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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-08

NEW YORK, September s.-Youth
was served again yesterday at the
West Side Tennis Club courts at Forest
Hills, L. l.. when William NJ. Johnston.
the twenty-year-o California star.
won the national tennis crown, defeat
ing Maurice E. Mclaughlin in the final
round in a gruelling four-set match
Johnston's victory, which was gained
at If, 60, rs, 10-S, keeps the
championship bowl in competition for
at least another year. Had Mclaughlin
carried off the honors he would have
been entitled to permanent possession
of the trophy, as he already had two
victories to his credit and three are
required to win the cup outright.
In many quarters the result was con-
siaered in the nature of surprise or
upset. whereas a study of the per-
formances Of the two finaiists during
the tournan:en. reveals the fact that
the young Pacific coast star came
yrea ching the final round that made him
the outstanding figure of the national
tournament. With racquet wfzardry
and superb court judgment the young
ster, who is now hailed as the sue
cessor of the Great Mac" defeated in
succession Maurice e. McLoughlin.
Richard Norris Williams, and Karl H.
Behr ranked first. second and third, re
spectively, in the official rating list,
which is an indication of his playing
ability and an evidence that the title
changed hands in 4 legitimate manner.
with no fuke or series of lucky shots
to mar or belittle the victory.
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Third Set Sensational.

double tault.
Third Set Sensational.
The third set, which furnished the
most sensational tennis of the match,
was won by Johnston. Z games to 5,
but only after the hardest kind of a
struggle. From the start it was a
battle for the net, in which the Cali
frnia type of tennis was constantly on
tap: Each player, won on his service
until Johnston broke through the
Comets in the sixth and went into the
lead, which at one time stood games
to 2. Johnston. using the same tactics
by which he defeated Williams Mon
day, played the majority of his returns
to McLoughlin's back hand. His favor
lite stroke was sharp 81 ound chop
from mid-court which brought the
former champion close to the net to re-
trieve. The latter's efforts to reach
and raise this low bounding ball re-
suited in many outs and nets by the
Davis cup star. The latter steadied.
and going directly to the net slashed
and chopped Johnston's returns until
he brought the score up to five ALL
During this period the rallies were
spectators cheering and applauding
Johnston lifted his game still another
notch when Mclaughlin drew even with
him and then ran away with the next
two games and set. The point score
and stroke analysis:
THIRD SET.
McIouahlin .. . 42ii ! 0 6-27-i
Johnston aces. II places, 10 nets. outs,
2 double faults
McI.ouThlin-No aces. - places IL nets, Q
outs no double fauIts
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Many Left on Bases.

When a team has thirteen men left on
the bases and scores five runs it is no
wonder that it is beaten by its opponents
6 to 5. That is what happened to the
visitors in the first game, the details Of
which are not worth repeating. The
score ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-08

Three-base hit-Williams. Hits-Of Filingim.
= in six innings: of Haas. in rtree innings.
Double plays-Lapp to Oldring: Shanks to Foster
to GandI; Malone to I.app Left on bases-Wash-
ington, 3: Philadelphia, 4. Umpires-Messrs.
Dineen and Nalin Time of game hour and 10
minutes.
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Johnston Wins Title.

Johnston won the fourth and deciding
set at 10--S, due partly to his court
generalship and partly to greater en-
durance. Driving Mclaughlin to mid
court or base line. he rushed to the net
toward the end of each long rally and
brought off sharp crosscourt back or
forehand strokes for frequent points.
Mclaughlin increased the seve.ity of
his service. but slowness of foo multi
fed this advantage. The continued rain
Of low strokes to the service line made
it difficult for him to handle returns
and he Melted and 'puled" frequently.
Occasionally he brought off long side
line passing shots or gained u mo-
ment's supremacy at the net, but he
only prolonged the struggle by these
temporary advantages and was eX-
hausted when Johnston scored the
winning point. The point score and
stroke analysis:
FOURTH SET.
424432 4445 ) 3 1 6 6 1910
McLoughlin--
1895 41O2TG 4 4 c-6O-- S
Johnston--1 ace, 81 places. 20 nets. IS outs,
2 double faults.
McLoushiin-So aces. 20 places, 10 nets. IL
outs. | double fault.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
William NJ. Johnston. San Francisco. defea ted
Maurice f. Mclaughlin. San Francisco. 80,
e. o. 1--a. 1u-S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-08

For the year 1915 it will be record
ed that among those who attended the
finals as spectators only Were Messrs.
Behr. Ouimet. Trayers, Evans, Mack
and McGraw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-08
Not Perfectly Played.

