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New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
TIE Story of Samson

horse and my name is Samson.
.. ,srne vas given TO me because
90 hig and strong. Ny life has been
= saFerent from that Of most horses,
!. fo- this reason when I heard of the
--s-sr-s Page of The Tribune I decided
--a-s z story for it all about myself
= he things ! have seen There was
-..srr unusual about my early years, but
-a,- had quite grown up and was be
-,,r 10 be OF some use in the world
,,s ese DAY put into a boat and taken
slan6 about twenty miles out in the
-. From that day to this I have
.rs- seen another horse and have had TO
:. society among other kinds Of ami
rzs
-ss vuvsse on the boat was a rather
.,-.sns experience. and il was a few
s.s before my nerves had recovered
.s- tbs effects Of the excitement enough
. :. -e STUDY my new surroundings.
Tbsn ! did begin 10 look about NE IL
sart take long 10 see nearly everything
.sr1 IVES 10 be seem fer the island was
r-v sevan miles around. 1t was mostly
I'd and rugged. the coast being streWn
-ah great powders. But I became very
ri Of the fine pine trees that grew
sssy IN some parts, the more so because
Z he numbers OF sea gulIs that came
3 rooSt in their branches. I found that
u most important things in the little
rtas 10 which ] had come were the
1hiaouse that warned fishing vessels
Irng north to keep off the dangerous
-kz that surrounded the island ana Tho
u that was used for the same purpose
rsn TIRE fog made II impossible for the
iors 10 see the island by day or the
M by night. 7 thought this horn made
? most horrible noise 7 had ever heard.
Z have grown so accustomed 10 IL now
II il doesn't trouble me any more Be
sss there we're sometimes wrecss in
ras Of both lighthouse and fog horn. there
uss life saving station where there were
1zsr boats and brave men ready To go
3 ne reEcue Of those in distress. and at
rs enc OF the island there lived 4 few
sa-msn with their families.
sslong to the lighthouse keeper, and
2 iHe his wife and children nave been
~ hnd 70 ne. they are not only kind.
h raeh more intelligent. I imagine. than
k-zn creatures usually are. and so have
~ much less lonely i'm my peculiar
s'E.iof than YOU may imagine. Every
e. here, in fact. is fond of animals, and
y vould be quite surprised TO see how
A-rilv Te i've together If YOU should
III H you would find pigeons. chickens.
gE krfsns. dogs. COWS, children and my
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
A CAVE IN THE SNOW

Dear Little Men and Little Women: Dur-
ing the last part of my Christmas vacs-
tion I visited Il friend of mine in Caldwell
y. j., small town not far from Mont
clair. The snow was very deep there
especially in places where II had driftad
so we decided to make snow house. We
selected a place where the snow had
drifted good deal and was about eirh-
teen feet deep or more. We dug a lsrg.
hole about seven feet deep. and then
scooped the snow out of the side, naskin,
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
A HUNTER IN TROUBLE.

Dear Little Men and Little Women: One
day last autumn when I was at a friends
house and we had nothing to do he sug-
gested that we go hunting. to which
readily assenteI. The guns were an old
douhle-barrelled shotgun and an old rifle
that had been used in the Civil War
Both OF them were nluzzle-loaders. The
meadows where we were going were quite
a distance from where we lived, so we did
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
q DOG WHO CAN SING.

A London paper tells us that the Earl of
Ro5lyn has a dog who can sing The
Countess of Roslyn accompanies him on
mouth organ and he interprets such airs as
God Save the King and Home. Sweet
Home" with great feeling. One day
famous tenor was singing for some guests
of the Roslyns, and Pincher who had been
lying on the hearth rug and listening with
evident enjoyment. Joined in on the last
notes. OF course, every one applauded, in
cluding the tenor, and Pincher graciously
sang an encore.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
BAKED BIRDS NESTS

Separate the whites and yoks OF az
many eggs as there are persons 10 serve
Beat the whites TO a stif froth. adding a
tiny pinch OF salt and pepper. Butter as
many saucers as are required and in each
one place some OF the egg white. shaping
il into nest. In the centre OF each nest
drop an egg yolk. Pour over each little
melted butter and a few powdered bread
crumbs or a little grated cheese. Put the
nests Immediately into the oven and leave
them until the egg white is cooked through.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
BENEFIT FOR GIRL ATHLETES.

