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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20
Portsmouth Will PLAY
New York Giants Apr. 8

Especial To The Times DISPATCH
PORTSMOUTH, Va. Dee. Ia
Frank ID. Lawrence. OF tn" Ports
mouth baseball club. has made
arrangements With Manager Me-
Graw. OF the New York Giants, to
stage an exhibition game between
the Giants and the Portsmouth
club here April :. Pitchers Ben
ton and McGloughlIn and short
stop Hlack. acquired H. I'll. Giant.
from Portsmouth las, season. will
appear with the New Workers as
attractions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20
JAKE SCHAEFER LEADS
X. CONT AT BILLIARDS
[ny Assnciutcd rressl

PHILADELPHIA. PA. Dec. Ia
,'akc Schacfcr. worlds champion 1872
hal'< line billiard champion. won the
hrst TWO blocks 81 3.e00-point ey-
nun .oh match today from Roger
."hti' ana is leading the French star.
A"o To "a. SShacfcr won the after.
noon match. 200 To 1872. and the nigh.
match. 400 10 30. The champions
"'shcst run was 80. and Conti's is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20
Soc. rarrnt, for saso. ooo.

CHICAGO. bee. io.-jamcs F.. Rcnd
1r.. 22ycar-old grandson OF the late
William l.. Rend. wealthy Chlcasc.
coal dealer has flcd suit against his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. James r.. lcnd
for the recovery OF $4,000 WORT OF
stock In the w. r. Hcnh Ccmpan. II
was announced today. Young Rcnd
charges he was dcfraudcd out OF tho
$3.50 600 by his Parents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

ROME, On, Dec. l3.-StOre build
ings occupied by W. G. Dunehoe, J.
-. Ray ana the Padgc,t Furniture
Company. including stocks. Mt Booxe-
vile. eight miles from Rome. were
practically destroyed by fro at an
carly hour sunday morning. causing
loss estimated At $4,000. Chemical en-
eincs from Iindalc and Rome saved
adjoining property. Tho IRE started
H. the store of j. n. Ray.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20
InstItutc NcM order.

PARIS. Dec. 19.-The French gov
crnmcnt has instituted n new deco
ration--thc order " Physical Edu-
cation. Il will have knights, officers.
commanders. grand officers and grand
crosses, az have other French deco
raitons. The ribbon will be violet
with white line. The nrst he
ttowals arc to be made on January !.
when Georges Carpenter is to be
made an officer. and Francois dcs-
ramps. his manager. knight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20
Ruth Mny pIny First na.c.

If the Yank's obtain Bobby Veach
in the TRIANGULAR deal now being ar
ranged between Miller iIusEins. Ty
Cobb, Of the Tigers. and Hugh Duff
rs. %: the Red SoN. Babe Ruth will be
tried out at first base next season, ac-
"ordinE To reports In baseball head
quarters here. Waffle pipp Is the
iankS' regular first hascman. Ruth
hadn't all the speed to be desired in
left field last season, and Neach is
much faster.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20
Nnrfnik Eilr. liz nri.1

The city OF Norfolk has Hled with
the State Corporation Commission iis
brief IN the valuation OF the virginia
hallway and Power Company's light
and power holdings in that city,
which the commission has placed ut
si463s.00O. The city'a brief points
out one or two omissions which
heretofore have btcn admitted ny the
company. The company has five days
TO reptf TO the brief.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

Jack Bentley, the famous Balti-
more pitcher and first haseman. whom
Jack Dunn, OF the Orioles, was trying
TO pcddic to some major league
plunRcr at a tremendous price during
tho meeting here last week, is now
reported To be suffering from Il re-
currcnce of his lamc-arm complaint.
AS n first baseman. Bentley is con-
s!dercd just $3.50. If his arm does
not cure. his value will be greatly
reduced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20
HERMAN TO FIGHT SMITH
IN NEW YORK THURSDAY
Main Contcnders for Bantam.
weight Crown to Clash.
Other Sporting Items.
IRy United N,ws.l

NEW YORK, Dec. lg.-The one big
night of the holiday season in New
York will he little Pete Hcrman's visit
with Midget Smith in II hftccn-round-
err at Madison Square Garden, Thurs
day night. IL Herman beats Smith.
ne VIII get chance to win the ban
tamweieht title for the third time in
Il decision light with Johnny Bun. II
smith wins, the Bun match is his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20
TURKISH PLAYER LEADS
HARVARD SOCCER TEAM

CAMBRIDGE, MASS, Dec. 19.-IIar-
wards soccer team went TO Turkey
for its 1922 captain when the letter
men elected Randolph II. Heller. Of
Conetantinoplc. as leader. Heller
learned the game in Turkey. where
his father is connected with the
american embassy. lie played on
the Roberts prep" School and has
been away from home for six years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20
CHRISTMAS
Holiday Rates
Norfolk & Western Railway

Round-trip tickets at one and
one-half fares will be yold on De-
cembcr 81. %. %. "a and IS. be-
tween all stations on the Norfolk
and Western Railway. and to
points south OF Bristol. Tickets
will be good FOR return passage
until January 4. 1929. Round-trip
rate Richmond to Norfolk. si96.
including tax.-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05
OlsPHEUM.

