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The Washington herald., 1921-12-14
Billy Whiskers
By FRANCES TREGo MONTGOMERY.

When the cross bull rushed at
the four friends and banged
against the stone wall, Billy
said, There. there. my friend.
don't exert yourself; you might
overhead yourself"
Bang! came the bulls horns
against the stone fence.
Ha, ha, ha," laughed Billy.
who had stepped to one side
just as the bull crashed against
the fence and backed off, shak-
ing his head with pain. You had
better not rival me in butting,
for my head was made purposeIy
for that. while yours was not"
Get off that fence" beloved
the cross bull. You. and all of
your friends, I won't have you
on my fence"
oh, hear him. friends. His
fence'-I like that, Did you hear
him say his fehce" 1 never
knew before that cattle own
fences and land. l always
thought it was the farmer that
owned them. and that the cattle
only lived off them at the farm
er's pleasure. But | see I am
learning something every day"
Get off that fence or I'll hook
you off" beloved the bull.
Come on and try it," bleated
Billy. and the bull charged them
again. but before he could raise
his head to Billy's level, Billy
had run along to another place.
All this time Stubby and But
ton were barking and mewing
for the bull to come on, Just TO
make him more furious than
ever and to have some fun with
him, while the Widow Brown
stood on the ground and peeped
over but did not venture on ton
of the fence.
Just at this time a party Of
children came out of a wood that
bordered the pasture on the
other side and climbed the fence,
intending to cross the field, as ii
was a short cut to their home.
The bull, on seeing this, and
hnding that he could not catch
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The law will make him tell where
Johnston is, won't it? Meanwhile,
don't you think it would be a good
plan to wire stephen Dale about
finding .this will?"
stephen Dalew
The doctors exclamation brought
Diana to a swift realization of the
Dsle's visit.
What has Mr.. Dale to do with
this?" he asked. quickly.
steve was here tonight" Di-
ana threw subterfuge to the winds.
Here! All"
Even in the uncertain light, Dr.
ancholy had settled upon the doc
tor again.
Il didn't know" he said, heavily.
81 suppose he came to see Miss
Langley"
Diana wanted to say mo. he
came to see me- but instead she
nodded.
Incidentally, Steve is trying to
locate Johnston for me. That is
why think I better warn him
about the will. We're opposite the
Palace" she said, peering out into
the street. Lets stop here and
wire.
She led the way into the lobby,
followed by the doctor.
Opposite the cigar stant ...y
came face to face with Dale.
Several Amazing Incidents.
Dale laughed at sight of Diana's
amazed expression.
I'm a false alarm on the fare
wells. eh. Di? Missed my train this
time and have to stop over until
tomorrow. What are you
Diana clutched his arm.
''Oh. I'm so glad, 1 was just
going to wire you. This is" she
turned and beckoned Doctor Borden
who was lowering politely at a
distance.
Her heart was pounding with
fear of what she was about to do.
However. there was no help for it,
Fate had taken a hand, and il wa.
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useless to try to keep the two men
apart longer.
This is Stephen Dale, Doctor
Borden. Surely you remember each
other"
. Dale extended his hand and shook
the doctors warmly.
I'll say 1 do remember the
doctor. Mighty good times we had
on the old yacht once upon a time.
1t was great news. doctor. to find
that the rumor of your death was
false"
The doctors face was very grave.
His eyes searched Dale's.
Thank you" he said Il was
rather sorry myself"
"Oh come" laughed Dale, trying
to dispel the others gravity,
You're just in your prime. doctor.
I dare say you've had a little too
much of that desert country. Bet
ter give New York a try for
change"
Borden shook his head.
I'm off to the Orient with my
sister. You remember Cynthia. Of
course?"
Forcing the Game.
Rather" smiled Dale. She isn't
the type of woman any man for
gets very easily"
Cynthia is old-like myself" re-
piled the doctor sadly. I'VE should
he glad to see you again before
we go away. I'm happy to find
you looking so fit. my boy"
l. 1. NAfra I'D
to his temples with mock tragic
gesture.
The finger prints of age, my
dear doctor, Don't think you and
Miss Borden are the only victims.
feel like an old man when I look
at Diana here"
His dark eyes were brilliantly
tender when they rested on Diana.
The doctor looked at her. too.
Perhaps something he saw in
Dale's glance brought a trace of
fear to his own.
To be Continued Tomorrov.
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Good
Morning
j udge

