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The Ordway new era., 1918-10-18
Arrives OYerseas

Oscar Lndahl has written MS moth
er that he arrived safely overseas.
The card was received a few DAYS
ago from England where he landed
His address is as follows:
Truck Co. f. A. A. p, c. A. C.
American EXp. FOrceS
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Springs, Sunday.

Mrs. FAIRIES and daughter, Ruby,
visited in the Clifton home, north of
Ordway. from Saturday till Monday.
The Numa schools have been closed
for this week as preventative
against the epidemic Of influenza.
Charles Risinger drove down from
his ranch. on the Divide. Friday with
load of potatoes, taking back a
load of apples. His parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Risinger, have proved up
on their claim and moved to Ordway
where they expect to locate perma-
nently.
Mr.. Gothel and wife, from north
west of Ordway, were guests in the
Henry Baker home Tuesday. They
expect to move down in the valley II
able to find a place.
The many friends of James Chase
will be glad to hear of his safe ar
rival in France.
Carbon paper at this ONCE.
Filing boards at this office.
Typewriter ribbons this office.
Scale books at this office.
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SELLS 80 ACRE TRACT

Mrs. James Cavanaugh sold an so
acre tract of land last week located
just northwest Of Crowley. to H.
Mamotsu, who had farmed the land
the past season. The deal was made
by d. F. Bartlett.
The Ordway new era., 1918-10-18
TO GO BEAR HUNTING

A. B. Cook, E. E. Hosler and Dan
Matthews will spend the next ten
days or two weeks hunting bear over
in the hills in the southwestern part
of the state.
The Ordway new era., 1918-10-18

Every decayed tooth is an enemy
to health. DR.. Brenneman, dentist.
Over postoffice. 1925
The Ordway new era., 1918-10-18
NOTICE

have a bean huller. can start
threshing at once.
JOHN BAUER.
1O-11 Phone 87R5, Ordway.
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JOINED
BY JACKSON HARDY

Miss Lottie Virginia Locke and
Jackson Hardy. Il well-known young
couple of this city quietly surprised
tier many frie,.ds Saturday night
When the Rev. St;le; pastor OF the Re-
t. med Church i'll Cumberland, unit.
cd them in marriage. The ceremony
was performed ut the Reformed par
so.isge in the MARYLAND city, ana was
Witnessed by Miss Edith Sitter. of this
city, and Henry Harimson. Of Cum
h ard, forme.'f of here
Miss Locke is the daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs John Locke and is very
attractive young lady Mr.. Hardy is
the son of Mr., and Mrs. r. M. Hardy
and has wide circle of friends For
some time past he has held a cleriacl
position with the interviewer Mills,
Inc. The young couple will soon go
to housekeeping on West King street.
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more PROOF THAT HUNS
STARTED WORLD WAR
(By The Associated Press. J

LONDON. Nov. 26.--Publications OF
official reports from the Bavarian min
lister at Berlin to- his home govern
ment confirm the evidence already
in the hands of the Entente that Ger
many and Austria conspired to bring
about war,
1t was for this reason that the terms
of the Austrian ultimatum to Serbia
was made so drastic that hostilities
were bound to follow.
Revelations to this effect have been
published in Munich, after permission
had been asked by the Bayarian pre-
mier and foreign minister OF the Ger
man federal government. They are
in the term Of a report sent to Munich
in 1914 by Count Won Lerchenfeid, Ba-
varian minister at Berlin.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
1920 NAVAL BUDGET
CUT NEARLY IN HALF
sHiP5UILDING PROGRAM UN-
TOUCHED BUT ORDNANCE AND
PAY ESTIMATES REDUCED.

WASHINGTON Nov 25.---NaVaI es-
Inmates for 1920 have been reduced
$1,1s0.s15, 900 as the result of the sign
ing of the armistice, Secretary McAdoo
was informed today by Secretary Ban
iels. The original estimate ON war
basis was s2,644.3 07 900 and this has
been reduced to $1,463, 100000.
No reduction was made in the esti-
mate of $600,000.000 for second three
year building program of 1866 ships,
which has been recommended TO Con-
gress by Secretary Daniels This pro-
gram eontemplates 10 snperdread-
noughts, six battle cruisers and 140
smaller warships and auxiliary craft.
The largest reduction was $313,A21.-
ZIG. In the estimate for the Bureau OF
Ordnance and the second largest was
$275,324, $50 In pay for the Navy.
Other reductions were announced as
follows:
Pay tMiseellaneousl Sc, ole, 900.
Aviation Navy--$f337 no roo.
Bureau of Navigation-~$4.02 6, sos.
Bureau of Yards and Docks. inelud.
Ing Public Works--$9, ASS, 900.
Bureau Of Supplies and Accounts
s225.951 ,315..
Bureau Of Construction and Repair
37500,0 600,
Bureau of Steam Engineering--s2s,
100000. =
Marine Corps--$35, 702, 954
Naval Emergency Fund--sl13.145,
600.
The Home Naval Committee now Ia
holding hearings on the 1920 Naval
bill and the reduced estimates prob
ably will be transmitted to IL within
day or two. Members of the committee
have been insistent that the hills to.
tai must be cut to the very lowest fg-
ure consistent with the operation and
'upbniiding or the navy,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
SECOND U. B. QUARTERLY
CONFERENCE LAST NIGHT


