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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14
PLANTED BY BIRDS
Simple Reason for Uncommon
Position OF Trees,
Tall Palmyra Palm Growing on Top
Of Bengal Fig Presents Curious APP.
pearanee-Naturalists Explain
Apparent Phenomenon.

Every one has heard OF small trees
getting sown on larger ones. and ap
pcaring like litir babies on the
branches of their hosts. But In India
II Is. IN some parts fairly common to
see the tall Palmyra palm growing as
II from the top o! the tree called BEN
gal iis The appearance this presents
Is most curious and II has engaged the
attention Of nearly all travellers IN the
Thana district Of Bombay, where the
palm Is especially abundant.
if one fancics how lncongruous a
very tall telegraph pole fixed into the
middle of an oak tree and surnountcd
ny small crown ~ fan shaped leaves
would look. II can be realized how
astonishing the first encounter with
the Palmyra palm must be, when sim
ilarly united with tig tree. An ex-
PLANTATION. Of course. had to be- found.
anu the first casual observers might be
divided into thos: that thought II
case OF a hybrid. and the remainder
who considered II graft But botan-
lsts know that no hybrid or graft has
ever been produced between two spe-
cics that are 50 distnntly related as
those in question. As Il matter Of
fact. the Introduction OF these two
friends to each other IL made By some
Of the pretty little birds that abound
lin the region. including few OF the
humming birds. Their principal food.
George Michael Ryan tells US. CON
sists of the minute fruits OF the wild
hg trees.
/. After collecting IA few OF these. they
usually fly off TO the top OF tall palm
to enjoy them In peace. Some OF the
seeds fall and become 'pIged In the
joints where the leaves spring from
the stem. Here. In process of time.
they terminate. throwing out roots be-
low and branches and leaves above.
But the roots of these iig trees are
not content 10 draw their moisture and
food from the little pocket Of sand and
dust into which they happen % fall.
They soon multiply und spread far be-
yond their original home. into a thick
network that covers and enyelopS the
whole of the lower part Of the Palmyra
stem. Branches nj the sniur time mul.
tply above. forming Il large bush.
which. with the roots manopnlzes the
situation and mikes the palm look like
mere adjunct. But the palm does
not mind All the mir II wants IS for
the leaves above.
The encirclns sheath OF Fix roots
moreover, cause II no Inconvenience
because II would not In any ease In
crease In girth after It had once risen
from the ground II IS. in fnct case
of symb!osis or mutual accommodation
between the two species. The palm
gives the necessary assistance To the
baby fig. and Hftcrward support 10 It's
maturing branches. while the foliage
which these bear provides welcome
shad" to the roots of us pntron.-Jour-
nal of Natural History Society of
Bombay.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14

The palace OF Cortez. IN the suburbs
Of Coyoacan. Is TO he reconstructed by
the government and used as "A museum
for relies OF the Spanish conquest.
The structure. 400 years old. has been
allowed to fall into ruins In the
courtyard are ancient trees. under
which Herman Cortez and his familiars
were wont to rest. These are hun.
ireds OF years older than the ancient
building itself. The chapel attached
10 the palace IL still In good condition.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14

W e nave the HE
chanics, the machin-
cry and the desire to
serve you in the most
satisfactory ma mn er
possible. Give us an
opportunity to de m
onstrate this.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14

This gentleman is not a. fierce a he
looks. Really. he i, quite a likable
chap. particularly if you have motor
trouble. He is an expert on putting
compression in motor. and probably
has reground more valves than any
other man in Worcester County thru
the use OF our electric equipment. Mr..
Davis is capable reliable. faithful
unit in the personnel OF kensey's
Garage.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14

we have a storage Ca
pacity Of thirty cars ;
all sizes Of popular
tires, auto accessories,
Standard gas, Havo-
line oils, and improved
methods Of service.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14

