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Evening journal., 1918-07-24
cUuDREN CROWD sHELLPOT.

For practically The entire afternoon
Yesterday Shellpot Park was given over
10 the children and the first observ-
ance Of Children's Day this season was
a decided success The little people
came 10 the park by hundreds.
The children were admitted free TO
all the amusements Of interest 10 chill
dren and the park management dld
everything possible to make the little
people enjoy themselves and they sue
ceedtd. They were not only royalty en-
tertained. but they were invited TO
come on the following Tuesdays OF the
season. each OF which will be observed
as Chlldren's Day unless there is some
further announcement OF change Of day.
The vaudeville bill I'm the Family
Theatre made number OF additional
friends last night Another announce
ment which will be welcome TO patrons
OF the park and 90 music lovers In gen
eral is that Dorothy ID. Young. the well
known contralto will sing each Sunday
afternoon and evening at Shellpot for
the remainder Of the season.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, July 24.-Gen. Per
shings casualty list today totalled i0s
as follows:
Killed in action, 20.
Died OF wounds, IA.
Died Of disease, ~.
Died OF aeroplane accident, 2.
Died OF accident and other causes, 3.
Wounded severely, IS.
Missing, 4.
Prisoner, 4.
The list follows
Killed in action-Lieuts. w. p. Fitz'
gerald, Worcester, Mass; F. X. Hirth'
Toledo, o.; w. C. Grr, Jr., Philadel-
phia; Sergeant. G. E. Hunsacker, Daw-
son Springs, KY; Privates L. Bell. Chi
cago; r. Blackwell, Buefleld, W. Va.
C. Cranes New York; C. Glemser,
Chicago; II. r. Heap Joliet, H.; j. f.
Kennedy. Catasaqua, Pa; ]. Meyer,
Belleville. ILL.,; T. Moriarity. st. Louis,
Mo-; ]. Papovasiupulos, Chicago; G..
r. Pfahl, Brooklyn; s. E. Rowland,
Warren, Pa: II. A. Schmidt. East 81.
Louis, ILL.,; NJ. C. Smith, Morgsnton, N.
c.: C. C. Somerviyle, Raleigh, n. D.;
C. Tunonese. East Chicago, Ind; E. F.
Watt, Warren, Pa.
Died OF wOunds-Sergeant E. S. Fin
ley, SteeltOn, Pa; Privates b. Albert.
New York; j. Blasius, Chicago; II. Bos-
well. Chicago; w. Budzynski, South
Bend. Ind; II. Dale, Grandview, Wash.
w. Degree, Stewart, Mimi; f. II. Gra-
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
BOXING BOUTS FOR
SOLDIERS BENEFIT

Soldiers Of the Twelfth Battalion,
United States Guards, National Army,
who are doing guard duty at local ship
building plants and stationed In the
barracks at the foot Of French street
are planning for a monster athletic
carnival to be held at the grounds on
next Tuesday evening. 10 Is probable
that seven or eight boxing bouts and
several wrestling matches will be
staged. The show Is for the benefit Of
the members OF the battalion, and al
though no admission will be charged,
a collection Will be taken. The meet
VIII be in charge OF Lieutenant DUFF
field, athletic officer.
The proceeds will be used to buy
athletic equipment for the battalion.
The boys have already been furnished
baseball equipment by the local Red
Cross, but they wish TO prepare fol
track, football, boxing and basketball.
and at the same time furnish some
amusement.
In addition TO the athletic events
there will be several musical numbers.
including a concert by the p, B. and
w. r. r. Band and other vocal and in
strumentsl numbers. The p, B. and
w. Band on its practice nights, has
been furnishing the soldiers with con-
certs 10 which the public is also in
vited.
Major Lucien w. Wller, who Is in
charge OF the troops, Is very much in
terested in athletics and Is anxious TO
see his men get the needed healthful
evercise. Equipment for the different
branches OF athletics is needed, and the
carnival next week lie the first Of a
series that has been planned TO furnish
funds. Detachments Of the Twelfth are
stationed al Pigeon Point and Bristol
and they VIII also be benefited by the
carnlvals, aside from the amusement.
diversion, etc.
Among the best fist fingers in the
battalion are: Privates Ernest Dalton
and Philip Grimaldi, promising light
weights; Sam Adams, a ilashy feather
weight, and Bugler Lou Wsttam, a vel
terweight OF no mean eDility.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
PAGERS SET PACING
RECORDS AT TOLEDO

