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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

GENIUS AND THE CROWD" AT THE PLAY
HOUSE.
Tonight Genius and the Crowd" will
close its engagement at The Playhouse.
The attraction, which opened the new
theatrical season. has won the plaudits
of every person who has attended.
MARGARET ANGLIN IN ''THE WOMAN OF
BRONZE"
Margaret Anglin holds the position as
one of the most celebrated OF American
actresses. Her following has been greatly
increased of late. because Of her appear
ance in "the Woman of Bronze, pro-
duction OF wonderful emotional depth
Miss Anglin has the title roe-that OF
wife of A sculptor whose fame and success
is largely bound up in his wife's belief in
him. The character is one of great emo
tional power and will require Miss Anglin
to run the gamut of all emotions. Origin
ally THE Woman in Bronze" was written
in French by Henry Kistemaeeker from
which it was adapted by Paul Hester for
Miss Anglin. Miss Anelin personally
selected her supporting cast and directed
their work in The Woman of Bronze "
Tomorrow evening the star and produc-
tion will have their first performance of
The Playhouse engagement.
Jim JAM JEMs" AT THE PLAYHOUSE.
Tomorrow morning the seats for Jim
Jam Jems' will go on sale. The produc-
ton is the first musical offering Of the
season and will be accorded a week s
run beginning Monday evening, Sep
tember q.
MARY MILES MINrER At THE MAJESTIC.
Tonight Mary Miles Minter will finish
the few remaining showings of her three
dav appearance in Nurse Marjorie" at
the Majestic Theatre Tomorrow Lew
Cody makes his second appearance at the
Majestic. His picture is called "Oc-
casionallv Yours" Mr. Cody stands
supreme as the male "vamp" of the screen.
An exceptional cast plays with him.
ALICE JOYCE Ar THE .RiALTo
The big hit that Alice Joyce made by
her appearance in THE PREY at The
PLAYHOUSE, several weeks ago, has caused
the Rialto management To secure it for
return engagement of two days There
fore, today and tomorrow it is playing at
the latter house. This picture Is the very
latest that Miss joyce has made. 1t is
splendid example OF the real dramatic ant
as presented on the screen.
~
Departing from the merely spectacular
and concentrating its essence into a power
full love story. gorgeous California scenic
settings and elaborate musical attributes.
"The Eyes of the World, now playing to
enthusiastic crowds At the Queen Theatre
offers something different in pictorial
drama from the run OF great film offerings
put forward of late. Represented in this
achievement are Harold Bell Wright, atl-
thor OF the famous story, which has had a
sale of over two million copies in book
form. and W II Chne, who was as
ISOLATED in the production of THE Clans
maj" ('iThe Birth of a Nation and other
large film ventures.
OLIVE THOMAS AT THE SAVOY.
Olive Thomas, in her newest Selznick
picture, The Flapper," will have its
last showing at the Savoy Theatre today
"The Flapper" is a story which deals
lightly with the moonstruck moods of a
boarding school girl who tries to act
wicked" and sophisticated in order to
give the appearance Of being woman
of the world y
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
ST. ELIZABETH WINS
| GAME OVER ST.MARY
Contest is Protested, However,
and May be Played
Over Again.

st: Mary's was defeated by st. Eliza
baths, last night, 20, in Catholic
Twilight League game. st. Mary's plo-
tested the game, however, on the ground
that the ST. Elizabeth team used in their
lineup, PLAYERS who were not under con-
tract, according to the rules of the league
Mcconnell pitched great game for
st. Mary's, allowing but three hits, while
seven were collected off the delivery of
Duncan. The st. Mary's boys tied the
score in the first half OF the sixth inning
when they scored two runs. The umpire
calledthe game, however, before St.
Elizabeth went to bat in the sixth and the
score reverted to the fifth inning, with the
st. Elizabeth team on top, 20. The score:
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ST. PAUL'S DEFEATS
FAST GRACE NINE
Church Teams Stage Fast Game
When Cookies Nine Trips
Grace Players.

