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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19

"Yes, that's the reason."-Tonkers
Statesman.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
An Accommodating Friend.

Master Spoil say, Piggy. I've been
asked to look after that muff and bag.
but want to go and get my dinner, so
will you keep your eye on them till
come back?
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19
Plain Talks on Fertilizers
A Talk to ruit-Growers

The yield will be
accordin 6 to the
amount of plant food
you give your trees or
plants = you can de-
pend on it. The better
they are fed the greater
and more valuable will
be your crop. FertI-
ize sparingly and you
reap sparingly.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19

You use a fertilizer
of course, but do you
use enough'
The yield per acre,
and the profit therefrom
increases in far greater
proportion thant cost
of additional fertilizer.
What is an increase in
cost of $500 to $1,000.
Der acre for fertilizer
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-06-19

Warm baths with Cuticura Soap and
gentle anointings with Cuticura Oint-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
UNIONTONN BEATS
GHARLEROI TEAM
Close and Exciting Contest Re-
wards Faithful Who
Brave the Cold.

uN1oNToWN. Pa. May Only
eight hundred people brayed the cold
and saw the opening game here be-
tween Uniontown and CharleroI, but
they were we'll awarded for their
trouble, for they saw their favorites
defeat the visitors in an exciting IL
inning contest by a score OF A to 8.
uniontown scored in the first putting
two over the pan. Charleroi got one
in their half Of the eleventh. In
the last Inning Roberts's easy fly to
middle was dropped and Rudolph
who followed, smashed the ball out
for three bases, scoring Roberts. In
an attempt to catch Rudolph at third
an error was made scoring him.
Umpire Camp claimed that he was
hit by stone thrown from the
bleechers and quit the game which
was finished by two players.
The score:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
WILLIAM WILSON

William Wilson, is a product OF
Brilliant, o. Doc" as he is more
Familiarity known, has seen twenty
three summers roll by and is now
entering upon his third year as pro
fesslonal ball player. Doc" began
his baseball career with the Dayton
team of the Central league last year
and the latter part Of the season he
was engaged by the local manage
ment Last year he was In fine form
and while with the team for the last
that he did do was of the best pos
that he did do was oof the best pos
sible. The fans this year are looking
for Doc" to deliver the goods and
1t is ten to one shot that he win, at
least we are all with him from the
bottom of our hearts.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02

Thousands in cIarksburg
Watch the Skies for
Cleans Of Hope.
GAME WILL Be PLAYED
Providing There is Not Too
Much Raln-F airmont
Team Here.

81
Rain, rain. SO away, everybody IA
Clarltsbnrg wants the MoEnls 20 hand
Reddy MaclS's gang of hasaheens u
few more pokes In the Stats at Union
park this afternoon.
Nevertheless, however. hut II -
probably possible and possibly prob
able that the opener win be played
II all depends on how the weather. Is
at $50 O'clock this afternoon aud II
there is any chance at all 20 pun or
a game It win be pulled on,
II Is the baseball duty Of every fan
bug, bat and loon In town TO 80 out
the park and be on hand for any
thing that might happen. III there Is
no game. the street car ride win do
them good.
Pouring rain Friday night and I'M
termittent showers with joyful flashes
OF sunshine throughout the early
part Of Saturday Is responsible tor
this uncertainty as to the grand OPEN
Ing game Of the league base bali In
the city Of ClarlSsburg.
Accompanied by crowd OF rooters
the Falrmont team arrived here att
5 o'clock over the interurban trolley.
The visiting players and the Moguis
gave their parade through the central
part of the city as arranged and fol-
lowed by a large and enthusiastic
crowd. went to the park where 1t Is
hoped the opener will be played this
afternoon and the visitors trimmed
to a fare the-well."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
JOHN LOWER

JOHNNY. as the player is called by
all who know him, is a Gettysburg
college boy and has not been playing
professional bali for n very long time
Johnny is right handler and when he
pitches II is safe to say that there
VIII not he much doing for the other
side In the run getting proposition.
Johnny was one of the main stays Of
the team last year and had fine and
glorious record as Il pitcher with the
locals May this year find him just
rs good or perhaps a little better.
We are all with Johnny from the
word so this year and may be always
succeed in downing Fairmont.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
JAMES McGINTY.

