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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-15
d. l.. Franklin.

Concord, Va. Aug. 14.--The funeral
services OF d. l.. Franklin. who died
suddenly at his home near here Satur-
day afternoon. were conducted at his
home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
by Rev. A. n Perryman. Presbyterian
minister OF Keyser, Va, and inter-
ment took place Immediately after in
Dixons burial ground, Rev. Mr.. Per-
ryman being assisted In the burial ser
vice by Rev. c. r. James, Of the Meth
odist church here. Mr.. Franklin was
good father and neighbor and
highly esteemed citizen, and his death
Is deeply regretted by a host OF friends.
He is survived by the following chill
dren: Messrs. John Franklin, OF Tul
sa, Okla: Lawson. Luther, Tom and
Joe, of this place; G. F. and r. W.
Franklin. OF Lynehburg. and Misses
Nancy, Lucy and Nellie. of this place:
two sisters. Mrs. d. J. Evans, of Con-
cord and Mrs. Kate Caldwell. of
Lynchburg. and one brother, Edwin
Franklin. OF Altavista-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-15
Edward NJ. Owens.

Norfolk. Va. Aug. 14.-After a lin
gering Illness. Edward NJ. Owens died
at hts home In Mabjack. Mathews
county. Va, Sunday, August IL, at
$40 A. NJ. Mr.. Owens had a wide
circle OF friends in this city. having
spent the early part of his life as a
resident. He was eight-six years old.
He was connected with the late Arm
OF Owens Brothers, and was also one
of the oldest members OF Atlantic
lodge, No. "a. K. of P. He served
during the Civil war as a member of
the Portsmouth Rifle company, and
while residing in this city was a mem
Der OF Monument 81. E. church.
Mr.. Owens Is survived by his wild
ow. Mrs. Emmie d. Owens.
The funeral took place from EN-
manuel NJ. f. church yesterday at
1880 A. VI. Interment was In Provi-
dence cemetery. Mathews county.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
BASEBALL FREAK OF SEASON
Greasy NsaIe Of Cincinnati Made Home
Run and Single In One Time at
Bat in Giant Game.

Every baseball season produces its
freaks, and 1917 is no exception to the
rule.
In recent game at the Polo
Grounds Greasy Neale Of the Reds,
got home run and a single in one
time at bat.
"Can't be donel" you say? Bet your
small change first.
Neale came to bat with Chase on
second and hit to center field for four
bases. But as Pol Perrltt, the Giants
pitcher, wound up to pitch the ball
that Neale slammed for n homer.
fan who had recovered a foul In the
grandstand tossed 1t onto the field Of
play and Umpire Harrison raised his
hand, calling time, just before the
ball was hit.
After conference between umpires
and managers it was decided that the
home run was illegal and Neale was
called back to the plate. He drove n
single to left on the next ball pitched.
AS he was credited with but one time
at bat he made n homer and single
in the one trip to the platter, some-
thing which doesn't happen often.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13

liked the game. They cheered every
time n hit was made, even if 1t were
only foul
'But the real missionary work Is CO.
ing on behind the trenches now, where
Americans and Canadians are playing
baseball for the edlficatiOn and delight
of the Tommles and poilus as well as
for their own pleasure"
Callahan has struck popular note.
Why not international baseball after
the war?
Baseball has been one Of the great
melting pots Of America. Practically
every nationality has contributed big
stars. This refutes any idea that base
ball has been cornered by America and
cannot be developed anywhere else.
Looking over the records of the last
few years we find that France Is rep
resented by the great LajOle, by
Cicotte, Fabrlque, Ruth and several
others. Ireland contributed the Della
hantys, Pat Moran, MOriarty, Killifer
and host Of others. Scotland gave us
McQuillan and Chalmers. Bates and
many others are of English descent.
Italy is represented by Abbatichlo,
GuiStO and Ping Bodie. Many great
ball players have come from Germany,
Bohemia and Poland.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
Why Mankind Is Bad.

