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The Press., 1922-10-05
WITH THAI FIRST MILLION
Harold Hope HaS Planned to Have Many ThIngs, but the Flrst To
 Marble Swimming Pool.

"When I make my first million, |" said Harold Hope carelessly, I'm gO- ing to build my house."
 Harold has so many things to do when he makes his first million that there is some anxiety in the minds of his friends as to whether the money will suffice to pay for them all. A million doesn't go so very far nOwa- days, you know, observes a New York Sun writer.
 My house." continued Harold. un- disturbed by any doubts on that score. ''is not going to be like other peoples houses. Ohi it's going to be a very original house in many ways. And the one feature of 1t that delight in more than anything else about my house is the swimming pool.
 eve always from childhood wanted Do have my own private marble swim ming pool, with a tame seal in it to skylark with me when I take my plunge. And my dream is going to be realized when make my first million and build my house. I haven't quite decided whether to have a seal or a sea lion. Whichever select, I'll prob ably end by getting a pair of 'em."
 HarOld's eyes kindled at the thought, and he exclaimed:
 Wont 1t be wonderful to have those beautiful animals to sport with in the waterP You see, a seal swims for enjoyment. It swims for business, too, of course, but when 1t hasn't any business to swim 1t just swims for enjoyment. If you watch lem in their tanks at the aquarium or the zoo you'n see that they take a positively voluptuous joy in their clement.
 'There's an infinite graceful aban- don in the air with which they circle round and round on their backs, or go plunging like pOrpOises, making a tre- mendOus splash, playing tricks on each other and then at intervals rearing themselves out of the water, pointing their noses as high as they can, and trying to look as if they never broke a plate.
 And the sea Hons have the most beautiful eyes in the world, bar none Il don't even except the giraffes, the uamas or the antelOpes. And they're very gentle when you domesticate 'em and train 'em. bet they'll enjoy hay ing a master who swims with lem every day. Of course I'll get young ones and break lem in gradually to swimming with me.
 You see, I'm very much the same class of swimmer as the seal family. Maybe was a sea lion in my last life. Anyhow, I make myself one with the water, just as the seals do. I love to slide lazily down among the roots of the water lilies, and mOsey around be- low the surface with very seal-like joy in the element. And look for ward to having great games with my pet sea lions when I bathe in my marble tank in the house I mean to build when make my first million"
The Press., 1922-10-05
Size and Sense.

A shoe dealer, near. Monument cir. cle, insists he has clerk who is a genius. He can handle even the most difficult of women customers. The worst of all came in the other day and demanded No. shoe for size 10 foot. Finally the clerk managed to squeeze on a No. 9. "HOw much are they?" she asked.
 'Six dollars" he said.
 And you're sure they are size 6s?'
 The clerk assured her they were, and all went we'll until he started to wrap them up and she saw the No. 9 inside. Indignantly she started to re fuse to take them. Then, to every ones amusement, the genius succeeded in making her understand that he had made a mistake in the price. and smiIingly she paid him S9 for the S6 pair of shoes. Its not matter of price with most wOmen," he assured his employer, "but size and sense, you see"-Indianapolis Star.
The Press., 1922-10-05
Wrestling With a Leopard.

An extraordinary story of struggle between a man and a leopard comes from the Tanganyika territory. MT. J.. Turnley. together with a Major Brad stock. at the request of native chief, set a trap for d leopard which had terrOrized a village in the KilOssa dis trict. The gun In the trap exploded and native reported that the leopard had been killed; but on the approach of the party the animal sprang from the trap and, together with Mir. Turn ley, disappeared into six foot pit. When Major BradstOck reached the pit he found Mir. Turnley, who Is a well built man, wrestling with the leopard. For some moments 1t was im- possible to render assistance, but final ly, acting on the instructions of Major BradstOck, Mir. Turnley forced the leopard at arms length from him un- til a risky shot killed the animal Mr.
 Turnley was badly mauled, but Is expected to recOver.-LondOn Times.
The Press., 1922-10-05

