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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
BOYS HURT WHEN ROOF
COlLAPSES AT CONTEST

PORTERVILLE, Calf, Nov. IL
Several small boys were hurt. one Sc,
vercly when the roof of the dressing
room at the ball park here collapsed
Monday while the touring American
and national league all-star teams
were playing. Darkness ended the
contest in the tenth inning with the
score 3 10 .. Bush and Tesreau
pitched.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
HAIE WINS FROM KEOGH.

DETROIT. Mich, Nov. 17.-Martin
Hale Of Detroit last night defeated
Jerome Keogh Of Rochester so 20 27.
in IS innings in the interstate three
cushion billiard league match here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
NFGHAN KNOCKED OUT.

SYDNEY. Australia Nov. IT,
Johnny Griffiths. the American pugil-
list, knocked out Hughie Meghan,
former lightweight champion Of Aus
tralia, in tae eighth round OF their
fight here Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
HAYES DEFEATS COULON.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 17.-Chick
Hayes OF indianapolis was awarded a
decision over Eddie CoulOn OF New
Orleans after eight rounds last night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17

OLIVE OIL. Pure. Sweet as a nut.
Full measure Il pt.-25c. ] pt-50c at
Coonleys. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17

COONLEY COUGH & GROUP BAL
SAM IS best. Relieves always. Pleas
Ont 10 take. laxative. works of q
cold. Checks fever. Csc & soc at
Coonleys. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17
SALVADOR AND KRA>D1EK NIX

~ W - RG1' " 49, ~. ~'sNo--
vator and Krammer have been
matched for an eight-round bout az
the South Side Athletic club Nov. 2S.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17

The Red Line closed cars are
ready for the stormy weather.
Phones: Home 5613, Bell 613 or
6O7. Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17

Want to Hurry? Call The Re
Line Advl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-17

LOTUS LINIMENT x HEPATIC
SALTS. Stop Pains, Lameness, Tooth
ache. rheumatism. csc & soc at Coon
leys. Advt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-04

my money" Soon she began to tell
nurse how 1t was. She was going to
get some bread, and she had the
money IN her hand, land" she said,
"a boy pushed me and fell, and lost
my ten-cent piece, and / can't buy
the bread, and mother will be 80 an
cry
pm glad I didn't lose my piece. "
said Charlie, squeezing 1t hard.
I'm very sorry for you." said
nurse. Charlie held his money tight
Iy. What was he thinking OF? He
was saying to himself: II don't love
master SELF He pulled nurses
dress and whispered: Nurse. can't
you give the little girl some money!"
IT haven't my purse, dear" said
nurse.
The little girl moved away. cry
ing. Charlie walked on behind nurse.
They were near the candy store. He
could see the sweets In the window
sticks and balls and creams, Charlie
turned his head. He saw the little
girl looking back, too. She was still
crying. Charlie pulled purse's dress.
| Nurse" he said, II want to turn
back"
why" said nurse, there is the
store"
Charlie raised himself to get nearer
to nurses ear. and whispered. Il want
to please the little girl and not master
self"
Nurse knew what he meant. She
turned back. Charlie looked once
| more at the candy store. then he ran
across the street When he came
close to the little girl. he held out his
bright ten-cent piece and said, IT'S
for you, and not for master self.
The little girl stopped crying, and
began to smile; then she tried to say
| THANK YOU TO Charlie, but nurse
said, Run now and buy your bread"
So she ran off. after looking back to
nod and smile at Charlie.
| But Charlie was ever happier than
she. He walked briskly home and
| sat on mammals lap. and told her all
about 1t. Mamma kissed him and said.
| Isn't Charlie happy now"
| And Charlie answered, Yes, be-
cause I didn't please master SELF
st NdCholaA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-04
TEACHING BENNY

