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Evening journal., 1909-08-17
DUPONT TO
PLAY CAMDEN
Teams Will Meet Here on
September a in State
Championship Game

dupont and Camden baseball clubs,
the former New Castle county cham
pions and the iattcr champions OF Kent
county. will play game at Front and
Union streets on Saturday, September
4 for the State championship 1t
promises 70 be the biggest game played
here in recent years.
A. B. Evans. manager OF the Cam
den team, made the announcement to-
day i'm the following letter:
Sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
Mr.. J.. 4. Reeves. OF the dupont team
OF Wilmington. accepts Camden's chal-
lenge TO play for the state champion
ship. and has set September AS the
date We have beaten Seaford. Middle
town aid Barclay in fact have not lost
gamc this season when we had our
fun team In the field. and are confident
we can hang duPonts scalp TO our
belt. All we ask IS a fair umpire. our
team Is made up of Kent county men.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
National League.
Tri-state.
THE INQUISITIVE FAN

Sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
A is on first when b hits foul but
before A can return to first the pitcher
delivers the ball and b hits it, putting
A on second. The umpire calls A out
for not returning to first. Is he cor
rect? Respectfully
TURK.
(No. Pitcher must wait until the run
ncr can retouch his base or he Is ex-
empted from the necessity Of doing so)
Sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
No one is out. a is on second and b
on first base. G hits ap inheld fly to
the second baseman. A has led of
second base and in returning 20 IL in
terferes with the .basoman who Is field
ing the ball. Can he be called ont for
interference or is the batter only out
Respectfully,
A.. r.
(Only the batter is out There can
be no interference with a play that
does not have TO be made
sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL
Can an umpire call a balk on the
pitcher when he stands outside the
lpitcher's box and faces the batsman and
make his regular motion TO deliver tho
ball to the batsman. which draws the
base runner off his base and the pitcher
delivers the ball TO the base runner
Is the base runner out or does the
pitcher make a balk?
Respectfully.
A FAN.
(Not knowing the meaning Of pitch
ler's box" query cannot be answered
definitely. but no balk can be made by
a pitcher while he is off the slab unless
he delivers the ball to the bat Will,
off it,
Sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL
1 Referring to rule 55 and rule Sc
section 13. do not these conflict?
The bases are full. A foul ball is hi
and all runners advance two bases be-
fore the umpire calls Il foul ball The
base runners cut across the diamond
and the umpire calls them out. Is this
correct? Yours. etc. A FAN.
q. No. ?. Yes. if the foul fly was
caught. No. il il was not caught. Rule
So reads without liability TO be put
out and section expressly states the
runner need not touch intervening
bases. Rule sc, section 1S. reads while
the han is I'm play" and It is not in
play after foul not caught until 1t
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
THE SPORTING WORLD

ished with his efforts. IIo says no more
outlaw ball FOR him and predicts that
Wilmington viii be in organized ball. IN
all probability in 1910, as it looks as
though the baseball territory Of minor
league clubs in tho sast and south viii
be materially changed in the next year or
so.
In speaking OF successor to mana
ger Joe Cantillion. Of the Washington club
for 1910. Mr.. Waller says the fans Of the
national Capitol are urging either Lave
Cross or Harry Wolverton for the place.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17

mems race; iOO-yard dash, relay xace,
lean mems race, threo-iegged race. OBJ
stacle race and tub race. Money prizes
will go 10 the winners.
Following the sports viii be ball game
The lineup followws: stirlith. C; Jack
Banner, p; Book, Sb; Senior, %; McGoni.
gal. ib; Brennan, SIS; Greenwen, II; IL
Bradford. CT; Rainey, coach.
Tonight and Wednesday evening
decorated car VIII be in the streets Will
the raw material" All will report al
Meilers No S27 King street at a. m.
sharp. Thursday. In full uniform
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
bill" WALLER
TALKS BASEBALL
Former Team Manager. Now
a Scout, Keeps Tab on Old
Local Players

