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The Washington times., 1920-09-16

tC0nunued rrom Yesterday
T expected you this morning"
said Cleland. stepping clear OF his
story now. and looking very soberly
at his old school friend.
~ didn't intend to come at all"
He seated himself in the chair in
dicated. But couldn't keep
away"
You look about all in
81 didn't sleep"
Cleland got up. walked to the Ice
box. knocked of bit OF ice with a
tack hammer. and leisurely con-
structed a highball.
Here you are, Harry. can't:
I'm working. There are cigars by
your elbow, cigarettes, too"
Better looked vacantly at the iced
bracer. then hc dropped both ell
bows on the edge Of the desk and
took his drawn face between his
hands.
Cleland began TO pace the studio.
Presently he halted by Belter's
chair.
Hell" he said, pleasantly, "cut
out the tragedy! It's good enough
for my novel. where the poor devils
I write about have to do what I
make 'em. But you and 1 are free
to do what we choose"
yes. And I've done II.
I've done what chose
Where has it landed me, Cleland ="
He looked at the frosty glass,
pushed II away from him:
That was a sorry spectacle I
made OF myself last night Can you
beat that for deRradation--a man
who has made a damnable failure Of
marriage. skulking at his wife's
heels to snap and snarl at any de-
cent man who is civil TO herr
Don't talk so bitterly"
I'm indulging in a luxury. Gle
land--the luxury OF truth, OF hon
esty, of straight thinking.
I've been Dragging about II. cele-
brating It, extolling IL for years.
But never did any until last
night"
You're rubb,nsit In pretty hard,
Harry. A man Is bound to make
mistakes"
I'm tho mistake! 7 realize II,
now-as Verne realized II. That's
why he did what he did. You don't
II you are right, l never
supposed I could behave as rottenly
as I did last night. But It's been a
long strain. You heard
that rotten outbreak OF m:no con
cerning women-tho night we heard
what Verne had done! Well. the
strain was showing. 1t
broke me last night, ."
He lifted his head and looked In
tcntly at Cleland.
at was the shock OF seeing her In
n public place with another man. /
had never seen her with any other
man. It's nearly three years, now
since I made a damned ass Of my
self. and she very quietly went her
way, leaving me to 20 mine
And In all that time. Cleland, there
has not been n breath OF suspicion
against her. She has been in the
lighter and moro frivolous shows
almost continuously; but che has
lived as straight life as any wom-
an ever lived And I
know It. And ] knew 1t
cur that was-when I spoke to
her as did, and turned on you
like a rotter--"
He extended his hand and took
hold OF the iced glass. but let II rest
there.
"Ive lied and lied and led he
said, ito myself about myself; to
others about my estimate OF women.
I'm just a four.fusher
Cleland. The best OF 'em are better
than our stars. The remainder
average as well ar we do.
Verne got what was coming to
him. And so have /. Gle
land--so have =
"Wait n moment--"
"Wait?" Better laughed mirth-
lessly. "All right. | know how to
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
HELIOTROPE S::.:.! !s: ::9': ::
Is Marriage a Success?

and the capabilities OF a genius.
he describes In minute detail hts
glorious future niled with economic
conquests and great achievements.
She appears always as a neat.
smiling angel with the grace OF a
duchess and the culture OF a queen.
When they make the fatal blum
der and each nnds that the other Is
only a human being with many un-
expected faults. illusion ends AMI
trouble begins j. G. s.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
Faded Hair Now
Easily Renewed

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and free from gray, faded streaks.
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this out.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
MARRIAGE FAiLs BECAUSE
OF DIFFERENT TEMPERAMENTs.

failure because the husband and
wife arc not OF the same tempera-
ment. believe that in order TO
make marriage a success there must
be team work. A man should seek
love and compsnionship. and not
beauty, when he seeks a wife.
T Mel
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
FINDS MARRIAGE A
A CURE FOR ROMANCE

Some marriages are failures be-
cause both parties to the conspiracy
successfully deceive each other be-
fore marriage.
Courtship is a bluT which makes
poker seem like a Sunday school
game. The man appears as a demi-
god. with all the virtues OF a saint
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
The Plain Man.

