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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-04-29
METiIoDIsrs ATTENTION

Our new annex Is Ia De- opened next
Sunday and should DC warmed by the
preanoc u every member and friend
~ our church This ~ especially i'm.
portant In order that We may prove 10
the people 81 Texas. Oklahoma and
Louisiana through reports u the May
Sunday School Attendance Contest to
be published IN the Texas Christian
Advocate that Amarillo " a winner
over such cities as Dallas. Fort Worth.
Houston. Oklahoma city. DO your
part 10y coming and bringing your en-.
tire family by nlnc.forty.fivc next Sun
day morning.
--officc,s aud Teachers T.. 81. NJ. s. s.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-04-29

bracelets are being worn on the az
pcf arms and the stones set In the ncv
rings are S,artlingiy large. Amethyst
are popular.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-04-29
SOCIETY
ALvAD d. MEYER
ROSES

Rose! thou art the sweetest flower
That ever drank the amber shaver:
Hose. thou art tho f0ndcSt child
rf dinpicd spring. the wOod.nynph
Wild
Fen the gods. thar walk the sky.
Are arnorOJs u thy scented si.h:
Cupid. too. In raphian shades.
Ills hair With rosy flllci braids.
--Afoorc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-04-29
FRIDAY

The Dclphlnn club viii meet al the
home II Mrs. r. s. Ncwbold 1896 JET
teraon Street. beginning at ) u'clock
The members uf II Fcllz club viii
meet With Mrs. Olin Hardy, 1891 Van
Buren, Street. NJ $50 o'clock.
Mrs. a. u, Reid viii H. hostess t. the
Recreation Club. at her home on 1904
Taylor Street. at . o'clock.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-04-29
SOCIAL NOTES AND PERSONAL
MENTION

Mrs. Edward a. Temple of 200 liar.
rison Street. will return home toinor.
row after an extended visit tO Waco.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-04-29
JUNIOR Christian ENDEAyOR
PARTY fOsTrONED

Tho party Ia have been given by the
Junor Christian Endcavors u the Con.
trail Presbyterian Church. on Friday
evening. April ssth has bccn post.
poncd until later date.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-04-29

books H. purchased NJ once. therefore
AZ the close Of the evening a silver Of.
tcring will bc taken for the purpose Of
buying these new books.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
.EASTLAKE CHILDREN
ARE NOW WITH FATHER
Turned Over to Family Of
Man Recently Acquitted,
Living i'm Philadelphia.
Special To The T!rncs-Dispatch. ]

Especial To The Times Dispatch.l
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Dec. IS.
The two children o. Roger d. East
lake. who was recently acquitted of
the charge of the murder of his wife
at Colonial Beach on September 80,
have been delivered to Mrs. Donald
Eastlakc. Of Philadelphia, by T. Watt
Mayo. Commemorative attorney for
Wcstmoreland County. in whose GUS
tody the children had been since the
beginning or the trial.
The children. Margaret. aged 5.
and Roger. Q, were given over will
ngly By MIR. Mayo In contradiction to
reports that there would b. - hotly
contested legal battle for the pos
session Of the children. following
Eastake's acquittaI.
Mrs. Eastlakc came here from Phil
adelphia. and after a short consulta-
ton with Attorney W. w Butzncr.
went 20 Montross In an automobile
and secured the children. returning
at once TO Philadelphia. where they
were joined by their father. whom
they had not seen since he was ar
rested on September 80.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
N0RF0LK-TO-NEW YORK
SERVICE IN PROSPECT
Resumption of Passenger Line
Forecast for Early
Future.
Especial TO The Times- Dispatch.

NOlsFOIk, VA, Dec 2S.-proe
poets of "a restoration Of passenger
service between Norfolk and New
York have been frightened by the
action of tho old Dominion Trans
portat!on Company in seeking csti-
mates on rcfitting its steamers so
provide passenger facilities
If the work ~ Undertaken, II is
planned TO push 1t forward with all
possible dispatch SO as TO have the
two steamers which the company
operates between Norfolk and New
York ready for pa ssengcr service By
the time summer travel begins next
year.
IT is also considered a possibility
that the company may purchase a
third vessel to permit OF daily sail
in"S between this port and New York.
Both tho Jefferson and Hamilton.
which the Old Dominion Transports
ton Company owns and operates.
were orig naily equipped TO carry
passengers. but cabins were disman-
tied during the war. and have never
been rchttcd.
After the old Dominion Transpor-
trt'on Company took over the two
cleaners consideration WAS given 10
the possibility of having them re-
nttcd go as TO permit the company
to Civ. passenger service. but the
proposal has never before reached
a stage where II could be consid-
orHd q probability.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
You Can't Trust
Ca|OneI at All
It is Mercury, Quicksilver, Sail
Yates, causes Rheumatism
and Bone Decay