Frank Stafford and his posing
dogs in a novelty sketch, entitled
The Hunters Game" will be the
headline feature on the new vaude-
Vile bill at the Orpheum starting
today. There is a pleasing atmos-
phere Of outdoor life combined with
the delightful whistling of Mr.. Stat
ford and the intelligence of his ca
nine companions that makes the act
unique. Billy McDermott. tramp
comedian. will appeal alike to old
and young. There are as many
laughs i'm his monOlogue as there
are patches on his clothes. The
Ishikawa brothers. four supple little
sons of the Cherry Blossom country,
are exceptional equilibrists. Their
feats are of the astounding variety
seldom seen. The Joe Jenny trio,
offering up-to.the-minute songs and
comedy; Rene and Florence. COM
edians. and Sullivan and Mack. in a
syncopation surprise, complete the
bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05
DALTON JURY FAILS
TO REACH AGREEMEN
Five Men Stand for Acquittal
of Youthful Chicago
Bond Robber.

CHICAGO. Nay 4. The Jury
which heard the evidence in the
trial OF William Dalton. 17-year-old
$4,000 bank robbor. reported in
ability 20 agree on verdict today
and was discharged. The jury was
dismissed at L o'clock after being
out since 1:15 o'clock yesterday.
Reports showed the final ballot
stood seven fo- conviction and five
for acquittal
Ii was mo- announced today
whether an attempt would be made
by the states attorney 20 secure an
other trial for the youthful bank
clerk. The case was one OF the
most bitter battles ever heard in
Chicago courts.
A dramatic appeal was made by
Asst. States Atty. Malato asking
that Dalton be sent TO the Pontiac
reformatory as warning to other
young men holding positions Of
trust. He asked the jurors not to
be swayed by sentiment.
Attorneys To- the defense coun-
teracted the prosecutors appeal by
saying that Dalton was afflicted with
bond intoxication" and had no in
tentions Of stealing the bonds and
under the law could not be found
guilty without the criminal intent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05
CROOKS HAUL STORE
AWAY; LEAVE LITTLE
Lerman and Lerner Store Vic
tim of $4,000 Loss by
Thief Band.

Haberdsshers who opened a store
AZ 1902 W Division 81. two weeks
ago Under the firm name Of Ler-
man e. Lcrner. told the world'
Wednesday the demand for clothing
is tremendous. To have been operat-
ing such a short time, they confess
cd they had disposed Of much more
goods than they anticipated.
But the price-it was nothing To
brag about. The fact IS. the goods
went at rock bottom prices, figured
entirely in zeros.
Burglars were the customers.
They took the clothing by the
wholesale. 4 motor truck was used
% carry away the loot. valued at
$4,000. Tuesday night or Wednes-
day morning.
Spurn Cheaper Garments.
Articles Of clothing taken were
the best grades OF the new spring
stock. cheaper materials being dis
regarded on the shelves. The loot
comprised $500 in various brands
Of silk ncckwear and the balance in
shoes. hats and other articles OF ap-
parel
The robbery was discovered by
two police officers. Northrup and
Szymanski. early this morning as
they were passing the store. The
front door was aiar and the marks
of an iron bar used in prying IL
open were visible Heavy indenta-
tons of splintered wood about the
lock showed the thieves had sprung
&c. while the imprints Of certain
marks Of tires in the alley near the
side entrance Of the place Ilainly
showed the "modus operandf' of
the outlaws.
The police say that three or four
men were in the gang and after
pilIaging the shelves they carried
the loot to the side door and dumped
il into a truck.
Considera BILE time, it is estimated
elapsed during the operations and it
is believed that professional thieves
and not amateur operators Iut the
deal over.
Isaac Lerner. one Of the proprie-
tors. stated 10 the police that he was
unaware of the theft until apprised
by officers this morning who
awakened him. He announced that
someone familiar with the lay of
the store must have had some hand
i'm the work He said this is his first
venture in the clothing store bust
ness and that his store was unin-
sured
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05
IHeaterS


