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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
go INF)R TRACK AT
THE UNIVERSITY
interesting Schedule Has
Been Arranged for
This Season.

The university track team will enter
live big meets this season, making 1t
the biggest season at track sports ever
undertaken at the university. inter.
est in the cinder track has expressed
Itself forcibly and It is believed among
9 the deYotees of track athletics at the
school, that new day for that class
Hpk sport has opened In West Virginia.
Always before the track team has
been a minor part of the schools ath.
ietic representation, but with some ex-
cellent material in this summer, 1t ap-
pears that the splendid sports Of run.
ming and sprinting and hurdling, the
discus and the other forms of Grec1an
contest will come into their own.
The schedule Of meets is as follows
April 27.2S - Send team to the
Penn relay races. Three other men
win enter carnival of events.
May 5-ohio University at Athens.
dual meet.)
May 1s-Team entered at West
ern Pennsylvania field and track meet
at Pittsburgh.
May sO-(Morning) - Wesleyan at
SAIorgantown. dual meet.)
June 2--Pitt at Morgantown. dual
meet.)
Practically all of last years men
excepting Stevenson are in school and
working hard in preparation for the
season. Freutel, who holds two state
records and has been a consistent point
getter for the varsity in the past sew
leral years, has not yet returned from
Huntington where he was called sew
eral weeks ago by the sudden death OF
ibis father. He is expected back, how
ever. within short time In addition
10 the squad Of veterans. there are
some excellent freshmen candidates in
school.
The relay team which will go to
pennsylvania will include Harry An.
derson. Lane Anderson, Rowley, and
q fourth man to be chosen from De-
Forest. Trotter, Miller. Latterner and
Iothers. Aspirants are now working
out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

in.law, Enid. were visitors at the Mud
Lick school Tuesday.
Mrs. Valley Hawkins. Mrs. Emma
Miller and daughter, Leota, and Mrs.
Denzel Carpenter were among the yisi.
tors at Mrs. Mile Hayhurst's last
Thursday.
Many of our people attended the last
day Of Shaw school last Friday and
were well entertained.
Miss Wilma Rogers was visiting at
her sisters, Mrs. Thelma Carpenter,
Saturday last.
Miss Enid Carpenter and sister,
Ramah, Ephraim Hayhurst and Denzei
Robe, we're callers at Deuel Carpen.
ter's Saturday.
Mrs. Margaret Morris was calling
on Mrs. Rebecca Hayhurst Saturday
afternoon.
Miss Arzelia Hupp, Miss Etfie, Mary
and Martha Hayhurst were visiting at
Virgil Browns Sunday.
Mrs. Htlda Summers was calling on
Mrs. Maggie Carpenter Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
Wesleyan at Last
Wins a Ball Game

GREENFIELD, S. c., March 2S.-
West Virginia Wesleyan won her first
game of the southern trip here yester-
day afternoon when Furnan Univer.
sity was defeated to A in an interest
ing and we'll played game. The Fur.
man twirler was not in form and the
Wesleyan clubbers banged him all over
the lot Wesleyan's field work, while
brilliant in spots, is still little ragged.
i've errors being marked up against
them in yesterdays game. The score:
Il. II. Z.
Wesleyan .,..... oil 100 OO2-7 IA 5
g'urman ........ 200 200 000-4 4 2
Batteries: Lentz, Morrison and Nc
Clure; Truluck, Boiling and Cain.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
Making Progress in
Bowling Tournament
some VERY INTERESTING SINGLE
MATCHES WERE ROLLED
LAST NIGHT.

More good scores were made in the
~" bowling tournament last night
The semtfinals have been reached in
tie singles and the first round of dou
bles viii be rolled tomorrow night
Brown had high single of It's and Ken
dali high three game total of 4S3 while
Kendall and Barnes made the best
match total" $40. The scores were us
follows:
Buckley, 1856; Linn, 1923.
Brown. $50; Morrow, 325.
Barkalow, 329; Ashcraft, 269.
England, 1888; Wrasse, 2S9.
Stanhagen, 35S; Miller, 222.
McDougal, 300; Dollison, 295.
Hawkins, 1913; Mills, 315.
Barnes, 3S6; Brown, 355.
Buckley, 354; Heintzelman. S41.
Barkalow, 339; Rollins, 252.
stanhagen, $50; Dollison, go.
Hamilton, 1872; England, 1862.
Hawkins. 81: Bell, 323.
Barnes, 1857; Kendall, 433.
Buckley, 1888; Barkalow, 2S2.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
CLERK ALL RUN Down
Restored 10 Health eY vlnol

