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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
Glass A.

Glass A.
 l. Major Reed, Manchester, N. H., 9sx1O0.
 2. c. W. vanstone, Bridgeport. sex 100.
 8. F. O. Williams, New Haven, F. H. Watkins, Hartford; George E.. Sivers, Bridgeport; all tied at 95. Will Hams won the shootoff.
 1. John W. Eselman, Lancaster. Pa, 2. W. B. Newsome. Wilton. Conn.,, 96x10O. 3: F. W. Smith, New Haven. s5x1oo.
 Class c.
 l. w. A. Lank, Bridgeport, 92x100. 2. w. B. Gardner, Hartford, 91x100. B. w. H. Powers, Amenia, N. r., 90 x1oO.
 1. c. H. Story, Pawling, N. T., SIX ?. H. J. Dietrich, Stratford, eOx1oo. 3. J. Stevenson. West Haven, S7 X
 High Professional W. s. Co1fax, Jr., 99x100. The double results follow:
 Amateur.
 1. F. O. Williams, New Haven, AK 2. Herbert Barstow. Rockville, ASK 50. Professional.
 1. J. MoweH Hawkins, New Haven, 
 2. Captain ". H. Richards. New Haven, 42x50.
 Open Doubles. 1. F. O. Williams, New Haven, AK 50.
 2. H. R. Barstow, Rockville. ASK 5O
 3. John B. Fontaine. Philadelphia, 43x50.
 Barstow won shootoff.
 Honors For Geo. Sivers. George D. Sivers, captain of hte Seaside Gun club, was elected vice. president of the Connecticut State Trapshooting association to succeed R. D. Cate. also of Bridgeport. All the other officers were reelected. The state championship shoot for 1923 was awarded to Hartford. It will be held on June g. H.. H. Morse, of Hartford, was chosen as delegate to the Eastern Zone convention to be held in Lancaster, Pa.
 The officers of the Connecticut asso- ciatien are: President, B. H. Morse, Hartford; G. E. Sivers, Bridgeport, vice-president; F. O. BodwelI, Hart ford, secretary-treasurer,
 The directors are:
 F. J. Ham, Norwalk; G. D. Sivers, Bridgeport; A. H. Trumbull, Strat- ford; F. E Watkins, Hartford; F. w. Smith, New Haven; D. H. Bailey, Danbury; c. w. /Hubbeil, Naugatuck; J. L. Talcott, Westbrook; A. J. Rey- holds, Torrington; V. L. Mather, Wind sor Locks; H. F. Loveland, Saybrook: Dr. c. H. Beers. Waterbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
MALE PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED

Male stenographers wanted for ser vice in Washington, D. G. are UT gently needed by the government it is revealed in circular received at the Civil Service department of the post offic. Examinations for these post office. Examinations for these and thereafter on the second Tuesday of each month. Sauaries paid on tlfese positions range from $900 to s1,290 per year and great chances for advancement. Further information and application blanks may be se- cured at the post office registry win dow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
Outright Speaks at Summer School Sessions

Acting Superintendent of Schools E. Everett Cortright is scheduled to speak at two sessions of the Confer ence on Public School Administration, now in session at the New York Uni versity Summer school.
 August Il MT. Cortright will dis cT,ss Work in Nutrition Classes and on August fl he will speak on Dental Hygiene as an Integral Part of the Health Program Dr. John w. With CTS, dean of the School of Education of New York University, is supervis- ing the summer school which will close August 19.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
FRENCH TROOPS REPLACE
 TANKS ALONG RHINELlAND

Paris, July 29.-A regiment of French infantry and another of artil- lery are on their way to Coblenz from Upper Silesia, according to recent to replace American units which have already left Germany. and will bring the. French garrison in the A. F. G. headquarters city up 5000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
CONTRACT FOR OIL

The contract for supplying gasoline for the various city departments for the month of August was awarded jointly to the D. c. Oil Company and the Standard Oil Company yes- terday afternoon by the Board Of Contract and Supply Bids of both concerns were equal. The Texas Oil Company also submitted g. bid. .
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
SUPERSTITION CAUSES
 AUTO LICENSE CHANGE

Albany, July 2s.-Superstition cost Harry Brown, a local taxi driver, s25.
 Harry had been doing little or no business for the last few weeks He suddenly came to the conclusion that it was all because the license he ob- tained from the city to operate the taxi was No. 13.
 It cost him $25 to change the Ii. cense, but he says it was worth it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
EXPLOSION HURTS BOY.

