling star of the
Buffeds, is slow in getting his batting
eyes trained on the ball.
1t appears the Boston Braves are
too busy with society to play ball. Can
you imagine Schmidt leading a cotil-
lion?
Funmakers who ridiculed the ap-
pointment of Clarence Rowland as
manager of the White Sox have been
stricken dumb.
Cy Falkenberg, the star pitcher Of
the Newark team, stands feet 5
inches. He has little advantage over
George Mcconnell.
Leslie Mann, formerly with the
worlds champion Boston Braves, holds
medals won in track meets for run
ming 100 yards In 10 fiat.
4
The Giants and Athletics are natur-
al enemies. They used to fight it for
world series honors. Now they're try
ing to Guido each other in cellar bur-
roughings.
Fred Clarke has his Pirates going
at a rapid pace and the belief is that
If he can keep his pitchers In shape
he will remain In the fight for the
leadership.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
FROZEN FISH SAFE

of safety which should DO sufficient
for all purposes.
1T is essential, however, that the
fish be frozen in their freshest state
and jacketed with a coating of thin
ice which excludes the air. In prac-
tice, the fish are now dressed by re-
moval of the entrails as soon as they
are caught, thoroughly washed. and
laid in shallow pans.
These pans are placed on the ice
covered pipes of the freezer, which
usually is at a temperature a little
lower than zero. After from twelve
to twenty-four hours the fish are
frozen solid. They then form a large
cake held together by the freezing of
the thin layer of water between the
fish.
This cake is removed from the pan
and dipped into water, which Is ar
once frozen on the fish, forming a
crystal glaze of ice like transparent
varnish. This glaze Theoretically seals
them. No air can reach them from
the outside and no moisture can evap-
crate from the inside
The glazed fish are then kept at
1 temperature of from seven degrees
to fifteen degrees F. until needed for
consumption
Frozen fish is thus the only fish
produce the composition of which is
not altered in some way by the process
of preservation. Canning, smoking,
sailing or picking all alter the flavor
of the treated article. With frozen
fish, however, the envelope of ice has
only to be melted in order to give US
back an article of food that is prac-
tically identical with that taken from
the sea. If it we're not for such a
method of preservation fish could not
be depended upon as constant source
of food.
Another objection raised by the
many housewives is the fish odor
which makes them undesirable COM
pany for milk, butter and other ar
ticles commonly found in the family
refrigerator. Fish can be kept in a
refrigerator without affecting other
foods if it is first put in a tin vessel
with tightly fitting lid. AS a matter
of fact, however, fish should be eaten
as soon as possible after they have
been received from the retailer. They
should not be allowed to soak in
water, as certain amount of their
food material is thus dissolved In
stead, they should be thawed slowly
in an ice box and cooked as soon as
this process is completed"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
SjunaIs in Chinese.

The Chinese University baseball
team, of Hawaii, which is playing a
series of games against colleges and
club mines, gives it's signals in the
Chinese language, although all of the
players can speak English. The Wis
itors won As games before losing to
the University of Chicago. They have
over 100 games yet to play, mostly in
the East. This is the thind annual
visit of the team.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15

One of the cows died while being
driven to Anderson's place and the
three others when shipped to market
were condemned by the federal IN
spectors. They were all in the last
stages of tuberculosis.
The board of control turned the
money into the general fund. Ander-
son asked to be reimbursed. The
board couldn't get the money out or
the fund to return it to him. 1t asked
the legislature to appropriate the
amount so he could be paid. The leg
islature refused to do so.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
Not So in Oiden DAYS.

There is much psychology in base
ball. Bull McCormisk-n Mana
ger Harry Mccormick of Chattanooga,
used to go up to pinch-hit. figuring
he had a pitcher at a disadvantage
and nervous. Bull" full Of conf
dence, was demon pinch-hitter. Now
adays, pinch-hitters stride up to the
plate fearful lest they fail to make
good" Consequently, we have no
modern-day Bull Mccormick.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
Shooting Through Aero PropeIIers.

