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Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12

A strong wind had arisen and dis
persed the gas.
They told me that l had been "Out'
for three hours; they thought l was
dead.
The attack had been repulsed after
a hard fight. Twice the Germans had
gained a fOothold in our trench, but
had been driven out by counter-at-
tacks. The trench was filled with their
dead and ours. Through a periscope
counted eighteen dead Germans in
our wire; they were CHASTITY sight in
their notwithstanding respirators.
l examined my first smoke helmet
A bullet had gone through it on the
left side. just grazing my ear. The
gas had penetrated through the hole
made in the cloth.
Out of our crew of six we lost two
killed and two wounded.
That night we buried all of the dead,
excepting those in No Mans Land. In
| death there is not much distinction !;
friend and foe are treated alike.
After the wind had dispersed the
gas the r. A. NJ. c. got busy with their
chemical sprayers, spraying out the
dugouts and low parts of the trenches
to dissipate any fumes of the German
gas which may have been lurking in
same.
Two days after the gas attack I was
sent to division headquarters, in an
tains of units should detail a man
whom they thought capable of passing
an examination for the divisional in
telligence department.
Before leaving for this assignment
l went along the front-line trench say
ing good-by to my mates and lording it
over them, telling them that l had
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12
OLD BASEBALLS ARE USEFUL
Yarn in Wornout Pills Good for Knit.
ting Sweaters for Soldier Boys
Now in France.

A new use has been found for used
baseballs, the discovery being made
by President Barney Dreyfuss of the
Pittsburgh Pirates when he recently
received a letter from a patriotic
young woman reading as follows:
'"The young women of our associa-
ton are knitting sweaters, helmets,
socks and other articles for the boys
Of the American expeditionary force
In France. AS a special favor we are
going to ask you If you would kindly
donate to us all the wornout baseballs
that may come into the possession of
the Pittsburgh club this year.
ave have experimental with the
yarn inside of the professional balls
used by teams of the National league
and find that it cannot be excelled for
knitting work.
IF you can see your way clear 10
grant this request we feel that you
will not only be doing us great favor,
but as well rendering patriotic serV.
ice for the American soldiers over
there"
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12
STRICT RULES FOR PLAYERS
Ball Tossers Who TrifIe With Liquor
or Cigarettes May Be Handled
Severely.

The National league has started
something. The new code which the
players are supposed to follow is by
far the most strict that has ever been
handed down by any league, and the
staid old National has set a precedent
In framing it.
According to the new rules, National
league players who f1irt with whisky
to excess or burn too many cigarettes
to suit the ideas of their managers
may be handled severely, and the
league will uphold any manager in
such a case.
Players must keep track Of their
own baggage. They must keep their
uniforms clean. They must restrict
themselves to So per day for meals,
and they must live at any hotel the
club selects. They will not be allowed
to ride in taxicabs at the clubs ex-
pense.
If suspended by an umpire, a play
er will be dealt with according to the
recommendations of President Tenel
to the board of directors. There will
be no appeal from the decision Of the
board. In addition to this, the player
who receives an injury outside of the
service of his club will have to stanG
for his salary being Topped off while
he is absent. And any player wh(
misbehaves in public, whether on o.
off the field, is liable to fine and sus
pension or both.
The new rules we're adopted by tn
league to improve the quality of tn,
game and to serve also as war meas
ure.
They show without doubt that tn
magnates feel they have the viii
hand again. And with the Fed leagu
mere memory and the Players fra
ternity subdued, it looks as thoug
they have.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12
MANAGER HENDRICKS
TAKES SUGGESTIONS
New Pilot of St. Louis Cardinals
Gives His Players Power.
Methods Of Mound City Leader In =;
recting Team Are Being cIosev
Watched by Critics
to "Ride" His Men.

