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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-09

ers she Is equally successful. Mrs. Cop
ley remained in Washington last summer
during the extra session Of Congress, but
the weeks which so manv other women
found tedious were to her full Of interest
for she planted a garden and watched 1t
bloom.
Representative Copey is a descendant
of the well known New England family Of
that name, and New England, with its
traditions of culture and its historic as
sociations. makes strong appeal to Mrs.
Copley. Though she does not have a
hobby, she admits to a special interest
in the rare pieces Of old mahogany still
to be seen in many New England homes.
And Mrs. Copley herself is an expert
judge of beautiful wood. She has keen
appreciation also Of the sincerity of the
workmanship that went into the making
of old pieces. At her home. in Aurora
there are many fine specimens Of early
American craftsmanship and other pieces
that were brought over from England in
the early days of American history.
Mrs. Copiey Is a member Of the Con-
gressional Club. She Is interested in
social work. and is on the board of man
agenent of Neighborhood House. Mrs.
Copley is an advocate OF equal suffrage.
She has always voted at municipal cleo
tons In Aurora
Even If women have a very limited
franchise" she says, Il believe 1t Is their
duty to use it. I am one Of those who be-
lieve that the right to vote carries with
1t the obligation to vote"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-09

To tell of the gause were surplusage.
1t lives in Westmead annals. Over and
over again the incidents have been re-
counted and never feem to grow old.
With the Westmeads It furnishes stand
ard The merit Of any other contest Is
measured by the possibility Of compar-
ison with 1t.
At the end OF the first period. after
moments of breathiess attention. Sally
Newland and Mrs. Elswick were able
to think and speak.
Please" implored Mrs. Elswick to
Brackenbury, who hurried up. What
does it mean?'
Why he explained. Langley saw
at the last moment that the only hope
for US was to have Blatchford play. He
went to Van Norden and said that he
would lend Blatchfcrd all his ponies.
Van Norden jumped At it. Consequently
Blatchford is in with all Langley's stable
to use. Isn't he a wonder? Did you ever
see anything like hirn?"
Never exclaimed Mrs. Elswick, Wild
ly. Though he's playing perfect team
game, he's everything, Hes doing 1t all "
Poor Langley whispered Elswick to
Bending his head slightly toward Sally
as he spoke. Made as she is she can't
resist such a game as Blatchford is put
ting up.
The second period was repetition
of the first. One crisis followed
another. Never had anything more
fast and furious been witnessed on the
ground. Blatchford still played his
position SO that he told for more than
all the rest in the game Going strong
with vigor and accuracy, he never for
an instant stood in the way of the
teamwork as whole. Indeed, the
skill with which he led up to and
seconded the efforts OF the others was
as remarkable as his individual
achievements.
If perfect polo was ever witnessed
it was to be seen in Blatchfords per-
Torrance that day, as was acknowl-
edged at the dinner that night and
ever afterward. Cheers and applause
ran along the lines. Elswick had
early lost his voice in shouting.
Clapping her hands Mrs. Elswick had
soon split both her gloves. Miss Sally
NewIand sat as II in a trance, no in
cident escaping her steadfast gaze.
Hidden among the crowd, where
the unemployed ponies were led up
and down. Langley remained unnoticed,
watching the course of the struggle.
When the gong finally sounded, when
there could be no doubt as to the re-
suit of the hardly fought field. and the
Colony cup was theirs, then great
shout went up. Irstead of turning
away at once the crowd fingered for
several minutes. Not person. not a
trap. moved, each onlooker cheering
wildly.
Blatchford, the center OF a turbu-
lent group, was almost lost to sight.
Two men were shaking him by each
hand. Three were pounding him on
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the back langley. . polo mallet In
his hand-he almost seemed to be sup
porting his dragging steps with it
was making his way alone toward the
clubhouse Sally Newland. standing
up in the automobile. saw them both.
"Oh." she exclaimed, Il can't wait ]
want to get down."
where are you going7"
Never mind she answered. hur-
riedly descending.
are always doing something uncon-
