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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-15

The best sundog In the big leagues!
Here, In a sentence, you have the
opinion Of a majority of National
league managers regarding George
Burns, left fielder OF the Giants.
Burns Is rated by many as the
greatest sun fielder since the days of
Wee Willie Keller, who, though he
faced the sun day after day was sell
dom known to mum a fly ball. and
whose batting eye was not dlmmed by
the rays of Old Sol.
This is Burns sixth year as n men,
Der Of the Giants. He came to the
New York club from Utica In the
spring OF 1912 and stuck through the
season, although he played in only 20
games. Since that time Burns has
missed few regularly scheduled games
with the clan Of McGraw and he goes
on from year to year, hitting and field
ing as consistently as though the very
turning Of the clock depended upon his
being In the lineup.
Started as Catcher.
Burns is n short and rather chunky
athlete. and when he broke into pro-
fesslonal baseball with Utica In 1909,
at the age of twenty, he started out
10 be n catcher. Because OF the fact
that small catchers, Of the Ray Schalk
type, were not attractive to the scouts
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-15
FIRST TRIPLE PLAY Is MADE
Description Of Thriller Pulled OF on
Forbes Field-stunt Engineered
by Boeekel.

The triple play made In the Pitts
burgh-Boston game Of September IS IL
said to he the first ever pulled on
Forbes Field. With the bases full In
the second inning Of the second game.
Myers hit TO Boeckel, who threw to
Schmidt. forcing a runner at the plate.
Schmidt sent the ball to first ahead Of
the slow-running Meyers, and when
Kelly tried to come on home from Sec
ond he was retired by q throw back
from first to the catcher.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-15
Battles Which Made the World
EDAN
battle which Marked the Downfall Of the Mountebanh Emperor
French soldier Istrepid Is Defeat.
By CAPT. ROLAND F. ANDREWS
toop,nsh. 1917. By Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate

two thousand sabers. and they were
stormed ut by II terrific artillery fusil-
lnde, but their isolated attacks were
magnificent In courage and so effective
they proved to the experts that the
day of charging by cavalry In mass had
not yet ended.
When Galllfct's horse were exhaust
cd, however, the Germans advanced In
II charge which extended over u front
of almost two miles. Wimpncn, In n
desperate counter stroke, cleared the
Germans u Of Bnzcilles and Balan.
and for the moment the road To escape
seemed open. What WimpTcn did not
know was that another Prussian corps
stood waiting behind the gap.
Galloping back to the town to find
the emperor and implore him to put
himself Mt the head of all available
re-cnforcements, Wimpffen was aston
lshcd to see a white flag displayed
from the church tower. The emperor,
who during the early hours Of the fight
ing Ind exposed himself f~earlcxsly TO
death. Ind been overcome by physical
pain and exhaustion, had abandoned
hope and had offered his personal sur
render to the king OF Prussia. Mt the
same time ordering the white flag to
be hoisted.
1t was torn down Mt the moment Of
Its appearance by Colonel Fnuve, but
II went up again n short time later
when the Prussians were bnttering mt
the western gate. II remained for
Wimpren only to make terms for the
surrender Of his army. Thus passed
into captivity 1000 French soldiers
with 55S guns. The cost To the VIC
tors for this victory was 5000 men.
The French killed md wounded num-
bcred 1900. II Is Indicative Of the
decentralization among the French that
tfis figure Is 1000 less than the cost
Of victory tn the Germans at Woerth,
although In that CASE the number Of
French actually engaged was onc.half
Tint NJ Sedan. The day OF the French
mountcbank emperor was done. There
followed dreadful days Of the COM
munc. And from II emerged the mag
nifccnt France we now know.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-15

son az to Why He Wouldn't
Win Pennant.

A Toledo writer approached Bill ely
mer Of Louisville In the middle Of Au-
gust and asked:
Are you going to win the pennaat,
Billf"
"No. Don't think So" Bill remarked
very CURLY. He never Is pleasant In
Toledo anyway.
"What's the matterf"
"Tve got too many /. W. W. pitchers
on my club"
The Toledo writer got n translation
Of I. W. w. from Clymer, and 1t reads
as follows: ~ won't work any often
er than / have to-"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-15
IHeaiey Awarded Commission.

