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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
THE SUNDAY STARS
Historical Cut-0ut Contest.

THE SUNDAY STARS
Historical Cut-Out Contest.
Five ST. 90 Prizes Each Week.
Turn to the Comic Section
of THE SUNDAY STAR
tomorrow and find "Ameri-
cas- History in Cut Outs on
the last page. Cut out and
paste the cut-out according
to the diagram in the lower
right hand corner. Then
write a 3oo-word compost
ton on the subject of the
cut-out-"De Soto Discovers
the Mississippi" Mail your
composition and the finished
cut-out to The Sunday Edi-
tor of The Evening Star.
They must reach him by noon
Wednesday to be eligible for
one of the FIVE prizes of $1.oo
each which will be awarded
weekly for the best FIVE
compositions and neatest cut
outs. Then next Saturday
turn to the Children's Page
and see if your composition
is awarded one of the prizes.
Remember the conditions
YOU must be under SIX
teen years of age and you
must submit both compost
ton and cut-out by Wednes-
day noon.
The prize winners receive
their money by check as soon
as the selections are made.
Watch for this opportu-
nifty tomorrow in the Comic
Section of
THE SUNDAY STAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24

TOO warm to work in the
! summer,
With lazy hands and feet;
But If a watermelon is cut
It's never too warm TO eat.
Too warm to work in the sum
mer:
But if there's big circus show
Comes to town, with a jolly
clown.
It's never too warm to go.
Too warm to work in the sum-
~mcr;
But to romp and play and run
Is such very different thing.
For It's never too warm for fun.
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by the idolatry around them, the strangers de-
termned upon war.
Cortez selling the emperor, threw himself
into desperate battle with the Me1icans. who
attacked the Spaniards vigorously that they
were forced to leave the city. The natives fol-
lowed and battle was fought in open field.
Here Cortez was victorious and advanced again
the city. Guatemozin. now emperor. seeing
the weakness Of bis men in open field. re-
NAMED In the city. There he vas besieged
and on August IL. 1921. surrendered, giving over
the whole empire to Spain.
Being coldly received his return to Spain.
Cortez came again to America. wealthy but
with no public authority. After several voyages
to California he finally returned to his native
country in 1910; and died there December 3;
for whom he had worked such benefits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24

''Or our necks,'' said Nellie Yes. how
shall we ever get down.
Let's call for help said Tommy.
Then. giving full vent 10 his lungs. he
called out: Help. HELP. Help" And
Nellie added her voice to her brothers.
and the cry for assistance rang through
the meadow. For fully five minutes the
two children waited. hoping to see some
one coming from the hill. The trees cut
off all view of the farmhouse and there
were no other houses near to the meadow.
the nearest town houses being fully half
a mile distant.
AS the dog had by this time disap-
peared down the road the children wished
they had not been so hasty In going up
to the roof and Tommy felt doubly re-
gretful on account of the part he had
calling again. said Nellie. So they
raised their voices once more, calling for
help.
Still no one responded and the time went
on, each minute seeming like hours to the
poor suffering children. And to make the
matter worse they were sitting on the
sunny side of the shed roof. and the
rays from old Sol were perfectly scorch-
in the meadow? Why had they not been
content to remain on the lawn? Thus did
they mentally question themselves.
After nearly an hour had passed by and
the CnllQren were beginning 10 lnlIlk IL
meant to remain always on that roof
there till starvation claimed them, or
the breaking Of legs and necks Jumping
down-a wagon appeared on the road
coming round the foot Of the HILL going
toward town. The road was some dis
lance from the shed. but the children
knew their voices could reach the occu-
pant of the wagon, for the day was SO
still. Indeed. as the wagon came on
nearer and nearer they could family hear
the rumble of the wheels and the tramp
Ing of the horses hoofs on the hard
earth. Then they called out Help. Help
And the wagner turned his face in their
direction and, hearing their cry. drew his
horses to a standstill. Whats the mat
ter, youngsters" came the mans voice
to Nellie and Tommy.
I'VE want to get down. please" called
back Tommy. I'VE threw off our ladder
and can't. get off this roof
Within a few minutes the man had
reached the shed. had found the ladder
and had placed it upright against the side
of the shed so that the children-whO
had been held prisoners there SO long
ting to the ground and thanking the good
wagner for coming to their rescue Nellie
and Tommy hurried homeward as fast as
their cramped legs Duld permit of. I'll
never, never go exp orinS In an unknown
place again. declared Nellie. Nor will
L." acauiesced Tommy. 1.-THE lawn and
the garden are good enough for me after
this.
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PiggIes and WiggIes.