ventional and awful. Be careful"
Il will" she answered. Then added.
II don't care"
On the grass her little feet tripped
along SO quickly that Elswick: who
her in the throng. At last she came
to an open place. She fairly ran for
ward over the feld.
Mr.. Langley - Dick" she called
softly.
He. advancing slowly, turned with q
start and stared In amazement.
oh" she painted, 'ft was splendid
glorious-I wanted to tell you at oncef
WHAT" he demanded.
What you did. Letting Mr.. Batch
Tor MIN to play
How he did it!' Langley exclaimed
with generous enthusiasm.
Yes. I know" she answered. ''Bu,
that is not It. lifts you
.I?'
His tone betokened that he stood as.
founded.
You are, the real victor" she ex.
claimed. with breaking voice. Don't yct
understand
6" he said Il thought you'd neve,
want to see me again after ! chose tt
drop out-after Biatchford did so we'll. i
was the only way for our side to WIN"
THAT is it. What did we say7' sht
asked. as they suddenly stood still. "Ts
help our side to win. Oh! the sporting
spirit isn't playing for the gallery. Gen
orally the best OF 1t Is what the CALLER,
doesn't see. It's quite as much self-for
getfulness and sacrifice and doing every
thing one honestly can, so that-yes, tina
is it-so that ones side may win. Didn'
we agree that was the Outstanding b.
others? And haven't you done it-superb
ly?'
Really he half cried. in Amusement
Are you satisfied with me? May Twill
you
II said-almost." she answered, br1skly
that I'd give my heart and hand myself
to him who did the best, and you are he
Oh, Dick, do you want mot"
I've thought CT nothing else-nved FOL
nothing else-sweethart."
'Then-then-it's all right she sobbed
Elswick, coming up at that moment, in
spected them curaously.
'tOh. very WE'LL he observed.
You may announce the engagement
Sally declared, unhesitatingly. Il dom
think we want to keep 1t secretion
can do it,
cTTIE END.)
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And l." she agreed, heartily. ''oh. If
you were only going to play" The rev.
erence she felt for his acknowledged
for his saprem me, nics snd fne
Then we'd not only have chance. We'd
be absolutely sure"
Thank you" he replied. ruefully. TIN
not on in this scene. At polo certainly
there's no reason to expect beggars to
ride
I'm very sorry she said. softly.
She held out her hand. and reaching up
he grasped it and held 1t for the merest
fraction Of an instant before she with
drew II.
The week OF the Colony Club matches
was the height of the Westmead season.
Those who had been motoring in Europe
had come back. Yachts were going out
Of commission, and the seafarers retired
houses. which were all filed with guests,
who added to the throng in the club
house and about the grounds. With Sat
urday the day OF the finals, which had
left Northbrook and Westmead to con-
tend for supremacy. the crowd was the
greatest Long before 3 o'clock a place
near the tent and the small club stand
was difficult to attain.
Almost the first to arrive was Miss
Sally Newland in the Easwick car. I'm
over the uneven hfllocks and finally was
brought to a stand just beyond the table
where the tmekeepers sat and the gong
was placed.
Il will not be excited" declared Sally.
will not be--or at least" she added, as
saving clause "I'll not show it If l
am"
In spite of her determination any one
viewing her could not fail TO discover
that she was in an unusual state OF
perturbation. To take anything calmly
was not her way.
Already the Northbrook back was
jogging along, taking easy swings with
his mallet and warming up his pony The
referee darted busily about with a ball
in his hand. Van Norden came forward
leading his mount and called Justify to
the others. One by one they struggled
out Derrick. No. l, alert and active.
Deshon. No. 3, with his usual unruff1ed
placidity. At last they stood in line in
the center of the field with the North
brooks grouped before them. All were
present except Langley.
Sally Newland in her agitation and
surprise suddenly grasped Mrs. Els
wick's hand and held it.
What is it?'' the other sasped.
See"
WHAT"
+, "Why-oh-Jack Biatchford Is there all
dressed and ready. He is mounting. He
is joining them. He is taking his place"
A moment of silent intensity followed.
oh Sally cried. they have begun. He
is number two. Mr.. Langley isn't one OF
the team
And Jack Blatchford's riding Dicks
best pony. Frisco" gasped Mrs. Elswick.
Il don't understand at ALL
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ften found occasion to eroan discon-

