ADVENTURERS’ CLUB HEADLINES FROM THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF! == “He Wanted to Live” By FLOYD GIBBONS Famous Headline Hunter ELLO EVERYBODY: Today, I've got a swell yarn for you. It's the story of one of the greatest disasters in the history of the Virgin Islands —yes, and it's a lot more than that, too. It’s the story of a heroic deed and a darned swell illustration of what the will to live will do for a man—or a boy. Fellow Adventurers, let me introduce to you Harry Zielian of Brooklyn, the man who wanted to stay alive. And now let's get on with his story. were returning on the sloop Sea Gull. There were 21 people on the Sea Gull including the entire St. John cricket team and a woman with four young children. breeze. Their Sloop Capsized in the Gale. In three-quarters of an hour that breeze had become a gale. A few moments later a ‘‘spinner’’ struck the sloop broadside and knocked it completely over. In less time than it takes to tell it the sloop capsized and sank. He called to his brother who had gone below a few minutes before the spinner struck but he got no answer. For a while he treaded water. As he did so he felt a small body rub against his and raised it to the surface. It was a little boy—the four-year-old son of the woman who had been aboard the Sea Gull with him. He was dead, and Harry let his body go again. It was four miles to shore, and it would be a miracle if Harry got there himself. Three Began the Long Swim. Four miles to shore in a raging gale. Yes, it would be a miracle if thirteen-year-old Harry Zielian made it. But Harry wanted to live. He turned toward land and began to swim. He had barely started when he saw his brother Ed ard his pal, Jim- my, passing him. He called to them and told them not to swim so fast— to save their energy if they ever expected to get ashore alive. Guided by the lighthouse at the entrance to the harbor of St. Thomas, they swam on. “For a while,” he says, “we could hear yells and cries from people who were still afloat, but after an hour all was still except for the break of the waves as the wind continued to lash the sea to fury. We swam for another hour, then Jimmy began to tire. Soon he was in a bad way. Harry dived as the sloop went over. I swam to the windward side of him, the better to protect him from the waves and put my right hand under his left armpit. When I got tired, Ed would relieve me. This went on for quite a while but eventually Jimmy became so tired he couldn't raise his hand. He sank for the first time and grabbed my shirt as he came back to the surface. I went under and would undoubtedly have drowned if Ed had not come to my assistance.” Ed kept Harry's head above water, but poor Jimmy went down. He clung to Harry a few seconds and then sank. There was nothing Harry and Ed could do about it. They were lucky to get out alive themselves. Both boys were tired now—dog tired. BUT THEY WANTED TO LIVE. They kept on swimming. “We had been swimming for at least three hours,” fore. Suddenly we heard a voice calling and for a time we did not with him as Jimmy had almost done. But at length we swam in that direction and found Louis, Jimmy's brother, captain of the Sea Gull.” How the Two Lads Saved Louis. By this time all three of them were all in—so far gone that they agreed to swim apart so that if one went down he wouldn't try to drag the others with him. They swam for another hour. they heard Louis calling. “I'm going down,” he shouted. cramp in my leg!” “Ive got a until the cramp had passed. Louis kept his head. and fought them, all three would have gone down together. After that they swam on again. They were swimming in a daze, almost dead with fatigue, BUT THEY WANTED TO LIVE! More hours passed. They kept on swimming. At last they felt bottom under their feet and half-stumbled, half-crawled up on a sandy beach. It was then between two and three o'clock in the morning and they had been swimming for seven or eight hours. Exhausted, they dropped on the beach with the waves lapping their feet, and fell into a dead sleep. It was morning and the sun was shining brightly when Louis awakened the other two. survivors, but there were none. tive woman who fed them and got a boat to take them home. C. M. T. Cold presented Harry and Ed with life saving medals awarded them by the king of Denmark for their rescue of Louis. They wanted to live, those two kids—but they weren't too busy at it to help the other fellow. Copyright.