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The New York herald., 1921-12-19
Not Fair to the Public.

In view of the fact that the public of
this city pays the boxers, it is but fair to
patrons of the sport that they be fur
nished with the best quality of contests
available. If. however, as soon as a
boxer wins title in this State he wraps
it in camphor cloths and devotes all his
time to fox trottlng in decisionless COM
munities, the devotees of the roped
square in this State do not get fair re-
turn for their money.
1t would be an excellent move on the
part of the commission to enforce the
law in the case of Buff. and thus serve
notice on other champions that their
titles are by no means the personal prop
erty in perpetuity of the present hold
ers Kilbane is a resident and did not
win the title under the Walker law. He
will not risk his championship anywhere
except in Ohio, and even there under
conditions grossly unfair to challengers.
Leonard and Brtton did not win their
titles under the Walker law. but both
are residents of the State and should
conform to the laws of the Common
wealth.
The commission has been too lenient
with these title holding offenders and It
is high time the terms of the law were
enforced.
The New York herald., 1921-12-19

Pruned!
Literally pruned!
Prices on mems and boys
suits are a real incentive
now for those who want
good thin gs for less
money!
The New York herald., 1921-12-19
WHY'S a Gift Order

Why's a Gift Order a
good Christmas gift?
Because you can't go
wrong. He does his own
selecting.
Handsome certificates in
Christmas envelopes.
ROGERS PEET COMPANY
Broadway Broadway
at I3th St. "Four at 34th St.
Convenient
Broadway Corners" Fifth Ave.
at Warren at 4Ist ST.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
THE HAUNTED HOUSE.

THE Brokenboroush House." or tho
Haunted House" was the talk of
the village.
1t was one day late in December
terrible blizzard was raging, and
1t was steadily growing dark. -
crowd OF young people were return
ing from Il college party in n wagon.
They were very tired and no one had
much to say. when all OF n sudden
they were startled By n terrific noise
which seemed to come from the "Old
Brokenborough House." which had
not been inhabited for five or six
years. AS the noise ceased, light
seemed to flicker for a moment, and
then go out, something white passed
the window. then all was quiet again.
The horses that were pulling the
wagon became frightened and start
ed off with bound, and could not be
stopped until they reached the farm
house where they We're kept.
The next morning when the people
OF the village heard OF what had
happened the night before. they got
UP a party and started out to cX-
anime the so called haunted house"
Upon returning tn the village, they
reported tina; nothing was to be found
except some pots and pans and three
tallow candles. but the young peo-
PIC liltt nIu seen Nlc sun
declared that something must be in
the house. So. that night the young
people and few others started out
themselves. They did not have long
to wait after arriving. for across the
snow came three figures clad in
white, but before any one could
reach them they had disappeared In
the house. Upon returning TO tho
village they told their story. and
every one became much disturbed.
At this time n party OF men from the
city had come to the village. and they
decided Ia try and see what they
could discover. They started out
early in the evening and went into
the house where they hid behind
some old boxes. About S O'clock the
three figures clad in white entered
the house. after tying some old bags
over the windows the sheets were
pulled off and there stood three boys
from the college five miles away.
The boys had come here every night
to escape hazing. And thus the
mystery OF the 'Brokenborough
House" was settled.
Written by WALTER MAAIONEY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07


fIshiNg for the t. ID. c. c." hope
!" Sc III print sunday. ] think
tne contest OF NIrSihias Greatest
UT" a. good Some OF the stories
.''' iHt'"1's were hhe' | was clad I"
H.e my H'"t! '"out the nero. NJ
go VS. 'p"ut 'ohh II. Bennett
a., - :" val WIS
Pearl l,lj..s cnr,,,,i,' ,Ioo. ''"'.'i's
verses ,,rI,. in
3"c writes
pictures, p.Drl Liics. - ama o, Nv
incest ,.irls .v.r Gu. ~,
the member ~, ~ n ~ NV
editor az" o"'
EInIyN poc,,rp
Nc,v M.,
Nc. r'pi, ~
70 CO., n"n ,, Werc very E'ad
uopinr :" see nnr S ,,rn',. anu badge.
poner. hon. w., IN, !" .ie
Unsinhosk", WIZ BASS Mr.
BILLY AND ANN oppEr1,,ur,
1929 West cr,c.
Welcome Hazel,
Dear E:litor ,,.
I hay. t,rro,, ~ sou 'h'Hk
family nv. u@ ger
IN, rh,IIr.n,. oci It'"ihs
ana crr,oinIv q" 1uhuNy
Just been so hrsy ~, n''N =
just haven't had limo ,n, ..,,,I;,
in drawing which hone "a s "a,
print next Sunday. Your old member
MARY SIMS TYLER
X. f.. II. No. 3. Henderson. \ q
IL wn, Sen, nm
Dear t:ditor-I nm ..,,i, -
kind OF comuositinn .,i,., ,'a "
will pu, I'm sunday 7 hn,,o 80.
too long
Editor. very Ionr limo o
three weeks hofor, ~. !,
sent in a composjtion ~, ~,
n,cr pay." Inn, I, IN, - -,
printed vet. Did Won r.rciv, :, ~
wasn't il good crouyb >, rri,,o =
it's good, | would like If vnn.L ,,,i,,,
II. Your loving member.
Pearl. V. HESS.
Gage I'D
loo Rose Ave. clifton Forge. Va.
PTniacs Contest
Dear Editor.-I will enclose an
other drawing which l hope to see in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
THE HAUNTED HOUSE.