Grace's claim for the independent
championship of the city met with a set
back last night when ST p ul's de Gated
them 20 in fast swimming game at
Eighteenth and Van Buren, streets Hay
ward, the star twirler of Manager Cooke ;
nine famed eight and allowed but two
hits
Richardson was touched for six singles
and double. The Grace infield crlImblcd
in tie sixth and this allowed St Pauls to
score a nun. On Saturday, ST. Pauls
will visit Claymont 10 meet Worth Bros.
nine. r. W. Cooke. 1920 Gilpin avenue,
manager of ST. Pauls, would like to hear
from teams contending for the indie
pendent championship Of the city. The
score:
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KIWANIS OUTING.
Wilmington and Chester Club Men at
Lenape Park Today.

The Wilmington and Chester kiwanis
Clubs will hold their biggest joint outdoor
svent OF the season today, at Lenape Park.
About go local kiwanians and $50 Ches-
Ter members are expected to be present
Games and contests # all kinds viii liven
up the affair The kiwanis jazz band and
the Original six will furnish music for
dancing in the evening
The local members are scheduled 10
leave the front Of the Municipal Building
Al rs IN automobiles Chester Ri
sanians will also motor TO the park In
body The biggest event Of the afternoon
& the baseball game between the local
club team and the Chester kiwanis team
The locals were beaten the last time the
two teams clashed and a hot fight is ex-
pected DR.. Harry Moreland will twirl
for Wilmington kiwani. and DR. Charlie.
J. Hoch will-be his battery mate. There
viii be other sports and luncheon.
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ROBINS AGAIN LEAD
NATI0NLL AEAGUE
Win Over Cardinals and Go to
First Place; Yankees and White
Sox Lose; Indians Win.

The Robins again moved into the lead
when they slammed the Cardinal pitchers
ssd took an easy victory. Lee Meadows
banked the Cubs in the final game, 80,
when he shaded Alexander in pitching
Incl The win resulted IN an even break
los the Phillies.
The Pirates cleaned up the Giant series
~ taking yesterdays game, 90, when
they staged seventh inning rally and
scored six runs The Reds were dumped
IN the tenth when the Braves punched
their hits.
The Nlackmen and the Tigers staged a
thinning tie when Joe Dugan and Chick
Galloway kept the Athletics in the run
ning with their wallops. Roy Moore held
Detroit The Detroit nine secured five
runs in the first inning off Harris, but the
Athletics came back strong.
The Browns jolted the Ianks when two
doubles and Collins wildness clinched the
game in the seventh. The climb of the
White Sox was halted when Boston won
1-3 victory over Chicago. The Indians
rcgained their stride and won IL over
Washington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
DEFIANCE WORKOUT.

The Defiance track and field team will
hold their last workout tomorrow night
70 the Labor Day events at the Cool
Spring reservoir and all the candidates are
requested 10 report at the association 5
rooms at SIS.
Captain Walsh requests the following
pen 10 be present at the rooms: August
Hessin, Worrall, Lohman, Botimore. Frank
Riley, Rodgers, Morris Burton, Lacey,
Murphy, How. Coughlin, Reeder, Me
Donald, Kennedy, Gillegen, Savage, Hor-
acle and Iobin
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01

a game between the Eleventh Ward
team of the All-Wiimington League and
the Baltimore Black Sox nine, will be a
feature of the Harlan field day sports to-
morrow evening under the auspices Of the
p. l.. Dunbar Lodge and the " alters
Association
The ball game will start at 40 In
addition TO the ball game there will be
various other sport events to attract the
fans. The program includes fat men s
race, wheelbarrow race, potato race and a
prize will be awarded the champion water
melon eater
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01

Game Tonight 10 Determine League
Leadership.

The Electric Hose and Rubber Com
pany nine and the Wilmington Gas Com
pany team will battle for the leadership
OF the Industrial League at Twenty
ninth and Market streets this evening
The former has won seven and lost one
game, while the latter has won six and
tost one
\ win for the Gas Company will place
them in first position, while win for the
Electric Hose and Rubber viii give them
hrmer hold on the leadership.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
FIFTH WARD PRACTICE.

The ewly organized Fifth Ward foot
ball team viii stage its first practice this
evening az Baynard Field and Manager
a r. Shockley desires that all candidates
report on time.
The following players are requested TO
report IN full uniform: Miller, A. Shock
iry r. Bacon, keenan,, Bowe, Almond
Togolie, Orpen, Anderson, Gallo, Mon
lyle / Bacon, Hernen, l.. Shockley Ross.
The average weight of the Fifth Ward
er, will be about l35 pounds. Address all
challenges 10 Manager A. r. Shockley,
GOO West sixth street. city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
DEFIANCE FOOTBALL.