Among the patronesses OF the benefit
which the Twelfth Night Club Is arranging
10 give at the Criterion Theatre on Friday
afternoon, January 2S, for the girls branch
Of the Public Schools Athletic League are
Mrs. John Drexel. Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt,
Mrs. William Fellowes Morgan. Miss Ethel
barrymore, Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney,
Mrs Herbert l.. Satterlee, Mrs. Seth Low.
Mrs. Philip Lydig. Mrs. Archibald Alex
ander. Mr-l Clarence Mackay. Mrs. Archer
Huntington. Mrs. Everett Colby and Mrs
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
JELllED DUCK.

Chop the leftover meat and stuffsng from
yesterdays roast duck into coarse pieces
Boil the bones down in water until a thick
stock results Cool a little of II. and IL IL
jellies sufficiently 10 stand alone pour the
rest over the meat II not, add as much
gelatine as is needed 70 stinen H. Season
the mixture with pepper and salt Put il
in mould and set on crushed ice. When
hard turn IL out and garnish Il with stars
OF euFrant jelly or rosettes OF stif mayon-
naisE.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
Things TO Think Abo1xf.

sition
8. Divide TO upset and get covering
for the head and a word meaning magni-
tude or bulk.
6. Divide kind OF primrose which grows
in wet places and get useful domestic
animal and something one is likely 10 do
If one tries TO walk on the ice.
{. Divide a title of nobility and get a
piece of wood or metal long in proportion
to its width and a. proposition.
8. Divide unnecessary activity or cere-
rlony and get an article and verb mean
ing TO perform.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
MENU FOR MONDAY.

BREAKFAST.
MIXED fruits
Baked birds nests"
Jehnny cake.
Coree.
LUNCHEON.
Jellted duck
Hot buns. Preserved cherries
Tea.
DINNER.
Italian beef stew
Mashed potatoes. Brussels sprouts.
kumqust Jelly.
Ccree
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

cows and myself I followed Just as far
as l could go, and when I could go no
further stood and watched them and could
see that they noticed and appreciated the
attention.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

"a. willie had considerable artistic
-. md wanted II become a sign paint
us practised on fence which his
bsa lust built. The next DAY, 70 his
3 he found that his father had torn
.,e fence and had used the. boards
! ,.-8 another fence. In so doing he had
: --.rrsd the boards, and spoiled Will
.,-1 SEE Il you can CIT the boards
%, and arrange them so that YOU
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

rough that 1t wasn't safe to try to cross
to the mainland and We were all glad to
keep them as long as we could. When they
did go they were escorted to the boat by
several of the men. my masters three
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

Edward r. Hewitt. Miss Beatrice Forbes
Robertson will take the leading part In the
little play. How the Vote Was Won
which has been imported from England for
the occasion. and Otis Skinner will appear
In Honologue
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

Dear Editor: 1 am writing to thank you
for the lovely box of paints received for
prize. I was away from home and did
not receive it. so that I could not write
sooner. Thanking you again for the lovely
box Of paints. I remain.
ELIZABETH ZABRISkIE.
No. 667 Broadway. Paterson. y. J.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
ITALIAN sEEF SrsW.

The substitution OF canned tomatoes cor
water makes an Italian beef stew OUT OF
an ordinary stew. and the azvcr is much
finer and richer than when water Is ussd.
Select tomatoes that have plenty OF iuic.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
ENIGMA.