often found occasion to groan discon-
tentedly.
The week Of the match for the Colony
cup was approaching. The knowledge
mind, disturbing peace and destroying
happiness Played on their own ground,
failure was not to be considered and yet
nothing appeared more likely.
AS one who would understand the sit
uation, who might. in fact. be able to
offer valuable suggestions, Miss Sally
Newland was taken into fun confidence.
you See" detained Derrick. as the
members Of the team plus Miss sally
the club terrace, ponies are SO much
Of il. We've got to put in Langley,
Hes determined to play" Derrick con.
tinued. bluntly. to Miss Newland, and
you must know the reason. he wants
to show off before you. Do the gallery
"Oh. I can't think as badly of him as
that she said, and added, decidedly, I
DON'T
advent had been more assiduous at polo.
The others found something pathetic IN
his futile endeavors. When after the
greatest exertion he had orougnt MN.
self into a position for telling bloW-ano
Immediately missed-the failure was not
visited upon him In the outspoken way
usual under such circumstances. Even
sally at the side lines did not smile She
displayed an inclination to look away. as
If wishing to avoid the sight OF such dis
grace.
day as he drew up his steed beside her
trap, that 1 am to play in the cup
games
yes" she answered.
II must do something then" he al
most groaned Il feel that It's my only
chance / know what the sporting spirit
is to you"
THE sporting spirit-yes." she answered
at once. Il believe in it thoroughly"
Its for me to show you that I've got
a little in me-" he declared, desperately
II want to do something to help our side
That's it, she approved. enthusiast
tically. That's the thing-to help our
side to win"
She smiled on him encouragingly. and
as he cantered away she followed him
with a thoughtful gaze. Her face lit up
frankly, however, with a new charm-as
Blatchford walked by leading his beast
by the bride over its head. He halted
and drew toward her.
You seem to be feeling particularly
cheerful" he observed.
There's no use crying, anyway, until
the milk is split"
You meant the cup match?''
Els any one thinking Of anything else?'
she demanded. with certain reproach-
fitness of tone.
I'm not" he admitted, readily. Those
Northbrook chaps are so cocky-what
shouldn't give to do them up?"
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THE EVENING STORY.
The Sporting Spirit.
BY GEORGE HIBBARD.

