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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18
CHAPTER XIX

Srwtown'a eating places were not
appetixing at beat. but meal could
be endured with less discomfort by
night than by day, for NJ such
times most OF the flies were on tho
ceilings. Tho restaurant Gray en-.
tered was about what he had ex.
pectcd: along ono side ran quick.
ordor counter NJ which were seated
several customers. across from y
was an oiicloth.coyered table. per,
fectiy baro except Tor revolving
centrrpicoc-one Of those silyer.plat-
Cd whlrIglgs fitted with glass
aalt-nnd pepper shaker. toothplck
holder an unpleasant oil bottle, and
cruet intended for vinegar. but
now filled with some mysterious
embaimlnR fluid acting ms a preser.
vative OF numerous lifciiko insect
remains. Here. facing an elderly
man in wide gray.fclt hat. Gray
seated himself.
Gray's neighbor was in no pleas.
ant mood. for he whacked i'm.
patiently at such buzzing pests MS
were still on the wing, and when
pcrspiring Greek SGT plato Of
soup before him he took umbage
at the presence Of the fellows
thumb in the liquid. Tho argument
TINT followed angercd the old mnn
stun further. for IL arrived nowhere
except 10 provo that the offending
thumb was tho property OF tho
proprietor OF the restaurant. and by
inference. therefore, privileged
digit.
When departing customer left
tho door open. tho elderly diner
grumblcd bitterly ut tho draught
and draped his ovcrcoat over his
bent shoulders.
Dam EslSimosr no muttcrcd.
raised In a chicken COOP
Windy as derrickl"
Gray liked old people. and no was
tolerant OF their crotohcts frasci.
bility indicates force Of character
Mt least 30 he believed. and old
folks are apt TO accept too meekly
tho approach OF decay. Hero was
spirit that time had not dulled--lt
was like wine soured IN an old
cask. At at any ratio. wine II had
been. not water. and that was
something.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18
"Stopl Stop~ yelled Tom
MOTHER GOOSE TOWN

whole crowd Of Mother Goose folk.
Just as Tom reached tho placs
where the Twins were, the pig
slipped out OF his arms and got
away.
IL ran right under Nick and then
under Nancy. and before you could
drop pin the Twins were riding
lickcty.splt down the street on Mis-.
ter Pigs back like cowboys in n
Wild West show.
stop! stop" yelled Tom.
I'VE can't" shouted Nick.
"Oh. goodnessp' gaspcd Nancy. for
she hadn't enough breath left to
say anything else. All she could do
was hold on.
"Oinkl Olnkl OinkP' went tho pig,
gruntlng under his heavy load.
II was long.legged Simple Simon
who caught him finally ond rescued
tho Twins.
'LookF' he laughed, ~ started out
10 catch whnle and landed a pig
with curly tailr'
Tho Twins hurried hack 10 the
choo choo train and started for the
next town
no BE Continued
Copyright, 1929. by Seattle STAR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18

The next stop the Twins made In
choo. Choo Land was Mother Goose
Town.
The very minute they we're off the
train, UP came Simple Simon.
Hello" he cried. Got any pies
or whales for sale7"
"oh. nor laughed Nancy. 1--WE
are not selling anything. We're
looking for something"
80 am l." said Simon. I'm
looking for plums on thistle vines.
Are you looking for plums7"
Nancy shook her head. mo. It's
n doll we're after. My rag dolls
lost.
"oh. myr said Simon, that's too
badf'
"oh, wen probably find her some
place in choo.Choo Land" said
Nancy brightly. But az long as
we arc In Mother Goose Town we
had better be asking everybody. Oh,
who's this comlng?"
ITS Tom, Tom the plper's Son
said Simon. Hes stolen another
pig"
After Tom cptne King Cole, DOC.
tor Foster. Humpty Dumpty and a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18

A woman telophoned this morn.
ING, saying she wished to find
good homes for four little kittens.
six weeks old. Anyone wishing
ono can get in touch with her by
phoning Garfield 2s37.
CYNTHIA GREY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18
SMALLCAKE
BY BERTHA r.. sHAPLEIGH
OF Columbia University

Here's a recipe for tasty, small
cake:
Cream four tablespoons butter,
thoroly mixing threefourths cup Of
sugar with IT, Add two egg yoks
and ono.fourth cup cold water. Mix
four tablespoons corn starch. three.
fourths cup of flour and two ten.
spoons baking powder and slft twice.
Combine the mixtures. Add two
egg whites. beaten until stiff. one.
half teaspoon vanilla and one.fourth
teaspoon lemon extract.
Beat briskly for five. minutes.
Turn into n well-buttercd and slight.
~ Toured pan. Press into the cor.
ners and upon the sides of tho pan.
Cover with shredded almonds and
powdered sugar and bake from 30
10 AZ minutes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18
wOOLEN MATERIAL