Detroit, July 29.-Joseph Kelly, IS, found a -22-calibre cartridge on the street. He amused himself by toss ing 1t up he strolled along, catch ing it as it fell The cartridge struck the sidewalk and exploded. The bullet pierced Kelly's right hand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
LAND CAN BE LEASED

The city owned strip of land on the eastern-end of Congress street bridge can be leased, according to City At torney John A. Cornell who yester- day sent lease form to Alderman William E.. Hogan, chairman of the Miscellaneous SonIntttee of the Com mon Council. Several large oil com panies desire to lease the land for gasoline filling stations.
 tS1 offers from companies who desire to lease the laud will be advertised in a few oays. The land will be leased for ten yearS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
GARBAGE COLLECTORS
 THREATENING STRIKE,

Detroit, July 29.-Health and san itation of this city is threatened. by a strike of practically the entire force of the city's garbage collectors and drivers. Two hundred and fifty-four of the 260 men on the job are out protesting against a recent cut in their wages from $5.50 day to $5. The garbage collectors of the city re- gently organized and affiliated them selves with the American Federation of Labor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
Other Leagues
American Association

American Association. Milwaukee, 2; Toledo, 1; (10 in- ningS). St. Paul, 8; Louisville, f. Kansas City, II; Columbus, 2.
 Southern Association. New Orleans, IS; Chattanooga, 0. Nashville, G. Birmingham, 4. Little Rock, g; Mobile, l.
 International League. Baltimore, 4; J. City, 3 6 in., rain) Reading, II; Newark, 4. Buffalo. 10; Toronto, c in.) Rochester, 12; Syracuse, 6.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
TE()E,ANS 'AGAkAES
National League

National League. Pittsburgh at New York. St. Louis at Brooklyn. Chicago at PhiladeI Iphia. Cincinnati at Boston.
 American League. New York at Chicago. Philadelphia at Detroit. Washington at Cleveland. Boston at St. Louis.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
Scores Yesterday.

Springfield 8. Bridgeport 2. New Haven 6, FitcnDurg 8. Waterbury 1, Hartford 0 (1st.) Waterbury 8. Hartford 3 (2nd.) Albany-Pittsie eld-rain.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
EASTERN LEAGUE
TOday'S Games,

Bridgeport at Springfield. New Haven at Fitchburg. Waterbury at Hartford. Albany at Pittsf1eId.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
ToInorrow's Games.

Pittsdeld at Bridgeport. Fitchburg at New Haven. Hartford at Albany.
 Springfield at Waterbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
American League.
&GYESTER- q& DAYS ~'
 <3RESUlTS
National League.

New York, 8; St. Louis. 4. St. Louis, 1; New York, 3. Brooklyn, 8; Pittsburgh, 2. Cincinnati, II; Philadelphia, [. Chicago. g; Boston, O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
EMPIRE.

Tom Moore's host of admirers are
 in for delightfN1 surprise when that
 Goldwyn picture, 'flr. Barnes of New. York;, at the Empire theatre for four
 days, beginning Sunday. As the hero Of the picture made from Archibald. ClaVerng Gunter's famous novel, which had a resounding success upon the American stage. he gives a very debonair impersonation of an cratic,
 genial Yankee who stunlbles into a. love affair in Paris which carries him into ,and out of a Corsican vendetta.
 There is a strong emotional drama in the photop1ay through which guns the comedy Of Tom Mocres characteriza- ton of MT. Barnes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
American League

New York, '; St. Louis, 3. Chicago, 4; Boston, 3.
 Detroit, 6; Washington, 2. Philadelphia, 12; Cleveland, 3.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-29
Pag.e rive.

American boy. Prizes will be given to some of the children at the matinee.
 3Penrod" has registered the greatest hit since Charlie Chaplin in the Kid
 It is an ideal feature for children. To-
 day will likewise mark the last ap- pearances of Hawthorne & Cook, who have made themselves mighty popular in Bridgeport, as has Betty Eldred and company in Blossom
 Time'', and others of an ideal vaude- vile bill.
The Washington times., 1922-02-26

