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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-26
Bomb Kills One in Lisbon Station

LISBON, Portugal, November 26-
Bombs were exploded in the railway
station last evening. One person was
killed and some others were injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-26
5000 Idle in Kanawha Field.
lndlana Infirmary's
Patients Facjnu Cold

1No1ANAPOLIs. Ind. November 20.
The fuel shortage in Indiana is be-
coming alarming. At the Marion
County Infirmary here it was report
81 the coal supply will be exhausted
to-day. and unless relief Is secured
Immediately inmates Of the institu-
ton will suffer.
Many factories over the state have
been forced to close, despite efforts
to conserve coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-26
Took Money, Left Box.

The shoemaker, convinced that he was
going to earn easy money, went to the
bank and drew the $4,000. which he
handed over to the man. Then the Bal
timore man suggested he would take one
pound of the gold to Baltimore. sell it
to a wholesaler and return, and, as a
matter of showing good faith. said
Names should keep the box Of gold
and he would keep the key.
'In that way" he said, "one could
not rob the other"
Five minutes after the departure of
the quartet Names became suspicious
and took the box of brass to the police
station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-26
BUYS BOX Of BRASS
FOR ALASKAN GOLD
Morris Names, Shoemaker,
SWindIed Out of $2,400
by Four Strangers.

1t cost Morris Names 4 shoe maker
at 40o X street. $1,000 to learn that
some of his fellow countrymen wers
dishonest. He made the discovery
yesterday afternoon after he had part
ed with his money and retained a
small tin box of strips of brass that
had been sold him for Alaskan gold
Last night Detectives herman and
Embrey started an investigation OF
the swindle.
Names has resided at the X street
address the past nine years. II was
more than six months ago. he stated,
that confidence men started operations
for the purpose of swindling him. He
felt that he was too smart for them,
however. and rejected their proposals
This week, however, four of them sue
ceeded in getting him Interested in
the purchase of gold.
Four men were implicated in the
Swindle. according to Names, and the
surprising part of the affair to hin
was that they were Russians, his
fellow countrymen.
How Swindle Was Opened.
1t was one day last week that a
stranger visited Names establish
ment, saying he would like to rent a
room. He was given a room and h,
paid 81 in advance for a weeks rent
The stranger carried a pack contain
and explained that he was here II
take orders for such goods for the
Christmas holidays.
The third day he talked OF going t.
Baltimore. thereby succeeding in get
| ting Names interested in that city
the latter having thought of rTurctst<S;
, ing house there.
Then swindler No. appeared on the
scene with a pack. He too. was sell.
ing by sample.
Names told the strangers he had
saved money. placing the amount al
| so much-and explained that he was
thinking of purchasing a house in
Baltimore.
The member Of the quartet de-
| scribed by the shoemaker as No.
| appeared with the tin box. He had
Names put rubber heels on his shoes
| and promptly paid him IS cents.
Then Showdown Came.
Yesterday afternoon came the
| showdown. The fourth man appeared
| in response to reported telephone
! broker, the shoemaker was told. a
| man of wealth and influence, owner
| of property and man of big business
| He'll be here at IL o'clock, one
| of the swindlers reported. when he
| returned from neighboring store
from where ne Sdu iie sent ZIG hhSS
sage
promptly at IL o'clock a well
dressed man, who looked like a
| jeweler, came in" said Names. He
| opened his satchel and made tests
F., of metal, which resulted in his say
| ing it was 22-karat gold"
Names told of how the men discussed
| the sale and purchase of the gold, the
| man from Baltimore displaying an anx-
| iety to purchase it, but saying he had
! brought only $1,000 with him. He was
| under the impression that there was
only a pound or two of the precious
metal, he said, and for that reason he
| had brought only the small sum OF
81 900 with him.
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DAY OFF; "EATS,"
GOOD CHEER IN D. C.
THANKSGIVING DAY

Continued from First Page.)
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REPUBLICANS NOT
VIEWING LEAGUE
AS PARTY ISSUE

Continued from First Page-)
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-12

