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The Washington times., 1915-06-16
Amateur Games.
TOpAYS GAMES.

I
DEPARTMENTAL League-War VS.. Treasury.
Government League-.Marines vs. Library
E. W. S. S. League-Advent vs.. Reforma-
ton.
Congress Heights League-Congress Heights
Vs. Oxon Hill.
Southern Auditors vs. Southern Genera
Office.
Rosedals League-Colunlbias va. Crescents.
Home Club League-Land vs.. Mines.
Holy Name League-St. Joseph's vs.. ST.
Aloysius'
Southern r. r. Clerks League-Real Estate
VS.. Transportation.
War Interbureau League-Engineers vs..
Ordnance.
-kEgies Interbureau League-Secretary vs..
Markets.
n. W. S. S. League-Open date.
YESTERDAYS RESULT.
Terminal r. r. Y. NJ. c. A. League
Shops, 13; Car Department, I.
The Washington times., 1915-06-16
Wants Games.

The Empire Athletic Club would like
to arrange games to ill out it's sched-
ule for July. August, and September
Manager Heise is anxious to book games
with the Lincoln Athletic Cub. WASH
ington Grove and Laurel. and would like
to hear from these managers. All first
class mines in Maryland, Virginia. and
vicinity desiring games, address Frank
r. Heise. manager, 81 F street north
east.
The Washington times., 1915-06-16
New Club Is Planned
By Virginia Athletes

: Athletes Of Fort Myer. Clarendon.
and Ballston plan to organize a new
athletic club tomorrow night following
a dance which will be held at the club
house at Murphy's station.
The Washington times., 1915-06-16

One strike will never stop Chicago. It
takes three OF 'em, and sometimes moro,
with an astismatic Jump.
Scagliola means imitation marble. The
player limit rule confines a manager to
25 scagliolas.
The Washington times., 1915-06-16

Ithaca 70 seek permission of the faculty
to make the trip west with the Cornell
Oarsmen.
The Washington times., 1915-06-16

Chicago is supposed to be tied
up by a street car strike, bNt
we noticed the babies manage to
get around the bases all right
The Washington times., 1915-06-16

The Italians are sweeping every
thing before them in Europe. Then
they will come back and do the
same thing in America.
The Washington times., 1915-06-16

"Rumania will
have q powerful
army if all the
rummies flock to
the colors."
The Washington times., 1915-06-16

Washington Is IN the second division,
but It might be toorse. Won linden
burg's army on the Dniester consists Of
144 dipistons.
The Washington times., 1915-06-16
Relations Harvard and Yale May Be
MINCE PIE.
LITTLE OF EVERYTHING"
Every Cloud Has Pewter Lining.
While the rain prevents the game,
it's some copious consolation to know
that it also prevents the umpires.
By "BUGS" BAER.

A psyscholo0tst has Invented ma
chine to ,1et0h thoughts. The oontrdp-
ton would be doomed to a career Of
innoouors desuetnde IN the vicinity Of
the Nep York Giants.
The Washington times., 1915-06-16

That doctors advice to play polo for your
health is easy to follow. Just trade your old
1897 Cleveland bicycle for $1,000 pony.
and thirst.
The Washington times., 1915-06-16

Micky Keliher got famous Mon
day by not doing a thing. Ec has
lot of rivals.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
Politics and Prosperity
CFrom the New York SUM

Business revival will not be ac-
CELEBRATED by any such bearing OF the
prosperity drum as that in which
Secretary Redheld and Secretary Nc
Adoo are now indulging Business
is not yet healed OF the wounds and
bruises inflicted upon it by politics
OF the brand which has been most
favored in Washington. especially in
the last two years. II remembers its
hurts and those who gave them and
the return of business confidence is
more likely TO be retarded than hast
ened by exhortations TO il from the
political quarters which business has
so much cause to remember with
anything but gratitude or a lively ap-
probation Of the sensitiveness to
business requirements which recent
politics has displayed.
Men Of affairs are hardly likely TO
become enthusiastic subscribers TO
the idea that hard times have ended
because the fact is asserted by poll
tics under the compulsion OF neces-
sity 10 believe that good times are
about 20 prevail. Business men have
their own reasons for regarding the
future hopefully for its promise OF
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
Spirit of the Delmarvia Press

