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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23

those lines, 10 drive those piekets
into the ground 4 rs ueeessary 20
pound ttenis each stroke % The
sIadge hammer regounds and draws
d shot rom the opposing trench 20
10 100 yards awaY5 the shot after
wards becomes q illade and often
brings the first and sometimes the
second line into might attack
Our soldiers have developed the
instincts OF! IA trapper," said an officer,
from living so long In close contact
with the enemy they are able by i'm:
perceptibIe signs to- detect the stroke
in preparation by the adversary, or 9
weakness tina tit Is necessary to put
to profit without delay.
1.-THE trench is a daily school OF
bravery and heroic patience" added
the officer, with no recess, but a 1T
the vacation every four days. See all
that goes on but don't be seem" that
is the watchword all aong the line;
it is unquesttonaby the same on the
other side OF the wire entanglements,
for every rise Of ground that gives a
vantage point of observation Is bitter.
1y contested"
The slightest elevation occupied by
one side obliges the adversary to bur.
row deeper into the earth. At some
points the adversaries have renounc'
ed heights that have cost too much
and have dug In on the slopes; they
push out little listening or observa'
ton posts armed with machine guns,
for the possession or destruction Of
which all imaginable expedients are
employed. At certain points the lis.
49,, a.. - ,,aok - xr,JffJa k1p0 ra rdu NJ fha
enemy's trench, and in some cases
trench separated only by barricade
of sacks Of earth. The tension there
is at the maximum in tho incessant
guard agains to surprise. It is In
such spots that SO many soldiers sue
cumb or are blinded for life by the
hand grenades, which, in hands be-
come expert by years tarining,
have become more terrible engine
of war than ever before.
1.-THE struggle never ceases, though
it may not every day give copy for
the communtque," said an officer 1T
takes on all hitherto known and some
hitherto unknown methods. Each de-
tachment makes war ntho way In
which the lay Of the ground and the
position of the troops impose It.
Where barbed wire can't be used,
spiked defenses, called 'chevaux de
frise,' with sharp.pointed stakes Of
steel sticking up to the height of q
man, are rolled over the parapet Of
the trench. Where the lines are 50
close artillery cannot be used against
the adversary, the trench mortar call
ed the 'crapouillot' comes into play.
Where the contact Is such that even
the mortar cannot be utilized, we fall
back on the hand grenade. or the aer'
ial torpedo. 1t is the torpedo that
according to tn eevidence Of prison
ers, causes most terror as we'll as
most havoc in the German trenches
1T may be used at close range and Its
explosive froce is extraordinary"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23
HIS PROOF.

Professor-What are the chief
properties of heat?
Stewed-The chief property Is that
It causes bodies to expand, while cold
causes them to contract.
Professionalism. Give an ex'
ample.
Stewed-In summer, when 1t Is hot,
the day is long; in winter, when 1t 10
cold, the day Is short.-Chtcago jour
nal
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23
THE OTHER SIDE

she-Who is that stingy little man
that keeps running around and taking
the ball away from everybody
He-That's the referee.
She-What side Is he on?
He-oh! the other side-always.--
Minnesota Minnehaha.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23

stats EnsIneerto Taxa. D. VII;
liams, state road engineer will again
address, the voters OF Paw Paw DIS.
Lr1cr. The next meeting will be held
at Fairytew on March IL and is expect
ed TO Draw a larger crowd OF the tax
payers OF the district than even the
recent meeting at kivesYiIle.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23

Admitted TO HospitaI-Three pa.
tents were admitted to the Fairmont
Hospital No. 9 yesterday for treatment
L. L. Cunningham from Watson was ad
mitted suffering with burns on the leg.
Frank Colera of Wendell is receiving
treatment for burns received about the
face and Patsy Polio of Clarksburg, Is
suffering with an infected arm.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23
sIeHT UNsEEN,

Head of Firm-How long do you
want to be Way on your wedding tripi
Hawkins (timidly)-Well, sir-er-
what would you say?
How do know? haven't seen
the bride. Life.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23

Will Talk To Pythlans-Members of
City lodge, Knignts OF fythlas, are
making great preparations for the lee
ture winch Will be delivered at the
meeting THURSDAY night by Attorney
noiio Conley OF this city. MT. Con-
icy will talk on Oriental Life"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23
TOWN talk.

