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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-06-27
HOW TO TREAT PIMPLES AND
BLACKHEADS

For pimples and blackheads the fol-
lowing is a most effective and eco
nomical treatment: Gently smear the
affected parts with Cuticura Oint-
ment, on the end of the finger, but
do not rub. Wash OF the Cuticura
Ointment in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. This treat
ment is best on rising and retiring.
At other times use Cuticura Soap
freely for the toilet and bath, to as
sist in preventing Inflammation, irri-
tation and clogging of the pores, the
common cause Of pimples, blackheads.
redness and roughness. yellow, oily,
notify and other unWholesome condi-
tons of the skin.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston. ADV.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-06-27

But perhaps the most remarkable feature OF
this sign language lies in the fact that its charac
tiers while only nine in number each of such
far-reaching Importance that thousands of dollars
are involved practically every time of them
is made.
This extraordinary system of communication is
the by which brokers on the Chicago
board of trade conduct their business of buying
and selling the open market 1t is peculiar to
this institution being unlike that used on the
floor of any other exchange in the world
To the casual visitor watching the crowds con-
gregated about the different pits during the times
of furry in prices the signs used by the traders
have Ineligible meaning but to the expe-
rienced trader a simple movement of the hand
attracts attention and at the time conveys
oil the information necessary to consummate
deal
This sign language has developed with the
growth of the board and its has long since
become a necessity. The turmoil and hurly-burly
resulting from a thousand traders seeking to
attract attention in the excitement of the hour,
added to the click of hundreds of hgh-keyed tele-
graph instruments and the noise Of small army
of messenger and errand boys scurrying about,
makes articulate speech practically impossible.
Then, too, the eye is quicker than the ear, and
the signals given with the hand by gesture
of the head much a telegram to the
party addressed and frequently permits the clos
ing of trade, when, If time had been taken in
attempt to reach the side of the party making
offer, some change might have taken place in
the market and the oppOrtune moment would
have been lost
itself, and with a very little practise anyone
become adept at it, although, of course this does
not mean that it will perfect him a master in
the strategy and generalship demanded Of u
good broker For instance wheat having sold at
80 cents, trader catches the eye of
opposite in the pit who has $4,000 bushels to SELL
and partly by telepathy and partly by motion
of the cIenched first, signals that he will take
the so wheat at go The seller in reply holds
up his right hand with the index finger extended
horizontally. indicating that he wants Is cent
more than the price quoted, or 901k cents. The
buyer motions acceptance and signals back ~ -
The seller and buyer then note on their cards
i~Sold so at 4 Jones" and bot so at Il Smith,
respectively, the number OF bushels bought and
zJsold always meaning many thousands. After
tIeaving the pit the two traders meet and check
1.-THE operations
All prices are indicated by the hand and fingers
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-06-27
Her EXPLANATION.

Uncle Hank Barnhart, member Of
congress from Indiana, tells Of a
young man from out his way who met
a young woman he had not seen for
many years.
Il though you were dead" was the
young mans greeting.
No. insisted the girl, but I'm
married.
TO whom?''
''Oh, some Englishman."
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-06-27
The Domestic MARI

"a man should be master in his owI
house, Mr.. Dolan," said Mr.. Rafferty,.
He should. But instead of being
master every now and then he finds
himself forced into the position of
umpire"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-06-27

and constant market for
the sale of grain and pro-
visions, Independent Of an
immediate, actual, existing
consumptive & e IN a n d
What is more important
to the agriculturist, it pro-
vides him with re a dy
money, which in turn finds
its way through the coUn-
try stores to wholesale
merchants in great cen
tiers of trade, and, more
than any other measure,
keeps the complicated ma
chinery Of business in har-
monious activity. 1t also
has the effect of bringing
to the knowledge of the
grain dealer and the farm
er all facts which are nee
essary for them to know,
in order to arrive at the
intrinsic value of their
grain, as measured by the
supply and the demand
the world over and the
year through. Under its
operation, all information
concerning the movement
of grain. and of the mar
kets of the world, is placed
at the service Of the pub
lie
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-06-27
Shock Proof

Clarence Her father saw Jack kiss
her the other night, and he was great
ly shocked.
Gladys-Nothing like that need
worry you, Clarence. Dads an cleo
trician.-Life
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-06-27