Ada Johnson's folks down in Viz
ginis sent her some money with which
to buy some new buds. She out
fitted herself from couture 10 stock
ings and hung the new rsiment IN
in her clothes closet. intending 20
wear IL only on special occasions.
Some friends called on her and
asked to see the new buds wheu1
Asia went TO look in the closet N
was as bare as Mother Hubbard
cupboard. and the poor gin slnnost<
tainted.
The next morning John Howard
who roomed in the house. was 49,
some very embarrassing questions
but he denied stealing the clothes
But when a policeman looked him
In the eye. he Offered to pay Ada
for the clothes n Ada would keen
quiet He wa< arrested
II was discovered that John had
sold some of the clothes and given
some away 70 his girl Thi. si1
returned what she had received
John got forty-nve days.
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Billy, left him and turned to the
children, hoping to be able to
catch them and vent the spleen
on them that he could not on
Billy.
When Billy saw him turn and
go roaring and believing across
the field. he was afraid for the
safety of the children, and he
bleated his loudest for them to
turn back. that the bull was
after them. But they did not
hear Billy's warning, or the bel
lowing of the bull until he was
quite near them, as the wind
blew the sounds the other way.
"Stubby, come, we must at
tract the attention of that bull
or he will gore those children
to death. You snap and bark at
his heels while 1 run ahead Of
him just far enough for him to
think he is going to catch me,
but I'll make him miss every
time"
"Oh, Billy, don't" pleaded the
Widow Brown, in a piteous voice.
HE will surely kill you with
his long horns or trample you
to death. l know you are quick
at lodging, but your foot might
slip or a dozen other things hap
pen, and then he would toss you
up on his horns as you so often
toss snarling dogs that bother
you"
My dear Mrs. Brown. danger
or no danger, l must go to the
rescue of those children"
A piercing scream rent the air,
for the children had just become
conscious that the bull was upon
them. One child flew back
toward the fence. but a little
girl with a pink calico dress
and the boy with her kept on
straight ahead. The boy took
the girls hand and they began
to run, but were so frightened
that their little legs felt as
though made of wood and as II
each step would be their last.
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The Washington herald., 1921-12-14
Two New Medals,

A real innovation is the recent
decision of the National Council
to provide a pin to be worn by
mothers of Scouts when they are
a part Of a Mothers Auxiliary"
A different action along the same
line Is the authorization of a
Thanks Medal" to be awarded
under rules and regulations Of the
National Council to persons who
perform meritorious acts, or for
special service on behalf of. the
Boy Scout movement.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-14
Juniors ofRed
CrossAdWork
OF Teacher