oate for Class pIay -aIarct1 6 has
been set as the date for the pEesenta.
lion OF the Senior Glass play Case q
which WIN be given II
school aud itortum. The play
isfa one:acts comedy and preceding tts
presenta ton . musical program viii
belgiyen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23

G. U. o. o. F. Banquet Last nights
banquet and dance CT the local lodge
OF the Grand United Order of Odd Eel
lows, which was held last night In
the Casino, was largely attended and
a pronounced success in every way.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23

September Morn-Standing room
only was the rule at both perform.
ances OF September Morn at the Grand
opera house yesterday and the audi.
ences generally speaking were pleas
All a3
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23

Band to Make a Tour-Arronge'
mentS aFe now being made by tne
members Of Garlows pand TO make a
l0ur which will include most OF the
owns IN this vicinity. The first date
scheduled is F'airYiew, February 30.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23
Mon SINCERE.

"Here's book entitled, How To Be
Happy Without Money"
Il presume the writer processes to
scorn money"
Eyes"
"Does he give away his book?"
mo. The price is one dollar.
"Umph! I thought so! At least 100
per cent. profit. Birmingham Age
Herald
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23
AT PALM BEACH.

"That pretty girl is always falling
into the water on boating parties and
making some follow jump in after
her."
81 guess It is the psychic influence
OF her favorite duck suit. "-Baltimore
American.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23

Work at the New NormaI-Contrac.
tors at work on the new building for
the Normal schoc, are rushing things
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23
a srRArEelcAL MOVE.

Mrs. Close-Tm writing to ask the
Browns to meet the Joneses here at
dinner, and to the Jonses to meet the
Browns. We owe them both, you
know.
Close-But I've heard that the've
Just quarreled and don't speak.
Mrs. Close-I know. They'll refuse
and we won't have to give a dinner
party at all.-Boston Transcript.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23

and it is said that the plastering which
is now under way will soon be finish
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-23
GQlANAY
I'm HOTEL BUSINESS

1870
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-07

min hole and spread the breakfast
on picnic table, ground or boxes.
A dip before eating whets the ap-
petite, so it is wise to take along
plenty of food. H.. -. 49,. -.
st. Louis society started the bath
ing breakfast" stunt, but the idea is
not copyrighted. 49,.
And there is no law against hold
ing bathing dinner" or bathing
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-07

The bathing breakfast" party is
the latest wrinkle brought on, by hot
weather. ---.....
Here's the idea: .-
Get up a congenial party, set the
old alarm clock at the sunrise hour,
get into your bathing suit, pack your
eats in a lunch basket and go
forth to theslake, pool or OF swim
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
CAPITAL CITY LEAGUE
READY FOR OPENING
Jewels to Meet Bureaus in First Game
of Season, September Is,
at Rathskeller.

Two successful seasons encourage the
bowlers OF the Capital City Duckpin
League as they plan for another years
activity. The 1861 season will be open
ed at the RathskeIIer Alleys, Eighth and
streets. September IS. with the Jewels
and Bureaus as opponents.
With the exception OF one team. the
composition of the league is the same as
last year. The teams and their captains
are: National Laundry, W. l. Shenk;
Bureaus, ]. j.. Haley: Buckey's Specials,
A. ]. Monahan; Freemans, c. A. Free
man; Ivory Soaps, /. L, Small: Havenner
Baking Company, f. c. Beck Easterns
B. o. Poston; Jewels, w. H. Wright;
Norris Peters, A. s. HALEY; De Luxe, r.
H. Dick
The officers are: President. E. c. Pos
ton; vice president Arthur Monahan;
treasurer. w. H. Wright; secretary and
official scorer c. A. Freeman.
The schedule for the first week is: Sep
tember IS, Jewels VS.. Bureaus; September
l9. Buckey's Specials VS.. Ivory Soap: Sep
tember 20, Freemans VS.. Norris Peters;
September q, Easterns VS.. De Luxe, and
September %. Havenners vs. National
Laundry.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
MCCLURE TO MANAGE
\ MOHAWK FOOTBALL