No person in the major leagues ~
haps, has been so closely watched h,
recognized baseball critics thus far III.
season as has Jack Hendricks. who -
ter twelve years of successful pilotin,
in the minor leagues, came 60 the I,
Louis Nationals this year as MANAGER
What are his tactics? What ne,b.
DDS does he pursue to win? Is H.
car or is he gentle? Is he a good Ia.
er? Will his men work for him? Thaso
are only a few of the questions that
have been asked and the first DAYS ~
the season have seen most of Them
answered.
Hendricks let it be known at the
start of the season that he is not the
one to refuse suggestions. He reserves
final judgment for himself, but PLAYERS
who venture to tell their manager whar
should be done under certain circun-
stances are not rebuked-for Hendricks
is not a car. He realizes that he i
new to the league, that he is practical
ly unacquainted with the players and
the strategy opposing him and he has
asked that there be no modesty among
his men.
Nor is Hendricks the type of man.
ager who drives his players. Steady
as to composure, quick thinking, he re-
fuses to "ride" his men for misplays.
This does not mean that he is not crit
zeal, for he tells every man of his mis-
takes and impresses him with the fact
that he doesn't wish them repeated.
Unlike Fielder Jones, who pilots the
major league competitor in st. Louis,
Hendricks does not keep a record Of
plays. He depends entirely on his
memory.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12

clicked cushy job behind the lines,
and how sorry l felt that they had to
stay in the front line and argue out the
war with Fritz. They were envious
but still good-natured, and as left the
trench to go to the rear they shouted
after me:
Good luck, Yank, old boy; don't
forget to send up a few flags to your
old mates.'
promised to do this and left.
l reported at headquarters with six
teen others and passed the required ex-
animation. Out of the sixteen appli-
cants four were selected.
l was highly elated because was. I
thought, in for cushy Job back at the
BASE
The next morning the four reported
to division headquarters for instruc-
tons. Two of the men were sent to
large towns in the rear of the lines
with an easy job. When it came our
turn the officer told us we were good
men and had passed very creditable
examination.
My tin hat began to get too small
for me, and noted that the other man.
Atwell by name, was sticking his chest
out more than usual.
The officer continued: II think car
use you two men to great advantage
in the front line. Here are your orders
and instructions, also the pass which
gives you full authority as special M
+. detailed on intelligence work. Re
port at the front line according to YOU
instructions. It is risky work and
wish you both the best of luck"
My heart dropped to zero and At
wells face was study. We salutet
and left.
That wishing us the "best of luck
sounded very ominous in our ears: i
ne had said II wish you both q swift
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12
Empey is called upon to do
duty as a member Of a firing
squad. His description of the
execution is given in the next
instaIIment.
(TO BE CONTINUED1
Traits of Bird Lovers,

Years ago, during a winters visit
in London, I used to watch the per-
sons who regularly fed the birds in
Hyde park. I noticed that most of
them we're people Of apparently hum
BILE circumstances, a few pretty close
to underfeeding themselves. It was
delightful to see how much pleasure
they all took in keeping these birds
from hunger.
Two that I saw each day for a
week or so, evidently husband and
wife, l ventured to speak to. Eagerly
they talked about the birds as they
might have talked about children,
noting and relishing individual char
acteristics.
eve have become so fond of them. "
said the wife. 'They recognize us
now, many of them, and few come
to us quite fearlessly. We should
feel quite uncomfortable if we should
miss a day. They are like members
Of the family that have to be cared
or."-Exchange.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12

This is the most recent photogra}I
of Miss Clare Cassel, whose return y
the ranks of amateur tennis has
brought joy to the great host OF To-.
lowers Of the game. Before she
competition Miss Cassel ranked amoD=
the first ten women experts on tht
courts. She was forced to forego pay
ing in 1916 because she had given plV
fessional skating instruction, which "
barred her from amateur tennis coIf
petition. She has refrained iToln Pr
fessional sport activity for more III
a year and as a result is now resSoIeI
to her amateur status.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12
KILLEFER AT CAMP FUNSTON
ander Instead of Going to Custer
Lessons War Horrors,

Bill Killefer, catcher O: the Cubs,
will be allowed his preference of train
Ing camps when he goes into the army
and will join Grover Alexander at
Camp Funston, instead of going to
Camp Custer, which would ordinarily
be his cantonment according to 1oca-
ton. Killefer and Alex. are great con-
radcs and the horrors of war will seem
less to them if they are together.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12
BASEBALL
STORIES

