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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
BUSINESS is FIRST
WITH THIS COUPLE
Husband sues THE other Man" But
Both Appear ON Vaudeville
Stage

CHICAGO. Dec. Thomas NJ
Gregory. registered at a local hotel
as from Pittsburgh. today declined
20 comment upon suit for 500. OO0
brought by Herbert Gebauer. vaude-
Vile skater. who charges alienation
or Mrs Gebauer's affections.
Gebauer's petition charges that
Thomas NJ. Gregory. president OF the
Ealvanizing company bearing his
name and with offices in Pittsburgh
and Brooklyn. and repUted 20 De a
millionaire. has followed Mrs. Ge-
bauer from city 10 city. showering
her with gifts. flowers and dinners
Gregory. Bebauer says. is married
man.
Bunk. was the way Mrs Ge-
bauer characterized the suit. Co
Incidence has thrown Mr.. Gregory
and myself together in several cities
] cancelled the affection clause the
third day after i married Gebauer
Ills pockets are lined with FISH hooks
and ] am compelled 20 make my own
living
The Gebauers appear together on
e hill az a local theater Business
cant be halted because OF family
troubles. they SAY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
GERMANY s NOTE
MEANS NOTHING
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LONDON, Dec. 27.-The evasion
Of terms in the German reply 70
Pres't Wilson's note has placed a big
obstacle in the way of peace, &C
cOrding to views expressed in official
circles here today.
II is pointed out here that the
note really contains nothing new.
The suggestion for an immediate
peace conference had already been
made 10 the allies in the note trans
mitted by Chancellor Won Betnmann-
HOllweg or Dec. u. II was reject
ed by Premier Lloyd-George in a
memorable speech in the house Of
commons last week
The German reply was not re-
leased for publication until too rate
for the evening papers of Tuesday
and the first editions Of this morn
ing's papers. It was printed with
great prominence in the second edi-
tons, however
The Daily Mail takes the view
that the note means nothing. The
introduction TO the text in the Daily
Mails is headed:
German peace dodge"
In its comment the Daily Mail
says
If Pres't Wilson meant. as re-
cent American comment contends.
that his note should force Germany
TO state her terms. Germany has
countered with this proposal so that
she can evade an explicit answer"
The copy of the note was not re-
ceived here from Berlin. but from
New York.
The Wilson note was under con-
sideration by the imperial govern
ment in less than a week which
leads to an impression here THAT
Germany had made up her mind u
10 give out her peace terms even
before the Wilson note was received
in Berlin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
REPORT ON FIGHTING
ON BORDER CONFIRMED
Machine Guns Replied to- Attack on
OutpOst-StOrm Did Much
Damage.

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WASHINGTON. Dec. %. - Con-
firmatiOn Of Mexican attacks upon
American soldiers at the border
Christmas eve reached the war de-
partment today. Between 100 and
200 machine gun bullets were the
reply TO an attack upon an Amer
lean outpost. wired Gen George
Bell. jr.. from FL Paso. Represen-
tations have been made TO the
Mexican officials who have promised
10 prevent recurrence o. the out
breaks.
Gen. Bell also reported several
days ago that American officers were
fired upon at Fabens and that the
officials at Gaudelupe who are re-
spOnsible have apolOgized. placing
the offending Mexicans at Juarez.
Gen. Pershing reported that the
Christmas storm which swept the
encampments Of the punitive expedi-
ton destroyed IS per cent OF the
forces tentage. wrecked wireless
masts and damaged a field hospital
and other buildings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
DEATH MYSTERY
RIVALS FICTION
Woman, Stark Naked, Found
by Hotel Proprietor
in Hallway.
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DOVER. y. j., Dec. PA muir
der mystery as dark and wierdly I'M
canny as any of fiction. was unfolded
TO authorities here today. The story
is three days old, but it has been lock-
ed up in the breasts of a country
hotel keeper and a coroner.
Thomas w. Morley. proprietor or
the Lake Denmark hotel, was awak-
ened on Christmas eve by scratch
ing outside his door. He opened it,
and on the floor of the hallway lay
his housekeeper, Lillian Green. She
was moaning pitifully. She was
stark naked and on her body were
blotches caused by terrific burns.
why. you're all burned" said
Morley.
NO, just scorched," she said-and
died.
Morley told the authorities she
had gone out to meet a friend whom
he did not know early that evening
He r.eard nothing, he said, until the
scratching came outside his door.
No footsteps were heard coming or
going. and the six hunting dogs
which he had I'm a kennel just out
side the hotel were silent all night.
1t would have been impossible. he
said. for anyone 20 have brought the
woman without his hearing them.
The ground was frozen hard outside,
and would have echoed footsteps.
Physicians who examined the body
said il would have been equally as
impossible for the woman to have
walked more than half dozen
steps Her feet were burned hor-
ribly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
WANTS To BARGAIN.
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BERNE. Dec o. - To make
known peace terms az this time
would seriously weaken Germany's
position, according 10 a view ex-
pressed ia diplomatic circles here
today.
German statesmen are said 20 feel
that they can bargain for better
terms II they enter a peace confer
ence with their exact conditions
unknown.
Neutral diplomats declare il is ev-
ident that Germany wants 20 parley
upon the basis Of the present war
map and that IL is equally evident
that the allies viii not listen 20 any
such propositiOn-that IS for the
time being.
The developments OF the last few
days strengthen the belief held here
that the war will continue indeh-
nitely
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
80 Lives Lost In
Arkansas Storm

