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Nanjemoy and Marbury Baptist
Churches, Rev. T. T. Scruggs, Pastor.
Services at MISUNDERSTANDING
LIST and 3rd Sundays. IL q. m. and 8 p,
m. Sunday School, 10 a. m, and B..
Y. P. U. every Sunday, p. m. Prayer
Meeting s O'Clock Thursday nights.
Services at Misunderstanding End
and 4th Sundays, IL a IN. and p. m.
Sunday School, 10 a. m. and B. Y. P.
U. every Sunday, 6 p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday nights.
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Religious Notlees.


The Rev. VIM. Hirst HeIgham, d. D.
rector. Telephone, La Plata IS.
Services for nineteenth Sunday az
Der Trinity, October 7.
las A. NJ, La Plata, Christ Church
holy Communion.
q 900 A. M, Piney, St. Paul's Church
holy Communion and Sermon.
10 A. NJ, La Plata, Christ Church.
Church School.
IL A. NJ, La Plata, Christ Church,
Lltany. Holy Communion and Sermon.
200 p. M, Waldorf. Saint Barna-
bas' Chapel, Church School.
Every Thursday, 10 A. NJ Christ
Church, La Plata, Holy Communion
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Agricultural Notes.

From the 9Th to the 18th l will be out
of the State at Syracuse. N. Y. If any
one wants information about sick hogs
write DR.. l. X. Atherton. College Park.
Do not let your hogs get sick and die
before you get in touch with some one
who can help you.
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Registration Notice.

Office of Board of Supervisors Of Flee
tons for Charles County.
Notice is hereby given that the Off
GERS of Registration for the several
Election Districts of Charles County,
Maryland, shall proceed, during the
month OF October, 1928, on the follow
ing days;
Tuesday, October 3, 1913.
to make registration OF all the voters
entitled to register and not now on the
Registration Books, and on
Tuesday, October 10, 1923
to revise the lists. No new names
added on Revision Day.
Accordingly, the said Registration
Officers will Sit on the above days, at
the places of registration in the several
Election Districts, on the said dates,
as follows
First District, LA PLATA.
Second District, HILL TOP.
Third District, CROSS ROADS.
Fourth District, ALIENS FRESH.
Fifth District, TOMPKINSVILLE.
Sixth District, WHITE PLAINS.
Seventh District,
First Precinct, POMONKEY.
Second Precinct, INDIAN HEAD.
Eighth District, BRYANTOWN.
Ninth District, HUGHESVILLE. i
Tenth District, MARBuRY.
Hours of Registration from 600 A.
NJ. to 900 p. NJ.
Hours of Revision from 500 A. NJ.
to 100 P. NJ.
c. Fl. STONESTREET, Pres.
J. FRANK MEDLEY,
Board of Supervisors OF Election FOR
Charles County, Md.
LOUIS NJ. HYDE, Clerk,
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Do not forget the dates of the Fair.
October oath must see everything in
place In the Town Hall by 2 O'Clock.
All poultry must be in by 10 O'Clock on
the 25th and all livestock in by 10
O'Clock on the 18th.
JOHN P. BURDETTE.
County Agent.
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For Sale.

A very desirable farm of 95 acres,
situated In the village of Newport, and
bordering on State Road, containing
dwelling, tenant house and all neces-
sary out buildings; also, an artesian
well with an outlet through the dairy
of nice cement trough. Price, 5000
Also, lot in La Plata, / is acres, ad-
joining Mr.. John L. Mudd, on the Bel
Alton State Road. Price, $500.
Apply TO
MRS. MAE R. THOMPSON,
9-14-3t Newport, Nd.
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The Church Of the Nazarene Special
Revival meetings Sunday, Oct. It'll,
in the Nazarene Chapel at Indian
Head; Rev. B. II. Maybuty and wife
in charge. Good singing, good music
from J to 8 p. M; preaching every
night at s.
Preaching at Chicamuxen at II q. m.
Pisgah at 3 p. m.
D. w. SWEENEY, Pastor.
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FALL OPENING.