The use of machine guns on aero
planes has been restricted because
it was usually desirable to fire
straight ahead and this could not be
done on account of the propeller. But
both Garros, the famous French flyer,
and a German engineer have solved
the problem by connecting the trigger
of the gun with the engine so that the
machine will fire only at the frac-
ton Of an instant when the propeller
blade has passed out of range
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
VERY HOPEFUL OF JOE WOOD
Manager carrisan Figures; Red Sox
Will Soon Be in Lead for Pen
nant in American League.

Manager Carrigan figures that his
Red Sox will be in the lead soon and
will stay there until the season closes.
at this time of the year." says Carri-
gan. "He has lot on his fast ball
and his control is better than thought
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
Hid Gold in Garden.

Oakland, Cal.-Arising from a bed
where he was soon to take his last
sleep, Frank Finn, seyenty-two, con-
tractor, walked unsteadily into the
yard at the rear of his home few
days ago, took shovel and dug in the
soft earth. He uncovered three cans.
took them back into the house with
him. covered them over in the bed
and then. himself, climbed back into
bed. Five minutes later he was dead
In each Of the three cans was $500 In
gold and silver.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
Spanish Language.

The Spanish language is not diff
cult one to learn. On the other hand.
it is one of the easiest in the world.
Nv steady application, combining con-
versation with book study, one should
be able to get a pretty fair command
of the Spanish in years time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
IS OUT COWS AND MONEY
PaoIa Man Bought Animals From
State and Now Claims He Got
the Worst of IL.

Topeka, Kan.-D. G.. Anderson of
Paola is in hard luck The state has
some of his money and he cannot get
it. Last fall he bought four cows at
a state sale at the Osawatomie asy-
fum.
He paid 1925 real money for them.
The state guaranteed the stuff 1t sold.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
Perhaps.

Monocled Caller (making converse
tion)-Last year, y know, came
across a most extr'o'd'n'ry book all
about-er-things-don't remember
the title-cant recall authors name
but-aw perhaps you've read it?-Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
Dave Roth DOING Nicely.

Dave Roth, the pitcher who made
the trip west with the White Sox last
year and was sent to the Birmingham
club, is with the Memphis team and
is doing nicely. He is counting on
coming back to the big show.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
Life in Pittsburgh.

A Pittsburgh girl had an admirer
arrested on the charge that he had
stolen her teeth. Life and love In
Pittsburgh seem to be curiously excit-
inK.-Providence Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
BASEBALL In Australia

The game Of baseball is increasing
in popularity in Australia at a rapid
rate. This year the game has attract
ed many more than last, when it was
at its high point.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15

1t would be when / considered his long
absence from the box. All the rest OF
our pitchers are in the best of shape,
and we are going to make lot of
trouble for the other teams. Now II
Hooper and Speaker will get hitting,
We should keep on winning"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15
Reward for Pennant.

President Ebbets says that If the
Dodgers win the pennant he will take
them to the Panama Pacific Exposition
next winter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15

President Gilmore believes the New
ark team is the one to beat for the
pennant.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-07-15

Chief Bender appears to be in for
hard year in the third league.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06
Enforcement Announce

An engagement that will be of
great interest to their many friends
was that announced last evening
when Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Snow enter
tanned at a most beautifully arrang-
ed party for Miss Sally Spurlin and
Mr.. Carl H. Delle. The engagement
of this young couple comes as great
surprise and viii occasion sincerest
congratulations as Miss Spurlin has
grown to young womanhood in this
city and is most popular and greatly
loved by large circle Of friends all
over the state. Miss Spurlin is the
only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G..
Spurlin of this city and Lake Weir.
Mr. Dekle is from Thomasville, Ga,
and is q brother to Mr.. ]. o. Dekle
formerly of the Dekle Grocery Co.,
of this city, and a splendid young
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Snow received
most cordially in the front reception
hall and introduced their guests to
the honorees who stood in an elabo-
rately decorated room amid myriads
of exquisite spring flowers. Receiving
with Miss Spurlin and Mr.. Dekle were
Miss Erin Yonge and Mr.. Lester
Lucas, whose engagement has been so
recently announced. After all the
guests arrived they were invited in
to the dining room which was lovely
in its appointment of pink and white
blossoms. Centering the large din
ing table was a mound of pink bios
SONS in the midst of which was lit
tie Maypole, the ribbon steamers ex-
tending to the edge of the table and
held by tiny Kewpie. Each guest
took a ribbon and in the march
around the table formed a miniature
maypole dance-reversing the rib
bons were pulled and to the name of
Miss Spurlin was attached the card of
Mr.. Dekle, thus announcing in a most
clever manner their engagement, the
marriage date to be made later. Mrs.
Snow was assisted by Mrs. Mabry
Sumner and Miss Beatrice Boney in
serving a pink ice course served in
]
tiny pink May baskets and minis, fol-
lowed by a pink punch which was
served during the entire evening.
Music by Mr.. and Mrs. Norwood, Mr..
Lucas and the hostess was greatly
enjoyed by the guests. The little
kewpies and May baskets were re-
tanned by the guests as souvenirs of
the occasion. The guests enjoying
this happy occasion with the host,
hostess and honorees were Mr.. and
Mrs. Norwood, Misses Ethel and
Mary Seymour, Louise Sanders,
Louise Booze, Elizabeth Suber and
Messrs. Frank Anthony, Perry An
thony, Hugo Mcintosh, Percy Per-
kins, w. w. Bailey, w. H. Fuller and
Charles Simpson.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06
A RARE MUSICAL TREAT