say you seem to be the owner of this bag. Have you formed any idea of how 1t came to be in my pocketY
 Eleanor laughed sarcastically. Grandmother Bradley would have done that with just that little dip of the pretty dark head. "The car was crowded" she murmured reminiscent Iy. "and it was easy for anyOne-whO wanted tO-a pickpOcket. I mean-tO cut the handle of the bag and put it into the side pocket of his big coat. And when the owner discovered the loss of the bag, the car was stopping and she saw man in a green Over- coat aIighting, and she saw the handle of her bag hanging from his pocket that is ali'
 That is only the beginning" he laughed shortly, flor l did not know the bag was in my pocket until I heard footsteps behind me and turned to see who it was~-putting my hand into my pocket as did sO-and vOila The bag!" He put it in her out stretched hand with q little bow. 'I hope you will believe me-"
  longing to flee and very much afraid to in the presence of this cool young criminal. She wondered what Grand mother Bradley would have done now that the Bradley spirit had led her thus far.
 He stood aside so that she could pass on. They were near the corner, ntl iI1S.t I1 q, pretty row of bungalows where her brother lived. If she could only reach there in safety.
 He saw her hesitation and spoke in a perfnnctory tone: 'I am afraid you did not believe my story after all."
 Tt was very-a very nice story indeed" she assured him, in a quaking voice, as she hurried away She did not go far. Before she reached the corner there was the sound of running feet, "l,l she turned with cry upon her lips.
 The man in the green OVercuat was still standing under the lamppost, and coming swiftly upon him from the rear wAs another man, also in an oVerc0at
 
 light. There was something in his.mt stretched understanding that h; pointed at the first man. as he crir7 hnarSely:
 Give up that bag, see? Where is 1t Come acrossV'
 What bagT replied the first youth.
 Ihe dinky handbag-it's mine-it wasn't meant for you-no foolin'." The hand that held the weapon lifted and then descended upon the head of the victim.
 The indOmitable spirit of Grand mother Bradley leaped up again with In Eleanor Then she remembered that there was police whistle in the bret ty bag in her hand, and she stepped back into the shadow of a tree and blew it shrilly.
 The man bending over the prostrate form of the man in the green overcoat lifted his head, uttered an oath and dashed across the street and straight into the arms of a policeman, who greeted him cordially as q well-known offender, and carried him away to jail. Eleanor told her story in shaky tone. but she did not mention the matter of the beaded bag, and the prisoner was haled into court on a charge of as- sault.
 The police whistle had summoned all the residents of Green terrace, and among the foremost was EIeanor's brother, who uttered sigh of relief.
The Press., 1922-10-05
curious Way of M;rinc

The increasing depth to which 1t Is necessary to go in following the vein of kaOlin, or pOtters' clay, mined near the HOusatOnic river in Connecticut. some time ago caused the introduction of a novel method of mining. Wells from 70 to nearly 200 feet in depth are driven, and two pipes, the outer four inches and the inner two inches in diameter. are introduced. Water at a pressure of forty pounds per square inch Is forced down through the small CT pipe. and rises through the larger one, bringing with 1t about per cent of solid matter, of which 75 per cent is pure kaOlin.
The Press., 1922-10-05
Cars Pulled bv Balloon.

Hochstauffen, near Bad Relchen- hall, in Germany, will soon have one of the most peculiar railways in the world. It will run up a steep noun tain side, and will be operated by a balloon. .
 The mountain Is so steep that no ordinary way of lOcOmOtiOn would do, so it has been planned to hitch 8 bal loon to the car that makes the up trip, and have it practically lift the ear to the top of the hill. But the car will be held to the earth by clamps that will retain the wheels close to the rails, and the upward ten dency of the balloon will furnish the power.
 The big bag of gas will be 67 feet in diameter, and will have a lifting capacity of about 10000 pounds Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Press., 1922-10-05
Last Shot.