Defiance football candidates are re-
auested to report at the Third and Adams
streets field tomorrow night at g. 1t is
likely that short scrimmage will be held
as this will make the fifth time out for the
boys and many of them are anxious for
the call. The club will open its season
September IS, with White Circle OF St
AIMS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01

A leave Of absence OF ten DAYS is being
enjoyed by Col II. n. Johnston, of the
local Y. 5. Engineer office, who is travelling
in the West. An inspection trip of Della
ware hay in tine inspection boat Josephine
is being made by George " +. Miller,
executive officer OF the local office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01

Iwo-base hits-Whiteside, Swain. Stol-
en- bases-Bodenstedt, ?; Thompson.
LeMaitre, Whiteside, ?; Mealy, kles-
singer, c. Franklin, 2; Pryzbilski, 8;
Dickson, Wickersham. Hopes. Left on
bases-Star. 8; Journal. ). Bases on balls
OFF Whiteside, 3; of Hopes. l. Hit
by pitcher-Bv Hopes, Bodenstedt
Time of game-l.20. Umpire Johnny
Brady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
SUNDAY STAR WINS
OVER JOURNAL NINE
Newspaper Teams Stage Interest
ing Twilight Game; Hopes
Pitches Well.

The Sunday Star defeated the Evening
Journal nine, 7-5 yesterday afternoon in a
Newspaper League game. Hopes held
the Star clan to FIVE hits and allowed but
one pass, but he was given miserable
support.
Captain Bill Stewart played an all
round game for the Star lie Maitre,
the Star catcher, deserves lot of credit
for his fine showing as he played with a
badly swollen wrist, received when he
was hit by pitched ball when at bat
against the Morning News team last week
The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
Emerald Moonlight Excursion.

The Emerald Literary Association will
give moonlight excursion tomorrow
evening As this is the second one of the
season a big crowd is expected. A we'll
known orchestra will be aboard Dancing
and other entertainments will be enjoyed
The boat will leave Fourth street wharf
~ 7l5, standard time
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
HUBER WANTS GAME.

The Huber Baking Company nine
wants game for this Saturday and is
anxious to book game with fast nine
Communicate with Mr.. freshman, HUI
Der Baking Company
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
GAMES TO-DAY.

American Detroit at Phila-
ielphia , games Cleveland at Washing
ton; st Louis at New York; Chicago at
Boston.
National League Boston at Cincin-
NATL Brooklyn at ST Louis; New York at
Pittsburg.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
CHESROOK MEETS TONIGHT.

The Chesrook football team viii start
practice this evening at the playground
plot at Tenth and King streets, following
meeting to be held at the store OF
George Winters. The meeting will be held
at 80 and more than 40 candidates are
eXpectAd to be out
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01

Earned runs-St Pauls, l. Two-base
hits-C Strawbridge Minker Struck
out-By Hayward, s, Double plays
ST. Paul's, 4; Grace. f. Stolen bases
Smith, A. Strawbridge, 2; Tribit, Newlin,
Minker. Hit by pitched ball-Wikin-
son. Bases on balls-Of Hayward, 2;
off Richardson, 2 Time Of game 80.
Umpire-"Al' Mowbray.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
HARLAN GIANTS IN
WIN OVER BUFFALO
Local Nine Surprises Visitors in
Fast Game; Johnson Allows
Two Hits.

The Harlan Giants defeated the Buffalo
a. A. 7-3, in fast played game at the
Townsend and B streets grounds yester-
day. Johnson, the local twirler. held the
Buffalo boys TO two hits s. Johnson play
ed fast game at shortstop The Giants
clouted ~ hits OF Rciner. The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
DEFIANCE MOONLIGHT.

Final arrangements have been made for
the Defiance moonlight excursion TO be
held tonight. The boat will leave Fourth
street wharf at SIS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
STAFFORD WINS.
fredericksburg Loses Game Featured BY
Spectacular Plays.

Seaford, Sept. 1.-The home team de-
feated fredericksburg yesterday afternoon,
Ga. at fredericksburg. Spectacular plays
featured the game. This game makes the
series between the two teams at two wins
each. The score:
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PARkSIDE IRIS. OUT.