Ladies, we are ready to assist
you in selecting your new hat,
dress or suit. Miss Lee, of Balti-
more, is with us again.
7. II. FARRALL s. SON.
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II you want to sell your farm, list it
with S. X. Burch, Hughesville, Md
adv.
If you anticipate doing any building
this season you can save money at
the lumber yard of Matthews-Howard
Company. Inc. A full line of dressed
lumber and building material is car
ried Of all times.
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Tuesday, Oct. IS. 1923.

between the hours of IL NJ. and 1 P. M.
the said property so seized and taken
in execution, by public aution, to the
highest bidder for cash.
JOHN N. SIMMS,
9-2S-4t Sheriff OF Charles Co., Md.
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For Sale.

One-horse Corn Cutter, Laber Saver
Ten Coulter Disk, Mower, Pillow and
other implements, all at low figures.
Write for prices.
HANSON BARNES,
ION State Road) McConchie p. o.
9-2l-4t.
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Say, We are in Distress
WHAT is THE MATTER ?

WHAT is THE MATTER +?
The Colored Home Beneficial Socie-
ty, OF La Plata, successor to the Will
ling Helpers Society, will have a
Grand Mass Meeting at Bivins' Park,
on Indian Head State Road, one mile
north OF La Plata, on Emancipation
Day,
THURSDAY, NOV. 1, 1923.
The meeting will be addressed by
Hon. Sydney e. Mudd, Messrs. John
F. Mudd, r. Stone Posey, John E.
Bardroff, f. G. Cooksey and others.
A cordial welcome Is extended to all
understanding colored speakers, also,
to address the meeting.
The officials OF all other societies 10
the county, old soldiers, and old PEG
Pile generally are invited to come.
MUSIC BY MARLBORO BAND !
The committee will spare no pains to
make the day success.
Admission to Ground and Ball, soc.
By order of Committee,
dyson HILL, Pres.
JOSEPHINE NILES, Sec.
10-5-4tN.as2
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Admission, SOC. Reserved Seats, 75c
s-2s-St.
, 1923-05-20
JEFFRIES GIVES
DEMPSEY ADVICE
ABOUT RETIRING

Jim Jefrries and Jack Dempsey ran
across each other In Los Angelica
Dempsey spoke about Jeffries' inan-
cial troubles. That's all right,
Jack" said Jerries; these things hap
pen and IN pull out all right"
What Dempsey said on hat particu-
lar subject is not a matter OF record.
But, during the course OF the con-
versation that ensued. Jeffries said:
Jack, l don't know what your plans
are But you are pretty much in the
same fix right now that I was when l
retired, because 1 had nobody TO fight.
Take my advice and don't retire.
II you can't fight, stay in training.
keep Mt.
"If you retire. sooner or later they'll
drag o out to night again, as they
did me. and the fellow you'll have to
fight will be younger than you-prob-
ably stronger and faster"
Dempsey thanked Jenfries and said:
=" 1 have no Intention OF retiring. JIM:
IN keep in condition II I have to wait
ton years for a fight"
, 1923-05-20
LUDERUS, K0NETCHY
LIFE PATHS PARALLEL