Two rival politicians recently spoke at the same gathering of women voters. One had desired first place but his rival having a pull, obtained 1t instead. And while the rival spoke he sat and simply boiled" with in- dignatiOn.
 But when his chance came to re- tort he~made good use of it. Every speaker should always have a text or pretext for speaking" he said, "My opponent having had the latter for his speech I will now choose the for mer and give my text"
The Press., 1922-10-05
The aiIored Green Coat
By CLARISSA MACKIE
}. 1922, by Mcclure Newspap,


 Eleanor saw the broken chain of her shopping bag dangling from the pock- ct of smartly tailored green topcoat ButtOned inside the topcOat was tall man, who seemed in a hurry.
 She did not cry out-that was not the Bradley way. She simply left the crowded car and followed the man in the green coat. He walked rapidly, and the girl was ready to cry with vexatiOn and alarm as she saw her money vanishing. EleanOr's quick pattering feet stopped short as the man suddenly paused under lamp post and whirled about. His right hand thrust into his pocket as If in search of a weapon, and then re- mained there. His other hand awk- wardly went up to remove his hat at sight of the girl lingering timidly by.
 You were following me?" he asked shortly.
 q was pursuing you," she said in an uncertain tone.
 "Well?" As he waited for answer to this inquiry, Eleanor had the i'm pressiOn that he was surprised about something else. His rather gOOd-lOok- ing young face wore an amazed look.
 ''I want my handbag, if you please" she said, just as Grandmother Bradley would have done under like circum- stances.
 What have got to do with lt?"
 You should be ashamed of your self !" she cried in sudden indignation. You know, 1t is in your coat pocket this very moment"
 Then his right hand came out of his pocket and with it came Elean0rs pretty beaded bag with the cut and broken chain dangling. His face was a study in angry astonishment. She saw that his gray eyes flashed like steel as he faced her.
 "I don't know who you are madam" he said slowly, "but from what you
The Press., 1922-10-05
IdoI Shattered

Robbie had always been intrigued by the wax figures in the windows, but had never asked any questions con corning them. Several weeks ago he and his mother emerged from the ee- vatOr on the second floor of one of the department stores, Immediately in front of d wax lady clad in Il gorgeous pink satin breakfast jacket. Robbie rushed up to the figure and touched her face and neck, then turned and said in a mortified tone, Mother She's wax!"
 Mother smiled tolerantly and re piled, "Yes, son, did you think she was real?"
 Sure, thought she was real stuffed"
The Press., 1922-10-05
Got in Word. at Least.

A brilliant actress and brilliant author met at a supper party. The author talked and talked and talked. At last the actress felt she had done her share of listening.
 'Humph!'' she said suddenly, adding .onfdingly to the whole table, "that's word In edgeways!"
 The table roared.
The Press., 1922-10-05
Woman Radio Exnart.

One of America's foremost women radio experts Is Mrs. Charles B. Gut ter, of Tacoma, Wash. Mrs. Cutter was one of the first women wireless oper- ators. For some years she was en- gagged as a radio instructor and now she is actively interested in a radio manufacturing company.
The Press., 1922-10-05
rha Burnt Child

"YOu should not be so @r0uchy, so resentful," said the visitor to the prisoner. "When society has chas- tised you, you should endeavOr to cul- tivate a new spirit. You should devel- Op a spirit of affection, of kindliness. You should learn to love your neigh bOr."
 Yeah" grunted the bigamist, 'me lOvin' my neighbOr's what got me fin here, lady"
The Press., 1922-10-05
THURSDAY, OCT. 18th, 2.2O Pace. Purse $5OO.0O

Moonlight Pacer, b. m.
 H. G. Curran, New York. Peter F. S. g.
 w A. Tator, TOrrington, Conn. Golden Prince,
 James Chatham, Chatham, N. Y. Alison,
 James Chatham, Chatham, N. Y. Peter Gates, b. g.
 E. P. Kidder, Rumford, Me. Norvick w,
 R. A. Martin, Willimantic, Conn. Ben Maxey, b. c. ."
 H. w. Carter, HOlyoke, Mass. Anna Pratt, b. m. Hawley & Gardner. Chatham, N. Y. Main Day, blk. g.
 Hebert & Gray, Fall River, Mass. Peter First,
 M. S. Squires, Hartford, Conn. Peter Griffith, F. S. Chickering, Worcester, Mass. Son of Peter, oh. s.
 Oneonta Stables, OneOnta, N. Y. SanfranO,
 N. Kilmarten, Boston, Mass.
 THURSDAY, OCT. 18th,
 2.11 Pace, Purse $5OO.OO Gold Quartz, ch. g.
 J. J. Roberts, Worcester, Mass. Lady Aileen, Frank Whitcomb, Springfield, Mass. Oma Bengen, Frank Whitcomb, Springfield, Mass Harry D. O.,
 J. P. Berry, Hartford, Conn. Twinkling Girl, b. m. Ralph Lasbury, Broad Brook, Conn. George w.,
 J. H. Lawrence, Hoboken, N. J. MaxievOy, b. m.
 w. R. Fleming, Readyille, Mass. Happy Diamond, blk. g.
 Joe Roberts, MOrristOwn, N. J. Harold Hale, br. g.
 Paul Lutz, Reading, Pa. Lady Carnage, b. m.
 Chas. Mabrey, Goshen, N. Y. b. m.,
 Chas. Mabrey, Goshen, N. Y. Frances, ch. m. Fred E. Brusie, Windsor Locks, Conn Silky Mack, b. g.
 Oneonta Stables, Oneonta, N. Y. Fl Vasco,
 Hill & Spraw, Cleveland, Ohio. Red November,
 E. WathewsOn, Webster, Mass.
The Press., 1922-10-05
Cauaa for Joy.