you see," she went on. hundreds
of little boys and girls are giving their
pennies and nickels to help buy for
frankie some wooden legs. Wouldn't
you like to help? You might give a
dime or a nickel, or perhaps twenty
get your automobile quite so soon. but.
of course--poor little Frankie'-She
paused suggestiyely.
'I'll give him all my money" Benny
said promptly.
But that's not necessary, darling"
she assured him 80 many are CIV
ing"
Solemnly he produced his pocket
book--and tears rushed to Mrs Gar
lands eyes as he silently handed over
silver dollar "a very shiny one), two
dimes and q nickel.
THE precious" she said a little
later, a suspicious catch in her
breath; you don't suppose he Is UNI
naturally sweet and good do you?--
enough to-to"-
ITO endanger his heaath?'' supplied
her husband. mo, my dear. / feel
sure he'll survive it"
1t was at bedtime that the unexpect-
ed happened Perhaps the four-year-
old had played too hard that day aud
was unpsnasssv~ Tired and fractious.
Hardly had he settled into his crib for
the night than he began to regret and
bewall his extreme generosity.
"Do you suppose my moneys gone
yet?" he inquired anxiously. Has the
mail carrier taken 1t up? Oh. l wish I
hadn't given that dollar. want my
automobile-and I want 1t quick. It
makes me feel SO sad-it makes me
feel so ugly" OF course there was to
ha nn null ho ri -
had ceased to be q free will" Offering.
far better to give It back to the little
donor. A hasty family council was
held, and the dollar was restored to
the chubby hand. which closed over 1t
with fullness Of satisfaction that un-
der other circumstances would have
been touching to see. His last words
before coincidence overlook him were
to his beloved grandmother: Il do love
you So Mana, and-rm 30 glad got
my dollar backw
Morning came and Benny climbed up
into his high chair at the breakfast
table. the dollar that had caused such
heart burnings clasped In his hand. III
I hadn't got 1t back I'd have TO walt
and wait and wait for my automobile"
he explained.
Eyes. darling" said his mother. Of
course you would. and now-wsll.
frankie will Just have to stay IN his
wheeled chair 4 little longer till the
money 10 all made up"
In solemn silence Benny devoured his
breakfast food. No rcproaches had been
uttered. The family had agreed upon
that beforehand. Yet the four-year-
old brain ana heart had been working
to some purpose.
A few moments after breakfast
Benny sided up to his mother. The
dollar. rather warm and sticky now.
was pressed into her hand.
II want you to send It to Frankie"
he whispered. ..an' AN TIL give HIM
all my money. He hasn't any Ngs-
an'--an' I don't b'lisve wAnt my
automoh ilS. & " sse
The sensrous. childtals Action made
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-04
PETE'S DIARY.
(By Nina Harrison. }

Bedford lily.
At Christmas last year little Pete
had new diary. Grandma hung II
for him on tho Christmas tree. She
thought he was old enough to be-
gin to set down all the small events
which happened TT HIM through the
day. Besides. 1t would give him good
lessons in writing. He could see at
the end Of the year how much he
had improved. not only In writing
but in his daily life. 80 she gave him
a diary. and a little pencil with an
ivory head.
Pete was delighted with it. He
could scarcely wait for the New
Year TO begin. But 1t came at last,
and tust rs soon as it was light enough
TO sec he sat up in bed. He wet his
pencil In his mouth, tossed his snaFly
hair out of his eyes and wrote:
Coin to be a. good boy TO day
and all the days this year
He bit his pencil and knit his brows
That was all he could think OF that
morning. With his teeth chatterinE
so that he bit his tongue. he Struggled
down among the blankets and slept
TIL Dolly, his sister, shouted, Happy
New Year!' right In his ear.
At night he could not think OF any
thing good to write. yet he felt that
he must tell the truth.
."Aun Dolly scolded me for hanging
on the brindle calf's tail and tearing
my jacket. It was my new one. with
the brass buttons. too. Got mad with
Billy Brown cause his sled beat mine
at coasting. Didn't 60 to find grand
mas glasses when she asked me. Pre-
tended / didn't hear"
January 2d-"Pretty cold. Am goin'
to try TO be quite good boy today.
Night--Got stood in the floor today
, for missing my spelling lesson. Was
tardy at noon ana couldn't go out NJ
recess Ate an apple in school. Hid
under the cart so as not to turn the
grindstone for pa Let Poly do II.
He gave her cent Oh, dear! This
Is a hard day"
January 3d---"Awful cold. Don't
believe there are any good boys.
Guess shan,t keep a diary any mere.
Shall give 1t to Polly. She's a girl.
Girls are bettern boys, Aunt Dolly
says. She knows"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-04
HOW WILL
MADE GOOD