Thomas Healey Of the Milwaukee
Brewers was awarded n commission
In the dental corps Of the army and
has reported for duty. Healey, who
had his trial with Connie Mack, is n
graduate OF the University Of Pitts
burg. He was famous In baseball,
basketball and truck athletics In COL
lege. but could not stick In the big
show as q professional ball player.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-15
SORRY TO SEE WlCKLANO GO
Speedy outHeIder Has Been Big Help
to indians In Winning Assoeia-
ton Pennant.

indianapolis fans will be sorry 10 lose
Al Wlckland, speedy Indian outfielder,
who may get n chance with the Boston
Nationals. Wickland's chance to 20
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-15

up came when the Philadelphia Ma
tionals cancelled their draft on Pitch
Pr Dana Filllngim. Wickland, one Of
the best outfelders In the league and
a long-dlstance hitter Of note, has
been n big help to the Indians In win
ming the pennant, although he Inns
been out Of the game much Of the
time recently on account Of an In
jured leg.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
(BY coNoo)

who have gone to France is Fred
Thomas, sergeant Of the Sixty Sixth
Company, according to advices just
made public
Sergeant Thomas, who Is the son OF
Ulyssus Grant Thomas OF Glover Gap
enlisted in the United States Marine
Corps at its Pittsburgh recruiting sta
ton January IL, 1916.
He has displayed such marked abtl-
lty and daring that he was among the
first to be chosen to do his bit" over
seas. The Marines who have been Sc
lected to represent their country first
in the war for democracy are proud
of the recognition bestowed upon them
and they 90 with the best wishes OF
the entire nation.
Another Marion county boy on the
firing line Is Lawrence Bowers, a cor
poral of the Sixty Sixth company. He
is the son Of o. H. P. Bowers OF Fair
mont. He enlisted in the United
States Marine Corps at Its Pittsburgh
recruiting station September 10, 1914.
Another is Thomas NJ. Underwood,
a private in the Forty Fifth Com
pany. Private Underwood who is a
son of Mrs. NJ. Underwood Of Fairmont
enlisted in the United States Marine
Corps at its Pittsburgh recruiting sta
ton April 10, 1917.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
THIS WEEK TO Be
MODERATELY WARM
Forecast Also Calls for Lo.
cal Showers Monday and
Tuesday.

WASHINGTON, Aug, S.-The wealth,
er forecast for the week beginning
August 5 is as follows:
Middle Atlantic States-Moderately
warm weather at the beginning Of the
week will be followed by a change to
lower temperature Tuesday or Wed.
nesday and moderate temperature
thereafter to the end Of the week. The
weather will be generally fair, al
though local showers are probable
Monday or Tuesday.
South Atlantic and East Cult States
The temperature will average near
or somewhat above the normal, with
occasional local thundershowers dur.
ing the coming week.
Ohio Valley and Tennessee-Warm
weather Sunday will be followed by a
change to lower temperature Monday
or Tuesday, and moderate temperature
thereafter to the end Of the week. Ex-
cept for widely scattered local thun-
der.showers, the week will be one OF
generally fair weather.
Region Of Great Lakes-Moderately
warm weather Sunday will be followed
by cooler weather Monday and Tues.
day and moderate temperature there.
after to the end Of the week. Except
for local thundeBtowers at the begin.
ming Of the week the weather will be
generally fair.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
That BATHINC PLACE.

n NE of the reasons why the Board of Affairs should
L do something toward providing municipal bathing
place is that it is going to be needed to keep con-
tented the people who are brought here by the various In
du.Hal Developments Faimont beautiful Little city,
1t charms all who visit it. and it satisfies those who were
bomh but for people who come from other parts OF the
country the charm which the quienes of life here presents
sometimes wears off and they want to get back the big
towns where there are more opportunities for amusement
This summer the only thing in the way Of public amuse-
ment the city offers is the movies. They help lot. but
they do not take The place Of free band concerts in the
parks and bathing places If provision for bathing would
involve any great difficulty entail the expenditure of
large sum of money it would not be reasonable ask TOR
it. The city is not rich. =,
But the truth that very little money would be required
The government has provided US with pool. Dressing
accommodations could be improved for trAin8 sum and
the police force a; exists or as it will exist when the
promised poicewOman goes on duty would be able to take
care of the police problem.
Let's get start at this matter Ibis year early enough to
have the rough edges worked of before the season ends
Then we will have public bathing p ace that we car
boast about from The very outset next year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06

