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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01

long the atrtsm.
Watch closely for dark spots tina,
you may notice below the surface
of the water. Cast around the spots
The same applies to fly casting for
thesmall mouth. In addition It is well
10 use the dry fiy and let 1t float over
the rifles.
Use an ordinary bait casting rod
and reel, with soft line for the plugs
and spoons. A fly rod OF seven Oh
eight ounces Is good. using either C
or D line, tapered or level. as you pro.
fer. For the large mouth 1t is well
to cast from boat.
Stay out from 20 to 40 feet from
shore and quietly cast into the lily
pads.weeds. PUSHES and around the
logs and stumps as you are puntel
by.
II you do not have the bait casting
equipment use u common cane pole
OF say is feet. with about the same
amount OF line. Use a treble trolling
spoon number 2 to 4.
This latter is the old method and
one Of the best. Live minnows or
frogs may be used with success.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
WESLEYAN T0IPLAl
ON franklin FIELD
Methodists Break Into big
Four" Football Com
pany This Year.

Especial Dispatch West virginian
BUCKHANNON.i July 1.-The West
yirgfnfan Wesleyan football schedule
for 1915 as announced here today by
II. A. Stansbury, director OF athletics,
Is by far the most attractive ever ar
ranged for the local Institution and
embraces q most difficult series Of
games. The West Virginia game at
Fsirmont on THANKSGIVING day with
al its attendant influence on the
championship Of the state, and It's
crowd Is, Of course. the most interest
Ing game Of the ten scheduled SO far
asllocal !intereste goes
From o national standpoint, how.
ever, the securing Of o game with the
University OF Pennsylvania to be play.
ed on the famous Franklin field on
the Saturday Immediately preceding
THANKSGIVING Is OF the utmost import
ance. This Is the first time that Wee
leyan has ever met one Of the big
Four and It's said that II was
through the influence Of Bob FoiWel.
former Washington and Jefferson
coach, and his favorable impression Of
Wesleyan's style OF play against hif
Rad and Black teams that the game
was secured for Franklin field. The
Washington and Jefferson game for
1915 contrary to custom Is played on
the home field OF Washington an
Jefferson instead Of at Clarksburg o.
Wheeling as heretofore. Penn Stat
Is again played at State College, and
the resumption Of gridiron relations
with Georgetown gives Wesleyan hel
second appearance OF the season in
big eastern cities. The Marietta game
Is another Interesting contest an
would have been played at Buckhan
non except for great pressure from the
Marietta end Of the line. Wesleyan
having proved great attraction III
the Buckeye town last fall.
The home schedule. too, is an es
pecially attractive one, with foul
games scheduled and one yet to be ar
ranged. Westminster will be >>so"5
card here and Bethany under IL
coaching Of Heyman, the former w
al. star should give the locals
strong battle. GREASY" Neale's
Mnskinpum team should also prove to
be q fayorite here.
sept zo-OafintEihiho
Sept. so.-Muekingum college a,
Buckhannon.
oct. Washington & Jefferson at
Little Washington, Pa.
oct. 14-Pennsylvania State at State
College, Pa.
oct. 2s.-Westminister college al
Nov. 4.-Marietta college at Mari
4 s. 1l.-Georgtown university at
Washington, D. G.
Nov 1s.-Bethany college at Buck
Nov 25.-Pensylvania university at
Philadelphia, Pa.
Nov. so.-west Virginia at Fair
mont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
Tennyson,. EIrt Aee.p.snes.

Mr.. Arthur Symonds has been con.
teasing that his FIRST poem was writ.
ten at the age Of nine. Tennyson be.
gan even earlier, for his first remem.
bered linet were composed when he
was only five. One Of his earliest at.
tempts was an elegy upon his srand,
mother, which he showed his grand,
father. The old man put tan phillings
into the boys hand and said. There,
that 10 the first money you have earned
by,your poetry. and, believe me. It win
be- the last"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
Grant Town Wants
Game for Fourth

The Grant Town baseball team is.
sues a challenge to any team to meet
them in a double header game the
Fourth of July. The Grant Town
team will treat the team that plays
them TO big feed and pay all ex.
penses. The celebrations held at Grant
Town are always one Of the main
events. Anyone Wishing to arrange
for a game with the Grant Town
team may call the Federal store at
Grant Town and ask for Manager
Kirchner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
Police DcadIlno,