Mac" as this product from Char
leroi is known, is the lad that will
caper around the whereabouts Of
shortstop this season for the locals.
Mac" has played here before and 1t
is not necessary to say much about
him as he Is well known by all the
fans in this city. He began his pro-
fessional career with his home team
AT New Eagle, in the Mon0ngaheIa
Valley league, and the next year was
with Chartered; then he came to
Clarksburg. He was one OF the best
hitters on the local team last year
and IT is hoped by all that his batting
eye this year viii be as good as 1t
was last year and II 1t is, It Is safe to
predict that Mac" win win many a
game for the locals this year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
JACK MCCORMICK

Jack Mccormick. pitcher, Is all
that can be said at present for the
simple reason that The Telegram
dopester was unable to sec this lad
before press time today with the re-
suit that we have no data concerning
him. In the future on nice sum
mer day when you are all at the
game and the opposing team Is the
Fatrmont bunch and Mac" heaves
the spheroid over in good style and
wallops the life out of "Reddy'
Mack's bunch, then we will be able to
say something about him and it IS
hoped that we will have some data
concerning him also by that time.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
IonN rRANcEs GR1nnEN

John Francis Gribben is the name
of the player that the local manage
ment secured last year and of whom
We think so much. Crib" as he Is
known by the bugs is a catcher,
but this year viii perform in the out
field most Of the time. going behind
the bat only in cases of accident to
the other catcher that will be carried
by the local team. This is "Grib's''
second year out in baseball aud he
may rest assured that the many
friends he made last year win be
present again this year pulling for his
success.
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ROY STEELE

Roy Steele is the name or the lad
that viii be given thorough tryout
for the position Of catcher on the To-
cal team this year. Roy Ii n husky.
tall, angular sort OF fellow ana gives
many promises of sticking in fast
company. This is his first attempt.
Roy is a bird OF basket bali player
and none arond Homestead, whence
he halls, thinks there Is any better
than Roy in the floor game and they
also hope to see the lad stay in good
fast company this coming year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02

being the "sugar-coated" lad in this
line. Harry played his first engage
ment with the Sharon team OF the
q. & p. league in 1908 and in 1906 he
started the season with East Liver
pool in the p. o. NJ. league and fin
ished with Clayton In the New Jersey
league. Last year found him with
the GAINESVILLE team of the p. o. NJ.
league. His ancestors run back 10
the good old Germansi Harry is now
going toward his 9th birthday. The
local fans hope to see Harry with the
locals all the year and trust that he
will have successful season on the
diamond this year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
GEARGE ROBERT McAvoY

George Robert McAvoy Is the name
Of The player that will be found how
ering around the third sack for the To-
Gals this season. Mac" as he is bet
ter known. played his first bali with
Oswego in the Empire State league
when he was q years OF age. He
played with this team in 1905 and
1906 Last year found him with
Greensburg in the West Penn. 1t Is
the one wish Of his many local fans
that he will prove to be fixture at
third base this season for the local
team.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
member of the local team.
= = =
JOHN ADALPHAs DAWSON

John Adaiphas Dawson is the lad
that viii be seen capering around in
the vicinity OF center field this year
for the local aggregation Of ball play
ers. John is q years Of age and was
born at Rockford. w. Va, and this
yea. is his first attempt as profess
sional ball player. The training sea-
son has shown him to be mighty
fast fielder. and 1t IS hoped by his
friends that he will wend the weeping
willow with wonderous whahgs for
the Clarksburg WALLPAPERS this coming
season.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
JOSEPH LEWIS MILLER

Joseph Lewis Miller is one OF the
old heads that will he found on the
local team this season and he will
earn his salary as pitcher. A look
at Joe's record shows It to be as fol-
lows: Began baseball in 1901 with
the Racine team in the Outlaw league.
then to Milwaukee in the American
Association in 1902, then with She
boygan in the Outlaw league for two
years and back to Deluth In the North
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
FERD DRUNINT.