SHELBYvILLE. Ind.-"I am a clerk
in hotel and was all run down. no
energy my blood was poor and my face
covered with pimples. 1 got so weak
had to put up an awful fight to keep
at work. After taking many other rem
edies without benefit Vinol has restor.
ed my health and strength" ROY
F. BIRD.
For all run down, weak, nervous
conditions Of men and women, moth,
ing equals Vinol which contains beef
and cod liver peptones, iron and
manganese peptonates and glycero.
phosphates. Try 1t on our guarantee.
Cranes drug store, Fairmont; Pre-.
scription Pharmacy, Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

we're weekend guests of Mrs. Charles
Cordray at Fairmont.
Miss Nettie Wambsley, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. R c. Hall, has
returned to her home with Mrs. Ed.
ward Mckinley, at Pennsboro.
Mr.. Grey, of Pennington, attended
the Sunday school convention Sunday
afternoon at the NJ. E. church, south,
and was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Kuntz for luncheon.
Mrs. Holden, of Littleton. was a
weekend guest Of Mrs. Mary McBee.
Harry Barb, OF Warrington, attend
ed the Sunday school convention at the
NJ. E. church, south, Sunday afternoon
and was the guest Of U. s. Price and
family.
DR.. and Mrs. D. L. L. Yost we're visit
ing the formers mother, Mrs. Malinda
Yost, Sunday.
Miss Louise Taught and nephew,
Master Joe Yost, wele weekend guests
OF her sister, Mrs. Barrack, at Shinns-
ton.
Mrs. Clark Hawkins and son, Earl,
and daughter, Mrs. Bula Taylor, Of
Clendenin, are visiting the formers
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ammons.
Mrs. L. B. Underwood was the week.
end guest of friends at Warrington.
Floyd Kuntz, OF San Francisco. CAL,
was the weekend guest of his broth.
er, w. Fl. Kuntz, and wife.
Mrs. L. L. Morris was q weekend
guest of relatives at Littleton.
Mrs. Agnes c. Greiger and baby are
at st. Mary's hospital, Clarksburg, for
treatment.
Gen. supt. Fred Croker, of Manning
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28


Densel shuttleworth's one day last
week.
Laura Haun was calling on Mrs.
Elsie Robe Saturday evening.
Mrs. Samuel Estel was at Sam
Smyth's Friday evening.
Larney Carlow Arr aud Randolf Bun
ner were at L. P. Haun's Sunday.
Mrs. Nelson Robe was at Luther
Fletcher's last Friday evening.
George Stevens and Sam Smyth at.
tended the sale at Shutdown last
Thursday.
Neata Haun was visiting az Frank
stevens Friday afternoon,
Argyle Summers was calling on Tes.
sic Kincaid last Monday.
G. W. Stevens and Sam Sryth were
at Fsirmont Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
WHITE DAY.

Albert Stevens. of Grafton, was call.
ing on his parents from Friday until
Sunday.
Sim smyth was at EairmOnt a few
days last week.
Miss Gail Summers was visiting
Darlie Rumble one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milt Stevens were
at Frank Stevens Sunday.
Jacob and Mamon Haun were at
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
What Others Say

Every remedy l have tried for years
failed to relieve my Dandruf. Abarber
in Columbus applied Pompeian HAIR
Massage. Tho relief was so quick and
great that ! bought bottle.
H. W. NJ, Cincinnati, Ohio
Complete satisfaction is the verdict Of
all customers on behalf of Pompeian
HAIR Massage.
Alb, Hotel Pa.o d. Robes Barber ShOp, Cal
have used Pompeian HAIR Massage
with excellent results. 1t is far superior
to any other hair tonic l ever used.
II. P. B., Bassett, Ia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
HOW GOOD THAT =
MUSTEROLE FEELS!
1t Gets to That Sore Spot
Like Magic

A-a-h! That's delicious relief fot
those sore muscles, those stiff Joints,
that lame back.
Musterole is clean, white ointment.
made with the oil of mustard and
other home simples.
1t does the work of the old
fashioned mustard plaster, minus the
plaster and minus the blister!
You simply rub Musterolc on the
spot where the pain is-rub it on
briskly-and usually the pain is gone.
No muss, no bother. Just comfort
ing, soothing relief = first a gentle
glow, then a delightful sense of cool
ness. And best of all, no blisters like
he old-fashioned mustard plaster used
to make.
Use Musterole for sore throat, bron-
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asthma, neuralgia, headache, conccs-
ion Fieurisy, rheumatism, lumbaro,
oains and aches of the back or Joints,
;prains, sore muscles, bruises. chill
plains, frosted feet and colds of the
chest Gt often prevents pneumonia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
MT. CLAIRE.