HAVE. THE MAN LIVING lN THE COUNTRY
GETS ALL THE ADVANTAGES. THE FED
ERAL GOVERNMENT PAYS HALF THEPAV
ING EXPENSES. CRISP COUNTY PAYSTHE
OTHER HALF. TAX PAYERS RESIDING IN
CORDEIEPAY EIGHTY PERCENT OF THAT
OTHER HALF. THE MAN RESIDING OUT
SIDE OF CORDELE PAYS THAT SMALL RE
"a. NAMING PORTION
THESE ARE UNDISPUTED FACTS. THERE
TSNOTHING THAT CAN BE DENIED. EVERY
MAN IN EVERY LITTLE CORNER OF CRISP
COUNTY SHOULD JUMP AT THIS WITH
GREAT SATISFACTION, FOR IT WILL MEAN
PERMANENT ROADS WITH A GREAT AN
NUAL SAVING IN BOTH UPKEEP AND
IN INCREASED TRANSPORTATION EF-
FTCIENCY. VOTE FOR BONDS NEXT
THURSDAY WITH ALI, YOUR MIGHT WITH
ALL YOUR VTGOR AND ENTHUSIASM.
YOU WILL BE PROUD or THAT VOTE AS
LONG AS YOU LIVE.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-12

THE VOTERS OF CRISP COUNTY ARE CO.
ING TO CARRY THEIR ROAD BONDS BY AN
OVERWHELMING MAJORITY NEXT
THURSDAY. THAT IS EVERYWHERE AP-
PARENT THEY WANT THEIR PERMA-
NENT ROAD IMPROVEMENTS BECAUSE
OTHER COUNTIES IN GEORGIA ARE GET
TING THEIRS. TTWOULD BEWHOLLYO OUT
OFACCORD WITH The SPIRIT OF PRO
GRESSIVENESS THAT HAS ALWAYS PRE-
VAILED IN CRISP COUNTY MOTTO VOTE
FOR PERMANENT ROADS IN THIS ELEC-
TION. CITIZENS OF CRISP COUNTY DO NOT
WANT OTHER COUNTIES TOPAVE THEIR
ROADS WITH THE FEDERAL AID AND
LEAVE OUT THE ROADS IN CRISP. ESS-
LYSTNCETHE PROPERTY OWNERS
OFCRISP HELP PAY THE FEDERAL TAXES
OUT OF WHICH COMES THE FUND WHICH
THE GOVERNMENT USES TO HELP PAVE.
THE ROADS HELP TO GIVE THE RURAL.
COMMUNITIES HAV E ALL THE ADVAN-
TAGES THAT THE TOWNS AND CITIES
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

in front of it after he'd wound it and
say: Well, we'n never sell the old
clock? said Edgar.
'Yes!" cried his mother. And We
never will unless our very lives de-
pend on it. We have sold everything
else children. but We'll keep the old
clock!"
Constance looked about the poor
little room, the soap boxes used for
chairs,a her mothers battered old
rocking chair and thought what a
very great deal a hundred dollars
could buy. Dinner was resdy at last.
Connie sliced the bread and put on a
pitcher of milk, then she called Paul
me. There was no answer.
pauline never comes when l call. "
Connie said impatiently.
Mrs. Bennett was the Jolliest, rosf-
est and plumpest of mothers, with the
bluest eyes and readiest smile and
the best of tempers. She merely
laughed at her daughters crossness
and went out TO look for Pauline.
I'm getting real mean" Connie
said a little shamed. But do you
know why? It's because I keep look
ing at that old clock and thinking
what a great big useless thing it is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

sists of one piece of Part (B) and two
of Part (C). Part (B) is a block " Z"
K IL" 1H". Draw diagonals from
corner to corner to locate the center
of the block and at this point bore a
hole for the screw that pivots 1t to the
floor of the car. For Parts (C) square
up two pieces A"x 2" az. draw a
center line and from this line lay out
the parts according to the detail draw
ing. Bore the holes and plane to the
lay out lines.
Fasten Parts CB) and Co together
with one inch brads and then screw
the mounting TO the floor of the car
II 1t is desired to turn the mounting
on the car locate the mounting in tho
center OF the car although 1t looks
well little ahead of the center
Square up a piece tx" x'1A~ s."
for the barrel. Draw diagonals on
each end to locate the centers and with
a pencil compass or pair of dividers
scribe q" circle from the center Just
located on the front end or muzzle.
Bore a ga hole about one inch deep
into the back end or breach of the
barrel, remove the bit and start from
the opposite end and bore TIL the bit
runs into the first hole bored. II the
hole was bored half way from each
end and did not meet as It should q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26
MNSN -
T| EbuxaEM Aze
~ 12aG67gak
e- a. Aaetne aecI,1vx
sy Aaei'ne naeSiIvsv