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LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Dec. az
Indications today are that more
than 80 persons lost their lives in
the tornado which swept over south
central Arkansas late yesterday.
Details began trickling in today
over wires which were replaced
during the night. but anything like
a definite count OF the casualties
was impossible. No word has vet
come from the state convict farm
AT Tucker. where the death list
among the 325 prisoners is said TO
have been heavy. Extra guards
from the state penitentiary here
were sent there. but communication
Is still Interrupted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
PRESS WITH GOVERNMENT
Russian Papers Hold Peace Note
Sent at Wrong Time.
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PETROGRAD. Dec %. - The
Russian press is strongly backing up
the government in rejecting peace
Overtures at this time. The NovOs
Vremya. which frequently reflects
the attitude of the Russian govern
ment, takes the view that the peace
note was sent at the wrong time
and deserves a courteous negative
reply.
While the foreign office has the
peace issues under consideration
the war Office is going ahead with
plans for more aggressive prosecu-
ton OF the war on all the fronts on
which Russian soldiers are lighting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27

STEAMER Is SAVED
BY AMERICAN FLAG.

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HAVRE, France, Dec. p. -
The American flag saved the
steamer Sacramento from being
torpedOed in the English channel,
her captain stated here today on
his arrival here with a cargo of
wheat from Buenos Ayres.
A German submarine. Capt.
Platter said. stopped his vessel in
the channel and demanded his
papers. After looking them over
ne told him the Sacramento
could proceed. saying:
You are carrying wheat 20
France. which we consider con-
traband. It's lucky for you that
your vessel is American. other
wise we should have torpedOed
you with great pleasure. You
can go. Good luck"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
FOUR JURORS SELECTED
Accused Murderer VIII Tell His
Story of Tragedy.
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OSSIPEE. y. H., Dec 27.-With
four jurors in the box. the work OF
getting II men 10 decide the guilt
OF Frederick L. Small Boston
broker, who is accused Of brutally
numbering his wife. was resumed in
the little mountain court house here
today.
II was stated today by attorneys
that Small himself would take the
stand in his own defense. From
his lips the jury will learn the
tragedy OF the cottage by the lake.
in the ruins of which Mrs. Arlene
Curry Smalrs half burned corpse
was found.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
ROOT TO VISIT STATE