"That is good idea, my man, - replied. II shalt
avail myself of your suggestion with grateful appreca
ton will borrow this pin and return it this evening
after the drive Or if late in dsbanding to-mor
morning before I return to New York"
THAT will be quite satisfactory sir the clerk assured
me, and walked out of the establishment with every in
tenton of keeping faith with them in real gratitude for
their thoughtful courtesy.
But the next morning in getting away to take the
train for New York. the transaction of the pin entirely
slipped my mind say this frankly because in this in
stance really innocent of any intention Of wrong
doing 1t trivial matter. and beg my readers to
believe the sincerity Of my assertion, because have
frankly confessed to many much disrepusbe trans
actions than the stealing of this pm
But had failed to take into account the pussyfoot
steps and pryng eyes and listening of the detectives
who followed me everywhere. / have doubt that
Of the assigned to shadow inquired into my visit
the jewelry shop in Newport and learned the details
of the transaction To this detective the whole thing
doubt sounded like very ridiculous fabrication l pre-
that the detective chucked to himself he believed
that at last he had caught in thevng transaction
have little doubt that the detective made up his mind
that would keep my promise to return the jewel,
but that he would disappear from Newport with
cut returning the pin.
At any rate the matter of the pin not in my mind
next morning. left for New York, and within hour
after had reached apartments the detective whom
had noticed in Newport arrived, with two Others who
introduced themselves roughly by throwing back the
lapes of their coats and displaying badges, of which
revealed the fact that he member Of the New York
police force To my astonishmen they announced with
The Washington times., 1922-02-26

brutal frankness that under arrest for stealing
scarf pin and running away from Newport to New York
with it.
expressed myself very forciby to the officers, told
them that this outrage that the transaction
entirely misnterpreted and endeavored to brush them
aside by stating that would at call at the jewery
establishment and explain everything.
But this not what they wanted.
rudely dragged to the station house, and there
told that would have to be locked up unless
willing to 60 to Newport voluntarily and explain myself
TO the authorities in Newport who had asked for my
arrest
Of course consented to return to Newport and
shocked to have the officers snap handouts my wrist
soon they had safely gotten board the train
noticed CLEAN of triumph in the eyes of the private
detective who had been watching long. So
osenatousy and conspcuousy taken to Newport by the
officers and arragned in court next morning a
mon thief
But the presiding Judge listened very attentvey all
the facts in the and seemed impressed with my very
The Washington times., 1922-02-26
The Count Onfgciffed
bv His Enemies.

hurried to the Newport branch Of this jewelry house.
and giving the shop clerk my card explained truthfuly
that suddenly in need Of scarf pin-something
nearly like the had lost mislad possible.
was happy to find diamond and ruby pin somewhat re-
sembling the one had left behind in New York The
Of the establishment very courteous and
sderat He had heard of and may have known of my
account with the main shop in New York.
81 would suggest Count Gregory, that instead Of pur
chasing this pin outright said the clerk that you per.
nit the honor of loanng it to you No doubt upon
your return to New York you will find your pin safe
and sound in your apartments We will be happy to
tend this courtesy to you.'
The Washington times., 1922-02-26
The Episode of
the Fatal Scarf Pin.


Sing Lady Camoys, her daughter, came
back from England Mrs. Gillespie, her
Other daughter came down to Newport
with her husband very prominent New
York attorney who ] was informed was
associated with her family affairs, ap-
psared on the scene. My intuition warned
me that the subject of anxiety and
searnest debate
g. L soon discovered that I being followed an
watched by private detectives How stumbled upon this
fact do not recall, but II put my guard and
extremely careful that all my actions should be in
days by and thought could detect the impotence
and disappointment in the eyes and attitude OF the de-
tectives who watching and those who were in
terested in catching me IN some delinquency
" But at last made the false step they all count
ing
So successfully had revived with Mrs. Sherman pa.
tronage, coaching parties they had become fire.
quent social which had been arranged short
notice When arrived in Newport the morning Of
the drive my valet hurredy laid my coaching clothes.
Suddenly my man became excited
MY valet knew that the scarf pin Of which he spoke
was considered by me as symbol of luck 1t was
splendid pin in the shape Of miniature horse made of
diamonds with exquisite rubes representing its eyes,
had been presented by the Marquis Of Qeensberry
in London many years before and invariably wore
when rode. considering il as much part of my equip
ment my grooms my riding gloves.
| very much disturbed With tinee of super.
sttion felt that this evil omen would not join
the coaching company without scarf pin. Not only
would be conscious Of something missing in my equip
ment, but other gentlemen would note it.
paced the floor moment or two and then remem.
tered that there in Newport branch of prominent
Fifth jewelry shop conducted by Udall Balou
l. had made many purchases of jewelry souvenirs and
dainty dinner souvenirs from this we'll. known firm Of
radesmen and carried very substantial account with
them In fact, at that very moment owed them some.
thing like two thousand dollars.
The Washington times., 1922-02-26

