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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

The following postmasters have
been recommended by Congressman
Littlepage for appointment: w. H.
Goodwin, at Maiden; J. w. Handley.
at Williamsburg; Thomas A. Kay, at
Decotta; A. G. Moore, at Glasgow;
". n. Martin at Neponset; James G.
Preston at Sevey Mr.. Littlepage to.
day introduced bill providing for an
Increased pension for Joseph Critics, Of
Buckhannon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Feb. Is
About forty West Virginia fruit grow
ers hailing from the counties in the
eastern panhandle of the state are
here attending the annual meeting OF
the Eastern Fruit Growers Associa-
ton which is being held at The RAJ
leigh. The business OF the meeting
has to do with the technical phases
of the business, such as packing, mar
kets etc. Such well known orchad-
lists as "Gib" Miller. OF Romney; Col.
E. G. Henshaw, OF Ma.tinsburg; Carl
Pierce, OF KIngwood; Henry Hutden-
hooper, of Romney; Judge w. H..
Thomas of Martinsburg; j. NJ. Roth
we'll, OF Martinsburg. and S. II. Full
ton, of Sleepy Creek, are here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

Delighted" is the word used by
Congressman Adam B. Littlepage de-
scriptive OF his visit to Parke:sburg,
where he attended the big Democratic
confab OF party chiefs. Mr.. Little
page, upon his return, let his friends
know that his reception by the DEM
ocratic leaders, foregathered at Par
kersburg, was warmer and moro cor
dial than he had reason to hope for.
AS is we'll known, Mr.. Littlepage is a
receptive candidate for the guberna-
torial nomination. providing that the
sentiment OF his party should crystal
ize upon him. He has no intention of
entering into any contest for that
party honor. but il the party should
show pronounced desire that it want
ed him as its standard bearer, he
would be willing to take on the COM
mission. otherwise, he will be a can
didate to succeed himself in Con
gress, and he will have no opposition
in his party.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

come enjoy the colonial party gwen
81 Colonial Ladies: hear the goodsnn
sic and incfdentn lily add your mite 70
ssafd urging soeial center for Mann
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18
IhimhInEPa

Mrs. Claude 81 c. Basnett entertained
a party OF ladies at 9 thimble party
at her home on Locust street Thurs
day afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

Congressman Brown filed in The
House today a petition from the M.
E. Church at Parsons, and the NJ. e.
Church Sunday school at BreedloVe,
Preston county, favoring the adoption
of the National Prohibition amend
ment to the Constitution.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Fulton, of Sleepy
Hollow, w. Va, are registered at the
Raleigh. ISL
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

Mrs. F., "A. Burt and daughter, Viz
kinia, of West Main street, left last
evening for: a visit with relatives In
Cbestertown and Baltimore, Md.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

Congressman and Mrs. w. G. Brown,
and infant daughter. will arrive in
Washington next Sunday and will oc-
cupy handsomely furnished house,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

Mrs. MILAN
Mrs. Fred MILAN. of Blue. Creek, rs
in this city as the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Thomas Leonard, OF Dancer ave
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

Conference and Revival.
Tie second quart r1ys conference for
the Logansport circuit will be held al
Buifalo chapel, milestone. Saturday
ntternoon 1.-TWO ps m: Rev. DR.. King,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18
PeffpnaIe

nue. Mrs. nfiiian will visit friends III
Rymer before returning hons.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

Ianlson accom- painted her home Tor 4
visit Of several daya.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18
Vi,Ittrr pelatives.

4 Visiting ReIatIves. Il y
Mrs. Albert Criss and Mrs. Bishop.
OF Fairment, are In this: city as the
guests OF the formers sister, Mrs
Frank R. Stewart, on Pleasant street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

From Eairmont:
Miss Emma Bartlett was the guest
OF Miss Blanche sJamison In Fairmont
Wednesday. going down to attend the
lecture given by Helen Keller. Miss
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18
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commissions have peen issued to
Theodore II. r. Engers, of Williams;
Clarepce. y. Mcneil. OF Dlnloop;
Ruth Mason, of Villa; Alma M. Tillis,
of Arbuckle.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. VILLAIN sHagY BOD. !Ot
GAINESVILLE. o., are in, til city, as the
guests Of Mr.. and MrS: s! q. seybert
Of Beatty avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

