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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-08-28

Next to the origin of baseball itself
there have been more disputes over
the inventor of the curve ball, and
next to that the discovery of the
modern spitball is shrouded in mys-
terry, writes /. e. Sanborn in Chicago
Tribune.
Elmer Stricklett, who came out Of
the bushes to the White Sox in 1904,
has been most generally credited with
being the first to introduce the moist
delivery in practical form. He taught
1t to big Ed Walsh, who afterward
became king of the spitters, while
Stricklett never won great laurels in
the majors as finger.
Gives Credit to Fraser.
Now comes Manager Mitchell of
the Cubs with the assertion that
Chic Fraser. old-time pitcher for the
Cubs and Phillies, beat Stricklett to 1t.
The Cub boss declares that Fraser was
monkeying with the spitball at least a
year before Stricklett was heard from,
but Chic never used it much because
lC II LOO CEIdIlC " CCutIOl Will
any degree of certainty.
Fraser showed Mitchell how to
throw the thing, and Mitch could get
q pretty fair break on 1t. You re-
member that before Mitchell was a
manager he was catcher and before
that pitcher in the major leagues.
1t was while Mitchell and Fraser were
on the PhillieS together that they were
experimenting with the spitball and
the present Cub boss thinks he was
the first pitcher to use it in a cham
pionship game.
r Batsman and Catcher Miss.
Chief thinner was doing most of
the catching then and Fraser, who was
"a great practical joker, coaxed Mitchell
into throwing a splitter to thinner just
to see what would happen in some sit
uation where it didn't matter what did
happen.
= Mitchell and thinner were working
one day in game which the Phillies
had sewed up safely. Near the end
of the contest Mitchell had two
strikes on batsman with two out and
nobody on bases. thinner called for
3 fast ball, so Mitchell threw the spit
ball. The batsman missed it foot
and so did thinner, who was so aston
ished that he forgot to go after the
passed ball and let the batsman reach
second base. The chief simply stood
looking at Mitchell and after he had
retrieved the ball, called for a con-
ference.
thinner Wants "sign."
"Say, kid" said thinner, ''well have
to have sign for that one, whatever
1t was" Then Mitch told him what
it was, but they did not use it much,
considering it too risky.
Later on in the season Fraser pitch
ed up a spitball which the bats
man knocked on an easy hop to Kid
Gleason, second baseman, who was
playing close in and tried to nail
runner scoring from third. Gleason
threw the ball against the grand stand,
then commenced looking over the turf
adjacent to his station, searching for
wet spot on the diamond,
'sThe ball was wet Chic,'' exclaimed
the Kid, and showed mis- damp hand to
prove it. Fraser explained to him
how the ball got wet. That was an
other reason why the spitban did not
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-08-28
Hendryx Gets Dune Hundredth Hit.

7enoryx Gers Oune Hundredth Hit.
Tim Hendryx, the Louisville centef
fielder, who leads American associa-
tion batters with a 1871 mark, has
slammed out his one hundredth bit this
season. He is the first player In the
association &c reach that mark.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-08-28

The population of Madagascar at
the close of 1917 was estimated at 81
DOT, 470.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-08-28

"take" very well at the start. The
fielders made too many wild throws.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
HID FROM BOCHE
IN GIRL $ DRESS

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE remarkable
story of a British soldier who for
over two years escaped capture from
the Huns by dressing as a girl has
just been told by Britisher returned
from Belgium. He was taken prisoner
in 1916 and finally escaped. For six
days he hid in bitches, but he became
SO exhausted that he decided to risk
capture by asking for food at a small
farmhouse.
He entered half expecting to find
soldiers buleted in the house. The
only occupant was an old woman who
was Wailing at the bedside Of her
daughter, who had died that morning.
Able to speak a little French he per-
suaded the old woman to let him i'm
personate the daughter.
He buried the girl in the garden
that night and for six months wore
her clothes and worked in the fields.
few of the neighbors were told. but
they kept the secret.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
SCANS
MlEHh
FORCOLDSA
DOCTORS ADVISE
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That Is Entirely Free of All
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Effects.