Bob" VIII Carey raised himself
suddenly In bed, the cup Of chocolate
halfway between the saucer and his
lips II thought you came in to see me
because-because you liked me, and
are my seatmate at school"
Bob looked at him calmly, his eyes
clear. That was Bob's way. straight
out" the boys said, either as q friend
or an enemy.
yes, that's what said when ]
came in," he replied. "Why?''
you say all the boys are talking
about me and--and faughing?"
Did 1 say laughing?"
VIII considered.
"N--no. don't know as you did just
then" he answered; but you meant
1t. They're always laughing"
Pretty much--have been-thats a
fact conceded Bob. You've been
to school three weeks now. and / guess
you've been hooted off the ground
day. and that was because you came
home at recess with a chill"
1.-THE boys are talking about me.
you eay?" repeated VIII.
Yes. blu. It's different talk now,
We've been calling you baby girl and
! sissy because We thought you were a
'softy and coward. Why. when
dared you to Tight you turned pale.
and slipped off, and you're lots bigger.
No wonder the boys hooted and
wouldn't play with you"
Will fell back upon his pillow, look
ing puzzled. What was Bob driving
at? Bob rose and reached for his
hat.
well, I'll be going now" he said.
THE fellows asked me just to step In
and say you've made good, and can
join in all our games after this. When
you jumped into the pond yesterday to
| help that black boy we were ducking.
we thought 1t fun, and kept you both
in till we got tired. We didn't learn
till this morning how the teacher got
after you. and you wouldn't even tell
your folks I guess most OF us fell
lows would. likely, we'd been so mad.
We're sorry you caught cold. but your
mother says you'll be out tomorrow.
And--and the fellows said / might
say twas us who were the real cow
ards. Now I'll be going. Exchange.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-04
THE FALSELY
ACCUSED r
By CORA B, FOX.

Mrs Clarkson looked up from heI
sewing. as her high school son came
noisily through the hall, and into the
living room. closing the door after him
with extraordinary energy. Her pla-
cid face clouded slightly, an she noted
that his usual good temper had beer
ruffied, and she waited anxiously. al
though outwardly calm. for the storm
to break.
ITS too mean for anything, and
would never have believed it OF Tom
Just low thief, that's the best that
can say about him"
Hush. stop" said his mother
what do you mean by making sucf
statements about anyone7"
We'll. It's just this way, mother,
said Charles, upon whom the reproo,
had had an effect. you know thai
the prize which has been offered FOL
the best essay lay--at least every one
said--between Tom and I. This morn
Ing I took my papers with me t.
school IN order. to fiji IN few I'm
portant dates from a volume Of an
cjent history. While I was doing this
Tom came up, and asked me II
had completed my papers yet, ant
talked in q friendly way as always
~
other side Of the room called me, sc
went around by the bookcase, placed
the book In It's accustomed place, nnd
walked over to them. Tom remained
standing at my desk, bat when / re-
turned, was gone. as were also. my
papers when / looked for them
What moro evidence could / ask2
was gone but q few moments. no ons
else was near my desk, he knew tina
was the only contestant whom hi
had to fear, and with the exercises
b. two days off. he knew that
would not have time TO write another
There Is proof enough"
mo, son, it ia not proof enough
and to me 1t Is incredible" said Mrs
Clarkson. Have you spoken to hin
OF your loss7'
mo" replied Charles, land / dc
not expect to. / merely told the pro
fessor that + could not take part to,
morrow night, and when he inquired
why, ] said that my papers had beer
lost. and / would have no time II
write others. He remarked about 4
publicly and said that II anyone fount
them, they were to be returned imne.
diatsly. watched Toms face, ana ne
flushed and glanced over at me. AfteI
school. he came to me. eaid he WA
sorry and would help me look arount
my desk for 1t could not be tar away
as had Just had 1t in tho morning
and 20 on. but I said It was not nee
essary al had myself looked.
never could have believed that h,
could be 80 brazen-"
Judge not hastily" said his moth
or. land although Tom may have ap
peared guilty. yet ! have known thu
most innocent to appear guilty Ton
has always seemed TO be a perfec
gentleman when he has called here
and although we have known hin
but a short time. yet from what 70,
have spoken OF his school life, moth
ing has occurred to lead me to thinl
otherwise. and / do not want my sor
TO accuse him In this manner"
Just then. the dear old Quakeres
grandma, who had hitherto been {
silent listener. spoke up. Thy moth
or hath spoken we'll. Judge not hasti
iy,' and / was reminded of my owr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-04
Evergreen Inn
BY LOUISE NJ. HAYNES.

