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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25
CROCODILE HUNT
THRILLING SPORT
Field Museum Collectors Find
Ample Excitement in the
Swamps of Honduras.

! Chicaso-"Have you. ever playet
hide and seek with a crocodile a
4 nigl1t?'' asks Karl O. Schmidt, who
with Leon L. Walters, just returned
| to the Field museum after foul
| months in Honduras collecting reptiles
| THE game is exciting, especially II
| played in a swampy forest. And II the
| crocodile; tags you, you'll certainly
realize you're It'll But in this case.'
| and he holds up the skin of vicious
five-footer. II got him first.
''This specimen got in British Hon
duras. We had caught several smaller
ones but wanted a big. fellow. They
only grow TO about FIVE feet there
we later got some eleven-footers in the
republic of Honduras. But on this
night Walters and I went out with the
customary headlights on our forehead,
all ready to kill The headlight daz-
zles the eyes of the animal and gives
the hunter the advantage Pretty soon
I saw this brawny chap slavvering
around in puddle about foot deep.
Blinded Creature Good Wrestler
81 shot twice for his ear but missed.
The second bullet scraped his head and
about half-stunned him SO that he be
gan to navigate wildly in circles. j
thought I'd lose him then, but all at
once I found him right near me.
didn't take chance on shooting, but
just poked my fingers into his eyes
and pulled him out like that. The eye
sockets are rather deep and give you
good hold on the chap. Well, then I
grabbed his mouth, but he kept squirln-
hardly hold him. Walters came up
just in time to keep the beast from
getting away.
1--WE tied him, but even after that
his muscles were so strong that he
could roll himself around on the
ground like an animated cylinder He
could have got away into the swamp in
no time if we hadn't tied him to a tree.
Well, here he is. poor fellow. And
there is the plaster mold Walters made
of him. l have a sort of affection for
him now. He gave me good time of
It. all right. But I didn't try to get
any bigger ones by hand. No, not after
that"
The collection brought home by
Schmidt and Walters also includes
specimens of a tree-climbing salaman-
der, an animal about four inches long
that lives in the tubular leaves of the
air plant These leaves always con-
tain water In their bottoms. 1t is here
that the salamander exists. Among the |
specimens Of this kind taken by the ex-
plorers are several new species
Heller En- Route With Specimens.
John It. thinner has returned from a |
rear of explorations in Peru. He told |
If meeting Edmund Heller, another of |
he Field museums collectors, in Peru
n April. 1922.
For more than year Heller and
lis wife have been securing South
,merican hills and forests in search
f specimens of mammals to stuff and
ring back to the Field museum. They
re also bringing a few live rarities for
uw on their way here from New York
Among the collection to be mounted
or the museum are the Ieaf-nosed bat:
he oil bird, or owl that is not an owl
species of which thousands of specf-
lens were found In the Lechuza cave
lake fine salad OIL: vampire" ami
lal like bear with a tooth like the
lade Of Knife. and others equally
Id.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25
chemi-t eares 4afnium Secrets

Cnpenhagen.-PrOf. Mis- Rohr the
discoverer of the new element. haf-
nium has now determined it's atomic
weight The element. which was
named In honor of the city of Copen-
hagen, is still not completely isolated
hut tie professors efforts in this d.
rectfon are rearing completion. Five
of the ninety-two elements -xis.apt
remain to be discovered
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

Woman Dies From Smoking In Bed.
When her bed caught fire from 4
cigarette she was smoking Mrs. Ruby
Murray of Omaha, Neb., was burned to
death She fell asleep and when she
awoke her clothing was ablaza. She
died before medical aid could reach
her.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25
"a "a e
THE NEWSPAPER OF TO-DAY

THE NEWSPAPER OF TODAY
Attempts at free newspapers and
free circulars have never been sue
cessful because it has been truly said
that anything worth reading is worth
paying for.
The newspaper of today is a ire
mendously& complicated and extensive
product that exists and holds the
interest Of it's readers by it's world
and local news, its features, it's comic
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

FOR SALE-5O HOGS, 8 MONTHS
old, weight 60 to 80 lbs; IL foot
push binder, sickle, binder lead, and
diapers just new. Call at noon or
evenings. Farmers, Pullman, 31X3.
252-252
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FOR SALE" ADVANCE . THRESH-
ing machine; been run about three
seasons of IA and Is days, or in all
less than SO days; in Al shape.
Terms. See N. Williamson. 249-251
FOR SALE-DINING TABLE, SIX
leather seated dining chairs, Klear
Flax rug, Acorn range, good as new,
bed at bargain. E. M. Dworak, 220 S.
ASbury. 248-255
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FOR SALE-MiscellaneOus

