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!7PtPJm91OTWW4ffWP!9ieqpVVVVllipllfHP "Homesickness undoubtedly lost some important games. "Take one instance of the effect marriage has had upon a notable player. Walter Johnson, who only recently became a Benedick, is this year playing the worst Ball of his whole career. I make no attempt to explain the reason in this case, but merely cite it as an illustration. "In our club here the men have consistently played a better game aft er renouncing their 'single blessed ness.' "I do, however, recognize the prob ability that any decided change in a man's mode of living, any period of readjustment, will be reflected in his work, and therefore I discourage the marriage of players during the ball season. "There are some of the profession al disadvantages of ballplayers sign ing a life contract with Cupid, but the advantages to the player and man ager on the other side so far over balance them that I unhesitatingly say that the married ballplayer is the best bet for any team. "In fact, I believe it is due largely to the fact that more ballplayers to day are married men than formerly, that the game is showing such mark ed improvement in the general char acter and disposition of its men all over the country!" If he had his way "Hen" Berry would surely be one right hand man for Dan Cupid to copper to! o o FUNKHOUSER CANT SEE THE "MORALS COMMISSIONS" A proposed "morals commission" to fight the white slave traffic was bitterly opposed by Major Funkhous er in a meeting for the city council vice commission. The new vice body was suggested to aid in coping with the immorality of the city. So strong was the senti ment against it that action to further its establishment was postponed un til next week. Gleason declared that the police has T department is capable of taking care of the "social evil" and the major made a kick. "Every time you divide authority, you divide efficiency," Major Funk houser said. "I cannot see where the creation of a morals commission would benefit" MEN TEN THOUSAND By R. P. S. I heard it from the battlefield: Ten thousand men have died to day! Ten thousand men, the papers say, That were the nation's sword and shield. And there shall be ten thousand more. Pall ere tomorrow's sun hath set For England. Say: shall she forget Those who have waged her latest war? Nay, for they are the living dead, And many an one shall live to sing Their honor, and the splendid thing They did whose names are written red. Upon the page that History keeps Which Time hath turned again their deeds Set down for one in widow's weeds To read. I see her, and she weeps. Even as she reads. The page is wet That will not help her heart to break Who only sighs "for England's sake?" And she, too, she shall not forget T-enthousand men have died today! I heard it from the battlefield, That were the nation's sword and shield " j In a good couse, the papers say. o o Colored handkerchiefs should be soaked in cold salt water for a short time before they are washed. This will prevent the colors from runnins or fading..