AN optimist is man who
cherishes vain hopes. anf a pessim-
ist is a man who nurses vain re-
grets" And what is a man who
does BOTH" "Oh. he's just a plain.
ordinary person"
The Washington times., 1920-09-16

most Of life's inharmony will disap-
pear as a shadow and marriage viii
be realized as a complete success
H. III. Il.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Write frankly, briefly and huthully your views the
problem SIS Marriage Success?" If you think not al
together success do not fail suggest what you think
the remedy WHAT the trouble and what could be done
Write your opinions, experiences and suggestions. Write
frankly and fearlessy-yow confidence will be respected
No of writers published except with the writers
consent
Address your contributions to
MARRIAGE EDITOR,
The Washington Times,
Washington, D. G.
The Washington times., 1920-09-16
contributions to

child yet. do not believe in the
husband being so old for a young
girl ] think they should be nearer
the same age. MRS, l..
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
SHOOTERSLINE
Up FOR HONORS
William M. Foord Is Della
ware Entry in Grand
American Handicap
FORTY-TWO STATES
AT CLEVELAND TRAPS

Entries already received show that
at least i2 States Of this country and
six provinces OF Canada will be rep
resented in the Grand American Han
dicap Tournament, the first gun Of
which was fired this morning in the
twenty-flrst renewal OF this wonder
ful classic Of trapdom over the traps
in Cleveland
The worlds series in trapshooting
Is 10 be staged this year In Edgewator
Park. a public park Of Cleveland. not
so far from the home OF the Cleveland
Indians who have worlds series no
tiOns Of their own This year
Among The $40 entries thus FAR re-
ccived-fOr several hundred post en-
tries always are made-will be mem
hers Of the victorious United states
Olympic team, the crew Of eight
which swept everything before IL,
1rst in English championships and
then In the major tests at Antwerp.
Also among those present will be the
men who represented Canada, for trap
dom knows no boundaries on the
North American continent Except
Mevco) The Canucks. like ne trap
experts Of this broad land. come un-
der the jurisdiction OF the American
Trapshootlng Association, the destinies
OF which are guided by Stoney Nc
Linn "a former sporting editor Of Phil
adelphia.
Forty-nlne champions are eligible
20 compete for the worlds champion
ship with the scatiergun at Cleve-
land FOrty-nve OF them hail from
different sections OF this country. as
there are i5 territories recognized as
sufficiently important to be granted
sanction for preliminary champion
ship tournaments All save five
States I'm this country have State
championship. Louisiana alone Is en-
tirely outside the fold The District
Of Columbia is coupled with Mary
land; Nevada is Joined with California.
while Colorado and New Mexico
share the standing OF a legitimate as
ISOLATION, or unit Of the American
TrapshootiEg Association.
William NJ Foord. OF Wilmington, Is
one OF the former champions who will
compete In the tournament
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
CATHOLIC HONORS
DECIDED TONIGHT

Championship OF the Catholic base
han league will be decided tonrgnt in
the game between the 81. Marys and
ST. Hedwig's teams at the military
grounds. The race for the title has
been close, and tonights game will de-
eide TO which OF the two teams the
pennant and silver cup viii be
awarded.
A large crowd is expected TO be out
10 see the game, as a keen interest
has been shown In 10. Walt Hayes.
'he hero Of parkside. Champions of
The All-Wilmington League. and who
has been the star OF the East Slders
In their successful run this season,
viii hurl for 81. Mary's this evening,
with Pitcher Mcconnell in the pen.
HAYES has played an Outneld posi-
iion for the st. M3rys boys this
season and their success was due, 10
great extent. 20 his heavy hitting
Osowskl will be on the mound for
81 Hedwig's and should give Hayes a
good argument as he has boon twirl-
ing great ball for the 81. Hcdwlg poys
during the entire season.
Evening journal., 1920-08-23

squire a nasty dig the other day.
.IWas this: What makes your hide
so tight, Squire"
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
CHESR00K GETTING
READY FOR GRIDTRON

