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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
WEED OUT ALL THE
UNPROFITABLE COWS
Selection on Dairy Records viii
Give Accurate ReSuItS-EaSy
Matter to Weigh.

The old saying has it ''there is no
time like the present" That this ap.
plies with telling force to the selec.
ton of good dairy cows will be adj
mitted by every thoughtful dairyman.
Selection may be made on the evi.
dence of certain well-knOwn external
indications of good milking qualities
with special attention paid to the I'D
der, loin, skin, barrel, etc.
But no matter how skilled the eX.
pert judge of dairy quality in a COW
may be, he is not infallible as to the
amount of hard cash that anyone COW
in the herd will earn in q year. He
may be, as well as the ordinary dairy
farmer, considerably mistaken in his
judgment. One system will give &C.
curate results, that of selection on
dairy records. 1t is easy to weigh
and sample; it is easy to add up few
figures for each COW; it is easy tS
compare such totals, and it is eminent
ly satisfactory to know for certain
which cows are best to keep and breed
from.
Now is the time to act, prepare to
keep records all season.-FrOm bulle.
tin of the Canadian Department Of
Agriculture.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
TWO STRICT MANAGERS
Castigations Given Players Are
Like Fathers ReproofS.
Nothing They Resent So Much as
Newspaper Criticism of Boys Play
ing for Them-WiII Not
Tolerate interference.

McGraw, manager of the New York
National league baseball club, is very
strict with his players, but they all
swear by him, for they know that he is
'on the level" with them. The same
thing is true of McGraw's old side
partner, Hughie Jennings. They may
"calr" their players numerically, in
the heat of a diamond battle for some
bad mistake, but such castigations are
like fathers reproofs to his sons, and
bear no i'll will. Let someone else offer
criticism, and these two managers will
fight back just like a parent would
were his sons attacked.
There is nothing they resent so deep
ly as newspaper criticism of their play
ers. They assume that they can con-
duct their own baseball households
without outside interference, and as
they are the parties responsible for the
showing Of the teams, they propose to
do it.
Both are very hotheaded, and for this
reason their seats on the bench are
isolated and shiny-the former condi-
ton due to discretion on the part Of
the players, and the latter to nervous
hitching about, melted by the manag.
erial view Of various plays. If some
unlucky wight out on the diamond
happens to err, a colleague roosting
close to the manager is likely to be the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
RESENTS JOSHlNG ABOUT AGE
Speaker Says Doesn't Matter If Hair
Is Getting Gray, So Long as He
Continues at Top Speed.

Iris Speaker resents being joshed
about his age. He says that just 50
long as he continues to go at top
speed it really does not matter how
much the fans ''ride" him because his
hair is gray, but that it hurts when
he is going bad. Speaker refuses to
divulge his exact age, but declares that
he has been gray since he was seven
teen years Of age, and that he is not
yet thirty. Few fans will believe that
Iris is as young as he would like to
have people believe, but, after all,
what does it matter? He is playing
the greatest game of his career, and
until he starts to slip the fans in Cleve-
land will not worry about his gray
hair.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

least 100 flew to roost
each height of the influx"
the roost minutes
consumed all had returned
2OOO actually
the a headquarters for the
c. used by for some
noted lines
of probably oOO
consideration
to the Wood
the original settlers the whole popua
100000
birds would be confusing to novice Ornoosts
counted they y
anywhere
limited the
total
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

ers are surprising their 1915 perform
ance in every respect and it has been
their combined assiduous efforts that
have kept the club in position to bat
tie for a first division place. 1t has
been years since the Cub fans have
looked at such playing as Williams,
Schultz, Safer and Zimmerman have
been supplying to date.
From close observation one is almost
compelled to say that the task of keep
ing the Cubs in the race will fall upon
Zimmerman, Williams, Schultz and
Safer. Their batting is the big point.
If they can keep it up and the twirlers
hold up their end the Cubs are certain
to be on top or near at every stage Of
the skirmish. What they have accom-
plished to date is sufficient proof Of
that, and it is doubtful if four men
can be found in the National league to
equal the work they are doing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