by the experience in Delaware. they
can hardly be called permanent Con-
ciete roads are still more expensive
hut many engineers regard them as
economical because they are really
permanent and the annual cost of
maintenance is not great. Sand clay
roads are not very expensive and are
satisfactory if kept in good shape. as
they can be. with very little expense
where traffic is light. Many of our
roads could be improved wonderful
~ by the use of the split log drag
and Of wide tires on heavy wagons.
The Kansas Industrialist has the fol-
loving which IS as good for Delaware
as for Kansas:
when the smiles of spring appear,
Drag the roads,
When the summer time is here,
Drag the roads;
When the corn is in the ear,
In the winter cold and drear,
leery season OF the year,
Drag the roads.
when you've nothing else to do.
Drag the roads:
If but for an hour or two
Drag the roads:
II will keep them good as new;
With a purpose firm and true,
/ Fall in line: it's up to you
Drag the roads"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
coon SHOWING BY THE BLIND.

tn HERE is much Of encouraging nature in the
Il sixth annual report Of the Delaware State Com
mission for the Blind which printed in full day or
two ago When borne in mind that during the last
fiscal year twenty-five found employment and
goods valued SS.14o, the public realize 10
some extent how eager many OF people who
afflicted with blindness be independent OF their
brethren. Most OF the departments Of
the blind shop operated at a profit. small 10 be
sure but profit just the That not true,
however OF the broom department Il showed net
loss Of sS44Ss the manufacture OF l300s brooms II
the confident hope Of the commission that in little
while, IT will be able 10 put that department on pay
ing basis
The members Of the commission engaged in
laudable work They making life bearable for those
wards Of the State who never hope TO except
through the minds end who desire above all other
things to earn their way in the world and eat
the bread Of independence.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
Various Forms
Of Headache

1T IS necessary in order to treat head
eches properly 10 understand the causes
which produce the affection" says DR.. j. w
Ray ~ BlOcktOn, Ala Continuing. he SAYS
Physicians cannot even begin the treat
ment OF disease without knowing what
cal-es give rise TO It, and we must remem-
Der that headache Is to be treated according
TO the same rule. We must not only be par
ticular 20 give remedy intended to coun-
teract the cause which produces the head
ache, but we must also give a remedy to
relieve the pain until the cause OF the trouble
has been removed. To answer this purpose
Anti-kamnia Tablets will be found o most
convenient and Satisfactory remedy. One
tabletevery ore 10 three hours gives comfort
and rest in the ostsevere cases OF headache
neuralgia and particularly the headaches
Of women"
When we have patient subject TO regular
attacks 81 sick headache, we should caution
him TO keep his bowels regular. for which
nothing Is better than "Actoidsm, and when
he feels the least sign Of an oncoming
attack, he should take two AK Tablets.
Such patients should always be Instructed
to carry few Anti-kamnia Tablets, so as 20
have them ready for instant use. These
: tablets are prompt in action. anu can he
depended on to produce relief IN a very
few minutes kskfor AK Tablets.
Anti-kcmnia Tablets can be obtained at al
druggists
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
GEoRGET0NN ANp prsT.

From the Georgetown Republican.
The cleanup season is al hand
Wilmington is having cleanup.
Other cities and towns are getting
the habit, why not Georgetown?
While we are talking about George
Town why cannot we have a street
sprinkler? This town is quite bus
mess place, Saturday afternoons and
evenings our sidewalks are full of
people. our streets. the business ones.
are full of teams. Such crowds are
desirable. our business places are
glad 10 sec and welcome them. but,
much travel makes much dust Our
main business streets are paved with
concrete. hard and impervious. Every
particle of dust which falls thereon
there remains until disturbed by
some current OF air created by j pass
ing vehicle. or passing breeze, and
then that dust gets busy: IL rises,
it falls. II giratcs. it smbles, it floats,
IL flies. hunting for a final resting
place. and that. invariably, is the
nearest rooms which is spick and span
from recent cleaning. Is it worth
while TO expatiate upon the trouble
it causes. the tempers IL rifles. the
heated words that follow, together
with the thousand and one family ills
that il may occasion. Yes, dust,
common dust. filthy dust. germ-lad-
en- dust. disease-carrying dust, fly
ing everywhere. penetrating every
place. carrying distress and destruc-
tion, devastating our cleanest rooms,
desecrating our food and drink, in
juring our health, spelling our wives
disposition and causing US indigos-
ton and all other ills the flesh is
heir to.
Georgetown needs a street sprink-
Ter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
mn cI-RriIN RrNG nnMN.