Quick. Ned! Get up and look out
the window! The snow has drifted
in the night SO much, it must be
ten feet deep out there!" and Henry
hoped about excitedly.
Ned leaped out OF bed and ran 70
the window.
Lets dig tunnel this morning to
the big spruce tree" he cried. Hoo
ray!"
Both boys dressed as quickly as pos
aible, and were soon through their
breakfast, and ready to go cut In the
snow.
I'VE can start down tho path
father shoveled and begin to tunnel
where the drift is so high" Henry
said.
The boys worked fast, as the snow
was light. and the tunnel progressed
rapidly.
What would become of us IL 1t
caved in?" Ned asked.
~ don't believe we would have a
very hard time to dig ourselves to
the top because you see the snow is
not heavy" Henry answered
Suddenly a light came into the
tunnel at the end where they were
digging, and through the opening they
saw the loveiiest little evergreen room
the spruce tree.
what a grand playhouse, Henry!
Well have this tunnel for our private
entrance, and nobody else can come
In. Just look at the birds hidden In
the branches from the 'storm--all
kinds"
Both boys peered excitedly through
the opening in the end of the tunnel
at the birds.
II don't see what they can find
to eat" said Ned. Let's go into the
house and get them some food, they
must be nearly starving by this
time
The children ran TO the house and
called to their mother, asking IL she
could give them anything for the
cold, hungry birds.
MY teacher says beef suet Is fine
for them in winter" Henry suggested
~and chickadces like nuts and SUM-
flower seedA"
The boys hurried back through the
tunnel with their hands full OF food.
Clearing away the small mount OF
snow there was under the evergreen
hut meats on tho ground. Then they
tied the suSt ON tho branches. and
crept back into the tunnel. where they
could SEQ all that happened. Imme-
diately the ground was covered with
chickadees and other seed-eating
birds, while woodpeckers, nuthatches
and others, were feasting on the suet
ravenouaiy. There was quite . chtrp-
ing after they had eaten q few min
utes. - though the birds were doing
their best t., thank the kind little boys
for their thoushtfulness.
Ned and Henry kept food under
the spruce tree all winter. and called
the snug shelter made by the dropping
branches, 'Evergreen Inn" The
birds soon grew 20 tame that they
let the boys come into the little en-
closure. and would perch on their
heads and shoulders In the most
friendly manner. Henry, who was a
very good whistler. learned to imi-
tate their notes. and they would an
swer him
Both boys enjoyed their bird friends
and Evergreen Inn so much that
they felt very sorry to see the snow
melt and to have the birds leave the
old spruce tree for the open woods;
but they are looking forward to see
ing them return when tho snow Is
deep again.
DUMB ANIMALS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-04
Master Self

There was once little boy" said
mamma, land he loved somebody very
much. 1t isn't a very large somebody,
but 1T has bright blue eyes and curly
hair" why, it's mel" said Charlie.
It's me, myself
so 1t u.s. said mamma. laughing
"And it's master self whom Charlie
loves best. He doesn't even love his
sister so much as master self"
~ won't please master sell, y" said
Charlie, as he kissed mamma good
night. Next day mamma gave Charlie
a bright new ten-cent piece, and said
he might go with nurse to buy some
candy.
When nurse and sister were ready.
and Charlie had taken his little stick,
they set out. Charlie was thinking,
thinking very much. and he was say
ing to himself, 4 don't love master
self"
He walked quietly by nurses side
Now and then he looked at the money
In his hand: 1t was very bright. 1t
What will you buy, Charlie?" asked
nurse.
Some candy for myself" said
Charlie. as they reached the park.
Keep close to me while we cross
the road" said nurse: but just then
Charlie pulled her dress and whis-
pered: Look, snurse-look there!"
and nurse saw a little girl standing
near a tree, alone and crying.
What Is the matter with her,
nurse7" asked Charlie.
I'll ask her." said nurse. what
are you crying for. dear?'
But tho little girl only cried more.
and Charlie went close to her, and
said: Whats the matter, little girl?"
The little girl could not speak, she
was sobblng so much. Don't cry"
said Charlie In great distress. ut
makes me want to cry, too
.'Oh, dear--oh, dear!" said the lit
tie GIRL Il have lost my money. all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-04
"a true story.)
BY Bertha GernfAux Woods.