A water-cooled motorcycle engine
has been invented by an EngIishman.
An Englishman has invented q col
lapsible life boat with a rubber skin
that automatically closes punctures.
OF spring metal and wire is a new
device TO encircle Il persons foot and
prevent the loss of an overShoe.
The toughest American wood, ac-
cording to United States forest service
tests, is that of the Usage orange.
An electrically heated coffee percola-
tor made of earthenware has been
patented by q New York inventor,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

deliberate
way. He a
of the station After talk with
a station and enlisted!
pointing germ
Marshall officially known in the
of
Unofcay Marshall
Allyn Bucky
killed
believes doing
he survive the Cuban he
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
CHOLERA OUTBREAK
FOLLOWS NEW CORN
Disease May Gain Foothold If
Hogs Resistance Is Reduced
by UnWise Feeding.
(By e. r. SPENCE, Missouri College Of
Agriculture.)

(By e. r. SPENCE, Missouri College or
Agriculture.)
Hog cholera is not direct result OF
feeding new corn. 1t may gain loot
hold more readily if the hogs resist
snce is reduced by unwise feeding, but
the disease itself can result only from
infection with a specific, invisible
germ. obtained directly or indirectly
from other hogs.
If the herd is thrown off feed by
eating too much green corn, or by eat
ing corn that is immature, the disease
will be more readily contracted, ana 1t
is often noted that new outbreak OF
cholera follows the first use OF new
corn for hogs.
Avoid danger by changing the kind
or amount of feed gradually. Feed the
hogs some new corn for while be-
fore turning them into the field.
Young shoats may be turned into
corn that is not down too badly with
less preliminary feeding than the older
hogs that can break down corn more
quickly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
GATHERED FACTS

Experts have listed more than TO-
600 varieties of orchids.
The six state capitals of Australia
have been connected by wireless teleg-
raphy.
Italy has Joined other European ma
tons in prohibiting the manufacture,
Importation or sale of abSinthe.
Growers in the Philippines are be
ing encouraged by the government TO
give more attention TO the production
of hemp.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
PITCHER WORKS IN "MOVIES"
Rather Than Join Vancouver Team He
Secures Engagement With Nov
ing Picture Concern.

Ralph Works, who used to pitch for
the Detroit Tigers, does not have to
play ball in order to earn a living. He
was released by the Los Angeles club
the other day and ordered 10 report to
the Vancouver club. But he did not
follow instructions. He just breezed
up to Santa Barbara and Joined a
moving picture company at a salary
which he claims is fatter than any. he
ever received as a diamond perfaSWer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17


militia
other diseases
section in the terms of army oanza
have their
this little
efficiency safeguarding the lives OF the sod
whom the men
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
PLAY AFTER THREE ARE OUT
BStter Hit Home Run, With Bases
Full, After Side Had Been Re-
tired-Umpire Asleep.

They must play lively wideawake
sort of game in the Ohio State. In a
recent Frankfort-Maysville game, after
three men were out a batter hit
homer with the bases full. After all
four men had crossed the plate some
body aroused enough from his nap to
acquaint the sleepy umpire and play
ers that it was against the rules of
the game to require four outs, so the
umpire said the runs didn't count.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

OF IIIe eItN tIItII OOIIIUIy, q SPIOII0tIV
walnut sapling began to run it's head
toward heaven, near what was later
to become the city of Washington. In
the times that followed William, while
Il disorderly group of islands were be-
ing welded into a Great Britain, this
same tree developed with almost in
finite slowness into a forest giant. \
few weeks ago the Tunlaw walnut,
after 900 years of life, was felled to
help satisfy the wartime needs of
thnt Ernnt Rritnin IL 50 fnn. nntndatpd
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

recipient of a spontaneous and I'M
thinking broadside for something not
his fault, simply because the mana
gers mind must be freed. The actual
offender generally escapes, because so
many things happen before he gets
back to the bench that his slip is for
gotten.
McGraw strives eternally to drill his
baseball knowledge into the brains Of
his players. The thing he most abhors
Is "bonehead" play. 1t is for such
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

walnut the finest manufacture rifle
Baltimore transportation aboard
this section
HIGH p feet circumference and had bough
sprea IF feet.
said
American university
that suggested the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Lob for MullanAY.