I'm order not to conflict with the
children's May day show at the
Temple theater this evening, the
managers of the Zimmerman sisters
musical recital to be given at the
Christian church on East Broadway
have postponed the time Of beginning
from 8 to $3.50 o'clock. This is very
generous of the ladies who have the
musical in hand and should give them
a full house. The entertainment is
of high order and a charming pro-
gram will be given. As far as we
know Miss Zimmerman is the first
performer on the Italian harp who
has appeared in our city and there is
certainly no more beautiful instru-
ment. Remember the hour, $50
this evening, May 9Th
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06

G~IILBERT BLYE suavely M
preached June. and Mrs. WI
N lard went into an adjoining
~ Office to talk with Mr.. Pink
man, Following Blye came Grin Gun
ningham- Tommy Thomas and q white
haired man with heavy lidded eyes.
Then June received the great shock
Of her life-Blye offered her a trip ON
private yacht He had a photo OF II
with him She gasped In amazement
and refused #
Then Cunningham drew out a check
book and asked her how much money
she needed June's cheeks paled- She
burst into the Office where Mrs Willard
sat with the iron Pinknam-
did you bring me here TO be tor
mented by those pecpley' she demand
ed Her cheeks were flaming. her eyes
swapping
Mrs Willard hesitated a moment.
did your insisted June IF 50 I
shall resigny"
why. no. child" returned Mrs. w
lard rising and holding out her hand
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06
AT THE TEMPLE THIS EVENING

For the benefit of the large num-
Der of people who have expressed re-
greet at being unable on account of
the crowd to see and enjoy the crown
ing of the May queen and king and
the Maypole dances and songs, the
committee has decided to put these
features on at the Temple theater
this evening at 8 o'clock. 1t is
also intended to show the beautifully
decorated doll carts and velocipedes
on the stage this evening. This en-
tertainment will be given with the
picture program as advertised, and no
extra charge will be made. Home
made candies and postcard pictures OF
the Mayday parade viii be on sale
in the lobby of the theater for the
benefit Of the committee
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06

and Asked Her How Much Money
She Needed.
Il only want you 20 do the-things best
for you to do
I'm goingr June suddenly decided
The iron man bowed There was no
CLINT In his metallic eye. no smile on
his unbending lips
June. followed nv Mrs Willard sailed
through the magnificent reception room
and into the hall. BIye and his COM
panions followed them
At that moment Ned Warmers taxi
cab drew up in front OF the Bond Sc
eurities building. and close behind II
came the electric OF Honoria bye. that
lady driving II herself. bolt upright.
June darted into the firsf elevator.
and her pursuers crowded In after her
Mrs Willard put an arm around June
I'm corner or the elevator, and there
were tears In her eyes as she talked
to the distracted girl II was that
which brought sympathy to June. II
was her greatest weakness. sympathy.
and by the time they reached th<
ground door she had consented to re
turn to Pinknam's with Mrs Willard
She would not talk to the Others. how
ever. and they very Wisely held theil
peace.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06


