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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-20
About the Monster Of the Deep.

We are in receipt Of a photograph of the
grea sea monster which was captured on June /,
Captain Chas. H. Thompson. description of
the monster, and the thirty nine hour fight
with It, was published in The Herald several
months ago. but since receiving authentic nfor-
nation from Miss Lille Morgan, resident of
this place, who is spending the winter in Florida.
and who saw this monster, we publish the FOL
lowing facts concerning this great fish, The
creature Is the only one in the world and is
not classified in natural history but is proclaim
ed by scientists to be the most remarkable spe-
cimen ever captured. The genus or species Is
unknown
Five harpoons and ISL bullets were required
to subaue the monster and it took Ave days to
finally kill 1t.
1t smashed q boat into thousands of pieces
Had to be towed 10 miles by tug.
Weight 80, 900 pounds.
Length. As feet.
Circumference. % feet inches. Mouth
topen) 81 inches.
Tongue 40 inches long.
Several thousand teeth.
Had swallowed an animal weighing 1900
pounds.
The liver weighed 100 pounds
Fins feet long, feet wide
Hide inches thick, scales.
Specimen mounted by J. S. Warmbeth sent
to Miami by Smithonian institute.
over Ave thousand people saw the monster
dragged on the steamship Ways at the yards OF
the Miami Yacht and Machine company, near
Avenue d bridge. Miami, Fla. Authenticated
ty city officials, judges, ministers chief OF po-
lice bankers and the public generally. who
saw the monster within hour of its death
The finish of its fight for life was witnessed
by at least 500 people
This Ash was too large to be put in freight
car. SO it was brought to st. Augustine on an
immense freight boat, from here it will be taken
to Atlantic City and put on exhibition.-f1n-
castle Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-20

Chicago is soon to build $5ooo,0Oo building
to house grand opera. This evidence of cul-
ture is NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Chicago has only
erected structures for housing cattle and hogs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-20

An Indian girl rejoicing in the name Of Mary
Full Stomach has been appointed to clerkship
In the interior department. We sincerely trust
that the department will pay Mary wage to
enable her to live up to her name
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-20
With the State Press
The Primary Campaign.

This week ushers into the field another candi-
date for the house of delegates in the person
Of Mr.. Samuel j. Costin, thus presenting four
,etween whom the voters will be called upon
to make choice at the forthcoming primary cleo
ton. The personnel Of these gentlemen gives
assurance that the campaign, so far as the can
dfdates themselves are concerned, will proceed
upon a plane of dignity and moderation Let
us hope that the friends of each Will emulate
the temperament and bearing OF their respec-
tive chiefs and not permit their loyalty and
zeal to develop nto rancor, or factional strife.
While primaries are perhaps the most popular
means of registering the popular will-at least
they are for the present the most widely ac-
cepted method--they are nevertheless conducive
to party disntegration. for there can In their
nature be no issue between adherents OF one
party that is not in its final analysis per-
sonal issue, so that one whether candidate.
or supporter. should enter such contest. with
out first examining and satisfying himself that
his brakes are in proper working order and
ca pa BILE of prompt and effective service when
Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-20
Frost Blasts Crops.

Old Boreas swooped down for farewell on
the Eastern Shore and remained our unweicome
guest Saturday, Sunday and Monday, leaving
a melancholy reminder many impressive
marks Of his obtrusiveness. There was consd-
cradle ice both Sunday and Monday mornings,
and sweet potato beds that were left uncovered
suffered severely, did also Irish potatoes
throughout the two counties, especially Acco-
mac. 1t is estimated that the latter county
was injured at least from twenty-five to thirty
three per cent. In Northampton, while not so
bad our farmers destined to feel the effects
to a large extent.
Norfolk and Princess Anne counties report
a distressing blight from the same cause, and
not a few farmers of these counties say there
will scarcely be two thirds of a crop of Irish
potatoes in either OF those counties, North
Carolina has similar, though worse tale of woe.
and all considered, the outlook for a yield is
anything but promising.
The hope in these sections is that prices
will in measure repair the injury; otherwise
1913 will go down in history Of the
disastrous years with farmers.-Southamp
ton News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-20
SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN
MIR. WALKERS CONDITION

Slight Improvement was shown in
the condition of Thomas J. Walker,
local manager of the American To-
bacco company. who is at st. Luke's
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-20
Mr.. Horner in the Race.