The next dose OF calomci you take
may siiiyatc you. II may chock your
liver or start bone necrosis. Calomci
rs dangerous. 1t is mercury. quick
silver. II crashes into sour bile like
dynamite. crampins and sickcnini;
you. Calomcl ATTACKS the bones and
should never be put into your system
II you feel bilious, heada chy. con
btipated and all knocked out. just go
TO your druGgiat and get a bottle OF
Dodson's Liver Tone for n few cents.
which Is Il harmless vegetable sub
stiutc for dangerous calomcl. Take
u spoonful and II II doesn't start your
liver and straishten you up better
and quicker than mast" cllomcl and
without making YOU sick. you just
80 back and get your money.
Don't take calomcl. 1t cannot bc
trusted any more than 4 leopard or
a wildcat. Take DoGson's Liver
Tone. which Strengthens you right M
and makes you feel fine. No salts
necessary. Give IL TO the children.
because II is perfectly harmless and
cannot salivatc.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
heavyweight Cop Will
Play Santa Claus Part

Especial TO The Times Dlspatch.l
DANNlLLE. VA, Dec. 2S.-Thc
Danvillc police department will
hold their annual Christmas party
tomorrow afternoon in the cor
poration courtroom. invitations
having been sent by the Police and
Sheriir'S Club TO city officials, and
To the families OF the policemen
to attend.
~ large Christmas tree has boon
reared IN the center Of the court
room. and patrOlinan Harvey
cameron, local heavyweight COP.
VIII enact the role OF Santa Claus.
Substantial gifts viii be pre-
scented to the widows OF Danviil.
policemen following the usual
cue tom.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
ATTEMPT TO LET LOOSE
DOPE FLOOD is HAL TED
Three Men Sent on to Fed
cral Grand Jury at
Norfolk.
LSpecial 10 The Tlmes. Dlspntch.1

Especial 10 The Times DispatchI
NORFOLK. VA. Dee. 2S.-E. W.
Glincs. J. J.. Francis. scamen. and
Hugh Duty. printer, were held for
Federal grand Jury today, after a
hearing before Commissioner Percy
>. Stephenson. on q charge of vio-
iatlns the Harrison narcotic act.
Bond was fixed at s2.50o in each case.
Following testimony of officers
who arrested the three last night In
connection with possession OF three
ounces of morphine, Glimcs voiun-
teercd the Information that the OIL
GERS were correct In their charges.
10 .r:l B"3c Ia Pay Fine.
lie stated that the morphine had
been rivon to him bv Dennis
Robertson. now In jail. with the un-
d"rS'andinS that he cell It. and DAY
MN. Robertson. $50 TO pay fines OF
himself ana :, companion, Albert Al
ber'e. The money derived from sale
Of the remainder was to be divided
among the three he said.
Government Probe Plot.
Alleged efforts OF the five young
white men 10 sell thousands OF dol
lars worth Of cocaine In Norfolk.
y" III Oc investigated u! I. =. govern
mcnt authorities. Arrested last
night T.. W. Ginos, seaman: j. l..
frrnc!e. seaman, ana Hugh Duty.
printer. today were sent on to United
states Court by Police Justice sim
mons 10 answer "A charge of violating
The Harrison narcotic act. Dennis
Robertson and Albert Aibcrts, now
In the city Jail on other charges.
are today having preliminary hear
ing before United states Commits
s!oncr for alleged Transportation OF
drugs from on" state to another.
when the courts here have finish
81 with Robertson and Albcrts they
VIII be turned OYER to the North
Carolina authorities. II IS said, TO
answer the charge Of houscbrcaking
ana larceny At Wiili.n stoD Dc
tcct!vcs u, headquarters have in their
possession tools. IL II said. that the
two mon used In breaking into the
store from which tho drugs were
stolen. These were located at the
salvation Army hotel. where Il ia
claimed they were lief, By one OF the
men involved in the alleged con-
suracy to Aoud Norfolk with the
dope"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
BRISTOL K|WAN|S CLUB
TO STAGE GREAT EVENT
Governors of Two States, For.
mer Governors and Cover.
nor.Elcci, Guests.
Tennessee Executive VIII Propose
Virginia una Old DominIOn'a Chief
VIII Respond in Fitting Tribute to
NciEhbOr state.
Especial to Tho Times-DIspn,ch !