The Womants club Win hold an ex
.change 81 the John Den tailor shop
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

The War Department has been re-
Quested by Congressman Nicely to In
crease ssthe wage of James q. Rose,
formerly Of Wheeling, who is en-.
ployed as civilian carpenter at Fort
Washington, Md. Mr.. Nicely has Ia
ken up the pension claim with the
bureau OF William A. linn, of Fair
mont. He today filed petitions OF The
Weekly Memorial and Duff Street
United Brethren Churches. Clarks.
burg: favorable to the Webb-Smith
prohibition bill. The petitions were
attested by Rev. w. N. Slaughter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18

Presidential &postmasters commits.
sion has been issued TO Samuel O.
Young Of Charles Town; fourth class:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-18
Guests.

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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28

The Edgefeld friends of Mr..
James NJ. Miner, the hero of the
Sixties, are glad that has been Sc
lected as one of the supervisors of
registration for Mccormick county.
The young men who compose the
Edgeficld Cotillion club gave a
dance in the opera house Monday
in honor Of Miss Natalie Pad
gett and Mr.. Norwood Cleveland.
The dance was largely attended,
there being about fifty couples to
respond to the music which was
furnished by Balk's orchestra of
Augusta. Young people attended
from Augusta, Aiken, Trenton and
Johnston. The occasion was one
of unalloyed pleasure TO those who
indulge in the Terpsichorean art.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Negro Killed in Row.

The negroes on the plantations
north of Edgefeld have formed
themselves into a military company
of some description and hold regu'
lar meetings for drills. They met
Saturday night on the plantation of
Mrs. Hettie Jones, two miles north
or Edgefeld, for practice, in order
to be in shlpshape for the Fourth
of July celebration. During the
drill two negroes became involved
in a combat of words and of them,
Wallace Waldo, snapped a pistol
twice in the face Of Archie Mayson.
The latter struck Waldo a severe
blow on the head with his wooden
gun, ~fracturing his skull. Waldo
never regained consciousness and
died Monday afternoon from the
effects of the blow. Sheriff Swearin-
gen arrested Mayson and placed
him in jail to await trial at the
August term of court.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.

The regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
will take place on Monday after
noon, July 3, at 1870 o'clock at the
home of Mrs. w. H. Dorm. The
programme will be of a patriotic
nature, and is as follows:
Devo.ions, Mrs. j. w. Peak.
Report of Model Members Con-
test, Mrs. A. E. Padgett.
Debate: Resolved, That it is no.
bier to live than to die for ones
country.
Affirmative, Mrs. T. II. Rainford,
Mrs. NJ. P. Wells.
Negative, Mrs. J. w. Peak, Miss
Jennie Pattison.
Decision to be rendered by bal.
dot
Collection of July dues.
Song by children.
Piano Duet, Misses Helen Dorm
and Ruth Lyon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
In Honor of Mrs. Myers.

Wednesday morning last Miss
Virginia Addison entertained with
bridge in honor of Mrs. Kate My
ers of Atlanta, the charming guest
of Mrs. Belts Cantelou. Four ia
bles were arranged. The first prize
was won by Mrs. Frank Miller, and
the guest was presented with a beau
titul box of correspondence cards
by the hostess. Miss Annie Bee
won the consolation prize, a large
bouquet Of daisies. AT the close of
the contest the guests were invited
in the dining room and served with
a hot luncheon in courses. The
decorations for the occasion were
daisies, ferns and palms.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
A Message From Another Land.
We people of the occident have to