Edward ]. Konetchy. manager of
the Omaha club of the Western league.
n Frederick Luderus, pilot of the
Oklahoma City Indians, arc the Slam
ese twins of baseball.
In all the colorful annals of the ma
tional pastime, there are no two play
ers whose careers correspond so
closely.
Here are some Of the singular simf-
arities In their lives, even ante-dating
their advent into baseball:
Both were born the same month and
in the same state-Konetchy at La
Crosse. Wis. Sept. 3. 1885. and Luder-
US at Milwaukee. Wis. Sept II. 1886.
Starts Careers in 1905.
Both began playing professional bah
in 19o5-Konetchy with the La Crosse
club OF the Wisconsin State league,
and Luderus with the 500 Ste. Marie
club in Michigan.
Both were gifted In holding down
the initial sack Ind have played no
other position.
The major league playing OF both
has been confined to the National
league. Konetchy joining the 81 Louis
Cardinals in 1907. and Luderus report
ing to the Chicago Cubs in 1909.
Both have impressive records In the
majors.
Finish Same Year.
Both lad 'hnis" written behind
their playing In the big tent" about
the same time--Luderus ending his
major career in 1920, and Konetchy in
1921.
Both Joined the Toledo club Of the
American association after starting
back.
Both applied for their unconditional
releases from baseball last season and
obtained them. Luderus receiving his
from the Kansas City club and Kon-
etchy from Toledo.
Both made their advent into tho
Western league in 1928 as
Both are plotting teams doped to be
pennant contenders.
In size the two stack up about the
same, Konetchy being only ten pounds
heavier at 1876.
Both rate about the same as FIRST
basemen. a comparison OF their field
ing records viii show. Konetchy hav-
ing averaged .9s5 last season against
Luderus' $50. At the plate Konetchy
wields the heavier bludgeon.
Both played seventeen seasons with
out being put Of baseball.
On Pemant Winner.
During tho time the Indian chief
tain graced National league diamonds,
he succeeded in playing in one worlds
series. This was in 1916. when the
Philadelphia club. on which he was a
regular. won the National league gon-
Talon.
Konetchy never realized his ambi-
tion to participate in n diamond clas-
sic, but he made history during his
long career.
The Buffalo pilot In his last year
in the National league-192I-estab-
lished Q record by making Eve I'M
assisted double plays. a feat which
still stands.
The previous year Konetchy won
brackets for himself by making 1882
putouts and only Il errors in 100
games another achievement which
stands defiant
, 1923-05-20
MURPHY AVOIDS FALL
TRAINING IN PLANE

Jimmy Murphy. international rae
ing champion. who will drive m the
500 mile race at the indianapolis mo
tor speedway May 80, narrowly es-
capped death In an ~aeroplane while in
training at the Durant quarters in
the wilderness near Rosscommon,
Mich. according to the story told by
his mates or the escapade, Eddie
Hearne and Harry Hartz, teammates;
Harry Miller. famous motor builder;
John De Palma, trainer, and Clin Du-
rant
Aero Enthusiast.
Murphy learned to pilot aeroplanes
on the a during the winter and is
quito an enthusiast Durant has had
a plane at his Michigan camp for two
years. Because he cannot loaf, EVEN
in spare moments. Murphy began tin
kering with the antiquated plane, and
after a days work had It in running
order. Durant. who has been drlv-
Ing ships for years, TAXED the plane
around the field and hen decided It
VA ready TO take of.
Murphy zoomed the ship OF the small
clearing. barely skddded over the tai
trees forming a natural fence for the
landing field, and slowly move along
over the tops Of the trees. The mo-
tor was missing and he could not gain
altitude. Finally a field appeared,
Just as the motor halted altogether,
and Murphy landed the plane safely.
Some Experience.
1T sure was some experience" Muir
ply said today. 1t was the closest
1 eve nave been to death. But 1
like aviation and It won't stop me
from flying. I don't think 1t Is near
so thrilling as plotting speedy automo-
biles. though"
Eddie Hearne, who had warned
Murphy TO remain out OF tho plane,
wa so certain that Murphy had met
death when h plane was forced down
that he refused to SO over to the next
estate when a rescue party was formed
TO rush to the speed champions as
~sistance. The rescue outfits found
Murphy sitting beside the ship with
his usual mile OF Irish smile.
, 1923-05-20
CHANGING STYLE
OF HITTING MAY
BE DETRIMENT

One argument that can always be
found in baseball relates TO changing a
batsman's style without seriously af-
fecting his hitting power.
Lutzke, a good fielder. was hitting
well in the Cleveland trimming camp
this spring. Cleveland decided that
Lutzke would not be a valuable bats
man in the American league because
he Invariably hit to one spot Lutzke.
in the language of the game. was a
dead" right field hitter.
The Cleveland coaches set about to
change is style at bat so hat he could
hit to all fields. They kept working
on this and as the lessons heightened
the hitting ability of Lutzke decreased.
Since the season opened Lutzke has
gotten but one extra base hit, and he
drove in two runs. It was a three
Dagger and the bail was hit-to right
field.
, 1923-05-20
FOR P9AWG RS
OF W1G0ST
6yA.R METcAlFE
NEVER TAKE PARTNER OUT OF
NO-TRUMP BID.

