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loudly. loud enough for Peter to hear
'Percy's snob," shifted Peter
even louder than Percy. s
They were both speaking to Beat
rice Chocolate Bar. Beatrice nodded
and smiled at them, agreeing with
each in turn. Beatrice was the most
popular girl on the second shelf of
the glass cage. because she was al
ways so sweet to every one.
Peter and Percy fought to see
which one would get to sit next to
her Oh the shelf. They were well
matched. so it was a long and hard
fight. Percy came out OF 1t with one
Of his pretty little white bumps
knocked off. while poor Peter suffered
a fractured hull. Both were laid up
for weeks.
+. All the time sweet little Beatrice
Chocolate Bar visited them both and
shed chocolate tears of sympathy over
each injury in turn. However, Peter
and Percy were not moved to friend
ship BY her sympathy. They contin-
ued to brood over their hatred for
each other. Peter determined that he
would do away with Percy as soon as
his fractured hull began to heal. OF
course there was no way for him to
know that Percy had decided he
v ould murder Peter just as soon as he
was able to hobble around on his re-
naming bumps.
The day finally came when Percy
Popcorn was able to sit up and take
little nourishment, and Peter Pea
nut had his bandages removed for the
first time. They could wait no longer.
Rushing at each other, each one
started TO kill the other one.
Sweet little Beatrice Chocolate Bar
stood by trembling with fright. She
did not know what to do. 1t was too
terrible. They fought on and on un-
til at last there was nothing left of
Peter but a little blob of peanut but
ter. and Percy looked just like a piece
Of chewed Cracker Jack. 1t was the
end! Beatrice lay down beside them
and melted away with emotion.
This hot weather sure is hard on
CONNECTIONS" said the candy man as
he cleaned out his glass case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-08
BY RAY SCHALk.

" VERY boy who can throw a
L. ball or swing a bat ought to
be connected with some sort
- of a baseball team. Nothing
is more fun than playing on, or man
aging, a team Of your own. In a
|series of eight articles. of which this
lis the first. l will tell you how TO
make your team a winner.
To start things off, you need a man
lager. If he is little older and more
experienced than the rest of the
70 be boy that gets along well with
pther fellows. He ought, too. to be
Responsible and TO know something
about handling business affairs He
will have to take care OF the equip
|ment which the club buys with the
~ eekly dues from each member. and
with the money collected from spec
|tatqrs al games.
II is up to the manager to schedule
Jail players when and where these
games will be played. He should call
practice regularly. because a ball
team of amateurs needs daily practice
Dust the same as the big leaguers do.
When your manager does call practice,
make it a point to be there.
After the bunch Is gathered to-
eether the question comes up, who
plays what, and why? In this article
will tell the kind of a fellow needed
Tor catcher. In the articles to follow,
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The Most Dangerous American Animal

carry 1t Off with him to his mountain
lair.
He isn't particular about his food,
though, and will eat anything from. a
cow to ants and crickets. He even
dimes on waternelons and raw potatoes,
and he is never happier than when lick
Ing his paws dripping with stolen
honey. while the angry bees swarm
about him and try to sting through his
armorlike hide.
The grizzly bear is a thoroughly bad
character. He isn't even good to his
own family. He never plays with his
little cubs, like most bears, but will
cold bloodedly desert them or even kill
them. His poor wife does all the look
ing out for the children and will fight
desperately to protect them.
Clumsy as he looks. the big fellow
can travel very swiftly away from
danger. He Is always on the watch and
has such keen sense of smell that it
Is hard for hunters to fool him with
traps or even to get glimpse of him.
One famous old grizzly was hunted for
fifteen years before any one was able
to get a shot at him. 90 .
The grizzly is a desperate fighter. He
never gives up until the last breath. A
hunter who hasn't provided a way of
escape after he shoots is in great danger
of being killed by the raging animal
There Is no closed season for grizzly
hunting.
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Ray Schalk, Great Base Ball Catcher,
Writes on National Game for Bows

