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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-11-26
Jlpancse OH Scheme Denied.

WASHINGTON. Nov. .s,--Formal de-
NAL OF statements that the Jaianese
ar. securing oil concessions on the
Gull ot Mexico. was mndt today In n
communication from the secretary OF
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-11-26
s,ow F.,ls In Kansas.

Interstate commerce Of Mexico TO tho
United states government.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-06-26
PREPARE TO CARE FoR
RETURNING eOlDlRRS

Preparations for the carrying out Of
the soldiers compensation act which
goes In effect July l, were begun at
the meeting Of tho Industrial commits
sion, May 81. Adjutant General
Fraser, who 10 to administer the law,
under which soldiers receive $25 for
each month Of service, the money to
be applied In purchase Of a farm or
home, was requested to draw up the
rules and regulations for the carrying
out Of the law.
Adjutant General Fraser stated that
the law would be Of great benefit to
the soldiers and that he was confident
1t would work out in splendid shape.
He based his opinion on letters and
conversations with hundreds of vet
Grams of the great war, who desire
to tke advantage of the state pro-
vision.
II believe the half-mill levy will
more than take care Of all the men
coming under the law, the first year."
he said. ut will be Of vast benefit to
the returned men. Many of those who
will not take advantage Of 1t in the
first year, will do 80 later, when they
are married and need a home. They
are going to let the married ones get
the first benefit"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-06-26
Trinity WORKING MEN
ANo pANMERo COMING

@&. ~sVU VVUW8UO OVUvV0
1.DDo10 WesktAg m0 and AAMasEv
40 - ~pstua1C eDsniHg up IN
HostA ukketa sa1ss ~ new laws an
ai1soly Vsstt1o 70 ~ 1mmtsrsuA Do.
Da1noDA VITA vNl Aet opsn sntl
+ . up1sla u tho 1uAe q yafsrsn-
61A ~ following letter u typical,
seal oe0s tine ego In Z news
papee q A0A1> that II . person
would make 4 payment Of 1850 or
$4,000 that the state would help him
with the rest, up 60 q certain sum,
needed to buy Q fasm. Is this sol"
State officials point out that 1t Is
just this class Of men who will be
attracted to the state by the new
laws. The thriftless man does not
realize the waste Of monopolistic mar
keting systems which prevail in other
states, and will be unable to appre-
ciate the advantages Of the new sys-
tenn In North Dakota.
1.-The saving man, the ambitious
man., will come to North Dakota in
search Of the opportunities that it's
new industrial democracy affords"
said Oliver s. Morris, secretary Of the
Industrial commission. 1.-THE sturdiest
and finest characters Of the eastern
states will be the ones to come to
North Dakota"
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-06-26
Largest Tunnel In the World.

l0F0eet runner IN tn0 Wo<ISs
Notwithstanding the war, the largest
tunnel In the world 10 well under
course Of construction In France, its
object being to give Marseiles connsc-
ton with Paris and the interior Of
the country in general BY rail and wa
ter. The canal will provide empie va
terway for barses. The nov harbor
and tho cutting OF a ship canal, actual
ly tunneled through solid rock for i've
long miles, Joining the old harbor and
the Mediterranean to the River Rhone.
The Rhons's upper stretches are placid
and already are used extensively for
barge navigation. but near Marsetlles
the stream 10 far too turbulent for
commerce. A range Of hills had pre-
vented the construction Of q canal In
days gone by. Now, with France en-
ergized by the war and with the neces-
sity for the canal emphasized there
by, the tunnel Is being cut and the
canal will soon be opened. The work
was begun In 1011-12. and has been
continued through the war. BY this
canal and links already available,
barges can be sent from the Msditer-
ranean to the English channel.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-06-26
McAdoo Finds Employment.