The match, however, was not per-
fectiy played one, as the two western
ers were good and bad in turns. al
though Johnston predominated through
the four sets. Both showed flashes OF
brilliant form, while the pace and
strain were unusually severe. In the
final round especially there was mix
ture of the mediocre and the snperla-
tive. out above al, were the flashing
attack and purposefiA resolve Of John
ston, who followed a faultless cam
paign which brought, him the highest
honors in the tennis world.
The desperate and determined efforts
of Mclaughlin TO stem the tide OF de-
with alternate groaIts and applause
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and Frederick c. human defeated Miss Molla
Bjurstedt AMI Irving e. Wright. "a &c, Cd:
Mrs. Barger Walach and Craig Biddle defeated
Miss Bessie Moore and Lyle f. Mahan Sc IS
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
BROOKLYN Z: Philadelphia 1
SCHEDULES.
AMERICAN LEAGuE
FEDERAL LEAGUE,

Pittsburgh. 3: Kansas City, .,
Pittsburgh. 4: Kansas City, .
Brooklyn, g: Newark, o.
81 Louis, 3: Chicago, o.
Chicago, 8: st. Louis, 2.
Observation-Disclosures; wet grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-08
JOHNSTON BESTS McLOUGF1LIN
FOR NATIONAL TENNIS TITLE
California Youth Defeats Champion in
Four Sets Of Play on Forest
Hill Courts.

but the comet had found his master,
and every attempt to change the re-
suit was met by strategy and the com
polling force of attack from the latest
tennis luminary to have his name en-
rolled on the list of national cham
pions.
Once the winning stroke had been
made, however, and Johnston had
leaped the net in the wake of his fly
ing ball, there was an outburst of real
enthusiasm that left no doubt as to the
acknowledgment of the victory of the
young champion and recognition of his
successful effort in winning the ma
tional championship.
Mclaughlin Shows Superiority.
In the opening set the match had all
the appearance of play between master
and pupil. Mclaughlin was SO superior
to Johnston that the latter's defense ap-
peared absolutely pitiful. He puzzled his
younger opponent with the variety and
severity of his service, and his return
shots swept from side to side of the
court like the Pickering rays of search
light. Mclaughlin had perfect command
of the ball. either In the back court or at
the net. and frequently he shot the white
spheres by Johnston so fast that the lat
ter made no attempt to reach for them
with his racquet. Johnston appeared
not put up even a mediocre defense until
the fifth game, when he broke through
McLoughlin's service. The latter i'm
mediately went back to his side-line driv-
ing and sharp cross-court returns. and
the result of the set was never in doubt.
The point score and stroke analysis fol-
low:
FIRST SET.
! Johnston .............. 0 Fill
Mclaughlin ...........4 = I'D
Johnson-No aces. places. nets. outs,
! double fault,
NIcIough!In- aces. Is places, 4 nets, outs.
] double fault.
Reversal of Form.
There was a complete reversal in the
form Of the two Californians in the sec.
ond set. which Johnston won at love.
The latter steadied his game and
brought off his strokes like a veteran.
playing beautiful assortment Of
drives and chops which were both per-
fectly timed and placed. He rushed to
the net at every opportunity, and by
his continual blocking of McLoughlin's
returns forced the latter back = his
base line and into a streak of wildness
during which he netted ana Quite. -.
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ball like a novice The point score and
stroke analysis:
SECOND SET.
Johnston ..5 5 1876
Mclaughlin .......... 3 2 0 LOO
Johnst0n-1 ace, places, nets, outs,
double fault.
McLoughln-1 ace, places. : nets. 8 outs, l
double fault
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia. 6: Washington, 5.
Washington, :: Philadelphia. T.
ST. Louis, 4: Cleveland, l.
New York, s: Boston, 3.
Chicago. 10; Detroit 8.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brooklyn. Z: Philadelphia. /.
Cincinnati. 9; Pittsburgh ).
Boston. Z; New York. ..
Chicago, 3; st. Louis, 1.
SCHEDULES.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
TODAY. TOMORROW
Philadelphia Boston. PhiiadeIphla Boston
Hpi a, at tsIeeSs al
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
TODAY TOMORROW
Cincinnat ii at Pittsb gh. Cincinnati. Pittsb'gh
Chicago at 81. Louis. Chicago ST. Lduie.
Boston at Brooklyn. New York at Phiia-
New York at PIa Boston 1T BROOKLYN.
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Gallia does not benefit by a long rest
and he was not as good yesterday as
he usually is, though there was no ex-
cuse for him being beaten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-08

