davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1936-12-17
ANOTHER HARRINGTON.

Max Harrington, assistant athletic
director of George Washington UNI
versity. was handing out cigars to-
day. Mrs. Harrington, the former
Lydia Wilson. presented him with q
6% pound boy yesterday. The baby
was born at the G. w. u. HOSPITAL.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
Sports Mirror
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Today a year ago-Horton Smith
won $4,000 Miami -Biltmore golf
tournament with ISL; Tommy
Hitchcock restored to 1o-goal polo
ranking.
Three years Chicago Bears
won National Pro Football League
title, defeating New York Giants
1921.
Five years ago-John Law, ex-
Notre Dame star, resigned as head
football coach at Manhattan
College.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
B. CONRAD HIGH MAN
IN A. AND P. LEAGUE
Wins 12.Pound Turkey With Top
Qualifying Set in Evening
Star Pin Tournev,

u CONRAD OF the O'Clock team
of the A. & P. Bowling League
won't need to buy a Christmas turkey
Conrad won 12-pound bird when he
shot the high set Of the A. & p. League
In the qualifying round of The Evening
Star Yuletide tournament at the
Lucky Strike.
His score Of 63S included a handicap
Of 70 pins.
G. Collins, with 55--624, was second.
The scores:
Evening star., 1936-12-17
EAST'S SQUAD PRACTICES.

CHICAGO, December II UP.-
Members of the all-East foot ball
team, which will play an all-West
eleven for charity at San Francisco
New Year day, arrived here today
for their initial workout at North-
western University's Dyche Stadium.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
Grifen Pr0re Toughest American League Wh
THE SPORTLICHT
Clarke. Thorpe. Ndgnrski and Grange
Nominated for AH-Time Backfeld.

is rated by many as the most elusive
runner in open territory that foot ball
ever saw.
He was one Of the few willing
to let them come to him back
Of the line and then slip away
when his blockers were ready.
I've seen Red take passes out Of the
air from almost impossible angles.
He always was threat on pass inter-
ceptions, with probably the finest
change Of pace any back ever had.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
Mat Matches
Ry the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HAZLETON, Pa.-Joe Cox, 224,
Kansas City. defeated Hank Bar
Der, 22O, Boston Gone falD.
TRENTON.-Steve Casey. $50.
Ireland, tossed John Katana, 214.
Chicago Zone falD.
LOS ANGELES.-Man Noun
tain Dean, 295, Georgia, defeated
Jules Strongbow. 280. Cherokee
Indian.
CHICAGO. - Mango Singh.
India, defeated Ivan Rasputln,
Russia Zone falD.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
FALLS CHURCH DATING.

Falls Church basketers are seeking
games with unlimited opponents for
next Thursday and Saturday and all
dates thereafter. Call Falls Church
434 between and $50 pm, or write
to Wilson Earman, jr., box Ill, East
Falls Church, Va.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
J. c. c. WINS SIXTEENTH.

Sixteen straight victories were be-
hind the Jewish Community Center
basket ball team today after routing
the Lansburgh i've. 1890. last night
On the Central High court
Evening star., 1936-12-17
RINALDIS PULL UPSET
Rally in Second Half to Defeat
Senate Beer, % to 81.

&SA&SS 0SSAS W. w
Coming from behind in the second
half, the Rinaldi Flashes pulled an
upset in the Heurich Cup League last
night by defeating the Senate Beer
team. 1921. at the Brewery gym.
Heurich's had held a lilo lead at
intermission, but Peacock, Folliard,
Walker and viana got hot on the
cords during the last 40 minutes.
Other games in the loop resulted in
two romps for District w. P. A. and
Delaware g. Hudson. The Works
Progress five, with Mayfleld, Upton
and Scheible scoring heavily, routed
c. G. C. (Ole), 54-21. while D. & H.
took another G. c. c. team, Geola,
40-1e.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
HuGHEs HEADS UMPIREs.