motored to Burton yesterday and
spent the day.
wheeling spent the week end with
the formers mother in East Park
avenue.
Mrs. Cochran and daughter who
reside in East Park avenue will move
this week into the Straight property
in Maryland avenue.
Lawrence Orr aud Mr. and Mrs. Nc
Caiterty and family motored to Nor
gantown yesterday and spent the day
with friends.
Mrs. Lutte Brown who has been Wis
itlng her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott
near Shinnston, for several days re-
turned home last evening. Mr, Brown
went up Saturday evening and accom-
panied her homo,
T. B. Henderson, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Utterback, Miss Sara Jacobs and 1T
tie Misses Lillian hinkesd motorel
to Wesley Henderson's, near Colfman,
and spent the day yesterday Mrs.
Henderson and niece, Miss Mildred
Klnkead. who have been visiting
there for several days returned home
with them.
Ezekil Davis and Miss Gertrude
CTlss motored to Waynesburg yester'
Gay and returning by way OF Morgan
town attended the funeral Of Fay
Scott, the soldier who was killed IN
the automobile accident FRIDAY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
Personals.

Andrew johnson was among the
Monongah callers in Fairmont TINS
morning. ,..
this morning attending to business.
Thomas Trader wae among the MO-
nongah callers out OF town yesterday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Burton and fam
fly motored to Valley Pals yesterday
to spend the day.
Miss Helen Nay, of Fairmont, was
in town yesterday evening calling on
MonOngah friends
French Shackeltord is among the
Monongah men who are in Warrington
today taking the physical examination
before the county draft board.
Samuel Santee was calling in Man
nington during the week end.
Miss Pearl BoydOh spent yesterday
with friends encamped at Valley Falls.
Miss kathleen Shaver went to Val
ley Falls yesterday where she will
spend one week with friends at Roar.
ing camp.
Rome Lawson and George S, Hall
motored to Valley Falls yesterday aft
ernoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06

sheds and by preventing disastrous foods It was keep
the sheams from alternately running wild and drying up
that Pennsylvania and New York went in for systematic
timber protection on state owned land but since the adoP-
ton Of the policy he people have found many ways in
which to make the state lands pay dividends in health
even they have not yet reached the point where they
showa balance on The right side Of the states ledgD:
All of which lends point to that part Of Governor Com
wells inaugural address in which he recommended more
enlightened policy with regard to The cut over lands The
governor merely touched on thi, vitality important subject
It 10 be hoped that he will go back to it at The FIRST
favorable opportunity and also that he will devise some plan
for campaign Of education during the time that will IN
tervene before the next session Of the Legislature Ih:
is one of the matters about which should have settled
and consistent state policy even if the public not yet will
ing to spend much money on it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
state TREASURY IN
HEALTHY CONDITION
Grand Total Balance at Be-
ginning of August Was
$5,6S1, 900.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Aug. g.
The West Virginia state treasury had
a grand total balance of $5,6Sl, 997.16
at the close Of business at the end OF
July, according to the report Of the
state auditor filed today with the
State Board Of Pubic Works This
total included S2O56,5O0 invested for
the state workmen's compensation
fund and $3.50, 400 invested for the state
school fund.
The cash balance In all funds at the
close OF the mouth was $2,6i5,097.16,
which included S7SO,906.3O in the COM
pensation fund, $24S,SS7.63 in tie state
road fund, S69,6OO In the school fund,
$511 1858 in the general school fund,
$3.50 81 in the state fund belonging
70 counties, districts and municipal.
tiles, G2s0,S66.47 III the state fund, spe.
cial revenue, aud $7l5,37O.5S in the
state runo, general revenue.
The cash rec9lt' for the month
we're S3Oi,23S.34 in the state fund,
general levenut; SI66 037.15 in the
btulG IIANJ spSG'A lNfGhlCJ SO'OS4'dO
in the state fund, belonging to coun.
ties, districts and municipalities; ssh,
O2O.4O in the general school fund; Sc.
900 in the school fund; $256,69O06 in
the state road fund, and S139,SOS.S4 in
the workmen's compensation fund,
with an additional amount OF $500 in
interest from the investments
The cash disbursements for the
month were $19O,OOO.53 from tie state
fund, general revenue, plus $3,155.36
cash refunds of erroneous receipts;
$979S6.7S from the state fund, spe.
cial revenue; $l2,O59, from the state
fund belonging to counties, districts
and municipalities; SS,O34.53 from the
general school fund; S15635.18 from
the state road fund, and S1O9,1SO.44
from the workmen's compensation
fund, including $4,000 invested.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
STATE FORESTRY.