Chesrook is looking ahead TO the
football season. and Is arranging a
schedule to include Conshohocken,
Holmesburg, Germantown, Victrix,
Bverton, and Rex, OF Washington.
Games will be played on Harlan field.
The players whom Coach Jim Ker-
rigan will depend on this year are
Elliott Hayes. Ludwig. Alexander,
Mannering, Seeley, F. Kerrigan, W.
kerrigan, FERGUSON. Gabriel, p.
Kemske, E Kemske, Gray, Rose.
Joyce, Fienberg. Kidd, Moore. McDon-
aid, Reeves, Whitehead, Harris, Sim
mons. H. Smith, n. Smith, Kenneally,
Walsh and Doherty.
Reeves and Mcdonald are newcom-
ers. Reeves is a former Cornell star
and Mcdonald played in Detroit last
year. Charley Welsh will Oflciate at
the games over the bridge. Eddie
Abrahams. who helped Manager Con-
don with the business end Of the
game last year will serve in the same
capacity this season.
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
DEFIANCE in FAST
GAMES THIS WEEK

Defiance viii meet with Brownson
arain tonieht for the second
battle for the championship or the
Tenth Ward while on Wednesday,
81. Mary's. the present leaders OF the
Catholic League. will make their
second appearance at the Third and
Adams field.
on FRIDAY night a game is pending
with the Wilmington Black Sox. a
leading colored team and the chances
are that the fans Will be able 10 see
This fast organization in action. on
their last meeting Defiance downed
the Black Sox By a 6 TO ; score and
the latter team Is anxious to avenge
the defeat.
Either Marty Walsh or Lefty Dillon
will work for Defiance. while Long
or Malloy will throw them over for
Brown son The probable order OF
the two teams follow;
Brownson-NlcCarihy. 2b; Duncan,
n: Nilche. CT Long, ib; Flynn, IS
Mayhart, 81; Ford. RI; McCanerty
or Reeder. C: Long or Malloy. p.
Renance-Hynson CT; Mcconnell or
Quinn. RI: Robbins, IS; Shields or
Ford. C; Walsh. III; Gillespie, n;
Lowell or J Quinn. Sh; A. Clarke, 2b
Walsh or Dillon, p.
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
.lZyILl1zIIII!lZlz
81
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4 4
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Colorless and limp will be the finish
OF the American League pennant race
regardless Of which club leads home
Voices OF the thousands Of baseball
fans, wild and joyous yesterday, are
now pitched in low. hushed whlsp-
ers
The psychological effect OF the
fatal accident 10 Ray Chapman, Cleve~
lands star shortstop. al the New York
Polo Grounds. has suddenly damp.
ened their arder and taken the heart
out Of the hottest pennant fight In
history.
Accidents often happen in baseball
as in any other sport. but never be-
fore has a major league player been
killed from direct injury received on
the playing field.
Cleveland. under the leadership Of
the great Iris Speaker. has been sell
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
Horse Sh0tU TO Be Star,
Feature At State Fair