It's easier to induce a man to &C
cept a favor than take a joke.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-06-27
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HAT undoubtedly is the most
unique sign language employed
anywhere in the world is to be
found in Chicago. 1t is different
from other sign languages in
that it is called into use only be-
tween the hours Of $50 a. m.
and 1 p. m. each week day, and
because OF the fact that before
and after these periods it's users
depend upon ordinary methods
of sneech for communication
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31
God Help Me If | Can't Prove
Pm White,' Says Young Bride

, {. e. Case, one OF the leading an
thropoiooists and psychologists In
America, and both these men, after
applying the ordinary tests, sale
that ! was white.
Prof. Case said that he had made
a careful study OF racial character
istles, and mine were purely English.
Neither one OF these men would
make n blood test In fact. they
said. You are white" and seemed
to think that that was all that was
necessary.
In the meantime here I am. worse
than n man without n country.
A woman Of no race, woman
whose husband foraakea her be
cause he says she has coiored blood
in her veins. woman who must
give mp her friends. her home. and
20 away again TO begin llfe anew
as did when was n. for no matter
how much proof bring TO bear &c
show that ! am white. the story viii
cling 10 mo always where | am
known.
II was the man that loved and
the man who told mo that he loved
me that has put this stain on me.
am the KaddeHt woman ia all tn,
world. for have learned that what
men call the greatest thing In the
world--loye--is all a sham. and life
but ono long tragedy.
fThc End
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31
MUST GET A JOB OR
GO BACK TO PRISON
Continued From Page one.)

DO II ! wanted 10 get out. ! obeyed
all the rules. You ask them abou,
me at Monroe. and they'll tell you
! was good prisoner.
Then | put It up TO them.
asked them TO parole me so could
come back TO Seattle and supper,
my family.
"'All right they said. You 90
20 Seattle and try TO get a Job. II
you land one and behave yourself,
ali right. II you don't land one by
the first OF the year. your have to
come back. Because they said, ~
you can't get job, you won't be
able TO help your family, and so you
might as we'll be In as out And
besides, they said, hadn't served
my time
when got here found my wife
and baby right flat up against Il.
II was the first time I'd seen the
baby. Say, you ought to see that
kldi
az seemed so good to be out that
somehow got to thinking Il would
DC easy 10 get JOB. But I've looked
and looked. can't find one. And
the times getting shortl don't
want 10 90 bsckl But
the time is getting short "
and ! can't find a Job. ."
The authorities ut the reforma.
tory did right in STIMULATING that
this man must return 10 prison n.
after reasonable time, he had
failed TO find a Job.
II is true that jobless man Is
or no more material use TO his fam
lily out OF prison than In. But
Well. II won't be n happy New
Year for a man. n woman and n
baby n the man doesn't find a fob
-QUICKl
The man is n plumber and steam
filter by trade. lie could run "A
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31
RITCHIE WILL
Get ANOTHER
TITLE CHANCE
BY Hal Sheridan

NEW YORK, Dec. sI.--A certain
New York promoter who. for the
time being. Is keeping his identity
secret plans to give Willie Richie
a chance to regain the lightweight
title. There are thousands of fans
throughout the country who s,ill
believe Richie Is the best light
weight In the world. and late In
February he will be given a chance
to prove their confidence is not
misplaced.
The date OF the battle will not
be determined until after Charlie
White and Freddie Welsh meet
here 10 a scheduled ten-round con-
test on the night OF Jan. 10. Richie
will meet the winner OF this con.
test White recently outpointed
Welsh, and Is one OF the nations
most serious contenders for the
title. Should he be fortunate
enough 10 knock out Welsh. White
will be selected 10 meet Richie. II,
however. Welsh holds White to
decision victory. the champion will
meet Willie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31
FULLERTON FORECASTS IMPORTANT EVENTS
IN SPORTING WORLD DURING COMING YEAR
SPORTING
FLASHES

