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The Washington herald., 1916-05-03
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NEW YORK
DAY BY DAY
BY o. o. MCINTYRE

SPECIAL Correspondent Of The Washington Herald.
New York, May 2.-DoUghnuts selling
at 81 each aroused the suspicion of a de-
tectiye in the Tenderloin this week and
noticing that certain men and a few
women Of the underworld were among the
patrons, he sought to purchase a few OF
the expensive sinkers himself. He found
them worse than sinkers and subma-
Tines are mild in comparison
They were being sold. he learned. by
Wing Huye, a Chinese sporting charac-
ter. who Is known as Dude" because of
his fondness for hashy clothes The
sleuth went to Huye's apartment when
the Celestial was sound asleep.
He awakened him, but was not pre-
pared for the shock that followed Reach
ing under his pillow, the Chinaman threw
a new kind Of bomb. It was what is
known as stink bomb" and foods the
room with a most sitting stencil
While the detective was trying to raise
a window for fresh air the Chink leaned
out OF third-story window and was
found with his right leg broken. Sew
eral OF the dOughnUts were taken to DO
lice headquarters and were found to con-
tan packages Of opium, so the mystery
Of the high price Of doUghnuts was i'm
mediately cleared up.
Kid" Mccoy has become a dabbler
in meta physics. From the cave man stun
to the metaphysical seems far cry, but
Mr.. Norman Selby dn real lire) says he
has never been happy until he took ur
the study Of right thoughts and their
influence on5-human- affairs. --
As an unfortunate contrast to Mccoy
who is quite prosperous, indeed, there
stands in front Of a Times Square cafe
each day former hero Of many rollick.
ing ring battles.
Nobody seems to know what he is do,
ing. He just stands around in an atti
tude Of complete detection, as II a tras.
edy was lurking nearby. He did not save
apparently having no understanding oi
the uncertainty OF the game.
Mccoy, on the other hand, saved. H.
acquired thirst-but not lor liquor-fol
knowledge. He became a regular caller
every day at the public library, where he
spent an hour or so. He studied the old
philosophers for a hobby and out of This
study he has acquired an entirely new
viewpoint Of life-and, with it, greater
happiness and ease.
About the brightest girls in New York
'eal diplomats in fact-are to be found
behind cigar counters of the hotel Hobbies
II is their Job to listen all day long to the
name chatter Of the wise city chaps who
Try to force their attentions upon them.
The girls must keep their temper
One Of these metropolitan slickers pur-
chased a cigar in the Biltmore the other
afternoon. To start conversat tion, he in
CURED If the cigar was good and strong:
Yes, indeed" was the snappy retort, st
IS so strong 1t will not break In your
pocket"
These girls must listen all day to
wheezes that were popular when John
Drew was pulling stroke oar for G. Wash
ington crossing the Delaware. They also
have to dodge invitations for dinner
many times a day and they have to do ii
without offending the customer.
On the other hand, they have to fur
nish conversation to strangers in town
who are not trying TO hirt but are lonely
and want some one to talk to.
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like a well-mannered little man and then
accompanied his little mistress from the
house.
They were we'll into the forest when
suddenly his watchful eye discovered
the Big Gray Wolf sneaking behind the
trees.
Look" he whispered, there's the
wolf" Little Red Riding Hood trem-
bled violently and caught hold of Puss
What shall we do?" she sobbed
Trust to me-" he replied. "I will
save you; I have my trusty STAFF If he
attacks US. But let's hurry" and tax
ing hold of her hand they started or
on a brisk run.
Looking back presently, they saw a
dark shadow pursuing them. Nearer
a dismal howl the Big Gray Wolf leap
ed onto the path just in front of them.
His cruel jaws were wide open and his
long white teeth snapped with a terrify-
ing sound. Puss, Jr., did not hesitate
moment. With a quick movement he
laid his staff with all his strength across
the VOLTS head. Rum he shouted to
Red Riding Hood. and before his enemy
had recovered from the stunning blow
Puss dealt him another. Without stop
ping longer, he ran swiftly after his little
friend, and to their relief in a few mo-
ments they found themselves out of the
forest
"Oh, you brave Puss" she cried, you
have saved my life"' but Puss, Jr,
merely smiled and said: That's moth
ing, my dear; my father once killed an
ogre. But I must continue nv Jour
ney of adventures, for 1 am seeking
my father, the illustrfous Puss in Boots,
so good-by,' and Puss, Jr., disappeared
down the roadway.
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BY DAVID CORY.