Guy T. Horner, of Boykins. has announced
his candidacy for the house of delegates and
is the second candidate to offer for that honor
in Southampton county this year. Hon. L. j
Ban the present representative having an
nounced his candidacy few weeks ago.
Mr.. Horner was a candidate for the house
in the county two years ago in four-cornered
fight in which Mr.. Balm was the winner. and
the enterprising young lawyer of Boykins made
quite creditable run besides injecting much
interest in the campaign with number OF
speeches in various parts of the county The
campaign will doubtless be a most interesting
one, and as between two gentlemen OF such
character and standing Messrs Balm and
Horner, will be conducted on a high and clean
plane in every Observation-Disclosures News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-20
Dull Season For Fishermen.

The season just closing has been disastrous
for the ocean fishermen along the Virginia
coast. Operators of nets who year ago had
sold $4,000 to $4,000 worth of fish have this
year received no more than 5000 to $500 for
their efforts Of the season.
Fishermen discouraged. Few OF them
have made enough money to pay the cost OF piac-
ing their nets. Mild weather during almost the
entire winter and protracted storm just when
they were ready to place their nets, are given
as canaAs for the improbable season. When
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-20
CHURCH HILL NEWS

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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
MORAL EXCELLENCE

A-<NNLAAClNNC.
Motal excellence Is man. highest
glory: Men everywhere and IN al
ages have rendered Il their homage,
but never more 50 than IN the pre-
ent time. Nothing in thu. age can
take the place Of It OF atone for the
want Of REV. Dr.. A. A.
Willis.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
London. Destructive A,mo,ph.,..

The smoke and soOt that are always
in the atmosphere ttlierp are iiAtO tons
OF SCOT hangin. over London every
day. contain lots of sulphur. and this
sulphur when IL meets certain sub
stances forms sulphuris. acid ar vitriul
1t was the vitrinI In the atmosphere
that brought the great ruur uf Charing
Cross station down with II crash u few
years ago The engine Smoke had eat.
en- away the iron. whirh WAS iusutfi
GENTLY painted And some years ngo
before the London underground was
electrified. II w:lS II great joke nt one
OF the stations for Passenger. tn ..n and
poke umbrellas into II rertain iron
girder. which NJ one point was nearly
as soft as putty Paint is i'm such c;lses
the engineers great standby. In some
ways paint is more powerful than iron
Many London buildings might he, said
TO be practically held together 10y paint
particularly railway stations. = Pear
sons Weekly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
Rad Road,

A coward never forGave. II Is not
bis nature. - French Proverb.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
RIoMina Out an Eaa.

10 blow out an egg make a small
hole In each end. bore the holes with
. large darning needle or hatpin. press.
ing steadily. but not too bard. and
twisting the point round and round
until 4 small hole has been punctured:
then enlarge the hole slightly with the
sharp point Of your scissors. being
careful not to crack the shell in doing
%. Make the hole In the large end
OF the shell trifie larger than the one
In the small end. Hold the egg over
bowl. put the small end to your lips
and blow steadily until all the egg has
run out Of the shell.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
ATLANTIC LINERS WIRELESS.
The First Messages Are Sent Just Five
Minutes After Sailing.

Minutes After Sailing.
The first regular wireless message is
sent out as the steamer slowly backs
from her pier. 1t is timed just five
minutes after sailing. The sharp crack
Of the sending apparatus is usually
drowned by the roar Of the whistle
calling for u clear passage in mid
stream. All transatlantic steamers
send to the wireless station at Sea
Gate, while the coastwise steamers
call up the station on top of one Of the
skyscrapers on lower Broadway.
This Is merely formal message, but
no wireless log would be complete
without it, writes Francis Arnold Col
Inns in st. Nicholas. This first mes
snge Is known as the ~. r." No one
seems to know just why. The wireless
station replies as briefly as possible,
and the wireless operator shuts of.
Business soon picks up. Before the
passengers are through waving fare
wells some one has usually remember
ed forgotten errand ashore or decid-
ed to send wireless (aerogram is the
world, and visitors begin to look up
the wireless station. 1t is usually a
detached house on the uppermost or
sun deck. just large enough for the
mysterious looking apparatus and a
bunk or two. Before the voyage is
over most of the passengers will have
become familiar with the station. for
1t is after all about the most interest
ing place aboard.
If no messages are filed for sending
the operator picks up the shore sta
ton and clicks off the name of his
Ship-as, for instance. "Atlantas-nil
here" meaning nothing here"
Should the operator have any mes
sages to file he will add the number
for example. "Atlantas g." The re-
ceiring station picks this up and re-
plies quickly. If it has no message to
send 1t will reply: 20. X. Nil here"
Should there be any messages to de-
liver it will reply. 20. *. G." go
ahecd.)
All the way down the harbor the
great ship is in constant communion
ton, sending and receiving beIated
| questions and answers. The passen-
| gers. who have been calling their fare
wells from the ships side rs the wa
ters widen. are merely continuing their
conversations with the shores now
rapidly slipping past. Your message
| meanwhile will be delivered almost
| anywhere in the United States within
an hour and in nearby cities in much
| less time
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
DO YOU KNOW?

