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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Laid 203 Eggs
In Nine Months
ANKEE P0ULTYMAN'S BIRD
MAKES A RECORD IN EGG
LAYING CONTEST.

WlNSTED, Conn. Aug. 9.--B. L.
Moore's ROSTERS at Highland Lake
Poultry Yards crowed longer and
louder than ever this morning and
before the chandeliers quietel down
MIR. Moore. who had been awaken ed
by the incessant growing. remarked,
there must be reason for it." \
hasty examination of the poultry
yards rcevaled no cause for the roos-
ters' noisy demonstration.
But later in the morning all was
explained when telegram was re-
:eiyed from Stores Agricultural COL
iegc stating that Mr.. Moore's white
Leghorn No. in the pen Of five he
has entered In the second interna-
tional laying contest had passed all
The other North American breeds TAX.
ing part in the competition by lay
ing 203 eggs In nine months. Only
eight hens are now leading Mr..
Moores which stands third in the list
of North American entrants.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
BIO. at Work
On Neu Link
Engineers Surveying For Direct Line
For Freight Haulage.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company has a corps Of engineers
surveying for the connecting link to
be constructed above CASTOR juno
ton with the NJ. Il. road. This link
is to be built right away and will be
constructed for the purpose Of reliev-
ing congested conditions In the Fair
mont yard for much of the freight
that will pass over this line will new
r get into the yards.
The construction of this link was
me of the things determined by the
company's officials when on an in.
spection Of the lines recently while
t Is believed that this link will
ause some railroad men who are
now employed in the city to remove
some other point. let 1t is argued
hat there will be an opportunity to
love much greater tonnage OF coal
nd that there will be n great OPEN
ng for laborers In the Fairmon,
ield. and that the Upper Mononga-
'ela aVlley will be greatly benefited
by It's construction.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
HIpP0DROME.
Opens Fall and Winter Season Of
1884 Next Monday Night.

The Hipodrome Theater will open
on next Monday hight with a big
musical comedy OF IA people, mostly
girls. >They are the'"Panama Girls"
In the latest success. AT the Cabar-
et," for which they carry special
scenery. This is one OF the seasons
best musical comedy productions and
features only the latest and best
harmony songs.
Manager Fred Pickett has the
house in shape and is all ready for
the opening. The lobby, has had
fresh paint and the inside has, been
cleaned from roof to cellar. -
The best music that can be secur-
ed will be heard and when the or
chestra tunes up for the first time
lovers Of good shows will be assured
that a successful season will be on in
this popular theater.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
New Pump Here.

THE new pump for the city pump
ing station on the Tygart's aVlle.
river has arrived and men from tbs
factory will be here next week to i'm
stall the monster. 1t will have n ca
pacity OF four million gallons of wat
ier day. This pump is of the most
modern type and is being placed in
many municipal water works.
q The foundation for 1t has been
completed for some time and the sue
ton pipe has already been sunk so
that all there remains to do is to in
stall the pump and make the con-
nection with the suction pipe.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

Jack Miller's two chances at first
base yesterday recall the record made
at Forbes Field on July "a. 1910.
when Artie Holman, who was then
subbing at first base for the Cubs,
went through game with only one
chance. 1t was toss by Tinker. and
Hoffman muffffed 1t. Jiggs Donalue,
playing with the Chicago Americans
at New York on May %, 1906, only
had one fielding chance at the initial
sack-an assist In the eighth in
ming.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Tile Hats
And listers
For The Elks
FAIRM0NT WILL BE GORGEOUS.
LY REPRESENTED, AT STATE
MEETINGo, ,r. @,
WHEELING GETTING READY TO
ENTERTAIN VISITING
LODGES.

Fairmont Elks are to be well rep
resented at the state convention to
be held In Wheeling on September
%. "a and 25th. 1t is the hope that
there will be upwards of one hundred
men OF the local lodge at this meet
Ing.
There will be a special train run
from Fairmont at Wheeling on We'd
nesday on which most OF the men,
beers OF the Fairmont lodge will 20.
Others will go In automobiles. The
First Regiment band will be with
the Fairment delegation.
The local Elks will wear white ul-
sters with patch pockets and trim
med with purple. Their tile hats
Will have broad purple bands and
they will carry white and purple UNI
brellas In the parade on Thursday
morning.
Wheeling is making prodigious eff
forts for the social entertainment OF
the visitors. A sum of eight thou
sand dollars has already been raised
for the hospitality to be extended
the guests and there will be much
more added to this fund. The big
social sess ion will be held on We'd
nesday night. 49,.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

