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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-08-21
r. s. c., SATURDAY, AUGUST 21. 1915
FIRE ON AMERICAN TROOPS.
ONE OF UNCLE SANS CAVALRY
OFFICERS KILLED AND
ANOTHER WOUNDED.
Force OF 210 Mexican Bandits Cross
Border and Attack Outpost of Half
Dozen Soldiers ut SacnZ.

Brownsville, Tex. Aug. 16.-Armed
MeXlcans in force crossed the Rio
Grande at a ford near Mercedes to-
night, attacking an outpost of half a
dozen cavalrymen at Saenz. Rangers
Lieut.. Reynau, at Mercedes, telephon-
ed State Adjt. Gen. Hutchings here
that Corpl. Wilman, of Troop C, 18th
cavalry, was killed and Lieut.. Roy O.
Henry and two privates of the same
troop were wounded. Reynau report
ed that the MeXicans had crossed the
border in three bands and were ad-
Vancing toward Mercedes.
a clash between Mexicans and
United States troops occurred last
night. The troops were fired upon
from across the Rio Grande, but the
MeXicans withdrew when the fire was
returned. None of the Americans was
wounded.
Americans who arrived here today
reported that they had been threaten
cd by Il party of Carranza soldiers
ABOARD a train enrOute from Mon
terey. The soldiers apparently had
been drinking and were incensed by
exaggerated reports of the raids or
the American side of the boundar,
and treatment accorded Mexicans
officers quieted the troops.
The Americans said that a state.
ment signed by Gen. Nafarrate, Car.
rama commander at Matamoros, haC
been published in a Monterey news
paper, declaring that Carranza troop.
had no connection with the TeXa.
raids. They reported that the major
ity of the American residents of Mon
Iterey had left that city.
The 26th infantry arrived TO-DAY
from Texas City to reinforce the Unit
ed States border patrol.
1t has been learned that CIydt
Robinson an American, was detained
I'm the Matarnocos Jail five days pend
ing an Investigation of his presenc,
near the Matamoros military trench
fss,s He was released at the request O.
United States Consul Johnson a
Matamoros
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TO AGREE TO PAY FORTY CENTS.
MaycSvillc Farmers Settle ON Amount
To Pay for Cotton Picking.

Maycsville, Aug. 1S.-A meeting of
the planters of this section was held
yesterday afternoon to discuss the
harvesting of the cotton crop this fall.
Alter some discussion, an agreement
was drawn up and signed by those
present to the effect that no one
should pay more than 40 cents per
hundred pounds for cotton picking.
This was the regular price, but for the
past year or two, Il good many have
'aid 90 cents and some even as high
as 60 cents. The planters were moved
TO thiS action on account of the
stringent times and the prospect of n
low price for cotton this fan. 1t is
hoped to secure the signatures of all
of the planters to the agreement with
in the nest few days. Some have be-
gun gathering and picking will be in
full force within the next week or ten
days provided the rain stops.
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"BITE THE BUBBLE"
How to Drink From Bubbling
Fountain.

II improperly constructed or i'm
properly used, the bubbling drinking
fountain may be a greater menace to
health than the common drinking
cup. The other day an inspector of
the L. S. Public Health Service took
a seat beside a bubbling drinking
fountain in a railway station and
watched the way in which it was
used. At different persons, of whom
IL were men, 22 were women, and IA
were children, used the bubbling
fountain. In almost every case the
lips were placed almost completely
around the metal ball from which the
water spurted, and one small boy
seemed as if he were trying to swaI-
low it. Several of the men obvious
ly were chewing tobacco. Of the AZ
people, were colored, 3 looked as
though they might have tuberculosis,
and had an eruption upon the face.
Every person using the bubbling
drinking fountain should bear in
mind that the object of this sanitary
device is to prevent the interchange
or mouth secretions. When mucous
and otter matter becomes attached to
metal it sometimes requires consider
able force to remove it, and this is not
always accomplished by a slowly
moving current OF water. In using
the bubbling fountain the rule should
be Bite the Bubble" The lips should
not touch any part of the fountain
ana under 70 condition should the
fountain be used for rinsing the mouth
or for eXpectorating.
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TO ELECT TOWN OFFICIALS.
d. TX. Maycs and n. ID. Wmblc Candi-
dates for Mayor OF MaycsyiIlc to
Succeed j. w. Thamcs-Spcnccr
Seeks Warrcn's Former Office.