William f. Waller, formerly connected
with baseball clubs ia Wilmington. was in
town last evening for a few minutes. en-
route to West Virginia, where he has been
ordered to look up a couple Of players for
a major league club. Mr.. Waller spent
Sunday at Camden Camp and Saturday
last witnessed the game between Cam
den and Woodside Camden was victor
ious by the score Of TO 3. Mr.. Waller
says he saw DUPONT trim New Castle here
week ago Saturday and says the coming
game between DUPONT and Camden clubs
should be a close contest, because the
clubs are evenly matched.
Mr.. Waller. who lives in Washington,
secures players for managers of various
leagues and has been very fortunate this
year in landing good material lie says
Hermas Mcfarland. formerly of Winning
ton. is with Portsmouth Virginia; Pat
McCauliey, recently released by Ports
mouth, is now with Norfolk; Sandher.
Bussey and Smith. and pitchers Edmon-
ston and Twitmirc arc with Richmond.
Doane, formerly pitcher Of Delaware Col
lege. Is with the Virginia League and
Roanoke. the club he twirls for, leads the
tor in keeping them on top Floyd
Clunn, southpaww. ith Wilmington. Tri-
state last year. is leading the oft-hand-
cd twirlers of the Virginia League.
The Richmond Times Dispatch states
that Pittsburg buys Cuun, givingg back
10 Portsmouth Baby Vail Cwho they gave
81 800 for in 1909 and $4,000 for Clunn.
Mr. Waller says baseball in Virginia and
the North Carolina leagues is nourishing-
The season has been prosperous one
and clubs have made money.
MIR. Waller states he sent pitcher LIEF.
~" Biggans. second baseman Thumb and
shortstop Elliott Williams to Wilson
North Carolina. a few days ago. Wilson
close second. The latter club is captainet
by Cnm Hoover. Pitcher Yerkes is al
so with Raleigh.
Lave Cross now has full charge Of IN,
Charlotte, North Carolina, club and /,
working wonders with the team. Wher
Cross took charge Of Charlotte. no on,
thought he would get tho team out o.
last place but by his ageressivenes it nov
looks as though Charlotte ould end tn,
season in fourth place. German, Irving
TsSis and pitcher Peterson. Of the re
Gently dsbanded shamolkin club, are nov
merly with shamokin, has joined Gods
boro, n. c.
Mr.. Waller says James Sebring hal
joined Washington for a try-out. Jimmie
looks 10 be in good condition
Mr.. Waller expects TO sign thiri
saeker for a major league club thi
week from the bush league who vii
make good. and SAYS win be as good a
either Herzog, with New York National
or Baker, Of Athletics, two players Walle
urged to sign cor'-acts I'm 1907 and 100
He also says he has secured pitcher fo
the big league who win pwrove wir
ner
Mr.. Waller has spent his vacation hunt
ing up players and says he is well sal
Evening journal., 1909-08-17

is held by the pitcher standing in his
position and the umpire has called
play" Rule 36)
Sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL
What constitutes a time at bat!
Respectfully,
SHOCK.
(Rule 81 reads A time at bat is the
term at bat of a batsman. II begins
when he takes his position. and con-
tinues until he is put out or becomes
a base runner. But time at bat shall
not be charged against a batsman who
Is awarded first base by the umpire
for being hit by a pitched ball or on
called balls. or when he makes sac
rihce hit. or for interference by the
catcher)
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
BY DAVE