This pulchritudinous young man has
been with ii, only a shor; time. but
comes we'll recommended He is we'll
equipped. in any event, to discharge
his duty. He is in charge of our free
tire service department and can al
ways be found in front Of the garage
during working hours to serve YOU
with gas. oil, or any accessories you
may require. He is pleasant. obligng
and courteous, willing at all times to
render any service possible to the
automobile public.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14

Nh Hearthway has charge OF orr
pain, and upholstery department on
the second floor H. has had NUM-
bel Of years experience in th, lin o
work. ami needs no further recon
menlation, a. his workman, hp speaks
for ,,elf. When your car neri- ncw
dre-,-or sult-see u,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14
PRIV ATE JOHN ROWLEY.
Clean-l p Man.

Here t, a "regar Teller" lie spent
fourteen years in nele sam, regular
army. ami at that he failed % get a
chance 20 clean up many boche,. To
secure solace from his disappointment,
he turned 10 cleaning up ears, and is
neyer happy unlcs, he i busy laun-
dering up > ear SO A. 10 make i gls-
ten like a mirror Help US 70 keep
this guy" satisfied by keeping him
busy-if he has to loaf for FIVE min
utes he may leave us All of which
points 10 the fact that your car will
get a first class wash and shine COM
bned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
O'DOWD AND BRITT0N
MATCHED FOR NEWARK

NEW YORK. July slack Brit
ton. welterweignt champion and
Mike O'Dowd. middleweight title
holder. have been matched 10 box
eight rounds before the Newark
Sportsmen's club the evening OF Aug
% O'Dowd will make l5s pounds
ringside
This will be the fourth meeting Of
the two champions, although the
FIRST since Mike annexed the title by
knocking out Al Mccoy. Jack won
a referees decision in a lz-round
so at Boston in 1915. They fought
two ten-round no-decision contests
the next year. one in ST. Paul and
the other in Brooklyn.
BY knocking out ODowd. Britton
could win the middleweight cham
p.onship. but Mike could not recip-
rocate.- because Mike could not fight
at the welterweight limit. O'Dowd
will begin training at once, but Brit
ton will rest a few days because OF
his recent encounter with Ted Lewis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
PLAY LONG GAMES
YANkS AND SOX
Both Contests Go Ten Innings,
and End in a Fifty
Fifty Split.

NEW YORK, July 31-New York
and Chicago broke even on a dou-
bic header Wednesday, each game
coins 10 innings. The Yankees won
the first, TO 5. and Chicago took
the second. TO }. New York Ven
the first game IN the 10th when
Hannah hunted safely on a squeeze
play. scoring Pratt from third. Be-
die hit an ordinary two-base hit in
the first inning. driving in two run
ners. hot the player Was called out
for not touching first base and the
runs were not counted. After Bodi,.
tied the second game for the Yam
KEGS by stealing home in the ninth
inning the White Sox won i'm the
10th. scoring twice on singles b.
l'abcr. Weaver and J. Collins.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
PERKEY CUBS TO PLAY
LASALLE THEATER NINE

The O. l. Perkey Cubs viii play
the LaSalle theater nine Sunday
afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock at Stude-
baker park. and a fast game Is ex-
pected- Up 20 the present time. the
Cubs have won Il out OF Il games.
and expect 20 add another victory
10 their string Sunday. The La
Sale team is composed OF some OF
the best amateurs in south Bend.
The lineup OF the Cubs II as fol
lows McCauley. ID; Buck. RI:
Workman. Oh. NattiN. e; Floss.
3b. Skyles. CT. Rose. c.; Meade. p;
Mckinney, S.; Fov. D.. NcHenry. D.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

"Shufin' Phil" Douglas. big right
hand pitcher Of the Chicago Cubs
who was recently traded TO the New
York Giants for OItfelder Davy
Robertson. Douglas has been a
sterling performer for two years
with the cubs. Before that ne had
a reputation Of misbehaving az crit
icdl times. He has been with the
Cincinnati and Brooklyn clubs, in
addition TO Chicago in the national
circuit. and has been pitching since
1910. He is % years old. Robert
son, before his semi-retirement from
the game two years ago. was classed
as one of the hardest hitting out
helders in the game. II is said he
las signed a two-year CONTRACT with
the Cubs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
ST. PAUL WINS. 80.