Physicians are warning the public
against trifling with colds and gripp..
They say that a brisk caIomel purva-
tive, preferably caIotsbs. the new ana
improved calomel tablet, should be
invariably taken at bed time and re-
peatec the second or third night. if
necessary. In the earliest stages ons
Calotab is usually sufficient unless tbe
case Is particularly severe.
Physicians say that il is a waste Of
time to experiment with other lsxs
tiVes, as calomel is necessary sooner
or later. One Calotab on the tonrus
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the slightest interference with dior
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you are not delighted.
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west toward Potomac Park in the
."crush hours. of Hthe morning are
awfully crowded. How they would
be able to take on more passesgers
going in the same direction is the
problem the commission will have to
determine.
Fourteenth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue is another point at
which there is grave doubt, but is
not regarded as seriously as the
other places.
Members OF the commission are
inclined to believe that IL transfers
are granted to and from the Wash
street and Pennsylvania avenue,
much CT the congestion threatened
Virginia railway will be included
be lessened. 1t seemed practically
certain today that the Washington
Virginia railway will be concluded
in the probable order as to trans
fer arrangements.
All three Commissioners =. are
studying the testimony that has been
taken with the view Of preparing a
conclusion.
At least one Commissioner is ap-
prehensive that the giving of free
transfers at congested points would
not only Inconvenience the public
more than it would benefit, but that
the loss in revenues to the roads
would be sufficient to result beyond
doubt in an application for further
revenues. He is so much opposed to
an increase in fares above cents
that he does not wish to take any
action that would bring formal ef-
fort to obtain it. If he were sure
that the loss OF money from trans
fers would undoubtedly result in a
petition for increased fares, he
would oppose free transfers.
The most certain thing today an
peared to be that free transfers will
De ordered at all the points recon-
tnenoed oy Beeler unless possibly the
few places. where Congestion noi9bt
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
CAPRON| TO LAND.
NEAR WASHINGTON

NEW YORK, Jan. =, 1.-THE New
York Times today prints the follow
ing copyrighted article from its cor
respondent at Milan, Italy:
MILAN, Jan. 10.-Caproni has
nearly finished the gigantic machine
which Is intended to fly from italy
to America and be the first aero
plane to cross the ocean. The ma
chine is a huge triplane, with en-
gines of 5000 horsepower, and ample
accommodation for a certain number
of passengers, for whom cabins and
sleeping berths will be available.
The Caproni transatlantic flyer is
to be named White Eagle, in allusion
to the curious prophecy printed here
in 1915 and attributed to an English
friar Of the seventeenth century.
This prophecy announced a great
world war toward the twentieth cent
ury, which would be started by the
evil genius of an emperor in Luther's
country in league with another en-
peror, both Of whom had black eagles
on their coats Of arms.
1t was on seeing this design and
poem that Caproni decided to call the
transatlantic aeroplane destined to
go to America the White Eagle. 1t is
proposed to take the, same route as
did Columbus, flying from Italy to
Cadiz and the Azores and then to the
American coast, and landing ulti-
mately near Washington.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
ALL D. c. HEROES
TO Be EMPLOYED

There is going to be a job for every
returning District soldier, sailor and
marine. This is assured by the ef-
fective work being done by the execu-
tive committee. appointed by District
Commissioner Louis BrownIow, and
the Community Labor Board working
in conjunction with the United States
ment of Labor
Already hundreds of employers
have responded to the appeals being
made by the committee and the other
bureaus working.
This letter is being sent by the Com
nunity Labor Board to all business
firms in Washington and others who
have need for many employees:
Mr.. Employer: Attention! Can you
give employment to any Of the return
ing soldiers and sailors who are now
being demobilized and coming to their
homes in this city?
"Some, of course, have employment
awaiting them, while many must seek
work. If you can employ any of
these returning heroes please answer"
Thomas McGilton, of the Central
Labor body of the District, who is a
member of the executive committee,
stated today that there were two
jobs for every returning soldier,
sailor, or marine who is skilled in
mechanical trades. Such me, he saio.
are in demand. 1t is the soldiers
who did office work who will mead
jobs.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11