The Rev! Al. s. Hammack held the
first quarterly conference last night
at the Second U. B, Church. There
were good reports from every depart
ment of both churches and especially
from the Sunday schools, The Blairton
Sunday School reported an average at
tendance OF ninety per cent, which Dr..
Hammack said, broke all records. How
ard Triggs was elected janitor at
Blairton. The pastors salary was in
creased at both churches for the COM
ing year. E. G.. Brown and e. S. Rey-
nolds reported over three thousand
dollars raised last year for the new
church.
Dr. Hammack preached a splendid
sermon and one that was very suitable
just at the beginning of the revival sea-
son from John 1893 Take Ye Away
the Stone" The revival begins with
considerable interest shown. Services
every night at 730. Mr.. Reynolds has
his choir in good shape The, singing
is inspiring, so come and bring your
Tabernacle hymn book. Everybody is
Welcome. Come and bring your friend.
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GIVE MANY PRIZES
AT COUNTY EXHIBIT
LIST ANNOUNCED TODAY FOR
BIG AGRICULTURAL
DISPLAY.

The premium list for the third an
nual Berkeley County Agricultural Ex-
hibit represents the combined effort
Of the farm bureau, the banks OF the
city and various merchants, all of
whom contributed toward this list.
Fer three years the clearing house
has largely financed the exhibit, and
this year since the work has grown a
number of business men were asked
to contribute certain articles carried
in stock by them, which they did glad
ly. When the annual exhibit becomes
Of equal interest to the town and eoun.
ty. then will It be a success.
The National Agricultural Associa-
ton has awarded through the Old Ma
tional Bank five gold and five silver
medals, well worth the effort of any
club member to possess one. Next
year the association will again offer
through the bank a great many more
medals and a handsome silver loving
cup, now displayed in the lobby of the
bank.
The following premiums offered by
various business houses are not only
valuable but essential in the line of
club work for which they are award.
ed
John w Bishop--50 Tbs. scratch feed.
l.. |. Martin Il Son-50 lbs scratch
feed.
Miller Grocery co.-50 lbs. Purina
feed
Boley's Hardware Drinking foun.
tain.
Cushwa's rdware--Potato fork.
Minors Grocery--Preservin kettle.
Spillman's Grocery-E, a. seal jars
Wilson Bros--Tin cans
A. r. Bentz-Tin cans.
Everything is in readiness for dis.
plays to be placed early Friday morn
ing and by Friday night 1t Is expected
the judging will be finished and prizes
awarded. Doors will not be closed
until 10 o'clock Friday night thereby
enabling people to visit the exhibit
who cannot attend during the day No
display will be removed until Satur.
day afternoon
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
PUBLIC SALE.

Having lost my wife, and there be-
ing no one left but myself, ] Will sell
all my household goods, at my nome
42e Winchester Ave, on Saturday, NO
yember 80, beginning at 10 o'clock.
For further particulars concerning
the goods to be sold read description
of the articles on page six of today's
World. .
II. B. CHAMBERLAIN,
n az Sis 4a6 Winchester Ave-
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FIRE THIS MORNING.

The fire department was called this
morning about 10 o'clock to the home
of Andrew Zepp, North Maple avenue,
where workshop in the rear was burn
ing, due to an unknown cause. The
building and some OF its implements
were partly destroyed
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
WILSON TO SPENDA
MONTH IN EUROPE
ITALIAN AND FRENCH AMBAssA-
DORIS EXPECT TO SAIL WITH
PRESIDENTS PARTY.
tBy The Associated Press