MILWAUKEE. Wis, July 81
Griner allowed only four hits
Wednesday and St paul smut ont
the home ciuo. TO 0. etr- in
iured his arm and was forced TO re-
tire in the sixth. Hansan who suS-
ceeded him. Vas wild AMI was hir
hard Score:
ST. Paul ....... o.. 400 GOO 23O-5 9
Milwaukee ....... 900 900 0OO-0 Z .
Griner and Hargrave; Petty, IIansan
and HUM.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
likes Breuer Sets Worlds Mark at Toledo Grand Circuit
TURNER'S TIMELY HIT
WINS FOR ATHLETICS

PHILADELPHIA. July 31-Turn-
er, released by Cleveland two weeks
ago, hit a single with the bases
filled and two out in he ninth
Wednesday. Philadelphia winning
TO /. Jasper and Kinney staged
2 pitchers battle. and by punching
three singles and sacrifice fly IN
The third. the visitors made a run
that looked big. In the seventh a
wild throw by Harris following
Walkers double put Walker on third
and he tied the score on Dugan's
sacrifice fly ScOrt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
SPLIT TWO GAMES
WITH PITTSBURG
Barnes Sets Pirates Down
With Three Hits in First
of Twin Bill.

PITTSBURG. July 31.-Pitts-
burg and New York split a double
header here Wednesday. the visitors
winning the initial contest. TO O.,
while the home team took the sec
ond, 10 l. Ponder and Mayer were
both hit hard during the first game,
while Barnes held PittSburg 10 three
for New York In the second game.
but after PIttsburg scored three
runs in the first inning, Causey TOOK
his place. The latter gave way 10 9
pinch hitter IN the eighth, and
Oeschger. who pitched the last haif
OF that inning, was cached for three
1,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
POTTOWAT0MIE PARK
WINS CHAMPIONSHIP

PottowatomiC park won the
championship in the midget division
OF the city indoor baseball league
yesterday when they defeated the
Perley team by q score Of 10 6 in
hotIy contested game.
II was anybOdy'S game up TO tho
ninth inning when the last man was
put out The pitchers for both
sides did exceptionally fine work
and kept the big crowd in a high
mitch OF eXmitemant Director
Madican had been devOting much Of
his time 20 the midget team. and
the youngsters played errorless ball
for the championship.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
REDS TAKE HITTING
MATCH FROM BRAVES

CINCINNATI, July 31-Cincin-
matt won hard hitting and loosely
PLAYED game from Boston Wednes-
day, q 10 s. Ruether was taken sick
from the extreme heat after pitch
ing six innings and was relieved b.
Sallee. McQuillan was knocked out
of the box IN the third inpins
Cheney finishing for BOsto-. forcinS
over the winning run in the ninth
with a base on balls after the Reds
had filled the bases on three hits
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
AQUATIC MEET TO BE
HELD BY CITY AUG. 16

Saturday afternoon. Aug. IS. an
aquatic meet Will be held in the 81
Joe river between The Grand Trunk
and the jefferson ST. bridge. AT
boys over the age OF 16 are allowed
20 compete. Entries will bs re-
ceived by any OF the playground
directors up 70 and including Aug.
10. six days before the meet
Canoe races will be held the same
day from Mishawaka 10 South Bend
Entries for this race VIII be received
al the Canoe club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
MEADOWS FANS TEN OF
HIS FORMER TEAMMATES

ST. LOUIS. July S1-Striking out
10 OF his former teammates and al
lowing them six scattered hits
Meadows Wednesday pitched Phila-
delphia 10 its first victory over ~.
Louis here This season. 3 10 l. The
locals escaped shutOut only
through a wild throw by Tvayesser
In the first The visitors punched
their hits with bases on balls and
an error nv Dsnak Srnrn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
RED S0X PLAY RUTH
IN THREE POSITIONS