Those calling on D. a. Carpenter
Sunday were: Augustus Carpenter and
family; Carpenter and Ford, undertake
ers; Rev. David Perkins and j. B.
Carpenter.
Those calling at Denzel Carpenters
Sunday were: Miss Tressie Rogers,
Ruth Travis and John Huffman.
Those calling on David Hayhurst
Sunday were Zebudee Huffman and
family.
Ephraim Hayhurst was working for
Jim Heston Monday.
Mrs. Thelma Carpenter and sister.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
BOYS, LEAGUE GAMES.

The Jones Scouts and the East Park
Scouts will clash this afternoon on me
East Side club floor in game of the
boys league which was postponed from
Monday night. The league schedule is
drawing to close and interest is get.
ting keener In every contest.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
NInre tn Ana pnrnnse.

II hear Hammers wife Is support
ing him on hsi tour this year and yet
l never knew she was good actress"
"She isn't shut she's a very good
laundress. Baltimore American.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
S9oFfSLabt5
afSPofBv

Fairmont Normal is determined to
stage a comeback on baseball, and
from the reports Of Manager Harry
Watkins, she's going to do it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
ExpIained.

M WHAT'S all the excitement?S
"0h, there's q pretty girl in that
Tailoring place having Z flt.n-PhiIa.
brdelrhin Buiietins - .- :. e 81
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

Cupid Buckley is spending every idle
moment standing around on street cor
ners persuading would be mariners to
purchase canoes. 1t is expected he
viii take a brand of life insurance on
thesside and sell his victims insurance
along with the craft.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

wesleyan's baseball team has had
2 hard time getting started but now
maybe will keep going,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
Ponnpeian
HAIR Massage

A eisqr amber liquid. Noe 90 d
Not sticky.
Don't wait until too ls.e. pandutf U
neglected chokes the life out of the hair
roots and will Cause scalp itching and
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Use Pompeian HAIR Massage todsyI
Bottles and applications al the bsrbe
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Pompsian HAIR Massage is an amber
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

II would appear as II the university
vas taking a little more than usual in.
terest In track this year from her
schedule.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

The university baseball team Is
Tcunding into the best nine that has
eyer represented the school, say some
fans who have Just returned from Nor.
,,gantown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
z TRYING FOR
THE NORMAL Nine
Expected That the Number
of Candidates Will be
Increased.

The first regular practice OF the Nor.
NAL school baseball team was held yes.
terday afternoon following q meeting
OF candidates for the team, the prae-
t1ce having to be held in doors because
Of the rain Of the morning making the
South Side diamond too wet to play on.
twenty-five candidates reported for
practice and this number Is expected
to be swelled at least dozen by late
arrivals for the spring term. Many
players who expect to be In the Nor.
NAL this season are now teaching
school and will not be able to leave
their charges for week or so.
The team Is making arrangements
10 start batting practice at South Side
park this afternoon, and practice will
be held every day from this time for
ward. On days when the weather will
not permit of playing outdoors, the
boys have a place in the Normal build
ing where they can work.
ton. was business visitor here Mon
day.
have returned from Baltimore and
Ralph MacasSney, of Pittsburgh.
and Mrs. Machnsney were weekend
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Sturgiss,
at Mcrgantown.
]. Y. Hamilton and son Carl Hamil.
ton, were business visitors at Clarks-
burg Monday.
Mrs. James Sutton was shopping at
Fairmont Monday.
Miss Genevieve Cordray was the
guest OF the Misses Greaser Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28
By PAUL PuRMAN

1.-THE West Virginia Special
Sport Writer Touring the Major
League Training Camps to Size up
the Teams as they Prepare for the
1917 Campaign.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-28

ton. was a business visitor here Non.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08
A Full Line of O'Cedar Goods