successful left-handed catcher in the
big leagues. He should be a quick,
accurate thrower. Many a game has
from behind the bat Your catcher
should practice throwing around the
bases until he Is absolutely sure
where the ball is going when 1t
leaves his hands.
Simple signals. easy ~ under
stand, should be arranged between
catcher and pitcher They must be
given in such a way that the oppos-
ing team cannot see them. A catcher
should make a point of remembering
just what kind of balls are hardest
for each opposing batter to hit, and
then signal for those. He should
signal, before he gives it,
IT Is important, before the game.
L that catcher warm up with the
same pitcher who is going to pitch
that day. 1t Is a mistake to let a
substitute warm UP the pitcher of the
day.
When chasing a foul fly, a catcher
should always throw off his mask
Otherwise 1t is liable to make him
misjudge the ball.
And as last bit Of advice. let me
say to each young catcher-use your
head. Use it for something more
than a place to hang your mask.
(Next week I will tell what kind
of a fellow you need for pitcher.)
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Schalk, the Boys Friend

Below appears the first Of a
series of eight articles written
exclusively for the boys who
read this page. by Ray Schalk.
catcher of the Chicago White
Sox.
A big league catcher who can
catch 100 games year is ex-
ceptional. Schalk has caught
over 100 games a year in the
big leagues for ten years in
succession. This year bids fair
to be his eleventh.
In his home town of Itch
field, Ill, Ray Schalk is a friend
of the boys. He has helped
dozens of fellows there to be-
come better players. And now.
through this page. he is going
to be a coach to hundreds and
thousands more. You can be
one of them If you wish.
Take a tip from the editor,
boys. Clip and save Ray
Schalk's articles. Read them
thoroughly, and then read them
over again. When you are out
on the ball field do as he tells
you. Your team Will win more
games If you do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-08

for that reason it is a good plan to
collect all your material before start
Ing work.
The body and neck should be the
first to be cut into shape. Cut two of
similar bodies, but only one neck
The base is made next. After 1t has
been completed. make the part c.,
taking care that the slot at the end
of the strip is cut before you white
the strip to its required lie of an
inch thickness. When the various
pieces of the duck are ready they
should be assembled as shown by the
plans In the illustration. Be sure,
before you try to fit each part Of the
duck, that you have made each sec
ton the size given.
The axle is held in place by means
of the thin pieces screwed to the
upper part. In adjusting the axle be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-08

IN the caverns of the Rockies and
the Sierras the grizzly bear, like
many a bold human bandit. has
4 his lair. He's proud of his repu
tation as the most dangerous and most
hunted wild animal in North America.
When the shadows fall over the valley
below, the grizzly creeps down out of
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his mountain fastness and steals out
on the ranches to pounce upon the
choicest OF the cattle. He's a blood
thirsty terror. for often he kills an ami
NAL. sucks it's blood. and then is Off
after another victim. He can kill a bull
with one stroke Of his powerful paw.
and, II he likes, he Is strong enough to
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Suppose He Did.

Robert was sitting listlessly in
class, chewing gum. He was reclin-
ing on the back of his spine. and as
he sat in the front seat his feet
reached out almost to the teachers
desk. Suddenly the teacher exclaimed
angrily: Robert. Take that gum out
of your mouth and put your feet in
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sure it turns easily. The wheels stay
in place, held on the fiattened end of
the axle provided for in the construc-
ton. Small brads secure the rest of
the parts. However, none of the vari
Gus pieces should be permanently
fastened until the duck has been
tested to see that his head moves.
After this has been done, paint the
different sections, piece by piece, the
colors suggested in the illustration
and allow them to dry before the
final assembling.
Copyright. 1921
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large degree. he directs the play of
the entire game. So be sure to Sc
lect for catcher a fellow with a good
head, reliable Judgment. and the abil-
ity to keep cool under any and all
conditions.
Your catcher must be right
handed. I have never known of a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-08

Folks said that the old house was
haunted,
That ghosts walled and froIIcked and
Haunted.
The spiders and bats
The owls and the rats
Ran over the place all undaunted.
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Reverses.