BOSTON. July 31.-Detroit split
even with Boston Wednesday. win
ming the first game, 20 /, and los
ing the second. 10 ? Wits triple
TO left Off Ehmke in the sixth scored
two Boston rams in the second game.
Ruth played left field in the opener.
was at first base for seven innings
in the second game. and after the
seventh inning rally replaced James
in the box, tanning three and allow
ing one hit. a double by Cobb.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
NAL ONE AND BRITT0N
TO FIGHT LABOR DAY

CANTON. o. July 3O.-Jack Brit
ton will defend the welterweight
boxing championship here on Labor
dav against Jock Malone, St Paul.
officials OF the Canton club an
rounced Wednesday. Signed articles
viii be here by the end OF the week
calling for a 12-round bout
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

LONDON. July 31-The recent
British victory loan subscriptions
amounted to f767.SOO,O 900. it was
announced Wednesday in the house
of commons by J. Astin Chamber
lain. chancellor Of the eXchequer.
This exceeds the amount previously
announced by f5s,sOO,OOO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

Three base hit-Peckinpaugh Home run
-Pipp. Sacrifice hits Tipp Shawkey,
Jackson. Peckinpaugh. Sacrifice flies -
McMullin. j. Collins. Double plays
-Pecklnpaugh. Pratt and Pipn: Weaver,
+. Collins and Risberg: j. collins and
Risberg Left on bases New York. 10 /;
Chicago. T. Bases on ballS-On shaw
key. >: off Williams. 3 off LOwdermilk,
3. Hits on Williams. In innings ::
of LOwdermilk. Z in innings. Struck
out-By Shawkey / by LOwdermilk ..
Losing pitcher Lowdermilk Errors
McMullin. LOwdermllk ,, Fewster
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
ROBINS BLANK CUBS:
ROBERTSON REPORTS

CHICAGO. July 31.-Pfeffer was
IN fine form today and Brooklyn
shut out Chicago. . to G, BY bunch
ing hits off Vaughn. Dave Robert
son. who was traded 10 Chicago by
the New York Nationals for Phil
Douglas. and Barney Friberg. Of
Lynn. Mess, reported to ManaSer
NT;+xbn1l today Score.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

TwO-b base hits-Burrus, Walker Sacri-
flee hits-Strunk, Walker. Sacrifice flies
-Graney, Dugan. Double plays-Gard-
ner. Wambsganss and Harris =; Dugan
and Burrus. Left on bases-Cleveland. 5:
Philadelphia. q. Bases on balls-On Jas
per. I: of Kinney, p Struck Out-By
Jasper. 6: by Kinney. 3. Errors-Har-
ris, Jasper.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
rnIFnO MINS- -

LOUISVILLE. Ky. July ST.
Hyatt's home run over the righ'
Geld fence with two runners on.
bases was the decisive punch IN To
lcdo-s 10 defeat OF Louisville
Earlier M The game Hyatt nit 2 dou-
bile which struck the fence on the
fly Graham's POOR fielding on
three successive ounts was respOn-
sihle for his defeat Score.
II iedo ...-...-.... 00i COL Goa e Il
Louisville ...--. W0 uO9 co.'s q
sanders aud Murphy. Graham and ko-
cher.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
INDIANAPOLIS WINS IL.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 81
indianapolis hit Lambeth at oppor-
tune moments Wednesday and took
the first game of the series from
Columbus TO ? Errors were re-
sponsible for both Columbus runs.
Score:
Columbus 100 010 OO0--2 ,
indianapolis 900 100 01"-4 10 3
Rogge and Gossett; Lambeth and
Wagner, Stumpf.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
SENATORS WIN A 10
GAME-SHAW HURllNG

