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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17

Parkside defeated the Pioneers. so 40
before one OF the smallest crowds OF
the season, In a City League game last
night The defeat was the sixth
straight for the Pioneers.
Sank" McCaughan was the star OF
the night with ten field goals and
three foul goals for a total of 2s
points. McCaughan's shooting was
the best seen on Friends School floor
this year. Hawk" Hayes, who start
ed as running mate to Bud" Speak
man at forward. also played great
game. his floor work and passing en-
abling Parksidc 10 score on many oc-
cssions. Hawk" also dropped -four
iwo-pointcrs through the net.
Purcell and Grant were the leading
scorers for the losing quintet, both
players accounting for elever points
Pete Ewing played a great game for
Pioneers. Several times he drIbbled
through the Parkside team and drop
ped douhle-deckers through the net
The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
SAVED FROM MINORS.
Isy Associated Press 70 Every E,eninc

Hy Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Cleveland. Feb. 17.-When he Phil
adelphia Athletics claimed Wheeler
Doc" Johnston from the Cleveland
American League club. it was the Sec.
ond time the veteran first basepan
has been saved from the minor league
through waivers.
AT the close of the 1914 season.
Cleveland asked waivers on Johnston
and Pittsburg interviewed. After two
seasons with the Pirates, he went to
ia Southern Association team and
later 10 Milwaukee in the American
Association.
He had been with the Indians since
his purchase from the latter club in
191S.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
BR0wNS0N VS.. Mt. VERNON.
HOW THEY LINE UP.

Tonight at Brownson Hall, two old
rivals. Mt. Vernon and Brownson,
meet in a City League game. which
may have decided bearing on the
standing Of the league. In the event
that Brownson should defeat Mt.
Vernon. the boys from up the creek
Will go into a tie with the fret half
winners, st. Mary's. Mt. Vernon will
be out strong to win tonight's game
as a victory for them in this battle
will give them a stronger hold on first
place
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
LOSES TO
NEW CASTLE ANCHORS
In a lively Game OF Basketball
In tho River City Last
Night.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
New Castle. Feb. 17.--tast evening
In the Opera House cage. the Anchor
A. G. basketball team defeated the
Bedford A. G. team Of Wilmington I'm
well played game. before a large
crowd, by tho score OF % 10 90. In
tho preliminary game, st, Peters
team defeated st. Pauls OF Whining
ton by the score OF 10 10 H.
The scores:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17

lng)-'I want you to forget, Mary,
that I told you I didn't mean what I
said about not taking back any refusal
to change my mind. was mistaken
In the FIRST place." What did she mean
- London Morning Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
WONDERS.
ALL STARS.
WIN Defend Title.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York. Feb. 17.--Jack Britton
who was whipping the first rate pugi-
lists before Dave Shade of California
ever heard of a boxing glove, will de-
fend his worlds welterweight title
against the youngster in 15-round
decision match here tonight
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
Baseball Rejected,

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Paris, Feb. 1.-THE French commit
tee in charge OF the Olympic games
for 1924. has rejected baseball as an
official sport, selecting canoe racing
TO complete its program.
1t was indicated, however that an
unofficial baseball game in connection
with the Olympiad would be approved.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
JERSEY WONDERS WIN 77TH STRAIGHT

WONDERS better
enunus their ens
nese tnen seventy est
~ HIM The work of the esc Ding national
their work OF
on thompson the scoring big
~ 70 hh credit He
r0ur Th1s
% e'n hnd has consistently
an In
p,,a ..
,holas
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
McGoman Is Ice Champ,

Saranac Lake, N. Y. Feb. IL
Everett MCGOWAN. OF ST. Paul, won
the American professional outdoor
skating championship title from AR
thur Staff, of Chicago. here yesterday.
MCGOWAN scored 40 points in the
three-day meet which ended yester-
day. and staff scored l6o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
WILMINGTON FRIENDS CANCEL

Philadelphia. Pa. Feb. 17-Wilming
ton Friends requested Friends Cen
,ral TO cancel the game scheduled foi
this afternoon In the Private Schoo
League. on the local floor Coaci
stephen Botsford agreed TO cancel
lation. and arrangements viii probabl,
be made To play the game next Frida,
afternoon in this city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
TWO GAMES TONIGHT
~ CHURCH LEAGUE

Tonight ~ Hanover gym. the
McCHhe nve meets the ST
stephens quintet In the first
~ a double bill. Union and
Wust battle In the feature game.
both games are expected 70 be
fast
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
WIN TWO STRAIGHT,
Delaware City Wonders Defeat An.
Stars.