James Y. Shorty Hughes, we'll
known sandlot umpire, will head the
District of Columbia Umpires' Asso-
ciation for the next IL months, hav-
ing been elected president last night
to succeed Jimmy Green.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
CENTRAL LOSES STAR
Thompson Out of Athletics for
Violating Old Rule.

violating O1Q RUE.
Because he violated a 1O-year rule
of the Board of Education, Will
Thompson, Central High basket ball
and track star, has been banned from
future participation in interhigh ath-
letics. Thompson admitted he be-
longed to an "unapproved" organiza-
ton. blacklisted by high school OFF,
cials in 1926.
Thompson was expected to be the
regular center for the Blue courtmen
this Winter and also to enter track
next Spring. He holds the 100 and
220 yard sprint championships Of the
high schools. Upon being notified Of
his expulsion from high school sports,
Thompson joined the independent
District w. P. A. basket ball team,
an entrant in the Heurich Cup League.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
Beat George as Amateur.


HENRI had enjoyed wrestling as an
amateur and had experienced
success, winning the Michigan State
amateur heavyweight championship
four consecutive years. During his
amateur days he defeated Ed Don
George. who later turned professional
and annexed the world championship.
Although doctors informed him he
never would wrestle again, Piers had
strengthened his body by 1929 and
balanced the beam at 200 pounds. He
then turned pro to pay of the many
bills he had accumulated during his
lengthy illness.
A native of Haarlem, Holland, Piers
worked on q fishing trawler at the age
Of 8 and three years later made his
first voyage. He didn't see Holland
again for several years and then re-
turned only briefly before embarking
for the United States in 1922.
Piers is washington's perennial
preliminary favorite. Many matmen
have asserted that If graphing was
changed to straight wrestling. Henri
soon would be at the top. His lack
OF color, they say, hampers his draw
ing power.
Other 30-minute preliminaries, the
first Of which will start OF $50 o'clock.
list Pat Mckay facing Ed Mesks. Abe
Tourist meeting Stanley Pinto and
Jack Hader tangling with Frank
Judson.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
FLYING EAGLES SOARING.

Using two full teams, the Flying
Eagles nipped the Walter Reed i've,
1883, last night for their fourth
victory Of the season.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
Fights Last Night
p, the Associated Press.

Ry the Associated Press.
NEW YORK.-Solly Kriger.
1914, Brooklyn, stopped Harry
Balsamo, 1914, New York CD.
VANCOUVER, British Colum-
bia.-Gordon Wallace, 14S1a. Van
couver, Canadian welterweight
champion, knocked out Harry
Duhlinski, 1881, Chicago (5).
Evening star., 1936-12-17
Quit When Pal Died.

p OSCOE'S death finished Jim as q
~ racing driver. He had been cap
tain of the Westport High School
wrestling team in Kansas City and
later had won the amateur light
heavyweight and heavyweight twisting
titles of the Missouri Valley, 50 he
naturally turned to the mat for work.
From 1929 until 1881, Cofield
worked under the tutelage Of Joe
Stetcher. former world champion. and
then launched his pro career. Since
that time he has participated in more
than 1000 matches.
Cofheld invariably Is employed as
q villain and has participated in many
build-upS here. The 5 foot 10 inch,
2l0-pound pachyderm has prospered
in the caulifiower industry. now own
ing q 50-acre farm on the outskirts
of Kansas City, hiring Is hands to
operate it.
Piers turned to the brawling busi-
ness to pay of doctors and hospital
bills. A goiter operation in 1926 left
Henri but shell Of his former healthy
self. He was unconscious four days
and his weight dropped from 100 TO
IA pounds. He was unable TO leave
Ann Arbor Sanitarium for six months.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
Bows Out Like Gallant Fox.