TOLEDO. o., July 24-World's records
were shattered on the new one-mlle
track here yesterday in the inaugural
OF Grand Circuit racing In Toledo. Miss
Harris NJ, in the free-for-all pace. went
the first mile in i.5s IA, the fastest
mile ever covered by pacing mare. In
the second heat Of that event. Edward
r. (Pop) Geers drove Single q. a mile
In i.59 i-2. giving that horse new rec
ord and establishing a record for the
fastest two-paced heats. Geers also
drove Single c., the winner Of the third
heat and the race. in i-59 "a.
In Miss Harris Ms heat she travelled
the first quarter in 30 seconds, the hali
In 80 .econds, and last quarter IN "a ia
seconds. Her feat VS. the second fast
est mile ever paced, Directum holding
the record OF 4 So. made at Columbus
in 1914. The second heat was the sec
ond time in his career that Cars had
ridden a mile under two minutes.
William, the worlds champion PAGER
Evening journal., 1918-07-24

waterloo was won on the football
fields OF Eaton"
This was the Duke of Wellington's
comment after the defeat OF Napoleon,
and never has It's truth been realized
so much as In the present war.
British, Canadian and Australian sol
dlers. the greater part OF whom had
been athletes, soon proved that man
for man they were better than German
soldiery.
American troops have proved the
value OF athletic training.
when America flrst entered the war
elaborate preparations were made for
athletic activities In cantonments, and
this has been successfully scarried
through by the Commission on Training
Camp Activities, headed by DR.. Joseph
r. haycroft.
The value OF athletics in developing
our soldiers into twO-nsted lighting
men has been attested by commanding
officers at many camps in statements
made 10 the commission.
The opinion follows:
Major General Charles II. Muir, COM
manding officer. 2sth Division, Camp
Hancock, Georgia. says:
Athletics as carried on at this camp
have had 2 very good effect in develop
ing the lighting efficiency OF The sol
dlers by getting them In good physical
shape and keeping them contented."
Major General A. p. BlOckson, 3ith
Division. Camp Cody, n. NJ. says:
Athletics develop initiative. ngility,
coordination aggresslveness and en-
durance. Added 10 this, they teach
quick, accurate thinking under stress. -
Brigadier General w. IT, Sage. 3eth
Division. Camp Shelby, Miss, says:
I'm my mind the importance OF ath-
letlcs In the army is secondary in i'm
portance only to drills and military
instruction"
Colonel NJ. B. Stewart, chief Of staff
10th Division. Camp Devens, Mass,
SAYS.
physical fitness Il the foundation
upor which fighting efficiency Is built,
and anything that contributes 10 the
upbullding Of the soldiers physique Is
in corresponding degree contributing
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
TRAP SHOOTING
ANGLING
BASEBALL
Csnionmenf Commanders Find Athletics
Great Aid i'm Military Training

