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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
Ring Lardnet's Autobiography.

TIME chief difficulty about the
Spanish war lay in finding out
where ii was being held. The
Il censorship was so strict that
even we who had enlisted as
generals were kept in the dark as to
the location of hostilities and there
was some talk Of mutiny unless the
government came across and at least
conflded in us whether to march our
divisions north, south, east or west.
1t was all right to have some CT
william come up to you and say How
Is the war, General?" because then
you could reply, Fine. thank YOU"
but when they asked you Where is
it," that was a horse with another
collar. We all had to have two sets
OF uniforms, white for home and gray
for travelling, because there was no
telling If the battles were to take
place at our park or on the road.
While we were still in this chaotic
state three big pieces Of news reached
Chicago on successive days-one that
Grant had taken Vicksburg, the sec
ond that Admiral Farragut had van
pushed the Spanish fleet in Manila
Bay, and the third that General Miles
had surrendered to Lee Shubert at
Appomattox. The war was over and
there was such a. divergence among
the opinions of the fight experts that
no historian has a right to say who
win.
Excursion trains were now run
from all points in the United States
to Washington to accommodate the
applicants for pensions. l will never
forget my first ride on a sleeping car.
In those days 1t was against the law
to have berths run the length of the
train: they had to be crosswise. and
inasmuch as it was necessary for
them to occupy the entire width of
the car and also, on account of the
uppers, extend from the floor to with
in a couple of inches from the roof,
why YOU can see that both passengers
and crew had their troubles when
there was occasion TO walk from end
to end of one car or from one car to
another.
AS a rule, passengers gave it up
entirely and from the fine the berths
were made up till they were taken
down, why the best bet was to stay
right in your own berth; that is. pro-
vided YOU were there when it was
made up: otherwise there was no way
for anybody but Houdini or a veri-
table silver of man to get to bed.
The railroads offered huge wages
for conductors, trainmen and porters
measuring SO little in circumference
that they could make progress
through the infnitesimal crack be-
tween the top of the uppers and the
top of the cars.
II was owing to these conditions
that I made the acquaintance of
General Ben Butler and Professor
Ashley Snoot. The three Of US met
at the sanitaRy water bottle which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

whom l had always wanted to meet
in sleeping car.
prof. Snoot," began. how do you
pronounce your manner"
Through the nose replied the
pedagogue, calling long distance.
But thought you would want to
talk to me about biology, as / am
professor of biology at the University
of Chicago"
Editors note; Prof. Snoot was never
connected with the University of Chi
cago9
(Authors note: That is the tele-
phone company's fault. The number
is Midway 1909
Operators note: The number has
been changed to Midway 2000.)
authors note: Well, let's have that
number, please.)
.'All right, Prof" said. what
do you think of biology?'
"It's q wonderful idea" replied
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niclzels. dimes. and even quarters, at
a time. Then presently, suppose,
they go off and spend it in their own
way.
The maitre dhotel. transformed
into a cheap Partisan with dragon
fly coat and a 75-cent panama, dances
gayly at some festive place and him
self hands out gratuities to the mu-
sicians and gives a 1-franc tip to a
lower order of maitre d'hotel.
The harry goes forth and with
other harpies absorbs red wine and
indescribable cheese at IL at night in
crowded little cafe on the crowded
sidewalk Of q street about as wide as
wagon. She tips the waiter who
serves her at the rate of / cent per
half hour of attendance, and he. sup
pose, later on tips some one else.
In this way about $4,000 people in
Paris exc out q livelihood by tipping
one another
The worst part of the tipping sys-
TEN is that very often the knowledge
that tips are expected and the uncer-
tainty of their amount causes one to
forego a great number of things that
might otherwise be ENJOYABLE.
In all Paris 1 only found one place
where tipping is absolutely out of
the question That was at the Brit
ish embassy. There they don't allow
1t. Not only the clerks and the Sec
retarfes, but even the Ambassador
himself. is forbidden to take so much
as the smallest gratuity.
And they live up to 1t.
That is why / still feel proud of
having made an exception to the
rule.
| went there because the Ambas-
sador lat that time) was a personal
friend of mine. l hadn't known this
till went to Paris, and may say
in fairness that we are friends mo-
longer; as soon as / came away our
friendship seems to have ceased.
will make no secret of the mat
ter. I wanted permission to read in
the National Library In Paris. All
Frenchmen are allowed to read there
and. In addition, all the personal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
New Tank eye"