Delaware City. Feb. 1.-THE Della
ware City Wonders made 1t two
straight wins over the All-Stars We'd
nesday night at the Fort du Pont gym
'nasiun. trimming them 90 to- 23. Hus-
felt and Morris were the deciding fac
tors for the Wonders scoring "a of
their 26 points j. and w. ReyboId
played well for the All-Stars. =.
The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
y. N. n. A. CAoE STARS
DEFEAT OLD TIMERS

The Y NJ II. A. basketball fve de-
f.atcd the old Timers last night. %
w ~. after a hard-fouvht game at the
Y NJ. H. A. noor. Rerenhoren and
Tollin c>celled for tho "N" FIVE. while
u. Topkis put up tho best exhibition
for the old Timers. The score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
y NJ n =
t!Aals
y" OLD TIMERS
ELks DEFEAT
CHESTER BROTHERS

The local lodge OF Elks triumphcd
over the Chestep Eiks combination
az pin snasshors IN an fnter-City
Elks' League game AT Gradys alleys
last night. me Wilmington players
taking three straight games.
The score.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17

Every day someone WIN lose some
hing OF vaIpe.--Many use the claasi.
fed columns sf Every Evening and
get the lost articles returnsd.-Othsru
count II loss and are satisfied-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
CHESTER
PIONEERS LOSE At QuouTs.

The WiNlinrton Traction Com
pany a,hlt team defeated Pioneers
lns, night In nve straight games.
Tho score.
w T. Co... FL 2i 2l 2I 2i--5
Pioneers ...... 10 Z ID : i5--0
Players ". T. Co.--Recd. Babby.
h'nshaw. Coates. Pioneers--Weth,
bonohuc. Mccarthy. Leary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
PARKS|DE DEFEATS
P| 0NEER QUINTET
Sank" Mccaughan Has Big
Night and Scores 20 Points:
Hank" Hayes Stars.
CITY LEAGUE.
Last Nights Results.
PArksiie, 30: Pioneers. 40.
STANDING
SCHFDCJE

Tonisht--Mount Vernon VS.. Brownsor
at Brownson Han. Referee--Maywell
Saturday Ward VS.. st. Mary.
At st. Joseph's Referee
ALL GAMES START AT s.ls.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
Mckee 1870 2lo 1876 i57 24e-oos
STANDING

TONIGHT's SCHEDULE.
700 Soslder VS.. Ewing.
7s5--Good VS. Everett.
S.30-Carson VS.. Harkins.
e.I5-Herpel VS. Howett.
l0.o0-Booker VS.. Doelze.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17

II isn't lost. A classified ad w.n
find II for you.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-17
ST. PETERS.
ST. PAUL's

lVthls- %
Referee-Jesso A. Mckay Time o
halyes-20 minutes
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05
joke on Famous Composer.

A certain newly rich person with
more money than culture called on NJ
AlaSSencl ana said that he had seen
his photograph IN paper and had
read that he was n clever pianist. =
Would w. MuSScnet play n f.W pieces
AT little party? lie would be- we'll
paid of course
The worldfamous musician was
greatly amused. "Certaluly - he re-
Piled What nght:" Thursday"
"Thursdnyt What pity | am On
gagged on Thursday Iiut | can give
the address of friend an excellent
pianist, who can play all the modern
dances beautifully"
So saying, MaSscnet gave the nm.
fortunate newly rich tile address Of
Saint SucnS, obviously the victim Of
MasSenets joke had never heard If
Saint-Sacns, for he called on the dis
tinsuIShcd composer and was promptly
kicked out Saint Sarus hrocdrd over
the insult for some hours before he
saw the Joke.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05
CARRYING BABY
IN MANY LANDS
Queer Customs OF Mothers the
World Over.
TRAINED FOR HORSEMANSHIp

Holy Land Mother Carries Her Baby
Astride Her Shoulder, Which Gives
Him That Fearless immovable Seat
in Saddle for Which Fastener Is
Renowned-The Arab Child Sits on
Its Mothers Head-Portable Cradle
OF the American Indian.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05