Eddie Visits.
Among our many callers Yesterday
was Eddie Fahey. orstwhilc team man
ager and now dupont scout. Eddie
knows the iino points of the game. and
is in demand by All the managers. He
says he will collect a team for post
season series that will make somebody
look like bad dollar.
O-0-O
Brave Hearts.
New Castle, Aug. Ito Riverview.
care of the EVENING JOURNAL.
Boys: There is somebody cheering for
you over here. May his cheers and his
yells help you get second place in the
race. Signed
O-0-O
Shy on Knowledge.
we don't know what Mckinney's field
ing average is. We have got along 50
long without the knowledge that we
really think you should.
100
Official Notice.
II you miss us for day or two
don't get to thinking we have been
discharged.
800
Mistake Corrected.
We made a mistake yesterday in say
ling that each team had only four more
games TO play. Rather. each buncl
has FIVE. That's tougher than ever OF
New Castle and Parksldc
900
Answer Please.
Il What doth il profit a pitcher to bea
Everybody that comes up when therI
is nothing doing on the inside?
p-0-e
Only a Promise.
The New Castle owners have go
into line with promise TO the fans t.
/. build a fine new grand stand mex
season. This sort OF talk seems e
have. taken the place of the old gar
about putting in ponnant winning
club next year.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
GROCERS PLAN
DAY OF SPORT

The Wilmington Wholesa'e and Retail
Butchers Association has made elaborate
arrangements for its annual outing at
Brandywine Springs on Thursday. Grocers
will be present from Baltimore and Ches-
ter and a very pleasant day is anticipated.
Much interest centers in the sports sched-
uled for the day. The events arc: Fat
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
MAPLE VALLEY
TRACK RACES

Six races win be trotted i'm the Maple
Valley track on Thursday afternoon.
The featurelwill be a running race in
which Texas Girl. Fire Fly and o..
II. Kid are entered. All the races
promise TO be fast. The card.
EVENT NO. I.
Alice r. ............b. m. A. Donaldson
Sidmoor .........ch- g.. II. NJ. Stamford
Hughey, the Democrat
D. g.. West End Stables
EVENT NO. ?.
Sambo ...........s......p g., [. Iurhef
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
Only a Promise.
Results Of Bows LEAGUE Games.

East Sidc-RivervioW, 3, Brandy
wine, Z.
Landlith. i. Oriental 3.
West Side-Young Americans, .,
Harmon. o.
Washington stars 4. Polish Stars. s.
St Aloysius. ., EX-Jackson, O.
Newport 6. Stanton, s.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
sLandina Of chureh Leaaue.

The interest in the Church League
is waxing warm. The race is between
three clubs for the pennant. The sea
son will close on the first Saturday in
September.
Next Saturday the games viii be
hoty contested. Each manager is
strengthening his team
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
BASEBALL AT A GLANCE
GAMES FOR TO-DAY.

American League
Athletics at Washington.
Boston at New York.
St Louis at Cleveland. e games)
Chicago at Detroit
National League.
New York az Philadelphia G. gamcs)
Brooklyn az Boston.
Cincinnati at Chicago.
ST. Louis at Pittsburg.
Tri- State.
Lancaster at Williamsport
Reading at Johnstown.
Trenton at Altoona.
York at HARRISBURG
eTANnlNG QE Tile TEAMS
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
BALTIMORE q OHIO R. r.

Special One Dollar Excursion to Balti-
more, Sunday, August %.
Special train will leave Wilmington,
Delaware Avenue Station. at 9.10 A. NJ. (;
Newark at $50 A. NJ. Returning. leav0
Baltimore. Camden Station. at $50 p.
m; Mt Royal, at 6.35 p ms
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
National League.
Tri.stats.
RESULTS OF YESTERDAY.

RESULTS OF YESTERDAY.
American League.
Athletics, 6: Washington. I
Other games postponed (rain).
National League.
Pitsburg, 2; New York, 2 Is innings:
rain.)
Other clubs not scheduled.
Tri- State.
Wiliamsport. 6; Lancaster. ..
Wiliamsport, /; Lancaster, 0 C2d
game).
Reading, 2; Johnstown, o.
Reading. 2: Johnstown, / cd camel
Altoona, 8; Trenton. 1.
Trenton. / Altoona. O. cd game).
Harrisburg, 9; York, 0.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
BALTIMORE & OHIO r. r.