THROUGH fire, gas, fog, mist, rain
= or hail tank can be kept to .
safe course without the crews having
to get out to take it's bearings, when
the new gyroscopic "eye," being PER-
fected by Army scientists at Raltt.
more, is installed.
This EYE" is device attached %
the tanks machinery, says Popular
Science Monthly, that indicates Just
where the tank Is on a map, drawn
to scale. of the land being crossed. Il
Is controlled by a compass on the rear
of the tank. AS the tank moves, it's
exact path is marked with a needle
on the map.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
Do You Know That

TELEPHONE wires now stretch
across the Sinai Desert, over which
Moses and Aaron led the children of
Israel. Long. distance service is avail
able between Egypt and Palestine, so
that persons in the principal cities
of the Holy Land, Jerusalem and
Haifa can talk to Cairo, Alexandria
and Port Said, in the land of the
Pharaohs
WHOLESALE vaccination of school
children against tuberculosis has
been undertaken at Vienna. There
have been no mishaps so far, but the
reports have not vet been received
from all the schools.
FLORIDA will have the first ocean
going boulevard in the world when
the 150-mile highway connecting Key
West with the mainland is completed.
THE Belgian government has laid
off a 250-square-mile tract in the
Kongo country as a gorilla preserve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

stood in the vestibu1e at that end of
the car which we had boarded. 1t de-
veloped that Gen. Butler had Upper
5, Prof. Snoot had Lower 6, and
was supposed to be right above him
in Upper 6. None of us had the skin
niness to reach our respective berths,
which had already been made up.
Gen. Butler was taking drink after
drink of what he, in a hostile way,
called aqua pura, and | asked him
whether he did not think he had had
enough. Summing ukulele, he
sang:
I love little paper cup.
Sweet little paper cup,
Though / can never tell why,
But still / love paper cup.
Fully-filleu PAPER cup.
Mingled with bourbon or rye.
Soon we put Gen. Butler to sleep
in the buffers pantry. and had an
opportunity to interview Prof. Snoot.
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In Those Days Berths for the Travellers
Were REQUIRED to Run Crosswise in Cars

Prof. Snoot, but can they enforce It?
We have had 1t now since January,
1920. and they tell me there is more
drunkenness than ever. Why, i un.
derstand that women who never
drank before are now insisting on a
cocktail before dinner"
Where do they get it, Prof. Smooth"
l inquired
Call Main 2461," said the Prof
We were now entering the station
at Washington. In those days ali
trains stopped in the White House
garage, and it was up to me to get
cleaned up for my presentation to
President Hayes
fCopvri1bt TO-DAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
Ebony Ties.

RAILROAD ties in Mexico reach the
height OF luxury, for on one OF
the lines solid ebony is used for ties.
It hourishes in forests that grow near
the tracks, and is 20 hard that holes
can be put through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

me how the Irish raise cabbage? Sin
cerely, ARTIE CHOKE.
Answer-With a. knife and fork.
Dear Mr.. Wynn: Do you think II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

take a railroad trip I have an argl-
ment with the train conductor about
sticking my head out the window.
am an American citizen and always
pay for my tickets and / object to
this kind of treatment / have a
right TO put my head out the train
window, haven't I? Sincerely,
ANN r. KIST.
Answer-Of course you have a per.
feet right TO put your head out the
train window. The only reason the
conductors say anything to you about
IL is that they want you to realize
that in case the train passes over a
bridge, and your head is sticking out
and your head damages any OF the
ironwork on the bridge, you'll have
to pay for 1t.
Dear Mr.. Wynn: I am a boy Q
years old and love green apples. My
mother says II I don't stop eating
them III get Apple-plexy. Do you be-
lieve that? Your truly,
I. NJ. A. TREEKLIMER.
Answer next week.
THE PERFECT FOOL
(CopyriEht. 1920
.---S
The Price of Existence.
Old Hen-In give you a piece OF
good advice.
Young Hen-What is Il?
Old Hen-An egg a day keeps the
ak away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
When the Car Owner Is Fully Covered
By Insurance Nothing Will Worry Him
BY NINA WILCOX PUTNAM.