When the last ingerer had
departed. Miss Carter gave
tired little sigh. and. putting
aside the big book in which she
had been recording the grades
Of her pupils. went out into the
hall. Taking up the broom. she
began her evening task. The
hall was very long and the
schoolroom was very large. and
little Miss Carter was very tired
when at last she put down the
broom and locked the door. She
would have to resign. and again
she sighed.
Miss Carter had taken charge
OF the Spring Meadow School at
the insistence of the county
superintendent when il was
learned that the teacher who
had been engaged was too i'll
to undertake the work. Al
though II meant the sacrifice Of
a year at the State university.
she loved the children and was
determined that the school
should not be closed. But when
she discovered that she must be
janitor as well as teacher, she
was tempted to resign. Only her
love for the boys and girls of
Spring Meadow School caused
her to continue at her task.
The pupils committee OF the
Junior American Red Cross was
debating at meeting what
should be their next bit of I'M
selfish service when Ned Jenkins
took the floor.
Fellow Juniors" he began,
1--WE have been so busy with our
work of service outside Of school
that we have overlooked what
seems to me to be a real Junior
job right here under our very
eyes. I suppose you all know
Miss Carter is doing the janitor
work. Wen, we ought to be
ashamed of ourselves II we
Juniors permit her to do It any
longer"
Immediately a clamor aro-e.
everyone seemed to have some
thing to say in support of Ned's
suggestion. As soon as order
was restored a committee was
named TO take charge of the
work of cleaning the schoolhouse
and another was named to see
that the untidy school grounds
were made neat and clean.
So efficient were the Junior
committees that the school house
and grounds became models for
the entire country.s Miss Carter
found her work so lightened by
the varied assistance received
from the Juniors that she was
able to plan many pleasures for
the pupils and the school became
the center of interest in Spring
Meadow. The little teacher
ceased to sigh and never once
thought Of resigning.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-14
Veteran Troops"

Individual scouts or officer,
who have been in the movement
five. or more years have been
privileged for some time to en-
roll as Veteran Scouts" and
wear a veteran badge. Like
wise ten years of service. has
been rewarded by a ten-year
badge. Now national head
quarters announces similar
award for troops that have been
In existence for either the five
or ten year period This will
give appropriate recognition to
troops of long standing. The.
charters issued to such troops
will carry the new designation,
Veteran Troop"
The Washington herald., 1921-12-14
G. M. o. Banquet.

At a recent meeting of the
Camp Roosevelt fraternity. de-
cision was made to hold the first
annual banquet at the Chimney
Corner Inn, Ninteenth street,
near B street northwest, on We'd
nesday evening. December 2S.
Committee. chairmen were ap-
pointed as follows: Entertain
ment, Leroy Hutchinson, Troop
"A; printing and program, Robert
Sims, Troop IA; tickets. Arthur
Cole, Troop 40; decorations, Ed
win Kirk Troop 30
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Patrol MedalliOns.

IT will be of considerable
interest to Washington Scouts
to know that the recommended
ton made by the Washington
Council regarding patrol colors
has been adopted. 1t is now OPP
tional with local councils as to
whether scouts shall wear the
present color-ribbons to desig-
nate the patrol to which they
belong. or a medallion showing
the patrol animal. Thus local
procedure again has become the
national policy.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-14
Greetings From Ecuador.

One of the interesting fea.
lures at the regional convention
OF Boy Scout Councils held yes
terday at the Cosmos Club was
the presentation of a message
OF greeting from the Boy Scouts
OF Ecuador to the Boy Scouts of
the United States by DR.. Carlos
V. Coello. honorary member of
the board of governors of the
Ecuador Scouts. These greet
ings embodied a plea for closer
cooperation relations between
the scout organizations of the
two countries,
The Washington herald., 1921-12-14
Pin Oak VIII Drool.

The pin oak in the Fall has brill
liant foliage and is especially de-
sirable where a trunkless tree is
wanted, that is. where it is de-
sired to have the foliage extend
from the ground to the top of
the tree, says the American For
estry Magazine. The tendency Of
the limbs of the pin oak is to
droop.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-14

In youth he loves-to dog the women,
With eager step and boastful
voice.
In middle age he dotes on dinners,
Mellow wines and viands choice.
In latter years he plays the saint,
Forswears rich food and earth's
fair daughters.
Becomes a loathsome connoisseur
In patent ills and curing waters.
w. c. Crolly.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-14
ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT
By ROY X. MOULTON

One critic in the Express
squawks:
There are. for instance, stories
widely circulated in America that
the guards turned out to receive
Chaplin: that he was welcomed by
the Duke Of York, owing to the
unavoidable absence Of the Prince
OF Wales: that he was greeted per-
sonally by the king and queen and
a really wonderful story about him
being offered knighthood."
The critics are paralyzed to read
that the queen was converted to the
movies"
But they don't know the Ameri-
can press agent like we do. We
greatly admire the adorable liar,
and life wouldn't be worth living
without him
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Court of Honor.

