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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-08-27
BRIEF MAKES new
HOME RUN RECORD
Is. e--,-s-,-1 >--rs
(Ey Associated. Press

-
/ Chicago. Aug. u = Rogers
TIornsby got back into his batting
stride during the last week. The
Mound City favorite strengthen
led his position at the head Of the
National League hitters who have
participated in 20 games or more.
fby boosting his mark ten points
to .414 George Kelly, the hard
initial sack guardian Of the New
York Giants, discovered another
home run bat, and as a result
banged out two homers, and
brought his total for the season
to II.
Frank Frisch, of the Giants,
who is burning the paths with his
speed added three bases to his
string and is showing the way to
the base stealers with AZ thefts.
The veteran, George Cutshaw,
is the runner-up to Hornsby for
batting honors, with an average
of $40, while Ed Rousch, of Gin
cinnati, is in third place with .348.
Other leading batters: Cruise, of
Boston, .343; Mann. St. Louis,
.343; Young, New York, .342 |
Fournier, St. Louis, $50; Nc
Henry, St. Louis, 1888; Bigbee,
Pittsburg, .337; Meusel, New
Yorv, $50; G. Williams, Philadel-
phia, .329.
Babe Ruth is steadily nearing !
his record mark OF "a circuit
drives made last year. The big
Yankee slugger smashed out
three four-ply blows during the
last week, which brought his total
to 4S for the games UP to and in
Guiding Wednesday.
The American League batting
list is topped by Harry Heilman, !
the hard hitting DETROIT outfelder
with a mark OF .4O3. Ty Cobb is |
the runner-up with a mark of |
.302. Other leading batters !Sisler
St. Louis. 800. Tobin, St. Louis.
sos; Speaker, Cleveland, .562 |
Veach, Detroit, .348; Williams, St. |
Louis, .342; L. Collins, Chicago,
.341; Strunk. Chicago, 1886; Pratt |
Boston. 1872; O'Neil, Cleveland,
.352; Rice, Washington, .331 i
Severed, St. Louis, $50; Hooper,
Chicago. .33/. I
Bunny Brief, of Kansas City,
set new record for home runs
in the American Association last
Wednesday, when he drove out /
his 3Oth circuit ,clout. The. for
nier records was made by Gavvy
Cravath, who while a member of /
the Minneapolis club in 1915, reg
istered 20 honers. Art Butler
also of Kansas City, is topping
the batters with an average Of
800, while Kirke, of Louisville,
is pushing him with 38o.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-08-27

Drs. Hume and Williams bandag-
ed it sufficiently to allow Jim to
remain in the game.
Basket, the man that broke up
the game with his double to right
was the same Student" who
knocked the liner in the WinChes-
ter-Irvine game that was mis-
judged, as was his, Thursday.
Eddie Thoss is still going good
but could do nothing with Jim.
Barker had the Hustlers hug
ging the sacks at all stages Of
the game. His arm was in per-
iect condition.
Wait until Winchester hooks
up with Harlan, then we will see
some tall scrapping. ,Ballou, the
star Harlan pitcher, who is a
member of the Normal staff,
made McCourt and VanWinkle
look like babies at the Normal this
season. They are considered
stars with the Hustlers. Look
out, Ellis.
The Hustlers made all their err
rors on wild heaves.
The locals hope to get another
chance at the HustlerS before the
season is over.
Barker has been criticised for
not sliding into second when he
tried to stretch his single into a
double, but McCourt made fine
catch OF the throw. Barker said
he didn't see where the bail was
Old time Blue Grass League
fans rubbed their eyes again
when they saw Addie Thoss and
Wild Bill Ellis cavorting about
the pastures with the youngsters,
Both saw service in the Blue
Grass League ten or fifteen years
ago and from the high class
brand of ball they put up, it is
evident that neither has suffered
from advancing age.
Undoubtedly the niftiest back
stop seen here in a long time in
a Richmond uniform was Barker.
This lad is the regular Irvine
catcher, and will probably see the
big leagues in a year or SO, as
Louisville already has him re-
served for next year. He has a
wonderful arm and is as quick as
lightning.
The game against the Hustlers
was the first opportunity local
fans have had to see Pete
, Hisle in action since he won high
baseball honors as captain of the
Washington and Lee University
diamond squad. Hisle acquitted
himself we'll on the green and
showed a strong arm in his pegs
to first base. He didn't hit much
against Schultz, but no one did,
for that matter.
The Legion boys had the dia-
mond in splendid shape, having
rolled it well. The outfeld was
very rough, though, and number
of extra base hits were secured
solely because of unexpected an
giles the sphere would take on the
first bounce.
Billy Willard made a hard try
for the long fly that Ellis sent to
center field, and if it hadn't hit a
lear, he would undoubtedly have
sacked it.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-08-27
Good Sale In County