The Cleveland amateur baseball as
ISOLATION is made up Of 81 mines.
Charley Ebbets is hewing close to
Hoover, as his outfeld is now one-third
Wheat.
Casey Stengel was rated 100 per
cent perfect when he was examined
by draft board physicians.
Washington is playing baseball on
Sunday, and the fans probably would
appreciate baseball on week days, too.
Wilbert Robertson, chubby manager
Of the Brooklyn Dodgers, appears to
have lost considerable weight since last
season.
New York A. G. will hold track, base
ball and boxing Journeys for the SOL
diers and sailors stationed in the vi
cinity of the metropolis.
Sunday baseball in Washington is
going to prove financial boon to Clark
Griffith. The, Senators will probably
make money this season.
st. Louis sport writer's are heartless.
One of them has said that as amateurs
are exempt, Hendricks Cardinals need
not worry about the work or fight or
der.
| Among the amazing features of base
ball this year is that the umpire can
make a rotten decision against the
home team without risking his life as
of old.
"Walters batting for Love-" yelled
the announcer in the fifth inning at
the Polo grounds. "No; he's batting for
money" insisted one Of the wags in
the stand.
Slowly but surely Bob Veach is
climbing to place among the head
liners of swat in the American league.
Veach started poorly but is hitting
hard now.
The Cardinals are now being called
the "knotholers" in the Mound City
meaning no doubt they might as well
be outside looking through knothole
as on the playing field.
Catcher John Peters, secured b,
Cleveland from New Orleans, succeed:
Josh Billings, who enlisted in the ma
val reserves after learning that III
would be called in the draft.
Few catchers in major league base
ball can boast of the unique record O.
, John Henry of the Braves. He is en-
tering his ninth year in the big SHOW
and has yet to have finger broken.
Pitcher Cliff Hill, property of Phil
adelphia Athletics, now in the Nation
al army, will be permitted to pitch fo
> the Fort Worth club of the Texa
league so long as he does not leav
= Fort Worth.
Guy Morton gave evidence the othe
Gay that he had completely recoyere
: from the bad arm which kept him nm
: OF the game the greater part of las
year. when-he shut out the Red So
WIN one hit, winning too.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12
EMPEY AND HIS COMRADES REPULSE A FIERCE GAS
ATTACK MADE BY THE GERMANS.

by the sinking Of the Lusania with the loss of
living City,
the British After
a to train
in
period of training
falls that death turks always the trenches
himself wounded hot
pick Empey has trench digger
in No listening
citing biles
and successful
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12
BURNS STILL is WONDERING
Giants 0utfieIder Caught Asleep on
Second Base by Cardinal Player
In Recent Game.

George Burns Of the Giants is still
wondering what happened to him in
the last game in st. Louis. He was
on second, and after Fletcher's foul
had been caught George danced about
a bit as if he contemplated trying for
third. When he turned around to 60
to second he found Center Fielder J.
G. Smith there just receiving the ball
Burns was out.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12

A Swedish engineers stocking de
vice makes 1.3 tons of pulverized peat
produce as much power in locomotive
as a ton of coal,
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-07-12
Weaver Keeps Up Recsrd.

weaver Keeps UP hecSto.
Buck Weaver of the Chicago Nhi''
Sox holds one record. For three sue
cessive years he has hammered ou'
five hits in as many times up In
ball game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
Best 3.Year-OIds Entered in the
Belmont Stake.
Newcomers May Tangle Up the
Dope Sheets.
BY JACK VEIOCK.

