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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

- r. coarse, youtknow tho story Of
how Pocah hontas saved the life Of
Captain Smith when he was
~ about to DO killed by the Indiana
sbut have you ever heard the true
story OF the wedding OF Pocahontas
And John Rolfs. about . year and .
half laterf
n 1he marriage ceremony was curious
because II combined many crude In
dian customs with the English ways
which were very much the same theh
- now.
Z" The wedding was celebrated In the
only church in jamestown. Virginia.
! crude little building OF stone ana
logs, The inside walls were covered
with sweet-smelling evergreens; great
clusters Of flowers nad scarlet ho'S
berries were r!acrts here and there
tiii the church was a. gay and frag-
rant a. could be.
The bride Pocahontas was dressed
IA long. loose robe Of hand'woven
white mnsl;L and from her head huns
Y long white veil sery much the same
- brides wear now.
Fastened loosely around her feet
was a rich robe given her by Sir Thos'
Dale, the Governor OF the colony, and
heavily embroidered by Pocahontas
and her maldens.
A sandy hllet was bound around
her head and held In place feathers
and wings OF birds OF gorgeous colors
Her wrists and ankles were adorned IN
real Indian style with bands OF indian
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

bit."
Mother who had been listening un-
noticed at the window. smiling, went
mlo the pantry tor box OF cookies
and then anproa, he'd The group on
lhe steps,
Ina | hear someone asking for
nIenlUiy Josger?' she ash ed AS she
passed. The ,ukes arouhu amongst the
vii,idren. Il know "a good same tor
the purpose. Would you like 10 try
ItY"
''Oh yes--sure thing--you bet
please yes" cried The children, SO
luother seated herself beside them and
sApGnhed, the same.
THIS game is d geography help,
she SAID. luia, you pegln. Name u
S:ty IN The lhIleu States that beg ms
W.lh all y. Ihe neat Ivy must leu
.uu wnal STATE II Is ln-a ald II he does
Al.s rorrerli.. ne III turn haiues IL ems
voluuieucitls Mi,l -. heicu musl tel.
wnat Stdle lhat Is "a. because sine slls
nvAt, and tiGeh she must ialne T.
uty So tne game tont.nues untii the
upllaOet Is dscd "p.
| For uluv ,Ie .II.ldren played this
,uicinurS JusgeE Ia~ahins at each
other > iIis.a"vs ana puazisng o.er, de-
.a,is ut to>duou W nrn Mvtaer saw
! ,nal tney Meiv lirlus VI las Luu. sne
.es~s>>u a ncw same.
iuls sa..v w,!l a,d your spelling.
| She - nla.AyL At AAsO has tu do wLl n
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26
AlERVE ANDNERVES

the fence and. making q turn in the
road. 20 more than half mile down.
Jim said he thought the fence was
covered. at least by drifted snow.
But the crust isn't as hard as II
ought to be-" Milly said. as they start
ed out in the crisp air. In fact. as sne
spoke Jim's right foot went through
and his whole leg went down into the
drift, and Milly had to tug and pun
to help him out.
There you see!" she exclaimed
''There're big spikes in the fence. you
know. and II we fell through"
"Aw. there you go" cried jim mo
nerve at all. Just nerves"
Milly felt ashamed OF herself Tor
being timid. so she said no more about
the crust. In fact. when they got 10
| the top OF the meadow the snow did
seem firmer.
Jim sat down and held the guide
ropes while his sister got on behind.
"Readyl one-two three!" on they
swooped like birds on the wing over
the smooth unbroken snow. 1t was
wonderful! Milly liked that scared
feeling she always got when shedding
with her brother. Her heart seemed
to Jump right into her mouth. and she
could hardly get her breath. But II
was fun!
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

for the mouse. II he shows ten-
dency to gnaw out the wire netting
may be extended around the inside, or
a piece of tin may be tackled around
the door to protect the wood. for Il
the ferocious animal should escape he
would undoubtedly create a panic
among the feminine members OF the
family.
Catch one or two mice and place
them in the cage; IL they do not learn
how to run on the wheel. bore hole
through the top of the cage over the
back or upper edge Of the wheel and
dangle a piece of cheese or other
delicacy there. which will encourage
them to attempt to reach 1t, with the
result that the wheel will turn. after
which no coaxing will be necessary.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