Washington-Every press corresponr
dent has received an engraved an
anouncement that Mr.. William g. Nc
Adoo. Mr.. Joseph p. Cotton, MI.
George 8. Franklin, and Mr.. Francis
II. McAdoo have formed I partnership
for the general practice Of law under
the firm name Of McAdoo, Cotton &
Franklin, with general oficss ct 100
Broadway, New York City"
Until recently Mr.. Cotton had
charge Of meat purchases under food
administrator Hooyer.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-06-26
Elephant to Have Shoes,

An interesting experiment was re-
Gently tried out in New York ely on
De Wolf Hopper's hippodrome ele-
plant, Lena. says the Christian sci-
ence Monitor. A huge shoe, presum-
ably made Of coarse leather or COW.
hide. with stout 1aces Of the same ma
terial, was tried on the elephants foot.
TO put It more correctly, four shoes
were tried on the Elephants four feet,
In the hope that they will keep Lena's
feet warm during the cold weather.
Certainly Lena will look very funny,
walking about with these huge shoes
on.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-06-26
Economical Daughter.

But when I was counting you you
didn't need 50 much gas" said the
young husband.
mo, DEAR" replied the sweet young
thing he called wife.
"You were satisfied then to sit In
the darkened room with me. Now you
want every gasburner In the house
lighted"
"Well, you must remember, Henry,
that my father Is not paying for this
xas now."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-06-26

ysaR n interest charges on real estate
loans keet e this interest goes TO
loan and insurance conce1uo locntod
outstde the stata.
The Aaok o1 North Dakota v1l -
~ 6pos,tory q al public funds and
these public funds viii b used tor
public purposes. They viii b cafe-
fully sa1e-guardsd 90 there IL no pos
ability Of loss.
The capital Of the Bank Of North
Dakota ID to consist Of $2,O00,000. de-
rived from the sale Of bonds issued at
5 percent. Conservative bankers agree
that the profits Of the institution will
be sufficient to retire. every penny Of
both the principal and interest Of this
bond issue.
There II nothing experimental about
the Bank Of North Dakota. Almost
every nation Of Europe has state
banks. So do the Australian states.
st. Paul, Mimi, has Z city bank with
more than 100000 deposits.
In Other Lands and states
The State Land Bank Of South
Australia has been - operation 29
years and has loaned millions OF dol.
lars to farmers. workers and business
men On longtime terms at m average
interest rate 81 between I and w per.
cent. A. q direct result, South Aus.
tralia has I larger psr capita percent.
aSe q savings d4poeitor1 than Any
ether state f. the world md ~ ever
AH~ AASNnaaxas $50 n~lAsHA0anW t6a0 ~
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-06-26

FOR q restoration Of government 10 Tho
people, FOR . restoration q democracy
must ultimately result n . restriction
Of greed by limiting private fortunes
Greed must be automatically repress-
ed. You r restricting greed in your
state by taking the power Of unlimited
taxation ont OF the hands Of the
,monopolists. It Is only by
restricting the wealth-power Of the few
that government can be restored to
the people and a nation saved from
chaos"
Watching Our Experiment
The fact IL the entire United States
10 watching our experiment. We b.
usve we have found a way to make =
government not merely ornamental
and useful to Z few but to make Il
useful and beneficial to many. We
propose to try this method on . small
scale. We risk $11,O00,O00. Mime
sofa spends $100,0O0,O00 81 building
roads And no one complains. Perhaps
- shall tall, but II will not b from
lack Of example II success from other
nations nor from lack Of e6ort. Shall
~ % pslnlttsd to make tic expert
mentl The ancient order cries ~ :1tlly
MOP Not that 4 care1 Tor eur m1eg-
III 1exsnteen nlllion, but ls1ts4uf -
enDl1 e. 1olloNe4 N oth1fhe1en
sul6 ~ nske 3 sscesss @ it
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
You DO More Work,

