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The Washington times., 1916-09-19

Pirate fans would be satisfied n rock
shortstops could cover the territory be-
tween Hans Wagner's knees.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

Brooklyn fans
say that Ty Cobb
looks like q second
lack Wheat"
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

This Is dopIng the teams as breaking
Just better than even on the remaining
games, although Detroit Is given an
edge on the other two. An even break
for the Tigevs would put them SIS won
and 06 lost for = percentage oil, and
would give the title to the Red Sox.
From today on each series Is a crucial
test; There are endless varieties to the
in the A. l.. race, but the above dope
is on all three teams travelling as at
present. Should Chicago burst into a
breaking even the. White Sox will win
in n walk: Any one of the three teams
has a grand chance to come through,
though II may be the Athletics, with
decide the pennant.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
League Standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Where They Play.

Where They Play.
TO-DAY. TOMORROW.
Wash. at Cleve. Wash. At Cleve.
n. Y. at ~. Louis. Boston at Detroit.
Phil. at Chi. Rhila. At Chicago.
Boston at Detroit. IN. Z. at 81: L.
Yesterdays Results.
wash. I; st. L., o. Ath.. .; Detroit. D.
Boston, 4; Chicago/5.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

Foster opened the sixth with a safety
10 left only to be forced by Milan. Zeb
died stealing. Smith doubled to the
right field fence. but again was left
when Shanks popped TO Pratt.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

II Boston wins seven and loses six:
Detroit wins six and loses four. and
Chicago wins six and loses five the
final will be,
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

start the fifth. Lavan popped to short,
and Plank sacrificed. Shotten walked.
Miller bounded to Judge, and Thomas
showed speed and headwork in getting
over to the bag and taking the putout.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

When two were gone In the fourth,
Pratt was struck on the head by a
pitched ball, but insisted on staying In
the game. Marsans tooif a walk, Aus
tin raised to Smith, ending the inning.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

Totals ..,20 2
Batted for Plank in the eighth.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

Plank was scored on in the first
frame. He passed Leonard. Foster
singled. and Milan sacrificed. Smith 3
long fly to. Shotten brought Leonard
over. sharks walked. and when he
tried to work double steal with Fos-
ter, the latter was nailed at the plate.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

The vision of a no-hit game vanished
i'm the seventh when with one gone
Hartley doubled to right center The
slow footed catcher persisted trying to
get three bases on the wallop. but he
had punctured the no-hit balloon.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
Here's the Women pote!

THE of may control sXtytwo ballots in the
electoral college this year, and thus determine the election be-
tween Mr.. Hughes and Mr.. Wilson.
This statement of course rests broad assumption 1t
that large majority Of the those states where
they the suffrage will vote for Of these candidates
against the Other and that those majOres each state will be
sufficient to constitute the balance of power
The leaders of the National American Woman Suffrage
Association andOf the Woman party which ooot OF the
Congressional Union taking this assumption for granted
They claiming that the in the suffrage states will surely
elect the next president.
The states where have the ballot with the number
of electoral which those states is entitled follows
Arizona 3; California 49, Colorado s. Idaho a. Kansas TO-;
Montana A. Nevada 81 Oregon, s. Utah. Washington and
Wyoming, 3. The total is 62.
Tables have been compiled by the national suffrage assoca
fall In 1912 however, the 3665445 supposed to have been
eligible to didn't swing the election by any 1t is
said that 2l2344 voted the Democratic et that 6l0055
voted for Taft 1907 $50 for ooseve 2985 for the Socialist
candidate while there many scattering votes Perhaps the
interesting thing about those figures is that the total for the
Republican and Progressive parties nOW substantially unted
4055 than for the Democratic candidate Regarding
Mr. Hughess declaration in favor Of federal amendment it is
natural suppose that the Republican candidate for the prc
dency had these figures wildly in his mind.
But will the vote stick for any particular candidate?
The uragist leaders claim that it will be powerfully influenced
this year by the grand conference be held at Colorado Springs
week. The difficulty from the standpoint of these leaders,
will probably prove to be that many thousands not majority
the individual the suffrage states not par
ticuary interested in what the conference may do but will
according to their individual preference
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
Maintaining Macadam Road.