Copyright 1916. by the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndcatc)
Il don't know" remarked Puss, Jr., to
himself as he left behind him the little
cabin of the Pigs in the woods, what
next to do. My father in the story book
had plenty of adventures, but l suppose
that was because long ago. in the days
Of knights, one had more chances.
Hello" he exclaimed, IF that isn't
Little Red Riding Hood" Sure enough,
it was. Just in front of him, tripping
along the path. was a little girl with
a red cape and hood. Over one arm she
carried a big basket. which seemed very
heavy for - small a child.
May I help you carry it?" he asked
politely. running up to her. Little Red
Riding Hood turned with a start.
'Oh. it's you. is it?" she replied with
sigh Of relief. For a moment 7
thought it might be the Big Gray Wolf
Yes, you may" PUss, Jr., took hold
of one side of the handle and in a
short time they reached her Grand
women usually like cats, he made up his
mind to be very nice, indeed, to Red
Riding Hoods Grandmother.
He wiped his boots carefully on the
door mat and waited in the hall while
Little Red Riding Hood ran upstairs.
Come up. Puss, Jr.," she called down
in a few minutes, Grandma wants to
see you. Hang your cap on the hat
rack"
Hand in hand. they walked into a
bright sunny sitting room, where in a
big easy chair by the window her
Grandmother sat, knitting.
Grandma. this is Puss in Boots, Jr.''
He made a nice bow, and her Grand
mother put out her hand and said: "I
always did like cats. Come here, Puss
jr., and let me see those nice red tops
on your boots"
When 1t came time to go Little Red
Riding Hood kissed her Grandmother
good-by and Puss, Jr., shook her hand
The Washington herald., 1916-05-03

LOndon's electric lights are provided
by about thirty companies, which suppl,
current at voltages ranging from 10 to
-.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-03

Ceylon produces nearly every precious
stone known except diamonds, emeralds,
opals and turquoises
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-31
WANTS GRAND CIRCUIT MEET
Jacksonville Files Application for
Observation-Disclosures and P~orfn
AlAo Arc ApnIicanIs.

CLEVELAND, December 3o-Jack-
sonville. Fla. and Peoria. ILL.,. have
made tentative applications for Grand
Circuit dates. according 10 Secretary
Kline. in An official notice just issued
rhiladeiphias application for dates has
!iEewiSe been sent in, and Readville
will also max" another effort to re-
vivs light-harncss racing. all of which
should he cheering news to the owners
Should Jacksonville hold Il meeting
the dates naturally would follow At
lanta. and the week of October -.
would he about the time the horses
would reach the big Florida city. That
would be carrying racing farther South
than ever before. but there is no rea-
son WHY the horses should not go that
far il the inducements are great enough
t. tempt them.
Tho date of the meeting OF Grand
Circuit stewards to decide upon dates
originally set for January o. has been
noStponcd TO January 90 and 81. ms may
he seen by the following notice sent
out 10y Secretary Kline:
The stewards Of the Grand Circuit
have voted to hold their annual bust
ness meeting in atlanta: Ca. January
~ and %. 1917. The date as provided
hut for good and sufficient reasons the
stewards made the change as noted.
headquarters will he at the Georg ian
Terrace Hotel. The circuit committee
will meet Monday. January 90. and tho
executive session OF the stewards will
he held Tuesday. January %. Apn1ica-
ions for membership. both tentative.
have heen made by Jacksonville. Fla.
and Peoria. H."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-31
CAHitIGAN RECEIVED s.aooo
FOR MANAGING. RED Soy

BOSTON, December 30.-.William F.
IarFls;tn was paid $4,000 for ,nanar-
ing the Roston Americans last season
" Was learned to-day. OF this amount
s1o:o"" was salary under his contract:
s",o"o. ms worlds series share: $500
special bonus for winning the Amor; ;
can League pcnnant. and $1,000 n per-
cchtase allowance on the receipts OF
the BOSTON club
'arriSan. who announced his retire
mtnt last fall. is now considering an
oHer from the new owners of the world
champions to resume direction Of Tho
team Although money was not men
TONED IN the negotiations. 1t was
stated. President ~. IL. Frazec said ne
OF $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-31
NAVY QTINT VICTOR ny
SMALLEST POSSIBLE MARGIN

ANNAPOLIS. MD. December 30
games OF basketball ever plaved hcrc
ended in e victory for the Naval
academy five over City College OF New
YORK, by - to %, this afternoon The
VISITORS had seven points scored against
them before they Tailed. but managed
10 forge slightly ahead in the second
period. after some of the most clever
passing ever seen here \ laSt-minute
rally nv new players on the Navy team
secured tho game by the most narrow
margin. Wonderful shots by Tichin-
Sky. OF the visitors, and Calhoun, OF
the NAVY. We're features.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-31
Amateur Federation
Calls Big Meeting