The course of events would have run
quite differently but for the unforeseen.
and Miss Sally Newland. This. however,
was a conjunction in nowise unusual.
Miss Newland and the unexpected were,
as a matter of fact, generally to be
found together.
Sally said Mrs. Elwick. houghtfully,
when one morning the automobile bore
them swiftly through the soft autumn
sunshine to the village You are a
stormy petrol"
Yes" Sally answered, inattentively, as
she watched with interest f1dgety hunt
er which a groom was exercising along
tie road. Il know. Hoisted with ones
own
That's petard, goose.
"A petrol is a Bird instructed Mrs.
Elwick. sagely. "A petard is a cannon.
Ny dear, you may know great deal
about life and horses, but not about liter
allure. However your quotation Is very
applicable. Take care that playing with
IRE you don't get your fingers burned
You mean that flirting" Sally replied.
calmly. Il shall fall in love myself. !
expect to do it. Every girl does
Immediately upon Miss Sally Newland's
arrival at the Elwicks' the club. as a
body and individually, had felt itself af-
fected Even Deshon. the saturnine. the
Sardonic and the silent, gave unmistak-
able indication Of taking notice. In dif-
ferent degrees. varying with age, char
acter and previous condition of servitude.
each one promptly fell in love with her.
Had she not been celebrated about Boston
and Baltimore, and even in Ireland and
England, as a thorough horsewoman who
followed the hounds with persistence and
skill? Was she not interested heart and
soul in polo, knowing the game as thor
oughly as any Of them? Moreover, she
was so distractingly pretty.
Sport was her world, and the sporting
spirit" supplied the guiding principle by
which she directed her life. This. as she
Interpreted it. furnished her with an en-
tirely ample rule of conduct and a per-
fectiy adequate code of morals. How
efficient she found the simple law-how
universal she contrived to make the ap-
plication was remarkable. Also as she
followed its dictates unswervingly, run
ming by its guidance a straight course
which was notable. she insisted that all
should conform to the standard which
she had set up for herself.
We're all entered more or less, an
nounced Derrick. who was less hard hit
than any. who's the favorite-and what
odds?'
'Blatchford,' returned Van Norden
whose mddle-aged. married-man's inter-
est in Sally had led little Mrs. Van Nor
den to declare outspokenly that she was
Jealous. Jack Bla1chford. He's our blue
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of the water. Many cars had passed
when one containing twenty persons
stopped for a moment. As the motoFmau
threw on the controller a spark ignited
escaping gas. It is believed. and the nrst
explosion occurred. The car remained up-
right after being blown into the air and
alighting on its wheels. Three expie-
sions occurred at intervals and thousands
Of persons fed TO points of safety. Flames
shot high into the air and burned above
the street level for several hours.
The retaining wall of the fourteen
story 5th avenue building bulgsd, and
other buildings trembled, windows break.
ing in nearly every structure west
Through to 9th avenue. Ffssures ap-
peared in the street surface.
Police reserves ordered the tenants OF
many buildings to leave. Part OF the
city was without water gas. electricity
and fire protection FOR some hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-09
EXPLOSION OF GAS MAINS
LIFTS CAR FROM TRACKS
Seven Persons Hurt in Shock Which
Shakes Buildings and Floods
New York Streets.

NEW YORK. March e.-The bursting
OF forty-eight-inch water main and a
subsequent series of explosions of gas
mains In the heart of the city yesterday
lifted trolley car from the tracks. shook
buildings and flooded streets and cellars
Seven persons. passengers of the trolley
car, were injured slightly.
All this occurred at the point where
otn avenue and Broadway cross at
sd street. The snoring i'll the
subway excavation is believed to have
weakened the water main that broke.
Two hours later traffic was resumed
after fro engines had pumped out much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-09
( NAZARETH ACADEMY
SU ERROR PRAISES
FIAT Ter JOHNS MEDICINE

In recent letter the Mother SUI
perior of Nazareth Academy says: Il
have nothing except praise for Father
Johns Medicine. Several OF the sis
tiers have been taking 1t and all have
been benefited by it" tSigned) Mother
Antoinette. Nazareth Academy. Con-
cordia. Kan.
J II Is worth while knowing that
Father Johns Medicine is a safe medi-
cine to take as a tonic and body build
err. because it does not contain any
alcohol or dangerous drugs, but is
4 COMPOSED entirely of pure and whole
some. nourishing food elements. which
build new flesh and strength. Chill
dren as well as older people lind re-
uewed health and strength from its
use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-09

Il have discarded coffee altogether in
my family, and instead use Postum
which we find makes a rich, delicious
drink, without any of the deleterious
effects attendant on the continuous use
Of coffee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-09

obessed with thought that he
was losing his mind, and would be re-
moved to an asylum, William Appieby.
fifty-nine years old. of Columbus, COM
rnited suicide at his home in New Jer-
sew by sending bullet through his
brain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-09
Overwhelming Verdict

Il have used Postum for the past
eight years in place Of coffee. Before that
l was troubled with frequent bilious head
aches due to excessive use of coffee, and
was then advised to use Postum. Since
that time have not had single attack,
which effect l attribute entirely to Post
um l frequently recommend it to others,
who experience equally gratifying re-
suits"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-09
In Favor of Postum