New York, June 15.-Motor Cop did
much to tumble the situation among
the crack 3-year-olds of the year when
he captured the Withers mile two
weeks ago today.
There were many who claimed that
his victory was no moro glorious than
the showing made by Cum Sab. which
finished second, and Trompe La Morte,
which trailed home third. This was
because Motor Cup beat the barrier
by almost six lengths and won by only
half length.
But there may be a newcomer in the
3-year-old field today to further tangle
up matters, for there is a classical field
entered in the Belmont Stake, which
feature race of the closing day of the
meeting this afternoon.
With Motor Cup, Sun Briar. War
Cloud, Cum Sab, Trompe La Morte
Lucullite. Papp, Jack Hare, Jr., and
several others in the running for hon
ors in the 3-year-old division on the
season. today's race should count.
Among the entries for the Belmont
today are Lucullite, under the Belmont
colors; Clifford Cochran's Nepperhan,
Willis Kilmer's Sun Briar, Papp and
Cum Sab. of the George Loft stable:
A. K. Macomber's War Cloud, Snap
dragon of Andrew Miller's stable;
High Pass, Flags. Johren, Lanius and
Trompe La Morte. in addition to a big
field Of unknowns originally entered.
few of which will start.
The horses named should do much
to bring out the class of no less than
five of the seasons best lockers in this
division
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
DECIDE GAMES FATE
Crowder viii Make Baseball "Work
or Fight" Ruling Soon.

Washington, June 1.-THE fate OF
organized baseball for the duration OF
the war will be determined within the
next few days. In that time Provost
Marshal General Crowder will render
a decision as to whether his work or
fight" order will be applicable to the
national game.
General Crowder said the matter
was being considered. and he expected
to announce his decision 'in a day or
two"
A case involving application of the
new rule has come up on an appeal of
a major league player from a local
boards ruling. The players name and
his team a ; withheld.
In promulgating the work or
fight" regulation. General Crowder
said he would not pass on the status
prese~ttd on appeal. The appeal
pending is believed to have been ex-
pedited to test the order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
Western League.
PREPARE FOR DRAFTS
Detroit Expects to Lose Several Stars
in Short Time.

Detroit, Mich. June 15.-Realizing
the probability that the Detroit Ameri-
cans~ in the near future are to lose
some of their star players, thru the
operation of the selective service law.
Manager Hughie Jennings has sent
wild Bilp' Donovan on a scouting
tour for new material.
Bush, James. Cunningham, He'll
mann, Walker, and Erickson all ex-
pect to be in the service before the
season is ever. Should these players
be summoned for military service, the
Detroit line up is expected to present
a rather unfamiliar appearance. Bush
in the opinion of local followers of
the game, is one of the greatest short
stops playing today, and Erickson has
been regarded as one of Jennings best
pitching bets, and it is felt that he
cannot be replaced.
Donovan is expected to obtain minor
league material, men either not sub
Ject to immediate call or outside of
the draft age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
CONCERT AT CHESNEY
Der Program Sunday Afternoon.

Marshall's band will give a free city
concert at Chesney park Sunday after
noon at o'clock. The following pro-
gram will be rendered:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
CHANGE CLUB PLAN NOW
Women Of Kansas Can Reorgapize
Social to Savings Clubs.

Business institutions all over Kan
sas are organizing their officers and
employees for the purpose of esta blish-
ing permanent war savings clubs.
These organizations are signing pledge
cards for the purpose OF setting aside
each month an amount to be devoted
to the cause of the war thru the war
savings stamps.
1t is now Suggested that the women
OF the state follow suit and transfer
the activities of their social clubs to
the war savings idea.
There are thousands of literary,
study, card and social clubs among
the women of Kansas. 1t is custo-
mary to collect dues from the mem
bers-the money being used for year
books, programs and banQuets. The
card clubs give prizes and at most or
ganization affairs, a lunch or refresh
ments are served.
1t is the wish OF the government as
well as the state body in charge of
the June IS war savings campaign
that all the money possible be collect
ed or pledged for the little "stickers'
that will perform such a great task
IN winning the war. 1t is suggested
that the women OF Kansas devote their
dues, their banquets, their lunches and
their prizes to the cause of victory by
buying stamps.
1t is up to you, women Of Kansas!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
WON'T STOP RACING
Camden Secs No Reason for Aban.
doning the Sport Of Kings.