CRANvILLES knees were fired and
he was turned out at Woodward's
Farm at Belair, Nd. There was little
doubt in the minds Of his handlers
that he would be brought back 70
competition next year. But Gilpin,
owner of Teddy, great grandsire Of
Granville. which died recently, finally
persuaded Woodward to retire the g.
year-old. He has been leased to the
Virginia breeder for a term of five
years.
In retiring Granville at the height
Of his career, Woodward followed his
policy with Gallant Fox six years ago.
Both were leading money winners, the
Fox earning more than 100000.
The loss Of Granville and the recent
retirement Of Discovery strips the
handicap division Of two Of its great
est drawing cards. There also Is a
chance neither Bold Venture nor
Brevity will stand training. Bold Ven
ture is at Columbia, s.. c., preparing
for the rich Winter stakes. while
Brevity is in Kentucky getting In
shape for the $50,00o Widener Chal-
lenge Cup at Hialeah Park.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
BY GRANTLAND RICE.

ON RE-MEETING JIM THORPE.
I'pe seen them come and 90,
old-ttmer.
I'pe seen them at their best.
Tue seen them North and South,
old-tin,er.
I'pe seen them East and West.
We've left a lot OF years behind US,
But reading nrem'rys slate.
You still can play for me, big Red
Man,
And let the other tpdit.
Yes. Tue seen other guys ,0ho had
1t,
Gups uith q double share:
They kneiD their tndy dboUe the
scramble,
With something else to spare;
But when ! start IN to remember
Lost years that krew Their
flame,
I'H ride with you till he'll starts
freezing
The Red Ace OF the game.
r OS ANGELES, December H.
About q dozen Of us. most o
them foot ball coaches VIII
- have been hanging around grid
irons for the last IS or 20 years.
trying to rank the frs
four foot ball backs In order for a
time.
The vote for No. l practically wa
His name was Thorpe {
Carlisle-Jim Thorpe-ball carrier an
Evening star., 1936-12-17
Granville Scores Heavily.

THE Schwartz colt went wrong soon
afterward. with the result Gran
vile never got q chance to atone for
the defeat. one of three by nose mar
gins in II starts during the year.
Granville indicated there might have
been a different story If they had met
again, by winning six straight races,
earning sl10.295 and getting the ac-
claim of sports writer's as the horse Of
the year.
Like Bold Venture and Brevity.
however, Granville was forced to the
sidelines with a minor leg injury N
winning the Lawrence Realization in
September at Belmont Park. The in
jury kept the great son OF Gallant Fox
out of the Jockey Club Gold Cup, a
race which appeared easy after his
victory over the famous handicap star,
Discovery, IN the Saratoga Cup.
Evening star., 1936-12-17
GRANVILLE GONE,
TURF DUEL ENDS
Issue With Bold Venture
Over as 3.Year.0ld Star
Is Sent to Stud.
BY the Associated Press,

question OF which Is the better
" horse, Bold Venture or Gran
vile. never will be answered.
Hopes that the two great turf stars
would take up their rivalry next year
where they left OF in the Preakness
last Spring vanished with William
woodwards announcement that Gran
vile would be retired to the stud at
Kenneth M. Gilpin's Kentmere Farm
at Boyce. Va.
Bold Venture, representing Morton
L. Schwartz, whipped Granville by
the sIimmest Of margins in the Freak
ness after taking the measure Of J. E.
Widener's Brevity in the Kentucky
Derby-the race in which the Wood
ward ace tossed his rider soon after
leaving the barrier.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21

seompar'con.
I'm awfully glad to meet you,"
she told him In low, cordial voice.
Bob had the impression that she
meant what she said. Perhaps this
place wasn't going TO be so bad, at
ter all. Beside Ramon Vasquez and
Angelique, the last member Of the
dinner party was q tall. thin pro-
fesSor of archaeology, Professor Shaw,
who shook hands abscnt~mindedly.
then turned his full attention to
the really excellent dinner. which
was served at once.
In spite of Pearl Johns efforts 10
promote general conversation, the
meal passed In comparative silence.
Ramon and Angelique, Bob and
Betty, did what they could to be
gay and inject a little holiday spirit
into things, but, between the cold
glances OF the older brothers and
the senile cacklings of Tanta Jo-
sephine, all jollity soon languished,
and 1t was relief when the dinner
was over.
As they moved out OF the dining
room Bob stepped back to hold the
door open for Betty WEIGH. "Will ]
be seeing you again this EVENING"
nc asked. II didn't suppose the mesa
held anyone like you"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21