Mrs Bennett hummed a tune as she
worked. Constance ran to help. as
the old clock gravely tolled the hour.
Mummy dear" said Constance. ar
ranging the dishes on the plain
kitchen table. don't you think Great
Grandpa Bennett was kind of silly
to write that in the clock. How was
he to know what was going to hap
penn"
He left your grandfather well on.
with good farm and house." replied
Mrs. Bennett.
We'll. Grandpa didn't need to sell
the clock and neither did Uncle
Harry" Constance said.
And neither would we need to II
Daddy was alive" put in Edgar.
A sad little silence fell on the three
and at last the mother said eheerily:
I'VE don't need to sell the old clock
yet, though it is nice to know that
at any time 1 can sell the case alone
for hundred dollars. It's like hav-
ing so much money in the house. Wen
never sell the works, but If worst
comes to worst there's always the
case"
Remember how Dad used to stand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

else. When the American Revolution
was fought Molly's husband with many
other young men of his town Joined
the American forces, and poor Molly
left at home yearned to be with him
and to help him and her country as
well. But yearning serves no good
end unless action accompanies it, and
Molly Pitcher let no opportunity for
service pass her by. When the Battle
of Monmouth Court House was fought,
Molly could stand the thought of her
own uselessness no longer, so she went
out onto the battlefield saying to her
self: Well, If I can't fight, at any
rate I can help The battle was
fought in the summer on the twenty
eighth of June, a sizzling hot day.
Molly did not have to be told what
to do. With buckets of cold water
she marched up and down the lines,
Drawing the fire of the enemy guns
and offered the cooling water to the
parched and thirsty men. Dying men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

- OYS. here is a real Fourth of July
cannon that Will do everything d
b war cannon will do except Kill
~ people, 1t will boom, shoot a pro-
iectiIe. belch forth flame and smoke
and recoH If set on a smooth surface
when fired. Besides doing all these
things 1t has one big advantage IT Is
not dangerous.
While this cannon Is made pr WOOD
it is not merely toy to be drawn
about by the little folks, but is enjoyed
by the older boys and for any little
fellow who is old enough to shoot a
fire cracker It Is a protection. Because
ordinarily a firecracker is held in the
hand not far from the face and eyes,
but when shot in the cannon the fuse
is the only part exposed and the barrel
protects the eyes and hands from the
sparks and flying parts of the cracker.
Start work oI-the cannon by making
the floor Of the car Part CAD IT Is
s." 2" Az. Next make the
wheels, they can be cut from a piece
of broom handle, or a stick whitfield
round'with the Jack knife. But II you
can beg four wooden button moulds
from Mother they will make the best
wheels or all because they are nicely
shaped and finished and have holes
all bored for the screws.
Next make the mounting which con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

But look" cried Connie excitedly.
There's more writing underneath"
Edgar took out his knife and care
fully scraped away the old writing.
Underneath in the same bold hand he
read the words:
"One Thousand Dollars in the
Strong Box"
''Loi of good that does usI" sighed
Connie.
"Will Mummy be very mad at e?"
piped Pauline meekly. THE floor got
cracked too"
"Where?"
The chubby little finger pointed to
the bottom of the clock.
"Oh dear, dear!" cried Connie.
why did you ever do it?"
But Edgar was on his knees exam
lining the broken case.
There's something inside" ne said
in an excited voice. IT'S hard and
black. The clock must have a false
bottom and something is hidden here"
Constance ran to the kitchen and
got knife. can opener. a corkscrew
and a screwdriver. Just then Mrs.
Bennett came in looking worried.
What is the matter. child?" she
asked. watching her daughter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

and how silly and out-of-plaoe it looks
in the hall and how much we need
some money. Tick-tock, tick-tockt
The very sound makes me tired!'
why Connie!" cried her brother.
You are out-of-sorts today"
Il hear Mummy calling" Constance
said listening. She hasn't found
Pauline yet We'd better help"
She must have dropped to sleep
somewhere" said Edgar. she always
comes for Mummy"
They went out into the hall and
Constances eye fell on the clock. She
noticed that the door was slightly
ajar. She opened it and there stood
Pauline inside
you naughty little thing!" cried
Constance. Didn't you hear us calI?''
yes" said Pauline meekIy.
Now Pauline was only meek when
she felt guilty. Her big Brother and
sister looked at her suspiciously. Then
Edgar saw what she had done. She
had torn Great Grandpa Benefits
writing off the back.
Mummy will scold you for this"
he said severely as he picked up the
torn bits of paper scattered on the
floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