The hunter had but little luck.
For he was out to shoot a buck,
He shot q farmers COW instead:
worth fifty bucks" the farmer
said.
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YERE'S a toy duck that really
a walks. Take an afternoon
OFF to make 1T for little
u. brother. All the wood used
making this toy Is thin, and there
A. easy to work. Nearly every part
MAPPED with a jig saw so the duck
= not take as much time to con-
et rs you might imagine.
he Illustration gives in detail all
&measurements necessary. There
pieces of wood used. SO
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Almost.

Harold came near selling my shoe !
yesterday.
Edward-You did. How did you come
near doing It?
Harold had 'em half-soled
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On to Them.

This letter won't go for cents"
exclaimed the postmaster. ITS too
heavy. You'll have to put another
stamp on it,"
"G'wan," grinned Pat. ITS kidding
me ye are. Another stamp would make
It heavier"
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Confectionate Enemies.

The words that follow relate
OF Peter Peanuts burning hate;
OF what befeil
A sweet young belle;
And Percy Popcorn's dreadful fate.
DETER PEANUT and Percy Pop
L corn lived in the same glass cage
in front OF the candy store. But Peter
and Percy were not friends. Indeed
they scarcely spoke to each other
when they met on the shelf
Peters a tough" Percy declared
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CARTOON MAGIC-Under the Toadstool

Now that april showers here toado umbrella in
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Filling the Bill.

Customer want a sandwich
Waiter-What kind?
Customer-Somethin real striking
Waiter-How about a club?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-08

PAUL hear you and your girl had
some words.
George had some. but didn't get to
use them.
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Cold Bunk.

Snorty-My uncle had a fire in his
popcorn bin the other day. The corn
popped and few all over the country.
Joe-That's too bad.
Snorty-But that isn't the worst OF it.
His cows thought il was showing and
froZe to death
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WOULDN'T go in there for any
- thing" shivered HOWE, as he
looked up at the darkened win
i dows Of the old Mason house.
81 always thought there was some
thing funny about the way the Black
stocks moved out SO suddenly and told
about hearing the strange noises and
got everybody so scared nobody would
rent the place again." said Franklin.
II heard some real estate man offered
to buy 1t. Said he was going to tear
the house down and build new one.
Guess he thought he'd get 1t cheap. But
old man Mason won't sell, on account
Of it's being in the family so long"
I'D like to have that money Mr..
Mason said he'd give TO anybody who'd
sleep there for a week." sighed Frank
lin. "Since dad broke his leg we've
been having sort Of hard time. I'd
have to tell 'enn l was sleeping at your
house."
The two boys moved down the road.
still talking it over.
The next night, just at dusk, they
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Confusing.

Student-Beg pardon, sir. but what
is this that You have written on my
theme?
Professor told you to write more
legibly.
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The Limit.

Dad-Son, there's nothing worse
than to be old and broken.
Young Hopeless-Yes, father; to be
young and broke.
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Strategy.

When the company went over the
top, John climbed over the back of
the trench and started running away.
His captain saw him and shouted.
STOP! Are you a cowardT'
Johnnie. I'm no coward. The world 8
round-and I'm attacking from the rear.
Puzzle Answers The base bali terms
are shortstop, foul, base, pitcher, masy,
bat, diamond, home nIats and strike.
The words forming the word square are
star, tame. amen and rent.
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The Fun Box
Just Renovated.
Needed Company.

Teacher-I believe this is a new face.
Freshie-No, sir. just washed it.
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will tell how to pick boys for the
other positions.
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4 CATCHER must be a leader. On
"A the field, he tells the pitcher
what to throw. He encourages the
team and keeps everybody full of
pep. He is the field marshal To
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Clara was plunged into gloom
Her mother wouidn't, buy her plume.
She fretted and sighed,
She pouted and cried.
TIL the house was as gay as a tomb.
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Approved.