his spine for no reason at all. He
looked at his host more closely. Why
thu outlandish name Vasquez had
called him?
Pearl John dc Forest was a clean
cut young man with a pleasant,
friendly manner and an engaging
smile. He seemed anxious 10 make
his guests feel at home, and hus-
tied the slow-footed Mexican Serv-
ants. He himself brcezed about the
room and shook UP cocktails. talk
ing gaily all the while, as though
he felt the weight Of his respon-
sibility as host. There was rea-
son for this, as Bob was soon TO
discover.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21

love-, stated Rev. DR.. John G. Walk
er In his sermon yesterday morning
at the Second Congregational
Church.
IF we must have our faith In
good will or IN hate, choose good
will. These doctrines Of Nordic SUI
prcmacy and Aryan destiny are but
modern fables, designed TO deceive
and to betray. The eagles Of i'm
perioI Rome were not sufficient to
stem the rising tide Of Christ's king
dom and power. History will re-
peat itself. 1t must repeat itself
by the very nature of the universe
In which we live.
Christmas means more than
cards and greetings and parties and
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21
CHAPTER ii

Although the house was In gala
attire and was very large, nobody
else appeared to help Pearl John well
come the guests. This struck Bob as
odd, since Ramon and Angelique
had said a party was about to take
place. AS quickly as he could, he
explained to young de Forest how
he happened 20 be with the others,
and asked II he could telephone 10
Santa Fc for help with his car.
I'VE haven't any telephone here
on Thunder Mesa" Pearl John re-
piled, "but don't let the matter
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21

worry you. Well send someone
down for 1t In the morning. In
the meantime, we'll be only toe
happy to have you accept our hos
pitality. An extra man is always
o welcome addition, you know
Besides, I'd like to talk to you when
I have time. We're SO blamed quiet
and isolated UP here on the mesa,
we don't have a chance to meet
many outsiders Please give me that
pleasure" His manner was 20 SIN
cere, almost wistful, that Bob held
out his hand.
Thanks lot. You put It very
nicely" ne answered. Especially
when I am the one who unwit-
tingly crashed this party"
AS his watch pointed to half
past 7. Bob was summoned TO din
ner. Walking down q long hall, he
found himself In huge dining
room. Here, again, there was a
fire In a big fireplace but, though
many candles were burning on either
side Of the room, there were the
same eerfe shadows and the same
feeling OF hospitality that Bob had
sensed in the living room.
A number of people had assem-
bled for the evening meal, and soon
Bob made the acquaintance OF the
family of the house on Thunder
Mesa. First, he was introduced to
two older brothers OF Pearl John
de Forest, and, TO his establishment,
discovered that they, too, had the
first name OF Pearl. Pearl Sam was
perhaps 40 years old and Pearl
Pierre about 80. Both were dour-
faced men, with black hair like their
younger brothers. but they they had
q suspicious, furtive look about them
which Pearl John lacked entirely.
The thought crossed Bob's mind
that he should hate TO mix with
either OF the older men. Their
beak like noses and thin, cruel lips
gave the impression that they
would stop at little. Both men
merely grunted q conventional ac-
acknowledgement as they shook hands.
Next, Bob was presented to a
fierce looking little old lady, Tantc
Josephine. She fixed him with
bright. black eyes that seemed TO
see through him, and her thin, claw
like hands ciutchcd q gold-hcaded
cane as though 1t were weapon.
"Ha, a stranger. Ell! What brings
you to Thunder Mesa? Generally
folks pass us by--if they can Her
voice was cracked and shrill, and
she seemed TO be amused. for she
went on into little shrieks Of laugh
ter.
At the sound. young girl came
hurrying into the room. and gently
held q bottle of smelling salts to
the old ladys nose. soothing her
with little pats as though she were
. child.
'"rhb Is BETTY WEIGH. Bob" ex-
planned Pearl John. "Tante leads her
q dogs life. but can't get along with
out her. Betty's one OF the best
things about Thunder Mesa"
The admiration In his voice
made Bob glance quickly at the
girl. A slight flush showed on her
face. hut he could not tell whether
II was caused by annoyance. She
was certainly easy TO look at, he
decided. with her golden hair and
violet eyes. She smiled nj Bob and
then he noticed that fascinating
dlmplc showed at the corner Of her
mouth. Among 40 many dark
skinned people. her pale, rather deli
cas- beauty was arrcstlng, and even
the exotic Angeliauc suffered BY
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21
Medical Unit Holds
Open House Program