CUCUMBERS FOR PICKLES, AND
beans to can; also beets. The kind
that will please you. Don't forget.
Put your orders in early and get the
best. Also tomatoes, peppers, and
sweet corn. Phone 9341. F. A. Hanna.
2h2-25X
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FOR SALE-GOOD COOK STOVE
$1,000 is taken at once. Walter
Melgard. Phone 480R 250-252
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CANNING PEAS &c PER POUND IN
field, sc delivered. Phone 1924. w.
NJ B1acker 251-56
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FOR SALEALOGANBER DEW
berries, raspberries. Market price.
Write F. P. Morgan, Orchard Ave.
250-255
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FOR SALE-S2OOO0 EDISON WITH
Victor attachment, good as new.
for $4,000, including $500 worth of
records. Call 117J. 24S-25S
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

FOR SALElA HOUSE, BARN AND
garage, or will trade for a small
mouse. Phone 147J or write 123 So.
Polk st. 4aa 22S-256
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

BABY CART, WICKER, WITH HOOD
for sale, $40. 1927 Deakin. 248-53
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

FOR SALE CHEAP-AM LEAVING
town. A drying machine for fruits
and vegetables. Phone III. M8-53
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

FOR SALE-CTIINA CABINET, SEC
tional book case and buffet. Phone
222R 245-7f
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

FOR SALE OR Rents ROOM
house with basement Good conIi-
ton. Large lot, orchard. 218 s. Polk.
235-256
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

FOR RENT - FURNISHED APART
ments and rooms. Eggan's Apart
ments. Phone 370J. 246-272
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

FOR SALE-A FIVE PASSENGER
Oakland car. Phone 277J 22S=254
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALEENICE MODERN HOUSE,
s rooms and bath, large hall, cleo
trio range, electric water heater, ga=
rage; 8 lots, fruit trees, berry bushes
large chicken run. 708 E. 9Th. Phone
222-R 246-272
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25
MISCET!,A NFOT7

BOARD AND ROOM CLOSEnIN. MRS.
J. b. Tal1man3 ia SoJ Wash. Phone
727R s-s.---.-. 245r71
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

FOR NT-APARTMENTS. MRS.
e. W. Knapp. Phone 2e8L. 235-61
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

FOR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED
three room apartment, close. in.
Phone 420L. 244-55
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

HEMSTITCHINGsa BUTTONHOLES
stamping. Singer Store. 229-256
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-07-25

FOR RENT-FURNISHE HOUSE
or apartment. Phone I'll. 249-254
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e. W. Knapp. Phone 268L or 419L-
235-61
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08
ND AND lhuMl u Tie Bic TURKEY DAY CLASSIC UNION TRW OVER HAMPTON FOR FLAG
WlM BOWS To WEST VIRGINIA GREATEST BTTE ALL TIME -MNMH RNEs MAM s

which the Wilberforce boys seemed un
able to stop. Cardwell Eaves and Drcw
cry worked the ball to WILDER forces g.
yard line from where caves slid
through the mud for the only touch.
down Of the game. Turner failed at
goal.
Wilberforce fought vainly and hard
to gain her lead but the West Virginia
line proved impregnable and the slip.
perry ball against which resin seemed
ineffective made forward passes dang.
erous, although Wilberforce made sew
eral gains by the aerial route. Wiilet
TO Spriggst Twice the Ohio boys placed
tho pigskin in position for a field
goal and just as many times as did
Hurd miss the goal by only a few
inches.
Cardwelf captain and star half4bac ok
for West Virginia, played tlse game
mat was expected of him. Despite the
heavy. slippery field he made the gains
expected of him. He played the gone
IN bang'up style and frequently madr
gains CT 25-yards. In fact It was due
largely to his efforts that the Yellow
Jackets we're placed in position to
score. However Cardwell was not
alone, for he was ably assisted nv
Eaves and brewery in the backfiell.
and Turner Hodges, Preston and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08