—~WNU Service. Prairie Chicken Hard to Shoot Young Spiders Take Flight By CHERIE * - PLAS A dd, ht | pg. Seeriteriter de Zrerineriter W HiSoME frock of chic silk print that makes you look your prettiest, hat big of brim that brings romance into the picture, it's the twosome that ‘‘does something for | you'' and it's exactly the type cos- tume that is holding the spotlight in | the midsummer fashion scene Special emphasis is being placed on the vogue of picturesque hats that have a sentimental air that tunes in charmingly with the witch- ery of a brightly colorful, flattering | print gown. Which goes to show | that there is a trend to dress in | lovely-lady fashion. You will find more and more as the summer comes on that the ‘be pretty’ mood | prevails throughout the mode. The trio of charming summer cos- | tumes illustrated is convincing as | to the “‘prettiness'’ of current fash. | ions. The dress to the right in- terprets a new version of the dirndle in black and pink print silk crepe. It is shirred at each side to give moderate skirt fullness in front with a slim back line. The box shoulders emphasize smallness | of waistline, a feature especially indicated in the newer dresses. Wear black accents with this gown for town and change to touches of | ’ i pink when you go to your country | club, The black hair hat posed far | back on the head and flaring far up in front is a foremost millinery | fashion. Even the new white felt tailored shapes have this upward off-face movement. NICHOLAS A word about black and pink. As the season advances costume after costume favors this combination. It gives a pretty effect indeed, when the dress of pink and black print elry, perhaps adding a girdle sash of soft pink suede with possibly a pink suede bolero. A lovely midsummer sheer cen- ters the group. This printed blue and white silk chiffon day dress has the new square neckline. Watch necklines! Designers are giving a lot of attention to them, introducing novelty in | fanciful outlines that impart an entirely new char- acter to the styling of blouses and gowns. Note also the horizontal tucked bodice and the skirt pleats released below the hips. And the big flower-trimmed leghorn hat. Wide brims and colorfully patterned wout fashion picture. For an afternoon ensemble select a bayadere silk chiffon dress in rainbow colors, together with a navy wool full-length unlined coat, such as pictured to the left. Take note of the hatpin on the merry widow black straw hat with its of taffeta bows and horse- hair brim. Speaking of wide brim hats to with print silks the latest The For the most part their trimming is confined to ribbon bands with streamers down the back. © Western Newspaper Union. ACCENTS OF SUEDE By CHERIE NICHOLAS The prairie chicken, owing to its wariness and choice of open range as habitat, is one of the most dif- ficult of game birds for hunters to bag. It usually rises far ahead of the hunter and out of the range of shot. Name Murray Means “Seaman” The name Murray is of Celtic origin and means ‘“‘seaman.” We consider it a different name from Murphy, Murtagh or Murtough, but it is only a little different, says an authority, as these last three all mean ‘‘sea warrior.” World's Robust Health The world’s robust health shows itself in the way it gets through times of transition, floundering al- ways with each new ledge it reaches, but climbing ever upward. In autumn each year young spi- ders take flight like the birds. They spin a thread and allow it to fly in the wind. The insect cuts this loose and clings to the end, and if con ditions are favorable it goes on a long voyage. Earliest Battle of Armageddon The earliest battle at Armaged. don so far known, was fought in May, 1479 B. C., when Thutmose the Third of Egypt defeated the Asiatic allies. This feat was dupli- cated in September, 1918, A. D., when General Allenby led a British division against Turks near the site. Identification of H Identification of handwriting is a matter of great importance in law cases which involve questioned doc- uments. Now that designers have sensed the vast possibilities suede offers to the fashion field and now that suede has been so scientifically treated that it is rendered thoroughly fab- riclike, there's just no end to the exciting things being done with it. For instance, this lovely silk print summer costume, posed by Lucille Ball, radio player, is greatly en- hanced with a girdle sash of grape colored suede with streamers of matching suede on the attractive wide-brim hat. Milliners Are Featuring Button Bonnets Just Now Milliners are featuring ‘‘button bonnets’ this season. They are as fashionable for ‘‘big sisters” to wear as they are for the tiny mem- bers of the family. They are made of pique, sharkskin, printed linens and such. While the new button bonnets are as pretty as a picture and as chic as can be, they are something more than mere eye teas- ers for they are practical to the nth degree, in that they are made to unbutton at will so as to lay out perfectly flat. Which means you can launder them easily and when buttoned back into shape they look like brand new millinery. Flatten them out by unbuttoning and they without taking up room-ideal STRAPLESS BRA IS