Mayesville, Aug. 18.-Mayor ]. w.
Thames having resigned, as he will
move to Bishopville about Sept. 1st,
and Geo. c. Warren, warden from
ward 2, having moved to Sumter. a
special election will be held on Mon
day next TO fill these two vacancies.
30 far there are two candidates in
the field for mayor. j. II. Mayes, a
lifelong resident and former coun-
Gilman, announced his candidacy
some days ago. Today, n. ID. Wom-
Die, agent OF the A. g. l.. railway and
mayor for several terms before. signi-
ned his intention Of entering the lists.
Both men are popular and the race
promises to he live one. For the
vacancy in Ward 2, only one candi-
date has come out to date, f. G..
spencer, assistant cashier of the Bank
of Mayesville and a former council
man. 1t is possible that other cam
didates for both positions will be
named before the lists close on Sat
urday night.
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Weekly Crop Summary.

For the week ending at II Noon,
Wednesday, August Is, 1915.
Drcnching rains throughout most
Of the State have caused further i'm
provcmcnt in all crops. Cotton has
taken on new growth, and there has
been little or no complaint of she'd
age, gardens and field truck have ma
terally improved. but the yield of
early corn will be comparatively short.
Considerable worm damage to late to-
bacco is reported. Hay harvcstS
shoW good yields. Fall truck plant
ing has become more general
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FIRST BALE FOR CALHOUN.
Grown by j. S. Wannamakcr. Put in
Warehouse.

st. Matthews, Aug. 17.-Calhoun
county's first bale of new cotton was
brought here yesterday and stored.
The bale weighed 400 pounds and
graded strict middling, and was
grown on the farm of j. S. Wanna
maker from selected seed which
yields fine staple. Cotton is OPEN
ing and several farmers have begun
picking. The cotton crop in this
county is in good condition although q
good deal of corn in the lower half of
the county was burned up by the re-
cent drought Considerably over g.
600 bushels of wheat has been ground
by the flour mill here. The people of
this section maintain an optimistic
spirit in relation to the business ont
look and expect to see trade condi-
tons considerably improved when
the new crops commence to move in
the next few weeks. Cotton was made
with The use of comparatively little
fertilizers and that will undoubtedly
have "A favorable effect on financial
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BIG LINER SUMMARIZED,
WHITE STAR ARABIC SUNK OFF
COAST OF IRELAND.
Ship Was Bound from Liverpool for
New York With Many Passengers on
Board-I.atc Reports Say Grow and
Passengers We're Saved.

Liverpool. Aug. 19.-The White Star
liner Arabic a fifteen thousand ton
passenger steamer was sunk by Ger
man submarine this morning at 9.15
off the South coast of Ireland. The
first announcement says the crew is
safe. but makes no mention of the
passengers. The Arabic sailed from
Liverpool for New York yesterday.
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CHECKED At GALLIPOLI.
British Advance Stopped with Heavy
Loss at SuNIa I,ay.

London, Aug. 19.-Thc British Of
fcnsivc at Gallipoli has been check
ed. Both sides lost heavily at Suvla
BAY.
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BRITISH TRANSPORT SUNK.
Ship Carrying Troops to Dardancllc
Torpcdoed I'm Aegean Sea.

London. Aug. 1.-THE British
transport Royal Edwards has been
sunk by a submarine in the Aegean
sea. IL Is feared that thousands of
soldiers were lost.
The Royal Edward was carrying
troops 10 reinforce the allies at Gal
lipoli when attacked.
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supporting DR.. johnson.

Oakland, Cal Aug. 17.-Activity in
the interests of the two candidates for
the presidency of the National Educa-
ton Association resulted today I'm
more definite alignment of forces sup
porting David Il. Johnson, of Rock
Hill, :. G., and his opponent. Miss
Grace Il. Strachan, of Brooklyn, n. y.
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Constantinople. Aug. lit is off,
cially announced that German subma-
rine sunk the British transport Royal
Edward In the Aegean sea off the
Dardanelles. The loss of life Is be-
heved to be heavy. The Royal Ed
ward was an eleven thousand ton
steel ship.
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News From Galveston,

San Antonio, Aug. 1S.-A wireless
from the transport Buford, in Calves
ton harbor, states that the water
lighting and street car systems are
out Of commission. There is con-
siesrablcs- suffering, The report says
all the officers, men and their fami-
lies at Port Crockett are safe. 1t
makes no mention of loss of life.
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CRUISER AND DESTROYER SUNK
ncriin Announces Success In Minor
Naval Battle on Ju;Iand Islands.