WOODEN articles that have shrunk
can BIO improved by being washed
IN sonpsuds and rinscd In clean
soapsuds instead Of water. Repeat.
cd washing In this way restores
them to their original size and fluf.
finess.
SALT TOUGHENS MEAT
Never add salt 20 uncoolted meat,
MS II toughcns even tender meat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18

Who was Ichabod crano7
The sehooimoyAcr character IN
Washington TrpRIys Legend Of
Sleepy HoIioio."
What Is meant by realism in
wFitngg
The depicting Of persons and
scenes as they arc observed TO erist.
What Russian ruler brought West
ern civilization TO that country
Peter the Great.
What were tho Alabama claims7
Claims bv tho U. s. against Eng
land. IN Which country the Conteder-
ncv had butt sercrai crnisers. some
Of tchich ieoro equipped IN the ports
Of the nation. This icds In violation
Of Great Britdin's dpoiccd neutral
position. One OF these tras the Ala
bdmd; her especially destructive ca
rcor 0dpe her name 10 the claims
tchich arose from the dcprcdations Of
all such vessels on the commerce Of
the United states. Arbitrafors aicdrd-
cd damages 10 the u. s., ichich Great
Britain paid.
Who was tho first negro admitted
to practice before tho supreme court
of tho IT, ST.
John 8. Rock, admitted February
T. 1865, on motion Of Charles Sum.
ncT.
What causes the heat inside bee
hive?
The movements Of the muscles OF
the hundreds OF bees produce heat
iChich raises the temperature OF the
air IN the hire. The ohief source Of
animal heat Is TO be found IN tic ac-
tiptty Of the muscles.
What Ia the swimming speed OF
tho common seal?
Ten miles an hour.
What - tho average depth OF tho
scar
Ttoo-and- onc-h alt miles.
What In chalk made OF?
Almost pure carbonate Of lime, but
mircd sometimes toiM Uorions min
croi Impurities. ~ Is made up OF the
broken skeletons OF moiiuscs, sea
lilies. scd-Wchins. and the Ike. but
especially Of the shells OF some Of the
simplest Of liUinD-crcatures belong.
ing 10 the group OF The onc-cciied an
imdls or Protosou. aud included In the
class Foramlnifcra.
In the 17-ycar locust edIblo7
Science Scrpicc says Indians IN
central Nco York. catch I7-ycar To-
Gusts az then come out Of the ground,
cook, and cat them
What In the proper length Of u
formal call?
When The first aud formal call Is
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18

volving cheek 60 cheek with men
In ovcralla and boots was nothing
new. II did rcMind him or the
march OF progress. however. TO no
uoo that the bartcnders served coca
cola instead OF "hooch" Hygienic,
but vain. no reflected. Not at an
like the brave old days,
Farther up tho street was n flam'
ing thcatrr decorated with gaady
Autographs OF women In tights
That awolte familiar echo. Tho
grimy figures headed thlthcr might
well ba miners just In from Edo
RADIO or Anvil Creek.
Gambling was practically wide
open. too. and before long Gray
found himself In supcrheatcd.
oyorcrowded back room with stack
OF silver dollars which he scattered
carelessly upon tho numbers OF n
roulette table. Roulette was much
like the oil game. This was n good
way Ia which 20 KIN an hour.
Absorbed IN his own thoughts,
Gray paid little heed TO those about
him. until a large hand picked up
one OF his bets. Then he RAISED
his eyes The hand was attached
Go muscular arm which In turn
was attached 20 hurly stranger OF
unpleasant mien. Gray voiced
good.naturcd protest. but tho fellow
scowled ana refused 20 acknowledge
his mistake. Noting that tho man
was flushed. Gray shrugged and al
lowed tho incident 70 pass. This
bootleg whisky from across Red
River was OF a quality 10 scatter a
persons eyesight.
For somn time tho game con-
tinued before Gray won again, and
tho dealer deposited IS silver dollars
beside hia bet. Again that sun
Drowned hand reached forth. but
this time Gray seized Il by tho
wrist. Ito and the stranger eyed
each other FOR a silent moment
during which tho other players
looked on.
Gray was tha first TO speak. III
you're not ~ drunk AZ you seem, p"
he said. easily. "you'll excuse your
self II you are. you need SOLDERING
With wrench the man under
took TO free his hand. ho uttered a
threatening oath. Tho next instant
no was treated 20 surprise, for
Gray icrkrd him forward and sim
ul,ancously hia empty palm struck
tho fellow binding a rcsoundlng
smack. Twice he smc,o that red
denod check with tho sound OF an
| explosion. then. as tho victim flung
his body backward Gray kicked
his feet from under him. Again he
cGffca tho fellows face. this time
from tho other side. When he n.
nnlly drsistcd tho stranger rocked
in his tracks: no shook his head
he blinked and ha cursed. Il was
moment before no could focus his
whlrling sight upon his assailant.
when he succeeded Il WIS TO behold
tho latter staring NJ him with a
mocklng. threatening smile.
Tho drunken man hcsitated. he
ca, a slow glance around tho room.
then muttcr,ng. hoareeiy. no turned
and mado for tho door. He was
followed by burst OF dcrisiye
laughter that grew louder as he
went.
Gray was In better mood row
than Tor several hours: he had
vented his irritation The air had
cleared. After while he dlseov.
cred that no was hungry; no longer
was no too reacntful TO heed tho
healthy warning Of his stomach. so
no lsft tho place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18
wAsuNG HLAcK rAnRIc