The first we knew of Ferd Drumm
was when we gazed upon him when
he was member OF the Wheeling
Canton team that played here in 1892.
Drumm is the manager of the locals
and 1t is this man that is trying so
hard to give us winning team this
year. He has the support all best
wishes for success OF all the Locals
fans and may he succeed.
Drumm comes from the O. & r.
league where he successfully managed
teams of that hustllng baseball cir
cult.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
ROBERT coNAwAY.

Robert Conway is the product OF
Enterprise and has been playing pro-
fessional baseball for sometime. heing
in the Central league most OF the
time. Last year Bob played with
the locals for short period but had
trouble with his arm, This year this
trouble seems to be gone and It looks
as though Robert win be as good rs
he ever was. Which Is to say. that
we need not worry over first base
for some time.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
GUY zINN.

Guy linn is the local boy that Is
playing right field at present in the
place Of Gribben who has been forced
to go behind the bat. linn tried out
with the team last year and made
good but injured his arm In the FIRST
part Of the season and was compelled
to retire for the rest OF the year. Ztnn
Is a popular member OF the team
and the local fans would ike to
see zlnn make good this year AZ any
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02

CY DAWSON

Cy Is the lad that viii be found
capering around in left field this sea-
son for the locals. Cy comes here
this year from the McKeesport p. o.
NJ. league where he played last year
Last year he was good slugger and
1t is hoped by many that this year
viii find him equally as good II not
better Cy Is n brother Of the other
Dawson that is playing center field.
Both are now residents of CIarksburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02

ment was with Easton, in the Atlantic
league, and his second with Hanover,
in the Indiana league. For the short
time that Morrison has been here he
has made the acquaintance OF many
baseball fans who are nil pulling for
the lad. whom they wish to see on
the team ali this senson and for that
matter as long as he can possibly de-
liver the goods necessary to draw a
pay envelope twice q month.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
JOHN BRUCE MORRISON

John Bruce Morrison, Iriahman.
AGED 20 years, weight l56 pounds.
height feet Sts inches. color of
hair. light; eyes. blue. These are
facts concerning the kid" of the
team. that win he found playing sec
ond base for the locals at the opening
of this season. Although a youngster,
Bruce has been playing professional
ban for two years HIS first engage
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02

ern league for the year 1906. He was
in the WIs.-Ill. league with Warsaw
and Freeport respectively in '0G-'O7.
The year 1908 finds him with the To-
Gals where he will likely stick for the
season of ms
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
ERNEST mAIsRY RECmTEL

Ernest Harry Bcchtel halls from
Pittsburg. Pa, and Is new member
of the local team. Harry Is quite
large of stature aud filings the bulb
from the port side and is touted a.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
Additional Sports on Page I.

Stops Itching instantly. Cures
piles. eczema, salt rheum. letter,
itch, hives, herpes, scabies-D oan's
Ointment. At any drug store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
FArRMoNT.
CLARKsBUTRG.

Two,ase hzurage. hitMorrson bases
Holmes McGny Morrison Gribben ballson Carlisle
Lower Left hasesFairmon
Carlisle 12 by Lower Passed
lage. Time-21O. Umpre-Hanley
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-02
Drummer Boys Hang it On the
Fairmont Crowd In a Close
And Intensely Excit-
ing Contest

BY punching snacks in the second and ninth innings good
fast playing and excellent pitching the Clarksburg baseball
team hung the bug the Farmont bunch Of ball players
the opening game Of the Pawva season at South Side Park
armont Friday much the satisfaction and pleasure of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-29
For Carriage Costume.

