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Evening star., 1921-07-14
MR.. HAYS TELLS HIS DEPARTMENT
TO FALL IN LINE AND 81 We MONEY

Postmaster General Hays today
made public service creed"
showing the factors which will en-
able post offices of the country to
help the President and the country
in saving during the period Of
financial burden.
Ten points are given by Mr.. Hays.
being the factors which he says were
instrumental in effecting substantial
savings in post offices, notably at the
Washington city post office. where
100000 was saved during the past
quarter.
One Of the "enabling factors" is
presented by Postmaster General
Hays as follows:
1.-The disposition on the part of all
employees to eliminate all shirking
and lettering ard to render full,
honest days work.
Our President and our country
are demanding these savings during
this period of financial burden" Mr..
Hays stated. at is fine and we ap-
preciate it. Who will be the next?"
The Postmaster Generals complete
analysis of the enabling factors"
follows:
Revision of schedules so as to
provide the maximum number Of
employees during the peak hours.
''The utilization of the full time Of
every regular clerk to the best possi-
BILE advantage.
Constant shifting of forces from
light to heavy operations according
to the volume of mail.
Thorough surveys of every sec
ton and department of the office
during congested periods to de-
termine that every minute of slack
time has been taken up before em-
ploying auxiliary assistance or per-
mitting overtime.
The voluntary surrender by heads
of sections and departments of sur
Evening star., 1921-07-14
U. S. TONNAGE INCREASES,
Many Vessels Added to Merchant
Fleet Since War Began.

American merchant tonnage has in
creased by more than 13l per cent
since the beginning Of the war, ac-
cordipg to statement issued by
the bureau of navigation. During the
last fiscal year, the statement said
the increase was more than two mil
lion gross tons, including 100000
gross tons in shipping board vessels.
The total documented shipping at
the close Of the fiscal year was given
as IS, 500 vessels of 1S,350O00 gross
tons, including 3.723 seagoing vessels
of 5000 gross tons or over 23S of
them being ocean passenger steamers
The shipping board owns 1898
ships of 1898, 900 gross tons
Evening star., 1921-07-14

plus clerical time for utilization else
where.
1.-THE concentration Of all auxiliary
and substitute assistance in the out
going section of the division or malis
through the assignment OF regular
clerks to Ahe executive and f1nanclal
sections and to stations, thus en-
abling closer and more efficient su-
pervision.
'"The curtailment of auxiliary ana
substitute assistance to the actuai
time required to cover the emer-
gency. instead IF assigning them to
regular schedules or holding them for
longer periods.
"The disposition on the part of all
employees to eliminate all shirking
and lettering and to render full,
honest days work
THE Inducement Of business men
and heavy mailers generally to mail
early and continuously throughout
the day, permitting the constant en-
nloymcnt of regular clerks through
the steady flow of mail and the elm
nation of auxiliary help.
THE scientific training Of all new
employees through a school of in
struction and individual coaching by
competent supervisors"
Evening star., 1921-07-14
MRS. HUNT SEEKS DIVORCE.

Wesley L. Hunt. a member of the
police department. is named defendant
in a suit for a limited divorce filed
in the District Supreme Court by his
wife, Beatrice E. Hunt. on charges of
cruelty an abuse. She says he once
threatened to kill her, displaying his
revolver; at another time. May Is
last, she says, he packed his trunk
and left home. They were married in
Baltimore, August IT last. and have
no children. Attorney Hosea B. Moul-
ton appears for the wife.
Evening star., 1921-07-14
CLASSED AS DESERTER.
Policeman Recompended for Dis
missal for Quitting Force.

Deserter' was entered on the rec
crd Of John r. Crown, member of the
hrst police precinct squad. who re-
ceived his pay July l. surrendered his
equipment and failed to tell depart
ment officials of his plan for the fu-
ture.
Formal charges Of deserting the de-
rartment were preferred against him
nut they were not served for the rea
son that he could not be located. and
the trial board has recommended his
dismissal.
Under the rules of the department
persons dismissed from the force for
neSertion cannot be reinstated Crown
is a native of Iowa and was a chauf
feur according to the police records
1t is probable that the Commissioners
Will act on the trial board recon-
mendation tomorrow or SATURDAY..
Evening star., 1921-07-14
MRS. PEAKE ASKS DIVORCE.