The Nationals open in New York to-
day. Walter Johnson is slated to pitch
He has had lot of rest and should be
at his best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-08

Strunk hit a triple off Boehling in
the eighth and scored when the relay
was weak That won the game.
Williams news., 1915-05-06
By ANNA KATHARlNE GREEN

oconxr,uht 1914, by Dodd, Mead & Company

It was picturesque addition to the town through which it cut at the point of greatest activity. With the various bridges connecting the residence DOT tion with the lower business streets we have nothing to do. But there was a nearer one, of which the demands of this story necessitate clear presenta- tion.
 This bridge was called Long, and spanned the ravine and its shallow stream of water not quarter of a mile below the short road or lane we have just seen Judge Ostrander enter. Between it and this lane, narrow path ran amid the trees and bushes bor- dering the ravine This path was sell dom used, but when it was it acted as a short cut to a certain part of the town mostly given over to factories. Indeed the road of which this bridge formed a part was called Factory on this account. Starting from the main highway a half-mile or so below Os- trander lane, it ran diagonally back to the bridge, where it received turn
Williams news., 1915-05-06
C, M. CONROY- FINDS -''''
 WAY TO HEALTH
Conquered Stomach Trouble In "One,
 Two, Three" Order.

Here is the cheerful story of how c. M. Conroy of Monte Vista, Colo, won back his health in a hurry, after suf- fering for a long time from stomach Arrangements and liver troubles.
 MT. Conroy's experience shows in a striking way how quickly and surely Mayr's Wonderful Remedy does it's work.
 My medicine came all right. I took 1t as directed. The first bottle re- moved fifty gall stones, the second only three gall stones and the third none. The tonic regulated my system in good shape. I feel like a new man now. I think have all my troubles banished and I do not think l will need any more medicine. I believe am cured"
 Mayr's Wonderful Remedy gives per. manent results for stomach, liver and intestinal ailments. Eat as much and whatever you like. No more distress after eating, pressure of gas in the stomach and around the heart. Get one bottle of your druggist now and try il on an absolute guarantee-if not satis factory money will be returned.-Adv
Williams news., 1915-05-06
Not Taught to Spell in Austri

The search for information on the pronunciation of some of the strange ly spelled towns involved in the Euro. pean situation has brought some facts that throw light on the public policies pursued by the Austrians towards those subject to them. In this city, lately, well appearing, well-to-do sub ject of Austria-Hungary was ap- preached by a man who wanted some of these jawbreaking words pro nounced for him. The Austrian did not seem to be an ignorant man. He spoke good English, but he confessed that he could give no help. "I might recognize the name of the town if l heard it spoken" he said, "but can not identify it by the spelling. You see, we are not taught to spell at home, and I know nothing that will lp."-Philadelphia Record.
Williams news., 1915-05-06

which sent it south and east again toward the lower town. A high bluff rose at this point, which made the far ther side of the ravine much more inn posing than the one on the near side, where the slope was gradual.
 This path, and even the bridge itself, were almost wholly unlighted. They were seldom used at night-seldom used at any time. But it was by this route the judge elected to go into town; not for the pleasure of the walk, as was very apparent from the ex- treme depression of his manner, but from some inward necessity which drove him on, against his. wishes, pos. sibly against his secret misgivings.
 He had met no one in his short walk down the lane, but for all that he paused before entering the path just mentioned, to glance~back and see if he were being watched or followed. When satisfied that he was not he looked up from the solitary waste where he stood, to the cheerless heav- ems and sighed; then forward into the mass of impenetrable shadow that he must yet traverse and shuddered as many another had shuddered ere be- ginning this walk. For it was near the end of this path, in full sight of the bridge he must cross, that his friend, Algernon Etheridge, had been set upon and murdered so many years before; and the shadow of this ancient crime still fingered over the spot.
 