game. | must be very careful to lose no
tricks in the game. must not be too fire.
auent a visitor at Mrs. Sherman home.
Above all things, must not bore her or
say or do anything to create misgivings.
But my attentions were carefully OBJ
served by those concerned with Mrs.
Watts Sherman 8 affairs. Stories of my
financial exploits reached their ears,
and there were few who had the auda.
city to hint that was an impostor and .
fortune seeking rascal. But il these
things were told to Mrs. Sherman had
reason to believe that she refused to lis
ten to them. Things were going very well
and was sure | had her confidence.
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times that smoothly and smacked OF sin.
,dcery The deep color of the queur mingled with the
II hue of her blush and she drank with me.
AS strolled slowly home that evening" swinging my
in exaation of spirits said to myself that the
Brown.Sherman combined millions were beginning to
p hover close.
Well, it be imagined that neglected no points
in the game playing. realized that this was the
greatest opportunity of my life was playing for grip
upon fortune which beyond the dreams Of avarce
/ thought of myself the master of those millions
At times felt that if could win the hand of this very
rich widow should treat her with extraordinary kind
ness-thst should arise every morning with prayer to
her appreciation and gratitude and that should
see to it that she did regret her venture.
- built air castles for myself thought Of remodeng
the house. had eye building site in New York
where would erect suitable city palace as became my
millions picked out nearby location where would
erect stables and have my horses.
''', But realized that playing very uncertain
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possibly for the first time, righteous indignation. For
at least Count Gregory had been falsely accused
Whatever else in the long string of my vllanies and de
linquencies true, it happened that this time was
really innocent of any wrong intention.
Possibly my earnestness of convinced the
judge that mistake had been made and think that The
swness and roughness of the methods of my
rather aroused the suspicion in the judges mind that
there might be hidden explanation Of the purpose
and intent of the detectives and those who inter
ested in their pursuit of me.
At any rate the learned Judge only DISCHARGED me-
but administered rebuke to the officers who had ar
rested me.
But, alas, the detectives had accomplished their pur.
pose The newspapers spread the story of the dsgraceu
mess, much to my humiliation and dscredt.
Still, l hoped that all not lost. After / had
changed Clothes bathed and shaved and done every
thing to all contamination Of the ROOM
hurried the home of Mrs Sherman Ny heart uttered
somewhat not because feared losing the friendship Of
this estmable lady, but because dreaded the shock Of
the possible discovery that hoped for clutch upon her
millions might have been loosened forever.
steaded myself, assumed easy air, went up the
steps nonchslantly swinging my cane and rang the bell
But the butler, who had always been respectful and SUBJ
servient greeted with naughty air Of icy insolence
as he fixed contemptuous gaze upon me- and uttered
these fateful words:
MADAM has instructed to say to you that she will
be out whenever you called"
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Mrs. William Watts Sherman, the Fashionable a
Very Wealthy New York and Newport Societ,
Leader In Fancy Dress Costume.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-10

eDer, paid for his last Rembrandt.
rumored to have been 100000.
"The Descent from. the Gross" IL
the towering OF his efforts to inter
pref religious fevor, Like other
"oid masters" II has had long and
varied history and for many years
its authenticity was doubted. At
last restored and roinstated to It's
rightful place in the art world, It
moved from owner to owner until It
was sold at Chrlsties, London's IA
nous auction room.
This IS the 18th Rembrandt Wild
ener has added 20 his great nrt col
lection at ElLns Park, his beauti-
full estate near here.
While Huntington has been build
ing a magnificent museum out on
his California estate. wldener has
been quietly acquiring picture after
picture.
The winner IN the contest will be
the public, for st is said that both
collections will eventually be left the
people. The city Of Philadelphia
has recently been enriched by the
wonderful collection OF English
paintings, valued at more than ST.
soc. 900. left It by the late John
II. McTadden.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-10
Cinderella Sally
ON THE PAL ROLL
Sally Starts Her Stage Career in Earnest
BY Zoe Beckley