Declaring that her husband had
wished her dead and that he stated
he would celebrate the event. Mrs.
Hattie Peake has filed suit for
limited divorce and alimony against
Edwin A Peake on charges of
cruelty. They were married Septem-
Der 20. 1908, and have one child At
torneys W. A. Coombe and w. c. Ash
ford appear for the wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24
Last Day to See
"The Love Flower"

Today will be the last opportunity
people of this vicinity will have to
see 1.-THE Love Flower" the big pro-
duction of David Wark Griffith,
which opened at the Augusta Opera
house yesterday. It is n thrilling,
gripping story with some of the most
wonderful photography ever shown
on the screen.
Among the players in this unusual
~ dramatic love story OF the South
Sea Islands are Richard Barthelmess,
Carol Dempster, George MacQuarrie,
Anders Randolph. Florence Short
era wford Kent. Adolphe Lestina,
William James and Jack Manning.
The cast was selected by Griffith with
the utmost care so that each person
would fit into the particular charac-
ter he or she was to play. The re-
suit is a screen drama that is SUI
preme in its every part: direction,
acting, photography and story.
In addition to this. "A Money Mix
up" a ripping good Capital comedy,
and the Kineto review will be given.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24

girl-wilI be the big attraction at the
Colonial theatre today so youngsters
and oldsters will all be on hand TO
enjoy the fun.
This thrilling, speedy comedy Of
western life is declared to be the best
Mix has madc-which is saving
something for the clever Fox star.
He begins by swapping his horse tnot
Tony. of course for 4 broken down
auto on the desert, and, finding the
steering gear broken. he uses his
lariat to guide the pesky thing. He
finally gets it going. He rides back
to the ranSh. He can't stop the car.
He rides through fence and then a
barn, and at length he yells to his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24

cowboy friends to shoot a hole in the
gas tank to make it halt.
The pace set in the opening scenes
is maintained throughout the picture.
He wins a road race with the car
But the finish comes after thrilling
stunts. He does some rescue work
that is raising he wins the
hand Of pretty Claire Anderson, his
leading woman.
Light comedy Will be provided by
Smart Alec" and What a Whopper
while the Pathe Review will have
rev and unusually interesting things
to present.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24
THE DIRECT ROUTE
TO OWNING YOUR
OWN HOME
A SAVINGS ACCOUNT

Hope lies in the heart of every
man and woman that some day they
will own their own home. When you
open a savings account you have TAX
en- the first step toward the goal of
your ambition. A little money de-
posted regularly each week to this
account will soon make your dream
come true.
Open that account today!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24
Next Week at
The Colonial

Many good things are promised at
the Colonial theatre for next week
Mildred Harris Chaplin will start
the program in "Old Dad" one of the
most lovable of pictures. This vii,
be followed by Earl Williams in 1T
Can Be Done" Frank Mayo in THE
Shark Master" Eugene O'Brien in
Worlds Apart" Agnes Ayres ana
Theodore Roberts in the Reala1t
special THE Furnace" and Pearl
White in Know Your Men."-Ad~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24
Reserved Seats
For Rider of
King Log" Monday

Because OF the number Of distin-
guished guests who will be present
at the Augusta Opera. house on Mon
day evening. the management has
decided to reserve the entire orches-
ira for that night. There will how
ever, be no advance in the price Of
tickets and reservations may be
made by calling 100. Holman Day.
author Of THE Rider Of the King
Log" and Wings of the Border. "
two Of the features to be given. will
be on hand with guests and it is ex-
pccted that Governor Baxter who
plays an important role in the two
reeler will also be present with his
staff-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24

Miss Emma Fynt and Dana
Crockett of Dexter were in the city,
Friday for a short time and took
lunch with their brother and cousin,
respectively, c. F. F1ynt. They were
on their way to Center Winthrop
where they are to visit with Mr.. and
Mrs, Charles Floyd Smith for a short
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24

Prof. and Mrs. George A. Yeaton
OF Augusta are in town this week the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian NJ.
.Akers. Deering street. Prof Yeaton
Was the Judge of the fruit at the
County Fair.-Norway letter in Lew
iston Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24
Lodge Of Instruction at Run1ford

Lodge OF instruction at Run1ford
lodge Of instruction was held
Wednesday at Masonic hall. Rum
ford. forenoon and afternoon, by
Frank E. Sleeper Of Sahatis, grand
lecturer Of the Grand Lodge Of Maine,
also senior past grand master Of the
Grand Lodge Of Maine. A banquet
was furnished by the Mt. Zircon
Cha pier. Order of Eastern Star, Mrs.
Ethel Hayes, W. NJ In the evening
special communication of the en-
PERTAINING lodge. Blazing STR Lodge,
F. and 4. NJ. was held. when the
NJ. NJ. degree was worked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Gerald Begin has returned to this
city after visiting in Winslow for
short time with his grandmother,
Mrs. Emily Picard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24
Tom Mix Here Today
in "The Road Demon"