the show are breeding classes, breed
ing ponies, breeding Hackneys, Hack
ney stations, shetland ponies, ponies
under saddle, children's humping con-
test ponies in harness, saddle horses
saddle horses docked and unlocked
Delaware State Fair Challenge cup,
horses IN harness, the Cassilis trophy,
trottors and readsters, hunters and
jumpers, ofllcers' charges, special VIII
minglon classes, teams for farm work.
The list entered IN the iumiing class
es, It is expected, will afford some of
the kind Of sport hat is a delight to
witness.
Because OF the fact that the ring Is
located so that those watching the
races 10 the grandstand may Also view
the Judging. makes the fair a doubly-
attractive place both morning and
afternoon.
William dupont is chairman OF the
Horse Show Committee and his asso-
oiates are Alexander J. Corblt, Joseph
II. Gould and Caleb Stabler In order
that criticism Of Judges may be re-
duced TO a minimum, Mr.. dupont has
obtained the services Of one OF The
hes. known experts in the east. The
Judges this year will comprise = b.
Chase. Radnor, Pa. John McComb,
Richmond, Va; p. w. TNaddell. De
Won. Pa, Benjamin F. Gerber, Hay
market. Va: Dean C.. r. Curtis, Iowa
state Agricultural College. and ] NJ
Fletcher. Elgin. I'll.
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
HAVRE DE GRACE
MAY GET STARS
Man o'War and Sir Barton
Likely TO Meet in
Maryland
CHAMPS ENTERED
FOR BIG HANDICAP

II nothing comes Of Colonel Matt
Winns proposition 10 mach Sir Bar
ton and Man oWar in a $4,000 added
money race on one OF the Kentucky
tracks the first meeting OF 'he and
3-year-old champions after the con-
cluslon OF the Saratoga meeting will
lake place at Havre de Grace. Both
Sir Barton and Man o'War will be
named for the Havre de Grace handl-
cap, a race Of one mile and a furlong
for a purse OF $4,000 that was re-
newed last year with Cudgel winning
from EXterminalor. Sir Barton FIN
ished .hfrd. Sir Barton started as a
running mate Of Cudgel, and the two
were coupled in the betting. Sir Bar
ton had previously won the $4,000
Potomac handicap. a. race Of one mile
and a sixteenth for 3-year-olds exclus-
lively.
Both Commander J. X. L. Ross. Of
Montreal, the owner Of Sir Barton, and
Samuel D. Riddle, Of Philadelphia, the
owner Of Man OWar, have announced
their intention Of racing at Havre de
Grace heir stables, which Wlntered
in Maryland before the beginning Of
the current racing season, the Canad-
ians and Ross Farms, near Laurel, tile
Pennsylvanians at Glen Riddle farms,
near Berlin, on the eastern shore.
They will ship his way as soon as
the racing season at saratoga finishes.
Both Sir Barton and Man oWar began
their season in Maryland in April, ine
former at Havrc de Grace In April,
the latter at Plmlico in the Preakness
Man o'War's start was brilliant. Sir
Barton did not train so well in the
cold early spring weather and he had
20 he made over again after he left
Havre de Grace.
Evening journal., 1920-08-23

What makes your gor darned hide
so tight?"
They quizzed him 'tother day.
And squire replied, The Flalbush
sage
Would FIRST the mortgage pay.
I'm tight, that's true, boys" he went
on,
But better clear the decks;
Flatbush may yet be Pennantville,
So, boys, save those rain checks"
Most club owners never get any
further into their ball parks than
the box office.
A few Of the magnatas are afraid
the fans will recognize them in the
crowd and ask embarrassing ques-
tions, such as: why did you sell
Babe Ruth 10 the Yankees? ?"
When the Brooklyn .owner FIRST
started his BILLY Sunday" chns
With his cash customers they eased
some pretty netting questions his
way, but his oratory soon had them
cheering for both himself and the
team
Some trolley-dodging wag hit the
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
WALTER johnson.

The great speed klng. Walter John
son, says there was lively ball at
the start OF the season. but he be-
lieves It has been Withdrawn now.
He says
There has been an unusual amount
or hitting this season, but it Is not
solely because the pitchers can't
rouehen The ball and discolor II. The
cold weather last spring made It hard
for pitchers to round into form IA
vorlng the baters. Then lhere was
a lively ball az the start OF the sea-
son. No one ever actually announced
IL. but it is the truth. The outfeld-
ers were playing against the fences
for mediocre hltters and everyone
was hitting the ball hard think
that the lively bail has been with.
DR. wn now, but there Is no doubt In
my mind that Z. was used early In
The season. Then the rules againsl
roughening or q scolor'- The bah has
helped the batters W.. q ball thai
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
WORTH STEEL TEAM
WINS Il, LOSES 4

