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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-12-20

The story of that find reads like ro
nance of boyish adventure. Men old in
scientific lore love to tell it, and only
the other day before a learned audience
assembled by the I. I. A. in Paris Prof.
Captain, who has visited the cavern, told
it anew, to the accompaniment Of eloquent
photographs.
For the ages of the inhabitants of Mon
tesquieu-Avantes a little place in the
Department of the Ariege, had enter
tanned superstitious dread of entering
a small subterranean stream issuing mys-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-12-20
By MARTIN JOHNSON.

n AM going home to Africa to live. 1t
is not dark and blood soaked con-
tinent and it never has been. I have
just come back from two years there, and,
as / say, am going back. 1t is not un-
healthy, it is not dark, and it is not dan
gerous; it is land of sunshine, of won
derful flowers that have no scent, of more
or less peaceful natives, and peaceful
animals.
It's danger lies in the unex-
Dected. You never can tell, perhaps your
native crackers can never tell, when
leopard may blunder out from the brush,
or rhino come charging from clump
of trees. And, quite naturally, the animal
is not particularly pleased over the in
vasion of his own country
For instance, a young South American
cowboy, who had been travelling some
days with our safari, went out walking
with his Airedale terrier. He passed an
innocent appearing bush, and out leaped
a leopard. Then followed a battle royal
between the dog, the leopard and the man.
The Airedale was a plucky little beast
and leaped for the leopard's throat. The
leopard bit at the dogs leg and plunged
at the man. The cowboy fired and missed,
and for fully half an hour he and
the big beast fought it out. He tried to
choke the leopard, and the animal liter
ally tore him to ribbons. When we came
up he was lying in weller of blood, and
the leopard was snarling in a BUSH
shot it, and that was that The boy
fortunately recovered
My wife and had many such expert
ences. The unexpected almost became
the commonplace. And suppose it made
it rather more dangerous for us because
we really did not care to kill the animals:
we had come merely to photograph them,
and whenever it was possible we never
shot. Now and then we had to to save
our lives.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-12-20
Finds the Oldest Sculpture in the World
Aurochs Animals in Lfelke Etching on Rock

corroborated the results then noted by the
l3uoouenS.
Twenty PAGES upstream the youthful
navigators had landed, and before them,
in the fftful torchlight, there opened up
vista of caves. Now with their father,
they rehearsed over again their stirring
voyage.
In the first cave they found an engrav-
ing of a spirited pony, boldly outlined on
the hard rock; another equine appeared
to be climbing up stalagmite, while en-
graved arrowheads on the walls seemed
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-12-20

lew YORK CITY and Chicago get
V their circuses in permanent build
ings, Madison Square Garden
and the Coliseum, but elsewhere the cir
Gus means tent with poles, stakes and
guy ropes, to be loaded in wagons and
moved each night by train to the next
day stand. These organizations, all ex-
tremely Efficient, just now are invading
the industrial communities of the North
to get what they hope will be the cream
Of the business.
Some of the circuses have been under
way for a month or more, in the cities of
the South, where there may be reasonable
dependence on the weather. This has
been the try-out stage, considerable of
gamble with rain and mud, in prepare
ton for the plunge into the smaller cities.
The result is that there is now In prog
ress an intense circus war, between rival
interests which are attempting to domi-
nate the circus world. Evidence of this
conflict may be had in any one Of fifty
cities where billposting brigades have
clashed. Some of these towns are plas-
tered with colored posters ten feet high.
Every available space has been seized
upon to announce the advance of the
tented institution.
There Is less opposition, naturally,
among the smaller circuses, which con-
fine themselves to the little towns. There
are railroad circuses on the road, with as
few as two or three cars, and they try
to keep clear of each other. They are
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-12-20

enough to easily call up the sensations of
deglutition I finally decide to take big
piece of rich strawberry shortcake, as
that is timely now. Delicious!
Here's my station, 1S6th street. AS
lingeringly leave these remarkable food
products / wonder if their effect of re-
pletion will endure the couple of blocks
to my room. Ifnot I'll have to buy bun
at the corner.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-12-20

I got among that tangle of wild grass
and found l could not see my hand be-
fore my face I retreated.
AT any rate, herd of buffalo lived in
one swamp, and, occasionally, as we
could tell by the tracks. crossed over to
the other. This morning we were about
in the center of the plain, taking pictures
of a few grazing buffalo. The boys and
we had been shooting bit perhaps, or,
at any rate, something startled the beasts
and the whole herd stampeded straight
for us. They came like a whirlwind,
charging in q crescent a half mile across,
and like forest fire they drove every
thing before them.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-12-20
Rhi1o Has q Bed Temper
end q One Track Mind.