hctpS HtlS anu fWhO Inns ~
- things up for their comfort. Ter
the mouse seems to enjoy running on
the wheel which turns by his weight
as he runs upon IL; even though ne
travels miles every day, the fact that
he never loses his interest In attempt.
ing to reach the top OF the wheeI
shows that It Is anything but hare :
ship 10 him.
The top OF the cage Is 7s'-x s'-xS,
the back. 7s"x9' x IL ~. the botto
%"xs s"x sh-. may be. of any kind
of soft wood. or wooden box o.
about this size may be used, though
the latter would be open upon only
one side instead OF three sides as
shown In the sketch.
Cut a door or hand hole about g.
.x G" In the back and ht a door or
cover that can be opened easily and
closed securely and nail pieces togeth.
er. Make the z" wheel OF the whirl-
gig of a piece OF heavy paper packing
board. or of piece OF very light
wood. Make the spindle OF piece OF
straight round wood, a dowel. for ex-
ample. and IVY long. Bore a small
hole In the exact center o. each eni
and drive a ~ No. lS brad into each
hole for about half of its length. File
the head OF and make the brsds as
smooth as possible for the whirlig.g
turns upon them. Make the hub OF
the whee, OF piece of IS square
wood through which q ~ hole should
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26
1851 7ortde xoUNa aPEopLE - -


It's covered" shouted Jim. mssn-
ing the fence. So Instead OF steering
on and turning the sled he went
straight for the road. Milly wss
awfulIy scared. but she thought they
had passed the fence. when all OF a
sudden they were jolted. or course,
they were going very fast and the
Jolt wasn't very big. but II threw them
both out OF the sled. Milly spun over
the snow and was buried IN drift
under tree. As she scrambled out
laughing she saw Jim lying in a
strange position with the guide rope
OF the sled still in his gloved hand.
Cant you get up" she called.
II guess so." replied Jim In a
strange voice. and moved little. A
he did so his knees went through the
crust and he sank in above his waist.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

IA LILLY WHITE always wanted
10 be q trained nurse when she
grew up. but she was 20 ten
J j = der-hearted she could scarcely
bring herself to kill q mosquito. and
The sight OF q dead mouse or bird
Brought tears to her eyes So. OF
course. her family and friends all
made fun OF her ambition-especislly
Brother Jim.
You'd faint away or go into stin
.pasm II you had to help saw on q
persons iegi" her brother taunted.
You. have no more nerve than q rab-
bit. But" he added. kindly. you're
Q pretty nice kid at that Girls don't
have to have nerve"
Indeed" exclaimed Miliy. 81 guess
You think girls are poor simps"
"Oh. mol" replied her brother.
erandly. They're very useful. in their
place. And to show that I don't feel
above you. invite you to go coasting
with me this afternoon"
Miiiy was delighted as the weather
md snow were Just right
Their favorite coasting place was a
nng meadow on the side of a hill
specially when the snow was deep
.nough to cover the fence dividing the
n-adow from the road. because then
h.y could coast straight down over
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

Into the little chapel they marche1
and the marriage service was read BY
the minister OF The Church OF Eng
land. Hf'
Afterwards bread and homemade
grape wine was served TO all and "a
gay little party drank4 the heath of
the happy bride and groom.
'Poeahontas always proved to be a
real friend 10 the Virginia colonists
and they were glad to have her marry
pone OF their number.
Not long after the wedding the
bride and groom went TO England ar3
their friends wished them Joy ana a
safe return.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

Mflly expected to hear him laugh,
as he always did when he fell through
but this time he was very still. So
still she became frightened and ran
over the crust to him.
whats riie matter. buddy" she
asked, anxiously. }4
He N,s.ed around at her and his
face whs white, even his lips. His
look frightened her. .,..
"Milly," he said. my arm! Some
things happened to my arm. Look
It's bleeding and can't. move It."
Milly lay down fat and peered into
the hole which her brother had
broken with his arm when he fell
through. The snow was red She pul
her hand down and brushed 1t aside
The sight she saw brought a cry oil
horror from her lips.
"Jim. you're on the fence" chs
gasped. "One OF the spikes has gon,
through your arm--straight through
I can see the end OF 1t through youl
coat. Oh Jim. Whatll | do?"
She took hold OF his hand and triet
| to pull his arm up. of the spike hui
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

be gave s.es>.
''you can't pull me on" he -
-and can't pull myself an THIS arm
feels numb. can't move IT," lie dug
into his pocket and brought out his
knife. Here. open this and rip open
my clothes and let's see what's hap
pened."
Milly grew as white as her brother
as she opened the sharp little knife.
She put the blade under the cum Of
his coat and ripped 1t. then she ripped
the sweater underneath. then his shirt.
Sure enough. the spike had gone
through the feshy part OF her broth
er's arm and was holding him q pris-
oner Milly covered her eyes.
Its clean through" she said in a
weak voice "oh Jim. what'll we DOR
Jim tried TO struggle little but IT
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