ENIGMA.
Though I'm always in the ocean. l am
never in the sea.
I am always in your coffee, but I'm never
in your tea.
You will find me in your carriage, you will
find me in your car,
But I'm never found in airships though
they travel fast and far.
I'm part of chair and cushion, and I'm in
the curtains, too,
Though I'm not in desk or table, or IN
paintings old or new;
Yet It's strange I'm found in pictures and
in china and in lace.
And I'm always in the cupboard or IN any
other place.
DIVIDED WORDS.
/ Divide something borne or carried
and get a prickly seed vessel and the
home OF wild animal.
2. Divide a mark to be shot at and get
a dark liquid obtained from resinous
liquids and a verb meaning TO obtain.
g. Divide a Scotch plaid fabric and get
the same liquid and yellowish brown
color.
4. Divide a waterproof canvas and get
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
NOT LIKE SuFFRAGETTES.

How was that suffragettes' meeting?"
asked the city editor.
Very quiet affair" replied the reporter.
"Quiet?"
Yes, you could have heard a pin drop"
Say, Young man vou Avidenflv cot in
the wrong place"'-Yonksrs Statesman.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

Dear Editor: I received my check and
thank you very much for It. Ny papa is
in Canada and I wrote him about It; he
thought IL was fine. I like to work out
the puzzles. Your little friend
EDCARD H TODD. jr.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

will have the sign as Willie painted IL.
What is the sign? For the neatest and
best three answers we offer the choice Of
an interesting book. sterling silver Trib-
une badge. a box OF water color paints, a
set OF Scottish postcards or an imitation
ivory paper knife
1t Is not necessary 10 send in the accom-
panying picture with your answer, al
though you may do so If you wish.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

Dear Editor: Thank you so much for the
check I would have written sooner, but
have been taking the Regents. or as the
girls say. II have had Regentsitis." Thank
ing you again, very sincerely,
ROSALIND D. DJNKIN.
No. SOC west 13Ith street, New York
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

Dear Editor; Thank you very much for
the badge you sent n1e. received IL about
two weeks ago, but as we were moving.
did not have much time to write. Thank
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23
Letters TO the Editor

Dear Editor: want to thank you for
your check received last week 1t IS the
first dollar I ever earned from my own
work. My father got a new dollar from
the hank and framed IL with the story
under it. I am going to write another
soon. Yours truly. LOUIS JOHN.
No. Sc New street, East Orange, y. J.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

Friday evening, January .. at the Wal.
dorf-AStoria- The proceeds OF the even
tng's entertainment are 20 be turned ove<
70 ST. Johns Hospital. Long Island city.
'Ths Conservation OF National Re-
sources" viii be the subject OF discussion az
the January meeting OF the West End
WouIan's Republican Association on Thurs
day, January q. at the Hotel Astor. The
speakers will be Mrs. William Cuuauairs.
Story and William A r. Schorer, or the tn
formation department OF the Charity Or.
gsnization Society.
The Harlem Young Womsn's Christian
Association Is preparing an exhibition oe
work done ~ the members OF the classes
in dressZnaking. millinery, cooking, art and
typewriting- The exhibition viii be cres
on Thursday and Friday. January r and
IS. from until 10 o'clock ar the Associa-
ton building. No "A West 12sth street.
The National Society OF New England
Women will celebrate it's fifteenth birthday.
tomorrow from until o'eIock az Del.
r17oufco's
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

Dear Editor: Your check for one dollar
came yesterday, and 7 thank you very
much. I have read the Little Men and
Little Women page for many years. and
look for It every Sunday. Yours truly.
NELSON BRANCHE
No. "a Lafayette street. Norwich, Conn
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

ing you again. I remain. your constant
reader, ARTHUR JOHNSTON
No. Marc Place, Astoria, L I. y. Y.
Dear Editor: I was very glad 10 receive
the check for 81 that you sent me for writ
ing the letter. / am going TO write another
letter soon. Your faithful reader,
SYDNEY BROWN
ManaaronecS. N Y
Dear Editor The dollar for my letter
which was published in The Tribune was
received with great pleasure 1 think the
prize IS generous for such a small con-
tributon- Thanking YOU very much, re-
main, IRWIN A RAWSON
Madison, Conn.
Dear Editor: I received my Tribune
badge and am much pleased with IT. I
think 1t is very pretty I am sure It
makes useful prize. Yours truly,
ELIZABETH BODENWEIN
No. s03 Montauk avenus. New London,
Conn
Dear Editor: The pretty book came THIS
morning. and ! am sure II win interest
me because l love nature. Thanking YOU
very much. l am your little reader,
MARY MELIA
No. 45T 60th street, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-23