Small deer, antelope, kongoni, water
buck leaped out of the grass in front Of
the furious herd and leaped away for
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-12-20
By DONALD MacGREGOR.

TEW YORK CITY and Chicago get
V their circuses in permanent build
ings, Madison Square Garden
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27
CHAPTER XlI-continued.


Edith Wayne was a patrician bru-
sLnette, a serious, soft-voiced woman,
sweet and kindly, despite a rather bit
ter experience that had left her world
ly wise. Mrs. Carrollton Beck, a
plain, lively person, had chaperoned
the party. The fourth and last of the
feminine contingent was Miss Dorothy
Coombs-Dot, as they called her-a
young woman of attractive blond pref
tiness.
For a man Castleton was of very
small stature. He had q pink-and-
white complexion, a small golden mus
tache, and his heavy eyelids, always
dropping, made him look dull. His at
tire. cut to what appeared to be an ex-
aggerated English style, attracted at
tention to his ~diminutive size. He was
immaculate and fastidious. Robert
Weede was a rather large florid young
man, remarkable only for his good ma
ture. Counting Boyd Harvey, a hand
some, pale-faced fellow, with the care
less smile of the man for whom life
had been easy and pleasant. the party
was complete.
Majesty, have you planned any fun,
any excitement for us?" asked Helen.
"Above all, Majesty, we want some
thing>to happen
MY dear sister, maybe you will have
your wish fulfilled" replied Madeline,
soberly. Edith. Helen has made me
curious about your especial yearning.'
Majesty, it is only that l wanted
to be with you for Il while" replied
this old friend.
There was in the wistful reply, ac-
companied by a dark and eloquent
glance of eyes, that told Madeline of
Edith's understanding, of her sympa-
thy, and perhaps a betrayal of her own
unquiet soul. 1t saddened Madeline.
How many women might there not be
who had the longing to break down
the bars of their cage but had not the
spirit
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27
CHAPTER XIII
Cowboy Golf.

In the whirl of the succeeding days
in was a mooted question whether
Madeline's guests or her COWBOYS or
herself got the keenest enjoyment out
of the flying time. Considering the
sameness of the cowboys ordinary
life. she was inclined to think they
made the most of the present. Still
well and Stewart, however, had found
the situation trying. The work of the
ranch had TO go on, and some of it got
sadly neglected. Stillwell could not
resist the. ladies any more than he
could resist the fun in the extraor-
binary goings on of the cowboys. Stew
art alone kept the business of cattle
raising from a serious setback. Early
the lazy Mexicans whom he had hired
TO relieve the cowboys.
One morning In June Madeline was
sitting on the porch with her merry
friends when Stillwell appeared on the
corral path. He had not come to CON
suit Madeline for several days-an
omission so unusual as to be remarked.
Here m Bill-in trouble
laughed Florence.
Indeed. he bore some faint resem-
blance to a thundercloud as he APP
preached the porch but the greetings
he got from Machines party, especial
" from Helen and Dorothy, chased
away the blackness from his face and
brought the wonderful wrinkling smile.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27
a Few More TrilIlona.

That old conspiracy of science to
make man feel like a very small flea
crawling upon an understood ball of
earth. lost in a nightmarishly huge
universe, continues. Hundreds Of
stars 10000 times brighter than our
sun have just been reported by the
Harvard astronomers who spent last
summer in Peru. This milky way of
the southern hemisphere is so far dis
tant that its observers turn TO rrlllions
of miles to express its -remoteness.
Man ought 20 have been crushed long
ago by these trillions. Science has
magnifed the universe beyond all be-
lief or comprehension. Man remains
the highest achievement it contains.
so far as we know. Why should he
worry because a few trillions are add
ed to the domains at the end of the
telescope with which he has fabulous
ly strengthened the eye that nature
gave him?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27
Powhattan Conceived 1t to Be Beneath
His Dignity to Go to Receive
Them.