"HE craze for new conventions in
auction is amusing. During the
last week, in letters from Indi-
\ ana and Kansas, the same nov
city has been proclaimed as a great
discovery. namely. never TO take a
partner out of a no-trump bid.
People fail to realize hat tho same
reasons which made tho take out a
good thing ten years since have. not
changed and can never change. Inn
proving the game by devising new con-
ventions is precisely the same as i'm
proving the literary product by tinker
ing with the alphabet
There are three good reasons for TAX
Ing a partner u OF n no-trump declar-
aton-weakness, strength, and imbe-
eility. Tho last term is rather harsh,
as 1t includes taking out a partner
who is an inexperienced player, and
may be imbecile in nothing but the
game.
Our western correspondent uses this
pregnant phrase: you must take IL
Tor granted that your partner knows
what he is doing when he asks to be
allowed to play the hand at no-trump.
How many times have you heard a
player say hat he did not want to be
taken out Of a no-trump with hands of
a certain character"
In this our correspondents and the
others mentioned strike a false note.
Players do not or should not try to
tell their partners in bidding that the
want this or the other thing. A play
ers bid merely describes his W hand
and his partner must use his judy
ment In connection with that lnforma-
ton or the game becomes childish.
The weak take out Is so important
that 1t seems absurd to discuss It at
all. To take your partner out of q
no trump with any I've card suit when
your hand does not promise more than
a single trick pays more than ninety
nine times out of every hundred, and
this the cards Will prove IL players
merely take the trouble to try OUT both
declarations.
The fact that the take out increases
the contract is of no
whatever. as the hand which would
have been dummy at no trump viii
take several tricks at the trump dec
laration which otherwise would have
been lost; also the no trump hand will
make moro Of its high cards merely
because the suits may DO led from
the weak hand toward the strong in
stead OF the other way about.
As tricks in all suits count the same
at no trump, there should be no dis.
tinction whatever between major and
minor suits in n weak take out.
Strength take outs will be discussed
in another article. The following deal
is for the initiate.
, 1923-05-20

w ANT to spend your vacation
HHI this season on an island in
WV Robinson Crusoe style? Well.
you can do It in the state of
Wisconsin without 1t costing you much
either. as that state has several hun
bred SLANT which it Will lease for
camping purposes.
4; y
For a number of years Wisconsin
has had on hand a fine assortment of
Islands but apparently not many peo-
pie have been interested in leasing
them Islands galore have been on
the bargain counter without many GUS
toners SO here is the chance for the
v~acationist who ants a little Robin
son crusoe stun TO satisfy his ambl-
ton to live all by his lonesome on a
desert isle" These bits of land are
not buried in the heart OF nowhere, so
that o can't get to them even though
they are surrounded by water. The
majority of them are situated in Badg-
or lakes. although some are in
streams. and they are all sizes and
descriptions
II you are Interested in this island
leasing business get in touch with the
Wisconsin conservation commission,
Capitol building. Madison. Wis. They
will send you a complete list Of the
islands that arc available for leasing
and then by means of your map you
can determine just where 1t is located.
Il i;
After all Is said and done there is
nothing like a lowly garden hackle
for trout fishin' early in the season
when he stream are high and the
water dirty. At hat stage in the
trout fishin' game a small spinner and
worms are the berries. although, for
various reasons. the trout fans are
reluctant to admit that his combina-
ton is ever used But here is J.. v.
Knight of Kalamazoo, Mich, report
ing on his early season luck, and note
how the trick was turned.
= Il
Just returned from Irons where
two Of US had some real sport for
several days. We landed several
dozen fine trout. These were mostly
rainbows which were caught in the
Little Manistee river. We got one
rainbow that weighed four pounds and
he was some scrapper. The biggest
brook weighed one and one quarter
pounds. We caught most OF them with
a small spoon and worms. a few on a
fly. Fishing is not very good there
yet as 1t is too early. We were also
fishing a small creek a short distance
up the river from Irons and from It
took about thirty Of the prett!est brook
trout I ever saw. These ran about
eleven inches in length"
, 1923-05-20