Dominick Mullaney, former Amer1'
can league umpire, has been appointed
superintendent of new pubic play
ground at Jacksonville, Fla He will
lay out the diamonds and have charge
of amateur games under the auspices
of a municipal commission.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

that he chides his Giants, not for the
sort Of errors that go into the box
scores. If his team should play ortho-
dox baseball, and yet lose the entire
154 games Of a schedule, he would not
whimper. But If single game is lost
through mental inability to grasp a
situation, he raves. He cannot stand
that.-Popular Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
DIAMOND
NOTES

If baseball is really better now than
it used to be one feels sorry for ia
ther.
About the best thing that Dutch
Zwilling can do as a pinch hitter is
foul out.
It's hard to make the enthusiastic
fan think everything is wrong on the
day the home team wins.
Seven National league managers
would like to see President Wilson Or
der the Phils to Mexico.
Weather man has hurt the big
leagues more this season than the
Federal league man did last year.
It will be fairer deal all around in
the American league when there's q
Coveleskie pitching on each team.
Charles Ebbets graciously allows all
soldiers in military uniform the cour-
tesy of Ebbets field without paying.
Nobody, however, except the gentle
man himself, knows how to pronounce
the name of Pitcher Luque Of Louis
vile.
Here's what a baseball owner said
the other day: II would pay more at
tention to baseball, if it wasn't fer
golf"
Connie Mack owns no diploma, but
he makes Is or 20 highly educated
university youths jump through his
fingers.
Oh, yes, Hans Wagner is an old man.
All of the guides tell you that, but you
would never secure such an impress
sion by his work in the field.
To the great disappointment of every
American league member, Tyrus r.
Cobb is not a member Of the National
Guard of Georgia.
Somebody will swear out warrant
for those Cub pitchers pretty soon On
charge of vagrancy, since they have
no visible support.
No; the leading professions won't be
overcrowded with new college gradu-
ates as long as Connie Mack is try
ing to build team.
Perhaps it was just common sense
that enabled the Cleveland club to
land Fred Beebe at the time they
needed him so much.
Babe Ruth of the Red Sox has
wicked way Of feeding baseballs &c
rfght-feld bIeacherites. Wonder If he
knows those pills cost S1.25 per.
1t is understood that several big
league managers have written to Sec
rotary Baker at Washington, asserting
that they could tip off Z number OF
soldiers" to him.
The Pirates have Honus wagner
the king of FASTENERS: Max Carey the
king of base stealers, and Al Mamaux
crown prince among pitchers. But It's
a tough year on royalty.
Every time Lee Magee makes hi
or two in a game he is accused OF
finding his batting eye. If they'd lei
Lee alone long enough to find 1t Rec
find it
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

diseases is being prepared. A force
of 20 men, members of the United
States army medical corps, headed by
Capt. NJ. A. Reasoner, has been work
ing day and night on one floor of the
building, preparing the enormous
amount of vaccine which the 100000
troops of the militia require since be-
ing modified.
An idea of the tremendous work is
gained by the fact that in ordinary
times this same force makes the vac
cine for the army and navy and the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Seven Hits in One Day.

Seven good base hits in one day is
some record. Russell Blackburne of
Toronto made it in a recent double
header with Montreal. He got five hits,
three of them doubles, in the first
game, and two singles in the second.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Mrs Dunn Is a Fan.

Mrs. James Dunn, wife of the Cleve-
land president, is some fan. She has
had ticker installed in their home so
she may receive promptly the baseball
returns when the Indians are away
from home.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

St.nuS OF Crows lot LHG purpose VI
roosting, usually close to some large
city, presents one of the most curious
and remarkable phenomena occurring
in the bird kingdom.
Mr.. Hanback, has ascertained that
there are several fair-sized crow rOOStS
in the vicinity of Washington. A roost
at Arlington held, during the most
crowded period of it's existence. fully
100000 crows. In fact, A. III. Howell of
the biological survey alleges that dur
ing the winter of 1901 the Arlington
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Cow Must Be Contented.

That dairy COW must be contented
in order to do her best work at the pail
is generally understood amongst milk
ers and dairy owners, and it is getting
to be understood also in other quar-
tiers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Frank Chance in Luck.