Carriage costumes that comprise skirts
and coats furnish studies which are
enchanting IA their new grace OF line
These have long skirts usually that
a. untrimmed. A slight plating Of the
skirt gathers on each side o. tho middle
font, is held down by a few buttons
matching sISi=r- The coat IS half long in
front. hangs open and suggests a short
e. upper coat with sleeves Of one piece.
Tbs fronts OF the coat end at the belt,
but fan into shallow plaits because OF
the width al that point. Below this the
coat skirt slopes on the Dlas, which
draws It toward the hips. and then the
skirt falls halfway down. The back OF
coat IS shorter and has a straight loose
cut. Sleeve cuffs are deep and upturned.
and trimmed with sOutache braid. and
match buttons, besides straight lines Of
braiding. and straps and buttons set
close together. II the skirt IS not a
princess model. or finished with q high
girdle, a straight sOUtached belt OF the
same IS the finish A fOur-inCh turn
over collar OF black velvet is the finish
Of the neck Of the coats. Close TO this
collar on both front sides are braid
loops and buttons in three pairs. on the
fronts from [. e bust up is a curved line
Of closer set straps and button trim
ming passing over the shoulders and
end!nS there. 4 white lingerie waist is
worn With a lace and lawn jabot front
and the modishly high pointed stock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-29
Szvinging Vases for Table.

Bowls and baskets 10 hang from the
center chandelier or from cranes fast
ened 10 the window or door frames AMI
intended 10 hold small flowers brepk up
the stiff effect so often produced bv a
series OF vases standing on the tables
and mantels. Rough BARR and colored
Indian baskets suit the furnishings OF
bungalows and country houses better
tnan do the decorated china ones. that
both serve The same purpose.
Such a bowl above the center Of the
dining table has some advantages over
the ordinary vase. Flowers and vines
can he arranged with a more graceful
and natural appearance than in boz
placed on the table. There is q better
opportunity 10 get delicate effects with
blossoms ana green things. Small low
ers lend themselves particularly we'll
to this decorative treatment. When the
bowl is not too small, then growing
bulbs and plants can be set IN q DIT of
rich earth and allowed TO grow in their
swinging nome The bowls come in
round and Obiong shaUes. They are
supported by small gilt chains or by
silken cords which are attached to tiny
handles on either size OF the bowl or
boat.
There should be little decorat ton on
the bowl itself II it is intended to hold
flow erS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-29
Secret Of Fighting Weeds.

Ever since the first man thrust the
first implement into the earth. weed
ing has been the planters bugabOO.
As a matter Of fact, young weeds are
almost as tender as the most delicate
young seeding Of garden flowers and
vegetables. It is only after they get
a good hold on the earth with their
roots that they become pests difficult
70 eradicate
There are scores Of ways TO fight
weeds--dozens Of patented appliances,
chemicals, etc. OF them all. the one
wav that IS so much the best that no
other method can be compared with It
for even a moment, IS 10 keep the earth
cultivated constantly all around thu
vegetables and flower growth.
A weed one day orc VIII die at a
nero touch from the hoe or rake A
weed three days old will need pretty
severe jerk. A weed a week old is 60
ing TO make you get down on your
knees and dig deep
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-29
About Dying Clothes at Home

Now that Il IS the accepted rule that
TIE waist Of a suit must match coat
and skirt in color. II not IN material. 1t
is good TO know that any old vast that
is soiled. not worn. providing Il Is Of
net or lace, can be made 10 follow this
last dictate Of fashion.
Jus dye It. tut the whole bunch in
a pot, OF prepared dye. blue or green, or
red or black, as the case may be. and
by carefully following the printed di-
rections on the envelope containing the
ccior TOWder you VIII have a result
that viii be surprisingly satisfactory.
OF course, Il IS not wise 70 dye differ
ent materials at the same time. as the
Length Of time required is different and
some times a different treatment Is nee
essarv. So only lightweight materials
should be selected for the first trial
One Of those dainty net blouses was
dyed recently. and the medalllons and
insertion ana edEfnE of valenciennes
with which II was trimmed took
beautifully, aud the waist was ready ior
wear the afternoon OF the same day IL
changed Its color
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-29
Home-Made Desk Pads.

