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New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
REGIN HERE TO-DAY

John Ainsley a man of education and breeding, becomes a master erook-preSing upon other thieves, In Paris he comes to suspect the White Eagle. himself snperrerimir nal, of trying to swindle Mir, and Mrs, Josiah Higgins, wealthy Cincinnati. Ohio, persons,
 For some mysterious purpose the White Eagle has founded a club for one-eyed men on the Rue des saintes Peres. Bound for New York on the Altaria, Ainsley sees that the Hig- ginses are followed by one-eyed man, who keeps to himself and sel- dom speaks to anyone, Al cons cert aboard the boat, Mir, and Mrs. Higgins appear resnlendent with jewels. Mrs. Higgins is wearing upon her bosom a pearl which, a man tells Alnsley, cost one million francs.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
JAPAN SCRAPS NAVAL VESSELS

Tokio, July S.-Three of Japan's capital ships. the 1buki, Ikoma and kashima. doomed under the Washing ton treaty, have been sold for scrap. ping. The navy department now an. nounces that the hull of the super. dreadnaught Tosa, under construction when the treaty became effective, and the battleships Aki, satsuma and H. zen will be used for targets and ex- perimental torpedo, mine and fire ex- tinguishing tests.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08

would have hot flashes, then would come weak spells. l was so weak would think couldn't ever get a meal ready. My work was burden to me. l was not able to do my housework half of the time. A friend advised me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it has given me strength and health. The hot flashes left me and got better of the numb spells. That summer could do my housework and worked in the garden a good bit. tell all sick women what your wonderful medicine did for me, and will always recommend it. I was born in Marion County and still live in it. am known to all my neighbors, and you can pub fish this statement because it is true. :" ' Mrs. JOHN W. WALSH. R. No. 1, Box 36. Warrington, West Virginia
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Night Letter from John Alden Pres
 cott fO Sydney Carton

Leslie, now home. She is making great preparations for third anniver- sary. We're going 10 have the mar riage all over again, Bee Grimshaw as maid Of honor and you best man, of course. Come up on Saturday of this week and help me to pass the time. Leslie is so engrossed in preparation
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Long Distance Telephone from sydney Carton tD John Alden Prescott.

Sydney Jack. This is Syd. Can't he with you Sat urday." Jack-"What's the matter?"
 Sydney-"Going to New York to meet lady"
 Jack-"What's her name, Syd 2"
 Sydney-"Paula Perier. Good by. Jack-"Here, here. wait a minute, l svd D--it, he has lung off l (Copyright. 1924. NEA Service. Inc.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
sa,e saan

II yau will save all hits of seaur- lnS soap and nnt them in cup and add enough boiling water to stand an inch above the pieces, you will get a soft paste that is mere easy 10 work with than the original cake,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
SOME spEEp,

Arpajon. France, July s.-Driving a twelve-cylinder automobile, Rene Thomas, racing driver Sunday cov- cred a mile from a flying start in 25 and 12:100 seconds. This is said to be q new worlds record.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Iron Stains

Water that is strongly impregnated with iron is apt to stain clothes that are washed in it. This may be coun- tcracted by adding heaping teaspoon Of washing soda for every gallon of water.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Picot Edges

Instead of trying to make rolled hem on doiles and centerpieces, that are to be finished with lace, it is a good plan to have the edges picoted as they will be much heater and fiatter when aundered.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
JACK
Night Letter from Leslie PrescOtt to
 Beatrice Grimshaw.

Don't fail to get her before Friday of next week. as that IS date of anni- >ersary party Bring bridesmaids s costume. I am going to wear wedding dress if l can have 1t made little larger. Eagerly anticipating your coming. LESLIE.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Ironing p0ngee

fongee should be pulled carefully into shape after washing and hung in the shade until thoroughly dry, then ironcd on the wrong side with warm, but not hot. iron.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Day Letter from Beatrice Grimshaw
 to Dick Summers,

Wil meet you on Wednesday of next week. Leslie Prescott celebrates wedding anniversary on Friday. She expects s you to he there although Syd- ney Carton will be my escort at we'd ding festivities. BEE.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
D,,,ctyn Hats

Hats of duyetyn and silk velvet ere already making their appearance and give us a very good idea of what Is in store for us in the way of fall millinery.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
RIue Girtlles

Sapphire blue girdles are used ef- fectively on black gowns. the effect being particularly good if some white Is also used.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Conceal Scratches

Scratches on patent leather shoes will be less noticeable if they are painted over with a mixture of olive oil and ink applied with fine brush.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
For Sandwiches

| Keep sandwiches fresh by wrap ping in a dry napkin, then in one wrung out of cold water.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Night Letter from Beatrice Grimshaw
 tO Leslie Prescott.