GOOD STYLE NEWS By CHERIE NICHOLAS Here is good news, it's about the strapless brassiere designed to wear with the very fashionable strapless evening gown. It is made of net or lace with drawstring at the top and is boned just enough to keep it up without the aid of straps over the shoulders. Solves the prob- lem of what to wear under that transparent blouse or dress in the daytime where one must do away with unsightly straps to look well groomed. Try the new strapless bra under your costume slip in the daytime and you will be delight- ed at the nicety and neatness it af. fords. White for “Undies” Latest On Calendar of Fashions If you are casting about for ‘“‘un- dies” that express the ultimate in chic, be style-alert by asking to see the latest creations in white “nighties” and slips or foundation garments and corsetry. A vogue for pure white is down on the calendar of new fashions. Also there is a sentiment gaining to use fine wash materials, such as choicest of nainsooks and batistes and handkerchief linens, dimities and a whole list of the quaint, beau- tiful wash fabrics that again have come into their own. You will have joyous surprises, too, in the styling of the various garments. For instance a dainty bed-jacket is made of white batiste with vertical rows of embroidery | beading with the traditional “baby ribbon” run through and val lace edgings for trim. White rayon satin corsets and foundations that slenderize one to | ‘Robin Hood’ Is Favorite of Children By ELIZABETH C., JAMES | PERHAPS the first time that you | met Robin Hood and his Merry Men, you were a little child and haps your mother sat by the window to read to you from the stories of Robin Hood. Anyway, you certain- ly remember Robin's fight with Little John. One summer's day Robin Hood land his Merry Men stopped their journey in the forest to rest in the shade. Their leader set out to rove the woods alone, taking his horn which he used to summon his men should he need them Going along gayly Robin found himself over a rushing river on a narrow log bridge, face to face with a man seven feet tall. Hot words | passed between * them for neither would go back to al- low the other to pass first. Pulling an arrow from his sheaf and placing it to his long bow, Robin prepared to end this ar- gument, but the tall man taunted him with the name of coward. Elizabeth James “Do you not see me unarmed ex- cept for a staff?” cried his oppo- nent. “And yet you would use your bow." Robin left the bridge and cut him- self a stout cudgel from a tree. Re- turning he faced the tall man and they began to fight, both balancing on the narrow log. Robin Hood Falls. A blow from Robin's staff seemed to shiver the bones of the other, but a quick stroke nearly cracked the crown of Robin's head. Thus they were struggling, hand to hand, when a dextrous stroke from the stranger tumbled Robin Hood into the water. Pulling himself from the river by the overhanging boughs of a bush, Robin gave a mighty blast on his horn. Running at top speed came his band of Merry Men in their liveried suits of green. See- ing their leader wet from head to foot, they asked the reason, and when Robin told them of the fight they beset the stranger to give him a ducking. “Stop!” Robin Hood. “If this brave man will join us, he can become a member of the Merry Men!" Shouts greeted these words, and the tall man agreed to accept this lo cried ABOUT THE AUTHORS The authors of the Robin Hood tories are unknown as individuo- als but much can be deducted about them as a group. They hated the rich Normans who had taken the best of everything in England, they hated many of the churchmen who taxed the people excessively in the name of reli- gion. Robin Hood was their champion for he robbed the rich and helped the poor. What King Arthur was to the nobility, Robin Hood was to the poor. The deeds of Robin Hood have come down to us in ballads which were told and sung by the eve- ning camp fires, long before the people could read or write, invitation, having heard much of Robin Hood's men. “We must have a feast in his honor,” they cried and set about preparing the venison and wines. And so it was that on a summer's day in their secret haunt in Sher wood Forest, Robin and his Merry Men took Little John to be one of their band. Another day Robin Hood heard of an archery tournament which he very much wished to win. Wearing a disguise he entered the contest and was soon left with only one opponent, a slender youth who shot with grace and skill. When the last round came, Robin stepped back to give first place to his opponent, who in turn gave way to Robin Hood. Then the outlaw saw that the hands shot his arrows, making a perfect score. The youth missed the cen- | ter of the target by a small margin. It was then time to remove dis- guises. When the villagers saw Robin Hood they