a spectacular 25-yard, run. dragging
three tacklers the last yards Jordan
carried the ball over for the first touch
down.
The next touch down came in oi.
last second quarter when 26 yard
forward pass was completed from
Clark to Archer and Archer raced %.
yards for the touchdown.
Coach Harvey sent the second string
men in the second quarter. Their
onense showed up better than that of
the first team, netting ESQ yards Il.
The first teams 201 yards. The first
touchdown came after a series of for
ward passes one from Lights to Rou.
gers netting 10 yards another from
Lights adding 10 more. and one from
Demon to Rodgers adding 90 yards.
Scott carried the ball over for tie
touchdown from the 4-yard line.
| The last touchdown came when the
second team marched down THE field
from her Is yard line The march was
replete with forward passes and long
end runs. Lights carried the ball over
from the 12-yard line on an end ruin.
Rodgers kicked goal.
In the last quarter State Normal
tried another drop kick from the 81.
yard line. The ball went a few feet
Wild. The game ended with the ball i'm
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08
"fSsxs&SSI
Continued from Page 1.

es off tackle and trips around the enc
All of these plays called fer Doneghy
The most powerful man on the fielo
with the heart Of lion and the enduI
ence of his schools mascot the bison
not even LincOln's strong rush ilne
which outplayed the Howard first.
sine defense in the second half, coulu
withstand the fierce on-slaughts of this
:super-player. His fame. already estab
.ished through other games played dur
ing the season, bounded and rebound.
ed, and fans even to the most distant
place Of observation in the park. could
distinguish his wonderful work. I;
was Doneghy's supreme playing tina,
resulted in Towards lone touchdown
For almost alone he carried the bal!
from the 40 yard line over the goa.
Play after play he was used The onl,
other gain was tce result OF. n trick for
ward pass to Contee, and Doneghy Was
on the sending end of that. 1t took
three. four and sometimes five men of
the opposition to stop him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08
MOREHOUSE TRAMPIES ALA.
BAMA STATE COLLEGE,, $50
(Pacific News Bureau.)
(By L. Slater Baynes.)

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. 4.-The more
house Tigers, playing sterling brand
of football defeated the Alabama
S.ates Yellow Jackets $50. State
Normal had better team than the
score indicates but was picted 10 out
OF Is posses, netting 141 yards. State
Normal started strong and carried the
ball deep into the Tigers territory. An
attempted drcp-kick on the IL yard
line by the yellow Jackets was blocked
Capt. Kelley started the Morehouse
offense tearing off % yards in two
runs. The ball was lost on downs. The
Yellow Jackets were held on their 30
.ard line and were forced to kick.
This time the Morehouse backs piled
up an enormous amount of yardage.
Starr added 10 around end Tondee Q
CT tackle and Chicken Charlie made
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08

Moore On the line.
Hurd. Spriggs nd Willett were the
backbone of the WiIberforce aggrega-
ton. Hurd's bunting far excelled tirat
OF Turner. Hurd's long kicks for field
goal were thrilling, although missed
by only few inches with a wet ball
and a treacherous, slippery field, had
plenty of carry but were little wide
Ardent football fans declare that
these kicks Of Hurd's would have
made Britton Of Illinois envious
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08
wILBERFoRCE-s INSTITUTED

Toucndowns: caves l. Field Goals.
Hurd. Substitutions-Wilb Hun
for Willett Johneon for Hurd; Lewis
Tor Spriggs: Relden for Seuwica:
House for Edwards. Institute-Lowery
for brewery. Officials-Hickman. d N
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08
WILBERFORCE BOWS TO WEST
VIRGINIA INSTITUTE 6-3.
More Than 5 900 Fans Witness Contest
in Steady Rainfall. Hurd Makes
Remarkable Place Kick
preston News Service)