To-day's pitching for the Pirates
may be done by Cooper, although 1t
Is possible McQuillan might receive
the assignment. The Dodgers still
have Tyler. Dickson and Strand ready
for work. but Stallings will likely
send Hub Perdue back upon the
mound, with instructions to keep his
hands off the shoulders Of the UNI
pires.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

Thursday evening the Church Lea
que will hold sway. at South Side
Park. The offering will be the Pala.
tine Baptists and the Presbyterians.
The Highlanders will have Il
strengthened team in. the field Tues
day while the Sailors expect to use
their regular lineup. Both teams
will make a strong bid for the VIC
tory In the contest Tuesday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
SNAKE WAS HALF
" COOKED IN OVEN

VALENCIA. Kan. Aug. 9.-When
Mrs. Guy Keine started to make cook
les she got the portable oven for her
gasoline stove of the back porch and
placed 1t on the stove without open
ipgthe door. A few minutes later.
as the oven grew hotter, she heard
a racket on the stove. She waited un-
til the noise ceased. Then she open
ed the door and found a half baked
rattlesnake three feet long.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

Mr.. W. S. Mayors. who has been
In Chill, South America, for the past
five months. looking after the inter-
ests OF the Consolidation Coal Com
pany.. has returned to this city, The
Consolidation Company is building
up d siarge trade In South America
and ethis tonnage will be greatly in
creased when the Panama canal /.
open for the commerce Of the world
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
BUTTERMILK FOR McADoo.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Presi,
dent Wilson may have his orange
Juice and Secretary Bryan his grape
rickeys, but Secretary McAdoo is.the
original buttermilk drinker. He has
two big glasses daily.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

Manager Bitner is getting ready
his Watson Building team for its in
vasion OF Clarksburg next week
when he will play the fourth game
OF the series with the Cor Building
OF Clarksburg. The locals will have
to win this game to make It an eevn
tie with the Harrison county lads.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Selling in the West.

-. M, Casterline. salesman for thu
Fairmont Mining Machinery Com
pany. is making an extended bust.
ness tour of the western minin,
states In the interest OF his com
pany. The local concern already
has a big trade In these states an
the orders from them are increasing
every month. The superior machin
cry manufactured by our home plan
has proved It's worth and the wester;
miners are anxious for 1t.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
SPORTING BRIEFS.

Monday eevning the Jamison Coal
Company and the Watson Building
baseball teams of the City League
will clash at South Side Park. This
Is the last regularly scheduled game
OF the two teams and each will make
a strong effort to win. Both teams
are going we'll now and good game
should result.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
CRY NEWS
BRIEFS
Mr.. William H. Martin has i'm
proved his two properties on Walnut
avenue by laying concrete sidewalks.
Mr.. TAYLOR Recovering.

Edwin H. Taylor. representative
I, OF the Dupont Powder Company. of
Wilmington. Del, Is recovering
from a severe attack OF quinsy at
Knoxville. Pa, where he and Mrs.
Taylor are visiting relatives.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

architect, c. H. snider. Peoples Nj
tional Bank Building. Fairmont. VI
Va. until twelve O'Clock noon, August
l3. 1913. ~
Plans and specifications vii be fur.
nished to prospective bidders upon
reasonable notice to. and in the discre.
ton OF the architect S.Gbt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

Lords wicked smash looked like a
triple in the fourth, for 1t was Just
out Of Wilson's reach, but Mitchell,
starting at the crack OF the willow,
went almost to the bleachers and
grasped the ball as he ran. 1t was q
brilliant catch and the crowd gave
Mike an ovation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
SPORTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE
FIVE.

Adams In the ninth, we're all left.
handlers. and three were pinch-hit-
tiers. Mcdonald walked, but Titus
and Clymer both flied to Wilson. As
Rudolph is a post-side slugger. he
was permitted to try his skill. but he
ended the game with fly TO Mitch
ell.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Chicago. 4: Philadelphia. /.
Washington, 4; Cleveland. 3.
Boston, 5; Detroit, 4.
st. Louis. G; New York, 4.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
FEDERAL LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
St. Louis, s; Pittsburgh. 7.
Cleveland. 8; Kansas City. 2
neutrality-suspicious..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Standing of the Clubs.
TODAY, Canes.

To-day, G::mts.
Boston at Pr: :h.rsE.
New York at Cincinnati.
Philadelphia a. Chicago.
Brooklyn at St. Louis.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09

Your immediate advertising task Is
10 make new store.friends-while max
Ing necessary clearances OF stock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
How well have you advertised your
used furniture for sale?

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed proposals for construction OF
a brick church for the NJ. E. cohgre,
cation South of RiVesville. W. Va.
will be received at the office OF the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Standing Of the Clubs.
To.day's Games.