WASHINGTON. July 31.-In a
game which developed into a pitch
ing duel between shaw and Da en-
port. Washington Wednesday de
feated ST. Louis. 1 to o. The sinsle
run was made in the ninth on Rice's
triple aud a bunt LV Murpt,V. Score.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

-ROush, Neule. kopf- stolen bases
RGth. Dauhert Neale, Kopf. Rawlings,
Holke p Cruise Left on bases Boston.
:; Cincinnati, Bases on halls-On
Ruether. O. of McQuillen, . on Cheney.
Hits-Of Ruether . In innings
off Sallee Z In 3 innings: of McQuil!en.
i'm 21-3 Innings: on Cheney, in In
nings. Hit by pitcher BY Sallee, l.
Struck out-By Ruether = by Sallee, l ::
10y Cheney . Winning pitcher -Sallee.
Losing pitcher Cheney. ErrOrs-J. Z.
smith. GOwdy. kopf ..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
ANIERICAN LFAGTF.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

National League.
Roston. q: Cincinnati. Z
New York, 81. Pittsburg, O-6.
brooklyn. 4 Chicago. o.
Philadelphia, 3: st. Louis, 1.
American League.
Chicago. 90: New York, 6-3.
Detroit 30: Boston. ID
81. Louis O. Washington. l.
Cleveland. I Philadelphia. .
American Association
Minneapolis o. Kansas City. ] >
Toledo. q: Louisville. 3.
ST. Paul. . . Milwaukee. o.
Indianapolis. 4. Columbus. >.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

TwO-base hit-Sisler. Three base hit
Rice stolen base-Shanks Sacrifice hits
-GedeOn. Foster. Double piays-Leon-
ard % Judge. Judge % Shanks 20
conard Lett on haSeS-St Louis. 3
Washington. 6. Bases on balis-OH Dav-
EXPORT > on shaw I. struck Out-By
Shaw. ?: by Davenport, 1.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

Two base hltS-h0uU. NHuSt' bui 10
Stolen base base. Sacrifice hit-(ionZa-
les. Sacrifice fly-Zimmerman. DoGo,e
nInvs Southworth and Terry BigDee
and SAFER Left on bases New York. G:
Pfttshurg. , Bases on bals-Of Barnes.
| Hits-Of Ponder, 9 in > innings; OFF
MAYER. , i'm { innings. Struck Out-By
Barnes. 4; by Mayer. /. Losing pitcher
Ponder. ErrOrs-Fletcher, Baird, Chase,
Ponder 3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

A Chicago firm, to encourage pro-
ductive matrimony, has announced
10 its employees that il will give
500 for each heir and 800 for each
bride Those eligible for the prizes
are limited TO one bride.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
TmREE AZ REsrLTs.
GAMES TODAY.
National League

3
New York az PittSburg.
Boston at Cincinnati.
BROOKLYN at Chicago
Philadelphia at 1t. Louis.
American League.
81. Louis ut Washington.
Cleveland at Philadelphia.
Chicago at New York.
Detroit at Boston.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

boses-Johnston. O'Farrell. Sacrifice hits
Johnston. Myers Double plays
Pfeffer 10 Johnston TO KOnetchy; Mann
ia Killefer. Left on bases Brooklyn. ;:
Chicago. 10 Bases on balls-On Vaughn.
o of Pfeffer. o: of Carter. I. Hits-On
Vaughn. 10 I'm inning. of Carter. in
inning. struck OUT Vaughn. - by
Prefer l. Losing pitcher-Naughn- Err
rors-JohnstOn, HOllocher, Magee, Mer-
kle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
MINNIES SPLIT EVEN.