 one faltering look to right or left, he hurried on with his eyes fixed upon the ground and every nerve braced to resist the influence of the place and it's undying memories. But with the striking of his foot against the boards , of the bridge nature was too much | for him, and his resolve vanished. h. stead of hastening on he stopped, and, having stopped, paused long enough to take in all the features of the scene and any changes which time might | have wrought. He even forced his shrinking eyes to turn and gaze upon the exact spot where his beloved Al gernon had been found, with his sight less eyes turned to the sky.
 This latter place, singular in that it lay open to the opposite bank without the mask of bush or tree to hide it, was in immediate proximity to the end of the bridge he had attempted to cross. It bore the name of Dark Hol- low, and hollow and dark it looked in the universal gloom. But the power of its associations was upon him, and be- fore he knew it he was retracing his 
 ism he could not resist, till he stood within this hollow and possibly on the very foot of ground from the mere memory of which he had recoiled for years.
 A moment of contemplation-a sigh, such as only escapes the bursting heart in moments of extreme grief or desola- tion-and he tore his eyes from the
Williams news., 1915-05-06
CHAPTER LII.
Across the Bridqe.

It was ten o'clock, not later, when the judge re-entered his front door, He was alone-absolutely alone, as he had ago, when with the inner fence com pleted and the gates all locked, he turned to the great negro at his side and quietly said:
 We are done with the world, Bella. Are you satisfied to share this solitude with mel" And Bella had replied: Might and day, your honor. And when you are not here-when you are at court. to bear it alone"
 And now this faithful friend was dead, and it was he who must bear it alone alone! How could he face it.! He sought for no answer, nor did he allow himself to dwell for one minute on the thought. There was something else he must do first-do this very night, if possible.
 Taking down his hat from the rack, he turned and went out again, this time carefully locking the door behind him, also the first gate. But he stopped to listen before lifting his hand to the second one
 A sound of steady breathing, accom-. panied by few impatient movements, came from the other side. A man was posted there within foot of the gate Noiselessly the judge recoiled and made his way around to the other set of gates. Here all was quiet enough and, sliding quickly out, he cast a hasty glance up and down the lane and, seeing nothing more alarming than the back of a second officer loung ing at the corner, pulled the gate quietly to and locked 1t. He was well down the road toward ] the ravine before the officer turned. The time has now come for giving you a clearer idea of this especia neighborhood. Judge Ostrander's house, situated at the junctufe of al unimportant road with the main high way, had in it's rear three small houses, two of them let and one stil unrented. Farther on, but on the op posite side of the way, stood a very old dwelling, in which there lived ant presumably worked a solitary woman the sole and final survivor of a large family. Beyond was the ravine, cut ting across the road and terminatins it. This ravine merits some descrip tion.
Williams news., 1915-05-06
This Happened in Boston.

Cynthia, will you recite, Mary Had a Little Lamb for us?" asked the kind old gentleman.
 q do not care to, much as should like to oblige you," replied the little girl with the horn-rimmed eyeglasses. 'As a matter of fact, the poem has lit tie, if any, literary value, and in addi- tion is not true to life as it exists to- day. Under the constriction of trade, due to the meat trust, Mary could not own an entire lamb. She might have had a chip, but beyond that the poets imagination must be blamed. Phil adelphia Public Ledger.
Williams news., 1915-05-06