Detroit at Boston.
Cleveland at Washington.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
St. Louis at New York.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
Standing Of the Clubs.
To.day's Games.

Pittsburgh at st. Louis.
Chicago at Indianapolis.
Cleveland at. Kansas City.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
CLUB. STANDING
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results.
Pittsburgh, 4; Boston, 2.
Philadelphia. 16: Chicago. 3.
St. Louis, 2; Brooklyn. 0.
Cincinnati. 7; New York. g..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
CITY LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Jamison. 4: Owens. 3.
Game Monday.
Jamlson VS.. Watson Building.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-09
SPORTS

NTeftI
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24
s35o,0oO FOR CHURCH WORK
Estate of j. Milton Cotton of Phila-
deIphia Contributes to Presbyterian
and Other Sects.

Philadelphia - Funds aggegating
more than S350,000 are bequeathed to
various activities of the Presbyterian
church by the will of ]. Milton Cotton,
former Philadelphia banker, pro-
,bated the other day in Norristowl.
The estate is valued at S1.500,000
After providing for his widow and
other members of his family, fund
of s350,OOO is created and divided into
20 parts. Three parts go to the board
of foreign missions of the Presbyterian
church to pay salaries of missionaries;
two parts to the Presbyterian board
for relief of disabled ministers and
the widows and orphans Of deceased
ministers and three parts to the board
of publication of Sabbath school work
of the Presbyterian church.
The remaining parts are devised to
local Presbyterian charities and for
founding and endowment of a Young
Mems Christian association at Abing-
ton, where Mr. Cotton lived.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24
SHARP PENCIL HOOKS WATCH
Broker Bunrs Into Stranger In Sub
way, and finds Addition to His
Wealth in Pocket.

New York.-A newly sharpened pen
Gil sticking out Of his upper outside
coat pocket, S. ]. Karp, an insur-
ance, broker, got off subr-ay
express train at the Fulton street sta
tion. When he reached the exit from
the station he met crowd Of persons
running for the same train he had
just left, and bumped squarely into a
tall young man wearing his watch
at the end of chain fastened to his
lapel, in the same kind or pocket
that Karp's pencil stuck out of.
did I hurt you?" said the young
man, recovering from his collision
with Karp.
Not Bit" answered the insurance
broker.
Arrived at his Office, Karp put his
hand in his outside lower left-hand
pocket and pulled out, instead of a
letter, an open-faced, yellow metal
watch, with case No. 5000. 1t fash
ed over him that his pencil must have
hooked this from the pocket of the tall
man into whom he had bumped. He
took the watch to police headQuar-
tiers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24
WEEDS FOR SIXTH TIME AT IS
Dr.. Mercer and Brides Perform the
Ceremony Themselves at
Beaver, Pa.

Beaver, PA remarkable marriage
contract was entered into by DR.. Aske-
lon Mercer, seventy-ive years old, of
Beaver Falls, and Sarah L. Calgrove,
.sixty-fve, of Wetzel county, West Vir-
tginia. When they obtained marriage
license here they blithly Informed the
clerk all they needed was certificate,
as they could dispense easily with I'll
bridal attendants and clergyman.
Guided by this information, the clerk
issued a license for Mr. Mercer and
Mrs Calgrove to marry themselves in
the presence of witnesses. DR.. Mercer
said he had been married FIVE times
and in each instance he and his bride
had performed their own ceremony, al
ways in the presence of two witnesses.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24
Peach Orchard Destroyed.

Camden, N. J.-Aroused by the
barking of his dogs. Martin Kahout
of Atco, rushed out Of his house and
was dumbfounded when he discovered
that not tree in his peach orchard
was left standing, each being chopped
down close to the ground. He could
advance no reason for the destruction.
iKahout expected to get s1,5O0 from
the crop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

"THORNHILL" wagons re-
quire less horse power, less atten-
ton, less up-keep expense and haul
bigger loads.
Wilson s. Cantelou.
"THORNHILn" wagons are su-
perior in material and workman
ship, light running, and guaranteed
the most durable wagon made.
Wilson & Cantelou.
Every "THORNHILL" wagon
is made by the most improved meth
DDS, in the most modern plant in
the world, and quality reigns su-
preme. Wilson q Cantelou.
Satisfaction, your money back
or new wagon"-that's the gist of
the guarantee that roes with every
''THORNHILL" wagon.
Wilson & Cantelou.
For farm wagons there is moth.
ing better made in this country
than the celebrated Studebaker
wagons. Ask the man who uses
one what his opinion is. Use a
Studebaker once and you will always
use them.
Wilson & Cantelou.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24
WHEN A MAN FAILS.