HvY HEN Mays srandmamma and
M grandpapa came TO pay a visit
W they brought to her the dearest
little doggie, SO fat and woolly that be
could hardly walk; in fact. he didn't
walk. he waddled. And because of his
being SO round-and growing rounder-
May called him Piggles. And week
later there came to the door one morn
ing the sweetest wee bit of a white kit
ten you ever saw. And Ii mewed and
seemed to say to May, who had seen Ii
first: New, l want "A home and some
thing to eat" And May brought the kit
ten in, and when she held 1t in her arms
1t wiggled SO to get down that May decid-
ed to call it Wiggles. And. more than
that, she decided to keep Wiggles as u
pet, making pair of pets, namely, Pig
giles and Wiggles.
Well, the first day of Wiggles' arrival
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Exciting Experience Of Nelly and Tommy


u.s." he said, feeling easier in mind. no,
and neither can we get down." cried Mel
lie. almost as much frightened at their
present dilemma on the roof as she had
been at the dog. And strangest part of
all was that the dog had decided not TO
come to the shed at all. but had turned
tail and was trotting off toward the
dusty country road which ran through
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
Stale Bread.

WHAT becomes os stale bread? 1t
" all goes back to the baker who
made it. The baker sells the bread by
the wagon load to farmers who live ON
the outskirts of the city. These farmers
use 1t for poultry feeding and often buy
il for as low as % cents per load. The
bread makes a splendid food for chickens
and il is corded like wood on the
wagons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24

ELLIE was eleven
years o | d; her
brother 7 o m m y
was two years
v o u n z r. Their
home was in the
city, but when the
hot days of July
arrived their papa
C a IN e in from
his Office one day
and said to their
m a m m a "tS0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24

HE incidents Of the
story ] am about
to relate happened
many. many years
ago during a time
when fairies exist
ed in certain parts
of the world. And
W h At . pity
fairie 8 do not
exist today to
lend help to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24

street NORTHWEST.
II EESANDO COHTEZ. the daring cono,iercr
j was born in l4S5. He was educated for the
law, but afterwsrd became a soldier His name
frs. attracted attention In 1911 In the expedition
against Cuba. In 1913 the Governor Of Cuba
commissioned him to conquer Mexico. but he bad
no sooner done so than he attempted to withdraw
bis command. fearing that such a brave leuten-
ant would absorb all the glory himself. Cortes,
however. refused to obey his orders and deter
mined t. carry out the enterprise. regardless Of
its great difficulties and dangers.
With q force Of about 900 neu only thirteen Of
whom could handle muskets With ten field pieces
and two or three smaller cannon. Cortez started
He Landed in 1915 and conquered the town Of
Tabasca- These people, seeing his great bravery.
information in their power When he reached
the coast OF San Juan de Uiloa he obtained per
visit Montezuma. Who then ruled Mexico. Monte.
him enter the capital. Cortez determined, in
palace. He founded the town OF Vera Cruz. and
burned his ships, SO that his soldiers could not
now reduced to 100 on FOOT and teen
horse. large number Of Indian followers. how
Montezuma. With these he marched upon the
capital, On their way they conquered brave
on te CITY Of cSaa.
Montezuma had treacherousiy planned TO destroy
On the sth of November Certez reached the
City OF Mexico aud received with great dis
play and ovation by the emperor. While there
an attack was made on Cortez's colony at Vera
Cruz by one Of Montezuma's generals. which
would nave been successful il Cortez had not
ish quarters. Here he commanded him to sur
render the general and three other chiefs, who
this be forced him to cede his empire to Spain
What a wonderful he, must have been
Who knowing neither fear nor encouragement.
with 400 Spanish and few thousand Indians
whom he had recently conquer red. subjugated III.
capital Of Mexico. Overpowerng a well equipped
army sent by Neiasqnez. and being driven out of
d. capital by the Mexicaus. who bad risen in his
absence. be retired tn Tlascala To recruit his
atigued and wounded men. Here he received re
Inducements and Immediately conquered all
tnahuac. to the east Of the Mexican valley. and
months aud assault Of two days. August 10
1ele. Mexico was completely subjugated. and
SorteZ made governor ald captain genera
q Mexico. He returned To spain in 1928. where
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the meadow and into town. "Now. Tom
my, how will we ever get off this roof?"
Tommys eyes grew round as the idea
came to him. How stupid he had been.
Well he said, II guess we can't jump
down, for we might break our legs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
PUZZLES.
Letter Enigma.