Dick meets me in Albany next We'd rcsday Win bring my bridesmaid dress. BEE.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Gossip;s Corner
Cool BlO,ises

Rouses of tucked net, practically sleeveless and with frills about the neck. are very cool and attractive for summer for those who cling to the tnilleur.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Care fnr Drain

Keep the drain board of your sink well oiled or vanished and it will not become dark coored.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Blue Serge

A smart blue serge coat is trimmed with many scallops all edged with a piping of Chinese red.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Peasant Costumes

Peasant ostlimes, sleeveless and embroidered in bright colors, are shown in voile and linen as well as in silks.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Dots Vary

Dotted materials in silk show dots
 of extra large coin spots
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Sharpening Shears

You can sharpen shears on the neck of a glass bottle by closing them briskly upon it as if trying to cut it off.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Night Letter from Paula Pcricr Co
 sydney Carton.

Leaving for the east today. Would like to see you Can you meet me in New York next Monday? PAULA.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Scissors for Vegetables

Keep pair of shears in your kitchen that is used only for such things as cutting up lettuce, parsley, peppers and other salad ingredients.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08

the turn or lie. 1 na0 |been sick for seven |years. I would get Ia little better, then II broke down again. It would be hard for me to describe how II was, for I was a
 perfect wreck. 1
 suffered with a pain
 in my left side, then
 l would have numb
 spells and I would
 think I Irn,1ldn't 1.-Two
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Washing EriIlfs

Wash small fruits and vegetable, by placing in wire basket and plunging this into water several times
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Night Letter from Dick Summers to
 Beatrice Grismshaw.

Win be in Albany a week from to- day Meet me there on that day if possible. Counting the days.
 DICK
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08

The national death rate from tu- berculosis has increased 50 per cent since 1s04.s
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08

There is collection of nearly SS0,o00 finger prints in Scotland Yard
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
WOMEN OF
 MIDDLE AGE
Read How Mrs. Walsh Was Helped by Taking Lydia E. Pinkkam's
 Vegetable Compound

Mannington, West Virginia. --"1 took the Vegetable Compound when having
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08

z. (Beginning in Our Next Issue. "BUTTON, BUTTON.D
Evening star., 1924-03-25

c. An ultra smart dress
coat of Povet T7u1N sohose
master tailoring IS sho1vn m
its perfection of line. COL
lars and cuffs are self ma
teriaI Effectively shocked.
$500.
Evening star., 1924-03-25
New Imported
VOLTA Carreaux
An English Fabric That
Brings Ratine-Vo,1e to a
Greater Beauty Than Ever.

\ novelty voile that is shown III a wide choice
of colored grounds set off with checks blocking
stripes of white ratine.
1t differs from the usual run Of ratine voic, in
its distinctive patterns ali Of which are extremely
smart, and will quicken your desire Tor frocks OF
IT at sight.
Evening star., 1924-03-25

4. Beautifully tailored
strdightline coat of Macy
Poiret TaUilI, aUith oonven-
tionaI motif stitched in
black, adding a distinctive
touch. Lined aoith finest
silk crepe. $500.
Evening star., 1924-03-25

B. Sports model of tan
Poldire, aUith weH- fitting
raglan sIeeves, boz plated
effect at the back and IoaU,
apeK placed belt. Lined
sUith silk crepe. $500.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
duplicated by Jim Bo;tomley, put the
Cardinals in the lead.

duplicated by Jim Bottomley, put the
Cardinals in the lead.
One thousand fans were in line at
Navin Field at s o'clock Tuesday hen
the sale of tickets for the opening
game of the Detroit Tigers season be-
gan. The line began to form at .
o'clock Monday night and 500 per-
sons. including several women, were
in line at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Frank Wigington. pitcher of the st,
Louis National League Club. has been
obtained by the New Haven Club of
the Eastern League. /.
- Frank McCue, third baseman. was
obtained Monday by Minneapolis OF
the American Association from the
Philadelphia Athletics, according Ia
word from Beaumont, Texas, the Mil
lers' training camp. MeNue played
with Columbia in the South Atlantic
League last year.
The Shreveport Gassers PLAYING at
home. lost TO the Omaha Western
Lcaguers Monday afternoon, IA to
-. Eight pitchers were used.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
America Must Depend Largely
on Veterans in Olympic Meet