house. Unexpectedly to himself the judges intentions were in the dlrec- tion of his own wishes. He was lea front: and, entering an old-fashioned hall dimly lighted, passed staircase and two closed doors, both of which gave him the impression of having been shut upon past it had pleasured no one to revive in many years.
 Beyond them was the great front door of colonial style and workman ship, fine specimen once. but greatly disfigured now by the bolts and bars which had been added to 1t in satis- faction of the judges ideas of security.
 Many years had passed since Judge Ostrander had played the host; but he had not lost sense of it's obligations. It was for him to shoot the bolts ana lift the bars; but he went about 1t so clumsily and with such evident aver sion to the task that the sergeant in- stinctively sprang to help him.
 "I shall miss Bella at every turn" remarked the judge, turning with sad smile as he finally pulled the door open. This is an unaccustomed effort for me- Excuse my awkwardness." Something in his attitude, something in the way he lifted his hand to push back fallen lock from his forehead, impressed itself upon the sergeant's s mind so vividly that he always re- membered the judge as he appeared to him at that minute. Certainly there were but few men like him in the country, and none in his own town. Of a commanding personality by reason of his height, his features were of a cast to express his mental attributes and enforce attention, and the incongruity between his dominat, ing figure and the apprehensions which he displayed in these multiplied and extraordinary arrangements for per. sonal security was forcible enough to arouse any mans interest.
 The sergeant was so occupied by the mystery of the man and the mystery of the house that they had passed the | first gate (which the judge had un locked without much difficulty) before he realized that there still remained something of interest for him to see and to talk about later. The two dark openings on either side, raised ques tions which the most unimaginative mind would feel glad to hear explained Ere the second gate swung open and he found himself again in the stree
 he had built up more than one theory in explanation of this freak of paralle fences with the strip of gloom between
 He would have felt the suggestion O
 the spot still more deeply had it beer
 given him to see the anxious and hes itating figure which, immediately upo1 his departure entered this dark maze and with feeling hands and cautious tstep wound it's way from corner tt corner now stopping abruptly tt
 listen, now shrinking from some imag
 mary presence-a shadow anon, shadows-till it stood again between
 the gates from which it had started.
Williams news., 1915-05-06
Aeroplane PropeIIers.

Selected ash, which is both strong and light and will not split under vibration or shock, or built-up, lay. CTS of spruce with mahogany centers. are the materials with which the pro pellers of aeroplanes such as are be- ing used in the European war are con structed. The framework of the ma chimes, too, is generally made of wood. spruce being much used on account of it's straight grain and freedom from hidden defects.
Williams news., 1915-05-06
cUfICURA SOAP BATHS
Followed by a Little Ointment for
 Baby's Tender Skin. Trial Free.

They afford infants and children great comfort, permit rest and sleep and point to speedy healment of ec- zemas, rashes, itchings, chafings and other sleep destroying skin troubles. Nothing better at any price for the nursery and toilet.
 Sample each free by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Williams news., 1915-05-06
"NobIesse ObIiqe."

None of us have a right to look with contempt upon those who have re- ceived less than ourselves. The old motto of chivalry, "noblesse obIige," should be the motto of all who by money or social position or some special talent have an advan- tage over their fellows. These who acknowledge the obligation thereby prove their nobility.
Williams news., 1915-05-06
SYNOPSIS.

A curious crowd of neighbors invade the mysterious home of Judge OstranaeT' county judge and eccentric recluse, , Ioi lowing a yelled woman who has gaine3 entrance through the gates of the hlgh double barriers surrounding the Place, is found in a cataleptic state. Bella, his servant appears in a dying condition ana prevents entrance to a secret door, Bela explains tS him what has occurred during his seizufe
Williams news., 1915-05-06

DON'T VISIT THE CALIFORNIA KX. POSITIONS Without supply of Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the Shoes. or dissolved in the foot-bath. The Standard relief to tired. aching feet and prevents swollen. hot feet. One lady writes: T enjoyed every minute of my stay at tho Expositions. thanks to Allen'o Foot-Ease in my shoes" Get t TODAY. Adv.
Williams news., 1915-05-06
Gettinu Used to It.

Bacon-I should think 1t would be good thing for the men on the dread naughts. to serve time on the sub marines first.
 Egbert-Why so?
 'It wouldn't seem so strange then when they went to the bottom"
Williams news., 1915-05-06

The man who has to use the street cars gets lot of pleasure out of read ing the automobile ads. ..-I
Williams news., 1915-05-06

=
 The aviator who lis taken up by society leader can always return the compliment.
Williams news., 1915-05-06

Ten smiles for nickel Always buy Red Cross Bag Blue;- have beautiful, clear white clothes. Adv.
Williams news., 1915-05-06

A novice wins occasionally, skilled performer regularly.
Williams news., 1915-05-06

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU Try Murine Eye Rsmsdz zd fer Red %esh s,. Ws,sssy lust Eye comfort Write for Book of the Eye by mall Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.,, Chicago.
Williams news., 1915-05-06
That London Fo

That London Fog. Church-What has London got to combat the German Zeppelins? Gotham-Why, her wellknown fog.