Tragedies.
"rhcrc are dangers as well as pleas
ureS IN the ulr swimming hole that
should be observed by every one seek.
ing recreation al the beach ana bath
ing pool this summer. says Fred NJ
RoSseland, chief of the public safety
division of the National Safety coun-
eli. in urging Swimmers uI The nation
to exercise special caution during the
vacation season.
at is estimated that 1000 and more
persons drown in the United States
yearly Every summer brings with II
an alarming toll in deaths from drown
ing chiefly through accidents TO per
sons who are not familiar with u few
simple rules. Lack Of knowledge Of
resuscitation methods is another
cause 81 loss Of life which might
otherwise have been avoided.
Fundamental in eliminating deaths
from accidental drowning is the fact
that every bathcr should know how
to swim. Many persons who have
never taken time e. learn to swim
come % disaster when. in seeking cs-
cape from The hot weather. they fall
into trcachcrous holes and drown be-
fore help reaches them The rock the
boat pest would have fewer tragedies
To- his credit If more Of his victims
knew how 10 handle themselves in
water"
Following are the rudments Of
water safety which every swimmer
and canoei>l should keep in mind.
Donts for Swimmers.
bont swim on full stomach. wait
nj least Two hours after .at,u.j
punl swim ii oycrhratcd.
Don't swim until exhausted
Don't swim il YOU have heart trou-
Bile
Don't dive without accurate tuowl-
edge Of the depth Of the water
Don't struggle II caught fl swift
current or undortow. CThe force Of
the current VIII bring you "a TIE sur
facc)
Don't Wadc into the water with the
arms above tie head tNou will not
be- ready 70 stroke If you Step INTO
hole
Don't lean backward when Wading
into the water. always be ready to
fall forward
Don't fail to learn Red cross life
saving and reSuScitation methods. DE
capable Of saving Yourself and your
companiun)
Don't cry for help in fun You
may sometime need help and not gct
it.)
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05
When Joking is DANGEROUS.

Husbands should be- careful how
they spring jokes ut the table. And
wives should b. alert on guard against
the consequences uf surprise
that amounts To shock in certain
cases -Sucll as that al New York re-
Gently FOR instance.
Men who toss OF jokes AT the table
and cause their wives L. laugh 81 sud-
denl! that they pull piece Of meat
into the trarhca and choke To death
have Il grave responsibility. OF course.
the habilual joker VII" gets fresh
stock every week runs no such risks.
Ills wife Is immune to laughter nj his
funny cracks, and stands in no dan
ger.
Rut fellows who are pleasant only
once in long time. and "ho pull a
Joke" perhaps twice in 'lifctime.
should time their efforts So that their
wives have not II mnuhful of meat
handy t" pun into their windpireS For
that is not what windppeS are for and
they resent intrusion Of solids Ex-
change.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05
NONE CAN EXPLAIN "AURORA'
Northern Lights Said to Be Due to
Passage Of Electricity Through
the Air.

The aurora borealis tor northern
lights is occasionally seen in the
north temperate zone and frequently
IN the polar regions. II is said 10 be
due Ia the passage of electricity
through the rnreiicd air of the arctic
zone. The name aurora borealls"
was first used by CaS>cndi who. In
1921. observed one in France, ana
wrote II description Of IT, The "uu-
rura' is periodic in il manifestations.
The finest displays being at intervals
Of 60 years. and less marked ones al
intervals ~ 10 or ! years II iS
also asserted tina, these greater aad
lesser displays correspond with tie
increase and decrease o. SPOTS on the
sun The PHENOMENON Is generally
manifested in the following way: \
dim light nppcars on tine horizon
shortly after twilight, ANA gradually
ASSUMES The shape ii an arch. having
pale yellow color. with H. concave
side turned earthward From this
arch streams Of light shoot forth,
passing from yellow 10 green ana then
to brilliant violet The name aurora
austral!s tor southern lightS) IS mp.
Piled to q similar phenomenon visible
In the vicinity ~ The South pole.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05
BELONG in Aiah Places.

As with the eNer-recnS so II Is
with all trees that dare the Delights.
Same, like the hemlorkS remain far
below. The little gray hirrhcs sop
In the pastures ~ Ihr foothills The
high, clear mir 90 The range Is not for
them. The yellow bin, mes fare On %
the lower slopes OF the high hills
There they quit hu; the canoe
bircheS 60 on The great trees Of the
lower reaches Of the bowlder path are
these. their papcr-whiie bark showing
through all dark woods OF the north.
Then climb valiantly. II Is as II the
trees were thrilled with that eager
desire to reach the summit which
possesses all mountalneers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05
FEARED BAD LUCK PERIODS
Aztecs Believed That Evil Fates Ruled
World During the Last Five
Days OF Year.