The police headline" In New York
city. the especially guarded section
which includes the financial district,
covers the territor, OF Manhatta: Is
land below Fulton street. The origi-
nal use Of tho word "deadline" was to
designate line drawn ground the In.
side or outside Of military prison.
which no prisoner could cross without
mourning the penalty Of being imme-
diately shot down. Tho word was es-
pccially used IL the Civil war OF open.
air Enclosures or prisoners stockades
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
N. M. c. A.. LEAGUE GAME

The Indians Of the Y. NJ. c. A. lea,
que were again in prime form last
might and In good game defeated the
Pirates by the score OF 10 TO Z. Gus
iMcDougal, the II n twirler, pitch
cd fine ball. holdiu he Pirates down
toStwo hits. Homer Toothman for the
Pirates was not quite SO fortunate, the
Indians slamming him for 1--WE hits,
Many; errors were made by the players
OF both teams and tae game was left
mainly to the pitchers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
HThe Seven Sena.n

"Thc Seven Seas" is q poetic name
for thu oceans Of the earth. 20 an.
swer definitely the question OF 81. NJ.
A." t1e waters embraced" in the
term include, therefore. all the great
waters Of the earth. Specifically, the
seven seas are divided as tho North
and south Atlantic, North and South
Pacific, Arctic, Antarctic, and Indian
Oceans.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
Fastldlous Snuff User.

Lo'd Petersham, famous among dan.
dies, made a wonderful collection OF
snuf and snufi boxes, and was fastidI.
Gus n his choice Of a box to carry
onct when light sevres snurbox
which Lord Petersham was using was
admired the noble owner replied, with
gentle lisp: Eyes, It Is nice summer
box but would certainly be inappro.
priase~for winter wear"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
IRIS SPEAKER OF CLEVELAND:

81 was reading about Mary Garden
the other day and Il seems she is keep.
Ing her weight down to 1874 pounds
she says she'll never weigh more than
lo4h. Well, II Mary can stay within
the half.pound limit by Just singing.
! figure ] ought TO be able TO by play.
ing baseball.
That's my principal thought every
day-to keep my weight within eight
ounces OF where Il is. eat only two
meals day breakfast and dinner
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
0a6TlAj1 aalh
s mzfBdLpayg1y 4
JOE JACKSON OF THE WHITE

ZOE JACKSON OF THE WHITE
IF you want TO put your arm on
the blink Just start fooling with the
fsdeaway ball"
I've had one experience and IL cur.
ed'me. After pitching four or FIVE fade.
Always | developed kink in my oil.
bow and decided to quit experiment.
ing.
Some fellows have studied the
thing and got II down TO fine art
They tell me Il doesn't affect their
arms. but II they pitched It as steadily
as some fellows throw the splitter they
wouldn't last long In any league.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
Tribute to the Worker.

There Is a perennial nobleness and
even sacredness In work. Were he
ever so bsnishted. forgetful of his
high calling. there Is always hope In
a man that actually and earnestly
works.-Carlyle.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
STANDING OF THE CLUES

IN Today's Schedule
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Chicago at st. Louis (2)
e Philadelphia at New York
Brooklyn at Boston
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01

This district includes fhe City Of
Fairmont only, and has no connection
with District No. 2. Every active clue
member in the district will receive a
,rIxs
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
DISTRICT NO. 2

This district Includes all territory
outside Fairmont. and has no eonnee.
ton with District No. I. Every ae.
tive club member In this list will re
celve prize or a cash award.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterday's Results

New York z. Philadelphia o; Bos.
bon 9, Washington 1; Cleveland 2. St.
Louis ]; Chicago S. Detroit 2.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01

mark"
CHARLES HgRzoe OF clNclN.
MATT:
81 had by best laugh OF the season
the other day after coming out OF a
faint. The heat and an attack OF
stomach trouble knocked me out while
! was on the bench In Cincinnati, and.
OF course. the other boys sent out, calls
for doctors 10 attend me. Clarence
mitchell beat the field by calling Or.
George Fallon. an enthusiastic ian,
who is known TO all the Reds.
Doc didn't know what had hap.
pened. but he rushed right along with
Mitch Half way down the runway,
leading from the stand Doc asked
Mitch what had happened.
Manager Herzog has tainted and,
We want you to bring him to." explain.
ed Mitch
"'oh! said Doc You don't want
me then. I'm horse d6ctorlss
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
If Col .J.Q.TiLSon