The Court of Honor for Merit
Badges was held yesterday even
Ing at 1880 at Epiphany Parish
. House.
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Service!

A family gave up its apartment
on account Of the servant problem
and moved into a hotel.
On Monday there were no
blankets.
On Tuesday the maid secured the
bathtub with a accent cake of
toilet soap.
On Wednesday there were no
lights.
On Thursday there was no hot
water.
On Friday there was no cold
water.
On Saturday there was no heat.
On Sunday there was no tenant.
Now isn't this catty? The Green
willie Piedmont says: I'VE wouldn't
advise Karl and Zita to come to
America. but they might do very
well in New York"
The Senate has voted to reduce
the tax on chewing gum from
per cent to 2 per cent, which is
just slightly less than a'1is per
cent victory for the stenographsrs,
Germany 10 the promised land.
but will the promise be kept?
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The
Involuntary
Vanp

Wdo5 HHO IN THE STUFF.
DIANA LANGLEY, icho possesses to
a superlativs degree quality OF
"iare.'
MARJORIE LANGLEY, herself q
noted beauty, to srhom
STEPHEN DALE, ,cedithy boehs-
Tor, has been devoted for years.
ALEX LEIGH, q yosno naval Of
fcer.
TED yAUNDERs, hopeless sxttos
for Diard's hand.
SYLVIA BENNETT. q friend o,
Diana's, inclined to cdttishness"
DOCTOR MAXWELL BORDEN, q
former noted Net0 York physician, and
CYNTHIA BORDEN, are peop,e
9th mysterious past in phich Dale
ard his dead uncle are sonehoto con-
eerred. Borden falls IN Iocs ritA
Diana, Dale, eho finally fnds her,
shoes signs Of cdpitulGtion to her ".
resistible charm.
suspectin1 that It Is Dominoues, the
safety.
4rTirin1 at the hotel IN San Fran
cisco, Diana finds Marjorie, teho tells
her that Sylvid Is starving divorce
action against Ted as q result OF his
concern about Didna's disGppedrdnce.
Sylvid insinudtes that there tods
romance back Of her disGppedrdnce.
she suggests that Dale Is the man.
A confession Of lore for Diana es-
capes Dale.
Marjorie, being Erdtodre Of this, de-
cidss to accept his proposal Of mar
h~fn
Dale informs Diana that Dontnouer,
shortly be arrested.
While Marjorie is entertaining the
Bordens and Aler's uncle at dinner,
Ted Saunders Joins them. Sylriu
comes upon the party Unexpectedly.
In an effort to get back "fdke" lore
letter tohich she torote Johnston tchile
at Domin0ue='s house, Diana enters
the SpdniGrd's room during his do'
ssnce.
Continued From Yesterday.
The doctor shook his head. scan
ming the paper in the dim light
from the street.
A shock.
Il can't really believe that Do
AlAAAS utL NpUlu nave Dtti 50 loOl-
ish. Surely he was clever enough
to know that the presentation of
this document would bring the
white light OF investigation i'm
mediately upon him. And Domin-
gucZ is too sharp to invite investi-
cation. But We shall soon see"
you're mistaken. Didn't I tell
YOU that DOminguez plans to sail
for Java at daybreak?"
The doctor smiled
i am very much afraid that our
reckless Spaniard has overplayed
his hand this time. When we left
the hotel there were already two
detectives watching him. hap
pen to know. When Dominique
sets foot out Of his room he will
walk straight into the net.
Diana sighed
That takes load off my mind
The Washington herald., 1921-12-14
What's Going
On Today