A S Mark S. Aurelius, the writer
~ of one of our best known
"A schoolbooks, said in a censored
4 a chapter, Careful driving OF
r.nlrr. On Is fIn hest InSura nee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

~ GOD morning" said the
valet de chambre, as |
Y stepped from my room In
Paris.
Evening star., 1926-06-17
Fifth Floor Accessories

oo-Drcss and Sport Hats at half price.
Grouped as follows
ss-Hats. Originally $40 Now. So
3!Hats. Originally SIS. Now, -. TSe
4Hats. Originally s16os. Now ssss
.s-Hats. Originally Sleo5 Now $3.50
2s-Dobbs' Straw, Hats. Originally SO
zl-Ve:tees e sessu sizes so" 81 to 10. Originally
4sreOe E. NSS ds Chine Blouses, extr, sizes.
Navy and black. Originally S.es.
2-crepe de Chine Biouses, henna and
brown. Originally s6!es. Now Hec
sateen Originally si9s, Now: slss
S0-Fisured Percale Aprons. some with
-RuAle trimmed Rubber Aprons. Orig
DOTTED Swiss Collar and Cuff Sets.
Originally Sl9s Now .......: Nee
to,fvasdl orfisisslly ss9syf a9s Now Hoo'e ~ n.s
6-Handmade Gowns. in two tones: vel
low and pink. Originally slos Now A.eo
-shortes in flesh and white; sizes
"a to 3s Originally $l.2S. Now 49,. SIC
0-Striped Batiste Chemise, hemstitched.
re-DeBevoise. Model and Nature. Rival
Corselettes, of brocade and satin:
sizes g, q; 40 to 4s Originally S .,u
2o-Brassieres and Bandeaux. sizes N to
20. a. to 50. Special at .........:... 4sc
4o-Coutil and Brocade Grdles, low elias
tic bust line: sizes rs to "a. Orig
inaily $l.os. Now ..............:.. H.3o
a-Novelty Coutil Corselettes, peach and
at 'S". ':''.4'.'.''.'...7. s N' 90 '0' w. ss,
l2-Nemo and Stylish Stout Girdles. dis
continued styles. in sizes rs to -.
A. Originally SIS and $40. Now AS
2o-Nemo Redfern and Fashion Mode
Corsets and Girdles. sizes rs to 36.
Originally $725 to So Now. ........ $zS
26-American Lady Corsets. waistne and
medium bust models; sizes "a to %.
Originally $3.50 to S.. Now ..........N-s9
'.' tYifth rocr)
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,WOmenS Accessories

s0-Leathcr and Silk Handbags. Orisi-
nally SloS TO sos. Now. .....
Flaxwcll Linen finish Pound Paper. IL
sheets to the box: ) pkgs. envelopes.
Special tor ....:.... -. ',e
Boxed Stationery. white and colors.
Originally 4c box. Now 2 boxes
tor. ......... -. S'@
l1-Pars (irregufars) Full-fashioned Silk
Hose, isle garter tops and soles IT
perfect Sl.50 Now ...........:... SIC
l5-Pairs Novelty Plaid Cotton Sport
Hose Tan and gray plaids. Or,gi-
nally $l.65. Now .........: -: .N'S9
Three piece Gold Pearl Set timitation):
long handle and mirror brush and
comb. Originally $e7s Now Hss
NO--Costume Flowers. large and small.
Originally &c to 81. Now ........,.. zsc
72-Imported Powder Jars. various col
ors and designs. Originally 69c
1OO-Boudoir Trays. lace doles under
glass Originally 85c. Now -: e'e
16O-Pongee Step-ins. lace or net edgings
Sizes 10 to .. Natural color only.
Specially priced ................... 9Se
tFirst Floor,
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Furniture