to bis fighting efficiency"
Brigadler General Frank l.. VIM,
s9th Division, Camp Funston, Kansas,
says.
'"Athletlcs increase the endurance and
self-confldence OF the man, and II az
fords a form OF relation and recreation
which is so much needed by the fight
ing men during their periods OF in
activity. Athletics has a place In the
training OF fighting men clearly as i'm
portant as skill at arms. All phases OF
training must go hand in hand"
Malo- General Henry r. Mullen. Goth
Division, Camp Travis, Texas. says:
Boxing undoubtedly Is one OF the
most valuable forms OF physical train
ing which a soldier can have; especi-
ally Is this true In me case OF the
bayOnet man whose physical power Is
an absolute essential and whose greater
speed and punch than his opponent
make him a sure winner In a bayonet
fight"
Major General II. A. Greene. DIST Dr.
vision, Camp Lewis. Washington, says:
zone has only TO compare the appear
ance Of this command today with that
presented at the time they reported for
duty here, 10 be convinced OF the value
OF athletic training In developing nght-
ing men,"
Major General J. +. Morrison, 9Th d.
vision. Camp Fremont, California. says:
"Team work, the team spirit. com
pany feeling and pride are very i'm
portant In fitting men for the test or
battle. Developing the above IS great
ly helped by teams from one organiza-
tlon competing with others"
Major General H. l.. Scott. command
ing general. Camp Dix. ~ j., says:
in connection with the representa-
tlves furnished this cantOnment by
your commission % asst In the pro-
mitigation OF athletics throughout this
camp. l beg 10 submit 10 you my ap-
preciatlon OF the value OF athletics at
the present time, both In developing
the American soldier, and In providing
for healthful recreation at such times
as he may not be actively engaged In
military work"
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
TtUO CatcherS Are Secret
of Success of Chicago Cubs

The success Of the Chicago Cubs In
climbing to the top Of the National
League heap and staying there is the
story OF the success OF two catchers.
Bill Kllllfer. the greatest Of National
League catchers. and Fred Mitchell,
manager OF the club.
Il has long been baseball tradition
that catchers make the best mana
gers, a tradition which has put catch
ers in one-third OF the managerial po-
sltlons OF the big leagues as against
two-thlrds from the other eight posi-
tions.
The Cubs started the season with all
the earmarks OF a great ball club, but
It was not long until war conditions
made cuts in the ranks, which pre-
saged rapid fall into the second dlvis-
ion. The loss Of Alexander, who would
have been good for about 30 victories,
was the worst blow.
Yet instead Of falling by the way
side the Cubs climbed out over the
heads OF the Giants and took lead
which Will be difficult for any club to
overcome.
And the secret OF this has been KILL
fer and Mitchell.
Mitchell Is one Of the really smart
baseball managers OF 1918. He is a
profound stretegist and he knows base
ball.
Klllefer's work with the Cub pitch
ing STAFF has 10 a great measure on
set the loss Of Alexander.
His mastery work behind the bat has
had a great deal TO do with the su-
perb pitching Of Vaughn, Douglass and
Tyler.
II the Cubs win the pennsnt this
year, and they doubtless will, Killefer's
work behind the bat Will have a lot
TO do with II.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
POWDER CITY Shoot
OPENS TOMORROW
Three Day Tournament
Will Bring Together Many
SharpshooterS
ON TO BETTERON
ON NEXT WEDNESDAY

The Wilmington Trapshooting Asso-
ciation's Powder City tournament will
open over the Bellevue traps tomor-
row. Secretary E. r. Calvin has ar
ranged a most active program cover
ing the three days shooting. The first
day IT'S registered i6-yard targets are
offered with various option and trophy
divisions made at the end OF the day,
trophy awards will be split into three
classes, shooters classed before facing
the traps.
The second day Is a repetition Of the
first excepting that the ten events COM
prising the days shooting will also
carry the Liberty bond special cham
plonship." open TO amateurs and pro-
fessionals, the entrance fee being a $50
Liberty bond. A valuable trophy. en-
blema 70 Of this championship and sew
enty per cent. Of the purse goes to the
winner.
The last hundred targets on the pro-
gram will be shot Saturday afternoon
as the Powder Clay handicap, sixteen to
twenty-One yards with enough trophies
TO assure a large entry.
From Wilmington to the beautiful
Chesapeake Bay resort. Betterton, Md,
is only an hours ride, and the shooters
who attend the annual two-day tourna-
ment being held there July 81 and Au-
gust 1 will be well repaid for the trip.
The feature event Of the shoot will
be the Betterton handicap at 400 tar
gets, sixteen 10 twenty-five yards. the
winner being guaranteed a $50 Liberty
bond and a trophy, the yardage troph-
les Will be War Saving Stamps. Troph-
les on the flrst days $50 targets VIII be
awarded Lewis class, the choice NOR
sci Of the program, the Betterton
championship at 100 targets and the
handicap being reserved for the second
day
The traps have been placed on the
bay shore and the targets will De
thrown over the water insuring ideal
shooting conditions. John B. Fontaine,
the well-known Philadelphia shot. with
II. F. Owens, Of Betterton, and H. Linn
Worthlngton, OF Baltimore, will con-
duct the shoot.
The splendid beach and fine hotels at
Betterton will make this an ideal recre-
alton tournament Tor the shooters en-
route TO the grand American tourna-
ment at Chicago. which will open Au-
gust 5.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
SHIPYARD JOB FOR
COBB, RUTH, SISLER