cripple car service and result in more
dangerous crowding of cars than now
One idea suggested is to try out fur
ther transfers at points where con-
gestion will not take place.
"knoeklng Down" Charges.
The Commission is considerably i'm
pressed with testimony introduced, and
with many letters being received, declar-
ing that the roads have been losing
thousands of dollars by the knocking
down Of fares by conductors. 1t is be-
lieved that the loss Of revenues from
this alone has been large. An investi-
cation may be ordered by the com
mission.
High railway officials do not wish 10
discuss the subject. although admitting
privately that there have been losses
due to the necessity Of employing in the
past many new men whose records had
not been looked into in advance of en-
ployment. The officials have no desire
To reflect upon the honesty of old and
tried employees and say that the bulk of
their men are honest.
Officials believe that as labor be-
comes more plentiful they will be able
to acquire a better class OF men and
dismiss those who have aroused sus-
picion. During the war period and for
some time since the armistice il was
so difficult to obtain men for car
crews that the companies preferred to
take the losses from stealing than to
keep cars idle. 1t was a question of
operating cars and getting what
money they could from them.
Would End "Knocking Down."
So many car riders have witnessed
open knocking down" of fares that
the public is convinced the companies
have lost large revenues and will con
tinue to do so. Officials say that only
two things can be done, dismiss Of
tenders or prosecute them in cou:Is
Convictions are difficult to obtain and
arouse feeling.
The temptations for dishonest men
have increased since tickets were
abandoned on the car lines It was
not so easy to dispose of stolen car
tickets, but the nickel disappears
without trouble.
Both of the Washington car lines
several months ago ordered fare
boxes to install on the cars, in which
passengers would drop fares under
the eyes OF conductors.
The Capital Traction Company ex-
poets to have some of these boxes
installed in a short time, but the
most of those ordered will not reach
Washington inside of two months.
The orders were promised weeks ago.
but deliveries have been delayed. The
operation of these boxes, as COM
pared to the present methed. will be
carefully watched by the railways
and the Utilities Commission.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
FOUR MORE D. c.
MEN IN CASUALTIES

One Washington man was killed,
one is reported missing. and two were
wounded severely overseas, according
to today's casualty list and news dis
patches received here.
Sergt Harry Feltington is reported
missing in action. Herman Felter,
his next of kin. of So Bates street
northwest, has been notified.
Lieut.. Robert Payne Frierson has
recovered from wounds received on
October 8, according to a cablegram
received by his mother, Mrs. William
L. Frierson, OF 1435 Fairmont street
northwest, before she was notified by
the War Department. Frierson was
commissioned at Fort Oglethorpe and
went overseas last May in the 117th
Infantry.
Lieut.. Cornelius H. Bull was wound
ed and shell-shocked overseas, and
recovered in a London hospital, ac-
cording to word received by his
mother, Mrs. William B. King, of 1922
Wyoming avenue northwest. Bull re-
Joined his company in the 317th In
fantry from Surrey, England.
Lieut.. Arthur H. Dutton. whose grand
father was killed leading his men at
Bermuda Hundreds in 1854, was killed
leading his platoon in the Argonne for
est on October II, one month before
the signing Of the armistice. Lieutenant
Dutton had been overseas since April in
the 3Hst Machine Gun Battalion.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
BAD BREATH
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove II

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets the sub
stitute for czlomel act gently On the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through Dr.. Edwards Olive
Tablets The pleasant, sugzr-coated
tablets are taken for bad breath By
all who know them.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets act gently
but .irmly On the bowels and liver.
stimuisting them TO natural action.
clearing the blood and gently purifying
the ent re system. They do that which
dangerous calomel does without any
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All the benefits Of nasty, sickenine,
gripping czthsrtics are derived from
DR.. EdwzrdS Olive Tablets without
gripping. pain or any disagreesble effects.
Dr.. F. M. Edwards discovered the
formula after seventeen years of prsc-
tice among patients afflicted with
bowel and liver complaint with the
attendant bad breath.
Dr. EDWARDS Olive Tablets are pure
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olive oil; you win know them by their
olive color. Take one or two every
night for q week and note the effect
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The Washington times., 1919-01-11
u. S. HOUSING HEAD
WEDS H|S 'STENOG'