VxTILLIAM l.. DOCKSTADER closed the i9l4-15 sea-
w son at the Garrick Theatre Saturday night
The curtain was rung down until the opening OF the
new vaudeville season Fall
The charming little playhouse Of this genial and
capable manager gains in popularity steadily thanks
to his studious successful efforts 10 please the pub
lic Mr. Dockstader has spent hundreds Of thousands
OF dollars in Wilmington since he came here and set
tied years ago. Most Of ii has been expended for
iaughtcr-producng purposes.
II would be Interesting know how many hundreds
OF thousands OF persons have witnessed the perform
ances held under his auspices and had their lives bright
ened by what they and heard The total certainly
would mount into big hguresso big, in fact that some
persons who have little idea Of the tremendous bush
ness he has done might doubt their accuracy
We understand that Mr. Dockstader and his wife.
who is associated with him in the management of the
Garrick will spend the Summer at Atlantic City II
Is our hope that they will have delightful vacation
and that they will return home next Fall fully nj TO
continue their beneficial work Of making life in our
community brighter and cheerful by the quips,
jests and stunts of vaudeville.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04

profits. but their suspicion is apt 70
he excited by proclamations Of pros
perity from Washington.
Particularly is this true of such a
manifesto as that which Secretary
McAdoo sent the other day to the
Southern Commercial Congress at
Muskogee, Oklahoma. Il is nonsense
to say that prosperity has already
been restored" II is on the way,
but a great deal OF business effort
has had TO be expended to prepare it's
reception. and there Will have TO be
more effort 10 assure its arrival and
prevent its speedy departure.
Worse nonsense is it for Secretary
McAdOO to say that unless some ca
lsmity beyond the control OF human
agency shall intervene, the only
thing that can possibly abide with US
is prosperity" Leaving elemental dis
asters out of the reckoning. and hav-
ing respect only for matters within
the control of human agency. il is
quite possible that even the very
prospect OF prosperity can Dc de-
siroycd by human agents Nnthin 3
could he more destructive Of Il than
an unaltsred persistence IN the stti-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04

Great Britain France and Russia expect TO make
rhces Of ships and men the work Of capturing Con-
stantinople and putting end TO Turkeys activity in
the European war. knowledge Of that fact and the
businoss-like way in which they going about the
work is what causes much disquieude in the minds
Of Enver Pasha and his Young Turk associates who
permitted Germany to catapult the Ottoman Empire
into what was from the outset for it, hopeless strug
gle II may be long long way TO constantnope. and
the Gallipoli Peninsula may he honey-combed With
trenches before the distance is covered Time how
ever will tell the story in that will be exceed
ingly unpleasant to the Turkish and German de-
tenders.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
As TO TAX INCREASE.

From the fredericksburg Courier.
The tentative vote taken Monday
at the town election on the question
of ten per. cent increase in taxes
to improve the hrehghting equipment
OF the town. resulted in a majority
of votes favoring the increase. This
is as It should be and We trust,
indicates the final decision TO be
made later on the matter
At present. we have an excellent
engine and very efficient fire chief
and company but tho company's ap-
paratus especially the hose-.is in
adequate to the needs of the growing
town. and certainly no thoughtful
citizen-indeed no sane person
could fail to see the vital Importance
OF making it adequate in every par
ticular. even If it demanded a still
greater increase in tax. tor fire is
foe against which we are all sadly
helpless and 10 be unprotected
against this relentless element is to
be constantly full of fear and sub
ject to inestimable loss.
This is matter that concerns
everyone and it is inconcciyablc that
anyone should be indifferent or op-
posed 10 It. We want to feel that
our FIRE company is supplied with
everything necessary TO efectual fire.
fighting and when the time comes 10
definitely decide the matter there
should not be a single opposing vote,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
An Amazing Lawsuit
lFrom the New York TrIbune.l