Someone has said that its the lit
tic things in life that count. and
true 10 is. for the little things easily
develop into affairs Of tremendous
Importance. Ia the great north lit
tie corporations Of life grow big
with serious menace. There the
monotOny Of existence passes in the
scenes OF swirling snow. and the
bowling gales round al the gates #
reason. None knows better than
Rex Beach what the monotony OF
life in the northland means. "The
North Winds Malice" opens "A three
days engagement today at the
Blackstone. The thrill that comes
from watching the clash OF red
blooded men in the corner OF the
softens influence The remarkable
performance Of Vera Gordon brings
much good acting TO this picture.
An unusual educationa. clever com
edy entitled Holy Smoke" as well
as the latest international News.
helps to make up a very pleasing
Norma Talmadge in her latest
production. Passion Flower" opens
a four days engagement Sunday.
This is the ficst picture in many
months of Norma Talmadge to be
shown TO thCatergoers of South
Bend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05
..THE INSIDE OF THE CUP"

I4NolDI- VT WI
THE Inside of the Cup" which
opened a four days engagement at
the Oliver yesterday. has accom-
plished the unusual feat of pointing
a wholesome moral without once be
coming tiresome or losing its en-
tertaining powers. Its sharp attack
upon hypocricy, as personified by
wealthy pillars of the church who
are not adverse to perpetrating fl
nencial swind!es and rough-riding
the poor, is neatly interviewer with
thread of events which CULVER
with human interest. The story
moves swiftly with never-failing
tension up to a sympathetic climax.
The story in brief concerns John
Holder, rector of St. Johns fash
ionable church in the town of Bre-
merton, situated near Dalton ST..
slum neighborhood. Eldon Parr,
wealthy. and a prominent member
of St. Johns parish. has a daughter,
Allison, who, when she learns that
Garvin. a teller in her fathers bank.
has been ruined by him in a stock
transaction, leaves home and takes
up settlement work. Parr Objects
10 his son Preston marrying a sales
girl, Kate Marcy, and comes be-
tween them. Kate becomes a fire.
quenter Of dives and the son sinks
into the underworld. Rector Hold
der tries TO induce the poor TO at
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05

tend his church. meets Allison and
is interested I'm her work. lie learns
of the sufferings o. the Garvins,
Kate and Preston. and breaches a
sermon directed at hypocrites and
refuses the elder PARIS demand
that he resign Parr IL finally shot
by Garvin. who then kills himself;
Kate and Preston are reclaimed, s.
Johns becomes a popular parish for
rich and poor and RECTOR Holder
wins Allison. Prominent in the cast
are Edith Hallor. William =. Garlic
ton. David Terrence. Marguerite
Clayton, Jack Bohn and Margaret
Seldom.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05
AUDITORIUM.

Today at live Auditorium is the
last opportunity 10 see the screens
greatest com edian in the person of
Harold Lloyd IN his latest comedy
success. Number Please" a COM
edy with a plot that's different and
Harold Lloyd at his best. Mildred
Davis is his pretty leading lady and
little Sammie IS also in the cast. In
addition 10 the Lloyd comedy. Matt
Moore and an excellent company
are seen in Arthur Somers Roche's
drama Of the race track entitled
The Sport OF Kings" and Fox
News rounds out the program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05
COMPLETE FINANCE
PLAN FOR LASALLE
HOTEL, CLEAR SITE
Money Obtained to Build New
Structure on Site Of Sher-
idan House.


The new Hotel IaSalle. situated
81 The southwest corner OF Michigan
=. and Lasalle av.. on the site Of
the former Sheridan House. was
assured az meeting OF South Bend
business men yesterday. The sale Of
the outstanding stock. amounting 20
about $50. 900. was undcrwritteu by
III. p. Duncanson and co. Of Chica-
GO. This stock viii bc offered 90 in
visitors on the same basis as that
obtained by the iEcorporatOrs
Work of wreckinc the old build
ngs now occupying the selected site
viii start AZ once as the tenants
have all been notified 10 vacate. The
Promoters state. however. that ac-
tua1 construction work will not be
Ekely 10 start until present labor
dmculties have been adjusted and
wage scales have reached a more
normal figure
Nicol. Scholer and HOFFMAN Of
Lafayette. Ind. have been chosen
a. the architects. their specializing
N hotel construction making them
psrticuiarly well fitted for this line
Of work The Bedford Stone s. Con-
struction Co. viii supply the surface
material for the building.
A number Of South Bend citizens
Who are interested I'm the project
and the directors Of the I.aSalle
Hotel Realty Co. are as follows:
Julian Kizer. vice president Of the
Meyer Kizer bank indianapolis.
Herbert Lederer. insurance depart
rnent American Trust CO.. South
Bend: Nitus Jones attorney. South
Bend; Jacob Hoffman, coal mer-
chant. South Bend. Louis +. Allardt.
general manager AIlardt Investment
20, Chicago.
II was stated today that the new
hotel will be nine stories i'm height.
.contain over $50 rooms. most OF
them with bath. A special feature
will be made Of the sample rooms
for travelling men and a number Of
combination rooms will be installed.
each containing the new disappear
Ing in-a-door beds that will enable
them 10 be used for sleeping quar-
tiers at night. a large banquet and
dance hall on the mezzanine floor
will be installed for large dinner
affairs and parties and a large grill
for club dinners and caharets viii
be located i'm the basement Besides
these dining places there will be a
small dining room on the main
fioor. as well as a cafeteria and a
coffee shor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05