WHAT to any kind of construction work when does
not have enough money do the best thing very trying prob
lem particularly when the work for the public which expects
the highest class results when pays for only second or
third class This is particularly true in road improvements In
Rhode Island for instance there many miles of old fashioned
macadam roads built without bitumnous material They with
stood travel well until vehicles became that
different kind construction became necessary The board of
public roads has had enough money to reconstruct the roads
with the mosdurable but expensive classes Of material and
workmanship and it is doing the best it with what it
the taxpayers of only temporary avail When
these old macadam roads badly the board
it by placing three four inches of broken top
Of the old surface and rolling it thoroughly This stone then
covered with heavy road OIL which covered in turn with sand
and then the road rolled again Chief Engineer Patterson says
of this work. I'VE felt that something must be done to alleviate
conditions and did what believed to be the only thing
could do under the circumstances We have received flat
ering from the travelling public upon this work. but
have enedeaoed make plain stand that considered
the work of temporary nature The board does not fall into
really only serviceable for few years.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
Raising Money for Roads.

MONEY for road building is given Just reluctantly by the
taxpayer money for other public pupase and this
particularly the the Canadian provinces which are
carrying unusually heavy account Of the The depu-
ty minister of highways Of Ontao W. A. Mclean has recently
made report the subject that the local authorities de-
eide how much money raise by bonds and how much by annual
taxes with full knowledge Of the advantages and disadvantages
of each method The objections raising all the by an
nua taxation alone are that insufficient funds provided unless
EXCEPTIONALLY heavy levied progress is SLOW the grad
uay increasing demands for maintenance rrd construc
ton the public complains because roads not improved fast
enough and the taxpayers Of today paying for benefits to the
cost of which taxpayers Of the future should contribute
The objection to construction solely by bond issues Mr. Nc
Lean says is that the taxpayers of the future be called upon
pay in part for the benefits which they do not receive while
considerable interest charge must be met The immediate M
provcmnt of the roads is attained with so little additional
ton that subsequent boards fear popular opposition to levy
ing reasonable annual tax for maintenance The course advo-
Gated by Mr. Mclean issue bonds for such work grading
drainage and durable bridges which may be considered OF per-
character The fixed charges due to the bond issue and
estimated average Of maintenance should be raised by
annual taxation together with whatever needed for
strucon not of permanent nature
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
Florida County Has Record.

LARGEST single bond issue voted by county Of the
South good roads ratified by the citizens of Polk county,
Fa recently by majority of two to 1t provided for an is
sue of $1,50QOOO.
The work to be carried under this bond issue PIT
miles included in which y-ve mile section of the Dixie
Highway These roads have been arranged that they provide
for the building of highways through all parts of the county and
carry out large part the sagan of the Polk County Good
Roads Association of providing road from every town in the
county to every other town in the county"
In submitting the bond issue to the citizens for ratification
the commissioners followed the usual program in in Flor
ida of making contracts for specific roads subject to the issuance
bonds by popular vote Plans and specifications for their con-
rucon where drawn by S Jaudon Engineering Company;
bids were received upon the work and all contracts awarded
before the bonds were submitted to the people
Thus the people of the county knew exactly where the roads
were to built what material they be constructed and
exactly What they we're to cost and able to register their
votes upon thoroughly definite proposition
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
Boys, Guns and Birds.