Mankind, as we know, in the lump
is bad, but that it is not worse remains
the everlasting wonder. 1t is not the
squalor of such crowd that should
astonlsh; 1t is the marvel that they are
not more squalid. For, after all, what
is the root cause Of all this dirt and
ignorance and shabbiness and disease?
1t is not drink, nor thriftlessness, nor
immortality, as the philanthroplsts do
vainly talk; still less is 1t crime. 1t Is
the inequality" that Matthew Arnold
said made a high civilization impos-
sible. But such inequality is only an
other name for poverty, and from pow
erty we have yet to discover the way
OF redemption
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13

son Clcotte has been twlrllng them
over in the American league-first as
a member of the Red Sox and then as
a member of the White Sox.
Clcotte missed participation In the
1912 world series by hair, for he was
transferred to the Chicago club In that
year, after he had been turned down
and spurned by Jake Stahl as Of in
ferior callber.
Cicotte has been going along In an
even way, winning game here and
losing one there. His most success
full season was while he was with Lin
coin in the Western league in 1907.
He won % and lost 10 games.
If the White Sox land the pennant,
it will be largely the work Of this vet
eran HEAVIER. His work is the most
consistent and really brilliant among
all the curvers of the great baseball
club.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13

Exactly so, sir. You see Messrs.
Blggs were going to send an expert
down to decorate those rooms-a mere
question of papering. got an inspirn-
lion. Why not represent the expert?
Well, sir, Messrs. Blggs are willing. l
start for Hollywood tomorrow. as n
poor. humble paper hanger"
POUNDS are you mad?' cried the
amazed attorney.
Think 1t over. Ethically, the firm
has no right to spy upon Mr.. Rolfe,
but should we not protect our client|
"Our client! you audacious, presum-
ing"
paper hangerw chuckled Waldron.
The lawyer had to laugh, too.
A more busness-engrossed young
man never entered the Marsh mansion
than Waldron Prothero. The keen
eyed Mr.. Rolfe saw him about his
work in the old wing and left him
there with n free mind. "Dobson," as
he was announced, noticed nothing but
his work. Apparently he was blind to
even the radiant beauty Of Miss Inez
Marsh, which piqued the young lady
In question, but highly pleased her
watchful guardian.
However, ii was natural that Miss
Marsh should visit the wing to direct
the work. 1t was just as natural that
she should become interested in the
handsome, courteous intelligent young
man who unfolded new points to nd
mire as the days went on.
"The last room Is finished, Miss
Marsh" announced Waldron one day
and he cast devourlng, and then a
lugubrious glance upon his pleasant
companion.
"Yes, | see" nodded the keen-wltted
little witch. "You have put that bor-
der on upside down, Mr.. er-er Dobson,
and l have noticed other perversions
and omissions that do not coincide
with the expert decorator. Also, here
Is card case you dropped, Mr.. er-er
w uiuiOh iOthtlO, VI tht III III VI wa
son 6 Morton, our family lawyers"
Waldron was petrified. He realized
that he was unmasked, but also In the
poorly suppressed smiles Of that lovely
face that the imposition was forgiven.
$50, what is the answer?' frankly
Intercepted Inez, and just as frankly
Waldron made confession full and COM
plete.
Back, eh?" propounded Mr.. Wilson
a few mornings later, as Waldron bolt
ed into the Office fresh as daisy and
wearing u radiant smile on his hand
some face.
"Yes sir" came the prompt reply.
81 did the papering, sir, and had large
opportunity of studying the Hollywood
situation. Its gloom and discipline
were wearing away the heart Of that
sweet, dear, little creature, Inez."
"Inez" fairly shouted the petrified
lawyer.
"Yes, sir, so l advised her to leave"
"What? and forfeit her fortuneT
"Oh, no, sir" smiled Waldron sweet
ly. "She could not Ignore the forfeit
provision, sir, so We"
EVER almost shouted the astounded
lawyer. "You talk as If she were some
close friend"
'Better than thatl" chirped Waldron
Prothero, complacently-"she is my
wife,"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13

True friendship is self love at second
hand; where us in flattering mirror,
we may see our virtues magnlfled and
our errors softened and where we may
fancy our opinion of ourselves con-
firmed by an impartial and faithful
witness. He (of all the world) creeps
the closest in our bosoms, into our fa-
vor and esteem, who thinks of us most
nearly as we do ourselves. Such one
is indeed the pattern Of friend, an
other self-and our gratitude for tho
blessing is as sincere as 1t is hollow
In most other cases. This Is one rea,
son why entire friendship is scarcely
to be found, except In love.-Hazlitt.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
Self-ReIiant Art.