West secured nino tricks.
East excused his bid after putting
down his hand. on the theory that his
partner was n good player. We then
left h to telephone, glancing
at his partners hand on his way out.
Returning after the deal hid been COM
pleted, he inquired how much his part
ner had lost. Refused to believe the
score until It was confirmed by all
present.
The prospect looked poor enough to
the declarer who had bid no trump
with absolutely the minimum OF
strength required. The best feature OF
The deal was perhaps the lead OF the
low club from dummy at trick 2.
The conventional way OF leading
from the west hand and fneslng tho
jack simply would not promise enough
tricks to pull out Of the deal.
South. OF course, expected tho ace to
be In the west hand and could not pos
sibly afford to play the ten on the hrst
round The declarer also hoped 10 Sc
cure a spade lead from north, although,
as It happened, this would not have
worked so well as the actual play.
However. after north had played the
queen and Jack OF diamonds, the de
clarer ceased to worry about tho acc
OF spades. knowing II must DO In the
Bouth hand. Had north held the ace of
spades In addition to tho strength he
had already shown In the other three
suits, he would not have allowed a bid
OF n no trump to pass, therefore, tho
declarer overlook the second round OF
diamonds and threw south In with tho
ten. in order TO compel that player to
lead a spade.
After tho sixth trick the game ran
smoothly for tho dcclarer. tho last
three tricks being beautiful from his
point OF view. South did not perceive
his danger until It was too late 10 extri-
cate himself. He should have discarded
his c and queen OF spades and kept
the deuce Of that suit on account Of
the club situation; in other words. his
minor tenace in clubs demanded n card
OF ext instead Of a card OF regntry.
, 1923-05-20
Cards and Phils Set New
Record for Home Runs

A new record Tor home runs in a
major league game was established
when the Philiies and Cardinals raped
out ten. Previously the record was
held by Chicago and Cincinnati. with
nine made In n game which lasted
seven innings. played July A.. 1895.
Previous to that Boston and Cincinnati
on May 80. 1894. had made nine home
runs in n full nine inning game.
A moro modern record was .estnb-
lished on June 3. 1921. when Philadel-
phia tAmericanl and Detroit totaled
eight home runs between them. the
Athletics getting seven and the Tigers
one
, 1923-05-20
WILLARD-FIRPO
BOUT IN FFING

Jess willard and Luis FIrpo. victors
in the two star bouts OF tho milk fund
boxing carnival at tho Yankee stadium.
New York City. will be matched In a
fifteen round contest to decide a cham
pionship opponent for Jack Dempsey.
Promoter Tex Richard announced at
tho conclusion Of the show.
The light, he said, probably would be
held In tho Yankee stadium June 80.
, 1923-05-20
The Old Copyreader
MANY a story is hopelessly
written, but the story of life is
hopelessIy rotten"


NOT SOS YOU NOTICE 1T.
Here Il n hat shop and there Is n shoe store,
Nett Is n gown Joint, q fur place. and
30 on;
Two doors away they arc fixing n new store,
Lingerie; dik-and the further you go on
More viii you find Of the self-same creation,
Block after block. It's alike e~yerywhcre;
Costly displays whose distinct conversation
Speaks but the wants of the sex yclept fair.
Candy. cosrnctics, gems. eorsets and mysteries
Not c-omprehensible TO the male noodlei
Lotions and notions and doodAds whose his
tories
Man knoweth not-and the whole harmed
clboodlo
Stocked up to play rs HIS one slickot card
to Her;
An OF II fashioned to win Her faint praise-
Yet come have the nerve to remark In regard
to Her
That it's the Woman who pays and who
payri
GUY LEE
, 1923-05-20
BILL JOHNSTON
TO COMPETE IN
ENGLISH MEET