The Aztec calendar consisted Of
year of Is months of 20 days each,
and Il closing period Of live days into
which II was believed all the bad luck
of the year was crowded. No one
started upon journey during these
five days. for fear some misfortune
would bcfull him; no Wnodcuttcr yen.
tured into the forest to hcw wood
during this period, lest wild beasts
should devour him: the houses We're
left unsWrpt: the housewives made
no pottery vessels; children 81 I'M
fortunate as Ia he born on one NJ
these five days were by that very fact
prcdeStned To misfortune for the rest
of their lives
The next. and among the AZiccs
the only time period higher than the
yenr, was the Xillutmolpia, or cycle
of - years. II WAS held that al the
close Of one Of THESE periods would
some day come the destruction nf
the world
On the last night OF the Xihulu
molpia fires were eXiin@uishrd on
the hearths. and the inhabitants of
Tenochtillah Cly Of Mcxico) moved
ont of The city and tool, up positions
on the surrounding hills waiting
fevcriShly either for the destruction
Of the world ar. In the event of sun
rise. the dawn of another Xihuitlmol-
pla once the sun hnd arisen, how
ever, great were the rejoicings. Fires
were rckinded and the crisis was
over for another - years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05
swings From House Roof.

"rhe New Guinea mother weaves a
nettcd bag much like "a large crochctcd
shopping bag. places the baby in the
bottom of il ON small sleeping-mat
and hangs ii from the rOuf of the
house, where ii Is swung gently to
and fro 10y anyone who cares tn pull
the string. When the mother is going
on a journey she hangs the bag from
her head suspended in front of her and
with her teeth holds n mat over the
infant Ia keep him from the sun and
wind She must tie II long s,rrancr
or vine Ia her skirt which trails along
after her during her journey. for If
the child's spirit should wander from
its body. there must be sonlc convrn-
icnt wal ot its crawling back from
the ground.
"Rui the little Eskimo baby has The
real 'clneh. when il coincs 10 having
~ soft place To ride and "a sleep IN. It's
mother makes for him y has " baby
reindeer skin and lines II with fur,
aud then Slu1> him. feet first, into 'h"
hood II the back of her fur garments.
From its deuths his heady black eyes
peer ont from over her shoulder When
hc gets loo heavy She dumps him ont
Of her hood into a Snowdrift and he
chuckles and COOS as he grabs band
fpls Of SNOW when he whinperS she
can very easily dump him out of she
hood head foremost 10 feed him or
she can gently shrug him to Sleep"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05
SQUIRREL ATTACKS MAN
Vicious Animal Roams Woods Seeking
Whom He May DeVour.

\ vicious squirrel is roaming the
woods near Anderson. 5. c., seeking
whom he may devour.
The word Of Frank Stone. motor
man for the street car company here,
was given for the truth Of the state
mcni
Stone, coine happily along to his
work. taking uo more than the usual
prrcaution against attack by squirrels,
was set upon by The animal which
fastened IL teeth in stones right ear
and enjoyed u nice breakfast Stone
sought 90 brush the squirrel away with
his hand Nhereupon The animal coun-
tered with ii raid ON his fingers. chew
inG several If them.
Stone dashed tu police headquarters
AMI rcp"rtcd his experience but the
police dou'i know VIVA, to do abou, It
except 90 - huujn- They suspect
The squirrel has rabies.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05
Sits on Mothers Head.

MANY OF The Arab women when
they ill their great carthrn@arc Jars
at the fountains have babies ar Snal!
children suspended III sheets from
their backs, the little fellows les
stretched about their mothers and
their little heads pcrping OUT ~ the
curious world. When the jar has hecn
lllcd il takes the place 81 the baby
on the Wolaan'S back, and the iuii@-
stcr mounts his mothers shoulder or
her head. from which emincucr he
may gaze out over the plain in cuV!
of father who is gallopins across ~
sands To exercise his horse and anuSe
himself with rifle practice.
Among the people Of Nigeria
"A mother carries her newborn baby
around in calabaSh shell, which re-
semblcS Il gourd. Though the fathers
OF the tribe are said IL be fond of
their children, they are never guilty OF
carrying them.
"Thc kagoro women may be said 10
wear their children attached some
where about their bodies. When the
baby is very young the mother puts
him ON her back and holds him on
hut he soon learns To hang on without
any assistance II She Is going any
great distance. however. size usually
lends him Il little support b. tying
one end of II sail shaped carrier made
of leather Ia her neck and the other
around her waist. He can thus stick
his legs out each side of her body and
rest comfortably IN the sling.
Everyone knows what the Amer
lean Indian haby's portable cradle
looked like. The Indian father usually
made his new baby a wooden frame
work basket which his grandmother
covered and ornamcnted with designs
done in beads or quilts. But the infant
practically never stayed in this cradle
when ne was not on II journey of some
sort. AT home he developed the mus
Giles in his arms and legs 10y rolling
around ON n he'd ar the grass.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05
s,m pair Of Rnld EanIes.