CCAuN4.a TlLSuN, CONGRESS.
MAN FROM CONNECTICUT, IS THE
ONLY NATIONAL GUARDSMAN IN
CONGRESS, WHO so FAR HAS De-
CIDED TO GO WITH HIS REGI.
MENT TO THE MEXICAN Dor.
DER.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
BasebaHin Nutshell
NATIONAL LEAGUE
"a Yesterday'a ReatIIts

Pittsburgh 3. Cincinnati 3; Boston
9, BROOKLYN q; St Louis 8, Chicago
8; New York 4, Philadelphia 8.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01
STANDING OF THE CLUES

Todsy's Schedule
Detroit at Chicago
New York at Philadelphia
st. Louis at Cleveland
Boston at Washington
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-01

and am sticking right at the 1s2.poun
mark"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
CORDELE MAKES
MERRY WITH THE:.
". D. ". ROLLING

A large delegation of Woodmen from
this city are making merry at Cordele
today. the occasion being the south
Georgia log-roIling of the W. O. ".
The Seaboard Air Line railroad ran
a special train for the accommodation
Of the visitors. A large number O..
people other than the Woodmen made
the trip. taking advantage of the low
rates.
One Of the largest crowds in the
history of Cordele was present. ard
everything was pulled off in delight.
full style.
The exercises consisted of big pa
rade, barbecue and sessions of the
order. The Bainbridge band furnished
music for the occasion.
More than 1000 new members were
initiated into the mysteries of Wooc-
craft at the session. Albany is pulling
for the 1917 log-rolling of the order,
and the indications are that she will
land the plum: Fully 500 people at
tended from this city to help pull
for it.
Tonight, there will be a big street
carnival to wind up the pleasures Of
the day.
The occasion was certainly big one
for Cordele, as well as for the Wood
men from all over south Georgia, who
were in attendance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
PROMINENT MAN
|e SHOT IN NORTH

BOSTON, Mass, July 20-Dr. Viii.
fred E. Harris, president of the Mas
sachusetts College of Osteopathy, who
was shot Tuesday by DR.. Eldridge AT.
wood has only slight chance of re-
covery attending physicians stated to.
day.
Meanwhile police authorities are try
ilg to clear the mystery surrounding
the death by poison of DIR. Celia Adams,
who was DR.. Atwood's iance, few
hours before the shooting of DR.. Har-
ris. An analysis of the contents OF
the woman's stomach is now being
made to ascertain, if possible the ma
ture of the poison which caused her
death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
LIFE AND GOODS
LOST IN BIC TOLL
SkLAND WATER

ASHEVILLE, N. c., July 2O-Ten
deaths and great property loss in the
vicinity of Alta Pass, N. c., was re-
ported here today by man arriving On
foot from that point.
Altogether a total of seventy-three
deaths had been reported in the fye
flood stricken states up to last night,
while nine persons are missing, aud
may be added to the victims. The
property damage sustained will amount
to more than fifteen million dollars, in
the opinion of conservative estimators
this afternoon.
Alta Pass, where ten deaths occur
red on the top of high mountain be-
tween Marion, N c., and Johnson City,
Tenn, on the Clinchfield and Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroads. The latter
road was so badly damaged as to make
the resumption of service indefinite,
the whole line being demoralized at
many places.
Reports say the rivers at all points
within the flooded area are now falling
aud further damage is not anticipated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
FORMER LUMPKIN WOMAN
PASSES AWAY IN ROME

LUMPKIIN, Ca, July 20.-The many
friends of Mrs. ]. M. Martin. of Rome,
nee Miss Cattle Burts, of Lumpkin,
will regret to know of her death which
occurred at twelve o'clock Tuesday
night, at her home in Rome.
Besides her mother, who is Mrs. c
N. Beall. of Lumpkin, she leaves .
sister who is Mrs. DR.. Gilbert. of Eu-
faula. several brothers, her husband
Mr.. ]. NJ. Martin, and two little chill
dren, of Rome, Ga.
Remains will be brought to Lump
kin for interment though funeral ar,
are not yet completed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
ASA GAMBLER WILL
RUN FOR MAYOR