\ CcORDING 10 a report just published by the ma
~ dona forest bureau Of the Department of Agricul-
tre the wooded possessions Of the United States are
almost at the pon! where they are self sustaining, During
the fiscal year which closed in June the receipts showed
increase Of more than 100000 over the previous year
and toed over $345O OOO The up keep of the forests
costs about $4,000O00.
The State of Pennsylvania which owns forest land
amounting to about million acres also approaching the
tme when these lands will return net to the state
For many years several Of the kingdoms of the German
empire and even some of the Older German cities which
own forests have realized large revenues from them
Revenues, however, no matter how large. are not the
most important feature of public forestry That lies in
the protection of the health Of the people by maintaining
rainfall and stream flow and the sanitation Of the water
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06

ed on the level.
Wipe them all out, instead of spec,
ializing on these owned by foreign
ers.
Down in Oklahoma they oughtn't
to have the least trouble in under.
standing what is the matter in Rus,
STA,
These 81 guys who asked exemption
seem to have let Themselves in for a
lot of trouble.
And some of them will have to go
to war at that.
War always was beaStly annoy,
ance.
Even the Adonises who look like
heroes find it a bore after q time
Aad this gets worse when all hands
come to realize that the fellows who
have the authority In ni~ ths nasdaln
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
MILLION DOLLARS FOR ADVERTISING.

~ EM CHARLES STEELE, manager Of the
II Strengthen America" campaign of the Federal
Council Of Churches Of Christ in America announced
last week that million dollars to be spent in an adj
yersing campaign against the liquor traffic and favor
Of the adoption Of tie prohibition amendment to the federal
constitution
This advertising campaign will be carried out The COL
umns Of the local newspapers in the u wet saIe so IT
means nothing in financial way the newspapers OF
West Virginia 1t should however be interestingly every
business man, whatever his line, indication of the
growing recognition Of the power of advertising.
Some Of the biggest minds Of this country are behind
this proposed advertising campaign DR.. Ezra S. lipPe,
president of Drew theological seminary John NJ Glenn
director Of the Russell Sage Foundation and Dr. Rufus
W. Miller, general secretary of the Publication and Sun
day school board of The Reformed church in the U, S. A.
70 mention only few are not the kind Of men who when
they have million dollars to spend will spend it in any
way but the one that is certain to bring the greatest per-
cenage Of returns They believe in being sure they are
right before they go ahead
And these men have discarded the ordinary forms of
propaganda they have decided to pass the vast organ
izaton that has been built up for just such work and pin
their faith to advertising in the local papers 1t ought not
to require any comment to drive home that lesson ne
gent publicity is one of the great forces Of the day
live In There no business small that cannot benefit
by it and no business too large to be helped by its vyng
power The British government, recognizing this long ago,
has for some time been relying heavily upon to win the
war.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
RUFF STUFF

That good old open summer car
the Deacon sings about was out yes
terday and it sounded like a we'll
soused Jazz band.
Any man who can write poetry
about such a thing is fortunate be-
yond-R lot Of men.
Probably could find something to be
happy about while starving to death.
"city'g cars can run without tags"
Headline.
Sure; aud some Of them run with.
cut paying any attention to the speed
Sending the untagged CANNES to
deg heaven IS all right, but care
ohould be taken that this game is play
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
EveningChat

What's a goin' on
Up the Tygarts Valley River?
Eyerybody's in hurry
And hustle and culver,
Like they had bad affliction
Or affection Of the brain,
A hustlein' and scurryin'
To ketch the mornin' train,
Boys and girls and men and wimmin
All a goin' in swimmin'
And a wadin' and splashin'
In the cooling waters there,
In the sun and country air,
And at eventide returning,
With their back and shoulders Durnin
And a tired kinda feelin'
And a sleepiness stealth
Ger their eye lids, and their faces
Spotted here and there in places
I'Vith rrecXles and their bags
Full O. saturated rags,
And bathin' suits all ringin'
With water they are bringin'
From the Tygart Valley river,
Up the Tygart Valley River
Amt no place else on earth
Where there's so much health AM
mirth
As up the Tygarts River, 49,
The good old Tygarts Valley River
THE DEACON.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06