BALTIMORE, Nd, July 2i.-Offers Of
posltions have been wired TO Babe
Ruth. Ty Cobb and George Sisler' by
the Baltimore Drydock and Shipbuild-
ing Company.
Announcement to this effect was made
yesterday.
Officials OF the company said that II
the two major leagues were allowed 10
continue. lne chances OF securing hese
IN ee stars were slim. but In the event
the big leagues do not finish their
schedules, the officials believed the ball
players would surely consider the
splendld offers.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
.HEARTs OF THE WORLD"

Il has been just nineteen months
since David Wark Griflth first set foot
on French soil to begin the taking OF
the 1900 feet Of film that he secured
for his latest screen triumph. The en-
tire province Of Picardy was visited
again and again in the various tours OF
the Grlflth party, and the bl0Od-soaked
ground OF the village Of Ham is the eX-
act locale where many OF the most i'm
portant scenes were enacted for Hearts
OF the World" Lillian and Dorothy
Glsh. great favorites among the movie
fans" and Robert Harron, another
popular player for the films, accom-
panied Mr.. Griflth on all these tours.
"Hearts Of the World" which is being
shown this week at the Playhouse, is
really world history In the making and
will. in addition to its dramatic quail
ties, be treasured as a rare document
Of the present struggle 10 make the
world safe for democracy.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24

bride, a Philadelphian, did well for a
beginner by registering a 20, two runs
OF is and a 70. giving him a total OF
"A out OF a century. II. p. Wilber. Of
Brooklyn, cracked Ga out Of 70, taking
in turn 2i. % and 20.
Mrs. f. A. Buckner, OF Wilmington,
scored IS and T. H. Redmond. OF Phila-
delphia, ~ out Of %. Dr. Raymonde
Albrey, OF Newark, knocked out two
90 breaks during the turns at the traps.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
RIyER RIDES POPLAR.

River parties on the Wilson Line
boats TO Chester and Philadelphia are
again fashionable. The shorter route
20 Pennsgrove Is also popular. The
boats furnish an excellent opportunity
for a restful trip away from the heat Of
the city and hundreds Of Wilmington
people are taking advantage Of II. Boats
are the only vehicle transportation
where the passenger IS always sure Of
a seat and this is an attraction to. the
person who is seeking a trip for rest.
The Government provides that seats
must be provided for all passengers and
fixes the number which can go on a
trip so there is never lack Of seats
and the trip Is pleasant.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
PAID $4,000 FOR
PRIVILEGE OF ACTING
AS GOLF CADDIE

! SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. July Pain a
golf match between Mrs. William A.
Gavin. Metropolitan and Eastern State.
championship, with John Black, profess
slonal OF the Clsremont Country Club.
Oakland. Cal. all records for the sum
paid for the privilege OF caddylng Mrs.
Gavin were broken. the final bid being
$500.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
At The City Theatres
AT THE MAJESTIC.