Ono Dollar to Baltimore and Return.
Sunday, August p.
Special train will leave Wilmington
Delaware Avenue Station. at $40 A
M; Newark at $50 A. NJ. Returning,
leave Baltimore, Camden Station, az
$50 p. m.; Mt. Royal at 6.s5 p. m.s
Evening journal., 1909-08-17

Monte ................b. g., G. Shockley
Amo ...............g. g., w. Meredith
Mabel W. .......... blk. m. II. Anderson
EVENT NO. 3.
Hannah McGrath. b. m. IL. Darlington
Sarah Il. .........b. m, A. Fullerton
Judge Fauntleroy. h. H.. w. j. Kelly
EVENT NO. T.
Black Beauty .........blk m. J. Poteat
Carrie Nation ....b. m, A. Darlington
Rosedale Smith .........b. h., J. Smith
Walter r. .........br. h.. NJ. II. Evans
Event NO. 6. COLT RACE.
John f. ............b. h.. w. Berry
Sweetheart .........b. m. J. w. Sweed
Bessie q. ...............b. m. J. Jewell
uickstep ..........ch. m, w. J. Kelly
Electrics .............ch. h., c. Turner
running RACE.
Texas Girl ..........b. M, r. Penrose
Fire Fly ..............ch. h.. f. Tailey
O. u. Kidd ...ro. H., A.. A. Gillespie
The officials will be Walter j. kelly'
starter. Judges and timers. J. ".
Sweed, II. Highheld. +. Meredith, and
clerk OF the course. F. c. Pierce
Evening journal., 1909-08-17

What fine weeks have had Our Oldest customers
enthusiastic oengnew customers dumbfounded
the prices Come expecting get what you want and don't
go away until you get it-lts here
We list iemshaven' for ALL but there may be
something interest you there isn't just come to the store you'll lind
something here and marked in plain figures
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
Answer Please.

N0aWcT FTcaecs
What doth il profit a pitcher to bea
everybody that comes up when. there
is nothing doing on the inside?
r-O-o
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-08
From Another Point of View

Eight men are o hanged in Louisiana necks Friday
the
II that governor
The Of the
the Of Il beer.
perished fames
ha the was a
hard is
il a . Panama
governor didn't third be breaking
10 OF
Why nHte the charge trapping
head
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Enforce This Ordinance.
To the Editor of The Times:

To the Editor OF The Times:
The Detroit Parliamentary Law club
urges you 10 publish in the columns
or your paper its protest against the
noE-enforcement OF an ordinance OF
this city making it a misdemeanor 10
e1pectorate on the sidewalks OF De-
troit.
II seems almost incredible that in an
age as generally enlightened as this
one, IL should be necessary TO mention
the subject at all, but nevertheless the
fact remains that there is shocking
disregard OF this matter OF simple
health. Pathology has clearly dem
or strated the fact that Infection Is
most frequently spread by this means.
and 1t cannot be too forcibly impress
ed on the minds of the public. We
have made rapid strides in thera-
beauties in the last few years, but
We have neglected this simple proven
tive OF disease which requires only Il
little thought.
We base our protest mainly on
grounds OF hygiene, but another as
rect OF the case appeals forcibly to
the women OF Detroit as they Will all
bear witness 1t is most annoying to
them. and dangerous as well. with
their sweeping skirts, to pass along
a walk that has been used Ia man
ner that is incapable Of description,
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The Way to Shadowtown.