Transfer of PROF erty with an es-
timated valuation Of $4,000. in
which the Hoffman apartments on
W. Washington av., were traded by
William G.. Ponader for a 1873 acre
farm owned by Edward Zeitler on
the South Bend av. rd.. one mile
from the northeast corporate limits
Of the city, was completed Wednes-
day
The transfer of property was eff
fected through the efforts of Ralph
Osborne. local real estate man, who
represented both Mr.. POnader and
Mr.. Zeitler.
Mr.. Pcnader plans to move with
his family TO the farm the first o.
June. He plans to plat so acres Of
the property into one acre lots and
place them on the market Mr..
ZeitIer will move TO the city the
first Of June.
The Hoffman apartments. now
owned by Mr. Zeitler, will be hand
led by Mr.. Osborne.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05

Special 10 The News Times:
ELkHART, Ind, May 4.-One Of
three councilmen-at-large nomin-
ated by democrats at the primary
here yesterday as shown by practi-
cally complete returns today is a
woman, Mrs. Nan Myers, whose hus-
band is a republican. Mrs. Ada
Newman democratic candidate for
city clerk. lost the nomination 10
Frank Dodge. a former service man.
The republican mayOralty race be-
tween William Z. Mider. incumbent
and William II. Riblet. ex-police
chief. was won by Wider with a plur-
atty Of but 81 votes. Frank H..
Leader. former sheriff, was nomin-
ated by the democrats for mayor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05

Berrien Springs Sunday.
Kenneth Rininger was in Ed
harrisburg Tuesday.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid So
ciety held a memorial service for
Mrs. +. b. Shaffer. They planted
a tree in the church yard. Miss
Elisa Christian gave memorial
talk.
Presbyterian Bible school at 1000
A. NJ. Sunday.
Harry Birmingham of South Bend
spent Sunday with his mother. Mrs.
William Hoffman.
Mrs. Stella Kasperak of Gary is
spending a few days here.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Snooke of
Elkhart have moved 10 their new
home, purchased from Mr.. and Mrs.
Christian HortZ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05
GRANGER


GRANGER
Mr. and Mrs. w. Z. Wallach of
Lincoln Way East of AIishawaka
spent Sunday with Mrs. William
Hoffman. The women are cousins
and hadn't seen each other in 80
years.
Jasper Smith and family were in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-05
OLIVER.

The County Fair. which is due
at the Oliver Sunday for a weeks
engagement, is "a fine rural drama
with the added zest of the fun and
furore of county fair, eliminating
in a wonderful horse race, which
is said to be the most realistic and
thrilling event of this kind ever
screened for an American story. A
cast of more than ordinary ability
will be seen in the production, in
Guiding little Freckle Face Wesley
Barry. David Butler, Edith Chap
man, Helen Jerome Eddy. William
Y. Mong, Charles Barton, John
Stepling and Arthur Housman.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-11
ST. JOHN

Robert Connors and family from
Chicago and Herman SchmA and fam
lily from Hammond visited at the home
Of Frank stark over Sunday.
Rose and Mary Thiel from Ham
mond visited vita their parents sun
day.
Mrs. Anthony Howard and son, GER
aid returned from Chicago sunday
night
Mrs. Elizabeth Gunerman left for
Dyer today to spend the week with
her daughter. Mrs. Joe Herman
Mrs. Rose Greiving Is the guest Of
Airs. NJ Gerlach at present
quite a few from here attended tho
funeral of A1ath schaefer at Whiting
Saturday.
Mary PREFER spent the day with her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Held returned
from Chicago where MT Held and his
twin sister celebrated their birthday
Sunday
number from hare attended the
funeral OF Herman Batterman at
brunswick.
Mrs. VIM. Keilman was Hammond
visitor today
Frank Becker transacted business
in Hammond on Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-11
HaVeyoH Crippled CoIOn7.