That the swell appearing, perfect fitting suits our tail
orng department IS turning OUT making friends
for every day.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
The PeriIs of Cookery.

"Leezie. wumman." the old highland.
er complained to his wife at breakfast.
"thae eggs are MIGHTY hard boiled
again"
Nae wonder. John, dear" replied his
wife triumphantly, "whaen the lassie
boiled them by the kitchen clock and
forgot it was five meenits Slow
Youths Companion.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23

Some discuss bad roads, while other
simply cuss them. - Charleston New
and Courier
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
AardIv Ever.

''Other things being equal" she ask
ed. don't you think a girl has better
chance than a widow has to get mar
riedr'
Perhaps" he replied. but widow
hardly ever gives a man a chance to
consider other things equal."-Chicago
Record Herald
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23

. Call in and look over the very
latest patterns of swell sum-
mer sultings. We have hun
drcds OF fabrics to choose from.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
Had It In Largo Doses.

Doctor-Yes, what you want Is a
change Of climate. Er-what is your
profession?
Patient-Pm the second mate Of the
Llzer Ann, just home from Australia.
London Opinion.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
Reason whv.

"You haven't many relatives, have
your
Worlds Of them"
Il never meet any Of them at your
house"
mo: they've all got more money
than ! have."-Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23

most modern methods and guarantee satisfaction on all
work we do. Telephone 622 and will call for and
deliver any work you may have for ....
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
OPPORTUNITY.

Opportunity has al her har on
her forehead. but when she has
passed you canno. call her back.
She has no tuft whereby you can
lay hold on her. for she IS bald on
the back part Of her head and never
returns. francois Radicals.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
No. Indeed,

Sillicus f,o Won believe any man IL
rich enough to d" absolutely as ne
pleaseS? Cyniclis Not u hes mar.
ried. Philadelphia Record
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23

Great is the art OF beginning. bur
greater is the art Of ending.-Longfel-
low. -
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23

To be thrown upon ones resources
Is to be cast into the lap Of fortune
Benjamin Franklin.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23

A man may outwit another. but net
all the others.-La Rochefoucald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-23
BY J. ED GRuLO.

Though he was virtually unheard of
when the season started and was not
mentioned in connection with the appar-
emily brilliant pitching staff of the St
Louis Browns. Leverenz. the young left
handler Of that team appears to be the
best of StovalIs twirlers.
His work during the past few weeks
has been nothing short of marvellous. He
was given his first opportunity to show
his ability here when he lost to Walter
Johnson in 1-to-O struggle. Since then
he has held every team he has met in
check. and yesterday he scored a victory
over Jim Scott of the White Sox. not
withstanding the fact that the latter
struck out fifteen of the Browns, estab-
fishing the seasons strike-out record by
SO doing.
Ieverenz came to the Browns from
some remote club in an Independent
league. He did not cost anything 70
speak OF and looks to be the find OF the
season. The ST Louis club has been par
ticularly fortunate in picking up good
young pitchers. for which they have had
to pay little or nothing. Notwithstanding
this array of twirlers. the Browns can
not win, but that is probably due to
the weakness OF the suppore winch tnese
pitchers are given.
More pitchers have come into the big
leagues and made good who cost notn1ne
to secure than have been purchased al
enormous figures from minor leagues
Buying young. players is nothing more
than a gamble. Players who shine In small
leagues only occasionally make gooo
when they come into fast company. ana
there are innumerable instances where
PLAYERS who were picked up on town lots
or from some independent team made
good with a vengeance. Great ball play
ers are not developed under any par
ticular sort of conditions. There is nc
particular grade Of league which SENDS
stars to the majors. A club is apt 70
pick up a great player almost anywhere
and that is why so many failures come
up each year, for it is we'll worth taking
a chance on giving almost any sort or
player a trial.
The Washington club secured walter
Johnson without spending a cent. he
has proved the clubs greatest asset, and
while a fortune has since been spent IN
an effort to get players OF his type With
out success. still the chance to get an
other star always exists.
That one ball player often makes lot
of difference in a teams showing is in
dictated in the change that has come over
the Boston Red Sox of late. The win
ming s>reak of that team Is attributed to
the rounding into form Of Bill Carrigan.
the clubs veteran catcher. 1t has al
WAYS been contended that Carrgan was
the backbone of the worlds champions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-23