The executive committee or the
Amateur Athletic Federation will
hold n cnlied meeting In the office
OF DR.. HnHen, In the Professional
building at : O'Clock Thursday
night, January 4. Several mutters
of considerable Importance, among
them n consideration of the plan 10
combine NIL locnl amateur baseball
under ono controlling body, viii
come before the committee at that
time. Members have been urged to
attend.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-31
O'BOYLE. nF GEnRGETOwN.
Is DEFEATED Nv RINHI

NEW YORK. December 3n-Elliott
". Rinzon. Of Fnrdham University won
the national indoor Junior tennis cham
pionship nv defeating Henry r.. OEnvla.
Of GeorPetov'n University. in tho finals
TODAY. G-1. 10 Ga.
William RotSforh ord Rowland r.
Hain"s Columbia Tnivcrs+". won the
doubles title. defeating Francis w.
Hopkins and r. l.. HOPKINS, Yale Unit
vcrSitv. r-2. s." 4-f. Ga.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-31
w. d Foster to Coach
South Carolina Team

COLTMBIA. =. g., December 30
w. Dixon Foster. former HnmpdeD-
sidney player. has been appointed
head coach OF the University OF
south Carolina football tenn for
next season. II WAS announced here
to-day. He succeeds DIR. Rice War
rem. Foster c0nched the freshmen
eleven last year. He will ALSO conch
the basketball and baseball teams.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-31

jtContinued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-31
Hans Wagner Married
to Pittsburgh Girl
IBy Associated Press. |

PITTSBURGH, PA. December 20.
John Henry tHO~uSD Wagner,
weIl-kbOwn Pittsburgh National In
fielder, and Miss Bessie smith.
daughter OF John G. smith. n former
county detective. were married In
Carnegie tonight ut the parsonage
OF the st. Johns Lutheran Church.
Following the ceremony. Mr.. anl
Mrs. Wagner left on a wedding trip.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02
WE GAVE THANKS.

Thursday November 80 seemed special gift from
be
with churches exchange
NJ uniting
and A. E.
Church Stirling
pressing achieve highest
specially thankful
establishing
recognition that is
Thanksgiving
thinking
this beginning
world his aspiration
resulting
@
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02
Introduction Of Modem Machinery Has
Made Farming Business Undertaking
By W. E. GRIMES
Assistant Professor Farm Management, K.n.a. Agricultural COLLEGE,

10 presume that be farmer regardless of pre-
vous experience qualifications logical
successful lawyer without legal training doctor with
out knowledge of medicine
Farming requires special training the
Inns does not mean that failure certain to bef the
to be
countant He must, however, be good business manager.
The plain The introduction of
states an outlay OF capital This machinery Indispensable
lensve To Justify the expense the
1t takes practically large equipment to farm 40
farm CO. This makes farming business undertaking. requires
business ability to high degree.
Farming occupation has been regarded merely
of scattering seeds and waiting for the this being
failure in proportion the land fertile the
abundant These factors but which
certain extent The successful farmers
ing them
There prospective farmers todaynoceay in the big cities
who would like their hands The bac
and has been shouted at them pesten that they have become
thoroughly dsgusted with life that bounded by bills and
blanks Yet their only equipment is hoe and muscd they mad
better with their garden patch They might qualify successful
gardeners but doubtful they would make good farmers
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02
Keep the Criminal in Custody Until He
Is Pronounced Capable Of Citizenship
BY II. DOUGLAS SINGER
Director State Psychological Institute Of IIlinoi.

The prosecuting attorney who demands penalty provided
by law for ofense the grounds
atrociou and the defendant bad inherently
In making this statement he urging that there something
with this which makes him
his fellows Yet he inclined the opinion
expressed by the aenst that such offender truth detective
though he appear intelligent
All recognize that may be committed by accident
such due faulty training bad associations poverty
want temporary noxcaon These for quite large
portion of criminals and though strictly be said that persons
responsible ruty be claimed that they solely respon-
sble? Must not society at least share the blame?
If then admit that excluding the obviously defective
there two of who
defective and the other accident
sbity really much matter? Does it either
the defendant guilty. has demonstrated his present
strced social life? This sednt truth being granted
follows the question as to what to do with them
The method consists of punishment energy been spent
trying to make this eft the This followed
since time immemora and uniformly without
within the penena mainly dependent they upon chance
degradation and stigma which attach
do harm to the accidental criminal possibly defective
This should be entirely replaced criminal
and efforts remedy the defects which resulted
OF the state If this kept obviously
OF the criminal and not for
alleged that this would greater enency
hence encouragement of But that certainly
Under the old system sentenced of
end Of which he must be released will
return to life of crime.
Under the system urged the kept under
surveillance either inside outside colony institution until
trained experts not merely wentenoned but
of padons satisfied that he capable citizenship
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02
Dream Of Heating and Cooking by Rays
Of Sun May Be Realized in the Future
BY PROF. CHARLES SMITH Of St. Loui