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INDIANAPOLIS. Dec %. - Two
national leaders viii assist in cam
paigns 10 force legislation through
the Indiana general assembly which
convenes Jan. 4. 1t was announced
today that Elihu Root will speak
here between Jan. Is and % in the
interest OF a constitutional conven-
ton. William Jennings Bryan will
speak here Jan. 10 in behalf OF pro-
hibition
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
RUSS POSITIONS
ARE BOMBARDED
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BERLIN, Dec. 27.-Russian po-
sitions in Bessarabia are being
bombarded from the Roumanian
side of the Danube, says a dispatch
from the Roumanian front today.
All of the Danube river is now
controlled by the German allies eX-
cept a small strip between Braila
and Ihakinhi and Kilia arm, one of
the three divisions OF the stream at
it's confluence with the Black sea.
Field Marshal Won Mackensen's
armies are pressing toward Mol
davia through Great Wallachia.
while the Russian defenders fall
back. Violent rear guard actions
have been taking place near Rim
ink and Braila.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
Cutters Fail to
Find Maryland
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NEWPORT, r. J., Dec. -. - All
hope held for the steamer Maryland
and her crew OF 81 men was swept
away here today with the receipt OF
wireless messages from the coast
guard cutters Gresham and Acush-
net. The cutters reported they reach
ed the position where the Maryland
was last heard from and could find
neither the vessel wreckage or any
trace OF lifeboats
The Maryland wirelessed for help
late on Christmas night She said
she was sinking and was then about
$50 miles from Sandy Hook. so
word has come from her since.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
WAREHOUSES ARE SEIZED.

BRISTOL. Tenn. Dec. 27.-Gov-
eminent agents today seized the
wholesale warehouses Of T. Gouge
& Co. corn whisky distillers. 20 sat
isfy claims for $4,000 which the
paid revenue taxes. The claims are
based upon the weights OF grain re-
ceived by the company compared
with the amount Of liquor which it
scheduled for taxation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
CAUGHT IN SNOWSTORM
Husband Succeeds i'm Carrying His
Wife to Safety.
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Los ANGELES. Calf. Dec 81
Ernest De Koven LeffingweU. the
explorer, and his bride of a few
months are recovering today from
their experiences in a binding snow
storm on the peak Of Mount Wilson.
Caught in the billiard and with
trails obliterated. Leffngwell took
his wife upon his back and battled
his way 10 safety with her. He was
obliged 10 ford icy streams and
buck heavy drifts before they reach
ed the outskirts Of Pasadena, ex-
hausted, but suffering no serious eff
fects
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
JAP SHIP GOES ASHORE
Sankaku Maru Has Four Hundred
Passengers Aboard.

TOXIC Dec - - The Japanese
steamship Sankaku Maru. with 400
persons on board. has gone ashore
OF Chefoo. China. says dispatch
received here today.
Among the passengers on the
Sankaku Maru are two Americans.
Efforts 10 refiost the vessel have
been futile.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
Message Says They Arrived to
be Prepared For Quick
Move in Case Allies AC-
Cept Peace Offer.
PRESIDENTS NOTE is
BACKED UP BY SWEDEN
Situation Discussed at Cabinet
Meeting Which Was At
tended by BaIfOur Who
Has Been Sick.

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LONDON, Dec. 27.-German del
egates have arrived at The Hague
to make preliminary arrangements
for a peace conference if one can be
brought about, says a dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph Co. today,
from the Dutch capital
The text Of the dispatch from The
Hague follows:
In view OF the preparatory meet
ing OF delegates TO a peace confer
ence suggested in the German reply
to Pres't Wilson. German agents
have arrived at The Hague and are
making inquiries for hotel accom-
modati0ns for German peace repre-
sentatives."
1t is taken as foregOne conclu-
sion that the renewal Of the Offer
for a peace conference Will be re-
jected by the allies. But while the
German note was vague. il is hailed
as offering the entente a splendid
opportunity to amplify before the
world the war aims OF the allied
governments.
Sweden Joins Switzerland
sweden has joined Switzerland in
backing up the American note. A
dispatch from Amsterdam says that
the Swedish note. supporting the
American note. has already been
presented 10 belligerent and neutral
governments.
The whole peace situation is re-
ported 10 have been discussed at
the regular cabinet council today.
a. J. Balfour, the foreign secretary,
was present for the first time in
about two weeks lie has been sick.
The Standard. in commenting
upon the German note, says:
1t would be a mistake 20 neglect
the German peace maneuvers, but it
would be even more fatal 10 waste
time over them. We trust the gov
eminent viii give PRIEST Wilson a
perfectly courteous. but also a def
mite reply and then go on with the
war as energetlcally as ever"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
SEES TWO DOLLAR WHEAT
Coming of Peace VIII Not Reduce
Price, Says Expert.

