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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-12
CHAPTER ll-contlnued.

OF all their adventures together
a0wever, those which occurred on theil
frequent excursions up to the Valley
of the Giants impressed themselves
imperishably upon Bryce's memory
How well he remembered their first
trip, when, seated astrde his fathers
shoulders with his sturdy little legs
around Cardigan's neck and his chubby
little hands clasplng the old mans
ears, they had gone up the abandon
ed skid.road and into the semi-dark-
ness of the forest, terminating sud
denly In a shower of sunshine that
FELL in an open space where boy
e.uld roll and play and never get
dirty. Bryce looked forward with
eagerness to those frequent trips vi, )
his father ito the place where Mother
dear went 10 heaven
when Bryce was six years old, his
father sent him to the public school
in SeQuOia with the children of his
ToggerS and mll-hands. thus laying
the foundation for a democratic edu-
cation all too infrequent with the sons
Of men rated as millionaires. Bryce's
boyhood was much the same as that
of other laos IN Sequola, save that in
the matter of toys and later guns,
fShlng-rods. dogs and ponies he was a
source of envy to his fellows. After
his tenth year his father placed him
on the mill payroll, and on payday
ne was wont to line up with the mill
crew to receive his modest stipend Of
ten dollars for carrying In kindlng to
the cook in the mill kitchen each day
utter school.
This otherwise needless arrangement
was old Cardigan's way of teaching
his hoy financial responsibility.
When Bryce Cardigan was about
fourteen years old there occurred an
important event In his life. In com
mendable effort to increase his income
he had laid out a small vegetable
garden in the rear of his fathers
house, and here On Saturday morn
ing. while down on his knees wedding
carrots. he CHANGED TO look up and
discovered young lady gazing nj him
through the picket fence. She was a
few years his junior, and stranger
in Sequoa. Ensued the following
conversation: Hello. little boy"
Hello yourself! | amt little
boy"
she ignored the correction. what
are you doingi"
"Weedln' carrots. Can't you see?"
"What fOr?"
Bryce, highly lncensed at having
been designated little boy by this
superior damsel, saw his opportunity
60 silence her. Cats fur for kitten
breeches,' he retOrted-without any
evidence of originality, we must con-
TESS. and for the space of several min.
sites gave all his attention to his crop.
And presently the visitor spoke again.
y like your hair, little boy. It's a
pretty red
That settled the issue between
them. To he hailed as little boy was
had enough. but to he reminded of his
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-12

timber, he quietly moved south with
his Squaw creek woods.gang and join
ed the crew already getting out logs
In the San Hcdrln watershed. Not
until then did BIZ Henderson realize
that John Cardigan had called his
bluff--whereat he cursed himself for
fool and n poor judge of human ma
ture. He had tried a hold-up game
and had failed; dollar thousand
feet stumpnge was fair price; for
years he had needed the money; and
now, when II was too late, he realized
his error. Luck was with Henderson,
however, for shortly thereafter there
came again to Seguola one Colonel
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-12
SCOUTS AID ovERWoRKED CATS.

The boy scouts have rallied to the
aid of Chcngo's hard-pressed cats, and
some much-dre ided infectious diseases
will not spread further-not II the
boys and the cats can help 1t.
An intensive campaign for the ex.
termination of rats and ground squlr-
rels has been launched by the scouts.
Eight thousand scouts, taking with
them some hundreds of rat terriers,
are In search of the rodents.
The most energetic boys and the
best trained terriers win lurk about
South Water street, where the biggest
rats are to be found.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-12

browning misfortune was adding insult
10 injury. He rose and cautiously
approached the fence with the inten-
zion of pinehing the impudent strang-
er. suddenly and surreptitiously, and
sending her away weeping. AS his
hand crept between the palings on Its
wicked mission. the little miss looked
at him In friendly fashion and queried :
whats your nameT"
Bryce's hand hesitated. "Bryce
Cardigan" he answered gruffly.
I'm Shirley Sumner" she ventured.
Lets be friends"
-When did you come to live In
Seau0iaTp he demanded.
II don't live here. I'm Just visiting
here with my aunt and uncle. We're
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-12
First Telephone Inventor