euchre and bridge party has been ar
ranged by the 81. Johns Aid Society for
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15
BEAT THE LEADERS
st. Martins Tribe Take Man.
hattan'S Measure.
NUTwELL TwIRLS GOOD BALL
Holds Manhattan Boys TO six SCAT
tered Hits and Fans Five-Herr-
mans Single, with Two on Base,
Wins Contest-Downey Shines at
second-winners score Early.

ST. Martins won a weil-contested game
from Manhattan yesterday in the INDIE
pendenee League. 5 TO s. This victory
broke up the triple tie for second place
and gave the coveted position to the
ChuTchmen. Nutwell pitched in great
style for the winners. allowing but six
scattered hits, and tanning I'VE Of the
Manhattan batters limbaugh was
hit freely in the first and fifth innings
and in the sixth retired in favor of
Ferguson. His successor allowed but one
hit. and famed four in the next three
innings.
Lynch, of the losers, made star
catch Of Downey's long fly in the sec
ond, while Rapp ankle catch OF
Whitmarsh's Texas Lacquer in the
first bordered on the sensational.
Downey played stellar game at second
for the ST. Martins tribe, and Wilker-
sons stab OF Ferguson's long fly in the
ninth brought the crowd to its feet.
The Catholics started the run-getting
in the first chapter, when Rapp singled
TO left, beat out an inAeld bounder, and
both scored when Brewer doubled to left
The batter was caught al third trying
to stretch his hit into a triple Wilker-
son then hit 10 deep left for the circuit.
Manhattan tied the score in the third on
a fielder's choice to limbaugh, Don
nelly's single 10 center, Brewers passed
ball. both scoring when Dampier singled
TO left Chuck" scored on Ellis muf
OF Lynch's fly 10 center. tying the score.
The CANA was won in the Hffh DOwDey
hit 10 LETT for a base. Rapp beat out
bunt, a double steal, and both scored on
Herrimau's line drive to center.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15
From the New York Sun.

Jack Johnson comes to New York
Monday TO fill a theatrical engagement.
The Il told you so" club will probably
meet him at the train. The crowd will
undoubtedly include. as the old negro
song runs: individuals of prominent
distinctiveness who permeate the col
ored atmosphere" II Is to be hoped
that the attendance Of Prof. Williams,
Of Springfield, Ohio, has been arranged
for by the committee in charge. The
dark sea Of upturned. welcoming faces.
would be incomplete without his in
spired countenance.
The professor is a dealer In spirits.
He must not be COMPOUNDED with Baron
Wilkins, Johnson's local host The
latter is an exponent OF the spirituous
and the former Of the spiritual. VIII
liams is a negro clairvoyant, and six
months ago he picked LII Artha 70
win in the hfteenth round.
Last Saturday he reiterated this
prophecy. During the late afternoon
of Monday he cashed his bets. When
II comes to the real voodoo mysteries
the professor is a thirty-third degree,
post graduate. A No. l, manipulation.
Others were not so reliable in their
representations
The stars gave Prof Cordrsy the
double-cross, They showed him JEFF
fries wearing orion's belt after ten
rounds OF lighting.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15