Rain called OF the baseRl game
Of Worth Steel Company VS. Midvale
OF Coa.esville, at Claymont Saturday.
The Worth team lost four and won -
games this season.
on the lis. OF victims are: St
Thomas. OF the Twilight League; De-
nance Of This city; Arden, Eastlake,
Edge Moor, Texas oil Company and
The American Locomotive Company,
OF Chester. Grace NJ. b Church team
was the only ,eam from Wilmington
10 take the measure Of The Steel
Workers. while the ather confess
were lost TO Midvale Steel and Cen
trail Chemical Company teams.
Midget Joe" Hoskins twirled all
the games OF the season and made
fine mark for his FIRST year with the
team He weights only t2i pounds, IS
a consistens hitter, having an average
OF over 300 per cent, and has good
curve ball His record for the year
! is 1872 strikeouhs, 26 free passes ana d
hits IN iiS innings. "Gavy' Watkins
| his receiving partner, Is also NV
man on the .eam He Is a good peg
ger and has a batting average OF over
| 400. -,
Though the official season has clos,
ed he Team will not disband and Will
play with any team with which ney
ran make arrangements. Accord ng
To Charley Quinn, they will put Clay
mont on the athletic map. the Cen
eral Chemical Company and tthq Texas ,st
! oil Company are cooperating w'In
Inc Worth Athle.io Association 10
promote Industrial athletics
II is the plan Of the association 10
oreanize a soccer team, is possible: =
basks tball team also will be organiiz,eo
and vii represent the association TINS
Win'er.
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
NEWSPAPER LEAGUE .....,-,,.
WILL MEET TONIGHT

Final ARRANGEMENTS for the open
ing on the Newspaper League VIII be
completed at a meeting Of the man
ayers OF the three teams. composing
the organization in the ONCE OF me
Morning News, at ocloOA Hlis
evening.
Business 10 come before the meet
inc will include the purchase Of balls,
division OF funds, and consideration
OF the rules and the player lists;
Johnny Brady. who has been selected
as umpire for all the games, is re-
0uested TO attend the meeting to
meet the managers.
renresenfing the Evening Journal,
ihe sunday Star and the Morning
News. The FIRST game is scheduled
for tomorrow between The Mornine
News and The Evening Journal, al
Harlan Field.
Evening journal., 1920-08-23

70 many persons who attend the
aware State Fair each year. there
nothing so attractive as the Horse
NV. Some are Interested in all the
sses, but most persons have a few
al classes in which they lake the
nest concern. To all horse lovers,
Vever. the show 10 be staged at
mere. beginning September 6. will
eond an question be the bigges. and
ast diversified OF any IN he twenty
years that the Fair Horse Show
been IN existence.
50 many horses have been en,ered,
70 it IS expected that the judging
Il begin each day at 1890 in the
urning, The iem Of accommodation
the blooded specimens is a ques-
N that is giving the committee con-
'lerahlc concern. for fancy horses
oftentinles jus. as delicate and as
ibieot 10 catching colds as human
eatures, 50 that they mus receive
ention and care out OF the common.
There are 40 classes 20 be Judged,
4 as most Of them have four honors
be awarded. 70 gives a vast Oppor-
nifty FOR an unusually fine specimen
win more than one prize, cup ar
hbon. IN addition 10 these, there is
special department for the Perch
ons consisting OF % classes and
me OF the most magnificent repre-
natives Of his breed In the East
q entered in this department.
\mong ne various classiiicallons OF
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
TWILIGHT BALL
WEEK OF AUG. %
MONDAY.