The earliest form of telephone Is
probably that In which the sounds Of
the voices are transmitted over II
stretched string or wire and this form
Is said to have been used by the Chi.
nese ages ago. 1t being impossible to
give the name of the inventor Alexnn.
der Graham Bell born In Edinburgh.
Scotland. hut then resident in The
United States, invented the electric
telephone at Boston about the same
time ms Elisha Gray in Chicago, but
Bell was granted priority.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-12
Other Mems Affairs.

every man should mind his own
business" remarked the severely In.
dustrious citizen.
"But what are you going to do pro
tested Senator Sorghum, when you've
got a whole lot of constituents. every
one OF whom thinks his business is
your business
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-12
"cRAZY-LlkE A FOX"

Synopsis, Pioneer IN the Califor-
MIA redwood region. John Cardigan.
at forty-seven, Is the leading citizen
OF Sequoia. owner of mills. ships,
and many acres Of timber, Wild
over after three years of married
life, and father of two-day old
Bryce Cardigan. The redwood, with
its cousin the sequoia. is the Oldest
and biggest thing on earth IL
grows nowhere but in California.
Most OF the redwoods have gone
those remaining are apparently
doomed to the ak and saw, The
sequolas are safe to future gener-
atoms In Sequoa and Yosemite Ma
tional parks The Save the Red
woods League" has been organized
with the purpose of establishing a
Redwoods National park.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-12
sIIk for consIstent Hlndus.

Muga silk is product of Assam, Err
silk comes from caterplllars which feed
on the castor oil plant 1t is of great
value In India, because 1t is the only
silk that can be spun from cocoons
without killing the insects in the CO.
coons. and It Is therefore the only silk
that can be worn by strict HIndoa.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-12
Work for Every pax.

Every day In this world has Its
work. and every day as 1t rises out OF
eternity keeps putting to each of us
the question afresh-"What will you
do before today has sunk into eternity
and nothingness again?'-Rev. F. w
Robertson.
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smile--the sort of smile worn by one
who through bitter years has sought
something very, very precious ana
has at length discovered II.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-12
cAAPTER bod.

Throughout the happy years Of
Bryce's boyhood his father continued
to enlarge and improve bis sawnill.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-03-12
Gaining Heaven.

Heaven is not won by success. bu,
BY effort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
FRENCHMAN WANTS HACKER IN RACE POrpOratO Intends to Make a Try for the $5O0-Mile
 Event

Paris, France, January 1S.-(Spe. cial)-John Porporato, one of the most celebrated of European racing driv- CTS. is looking for an American sports man to join him in an attempt to win the next international 500-mile sweep stakes race on the Indianapolis motor speedway, Monday, May 31, 19o.
 Porporato has secured an option on a special 1S3-cubic inch engine de- signed by Cauzin. one of the most fa- nous French engineers The power developed by the engine is 10 horse power and it was recently run on the block eight consecutive days and nights at 5000 r. p. m., without a stop giving sufficient indication as to it. staying powers
 It is Porporato's plan to drop thi CT zine into a chassis and to try for the lions share of the speedway's $50, 900 in prize money, provided he car find some American sportsman or fac tory to back him in the venture His own finances are low at present, due tc his having just been released from the army, after four years of service.
 Porporato estimates the cost of car rying out his plan to be not in excess of 50.009 francs, which, at the present low rate of exchange figures about s5000. Communications can be ad dressed to Porporato, care of W E Bi adley Chenlin des Coteaux. Rueil (S. & O., France, or to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
SPORTS
JOHNSON |SST|LL KING OF PITCHERS
Walter Took All HOnOrs In American League Last
 Season