recent suggestion that sometime the
heat houses is not so much
of fancy 1t would be wonderful flying
talking through without the of Professor Douglass
the University of Arizona has built sunshine
him to calculate the received from the
day OF eight hours estimated there
miles occupied by the city OF Tucson Ariz sufficient
duce electricity which the present price would be
a million dollars
The instrument which Professor Douglass employed expert
men destined his opinion aid solution problem
OF utilizing solar respects
believe that the recording of the suns energy time will
much Importance in the solution of problems gauges
solving the problems of hydraulic forces
Arizona offers wonderful climate for the study
Professor Douglass has discovered that relation
solar activity and true growth and he has suggested that would
be well to establish different sections this
to that at Tucson where careful record could activity
which their final probably would unsurpassed by any other form
of record
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02
THE AMERICAN NEGRO AND THE WAR.

plainly by
boring mentally physically achieve
employment white
skilled unskined qualification
SUCCESS PROFICIENT AS
It, "The United
artisans skilled mechanics moving
other this being
ability; MANDATORY
acure the
the LAND
We
If Will remember
to the PROMISE LAND
of Pharoah and his
who tell whether
deveance
journeying to their PROMISE LAND
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Daily 1houqnt.

Whether you be men or women, you
will never do anything in the world
without courage. 1t is the greatest
Iuality of the mind-next to honor
JameE L. Allen
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02
Feared End Of World.

During the dark ages 1t was the
common belief that the world was com
ing to an end in the year 1000, which
naturally, had n terrorizing effect on
the people.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02

RECOGNIZED THE RETAIL ASSOCIATION OF THE DENVER
IS ADVERTISING
MEDIUM CLASS.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-12-02

should be Postoce
the fractional Only
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-14
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES
CHANGE IATEAuRBAN FRANCHISE

At a special meeting of the city
council held last night an amend
ed franchise of the southern Trae-
ton company was adopted. The
company asked to amend their fran
elise - change the name OF the COM
pany To the Texas Electric company,
which is a consolidation of the
Southern Traction company and the
Texas Traction company. The
change was adopted. II will be
known in future as the Texas Elec-
trio company.
The council also authorized tho
committee II make contract for the
construction of the proposed band
stand in the Getzendaner park at the
library.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-14

Plans have been drawn for COX
"a band stand to be erected in the
cetxendaner park at the library.
Lumber viii be placed on the ground
this afternoon and the work will
start at once. II Is expected 10
have the grand stand completed for
next weeks band concert,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-14

Remember the band concert et
the G'etzendaner park tonight and
also remember that yon have an in
yitation to attend.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-14

j. W. Fleeman of the Sardis COM
muuity reports that threshing has
been finished and that an average
a. 40 bushels OF wheat and % BUSH
els OF oats to the acre was made.
MIR. Fleeman had In thirty acres o.
wheat which averaged II bushels.
lie said good rain would be bene-
fetal now.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-14

Commissioner Griffith is doing
some needed road work in the India
disfric, this week. lie Is very proud
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-14

A midnight prowler found his
way to Mrs, G. p. Estes home on
West Marvin avenue last night ana
gave the inmates of the home a
fright. When the man was heard
trowling around. downstairs one OF
the boys let himself down over the
UPSTAIRS bannisters and went TO the
hcme of Officer Callens for help,
hut he evidently frightened the prov
Ter away for when they returned and
made a search of the premises no
trace OF a burglar could be found.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-14
Two Drug Stores


al find made in that section OF
tic county, which consists of nice
bed OF high grade gravel. This
gravel is of a hard flinty substance
and evidently will wear well. He
brought samples of it into town to-
dry to exhibit to the county com
rsicsioncrs.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-14
LOCAA.

. . . o = . . . . . . = . .
For feed and fuel phone Broad
head & Kennedy. Old phone 10. Il
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-14

IDEAL SARSAPARILLA works
out liver troubles. flushes the kid
neys, purlfies the blood. Good health
fellows. Try one half bottle under
our guarantee. At drug stores. ad II