At a meeting of the Mohawk Ath-
letic Club, held last night, H c. Nc
Clure was elected to fill the position
as manager of football made vacant
by the resignation of Robert Snider.
who has been called out of the cItv
on government business.
Mcclure was the pilot Of this sea-
sons baseball team and as II was the
first attempt of the southeast club ON
the diamond their season was another
successful one. Mcclure was respon-
sible for the brilliant showing of the
club, and the members of the south
east organization expect him to be
more successful with the Eridiron
team.
Milton Bumps" Turner, and "Josh"
Licaronie were appointed coaches of
the team. Turner has seen a great
amount of service in local club and
college ranks. and will look out for
the line. while Licaronie, who was
the star of the champion Visilant
eleven for three seasons, will coach
the back field and ends.
The first squad practice will be held
tomorrow evening when the candidates
are requested to report at I. D. m,
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
SIUN EttICKsEN.

| the course to about the three-quarter
mark with the Virginia boat leading by
full length; however. when they hit this
mark Coxswain Rally called for a ten
ana stroke Duncan ran the stroke up for
! the drive in the stretch.
Up to this time Rally had not noticed
| how close he had gotten into the shore
but when he looked up to get his mark
| Tor the finish line he saw he was headed
directly into nest Of launches and
canoes. There was little time for think
ing, action was necessary and was need
ed quick II he pulled out in the stream
| he would lose over a boats length on
the turn so he looked ahead and saw a
slight opening behind the launches: ex-
actly where 1t would lead him he knew
not. he saw light and knew the finish line
was In that direction so he took a chance
and what chance 1t was. A shout of
warning had caused the canoes and
| Launches to scurry to one side but some
thing more deadly was directly ahead.
The revenue cutter Apache had been
stationed just off the point of Analos-
tan Island and in order to hold in
close to shore a large hawser had been
stretched from the ship to a tree on
the island. The rope hung directly
In the path OF the oncominR shell
| boat and was just low enough to
catch the men in the boat about mid
way OF their backs Just what would
have happened can only be conjectur-
60, out with the beat coming at
twelve miles an hour and striking
against this heavy taut hawser. some
or the men would undoubtedly have
been seriously hurt or probably killed
IL would have also meant the loss OF
the race for Potomacs.
But luck was surely with Rally that
day for some quick-witted person on
board the Apache saw the impending
danger. drew knife and hacked the
haWser loose so that 1t fell into the
water just before the crew struck
It. Not only did this person save the
lives of some of the crew. but he also
saved the race for the crew.
The Potomacs kept on rowing
through it all and found themselves
over the line a winner by nearly two
lengths As the result OF Railly's
good luck and his nerve In taking a
chance. he and the crew are now
some gold watch given as a prize to
the winning crew.
The senior and the Junior events
were the only races where the Po-
tomacs shown with their usual brill
liancy. They tried to do too much in
short space of time so must be
content with one win and a close sec
ond for their days effort.
The Middle States Regatta on Mon
day was one of the best managed
affairs of its kind ever staged in
Washington. and Chairman c. E. Zap-
pone with his committee are to be
commended for the excellent arrange
ments.
The first event was to start at 1890
a. m, and 1t started on time Races
were to be run off every fifteen min
utes during the morning and after
noon sections, the last race TO start
at $40 p. m. There was not a hitch
in the whole program, the regatta
being completed by 5:35 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
POLICE AWAIT GUN
FOR BENEFIT GAMES
Local Bhecoats Are Ready for Track
: and Field Games Samrday-Eaeh
Precinct Claims Honors.