Tom Mix in the saddle, at the
wheel of a racing car, doing stunts
with the aid of his horse Tony and
leaping 4 river in his car-in addi-
ton to winning the hand of a pretty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24

Miss Vera Leach who is employed
in this city has gone to Penobscot
/ to pass her vacation with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Everard Leach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24

| Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Brownell and
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Bunker were
! in Benton. Thursday where they at
tended the Benton Grange fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24

! Miss Grace Mendall Of Green
street has arrived in the city to pass
! several weeks here with relatives and
! friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-24

| Charles I. Bendall has returned to
his home on the Cape shore, South
Portland, after a few days stay here
on business.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-29
TEEING UP WITH OUIMET
By FRANCIS oUINIET

II interesting then. and It may d. you
Some good. It may teach you how much
there In that you don't know about tho
game That would be q help to you II
you arc like certain Of my friends who
have como to tho conclusion after about
ten days each on . course and IN pro-
fessionars custody that there vas moth.
Ing more to BE- said. that they knew AL
tho professional could tell them an
still learning golf.
Every player naturally wants to b .
good golfer. Few want to 20 through
the preliminary drudgsry that u the
drst step toward good golf Few are
open minded enough to accept AL the
advice Of their teachers after they have
been taught to play . good brAssis from
tho fairway. Tho brassis from the fAir-
way, which IL probably tho hardest shot
for tho beginner to make. Is generally
tho point at which instruction begins
to DO disreEnrded, the teacher dismissed
and match play begun. A little bit OF
arrogant concsit which Is . falling OF
practically every ono Of usi dstAstS
for hard work as the gate to play and
q natural eaEerness to get In and try
your luck with tho crowd make UP the
explanation, OF 70 many bad golfers.
have known 4 man to crow for
hours over q badly topped orassis shot
that rolled downhill onto the green and
within q foot Of the cup. A man who
will do that has not the sort OF mind
that will over rulde first class golfer.
II he had bewailed the fact that his
shot was topped for hours AftsrWArd,
I should have perhaps become bored
with him, but nevertheless would have
had hopes that he might become good
golfer.
Tho natural tendency IN golf 10 - b
a bad player. After . few years or
hopeless golf { man begins to realize
that the heights are not for him. But
there may DO something to CONSOLE him.
I advise him to got a tiny set Of clubs
for his youngest son and let him swing
them to his hearts content, regardless
Of damage done to his own shins and
ankles.
Copyright, 1921. Sol Mstzgsr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-29

Nav York. Aug es.-Ths major
league pennsnt races approach no
keptember stretch with the Pittsburgh
ktIonal league leaders waver!nx badly
New York Increases IT'S speed. while
eyelani aud New York Americans
n,!nue their neck ard nse,--psce Tho
Pirates are 'wo and one-halr games
nhead Of the Giants and the Indians
Increased Their cad 20 ono Ard one-hst
games by wtHnlnE today while the
varks '~e. The TWO 81. Louis teams
ar rrayins splendid ball eu, have only
, r,,a.h,rna'irai chance % reaching tho
= - sr~c,acular feature Of tho New
~ Ng';cna's n cutting down PITTS
-, - ead ~ Winning Ave st1ight
c,r'".. from he Pirates. was SUR
.a-i ,y s.: I-oT!S N tak!aE six
crcax!ay .ha Braves advantage over
I'm, rn- third place 10 almost ono
&" ne
win his pitching s;sr rounding INTO
rood form. Manager McGrnw q, Nsw
yor,. ia ,.,naden' n, overcoming PITS
bugh's .ead. although the Pirates Will
plav most y, their remaining games n
home n the fve-Care series. the
Giants outscored the league leaders ?.
runs 10 r and outha'teh them IS hits 20
"a Each team rnS6" :w0 errors
BOSTON ba..i@d wnN n - series with
~ Youts and ~" fCht FOR third place.
with rs consequent share In the wor ID =
series prize MONEY should be an !nter-
eating orc The Braves have 'e' up IN
fhsir hating. but N. pitchers are show
Inx improvement The Cardinals have
won eight consecutive games and play
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-29
The Week in Baseball