from Kiviat's showing. lack of ex-
ccptional new material Kiviat won
the mile championship thirteen Years
ago and was star in the 1872
Olympics.
Newcomers in Runs.
Outstanding among newcomers were
Tierney and Mulvihill, two Holy
Cross youths. The former set new
worlds 500-yard record. while Mulyi-
hill defeated veteran campaigncr.
Jake priscoll, TO capture the nation
al 600-yard championship. Another
college star. George Marsters, of
Georgetown, new national 1000-yard
title holder. flashed to the front,
while fine crop Of high hurdlerS
has raised American chances of a
sweeping triumph in timber-topping
ut Paris.
In tie field events. the most prom
Using of the younger stars were: Dean
Brownell, of Illinois, who polc-vault-
ed over II feet to new worlds
record, and Ralph Hills, Princeton
giant. who won the national shot put
title. Veterans such as Harold Os-
borne and Dick Landon dominated
the high Jumpers, while Pat MacDon-
aid. who \startcd winning Olympic
championships in 1912, proved him
self still high among the best weight
men
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
ROE OF TEXAS WILL
BE MEMBER OF U. S.
OLYMPIC POLO TEAM
Hitchcock, Boeseke, Wand
maker, Moore and,
Others Chosen.

New York. March 25.-The Ameri-
can team in the Olympic polo cham
pionships named today by ;he Olympic
committee includes Thomas Hitchcock
Of New York. captain; Elmer j.
Boescke of California; Frederick
Roe of Texas and Rodman Wanna
maker. of Philadelphia. with George
G. Moore, of San Francisco, as sub
stitute.
The games will be played at st.
Cloud and Bagatelle. France. June -
TO July 4. The handicap total of the
team. excluding Moore, is 20.
Thomas Hitchcock Jr., is member
of the international cup team, for
which ROdman Wanamaker III, is a
leading candidate. Moeseke is the
ranking star in the California Polo
Association. and Roe Of the Texas AS
ISOLATION. Roe lives ut San Angelo.
Wanamaker already is abroad. The
others will go soon. Their string Of 20
ponies will be shipped April 10.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
KEARNS WONDERING
WHICH BILLION BID
HE SHOULD ACCEPT
Receives Three Big Offers
for Dempsey, One in
the Movies.

New York, March 25-Jack Kcarns.
manager of Heavyweight Chanpion
Jack Dempsey. is today considering a
million-dolar motion picture offer and
two proposals for title fights. one from
Tex Richard and the other from
James J. Coffroth, California pro-
moter.
The motion picture offer came FROM
Carl Laemmle. head of large produc-
ing concern. declared Kearns, who also
disclosed that Coffroth had renewed
Il previous bid for title battle at
Tia Juana between Dempsey and Har-
~ Wills. while Richard had offered
terms for a match with the best avail
able contender here in September.
KearnS intimated he hoped to ac-
ccpt the movie contract and also one
OF the fight offers. either one Of which
is understood 10 involve in excess Of
half q million for the champion. He
insisted. however. he would not sacri-
flee Dempsey's fighting plans for
Screen work.
There is no chance of the champion
seeing any action now before Septem-
ber.'' .Kearns declared. "but | am anx-
ious 10 sign for a match then, pre-
ferauiy around Labor Day. I'm hav-
ing tonight and expect to meet the
movie people and Coffroth next Sat-
urd.y in Los Angeles.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
ATHLETES OF COUNTY
SCHOOLS WILL HOLD
ANNUAL MEET FRIDAY
Almost Score of Schools
viii Be Represented
by $50 Boys.

The athletic events Of the Bexar
County lnterscholastic League will be
held on the San Pedro Park track
beginning nj o'clock Friday morn
ing with IL to 20 schools represented
and approximately 80 individual en-
tries.
There will he eleven events for the
senior boys and six events for tho
juniors. with. so many entries in some
of the events that several preliminary
heats will be necessary.
The schools entered are Hot Wells.
Edgewood. South San Antonio High
School. Los Angeles Heights. Somcr.
set. Alamo Heights, Harlandale, Won
Ormy. Elmendorf. Oak Island Say
crs, Cooper and Southton. EpidemicS
of measles and mumps have slowed
M the entries but it is expected that
a number of other Schools will be
entered before the meet starts.
A. NJ. Ncune will be in charge Of
the athletic events.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
PRELIMENARiES NOT
LEAST LNTEpESTING
ON TUESDAYS BILL
McCann-White Bout "WeN
Supported" BY Four
Otker Fights.