One Of the curiosities of the cam
paign to compel this country to
modify its attitude OF neutrality
for the benefit of one set of the
European belligerents is the suit
just brought in Wisconsin to
fasten a conspiracy charge on the
Allis-Chalmers Company. This COM
pany has a contract TO deliver GER
tain war material 10 the Bethlehem
Steel Company. and the plaintiff in
the case, General Samuel Pearson,
the former Boer leader. charges
that such delivery will constitute a
conspiracy 10 injure him, since he
has property in Germany and owns
German government bonds. and the
munitions turned out by the Bethle-
hem company II they reach the Al
lied armies. may be used to help de-
feat the German armies and thus
contribute 70 a depreciation in Ger
man securities and in the value or
German real estate.
This plea jumps any number OF
fences before IL gets anywhere with
in sight of them. II assumes what
few friends Of Germany in this coun-
Try are ready TO cOncede-namely.
that even with the advantage Of a
ready supply Of ammunition from the
United States the Allies are going 10
defeat the Teutonic allianca and
make Germany pay a war indemnity
which will permanently depress prop
erty values throughout the empire.
How can a Judge or a jury in Wis
Consin determine i'm advance whether
Germany is going 10 lose OF not and
what effect the war is eventually go
ing 10 have on quotations for German
real estate or government bonds?
Yet Il is clear that II Germany is
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
ND RON OURsELYEs OUT.

From the Elkton Whig.
If the people OF Elkton like the
reputation they have achieved.
through matrimonial channels. we
feel rather disposed to leave them
TO the enjoyment of the thing they
like. obeying the wise injunction Of
a well known Latin essayist that
concerning tastes there is TO be no
dispute"
II the Christian churches like the
reputation their pastors are achieving
along matrimonial lines, we feel dis
posed 10 LAY low and say muffin be-
ing prepared to admit that the
churches which employ the ministers
are entitled to what they like--with-
out any interference or suggestion
from a rank outsider"
In fact. our comments on the dis
gushing performances of some Of our
local clergymen were in the first
place called forth by the requests Of
citizens of Elkton and members Of
the Christian churches. We we're
quite willing to lend them our col
umns and our editorial endorsement
in an effort to redeem the situation.
IF instead Of backing us up they
want to back off. We are content II
the town wants to wallow in its mire
let il. If some OF our preachers want
to disgrace their calling. Let them.
II the churches want 10 discount their
influence and mission. so be it, Our
withers are unwrung. AS local
journal that tries 10 be somewhere
near decent in its standards and out
spoken in its opinions. We have said
our say concerning the disgusting
affair-and thereby cleared our
skirts. We now leave the matter in
+ the hands of our religious leaders
and toachers-the churches and
/ their clergy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
FREnrRICK W. REYBOLD's NEW WORK.

VIE take pleasure in welcoming Frederick W. Rey-
w bold 10 the field Of Delaware journalism.
Through long training Philadelphia newspapers he
has developed good newspaper man. His selec-
ton managing editor Of the Wilmington Every Even
ing should inure to the benefit Of that paper. Mr. Rey
bold is by no means a stranger to Delawareans. He
Is a member Of the old and well-known Reybold fam
ly OF Delaware City and his journalistic work has
carried him into this territory many times in recent
years.
II is our earnest hope that he will find his new po-
stion pleasant in all respects and that his work here
viii be featured by that enterprising thoroughness
that for years has characterized Il in Philadelphia.
There IL much OF beneficial that may be done
in this city and State by fair and intelligent news
paper men, We feel sure Mr.. Reybold belongs to
that class and that he will make his influence felt in
local and state affairs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04

not beaten and comes out Of the war
either victorious or on even terms
with the Allies. the ammunition sent
to Europe by American manuiactur-
ers will not have had any measur-
able effect in depreciating the value
Of General Parsons German invest
ments.
That Is not the only eccentric as
sumption on which the suit is based.
II presumes. further. that i'm order
to protect the foreign holdings of an
American citizen the courts are go
ing to wander into the domain Of pol
itics and try TO regulate the action
of the political branch Of the govern
ment We have no law forbidding
American citizens to sell munitions
20 the governments of countries at
war The executive department holds
that under the existing international
code there is no warrant for prohibit
ing such traffic. All the belligereuts
have an equal right TO buy war sup
plies here. II an American citizen
finds that property he owns in the
territory OF a belligerent has been
damaged or destroyed the govern
ment will probably help him to pre-
sent his claim through diplomatic
channels after the war is over. Tho
courts cannot compel IL to do more
than that-or even that If II doesnt
, think that the claim Is diplomatical-
/ ly defensible.
Il would, have been about as roa-
sonable on General Parsons part TO
bring a suit 10 force the warning ma
! tioue 10 conclude nqarc on forms
{ which would leave HIS German in
| vesiments intact and 10 require the
: United States to go to war. If neces-
sary. to guarantee the stability OF
those investments.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
MILFORD AM rs GARBAGE.