visitors. was a great struggle between
Scott. who set seasons st1ke-out record
with fifteen, and LeverenZ, who held the
locals to two hits.
In the second. Walsh's heady pitching
and clever fielding back of him kept St
Louis from scoring despite the preponder,
ance Of hits in the visitors favor. hal
Chase. making his first local appearance
as member Of the Chicago club. scored
both runs, two triples by Collins sending
him In. Chases all-around work was
feature.
SCOTS performance in the first game
was remarkable. In the sixth and sew
enth he struck out every batter who faced
him. Leverenz. however, was invfncible.
and the two hits made off his delivery
were rather doubtful ones. He was aided
by some good fielding
Lavans, the University of Michigan re-
cruit, played so clever a game at short
the big crowd. Score:
FIRST GAME.
st. Louis. ............ Q Il
Chicago. ............ o o o 90
Two-base hit-Pratt. Sacrifice ny-Pratt. Stolen
bases-Johnston. Rath. Mattick Double play
Leverenz to Pratt to Stovall. Left on hases-St.
Louis. 4; Chicago 1. Bases on balls-Of Scott.
I; Off Lcverenz, 2. Struck out-By Scott. 10;
by Leverenz g. Umpires-Messrs. O'Loughlin and
Hildebrand. Time Of game hour and 40 min
utes.
SECOND GAME
ST. Louis .......... o o 90
Three base hits Collins ~. Hits-On weilman.
in innings: of Allison. 0 in 2 innings. Sacri-
fee hits-Agnew Lord. Stolen bases-Pratt ~,
Austin. Double play-Shotten to Brief Left on
bases-St. Louis. o; Chicago. 3. Bases on balls
on Walsh. I: OF Weilman; 2 Struck o9t-By
Hiidebrand and O'Loughiin. Time of eame-i
hour and 50 minutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-23
BOOSTERS, GET TOGETHER.
Big Times Are Being Planned for the
Nationals Saturday..