Manager Dick Edwards of the Parksde
Juniors requests that the candidates for
the football squad report for practice
this evening at kmkwood Park AT $50
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
A Stoop-To Conquer Affair.

The Republican front porch campaign
Is becoming stoop-to-conquer affair
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE
YESTERDAYS SCORES.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Athletics :; Detroit, is inns, dark
ness
Cleveland. :; Washington, /.
s. Louis, 81 New York, .
Boston, Z; Chicago, 3.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Philadelphia, 3; Chicago, 0.
Pittsburg. 6; New York. 5.
Boston, 3; Cincinnati, /.
Brooklyn, ); st. Louis, ,.
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HARLAN APPRENTICES WIN.
Electricians Take Short End Of az
Score.

Harlan Electricians were defeated by
the Apprentices at Harlan Field last night,
80 Anderson pitched for the Apprentices
and allowed but four hits and struck out
six men. Booth pitching for the Electric
Shop also pitched good ball, allowing four
hits and tanning nine. The score:
HARLAN APPRENTICES
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ELECTRICAL pEpA RTMENr.

TWo-basc hits-Ja2We1I, y. HOch.
Struck out---By Booth, 8; by Anderson, 6.
Double plays-M Merrill TO Merrill, Merrill
to Hughes-t to Hammerer. Umpire-O. NJ.
Epperson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-01

Two-hase hits-TayIor, Glenn. Struck
out BY Glenn, 5: by Duncan. 5: by Nc
Connen, ). Bases on balls-Off Duncan
/ off Mcconnell, |. Sacrifice hit Rainey.
Umpires and Briscoe.
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'Batted for Collins in third
tBatted for Nolan in sixth.
SCORE ny INNINGS.
st Mary's. .0 O O o 0 p
ST Elizabeth's 2 O O o O x-2
Two-hase hits-TavIor, Glenn. Struck
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HoMAs AT THE SAVOY.

Olive Thomas, IN her newest SeIznick
picture, The FlaPper,' will have its
''The Flapper" is a story which deals
lightly with the moonstruck moods of a
boarding school girl who tries TO act
wicked" and sophisticated in order to
give the appearance Of being woman
Of the world
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sLDftE Ff INNINts,
ST. Paul s.0 O / 0 o 1-2
Grace - 0 o o O o 90
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-14
TULSA RANKS WITH GOTHAM

Tulsa and New york city are the
only cities in the country whore
central office IL maintained by the
Assucldtiun OF Purchasing Agents II
ls stated in "A recent issue of the
membership bulletin OF the National
Association OF Purchasing Agents,
The article reads. The purchas-
ing Agents association OF New York
e'ly was the first local association to
'sshplish an association office in
cnarsc OF paid sccrctarial manager.
| rms section was taken by New York
association about three months ago.
| ~ the meeting of the national exec
| ul'Ne committee recently "A report
| was made hy II. II. Gwynne OF Tulsa
| 10 the rttect that tho Purchasing
| "S'hls association OF oklahoma had
eA'aplshcd an office In charge of n
phId secretary The official selected
for the post is O, V, Borden, formrly
with IN" q. L, a. Il. and who Tor.
merry contributed most OF his snare
time To the secrctarial duties OF the
asso'launn,' Tho local office is on
Grated IN connection with an OK
change bureau for the exchange OF
OIL country supplies.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-14
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
ELECT OFFICERS
Annual Ball Here We'd
nesday Evening; Hale
to Lead March.

At AN election held las. night at
a meeting OF the Trinity Com
mandcrv. No. 90. knights Templar.
the following officers for the ensu-
ing wear were elected Frank x.
Davidson, eminent commander; II
o. B'con. goncralissimo; Hugh Cor
corau, captain OF the guard; r. a.
Ifohgsou. senior warden; william
Telfprd. junior warden, X. Is. Han
na, prclatc; \. IT, Hampton, stand
ard bearer; X. II. Newhousc, sword
bearer. J. T.. iIiidt, warder; Frank
Seamcn. secretary, Arthur Hcndcr-
son. treasurer, John MciscnbaC her.
trustee, NJ. g. Hale. member of the
building committee. The new Off
GERS were installed by Past Com
mander John walker.
Plans for the second annual
Knight Templar ball to be given
Wednesday evening at Convention
hall wcr completed. This ball IL one
OF the largest social functions Of the
season. out Of town knights have
been Invited To attend the ball The
grand march will be led by NJ G.
Hale, who is grand eminent com
mandcr of the Natc, This march liz
said to he one Of tho mos; imposing
eremonics In Masonry Those at
tending the dance viii be in full
dress regalia.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-14