THE MAN who permits his to air gun is the most
foolish of parents only ecpsed by the fond mother who be-
eve that her boy doing no harm in sapgherng the birds with
child Who ys bird enables hundreds of destructive
prey upon the farmers crops thereby contributes to the in
crease the cost of living Government experts have demon
sated that one small bird capable of feeding 100 or
pestiferous insects in one day
Nor are the boys careful as to the class of their eahred
victims Sometimes the song birds that aid to make Florida
summers delightful falls before their cruel aim
all contrary to law Every one of these boys is liable to
fine of $40 S25 for each bird they kill The state law should
be more carefully and vigorously enforced in this regard The
arrest and punishment OF boy for killing birds would make
the sport unpopular any neghbohood and afford relief to law
guns or seeing birds slain whose fitting forms and meodou
songs enve every eay section of the city well as the woods
outside of it.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
SURVEYS School System.

DIRECTOR CHARLES HUBBARD of the School of Education
at the University Of Chicago Chicago has been given charge
that city having appropriated $4,000 for the purpose Director
Judd has already announced the personnel Of the staff to assist
him in making the and includes Dr. Frank N Freeman
assistant professor of educational psychology in the University
Of Chicago John Beach Cragun instructor music at the uni
vesy high school, William Gray Scott Of hedeparment Of edu-
cation and DR. j. Franklin Bobb associate professor Of school
administration Dr. Freemans subject Of Investigation in the
survey is penmanshp Mr. Caguns music Mr. Grays reading,
and Prof Bobbtts the of study in related topics
Director Judd expects make at least partial reports of the
results of the survey before the opening of the schools in Sep
TENDER.
cago Dr. Jean Picard the University of Lausanne Swze
land become assistant professor of chemistry in the University
of Chicago beginning with the autumn quarter Of the year. is
interesting that Urof Picard is of the natona
the late Prof John Uric Net who for more than
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
For Better Public Ideals.

THE non-enforcement of law largely accountable for what
ever depression there public opinion and social obligation The
people woudhn better and noby they saw that Their
will embodied in the law not defed The fact that it is the
source of low ideals public duties which sadly reflects upon the
integrity of the citizenship Efforts to raise public opinion to
the plane it should occupy will fail unless there sincere effort
to enforce the laws
The failure of public duty reflects seriously private duty
What should done for every club church. organization to take
stand in favor of the law and the law
fobe and cannot enforced that repealed for an idle
and tagnant law detriment to social and municipal progress
These suggestions are pertinent to- the situation OF today
and if hey are not Needed the is for community
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
Hot Weather Dont's

DON'T drink water from stream
Don't swallow the water let enter your mouth when
you battle in the river 1t may contain typhoid germs
been others Just hot Besides doesn't make your
Don't til lose Your temper even if you can't keep COOL
Don't see how much you drink Make half a
glass do the work Better STILL drink lot of water that
Don't fail to swat the fly He dangerous than ever
in August.
Don't when it ninety the shade ask anybody if it hot
enough for him. He may later defend himself plea of usf
able homicide
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
WHATOTHER
EDITORS SAY
A New County.
(Tho Grant County Press,l


The people Of Redwood want new
county with Redwood the county seat,
The plan Is to take big slice off Of
Nicholas and some off Of Webster,
Pocahontas and Greenbrler While
there are only Ave counties in the state
that have more territory than NiCho-
las, the past shows Nicholas to be a
territory grabber, and in our opinion
the forming Of a new county will meet
with strong opposition. Some years
ago Nicholas and Greonbrier got into
row over territory. Nicholas got the
land. Just a short time ago the county
took chunk" from our little county
Of Clay. And now we hear that a
claim Is being made that some people
living on Strouds crock, Webster coun-
ty have some farms fenced up" that
belong to Nicholas When a survey
Is made no doubt but Nicholas can
clearly show that Camden-on-Gauley
justly belongs within its borders,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06

The largest gift announced by President Harry Pratt udson
the recent centennial celebration of the University Chcago
ton of Chicago to establish fund memorial to E b and
Harriet B. Williams. The donor is their son. Hobart w. Williams
and the value of the property is consevavey estimated at two
millions of dollars major part of the income will during Mr.
Wam lifetime be paid to him an annuity The remainder aed
v the university for purposes the foundation These pur
poses are to by Of feowshps scholarships or in other
ways and also by of providing suitable instruction the
y This school organized in 1898 and developed in recent
years under the efficient administration Of Dean Leon Carroll
Marshall is now assured great future by this magnificent gift
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
The Biggest Telescope.
FlbGl'