The vioIsts hung the indian sign
on the Blacks In the q. A. @. bowl.
ing tourney last night. e.sTs 10
2.s7o. stusscr OF the defeated team
rolled high scorc OF IA and Grin
nell OF the violets put across the
high average OF 1876
In an overtime game ~ Victoria
last night the Vancouver tee hockey
team kept up its winning streak
in tho Pacific coast series BY de-.
feating Victoria four goals TO three.
A iaros audience gathered az the
Washington nataforium last night
TO hear the free lecture on the art
Of swimming by Prot. James
Thompson. Tho strokes and fancy
stunts described BY Prof. Thomp-
son vere demonstrated In the tank
by Instructor Ray Dantrrs and his
star pupil. Leslie Crane.
In the intercollegiate ehsss tour.
nament At New York yesterday
and Cornell played 10
a tie In tho opening round. with
thrce games won and one lost
Each took game from the other
and both took two games from
Brown.
The doors OF the Seattle Athletic
club will be thrown open 10 tho
public for the annual New Years
open house" tomorrow afternoon
from TO 4. Lunch and a program
of music and other features will be
provided for the visitors.
The women Will have an oppor-
tunity 10 see the physical depart
ment OF the Y. VI. c. A. In action
during the open house" OF that In.
stitution tomorrow. Only on the
first day OF each year are women
permitted 10 enter these precincts.
Walter r. Perrltt. pitcher for the
Los Angeles baseball club. who mis-.
took his guide for a mountain lion
and killed him near Ventura. Cal,
several days ago. has been exoner-
ated by coroner's jury. In an
ante-mortem statement. the guide.
Herbert Lathrop. declared the
shooting accidental and exonerated
Perritt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31
EXPERT FULLERTON PREDICTS
WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN IN
SPORTING WORLD DURING 1915

grab the middieweiKhs champion.
ship Of the world now hold By the
Hammond boy.
In baseball the surprises are to
be many.
In the American league Boston
viii 'win the pennant rather hand.
lily. with Chicago second and Wash.
ington third
Bostou's Braves. now worlds
champions. viii have a hard time
finishing fourth In the National
league. and Brooklyn will mako q
hard fight for the pennant. being
beaten out toward the end by New
York.
The worlds series Will DO a
romp for the Boston Rcd Sox.
In the Pacific Coast league San
Francisco. under new control. Will
win the pennant.
In football several surprises are
In store. Michigan viii be the besi
team In the West. and Minnesota
the Conference champion. Pitts
burg. Lehigh and Penn state will
have great teams II the draft keeps
up 20 standard ard no ono Jumps
Harvard. with green team. II
lucky TO escape. and Yale win sur
prise every one BY its victory over
both Harvard and Princeton.
Jack Johnson. now heavyweight
champion. will fall during the year
After beating Jess Willard, he Will
be forced into fight with Sam
L.angford and win be whipped
easily.
In the lightweight division Fred
die Welsh will finally consent 70
go 20 rounds with Charlie White In
Havana and win be whipped.
In San Francisco. where most oil
the sporting events OF the year will
be staged. the chief interest will lie
in the breaking Of iong.standinl
records In the spirits. The rec
ords for both the go fiat and the
go hurdles will fall. and the 100
yard record will be clipped a fifth
OF a second.
A new wrestling champion Will
arise early In June Failing TO gel
Frank Gotch back onto the mat. hs
will claim the title and defend IL
He II Of American birth and prom
ises TO be the successor OF Gotct
In public favor.
In the automobile world new rec
ords will be set at the indianapolis
speedway. The meet at the new
Chicago track will fail TO bring any
new speed marks. due to the new
ness OF the track.
In golf Evans finally will win the
amateur championship after hard
struggle with Frankie Ouimet. Mau
rice Mclaughlin will return 10 tor
form and beat Norman Williams al
tennis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31
BY ALMA BOONE LITTLE
PART ~.

don't think Il Is possible for any
woman Co realize the horror that ]
passed through nc this time. Other
women have passed through terrible
pain. both physical and mental,
There was always a chance that
time would bring recovery. With
me, N Il were true that had col.
ored blood In my veins. there was
nothing left.
could not associate with my
white friends. for however kind they
were TO me land must say that
my friends In Detroit have been
very kind TO me, both before and
sincel. would be too proud TO seek
their company. and. God help mo. I
could not associate with colorcd
people. although respect and love
my foster mother for the care that
she has always given me.
We women must love more
than men, for you read every
day Of women forgivina and
marrying men who have a real
blood taint.
Women have married tubcr-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31
Confessions 0faWifc