Sway to and fro In the twilight gray,
This is the ferry for Shadowtown.
It sails away al the end Of the day,
Just as the darkness closes round.
Rest, little hand, on my shoulder-so;
\ sleepy kiss is the only fare.
Drifting away from the world We go,
Baby and in the rocking chair.
See, where the frelogs glow and
spark.
Glitter the lights of Shadowland,
The raining drops on the WINDOW
bark
Are ripples tapping upon its strand
There where a mirror is glancing dim.
4 lake lies shimmering, cool and
still,
blossoms are wayering DER its brim-
Those over there on the windowshi.
Rock slow. more slow. In the dusky
light
Silently lower the anchor down.
Dear little passenger, says Good
night
We've reached the harbor of Shad-
owtown Eugene Field.
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$4,000 for an automobile To entertain
his guests. III this gentleman wishes
to entertain guests at the city's eN'
pense, let him rent an auto for
couple OF hours and submit the bill.
as 81 500 is only the beginning OF an
expensive luxury.
IL the $4,000 which he desires for
his pleasure We're given over 10 com
mittee to rent the use OF building
for short time, and during these
cold days furnish a cup OF coffee ard
few sandwiches TO the number or
hungry people out OF employment at
present, and even possibly give them
shelter. il would seem 10 be better
way FOR the money to be used.
Ii the exorbitant salaries or the SUI
perintendent OF schools and park COM
missioner. and no doubt, many others
We're cut down to normal or cOmpati-
BILE with the amount or work perform
ed. and the surplus applied To helping
the unfortunate, who are honestly
seeking employment, but cannot get
IL. they would not be forced TO beg.
do not say this In spirit OF an
tagonism, but being well-fed, we'll
clothed and well-housed. how easy II
is to forget those who need our help.
trust any official now using an auto
mobile at the peoples expense Will be
AT least big-minded enough To dispense
with same and insist that the appro-
priation be given to feed the hungry
during these cold days.
a TAXPAYER.
Detroit. Feb. 4. 1908.
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Readers CateChism

A.-The author never explains.
Q-How many kinds OF red-haired
girl are there?
A-One. The tall. slender girl.
with masses OF bright chestnut hair.
Q-What is her use in Action?
A.-To marry the railroad kings
son. whom she meets when she Is
working as waitress in the College
Lunch Counter.
Q-How does the r-h. girl attain
this situation?
A.-The author leaves this to the
Imagination.
Q-How many kinds OF detective
are there?
A.-One. The thin. nervous man,
with the long, tapering fingers OF an
artist.
Q-What is the usefulness Of the
detective?
A.-ro solve in the last few words
of a story mystery which the read
or solved In the first few lines.
Q-How is the detective brought
in9
Ale must have friend, who has
10 call up the weather bureau 10 tell
II it's raining. The friend then asks
the detective suitable questions, and
the detective makes commonplace re-.
plies. which move the friend To the
utmost establishment,
Q-What other friends are there
A.-They are all OF the sape order.
The hero or heroine has friend upon
whom he or she pOurs out the tale OF
the love affair with which the story
is concerned The friend says "Oh.
All" Yes. You don't say So AT APP
propriate intervals for breaking the
story into smaller paragraphs.
Q-Why do people read stories?
A.-Who knows Why have you read
fhfa9
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BY WEEK JONES.