A large crowd attended the
sale Of Mary Haynes, colored, on
the Barnes Mill pike Saturday.
Long Tom Chenault made things
hum and the following prices
were realized: Shoats weighing
40 pounds at $3.50 per head !;
brood sows SIS to $50 a head !;
two barrow hogs $40 each; mich
cows sos; horses so to SIS each.
Farming implements sold well.
Jillson Still Sane
CBy Associated Press)
Louisville, Aug. 27-For the.
second time in few weeks a lu-
macy petition against DR.. Walter
A. Jillson, superintendent OF the
Hospital for the Insane at Lake
land. was dismissed in criminal
court here today. Two physicians
reported .Jillson sane. Attorneys
for the complainant asked for a
continuance which was refused
and dismissal of their petition fol-
lowed. Jillson was charged with
mistreatment of former service
men in the asylum.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-08-27
Trouble In. India
(Ey Associated Press)

Madras, India. Aug. 27-The
Malagar district of British India
was proclaimed military area.
This action was taken because
of the serious aspect rioting Of
Mohammedans has assumed in
this district.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-08-27
Cantrill Coming To Speak

A dispatch from Washington
says: Representative James c.
Cantrill will leave here toinorfows
for Kentucky to begin a weeks,
campaign in behalf of the organs
.ization of hurley tobacco grow
ers. He is well pleased over the
prospects of making an efectivcs
organization. He will speak at
Frankfort next Saturdays at Xer7l
sailles Monday, and Maysvillei
Tuesday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-08-27
Weeks Weather Guess
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated EfeSS1 !
Washington, August 27-The
weeks weather prediction for
the Ohio valley and Tennessee:
Generally fair with normal tenn
peratureS.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-08-27

Mr.. John HerndOn attended
the pure bred sheep sale at Lex
ington Wednesday and was the
purchaser of very fine Hamp-
shire ram at a fancy figure.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-08-27
NOTES OF THE: BIG GAME

Jim Park turned his ankle or
the first sack in the eighth inning
after he had singled to right.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-08-27

A total of 1876 acres Of tobacco:
have been signed up in the hurley
pool in Fayette county.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-08-27
IF ALL BUSINESS MEN
ADVERTISED

s3TWhat an awful confusion would be heaped upon
the publishing business!
9rBecause the vast majority of business men do not
advertise, those who do secure results which soon en-
able them to distance competitors.
industrial records show that there is vastly larger
percentage Of failures among than adj
vertisers
faNot everything that is called advertising is adver-
Using which sells the goods.
saNewspaper advertising offering seasonal goods at
fair prices at certain definite stores will always move
the goods.
aweOur local retail shops prove this beyond doubt
ns~-Advertising is not expense inthe way non-ad
vertisers look upon it, but ii paid for from the IN
creasedtrafic which it creates. <
The Keota news., 1921-03-18
Public Trustees Sale

