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The midland journal., 1913-02-14

Actresses who have been wasting
their time acquiring publicity by the
stolen-bag ofsiiamonds route should
advocate the acquisition Of some his
toric birthplace.
The midland journal., 1913-02-14

An English lecturer. over here. says
that England Is q coward and snob.
1t will be quite interesting to know
what this discerning and impartial
critic win say about US when he lee
tures IN England about the United
States.
The midland journal., 1913-02-14
KANSAS swATs BOOK TRUST.
State viii Publish lts Own school
and Text Books.

Topeka, Kan. - When Governor
Hodges signs bill passed by the
House. Kansas win become its own
publisher of text books used by the
school children of the State. The bill
already has passed the Senate. Pupils
will be able to buy the books at actual
cost.
The midland journal., 1913-02-14

Aswcrd carried BY great French
general has Just been sold for $3.50.
The corresp pondents who telegraphed
the story around the country made
more than that Another proof that
the pen is mightier than the sword.
The midland journal., 1913-02-14
$50 MEN ENToMsED.
Explosion OF Gas In Japanese Mine
Kills Many Persons.

Fukuoka, Japan. -One hundred and
nifty miners were entombed by natur.
al gas explosion in one of the col-
lieries near here. Many were sup
posed to have been killed instantly,
and there was small hope for the
rescue OF possible survivors.
The midland journal., 1913-02-14

The big tree In Ravenna park, Se-.
attic, ID dead. but as it was supposed
10 be 1000 years old. and had been
suffering long time from withered
extremities, general debility. and 9TH
or ailments common to extreme age.
It was better that It should dry up.
and die.
The midland journal., 1913-02-14
slckLEs IS SAVED.
Letters OF consratuIation Pour In
Upon Man Who Comes TO Rescue.

Pittsburgh. Ethan /. Dodds, who
offered to indorse years note for
the shortage Of General Daniel e.
Sickles. OF New York. and pay the
full shortage Of $4,000 If necessary,
is receiving hundreds Of letters from
over the country commencing his ac-
tion. The announcement that there
may be $4,000 additional shortage has
no effect on his offer Dodds asserted
The midland journal., 1913-02-14
UNLOCK YOUR GRIP.
travelling Mans Costly Experiences
With Parcel Peat.

New York.-If you send your travel
ing bag by parcel post be sure to
leave it unlocked. A New York travel
ing man learned this lesson when the
postman brought him a grip he had
left in Pittsburgh and for which he had
wired. The parcel bore 81 cents in
stamps. but because the bag was
locked it came as hrat-class matter
and the owner had to pay s6.l0.
The midland journal., 1913-02-14

The wag who remarked that every
time q new book came out he read
an old one would be kept pretty busy
II be were alive today.
The midland journal., 1913-02-14

Happy Is the baseball fan. for he
can praise the players AL summer and
criticise the magnates all the rest OF
the year.
The midland journal., 1913-02-14

4 physician transferred the kid
nsy Of a goat to man successfully.
IN this instance. the animal proved
the goat, indeed.
The midland journal., 1913-02-14

Why should there not be society
for the protection Of overworked
words and phrases? There Is the much
abused word psychology" for exam
pla
The midland journal., 1913-02-14

~ the submarines would stay mp
aIh the aeroplanes would stay down.
there would be fewer accidents to
The midland journal., 1913-02-14
BRYCE TO HAGUE.
British Ambassador Appointed Per-
rnanentIy To Peace Tribunal.

London. James Bryce, British Am
basador at Washington, has been ap-
pointed British member Of the
permanent court of arbitration at The
Hague. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice is to
succeed Ambassador Bryce in the
United States.
The midland journal., 1913-02-14
". ). BRYAN. JR, DROPS STUDIES
Goes To Arizona on Account OF His
Wife's illness.