While the Germans were trying with all their might
to stop the new British drive in Flanders yesterday the
Canadians drove their wedge closer to Lens This
brings out in relief the extreme danger to the Germans
of the present situation They outgunned and out
numbered on the West front and they cannot make a
supreme effort at one pont without weakening some
other point And all the time the foe is poised ready
to take advantage of just such chances.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
Personals

Miss Blanche Vanata, who has been
seriously i'll for several weeks is very
much improved.
Miss Irene Keeso, Of Morgantown
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ira Williams
and family in Vermont avenue.
French Travis, Of Warrington, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George shumaker
spent the day yesterday at Shinn'
ston with Rev. J.. E. oldaker and
family.
A daughter was born recently to
Mr.. and Mrs, James Williams, who
reside on the ColfaX road,
Mrs, A. a, Ayers Of Cass arrived
here Saturday evening, and Is the
guest ofsrelatives In the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Gamer and ME.
ana Mrs. Russell Garner and child
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
Mr.. Thomas Speaks.

A. ]. Thomas, member Of the
First Baptist church of this city, spoke
at the morning service of the Palatine
Baptist church yesterday in the alb
sence of the pastor Rev. ]. w.
Borwn, who was attending q Sunday
school convention in Tunnelton. Mr.
Thomas spoke along the line Of the
great war and the part this country
will nave In the titanic struggle.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
M0NONGAH
70 camp Pcrahlne,

Miss Stanley Yost, Miss Mamie
yost and Grover 'Sp.asS went yosSsr.
doy TO valley Falls where they Tlu
snend a weeks vacation with rEe@as
az Camp Pershing. .Ir. and FMS. J.
R Lake and family, Mr.. ana !iss,
Clyde Satterfeld, Mir and 9lss. 80
\ satterfeld and family are nov az
the camp.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06

Another prominent Socialist has resigned from the
party. Chester H. Wright former editor of The Call
announces that he is out because the attitude of the
party with regard to war and the labor movement is
entirely wrong If the war keeps up much longer there
wont be much left of the Socialist party, although
socalistlc ideas have taken immense strides forward
since it began.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06

The Right Reverend Charles E. Woodcock, Episcopal
bishop of Kentucky, told congregation at the Cathe-
dra Of St. John the Divine yesterday that 1T no more
sinful to drink yourself into the gutter than to worry
Yourself into the grave" That good logic but there
area lot of people who will resent the good bishops re-
marks Worry and self pity are real comforts to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06

on never stop to consider II the man
they give them to fits his clothes OF
not.
That reminds us that we have moi
seen that Sherman and war stuff in the
newspapers for a long time,
Is it possible that this good old gag
is going to lose out?
Well, judging by what we read of
the affair in Europe Sherman did not
know much about war anyway
These draft boards may yet get into
the same class with Oliver Twist who
created q sensation by asking for
more.
BY the way isn't there some law
about pool rooms being closed on Sun
day?
And the curtains carefully removed
so that the public can have a clear
view Of the place on that day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06

This is going to be big week for Germany in the
United States Senate. Reed, who represents the st.
Louis brewers and the food gamblers lis going to con-
tinue his opposition to the food control bill and Gum
Shoe Bill Stone Is going to make speech on peace.
That combination ought to give Missouri place in the
sun that will make old fashioned Missouri patriots hot
all over.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
McEIfresh Class Meeting.

The members of the McElfresh
class of the Diamond street Methodist
Sunday school will meet tomorrow
evening at the home Of Mrs. Bailey
Nuzum on East Bridge street. Indi'
cations are that the meeting will be
quite interesting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-06
cIesnlrg camson Avcaus.

For the past several days worSnen
have been located on Camden ayeaue
engaged in 4 general cleanup Cam
den Avenue Is now one OF the main
thoroughfares of the town since the
construction of the county roads 70
Min FAN. The avenue when cleaned
will draw all of the traffic passing be"
tween here and Fairmont