Music is the most complete and self
reliant Of the arts, according to the
eminent critic, William ]. Henderson.
1t has no utilltarian purpose, like archi-
lecture; it never, like literature, be-
comes a treasure chest for the archives
of history. Despite Wagner's exhll-
arating Interpretation Of the Seventh
Symphony as 'the apotheosis of the
dance" that composition remains an
absolute symphony in A major,
capable of resting wholly upon its
own musical beauty. A suite by Bach
can live thing Of beauty and joy
forever, even while 1t calmly detics
every attempt to create for it any
foundation outside its own thematlc
materials. Mozart's concertos and the
symphonies of Brahms belong to this
same class. All their eloquence con-
ssts in lofty song. They tell no stories;
they paint no pictures; they make no
futile essays at preaching PHILOSOPHERS.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
new WORLD PAsTIME
JIMMY CALLAHAN PREDICTS BIG
INTERNATIONAL SERIES.
Sees Games Between Championship
Teams Of England, France, Japan,
United States and Possibly
South America.

international baseball after the warf
A worlds series between the cham
pion teams Of England, France, the
United States, japan and possibly
South America?
"Why not?" asked Jimmy Callahan,
ex-pllOt of the Pirates, who rounded
this little old globe four years ago with
the All-Amcricans and All-Nationals,
and who Is now interested in baseball
behind the trenches in France.
, ut will not surprise me If England
and France take up baseball after the
war;" said Jimmy. "Those people like
baseball-the only trouble Is the game
has never been allowed to develop
there.
~ like to think of that trip we took
four years ago as q missionary trip.
We played to vast crowds and they
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13

Thirty-three years old and just be-
ginning to have his most remarkable
success as pitcher-that's the rec
ord of Eddie Clcotte. Credited this
year with the most successful use Of
the "shine ball." he also Is given cred
1t for having some control over a
knuckle ball and is more than the av-
erage performer with the splitter.
Cicotte, a veteran who, according to
usual records, should be getting out Of
the way, heaved himself into the rec
ords for keeps when he hurled no
hit, no-run game this year.
When Jack COombs was getting his
first experience as n major Lacquer, Cl-
cote had been taken on by Detroit,
found wanting and sent back. He
graduated from the same club that
turned Ty Cobb loose and they both
went to Detroit the same year.
Since the beginning of the 1908 sea-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
Friction in Cleveland.

Reports from Cleveland have had 1t
that James Dunn and Rob Mercy have
not been getting along well In adminls-
tratlon Of club affairs and that McHoy
would sell out his interest to his part
ners and retire. McRoy denies there
has been any clash and says he has no
intention Of retiring from the club.
While it Is true he has been away from
the club offices In Cleveland practically
for month, he says he has merely
been taking q vacation.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
~The Last Room Is Finished"

=
IN every word he said. He greeted his
employer and relative with n winning
grace that continued to captivate both.
Baldron saw his uncle to his old fam
ny rig at the street curb below and
Ie-entered the Office.
There's mission for you to attend
sD,- spoke Mr.. Wilson. "You know
Hiss Marsh"
swish did," brightly retorted Wal
ssrUn !Iughingly. "They say she has
q million"
Il mean you are aware of the condi-
Son of the estate" proceeded the law
Ter. ~ have just received letter
srOm her guardian, Rolfe. 1t seems
1Aat Miss Marsh chafes at the lonely
Efe In the old mansion. 1t Is unfor-
f0nnte that her father made her the
Eard Of that old humbug, who thinks
he Is striclSly purltanical and Is pre-
yosterously hypocritlcal and time serv-
ing. He is so afraid that his ward Will
marry, cutting him out of two years
sDre Of the perquisites, that he shuts
her out from all companionship except
ihnt of his dull, dreary own family"
"A bird in gilded cage, eh?" he
unmarked carelessly.
~About that, for he has to humor all
Ihe whims of Miss Marsh, or she'll
ksek over the traces. You see the will
absolutely prescrlbes that the estate
kaH pass to charity If she leaves her
gresent guardianship, unless she mar
aes. That won't happen with that SLY
aid watch dog of Rolfe on duty. l
wish knew from credible source
.jnst how far her frequent complaints
nj being immured in a sort of castle
nj despair are warranted"
-That's easy" observed Waldron In
AIS sanguine way.
~Indeed?" quizzed Mr., Wilson skep-
HraDy.
''0h, yes" ratified on his volatile as
yistant. II might find out for you.
Why. I've q dozen schemes for inyestl-
guting that phase Of the situation"
"well, wen talk about that later"
snsd the lawyer dryly. "In the mean
1szee, just attend to that, will you"
mud ne extended written sheet to
w.ldron. ITS letter from Rolfe,
asking us to send decorator to Holly
Hpod to fit up a suite of rooms In one
N the old wings Of the mansion, to
which Miss Marsh has taken fancy.
Hsetter take the commission to Messrs.
HggS our regular clients"
Very well, SIR"
II was one O'Clock when Waldron de-
p9rfed on his mission. 1t was four
xhen he returned, Mr.. Wilson had some
fgnI papers to serve and had fused
sna fumed for three hours at the mex
BRcnble absence Of his clerk. He
xrseted Waldron with decidedly Sc
wse frown as nearly at closing time
NE puf in an appearance. Then amaze
nrnt mltigated his choler, for Waldron
wzs n sight. Always Immediately
ash. and a precision In matter Of
futms his hair was awry, his face
grasted with dirt, his hands grimed,
MS clothing bedaubed with flour paste.
SORRY / was delayed announced
Wksdron sprightly, "but one Of my
Hdfeoes for fathomlng the Hollywood
zpfery presented and practlced."
-fraeticedT repeated Mr.. Wilson
SBssly.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13