ATLANTA, Ga, July 2O.-After a
number of prominent Atlanta citizens
had been urged to run for mayor OF
Atlanta and all of them had declined,
il remained for Asa G. Gambler, the
multi-millionaire, who is Atlanta s
most prominent and influential cit;-
zen, to be persuaded to make the race,
ard the announcement of his candi-
dacw yesterday was the biggest locai
news of tire day.
His entry into the race was hailed
with enthusiasm by citizens in every
walk of life and was a subject of a
great deal of interested discussion
among the members of the legisla-
ture.
Mr.. Gamblers purchase of the state
of Georgia's entire bond issue of 49,
$4,000 at a bid which he purposely
made the same as the bid for which
New York states latest bonds were
sold, in order to be certain that his
bid would top the bids of the bond
dealers syndicate who were compet-
ing with him, won him the high re-
gard of the general assembly.
Locally, Mr.. Gambler is not only a
prominent man, but man whom the
people love. 1t is said that he has
helped Thousand young men Of this
city to build their homes, mad has
never pressed single one of them.
His gift of one million dollars to
Emory university is the largest single
ever made by any citizen
of the South to the cause of educa-
ticn.
Three other candidates had already
entered the race for mayor previous to
Mr., Candlers announcement They
are Charles H. Kelley, a prominent
wholesale grocer and president of the
Atlanta freight bureau; Jesse W.
Armistead a we'll known linotype
operator, and Claude L. Ashley, well
known stationary steam engineer and
labor leader.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
TURKS CLAIMING
REPULSE Of THE
RUSSIANS NOW

French troops took German trenches
north of the Sonme river last nighf
from Halecourt and Mamedon to sae
east of Hardecourt, along the railroad
front and near Slery, south Of the
river. All of the German first lire
trenches between Barleux and soys-
court, were occupied, and four hpx~
dred and fifty Teuton prisoners taken
In the Verdun sector there was sprifea
night fighting, the French making pro-
gress and taking an additional HIM
dIed and fifty prisoners.
The Turkish war office announced
today that Russian force attacking
Ottoman positions east of Sieh, tE
Persia, were driven off, leaving a great
number of dead. In the Caucasus rs.
gian Turk troops succeeded in an at
tack against Russian outposts there.
Official reports from the British IN
Mosopotamia say the excessive seat 10
delaying operations there. These re-
ports give the temperature as l2a is
the shade.
The British war office annonneex
this afternoon that British forces lin
Frances have gained further grouns
in Bellville Wood and at LongHevaa
on the Sommer front. The announce
ment adds that heavy fighting conffn-
ues north Of Longuavil and Bazentiue.
the British line before both these posz.
tions being pushed forward.
Petrograd advices say the Rnssian
war offices announces tn eoccupsfIe7
of Kugi on the Caucasus front. Tas
town is an important junction point
where highways in the Erzerum d7a-
trict concentrate, and is of great
strategis value.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
PANCHO VILLA To
Be CAPTURED IS
REPORT FOR j. s.

GALVESTON, Tex, July 2O.-The
capture Of Pancho Villa by de facto
government. cavalry is momentarily
expected, according to cablegram
addressed to Mexican Consul Mateas
here by the authorities at Mexico iCty.
The message states that one o:
Villas messengers was captur, We'd
pesday by Carranza troops, and that
the captive informed the de facto gov
eminent forces of Villas whereabouts
force of cavalry was at once des-
natched to the alleged rendezvous Of
the bandit chieftain, and it is believed
viii effect his capture,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
PEACHES SUFFERED
BECAUSE Of FLOOD