Eostcd mass that ever dcficd traffic
equations. They had had no sleep
ana but littlc food ana water. Never
was there a bllckcr night. The
torrents OF rain made the footing
insecure. The mon had TO walk
hand In hand. single file 10 thread
their way through the masses OF
vehicles. maddenad mules and skid
ding trucks. frequently causing in
,erminablc delays.
Few machine gun units go into
action without guns. but ours did
that morning. for the guns had not
yet gotten up. Tired, hungry and
thirsty without machine guns. NOR
tars. one FOUNDERS or Yrenades,
armed only with rifles and bayon-
cts the troops swept through with
an impetuosity and dash that before
night carried them far In advance
OF the Moroccana
Five days before the armistice
the second was patrolling the
Meuse and preparing for crossing
H. That crossing was the dramatic
| last fight OF the division In the
great war. II deserves to be i'm
mortalized az a classic involving az
Ia did tho construction and main
Ycnancc of bridges over that bcauti-
ful whispering stream. while the
,rocky slopes OF the far side swarmcd
with expert machine gunncrs and
the wooded heights beyond with
countless batteries OF an enemy at
bay.
"The river was hridged and the
objective gained by 10 o'clock on the
morning Of November II.
Between June / and November
II, 1918, tho end division had en-
gagged In five pitched battles. In
that period of five months and
eleven days. except when moving
by train from one battle front to
another, they were never out OF
sound OF the guns
There Is no blot on the record
of the Second division. In battle 1t
never once failed to impose Its will
upon the enemy"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-14
ANOTHER FILLING
STATION ROBBED
Lone, Unmasked Hi-Jack-
er Sticks Up Two;
Takes 500.
FAILED TO SHOW GUN
Warmed at Fire Before Or
dering Pair to stick En-
Up;" No Clue.

A lone. unmarked hlilckcr about
$3.50 o'clock last night entered the
office of the Thomas Price fllinE
ststion. second aud Cheyenne, stuck
up the attendant, John Moore. iti6
East Third. and Leonard JunoR l2l
North frisco. ana then tiflcd the
cash register, getting away with
about 800. Tho st.ckup. who ~.
cording tn Moore and Jones ~
wearing an oycrcoat and brown cap,
entered the office and Tor several
minutes stood by the firo warming
himself
Suddenly. while Jones was using
the phone and Moore was checking
up the days receipts. ne ordered
both to stick 'cm up. Both men told
"A World reporter that they thought
the stranger" wns only joking az he
did not exhibit any run. But with
more iron" In his voice the bandit
again ordered them Ia hold up their
hands and when they turned around
nc had his right hand In his pocket
and the butt OF "A revolver slightly
protrudcd. Up went the hands and
the holdup man Opened the cash
register, piled its contents into mo
of his coat pockets. walked .out the
door and down Cheyenne toward
First. Before the bandit had diSnp-
pearcd the police were informed and
immediate chase givn, hut 40 trace
m the hitnckcr could bc found. I'u-
lice officers questioned several pc.
dcstrianB ON both Cheyenne and
First who At the time OF ne st!ckup
were near First ana Cheyenne, bat
they denied having seen man an
swcring the holdup's description.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-14
Prisoner 10 Escape
Trial in the Districf
Court BY Discretion

knowledge Of the criminal or
d.ninc,s of the city ~ Tulsa Will
probably save l. X. Abbott from
being bound over TO the district
court for grand larceny. He was
arrested by Detectives Gordon.
Rice and Sanders near sixth street
and Quaker avenue, after man
named Setter had tclephoncd the
police that Abbott had Just robbed
his garage, taking "A battery worth
to made against Abbott Monday.
$50 and a torch valued at 81.
when the officers approached
they saw Abbott and n girl talk
ing. but when they stepped from
the police car Abbott turned and
fled He was Caugh, after a three
blocks chase Although Abbott
is said to have had the battery
with him when the officers ap-
preached him, he is thought to
have ditched II while running
away. M he had nothing on his
person when searched. Afterwards
the girl tclephoncd the police that
Abbott had left the torch at her
home,