Not since the Washington police de-
partment baseball club journeyed to Bal
timore on that memorable July day Of
fseveral years back to compete with the
Maryland bluecoats has there been 80
much activity In athletics as the pres
ant day which Washington coppers are
anticipating for their first annual field
September 1s, 1915
Each precinct Is boasting their star
sprinter, jumper or shot putter. Captains
are looking forward to their men to put
things on ice for their respective dis
tricts; heayy-welghts are arguing as to
who possess the most strength. while
the sprinters are anxious to start on a
seconds notice for the least thing that
may cause them to believe that the milk
man running through the dark streets In
the wee morning hours Is a second story
man; In fact. every oluecoat In the city
Is on his toes training for the big car
, nival, and the public will see the max.
ing OF the inest body Of men ever got
ten together for such an occasion that
has ever been held around these parts.
Looking over this vast array of talent
win ind that each section Of the city
will have representatives from the vari-
Gus precincts to compete, the majority
Of whom will all bear close watching
Joe Much, who is schooling No g. has
As AAAAHcAAgs CeHeraLIl ana Bernie
Harper. No has Cecil Brown, Oscar
Mansfield, Rip Brashears, all Of whom
can make things interesting. No. has
a. their point winners Cecil ShoNalter
and Thomas for the dashes, with Tom
,Nally as the star shot-putter, and Serg.
o. T. Davis is being touted to win the
D-yard race for sergeants for Capt. Null
halls precinct. No. 6 has Dick Mans
neld, veteran long and midle distance
runner, who will bear close watching,
along with KoontE, the Roanoke college
boy; Mack Roper, the Carolina wood
chopper; Jerry Broderick, washington's
Martin Sheridan: Slip Lippold and Sid
Beach for the 40: along with Jack Con-
rad for the all-around.
SeTgt. Ed Curry says No. will, we'll
watch and see. No. Z. who has been
fortunate enough to obtain the use Of
Georgetown University field. and along
with the assistance Of Trainer Cox, will
have a large number Of entrants Much
yin be expected Of Peck, Scivener, Mays
and Matthews in the relay. while KuehI-
ing will be looked forward to in the
century dash. Capt. Falyey's precinct
will be right up with the best. No. s
boasts Jefrries as their real cleanup man.
No. claims to have the dark horse in
Lomax, while No. 10, with BrawninE and
French, along with Hiser and Maurice
Collins will make them all hustle for
the honors. No. Il, the Anacostia pre-
cinCt. has Scherer as the shot-putter
Tenalyton substation says their star is
e. z. Porter.
All Of the precinct athletes are in the
pink Of condition and ready for the word
to start. r. H. NJ.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
NIGILANTS WILL MEET
w., B. & A. NINE TODAY

Local amateur baseball fans will no
dovot turn out strong today to Wit
ness the game between the champion
Vistiant Athletic Club nine and the
fast Washington, Baltimore and An
napolis team from Naval Academy
Junction, Nd. This game Is scheduled
TO be played at Union League Park
at. Fifteenth and H streets northeast,
at $3.50 p. m.
These clubs met two weeks ago and
furnished the fans a great exhibition
for six innings when a wind and rain
storm broke up the contest. The Ma
val Academy nine captured the hon
ors by 3 to o. but their tallies were
scored on a fluke. Sammy GittfrTgs
who was given a trial by the "Old
Fox" early this year, worked in this
game for the Vigilants and held the
fefce-busting Marylanders to three
scattered hits, while Vernstein, who
worked for the Railroaders, was
touched for the same number Of hits.
1t was-a great pitching duel with the
breaks Of the old game favoring the
visitors.
Gittngs will face either Vernstein
or "Finney' Kelly in the contest to-
DAY and a great battle is anticipated.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
ALEXANDRIA BOWLERS
READY FOR SEASON
Ten Teams in Duckpin Circuit Start
Bowling This Week.

Alexandria, Va, Sept. e-The Alexan-
dria City Duckpin League have or
ganized and will start playing next week
All contests will take place In the Rich
mond Bowling Alley, situated on King
street. between Columbus and Alfred
streets, and will commence at 8 o'clock
sharp. handsome trophy will be
awarded the winning bowlers.
Ten teams have entered the new league
and reeord-breaking crowd is expected
to attend the coming series. The officers
and rosters Of the clubs follow:
Officers-Thomas Chauncey. president.
r. A. Steele, vice president; T. N Dun
BARR treasurer; H. B. Munday, secre-
tary; p. F. German, jr., official scorer;
Nd. powneyS official referee.
Teams-Richmonds-T N. Dunbar,
captain, Thornhill, Kraft, Minor, Nc
Donald, W. H. Reed.
Cardinals-H. Crump, captain; 3.
Brown, D. Brown, Lynn. Steele, z. G.
Reed.
snorters-P. F. German. Jr.. captain;
Schwartz. Murphy, Hopkins, Grimes,
Summers, Harley.
captain; Carter. Stanford. vickers, Ennis,
Schelhorne, Ford
Commerce-Robert Taylor, jr., captain
Stone, White, Cats. Goode.
1ndians-H. r. Chilcott, captain, Rich
ards, Hoy Carll. R. Jones.
Old Dominions-J. r Cation, jr..
captain; Steele CR. A.. Oliver, Hubbard,
Douglass. Moore.
Y. 8. NJ. In. ]. Mcfarland, captain:
Ewald, Hellmuth, Carne. Nugent, Hill
Virginians-E. r. Clarke. captain
Walker. W. L. Clarke, Ramey, Stuart,
Purcell
Newcomers-Mr. Solomon, captain;
Smith, Jones, J. E. Brown, Kinsey.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
TR0JANS TO HOLD
PRACTICE TODAY