=, Where's u. 9. c.ssel.sn whose address /.
y ssd C1Jnf ~, Of psnEsr s,st: q Colorado
st Psse q! in the otiiee oi Shs eisrt aud Ks.
fsSe Ta... Ssno' 81 Ss s.S s
Colorado, tho following land In said Weld
County. described as follows, to-vit:
The no!th half OF The southeast quarter, the
~ ~: " ssssiss Is sad ss sss
Principal Meridian. Coat siaias - - serss $50: Il
States Government Survey thsFeof.
syea date With said Trust tesd Tor tie sum Of
s!5 nl'gs.Snd x Dollars to the order u
after date with interest from date as the rate
ot peeceot poe annum.
And Whereas. Default has hssa made b. said
g sfso,%s 70 :.!d .a:. p the
6y the terms of said Trust Desd 10 this. towit: /:
Iass sstd sFantos has failed 70 pay note ios
lseO. aud in,srs.t On The entire psinsipsi
sseoaIs, And Whereas. the legal holdsf Of The
.si1eessans.. sspsLee'"a p aid noss ha. died
said MSsA coaniR Colorado. nesies. and Dc:
slee,inx TO declare The whole. debt due aud
under said trust dssd.
pursuant To said no!ies aud demand snd sise.
etou aud under and by virtue at tho authority
vested Ia me BY aid fra.i D~..i and the law 1.
~. J Walsh, Public Trustee of Void counly.
Colorado. will ssll tho above described land tos
81 the ss.s frnat dans II tho Court House 10
Weld County. Colorado. On xoadsy. the lIsh
day of April. lS2t. ~ o'clock In tho sflsguooa
sot the purpose of p.yins said sos. and inies.
ess, attorney fee. aud sli exps&ss of this sale.
aud will give tn III. pusch. sss thereof eeetia.
cato of purchase thSsssos ~ provided by lav.
Sis6e3.
n. J. WALSH.
Public Trustee Al Weld coaniy. Csiossdo.
Dated 81 6.seisy. Weld coaniy. Colorado.
this slh day of March. lSe1.
firss Publication March II. lScl.
Last Publication April =. lsel.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18
WHY BUILD FENCES!

Keo,a has . good livestock ordinance;
but, like many another law. its useful
ness ID lost by lack Of Observance. Last
season those residents who had gone to
trouble and expense In IN effort to
beautify their places with lawns. flow
or beds. and gardens. were subject to
the provoking liability Of waking up
any morning to find their property tram
pied over by cattle or horses. and the
effect Of their work destroyed. Tres
passing stock were impounded at dif-
fcrcnt times. and more or lees III feel
ins cnsued: but the damage had already
been done and could not b wholly re-
paired. II u surely 70 b hoped that
stock owners viii shsw more considers
,ion for their ncighbors this spring and
summer. to the end that Il may neither
bc necessary to invoke the impounding
ordinance. nor for The homs-ownsrs to
build high fences about their places.
Fences are always more or less insight
ly. and are not generally considered de-
-irabls from standpoint Of civic pride;
but il appears that they are The one a.
tentative to failure TO enforce the reg
ula,ions sgainst allowing livestock ut
large. II the residents Of the town will
take care Of their own cattle this spring
and summer. the country people. whose
stock occasionally strays to town will
have less cause for complaint should
they find I, necessary soms time 70 pay
impounding charges. The question at
issue Is whether TO fence early. or to
acquire the habit Of either voluntary or
enforced obeyance Of The law. II fen.
ccs arc the solution. then the ordinance
should be repealed.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18
Publle Trustees Sale

wl,.r.s. Mr.. Eass joae. Baker vhess I'D.
ars.. Z. Sse.. Weld ccsn.y s..s % q Cc's'saS. ,se
; In IL si.s o;sss oi Is. sissi :sd Rseatsss u wsid
~ %:s e sss *. ,is; %
ioxinx lsnd 10 aid Weld Coaniy. described -
follows. so-wit:
The nns,h oes half oi the aoeth wsst quarter
sse.iao i sichsssa. Is.sship sishs 3, k.sss a..
Iy.uine ~. slh r. T., and ihe spaih half q The
soaih vesa quarter and the soash half of the
sIs6i. Ranss 6iiy.niss vsss Of The cab r. n.
enatatnin6 81 scsss. eposS O. less. according 10
0ovcsuaeos survey thereof.
tint to is =. e. s%s .; q :,:
To Tie osdss. oi The Farmer. state Hank 9! Ne
: 81. =: :. ;Ss q g..
H Aud Whereas, psiaut has hsea made b. said
g SD sss
hy The isems ofsald puss Deed IL this tovtt;
:; aid s'.s,f ~. ,:,i. e s.Y Gps.p psss;ps| q
sisd With he andsssi sosd Pabfis Tru.!s. Of IL.
ssid Msd corn;y Sise: .aS sSd ssssina
Ss%snass sSs .sIs q aid land ussr said trust
Nov. Thsrssors notice L. hsrshg .stvec that
pursusnt 10 said nosice and demand aud slec.
lion and under and hr virtue Of the !, SnthS9tMy
/. N, J.. walsh. Public Tru.tsc of Weld County.
Color ado will sell the above described land Tor
cash, al public auction. TO tho highest bidder
Weld Couniy, Colorado. on Monday. the slst
dsy Of March. iSel. at ~ o'clock In the tocsooou
Tor The purpose Of psyias said eote and trtescstI
will dive 10 the purchaser thereof a. certificate
of purchsse therefor ~ provided by law.
s's"s j. WALSH,
Public Tr.,.sss Of Weld Couaty Colorado.
Dated al 0rselsy. Weld Coaaty. Colorado. this
10 day Of February. 1871.
First Puhlics iioe, February 10, 1891
Last PubjicsSioa. March 10. 1891.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18
DAN STRAIGHT DISCOVERS