French section, Twentieth Century Club,
$3.50 p. m.
Pennsylvania Society. reception and da nee,
willard Hotel. s:15 D. m.
Open house, E street branch, Y. W. G. A.,
z to p. n.
Play, Leave 1t to Pierre C,rroIl Hall
p. m.
Anthony League meeting, 2Oo7 Columbia
road northwest, 3 D. m.
Albert Ferran and Jean Jacques
Haffner. both winners Of the Grand
Prix de Rome, have accepted invita-
tons to come to America to teach.
Ferran will hold a professorship at
the Massachusetts, Institute of Tech
noiogy and Haffner will teach at the
school of architecture at Harvard
University.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-08
HONOR TWO TEACHERS,
BRIDES-TO-BE

Miss Thelma Emmons and Miss
Alberta Williams. both teachers at
School No. 10, and both of whom
will be among the summer brides.
Miss Williams in June, and Miss EN-
mons in July, were given a luncheon
yesterday at noon in the kindergar-
ten room of the school. Dainty rose
bud placards and four huge baskets
of roses graced the tables in charm
ing decoration around which Mrs.
Iver Larsen catered the delicious
luncheon of chicken patties, mashed
potatoes, peas. sandwiches, pickles,
olives, ice cream and cake and cof-
fee.
During the course of the luncheon
r. L. Predmore. the principal of the
school, presented in behalf of all
of their fellow teachers. each hon
ored guest with a gift of silver. Miss
Emmons received a beautiful bread
tray and Miss Williams a half dozen
handsome silver spoons. Both were
most agreeably surprised. Miss
Dorothy Hadden played several in
strumental selections between the
various courses and ~afterward all
Joined in singing the popular selec-
tons of the day.
The teachers present at the lunch
con and presentation We're: Princi-
pal r. l.. Predmore, Mrs. Mabel
Fales. Mrs. Walter Oliver. Mrs.
Franklin Brehme, the Misses Thel-
ma Emmons, LaVerne DeHamm. AL
berta Williams, Leila Arnold, Helena
Wright. Ruth and Hannah Hughes,
Carrie Dickson. Sophie Greiner, En-
lily Peterson. Esther and Virginia
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-08
%CHILDREN'S WEEK
AT SIMPSON CHURCH

This is Children's Week at the
Simpson Methodist church and the
little tots are fittingly celebrating
the occasion. Last night the attrac-
ton was a play by the May1ower
Band, entitled Every Day Magic"
This play was given in the lecture
room of the church before a large
audience.
Other attractions on the program
for the week are: Friday night at 8
o'clock. parent-teacher meeting:
Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock. pri-
mary and beginners party; Sunday
morning at 1890 o'clock, Children's
Day exercises given by the primary
and beginners.
The cast of the play last night,
which was given under the direction
of Mrs. Jennie Pemberton, follows:
Peter. Alfred MacDowell; Peggy,
Dorothy Mead; fairy, Elizabeth Den
ton; quarter, Roy Anderson; first
dime, Dorothy Rifenberg; second
dime, Natalie Parsons; third dime,
Airline Gray; fourth dime, Jane
Pemberton; first nickel, Bessie Gill
bert; second nickel, Agnes Stevens;
third nickel, Donald Pew; fourth
nickel; Raymond Nelson; fifth nick
ell, Katherine Hinkle; pennies,
Thomas Jago. Dolly Yarnell, Harriet
Overton, Master Tooker, Angus
Maclachlin, Jack McDougal, George
Evans, Wilbert Widerstrom, George
Engle, Charles Bradford.
Candy shop: Chocolate drops,
Ruth Melbourne, Ruth Zimmerman;
lollypops, Virginia Hartmann, Helen
Evener: peppermint sticks. Marion
Graham, Jean Maclachlin: ice cream
cone, Helen Christopherson; spear
mint gum, Mildred Culton. Harriet
Anderson; popcorn, Dorothy Bjork;
peanut, Franklin Hennie.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-08