were astonished Nottingham was searching for him. | At this very moment the Sheriff | a trips. a finish are also in promise. | dashed up on his horse and a free- | —————————————— | for-all fight began. The villagers | helped Robin Hood for they loved {him as a hero. In the confusion | | Robin noticed the slender youth be- | Terry Cloth Retains Its Popularity on the Beach The introduction of many new cot- | side him, fighting in his defense. | ton fabrics fails to check the popu-| When the fight was over, Robin larity of terry cloth when it comes sought out the youth and inquired to beach attire. Coats and capes why he had fought thus in his be- of the toweling continue to be fea- half. The youth removed his dis-| tured, the most striking version be-| guise and his cap; beautiful long | ing a two-toned striped pattern. Bold | hair fell to his shoulders. Robin contrasts such as bright navy or gasped, for the slender youth was black with white present the theme really Maid Marian, Robin's sweet- | to best advantage. Jacket-like heart. blouses that have been dubbed Robin Hood and his sweetheart “night shirts,” are made of white | rode away together, leaving the terry cloth and take the place of lagers smiling. longer coats for beach wear. © Bell Syndicate—WNU Service. hd WHO'S NEWS THIS WEEK By LEMUEL F. PARTON NEV YORK-—Several years be- fore Romain Rolland finished “Jean Christophe,” Leo Tolstoi called him the warden of the con- science of Europe, Rolland In his quarter- Comes Home century exile in To Die Switzerland, he hasremained “above the battle,” warning of war, decrying hatred, pleading for peace and understanding. His has been a voice crying in the wilderness. His o France, “an old man, broken and despair- ing,” as the news dispatche The world seems ed his impassioned wants to die in Clamecy, the lage where he was born The greatest novel of a cen- tury, possibly of many cen- turies, ‘Jean Christophe’ has been called by great critics and multitudes of lesser lights. It was published in 1913. This writer has found few young per- sons, even those majoring in literature, who have read it. He has found ot an 8 report. heed- He to have little DETrs Wii ave nev- Teachings Will Be Remembered thy children together, eve gathereth her chicke wings, and ye would not neither He nor His teaching was together forgotten. There will a be those who will r main Rolland. When he was exiled from France, vast sums of money were offered him if he would go to America, to write and lecture. Publicity, or any form of self-ex- ploitation, is to him profoundly distasteful. He withdrew to a se- cluded villa near Zurich, Switz- erland. There is one definite all these post-war writings. no faith i He Knew ments,” in “idol Righteous gies,” right or left. Can Be Cruel He repulsed Henri Barbusse, his clarte group and the vari “united fronts,” as he did the emissaries of bloody reaction from the right. He knew that the righteous can be as cruel as the wicked, once they find reliance on force. Like the great German Fich- te, whom he esteemed, he be- lieved only in the “inner light” —never in organization or force. But he was not a “political ag- nostic.” He fought, and suf- fered, to arouse the world con- science, as the dying Tolstoi had enjoined him. He is a tall, spare, pallid old man, with thinning hair and sad, deep- set eyes as he returns to France at the age of seventy-two. Educated in music, at the Ecole Normale, he became a devotee of Wagner, whose genius inspirited his life— then of Tolstoi and Shakespeare. He has written many times in the last few years that he sees little hope that the world will escape a last devastating war. . * * I= WAS reported that Sir John Reith, director general of the British Broadcasting corporation, was badly licked in that interna- : tional Arabic Sir John crooning contest a Beaten in while back. Virtu- Radio Duel ally all observers to Italy. gave the decision If so, it probably was the only time he ever lost a contest. The tall, bald, grim Scotsman is upped to the job of running the Imperial Airways, as a civil arm of rearmament, with a sizeable hike in salary. It is now $50,000 a year, instead of $35,000, He is an engineer, and in 1916 was here with 600 technicians checking on war material contracts. He didn't like America or Americans Run- ning British radio, he has been ex- ecrated as a tyrant, but he has held to his line and confounded all remember R programs were outlined by him as follows: “To set out to give the public what it wants, as the saying is, is a dangerous and fallacious poli cy i "” © Consolidated News Features. Contents of the Potato A potato is more than three- fourths water, only one-tenth to ope- fifth starch, an excellent source of phosphorus and iron, and a fair source of vitamin C, 1 »
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