Ted-There must be some subtle charm about being first nighter. I've often noticed what happy bunch they are.
 Ned-Why not2 Those fellows gen. eTaEy get in on tree ticket.
The Press., 1922-10-05
coins Pronounced All Rloht.

Our 1921 metal money is all right the annual assay commission has just reported to the President. The com mission puts it's O. K. on last years coin after testing a number of pieces of each quantity of metal melted fOI coinage. All coins were found to he fully within the laws requirements We can now take genuine 1927 money without worrying about its quality Monsters of old.
 From a page of "The Life of the Weevil," a newly translated Fabre nature book:
 'In the beginning, life fashioned cd. dities which would be screaming dis. cords in the present harmony of things
 "When 1t invented the Saurian 1t reveled at first in monsters fifteen to twenty yards long. It placed horns upon their noses and above their eyes, paved their backs with fantastic scales and hollowed their necks into spiny pouches wherein their heads withdrew as into a hood.
 ''It even tried, though with no great success, to give them wings.
 After these horrors, the procreat- ing ardOr calmed down and produced the charming green lizards of our hedges"
 A very clear lesson in evolution.
The Press., 1922-10-05

Dolly G.,
 Crime Allowance 2sec.l N. P. Wheeler, White River Junc- tion, Vt The Buzzard, g. h.
 Paul Bowser, Boston, Mass. Sam Watts, b. g. George w. J. H. Lawrence, Hoboken, N. J. Bella E., b. m.
 (Time Allowance 2 sec.)
 Charles Madigan, Deposit, N. Y. Earl Grattan, b. g.
 H. w. Carter, Holyoke, Mass. Bronco Bill, S. g., Hawley & Gardner, Chatham, N. Y. Lady Aileen, blk. m. F. D. Whitcomb, Springfield, Mass. Howard Hal, b. g.
 F. s. Crawford, Pawtucket, R. l. Maxievoy, b. m.
 W. R. Fleming, Readville, Mass. Happy Diamond, blk. g.
 Joe Roberts, MOrristown, N. J. Harold Hale. br. g.
 Paul Lutz, Reading, Pa.
 Chas. Mabrey, Goshen, N. Y. Marus, b. g..
 Fred c. Tobey, Plymouth, Mass. Bin Elder, E. J. Doignault. Woonsocket, R. I, Jim S., b. g.
 Harry Lane, Boston, Mass. June Willis, b. m..
 Henry King, MOosup, Conn. THURSDAY, OCT. 18th, 2.11 TrOt, Purse $1y0OO. Mauna Loa, b. m.
 J. H. Dillon, New Haven, Conn. Dr. Nick, blk.@g.
 J. J. Roberts, Worcester, Mass. Peter Hopeful, O. Wolfenden, AttlebOro, Mass. Ava Frisco, br. m.
 w. E. Newbert, Boston, Mass. Little Mary, oh. m.
 David Young, HolyOke, Mass. Siliqua, b. g.
 Percy Brink, Stone Ridge, N. Y. Frank Watts, b. g. B. M. Gillies, Stafford Springs, Conn. Alliewood the Great, b. g.
 J. H. Alderman, Paterson, N. J. Admiral Harris, b. g.
 w. s. SmicksOn, Salem, N. Y.
 Chas. Mabrey, Goshen, N. Y. RObt OrmOnd, b. g.
 Oneonta Stables, OneOnta, N. Y. The Ace,
 Austin & Esterbrook, Cleveland, Ohio. Worthy Etawah,
 w. H. Leese, Monroe, N. Y.
The Press., 1922-10-05
Pocket Combs for bobbed hair, 10 to 25c.