Berlin. Aug. l9.-It is announced
that a british cruiser and destroyer
have been sunk off the Jutland islands
hy German torpedo boats.
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vENEzILos RESUMES POWER
Expected TO Head New Greek Cabinet
Favoring War.

Athens, Aug. 17.-Ex-Premier
venezilos has been summoned to the
palace by King Constance. He is ex-
pected to head the new cabinet which
will favor taking part in the war on
the side Of England and France.
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FEARS FOR GALVESTON.
Bodies Washed up OH Beach at Texas
City.

Austin, Aug. 1S.-The fear grows
that the loss Of life and property in
Galveston will be appalling. e. V.
Rhodes has arrived here from Texas
City, asking for aid for that place. He
states that eight bodies of women,
supposedly drowned in Galveston,
have washed ashore there. In 1900
bodies from Galveston were washed
up at Texas City. The governor will
try to reach the stricken city tonight.
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ELECTRICIAN ELECTROCUTED.
Philip Watson Killed While Testing
Elevator I'm Columbia store.

Columbia, Aug. 17.-While testing
an elevator in a Columbia department
store early this morning Philip Wat
son. young electrical engineer of
this city. came i'm contact with live
wire and was electrocuted.
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Marriage License Record.

Licenses to marry were issued We'd
nCSday morning to Mr.. w. II. Nc
Lc"d Camden, and Miss Kate Me
lcod. sumter; Mr.. w. J. Riley and
Miss NJ. sue Williams, Ycmasscc.
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Gen. Black DrOpS Dead

CHICAGO, Aug. 17.-G"n. Black. For
mcr commander in chief of the G.. A.
u. dropped dead suddenly in the
Palmer house today.
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reservists. Beirut, Jaffa and Alex
andretta are filled with Italian refu-
gees. The situation between the two
countries is considered critical and
Italy Is expected to take energetic
steps Immediately.
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GAIN ON GALLIPOLI.
Offensive at Dardancllcs Results I'm
Advance OF Allies.

London. Aug. 1S.-The allied troops
on the Dardanelles have resumed the
offensive. capturing several Turkish
trenches and advancing five hundred
yards on Suvla Bay. according to the
official report. This is the largest
saiu made by the allies in several
weeks.
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MAY CAUSE CRISIS.
Sinking OF Arabic Most Serious Oc-
currcncc Since the Lusitania Was
DESTROYED.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Administra-
tion officials received the first news Of
the sinking OF the Arabic from the
was stated that If any Americans
were lost IL would cause a serious
crisis with Germany.
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GERMANS LOSE HEAVILY.
10000 Lost at Novogcorgicvsk and
5000 ut kovnO.

Paris. Aug. 1S.-A Geneva dis
patch states that the Germans have
lost $4,000 men in their efforts to
take Novogcorgicvsk and 5000 i'm the
opening of operations at Kovno.
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WAR CABINET FORMED.
Venezilos Accepts Commission to
Form New Cabinet for Greece.

Athens. Aug. 1S.-EX-Premier
Venezilos today accepted King Con-
stances commission to form a new
cabinet. VIII form "war cabinet
containing the leaders of the various
parties.
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TURKS HOLD ITALIANS.
Six Thousand I,cscrylsts la Turkish
Territory Cannot Return Homo.

crnmeut has revoked permission To-
Italians to leave Turkish soil. Among
the italians held up are six thousand
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All Passengers Safe.

London. Aug. 19.-The White Star
line announces that all passengers on
the Arabic were saved.
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BRITISH TRANSPORT SUNK,
Royal Edward Torpedoed by German Sub
marine and Many Lives May Be Lost.

THOUGHT THAT SEVERAL THOUSAND WHEN
VESSEL WENT DOWN IN AEGEAN sEA-TuOUGHT THAT EN-
PREMIER OF GREECE A. HEAD OF
CABINET INDICATING THAT ALLIES
LITTLE NEWS
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Passengers Reported lost.

London, Aug. 19.-Reports OF
o'clock indicate that some Of the
Arabic passengers were lost.
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Many Americans on Ship.