A pair IS barge bald eagles have hcen
seen for several days ahoui East Brad
ford township. rear West Chester, rn..
where ,lr.s arr taking many chickens
and ducks ou the farms. pr. n n.
Warren. an authority un such matters.
says The eagles take poultry in an see
ilons al the nesting seasons and Il is
supposed the pair are nesting Doctor
Warren believes they are the same
pair which committed similar depreda
tons year aeo
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05
DANGERS IN ole
SWIMMING HOLE
Timely Warning Issued by Ma
tional Safety Council.
YEARLY DEATH TOLL HEAVY

Every Summer Brings an Alarming
Number OF Deaths From Drowning.
Chiefly Due TO Accidents 10 Persons
Who Are Not Familiar With Simple
Rules-The Rock the Boat" Pest
Is Responsible for Many Summer
Tragedies.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-08-05

"The modern 'joy-riding family that
in the back al the automobile where
he swings with the brccZeS and the
motion of the car Is no more ingcni-
Gus than the woman of the Holy Lana
who. as soon rs her baby is able To
Slt alone places him astridc her ShOul.
der. for she thus teaches the young.
Sler 10 ride horseback and gives MIN
that fearless and iinmoNablc seat IN
his saddle for which the Fastener l.
renowned" says bulletin from tho
Washington O. 60 headquarters Of
the National Geographic society.
"BcSides this, her method has many
other advantages it strengthens the
baby'S back and legs. for he must
learn the proper grip in order TO main
tain his balance aS his mother goes
unconccrnedly about her work. it
leaves her arms free, strengthens ant.
improves her figure, expands hel
chest. and gives her that grace and
ease which characterize the move.
mcniS of Eastern women.
Soon he looScns his hands from her
hair which at first he clutches fran.
tically, having learned that trick of
holding on With his knees.
The boys only are carried In this
fashion. the little girls never being
thus dgnilicd. This is probably the
idea the Prophet Isaiah had in mind
when in describing the forthcoming
glory of Israel he says Thy daughters
on their shoulders shall he carried
Though the sculpture of ancient
Egypt and AS~yria shows that this
method Of carrying children has been
custom for ~ least 1900 years many
eastern women carry their childr H.
in scarf >luug hammocl,wse over
their backs. especially in their early
infancy. Others place the babies
aStrdr their hips
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-24
VERMONT AT A GLANCE
News of the State In Tabloid
Form for Busy Readers

O1eans-The Vermont Fedora
ton of Farm bureaus has named
the week of June 26-July l as
farm cleanup week. Mrs. J. H.
Bartlett of this place is mem
Der of the committee of arrange
ments from this part of the state.
Naturalization H. Loukes, for
six years superintendent of the
Vermont state house of correction
died Saturday at his home in
West Rutland after Is months OF
i'll health.
Manchester Center-A unique
feature at the commencement at
Barr and Burton. Seminary was the
dedication of tree to the mem
DRY Of Judge Loveland Munson,. Il
former student and for more than
80 years a trustee of that insti-
tuition.
Underhill-Rev, j.. H. Wills
died Tuesday of blood poisoning.
He was d native of Hinesburg, 67
years of age, and for three sue
cessive sessions has been the chap
lain of the Vermont House of Rep
Berlin-Mr. and Mrs. G. H.
Crandall received the greetings
and congratulations of many
friends Wednesday, the occasion
being the celebration of their 65th
anniversary.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-24

WHITEHALL, NEW YORK.
SIN 1919, L was attacked by Severe
Headaches, coming on at intervals
Of two weeks, and lasting two days
and two nights.
Tried seven different kinds ofpills.
One day while in Burlington, Yer
mont, l found an empty "Fruit-a'
tives" box. Isaw itroas a fruit medicine
made from fruit Juices. and useful for
liver complaint; and l. came to- the
conclusion it was my liver that was
causing my Headaches.
procured box f"Fruit-a-tives"
or "Fruit Laxo Tablets" and waited
results. The headachesdid notmate-
rialize until the thirdweeki; and have
never had'a headache since and that
was four years ago..
GEORGE III. SCOTT.
, 5Oc Z box, 6 for 81 80, trial size, 25c.
Atdealers or from FRUIT A-TlVES
Limited. OGDENSBURG. NY.