Some clever little Barretts for bObbed hair shell with stones metal with enamel or contrasting colors in shell composition, 1Oc to 25c.
The Press., 1922-10-05

FLOWER POTS AND JARDINlERE
 With SauCers-Vases too.
The Press., 1922-10-05

Thin Blown Cut Glass Plumbers, star decoration, 1Oc each straight The biggest syndicate earth sells this tumbIer no cheaper. Shop at home.
The Press., 1922-10-05

Mactaub Coffee straner, fits in pot, IOc.
The Press., 1922-10-05
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11th. 2.17 TrOt, Purse g5OO.O .OO

2.H TrOt, Purse S5O0.OO Hollywood Fancy, b. m.
 A. l.. Martin, Rockville, Conn. Hardness D. h. g. Benzol. b. h. pr. J. F. McGrath, Central Falls, R. MyratiOn.
 J. A. Pilgard, Hartford, Conn. Deweretta,
 J. A. Pilgard, Hartford, Conn. Jack DeSaulles, Thomas Ashworth, Charlton City. Mass. White Hackle, b. g.
 W. B. Martin, Rockville, Conn. King Hall,
 W. B. Martin, Rockville. Conn. Remission b. S.
 H. B. Potter, Providence, R. I. Gladys Unger. tlk. m.
 W. M -Chellis, Springfield, Mass. Be Worthy, b. g.
 B. Williams, Hartford, Conn Victory, Loan, oh. g.
 c. c. Pendergast, Atlantic, Mass. Pewee, b. g.
 Chas Mabrey, Goshen, N. Y. Brook Chenault, b. g.
 Oneonta Stables, Oneonta, N. Y. D. O. C., b. g.
 Oneonta Stables, Oneonta, N. Y. Rochelle Maid, b. m.
 Peter GOode, Goshen, N. Y. Harvest Storm,
 T. Luton, Rockville, Conn. Electric McHerron,
 A. D. MacLennOn, Harvard. Mass. 
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 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11th,
 2.14 Pace, Purse S500.OO Perhaps, b. g.
 J. H. Dillon, New Haven, Conn. iuesswork, b. m.
 A. L. Martin, Rockville, Conn.
The Press., 1922-10-05

EpORT OF THE CONDITION Of IA Tho First National Bank Of stafford sprinpt at Stafford Springs, in the state of Conn, at the close Of business September i5, l9R.
The Press., 1922-10-05
LANE VARIETY STORE
 S5 to 87 Main St. Phone 52-I2.

New arrivals. In your VARIETY store new [ are coming and going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-22
Head Stuffed By
 Catarrh or Cold :? Use Healing Cream

If your nostrils are clogged, your throat distressed, or your head is stuffed by nasty catarrh or a cold, apply little pure. antiseptic, germ destroying cream into your nostrifs. It penetrates through every air pas sage, soothing inflamed, swollen membranes and you get instant relief.
 How good itlfeeis. Your nostriIs are open. Your head is clear. No more hawking, snufhing, dryness or strug- gling for breath. Get a small bottle of Ely's- Cream Balm from any drug gist. Colds and catarrh yield like magic. Don't stay stuffed up. Relief is sure.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-22