Tho salt is excellent for putting
into tho water when washing colorod
materials. II should not be used for
black fabrics, which must be dipped
into n Iathcr containing two or more
tcaspoonfulg OF borax.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18

paid. Is or 20 minutes q the usual
fine. The ordinary formal call NAV
Dc erfcHdcd 10 quarter 10 three
quarters Of on hour.
Ia II true that there IL n tree TINT
gives milk?
Yes. There Is Mis- Tree. an crer-
green, found IN the mountains Of
South America aud Central America.
It's sap Is almost ordcuv Ike MIX
IN appearance and fioios eopiousiv
from rounds IN the bark. The ma
tircs Of the countries ,chere II Is
found drink freely Of the mix. find
ing u paldiabic and uourishin1.
How should turtles be fod7
with little raio meat, lettuce or
other green stuff. and small insects,
There Is a regular turtle food made
Of dried Insects on sale al most drug
and animal stores.
AT what temperature does Kerosene
freezer
Forty degrees beioto zero.
Which are the fivo fundamental
sclences2
Sociology. psychology. biology.
physics chemistry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18
APPLE ICING

An unusual Icing may be made by
grating ono sour apple into the
white of an egg. while beating Il
thoroly. Then add half Il cup of
sugar.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18
KITCHEN TOOLS

DO not neglect your kitchen tools
Keep your pans free from rust and
keep your linen mcnded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-06-18
GLAZED CnINTz

Glazed chlntz Is popular ma.
tcrinl for curtains as II sheds dust
admirably.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
WESTERN ELEVENS
 HAVE SLIGHT LEAD.
Fasteners Have Won Only One ! Game in New Years Games

San Francisco, Jan, l,=WesteFR college football teams held the lead in the list of East vs, West games held each New Years nay at Pasa- dena, Cal, where the University Of Southern California and Pennsylyanls State College meet today in the sixth Intercollegiate iRteFseetianal contest,
 Since 1916, when the first Pasadena East-Mesi game was played, the Western representatives have won three. the eastern teams have won one and one game has heen tied,
 Tn the first game, Washington State College, representing the West, der feated Brown University, "A t0 O, and in 1917 the University of oregon won from Pennsylvania by the same score, In 1918 there was no game, and in 1919. the contest between the Great Lakes Naval Training Station and the Mare Island Marine team, won by the former IT 10 O, was substi- futed.
 The third game, probably the most famous of all, came in 1920, when a great Oregon machine went down to defeat, to 6, by a greater team from Harvard University. In 1921 the Uni- versity of California, playing its first East-west game, defeated Ohio State. Big Ten champions. 2s 10 0. Last year California again was selected l and played a tie with Washington ! and Jefferson.
 California won the coast champion ship again this year. but declined 10 i be a candidate for the honor of rep l resenting the West. so the Pacific | Coast Conference selected Southern l California, which had held the cham pion Bears to f2-0. the lowest score | of any game won by California dur ing the season.
 Southern California has had a good | season, winning every game except | the California contest. In todays game the Trojans will be playing against the Bezdek style of football | something the Westerners have not | met this season. Hugo Bezdek, | coach of the Penn State team, for merly coached at Oregon, but has been in the East several years.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
WINTER CARNIVAL
 IS BEING PLANNED
Will Start January 1 and Will Con- tinue For Two Months in
 Montreal