Washington. William Jennings
Bryan. Jr, has given up his home
here. resigned the presidency of the
freshmen class Of the Georgetown Uni
versity Law School and gone to Ari-
zona, because of the illness of his
wife,
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16
COOPERSTOWN TEAMS
WIN POLO CUP GAMES
Will Clash on Sunday in Final
Contest at Point Judith for
Atlantic Trophy.
ARMY FOUR FIGHTS HARD
With Big Handicap They Force
Leopards to Play Their
Best, Holding Lead TO
Seventh Period.

from star Correspondent ~ Tho T-Ihun"
Narraransctt Plcr. T. 7. Aug I5-
Cooperstown and the Coopcrstown Loop
ards won I'm the scmi-huals FOR the At-
lantic cups TODAY AT the Point Judith
Polo Club. The Leopards beat tho Army
after a game iu which the issue was iu
doubt until the last period. They con-
ceded six goals and the Army made such
a strong opposition that the final score
was ioi. to 81. Lieutenant Wilson twice
and Lieutenant West once made goals
FOR the Army. and tho tally. while light.
shows that tho Leopards had their work
cut out TO win. To score n an against
such strong and well mounted team is
proof Of the Armys high proficiency at
polo.
Lieutenant Quekeweyer was not NJ his
best. the result OF recent casualty Ia
the game. but the others were always on
the ball All tho Leopards were on thor
game. but they did not gain a lead until
the seventh period. when a goal by Rath-
horne brought them 20 81 20 ~. In the
same period Thomas gained goal for me
Ieonards Lieutenant West made his
goal AZ the start or the final period.
making the score Sis to 81. In a desperate
finish clark scored by neat angle stroke
and clinchcd the victory
Cooperstown gave two goals 70 IN"
Freebooters and at half time led 10y
10 4 II was a spectacular game with
many rallies and light scoring for IN" last
four periods. Cooperstown winning by 10
TO 5.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16

DAVIS CUP TEAM HOME
Lusty Cheers for Mclaughlin,
Williams and Hackett.

Maurice r. Mclaughlin. r. Norris Will
iams and Harold H. Hackett. Of the vic
torious American tennis team which won
the Davis cup for the United States in
the international tennis matches, re-
turned yesterday on the steamer France.
The Davis cup was also brought into the
country. a:tcr an absence Of ten years
but on another steamer.
II was slowed safely away aboard the
Mauretauia. which also arrived Yesterday
and was taken into custody hy the GUS
toms officials until some technicality re-
cardins the duty was Strengthened out
II will not be there long. however ac-
cording 10 Robert y. Vrcnu, president ~
the United States Lawn Tennis AssocIa-
tlon. who expects 10 take II TO Newport
within a few days
Tho greeting accorded IN" returning
champions was long. noisy and sincere
Members of the team had not much 10
say regard nF tho matches. but they ap-
narentIy were pleased AT the demonstra-
,ioo thev received. Mclaughlin. the ma
tlo,al tennis champion. and Williams. the
Harvard vouncstor. will 60 to Newport
to-day 10 work OF their sea legs on me
courts. preparatory 10 taking part IN '''
national championships. which begin on
vondav. Hackct said he was undecided
uhe,ber or not 90 enter tho Newport
games.
Captain Hackett. when pressed ior 4
.,,,c,,eut said. The performances "t
on, bows speak for themselves. What
else ,s there 10 be- said? II is my opinion
tar..,cr and believe other members or
the team fccl the same way tna' w
Da,is cup will remain In this country fof
some years 20 come
THE victorious trio went directly to the
rres-opt Athletic club. IN Brooklyn on
leaving the steamship pier.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16

This shows that the Pleione mace the
fastest time on the reach. beating tho
sa murik just one second. The Carolina
II made the third best time. The Bar
bara had gained minutes u seconds on
the Iroquois II in this reach.
Gvding after rounding the hshship
ALI set spinnakers to starooard Ths
Crawling and Pleione luffed half mile
70 the eastward soon after they squared
away and set their spinnakers. The lro-
ouo,s held her own well on this run to
the finish.
The regatta committee Of the Eastern
Yacht Club. H. a Morss. Frederick NJ.
Hoyt and Henry a. rockingham. VINO
managed the race as well as the other
vachtsmen who viewed the race from
the comittee tug Orion. declared they
had never seen finer class OF racing
sloops
The summary follows:
EASTERN YACHT CLUB SPECIAL RACE
FOR 5O-FOOT CLASS-sTART, l2;R-
COI PSE o4'5 MILES
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16
u. S. SOCCER RECOGNIZED
Will Enable American Team to
Enter Olympic Games.