Dan Straight has made . discovery.
AS discovcrcr Columbus had nothing
on Dan.
Dan has discovered that the election
last fall was . reputation Of county
division In Pswnee county.
In announcing the discovery Dan Ia
following the style Of Joseph c. Ewing.
and publishing only the things that
prove his theory.
He writes Senator Wilson that the
vote last fall for Mr.. Abbey In Pawnee
county was only TAO. for Mr.. Harbaugh
only $50. while Mccall and Webb re.
reivcd respectively 96l and $40. There
fore, claims Straight, Pawnce repudis-
ted county division.
Doesn't MIR. Straight know that Tom
Howard was advertising his ticket with
Webb and Mccall - the only simon
pure division men?
But why did Daniel not take the vote
on Senator. where In the same pre-.
cincts, Philip, well known - strong a
division man - Abbey, received 1,2a3
votes to 65S for his opponent? Daniel
does not appear to be - wise as his
ancient name. sake.
Then Dan makes further discovery
and gets Osgood into Pawnec county.
Great discoverer. this modern Danicl!-
Raymer Enterprise.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18

C. r. GRAVES writes for another
copy Of his News. saying he loaned his.
last week. and failed to get it back.
We are always pleased to supply miss.
ing copies. 20 long - they last. whether
lost, loaned or stolen.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18
~ &c NIXON
Attorney and Counselor st Law
207 Coronado Building
Opposite Court House. Greeley. Colo.
PuhlIe Trvstse's Sale

wh:'ss: IS Se...:: y .! n:.:., q. :, sss:s :sd::: !:
"a TX es:s q :: ss::s s g
:. q Weld coaaiy: co.o:eja eoessyed = ihs
;.aa. s -. soiiesias i.ss ia aid ala 1sis tossss.
desrfibod - sn!low:. to-vtt:
.; 81. s:! :. +: ;,s ;sss :ss =. e ::s
Ali IL TovnshIe iss.. Range afIy ssvse. Weld
etansy: W.. S1so o. m. ,...or, M. ~ .,.
Mundrsd Tvsety one and s7.ioD Dollar 1ayehls
80; ! = . - as: 81 is:::::'o. al. a Is: Al: %
Asd vss..:s 30. h.: e:sc ..ds hy said
s. sss.: q oss ala f.s:s p.:a a sss
II. = :s'S s..a:o: s ss. su ssssa . R:Y =; e
+: s.s "a aisd % sisS Is andssisnsd Psb,is Tress:s
g. .sa ::id IL we s s .sa
siscsins to declare ihs whole debs dus and pay.
able, and dsusndins lhs sale oe said Land under
Nov. Therefore. nesies 10 hsrshy .sivsa that
parusnt To said notsos snd ds@s9d and else.
iion and under and hx viftes of ths aethoeity
~ Sic ss ':s e y: q:
Colorado. will sell the above described land for
cash :. public suction e The hss'is edds,; +,
.s q xps is easrS a. ic oeioet sa &:
for i s Ct .:: aid ssa a. s
ths purchaser thereof certificate OF purseass
therefor as provided By Law.
y. = s'ss;fE;s '4sss;fE;sH,
Public Trustcc Of Weld County, Colorado.
Dated a lrsslsy, Weld Cosnty. Colorado. thi'
Fi.s E psSis:siss ;!s: b., H:ise iI.I II; III; ,ss.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18

tural department is the sitting hen;
and couple Of columns Of space are
used in telling how to keep her both
comfortable and quiet. Old. fashioned
people will continue to set their hens in
old fashioned ways.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
D<pAstmeat II shs tatsfSsf =.
II. q. Land Once at 8tsrltnx. C"t