Walter Johnson may be slipping back, but last season the smoke ball artist of the Senators was still enough to win the hurling honors in Ban John sons organization. The star of Clark Griffith's hurling forces allowed 1.49 earned runs per game last season. and participated in S9 contests. In the pre- vious campaign he took part in the same number of battles and 1.2S earned tallies per game were scored off his fast shoots. Last summer Johnson pitched 290 rounds and 1073 batsmen faced him. A total of 235 safe base hits were registered off him and 73 runs were scored against the Senators while he was in the box. Of the total num- Der of tallies scored. however, only 46 were earned
 Johnson issued 51 free tickets tc first base and 147 batters were strike out victims. The Washington star struck out more men than any other Lurler in the major leagues. Jim Vaughn of the Cubs was his neares, rival in flaming opposing men. ri Cub southpaw famed Al men during the race. In Johnsons league the pitcher who recorded the second great est number of strikeouts was Shaw the of Walters teammates. He struck out 127 men. While he led the league in r,cording ctrikeouts last season, the big Swede.
 did not throw the third strike past the opposing batters as often as he did in the season of 1913. That campaign he finished with a record of 162 strikeouts to his credit
 The leading slabster of each club was Johnson of the Senators, Cicotte of the White Sox, Mays of the Yankees Sotheron of the Browns, Coveleskie of the Indians Pennock of the Red Sox, Ayers of the Tigers and Naylor of the Athletics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
"SHORTY STEWART" GOES ID THE VOLS
Is Most Peculiar Pitcher of All Times, But He Wins
 Games

Louisville, January 1s.-(Spe- cial.)-William (..Shorty') Stewart was today released to Nashville by the Louisville COIoneIs. There has never been another player in base ball like "ShOrty.,. He is in n class all by himself. s'Shortyo hasn't much of anything. no speed or curves. but he wins games. He wins them because he worries bat ter to distraction.
 He never throws the ball where they want it. When the sphere does float up, it is so devoid of speed they can't hit 1t any place. Jack LeIfveIt. who is something of a slugger. said last year that Stew art was the worst pitcher he ever saw. Jack Batted five times that afternoon and never hit one hard enough to roll out of the infieId. "shorty' is the king of the slow baiiers. and no one has more base ball brains than he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
AUBURN ID PLAY
 GENERALS NOV. 13
Washington and Lee Comes to Birmingham Next Fall.
 No Date With Tornado

Lexington, Va. January 17-(SpeciaD. The athletic council and the faculty committee on athletics of Washington and Lee university announced today the ratification of the 1920 football schedule of the Generals. Without question it is the hardest series ever attempted by tenn of Blue and White warriors Two new opponents appear. Princeton and Auburn, and both will be awaited with a great deal of interest. The Generals invade the stamping ground of the Tigers in the third game of the season for the Blue and White.
 The game with the Alabama boys promises to be the most interesting in the southern section since both teams de- feated Heismans Tornado the past sea son. The Generals and the Tornado were not able to find a da te suitable to both and so that classic struggle will not be seen next season. The Generals have met the Plainsmen before and after sew eral years intermisson will meet them again in Birmingham, November 13.
 The schedule, as ratified, follows:
 October 2-Davidson college, Lexington.
 October 9-Wake Forest college, Lex ington
 October 1s-P prince ton, university Princeton, N. J.
 October 2S-Roanoke college, Lexington.
 October 30--Virginia Polytechnic insti- ute, Lynchburg, Va.
 November 6-West Virginia university, W. Va.
 November 13-Alabama Polytechnic in stitute. Birmingham, Ala.
 November 20-Georgetown university, D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
LLOYD GEORGE
 HELD DIVERGENT
 VIEWS ON RUSSIA
By Associated Press