Ward Jackson. a veteran Cleveland
fan, discussed Rusie with Elmer Bates.
a baseball writer. the other day.
''Rusie, like many another star. didn't
twinkle any too brightly when he first
appeared in the baseball sky said Jack
son. He had been loaned OF farmed out
10 the Burlington uowal team for the
final series OF games in the old Interstate
League between Burlington and Daven-
port Mines The Davenport teams star
battery Of that year was Rhines and
Harrington. afterward with Cincinnati.
well, anyway, Rusie did his best to
earn the money Manager Chamberlain.
OF Burlington. had paid for his services.
and after losing one game, to J. and
winning another. 20 0, came back TO
Indianapolis on this day am talking
about.
when It came time for practice-we
were playing Louisville that day-there
was nobody 10 warm up Rusie- Dick
Buckley was engaged with the other
pitchers Big Amos wandered about the
park diseonsolately. occasionally hurting
the ball against the fence or grand stand
and retrieving 1t himself.
Finally Rusie walked over to the
stand. and looking Up 10 the first row Of
seats. shouted Come down here, Pop
I want 10 warm up
"a big red-whiskered man got up from
his seat, took of his coat. and jumping
over the rail into the sdiamond. said /:
All right. Amos. my boy. Let 'em come
In fast
Then Amos father, his whiskers
streaming in the wind. pulled on a field
er's glove and scorning mask and pad.
stood back there by the stand and
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15
AMOS RUSIE "WARMED UP"
BY FATHER BEFORE GAME
Interesting Short Story About Early Efforts of One of
Worlds Greatest Pitchers.

warmed up his son; warmed up the
mighty Rusie. who within a year OF two
was destined TO become one OF the most
remarkable pitchers In all the history or
the game
Amos didn't spare his father. He fed
him Outcurves and inshoots, high balls
and low balls, fast ones and teasers, not
even forgetting the jump ball.. that was
destined 10 make him famous.
And you should have seen the old
man. He never sidestepped a thing.
Shoot 'em in, my boy he would say.
Put something on 'em, Amos. You're
working fine to-day. That's the way
straight across and fast
well. sir that was a wonderful sight,
that middle-aged man IN street clothes
and with his flowing whiskers OF fiery
rcd standing out there on that blistered
field. ignoring the taunts and jeers OF
the crowd, warming up his beloved boy.
Amos, who even then was q giant and q
hurricane pitcher.
When the time for the game began
Rusie's father climbed back over the
rail. Amos went into the box, With
Buckley behind the bat, and Louisville
was beaten. When the last one OF ne
visitors had been retired Rusie's father
jumped back into the field, took Amos
by the arm and walked with him to the
dressing room. II was sentimental
spectacle, the solieitude Of the great
pitchers father for his boy and his pride
in the young Hercules work.
Poor Amos Had he only stuck by
his good old father and ignored the al
legged friends who got him TO travelling
IN the broad road that leads 10 early re-
tirement. not TO say disgrace, he might
be in the major league to-day as famous
and as popular as is old Cy Young; earn
ing 5000 or $1,000 year, instead Of dig
glng bitches, as he Is. for SLID a day"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15
HOW THE HOROSCOPES
SAW BIG JULY 4 FIGHT

An ancient lady OF color, who resides
in the West. and has a reputation as
a firs;-class witch. read Jefries re-
joicing and a negro funeral in the
cards. No. she was not a relative or
Norman Pinder,
A gypsy sylph. OF ninety-odd years.
who was strolling through Illinois. put
black bean and q white bean IN a pot
and. after shaking them up. drew one
out. It was white, and she declared
Jim had a cinch. It is believed she mis-
read the hand. The black bean held
the pot.
A country timer, of South Charles
ton. went into trance and saw Jack
lose in the ninth. After the returns
were posted. he went into another
trance.
a.; ..sssse people reaped harvest.
Many persons prefer & ghostiy bunch
TO their own judgment. and are willing
TO part with material money for spir-
itual advice. In the words OF the inn
mortal P. T. Barnum. There is one
born every minute-and most OF them
survive
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15
EVANSVILLE TAKES SERIES.
wins Third Game from BaIIEtOn in
Slow Contest.