MONDAY.
Defiance vs.. Brownson. at Third
and Adams. 6 oclock.
Landlith W. Liberty Second,
Seventeenth and Spruce, $50
o'clock.
ST. Mary's vs.. ST. Hedwig's.
championship of Catholic League.
az Military Grounds.
Harlan Giants vs.. Hilldale, At
Harlan Field
TUESDAY.
Eleventh Ward vs.. Silverbrook.
fAii-WflminEton Leaguel. Military
Grounds.
WEDNESDAY.
St. Maryis ". Defiance. az Third
and Adams. 6 O'Clock
Parkslde vs. NeiChbOrhood All
Wilmington Lesguel. at Second
and dupont
(Box scores on these games viii
be printed In The Evening Journal
II brought TO this Office before ?
o'clock on the morning following
the games. Teams having twilight
games arc urged to send the infor-
nation to The Evening Journal In
order that this schedule may be
complete from week 10 week.
Evening journal., 1920-08-23

squire a nasty dig the other day.
Twas this: What makes your hide
so tight, Squire"
Did Ebbets dodge It, Did the SAGE
OF Flatbush clinch with his twitter
He did not.
yep, I'm tight, all right boys"
quoth the Squire, but first let's pay
the mortgage on the old homestead
ball park. Then you'll find me a
loose guy (Cheers)
Ebbets has had the Brooklyn team
under the protecting wing for 3s
years now. He says his fondest hope
Is to give them another pennsnt and
that it might as we'll be in 1920.
The squire winds up his elocu-
tionary remarks with his amen:
'BoNf, save your rain checks. Wen
be passing out world series tickets
around Flatbush In October"
The precedent that the BROOKLYN
club owner has set by fraternizing
with the fans Is as new an innovation
as 1t Is commendable.
The fans are exceedingly warm in
Brooklyn now They became 50 en-
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
RAIN WINNER ON
L0CALDIAM0NDS

J. Pluvius and ST. Swithin were
winners in the All-Wilminnin, Sub
urban. Church and all other base
bah leagues in Wilmington. Saturday
afternoon. They covered the whole
circuit and drove every team to the
benches
Now that their victory is complete
the fans" are hoping the rainmakers
Will lay off for awhile and give vase
ball players, the sun and moon a
chance
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
LORRAINE TO PLAY
DOVER NEXT WEEK

For the third time his season. the
Lorraine baseball team viii nlav Inc
Dover team. at Dover, on Wednesday
The team representing the capital is
recognized as one OF the fastest ar-
gregati0ns In Kent or Sussex counties
having defeated Harrington. Milford.
Seaforc. Laurel fredericksburg. Nd
and Centreville. Md
Lorraine has proven 30 be a good
attraction In Dover and 10 was only
on Manager Wharton's request that
The Independent champions agreed 10
play a third same In the capital town
Evening journal., 1920-08-23
HARLAN GIANTS TO
VIE WITH HILLDALE

The Harlan baseball team will play
the Hiildale nine. one Of the s'rong-
Isl Negro teams in this section OF
tho country. in a twilight game a.
Harlan .leld this evening Realizing
Inc strength OF his opponents, QUO
Wagner is putting on the held, about
the best set Of players that The ship
ward can produce. The twirling Sc
iecfion lies between Dick Hughes, the
nilching star OF the Shlpbuilders. and
Molllneaux. the former Boston Braves
t,Virler. Bunting will, no doubt ne
called upon 10 do the receiving.
Hnldalo will be on hand with thelr
full lineup.
Evening journal., 1920-08-23

ting the pace all year With one OF
the strongest cogs Of its powerful
machine removed the clubs pennant
hopes have been dealt a crushing
blow. Whether the Indians will rally
from the depressing. effects OF Chap
mans death and continue IN cham
pionship form, or slip back and sim
ply play out the string during the
remaining fag-end Of the season is a
question 10 be answered within the
next few weeks.
10 was a Yankee fan who said: 1T
won't mean anything if the Yanks
do win now"
such is the heart OF a baseball fan,
always loving victory against equal
odds but caring little to vanquish a
rival that has been so paihetically
handicapped in the thick Of a great
fight.