Especial TO Tho Times Dispatch
BRISTOL, VA--TENNl, Dec e.
Governors. former Governors and
Governors 10 be. congressman,
Judges and high officials OF Kiwnnis
VIII reign supreme here Thursday
might In the Governors Day cxer-
cics to be held under the auspices
OF the local Klwanis Club at the Vir-
Sinla High School auditorium. with
the exception OF former Governor
III. G. Stuart. OF Virginia. all OF the
nhtableA on the program as honor
guests have accepted the clubs in
vttation to attend the banquet.
As revised today by Secretary a. T.
Anderson OF the Ktwnnis Club. the
list of distinguished guests Will be:
Governor Wcstmorcland Davis. OF
Virginia; Governor Ar Taylor, OF
Tennessee; Governor Il. Lee
Tr!nkle. OF Virginia: former Cover
nor Henry &. Stuart. OF V!rginia;
former Governor John Isaac Cox. OF
Tennessee; Congressman Carroll
Eeccc. OF the First Tennessee Dis
irlct: Judge Joseph l. Kelly. Prcsi-
dent OF tho Virginia Supreme Court
OF Appeals, and president OF the local
N!wanis Club: Mayor W. H. Rousc.
Of Bristol Va. Northumberland
OF tho Tennessee kentucky district of
kiwanis Clubs. Hal Mould. governor
ciact Of the T"nncssce- kcr-.ucty dis
trict OF kiwauis Clubs: Charles :.
Roberts. governor OF the Tennessee
kentucky district OF k!wanis Clubs:
Judge CHI Woodrum, Of Roanoke. Il
member OF KiwAnIs
200 Women To lie Present.
Corsages Of roses VIII be provided
Cor the 800 nr SO women guests of
the kiwauiaus and elaborate musl-
cal program has been worked out
under tho direction Of DIR Frederic
Martin and Professor Samuel r
Schroeder. OF Virginia lntcrmont
College DR.. II. g. Nonsinrcr. prcs.-
dent OF Virginia Intcrmont college.
and pres!dcnt-clcct Of the local III
wants Club. VIII have "A part on the
program.
Governor Taylor will toast Virginia
and Governor Davis VIII toast Tenn
csscc. Goycrnor-clcct VIII give
toast 10 the women. Engraved pro-
grams In booklet form hive been ,s-
sued for the event and the heads OF
"a number Of other organizations in
tho city have been presented with
special Invitations.
The chief address will be made by
Judge Woodruff. OF the Corporation
Court. OF Roanoke. Judge Kelly VIII
be toastmastcr and Mayor Rouse viii
deliver the address, OF welcome. Il
is expected that about 500 persons
Viii be In attendance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
rredcr,ck>burr Home Transacted.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, Dec 28-
y daring robbery occurred hero Sat
urGay afternoon when u burglar
mysteriously effected IN entrance TO
the reSid"nc" OF q. FRANKS Timber
lake and ransackcd the house from
Top 10 bottom. Two valuable dia-
mond rings and some articles Of
ladies' wearing apparel is ali that IL
missing. How AN entrance was
gained to the house Is a mystery.
Mrs. Timberlakc had carefully locked
the residence before going out for
the afternoon and on returning found
the front door locked as usual. An
other doors and windows were.
locked AMI could only have been
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
Tug Hns Engine Trouble in storm.

NORFOLK. VA, Dec. ga mes
sage from the coast guard cutter
Seminole at noon today stated that
a tug and two barEcs OF the Northern
Transport Company, earlier In dis
trcss off Cape Iiattcras. were pro-
cccdinE to their destination. Tho
seminole let Wilmington. y c.. las,
night In response to the distress sig
nails and reached tho scene Of tho
trouble at o'clock. 1t is said that
tho tug had engine trouble during the
gale that swept Hattcras ana was
unable TO make Roadway against the
high seas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
BARN BURNS AND HOME
MENACED BY FLAMES
Especial to The Timcs-Dispateh.l


OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA. Dee. IS.
The family Of G. l.. Tallcy. OF this
city. was awakened about midnight
Saturday night by the cracking OF
flames IN the rear OF their residence.
The frame structure. one part OF
which was used as Il private garage.
was In flames and one corner OF the
house had become ignitcd.
The fire department. responded
promptly and saved tho house. but
the barn and contents. consisting Of
Ford Sedan and quantity OF hand
some furniture. We're totally de-
stroycd. Three live hogs were also
lost In the fire.
The origin of the fire is unknown
Mr.. Tailey put his car in the garage
at $50 l.. NJ and no one entered the
building after that hour. Tho fire
was discovered nearly eight hours
later. The loss is about $4,000 with
no Insurance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
Cn.h Itcsistcr Is nnh,,rd.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Dec. 2s--
An unknown party entered Goolrlck's
Modern Pharmacy here on Monday
night ana cmpticd the cash register
of sum OF about 800. No articles
OF merchandise were taken ana only
the cash register was disturbed
Entrance To the building was made
through small trap door In the rear
which IS used as a trash chute.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
RELIEF ncachc. Stranded schooner.