Soph.-Is this cup sanitary?
Fresh.-Must be; everybody uses it.
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In Series of Eight Articles, Written Ex-
clusively for Boys Who Read This Page,
Wizard Backstop Tells How to Organize
Team, How to Pick Players for Each Posi-
ton, How to Win Games.
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Foresight.

Foresight.
Bill--My ladder knew a month be-
fore he died when he would die.
Jack-My, that's remarkable. In
tuition tell him?
Bill-No, the Judge.
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came down the road aga In. ''Tll admit
I haven't the nerve said HOWE, but
! hope you come. out all right
"Tn curl up in the blanket and be
asleep in minute"
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True Enough.

True Enough.
English Teacher-Name coll
lective noun.
Student-Garbage can.
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Ali lend you $40 what security
will you be able to give me?
B.-The word Of an honest man.
ALL right. bring him along and
I'll see what l can do for you.
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r. VERY boy who can throw a
. ball or swing bat ought to
be connected with some sort
Palisadian., 1923-03-16
WORLDS NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM

CONSTANTiNOPLE. -- Turkey has
handed the Allies her Near Eastern
peace proposals.
LoNDoN.-Lady Nancy Astor's bill
which would prohibit the sale of in
toxicants to children under eighteen
passed its second reading in the
House OF Comons by a. vote of 33S
to &C.
QUEBEC, Canada. - Government
sale of liquor will profit the Province
of Quebec more than $4,000,O00 this
year, Controller Begin predicted, on
the basis of the liquor commission
er's figures for January and February.
of this year.
lONDON.-The French extended
their occupation Of Germany by TAX
ing Rheinau, near Mannheim.
DUBLIN.-The heaviest fiahtina
since last summer Is proceeding In
the Kerry mountains, where Free
State troops have ousted 400 insur-
gents from fortified height.
LONDON.-Russla has ordered mil
lions of arms from Sweden, Germany
and Czecho-Slovakia as a rebel move
ment In which two divisions of Don
Cossacks Joined. gained ground.
Palisadian., 1923-03-16

Understanding.
To realize that we don't under
stand everything is understanding
Atchison Globe.
Palisadian., 1923-03-16
100000 to Be
Raised for Hospital

Robert C. Post, president of the
Northern Valley Community Hospital
at Englewood, will be host 20 the
clergymen of the Northern Valley at
dinner at the Englewood Club next
Monday to consider the forthcoming
campaign to raise 100000 to enlarge
the hospital to serve adequately the
needs of the entire valley.
"As the clergymen are always fore
most in promoting movements for the
general welfare" said Mr.. Post this
week, their united support of the big
civic movement to be launched next
month to provide for our people the
greater hospital which they need is
confidently expected by the commit
tee in charge of the undertaking"
A large number of clergymen al
ready have signified their intention
of being present, and many of them
have enlisted on committees and
teams to provide the much needed in
crease in the districts hospital ac-
commodations.
The dinner will be followed by a
discussion of the conditions causing
the overcrowded hospital and the
consequent necessity of it's enlarge
ment.
Palisadian., 1923-03-16
Military Training
For Young Men

By the summer of 1928 thousands
of school boys and working boys will
turn their eyes to that enjoyable,
profitable month in a c. M. T. Camp.
Many will be just arriving at the age
of seventeen-the minimum for en-
trance. They have become excited
over the camp from older brothers
for various reasons unable to attend
the previous camps are now making
their plans and building their hopes.
They know about the infantry camp
at Plattsburg Barracks, N. Y, on the
shores of enchanting Lake Cham
plain. They know about the signal
corps training at Camp Vail, N. j.,
and about the coast artillery instruc-
ton given at Fort Hancock, Sandy
Hook, N. j.; about the engineers
camp at Fort Dupont, Del; about the
air service camp at Mitchell Field, l..
l., and about the field artillery camp
at Madison Barracks, IN. Y, near
Watertown, N. Y.
All these youths are familiar with
the general scheme for these citizen
military training camps. They know
that Uncle Sam pays all the expenses
for travel to and from the camp to
the home and how he feeds them big,
wholesome meals of the best food, how
he has on hand corps of physicians
to guard their health, and how they
are developed progressively into
young men-physically stronger, men
tally quicker and morally better.
Major James Stewart of Palisade
has charge of the recruiting work in
this section, and any young man de-
string to take advantage of the op
portunity the Government is offering
can obtain detailed information from
him.
Palisadian., 1923-03-16
CUNO MAKES PEACE
PLEA TO FRENCH PUBLIC
German Chancellor Appeals to
Conscience of World and
Pocketbook of Paris.