The Indian name of the sycamore
or ruler who figured in the disputed
story about John Smith being saved
from death by Pocahontas, one OF
Powhattan's daughters, was ''Wah-un-
s~o-na-cook." In 1908 Captain Newport
came to Virginia with a gilded crown
and orders from the king of England
that P%owhattan be crowned and de
clared Emperor of the Indies" Cap
tain Smith was then president of the
virginia colony, and as special embas-
sador of the British sovereign sum-
moned Powhattan TO jamestown TO
undergo the ceremony of coronation.
According to the story, Powhattan
with dignity refused, saying Il also
am a king; and if the king of Eng
land has sent me gifts they should be
brought to me I shall not go 10 re-
ceive them"
Newport, it Is said, carried the
crown and gifts to Powhattan, but no
persuasion could induce the Indian
monarch to kneel to receive the crown.
Only by two Englishmen bearing down
heavily on his shoulders could he be
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27
THE VISITORS

SYNoPSIS.-Arriving at the
lonely little railroad station at
81 Cajon, New Mexico, Madeline
Hammond. New York society girl.
finds no one to meet her. While
in the waiting room. a drunken
cowboy enters, asks II she is
married, and departs, leaving her
terrified. He returns with a
priest, who goes through some
sort of ceremony. and the cow
boy forces her to say Isl" Ask
ing her name and learning her
identity the cowboy seems dazed.
In a shooting scrape outside the
room a Mexican is killed. The
cowboy let's a girl. Bonita. take
his horse and escape. then con-
ducts Madeline to Florence Kings
ley. friend of her brother. Flor
ence welcomes her. learns her
story, and dismisses the cowboy.
Gene Stewart. Next day Alfred
Hammond, Madeline's brother.
takes Stewart TO task. Madeline
e~Xonerates him of any wrong In
tent Alfred. scion of a wealthy
family, has been dismissed from
his home because of his dissipa-
ton. Madeline ices that the West
has redeemed him. She meets
Stillwell. AIS employer. typical
western ranchman. Stillwell tells
her how Stewart beat up the
sheriff to save her from arrest
and then lit out for the border.
Danny Mains, one of Stillwells
cowboys, has disappeared. with
some of Stillwell's money. His
friends link mis- name with the
girl Bonita. Madeline gets a
glimpse of life on a western
ranch. Stewart sends Madeline
his horse Majesty. She buys out
Stillwell and Her Majesty's
Rancho" becomes famous. She
finds her life work under 1.-THE
Light of Western Stars" Learn
ing Stewart had been hurt in n
brawl at Chiricahua. Madeline
visits him and persuades him to
come to the ranch as the boss of
her cowboys. Jim Nels. Nick
Steele and Monty" Price are
Madeline's chief riders. They
have a feud with Don Carlos
vaqueros. who are really guer-
rillas. Madeline makes Stewart
promise that peace Is kept. They
raid Don Carlos ranch for con-
traband arms. Madeline and
Florence, returning home from
Alfred's ranch, run into an m
bush of vaqueros. Florence de-
-coys them away. and Madeline
gets home safely. A raiding
guerrilla band carries off Made
line. Stewart follows alone. He
releases the girl. arranging for
ransom Returning home with
Stewart. Madeline finds herself
strangely stirred. Madeline's sis
ter Helen. with a party of eastern
friends. arrives at the ranch.
craving excitement.
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big black horse had surmounted the
rim of the mesa and was just breaking
into a run. His rider yelled sharply
to the cowboys. They wheeled to dash
toward their grazing horses.
That's Stewart. There is some
thing wrong" said Madeliae.~m alarm.
Castleton stared. The other men ex-
claimed uneasily. The women sought
Madeline's face with anxious eyes.
The black got into his stride and
bore swiftly down upon them.
Madeline divided her emotions be
tween growing alarm of some danger
menacing and a thrill and quickening
Of pulse-beat that tingled over her
whenever she saw Stewart in violent
action. No action of his was any
longer insignificant. but violent action
meant so much. 1t might mean any.
thing. For one moment she remem-
bered Stillwell and all his talk about
fun, and plots, and tricks to amuse her
guests. Then she discountenanced the
thought. Stewart might lend himself
to a little fun, but he cared too much
for a horse to run him at that speed
unless there was imperious need. That
alone sufficed to answer Madeline's
questioning curiosity. And her alarm
mounted to fear not so much for her
self as for her guests. But what dan
ger could there be? She could think
of nothing except the guerrillas.
Whatever threatened, it would be
met and checked by this mar Stewart.
who was laundering up on his fleet
horse; and as he neared her, so that
she could see the dark CLEAN of face
and eyes. she had a strange feeling of
trust In her dependence upon him.
The big black was so close to Made
line and her friends that when Stew
art pulled him the dust and sand
kicked up by his pounding hoofs flew
in their faces.
"Oh, Stewart, what is it2" cried
Madeline.
"Guess I scared you, Miss Ham
mond," he replied. But I'm pressed
for time. There's a gang Of bandits
hiding on the ranch. mos likely in a
deserted nut. They held up a train
neal Aqua Prieta. Pat Have is with
the posse that's trailing them. and you
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27