y well. that doesn't sound very
hard. Easiest $50 a week in town
] should say" said Lucy as VAIN
,.hurried off.
Sally clutched Miss Bennet's arm
>staring, lips apart.
What was that about $50" she
whispered.
That's your pay-5o a week, and
,Wain's offered you a nice bit. II
ought to be a pretty scene-the pls
flower basket running out over the
.heads of the audienceAon trolley
with YOU in It. throwing out bouton-
nieres. You'll get away with It IN
-great shape"
sally kept repeating Fifty dol
lars-s5O-mer' in dazed sort OF
way I'll Lucy grabbed her and
steered her TO the street and into
taxi. 49,,
again. as the thing jolted on toward
the hotel. I'm to get all that money
for-such a thing as thatg
.,yvell &" laughed Lucy. "of course
,.on.vo rot TO make good. You have
ne face and figure and they4l give
>vou the clothes. You've got u ~
the rest yourself-make the MT
some girls get the crowd going an
10 seconds; some are a frost 1"eS
don't know yet s.,,,,
Nov I'll turn out" finished Saily
voujckiv. Her mouth frightened win
determination and Lucy Bennett
,udeing her forNcharacter, was part
Wv treasured.
Rut VAIN. next morning wateh-
inc from the balcony the great
,baslset embowered with blooms ana
sally in her STACEY Bingham nestea
within it. swore softly TO himseiI
and snapped disdainful myers
'she looks like someone was
gonna wiring her neck and she was
bracing herself to stand IT, ne
muttered. Good Lord, why can't
they stick to regular show girls
stead Of ringing in these hayseedsl
Golden makes me sick.
out over the darkened theatre his
voice rang suddenly:
''Rotten-rotteni Are you going
20 a funeral? Don't be afraid, the
trolley won't break. Try and spare
smile, can't you? Remember
you're sailing out over an audience
Of live human beings, not a grave
yard"
Sally's first impulse at the shock
and fright OF the calldown was 70
burst into wild weeping-and quit.
But again that gamin spirit Of hers.
or some quality Of a long-gone
swashbuckling ancestor, came 10
her rescue.
SAY" she called out in the direc-
ton of his voice, across the big,
dark treater that's no way TO talk
TO mel You can't get me TO work
for you by yelling like 1 was IA
kitchen scullion"
Through sheer surprise Vain was
silent. But the next moment he
broke out again:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-10

tases OF aged people, It indicates
unusual power and efficacy.
A great many aged people have
told how Plant Juice helped them
and recently Mr.. William Cline. OF
116 South street. Harrisburg, Pa,
gave the following testimonial:
\ Il am 6S," said Mr.. Cline. land
until six years ago I always enjoyed
good health, but at that time I be-
gan to suffer from constipation and
since then have suffered from all
the ailments that develop from this
trouble. had to take salts almost
continually. My liver and kidneys
did not act properly. l had TO get
up three or four times a night be-
>cause of my kidneys and this broke
up my sleep so much that 1 awoke
mornings absolutely without energy
or ambition and had to just drag
myself to work.
Il read so much about Plant
Juice and how it was helping others
shat 1 started taking it and 1 can
honestly say that it did wonders for
me. The constipation is all gone
and I dc not have to take salts or
physics now. My liver and kidneys
are working properly. do not
have TO get up at. night any more.
I s.eep soundly all night without
waking and then get up mornings
feeling refreshed and with new en-
ergy and ambition. I can say that
Plant Juice did all for me that was
claimed and I gladly recommend
It."
: Plant Juice is sold in Wilmington
1t the Miller drug store, 4O4-4Os
Market street; in New Castle by z.
Challenger & Son; in Newport by
O. B. White; in Newark by W. f.
2rown.-(Adv.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-10
EAST VERSUS WEST
IN WAR OF ARTS

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - UNITED
Press THE war OF the arts is on
East against West.
The Widener collection Of Penn
sylvania and the Huntington collec-
ton of California are vieing for the
final championship, the worlds title
IN art collections.
With the recent acquisition of
Rembrandt's famous masterpiece
The Descent from the Cross" the
Widener museum offset the prestige
won by Huntington. by his pur-
chase of GainsbOrough's THE Blue
Boy for 100000.
While the purchase price OF the
Descent from the Cross" has not
been made public it is said TO run
considerably over the amount Wild
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-10

A good recipe for mayonnaise Is
as follows: Mix together a half tea
spoon salt. half teaspoon powdered
sugar, a half teaspoon mustard and
a fourth teaspoon paprika. Add the
yolk of-one egg. and mix well. Next
add a teaspoon vinegar, and then
very slowly. a cup Of salad oil. beat
ing all the time. at intervals add
vinegar and lemon Juice until thin
enough.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-10
ESTATES OF THE DEAD

Letters Of administration have
been granted by Registrar OF Wills
Isaac X. Brown. TO John Meyers on
the estate OF Annie Meyers. of Will
mington hundred; Agnes slkorski on
the estate Of Joseph sikorski, OF Red
Lion hundred.