London, Aug. 19.--The Arabic car
ried one hundred and seventy-fve pas
sengers and two hundred and thirty
in the crew. Many of the passenge IS
were Americans.
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WON'T LET GRAIN GO.
Bulgaria acquisitions Supplies Sold 20
Germany.

Milan, Aug. 1S.-Bulgaria has requi-
sltioncd all grain purchased in that
country by Germany.
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FRENCH START OFFENSIVE.

-'ilkc sudden Attack mt BCthunc and
Capture Salient.
Paris. Aug. 19.-The French have
captured the salient commanding the
Bethunc-Arras highway by surprise
attack. The sudden offensive is be-
lievcd To be the beginning of cam
paign To relieve the pressure on the
Russian front.
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GREECE WITH ALLIES.
King Constantine COnfcrs With AM
bassadOrs of England, France and

Athens. Aug. liking Consta n
tine this morning received the Brit
ish. French and Russian ambassadors
who later called on Premier Venezelos.
1t Is believed that Greece will soon
cast in her lot with the allies.
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GERMANS STORM KOvNO.
Great Russian Fortress Captured by
Night Attack--German Suffer Trc-
mendous Loss but Take Great


Berlin. Aus. 1s.-Kovno, the great
Russian stronghold. was stormed and
captured by the Germans last might.
The Russian resistance was desperate
and the German losses were exceed
ingly heavy. A vast amount of booty,
including four hundred cannon, was
captured.
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Mrs. w. IL. Duncan, of Orangeburp
is Visiting relatives in the city.
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To Place ISan on Cotton.

Special to The Daily Item.
London. Aug. tS.-Thc cabi-
net met today to draft ~ proc
iamation declaring cotton con-
traband.
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soul. Well, here is that hope will do good.
 We frankly confess that at time in whole life had thought for moment that or two, three Democrats combined could be able to help the standing of the Democratic party but that would take at least small army of them are convinced now that if three office holders of this dvision-Democrats of couIse-would resign their offices, they would help the party in ways than Of that positive. On the contrary, if they persist in holding on many Democrats who are disgusted with their demeanor will forever quit the party thus bringing down the party that extent, at the time showing that it does not take army of Democrats help the party.
 It's wonder to that Democrats cannot take tumble by themselves and only tumble when the people take a hand.
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Saint Johns Church

Rev. Harry P. Corser. Priest H charge.
 Sunday 8 am. (second Sun- day Of the month"; Holy Com munion.
 9:45 am. Native Sunday School.
 if am. Morning Prayer and Sermon. During December, End aaj 4th Sundays.
 7:S0 p.n. Evening Prayer with Sermon. 2nd and 4th Sun days of December. Musical service ist and 3rd Sundays.
 Thursday 8 pm. Choir prae- tiee.
 Meeting of Vestry first Mon- day night of each month i; Woman's Child, alternate Thursdays.
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LET US DO SOMETHING

Let us do something for town Let take up the question of federal building. Let take up the fishing industry, question that is all impor- tant to Let take up Dr. Lester Jones' report that is about be brought before Congress for acon Let take up the question of dvorcng the First Div ison from the others. Let take up the question of enlarging territorial legislative power Yes, let take up all these questions and many more that affect all
 Delegate Wickersham is coming soon. Likewise Congress will meet and have the best inter est of part of the country at heart, it is about time that should wake up and take these matters up, discuss them and what is best to do. But. will say; whose duty is it to attend to that The Commercial Club of course although exclusive ly but for anything in which the public at large is in terested, commercial body of citizens should handle such matters. Ketehkan has many and many energet- ic business men who should take the lead and bring together many possible and prepare recommenda- tons in reference to this, that and other things and when the Delegate comes consult with him. Who knows but what would obtain results. Let try.
 wise old Quaker remarked: 'Dost thee know why it is many people make many mistakes : It is because there many wrong ways of doing thing, but only right way"
 There is one right way to create healthy, proper public sentiment and that is through united effort and cooperation in the Commercial Club.
 HOW THEY COULD HELP THE PARTY
 It has been said that confession was good for the
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FOR THE OBSTINATE ONE

After certain jury had been out inordinately long time on a very simple case, they filed into the conrtroom and the foreman told the judge they unable to agree upon a verdict The latter reDuked them, saying the Q very clear one, and re- manded them to the jury for second attempt adding:
 .If you are there much longer, shall have to send you in twelve suppers."
 The foreman, in rather irritated tone, spoke up and said: May it please your honor, you might send in eleven suppers and one bundle of hay"
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First M. B. Church