When he has no confidence In MIN
self nor his fellow men.
When he values success more tnan
character and self respect.
When he loves his own plans and In
terests ore than humanity.
Wen he does not try to make MS
work little better each day.
When his friends like him for what
he has more than for what he is.
When he knows that he is In the
wrong, but is afraid to admit 1t.
When he is so busy doing that ne
has no time for smiles and cheering
words.
When he is so burdened by his bust
ness that he finds no time for rest or
recreation.
When he envies others because they
have more ability, talent or wealth
than he has.
When he lets a day go by without
making some one happier and more
comfortable.
When he values wealth above
health, self respect and the good opln'
ion Of others.
When he becomes so absorbed IN MS
work that he cannot say that life is
greater than work.
When he does not care what hap
pens to his neighbcr or to his friend
so long as he is prosperous
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

American teams at Meadow Brook,
Long Island, have little conception Of
the strenuous game polo, when played
as these champion poloists play, it,
really is. The photograph vividly por-
trays an intense moment Of the Sec
ond game of the international match
played June IA, when the following
players Cleft to right Waterbury,
Freake and Milburn (Anericans in
white shirts, English in dark shirts)
were engaged in a hair raising scrtm-
mage as Captain Freake sent smash
ing drive, but failed to make goal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24
Diarchoea Quickly Cured.

81 was taken with diarrhoea and
Mr.. Yorks. the merchant here, per-
suaded me to try a bottle of Cham
berlain's collie, cholera and diar-
rhoea remedy. After taking one
dose of it was cured. 1t also cured
others that l gave it to-" writes M
E Gebhart, Oriole, Pa. That is not
at all unusual. An ordinary attack
of diarrhoea can almost invariably
be cured by one or two doses of
this remedy. For saleby all dealers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24
er,,I,rs commend Householder.

Paterson, N. J.-Thieves who vis-
tted the home of Thomas Mahoney
here while he and his family were in
California got nothing. They left a
mote commencing the owner on his
foresight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24
SOME OLD SAWS RESET.

A dollar saved is dollar not
loaned
Long dresses cover a multitude Of
fiat feet.
Truth is stranger, with some people.
than their rich relatives.
Some men are not overly ambitious
to be either right or president.
American Indians believe that the
brave do not always attain what's fair.
Straw hats, windmills and skirts
show which way the wind is blowing.
Full many belle is prone to blush
unseen. unless you gaze behind her
fan.
There's many shaft at random
sent hits hardest the man who pays
the rent.
The early bird would not be reward
ed for his thrift if the worm wasn't
first on the job.
He who frequently looks upon the
wine when it is red Is likely to find his
nose in the same condition.
"All the worlds a stage" and all the
people merely players, but there are
more property men than stars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24
FAMOUS OLD-TIME PUNS

The Romans we're said to urn their
dead, but we earn our living.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

Observing on board the warning,
Beware the Dog" Thomas Hood
wrote, Ware be the dog?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

The man who underestimates him.
self is generally underestimated by
the world; the man who overestimates
himself may fool the world for time,
but sooner or later will be found out
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

Success in business depends upo
the man seeking success.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

Sidney Smith, hearing a boy read OF
patriarchs as partridges. declared, 1T
is too bad to make game Of them"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

Today it's the man that counts most
not the experience.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

The more successful one is, the
more one is glad to work; the more
one works, the more successful one
Is.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

Dean Ramsey tells of soaked
Scotch minist who was rubbed down
at the kirk and told he need not fear;
he would be dry enough when he got
into the pulpit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

The business world is glorious
place in which to live; and work is
JOY if we will have it so.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

Smiles are schock absorbers thar
help one to ride comfortably over the
ruts of business on the road to sue
cess.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24
HOW TO GET THERE

1t pays to be liked and one likes to
be paid.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

The laws Of nature will all work
mans advancement if he will Work
with the laws.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

: Like the work you have to do OF
have the work you'd like to do!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

Pity that man who believes WE
work to live!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

Truth is stranger, with some people
than their rich relatives.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

A dollar saved is dollar no
loaned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

"All the worlds stage" and all the
people merely players, but there are
more property men than stars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

Call that a kind man, a man who
is away from his family and never
sends them farthing! Call that kind
ness!"
Eyes. unremitting kindness" Jer'
rold replied.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

When he does not care what nap
pens to his neighbcr or to his friend
so long as he is prosperous.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

Long dresses cover a multitude OF
fiat feet
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

When he becomes so absorbed in his
work that he cannot say that life Is
greater than work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

He who frequently looks upon the
wine when it is red Is likely to find his
nose in the same condition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

The early bird would not be reward
ed for his thrift if the worm wasn'
first on the job.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-09-24

When he values wealth above
health, self respect and the good opln'
ion Of others.