Bin Johnston OF California, will go
to England to participate in the grass
court t%ourney.at Wimbledon beginning
June 20. He may also play In the
Queens club and R~oehampton Journeys
and will retur to this country In July.
competing in eastern Journeys leading
up to the national championship in
Philadelphia.
, 1923-05-20
PRICES EXPLAIN
BIG CROWDS AT
ENGLISH SOCCER

The prices explain why the soccer
games draw so well in Great Britain.
At the English cup final in tho new
Wembley park adjacent TO London
in which Bolton Wanderers beat West
Ham United. 2 goal TO o, there were
24,5ss seats in the grand stand selling
for 5 to 81 shillings, o.79o front ring
seats at 5 shillings. 33.i51 standing
room in Enclosures at 3 shiliings each.
and 1855 standing room on terraces
at 2 shillings, a total OF 125. POI. Near
~ 200 900 fans tried to see the games.
, 1923-05-20
Constructing Cinder Track
at East Orange Stadium

Fged W. Ruben OF The A. A. U. Is
pushing the construction OF a new 5.lap
cinder path at the East Orange sta
dun. New Jersey. Jole Ray Will be
among the contestants in the first meet
scheduled June ls.
, 1923-05-20

1AnA NAAt ala1AtoAo
every boost is
a knocks true.
Y t ar
times when It is.
One Of them oc-
CURED C c ntly
when a New York
s e p h cid
Manager Higgins
for making n spec
tacular protest be-
u Umpire Nal
lin refused to call
o an opposing
player for turning
to. his left after
overrunning hrst
hasa
, 1923-05-20
RIDES II HOURS
ON MOTORCYCLE

Arch Rife OF Sacramento set what Is
said to be n world record for endur-
anco motorcycle riding when he COM.
ploted his seventy-scycnth hour OF rid
ing. officials stopped the race. Ac-
oordlng to Kenneth Lee. referee Of the
Auto Trade association, tho former
world endurance record was 10 hours
and 10 minutes.
, 1923-05-20
HARRY WILLS MOANS
AS JESS WILLARD
AND LUIS FIRPO WIN
NTHEYvE ~sidetracked me"

kLTHEY'yE s~idetraeked me-"
mourned Harry Wills, col
ored aspirant for the
worlds heavyweight title.
who occupied a ringslde seat.
Cant fight; won't let me chal-
lenge,' lie added. IS n reporter
asked him II he would issue n deli
to the winner or winners.
"Youu get your chance some
day" remarked the comforting
newspaper man.
yes. and I'll be an old man
Hofno day. said wills.
, 1923-05-20
PEWEF PITCHER
HURLS PERFECT
GAME IN SOUTH

Down in Georgia a pitcher named
Fred Sale. pitching for the University
of Georgia against the University OF
Virginia. twirled n perfect game tho
other day-no man TO reach first. Inn
mediately all the scouts headed for
Georgia. with Pat Monahan in the
lead. They found. however, that Sale
is about knee high to a duck and
though he may be another Dicky Kerr
the scouts hesitate.
, 1923-05-20
HIGGINS GETS
IN WRONG over
ANTIQUATED RULE
Has Run-In with Umpire
Over Play at First.
BY I. E. sANBoRN.

Folks who maintain that every
knock is a boost" scarcely would claim
that the antithesis
, 1923-05-20
WINS 1s DUAL MEETS.

Rutgers COLLEGE Of New nrunsviek has
won sixteen consecutive dual track meets.
, 1923-05-20
FRED LUDERUS.
Woods. and
WatersE B R3a
NEWS AND o II OF THE


w ANT to spend your vacation
NM this season on an island in
Wv Robinson Crusoe style? Well.
you can do 1t in the state of