cleverest girls | have ever met"
she In more thnl clever. Mrs.
Waveriy, she In that very rare
thing-a young woman OF common
sense" he answered. "By the way,
told her the other day that we
wanted some children's stories for
the paper and she said she knew
you could write them, provided
could persuade you 20 DO H."
Why. Mr.. Hatton. never wrote
anything for publication in my
life"
Il wish you would try"
Dick and Harry finished their
game then and we said no more.
like that man Hatton and yet !
feel as though there was some mys-
terry about him His eyes are too
sad and his mouth too stern for one
no young. Dick says be is going to
mako things hum In this city 20
litically.
He's got II in good and plenty
for the old graft rang" was the
way be put II.
Hell have 70 Walk the straight
and narrow path then" was my OBJ
seryaiion. "for AZ soon ms these
politicians know that he is after
them they will search his life from
the beginning 90 see n he is above
reproach."
That is tho reason why ! am
sorry that Mollie is in his office.
said Dick. Those devils have nc
fear OF God or reverence for wo
men. when either comes between
them and the graft they are after
Hatton II piling up lot OF trouble
for himself. but hope he will win
out Don't you think we had better
tell Mollie about this and ask her
TO get another place."
Now, my dear husband. you
know that II should tell Noble
that this boss she admires so much
was In for trouble she would be
more apt 10 stick than ever. Well
Just have TO let them work II on,
for themselves.
ITO Be Continued Tomorrow.)
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rakes 70 reform them. but have
you ever known OF men doing
thisf
An attorney was sent TO my foster
mother. who told her that mn estate
had been left 20 her. her children
and 10 any one who had been es.
pcclaliy kind 10 her.
AZ least. when she named me In
her affidavit she thought rho was
naming me as ono who was "ea
peclally kind TO her. instead. this
affidavit makes her my mother
She has already. however. Eiyef
my attorney an affidavit setting
forth my parentage. and rcpudlAtins
thiA so-calied first affivadit.
I have been to Dean Vaughn Of
the University OF Michigan and Prot
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31

The coming year promises
TO be the most interesting in
sport that has been known for
many seasons. The upsets Of
last year startled the sporting
fraternity. and in the unsettled
condition Of the world. and Of
sport especially. indicates that
1915 will be a year OF even
greater surprises.
The first big surprise will
be the explosion of racing at
New Orleans and the sudden
squelching Of the Business
Mems" meeting in the Cries.
cent City.
Closely following that. MIKE Glib
bons win beat Jimmy Clabby and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31
DICK FEARS FOR NATION
WITH THE GANG
Copyright. 1914. by tho Newspaper
Enterprise Assoeiatlon.)

Enterprise hssoeiation.D
81 like that Chadwick Hatton. "
said Dick. ms We walked home.
Wa had declined Hatton'g offer
70 drive US home In his car ms
had n slight headache and Dick
thought tho walk would DO US good.
lilo Ia tho man Mollie In work
ing for7"
Dick said nothing for a few min.
utoe and then--"I wish she wasn't,
"Why7"
Don't you see. Margio, that we
cant mix business with pleasure
ia like 10 be friends with Hatton
but I'm afraid Of Mrs. Grundy II
he pays any particular attention 10
my sister"
Were friends with tho Selwin's,
Dick"
That's different. A man can be
friends with anybody. It's going 10
be- awkward TO meet him al the
Symonea and not invite him 20 our
house, and yet don't want him 20
think ! am flinging Moliie at his
head. wish she would stay AT
homo like n good girl and take care
OF the house for mother"
IT'S hard work. isn't Il. Dick. for
n man 20 get out OF the notion that
the women of his family arc still
his 10 dispose OF as no thinks best
Mollis was running wild before abe
was able TO work off some OF her
surplus energy In this occupation.
She In much happier and safer than
she was in the place you call at
home Which in her case was do.
Ing ms she pleased with lot OF idle
time. don't see any reason why
we should deprive ourselves OF Mr.
Nations society on her account
She can take care of herself. ! am
sure"
| said this very bravciy, but all
the same have been worried about
Moilis and this man who has the
aaddest eyes and tho most deter.
mined mouth have ever seen.
had quite a long talk with him while
Dick and Harry were playing pool
Il have heard much about you
Mrs. Wayeriy. from your young
sstcr-in-law. who IL my private sec
Rotary, as | suppose you now"
yes. Mollie aud arc great
chuma consider her one OF the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31
MOVIE ACTRESS IS
Near Death MAKING
film sSALOMY jane