Coach George Boyer will send the fast
Trojan Athletic Club football team
through its first gridiron drill this morn
ing on the grounds at Sixth and streets
southwest, at 10 o'clock. All candidates
for the eleven are requested to report
promptly.
The following players have signified
their intentions OF coming out for the
team: Wassaman. Daley. p. Gerard, P.
Turner. B. Turner, F. Taylor. Uraine,
filler, Baba, NJ Kaplan. j. Kaplan. S.
Kaylan. Metelito, Altemus. BIpp, E Neu-
land. ]. Neuland. Regan. Babbitt, j. Mil
Ter, II. Miller. FIlsate. Gensburg, A. Ge-
rardl. r. Gerardi F. welch, scanlon
Gray, Wolff, Smith and Matera
Address all challenges to V. V. Gerard,
manager, 1349 East Capitol street.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
MAY DECIDE TITLE
IN VIRGINIA SERIES
>@ictory for Clarendon Club Today
Will Give Honor, to ,Coun-
Y Nine.

Games todsy-white sox VS.. Clarendon,
at Clarendon; Cardinals vs. Eagles, at
Union Station. Alexandria
Il The title in the Northern Virginia
championship series will, no doubt, be
decided today, when the White sox club,
from Alexandria. plays the Alexandria
County Athletic Association, at Claren-
don, Va, and the Cardinals meet the
Eagles at the Union Station field at Alex
kndrta
Should the Clarendon nine capture its
contest with Manager Payne's White sox
thsy VIII Land the honors In the circuit,
but IL the White SoK trim Clarendon and
De Cardinals beat the Eagles It would
b necessary for the postponed game be-
tween Clarendon and Ea giles to be played
before the issue could be settled
'thAnagsr Payne, OF the White Sox,
Chains that his club Will upset the DOPE
tedsy and hand q trimming TO the county
sss. The White sox WIN present its
strongest lineup IN an effort to land the
verdict from Clarendon.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
PIRATES HANDED zERos TWICE.

Pittsburgh, Pa. Sept. a-Good pitch
ing by Vaughn and Lavender enabled
Chicago to twice shut-out the Pirates
today, 3 to and to O. Larry DOYLE.
the Chicago second baseInan, sustained
a broken ankle while sliding into the
plate in the eighth inning Of the first
game, and will be unable to play again
this season. The visitors scored two runs
In the fifth inning of the first game on
Wortman's pass, a steal, Doyle's double
and Manns single. The third run was
scored in the eighth inning on singles
by Doyle and Mann and Kantlehner's
sFfor. In the second game in the first in
ning on a pass to Zeider, a steal and a
bit by Moilwitz. Their second run came
IN the ninth on Mollvitz's second hit
Williams sacrifice and Harmon's error.
Score by innings:
R..HE.
Chicago. OOO0g O1Os 2
Pittsburgh. 0 o o 0 o % 90 2
Batteries-Vaughn and Wilson; Kan
lehner, Harmon and Schmidt. Umpires
Messrs. Eason and Rigler.
R.H.E.
)~hicsgo..... 5000 1900 l-2 0
Pittsburgh. o 0 o o o o 20 s ?
Batteries-Lavender and Archer; Coop
er. Harmon and Fischer Umpires-
Messrs Risler and ,Easoa.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
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The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
Match Race Off

Belmont Race Track. n. Y. Sept g
On account of the adverse track condi-
tions the match race between Roamer
and stromboh was declared of this aft
ernoon.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-10
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