Q-How many kinds OF citizen are
there?
A.-One. The prominent citizen.
Q.-What is he useful for?
A.-The prominent citizen always
figures in the stories OF the small New
England town and also in the stories
OF the hustling western town. In the
New England story the y, c. is always
the butt OF the author, being usually
"A close. listed person who has made a
pot OF money by taking advantage OF
others In the story. and here comes
In the comedy, some scapegrace gets
the best Of the close .isted leader-Dy
marrying his daughter or some such
venturesome method. In the western
story the d. G.. is always a young man
who has worked shovel into saw
mill or city addition The story
hinges usually upon the attempt oil
some gang politician to corrupt the p
G.. who never succumbs to the tempta
| tion-because II he did. the story
would be- spoiled.
NQ-How many kinds OF clubman are
there?
A-One. The wellknown clubman
! Q.-Why is he SO described
A.LBecause 1t appears from the
short stories that the moment a man
retires TO the privacy of club he IN
stantly becomes known to a larA pro
portion of the towns cttAns
Or what use is ~ Mell'knowh
clubman?
A.-To marry the heiress OF the
western millionaire.
GLOW does he meet the heiress?
Ale is usually acting as plumb
er's helper.
Q--How does hs get into such a
position?
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cruel. awful. Perhaps | am wrong.
Jacques"
NO, you're right" Brachard said.
Il ain Il wicked ogre, admit. have
deceived people. pillaged them, de-
spoiled them. | have debased myself.
You are right. | have not been
fine gentleman But for love OF you.
Annette. the old Jacques can die and
new man take his place.
Annette. am a pauper, cut down
TO the ground | have nothing. must
begin at the bottom of the ladder and
climb, and this time It Will be all
right II will be done as you wish IL.
| promise you But | must do 1t be-
cause you love me; because. my darl.
ing-because you love me"
He held her tightly by her wrists.
ana she could not get away.
Wait. jacques she cried.
Il love YOU, Annette" he persisted.
Wait. wait do not allow yourself
10 be carried away" Annette begged.
Don't treat our love as If it were p
business deal. DO not try to be al
ways the victor Wait Jacques.
assure you that shall try TO love you.
DO you understand"
BrachaTd did understand Ne re-
| leased Annette's wrists. only TO catch
her in his arms, sweeping her to his
breast and covering her face with
! kisses. lie knew now that he had
won at last the love that he had strug.
! gled for so long.
II understand that | am happy. An
nette; So happy, that I cannot make
/ you know IL.
you do not doubt my love: you can
: not doubt 1t. was lost SOUL gall
ley slave. struggling for freedom.
Succeed. no matter how. was my law.
/ You have set me free
Now | shall succeed, Annette"
THE END.
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but well known by all who have ever
walked on the downtown streets. Their
costumes are SO constructed that any
thing and everything on the sidewalks
IS swept up by them, and frequently
they themselves are SO ladened with
packages that any attempt 10 eyade
this condition is impossible
There is another side to this ques-
ton that is entitled To some considera-
tion also, but ii is one that We hest
tate 10 mention through motives or
dolicacy. X is not very agreeable
sight that greets the eyes OF our many
visitors on every public thoroughfare
OF this city. and II is one that bellies
the motto OF the Board OF Commerce.
and every loyal Detroiter.
Ii is confidently expected by this
club that a word from you on this sub
ject is all that is required. Detroit
people are never knowingly disagree
able, and only occasionally thought
less. and they will always readily re-
spond TO a request of this sort where,
as in this case, il Is based on reason
and hygiene.
The DETROIT PARLIAMENTAR AIRY
LAW CLUB.
Detroit, Feb. 4, 1909.
A Better Way to Spend the Money.
To the Editor OF The Times no
tice Mayor Breitmeyer has asked Tor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-08
Humanisns.

Actions speak louder than words
when deaf mutes talk.
No, Alonzo, a sample room isn't the
place TO get free samples.
A man seldom appreciates his wife's
care until he gets sick.
A locomotive engineer breads mis-
placed switch; naughty boy doesn't.
Acquire the gambling habit ii you
would learn the art OF not saving
money.
Too much time is wasted 10 trying
~ reform things that are not worth
informing.
y It takes a man with an exceptional
"a GOOD command OF language to con-
Irol 4 talkative woman.
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She tried to obey, but could not. He
went on.
You are agitated as | have never
seen you before. Do not turn away
your head. What are YOU struggling
against?'
Jacques. | can't tell you. she said,
still looking away from him, her eyes
filled with tears.
DO you love me, Annette he ask
ed.
II was almost cry that came from
him, cry from "A tortured, pleading
soul. Anne-Marie struggled stun
against the emotion that compelled
her 10 acknowledge her new love
Jacques, you are all that / ala not
love" she cried protestingly. es-
terday you committed an atroclous
deed And yet. in spite OF myself -
She broke off. choked with tears
Brachard still held ner By the wrists
Speak" he said.
IL confess | am agitated,' Anne Ma
rie said. My heart. stirs with feeling
Jacques. do admire you.
IF you admire me. you must care
for me-" Brachard said.
There was Il pause, during WHICH
he looked at her steadily, while she
averted her face and shrank from MS
arms.
What is the obstacle?' he asked
again. Tell me. tell me! You do
not realize how | long to know wha'
II is. You do not suspect Tor a mo
ment the real power of my love. Wha'
keeps us apart? Is II my past
Anne looked at him now frankly and
spoke quietly.
Yes, that narrow. winding path
vour mast. Your seeming thickness
the things that ! suspect. things that
am ignorant of; things that are