once In the center OF wooded
forest was the site OF an old house.
which had been unoccupied for many
years. Nell and her brother, Buster
also their father and mother went
there to live. The day they moved
was bleak day in December and the
snow was falling thick and fast
First night, about 1880, they heard
the front door open, then the mother
heard chairs and other things turn
over. Such running up ana down
stairs was never heard by those peo-
pie before. and thea pistol was
heard and for three nights things
went on in this order. The fourth
day the father went down in the cell
lar AMI saw spot Of blood lie went
To the agent ana told him about what
had happened. The agent, with a
loud Laugh. told him n. house was
haunted. They care back TO tho
crowded city.
FLORENCE GRUBBS,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
Bright Stories by Members of the Club
THE SECRET PANEL.

Ihorc was war between Verona and
Torrcns. and King Alfred. Of Torrcns.
was sbre pressing King Arthur. Of
Verona.
King Arthur's castle was well for
titled. and on this evening when
Rins Alfred thought ne would reach
mis- destination the towers ana tur-
rets g!tstcned and cleaned in the
sunlight.
King Arthur was slowly retreat
ing. and In his heart was fear
hnt KING Alfred would send spies
% his castle to capture the Queen
Ind little Prince John. He had only
ono hope-that HE endorsements
iefeat
He had retreated TO the town,
vhich, was only a few miles ds,an,
rom Andorra, the capital.
Prince John was King Arthur's
ole heir. and King Alfred had been
Tying TO either Kill or capture him
or u long while.
Meanwhile. in the castle. there was
rcnt CONSERVATION. Queen beatrice
efuscd TO leave II and none knew
Z any secret hiding place save an
Id servant whom the King had
tarGed with silence. for II was TO be
scd. he said, only as last resort
r the queen ard Prince.
Tn" two armies met and the battle
uXed fierce between them. King
r,hurs army had retrcatcd every
'ssiblc inch
Just then a page came running up
the Queen ana told her that the
4 servant, the only one who knew
g hiding place. was dead
Sinking INTO Il chair she called for
= little Prince, and while he was on
{ way. cries were heard, and the
.cmy broke into the castle.
GraspinE him by the hand she
tshcd up the broad stairs. down the
ne corridors, and into the magnifi-
NJ, art gallery and flattcned herself
aiust the wall, with the Prince be-
lie her.
Gaming against the wall shc press
against the frame of an ancient
rtrait and released the spring Of
door TO the secret room!
She crcpt in, the Prince following,
d JUS, as the panel snapped shut,
os pf fear. and others of victory
re heard without the castle walls.
King Arthur's re-enforcemcnts had
rived
MARGARET BOWLES
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
Letters From Our Little Ones