SSSNA
Ny first is in ten. but not in Plus
Ny second is in evil. but not In sins;
MY thlrd Is in vine. but not in tree
Ny fourth is the same as you have in my three;
My fifth is in, ink, also in write:
My sixth is in but not in light.
Ny whole IS game that all children love.
And you II know what il is IL you solve the above
Zigzag Puzzle.
The words of this ziszag contain three letters
each. IL the words are rightly guessed and
written one below another their zigzag letters.
ending With the lower LETT hand letter. viii spell
the name Of celebrated English writer who
words are: "a rod Of. iron. t2l Something to
be worn on the head. g, monstrous bird of
arabian 2, myt IT a condition Of tempera-
Conundrums.
When are eyes like oil shafts. Aus-wheu
Why are dudes like sponges: Ans.--They are
Why IS stick OF candy like q race horse:
Ans.-Becausc the more you lick it the faster it
Why does dack out Of the water:
Ans.-For dry reasons.
dress? Ans-Recanse both are badly wrinkled
What animal skin did Adam wear: Ans.-A
bear skin.
Beheadings.
~ Doubly hehead TO b. mighty and leave to
devour. o. Doubly behead any person and leave
creature of the masculine gender. 90 Behead
money and leave the name OF a tree.
Primal Acrostic.
All the words Of this acrostic contain the same
number OF letters. II the words are rightly
guessed and written below another their
initial letters viii spell the name of a we'll
known American illustrator Of the present DAY
The cross words are: III A little maid y, a
heavy metal. 80 To cook In an oven IA some
thing which comes only In the winter f5l 4
place where bread is baked. 90 part of
speech.
Answers to Last Weeks Puzzles.
Beheadings-D sprain. rain. ~ Brow, row.
(3p Shoe hoe.
Curtailings-,D Pitcher. pitch. i2) Rinclet,
ring. 81 Bearing, bear.
Primal aerostic-Ole Bull. Crossword are /:
IN Organ. -, Lungs. ly, Eagle. IA Baker.
t5l Ence. t6 Lucy. - Leech
San Diego. CAL, has a wonderful clock
with tWenty dials which tell Simultaneous
~ the time in all parts OF the world, also
the days of the week and the date and
month"; 1t stands twenty-one feet high
and four of its dials are each four feet
in diameter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24

means of descent, Tommy had caught
hold OF the end of the ladder which rest
ed against the cave and had thrown it
to one side. and 1t fell crashing into the
grass below. Now, the dog can't reach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-24
By Dorothy Clark, Age IA, 2lls
Mass. Ave. N. W.

I ERNANDO CORTEZ was born at MedeIltn. a
! i town In the southeast corner OF Estrema-
dUra. in the year 14S5. The house In which he
was born in the 'Cala de Ia Feria." pre-
served until the past century. In the year 1909
it was destroyed by the French. leaving only a
few fragments tai commemorate the birthplace of
the conqueror. Cortez nineteen years old
when he babe good bye 10 his native land in
1901.
Cortez did not care for hooks but showed par
ticular interest for u military profession He
dispatched go men to Vera Cruz. and told them
10 have the vessels completely destroyed. He
appointed man named Cavallera and told him
if any ships should enter the port they should be
destroyed and their officers imprisoned on shore.
I ,h 1,, received message from Mexico saving
went to the capital. He heard that the Mexi-
cans had assaulted the Spaniards in their own
Quarters, cortez called his troops from Vera
Cortez was furnished with 1000 troops. When
S s arrived Montezuma welcomed him. The
Mnntezuma sent some Of the mobiles TO ask in
terview with Cortez. Cortez wrote 10 the garri-
capital. Soon after he had sent the message he
was covered with wounds; the city all in
were tramped down under the horses feet and
some were cut to pieces. Cortca ordered fire to
stone. but were filed with mats and other things
which would catch fire easily. The capital was
destroyed but new ono was built in its place
later.
The following children have received
honorable mention In the contest Of last
week. 'COrteE In Mexico: Elizabeth
G. Cullen, 3O7 b street northeast; Law
renee +. Pope, 627 East Capitol street:
Ruth Phillips, Eastern avenue, TakOma
Park, Edith kinEman. 1925 street
northwest; Marjorie Armstrong. Is Ran
dOlph place northwest; Mnrilln May,
1922 Brown street northwest, Esther
+. NEWMAN, 3O4 10th street southeast;
Margaret Appold. 1917 e street SOUTH
east, Esther TOlSOn. - Defrees street
northwest; ElenOr Mann, ia 10th street
southeast; Gertrude r. Mann. TIA 10th
street sOuthea&ts Gertrude VrOOnlan,
1851 Hamlin street. BrOOkland; Doris
f. NOetzel. Sl2 Taylor street nOrthvseSt,
Adelaide Dwyer. sos street sOutheastS
Helena r. Norman. - Defrees street
northwest, Florence G.. Blatt, 1905 Il
street northeast. and Mary II. Lineback.
Il street northwest.
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be was received with great distinction. he re-
visited Mexico in 1880 and was deprived Of his
civil rank In 1910 he was received coldly at
the court Of Spain, from which he soon retired,
and died at Seville in December, 1541.
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PRIZE WINNERS
IN THE.
CUT-OUT CONTEST