T W. CahilL secretary Of the United
States of America Football Association,
received n cable message yesterday from
G. A. W Hirschman. secretary OF the
International Football Association. say
ing that the emergency committe OF that
organization had admitted Professionally
10 membership the United States of
America Football Association.
This recognition by the governing SOC
GER body OF the world makes II possible
for this country 10 compete in the Olym-
pic soccer games al Berlin in 1916. II also
means according 10 the announcement
made here. that the United States asso-
citation will conduct the international Soc
cor competition al the Panama Canal EX-
position at San Francisco In 1915.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16
LADY NICOTINE WINS
ON GREAT SOUTH BAY
First in 0ne-Design Champion
ship Class in Regatta
OF BeIIport.
PRIZE FOR ADELAIDE II
Corinthian Squadron Will Dis.
band To- day After Race at
Patchogue-The Thelma
Grounds on Run.

From a stan Correspondent Of The Tribune. !
Patchogue. l.. l.. Aug 15.-This has
been another eventful dsy in the history
Of yachting on Great South Bay. After
a good nights rest at Sayville. the Corin-
thians. who are taking part in the annual
cruise Of the Great South Bay 1acht
Racing Association. weighed anchor this
morning and had another excellent squad
ron run to Bellport Bay. Again the wind
was from the east. and although 1t was
not particularly strong. the yachts had
"A good beat for the entire squadron run.
Every boat arrived without mishap with
the exception Of Commodore George Cox ;
Thelma which was hung up for awhile
on middle grounds while leading the
feet
Dixie. the %" boat that won the title
Of Queen OF the Bay" yesterday. proved
that she was worthy OF the honor by
leading the fleet across the finish line.
There was 10 squadron prize to-day.
Dixie. however. won the first prize In the
%" class. and repeated the performance
by taking the same prize in the regatta
sailed this afternoon. Other class win
ners this morning included Constance,
Sylph. Marina, Lady Killer, Curlew ana
Margaret.
This afternoon the third championship
regatta vas sailed over triangular
course of Bellport The wind hauled
into the southeast. enabling the COM
mittee 20 give the craft short beat for
the first leg. followed by a broad reach
on the starboard tack for the second
leg and a spinnakcr run home for the
majority OF the craft. The largest feet
OF the cruise started.
SQUADRON Run FROM SAYNILLE JO
BELLPORT BAY.
- OOPS CLASS p-STAPT Sit-COTRSFs
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16
DURAS CLINCHES POSITION
Beats Tenenwurzel in Rice
Chess Masters Tourney.

Winning another game in the masters
tournament at the Rice Chess Club yes
terdav. O :. Duras. OF Prague. attained
a total Of ten points. ciinchinG the second
prlze u can now only be equalled by
Black. i'm case the bohemian champion
should lose his adjourned game with II.
VI. Phillips.
Yesterday Duras had J. TenenwurZeI for
an opponent playing the queens 6amo!t
declined The two players casued OH Op-
posite sides OF the board. Duras iinally
obtaining the better position. on the
thirty-hrst move he won pawn, ana ne
scored four moves later when his op-
moment overlooked the loss OF a rOok.
The scores 10 date follow.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16
MORE RACING AT SARATOGA
Association Announces Stake
for 1914 and 1915.
IRv Telegraph 20 The Tribune.