Philadei phta and Pittsburgh this week.
Tho Quakers had their nrst winning
week since May. Brooklyn will fnd It
dirncult 10 get back into the nrst dIvI-
s!on. "a the Superbas' pitchers arc being
nit hard. Chicago and Cincinnati are
hating wel but lack consistent pitch
Ing.
In tho American league, Manager
speaker % Cleveland Is Jockeying with
his pitchers TO good effect. Only three
runs . Eame were averaged or tho
Indian pitchers last week. BaEby was
called upon for re!!e. duty three times.
So;horon was tho only Indian tw!rle-
90 2" the .u.l distance last week. Now
York seems to have recovered It's strtd.
again and promises 20 keep close to the
champions
The Washington mound-men arc In
effective and tho heavy batting OF the
s. Louis Browns ought 70 carry them
INTO third place. Tho Boston and De
.ro,t pitchers are not doing very we'll.
although both clubs had winning bal
rncr lnst weak. ChiraKo and Philsdel-
phia also lack pitching strength.
Tho weeks record IN each league %
I-ames played. won ard lost. with runs.
hits rrrors men left on bases and runs
scored hv opponents including games
Of Saturday August ~. ~ Ra follows.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-29
COLORED CHAMPIONSHIP
ELIMINATION TOURNEY
REACHES SECOND ROUND
Riverside Athletic Club Ii Staging Big
Affair ~ CovtnGton, Ky.
special 10 The IntelliEencsr.

Special TO The lntellgencer.
CovinEton. Ky. Aug. eS.-The elimi.
nation tournament 10 decide the colored
heavyweight championship Of the world
now being held by the Riverside Ath-
le,ic club Of this city will advance TO
tho second round Wednesday night
August 81. when tho next pair OF negro
candidates for tho crown will face each
other over the 12-rourd route Kid Nor
folk and John Lsst.r Johnson are to be
the principals in the neNt battle. THAR
names having been drawn Sunday.
Kid Norfolk was crowned colored
heavyweight, champion at Madison
Square Garden. New York, last winter
when Tex Richard awarded him a belt
emblsmatic OF the championship. Many
Of the other great negro heav'es dis
puted this claim. They maintained they
were not permitted TO compete for the
honors. Tho R!versde club OF this city
has 10 nC tho worlds greatest negro
hr''f"~s entered In their tournament
and therefore every man who has thu
Gust - nm t. the title can test his
skill with the other entrants The win
r"" viii - given dia mond studded
holt. John Lester Johnson. who meets
Norfolk In the second match Of the
tourney, is the man who 80 artistically
~" "hie champion JACK
perIsr, h.tnr" the latter won the title
from Jess willard.
The FIRST contcs: In the tournament.
August II, drew a record crowd 10 the
large arena. More than 1000 were
turned away. indicating the vast In
terest In the competition. In tho frst
match Sam Langtord stopped George
Godfrey In tho first round OF their bout
after \ sensation scrap that thrilled the
huge audience
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-29
TO DECIDE TITLE OF
SENIORS WEDNESDAY
wilson's and Sixteenth Street WILL
Battle at Wheeling Park
Wednesday afternoon

The title in tho senior boys inter
playground baseball series vii, be do
c!ded at the annual playground picnic
10 be held at Wheeling PARK on Wednes-
day. August 3lst when the Wilson's and
tho Sixteenth Streets clash. These two
teams have been leading the race most
OF tho season with the odds IN favor OF
tho North Wheeling contingent. but the
Wilson lead was severely Jolted last
Friday when the Clarks defeated tho
ponnant chasers by an IL 70 count.
Sedan. tho star pitcher OF tho league,
being driven from tho box.
II the Wilson's can take tho East
Enders over II Will mean that another
game must be played aimee the two
teams Will then be tied for hrst place.
Other, senior as we'll as Junior games
will also be played at the park. the
Warwood seniors meeting the Hubbards
and the Clsrks playing double header
with the Island seniors.
The present standing OF the senior
follOws.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-29
Candidates Ready
To Start Training for W.V.u,