ATLANTA, Ca, July 2O.-The Caro-
lima floods, which carried away raj.
road bridges came near playing havoc
with Georgia peach shipments, and had
it not been for the quick work of the
Georgia Fruit exchange, in conjunc-
tion with the railroads. many cars
would have been lost.
All peach business south of Macon
had to be diverted by way of Augusta
and the Atlantic Coast Line, whit
business from the Atlanta, Birmingham
and Atlantic, and from the Southern
to Columbus and Williamson, is being
sent through Chattanooga, Knoxville
ard Bristol. There was a full train
load of peaches in Atlanta when the
bridges went down. Manager B. ].
Christman of the exchange, succeeded
in getting them out by way OF Augusta,
with only about three hours delay The
railroads have made new arrange.
nients with regard to icing cars, ami
Practically delay is now being ex-
perienced with the movement.
The railroad damage came right in
the midst of Georgia's biggest peach
shipments, when they are moving at
the rate of 100 cars a day, and for
awhile it looked serious, but every
thing has been worked out, even to
supplying of empty refrigerator cars
which were cut off from the east, but
have been supplied from the north and
vest.
Georgia's big peach shipments will
ED this week. From then on they
Will get gradually less. The total
this year will be somewhere
close to 5000 cars, or slightly over
the exchange estimates, having been
cut down as the result of the heavy
rains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
HANLEY CLAIMS
NOMINATION IN
THE PROH| RACE

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 20-The pro-
hibition national convention resumed
its sessions today, the resolutions COM
mittee going into executive session to
consider efforts to inject an anti-Cath-
olic declaration into the party plat
form.
Supporters OF ]. Frank Hanley, Of
Indiana, predicted his nomination for
president on the first ballot, early IT
today's session.
At noon the convention recessed un-
til o'clock, after unsuccessful ef-
forts had been made to forces the i'm
mediate adoption of a platform con-
tanning planks fayoring national pro-
ir their Mexican policies both the dem
rccla trade treaties and declaring that
bibition, woman suffrage, peace, recip
ocrats and republicans evaded their re-
sponsibilities. The platform also de-
all preparedness propaganda
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
AGRICULTURAL BILL
WILL Be HELPFUL

ATLANTA, Ga, July 20-The agrt-
cultural appropriation bill now before
the United States senate, contains sew
eral items that will be helpful To
Georgia farmers, and members of the
legislature now in session here are
watching the progress of the bill wits
great interest. One is an appropria-
tion of $65O,OO to fight the cotton huiB
weevil, and another is an appropri4-
tion of $4,000 for the work of tss
Office of markets and rural organize
ton.
The work Of this division includes
additional study Of cotton grading ard
arother is an appropriation of $S72. see
for the work of the office of markets
and rural organization.
The work of this division includes
aditional study of cotton growing and
also the problem of baling to save the
loss of tare. 1t carries special a#-
preparation for cooperation with the
states to help bring the producer ne
food crops, including fruits, clser 70
consumers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
BRITT CRAIG IS HERE
FOR DORsEY'S SPEECH

Britt Craig, the special staff CORES
pondent of the Atlanta Constitution,
accompanying Hugh M. Dorsey through
his tour of south Georgia, is in the
city preparing to handle the news end
for the Atlanta morning daily. He is
young man but one of the best known
special writer's in the South.
Craig was with the soldiers at Camp
Harris, representing the Constitution
until a week ago, but received his
transfer ahead of the soldiers-to POI
itical work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
WOOL CROP Of THE U S.
WORTH s75,000,000

WASHINGTON, July 20.-American
sheep raisers will receive about $75.-
100000 for this years wool crop, the
Department of Agriculture announces.
Average prices during June were 28.7c
a pound higher than for many years.
The average weight Of a fleece of wool
is G92 pounds, and the country an
nually produces about 37,OOOO0O feec-
es. The weight of feeces has been
year by year, according to
department figures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
h. c. GARNER RETURNS
TO ANERICUS AUGUST

Information is to the effect that Fl.
z, Garner, former Southern Express
agent at this place, and who was trans
ferred to Newman some time ago, will
return to Americus about the first OF
August, and engage in the produce
business with Roy Black.
Mr.. Garner has a large circle Of
friends in the city who win be glaa
to hear that he is to return and De
with them again, and who will wish
him the success he deserves in his
new field Of endeavor. y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-20
HEARD
IN ALABAMA LAND

MONTGOMERY. Ala, July pa
While about one hundred families re-
siding in the Lower Peachtree sectiaR
o. Alabama, need aid as the result ca
recent floods, it is not believed thzs
aid outside of the neighborhood wIHe
be extended. Wilcox county oficiaaa
and prominent citizens of Selma hape
united in an effort to relieve the pre-
yailnig distress, and plan to ask
government to aid in the work