Saratoga Springs, Aug. 15.-That racing
Ia being re-established on a firm basis
was manifested to-day by the action OF
the Saratoga Association in announcing
stake races for 1914 and 1915.
r. Mel Erlocker. the secretary made
the statement that entries would close
some time I'm September for several i'm
nortant events. They include the United
States. Grand Union and splnaway
stakes. the last named for hllies' for 1914.
and the Travers Stakes for 1915. Year
unss will be nominated for these stakes.
The first three are for two-year-olds and
,ha Travers for three-year-olds.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16
STARS IN FIREMEN'S MEET
Games at Celtic Park To- NOR
row Well Filled with Talent.

Hundreds OF amateur athletes VIII com
pete in the Eccentric Firemen's monster
meet at Celtic Park tomorrow afternoon
All the metropolitan stars have entered
and some new records are predicted. In
the main event Abel Kiviat. Melvin Shep-
pard and Homer Baker WIN race az $40
wards There is no better trio OF middle
distance runners anywhere. Mel hopes
10 be pressed hard enough to lower his
mark of 81 l-5 for the distance.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16
ATLANTIC CUP MATCH.
I.Lv.v-rsgrasT.NfFe q


Cooperstown-Go earned TO- by handicap.
0. less penalties 0. total 10. Freebooters Goals
earn d. 3. hy handicap. 2; less penalties, o.,
total g. Individual goals-E y. Morgan. jr.
.F s Won stade. Morgan Belmont /. @. C..
Rumsey. !; = Stevenson. /. 6. +. Burke. l.
& = Beadleston. l. Referee-spencer Flshe.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16
BRIEF BITS OF BASEBALL
Ban Johnson Changes Rule Re-
garding a Balk.

Ban Johnson has Informed all his UNI
plres that no balk shall be charged 10
pitcher when he. while in the act OF
pitching. accidentally drops the ball.
Johnson's ruling keeps the ball in play,
the pitcher escaping the penalty of a balk
and giving him the right TO recover the
bali and play on a base runner. In re-
cent ruling by President Lynch OF the
National League the pitcher is charged
with a balk IL he drops the ball while in
the act OF pitching.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16
ATLANTIC CUP MATCH.
LEOPARpS


Arm,-CoaIs canned. 8. hy handicap 9. Iess
psnss5' fsInss II. 6y handicap. 9 less penalties q;
total lOl. Individual goalS-licutenaut WI
7 A Amor. 4. J. r. Thomas. I 3. a. 1larh
/. Lieutenant Wson. ] for Leopsrds Pena =.
ties-Ileutenant Wilson. foul, F. a. ClaTk, l
foll and | safety. Eeferee-J. .. SmltneIs.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16
WORLDS RECORD TROT
BY DUDE ARCHDALE
ECIipSes Three-Heat Figures
Established by Spanish
Queen at Syracuse.
OWNER HOLDS THE REINS
Lillian Arnold and Margot Hal
Other Winners in Final
Grand Circuit Races
at Detroit.