7-Bridge Lamp Shades. soiled from
handling. Originally si29s. Now.
ll-Bridge Lamp Shades, for Friday sell
lo-Brdge and Junior Floor Lamp Bases.
Originally si7.so. Now ......-'....'. sss
Brown Fiber Armchair (as ISL
Originally $lo.75. Now ...........-. s9.ss
1-Three-piece Bed Davenport Suite
linen tapestry covered. Originally
sos Now ............. ...............,. Sl72
Brown Fiber Settee. Originally SIS,
Now ..,............. wy
1-Threc-piece Fiber Suite. Originally
5000 Now ................ Sz4.7s
1--Fiber Armchair with magazine pocket
Originally $l79s. Now ............ $S.es
Fiber Round Table. Originally $H
Twin Size Beds with springs. gray
enamel finish Originally $2o7S.
Now ..,.............. $3.50
l-Double Brass Bed. Originally s3s
Now ..-.............. ................ sll.se
size. Originally $3.50 Now. -. .s1lss
1-Screened Crib. Ivory finish with
pad. Originally S2375. Now ...'. .S1esS
12-Cottage Dressers with mirrors. natu-
raj finish Originally $,s. Now S1s.7S
WALNUT Neneered Toilet TIA Bile.
Originally S3o7s. Now ..... $3.50
l-Walnut Veneered Bow-end Bed.
double size. Originally $49.7s. Now .Szi-h
Fourth Fieerl
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Small Lots Of
Women'S and Misses Coats
and Suits

Rose Twill Tailored Suit. size IL.
Originally $4o.50. Now ........~.. $3.50
Gray Twill Tailored Suit, size o.
Originally $4s. Now ............... Slsse
Navy Twill Cape Coat. wool embroid-
cry. trimmed size Is. Originally
Silk Tapestry Coat. size 1s. Orig
inally SIS. Now. .........~........ $3.50
Rose Sports Coat, size Is. Originally
2-Buebell Twill Coats. sizes is and 20
Originally $25. Now. ... ............. SIPS
BLACK Silk Coat with Summer fur
collar (slghtiy soiled) size IS. Orig
ina1ly $35. Now ................. !. $2zSa
Tan Homespun Coat. sports. model,
with clipped wool collar; size 56!
Originally $4s Now .................sl7 .sl77s
Paisley Silk Coat. tan and red tones;
size IS. Originally SOS. Now $500
6-Rubberized Rancoat. sizes 36. 3s. 20.
y. Originally $69s. Now .,...-... $3.50
BLACK Needlepoint Coat. with sable
dyed squirrel trimming. Originally
$225. Now ................... ........ S11S.oo
Tweed Cape Goats. sizes ,3s and 40.
Originally s4s. Now S3z.Ss
Third Floor,
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Art NeedleWOrk

Imported Candles. nile with gold: pair to
box. Original price. loc pair. Now 12izc pair.
10 SILK Bed Lights. lined with secrgette
(slightly soiled). Originally sos. Now N!ss;
Taffeta and Rayon Pillows. rose. gold and
orchid Originally sos. Now S1zs.
Pacific Package Goods. nightgowns. step-ins.
vest and combinations of excellent rayon ma
terials stamped for embroidery. Originally
$215 to $37S. Now $lSo to $780,
tsixth Floor
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RefrieerdtorS Half Price

Floor samples little less than perfect IN
looks but as good as new in usefulness.
1-Bohn Refrigerator (damaged). Org
nay $751; Now ................ $oS.So
Sa",'or Now Ne'r'sefa'o!'. o's'""y $3.50
sn,'or Sow Ne't'se'"'o' 'l.'o....N!. . " $3.50
S~,'o' Sow ''''''..,''''",'... Nes''A'''' $3.50
,'o' Now NJ" $3.50
l-Sanitor Refrigerator (damaged)
Originally 500. Now $S4.O
Hom ..'... $500
fSixth Floor.}
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Mems Furnishings

36-Pairs Tan Cali Low Shoes. new
SID Now low 'oN '''>''..",>..........,". 'e Sass
31-Sport Sweaters, several colors
Originally $3.9s TO $4.o5. Now N.sS
trimmed Coli Bags. metal
top and bottom, wide shoulder straps.
Originally 1896. Now N.sS
inaily SIS SIS " Now u ''''''.',''...7'., ' ~ sss.ss
2-Deion Cord Tires, 36x41z. Originally
$3.50 Now ...................... SzS.ss
s4ls Also Now. '.'..''..>..''.. ' sz4s:
2-Delion Cord Tires. ,Sox6 Originally
5000. Now ...................... sSo.''
First Floor
Evening star., 1926-06-17
Sale Of NJ e n S
S h wing I hi n g S