and most modern OF Seattle's film
playhonses, The policy OF the
house win be different from that
pursued at the Alhambra and the
Liberty. this firms other houses
but ono fact will remain true OF all
OF them. and that la. program
OF first-run pictures OF tho best
quality.
"rHE PIT" A cRAckERJAck
The Pit" playing at the Clcm.
mer theatre until Sunday night. Ia
taken from tho drama.
Wilton Lackaye aud Gail Kane
are seen In the leading roles over
400 people are used In the staging
OF the realistic scene IN the Board
OF Trade. Tho film 10 showing TO
good crowds.
AZ the Class A Until Saturday Might
Barrier of Flames" two-reei
Thanhouser drama. Her Younger
Sister" Beauty drama. "Gusslc. the
Golfer" keystone comedy.
At the Liberty Until Saturday Night
"Salomy Jane" seyen-reel. drama.
AZ tho ciemmsr Until Saturday
Night
The Pit five-reel drama. featur.
Ing Wilton Lackayc.
A. the Alaska All Week
The Hoosier Schooimaster.
five-reei drama. featuring Max Fig.
man--one OF Bray's cartoon com.
edies.
Al the Melbourne All Week
What Could She Do-- three-reel
Edison drama: Lola. tho Rat, ;"
drama. "A Natural Mistake" The
Surprise Party and "A Red Dye. :.
comedies.
Aihsrora Until Sunday Might
The Foundiings OF Father Time. "
two-part drama: The Mountain
Traitor" Eciair drama: Their Ups
and Downs" Nestor comedy. Love
and Water" Sterling comedy.
A. the Grand Until Saturday Night
Tho Master Key" No. .. two-r~cl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31

"Salomy Jane opened TO packed
houses AZ the Liberty yesterday and
will remain there until SATURDAY
night II is full OF magnificent
.lscenery OF the California redwoods
.and OF big acting scenes. One OF
'these is the escape Of tho man"
IRON the vigilsntes during the
lspectacular fight.
Z The row boat IN which he puts
sout from the shore becomes swamp.
. Id. and he goes over the rapids
sslingins TO log.
At this point Miss Michelena.
who plays "Salomy Jane" swims
sout TO midstrcam and Joins him.
Meanwhile the posse and their
horses are floundering up stream
lin qulcksand.
When this scene was photo
lgrsphed Miss Michelena had a mar
irow escape from drowning She Is
an excellent swimmer. and was
making fast Roadway. when she
was seized with cramp.
The rapids were dragging her
under a steep embankment when
"the man" reached her. He was
able 20 drag her In safety 70 log.
The camera man was on the spot.
and thus q touch OF real danger
was added TO the film drama.
evD CHAPLIN AT THE CLASS A
Charlie Chaplin go, an offer OF
more money than he was receiving
from the Keystone company. so he
Jumped 20 the Essanay. However.
the minute Charlie got out OF the
way his Younger brother. Sydney.
'epped into his boots.
This week sgd Chaplin is featured
~. a comedy labeled. "Gussle. the
Golfer" at the Class A. II is a
hard thing. believe US. 20 follow
Charlie Chaplin and try 20 al his
place. Yet sgd 10 getting the
laughs. and II looks like he Is GO
ing TO run his big brother a hard
race.
TWILL BE HANDSOME HOUSE
Managers Jensen & Won Herberg
are proceeding with energy to trans
form their newly acquired Mission
theatre into one OF the handsomest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31
CHARLIE WHITE WILL MEET CHAMPION WELSH;
RICHIE WILL GET ANOTHER CRACK AT TITLE
Ball

In a game that belonged TO any.
body until time was called In the
last half. the Y. N. c. A students
trimmed the Lincoln high five By
one point In one OF the most ex,
citing games Of the season. At the
end of the first half the score was
8 20 In favor OF Lincoln boys. but
the students came back with q great
rally. and shot thrce baskets in
rapid succession. taking the lead
The students have now beaten Lin.
coin. Franklin and Broadway high
teams. and expect to finish their
work by handing out a drubbing 10
Queen Ammo high Saturday.
In the Seattle Church league
games at tho Leschi park gym las,
night tho University Methodist quin.
tet ended the game with the En-.
manuel Lutheran boys on the long
end OF 30 20 ~ score. The First
Methodists beat the University Bap.
lists. SIS TO s: the First Baptists wal.
loped the Ballard Christians, 81 10
10. and the First Presbyterian outfit
defeated the Woodland Park Pres.
byteTian bunch. &c 10 ~.
The Waterville high school Tive
wrested a close victory from the
Chelan high five at Cheian last
night. In the presence OF n fair
crowd. The score was ~ TO %.
On the floor Of the CIe-Eiun1 hieh
school Tuesday night the Univer.
sity Methodist team OF the Seattle
Church league beat the Cle-Elnm
high bunch. p TO i6i The Cle-Elum
boys had a slight margin nj the end
OF the first half. but gave way before
the onslaughts of the Seattleites
in the second period.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-31
UPHOLD SOLDIERS

BUFFALO. y. Y. Dec. 3f.-The
three Canadian militiamen who
shot and killed Walter Smith. an
American hunter. when he attempt
cd TO evade arrest, were exonerat
ed by coroner's jury here Wed
nesday night.