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 2s.--Thc
coast guard Office here has received
Information that the cutter Apache.
which Is pntrollinr Chesapeake Bay.
has arrived at the mouth Of tho
piankltani River, Virginia, 10 assist
the stranded schooner. Anna Camp
During n slow several DAYS ago tho
Anna Camp grounded oG sherry
Point Bar. Members Of her cr,w
were taken of by the oyster schooner
Alice ana Ruby.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
SCORES PRISONERS FOR
BAD INFLUENCE ON SON
fspcciai to The T!mcs.Dispatch1

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
NORFOLK VA. Dec. 2s.-Scorcd
b. Police Justice Simmons for al
lowing his I3-year-oid son TO re-
ccivG money for whisky sold and
FOR rooms rented FOR immoral pur-
poses. l.. II. Giikin, CRANKY street,
'oGay was gent 10 jail FOR ninety
days ana fined 500 and costs. ana
was sent on 10 Corporation Court 10
answer two charges OF violating the
Hupp net and another charge o.!
grand larceny.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
Southern shops n: Spencer CLOSED.

SPENCER, y. g.. Dec. 2s.-The
Southern Railway shops at Spencer
employing approximately COCO men
vii! remain closed until further no.
tee. according TO notice posted
on shop bulletin board today. Th.
shops closed two weeks ago as
Christmas holiday. and only :,n
emergency force has been at work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29

FREDERICKSBURG VA, Dec. oS.-
Miss Maud Ryiand Pritchctt, daush-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy L.
Pritchctt, OF Spottsylvania County.
and Louis ii. Layton. Jr.. son of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. ii. Layton. OF this city,
were married yesterday at the Bap-
list parsonage here, Rev. T.. j.. Swift
performing the ceremony. After an
informal reception the young couple
left for Washington. whero they
VIII make heir future home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29

opened from the inside It Is be-
licvcd that the criminal catered the
house earlier In the afternoon and
hid IN the cellar until all members
of the family went out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
IIcndachc. from Slight Colds

Laxative EROMO QuiNINE Tablets
relieve the Headache by curing the
Cold. y tonic laxative and germ de-
stroycr. The genuine bears tho sigma
turc OF II. w. Grove. (Bc sure YOU
,et HEOMOD 3nc.--AdN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
Rely on CutiCurai
|ToClear Away!
Skin Troubles |
IksY go rim sseee
dsr. nc. samples Of osaSuT.. D.pI 4. I.idsa &ss.

II. T. Straynge, Gainesville, Ga, r
r. No. 8, was unable to sleep all nigh
without getting up. Sometimes onl
a few minutes after going to bed.
would have to get up, and trio
everything / heard of for the troubI
Finally ! tried Foley Kidney Pills ar
after taking one bottle I believe I ar
entirely cured, and I sleep soundly a
night Foley Kidney Pills tone u,
weak, sluggish Kidneys, rid tae bod
of poisons, give appetite, energy al
refreshing sleeps
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29
VIRGINIA WEDDINGS
AND ENGAGEMENTS

LYNCHHURG, VA. Dec. 2s.-A
simple hut beautiful marriage was
celebrated Tuesday afternoon at the
nom. here of Mrs ". II. ChipIcy
when her daughter, Miss Mary RE-
hccca chiplcy. who FOR sovrra! years
lived in Richmond. became the wiz
OF Robert la;imcr Kerr. of Rich
inond Rev. Or. Wallace T. Palmer.
pastor Of Westminster Presbyterian
Church. was the minister. The
bride was given in marriage By her
ilrothcr, ~. -. Chiplcy. James c.
lAulcttc. OF Richmond. was best man
After Northern trip Mr.. and Mrs
Kerr will reside in Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29

LYNCIfRURG, VA. Dec. os.-Mlsa
Mamie Mae hurley. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Il. -. hurley. of Sardls, Am
ncrst County, and Lewis Franz
Drumhcllcr. OF Hivervillc. were mar
ricd Saturday by Rev. X. W. Burnett
at the South Amherst Methodist par
sonagc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29

County. Rev. Or. w. 5. Royal. Of
nciatinE.
Sam William Morley and Miss
Ruby Estcll Worlcy. both of Lynch
burg. Rev. Luther II. Hit, officiating
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-29