The formal opening Of the new
rooms Of the Hugo Guards, slso
known as the medical detachnellt
OF the 102nd infantry, which are !
located in the state armory, took
place Saturday evening and moro
than 100 persons were IN attend
ance.
The unit Is commanded by Major
Joseph Ciminera. Other officers
present were Captain Alfred Dreflef
and Captain Harold Cleary. Sever
al other officers who could not be. q
on hand sent teleGrans. 80
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21

II have TO help Tante Josephine
to bed now" she replied. But II
she settles down quickly, maybe /
can find time 10 come back to the
living room. You see, I'm COM
panion for Tante, so she has to
come first"
"Ill be around, hoping you make
It," Bob told her, I'm just tire
salesman who got hung up on the
road. and so I'm sort OF horning IN
here. wasn't invited TO the party
you know. Since we're both out
siders, maybe we can combine our
CT orts and manage TO pluck our
selves of little Christmas cheer"
The girl looked up at him and
smiled again so that the dimple
showed. Maybe I can come back
to talk to you, but I must run
along now. 1t would never do to
get Tante stirred up on Christmas
Eve"
She walked rapidly down the cor
fidor and Bob stood looking after
her until the trim figure In It's gay
dinner dress disappeared around a
corner.
Only Pearl John. Ramon and
Angeliquc we're In the living room
when Bob entered. At their
hosts suggestion, q bridge game
was started, but Bob found 1t hard
to keep his mind on the cards. He
was absorbed. watching for Bctty's
possible return. Even AngeliqueS
skillful maneuvering for his atten-
ton. which at any other time he
would have met more than half way.
failed to bring any response. AT
last the game broke up, with the
girl pouting her displeasure.
IT think you must have got chill
blains out there In the snow,
Bob" she told him as she said
good night. "You have not even
smiled at me all evening. Men
usually do smile at Angelique.
you know"
I'm sure they dor he agreed.
with laugh.
Later, In his bedroom with It's
massive old world furniture. Bob
wondered about Angclique and
about Betty, and this strange
household on the mesa. Queer,
crcaking sounds made him start
In spite Of himself. and twice he
had the sensation that stealthy
footsteps passed In the corridor
outside hts door. He jerked up
right and listened. There was a
soft knock on the window. He
waited minute, then rose and
walked to 1t. With sudden
movement q his arm. he flung
It open. Betty's startled face APP
peared.
"Come outside a moment. ! must
speak TO you she whispered.
He snatched up a coat and
Joined her on the veranda.
Can you take me away with
you2a she asked breathlessly. I'm
afraid. All my mail Is intercepted.
and they won't let me leave. I've
written the employment agency IN
Santa Fe that got me this Job. but
I haven't had any reply. I'm afraid
Of something--but don't know
what"
'Of course III take you with me
tomorrow. he answered reassuring.
ly. Don't worry about II any more"
Suddenly came the disquicting
thought--but would he9 Wasn't u
possible .Aat he himself might be u
prisoner here on the mesaS
ITO ne C0ntimuetiD
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21