the freshman team: James Mcdonald.
who scrubbed last year and starred on
the wrestling team: Fred Graham. local
boy. who was at Indiana Normal last
year. and Herbert CARED. whom
Charleston almun! claim Is tho best
looking end ever turned out OF the CAPT
tai city high school.
Pour ouarterbaots.
To All the much mooted quarterback
position. Spears Is taking but four can
didates TO camp. These arc Ross Lytle.
who at the end OF the year WAS running
the varsity as regular last year;
Doug" Bowers. one Of tho outstanding
performers on the freshmen eleven and
a man whom Ward LanhAm thinks Is
going to DO O big factor on the varsity;
Red" Craver. the former Martins Forty
high star who was the whole works"
at Keyser prep last year. and ChArleton
Davies. a youngster from Ironton. Ohio.
who looms up as mn extremely rormld-
able candidate for the place
For tho other three backfleld positions
Spears has sixteen candidates all set
for camp. with three or four others In
the uncertain class Those who are CON-
tldently expected at Deer Park tomor-
Tow are Hoemr Martin. last years full
back; Jack Simon, tho crack sub half
back Of last year who has the most I'M
usual promise as a Grtd!rop performer;
George Hill. letter man on the power
ful 1919 eleven: Dewitt Courtney. sub
halfback last fall: Mahah John Ken
nedy. Joe Bartsll and Steve Harrick. All
freshman backs OF last fal! and very
promising; Fat Lynch. from Marion.
Kentucky. high school. who subbed for
Eddie MahRn himself in France: Dave
Progler. running mate OF Davies 1t
1ronton. Ohio. high school "SnookE"
Winters. former Marshall State Normal
star: Edward Clarity a youthful pho
nom from West Union high school:
Ralph Bowman. S!stersville youth
who was sub on the Pitt freshmen
r!~:cn "l last l4l!. Harry Noble. the
big gun" OF the Grafton high eleven.
and Hugh Craddock. the halfback and
al-cound star from Kentucky Military
institute. whose home Is in Weston.
In addition TO these candidates there
will be on hand At Deer Park tomorrow
Coach Fat Spears. Assistant Goa che.
RodSers and Jordan. Freshman Coach
Ward i.anham. Trainer Nat Cartnell.
Student Manager Joe Richardson. DI-
rector Stanshury and "Okey" Ogden.
the colored rubber"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-29
WILLIAM NoLHLLAND NADTS =.
ARKLH IN DECIDING MATCH
OF TKE TOURNAMENT
foarnay Has Bssn Very Successful
Two Loving Cups 70 Be Awarded
Tia winners

This afternoon on the Wheeling Ten
MIA Club courts at EdSWood. 3. r.
ArSle tho premier junior tennis star OF
the Wheeling district. meets "lt''sn
McClelland. also % Woodsdaie. for mo
Junior tennis championship OK '"c
Wheeling district IN the tournaments
staged by The lnteUASencer a" '"S'
week. ~
the championship match was 70 have
b.en played last Friday afternoon but
thS rain on Thursday shook up the pro-
gram and az a result only the tr:-Hna =.
and semi-auals were played Friday al ,
,ernoon. The final match was srhedu'eu
for today. .,
In,eres, IN the deciding match "t 'oS
tournament Is running hiEh ana 'h|''"-
tions are there Will be large sat'eiy
on hand 20 SEQ the last playing. h"'"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-29
FINAL MATCH IN JUNIOR TENNIS
TOURNAMENT THIS AFTERNOON

youngsters are prominent and VOL liked
and each has his crowd OF followers
who will be on hand 10 cheer them on
20 victory.
Arkle seems 20 be the favorite. but
McClAlland Is youngster not to be
sighted and he VIII play until the ma!
minute. The asst match Is called Tor
four oriock and Will be tho best three
out OF Ave sets.
Prof $. w WOLF. director OF athiet-
les o. Trtade,ph.2 District High school
Who has very capably assisted IN stag
ing the tournament. Will act as tho ret-
cree OF the match. with Audley Emery
as the official scorer.
McI:lelland won his way into the
ena;s hy defeating Friedrich Seioy OF
Martins Ferry. The match went three
sets Selby taking the frst. rs. whI'e
Mcciel!and took the next two o. ana
o..
Ankle went into tho finals by detea'
ing Dallas Heil,nG. also Of MartinS NetS
nv winning 60. 81. Fell!ng 10 mneh
l.,s experienced than Arkle. VINO
showed himself at hts best form.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-29
MISS LIBERTY
RACE WINNER

Detroit. Aug. cS.--Miss Librty II Of
the Buffalo Lounch club. with Comma
dore Humphrey Birge 1t the wheel. won
the Great Lakes trophy for express
cruisers, feature event OF tcday's pro-
gram Of the Gold Cup-Harmsworth re-
gatta here.
Betty NJ. OF tho Detroit Yacht club
finished second. and Sea Horse. owned
10y James a. Allison, OF the Miami
Beach Yacht club, finished third.
Betty Ms right 10 second place. how
ever. was protested on tho ground she
had cut a stake on the upper turn and
tho judges withheld decision.
Miss Liberty ii covered tho 90 miles
in l.02:3ll7.