Mrs. Christian Andersen, of Sayre
avenue, who will sail for Denmark
on Thursday, was surprised with a
farewell party last night at the Boy
Scouts Log Cabin in Sayre avenue by
a number of her friends. Vocal and
instrumental selections were in order
during the evening and all Joined in
singing the old Danish folk songs
before and after the refreshments
of coffee and cake. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. p. ]. Ryan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jorgen Thompson, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. Mathiasen, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. p. Stark, MI. and Mrs. MAIDS Din
essen, Mr.. and Mrs. Jens Andersen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf Christensen, Mr..
and Mrs. Nels Jensen, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Zangenberg, Misses lngrid,
Gertrude and Maren Andersen and
Anna Jensen, Messrs. Marinus An
dersen and Rasmus Petersen of this
city, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Clausen of
Germantown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-08
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
HAS JUNE SESSION

The June meeting of the Woman's
Home Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian church, took place
yesterday afternoon at the home OF
the president, Mrs. Adrian Lyon in
Gordon street and as in previous
years. the program was under the d.
rection of the executive committee,
completing one of the society's most
enjoyable meetings.
Mrs. NJ. j. Gildersleeve. superin-
tendent Of the Mission Education of
the Woman's board, of New York,
talked in a decidedly interesting
manner OF the subject Of Porto RIG
an and Indian Missionary Fields,
touching lightly on the missions IN
the mountains. She gave instance
after instance of their success in the
past year and emphasized the value
of Christian education.
Miss Claire Pfeiffer soprano, sang
In charming manner. accompanied
BY Miss Clara Gill and Miss Wtn!-
yred Sturgis played a delightful
piano solo as the musical part of the
afternoon. AS always an hour OF
yociab ility completed the afternoon.
AS president, Mrs. Adrian Lyon,
was assisted by Mrs. L. r. Solt' first
vice president; Mrs. ID. w. Boehme,
second vice president: Mrs. Sidney
gmith, secretary; Mrs. Arthur Ora
ham treasurer; Mrs. Frank Dorsey,
secretary of literature; Mrs. William
Meshrow, secretary of freedman. and
Mrs. Nels Hansen. secretary of the
children's magazine in the arrange
ments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-08
MISS KATE KARKUS
WEEDS ALFRED PEYSER

Miss Kate Karkus. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Meyer Karkus, of Madison
avenue, and Alfred Peyser, of New
York, were married at 5 o'clock yes
terday afternoon at Sherry's in New
ark, with Rabbi Solomon of New
York. officiating at the ceremony.
The ceremony, which was witness
ed by only the immediate family
from this city and several guests
from New York. Brooklyn and New
ark. was extremely simple. but very
pretty.
The bride was attired in a gown
of white satin and lace and her
veil was also of rich lace, while her
flowers were bridal roses and lilies
of the valley. A reception and we'd
ding supper followed Immediately
after the ceremony and the couple
left to spend their honeymoon in
New England. They will probably
reside on Long Island.
Mrs. Peyser has many friends in
this city and up until the first of last
month she taught at School, No. 2.
She is a graduate of the local high
school class of '08. and the Hunters
College in New York.
The guests present at the wedding
from this city were Mr.. and Mrs.
Meyer Kargus and sons, Jack, Louis.
Benjamin, Ezra, Monroe, Irwin, Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin G~oldberger and
children, Beatrice and Arthur. Mr..
and Mrs. Alex Kosene and daughter,
Miriam.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-08
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
ROSE FESTIVAL HERE
TOMORROW NIGHT

The month of June always sug-
gests roses and so the Rosary So
Getty will call their festival which
takes place tomorrow night in st.
Mary's hall in Center street. a Rose
Festival" but the occasion will be
really an old fashion strawberry
and ice cream festival, instead of
the usual large card party given
during this month, to complete the
busy season. Ice cream and cake
will be included in the tickets which
may still be procured at the door
of the hall tomorrow night.
However the rose festival will diff
fer from the ordinary occasion, as
tables will be arranged in one end
of the hall for cards and prizes will
be awarded during the evening in
all of the games. There will be
music too and the event will be a
pleasing conclusion of the society's
busy season of the past year. Mrs.
Mrs. John Lawless, chairman: Mrs.
George Brooks and Mrs. William
.Clapsadell compose the committee
in charge of arrangements.