Detroit. Aug IA worlds record for
three heats In a trotting race was estab-
lshed to-day Al the close OF the Grand
Circuit meet at tho state fair track. when
F. g. Jones. OF Memphis drove Dude
i Archdalo TO victory In the free-for-all.
with Anvil. Gecrs up. contesting every
inch Of the way. The times for tie three
heats were 2.ct5.. 2.oii4. z.o4i1. Anvil win
ming the first neat and Dude Arcndale
the next two.
The former record was made in SYRIA
cuse Two wears ago. when Billie Burk
defeated Spanish Queen in 2:0il4, 2:Oii.
a.Ola.. Spanish Queen winning the first
heat
Alargot Hal. winner of the Board OF
Commerce stake on the opening day,
captured the 2l5 pace this afternoon and
Lillian Arnold won the el2 trot
There was the keenest sort OF rivalry
between Geers and Jones In the free-for-
all. Jones owns both Anvil and Dude
, Archdale and friends OF the two drivers
had engaged in week long controversy
as TO which would land the prize
The summaries follow:
TaoTTI%G-. CLASS-PJRsE Sl0oo-
THREE n FIVE.
Lillian Arnold. ur. m. by Gro
CHAN tGeersI ........ ..---.--.
Alta coast b. IN. dempsey. I ! ) :
Bon Guy. b. b. tBauey-Nhl-
cutiusI -.-....t.-. %
Doctor Thorne. p. h. (SnoVl -.. ) j
Redlac Jr.. bL h. COX Mon q.
TImc. 2l3L. 21ii.. 2.loh. 2l@'s, 2'l2.
PACING -2i5 CLASS - PURSE $1,000 -
THREE ~ FIVE.
Margot Hal. b. m- boy Arsot Hal -,
Zanzibar b (Pitmanl l.....+-..... :
Auto Zombro b. b. Spencer ........ !
Fanny Shirley. b. m. tPearcel...... 8
flav Sure b G. thayl .......-..... v D
susie Gentry. x. m. uoomis' '....... '
HaIking ch. 4 fSuow .......-.....- v
Alcey F.. b. m. fWhitnry) ........-- = Or
cyclone D. T. ASHLEY ..--..-.- Z y or
Hetty Green. b M. Porter ........ dis
Time > OK. 2.oTi.. e:07t.
FREE FOR ALL TROT-Pu RISE $500
TWO IL THREE.
Dude Archdale HI m. by Archdae
tF o. jones' ..............
AuviI. 20. s. tGe"rsl ...........-. :
Cascade. ON. h. Rodney ........... } .
Time OiI 2.O4h. 04iz
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16

The Chicago Cubs have purchased
Heath Allison. an outhelder. from the
Cadillac club OF the Michigan State
League Allison has batting average OF
$40 for the season. He will report next
year
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16

The chances OF the Los Angeles base
ball club 10 win the Pacific Coast League
pennant this year took a slump yesterday
when the Chicago White Sox exercised
their option on Harl Maggert centre
fielder. Maggert has been leading the
coast league in batting. and has been
second in stolen bases. He is expected to
go 10 Chicago Immediately.
Edward ZwllIing. an outf1elder OF the
ST. Joseph club. Of the Western League.
has been sold to the Boston Braves.
Harry Spore, a young southpaw pitcher
from Crestllre. Ohio. has been signed by
the Philadelphia Athletics.
"Old Cy" Seymour was around the Polo
Grounds again yesterday TO see Miller
Huggins. but the manager OF the Cardi-
nails could not find anything for him to do.
"Cy" has been In the game a good man,
years and Is fairly well 20 do. but the
lure OF the game is too strong for him 10
Law his bat aside
Tho Topeka club OF the Western AS
ISOLATION has signed one-armed pitcher
named Peggy" Prime. His right arm -
gone ard he hurls the pellet with his ieft
arm.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16
orrrxs cAMBrT DECLINED

The game between Duras and Tenen-
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16

pUdle ArchdaIe. n m. ~ ArchdaIe
tF o. jones'. .-.............
Aascaad 4nyi5 o. ca h. 'e1F', cRodneyj j ......
Time OK. 2.O4h. 2.0iiz.
New-York tribune., 1913-08-16

Time. OH. 20Ii.. 2.OIt.
FREE FOR ALL TROT-Pt RISE $500
TWO IL THREE.
pudla ArchdsIe hi m by Archdale
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-10-14

Mr.. James Sidney Douglass, Jr., was
host last night at delightful dance at
the Old Dominion Boat Club in honor of
Miss Kitty S. Barrett and her house
guests Misses Barbara Campbell and
Elizabeth Green, of Charles Town. w.
Va. There were many other guests and
the dance was the most enjoyable of
the season.
Hon. and Mrs. William Campbell af-
ter visit to Alexandria. Va, have
gone to Norfolk for short stay. Miss
Barbara Campbell of Charles Town, W.
Va, Miss Katherine Steele Barrett and
Miss Lila Waller Barrett left Friday
for a visit in Norfolk and to the Misses
Barrett's brother, Lieut.. Charles D.
Barrett, u. S. M. c. at Old Point.
Miss Kitty Barrett entertained charm
ingly at supper after the dance at her
home on Duke street in honor of her
guests Misses Campbell and Green. =
Alexandria Gazette,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-10-14
The Great Frederick Fair.