playing ! think summer is the best
time Of tho year, because we can get
in hatninS ana have nice time. Well.
| will have To close for this time rs
have written enough. desire 20
see in print and obligc.
Your Old Member,
LOUISE TYREE.
Gilmore Mills. Va.
Wants snow
Dear Editor.-1 am sending in q
story for the page. and hope It Will
escape the waste basket"
Aren't the days warm? II Is rather
cool here today though it isn't cool
enough for me. Sometimes | wish IL
would snow. hut then it would kill
the pretty flowers.
Well as my letter is getting very
long l guess had better close.
With much love to you and all OF
the club | will close. Excuse all mis-
takes.
Your old member.
CLAUDIA HILL
Praises Page.
Dear Editor.--I thank YOU so much
for publishing boys names in figures
for me
enjoy it so much to know am a
member of the II. -. c. C, know
every little boy or girl would join
our club il they know how much run
il is Enclosed you will find jumblrd
names OF animals.
Your new member,
BEATRICE NLLEN.
Praises Contest.
Dearest Editor,--I think the contest
was fine. Wonder who will win the
prize. or course | know ] won't, for
there were lots OF stories better than
mine. | am sending in drawing:
dear editor. please print IT, for ] took
great pains with it. Hoping to get
my prize soon III close. Good luck to
YOU and the members.
Lovingly.
INFX RUSSELL GWAI.TNEY.
T. S. Please excuse blue ink
Lovingly,
Send Drawings.
Dear Edi,or.-Encloscd find two
drawings for the r. n. G. C. Sea-
plane. drawn 10y Marcclus Mullins.
age 10 years. 207 llillcrcst Avenue.
II. T. Thornton Mullins. age 8 years.
Same address,. We were glad to see
our drawings in your paper
Yours truly.
THORNTON MULLINS.
They Were Printed.
Dear Edi,or,--I viii tonight send
you few drawings. which I hope to
see in print soon. ! didn't get TO see
any Of the contest. couldn't get Il
paper. so do not know whether my
drawing or story was printed or not.
] haven't seen any of my drawings in
for long time. but hope this will
he printed. AS ever your member.
LILLIAN KIDD.
Sends story.
Dear EditOr,--ThcSc days are very
hot. saw in the paper where YOU
want my address. ] send ii on an
other piece Of paper. ! was glad to
see my picture and story In Sunday.
but did not see my letter in. l am
sending II story and drawing in for
the r. ID. G. e. The story Is called
Grace" and the picture is called.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
Names of Animals In Figures.

the end OF n string. wooden bats
are furnished for You to knock the
bail With II is real nice game.
The next thing is large pavilion.
farther down. and dances. ring games
and Industrial work Is held there un-
der the supervision of our new direc-
trcSs
There is also another sand pit I'M
der the trees on the order of the
other pit
just couldn't tell you all OF the
things we have here. but, as our di-
rcctrcss said: 1T is worth any ones
money to come to see our park"
Tho swimming pool, l think. is by
far tho best thing, and the merry
So-round and shoot the shoot are
over there is fine.
Our playground is not completed,
yct-not half-and maybe will tell
you OF the rest OF it when the new
attractions are added. which l hope
will he soon.
There have also been many boys'
baseball clubs organized. and every
day we have an exciting ball game
played by one of the teams.
But the greatest JOY OF the children
OF Clifton Forge is the knowledge
that the playground belongs to them
all. and to no one else.
Our playground is not kept up by
charity. like some of the large cities
which have parks kept up by charity.
but nearly every ono here made n
contribution. and we are free in the
knowledge that we paid for IT, and
IL is our own playground.
PEARL V. FLIESS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
THE BURIED GOLD.
CHAPTER I.

Iiihl fh i.
|rhis is story Of the Momstocks out
hut in the woods. Billy, the
Their. called Billy Comstcck, the
n-shooter: Paul che eldest OF the
o boys, the horsc-rider. I'D Andy
|, lasso-man.
row, this is where our story be-
h.. One day. while on their way ia
vn to set something TO cook. they
lard rusiling IN the brushes. and
re they saw a policeman.
lWhat's up. Cap?" asked Paul.
"a man has broke out of JAIL
,wcrcd the man.
they went.
Help, help" Tho yells came from
mouth of girl OF sixteen.
shut yer mouth" came the stern
wer.
Now II is some adventure"
what's up now?" Paul asked
I,w it is some adventure"
! III at once came the yells again
|Uplp, help"
come on. Andy. this is too much"
they went. Paul in the lead. They
n came To hut in the side of the
ono quick" yelled the girl.
ch YOU shall learn was named
garct Mason.
they came They had arrived
in time to see her father strike
.er mother.
went Paul and jumped upon the
an and bore him to the floor.
Please stay with us til he gets
err pleaded the girl. who was
beautiful.
What was the mattcr?'' asked
y.
Ie--hc got drunk" and tho girl
Il ont crying.
this happened while they were
laying the head OF the mother.
tTo be contlnued.)
by RUFFEAN TIGERA.
Text chapter. I'm the House of
Villains or tho Men in Blue.")
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
KIND LITTLE KATE

Once unon Il time there lived
little boy and his mother. They lived
by themselves in a little hut. near by
Il store. One day his mother said,
son we are very poor and there is no
bread TO eat What shall we do?
The little boy walked away sadly. He
went over to the store and stood at
the gate. While he was standing
there beautiful Little girl came
along. Her name was little Kate.
What do you want said she. 1 am
very hungry. said ne. Come with me.
said the little girl and Will give yol.
your dinner. She took him 10 the
house and gave him his dinner and
sent something to eat.to HE mother.
And he walked home very happy
Composed By KATHLEEN NOBERTS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
Maine.
SUMMER.