Frank Chance is meeting with some
luck In the Pacific Coast league race
His Los Angeles team is fighting night
around the top and the Peerless Le2d
er Is feeling much better.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

Lately, however, the noted walloper
has been hitting the ball with his ac-
customed vigsr. The Yankees have
shown a big Improvement with Baker
in the ranks and his mighty bat is
bound to be great factor in winning
games for them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
BIG IMPROVEMENT OF YANKS
Mighty Bat of John Franklin Baker
Great Factor in Winning Games
for New York Team.

John Franklin Baker, the home-run
artist, did not live up to his reputa-
ton as a slugger in the early games in
which the Yankees participated.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Loss by Old Machines.

The WORKOUT separator or the ma
chine of poor make often causes
enough loss in one season to more
thar pay for a new machine of q rep
utable make.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

most dangerous germ of preparedness
to be found within a days journey in
the District. Congressman Gardner of
Massachusetts and Col. Robert N.
Thompson of the Navy league are
rank amateurs compared to him-ac-
cording to accounts.
Everybody and everything that
brushes up against him becomes inocu-
lated with the fever to enlist-or to
make others enlist. For several days
the figure in the Palm Beach suit was
noted by the officers of the recruiting
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Fresh Water for Calves.

Pure, fresh water should be given to
calves as soon as they have learned
to drink.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Pail for Calf Eeari;n1

Each calf should be fed by itself ont
of clean tin pail, and the pail secured
and scalded the same as a milk-pail.
each time it is used.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Geese for Business Breed.

Choosing a breed of geese for bust
ness ought not to be such a difficult
matter as choosing breed of fowls.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Keen Litter Out of Orchard

Do not allow pruning to litter the
yard and orchard. Be sure to burn
and return the ashes to the soil.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
SnraY for Bean Vines.

Saltpeter water-one ounce Of salt
peter to a gallon of water-is a good
spray for rust on bean vines and
bushes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Washinaton's Great Walnut Tree Is Victim OF War

AsHINGToN
William the Conqu invaded England midway
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
How Army Medical School Fights Silent Foe

unheralded of the biggest tasks OF the
the Medical school, at
the vaccine the prevention OF various
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
WA As, S5;'[iI4!EyG11WN
X, -. = - GOSSIP
Mysterious "Cit' Helped Recruiting in Capital

usually
recruiting
National regard the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Drainage fer Potatoee

Good drainage is absolutely esssr.
tial to the successful growth of pota.
toes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17
Arlington Woods Very Popular With the Crows

xK R. KALABACK of
M
the assembling of thou
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-08-17

Every time Lee Magee makes a MI
or two in a game he is accused OF
finding his batting eye. If they'd lei
Lee alone long enough to find 1t Rec
ind It
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-07
Sunday service on Staten Island erich

Sunday service on Staten Island erich
mond).
Police reports indicated that about
Is per cent of the normal Sunday car
service was maintained during the day
by the companies affected. Managers
of the various companies declared
they were prepared TO provide ade-
quate service tomorrow.
Two uniformed policemen rode on
every car during the day. There were
a few minor disturbances.
Prior TO the announcement that a
settlement was impending it was said
by strike leaders that. headquarters
would be opened tomorrow for the
registration of employees of the sub
way and elevated lines who wished TO
join the union.
Secretary Of Labor Arrives.
Secretary of Labor William B. VII
son arrived here today to confer With
Samuel Gompers, president OIL the
American Federation Of Labor, but he
denied that his visit has any connec-
ton with the local labor troubles or
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-07
81 WORD FOR HARRY {. RICE.