step would be left at the center of the
barrel which might not allow the fire.
cracker to pass out, while IL the step
is near the breach end of the barrel It
can be more easily remedied.
With a square and pencil draw a line
around the barrel two inches from the
end and from this line to the circle
scribed, round the barrel with a pocket
knife or spoke shave. Chamfer the
breach end W. Fasten the barrel in
place with Y" No. Round Head
Screws.
Cut piece OF tin from a tin can and
on IT lay out Part (E) as shown by the
detailed drawing. Cut with tin ships
and file to line. Fasten TO end OF
barrel with u" No. / Round Head
Screws or cigar box nails so II will
open and close over the hole easily.
Disassemble ali parts except the
mounting and paint as directed the
barrel blue. mounting white and car
red. When dry assemble and drive a
small staple in the front end OF the
floor OF the car TO which to fasten a
string TO draw the cannon.
Open the breach, insert fire.
cracker, leaving the fuse projecting
through the hole in the tin Part (E).
Light the fuse and watch frecracker
smoke and FIRE shoot from the muzzlo
of the gun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

shoulder he answered. "Before you can
stir up your congregation, my man,
you must first wake upithe preacher -
Aunt Mary paused. "oh. know
why you are telling me this story"
cried Sue. you think that before I
look for things the matter with other
people should see what is the matter
with me-"
"Just that" agreed Aunt Mary.
perhaps you could wake Polly up andj
find her interesting IL you would wake
Sue up first so that she could draw
the best out of Polly. Whenever Lfind
myself wondering what is wrong with
other folks ] think of wise Henry
Ward Beecher's words and try to
wake up the preacher
HE was a wise man." said Sue, I'm
going to try to follow his advice. too"
And she did.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26
WHAT ONE WOMAN DID


blessed her as she came to their aid.
Fighting men blessed her for the re-
lief she brought them. Molly was
ready for any emergency. Her hus-
band was in charge of one of the large
cannon Often he had explained the
workings of the machine to his wife
during his hours of leave and Molly
had remembered all his words. An
enemy shot and Molly's husband fell
What would the company do without
their brave man at the cannon?, Molly
did not hesitate. She put aside her
pals of water and stepped to the side
of her husbands silent cannon. The
men eyed her with wonder. Undis-
mayed by the fury of the fight she
kept at her post until the battle was
over. Brave Molly Pitcher! The SOL
dlers whispered her name with awe.
1t spread down the lines and the tale
of her valor with it. Finally General
Washington heard of the brave woman
who had so gallantly taken her hus-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26
Henry Ward Beecher

= DON'T know what Is the matter
with Polly Drake" pouted Sue,
"shs Is the most embarrassing girl
ever, talked to. Why we walked
all the way home from school together
today. and was never so bored In all
my life"
what an awful confession" laughed
Aunt Mary, But I can't believe that
Polly Drake was all together to blame.
You are telling tales on yourself as
well as on your friend."N
tt don't think understand what
you mean" stammered Sue, growing
very red.
"sit down, and I will tell you lit
tie story" answered Aunt Mary, ana
Sue, who loved her Aunt's ever-inter-
esting tales, settled herself to listen.
"One of the wisest teachers and
best preachers that this country can
boast of was Henry Ward Beecher,
whose birthday occurs on the twenty
fourth of this month. The fame of the
good man had spread far and wide,
and every Sabbath day his church was
filled to the doors with an enthusiastic
congregation and visiting friends who
locked to hear the wise mans teach
ings. Now one Sunday there came to
the church a preacher from a small
town nearby, who had heard of the
wonderful sermons that Beecher al
ways gave and who had come to seek
Inspiration. With establishment he
looked around the crowded church.
Not head was nodding, not a soul
was snoring. everybody was wide
awake and all were listening attentive
ly to their teachers words. Surely,
thought the visiting preacher, There
must be some secret in being able to
attract and hold a congregation as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

"Oh, Mummy dear, don't come Into
the hall for a minute" said Connie.
1--WE may have a lovely surprise for
you!"
Edgar pried up the board and drew
out an old-fashioned iron strong box
with the key on top. With trembling
fingers he unlocked 1t, while Con-
stance Rugged and kissed little Pauline
whispering that she was a chubby, lit
tie darling. The lid opened on rusty
hinges and there inside were gold
pieces stacked up in neat piles. Then
three excited voices called Mummy"
and in hustled the rosy little mother,
looking as IL she did not know what
to make of her family.
why" she cried. "a treasure in
the old clock! What a wonderful
blessing!"
'tNow, we can make the house more
comfortable and Edgar can finish
school before he goes to work and you
can have a new rocker!" cried Con-
stance. hugging everybody.
That night as Edgar, now the head
of the family, solemnly wound the
clock he said: :
"well. We'll never sell the old clock
We never. never will"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