on his game, an he mad to have 1t out
with Monty. Wal, Monty beat him
bad. Then one after another the other
boys tackled Monty. He beat them all.
After that they split up an began to
play matches, two on a side. For a
spell this worked fine. But cowboys
can't never be satisfied long onless
they win all-the time. Monty an Link
Stevens, both cripples, you might say.
Joined forces an elected TO beat all
corners. Wal, they did, an that's the
trouble. Down at the hunks in the
evenin's it's some mortifyin' the way
Monty an Link crow over the rest of
the outfit. They've taken on superior
airs. You couldn't reach up to Monty
With a trimmed spruce pole. An Link
wal. he's just amazin' scornful. l
want to say, for the good Of ranchin',
not to mention a possible fight. that
Monty an Link hev got to be beat.
Therell be no peace round this ranch
till that's done"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27
EMPHASIZE LONG LINES;
KNITTED BATHING SUITS


suits, beach costumes and the whim-
steal ~trappings pertaining thereto taks
precedence in discussion and planning
Of ones vacation wardrobe.
After all IS said and done, real wa
ter fans who enter into aquatic sports
and sea bathing. for whole-hearted en-
joyment and genuine benefit. cOncede
that the knitted bathing suit is With
out peer not only from the viewpoint
of w~ithstanding the test Of ocean
wave. but in giving Incompatible free
dom Of action 70 the body.
The supremacy of the knitted bath
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27
Coat for General Wear and Cape for Evening.

ing suit being uncontested from a prac-
teal standpoint. the mex question be-
fore the world of fashion is as to its
merit from the aesthetic point of view.
Let the handsome one-piece knitted
bathing suit shown in this picture be
the nswer In its styling. the design
er adroitly introduces interesting de
tail set forth in charming color
scheme. This bathing suit is knit Of
black wool, c~ontrasted with long
trunks in copenhagen blue. Deeora-
tive ~arInholes and neck are piped in
gold. A tie cord sash Of black and
blue completes this unusual suit
Many Of the eve bathing suits
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27
Natty 0ne-riece Bathing Suit

sash ends that eleverly add to its
length are style touches that distin-
guish il.
Gray and black are combined in the
cape. which berrows lis colorful EN-
broidery from the valley Of the Nile,
White and colored silks applied TO the
uppe. part of the cape revive the col
ors and the figures Of ancient Egyp-
tan art. and black satin makes an IN
obtrusive but fittingly rich lower half.
The collar of light gray and black fur
is of a fluffy, feathery sort suited TO
summer
j midsummer fancy gayly turns
toward the joys which sea. lake and
river present TO the water enthusiast.
The time Is upon US when bathing
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27

and black is also a favorite for eve
ming. but it is rivaled by many colors.
Black and gold. or brown and gold
brocade hold their own with more
vivid shades in capes that dominate
the evening STYLES. and they also affect
fur in their collars. An example of
a coat for general wear and a cape for
evening appear ia the illustration.
Although the coat is the sort of wrap
that will answer FOR many purposes,
it is unusually chic and graceful. It Is
made of a gray wool twill, but crepe
might be used, and it has a collar of
Hudson seal. Graduated tucks at the
back and front and on the sleeves. and
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27

include Knockers which come below the
knee, are fitted and sometimes button
at the sides.
Popular selection trends to choice Of
heavy knitted silk bathing suits either
black or dark blue. banded Ia vivid
colOrs. Biack-bfue with black is q
favorite combination.
The fad for matching accessories 10
footwear has reached the bathing
beaches. The idea is carried out
charmingly with a black or dark blue
knit suit bordered in striking color. II
bright red then the shoes are the same
startling hue, and the color climax is
attained in a scarlet knit beach cape,
these long wooden wraps being in spe-
eial favor this season.
With the knitted bathing costume.
accessories play a decorative part.
Caps. especially, have grown SO ornate.
they are worthy of classification as
ocean millinery. Note the winsome
can shown in the inset. designed in
marine blue with brilliant green trim
mings. Lately the better shops are
displaying beach sets consisting of vide
rubber scarf and cap deliberately fash
Toned in riotoHs colorings.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27