Tuesday nights fight card Mt the
Market Hall is apparently well-bal-
anccd- bill from the standpoint of IN
tercst. The fans arc likely TO get a
kick" out of every bout, from the
curtain-raiser to the main event.
Take look at this list:
Gid Belado. the rooster OF the ring.
and Lefty" Graham. four rounds at
100 pounds. Neither man has hal
much experience but-both are extreme
ly willing mixers and have styles OF
their own.
Eddie Rodriguez. playmate of Ed
die Lopez, and Billy Sweet ut 13j
pounds. four rounds. Rodriguez seeks
to ayenge the knockout Sweet scored
over his pardner last Tuesday.
Sailor johnny Lyle and Rabbit Pa
mer. six rounds at 12J pounds. Lyle
is the long-legeed. long-armed featn-
erweight-he probably will enter tho
ring at 123 or under. Tuesday night
Promoter Jack Shelton is
watching closely with view of pos
sibly matching him with Mike Vas
quez next week. Naseuez lhas been
signed uD TO fight any fea herweIgnt
here on All Fools Day.
Jack Willis and Chuck Burns in Il
return engagement of their little skit.
: Absorbing Punishment" in ten
scenes. Willis wants 10 get back at
the tough Burns for a previous past
ing.
And the main event Of twelve rounds
at 10 pounds between Billy No
tam. Cleveland lightweight, conquer
DI here last week of Young Joe Riv-
Frs. and Tom White Of Texas City
and Monterey, Mexico, holder of a
string of Mexican championships. Nc
Cann is favored to beat White, bat
Tommy is a game lad and keeps his
lists moving. a combination that has
lpse many calculations.
Dell Golfer will referee the prelim-
naries, the first of which begins ~
10, and Jack Shelton will handle
the main bout.
Shelton is dickering with Joe Met
ranga and Charley Feracci as pos
sible opponents for Vasquez next
week
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
Athletes Who Represented
u. S. in 1920, and Even
Before, Dominated Many
Branches Of Sport This
Season.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
New York, March 25.-America
must depend largely upon veteran, tai
ent 10 retain her track and field
laurels in the Olympic games at
Paris if performances during the
1924 indoor season are criteron
The outstanding stars of the season.
Loren Murchison. national sprint
champion. and .Ioie Ray, middle dis
tance star, both were members of
the 1920 Olympic squad. Ray won
his first national mile championship
in 1916 and Murchison his first ma
tional dash title in 1918. yet they
showed their heels TO all corners in
nearly all of their starts. "
Four Keen Rivals.
Murchison's keenest rivals appear
TO be Louis Clarke, Johns Hopkins.
who set new indoor 100-yard marx :
Chester Bowman Syracuse flier. and
Boots" Lever, former Pennsylvania
crack, and Charley Paddock.
Ray found his closest opposition IN
Lloyd Hahn. Boston A. A.. who three
times led Joie to the tape. and Schuy,
Ter Enck, of Penn State. intercol
legiate indoor champion, but the 30
year-old Chicagoan is still rcgarde,
as the king-pin miller.
The startling comeback of Abe
kiviat. who defeated some of th
best of the younger stars in winnin,
two middle distance championship
races, emphasized, without detractinI
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
MIKE M'TIGUE WILL
BE IN FINE SHAPE
FOR STRIBLING BOUT
Training Hard for Second
Meeting With Georgia
Younester.
By F.AIRPIAY.

Copyright by The San Antonio Light
New York. Marcel, 25.-Mike Nc
Tisue is going TO be in first class
condition when he meets Young Strib-
ling in Newark on March 81. The
world s, champion cruiserweight has
been working for nearly month now
and is beginning TO put on the finish
ing touches. He is very confident
that Stribling win realize as soon as
the two Come into contact that he
was not the poorly Tained. confident.
transforming champion whom the
boy from Dixie faced at Columbus,
Ga. The few bets that have been
placed uptown favor Mike as to
odds.
A report has been going. around
town Of late that Jack Dempscy's rest
from ring exploits for some months
or perhaps all this year is due TO
injuries he received when he was
struck in the body by Firpo in the
opening round of their battle. There
has even been talk that his recent
operation was the result of injuries
received that September evening. But
it is only gossip. given some credenc2
by Dempsey's sudden decision to go
into the movies and not meet Tommy
Gibbons. this summer.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
[Ss[I)Ak THE SPORT PAGE 4 NGA]
Spain Enters Girl of
Is as Lenglen's Rival
in Olympic Net Play