Columbus, Ohio Dec. 5.--In a driy-
ing steady cold rain, Neill Park has
had its historic baseball games that
will live in the memory of those who
witnessed them. On Turkey Day in the
afternoon on field covered with
three inches of slushy and treacLer-
Gus mud, football game was pl Eyed
on its famous turf that can be classcu
among its greatest games. The contest
ing teams were Wilberforce University
Of WHEREFORE Ohio and, West Virgin
ia Collegiate Institute OF Institute, Y.
Va, in their annual classic. The West
Virginia eleven defeated the Ohio team
by a score Of 6 to 8. The game Was
one OF the hardest fought contests wit
messed in Columbus in years. On &C
count Of the inclemency Of the wealth
er only 5000 fans braved the storm
to witness the contest and they were
well paid for the game was replete
with thrilling and spectacular plays
from start to finish. This victory made
the West Virginia boys the undispu.ea
champions of the Middle West AL
though Wherefore was beaten the
game was practically even. tie should
Lave been the result, and a tie 1t near
ly was.
INSTITUTE PUTS ON NEW
WRINkLE
West Virginia Institute won by III
Producing a new formation at the start
of the second half. The entire team
shifted to one side OF the center and
the passer threw the ball sideways in
stead OF between his legs to the man
who was to carry 1t. The play went
Off tackle and the Wilberforce line play
ed too high to stop It until after tie
ball was across. Fullback Eaves made
the touchdown.
WILBERFORCE SCORES FIRST.
Captain Hurd OF Wilberforce won
the toss and from the start it looked
like either teens game. Wherefore
was the first to score; place kick oy
Hurd in the second quarter from the
3O-yard line giving the Ohio boys thee,
only score. An exchange OF punts hai
placed Wilberforce in favorable post
ton of which they took advantage.
WEST VIRGINIA INSTITUTE
WINS IN THIRD.
Institutes winning touchdown camo
early In the third quarter wlrcn tho
Yellow Jacket Mountaineers opened no
With bcwilderjng shift plays
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08

Do now mucn more ned! The Receivers assert that they
amount until the the drs have been turned and balanced met
s condition the depsso meeting assembled BY decided share any
napmV excess OF the amount already asoned situation the
receivers e balance and submit the the recommendation as
may her pdenm be fan to the people whom they represent
This then will necessarily end the delay Receivers have been unocn red
favor eog the Bank and willing ali their power help % pe
Ms community Inc issue PLAIN Personal feeling and figure this
sn NEED some their money may able get and those deposit their
SAVINGS may De permitted so to do The ds Rank
other issues and conditions presented The urma ome At E
time business AGAIN Let ascertain approximate amount LIABILITY mt IN he
assets necessary and with the aid and support the people and the
oo"rsd ones backed by an abiding faith the Almighty reopen the Bank
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08

tson. Referee O'Brien Springfield
College. Umpire, Jenkins Akron Pro-
fessionals Headlinesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08

ana IL being
Sao Oax by the
aSsets or obligations
to the
a
Of said
tnat said receivers
10 report TO the
Win statement OF the
be
ae1 enoans others
Inc OF the
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08
UNION WHIPS HAMPTON 20.

The largest gathering OF football
enthusiasts that ever witnessed a
football game here, faced steady
dr,izzle OF early winter rain and re-
sponded to the thrills and enthusiasm
of the sport OF sports. as the we'll
trained warriors from Virginia Union
University and Hampton Institute
battled to 7-6 score Hovey Field
at Union campus, on Thanksgiving
Day. RichmOnd's society was out in
gala attire and the presence of the
ladies beautiful and colOr-laden added
to the brilliancy of the scene. The
Harthorn girls were out in a body
and aided the Union student body in
popping" up the steel and red line
HamtOn's side Of the line was re-
splendant with blue and white, and
failed to cheer the seasiders on to
victory. Many had journeyed from
Underwater to lRichmOnd for the classic
Hampton started the first quarter
with a dazzling aerial attack and
was over for a touchdown in the first
few minutes OF play. Gum, Hamp-
toms triple threat ace employed a
short. almost lateral pass, Just over
'hS iIhO WHICH, udulSu OIOn LOT q
time. but later on the game the I'm
ion boys devoured 'em as they came
over. The sensation of the first half
was Boffman's 40 yard dash through
Hampton's defense. when he received
their kick-off Hank Corrothers flashes
of speed saved Union many yards.
THE SECOND HALF.
The third quarter started with
Hampton OH the big end of 60
score. Coach Martins boys began the
march from behind in a determined
fashion. Plunge after plunge went
clean through Hampton's defense,
Miller, Derrick and Martin coordinat-
ing perfectly. Then Martin was in
jured and Jimmy Shields kept up the
pummeling until the ball was on the
1 yard Vine. where Derrick laid over
Fats (tackle) Miller for the touch
down and then kicked goal. Pan
demonium reigned.
In the fourth quarter Union was
never in danger until the last minute
or play as Gum poised on his 80 yard
Ine for try at goal, only to heal
the whistle blast Hampton's hopes
and end the game 7-6.
UHion registered 13 first downs to
Hampton's A, thus proving her SUI
eriority. Union is entitled to the c..
I. A. A. 1923 championship, having
won all five Of her Association games
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-12-08
PATIENTLY WAITING.