and I'll do n
Il don't know VITA. to DO" Jim
replied.
- trisA to help you out. ia 60
through too." said &!lly. then shs
made herself look st the spike. 1T
doesn't seem 10 be through n deep
place in your arm. l could cut II out
By ripping you just as did your coat"
Jim paused a second. then he hand
ed her his handkerchief. Here" he
said. tile this above the placement
to my shoulder. l mean-with q
square knot like / taught you how to
make. Not a granny knot which slips.
Then take this pencil and twist 1t In
the knot and twist and twist until
there isn't any beat in my pulse.
You'll have to take on your mitten to
feel my pulse. Press your middle
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

-Ce iir senses of the Indian are ex-
n tremely acute. There is a story
W told TO prove this statement. One
day a hunter belonging to one Of the
Western tribes discovered that piece
OF venison which he had hung before
his tent door before going to the hunt,
had been stolen. After taking obser-
vations he set off through the woods
In pursuit Of the thief. After going a
little distance he met some persons
and inquired Of them whether they
had seen little old white man with a
short gun; accompanied by q small dog
with short tail ts.S
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26
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WORD SQUARE

My first Is used In the winter.
My second Is not early,
My third 10 q volcano.
My fourth In term OF endearment.
FLORAL WORD DELETIoNs
1. Take a catalogue from flower.
and leave spice.
3. Take a vehicle from a fower.
and leave forbidden beverage,
8. Take color from a flower. and
leave wrong-dolng.
4. Take a girls name from fiow-
or, and leave TO purify.
s. Take q number from q flower.
and leave advantage.
d. Take an idol from a flower, and
leave 70 move swiftly.
ANSWERS
"a WORD SQUARE
LED
l. A TIE
BTN A
DE AR
gLoRAL WORD DELETi0NS -
|. L.st-Olemdfts.Mace, 2 Pan.Verbena.
Cer. q Gfay-syFsH00-siH. I. Enid.
charlottesville S. TepQeaiian-1uIn.
!. Iaoee-0 -0eranium-Rzs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26
/, through. Now what'll I dot"

is through. Now what'll dot"
Tie your handkerchief around J!
and help me out. on this sids. aw =!
from the fence"
Jim never said Anything anoI; mel 70
or nerves again. But he told all
mother afterwards: "Milly was q
brick. as nervy as could be. She's
going to make crackerjack nurse
and I've decided what I'm going to be
I'm going TO be a doctor!"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26
I'm DIAN WIT

They said they had seen him and
upon the Indian assuring them that
the man thus described had stolen
his venison during his absence. they
asked how he could give such an ac'
curate description of one he had never
seen. The Indian replied:
II know that the thief Is little
man by his having to stand on pile
OF stones to reach my 'yenison. That
he is an old man ! know by his short
steps which l have traced over the
dead leaves in the woods That he is
white I know by his turning out his
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

toes when4h he walks, which an Indian
never does. His gun l know to be
short by the mark of the muzzle made
in rubbing the bark Of the tree where
it leaned. That his dog Is small
know by his tracks. and that he has
a short tail discovered by the mark
1t made In the dust where he was ait
ting at the time when his master was
taking down my venlson. Thank you
for your information. I'll catch my
thief" ..,>--.-s = 81
And with these words the observ-
ant Indian continued In pursuit of his
man. '.4ys ta>
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

DcwL The Street They Walked
sA.,.e distance from the church. Down
the streets Uf the little village they
walked. Prcahontas with the Governor
In front. the entire council. and the
Ave Fnslish ,won aa OF the colony
next and all ~ n-arhv Indians last.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

did no good.
II can't reach the place back there
or I'd get loose soon enough!" he
muttered. II guess I'll have TO wait
while you go for help"
1T would take half an hour at
least" Miily replied. "Oh Jim, can't
leave YOU. Just tell me what to do
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

finger hard on the inside Of my w .tst.
When there Is no beat. you'll know
the circulation Is cut off. Then go
ahead and catt" N7
I Milly obeyed these orders with
shaking hands, My, he was tough!
She sawed and sawed and finally cut
through to the spike and cried: "It
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