The following are the names
and essays of the young authors
who won prizes of $1.oo each in
THE SUNDAY STARS His
torical Cut-Out Contest, the SUBJ
ject of essay and cut-out being
"Cortez in Mexico" as published
in the Comic Section last Sunday:
By Hilda Russell, Age IL, COZ x
Street Northwest
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Conundrums.
Behea diugs,

~ Doubly behead b. mighty and leave 10
devour (2l Douby behead any person and leave
q creature of the masculine gender 60 Behead
money and leave the name OF a tree.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
RADIANT HAIR
New York Society Women's Hair
 Matched Only by Parisians

For many years the clever women or Paris have been famed for the masni- ficent beauty of their hair.
 "Glorious hair" virginian calls it. aso radiant and luxul1ant that IL not only attracts but fascinates, and coin- peis unstinted admiration-
 But now that the elite Of New ioIh' ever anxious to improve thelr beauty have learned that Parisian sage Ie - mafkable and almost marvellous nal. nourisher and beautifier. is almost entirely responsible for the charining hair of the ladies of France. the ne-
 nand for it has become enormous.
 Al Philadelphia chemist who anaiyz zec
 parisian Sage said: Tt is the ideal dressing for the hair. The ingreolents are SO scientifically combined thai Parisian Sage is first of all hair grower. because 1t surely destroys
 dandruff germs, and nourishes me n"'' roots" "second, it puts life. substance ana ana brilliancy into the hair, whlch nu' proves the attraetiveness of any one; Third, it is very delicateiS scen.eu is not particle sticky or grea-sy, ,il. an. does not contain one. atom of any lhiiI that could possibly injure scalp o' l hair"
 Parisian Sage is now sold all ovei | America by progressive druggists. ant | in Norwich by The Lee & Osgood co. | who is glad to guarantee it to eradi' l cate dandruff, stop falling hair and itching scalp in two weeks or none. back.
 Price 50 cents. Made in America D, | Giroux Mfg. O., Buffalo, x. Y.. wh' | fill mail orders The girl with thu Auburn hair is on every package.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
OBITUARY.
Mrs. James N. Whiting.

The 6eath of Mrs. James N. Whiting occurred at the home of her sister, Ms E F.. Baton, in Watrous ave- nue, at il o'clock Tuesday morning. She had been sick for the past four weeks and death resulted from anemia.
 Mrs Whiting was born in Soutn Foster. RI, Nov. 23, 1853, the daugh- ter of the late Herbert and Menssa Potter. her maiden name being Adda- liza Potter. She married J. N. Whitlng; For about four years previous to 19gV MT. and Mrs. Whiting lived in this city. but since that time they nave resided in New London on Colt street. Mrs. Whiting had been visiting with her sisters in this vicinity for a num- Der of weeks.
 Besides her husband she Is survived by Ter mother in Preston, two sisters Mrs. E. F. Baton of this city and Mrs F. S. Robbins in Preston, and one daughter. Miss Ada B. Whiting, of New London. The deceased was 2 member of the Life and Advent church in New London and a woman of pleas irg characteristics. Her death will Dc learned with deep regret by her many friends. She was devoted wife and
 nOtHer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
Halle Club Dinner.

The midweek dinner at the Halle club from to 8 p. m.. with pro- ,gramme of music to follow. filled the restaurants completely to their capac- ity on Wednesday evening, and every patron found both menu and musical programme all that could be wished. After the dinner, an audience of more than fifty gathered in the reading room, where these numbers made up a delightful programme for which the accom- paniments were played by Mrs. Donald B MacLane:
 Violin solo. Spanish Dance. Metra- Rev. Donald B. MacLane; soprano solo Forgotten, Miss Nellie Delaney: con- tralto solo, Believe Me, Miss Bertha Woodmansee; violin solo. Allegretto Rev. Donald E. MacLane: solo. If the Waters Could Speak as They Flow Miss Nellie Delaney; solo, Good Night Dear, Miss Bertha Wcodnsnsse-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
WEDDING.
HiIIiard : Davenport.