Rev. Patterson opened the meeting with prayer and with a recital of the first Psalm. Ferd Havis, Prof. Wm. Townsend, J. F. Jones, Dr. H. l.. Jor- dan and x. w. Shelton were named on the committee on resolutions, and the gathering sang America" in spirited manner.
 A talk by Prof McLurkin on Patriotism" received hearty ap- plause, and then the resolutions were read and adopted. Mayor Simon Bloom made an inspiring and patri- otic address which aroused the greatest enthusiasm and closed by urging all those present to attend the big patriotic rally and flag raising at the courthouse Tuesday night.
 Col. J. w. Merriam, Prof. Venegar Ferd Havis, Dr. Bell, Prof. Hal Tay- Tor, Prof. Townsend, ali made vigor- ous talks, each stressing the loyalty of the negro as shown i.l the past, and each asserting that beyond the shad- ow of doubt, the negroes will be found ready to give their all for their country, in any way that might re asked of them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08
LOCAL NEGROES PLEDGE LOYALTY
 ID THE NATION
Reaffirm Allegiance to U. s. and Offer Support at Big
 Mass Meeting.

With Mayor Simon Bloom as the guest of honor and principal speaker several hundred negro residents of Pine Bluff, in mass meeting last night at the Miller theatre building in State street, gave an enthusiastic display of patriotic fervor, and unanimously adopted resolutions pledging their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to the support of the govern. ment.
 The resolutions were as follows:
 Whereas, the congress of the United States passed resolution on April 6. 1917. and said resolution was signed by the president, declaring a state of war now exists between the United States of America and the im- perial German government; and
 Whereas, we as colored American citizens, feel that as a part and par eel of this American government, we should and ought in this time of war as well as in peace, bear our full share in supporting the government against Germany or any other for eign foe; and
 Whereas. inspired by the record of the black soldiers in foreign wars. viz: in the wars 1776 and 1872, the splendid record made in the Spanish American war and the later border troubles with Mexico, we hereby re- affirm our allegiance to the govern ment In this hour of peril and pledge our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor in the support of our govern ment.
 When called upon, the negro has never faltered nor been disloyal. We now stand ready 10 perform whatever duties that may be demanded by our chief executive"
 H M. Thomas was chairman of the meeting, With M. F. Perry secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08

1S-foot driyeways above mentioned, with the same kind of pavement as l will be used by the city forming it's portion of the work.
 We are agreeable to doing at our expense the foregoing described work, as outlined above, provided the necessary authority is granted by the city, and all arrangements are com pleted necessary to insure the re- mainder of the work including the balance of the paving, being per formed by the city before we under take our portion of the work, and, provided, no additional expense in connection with the improvement of Fourth avenue between Main street and Linden street, will be assessed against this carrier or it's property, and it's acceptance, so to be set forth in an ordinance or ordinances which. passed and approved as by law pre- scribed, shall make this valid agree ment of Pine Bluff, Arkansas"
 Waiting on New Council.
 In his reply to MT. Robertson, May or Simon Bloom wrote as follows:
 "As I understand this letter, the road accepted the proposition as out lined, and I am taking it to mean that as soon as all ordinances are passed covering the proposition satisfactorf- ly to your attorney, and accepted by him and your road, you will start tho work with the property holders and the city. so that the work could go on in the right way.
 Owing to the new administration being install here. I am going to hold this matter over until they can
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08
RELIEF SHIP SUNK;
 TWO LIVES ARE LOST
Norwegian Steamer Camilla Attacked
 Without Warning, Off the Coast of Norway.

London, April 6.-The Norwegian steamship Camille, with a cargo of corn for the Belgian Relief commits sion, according to Reuter- dispatch from Copenhagen, has been sunk without warning with loss of two lives.
 The vessel was sunk off the coast of Jaegeren, south of Stavanger, No:- way.
 Nine survivors, with two dead, have arrived at Skudesnaes, Norway. The survivors were 120 hours in an open boat before they were picked up by a steamer.
 . The steamer Camilla. of 2,273 tons gross, was owned in Bergen. Maritime reports do not record her recent movements. The Camilla was built in Havre in 1908, and was 291 feet long.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08
CLEVELAND COUNTY
 DENIS. FOR ELLIOT
Central Committee Endorses Cane| dacy of Chancellor for Constitu'
 tiOnal Convention Delegate.