At least one-dollsr-a-year man re-
joiced when the srmistice was signed.
As soon as he could gather up the
loose ends OF the work he had begun
for the United states Housing Cor
poration, Alfred S. Amer. owner OF
the ST. Charles Hotel. in New Orleans.
scheduled TO run the United States
Government hotels for war workers.
laid plans TO wed his pretty blonde
stenographer, thirty years his Junior.
and as the Government hotels ere
being opened is on his honeymoon IN
the South.
The young woman In the case Is
Mrs. Arsbelle Castay Morgan. Amer
Is fifty-two. His bride is twenty
two. This is his third matrimonial
venture and her second.
Amer had his office at the Housing
Corporation. 613 @ street. Mrs. Nor
gan was his stenographer. The cere-
money took place last Monday. The
Rev. John II. Jeffries officiated.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
PEACE ENJOYS TO
COMMUTE BY AIR

PARIS, Jan. 11.-An-
drew Bonar Law, member
of the British peace dele
cation, came over today
from London in a Hand
ley-Page airplane.
With his safe arrival
there was further discus.
sion of the proposal that
British delegates, even the
Cabinet ministers, com.
mute by airplane between
London and Paris during
the peace sessions.
Weekend trips to Lon
don will be made that the
ministers may supervise
national affairs back
home.
The Paris-London jour
ney now requires ten and
a half hours by train and
boat.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
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The Washington times., 1919-01-11
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The Washington times., 1919-01-11
new YORK REFUSES
CARFARE RAISE
TO SCENTS

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE
city board of estimate yester-
day denied the request of the
Interborough Rapid Transit
Company for an increase in the
fare charged on elevated and
subway lines from 5 to 8 cents.
The board also denied the reuest
of the New York Railways Com
pany for an increase on the
surface lines from 5 to 8 cents
and 3 cents for a transfer.
The board adopted a resolu-
tion to the effect that there ap-
peared to be no reason why e.
nancial burdens caused by the
war or otherwise should be
shifted from the holders of In
terborough securities to the
travelling public.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
SHIP IN DISTRESS
OFF CAPE CANSO

HALIFAX. n s.. Jan. l1.-Distress
calls from the small steamer Castalia
from Quebec for Sydney, were re-
ceived here by the marine and
fisheries department.
The wireless s. o. S said that
Castalia was about sixty-fve miles
off Cape Canso. was in a sink ing
condition and drifting eastward.
Want assistance immediately"
said the message. Condition criti-
cal"
A message was picked up from the
liner Bergensfjord saying she was
about 160 miles from the scene and
was hurrying to give aid.
The Castalia is not the Anchor
liner of that name. but is a Spanish
craft Of 1900 tons
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
CHILDREN HIRED
BIRTH CERTIFICATES

Council, after closing the schools to
stay the epidemic of influenza,
passed an emergescy bylaw prohibit
ing children under. fourteen attend
ing the movies
The resulting attendance at the
cinema failed to decline and an in
vestigation proved that children
produced their birth certificates at
the pay boxes before estering the
show. but further investigation dis
closed that these certificates were
hired for cents from elder children
who had seen the show
The traffic in birth certificates was
proved to have been considerable.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
GUANO PLANT IS
DESTROYED BY FIRE

De- COLUMBUS. Ca. Jan. 11.-Fire de-
stroyed the plant Of the Home Mix
ture Guano Company, located just
outside the city limits, 1000 bales
Of cotton, large quantity OF cotton
seed meal and seven railroad cars,
three Of them loaded with meal. early
today. Loss is estimated at $500 900
to $500, 900, partly covered by insur
ance.
The fire is thought to have been
started by a spark from a passing
locomotive. . D..
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
Marine POST IN CABINET
MAY BE RECOMMENDED

Creation Of permanent policy
toward the newborn American mer-
chant marine, and possibly recon-
mendation Of a marine post in the
Cabinet will be considered at a con-
ference Of shipping and commerce
representatives here January 1929.
Senator Ransdell, Of Louisiana, has
invited prominent business men to at
tend, and has had responses indicat-
ing large gathering.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
RELIEVES TIRED
ACHING MUSCLES
Sloan's Liniment gives sooth-
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Get a bottle today.