No more early morning crouch over dull
blades and bad brushes When YOU can get
everything man can possibly need tor shaw
ing in this sale at The Hecht Co. Friday.
Blades, brushes creams, powders, lotions and
scents-all at decidedly reduced prices.
Eveready Shaving Cabinets, with shaving brush
and tube of cream Originally ST. Now. 7oc
Gillette Bades-pkg of 10 Originally 77c. Now. .6oc
Pkg of S. Originally ,'oc. Now. ......... 33e
Eveready shaving brushes. Originally ST. Now ..7'c
Eveready shaving brushes, fine quality Originally
Mennen's shaving cream. Special. 33c
Williams shaving cream. Special ............3l SIC
Moe shaving cream Special. .:............. .39c
Cogate's shaving Special. .:..'..... 3Sc
Pamove shaving cream Special. -.
All Mems shaving sets-shavng stick, talcum
eau de cologne. Special .>l.zS
All Mems shaving sets-vegetal, taicum. soap eau
Coleate's Comfort Set-shaving cream. talcum,
Shaving Lotto Lotion. pnaud's Lilac Special. 7oe
Williams Aqua Nelva. Originally Soc Now. SIC
Houbgants Fongre Royal Vegetal Special. si;S'
All Eau de Cologne Vegeta. Two sizes. 7Sc and Csc
Mems black rubber dressing combs Special 1 19c
Mems pocket combs. in eaherette case. .....lzlao
Mems natural ebonvback hairbrushes
Solid-back Pullman hairbrushes ..%
Howard rosewood ebony back military brushes
Howard rosewood or ebony back military brushes
Pair OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. %4>'
Howard rosewood or ebony back military brushes
Howard 3-n;ece military set Ideal for gifts $3.50
Howard 5-piece military set. Specially priced S79S
Hatbr,shes wooden backs, fine texture brlstIes.
Originally Sl.5O Now. ...............'..v .vo
Toothbrushes Originally 55c. Now. ..!9c
Toothbrushes Originally Soc. Now ....'...'..' $50 s
Toothbr,lshes Originally Csc. Now: :.......... soc
First Floor
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House, hold Appliances

2s-Thermators. keeps food hot or cold.
Originally $5.95. Now Hss
1-Fireless Cooker. Originally $237s.
4Eiectric Cookers. Originally $3.50.
7s-Pieces of Aztec Style Pottery. Orig
inally .$1.o5. Now ........-... 7sc
3Kitchen or Bathroom Mirrors. Orig
inally 9Sc Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Hc
1S-White Enamel Kitchen Chairs. Orig
:inally 1896. Now. NT
Kitchen Table Bases. Originally
$3.50. Now. :: Wills
s17s Now ......','.......'....:. ~ Sl7n
7-Kitehen Table Bases. Originally SIS
Now :. '%h@'oV
-Four burner Gas Stoves. Originally
$3o75. Now: ;,........ N''s7
1-Dangler Oil Stove (shopworn)
Originally Sl7 Now. .....:. 3.Se
Cas- Range Originally S7o. Now. $3.50
(Sxth T1sssi
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"A
Friday--~Sm all Lots
at The HeCht CO. ];
Because quantities necessarily limited and size
ranges incomplete, no phone, mail c. 0. D. orders
Small Lots Of
HOuSefurniShin9S IS

1O-Pairs Damask, Rayon. Artsik Over -. =
drapcs, valanced Originally $500 to
$IH9o NOW. ................. .$1''0
Window Shades on Harts-
horn rollers some fringed some
plain; complete with hxturex Orig
inally $l.25. Now. :....:-,: Se
.A-Hand- painted Wool Poplin
Table Scarfs, l6x54 inches. Specially
priced ......... -"
s5-Tan and White Striped Awnings,
complete Originally $l9s Now Noo
20-Pars Ruf1ed Curtains, marquisette.1
Originally sos. Now N.49
2s-Cotton Blankets Originally .$l.98
NOW ~.s.>
N-Tea Towels. Originally 35c Now. 2Sc
6O-Two- piece Krinkled Bed Sets. Orig
inally $27s. Now. ..-.:......: SIPS
9O-Martex Towels (seconds). If perfect
$1.50 to $500. Now ......... ...... eSc
72-Fine Quality Linen Huck Towels.
Originally Csc to $50. Now ...., sSc
1OO-Yards Of All-linen Table Damask.
Originally SIPS yard. Now, yard sSe
tsixth Floor,
Evening star., 1926-06-17
Children'S Apparel