From the Milford Chronicle.
The Board of Health of the town
of Milford has recommended 10 the
town council OF Milford q remedy
for much OF the nuisance Of garbage;
breeding flies and otherwise becom-
ing a nuisance TO the people and dan
gerous TO the health Of the town.
They propose that town council shall
provide a system for gathering up
garbage az least three times each
week in the summer time, and for its
disposal in proper places. This is no
new scheme OF is it unusual 10 per-
form The town of Dover has been
doing this for several years and the
gathering OF ashes has also formed
a very important part Of the duties
OF the street committee of the capi-
tai town Milford can adopt this
practice with good effect and 1t
should be done.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04

Fishing at Ocean City. Nd. amounts TO something
Think Of g. In day. during the last week. nets
of the beach Of that popular little Pennsuar
side brought in ii75 barrels OF trout. II
necessary 10 make up special freight train 10 trans
port the catch 10 market where thousands Of dollars
received for IT, Fish. oysters clans. crabs and
other forms Of food have played conspicuous part
in the prosperity and upbulldng Of the Eastern Shore
Of Maryland and that City catch OF trout would
indicate that the water still has rich rewards
in store for those who look TO it for competencies
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
ROY SCOTS IN THE CLEANUP.

9XyILMINGToN Boy Scouts acquitted themselves
w splendidly in the work they agreed do in the
Clean Up and PaintUp campaign that has closed
TweRty-seven troops we're enlisted in the warfare
against dirt and rubbish. Their work vacant lots
was especially Those troops that won prizes arc
richly deserving of them but the services Of those
that fortunate to trophies should
not fail receive due appreciation. The boys did
something big for the good Of the community, That
fact should be impressed upon them from all quarters
The Boy Scout movement is elevating the standards
. of citizenship many directions. II. among other
things it can impress firmly upon the minds OF thou
sands of the boys Of today. who will be the OF
morrow the practical and sentimental value of having
clean city, will be performing. in that direction
alone, highly important civic function.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
LEE VS.. HARRINGTON.

From the Snow Hill Messenger.
Judging from the way the advo-
Gates Of Senator Lee for governor
have started out, they reckon that
the fight will be between tho Sena-
tor and Comptroller Harrington But
the attempts that are being made 10
belittle the candidacy Of Mr.. Har-
rington will fool no one. He is in
the fight to win. and his strength is
becoming more formidable every dav.
OF course. Harrington has rot the
millions Of money possessed by SEN
ator Lee. but he has the brains. en-
orgy. and honesty He is the man
who does things instead of talking
about what he is going tn do. He has
a splendid record and is not on the
defensive in the least He is making
great inroads on the forces of Sena-
tor Lee. in western Maryland. the
home OF Senator Lee. and reports are
current that a majority of tho west
ern Maryland counties. are for Har-
rington. as Lee is not near as strong
with the Democracy as he was four
years ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
NKEpEp-A MAXIN sILENCER

GGCTRIDULOUs SAM" BURRIs Of the New Castle
~ County Levy Court has broken loose once more,
this time in place
His conduct in front OF the Young Mems Republican
Club in King street last night unseemly and mex
cusable That particularly regards one OF
the tenders on Washington street bridge whom he in
vited discussion and then insuted and threatened
because he failed TO agree with Burris' brow beating
tactics
II some friend Of "Sridulous sam" would put Maxim
siloncer on him It would he kindness TO him and a
great relief to the eardrums the people OF this
munity.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-04
THE COUNTY FARM AGENT.

From the North East Star.
The appointment of an agricultural
agent for Cecil county by our county
commissioners. received at the outset
the commentator of this paper. The
commissioners seemingly made a wise
appointment in naming Mr. G. +.
Marsh, who is on the job with an ac-
tivity and interest that means much
for the agricultural advancement of
the county. At present. he is making
special efforts 10 increase the cultiva-
ton Of alfalfa. the most profitable
of forage plants. A good stand Of
alfalfa on every farm in Cecil. would
mean many thousands of dollars to
our farmers.