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without rubbing when applied.
Congestion and Inflammation, result
ing in acEes, pains, stiffness, give way
before its soothing, warmth-promo-
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RULE EGRANT|NG'
TRANSFERS IS.
DUE EARLY IN.
COMING WEEK.
BY BILL PRICE.

Decision by the Public Utilities
Commission as to free inter-company
street railway transfers in Washing
ton will not be long delayed. The
commission Is to meet in a few days
and settle the question promptly.
Today indications multiplied that
the commission will order the estab-
lishment OF transfers, the only doubt
being as to four congested points
that have been dwelt upon-Four-
teenth and Pennsylvania avenue, Fif-
teenth and G streets, New York ave-
nue. and Fifteenth, Seventeenth and
81 streets, by walking" transfers to
Seventeenth and Pennsylvania ave-
nue.
Congestion Considered.
All the members of the commits
sion are known to be considering the
ELECTS OF serious congestion where
transfers are given. 1t is admitted
that Capital Traction cars going
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
PROTESTANTS TO
PRAY FOR ENJOYS

NEW YORK. Jan. 11.-Protestant
churches throughout the United States
will observe tomorrow as a special day
of prayer for the peace conference.
Instructions for observance of the
day have been sent to all the Protest
ant pastors by the Federal council of
churches of Christ in America.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
BAKER ASKS BIG FUND
FOR ADDITI0NA lW0RKERS

Secretary Baker has asked Congress
for a deficiency appropriation for the.
current fiscal year of SS.4Ss,7s2.
OF this amount, sS-eo0,O0o would be
used for paying additional employees
of the War Department and nearly
$500. 900 for the burial OF soldiers.
officers and civilian employees.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11

Don't forget that victory must be
paid for and that our war expenses
DO not cease when setuaI fighting
ceases. Keep your War Savings
pledge and buy more W. 8, g.
The Washington times., 1919-01-11
Baptist.

L. Hez Swem's subject: The Fact Of
Jesus Second Coming Makes First Class
Christians" D. m. Large free chairs
linen like them); Swem songs II a. M
The Invisible Building" Centennial Bapt
Ch., 7th & Eye n e. ii
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Church ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALL SOULS CHURCH

COR. 14rH ANpL L SITS.
ULYSSES c. B. PIERCE. DID, MINISTER
o:iS A. NJ. Sunday School, Class for tn.
Comparative Study OF Religion, and
Emerson Study Class.
IL A. NJ. Morning service. sermon BY the
minister.
There is also kindergarten during the
hour Of morning worship
P. NJ, Service of Courage and Good
Cheer.
Miss Culp. contraIto.
Mrs. Brosius, harp.
Mr.. Atwater, organ.
Address by DR. PIERCE, THE LIFE
WORTH WHILE"
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Episcopal

THE NATIVITY, 14th and A st. =. L.
Sunday Services. 1880. 10. IL s.
S1.7lO yet to be raised to pay debts
W. S. Stamps and Bonds accepted:
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Socialist.

SOCIALIsT PARTY
Sll L ST. ". w
Public meeting Sunday, Jan. H. 50. m
Topic: The Practice Of Socialism by
Edwin Evans Everybody welcome Iii.
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Salvation Army

THE SALVATION ARMY Industrial Home
for Men. 121 Pa. ave. NV. meetings:
Sunday. 1880 q. m: Thursday, 1880 p. m.
Climbers League: Tuesday, p. m. Phone
Main asTQ. l-g3