@ the owners the Mechanics Savings Bank representing approximately tn
mauas the deposos representing about three thousand not including the
Ihsms Savings Club Cards the white and co people this city, who are
eted the confidence the cd people community and the e
the %hte and ceored people Of the United States waiting
Savings Bank The stated the following from the de
Judge Of the Richmond Chancery Court 0S'~N
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-11-23
NO MYSTERY TO SMALL BOY
Message That Cat Was Endeavorine to
Deliver Youngster Understood
Like Written Word.

The story in she Companion about
Frlsky and Teddy, cat and dog that
showed great intelligence and persist
ence In finding their old master and
mistress, reminds a reader of an expe-
rience that she had with young moth
er cat notable for the same qualities.
was out In the yard washing, she
writes, when the cat came over to me
and began to new. As was In hurry
to finish my work, | paid no attention
to her. of she went and, reappearing
with tiny kitten In her mouth, laid 1t
at my feet. picked 1t up and tossed
1t over into the grass, but second
time she laid II in front of me. Again
and again | tossed 1t away, and each
time the mother cat brought 1t back
and laid 1t right at my feet.
At last | went into the house and
brought out dish Of milk for the cat.
She drank 1t eagerly and then, pick
Ing up the kitten, went away.
When | was telling about the incl
dent afterwards a little nephew OF
mine said, 81 suppose the poor cat was
trying to tell you she was hungry, and
you couldn't understand. So she
thought she'd get one Of her kittens
and show II to you. I'll bet IL she
could have said It she would have
said, Gee, when cats got kittens
she's got to eat r"--YOuths Com
paniOn.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-11-23
SUPERSTITION IN RUSSIA
Peasants Employ Formulate Of Dark
Ages In Their Treatment
of Sick Persons.

In the Volga government of soviet
Russia the peasants lay people sick
with the fever In the snow naked, So
that "the cold wind can blow away the
heat Prayers and pious formulate are
constantly resorted to.
An exorcism is written upon card
and hung around the patients neck
and he Is not permitted to eat or drink
anything for three days, In order that
he may experience the full healing eff
feet Of this charm. II he does not re
cover then his family and relatives
beat him with clubs, brooms and any
thing they can lay their hands on, in
order to 'chase out the devil"
In many cases the sick man Is
hltched to pillow, and after he has
plOwed while he is put in Russian
vapor bath and later massaged with
petroleum and Unusually until lie
dies. Little children are rolled in
dough and put in hot vapor baths, I'M
der the impression that this precautlon
makes It easier for them to stand the
heat. A popular preventive Of cholera
is to bury alive in the yard dogs, hogs
or poultry.
Lynch law Is constantly practlced,
especially in the famine districts. In
some cases a victim Of village justice
is tied behind wagon and dragged
through the streets for hours.
While the soviet government Is ener
getlcally combating such brutality and
superstitions, 1t simultaneously encour-
ages them by its hostility to religion
and studied contempt for the church,
Qeorg Topoff, in the Frankfurter
zeittihg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-11-23
LESSON TAUGHT BY ARTISTS
They Have Made Every Phase and
Object Of the Material World
Interesting.

Raphael has made infantile grace
obvious to unmaternal eyes; Turner
opened to many a preoccupied vision
the wonders OF atmosphere; Constable
guided our perception Of the casual
phenomena of wind; Landseer, that OF
the natural language Of the brute crea-
ton; Lely, of the colffure; Mcclellan.
gelo, Of physical grandeur; Rolyfe, of
fish; Gerard Dow, Of cattle; Cuyp, Of
meadows; Cooper, of cattle; Stanfield,
Of the sea and SO op through every
department Of pictorial art. Insenslbly
these quiet but persuasive teachers
have made every phase and object of
the material world interesting, en-
vironed them with more or less Of
romance, by such revelations Of their
latent beauty and meaning; so that,
thus instructed, the sunset and the pas
toral landscape, the moss-grown arch
and the cragsy seaside, the twilight
grove and the swaying eornheid, an Old
min, peasant, light and shade, form
and feature. perspective and anatomy,
a smile, gesture, cloud, waterfall,
weatherstains, leaves, deer-every OBJ,
Ject In nature, and every impress OF
the elements, speaks more effectively
TO the Imagination Il. Tucker
man.