We people of the occident have to
depend, usually, upon missionaries,
chance Chinese men, who may come
to the town, or upon books and
magazines for Our information and
study OF the great land Of China,
or the sleeping giant" as she is
sometimes called on account of her
dormant greatness and power. But
on last Sunday afternoon, at the
Methods, church, we heard in our
own,ianguage an appealing and in
tere<ting talk by a Chinese girl.
The talk was made more effective
and the Chinese life brought more
clearly to US, by her wearing the
native Chinese costume. Miss Me-
lung Ting was not wholly a stran-
ger to many Edgefeld people on
account of her friendship with the
first missionary that Edgefeid sem
to China, Miss June Nicholson, aud
Miss Ting was a stranger to none Of
us in the sense that she is interest
ed, as We are. in the sending Of the
gospel to every nation. An audi
euce of earnest listeners were as
sembled, and the stage was decora-
ted in Chinese flags. Miss Ting was
introduced by Senator B. E. Mich
olson.
In her talk the speaker told of
the opportunity America now has,
and how China's gates r open to
her as no other country. China and
America have never had a war, this
being one reason why China looks
to America. She said that China
had suffered much in war at the
hands of Japan and England. the
latter having forced the opium trade
upon China. She said that she did
not ask for China our pity, but our
sympathy, and our love.
China is a rich country were her
resources developed and used. In
the abundant coal fields, there is
enough fuel to last the world for
twenty-five hundred years, thus
when we look not alone upon her
wealth, but upon her past, and upon
her people, America, the strong
young son Of nations" except in
her religion, must also look up TO
China.
Miss Ting said that she never
liked to close her talks without
saying something to the children.
She told them a sweet and helpful
story. The meeting was conducted
by a hymn. We welcome Miss Ting
to our town and rejoice with hei
in the way in which China IS &C
cepting the Christian religion.
F. M.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Citizens and Officers Call Upon
Blind Tigers.

Since the gallon month law was
enacted it has been difficult for
blind tigers to obtain liquor in sat,
isfactory quantities, especially since
the d~ispensary was closed in Aiken.
But for some time negroes in Edge.
field, who have been selling liquor,
have used the names of other ne
groes, or rather induced other ne
eroes to order for them. Even the
names of negro women have been
regularly used. In one instance one
negro has secured, with the coop
Grafton Of his pals, both males and
females, as much as fourteen gal
Ions in one month. The white citi-
zens have grown tired of thus see
ing the law evaded and the spirit Of
it violated in the matter of order
ing whiskey. Consequently about
forty or fifty representative citi-
zeps of the town, representing every
walk of life, quietly met in the court
house Monday afternoon to take
stepsto stop this influx of whiskey
for unlawful purposes. Mr.. Orlan-
do Sheppard was elected chairman.
After a full discussion of the situa-
ton it was agreed without a dissent
ing voice that the sheriff and his
deputy and the marshals of the
town be requested to call at once
upon these blind tigers and their
confederates and state to them that
the public knows they are violating
the law, and that it must stop at
once and for all time. The resolu-
ton which embodied this request of
the officers, who have always been
faithful in the per ormance of their
duty, also called upon the citizens
to accompany the officers, thus
showing the lawless element tina!
the people stand squarely behind
the officers. The meeting was then
adjourned and Sheriff Swearingen.
Deputy Sheriff Brunson and Mar.
shall r. Fl. Parks, boarded Ears and,
accompanied by about forty leading
citizens, called upon about eight OF
ten negroes and gave them emphatic
warning in an orderly way. This pro.
oession of nine automobiles and
forty men created considerable con.
sternation in some quarters. But
the effect will be wholesome. There
will be fewer packages of whiskey
ordered by negro women and Others
who have allowed themselves to be-
come tools of blind tigers. Ii some
of these offenders persist in this VIC
lation of the law, and evidence eau
not be secured to arraign them be-
fore the courts, they will be asked
to leave town.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Stores to Close.

We, the undersigned merchants,
agree to close our places of business
Tuesday, July 4th:
Reynolds & Padgett, E. S. Rives,
w. E. Lynch e. Co., w. H. Turner,
F. S. johnson, G. NJ. Thomas, H.
H. Sanders, Stewart & Kernaghan,
z. Rubenstein, The Edgefeld Mer-
camille Co., i. Mukashy, Penn &
lIolstein, Dorm & Minis, B. B.
Jones, Smith-Marsh Co., Collect q
Mitchell, Eatmore Grocery, L. T..
May, Jones d Son, w. w. Adams
& Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Notice.

Owing to the fact that the 4th of
July comes on the first Tuesday,
which is the day for our regular
monthly meeting, we, the board of
county commissioners, will hold
our monthly meeting on Wednes-
day the 5th of July. All persons
holding claims will take notice of
the change.
A. A. EDMUNDS,
Supervisor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
WHY ENDURE SUMMER COLDS?