HysttsviIle, July 1.-THE baseball team
from Ballston. Va. was defeated here
this afternoon by the local club. score.
10 10 1 This is the third game between
these teams, Hyattsville winning the rub
Der. The feature Of the game was the
twiriing OF Anderson. who allowed but
four hits, and struck out nine OF the vir-
ginians. He did not issue pass. but
struck two OF the opposing batsmen. The
visitors knocked but four balls outside
of the diamond. Stuart. shortstop for
the visitors. played star game. accept
eleven out of twelve chances, Anderson
and Herring. for the locals. led with the
stick. each getting three hits out Of four
times M. Score:
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15
GAME IS PITCHERS BATTLE.
Brady and Lynch Fight 1t Ont at
Capital City Park.

Lynch and Brady indulged IN one OF
the prettiest pitching battles ever seen
in the Capital City League yesterday,
and the Aloysius slugger WAS returned
a winner over the Sewage Pumping Sta
ton star, TO l.
"King" Brady had slightly the better
OF II in the hit column. but his passes
proved fatal. For five innings neither
twirler allowed hit. Symanoskie, of the
losers. breaking the Ice in the last half
OF the fifth, when his single TO right sent
the first run over the pan. In this chap
ter Hoffman got a life on O'Neill's error.
went TO second and third on two outs.
and scored on symanoskies single.
In the eighth W. Taylor was walked,
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15
rO-DAYvs GAMES.

Capital City League-Navy Yard Us. Cornell Com
pany
Commercial Leasue-wAlford Vs. Southeast Y. NJ.
c. A.
Independence League-Twining National Union
Marquette League-G p. o. vs.. Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company.
Olympia League-GeoTgetoWn vs. TeunallytoTn.
Suburban League Brigh.wood vs.. Petworth.
Sunday School Le1gue-Sixth vs. Peck.
Terminal Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. League-StatiOn rs.
Adams.
Colored Departmental League-Post-ofHce vs.. Int
rfor
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15
MAKE TWENTY-FIVE HITS.
HanaIine Enjoys Merry Swatfest al
Expense OF AnacOstia,

'Hamline enjoyed a merry swatfest in
the Sunday School League yesterday.
pounding the Anacostla twlrlers, Bartlett
and Buscher. for no less than twenty-five
hits. aggregating eighteen TALES TO the
Baptists' seven.
Hamline started after Bartlett from
the very first. driving the Anacostia
twirler TO the bench IN the second ses-
sion. It looked as though Buscher. who
replaced Bartlett would stem the tide,
but the Aethodists got TO him heavily
in the third and succeeding innings and
kept the Baptists' fielders merrily romp-
ing all over the lot after the wandering
borEah{ae
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15
NOW IN FIRST PLACE.
lives Win Close Game from Sc.

Olives Win Close Game from SO.
Stephens and Move Forward.
The Georgetown Olives defeated St
Stephens In the Olympia League, 10
.. and took first place in virtue Of the
victory. ST. Stephens scored in the first
inning on four bases on balls and an
error. They scored again in the nth on
base on balls to DAILY and Evans dou-
BILE. The olives scored three runs in the
fifth on three hits. and again in the
eighth pushed run over the plate on
an error and a hit.
Sullivan pitched an air-tight game for
the Olives. allowing only four hits. three
OF which were made in the eighth n
ming. Goucher's one-hand stab Of Hit
eary's bounder In the second was the
fielding feature. Score:
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15

and on Hoffman's wild fling to catch him
stealing. tailed Sullivan was an easy
out but Carr was given a free pass.
Murphy then tore of a single 10 left. and
the bases were populated when O'Nein was
given another pass. Brady then tore of
wild fling. hitting Price in the leg. and
the second run was forced over the paTs
On a double steal Murphy crossed the
counting block with the last tally for the
winners. Lynch then sent the first two
Station batters in the eighth down by
the strike-out route and made the next
one hit an easy bounder.
Chick Davis played well at short for
The Washington herald., 1910-07-15

OF Southern. is the leading batter. top
ping his teammates and all other rivals
with the neat average Of 40 for twelve
games Platz, OF Southern. and Peck.
of Adams, are tied for second place.
NTH Ana