+ 1t is being planned to give the Ma
tonals the greatest .send-off they have
ever had when they play their last game
here Saturday against the Athletics for
nearly a month. 1t is the intention of the
fans to send the club away with. the
knowledge that the best wishes of all
go with it.
Here is direct call from Chief Booster
Hoover to the fans:
Sporting EDITOR Star:
Dear Sir: Boosters get in line. We only
have four days. left to make June 2s a
big success. and we want to give Griffith
and his band the greatest Send-Off they
have ever had.
Let's show the Mackmen just how
much we appreciate what the manage
ment of our ball team has done for us
i'm giving Washington. a. first division
team. l don't think there is a gutter on
our team. and 1 know THAT the boosters
are not, so boosters get a hustle on and
let me hear from YOU. There was hun
dreds who sent in their names to join
the booster movement. Now get in line.
form clubs and meet the crowd down at
9Th and Pennsylvania avenue next Sat
urday. We are going to have some big
parade-a credit to each participant
We will sure have some fun, let
alone any other benefit derived from join
ing in this tremendous demonstration.
That there will be suitabl prizes offered
is settled beyond a doubt. 1 want each
and every Individual to feel at liberty to
join in" this Booster parade. l especially
ask the different papers to help this
along, and would appreciate every sug-
gestion of some feature to add. Will also
request your personal aid in making this
a good solid organization. We should
turn out a dozen or more clubs of good
size. Call me up early-Main I41S. Come
to see me. or write to me. and I will see
you in any way, so we get together.
W. G. Neumeyer of 1925 G street
northwest will have charge of the
auto club and would like to hear from
every autoist who will join in with US.
Every factory should be represented
in line. and be sure to have your
autos loaded with real live boosters.
Let him hear from you at once. The
Dreyfuss Brothers report good progress
on their club. as does j. Charles Nc
CURE of 519 9th street. The Anacost1a
club is sure to be a big success, as E.
j. Newcomb is a real organizer and
will make somebody hustle to keep
his crowd from winning one or more
of the prizes. There is to be meet
ing Tuesday at s. o'clock of the boss
boosters. when final arrangements will
be made. Notice of place of holding
will be advertised Wednesday,, and as
the meeting will be open we hope to
have many additions to the Boosters
Club then. Now is the time. boys.
Yours for success.
CHIEF BOOSTER HOOVER,
Sc Center Market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-23
National League Games.
Pirates Defeat Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI. June 23.-Pittsburgh. By
opportune hitting. won the second game
of the series from Cincinnati yesterday,
) to 4.
Adams pitched good ball with the ex-
cepton of the second inning. when Gin
cinnati made FIVE hits and four runs. For
the remainder of the game he kept the
hits scattered ard prevented the locals
from scoring Ames also pitched good
ball up othe eighth. when he weaken
ed and Brown was called upon to relieve
him.
Pittsburgh scored its first run on a base
on balls to Byrne and singles by Carey
and Wagner. They got the second on a
base on balls to Coleman and a two
base hit by Carey. The other three runs
were scored on singles by Adams. Byrne.
Carey and Miller and a base on balls to
Wagner.
Cincinnati made it's runs in the second
inning when Dodge, Groh and King
doubled. Devore singled and Bescher trip
led. Score:
Pittsburgh. .....-.... I oS
Cincinna III. .....-.... o o.
Two-base hits-Carey Dodge Groh, King.
Three-base hits Bescher, Tinker. Hits-Un
Ames. in seven and ona-third innings; OF
fee hit-Adsms. Stolen base erRhammer. DOH
bile play-Mer 10 Wagner to Miller. Left on
ba Pittsburgh 5; Cincinnati. 6. Bases on
halls-On Adams, /: of Ames. 3: OF Brown. !.
-Messrs. ODay and Emsie. Time OF ganie--i
hour and 30 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-23
American League Games.
Tigers and Maps Split.

CLEVELAND. June 23.-Detroit and
Cleveland divided double-header here
yesterday. the latter losing the first, . to
Z, and winning the second, to /.
The first game was a seesaw contest.
each team alternating in the lead. Man
ager Birmingham. out Of the game for
six weeks with a broken leg, acted as a
pinch hitter in the ninth and drove In
the tying run.
Detroit won in the tenth. when Carisch
threw wild to second. trying to eaten
Crawford, Bush scoring. GOOD retlreo IN
the third inning of the first game because
of a lame leg. and Jackson. his rival for
batting honors. was chased from the field
for diSputing decision.
Each team scored one nthe sixth in
ming OF the second game. Crawford sim
gled, and High tr1pled for Detroits run run
Turner singled and stole. and Ryan sin
gled. scoring him for Cleveland's run.
The winning run was scored in the ninth
on Graneys double, O'Neills sacrifice
and Dauss tumble of Birmingham s
bounder.
FIRST GAME.
Cleveland. .......: 0 Q 0 Q 90
Twobase hits-Lajoie 90, Olson. Lake. veach.
Sacrifice hits-Jackson. Turner. MoIiarty 90
ner and Johnston. Hits-On Falkenberg. 8 In 8
innings OF Blanding. In innings: of VIII
lett. in 13 innings: Oh Lake. 3 In 20 In
of Blanding. 2; of Willett. 4. Hit by pitched
ball-By Wiett tTurnerl: by Falkenberg lMori-
arty). Struck out-By Falkenberg. z: by Will
lett. I: by Lake 3. Wild ptches.Falken
Lake Blanding. Left on bases-Cleveland. ":
Detroit. L. Umpires-Mcssrs. Evans and EGan.
Time Of game hours and 20 minutes.
SECOND GAME.
Z cleveland. " " " " " -
Def rot ...... q q o l 0-1
T1vo-base hts-Liebold. Graney. Three-base hit
High. Sacrifice hit-O' Neil Stolen bases-John-
ston Turner. Bases on b8lls-By Gregg, 2: by
Dauss, 2 Hit by pitched ball-By Dauss
(Graney) Struck omt-By Gregg. 4; hy Dauss
f. First base errors-Detroit, !; Cleveland
l. Left bases-Cleveland. 8; Detroit. Z. I'm
pires-Messrs. Egan and Evans. Time OF game
hour and 40 minutes.