Rison, April 7.-The Cleveia1 county Democratic central comm tee, in meeting here today, endorsa the candidacy of Judge John M. h liott of Pine Bluff for the nomlna1aa for delegate-at-larse from A Sixth Congressional district.
 Judges and clerks for the prlmaee on April IA were named, and k' Foster, without opposition, declaN the nominee for delegate from Cle's land county. MT. Foster is a lafl' and stock grower.
 Endorsement of Judge Elliotts cs1 didacy was made in resou'"1 adoDted unanimously, reading
 Whereas, at the solicitation many friends, Hon. John M. ElllOJ chancellor of the Fourth chahc''ll district, has announced himself as candidate for the Democratic non] e..s] nation for delegate to the consa'. tional convention from the Sixth OOp1 gressional district, and, ..]
 Whereas. we recognize the '.d perior qualifications on accoun.J his answering integrity, hls ry| found knowledge of law, his long s;. ss intimate acquaintance with the ny tory and people of Arkansas, .ss sS their needs. and his remarh'A forensic ability; therefore, be It, ,,s
 Resolved, that this committee u~ heartily endorse the candldac! \ Judge Elliott and urge his eiec',0In n
 The resolution was signed py ,, s Robertson, chairman, and J. |. n' frow, secretary, of the comm'lle''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08
IRON MOUNTAIN
 MAKES OFFER ID
 IMPROVE STREET
Railroad Submits to Mayor Bloom Proposition for
 Paving Fourth Ave.

About the first big proposition which is to be taken up by the new city council, will be the proposal of the Iron Mountain railroad, to CO., operate with the city and the pror- erty owners along that thoroughfare, in the movement to pave and park that street, between Main street and Linden street.
 It will be remembered that this proposition was discussed at con- siderable length some time ago, at a conference between Mayor Simon Bloom, City Engineer Frank R. Allen and Maj. A. w. Parks, in behalf of the city, and Superintendent Ouellet, General Roadmaster Hawkins and Engineer Miller of the maintenance of way department, in behalf of the Iron Mountain, details Of the proposi- tion having been printed in The Graphic on that occasion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08

Mayor Simon Bloom has received from Alex Robertson, cf ief operating officer of the Iron Mountain, letter fically. in writing, the things which that road will undertake to do in Fourth avenue, and states also the conditions attached thereto. M1 Robertson writes:
 Iron Mountain Proposal.
 q am advised that 1t is your desire that the railroad company shall, at it's expense, do: First. the parking work and construct new curbing n Fourth avenue. so that the 36-foot driveway on each side of the rail- road tracks shall be left between the west line of Main street and the east line of Chestnut street. and that the 1S-foot driveway on each side of the railroad tracks shall be left be~ tween the west line of Chestnut street and the east line of Linden street.
 "At intersections of cross streets with Fourth avenue, the new curb stone to be properly turned in line with the existing curb stones, and the space between the new curb and the railroad tracks to be filled with proper material, and such shrubs anl plants or grass plots as ill the iudg- ment of the railroad company are de- sirable, shall be. planted and main tained in these spaces.
 Second, The railroad company to bear the expense of paving the inter- sections of cross streets with it's tracks, exclusive of the 36-foot and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08
"TIz"--A JOY TO
 SORE, TIRED FEET
Use liz for Aching, Burning, Puffed-up Feet and Corns
 or CallOuses.

Goodbye, sore feet, burning feet swollen feet, tender feet, tired feet.
 Goodbye, corns, callouses, bunions and raw spots. No more shoe tight. ness, no more limping with pain ol orawlng up your face in agony. 'Tiz' IS magical, acts right off. "Tiz' draws out al lthe poisonous exuda- tons which puff up the feet. Use
 Ilz" and wear smaller shoes. Use "Ilz' and forget your foot misery, An. how comfortable your feet feel.
 Get 25-cent box of "Tiz" now at any druggist or department store. Don't suffer. Have good feet, glad feet, feet that never swell, never hurt, never get tired. A years foot com, fort guaranteed or money refunded Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08

act on same and back up the old councils action.'
 While no definite announcement has yet been made, it is understood the property owners individually have expressed their general ap- proval of the proposition, and that a meeting is to be called within the next few days or week, at which the property owners and the members of the city council. with Mayor Bloom and City Engineer Allen, can go over the matter in detail, and when final decision will be reached, so that the council. at the earliest possible date, may take the formal action requested by the railroad company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08

You only need Sanol Eczema o;r, oa, to get rid of those BlacS Heads tsh .Sir ples, rough bumpy skin. Leaves .,',a Sr smooth. Cures any case of Ev'en ~, onn Is pleasant to use. A 'rial VIII " vince you. 35c, at the drug stofe. :ss] (Advt)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08

Rumaliians consider it lucE meet cart full of corn or sslss 4,
 coming toward one, but an e'sfu
 cart is considered a sure siSh o' luck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-08

The rail journey from Constanti. nople to Bagdad requires 4 hours.