presents and groaning tables. Even
the careless realize that, I think,
though they may not give the mat
ter much thought. Christmas, the
first Christmas, meant the dawn Of
new era on the face of the earth.
Slowly but surely the Master is
winning his way. The tides Of hui
nan affairs rise and fall. civiliza-
tons and nations rise and fall but
His kingdom will not, cannot be de-
MED. Neither war nor the rumors
If wars TO come need shake our
faith in the Kingdom Of brother
rood and good will"
--s-------------
Moscow will open beauty school.
C.raoce'e fot.piOn trade Is declining
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21
Beginning a Story
About a Christmas
Party and a Killer
Who Recognized
No Holidays
CHAPTER I

CHRISTMAS EVE and the beginning to fall in
wet, swiring On desert road in New Mexico,
Bob Graham erked his stop and got to clean
the windshield wiper which could longer push the cling
ing mushy Pulling his hat lower his eyes, he
peered ahead into the growing darkness The road was
ing very uncertain about that last turn he had made
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21
CHRISTMAS MEANS
DAWN OF new ERA
Minister Says RumOrs Of
War Need Not Shake
Faith in Brotherhood

II one must choose. and / cannot
doubt that choice, between faith In
force and faith In love, / choose
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-21

Ramon lowered 1t to speak to
someone outside.
"si, Senior"
Bob caught sight Of an Indians
free, framed In the window, and a
hand pointing the direction they
they were to take. Hacienda i.
Indians what the heck was he
getting into? A queer sense of
foreboding seized him, and he look
ed inquiringly at his two COM
panions.
They did not appear TO be aston
ished and showed no sign that there
was anything out Of the way In the
Indians announcement. Certainly
the young people were both very at
tractive looking and well dressed. 30
why should he worry?
Now they were on what appear
ed TO be a large, FIAT area and
Ramon Vasquez relaxed In his seat,
tn ming TO Bob with q smile.
"You are house guest Of the
dc Forests on Thunder Mesa, too,
I suppose?" he asked.
mo" Bob told him. and hur-
ried 10 explain how he happened
to be on the road.
"Were glad we found you. any
how" ,Angelique told him. I'm sure
an extra man Will not be amiss at
the party. There never are enough
men to 60 around, you know"
Ramon laughed. "You see?
The more men, the better, where
Angelique is concerned. But you'll
md Pearl John de Forest Q hos
pitablc sort Of chap, and I'm sure
he'll be delighted TO put you up
until you can get your car fixed.
No use doing the freezing act when
you can be IN q comfortable house,
you know"
They were approaching their des-
tination as he spoke, and Bob peer.
ed c,iriously through the small space
on the windshield which the wiper
had cleared. The house was nothing
more than q large blur In the snow
and darkness. though he was con-
scious that they were stopping In
some sort Of an enclosed yard. In
O moment, lights and warmth open
ed before them, and young man
and O Mexican servant were help
ing them out Of the car.
Merry Christmasl HI Ramon
Angeliquel" the young man cried.
80 you've brought q friend. Good
Right this way now. You'll be oil
.osy IN Just minute. Bearcat Of
q storm the weather man put In
our Christmas stocking, isn't it,"
They were hustled into q large
living room. lighted by tall cam
dies In bronze sconces. A fire burn-
ed In the huge fireplace ct one end
and Christmas greens decorated
every possible place In the room.
yet the effect was cold and repel-
lent. The fiirkering light Of the fire
and candles seemed unable 70 cope
with the shadows that hung on the
duh gray walls. and the crude. raw
hide covered furniture looked un-
comfortable and stiff.
Again Bob was conscious Of that
sensation OF apprehension that had
come over him when he first came
70 the mesa. Thunder Mesa was 0
strange sort OF name. he decided.
but II certainly suited this place.
Well, he'd leave rs soon 81 he could
IN the morning. He'd rather buck
anowdriftE than stay In a place that
made shiverB chase up and down