Montreal, Que, Jan. 1.-Montreal is planning to don its gala attire for the carnival of winter sports to be in- augurated January 1 and continue un- irterruptedly for two months. It is expected to attract visitors from all parts of Canada, the United States and the British Isles.
 The event will be staged by the city of Montreal, local civic societies, sports clubs athletic associations and the Canadian railroads. Lord Byng, governor-general of Canada and Lady Byng are on the program to open the snowy revels.
 Montreal formerly held such carni- vals annually but the custom several years ago was abandoned. Elaborate preparations are being made. The program will include snow-shoe and skating races, skiing contests, hockey games. curling bonspiels. and other interesting events in which amateur and professional athletes and sports men will compete for international trophies and championships.
 A new toboggan incline with six long chutes is being built on Mount Royal. the forest crowned height that dominates the city and the St. Law renee. Expeditions into the deep woods to the north, along the frozen St. Lawrence and to historic places have been planned.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
SAM HALE LOST JOB
 FOR DIETING COBB
S7s,OO0 Player Bought By Connie Mack. Refused to Obey Orders of Detroit Manager in 1921.

When Tyrus Cobb became manager of the Detroit team in the spring of 1921 there reported to him in San lntonio, Tex, training camp, Sammy Hale, an infielder
 Cobb liked Hale because he coulc hit, but Hales fielding was the firc big worry of the new manager. Hale's hands were anything but sure. lie played ground-hit balls badly and he fumbled more frequently than not.
 Finally Cobb decided that Hale was unable to field because the glove he wore was too small. He tried to in- duce, Hale to adopt a large, loose-fit- ting fielders glove, but Hale stuck to his little brown one, claiming that it felt more comfortable.
 Hale did not change gloves, his fielding failed to improve and Detroit released him soon after the start of the season.
 Detroit still had a claim on Hale, but when a chance came to get Her man Pillette and Sylvester Johnson from the Portland club last winter for s40,000 cash and five players, Hale became one of the five that Portland got and it is this same player whom Connie Mack has bought for his Ath- letics at a fancy figure.
 Since going to the coast he has de- veloped into good fielder and con- tinues to slug the ball.
 It might also be added that after leaving Detroit Hale became a con- vert to the large loose-fitting mitt,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
|NO BEER PLEDGE
 COST AS A FLAG
Chlef Bender Tells Of Athletics
 Showdown in 1914

Boston. Jan, i.-chief Bender. who is now making his living in this city. makes the interesting statement that a no beer pledge which Connie Mack exaeted from the Athletic players the last six weeks of the 1914 season is what Put the skids under the aggre- gation and caused 1t to go stale, He says the loss Of the beer led directly to the poor showing of the Philadei- phia team in the world series Of 1914 and allowed the Boston Braves to walk away with four straight cons tests.
 Most all of the old Athletic players liked their beer. Bender declared. col- lins. Baker and McInnis were prae- ticaily the only exceptions.
 We weren't going any too steady he explained. but when Connie came and got us to make that pledge because he thought 1t was us up he finished the job Of putting us out of the running.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
INDIANS GET MATT.

Milwaukee, Jan. 1.-Glenn Wyatt, catcher of the Milwaukee club of the American association has been sold to the Cleveland club of the Amer ican league, according to Otto Bor- chert. owner of the local team. The deal whereby Myatt becomes the property of the Indians is said to be the largest ever made by an Amer ican association club. He goes to the big league for five players and A money consideration not made pub lie.
 The deal is reported to involve so,00es in cash and players. Mil- waukee will receive the following players from Cleveland: Pitcher Nel- son Pott, Catcher Enoch Shinault, ontfelder Patrick McNulty, Pitcher Fred Lindsey and another pitcher, to be. turned over to Milwaukee by April IF.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
 
EASlERNERS FAVORED
Penn state Is the Choice 10 Win Foot hall Game With the University ef California Today,