February Is. 1921
No,see h hesrhy atvxn that Robert Allan. o. KaI.
or, Coioesdo. who, On MsreAf. 1915 1;.dc hoss,
ssesd Entry, Sstisl No O2A23A for NJ ENi., SCI
NWI. NElSWl. Section 22; 1.nsh!p i9 Ncssn, ~
eos;se HaS q iasso(I61 ~ Shrss year proot.
10 sstabisA ciaia 10 The laN9 49, deteribed. os'
III co;Msdo. o. ihe ith day q Apstl 1921.
Cisiasnt nsmes - witn<sess: John NneeSoas'
Bsrhsra Knesbooe. Sisphen Bath. Florence Bath
." O Na''''' <. ?. Browns, Rssstse.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18

ON the subject Of livestock. 4 flock
Of chickens can be extremely discour-
aging to an ambitious lawn In the early
spring time.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18

We have our social differe'
ots. the same ~ in any otheI
when it comes to the weIis
community, we stand unit
large family.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
pepassasne q ~ latssSse
fSnd once at Sterling. Colorado.

u, 8. Land Once at Sterling. Colorado.
February Is. 1921
Notske b hereby given that Astte G. ShcewsM. q
Keots, Colorado. Who, On fehsuaE 8. 1915, 1ssfl q
Ws ~ ~ i. .. ana 1. Issetioa :. Township
10 NoSth, Rsn0e Sc West Oh Principal Mestdlsa.
~ ma S5lls n Neention make enal three m
hss.s: G.Ss 4" Stsnjey. o. s. Commissioess, At
keots. Cojosedo, On lke 0th day Of April 1921.
Cisiansnt nanes - Witnesses: CharueS Nessoo.
C.s,Sss m Eoiev Seth b. MafkDey, Frank MeQ0ooa,
-'' " '' A. +. BROWNS. Register.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18
Notice For Publication Isolated Tract
Public Land Sale
nsnasSa>>nt - ~ InfaRSoP

Dseaetasat - ~ latssSse
u. 8. Land Once. as Sterling Cslseade.
- March -. 1921
Notiee b hereby sivsa that. - dlseetsd b. the
Comaissiunsr Of The Ceas.sl Lad once. sndss
piicsttoe Of DanIsl v. Sssalsy. Sesial No. 02el32
rs WI oaer At pablse sale to the hishess htd6e.
Sst Il not lsss thaa 81 90 pss sere. at 10 oesoek
lie fciiowins traet ii haa: NWiSsl Sec. i3.
Twp. 10 Moth. Rad. 50 West. etA r. ~
.1hh t1aet b ordered Into the 0agtak oa show.
or too rough fos cultIvatioa.
The saIs vim not b kept opee. bst>sta - -:
eiarsd elosed whsa thoss present se tne ho.s n1ed
have eeAaed bSdd3na. The pesDoa 0ah3Ao e4(At4h.
a "a will Be required 10 i1aetaaesH paveo the
0eessvef the amount thereof.
AN cesDoos Claiming advefsely the above.de.
seSS6ed isnd are Advised 10 Ale theS eainA q oase
t0iooa oe Of before the tine desl1naeed for sale.
A. r. Browns, REGISTER.
John w. C1oyd, Reeeiver.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18
So the People May Know
BY William Wagner

Do you know Keota 10 the coming
town between Sterling. Colorado. and
Cheyenne. Wyoming? That the Keots
Kaolinite and OIL Company u going to
make Keota the largest commercial
center In northeastern Colorado? Do
you know that the community around
Keota u underlsid with three coal veins
from two TO seventeen feet in thick.
nsss?
When you sec the smoke stacks belch.
ing forth their long columns Of smoke.
when you see new brick buildings going
up you will know they are keots brick.
made from Keota clay. kiln-cured with
Kcota coal. When you see the heavily
laden freight trains throbbing to and
fro. you will know that our great In.
dustry has become . fact. Instead OF
the filthy gas and oil tractor. you will
sec the steamer proudly blowing our
virgin prairies.
Come to Kcota where opportunities
abound. ''The new Seattle" Of the last
"Crsat Wcst.'
The Keota news., 1921-03-18