THE one bndrednch mirror for the big rejecting telescope
of the Carnegie Observatory Mount Wilson which has been
three years in the making finished and ready to be taken
to the summit of the mountain where will be housed in the espec-
iay constructed telescope house where part of the moung Tor
the big glass are already installed.
The mirror which is concave was cast in Saint Goban,
France and the largest piece glass cast for astronomical
purposes The polishing Of the surface alone took over two years
mirror the astronomers expect discover wonders in the
heavens-and it is the generosity Of Psburg man that has
helped to make possible these searchings.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06

the demoraizing Influences of the public drinking house
His first experiment was to turn part Of his country estate
into recreation park and athletic field This was so successful
that shortly aerward he founded the College of Physical Edu
cation for the general use of the people of France
he work of regenerang France began years ago he said
The world has expressed wonder at the endurance of rencen
the present This only the natural outcome Of training
which the nation has long been undergoing
after thewar this training more will be put into oper
alton 1t proposed that unused ground in French cities be used
for open air gymnasums,"
During the bombardment of Rheims the College of Athletics
destroyed but it the plan of Marquis Pognac to rebuild
it as soon the war is He visiting America on
mission for the French government but has prolonged his stay
here in order study the athletic systems in camps and schools
here
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
naked truth in the presence of ladies.


When you were a kid there was al
sand slide and the O. swimmin'-h hole,
and every kid in town used to hell
keep the pot a-bolin'" but now
doctors say you are taking a LONG,
chance if you let your youngsters
pla yin a sand pile, unless 1t is
sprinkle1 every twenty-four hours
wIth d disinfectant. We move that
science and the good old days get in
a ring and have it out.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
SANCTU!M
VAUDEVILLE

- p.a,,, tha
We've learned d 4o' l'o'A 'N'
present war. ,,-. .-..,,4
Yes, indeed. Every ming e% TSsle
what 1t Is all ABOUT De'iot' '''
~
Fsther-Iommy' stop pulIlhg tn"'
cats tau ..u
Tommy-I'm only holding the tau.
the cats pulling H'!-Fearson "
Weekly.
The Recruiting Se:geant-buI
surely you are not IL yet! 80.
The Recruit should nave oee1
sir; but ] was i'll for for couple OIL
years.-Sketch.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
After the Fly.
(The Grafton Sentinol,)

A good citizen Of tho community has
started the ball rolling toward a COM
munity movement to extermlnate the
fly in Grafton and has called a meet
ing OF leaders tonight to discuss the
question Of methods Of going about the
campaign.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06

Sammy Ware says e.. of the
fraiities of human nature that his
friends should bow so pleasantly
from their cars in the city, and then,
when he is out in the country wait
Ing for a street car, whizz by with
their eyes on the distant mountain
tops.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06

(Parkcrsburg State JOurnalO
The fact that the Democracy was
being modified at Parkersburg by
means of special trains and prepaid
railroad fares indicates that the par
Nv has an angel.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
Why Politicians Are Shy.
KThn pnrknrshMra NnNvs \

Perhaps the reason why some Of the
candidates are uncertain In their dec
lartlons regarding woman's suffrage Is
that they remember Mark Twain's
wisdom, mo gentleman will tell the
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
College of Athletics.