Pasadena, Cal. Jan, i.-sunday was almost a day of rest for the football squads of Pennsylvania State and the University of southern California, which will meet here this afternoon in the annual East ys, West gridiron contest of the Tournament of Roses,
 Both squads ended their heavy training Saturday and eontented themselves with long hikes,
 Clouds which hung over Southern California brought hope to Pennsyl- yania State fans. as the Nittany Lions are regarded as "a wet-field eombina- tion" by gridiron experts. and 1t was generally conceded that rain would bring them an advantage.
 The Trojans. who have played most of their games on dry fields. natur- ally were wishing for a continuation of the weather which has brought them string Of victories. broken only once in the season, and that by the University of California Bears.
 Hugo Bezdek. head coach for Penn sylvania State. maintained m opti- mistic air and the morning papers yesterday published n picture of Ei- mer c. Henderson. head coach Of the Trojans. displaying a broad smile which may mean something as he has q reputation for gloominess.
 Advance seat sales indicated m at- tendance of between bo.ooo and co., 900.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01

William McCue. son of Detective Sergeant and Mrs. William P. McCue of 165 South Burritt street, 0ower bell), will lead the New Britain High school football eleven next season. His choice as the leader of the Red and Gold team is a popular one at the school.
 During the past season Captain elect McCue played in the backfeld, and in the games in which he had a chance to display his wares, he showed up strongly. With the experience he has gained, his work next season should stand out very prominently. The outlook for the 1923 season is bright one. there being the nucleus for strong team at the school.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
PICKS GIANT RIOUX
 ID BEAT DEMPSEY
Canadian Boy Is Lacking Only in Boxing Experience Says Donovan

Cambridge. Mass. Jan. i.-Elzear RiouK. the Canadian giant and se- called perfect man." who was dis covered" by pr. J. F. dadbois Of Montreal and is being trained 70 capture the worlds heavyweight championship away from Jack pemp- sey, has everything but eSperir enee," in the opinion Of William lPooehl Donovan. athletic trainer Al Harvard University
 Donovan. whose ability 10 spot conner is exceeded by that Of but few men. has just returned rom hid- deford. Me. where the giant Cana dian is now training. where Donovan put him through a course or sprouts under his watchful eye. The Harvard expert frankly admits his amazement at the strength. sup- pleness. speed. endurance and all round ability displayed by Dr. Cab bois' protege.
 He lacks boxing and ring esperi- ence." Donovan says. but he seemed to have about everything but that
 T make no predictions as to his ability to take the worlds champion ship. but he will be q genuine eon- tender In two or three years and n lot of heavies who now rate well are doomed to fall before him."
 Rioux Is Very Strong.
 Donovan said the almost superhu- man strength of Rioux was amazing. but he expected, in view of this. that the giant would be slow and muscle bound and lacking in ability.
 But Rioux fooled me on that" Donovan said. Stripped. there is not a muscle that shows beneath his smooth white skin. I gave him leg tests. including bending and kicking tests at which big overstrong men usually fail completely. But he astonished me with his suppleness and ability to meet all the tests and tricks I gave him to do. He dis played a condition seldom found in any athlete"
 Rioux has the stuff, Donovan said. His future depends upon how he is handled and whether he can learn to become clever boxer and fighter. I know of no reason why he cannot; many of the stunts he does today are much harder to learn than the art of boxing"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
YALE TRAINERS STILL ILL.
Mack and Mace Not to Resume Duties
 for Several Weeks.

New Haven, Jan. 1.-Neither John Mack, Yale track trainer, nor Walter Mace, hockey trainer, will be able to take charge of the two athletic squads when the university reopens next week.
 Mace was yesterday declared out of danger at the hospital, where he was operated upon for appendicitis on Thursday. He expects to be able to resume his work about February l.
 Mack is i'll at his home and, al- though comfortable, is far from well. He is suffering from the effects of overwork in connection with the Yale football campaign and, until last Fri day, had been in the hospital since the Harvard game. It will require several weeks before he is able to take charge of the Yale track squad
 During the fall both Mack and Mace directed the football training. The track team was handled during the fall by Billy Queal and F. E.. Ames. They will coach and train the track men until Mack's return.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-01
TOURNEY AT Y. M. C. A.

Physical Department Arranges ar
 Al-around Championship Event for
 Senior Members to open on Jan.
 The physical department at tn, New Britain r M. c. A. is arranging for an all-around championship tour ney to open soon. Those contemplat ing entering should have their entrie. in by January 6. The tourney is oper all senior members of the "Y" and an initiation fee of 25 cents will b. asked. No entry will be accepted un less accompanied by this fee.
 The prizes to be awarded will con sist of gold, silver and bronze medals The events and dates arranged are a. follows: Jan 8, running high juml and standing broad jumps; Jan. 15 100-yard dash and three standing broa1 jumps; Jan. 22, 220-yard dast and running broad jump; Jan. 29 440-yards run and putting 12-pound shot; Feb. 5. 2O-yard dash and Ss0 yard run.