Adesk pad that, wiki a little care and
dexterIty. can be made at home success
fully was seen among some new things
not long ago
Two pieces of cardboard, about twenty
by fourteen inches in size. were pasted
together at one of the longer edges.
making what looks Ike a pageless book
cover. This was covered by piece OF
Powered cretonne neatly turned at the
edges. and these raw edges covered by a
piece of firm white paper, which extend
ed over the entire inside Of the pad
Two or more pieces Of blotttng paper
were inserted and fastened by ribbons
passed through both covers and blOtting
paper and tied on the outside. A piece
of ribbon of the same shade. but wider,
was Fastened so that Il ran diagonally
across each cover and, tying, held the
leaves IN place
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-29
To Bake Round of Beef

Put the round into a dripping pan
and pour one pint of water over IL. As
soon as il is warm commence TO haste Il
with lard just rubbing the lard over
the meat. Do this every fifteen minutes
70 prevent the crust from hardening:
use only the gravy around the meat.
Put slices Of thin salt pork or some
suet on the top. Sprinkle the meat with
a little salt and pepper, and wnen it is
almost done dredge with flour to make
it brown. 1t will take from four TO
five hours 20 bake.
When the meat is done, take it out
of the gravy and place it near the fire
on a hot platter, while the gravy is pre-
pared.
To one pint Of gravy put one teacup-
full OF boiling water and one scant table
spoonful of Drowned flour, mix we'll
pOur over the beef and serve.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-29

must be i'll What IS the natter Lat
me do something for you"
Ny dear" said Mrs. Brown. when she
finally managed 10 make herself heard.
I am not H. I am only tired and was
trying 20 rest I an grateful for your
sympathy, but II you VII merely let
me take a short nap VIII feel perfect
" reJUvenated- Run away now. dear.
and let me see Il I can get ten minutes
sleep before luncheon
Thus cajoled. the daughter departed
reluctantly. and Mrs Brown again
wrapped the drapery Of her couch about
her and lay dOwn-to be aroused IN a
few minutes by the voice OF her husband
outside
Gracious. Minerva. what does this
neang' he said when he had been al
mitted. 4 never saw you 90 a thing
like this before IN the whole OF our mar
RED lie There must be something rad
ically wrong with you when you shut
yourself up IN dark room at this hour
Of the morning L Is lunch time. and
you with klmOnO On Why, II Is in
credible"
Mrs Brown smiled. for her sense OF
humor remained intact even II her
nerves were frayed- Go downstairs,
and viii be with you clothed and IN
my right mind by the time the luncheon
is on the table, she said, authorita-
lively. 20 her better half And he
obeyed, but shaking his head 10 Indi-
cate that women were a. puzzle which
no mere man could hope 70 solve
So Mrs Brown got no nap that day,
for IN the afternoon callers came when
she tried 10 sleep, and Bobby cut his
finger, and no one would answer the
ring Of the telephone bell. and.
That evening Mrs Brown was play
ing bridge with her next door neighbor,
and the subject OF nerves came I'd
The very best cure for nervousness
IS Sleep" said the neighbor, a didactic
person. and II IS 50 reassuring 70
know that the cure IS within the reach
OF al, for everyone can have al The
sleep he needs.
oh car 2s?" said Mrs. Brown, ana
trUmped the neighbor's trick she was
50 irritzted az this idiotic summing I'd
OF the ciJuaTiou-
LEONORE CALVERT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-29
MISS WILSON
WILL BE A BRIDE TO-DAY
Generals Daughter to Be
Wed to Edward Cary
Williams.
Ceremony Will Take Place
in Wilmington, Della
ware, Home.

WILMINGTON, Del, April 2a.-Miss
ElinOr Wilson, daughter Of Gen. James
Harrison Wilson. viii be married today
TO Edward Cary Williams. Miss VIII
son IS an undoubted beauty. who has
been a belle in New York, Philadelphia,
Washington. and London. TO which lat
ter city she accompanied her father and
elder sister, Miss Katherine Wilson. TO
the coronation OF King Edward.
Her father -FAs the official representa-
tive OF the United States at the king 5
coronation. The wedding will be cele-
brated a. the home of the bride, in this
city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-29
Needing Iron.

Very often that tired feeling, lost
zest in life. q. Discrimination TO move or
exert oneself, waking unrefreshed, night
sweats ana utter weakness are caused
by nothing but too little iron in the
blood.
Before you decide that you are going
into a declining or typhoid has you In
it's first grip. ask your doctor II he
does not think you need iron.
Even II YOU do not go to a doctor
try taking for a week or two some re-
liable tonic that has iron or hypopnos-
mites in Il.