Griffs friends say he hates to lose an
argument about as much as he dislikes
to drop ball game.
Washington recently lost a game to
Detroit because of close decision
which gave Cobb a base on balls.
OI.oughlin was the umpire.
Griffith met O'Loughlln and his part
ner after the game.
"You two highwaymen looked fine In
there todayl" said the Nationals man
ager.
"Whats the matter, Griff?' asked
Silk.
"That third strike you missed on
Cobb cost us the game, that's all"
you're wrong, my boy, you're wrong.
i never made a mistake in my life"
chirped O'Loughlln and he moved
away, leaving Griffith speechless.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
Copyright. by w. @. Chapman.)

Il must say the boy Is dlsappolnt-
Ment 10 me" spoke Mr.. Jarvis Prothero
frankly.
.'In the law way-maybe," nodded
afdrpy. effervescent John Wilson, who
himself was very good attorney, in
deed "0utslde of that, he Is the best
hearted, most brisk and accommodate
ang young man ever met. He wins
NIL hearts"
'0h. If he would only win legal
dipioma !" groaned Mr.. Prothero.
''He will never do that, and you are
Wnsting your time trying to make him
80 It," clearly declared the attorney.
-As an all-around Office man, WaldrOn
Is tremendous success, makes warm
friends Of our clients. attends prompt
b 10 the commissions we intrust him
20 execute, but he cannot absorb the
dry facts Of the profession. If he were
my boy, would turn him loose like
Wild colt, and let him follow his own
bent"
(which means he would either turn
But to be a poor artist or scribbler
u poetry. No, no, let him keep on
for another year. Then If he shows
no closer adaptation for the law, let
MIN win his living in some other way.
Hell have to, for my little means
won't support both of u.s."
For nll his gloomy declarations the
gpeaker's face frightened maglcally
ms the subject of the discourse, his
nephew. Waldron Prothero, hustled
Hnto the Office. He brought an atmos-
phere Of lively interest In life that
stimulated. His free, open mind spoke
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
Black.cat Luck.

A certain resident in a country
burb, says the Guardian, makes
Of keeping open the doors anu
dows of his house. As he sat u
Of his breezy rooms the other e'vl I
waiting for dinner, his Wife ca'H'
from the kitchen. !,
"we've just had a visit fron' i i
cat" she said. a,
"Ah," he replied, chats go0a' Il
cats are lucky, you know. ,,I
ayes" answered his wife, WIN
likes cats, "thls one was 'v ,ho
lucky. 1t has run off with Ss ms
steak / was Just going 10 ''V1
YOU"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
THIRD MAJOR LEAGUE RUM0R
Intimated That Plan May Be Put Into
, Effect When Season Ends-Elght
Cities Named.

There are rumors and much whisper
ing about the third major league plan
which, 1t is said, may be put in effect
when the season ends. The plan pro-
yldes for clubs from Buffalo, Toronto,
Baltimore, Newark, indianapolis, To-
ledo, Milwaukee and Kansas City. Let
us hope some of these predictions come
true. 1t will be good to see those cities
represented In the big leagues. They've
got good material TO work with, too.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
BERRY CUTS DOWN EXPENSES
Owner Of San Francisco Club Releases
Manager WoIverton and Does
Directing Himself.

Henry Berry, owner Of the San Fran
cisco club, has gone the other mag
mates Of his league one better In cut
ting down expenses. Harry Wolverton
was recently released as manager OF
the Seals, and now Berry is sitting on
the bench and doing the directing him
self, although he has never had prac-
deal experience in such work before.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
Bobby Byrne 10 Through.