London January 1S-The communica- ton concerning the bolshevist menace re- gently issued by the war office was in consequence of departmental policy di-
 vergent from hat of Premier Lloyd
 George, the Associated Press is informed
 upon first authority. Winston Spencer
 Churchill the British secretary for war,
 has himself told Mir Lloyd George that
 he did rot know about the issuance of the communication, but that he believed
 the prime minister underestimate the
 danger from the spread of armed bol- shevism.
 It has been explained to the prime min- ister that the war office associates oI Mir. Churchill, knowing how strongly he felt on the subject of their chiefs con victions
 If M- Churchills views were accepted, the allies woul1 invade Russia for the purpose of destroying bolshevism in its home, while Ms. Lloyd Georges view is that such action would amount to war against Soviet Russia and would only solidify the Rnssian people.
 Mir Lloyd George compares the situa- tion respecting Russia today with that of France after 1793 to the end of the century. Military pressure from without the premier affirms, united the French people being the revolutionary govern- ment. so that they were able not only to make headway against foreign enemies, but tc Win victories That is precisely what Europe might see, he holds, if Mir. Churchitls point of view were allowed to influence the British and French cabi- nets
 Hence Mir. Lloyd George on the very day the communication was issued hy the British war office. insisted upon the s,i- preme council partially raising the block ade against Russia, the allied prime min- isters intending to show indirect accept- anca of the changed conditions in Russia by permitting free trade in food clothnS and other non-Wiitarv commodities with out diplomatic relations.
 These trade arrangements are not clearly designed. They were made through representatives of Russian -co-operative societies in Paris. who say they hava been informed that the soviet govern ment equally countenances trade with out regard to political relationship.
 The Italians take no part in the mill tarv conferences Field Marshal Foch and Fiel6 Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, for the military council so far as con- sidera ton of riddle and near eastern questions are concerned They met yes terdav and today and their deliberaticEs the Associated Press IS informed. have had more to do with restraining Polish operations against Russia than with supporting those opinions by ;ud from abroad
 The r'rime ministers took up the Polish questions seriously Thursday and Friday Their information was that the Polish i armies have curing recent weeks occu- pied considerable territory beyond .ae | Polish boundaries and belonging proper'y to Russia The prime ministers warne1 l i, the Polish government that they conld not supnort policy of expansion. They l that the Padek the Polish for eign minister. now in Paris. 10 advise l Poland to evs.cuate and abandon Rfs- i sian occupied territories and thus avoid |, ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19

Ruth would oe good enough sport to accept such proposition.
 The Harvard athletic committee will ma.Ie a full and complete investigation of the story published in the West Vir- ginia University college paper that the players on the famous Center College team are professions. Harvard has booked a game with Center College for next fail, but the probe will be made before the game is finally approved. Dean Briggs of Harvard admits he knows nothing of the Center College team of 1919, but declares he pieces on credence in the West Vir~ gin,a report
 Manager Gibson of the Pittsburg Pirates will make an effort to land Pitcher Doak of the St. Louis Cardinals, via the trade route. Doak recently signed his Cardinal contract. He resides near PittsburS and would like to play in the Smoky City. His only reason for panting to get away from St. Louis is his inability to show his best form in the Mcand City during the warm weather. Brancn Hickey is said to be in- clined to talk trade with the Pirates Hickey would like to land Southworth or Bigbee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
National Banks Hang Up
 New Record For Growth
RY Associated Pres,

Washington. January 1S.-With re- sources aggregating S22.444 992 900 on November IT, national banks of the united States have established new record for growth and development, it was said tonight by John Skelton Will llams, comptroller of the currency. in making public figures as to the bank call of that date. Between the calls of september 12, and November IT. na- tlonal banking resources increased Ss2s'9fe'0oo gain of $2.623,5SS 900 in resources for the year ending Novem- Der IT, was recorded
 Deposlts increased in proportion to the increase in resources, Mr Williams figures show. For the year ending No- vember IF, the gain in deposits was an- proximately $2,500.000, 900, while be- tween September 12 and November 17 the increase in deposits was $7S5.271 900. Total deposits on November 17 were $17,467,S53
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19

Plans for T new factories were ap- proved by the New York State Indus- trial commission during October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19

T
 Of all managers in both big league, Miller Huggina boss of the New York Yankees, and now the keeper of temper mcn5sl Babe Ruth, is the only one to come out flatfooted in favor of the tricky stuff which has kept the magnates in a turmoil of excitement for the past few years. Other managers may share Hug gins views, but to date they have not aired those views.
 Huggins is sincere in his conviction, too. He takes the sand that freak pitching, such as the spit ball. emery ball, shine ball and all other kinds have beea de- veloped by ptsners who have worked la borously to perfect their stuff" He cites the fact that it requires lots of brains and patience to invent and then perfect the freak delivery, and when the mag mates rule against such thing they are ordering the hdrlers to quit using their brains.
 REDUCES HITS
 'I know the argument" said Huggins, that freak pitching reduces the number of hits and makes the game uninterest- ing but | thnS the less hitting there is the mere uncertain it will be-"
 The Yankee pilot adds that many op- ponents of freak hurling have claimed they opposed it for the benefit of the fans, whea as matter of fact, he declares his investigations among the fans shows they prefer the freak work and are sorry tc see it legslated against. When they stop such hurling altogether" said Huggns they are going to drive lot of wonderful pitchers out of business be- cause they will be unable to hold their jobs with regular hurling. It's shame, it should be permitted to remain.
 Coach Fielding H. (Hurry-Up) Yost, of Michigan. may be succeeded by Larry Barkhart, of Colgate, before the next football season arrives, but the move will be made at the request of Yost, according to official word from Ann Arbor. When effort to sign BanlShart be- came known in the east, it was reported l the Wolverines were disappointed in l Vests work during the past two years. | As matter of tact Yost wanted to leave l Michigan in 1915, but was prevailed upon | to remain. He has extensive coal inter- l ests in Tennessee, to which he prefers to i levote all of his time. Bankhart has not | beel signed yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
Mexican Found
 Guilty of Murder
By Associated Prsss