THE MARQUIS PoLlGNAc related at Columbia University
this week his experiences the founder Of college of athletics
in Rheims France He spoke the invitation Of Dr. Jesse
Williams director Of physical education in the session of
the university.
The idea of founding such college him. the marquis
said when he realized the necessity Of physical training for the
workrnen in his chaDae dSlery His aim to combat
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06

went to sleep in the middle of the
street. 1t remained there for a half
hour and was none the worse for
wear.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
A Punch at Huntington.
CMneelLng IntelIlgencerD

NHeelLH6 lAtSit' 7Nt4NNt'l
Wheeling again establishes its pri-
macy among West Virginia cities IN
having by far the largest number OF
manufacturing industries, leading
Huntington, rival for the honor, by
100.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06
A Morning Motto.

KINDNESS has converted sinners than ZEAL oqcncc or
learning and these three converted anyone unless they were
kind also Perhaps an of kindness dies but extends the
invisible unduaton of its influence the breadth of centuries
-FIbeY.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06

A young ChinRman has Just boen
graduated from Columbia Ho Is quite
pleased with tho strides the Chinese
are making in America, Recently Shun
Dick, young New York Chlnaman'
served on n 5ury in ono Of tho courts,
II ia tho first tlme on record anywhere
that Chlnaman haS served on jury
IN the United States, Ho was, how
ever born in tho United States and
was an American citizen.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06

| was motoring this week again with
Ny Friend Who Owns Car He took
me on my first trip to Oyster Bay. We
inquired Of n blacksmith in the viii
lage where Colonel Roosevelt lived.
The smithy was not quite sure, but
thought 1t was three miles out.
Motor cycle cops directed us. The
car turned In one entrance and on
little rock was chiseed out Sycamore
Hill" Two gardeners at work looked
at us suspicously and l saw the sign
no Trespasslng-Private Grounds"
Finally we screwed up our courage
and inquired If we might drive up
the winding roadway to peep at the
Roosevelt home. They assured US
that It would BIO all right. We just had
turned a road that gave us a full view
OF tho home when we saw Mrs. RooBe-
Welt in riding habit coming out the
drive.
And then there was a click Of horses
feet on the gravel and the colonel, big
as life swept into view. Both drew
IN. thinking we were visitors MY
friend apologized for our curiosity,
but both assured us we were well
come.
Out on the lawn Mrs, Derby, tho for
mer Ethel Roosevelt. was playing with
n beautiful baby AS we started to go
one of the most polite negroes we ever
saw asked up II we would mind wait
ing until the Roosevelts reached the
bottom Of the hill, We dld-and then
the car stalled and It was necessary
to send for q mecnanlolan in Oyster
Bay to got us off Sycamore HILL Prob
ably punishment for butting in,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06

Tho theatrical men, whose hostile
attitude toward each other is one OF
me traditions Of Broadway met at
Times Square recently, Ono Of them
had an afternoon paper spread out
while he eagerly scanned big scare
Mead which said :"Sharks lnfest En-
tirn Coast" The other glanced at the
naner as he went by and declared, over
his shoulder:
Just my luck, You don't go swim
ming"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06

NEW YORK, Aug. 5-Charles f..
Hughes, who is heir apparent (joke)
by many to the throne in Washington
that is they believe he will win by
a hair, has his headquarters in the
northeast corner Of tho Hotel Aston.
Directly opposite his window Is the
Office Of Leo Edwards, who ekes out
a limousine life dashing off popular
dittles. The other day G. s. Kaufman,
the boulovardior, was in Edwards's Of
flee. Across the way Mr., Hughes was
chatting with some friends. Perhaps
history was being made. Who can
tell?
Kaufman, who Is one Of our best
little notCers, ospied him. He Is for
ever seeing things that no ono else
sees. For instance he saw a newspa-
per stand dealer so enrapt in copy
Of Hamlet" that he missed a SALE
Well, anyway he drew Edwards's at
tentIon to Mr.. Hughes who did not
know before he had such disting-
uished neighbor Edwards walked
over to his piano and began playing
the popular refrain: I'VE Take OF Our
Hats to You Mr. wilson,"
Mr.. Hughes waved salute. Now
Edwards and Kaufman are wondering
If he knew the tuno.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-08-06

big black cat strolled out on
Broadway the other afternoon and