WASHINGTON. Nov. 26.-4About
one month is the time President VIII
sor expects to be in Europe for the
opening of the peace conference and
preliminary discussions No definite
limit has been fixed but it is said au-
thoratatively that the President plans
to be at home within six weeks after
his ship sails for the other side of the
Atlantic.
1T became known here today that
Count DiceEoc, Italian ambassador,
as we'll as Ambassador Jusserand, Of
France, and the American peace dele
CATION will sail on the ship with the
eountry's chief executive.
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ATTORNEY RODGERS
TO RESUME PRACTICE

Attorney %. r. Rodgers, one of the
five Martinsburg men to be honorably
discharged from the Officers Train
ing School at Camp Leg last week. will
arrive in this city Friday and resume
his law practice from his Offices in the
Wiltshire building. Mr. Rodgers, it
will be remembered, joined the army
last August after having volunteered
while in deferred class.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
THANKSGIVING GOODIES
AT MINORS CASH AND CARRY

to make first class Thanksgiving
dinner.
Dressed chickens and live turkeys,
the best the market affords.
Oysters. Fancy selected
All kinds Of fresh vegetables and a
big assortment of fruits for the day.
Mince Meat for the pies. and nuts
and candy to top off with. ~
e We shall be open until nine O'Clock
on Wednesday evening for the accom-
mediation OF our customers. Buy early
MINORS CASH AND CARRY
11raM n n
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
CHILE AND PERU BOTH
RECALL THEIR CONSULS
(By the Associated Press.)

LIMA, Peru, Monday The Peru
Wan government has not received any
official dispatches from its consular
representatives in Chile in the last
forty-eight hours, although it has re-
called its consuls from Chile,
Newspapers here have received no
news whatever from Chile and it is be-
lieved that a strict cable censorship
is in force there.
Reports from South American cap
itals indicate that the two countries
have severed relations by recalling
their consuIs
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
SCHOOL CHILDREN TAKE NOTICE

On Wednesday of this week the
usual Fall donations from the public
schools will be collected as a Thanks
giving offering, and turned over to the
City Hospital for it's use.
The request for this donation was
presented to the School Board some
time ago by the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the City Hospital, and the institution
never having received such benefits
before, the request was unanimously
granted. II rs 2ts p1
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
mAsoNs 70 MEET.

The Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite of Free Masonry of the Valley of
Parkersburg Orient of West Virginia,
will hold it's fall reunion at the Ma
sonic Temple, Parkersburg, next
Thursday and Friday, November % and
20, the event having been postponed
from October % and "a, because of the
Influenza epidemic.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
wrTHHoLDs DECISION.

John Dorsey, alleged bootlegger, was
given a hearing this Afternoon be-
fore o. S. Commissioner Downs, who
withheld his decision until tomorrow
morning. Dorsey was remanded to
the county Jail.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
WILL BUTCHER HOGS.

Any orders for butchering hogs will
be received and given prompt atten-
ton by J. H. Harrison and, Charles
Shipper, expert butchers. See them
or call at their place on North Center
street. ~ IL 20 2ts pl
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
ALIEN STOCK EXCHANGE
SEATS ARE cONF|SCATED
(By The Associated Press.)

NEW York, Nov. 25.-Fourteen
enemy-owned seats on the New York
Stock Exchange and the, New York
and New Orleans Gotten Exchanges
and other markets have been seized
by A. Mitchell Palmer, custodian of
alien property, 1t was announced to-
day. The seats will be sold shortly
to American citizens.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING DIM
NER.

Fancy Tile Fish for stuffing and
waxing better than turkey for you.
FRESH Boston Mackerel Large Count
oysters in glass Jars, the only kind
1.ua' are absolutely clean and solid.
country Celery, Lettuce, Cranberries,
- Kinds of Fancy New Nuts.
vince Meat, Plum Pudding.
THE CITY MARKET,
II rs 81
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
NO CENSORSHIP RULES
AT PEACE CONFERENCE
(By The Associated Press

WASHINGTON Nov. 26.--It was
stated here today that there is no
foundation whatever for the talk of
censorship over news occurring at the
peace conference and that all Ameri-
can correspondents would be given all
opportunities to transmit their dis
patches to their respective newspa-
pers.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
PRACTICALLY
DOWN AND OUT IN Berlin

BERLIN QMonday) Reports OF
tests of strength between conserva-
tive elements and independent and
'sBolshevik" Socialists in various Ger
man cities continue to indicate that
as far as the mere numbers are con
cerned the Extremists are almost neg
ugfble.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
GERMANS DOING BEST TO
DELAY CALCULATIONS
(Bv The Associated Press.)