Bobby Byrne, veteran third base
man, released Internationally by the
Phlllles, says he has quit baseball for
good, and that he will 60 into business
in st. Louis. Byrne Is classed as a
veteran" yet he is but VITO or three
years beyond thirty. He started his
professional career at an age when
most boys aer just shedding their knee
Dants.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13

thing which we
have no means or
knowing whether
II be true or not.
Such, however, Is
not the faith the
Bible demands Of
us. 1t does not
ask us to assent
to any PROPOSE
ton ns true with
q u | BlVl II \ u .
evidence to sup
port 1t. Take, for
instance, any fun
damental fact OF
the Gospel and
you will see that
this Is the case.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
Art In America.

The first school of painting to es-
tabllsh itself on American soil was
that Of Spain, following In the train
of viceroys and prelates after the In
dian commonwealth had been sub
jected and Spanish towns had been
built. To the present day there exists
In the city Of Mexico the oldest acad-
emy of the fine arts in the western
world-the Academy Of San Carlos. 1t
is nearly as old as the Royal Academy,
London.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
DIAMOND
NOTES

Fielder Jones says Sisler is as great
as Cobb ever was.
George Davis, once manager Of the
Giants and White SOx, is with the
Browns as head coach and scout.
The veteran Terry Turner gets into
the game occasionally for Cleveland,
and he still Is a high-class fielder.
Uncle Robbie Is longing to get his
fading champions into the first d.
vision. 1t shouldn't be a difficult task.
Jim Corbett has again picked the
Giants TO win. Which caused the
bookies to lay bigger odds on the Reds.
Maybe Connie Mack would lend his
white elephant to the Siamese army.
But 1t would be an awful blow to the
allies.
More and more people are becoming
more deeply concerned about the price
Of eggs than about Ty Cobb's batting
average.
Branch Hickey, president of the
Cardinals, is elated over the acqulsi-
tion of Goodwin, the pitcher obtained
from Milwaukee.
The Browns made seven errors In a
ball game the other day. Fielder Jones
would have been a pleasant guy to talk
to after the game.
Jawn McGraw probably couldn't see
the joke If Matty, Rousch, Groh and
a few more Giant cast-offs should beat
him out of the flag.
Eddie Lafitte, who was with the
Brooklyn Feds and who has hurled for
the Paterson silk Sox of late, has quit
baseball to enlist in the army.
President Wilson has announced that
he wants baseball to be continued for
the rest of the season at least, which
assures world series this fall.
Johnny Brock Is the name of young
catcher who will soon join the Cardi-
nails. He halls from the Muskogee
team of the Western association.
II the war Is responsible for intro
duclng baseball as the international
pastlme, it will atone for much by add
Ing vastly to the gayety Of nations.
Nobody ever believed that Frank Ba-
ker tampered with Pitcher Sothoron Of
the Browns. 1t looked like a case Of
sour grapes on the part Of the disap-
pointed Fielder Jones.
Philadelphia osteopath tells Guy
Morton that the troubles with his
pitching are mostly imaginary. That's
been the trouble with his winning
average this year, too.
Beals Becker, former Giant Is
strengthening his hold on the batting
lead In the American association. Beck
er, with Kansas City, Is at present hit
ting .349.
Jack Wilkinson has succeeded
George Miller as member Of the West
ern league umpire staff. He has been
getting by so far.
The veteran pitcher, Edgar Wlllett,
once with the Detroit Tigers, has been
released by the Memphis club to New
Orleans.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
Not a Day Older.

One evening panhandler sidled up
to William Collier as the player was
walking around to the theater, says
Everybody's, and addressed him thus:
"Slr, I began life poor and In hard
luck. L"
"Don't say anything more, my man."
interrupted Collier, as he slipped the
man a quarter. TITS worth money to
learn how well you have held your
own"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
o,.,,.s Him a Scare

Giving HITI ,re ID
A young soldier had rtS sopS oIny !
theater with a friend. lao ,o hour
sed sdN and he fell asleep ~ An voice ISs'
he was awakened by inc w.
actor saying: aro days"
1--WE have been here NV y ouly led
"Bless mel and ! hau a, '
stop out till midnight
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
Not Worried About Safer.

Manager Mitchell will not be wor'
ried much If Barney Dreyfuss insists on
taking Vic Safer, as Vic will not be
able to play for the balsncs Of this
season. 49,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-09-13
To Drive Out Malaria =, ~ 6,

Take the Old STANDARD Van Van
TASTELESS chill TONI ;ormr i
what you are taking, as the Isowjae ,Ga,1'
printed on every label 81, snV~,Ts f0,r'
Quinine and Iron IN a tasteless si, '', tbs
8uinino drives out malaria t.o,, w.
builds up the system. oo WV