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CHICAGO. Dec. 27.-Two dollar
wheat and the 1O-cent loaf of bread
are possibilities whether peace
comes to Europe or the war contin-
ues
This is the opinion of Joseph F.
Pritchard. Chicago grain expert. to-
day.
He bases his belief on that of men
high in grain circles. all Of whom
declare high prices Of not only
grains. but meats. will continue.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
FILIBUSTERs ROUTED.

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LAREDO. Texas, Dec. Elm a
running fight with Carranza troops
q party OF 40 ihbusters who crossed
the Mexican border west of Laredo,
escaped with several wounded. &C
cording TO reports received here to-
day. In the party was an Ameri-
can
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
SAVING Is SHOWN.

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INDIANAPOLIS. Ird., Dec. 81
Supt. of Public Instruction Charles
Greathouse today recommends that
the balance in the state manuscript
fund-which is the difference be-
tween the amount charged teachers
for grading manuscripts and the
actual cost Of the work-be placed
in the teachers retirement fund.
GreathOuse showed a surplus Of So
s77.34 for 1916 in this fund.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
BOYS BURN To DEATH.

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ASPEN, Colo. Dec. 27.-The
bodies OF two boys. children of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank BOscello. were
taken today from the ruins OF the
BOscello home. which was destroy
ed by fire Of unknown origin. The
father was out OF town and the
mother was visiting friends when
the flames were discovered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
TO NAME BOARD.

Internau0nal NeWS service.
WASHINGTON, Dec 27.-It was
announced today that Pres't viii
son has completed the personnel Of
the new tariff board and that fits
mem bership viii be announced
when acceptances are received from
those selected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
NOTE MADE PUBLIC

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BERLIN, Dec. 27.-The text OF
the German reply 10 Pres't VIII
sons note was made public here to-
day. The German note was con-
veyed 10 the United States embassy
yesterday by DIT. Alfred thinner
man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
ARTILLERY BUSY.

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PARIS. Dec. 27.-Intense artil-
lery activity on the Verdun front
was reported by the French war Of
fee today. Other fronts were quiet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
MARY GARDEN is THIN
Grand opera Star Tells How She
Got Down TO 119 Pounds.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-For break
fast-Tea and a roll.
For luncheon - Oysters and
glass of milk.
For dinner-Oysters and whatever
else you want, excepting sweets.
This is what brought Mary Gar
den, opera star, down 10 119 pounds
OF slimness, she announced today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
MINISTER Is SHOT.

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ST. LOUIS, No, Dec 27.-Sh0t IN
the stomach by policeman who
msstook him for robber. Rev. Lot
r. Doty. Baptist minister Was re-
ported dying today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

day approved the new schedule Of
express rates now approved by all
but three states in the United States.
Express rates will be decreased from
Is TO 25 per cent within the state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
STEAMER Is SUNK.
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LONDON. Dec. 27.-The Norweg-
ian steamship Sno, 1872 tons, has
been sunk. says a dispatch to Lloyd 5
today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
NEW RATES APPROVED.