One of the prettiest parties of the
entire week was that of last evening
when DR.. and Mrs. w. K. Lane enter
tanned at rock in compliment to their
charming cousins and guests. Misses
Marguerite Cobb, Grace BurwelI and
Nettie Smith of Brooksville and
Clearwater. In the spacious recep-
ton hall was placed the four tables,
the room being artistically adorned
with spring flowers for the occasion.
Punch was served throughout the
evening by Misses Irene Tompkins
and Nellie Jones, assisted by Mrs.
Lane These young ladies also assist
ed in serving the ice course at the
conclusion of the games. Pink minis
We're placed on the tables during the
evening. Those enjoying the ever
charming hospitality of DR.. and Mrs.
Lane were Misses Marguerite Cobb,
Grace Burwell, Nettie Smith, Helen
Brown, Mary Connor, Gertie Peyser,
Ruby Gissendaner, Mrs. Eta Robin
son. Messrs. Duncan Mcdonald, Rob-
ert Clarkson, Carlisle Izlar, Herbert
Counts, Robert Anderson, o.. B.
Howse, d. Lancaster, G. d. Parish.
No prizes were awarded.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06

Eastlake. Fla, April II, 191I

Eastlake. Fla, April IL. 1915.
The Saturday night dances at the
club house viii be continued until fur
Their notice. 1t has been decided to
meet at the club house every Saturday
at o'clock for a picnic supper fol-
lowed by dancing and cards.
The, Thursday afternoon teas win
also be continued until further notice.
David s. Woodrow,
Secretary Treasurer.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06

- Mrs. j. A. Bowler was the charm
ing hostess Wednesday afternoon of
the Eastern Star sewing circle. Dur
ing the afternoon Mrs. Bowler serv-
ed delicious strawberries grown in her
garden and cake. She was assisted
in serving by her daughter, Louise
and smart little son Gerald.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06
THE BOYS OF ocALA FIRST

Parents who expect to send their
boys to Camp MUCOSO for the sum-
mer are requested to sign up at once,
as the directors viii visit other parts
of the state next week, and as the
camp is limited to 80 boys, the number
viii no doubt be reached before many
days. We are anxious to secure as
many boys from Ocala as possible.
Write at once for application blank
and booklet or see,
5-3-6t Roy b. Bowers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06
BEST THING FOR

"On account Of my confinement in
the printing Office ! have for years
been a chronic sufferer from indiges-
ton and liver trouble A few weeks
ago had an attack that was 50 severe
that I was not able to go to the case
for two days. Failing to get any re-
lief from any other treatment, took
three Of Chamberlain's Tablets and
the next day felt like a new man.
News, Chaplin, s. c. Obtainable every
where.-Adv
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06

irving yesterday. He is at the home
of his mother-in-law, Mrs. S. A.
Standby on Oklawaha avenue.
Mrs. Ards Waterman left yester-
day on the o'clock SeaDoard for
jacksonville, where she will be the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Mallory Lid
don for week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hooker, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. w. Duval, Mrs. Edward
Holder, Mrs. J. C. B. Koonce and
Mrs. Charles Tydings formed mer-
Try party spending yesterday after
noon at the oklawaha River farms.
The many friends of Mrs. r. A.
Williams, nee Miss Leila Gerard,
formerly of this city, but now of
Gainesville, are pleased to meet with
her again after an absence of several
months. This is her second visit here
since her marriage some time ago.
/ Mrs. John Mixson, Mrs. Ben Nor
ton and little son Adolphus Whitfield
of Williston, were guests of Mrs
Louise Horne at her home on Okla
waha avenue yesterday
Prof. Dorsey, principal of the Fort
Meade high school, passed through
the city Saturday with his bride OF
a few days, en- route for San Fran.
Ieisco, to attend the exposition. They
fare accompanied by two young lady
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06

Mr. Lee Miller of Whitney is a
guest in the city for a few days, ar
irving yesterday. He is at the home
of his mother-in-law, Mrs. s. A
Standby on Oklawaha avenue.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-06

Miss Marguerite Cobb and Miss
Grace Burwell two attractive young
ladies of Brooksville, who have been
the guests of their cousin, DR.. and
Mrs. w. X. Lane, for several days
will return to their home tomorrow.