The Cass highway law that went
Into effect September s. 1916, Increased
|fhe duties and sponsibilitieS Of the
|rhdnty surveyor about ten-fold. When
IN vent into effect. the State Highway
Cowen designated Harry
to have charge Of all the, state
|hf9hWay improvement in Belmont
bounty, and to beHcounty superlnten,
|d6nt. This included the National road
|SfId the GAINESVILLE enrySburg road
[fiust started), and to have charge OF
mn the maintenance OF all the inter-
|cuHnty and main market roads. bridges
ESQ culvertS within the county.
EssMr: Rice'S ability as civil engineer
is honest, reliable and
|mactical. is always found on the job,
(Sarictly attending to the numerous
[dntieS Of the office. He is a practical
(sHxineer, having had fifteen years
|oUnofience in civil, mining, municipal
|emSineering and highway construction,
|N6fng city engineer of Belmont. Beth.
wears, In which capacity he was serv-
HaE Ehen he took the office OF county
|1urveyor last fall
The work. has been kept up in a
|H1fy creditabIe manner. The National
f. a. ia almost completed, only $50
f1etsof brick 10 be laid: the Key road
|Ealf be completed in the early fall. the
|AS miles OF the Observation-Disclosures
Ink road will be- completer this win:
|flfs The repairs to the Mcfarland
|s1in are almost completed, just east Of
|Hf. Clairsville.
Mr. Rice has served the public; In
[xery creditable and satisfactory man
|ner1and Is deserving of a SECOND
|YERM. His many friends are working
|hard for his denomination Tuesday.
|ThiS$is Justly due him. Let the voters
county give him the NOM
|f1ation on Tuesday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-07
HLF DEFENSE IS
MRS. HIGGINS PLEA
n1eAM WHO SHOT HUSBAND Re
xEAEED ON OWN RECOGN1-
ssSSaSss SANCE.
1und Over to September Grand Jury.
1ut Case May NsTsr Come 70
Easss Trial - Steubenv3ne News.

B STEUBENvILLE O.. Aug. ST had
k0gshoot him or he wouid have k.ltsd
lA,, declared Mrs. James Higgins. VINO
hot and perhaps fatally wounded her
Hshand at their home in kayland, srl,
- afternoon, when she vas arralgnea
6saore Justice W. D. Downer. here Sat-
o1day for preliminary hearing. Mrs.
EdES1ns was bound over 10 the Septem-
m term Of the grand jury and was re-
ESHSed on her own recognizance. Il Is
~ opinion Of local officials that Mrs;
Efxtins will never be brought to triai
- the. crime OF shooting her n iuStns:a
|SSfz ahe acted in self defense.
delegation of Highland City and
s3trkville citizens who have knownI tae
3iSTins family for several years. at
Eess6ed the hearing and testified in Mrs:
3ffEfns' behalf. telling Of the years or
she suffered at the hanus
SfSher husband. Mrs Higgins said that
kshusband had her down and was try
NEsto kill her when she fired the SHOTS
INTO his body. After her release. ATS.
HiSEins, accompanied by her two chill,
6ten. left for her home Ill Highland
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-07

with the threatened nation wide rail-
road strike.
~ have come here to discuss mat
tiers of mutual interest with Mr.. Com
pers," he said.
II expected to see him today or to-
morrow and to leave town tomorrow
night"
., The marlborough Rapid Transit
company announced today that all
employees of the marlborough. mum.
bering approximately 10000. will re-
ceivc 81 per Gay extra pay until IL f tgI:
in the subway and on the elevated
railway lines. which are controlled by
the marlborough, has been heavily in
creased by the disturbed conditions on
the surface roads
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-07
ID from q two weeks
nue.. has returned

nue.. has returned from two weeks
visit at Pittsburgh.
Mrs. p. Christian. Of North War
wood. returned yesterday from Mt.
Pleasant, Ohio. where she addressed the
Womans Bible class.
Rev. Father Gilseman. will leave for
Parkersburg today. where he Will at
tend the funeral OF one OF his church
brethren.
Miss Dorothy Schoddn. OF Columbus,
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. George
Dosche. Of Warwuod Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. otto Dyke. u Sai!n"rille.
Ohio. are visiting friends in Center War
wood.
/ Mrs. Grant Garrison. OF pomeroy. O..
is spending several days with friends
and relatives In Center WarwUod.
Captain John Strohlr. OF Nineteenth
street. has returned from a ~" weeks
'f E:wiard brooks. Of Eighteenth street.
left yesterday for Washington. y. e..
for A fcw days visit.
Miss Bertha Shea ring. of Pittsburgh,
Is the guest, OF Mr.: and Mrs. George
Ing. Of Nineteenth street.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Hitchman. of
Pittsburgh. spent yesterday with Mr..