LYNCHEURG. VA. Dec. Is
Among the Christmas weddings here
were the following:
Leonard Reed Frazier and Miss
Wilson Emma Cumbic. both o.
Iynchburg, Rev. Luther r. Hit. Of
iiciating.
George Davis Mitchell and Miss
Claudia olivia Wilson, both OF Lynch
burg. Rev. DIR. W. :. Royal, Of
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
cot RI co>VENEs ~
AtCOMNC My

A,coamc Va ccl i The Oc'o=
bet .rm ot thu Cmrutt Cout for
Accomac County. viI convene Octo.
bci + Judgq Iamr- H. Fletcher Who
Judge of the Circuit Court. Who
ta- been in declining health for omc
tJmc past. HAS alittcn to Governor
Ncstmoreland pa,, asking him to
designate a Judge to preside for him.
AZ the Same time suggesting Judge
benjamin H. White. of Princes Anne
County. Judge Of the Iwcnty-cighth
Circuit John u. Grant. Jr., Clerk Of
The Cnu, for this county. ha, Lcen
notified by Governor Davis that
Judge White Will hold court here
when +; convcncs on October I. There
Is a large docket for this term OF
court; The jail is crowded with PRISON
er> awaiting the action Of the Grand
Jury. There are also 4 large mum
be. Of evil cascr pending trial. due
to the fact that no ci,il issues have
been tried since the February term.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
DO You " ant
Groceries?

II you are not already
one Of our customers we
want YOU to become one.
Our goods are always OF
the best quality and we
guarantee satisfaction.
We will be very glad to
supply your needs. Give
us a call.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08

Former Royal Family Eliminated Def.
inltely From German Rule-EVen 4
Country Returned TO Monarch'al
Form Of Government No Member Of
the Former kaiseTs Family Would
Be Considered for Job Of Ruler
Parade Days Are Gone.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-10-08
Eyes Open
PRICES LOW

3 TO- Can Tomatoes re.
III. I On. Can Corn Zoe.
III. on. Can Peas lie.
I! ID. Can Syrup Toe
Best Sliced Pineapple 32c
Good Corn Beef can 2Oc
Best GRADUATED Sug :. III. 07c.
Brown Sugar. lib. 06c
Best MON Suites SOC.
GauIc. 2.piecc Suites S1.l0
Dress Shirts $50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-19
HITTING THE I SPORT TRAIL g & 9mmHH#HHH######@#@zsgaa aH#Hza#H@H#@@### E MY With Geo. E. Firstbrook
 

  pIan-"Sonething pspeed trough the f
  
     is whet Chief Bender will pilot Indians
  h fter vanished One sign that point against Huggins mana thu Is he appea on O he 
 
  vicinity Cambridge"
  a Keith is is There's with John Bangs of Nor  in 
  dered betting thatCa cnvmf fill
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-19
KEARNEY OPTIMISTIC
 ON HARTFORD TILT

eve are going to show some up- staters Bridgeport has a real football team" boasted Manager Jack Rear ney, today as he chatted on the pros poets of the outcome of the game against the Al1-Harvards tomorrow afternoon, in the Capital City. T have no doubt of the outcome. I be- neve Bridgeporter is a faster outfit in every way and will emerge from the game with 8 good-sized margin" !" added the pilot of the Maroons.
 Manager Kearney and his war riors, accompanied by band of root CTS, will depart for Hartford on the 10:05 train.
 The Maroons are reported to be on edge for the fray. having had two stiff workout sessions during the week. Kearney is figuring that to- morrow's contest will turn out to be an excellent conditioner for the thanksgiving Day classic with Will jams. at New Haven. Interest is at the fever point on the outcome of the latter game. With wins over the All Hartfords and Williams, Bridgeport will hold an indisputable grip on state titulaT hOnOrS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-19
Billiards Y0r7a
 By Mark TLU0in

Mark Twain told the spectators at a billiard tourney what he knew about the game and kept them laughing while he talked. He said:
 'The game of billiards has destroy ed my naturally sweet disposition. Once. when I was an underpaid re- porter in Virginia City. whenever I wished to play billiards I went out to look for easy marks. One day a stranger came to town and opened a billiard parlor. I looked him over casually. When he proposed a game I answered, All right Just knock the balls around a little so I can get your gait he said. and when I had done so he remarked. I'll be perfectly fair with you. I'll play you left handed. I felt hurt, for he was cross eyed, freckled and had red hair, and I was determined to teach him a les son. He won the first shot, ran out, took my half dollar and all got was an opportunity to chalk my cue. If you play like that way with your left hand,' said, I'd like to see you play with your right hand I can't, he satd, StI'n1 1esft-handed.'