lly announced this mOmentous news to
his team and supporters Monty and
Link were stridlng up.
Both were diminutlve in size. bow-
legged. lame in n foot, and altogetb-
er unprepossessing. Link was young.
and Monty's years. more than twice
Links, had left their mark. But II
would have been impossible TO tell
Monty's age. He was burned TO the
color and hardness of a clnder. He
was dark-faced, staggering, for all the
world like a barbarian chief.
"That Monty makes my flesh creep.
said Helen, low-voiced. Really. Mr..
Stillwell, is he so bad-desperate-as
I've heard? Did he ever kill any
bodyf"
"Sure. Most as many as Nels," re-
piled Stlllwell, cheerfully.
"Oht And is that nice Mr.. Nels a
desperado, too? l wouldn't have
thought so. He's so kind and old-fash-
Toned and soft-voiced.'
"Nels is sure IN example Of the
dooplicity of men, Miss Helen. Don't
you listen to his soft voice. He's real
ly as bad as a side-winder ra~ttlesnake.a
One of the cowboys came for Castle.
ton and led him away to exploit upon
ground rules.
The game began. AT first Madeline
and Dorothy essayed to direct the en-
beavers of their respective players.
But all they said and did only made
their team play the worse. At the
third hole they were far behind and
hopeIessly bewildered.
Madeline and her party sat up to
watch the finish of the match. 1t came
with spectacular suddenness. A sharp
yell pealed out, and all the cowboys
turned attentiyely in its direction. A
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27

I IFE, liberty, and the pursuit Of
IL slenderness are guaranteed rights
and wraps are doing their utmost to
see that women enjoy them. They
take their direct. answering course
from head to foot in a straight line.
%rssortlng TO subterfuge if necessary,
to make that line seem longer than
the distance from cheek TO ankle.
Ample collars. many of them Of sum
mel furs. capacious sleeves and IN
usual decorations distinguish the sea-
sons modes. In colors. black. beige,
gray. sand and brown prevail by day
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27
Turkish DESIGNS.

Turkish rugs show the equilateral
triangle in many combinations. Even
the floral borders under close eXamin-
atian prove to be made up of a series
Of triangles or squares 50 arranged as
to produce the floral effect.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27

INSISTED PRESENTS BE BROUGHT

brought to something ike a kneeling
position to receive the crown. The
act finished. a pistol was fired, and
was followed by a salute from the
boats in York river. Powhattan ruled
over 80 Indian tribes, numbering about
5000.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27

Hu Hint.
oalsss ".

The popularity Of the high Spanish
comb has been responsible for the re-
turn Of other hair ornaments. Large
pins are very popular. one stunning
brunette wears two large sticks Of
ivory TO bold her knot IN place.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27
TERED Skirts.

The TERED skirt IS used effectively
with the plainest of blouses. i is be
coming to tall or short figures. as the
Tiers are so artfuliy arranged thar
hey do NOT cut the height.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27

All freiess cookers. wheths they
are simple. homemade anairs, more
elaborate factory1uade ores or thess
new electric cookers, are great savers
Of time, energy anu fuel expense
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-27
"That gang of bandits Pat
Have was chasin'-they're hidin'
in the house"
10 BE c~oNTINUED9
eDaihle to Be 7 90 Critical.

It is a most unhappy and unhealthy
thing to have too critical eyes for
others. Il. Neesima.
The Winslow mail., 1923-07-27

Pat Have wasn't lookin' hard fer any
bandits; he wasn't daid set huntin
anythin', unless 1t was trouble fer
Stewart. Finally, when Pats men
made fer our storehouse, where we
keep ammunition, grub, liquors, an
sich, then Gene called a halt. An he
ordered Pat Have off the ranch. 1t
was hyar Have an Stewart locked
horns. An hyar the truth come out
There was a gang of bandits hid some
where's, an at fust Pat Have he'd been
powerful active an earnest in his hunt
in. But suddenlike he'd fetched a pc
COOLER change of heart. He had been
some f1ustered with Stewards eyes a.
pryin' into his moves, an then, mebbe
to hide somethin', mebbe jest nat'rul,