Summer now has just begun,
And how | love it--oh.
It's nice and there IS so much fun
For every one you know.
There is always somewhere We can
take
\ jolly trip TO see.
Some pretty scenes or relatives.
Or really we can be.
Contcmted now at home think.
With picnicS every day,
Those good old eats YOU know you'd
get
Would make anyone gay.
To think of the hay-ridc you're GO
ing on.
y day or two or more,
Before the day on which it's set,
VIII make any heart sore
On the moonlight which mother. dear
Has promised you may go.
You expect TO have much fun and joy,
But II will never come-you seem "a
know
So the time that is more exciting.
The time that is best by far.
Is the beautiful, wonderful, season.
or SUMMER.
originality
BARBARA T.. DuNSON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
THE MANSION.

Covered DER with climbing vines,
Il stands across the way,
mansion Of colonial style.
Which lived through many a day.
The spacious porch, the gablcd roof
The cherry light within.
Have welcomed many noted guest
And all the kith and kin.
It's wide halls oft with laughter rang
It's rooms with mirth were filled,
Any many child has sung therein
Whose voice has long been stiilcd
It's spacious lawns. with fir trees set
Its winding pathways dim,
Lead past the garden beds. To where
Stand poplars. tall and slim.
Oh, shining light! and kindly roof,
stand many year to come,
To guide the stranger on his way,
To Offer friends home.
MARGARET BOWLES.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
Can't Change jus; No,,

Dear Editor.-Yowr new way for
arranging the "children's Page was
very great. but | suggest il having
III" page" ARRANGED the old way
j think II looks nicer and it also gives
more space for other members. /
WAS greatly pleased to see my draw
ing of George Washington and poem
in print. \ member,
EILEEN KELLEHER
l232-.A Ashland Avenue.
VIII Send II Soon.
Dear Ediior.--I saw my poem in
sundays paper and apDrcr;:,tc vo,,-
putting II In very much. l expect Won
think You shouldn't have let me come
into your club, / worry YOU 80 much
ABOUT my badge ana rules, bur 1 am
AFRAID they may have gotten lost in
the mai II YOU have sent them.
Know you have new members com
!hs in all the time. but I worry over
The badge, though I'm certain thu,
III hasn't come because of the other
members coming In and you have 10
send badges to them. 1t keeps you
busy. | don't blame others for want
ing TO join. l hope you don't think
send toe. many poems in. | have
so many tina, just keep on sending
them. l have been on my vacation
up near the Riue Ridge Mountains.
eight miles from there. The scenery
is wonderful all about the big house
didn't want Ia come home Il bit
Thanking YOU again for printing my
poem. ! am.
AlLEEN TRAYLOR
2l2SA West Main street. City.
u Is Fine.
My Dearest Editor,--I thank YOU n
million times for printing my poem
and letter last Sunday, and am late
in getting my poems to You this week.
hut couldn't think OF thing %
write about. Am sending two poems.
Try TO print both, hut IL you cam.
use but one, then take the one en-
titled our Policemen" My dady's n
policeman and want TO surprise
him. ! think we had n beautiful
shower yesterday. ! must close. so
try to get my poems in the paper
and remember me always as a faith
full member Love tn all the members
BARBARA Il. DAWSON.
221S Paramount, City
Sends Poem.
My Dear Editor,-I am now sending
in Il poem, subject. Our Editor J
would like very much to see that IN
the paper, and also this letter lust
as soon as | could. made the poem
up myself because ] am the only one
home now and when mother and
dad comes home this afternoon from
car riding ] will show il To them. AMI
do want to get the prize SO bad |
can't even think about getting ans
black INK so that | can draw some be-
cause ] like to draw and | can draw
Just as good as Rufus George. almost
lia. ha.
Your true member.
EDITH MARTIN,
Age IS. 1.awrcnccvilic. Va.
Welcome Back.
Dear Editor.-I will enclose q,
drawing which hope to see in print
guess you thought never was go
Ing to contribute To the page again,
but ! have been so busy i have not
had time. ] have had n real nice
vacation this summer bathing and
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Fine Returns for Associated Charities
My dear Girls and Doyl