KANSAS CITY July 31--Min-
neapolis and Kansas city broke even
in a double header Wednesday. kan
sas City taking the FIRST game. ! 20
@. and the visitors winning the sec
ond. 20 , Scores
First Game
Minneapolis .--.-.. 600 coo oOl-0 q
Kansas Civ ..-.. 900 col oU~-l
Havlik and owens. Haines and Ia
LCnCe
Second Game
Minneapolis ....... 0i0 Oh o00-i 10 q
Kansas CITY --.--. .O0C 10 COZ - %
Craft and Owens. Parks aud Monroe
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

Roth, Scott Stolen bases-CObb. Neach.
Sacrifice Heilmann, Ainsmith, s.
Jones. Sacrifice fly-R. Jones. Double
Young. Bush and Heilmann. Left
on bases Detroit. 6: Boston. 10. Bases
on bnlls-On Dauss. I of : Jones ,.
Struck out-By Dauss, 3. Error-Hen-
mann.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

AAbHIItU IuI Uuhh tn cIH
Philadelphia ..........-.. oil 900 DO:
St Louis ...............1O 100 Geo OOO-l
Sacrifice hits-Meusel, LUderus. Whit
ted Left on hases-Philadolphi s: ST
Louis. g. Bases on balls-On Meadows
l. of Doak, 3. Hits-Od Doak. in 5
innings Struck out-By Meadows, 10;
by DOak, 3: by Sherdel. l. Losing pitch
eI-Doak ErrOrs-Rlackburne. TRACES
ser. DOak.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31
Second Game

Second Game
New York ........OlO 600 YOU y
PittSburg ........ 3Ol OO U2%-b U
Perritt. Causey, Oeschger and snyder;
Miller and Lee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

Try NEWS-TIMES Want Ads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

Nbatted Tor Gdlner IN 1tu
xxBatted for =. Jones In 9th.
Detroit OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. oil 600 OOl-3
Boston Observation-Disclosures 900 600 OOl-l
Two base hits-NeaCh. Ainsmith =
Roth. Scott Stolen bases-CObb. Neach.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

xBatted for McHenry In 9th
NNRnffed for DOak In sfh.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-31

when Heller Says It's Oak It's OAK:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-15
FRANKLIN AT HEAD OF LIST
His Book, "Way Of Wealth." Has Had
More Reprints Than the Work Of
Any Other Author.

Greeley's advice, young man, 20
West" is changed by A. Edward New
ton to this:
Young man, get a hobby. preferably
get two, n for indoors and one for
out"
Riding a hobby differs from riding a
horse, said the wise lunatic, in that
you can get off the horse.
Anyhow, Mr.. Newton takes his own
medicine, and for some 80 years he
has ridden a hobby all over the CONT
nents in search Of rare books, Girard
writes In Philadelphia Press.
He's a collector, he is, and his home
contains an immense and highly valu-
able library.
What is the prize book In the whole
world2" I asked him.
"The Gutenberg Bible" said he, "for
which Henry E. Huntington paid $780,
OO0."
This son of the old Southern Pacific
railroad builder has what Mr.. Newton
declares easily the greatest private H.
brary on earth.
You would hardly think It possible
to write a book about book collecting
which would interest the rank outsider
who doesn't know a first folio from a
side of sole leather, but Mr.. Newton,
whose style Is delightfully."- whimsical,
has succeeded In doing it.
A copy of Ben Franklin's "Cato Ma
jor" was found in a Chester county
garrett not long ago and was afterward
sold for $500. so Mr.. Newton reports.
OF all the books and pamphlets
Franklin turned off his Philadelphia
press, that one, said the famous print
er, was his best job geographically.
Franklin did so many things first
that folks rarely remember that he also
printed the first translation of a Greek
or Latin classic that was issued In
America.
No n has yet matched the old sage
in another respect-400 reprints Of a
single work. Franklin's sway of
Wealth" has passed that number.
There have been 70 editions of 1t print
ed In England, So in France, II In Ger
many and 8 In Italy.
1t has ever been translated in Rus
sian and Chinese.
All other best sellers have been back
ed off the map by that unique output
Of the Boston lad who some one wittily
said "was born in Philadelphia at the
age Of seventeen"