Il have used Postum in my family Tor
years with the most satisfactory result
so much so that we have practically abol-
ished coffee, and with it the coffee head
aches nervousness. and lying awake the
best part of the night"
4 drink Postum every morning, and
recommend it to my friends who have
nerves and Indigestion
"No more coffee for me. | am using
Instant Postum and advise my patients
to do likewise l prefer it to the best
coffee, and have no more sour stomach
attacks as / used to-
"For years have been using Postum
in the family and advocating it for my
patients l consider it to be exactly what
its manufacturers claim for it. Postum is
excellent in place Of coffee where the lat
ter is contaminated The food value Of
Postum plays an important part when
compared with coffee.
Have had many cases that could not
drink coffee on account of its reflex action
on the heart. Postum always supplies the
place of coffee without the bad effects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-09

Hardly week goes by that do not
advise some patient with an irritable, acid
stomach and nervous heart to stop at once
the use of all coffee and take up the use OF
Postum, and always with good results
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-09

Il am satisfied that coffee is response
bic in great degree for the premature
breakdown of our active! men and women.
They suffer from caffeine poisoning. OF
the truth OF this there is not the shadow
of doubt Our common sense tells us
that the daily swallowing of caffeine
over-stimulating the heart and brain-wil
be followed by nervous depression, and
finally by more or less disastrous results
I believe if people in general would use
Postum as beverage in place Of coffee
and tea their mental and physical condi-
ton would be much improved"
Evening journal., 1914-04-20
NANY TARGETS ARE
Smashed over THE
CLAYMONT Gallery

The first regular shoot of the
claymont Trapshooters Club was
held Saturday at Claymont. and was
one Of the most successful events
yet staged by that young but live and
hustling bunch of clay target dus-
ters. Quite a number of localities
are affiliated with the Claymont
Club, and several of them shot in
yesterdays event. The main attrac-
tion was the spoon events, one spoon
being given to the high man in
Glasses A, B and c, and another to
the high man in Classes ID. e and f.
The spoons are sterling silver, and
Of a very attractive design, suitably
engraved in a very novel manner.
and altogether make a prize we'll
worth winning. and certainly one
well worth keeping as a memento of
ones shooting days.
W. c. Corey and George Casey
we're the winners, and were highly
pleased at winning the first spoon
events at the Claymont Club. The
contests are run on an added tar
get basis, Glass A men receiving 1
added. target. Glass B 3. Glass c 3.
Glass d Z. Glass E 3. and lass ID 10
added targets. The scores by classes
1xoro.
Evening journal., 1914-04-20
DRAG Girls FROM
death IN RIVER
Two Of River Party Go
Overheard When Launch
Hits Sand Bar
PARTY WITHOUT
FOOD "a HOURS

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD, Del, April 2O-Thrown
overheard when their boat was founder
ed on sandbar near the mouth OF the
lNanticoke River during fog Saturday
morning, two girls OF a party OF cx-
cursioniuts. who had gone down from
Seaiord to attend the annual Easter
dance at Vienna, were saved from
drowning by William G.. Rowe of New
York City and W. Herbert Hall of Sea-
ford, who leaped into the river and kept
the girls above the surface until others
IN the party pulled them out.
The crowd composed of eighteen young
men and women, left Seatord after sup
per Friday evening on the excursion
yacht Worchester. During the sail home
next morning a fog confused the pilot
and the boat was grounded shortly after
leaving Vienna. An efforts 10 push the
boat OIL failed until powerful naptha
launch, which had been sent ont by anX-
ious relatives and friends at Seaford,
came TO the rescue. The young people
were without food for twenty-four
hours.
The party was composed Of Misses
! Barbara Franks and Dorothy Case of
Baltimore; Lois Ward of Bridgeville; ;
Mary Martin, Ethel and Jane Donoho.
Maybolle Thompson Alice Morgan,
Edith Short of Senford; Mary Riggan of
Rehoboth; William G.. Rowe, New York:
w. Herbert Hall. Ashby Shiplev, Toby
Thompson, Earle Donoho. William Chip
man, Dallas Culver and Calhoun Ross.