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INDIANAPOLIS. InH. Dec. 81
The public service commission to-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
Capture of San Luis PotoSi
Opens Way For Westward
Drive on Two Import
ant Gulf Ports.
JUAREZ TROOPS SENT
TO CHIHUAHUA CITY
Big Force of VilliStaS Are 0p-
Grating South of Juarez
and Attack on Border
City is Feared.
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Ell PASO. Texas. Dec. 27-Dash-
ing up and down railway lines with
his old time vigor. Pancho Villa is
hurriedly massing his forces for a
supreme attempt to overthrow the
Carranza government.
villa trains are moving eastward
from TOTreon, carrying ammunition
10 his bandits and reinfOrcemenss in
the shape Of new recruits. Villista
forces are reported ready TO strike
against both chihuahua City and
Monterey. while the Carranzistas
are rushing reinforcements 10 the
garrison or both cities.
The capture OF San Luis Potosi
opened the way for westward
drive on the gulf ports Of Tampico
and Tuxpam. His adherents here
declared today that soldiers from the
Ca-ranza garrison already are de-
sorting TO join the bandit troops un-
der command Of Gen CaballerO. The
possession of the oil fields about
q Tuxpam and rampieo would put
Mexico's chief source Of revenue in
Villas hands.
More troops left Juarez today for
Chihuahua City TO defend the state
capital against the expected Villista
attack. and the fear of an attack on
the border city is increased. A big
force Of Vilhstas, led BY Col. Tammes
and Manuel Chao. are operating
south Of Juarez. Gen. Salazar and
another Villista force is still within
striking distance OF chihuahua City.
Carranza officials at Chihuahua
City reported that 60 women camp
followers OF the Carranza troops
we're executed by villa when he cap
tured Chihuahua City recently.
Nillista agents here said this charge
was false.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27-Admin-
lstration officials admitted today that
the general situation throughout
Mexico again is causing serious con-
Germ. Sec'y OF the Interior Franklin
*. Lane. chairman OF the American
section Of the Mexican joint com
mission. today sent out a call TO the
other members Of the American sec
ton To meet here this week 10 de-
termine what their course OF action
Is 20 be. They VIII meet as soon as
possible and II is expected they will
also confer with Pres't Wilson.
Secy OF State Lansing. when
asked regarding the Mexican situa-
tion today. said.
All that I am prepared 10 state
Is that the state OF unrest in north
ern Mexico continues"
AID PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. Milton a Wurster.
who were married on Christmas day
and are taking an eastern trip. will
be at home at 1925 s. Main ST. after
Jan. s.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-27
THE WEATHER.

INDIANA--Fair. much colder to
night and Thursday, with Fl cold
wave.
LOWER MICHIGAN.-Gene
fair tonight and Thursday
Arizona republican., 1916-04-13
CHAMPS WIN EASY
 CAME FROM MACKS
IRenublican A. p. Leased wire1

BOSTON. April 12.-The world cha.Ipion Red SoX opened the season with q 2 tn victory over the Ath- letics today.
 With Bush pitching in the sixth. a poor throw by Pick opened the way to q Boston run when Hortens sin gle sent Hoblitzel home. In the next inning. Barry's infield hit, errors by Bush on two bunts. and Scott's sacrifice fly. scored a second run.
 II was not until the ninth that Philadelphia scored, a base on balls. an error by Ruth and Laioies single sending in the run.
 score R II F. Philadelphia 900 900 00l--l 1 1 Boston ~ 900 O0l t0x-2 I
 Batteries Nabors, Bush and Schang. Mayer. Ruth, Foster and Thomas.
 SCMMARY-TWo-b base hits McIn- his, ,; double play. Pick to McInnis: bases on balls. off Majors 2, off Bush l. off Ruth ,: hits. off Majors , in innings. Bush , in 1, Ruth 4 in s 1-3, Foster none in 2-3 inning; struck out by Bush i, by Ruth 6. Empires, Dineen and Nallin.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-13

more fun. I had thought I was hay ing fun before, but I had been kid ding myself all along. That's what l want to show these youngsters that hang around the saloon corners. Lots of the people they admire and look up to, carry on quite a bit and that $ why they want to do it.
 T would like to show young fel- lows like that new ideal. l would like to show them that fellow doesn't have to be a tough in order to be regular guy. When they hear a prize fighter tell them that il pays to be good, they'll consider it seriously"
 Moran admits that he can talk d bit when he gets started. All he would need, he says. is a little prac- tice, and Billy Sunday would have to look to his laurels. as they say "Of course l won't quit the fight game till I've got all the change can out of it. says Frank. But they say there's quite q bit in the evan geliSm game, too"
Arizona republican., 1916-04-13

Frank Moran, who recently lost a game fight for the heavy title, has declared an intention of becoming an evangelist when he leaves the fight game If Billy Sunday gets big hand as an ex-ball player" says Moran. T ought to go big as an ex- prize fighter"
 Moran has firm ideas on the value .of proper behavior. It is his aspira tion to show young kids the wisdom and common sense of walking the approximately straight and narrow. I"I speak from my own experience, :" says Frank. "I used to be not much better than an ordinary bum chased around q lot drank quite a bit and as result had neither friends nor money.
 Pretty soon I came to see that I was only double e-crossing myself and l began to try to behave. l saved some money, cut out the rough stuff and looked after my health. Right away everything began to break bet
 ter and I found l was having lot