The farmer will sell his wheat TO the
grain trust for $40 per cwt. and
charge his neighbor three dollars for
seed wheat. After this. when We look
for profiteers. let's investigate our own
records 6rSe.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18

language another jolt. We were some.
what surprised regarding their phrases
which are certainly In violation Of the
set rules In grammar. 1t makes u
shudder to sec our citizens departing
from dramatically correct usage.
The small gain obtained in such cases.
are usually well paid for. When we
disrep ard the laws laid down BY our
fellow men. we also disregard the law
Of the scriptures.
Let's l,oost for our community: and II
the tie of friendship. which 10 one OF
the most sacred things we possess. mas
become wounded. let's nurse II back to
health. Let's not look upon our neigh
bor "A an asset or chattel. but -
friend. The unity and friendship which
was inspired this winter by the Kew.
Fred Moseley must not be strained to
the breaking point.
The city election will probably put
some new countenances in the POISON
1vy Club. Wonder who is going to be
our next city marshal, dog catcher and
COW puncher.
II has been rumored that the marshal
has gone blind. Read the News; 1t will
tell YOU whom to vote for this coming
election. Altho the marshal has gone
blind. his mind is still clear.
We have our social differences in ke.
ots. the same ~ in any other city; out
when it comes to the welfare OF our
community, we stand united - one
large family.
Come in and look over our prices. II
thev slit, tell others, II they don't, tell
US. Keota Kast Grocery.
when YOU l0pA your best zee Fortnes.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18

Public Trustee Of Weld County, c,
Dated At Greeley, Weld Cosnty. Color
Sth day Of March. lyei.
Flint Publication March II, la9l.
Last Publication April 3. 1874.
The Keota news., 1921-03-18

Come in and look over our prices. Il
Aev s,Iit. tell others, II they don't, tell
US. Keots Kast Grocery.
when you NJ your best sse Fortae'.
The herald., 1921-07-07
hrs
YOUR OWN
FUNERAL

70 Won make a deposit with
,one scalper on carload or Lum-
sor and If you never get the lum-
Ssr or if you get something for
Sour money that has only a re-
.omblance to lumber because 1T is
wood. II is your funeral. There
we GOOD dealers in New Orleans
hat deliver you Lumber and then
oct YOUR money, and among the
| hest of these is HOFFMAN
And Hortman sells only GOOD
lumber and it is priced as low as
cood lumber can be sold. 1t is
long Leaf Yellow Pine from viz
gin trees, and there is no better
timber for structural purposes.
Hortman sells ONLY long leaf.
There is no loblolly, swamp or
old field pine in Hortman's yards.
rs SAFE to build with Hort
mans Lumber.
Our catalog of Lumber, Sash,
Doors. Frames, Mouldings, Roof
| ing and Wall Board will be mailed
| free on request.
| HOFFMAN
Company, Inc.
cortez, near Tulane Ave.
Calvez 51-1933
The herald., 1921-07-07
NOT ORIGINAL MARK TWAIN"
Samuel Clemens Was Second Writer
to Make Use Of World-F amous
Nom de Plume.

No lesser authority than Albert Bige-
comes forward with the advice that
there were two Mark Twains"; that
Capt. Isaiah Sellers, a river steam
boat captain, contributing paragraphs
to the New Orleans newspapers, US
ually signed himself "Mark-Twain."
According to Mr.. Paine, the arti-
cles Of Capt. Sellers often began: My
opinion for the citizens Of New Or
leans" etc, and would prophesy river
conditions and recite incidents and
comparisons dating as far back as
1911. To the younger pilots on the
Mississippi, among them Samuel Gle
mems, then % years old, the articles
Of Capt. Sellers afforded much amuse-
ment. In an attempt to further this
amusement, Samuel Clemens wrote q
preposterous story Of a cruise he was
supposed to have made In the year
1893, the ships crew being Choctaws
and the captain a Chinaman. The
story was satirical Of the writing Of
Capt. Sellers, and was thought to have
much literary value. Upon the insist
ence of one Of his friends Clemens
permitted the article to be published
in the True Delta In May, 1859. Capt.
Sellers never wrote again for the
newspapers-his literary pride had
been wounded.
The nom de plume, mark Twain,
lay idle for nearly four years. II
appeared again, revived by Samuel
Clemens, signed to a political letter
In the Virginia City (Nev) Enter
prise on February 2, 1868. Shortly
after that time 1t was always signed
to the works Of Samuel Clemens
Clemens is said to have revived the
name because Of his deep regret for
having so thoughtlessly wounded the
feelings Of Capt. Sellers.