The home of Walton C. Davenport on Broad street was the scene Of one of the prettiest weddings of the sea- son on Wednesday. when the marriage of his daughter. Elsie Mabel. and Ed ward Knight Hilliard of Boston was solemnized. Attractive decorations of white and green had been arranged by Geduldig. the florist. and as Mrs. Frederic H. Stoneburn of Storrs played the bridal chorus from Lohengrin with violin accompaniment by A. Ernest Cherry, thee bride entered with her father and attended by her sister. Miss Elita B. Davenport. as maid of honor.
 Mr Hilliard. with his brother. John H. Hilliard of New York. as best man. met the bridal party and the impress sive marriage service. two rings be- ing used, was read by Archdeacon J. Eldred Brown of Trinity Episcopal church.
 During the ceremony which was at 5.30 D. rn.. the berceuse from "Jocelin' by Goddard. was played by Mrs. Stone burn, piano, and Mir Cherry with muted violin.
 messaline with trimmings of Irish lace. Her veil of tulle was fastened with sprays of orange blossoms nnd she carried lilies of the valley and bride roses.
 The 1naid of honor wore violet crepe meteor and carried pale pink roses. The brides gift to her maid of honor was a gold bracelet. and the groom's to his best man. a scarfpin.
 The only guests at the ceremony were the immediate relatives and in- innate friends of the family and in cluded Mrs. William H. Davenport oi Norwich. grandmother of the bride; Mrs. Stearns l.. Davenport. Mrs. . I,athrop Davenport, Miss Alice c. Da- venport, Mrs. Harry F. Young. MT and Mrs. Raymond IT. Davenport Cl North Grafton, Mass, Mrs. Howard Webster of Providence. Mir. and Mrs Frederic II. Stoneburn of Storrs. Miss Agnes Jones of New York. Mrs. ki. W Geer. Mir. and Mrs. James J. Moor' and Miss Olive Huntington of Nor vich. During the reception following | the ceremony, Miller's orchestra. sta | toned on the veranda opening iron | the parlors, rendered delightful pro | gramme. The wedding supper wa ! served at 6.30 ?. m. by Davenport | the Wauregan, after which MT. am | Mrs. Hiliiard departed for a weddin | tourney, accompanied by the bes | wishes of many friends for a happ | future. l Miss Davenport leaves a large cir l cle of friends who have expressed thei l affection in the bestowal of man
 beautiful gifts. MT. Hilliard. who's
 family is of Oldtown. Me. is a grade
 ate of Harvard university. and is em
 ployed in Boston. where he has prove
 himself an able business man, win
 ming the high esteem of all his asso | ciates. r,. | After January 15 Mir. and Mrs. HI | Hard will be at home at Il EVere'
 street, Cambridge, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
EvANGELlsTIc MEETING IN
 A. M. E. ZION CHURCH.
Several Conversions as Result of Pow
 erful Sermons.

The revival meeting at Mckinley Avenue Methodist church is attract ing large crowds each night, and grow ing in interest. Rev. Dr. GaTsis preached an able sermon Wednesday night. There were several conversions and many anxious inquirers. Rev. MT. Orner, the evangelist will preach to- night, his subject being The Touch or Faith. 1,
 A large chorus is being formed, ana the meeting promises to be of much interest to the city.
 The Rev. MT. Orner is strong tenn peranc. Sdvocate, and on Friday night vii! preach a special sermon on The Wees ol the Drunkard.
 The congregations at the church are now enjoying the musical part or ther religious services, assisted by new organ, which was recently installed. The new organ has been secured after about a year of energetic work, begun and carried out by Mrs. Lydia hing to secure the necessary funds By subscriptions, by concerts and by SO, cials the money has been raised until there is only a small balance due on the organ. Mrs. King expects soon to have this paid off.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-02
MEADOW BROOK DAM APPROVED
Had Been Inspected by State Inspector T. E. Mckenzie who Finds well Constructed and can be Made High CT with. Safety-Water Department Work.

ditions that may reasonably be ex- pected to occur. Said dam is built of such proportions as will allow of Its being carried four or five feet higher than the present finished height.
 The screen house at the dam is now finished. the woodwork having been completed, and all is in readiness Tor the water. All that is received there now goes into Fairview. but it is not a large amount.
 The water department is now en- gagged in excavating in West Main street from Pierson's barn for the. re- placing of the six-ineh with a twelve inch main for distance of 700 feet As the street at that point has been filled in number of times it fs nec- essary to dig deeper than usual, the pipe being from six to seven feet deep About one-half of the excayating has been completed. The pipe has arrived and will be laid as soon as the ful ditch is dug. It will be necessary to law the new pipe before disturbing the old.