Cannes. France. March 25. -
Eighteen-year-old Scnorita de Al
varez. entered in the Olympic lawn
tennis competition, will have TO ne
considered along with Suzanne
l.englen. jrdgins from her match
with Elizabeth Ryan in the final,
Of the Cannes tournament just
closed. The Spanish girl lost To
the former Californian Ga. los
after leading four times in the last
set.
Scnorita lie Alvarez hopes 10
win points for Spain in the Olym-
pcs. particularly in the mixcl
doubles where she will be paired
with the brilliant Manuel Alfonso.
Her flashy. brilliant game. TO.
gcther with young AlonsoS speed.
should provide a treat for tennis
lovers attending the Colonies
events.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
GREB VS.. DELANEY?
Middlcweight Champion Offered Fat
Sum to Figh, Berlenbach's Conqueror.

Baltimore, Md. March 25.-James
"Rcd" Mason, manager of Harry
Greb, middleweight champion. an
nounced today that Charlie Henderson
of Brooklyn had offered Grcb n match
with Jack Delaney. who recently
punched hole in Paul Berlenbach's
string Of victories. The offer for n
fight in May included n guarantee of
100000 with 81 per cent of the re
CENTS, Mason said.
He was Glso offered a bout with
Mickey. Walker of Newark, to take
place during the summer, the title
holders. manager said.
GFeb scored technical Knockout
over Fay Kciser of Cumberland Nd.
in the twelfth round of their sched-
uled 1J-round bout here last night.
Keiser was outclassed and took a bad
beating in every round. The. bout
was stopped by the referee after
Kciser had been floored heavily. with
Il left hook 10 the jaw for coup of
two and was helpless. with Greb
him numerically in neu-
trail corner.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25

After dropping their first Academic
League game last week, the Main Ave.
nue. High School ball tossers forged
out of the zero class Monday afternoon
by defeatig tnhe highly-touted West
Texas Military Academy team. 4 to
), in eleven thrilling innings at
Schwab Field.
Kennedy did the trick in the elcv.
enth 18th two-base Lit which bruG.nt
in James, who was on second, for the
whining score. The game was as
even as could be desired with Main
always scoring first. and the Cadets
matching all these. scores with the
exception of tho last.
Alpha Morgan. the Cadet hurlcr.
showed world of stuff in the game
and retired eighteen of the North Side
boys on strikes. record for the sea-
son so far. He pitched good bah and
several times pulled himself out of bad
holes. His only fault was lack Of con-
troll at times. Two Main twirlcrs
worked creditably
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25

Copyright by The San Antonio Light.
Qucstion--Batter hits the ball to
the first baseman. The latter fails to
touch the base and, waiting until the
runner is within few feet of him.
starts to touch him. Runner leaves
the baseline and runs around the
field. finally going back TO the line
at the spot where he left and going on
to first and touching the base. l claim
he is out.
Answer-He is out. Rule sc. sec
tian q governs that. Me left the line
TO get away from a fielder with the
ball in hand.
Question: high fly is batted into
the air and the third baseman and
pitcher both run for the ball and
both stop and watch it while it hits
the ground. After striking the. ground
the ball bounds outside the foul line
between third base and home. The
umpiyc calls the batter out because he
did not run to. first. What was the
decision? ~
Answcr-N was foul ball and the
batter ives not out. Because the ball
was fly and bounded out of the in
field was no reason why it would not
be foul. ~
Question-Batter hits. the ball and
the ball bounees up and hits his bat
and rolls fair. The batter is staining
in his box. Is it n fair or foul hit?
Answer-The hit is foul. The bat
ter is on foul ground when he is in
his box.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
SUB JUNIORS PLAY
Mckinley. Strongly Favored to Win
Basket Ball Title.

The Mckinley Avenue Methodists
and the Laurel Heights Methodists
play the third basket ball game of the
sub-junior Sunday School League
world series" at s o'clock Tuesday
night on the City "Y" floor.
The Mckinley Avenue quintet won
the first two games of the series and
another win Tuesday night will mean
the championship for them. Laurel
Heights would need to win Tuesday
nights contest and two others to come
out ahead. This is the only remain
ing Sunday School championship to
be decided.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-25
FIRPO in SECLUSION
Luis Trains in Mounted Police Bar
racks for Last Appearance"

Buenos Aires. March 25.-Luis
Firpo, the South American heavy
weight champion. has gone into seclu-
sion until his fight with Al Reich. He
has taken quarters in the mounted
police barracks where he refuses TO
see visitors, particularly the report
ers of local newspapers.
FirpO informed The Associated
Press correspondent that he would re-
main in the barracks and train earn,
estly for what he described as ~my
last appearance in the ring"