PlcturegOers have seen William S.
Hart in many roles portraying Western
types, but beginning today at the Ma
lestic they will be afforded the OppOr-
tunlty TO see this great screen star IN an
entirely new role when he appears In
shark Monroe" his latest Aircraft
photodrama There is little doubt that
the popular verdict OF Harts splendid
new picture, Will acclaim It one OF the
finest pictures IN which he has yet
been seen. In shark Monroe" Mr..
Hart discards the chaps Of the from
tiersman and Is seen as a typical skip
per Of a sailing schooner on the Allan
tic Coast Mr.. Hart is surrounded by 4
cast Of capable players, Katherine Mac
Donald has the leading famele role.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
KEYSTONE STUFF.

Il isn't any wonder that Herbert
Rooze lost Barclay Off his motorcycle.
He made Baltimore in one hour and
five minutes.
And so. being goaded to his task,
Bill Jennings has decided to square up
at last.
n F Reed says that in order to ex-
press your thought with clearness and
precision, YOU must think with clear
ness and precision.
Mr.. Land went on fishing trip last
Sunday and returned with a bigger
load than he could carry.
Soldier Stokes is willing TO meet
Harry Baker. But who is going to be
his manager, since Hackett has gone
away?
II is Biddle who says that woman
has caused the fall Of the first man.
and she has kept II up ever since.
Smigel, you better not try to make a
hit with that Miss.
Briscoe says a man Is in hard luck
when an actress refuses to return the
smile.
William Trexler knows how to keep
the baby quiet whenever his wife
goes out He ties handkerchief
around its mouth.
Why did you leave your last place,
asked Bobby Grshams boss? 1T left
me. / should say. | worked in pow
der factory"
The club has decided to give another
outing TO Augustine Beach, Sunday,
August 3. All those desiring to go
along may leave their name at the
club.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
AT THE VICTORIA.

Constance Talmadge who is shown To-
day for the last time In The Lesson"
at the Victoria Theatre has added more
laurels to her popularity in her bril-
liant way OF acting the leading role Of
that story OF real life. For tomorrow
and the remainder OF the week, Miss
Aiildres Harris will be seen in "The
Tslotor and the Woman" a story Of
love, intrigue and an abundance OF hu-
man interest. Miss Harris is supported
by a notable cast, among whom are
Carl Miller and Albert Roscoe.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
Amt
Nature
Wonderful
SAUCE FOR THE GoosEsTEPs.

FOR THE GOOsEsTEPs
Listen TO the pigs
Squeal. The squawk
Has a HUN accent.
Well those squareheads
Better save up all the
Yelps they can get
Hold OF. because they're
Gonna need them.
They'd better get busy
And get up a substitute
Squeal ready when they
Go lean on the chin
YOdel. According 10
The HUN dictionary.
Atrocity means only
When Il happens TO
German. Anybody else
Nixi Their own made
In HUNmany atroclty
Pills taste pretty
Bitter when they're
Steered down a HUNS
Windplpe. Our airbirds
Are now dropping r. n. T.
pills through the skylights
or Hun apartments with
The Idea. it's also
Gravy for the go0sesteps.
The HUNS started II.
And we're gonna finish
Il. and the HUNSi
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
cnnMns Al SPRINGS.

Brandywine Springs Parks has started
another successful week and the warm
er weather Of the past few days has
had the effect Of sending thousands Of
Wilmlngtonians 20 the park. There is
always something out Of the ordinary
In the way Of entertainment going on
az the Strings
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
MRS. BUCKNER BEFoRE TRAPS.

ATLANTIC CITY, July 2i.-Rather ex-
.ceptlonally clean shooting featured the
opening day Of the weekly tournament
at the Atlantic City Trapshooting
School on the Million Dollar Pier. r. r..
Harrison, Jr., OF Philadelphia, with
three "a runs and a 20. recorded %
breaks out OF 100 chances. s. C. Kirk
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
Az TIE nIlEEN

The terrific heat Of the last few days
has found no decline in the attend
ance at the Queen Theatre where the
attraction is a double feature bill OF ex-
traordinary merit. This together with
the fact that this theatre is many
degrees cooler than the streets at this
season Of the year makes The Queen a
centre for phOtoplay entertainment.
John Barrymore IS the star in the dra-
matte feature perturbation Of "Raf-
fies" which keeps the interest sustained
throughout its screening. Roscoe Fat
ty" Arbuckle is the star in the COM
edy feature entitled Good Night
Nurse" Anyone passing Fifth street
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
AT LIE SAVOY