- OR almost seven dresry days-iD other words week
Iha. pig did really stay at home for adventures seek
Whene he walked outside tho window CHANGED p~
He thought in every shadow he could old Bruln creep
But soon despite hi. many fears neshbos handsome grounds
Enced him forth wander far beyond the bounds
And you may well believe that he sorry could se
: That he had not controlled his foolish curiosity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26
ne WEDDING Sf POCAHONTAS

1ewelry--caryed and twisted bands VI
metal and beads In bright colors.
The wedding procession started
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

when Miss Maud asked those review
geography questions ! realized that !
had forgotten almost all ever knew "
so did l." confessed Helen. and
felt sorry for what Miss Maud must
he thinking OF Miss Jones. teaching
We all knew so little"
well, II wasn't AGss Jones fault, "
spoke up Tom. "She was a good
teacher. It's lust TINT well have TO do
| Sometimes to Jog our memor'rs aion,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26
l<Jvnior

.i,It VA CEtts te
Put in - rasvr sr~1
/ egs.
3 tai. -~r--&s:e' s~umA
/ tablespoon c. A0s.o e11
and y tablespoonful n.>e4
teaspoonful salt.
Beat well.
Add cupful milk. T
:, cupsful flour into which has
been sifted 4 level teaspoonsful \bak-
Ing powder. Save out a little Of the
-four and mix with l cupful raisins
and add to the dough after the main
part of the hour has been we'll beaten
in.
Drop BY spoonsful into creased
muffin tins and bake about 20 minutes
In quick oven. ~
Serve hot. This recipe makes II
very large or 1s,small mudinA "A nns
dish for luncheon. 5 spt
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26
TO JOG YOUR MEMORIES

. EvERALA OF Toms classmates
y had gathered on his porch STEPS
y on :aeir way home TO discuss the
u new teacher.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

And daddy says j. takes'an arm
That's mighty strong and true
To drive an engine. and nerve
Possessed by very few.
And then you know an engineer
Is always full Of grease
You wouldn't like that much Oh. girl
Are just a pack Of geesel
The train is going to start--you'd d bes
Imagine you're inside.
And either be conductor
Or decide to tak- r;d.'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26
Little Ellen

IN II l'l.E Ellen kept a-smellin'.
Smell.n' all round the house.
n .,Eirst at this door. then at that;
.>ose in ali like pussy-cat-
Then she squeaked Just like a mouse.
NNR
EAt The kitchen odors rich in
Every kind Of fragrant spice
Made her caper. dance and shout
''Now I've found the secret cutl
| Pes for dnner--ain't that nice!"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26
0F course ! am tbs engineer
And you a passenger
Or you can be conductor.
Tobe 70 you prefer.

but | should think a lady would
Just rather sit and ride.
N seems 10 me. ike mother says
You haven't any pride.
No. mol You can't be engineer
That's settledl Needn't cry!
Il, no, a woman's place. dad .ays,
An kind. of work to try.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-05-26

DHE Mouse Whirligig'' Is an inter-
esting project for the boy who
keeps pets and who likes 10 nx
y things up for their comfort. fer
The New York herald., 1922-12-10
Commercial Team Leads
High School Chess Tourney

Although the Commercial High School,
with victory by 2lh-11s over Brooklyn
Tech. continued in the lead. there was
considerable shakeup among the
teams high up in the annual champion
ship competition of the Interborough
High School Chess League, the sixth
round Of which was contested at the
rooms of the Manhattan Chess Club
yesterday. Townsend Harris Hall. de-
feated by Evander Childs by 31s-1s.
dropped from second place to fourth.
Evander Childs moving up into third
place. Norris High, thanks to 3k-h
victory over Richmond HILL moved up
next to Commercial. with total score
of 17Is points. Commercials total is
1874. These are followed by Evander
Childs. IT; Townsend Harris Hall, 151a
and Boys High. Is.
In the other matches yesterday Com
merce defeated Manual Training by
al: Boys High won against Bay Ridge
by 2-1, with one adjourned; Stuyvesant
scored 81 against De Witt. Clinton;
New Utrecht won by 81 against Tex
tile High and Commerce took the post
poned match with Bay Ridge by 2h-1lz.
The New York herald., 1922-12-10
MORRIS RIFLEMEN
VICTORS IN SHOOT
Bronx Schoolboys Lead Stuy-
vesant by 46 Points in
P. s. A. L. Tourney,