With the return of October DAVIS comes
the time for the Great Frederick Fair.
which will b.. held at Frederick, Nd.
this wear on Octob 2t ~, % aud 81.
No fair in MARYLAND affordsIts patrons a
better OF more varied program of amuSe-
ments and the management have this
year added manv new features that will
prove interesting aud instructive. The
free attractions in front of the grand
stand win include the Famous Adas
Troupe Of sew n peop'e who are world
renowned gymnasts; Harry Miller and his
seven celebrated outdoor vocalists, who
will sing ali the latest. upto-aate songs
with band compartment the Sensa'
tionai Smitnson, in a twirl of cycling the
chasm: the Iron. Jawed Anglott, in his
astounding hercuIeau performance OF
lifting an automobile with his teeth; III.
Three Cvclonians. in whiriwind oil
mirth on whizz'uQ wheels. The famous
aeronaut, King Kelly. will make daily
balloon ascensions with four parachute
drops by two Taep from the same balloon
There will ne much else to aHuSe aud
entsrt ain--a crowded midway, fine eK
hibits, splendid poultry show with duck
pond as new feature and both harness
and running races by some of the b,-s
horses in the country. The railroad.
will run special trains and sell excnrsior
tickets at reduced rates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-10-14

The Glenn'S Ferry Qdsho) Gazette of
a recent date has an exte nded notice of
a big waterworks system being put in
ror that city, aud in mentioning those
engaged on the execution of the con-
tract saws
IF. G. Morss. city engineer for the
construction, is New York man and
has been actively engaged in the enGi-
neeriug business for the past ten years.
Mr.. Morss is man who understands the
engineering business and has succeeded
IN pleasing both the trustees and con-
tractors"
MIR, Morss named above IS a son of the
tte Fostor b. Morss. and a nephew of
Iessrs. VIM r. and Geo. w. Packet of
mis- town aud vicinity. He was born
re, at Locust Hill" and is another
the large number of former Jefferson
county boys who have advanced to the
front ranks ia their various callings.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-10-14

L,-, Or terlcrs remaining in ~. Post. Ific- at
Charles Town. Jefferson comfy. w. Va. ON
ga urIav. Oct. II 1913 Persons calling for
same " Il be roqdircl 10 pay one cent tor
zach letter:
Bernard Chad wick. N c Carper, NJ !
Noyne. } A Graham, Walter Graham. l. E
Cood., VIM Hooking, Charlie Jenkins.
Il Doug'as Kellogg, JnO c Malone, II smith.
II orman thornton. Mrs Fan lie Black man.
Mrs az Bailey, Miss Thelma l. Birkitt
Miss Anra Burns. Mrs ] + Chamberlain,
Mrs G A Gurus. Mise Ruth Deans Mrs Lu-
ia Gentry Jme tiih-on, Miss Viola Kenny,
Mrs Kennedy, Miss May Overton, Miss
Lenore NTH.
TINS above letters. II not called for within
fifteen days, will be sent TO the nrsd letter
office. Persons calling for hem will please
say tnai they are advertised.
H. n. RRAuLEY. P. N.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-10-14
POWhataR College Recital.

The recital given Friday evening BY
the faculty of Powhatan College wasnot
only unique but brilliant affair, and
gave strong evidence of the strength of
the corps of instructors at thic deserved
" popular institution Of learning. Prof.
Taylor. Mrs McAdoo and Miss Virginia
Ulmer all acquitted themselves hand
somelv and received the hearty applause
of all y. esent. Dr. Pentuff is to becon-
graduated on his able and efficient staff.
and his much cause to be hopeful of big
results for Powhatan this session.