Louisville, Ky, June 15.-Racing
will go on as Usual this fall, according
to j. N. Camden, president of the
made this statement in response to tel
rSr lis fr n the Louisville Ministerial
association, Louisville Rotary club, the
Mems Federation and other organiza-
tions and individuals urging racing be
discon tinued during the war. Mr..
Camden said:
I'm view of the fact that racing in
terests of Kentucky have pledged
100000 to the Red Cross and only
about half the amount has been
raised, not only the racing associa-
tionF hut owners. trainers and EN-
ployes would be discredited were the
sum not raised. Racing will be con-
tinued and the remainder of the Red
Cross subscription raised in the fall.
Racing is going on in France, Eng
land and on the eastern seaboard Of
the United States and I see no reason
why it should be discontinued in Ken
lucky"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
FRED SiONE CLOSES STAGE ENGAGEMENT
Star Of "Jack O'Lantern" Leaves for California
to Start First Paramount Picture, Circus Story

Fred Stone. the famous eccentric
comedian and musical comedy star.
closed his engagement in Jack O'Lan-
term" one of the seasons biggest hits
on Broadway, and left New York for
California, where he will begin work
on his first Paramount picture on June
10.
Mr.. Stones first photoplay will pre-
sent a circus story that practically
tells the tale Of his own career as an
entertainer. John Emerson and Anita
Loos prepared the scenario, and Don
aid Crisp, the well known producer Of
Paramount pictures, will direct the
film. The script of the photoplay calls
for large variety Of acrobatic stunts,
such as Stone has presented on the
stage. Just before his departure for
the West Coast the popular actor ex-
pressed great enthusiasm for his new
work before the camera and stated
that he expected to incorporate The
Scare-Crow" into one Of his forthcoin-
ing pictures.
The contract between Fred Stone
and the Famous Players-Lasky Cor
poration was consumnated last winter.
to take effect upon the conclusion Of
Ever since the agreement was drawn
up the popular stage comedian has
been practicing new stunts for his
coming motion picture activities.
which were never possible on the
stage, and many surprises are prom
Used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
HAVE Good team BIC RACE TODAY
Washburn Boosters Look for
Big Grid. Season.
Much Enthusiasm Shown at the
C.. of C.. Meeting.

That Washburn college is out for
the state football championship and
that war conditions are not going to
be handicap were made evident al
the Washburn Booster club meeting
held at the Chamber of Commerce
Friday night in honor Of Athletic Di-
rector Bearg who will shortly leave
for Hazard university to take special
training to fit him for his new duties.
"A large number of boosters were
present and it seemed to be the opin-
ion Of all that Washburn will not
be hit any harder than the other
that Bearg and his friends will sue
coed In getting as good talent from
the youngsters coming on as any
other school.
Old Men to Be Back.
Judge Rad Lee. head of the Booster
club. showed about what conditions
will be when he made the assertion
lege last year and who played foot
ball will be back. Among these men
are D. Hutchinson and Larry Chap
man, both members of the 1917 first
team, and Cossman, Mason, Wood
ward, Sha1er, Bowers and Jorg, all of
whom are promising looking men.
Coach Bearg said he expects to
build his team around D. Hutchinson,
Chapman and Lindell, the star he
will take from the Topeka high school,.
He also said that If he can make
good he believes the team will be
able to hold it's own.
To Get More Members.
Two new members were added to
the correspondence committee to as
sist Zumwalt. They are Carl Moore
and Dean Harm. 1t also was decided
that a membership committee be APP
pointed to solicit the city for mem
berships to the club. Art Wolf, who
is reported. to have said that he is
disguised with Washburn athletics,
has resigned from the board Of d.
rectors and a new member is to be
elected by the board to take his place.
Refreshments were served at the
meeting and a musical program was
rendered by George D. Mum, Pro-
lessor Wallace Corbett and several
young ladies of Washburn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15

The programs at the Orpheum grow
more interesting. This week the star
for the last three days was Charles
Ray, next week comes Marguerite
Clark and Fatty Arbuckle. both to-
gether-that is, they each appear in
their particular feature roles.
The title Of the play in which Mar
guerite Clark comes is Rich Man,
Poor Man" The story runs along the
Lines that Marguerite. foisted upon "a
rich man as his grandchild. is finally
exposed. but the ultimate end Is one
of supreme happiness. The moral of
the story is that q rich man is a poor
man when he neither loves nor is
loved.