For months 1t had been the CHEEKY
custom of the four-year-old who rules
the household to 'hoid up" his father
at night for any loose change his
pockets might contain. At first the
money had each time been slowed
away in Benny's little purse. but lat
terly the infant had become more and
more needless as to its care. The
family were continually picking up
stray coins from the floor, till the
words of the immortal MIR. Mantalini
to his wife came involuntary TO their
minds: Hero l am, my souls delight,
upon Tom Tilder's ground. picking up
the demnition gold and silver"
Really Benny has no idea whatever
Of tho value of money. Ms Garland
sighed. WHAT can we do to teach
him2 Everything has always come too
easily to him. He has had no incen-
tive to save, because we buy him, or
our relatives buy him. everything he
asks for Neither mother nor l can
bear the disappointment in his eyes IL
we come back from shopping without
some little toy for him. The house is
getting full of trash, he hardly cares
to look at twice, and he ~ Ssttlny th-
unfortunate Impression that money
grows on bushes"
Lets suggest some good-sized toy
for him to save for suggested his
grandmother.
I'm not turn over my money to him
so promiscuously, and We'll give him
opportunities to earn occasional
dimes, said his father.
Excellent idea." said the boys
grandfather.
This being agreed upon, an auto
mobile one Of the nice. shiny red
variety in which a boy neighbor took
daily outings on the sidewalk. was sug-
gested to Benny as a very desirable
possession. lit will cost about Ave
dollars" said his mother sagely, land
you'll need TO save all the loose PEN
MES and nickels. II you're very, very
careful and don't lose any OK the pen
MES we give you. and II you earn more
when we offer you tho chance
you'll have the five dollars saved by
the time the warm weather Genes"
The notion made a strong appeal to
Benny, so strong, indeed, that he was
often found solemnly counting out his
slowly growing hoard OF coins, his
glittertng pile till q new fear took
possession Of his relatives' fond hearts
Suppose we should make miser
out OF him!" thought his mother.
1t happened. at the time this awful
idea came to her, that one of the
local papers was raising fund for a
little boy crippled by an accident
contributions from all over the State
came pouring in to purchase = pair
Of factory legs for the unfortunate
child.
Now was the chance to impart an
other needed lesson.
Darling" Mrs. Garland said. "let
mother tell you about a little boy she
has been reading dr. Softaning some
what the narrowing details OF the ac-
cident she yet told enough to bring
q sweetly sympathetic look into
Benny's eyes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-04
PUZZLES

Jumbled States.
/. Grain II, wives.
2. He and lords.
3. am sent on.
4. Wine, hemp, rash.
JOHN MEEKDR.
Farmvilie, Va
ConundTums.
rot?
2. When are oysters like . frstful
husband?
8. Why is a drawn tooth like D
thing forgot?
4. What Is most needed In tho
world?
s. Why IL game of tennis like =
party Of children?
8. What small animal Ia turned Into
a large one by taking away part %
Its name?
oRPRA KIBLER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-04

by Dear Nieces and Nephews,
WE have new members this
week. whom we welcome into our
circle, and am going to tell you
right here In order that they will
understand in the beginning and
that some of the ofder mem bers
VIII be reminded Gf the fact that
you must not write on both sides
of the paper when you send in
either letters, puzzles or stories,
and your drawings must be done
In black ink. for the blue ink VIII
not show mp when the cuts are
made. ! am sure most Of you
know this. but last week some OF
us must have forgotten, for the
Old Gray Goose began the New
Year with q nice dinner on some
drawings. letter and story.
That will never do. OF course he
Ii delighted and sits in the corner
by nay desk and cackles al me,
which Is maddening. to say the
least
Your letters tell rne you had
] wonderful Christmas and that
+ Santa Claus was most generous.
am glad, and hope you'll go
back to work feeling happier and
better after the Lovely vacation
you have had.
Now, don't tell me next week
you have been too busy 10 work
for the prize. which IL 10 be given
h for the best story or drawing on
d New ycars~-sent In to me by
Thursday. January sth. / want
sou all to try for this prize and
see what q splendid page we can
begin The Kew Year With.
AUNT NANCY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-04

1t is stated that among the regular
students at American colleges and
universities during the year 1a11-12
there were 1856 from foreign lands,
Mexico sent 294, and tho West Indies
sos. The far East sent many. name
Iy, China. $40: Japan, AIS: Korea FL:
and the Philippine islands 1873, furn-
ishing thus almost twenty-three per
cent Of all the foreign students. The
Importance OF making these future
leaders OF their people acquainted
with the gospel, that. they may re-
turn well equipped TO do something
worth while for their people, is APP
parent,
Few people realize the immense
commercial possibilities OF South
America Brazil. alone, exports more
goods to the rest OF the world than
all OF the Chinese empire with twenty
seven times It's population. During
the year 1910 the United States ex-
ported to South America and neigh
boring countries In this Western hem
isphere over four times AS much as
she sent into the whole Of Asia