Tangled Lives" which is the attrac-
tiOn at the Savoy Theatre today and
tomorrow. Is a powerful romance pOr-
traylng the loves and tragedies In the
life OF a strong man. The picture gives
Harry Morey. one Of his strongest roles,
which he plays IN his usual easy and
convincing manner. Betty Blythe, his
beautiful young leading woman. Is
seen as his frivolous society wife. who
deserts him. and In the supporting
cast are such popular vitagraph play
ers as Jean Paige. Charles Kent and
others.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24

Excellent boarding places win be
found in the want ads for the coming
week. Agents. canvsssers and sales
people viii do wen to keep In daily
touch with the want s1A
Evening journal., 1918-07-24

took the lead in the first heat and held
it 10 the stretch lie was unequal TO
the dash and finished fourth.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
Giving Him the Raj

A first baseman pitch
ed for the Braves the
other day. Stallings still
has seven other players
who might pitch for
him.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
National League.

Brooklyn 3. Pittsburgh 2.
Other clubs not scheduled.
American League.
New York 4, St. Louis 4.
Other games not scheduled.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24

AT Market when this comedy is on can
tell YOU it's more than funny.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
American League
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY
National Leanue.
National League.

Chicago at Philadelphia.
81. Louis at New York.
Cincinnati al Boston.
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
American League.
No games scheduled.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24

It isn't any wonder that Herbert
Booze lost Barclay off his motorcycle.
He made Baltimore in one hour and
five minutes.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24

H.F. Reed says that in order to ex.
press your thought with clearness and
precision, you must think with clear
ness and precision.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24

And so. being goaded to his task
Bill Jennings has decided TO square W
at last.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24

Mr.. Land went on a fishing trip last
Sunday and returned with a Digger
load than he could carry.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-04
"Over to Calabasas." she answered

over 10 sue
innocently.
who'd you meet there?" Dukes
tone snapped with anger. He wal
working himself into a fury, but Nan
saw 1t must be faced. 1.-The same
people l usually meet-whyT
did you meet Henry de Spain there
this afternoon"
Nan looked squarely at her cousin
sion defiantly before she turned her
eyes on her uncle. NO." she said col
lectedly. "WhyY
"See him anywhere else?
mo. / did not. What do you meant
What" demanded his niece with spirit,
edo you want to know? What are you
trying to find out?'
Duke turned in his rage on Gale
"There! You hear that-what have
you got to say now?" he demanded
with an abusive oath.
Gale jumped forward, his finger
pointed at Nan. Look here, do you
deny you are meeting Henry de Spain
all over the desert? You met him
down the Sleepy Cat trail near Black
Cap, didn't your
Nan stood with her back against the
end of the table where her uncle's first
words had stopped her, and she looked
sidewise toward her cousin. In her
answer he heard as much contempt as
IA girls voice could convey to a re-
jected lover. $50 you've turned sneak y
Gale roared a string Of bad words.
"You hire hat coyote Sassoon tc
spy for you, do you?" demanded Mar
coolly. Aren't you proud of youi
manly relation, uncle?" Duke was
choking with rage. He tried 70 speak
to her. but he could not form his words
"What is it you wan to know, uncle
Whether ii is true that meet Henry
de Spain? 1t Is. / do meet him, an(
we're engaged to be married when yor
give us permission, Uncle Duke-ant
not till then"
"There you have it" cried Gale
"There's the story. l told you so
I've known it for q week, | tell YOU
Mans face set. "Not only" continued
her cousin jeeringly, injecting that
Almost before the vile epithet that
followed had reached her ears, Nan
caught up the whip. Before he could
escape, she cut Gale sharply across the
face. you coward" she cried, trem-
bling so she could not control her
voice. IF you ever dare use that word
before me again, I'll h~orsewhip you.