Berlin.-Chancellor Cuno notified
the Reichstag and the world at large
that the German Government had no
intention of taking the initiative in
the inception Of negotiations for a
peaceful settlement of the French oc-
cupation of the Ruhr and the pre-
viously unoccupied parts of the
Rhineland.
He made it clear, however, that
Germany was ready to enter into any
discussion Of the reparations that
might be brought about by the media
tion of another Power but appealed
to the Powers that had signed the
Versailles treaty, evidently meaning
to include the United States, against
Frances alleged violation of that in
strument and OF international right
Expressing doubt that Premier
Poincare ever desired merely repara-
tional payments, the Chancellor re-
ferred to the German proposals SUBJ
mitted at the London and Paris con-
ferences, and exclaimed:
I'VE wanted regulation of the rep
arations question in our interest as
we'll as that of the whole world.
France wanted dictatorship and force.
The struggle is not as to whether
Germany will reach an understand
ing, but whether France will recog-
nize at last Germany's honest will to
arrive at an understanding between
equal opponents and based on useful
economic principles, or whether she
means to pursue her policy of dicta-
ton, ultimate, sanctions and capitu-
lations
80 away with the talk of nego-
tiations, with advice to seek an un-
derstanding which should be directed
not to the German but to the French
address, When a way is shown US
which is free from external pressure.
which leads us back in equality and
open discussion, and open discussion
to right and reason, the Government
will take it."
Palisadian., 1923-03-16
$2,400 IN INCREASES
FOR Fl. LEE TEACHERS
Maximum Salary of Grade
Teachers Raised From
$500 to $1,000.

The Board of Education of the bor-
ough of Fort Lee held special meet
ing in the Whiteman street school last
evening for the purpose of voting on
the re-engagement of teachers and in
creases in salaries.
The increases in salaries voted for
totaled $2,400. The salaries of the
grade teachers were raised $50 as an
average and the maximum salary was
changed from S1,500 to $1,000; the
average raise for the High School
teachers was $1OO, and for the princi.
pals S100. The maximum for High
School teachers was left at $4,000
The salaries of superintendent was
not acted upon.
Palisadian., 1923-03-16
JUDGE MOORE HITS
TRUCK DRIVERS HARD
Stings Them $10O Each for
Carrying Excess Loads.

Traffic Magistrate James d. Moore
has but very little sympathy for those
motor truck drivers from New York
City who are in the habit of driving
over Bergen County roads with their
machines carrying loads far in excess
of that allowed by the State Motor
Vehicle law.
Three of these violators, all from
New York City, were hailed before
Judge Moore last evening at the
court house, and each was fined S1OO,
with warning that if caught again
the full limit of $3.50 would be i'm
posed.
The accused are employed by waste
paper dealers and use the Fort Lee
turnpike from the Edgewater ferry to
come to Bogota. In allowing them to
go the Judge said: 81 want you and
all other paper truck drivers to know
that if you allow any more paper to
be dropped on the highways of this
county your trucks will be confiscated
as a public nuisance. Only last week
one of you allowed over bale of
this waste paper to be strewn along
the roadway in going through Fort
Lee. This practice has got to be
stopped at once
This same order might apply to
some of the paper trucks and other
machines which pass through Hack
ensack On the way to Bogota paper
mills.-Record