do nd tina
to GU the of
D. o the
Of
would mme-
o
an" printing two of the letters just below
in Iipbcrt
Jones' cant tell
In "a The world.
spatc of
cuent
/ am gone.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07

better halr--er-I mean with ::
young lady. l mean each with a
young lady. The boys finally took
the reward that had been offered
they rayed their debts and sim ha,
u right good sum LEFT.
We'll" remarked Bob, as thc2
were homeward bound: "A.rs we'll
that ends we'll"
Maine.
These boys go To Maine and hav.
some lively adventures there captur-
Ing lumber thieves and clearing n
mystery concerning a homeless lad
But read the story. II will be pub
lished in the page in short while
tThe Ed
by EDWIN BOOTH.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
C'hnratIc.

My first is in NJ hut not In mine.
My second IS in T.. hut not in wine.
My third is in 9. but not in can.
My fourth IS In X. bur not in ran.
My nth Is in l., but not in land.
My sixth * IN T., but not in began.
My Scvent. is in y, but not in none.
My eighth IS in Il. but not III fun.
Ny ninth is in l., but not in when.
My tenth Is In X. but not in then.
My eleventh. is in q. but not in men.
The whole is the county in which
live, (OripinaD.
Composed by VIRGINIA TlSDAI.E.
Age II.
Names of Authors In Figures.
LIZ. Is. "A. I. G. 3, IL. Is, %.
lis, .. -. ;, %.
IS. /. %. 20, $. -, Is, II. 3.
is. IL, 3. Is. 20.
5-3. |, Is. 20.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
YOUR EDITOR.


o Our drcns
in
o
o hfundr
cir
Sincerely
years.,
vent n Street city,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-07
Puzzle and Charade Department
4 Chnrndc.

Ny FIRST is in ]. hut not in can.
MY second is in .. but not in tam.
MY third is in l., but not IN pan.
Ny fourth is IN l.. but not In IAN.
My fifth is in Y. but not in san.
MY sixth - in II. but not in land.
My seventh Is In 0. but not in
candy.
My eighth is In II, but not in say.
My nin'h is IA /. but not in Lay.
My tenth is in y. but not in lato.
My whole is the kind of bird /
ihc. ALEZE BOShER.
Names Of Animals In Figures.
Ii, To-. :.
90, /, 20.
S-S. Is. Is. 10, 5.
4-3, 10. %.
Sic. .. Z.
Ga. II, l2. 5.
7--l3, 10. Il. II. s. %.
By ELIZABETH GORSLINE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-28
: THE JOURNALS AUTOMOBILE DEPARTMENT

Graduating exercises of the North
Vassalkoro Grammar school will be
held Thursday evening June at
8 o'clock daylight saving at the Gram
mar school. There are IS scholars in
the graduating class. Everyone is cor
daily invited.
Tuesday morning May 81, at 9 o'clock
daylight saving, Rev. r. F. Farnum
will give lecture on Palestine at the
Grammar school,
Wednesday afternoon June at
2 PM. the track meet that was to be
at North Vassalboro Friday May II,
will be held at North Vassalboro in
stead. The following schools will en-
ter; Cross Hill, Riverside, Getchells
Corner, Burleigh and North Vassal-
boro Grammar.
Fred Allen has moved into the house
recently vacated by Ross Gullifer.
Mr.. Gullifer has moved into the house
vacated by Edward Perry.
Mrs. Carrie Weeks arrived this
week to take care of her daughter,
Mrs. Ernest Priest who was injured
last Sunday.
A<o"SSi thoiudS VCCkS dilu I1di OIu
Morse of Waterville were visitors in
town Wednesday evening. ;.
William Mansfield has been reap
pointed as physical instructor to the
Winslow and Vassalboro schools for
the coming year.
Noey Dyer of North Vassalboro
will begin delivering fruit Monday
through the neighboring towns.
Albert Varney will open confect-
ionary store in the near future, in the
store recently vacated by Elias George.
Cecil Rogers is moving into his
fathers home on Cemetery street.
Clarence Spencer is moving into the
house recently vacated by Cecil Rogers.
The following parties have purchas-
ed Ford cars this summer: Irving Cor
ell, Charles Priest, Albert Scott. Adm
Shorey and Coleman Hussey, Edward
Perry, Ray Alley, Orrin Peck and
Miss Hattie Johnson. Mrs. Ida Soule
and Hugh Brown have purchased the
Chevrolet car.