ARHE old grandfather clock stood
in the little bare hall. 1t was a
tall dignif1ed clock in a beautiful
mahogany case, which made the
woodwork of the little hall and mar
row stairway look all the more shabby
and cheap by contrast. Constance
thought of this as she busted the
shiny old wood. and little Pauline who
sat on the last step of the stair said:
We got the old clock anyway
hasn't WEI"
Yes" Connie replied. "but we
wouldn't have 1t if it wasn't for Great
Grandpa Benefits writing inside"
She opened the clock and looked in
at the square of yellowed paper pasted
in the back behind the pendulum. The
Ink on the paper was faded a rusty
brown. but the writing was bold and
clear:
Don't sell the old clock"
Just then a door banged heartily
and in stamped Edgar. throwing down
his cap and wanting to know how
about eats" He had been working
in his garden patch all the morning
and was ravenous. A smell of Irish
stew came from the kitchen where
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26
A WISE TEACHER
Born June 81. 1891

Reverend Beecher does. After serv-.
ices ! will ask him to tell 1t to me-.
So, when the services were over and
the church empty. the visitor ap-
preached the preacher and said:
Reverend sir, I have listened with in
terest to your sermon this morning
and have taken your teaching to heart.
but there is another question about
which I need advice. I, too, am a
preacher and although a goodly num-
Der of persons come to my little
church each week, there seems TO be
something wrong with my congrega-
ton. Throughout most of my sermon
the heads nod and the eyes drop shut
There are more persons sleeping in my
church on a Sunday morning than
there are in the little grave yard out
side. Tell me please. what can do
to wake up my Congregation
Henry Ward Beecher listened TO
the man in silence. and then placing
his hand upon the younger mans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26
BURIED ''BITS" FOR SOLDIERS
KITS

BURIED ''BITS" FOR SOLDIERS
KITS
1. Her husband, aged as he is, vol.
unteered for service.
2. When I order a gown from
Paquin. never inquire the price.
8. We met them at Chester.
A. Don't trouble, Jenny has ear
fare.
8. When the bull came after us l
jumped over the fence and Rob rushed
after me.
6. Yes, we ate roast duck for din.
ner today.
7. American dynamo's are the best
in the world.
8. Where did you stop last Ernest
FLORAL FRACTIONS
2-7 OF an army officer.
"a of grade.
is of a European country.
Is OF a brownish color,
rs of an animal
2-7 of to get.
S-S of dauntless.
1T of a small elevation.
4-12 of recovering.
rs of a tree.
81 of a bird.
2-3 of custom.
BURIED BITS FOR SOLDTER,S
KITS. Bdnddge q Quinine. 8.
Matches. 4. Scarf. 5. Brush. 6. Siceoter.
z. Candy. g. Plaster.
FLORAL FRACTIONS-1.GE -neral.
RAN-E T-fdlU T7H-beT 9 RY-e11 40
guire, intrepid. H-umnock. g.
CONV7dlescent. OL-iUe, VUL-ture, Use.
ANIMAL PUZZLE-AnteIoDe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

R WISH 1 was a boy" sighed Dolly,
III girls never amount to anything
anyhow"
~ How can you say such thing ?"
exclaimed mother. Why women are
doing more and more wonderful things
every day"
but / meant that / wanted to be a
boy SO I could fight if ever we have
another war. Who ever heard of a
girl amounting to anything in a real
war"
"IIow about Joan of Arc?" said
Cousin Betty.
"Oh that was in France and ever so
long ago. besides"
And Florence Nightingale" inter
rupted mother.
but what girls ever did anything
worthwhile in our history" asked
Dolly.
iii tell you about one" said moth
err Her name was Molly Pitcher
Molly was a young woman who loved
her country and it's cause above all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26
ICED TEA FOR SUMMER
AFTERNOONS


Put one heaping teaspoonful tea IN
the teapot.
Measure three cupfuls water and
put into a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
As soon as water begins boiling
pour it into the teapot
> Let stand till cool.
Put one cupful of this tea, six glass
fuls of water. one cupful chopped ice
and three thin slices of lemon into a
pitcher.
Serve at once.
This Is very refreshing in the middle
OF the afternoon and is not strong
enough of tea to do harm to anyone.
This recipe makes two pitchers of
tea-six glassfuls each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

Molly Pitcher was given the rank OF
sergeant and commissioned as a night
ing man in the American Army,
DO you think that girls never
amount to anything? That is what
one brave woman did for America"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

4 ge III tn Hfe R a l pert g h la eel BY
~ il be b W
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-26

bands place at critical moment, and
Molly Pitcher was called before the
great General to receive his praise.
But more than that Such bravery
as hers was not to go unrewarded.