Georgetown. Tex. January 1S.-Juan Chaballa. Mexican. was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death to- day in connection with the murder or Atanaccio Brabo. his wife and Swear old daughter. also Mexicans. near Jar rel. last month.
 The murder of the Brabo family be- came os more than local interest when Mexico City newspaper recently de- clared "the sheriff and the judge" had reported their inability to apprehend the slayer. The newspaper declared that hatred for Mexico engendered by certain Ainerican newspa pers was re- sponsible for the Brabo murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
Jay Gould Sustains
 Bad Scalp Wound
By Associated Pres,

Tuxedo, N. Y. January 1S,-Jay Gould. Wofic open court tennis champion sas- ,a'i'er an inJurY Tn an exhibition match here today with Walter A. Kinsela lis strongest rival. The titleholder stumbled while reaching for the ball and his mead struck against the side wall openin. a deep aash in his forehead After treat metit, he was able to go home unassisted
 The accident occurred at a moment when Gould was trying to score the points necessary to- defeat Kinsela in three straight sets. He had won the first two. 6-3 G-3. and Was leading in the third s-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
Unable To Be Shipped,
 Liquor Has Been Seized
By Associated Press

New York. January 1s.-Liquor valued at more than sSo00,O00 has been seized in New York since Friday night when en- forcement of the prohibition amendment became effective according to statements of internal revenue agents tonight. The greater part Of the seizure was whisky it was stated, tEat had been brought to piers to catch outgoing steamships but had reached the waterfront too late to be put on board.
 Wealthy residents of Nassau county have Hired gnsrds to watch their wine cellars, it became known today. The "deputies" have been armed with auto matic rifles They do eight hour shifts ia pairs One home, it was said. has d new cellar of reinforced concrete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
Will Participate In Games
 nS Rps..


 Rio Janeiro, January 1S.-The Brazilian Spotts Confederation has accepted an invitation extended by the International Fedora ticn at Amsterdam to participate in the Olmpic games to be held at Ant werp in August Steps are to be taken to have Brazil properly rep resented at the games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
QUEER PROPOSITION

Harry Frazee, of the Boston Red Sox, in commenting upon Babe" Ruths re- ported demands for salary of s20,000 per season. jokingly said he was thinking of offering Ruth a contract calling for Si000 to be paid the slugger every time he hits a home run. Salary on this basis would net Ruth larger income than his de- mand, if he could even approach last years record. Frazee declared he believed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
SPORTS
 BY ROB McpAvID
Huggins Protest Against
 the Ban on Freak Pitching
Miller Says That Such Action Will Have Bad Effect on Game-Yost May Leave Michgan-To In-
 vestigate Center Eleven

When they decide legsate against freak pitching they we'll prepare the old away ice said Mil
 Ter Huggin Cleveland recently, during discussion of the proposed legislation do with every known dev When they prohibit pitcher from using his noodle develop freak deliveries they killing the pitchers initiative and for believe that freak balls should remain Miller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-19
Young Teddy Tn Sneak

Asheville. N. C., January 1S.-Lieut.- Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Jr., has ac cepted an invitation to make three ad- dresses in Asheville about March 16 He will speak before large republican mass meeting, the Kiffin Rockwell post or the American Legion and the local kiwanis.