43-Pairs Junior Misses One.strap
Pumps Originally $4. S. and So. Now..Sl.se
3l-Pars Children's White Kid One-strap
Pumps sizes to 2. Originally ST.
Now .................... S1.00
8+Pairs Children's Play High Shoes.
Originally 81. Now w...........-.... sc
Chidren's Silk and Fiber Half
and Three quarter Hose. broken sizes
and colors. Originally SOC to 81. Now. &c
-Ginghams, Chambrays Prints. in PAN
tie Dresses, sizes 2 to E. Originally
SI. NOW <>C
4O-Good Quality Muslin Gowns. in pink
and white stitched with blue. For
tots from 4 to s. Specially priced sc
36-Girls' Muslin Combinations, trimmed
with lace and embroidery: sizes 10.
IL, Ia. Originally 81, SIPS and $1.45.
Now ............... Ssc
Evening star., 1926-06-17
Women'S and Misses Dresses

25-Attractive Lace .Frocks. sizes IS to.
A. Special for Friday. ........,. $500
White Georgette Evening Dress. size
S. Originally $3s. Now .......... .$ls.eo
Rose Flat Crepe Dress, size AZ. Orig
inally $3.50 Now. .....>.......... $leeo
10-Satin and Flat Crepe Dresses, pur-
chased and returned; some a bit
soiled. Reduced to ................ $500
Handmade Ensemble of black satin.
Originally $1o5. Now $lsS.oo
BLACK and White Ensemble, hand
made. Originally $l25. Now. ...... s3s.Se
White Crepe de Chine. slightly
soiled size 38. Originally $3S. Now. $500
l--White Satin Dress, size 36. Orig
inaly $3s. Now. ................... $1S.os
Third Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-04
&c n I R Al
F|VE..BUSY

Central High School basketball
team will go through one of the
most extensive court schedules ever
arranged when the season is COM
pleted. According to the program
announced. the 80 games which have
been arranged will include q local
games and with teams on out-of-
town courts. Besides these negotia-
tions are underway TO meet the
Reading High School five, Bethlehem
High and Princeton Freshmen.
Coach Bert Coggins with his we'll
conditioned squad Of youngsters is
ready to start the long grind. He
has the team fit and ready for the
first tilt with st. Johns tossers on
Tuesday.
The schedule follows:
ADecen Der st Johns. 81. John' 5
gym. December 1l-Maryland scrooi
for Deaf. Frederick. December H.
Forrest Park. Regulars and Reserves,
Baltimore. December 15-Strayer' 5
Business College Central gym. Deeem-
more. December 2o--st. Johns. Central
gym. December 21-Woodberry Forrest.
Regulars and Reserves. Central High
gym. December 25-Lane High. Char
January 1--central Alumni. cenlral
gym. January 4-Calvert Hall. Regu-
aES ana RESERVES. IenQal gym. Jan"
uary Western. January 1i-Tech.
January 14-Business. January Is
Eastern. January 20-MaryIand Schoal
for Deaf. Central gym. January 20
Western. January 27-St Adams ST.
Adams gym. January 2s-Tech.
February 2-Business February -
Eastern. February maryland Frosh
Maryland gym. February 9-Penr Frosh
Philadelphia. February l2--swarth
more Prep. Swarthmore. Pa. February
iG--Episcopal High Alexandria Feb
rpary 22-Masanutten Military Academy
and Randolph Macon. Woodstock. Va.
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OFF
H|SSTR|DE

NEW YORK, Dec, According
to a statement made today by his
press representative. Willie Hoppe
will retire from the field OF three
cushion billiards because he claimed
a new cloth had been placed on the
table before the ninth block Of s
macth with Gus Copulos. Of Detroit,
at the Strand Academy. He said
that officials OF the academy had in
formed him that the old cloth had
been cut by persons unknown. this
being the second time Hoppe had
been a victim of the practice.
On the first occasion, Bob Came
fax, former champion. who had been
Hopes opponent, was said to have
admitted that he cut the cloth be.
cause it was too slow. Cannefax
later was suspended by the National
Championship Three-Cushion League.
Hoppe said that he would go
through with the Copulos match.
which ends tonight, He added that
he did not lay the blame for the In
cident to Copulos, who this morning
was leading the former balk-line
king. 500 TO 472.