MT. anu NIS. f1aySc IuChGf nave returned to their home in Tuscaloosa Weldie in the city.
 Miss Dorothy Harris has returned to Fayette after few days visit in Birmingham.
 Mir. and Mrs. S J. Knecht and son, Charles, have returned from a de- lightful stay at Camp Walton.
 MT. and Mrs. M H. Roseman have moved into their new home, 1924 Twenty-eighth street. south.
 Miss Katherine Smith. who has been the guest of her sister. Mrs. William Leary, will leave today for returning to Birmingham on next Monday.
 Mir. Richard Randolph has returned to the university after spending the weekend in the city.
 Dr. R. J. Sellers, who has been seriously i'll at the South Highlands Infimary. has been removed to the home of relatives, where he will re- main during his convalescence.
 MT. and Mrs. J. L. Smith of Fay etteville, Tenn, arrived yesterday to be the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Calvin Jones'
 MT. and Mrs. R. S. Munger left Sat- urday afternoon for three weeks trip in Florida.
 Mir. George Connors, Jr.. Is spend ing several days in the city with his parents. Mrs and Mrs George Con- nors, at their home on Milner heights.
 Mir. Francis Brown has returned from trip to Savannah, Ga.
 Mir. Key Foster has returned from Troy. where he spent the weekend.
 Miss Anita Jones left yesterday for Tuscaloosa where she will re- main for several days
 Mrs Hoyt M Dobbs has returned to her home in Anniston. after a visit to friends in the city. l, Miss Annie Louise Morrow viii return to Washington Saturday. to resume her studies at the National cathedral.
 Mrs. Claude King of Leighton is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. P. L.. Layton and Mir. Layton, at their home. 1929 Nineteenth street, south.
 Miss Sarah L.eGrand of Anniston. is visiting her sister. Mrs W. G. Spence, in the city.
 Mir. Solomon Nadier has returned from visit to MT. and Mrs- J. Nader In Gadsden.
 Mrs Sam Perry. who has been the guest of Mrs J. Henry Lester in Gadsden. is now visiting in Atlanta
 Mir. Earl Ray has returned from Attalla, where he spent the weekend with MT. and Mrs. E. J. Ray.
 Miss Maude Henderson Walker has returned to her home in Tuscaloosa after brief visit to friends in the city.
 Miss Virginia Kaul will return to Foxcroft Saturday to resume her studies.
 Mir. and Mrs. L. c. Dunnam of At taila, arrived in tho city Monday to spend several weeks
 Mrs Pearl Burton Bartee and Miss Claude Burton have returned to their home in Tuscaloosa after a visit to friends in Birmingham.
 Miss Mary Elizabeth Southgate is spending the week in the city.
 
 Mrs W. J. Lewis has returned to Tuscaloosa after a few days in the city.
 Miss Mary Griffith Johns. who is a student at the university. will spend the weekend in the city. She will have as her guest Miss Gladys Pugh.
 M-a !. B. childers has returned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-22
Mrs. Anderson tO Read For Young Matrons'
 Band
By JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY

A. RRS. WALTER ANDERSON, who IM has recently come to Bir- 4OO rningham to make her homo and who is a dramatic reader of much abilfty. will read eThe Piper," by Jo- sephina Preston Peabody, tomorrow evening at s15 o'clock. under the au- spices of the Young MatroRs band of the Second Presbyterian church
 Mrs. Anderson is a graduate of Sir Donald Robertson's School of Acting in Chicago. Donald Robertson is well known in Birmingham as the director of the. splendid pageant of the semi centennial. in which he also took the part of the~Prophat'
 Managers and producers of the atr-icaI compADies are frequent visi- tors at the Robertson school where they can see the work of his trained young actors And Mrs. Anderson. who is a very pretty and attractive young woman. was to have gone with the Devereaux company of Shakes pearean actors, when instead she married
 Josephine Preston Peabody takes up the story of tho Pied Piper." where Browning leaves it off. Her play is of decided merit and beautiful sentiment. and was a Harvard prize play.
 There is a fund at Harvard through which each year a prize is offered for the best play by an American drama tist- The play is then produced in Harvard college and on Broadway.
 Edith Vim Matthison, the wife of Charles Rand Kennedy, who is the author of "The Servant in the House" and other well known plays, took the leading part in the Broadway produc- ton Of "rhe Piper.~
 The story tells Of the hardness of heart of the people of Hamblen and their unwilIingness to pay the piper who had led away. by his piping. the rnyrfads of rats by which the town was infested, and of his consequent leading away of the children of the town.
 He kept tbem for seven days in the hollow of hill. The piper knows that people so dishonest are unworthy of having the children back. Through the grief and pleading. however, of