1t isn't necessary to have a stuffed
head, running nose. To cough your
head off as it we're. All you need
do is to use DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. The soothing and healing
balsams open the ciogged air pas
sages and in a short time you get
relief and start on the road to re-
covery. Your nose stops running,
you cough less and you know you
are getting better. Get a bottle,
use as directed. Keep what is left
as a cough and cold insurance. 2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Missionary Meeting.

A meeting of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society of Berea church
will be held at the home of Mrs. F.
L. Zimmerman Saturday afternoon,
July 6, at four o'clock. A full ct,
tendance is requested.
Mrs. w. r. Swearlngen,
Mrs. H.. NJ. Deal,
Programme Com.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Edgefield County Colored Fair
Association.

The promoters of the Color FAIR AS
ISOLATION met at Trinity church, in the
Town of EdgefeId, S. c., June 10th,
1916 to complete its organization.
All the officers have been elected ex-
cept the Board of Directors. the next
meeting, which will be held on the
second Saturday in July, the 18th, at
one o'clock p. m.
The names of the officers elected are
as follows:
j. S. Ramey, President.
w. w. Holloway, Vice President.
M. j. Strother, Secretary.
j. B. Holmes, Assistant Sec.
C.. D. Bussey, General Manager.
j. H. Cheatham, Treasurer.
The Board of Directors, to wit are:
J. S. Ramey,
w. NJ. Holloway,
C. D. Bussey,
Clarence Blocker,
A. w. Nicholson,
Nj. j. Strother,
John DeVore,
Alvin Cheatham,
Rev. F. A. Weaver,
Rev. w. M. Peterson,
Lucius Dobbs,
B. j. Yeldel,
Charlie Holloway, Sr,
E. G.. BoYce,
G. S. Stephens,
Rev. ]. S. Blocker,
Thomas Cherry, j,
M. J. Strother, Secretary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
JOH:!STCN TIER.
Continued from First Page.)
Loise Boyd and Bessie Bean.

Loise Boyd and Bessie Bean.
Mrs. w. S. Mobley and Miss
Eleise Mobley have gone to New
berry to visit relatives.
Mrs. J.. A. Dozier, Miss Sallie
Dozier and Mr.. Albert Dozier went
to Aiken on tuesday, and at this
time Miss Sallie Dozier was con-
frmed in the Catholic church.
Mr.. and Mrs Allie Kinaird of
Edgefeld, were visitors here on
Sunday.
Mr.. Preston Wright, wLo is a
travelling salesman for a northern
firm, is visiting relatives here.
DR.. and Mrs. George D. Walker
are happy owe the arrival of a
beautiful little girl in. their home.
The yearbook committees are
busy this week getting the study
courses for the comirg year mapped
out. In the D. A. r. the commit,
tee is Mesdames p. n. Lott, w. E.
LaGrone and j. P. Bean. The
music club will study The Music
of Italy," and as this country Is so
rich in musical development and
setting al interesting year book
will no doubt be the outcome.
This committee is Mesdames C.. Z.
Corn, T.. 4. Hoyl and Miss Zena
Payne.
The New Century club will de-
vote the winter to the study OF
Dickens" principally, with some
of the chief literary masters, and
those arranging the year book are
Mesdames P. N. Lott, w. E. La,
Grone and w. F. Scott.
Miss Annie Crouch has returned
from Waynesboro, Ca, bringing
with her six of her. college mates OF
Converse, and a bright and pleasant
house party is in progress during
this week. An elegant reception
has been arranged for Tuesday af'
ternoon and evening.
Little Miss Eloise Strother cele
brated her fifth birthday on Friday
afternoon by having a number OF
her little friends and playmates
gather with her and help make
merry the day. Games and other
childish pastimes were INDUCED in,
and while resting all enjoyed ice
cream and cake, and were given
pink and blue bags of canoies as
favors.
A most delightful affair of the
past week was the reception given
by Misses Marion and Elise Mob
ley, in compliment to Mrs. Avery
Bland and Mrs. +. S. Bland. The
The home was prettily decorated,
and as the guests arrived Mrs. w
E. LaGrone welcomed them. and
punch was served out on the veran'
da in a fower-bedecked alcove by
Misses Bessie Ford Turner and
Marie Lewis. In the hallway, those
assisting were Mesdames P. n.
Keesee, E. R. Mobley and j. A.
Dobey. The receiving line was
composed of the two hostesses, Mrs.
Avery Bland, Mrs. Frank Bland and
Miss Orlena Cartledge, and after
pleasantries, the guests were escort
ed to the dining room by Mrs. Minis
Walker, where they enjoyed ices
and cake. The table was very at
tractive with a handsome lace cover,
and a large bowl Of nasturtium.
The afternoon was most pleasant,
and the pretty toilets of all made 1t
q briuht and beautiful scene.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Mims-Day.

Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Minis an
nounce the engagement OF their
daughter, Lura, to Pierce Butler
Day, Jr., of Trenton, the marriage
to be solemrized August 2 i'll the
Edgefeld Methodist church.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Sunbeam Announcement.

The next meeting of the Sun
will be an open-air meeting
next FRIDAY afternoon, June 30, at
five o'clock, at the home Of Mrs. p.
NJ. Feltham. Every member is in
vited to attend.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
The End of Time.

Is the World Drawing Near to
its Grave, or is the World Coming
to an End Soon?" is the subject of
the Presbyterian pastor this Sunday
in Edgefeld at ll:l5, and same sub
iect at Trenton at $50. Breaking
the barometer will not stay the
storm. Just as well face the facts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Belts Academy.

Belts Academy School will cele-
brate the lst of July instead of the
Fourth, as il will suit the farming
class better. Good behavior guran-
teed.
A. w. Nicholson,
Principal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28
Clemson Scholarship
Examination.

The examination for entrance to
Clemson College, and for the vacant
scholarships will be held Friday,
July IA. Edgefeld has n four
year scholarship, and the regular
one year agricultural course. Wrok
begins promptly at 9 o'clock IN the
court house.
w. w. FULLER,
Co. Supt. Education. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28

Buy Prince Albert every
uhere tobacco is sold in
toppy red bags, Sc; tidy red
tins, Zoe; handsome pound
and half pound tin hrmi-
dors-and-that corking fine
pound crystal glass humi-
dor ,uith sponse-moistener
top that keeps the tobacco
in such clever trim-alWays!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Beman CT Augusta
axe here wishing Mrs. Beman,s par
eu,s, Dir. and Mrs. G. II. Key.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28

Don't put off seeing Miss Eliza
Minis about hand painted china for
the weddings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28

Mrs. L. r. Hall of Swainsboro,
Ca, IS here visiting her daughter.
Mrs. James NeliX.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-06-28

Mr.. Otis Nobley Of Heath Springs
was a visitor in E~dgeie!d early in
the week-and thereby hangs a tale.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-09
STEAMER KANSAN
ARRIVES IN BOSTON
Stopped by German Submarine and AL
lowed to Proceed After Papers
Were Examined

BOSTON, Oct 9-The American steam
er Kansan, which was stopped by Ger
man submarine off the Nantucket lightship
early Sunday morning and later allowed to
proceed, arrived here today The crew
could not identity the submarine, but some
of them, when shown photograph of the
U-53, said this was OF another type, the
arrangement OF the masts being different.
Capt E. L. Smith said the submarine
commander occupied about an hour exam
ining the kansans papers The Kansan
had large American flag painted on her
side. In her hold were iron and steel in
tended for use in the manufacture of mu-
nitions for the allies
At 4.35 Sunday morning when the Kan
san was three miles south of the Nan
tuckct lightship the captain heard shot,
but before the engine could be stopped a
second shot was fired The submarine
then appeared off her bow A youthful
German officer came on the deck of the
submarine and asked where the kansan
was bound. Captain Smith sent an off
Ger, Hugh Mcnamara, TO the submersible
IN ships boat with the kansan's papers.
The examination occupied about an hour
After Mcnamara had returned to his ship
the German officer signalled that she
might proceed. About an hour later the
wireless operator on the Kansan picked
up message to the effect that the steam
er West Point was being sunk.