PARIS, NOV. 26-German delegates
at the mixed conference at Spa have
protested against the rejection OF
their request that they be granted two
weeks delay il evacuating Luxem-
berg, Lorraine, and Saar region, Cen
eral Naudant, one of the French con-
ferees, stated he considered the PRO-
test groundless.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC
RAGING IN JAMAICA
(By the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.--Influenza.
which brought business to standstill
in this country and caused many
deaths, Is now raging in Jamaica, ac-
cording to passengers arriving today
from Kingston. Even peace celebra-
tions have been postponed because of
the severity of the epidemic.
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TURKISH NEWSPAPERS
URGE U. S. CONTROL
lI,v The Associated Press.)

NONSTANTINOPLE Monday. =
American control OF the Turkish Cen
darmerie and finances Is being urged
here by a group of Constantlnople
newspapers.
The group also advocates American
supervision Of the cotfntry's educa-
taonal system and the separation OF
the church and state.
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AVATORS DROP
700 TONS OF BOMBS
eBy The Associated Press.)

LONDON. Nov. 26.-1Statstfcs pub
lished here show that during the thir-
teen months preceding the british
aviators made seven hundred and nine
bombing raids over German territory,
dropping total of seven hundred and
three tons OF bombs.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26

We have two SOLID SILVER Tea
Sets We will close out at much less
than their values. We need the room
and we need the money.
w. L. JoNnS q SON.
n - n II
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CAPT. PAUL WEsTENHAvER
WRITES FROM OVERSEAS
where in France,
NOV. 2, 1918

sum Whtft IL rfapC5,
NOV. 2, 1918
Mr.. Allen 3. Noll
Have Just received your letter
which | was delighted to get. Am still
able to hold pen although the op.
portunities to do so. are rather infre-
quent Have seen quite bit of excite.
ment the past month, but am still o.
X. Best regards to all
CAPT. e. p. WESTENHAVER
U. s. Army
Mr. Noll is also in receipt OF letter
from Corporal T. r.. Anderson, of the
3t3th Field Artillery, who was one Of
the first local men to be drafted for
service.
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|ITY AND COUNTY
| LOSE $50 DURING
FLU EPIDEMIC
ppPoxiMATELY THAT NUMBER
oF DEATHS OCCURRED FROM
THE DISEASE.
CITY HIT MUCH HARDER THAN
REMAINDER OF COUNTY BY
THE MALADY.
SPENT ABOUT $1,000
-"FlUD MORE DEADLY
THAN WAR.

approximately three hundred and
Stty residents of iMartinsburg and
berkeley County died during the re-
cent epidemic of Spanish influenza,
which ragged SO furiously. here for
more than a month, according to in
eormation coming from authentic
bqurces.
NO one in Berkeley county knows
e7aetly how many deaths resulted
mona the disease and no one will ever
anow. However, leading citizens OF
he city who took an active part in the
neh against the malady think the
mortality reached the mark stated
shove
Martinsburg Hit Hard.
The biggest portion of the deaths
occurred in Martinsburg. In some
eec4ions Of the county, however, sew
ersl fatalities were reported, but the
city was hit the hardest. On several
DAYS during the epidemic as many as
twelve and fifteen deaths were report
bd here. k
During the worst part eE the cpl
ieznic, while Mnrtinsburg was clamp
u under the hid, at least two hundred
md thirty deaths were reported
d the entire county. before that
We como were reported anu the num-
VI has been increased since the city
Nas opened again, although the in
Efease has not been large
Expenditures About $1,000.
Prosecuting Attorney Allen b. Mol,
who, together with Walter w Trout
And Frank Foreman, composed COM
matee appointed by the County Court,
stated to a Wiorld reporter today that
the total expenditures by the COM
littee during the epidemic would not
y more than $1,000, A complete re-
port, MIR. Mol said, would be sub
msted in the near future.
Today Mr.. Noll appeared before the
cour. and that Ibodv Is taking up the
many bills presented INV persons who
worked duripg the epidemic.
About 5000 Cases.
More than 5000 residenta OF Mar.
tnsburg and the county were stricken
with the disease is the belief Of per
sons who have followed the situatios
closely, although like the death rate
The exact number III cases will never
he known. As was the case In the
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
GEN. LUDENDORFF HAS
QUIT GERMAN SOIL
OBy The Associated PressD

!COPTNHAGEN, Nov. 26.-General
Ludendorff, reputed to nave been for
a long time the actual directing head
of German military affairs, has quit
German soil, according to the Frank
fort Gazette The paper says he has
left for Sweden.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
ON rRlp no IHE EAsI.

Mr.. Solomon Fine, of the firm of j..
Fine, is spending several days in Bal
timore buying goods for the winter
season.
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For Christmas we have the best as
sortment Of silver we ever had. This is
saying lot, as we have always ear
ried = big stock
W. L. JOINS Z SON.
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OFF TO NEW YORK.