With astotaI of GOT points out of a
possible 1900, the six members of the
Morris High School rifle team showed
the way to seven rival schoolboy ag-
gregations in the second qualifying shoot
OF the Public Schools Athletic League
fall indoor championship tournament.
staged yesterday morning on the range
of the Brooklyn Athletic Field. Tho
Bronx marksmen led the representatives
of Stuyvesant High School by the margin
of forty-six points. Erasmus Hall High
School was third with total of S23
tallies, followed by the Boys High with
1888.
These four schools-Morris, Stuyyes-
ant. Erasmus Hall. and Boys-qnali-
fed for the final shoot for the title and
the Standard Bearer Trophy next week,
together with Commercial, Evander
Childs and De Witt Clinton, whose
teams competed in the first section last
week. Commercial had 942. Evander
Childs 916 and Clinton S1L
The showing of Morris and Stuyvesant
came as surprise, for neither has been
a contender in scholastic rifle circles in
the last few years Morris won seven
straight titles years ago and Stuyvesant
was winner of the New York State out
door championship in 1919. Neither
Morris, Stuyvesant nor Boys qualified
in 1921.
The tournament signaled the entry Of
two new teams, representing the High
School of Commerce and Brooklyn Tech
nical. Commerce made a fair showing.
compiling 576 points. but Brooklyn Tech
finished last with 311.
Morris also annexed high honors in
the Individual scoring for yesterday.
Herbert Stlvers of the Maroon and
White team turned IN well balanced
card of 1913 out of possible 200 points.
He scored IS from prone and SO from
the standing position of firing His
standing score is high for the tourna-
ment by two points George Mortimer.
teammate was second with 1914 Tom
Hession Of Stuyvesant was the only one
to break 90 in the prone firing. He
scored 93. but fell down badly in the
upright shooting and made a total
Of 149.
For the first time p. s. A. L. medals
were awarded to the boys finishing in
the lead in both sections of the qualify
ing shoots. Ray Smith of Commercial
was first with 178, Silvers second with
1s8, Houlberg of Commercial and Fluff
of Jamaica tied for third with 167. and
Mortimer of Morris was fifth with 164
Ten medals were awarded
The New York herald., 1922-12-10
COLUMBIA QUINTET
|. DEFEATS RUTGERS
In Fast Played Game Jersey.
men Lead at Start, but
Lose by 81 to %.

Columbia atoned for the defeat suf-
fered at the hands Of Rutgers at New
brunswick a year ago by trouncing the
Scarlet. 81 to 22, in the Blue and Whites
gym last night. Rutgers held the lead
for about half Of the first period, but
JOB behring's charges pulled away and
the count at hah time was IA to In
favor Of the local five.
Although Enander put up good game
for Rutgers. Capt. Eddie Benzoni was
the New Jersey star and Rutgers is
plainly one-man team. At that Ben
zoni could tally but two field goals.
Neither did he enjoy any great success
from the foul line, only ten of his
twenty-ope attempts to score via that
method being successful. Columbia,
however. was so intent upon keeping
him under cover that Bob Pulleyn was
Put out of the game for committing four
personal fouls. Moe Reilly, his UNDER
study. was also elected for the same
reason.
The individual star of the game was
Sam Strom OF last years crack fresh
man team. Sam accounted for six field
goals during the encounter and his
passing and dribbling won him the
plaudits OF the crowd
Rutgers tailed first when Benzoni
Gagged two free tosses and another foul
and a field goal by the same player
made the count 6 to 1 in favor Of the
visitors. Successful foul throws by
Wilson and field goals by Strom and
Springhorn tied the score at to and
Wilson converted a Rutgers foul into
a point to put Columbia in the lead.
During the remainder of the half CO.
lumbia steadily increased it's lead on
goals by Dockerill and Springhorn. Tho
period ended IA to In favor of Deer
ing's charges. In the second half
Rutgers was never closer than seven
points to the Blue and White.
The lineup:
Rutgers coy Columbia (s4)
Ellis. ......... Left forward ...... .Strom
Benzoni. Capt. Right forward. .Springhorn
Raub... ........... Center Dockeriil
Pancoast.. Left guard .......... Wilson
Enander. 49,. Right guard .Pulleyn, Capt.
Field goals-Rutgers Benzoni q Pancoast,
Ellis. Enander, Raub; Columbia, Springhorn
3. Strom 8. Dockerill 81 Wilson 2. Foul
goals-Rutgers: Benzoni 10 out of 81; Colum-
bia: Wilson 8 out of IL. Substitution
for Pulleyn. Donaldson for Reilly. Referee
John J. OBrien, st. Johns College. Um-
pire-Carl Reed, Springfield Y. M. G. A.