Sunday Church service Il a- m and f:30 p. m.
 Thursday Prayer Meeting s:5o. pun. Friday ehfir mces 0 clock Eirss ani third Wednesday 6fter .ooBs at l:3s LzdIes Aid Society.
 u ". MICHENER, PasteJ.
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Subject For Sunday, Oct. 17th, 1915
 Doctrine of Atonement." Front street. ketcniAan, Regular Services Sunday if am Wednesday evening reading and Song Services at 7;50 pm
 All Are Welcome
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LET'S BOOST
(Fairbanks Citizen)

Let's all get in and boost for federal building for Fairbanks. It has been possibility for long time now, owing the efforts delegate MicAersilan but it has never been actual probability until the present time The delegate himself states that lne prospects building were never brighter than they are and he is contemplating trying to get an appropriation of s25o00O for it at the next session of Congress.
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EXPERIENCE

Experience is never limited, and it is never com pete; it is an immense sensibity, a kind of huge spider wed of the finest siken threads suspended in in the chamber of consciousness, and catching every arbone particle in its tissue. It is the very atmosphere of the mind; and when the mind isimagnative- more when it happens to be that of of genius it takes to itself the firest hints of life, it h very pulse of the air into revelatons.-Henry an..
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It aas been said that confession good for the
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CATHOLIC CHURCH

Low Mass at 8:3O a. m. High Mass at t0:30 a. ID. Sunday School at 2:30p.m m. Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. m. Week Day Mass at 8 a. m. Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
 Faster.
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WE PUT UP A GOOD SHOW

of the whitest and cleanest linen at all times; and you may rely upon the superior finish of all our work. We have ample facilities for taking care of hotel and borading-house work all the year round, and we are noted for the exceptional care and accuracy we show in handling your laundry work and for the reasonable charges we make. Phone 24.
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HOW THEY COULD HELP THE PARTY
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-10-03
C. E. BAIR WINS
 GOLF MEDAL PLAY
CGmpletas Course in A Strokes Hubert Strange'S Card Shows
 7G, and (. (. Handly'S 1S.

c. E. Bair yssterday won the medal. in the weekly handicap medal play at the golf links of :he country club. turning in the lew card of "A strokes fer the eighteen holes Others who made the courss in less than 80 strokes are Hubert Strange with 7G and c. C. Handy with 7S.
 There was larger field out yes teMay than has ben the case io:' some weeks. principally because of the excellent weather conditions, and the consequent increas9 of inter- est. Quit 9 number of the players did not participate in the medal play.
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ly and Rareden.
Buffalo Brooklyn, rain.

Ccllop and Easterly
 Buffalo Brooklyn, rain. SISSY
 Ms. z. SHipp and children, Dor ot.iy ana 4.alph, will leave today for Helena, to join Mr. Shipp.
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9 the link lingo:

ing the llnk llH9o
 F.er is the number of shots one se supposed to take fer a hcle. Two butts are allow n syery gFe7n. II the green may b. reached in one saot, par is three; if in two s4ots, par IS four.
 Bogey is a score to play against. II is an imaginary opponent oftsn re ferred t. as Colonl Bogey. Par takes into account the length Of the hole, vhil. bogev considers also tne tfou- bic.
 4 player is one us when he makes a hole in f5Wer strokes than hls op- p1nent Tn: cppcn 1t is taen one down. If ne latter wins th neXf hole the players are all square.
 Tie expression 3 and i as the result of a match means that one play has won the match by threa holes with one hole yet to play. Thls IS call bye hole because no m2at7r what nap pens cn it the ' sul of the match will be the sam.
 A player is dormie whsn he is as many hcles up a-+ar are holes to play. For instance, he is dormi2 when he is three up ari thr7e ta play.
 If the playcr who s three doWn wins the rest of ths hcles the players are than all square or even up.
 Th first ,1.nnar cf a hcle af ' 1Ae match is squared on tA2 eighteenth hole wins tn m3tch.
 A hole is halved when both golfers require the sam: number Of stfohs to play it.
 A ball is ad to the hole when it is so close that i. would be hard to miss tha putt
 When a hole is made in One stroke under par it is c:l(ed a bird. Two under par is an eagle. The win3sd 1 thing is yet 10 b born which could describe a hol in three under par.