Modern medical science says that
Stagnation in the lower bowel causes
more suffering than any other organ.
It manufactures enough poison to nut
heart Kidneys, liver, stomach out OF
business To cleanse the system take
plenty OF hot water and DIT. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. Made Of Hay-apple,
therefore harmless
South Bend, Ind-@Ever since
/ was a boy / have taken Dr.
Plerce's Pleasant Pellets for the
liver and consider them the very
best liver pill I h&ve ever taken.
For constipation, bilious attacks
OF for sluggish or inactive liver,
Pleasant Pellets have no equal.
They keep ones system in perfect
condition. They are very efTeo-
tive but never cause distress. D.
VIM. D. Marques, S. Carroll st.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-11
DYER

Mrs. Matter Ntrtel ana son visited
with relatives at Joliet for several
days.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Grieylng return
ed from Chicago Tuesday night after
spending several days with their son
william and family.
MI and Mrs. Tony Seminal and fam
Dy spent sunday here with relatives
Mrs B, Thiei visited with her SON
h. a. Schlaiss Of Chicago for several
days
Mrs JOS. Overliage ana son. return
sd to her home on sunday afternoon
after visiting with relatives at Chi
cago for one week
VIM. Demik left for Florida to
transact business.
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Gray Of Lafayette
spent the weekend with MT. and Mrs.
{. Depfuhl
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-11
MUNSTER

Mrs. J. Huffman had a quilting bee
last Thursday at her home, Mrs.
Schultz. Mrs. wittenhagen aud Mrs.
hallier of Lansing, and Mrs H f
Kaslxe and Mrs. Roy Kaske were pres
emit.
Peter schoon has started shreding
his corn.
Kate schoon OF DeMott. who has
been visiting relatives here f5r sew
eral weeks, returned home on satur-
day.
E-ma Kaske. student at VAL
paraiso university. was home FOR the
week end.
Mr.. and Mrs Dulner of Hammond
were the guests Of Mrs. Huffman on
Friday.
Mr.. Dusk Of Gary. who was hurt
here in a motorcycle accident last
august and had his foot cut Off in the
collision with an auto. was here we'd
nesday to take home the remain OF
lis motorcycle. Mr.. Dusk now has
sn artificial foot and gets around fine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-11
HESSVILLE

Mr., and Mrs. ]. Vanes. Jr" were
Hammond visitors Friday
Mrs. James Lafferty OF Chicago spent
Thursday with her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Grapp
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Runyau and
daughter, Mrs. c Mason of Gary were
Hammond shoppers Friday
Don't forget the Parent Teachers
meeting at the Woodrow Wilson
school. Wednesday, Jan. r.
The Dorcas Aid Society will meet at
the church Thursday. Jan. IS, a. the
visual hour.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-11
Vail Hangs Out; Other
Buses Fail: Vail Wins

HANFORD, Cal, Jan. I0.-Ira Vail.
- he traucd his competitors until me
chanical troubles forced them to with
draw. Won 100-mile match automo-
bile race here yesterday from Tommy
Milton and Eddie Hearne. Wallis @tine
was l hour and 81 minutes. The con-
teet Vas over a c<e-nile earth track
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-11

more than two decades. You've no
idea what blessed relief IS until
you use Pyramid Get a soc box
today at the drug store anywhere
in the 6. or Canada but 90 not
take any substitute.
They are used in the privacy OF
your own home and you can have
a free trial by sending your name
and address TO Pyramid Drug Co,
6W Pyramid Bldg. Marshall. Mich.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-11
Stop Guessing
Try Pyramid
IL Tom have Gene TO Such Misery
as Itcaing or PrOtruding Piles
Try Pyramid Pile SGppOsi-
tories

Pyramid File Supposit0ries have
been the household reliance for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-14

Perky Squirrel gave no sign that he
heard. Jack and Janet kept on coax
ing, and finally they saw Perky peeking
at them around a branch.
How did you learn animal talk?"
he asked.
Through sleep magic," replied
Janet.
"Ek! Elk! Elk! If you learned It
through sleep magic, guess ] don't
need to. be afraid of you," said Perky
Squirrel. At once he became friendly
with them.
him.
"Ek! Elk! I'll tell you riddle and
If you guess It that will give you the
answer to your question:" giggied Perky
Squirrel. Here is the riddle: Flying
it is gray; falling 1t is white, running
away it is black. What is IT."
That riddle certainly was a puszler.
Jack and Janet put their wits to work
on It. Perky, Squirrel giggled and
chuckled as he repeated the riddle:
"Flying it is gray; falling 1t Is white |;