Mr. Allen Keisecome, of the local
express office, has gone to New York
and other cities in the east.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
WESTWOOD LOOKING
OVER CHILE SCENERY

A letter has been received in Mar
tinsburg from J. Roland Westwood,
formerly an engineer on this division
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
who volunteered his services several
months ago to the Merchant Marine
in which he is now an officer. Mr..
Westwood is now, or was when his
letter was written, in Chile. South
America.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26
FRUIT CAKES.

FRUIT CAKES.
rBuIT CAKES OF ALE eKES.
rL,oyD.s BAKERY. BOTH PHONES.
"a s ~ II
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26

Buy an ALARM CLOCK worthy the
name and worth the price We have
just secured shipment of twenty-five
of the BEST EVER MADE. They are
going fast
w. b. JONES G SON
IL az p1 tt
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WANTso

esvsra saaA man Ar gsRafM wusk
Abpav roEvmsgsr FsauA 10 s. 4
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-26

THE WEATHER.

Cloudy tonight and Wednesday;
snow Wednesday.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
COLLEGE SCHEDULES LACK
USUAL BIG BALL GAMES
Continued from First Pare,

ming for its season. It will not be
ment Of exactly what it will carry out
for the remainder OF the year In the
way or an athletic program until
around March l. -
to include the best college teana. but
finds itself up against it. II is prac-
tically impossible for it to nay big
enough guarantees to warrant special
trips to Annapolis from points up
north. although it has listed two or
three such games. Navy probably will
fill the biggest part OF its schedule
with mines in this section.
So far as is known, Georgetown and
University of Virginia are the only
teams due to take northern trips. The
former goes to New York Decoration
day to fulfill it's annual engagement
on that date. and Virginia plans con-
tests In West virginia. western
Colleges in Maryland probably will
play a considerable number of games
among themselves. St. Johns. Hop
kins. Maryland State. Washington COL
could arrange a complete schedule
among themselves IL they so desired
In Virginia. the Eastern Virginia Inter.
collegiate Athletic Association. COM
posed of Richmond College. Randolph
Macon. Hampden-Sidney and william
and Mary colleges. will have its regu-
lar schedule as it's feature. Washing
ton and Lee, Virginia. Virginia Mill
tary Institute and Virginia Polytechnic
Institute are sure to play some games
among themselves. but will be without
the customary visits from big schools
of other sections.
To be perfectly brief and frank about
the situation, there is not going TO be
much college base ball around these
parts, and what there is Is not going
to be of particularly great interest
Evening star., 1918-02-17
NEW WORLD SKATING RECORD
Mclean Covers half Mile in
Minute and IS Seconds.

LAKE PLACID. N. z, February 18.-
A world record for skating half mils
was made today by Bobby Mclean of
Chicago. world professional champion
ice skater. who covered the distance in
/ minute and Is seconds. in q special
trial held under the auspices Of the
Lake Placid Skating Association. The
former record was 1.16 1-5, made in
1897 by John Nilsson at Montreal.
nrsvantinp i1 him from n,aKina III ms evan bst.. b.
ter time. Because Of the splendid con-
dition of the ice the champion tried to
better the time Of 81 seconds for 100
yards. made BY Norris Wood in 1908.
another attempt at this mark tomor-
Evening star., 1918-02-17

gan. Surely when he arrives ~over
there he will be returning to France
under different circumstances than the
time he. with q party of Americans,
landed at Calais in 1914 to fight for the
championship OF France.
Opportunities for constructive work
and betterment Of the game in this
country present themselves during the
period when championships are not
being played. Courses will be inprov-
ed and some of the older men who are
not fighting will find time to better
their game SO that the younger men
who come back from the war will find
1t q more difficult task to annex cham
pionships.
Evening star., 1918-02-17
Stymie Golf Rule Drawn Up
Back in 1775 at Edinburgh

There are few golfers aware Sf
the true origin Of the code Of
rules for the old game, and Il
may be Interesting to know that
the much discussed and abused
stymie rule has been a part sf
the game since ITS, when 1t Wa
drafted by the Honorable Com.
pany of Edinburgh. Take the
rule defining honor, or the prece-
Aence At the feeling grounds. TIE
order OF starting play at -eacA
teefnE ground IL not referred to
In any code prior to 1889. before
that date q coin being tossed ~
every hole. The term s.Aonero
does not appear in the rules un-
III 1888, but II was In vogue Ieng
before.