You are more ambitious and you get more
enjoyment out Of everything when your
blood Is IN good condition. Impurities in
the blood have a very depressing effect on
the system. causing weakness laziness.
nervousness and sickness.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying
and Enriching the Blood When you feel
as strengthening. invisorating effect. see
how L brings color % the cheeks and how
II improves the appetite. you will then
appreciate It's true tonic value
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
y not patent medicine. il Is simply
Iron and QUlNiNE susI ended in Syrup
- pleasant even children Ike IL. The
blood needs Qulnine To Pnrifyit and IRON
% Enrich H. These reliable tonic prop
critics never fail 10 drive out impurities IN
the blood
The strengthening Power of GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made l.
the fav0fitc tonic In thousands Of homes
More than thirty-five years ago. folks
would ride long distance 20 get GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when a
member Of their family had Malaria o.
needed a body building. strenelh-Riving
tonic sThe formula is just the same to-
day. and you can gc, IL from any drug
store soc per bottle
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
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a. V. Weaver 20 Frcd Spikes, lot
~ blk. il9. original town Of Lubbock
consideration si2.75O.OO
w. n. Haynic. r. d. Blake, Abbc
5. Blake 10 J D. Tomlinson east one
half Of Southwest quarter Of Survey
Blk X cert. O-lii, consideration
100000
!. D. Tomlinson, Cgllic Tomlinson
to r. D. Blake. southeast one-fourth
Of the northwest one fourth Of sur
vey 6, blk B, s2250.
J. D. Tomlinson. Callie Tomlinson
to +. d. Blake, lots % ard 23 in blk
Duprc add. $4,000.
p. b. Acuff to c. c. Street, lots 10
and n blk. SO original townsitc Of
Lubbock. 5000.
Oil and Gas Leases.
w A. Jones 10 r. j. Murray, north
east one-fourth Of section 22 blk S.
containing 60 acres
r. n Hancy. BERTHE Haney 20 John
Crawford; Southwest IA section 10
blk Y. $1,000
T. !. Potts. Nancy p Potts 20 John
Crawford; southwest T. isection 80
blk CO. $1,000
w. c. Vaughn. Emma Vaughn to
John Crawford, section blk X. 1856
Lillian Newton. w. d. Newton TO
John Crawford, east one-hundrcd
acres in northeast IA section 90. biz
A $1,000
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
COTTON" RICHARDS TELLS
on MS ENLISTMENT

The uniform " ls.year.old james
A. Richards is decorated with a
French croix de- Ruorre with two al.
yer stars. two battle stars, Two gold
wound stripes, Victory ribbon, an
expert riflcman's badge and Two gold
service stripes lie joined the United
States Army when he was u years
old. went to France in July, 1918, re-
turned 10 this country In June 1919,
and was recently discharged and per
mitted 10 enlist for four years in a
Government vocational school He is
now residing with his mother, Mrs. w.
o. Richards. at 1929 CASTOR avenue,
Dallas.
Young Richards was born in Van
couvcr, British Columbia, but has al
ways shown preference for Texas, the
former home Of his parents. He was
visiting in Texas when Uncle Sam de-
clared war, and Immediately made up
his mind to fight with Texans. If pos
sible He did not want 20 tell the re-
cruiting officer that he was a Cana
dian. believing that he would be re
iected for that reason, and gave his
residence as Camp County, Texas. He
was enlisted and discharged as a res
ident Of Camp County, Texas"
Richards hair is almost white and
he is generally known as Cotton. y
He said he grew two years older
while standing in line at the recruit
ing office. having heard the officer
say that no one would be accepted
who was not Is years old He de-
clared that If he enlisted in the army
again he would be an aged grand
father.
When asked how he won the French
war cross Cotton" answered: 81 dug
in the quickest and deepest and stay
ed there the longest and ate the most
beans" Later, he said. il was given
him for his services as a runner IN
laison work
at isn't what you tell EN- tmean-
ing recruiting officersl, it's what you
make 'em believe" the young soldier
said
Army life isn't bad, il you like it,,
and the day you enlist you'd better
start learning to like il. Ny chest
measurement increased four inches
while was in the army and my
weight increased from 100 to 1873
pounds"
Cotton" can not keep from smil-
ing when he tells how General Petain
kissed him on both cheeks when he
presented the croix de guerre to him
the day after Christmas Dallas
News
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
BROWNFIELD BUILDING
MODERN SCHOOL PLANT

The little city Of Brownfield, e0un-
ty seat Of Terry County, is manifest
ing quite an interest along educa-
tional lines as is evidenced by the
fact that one Of the best equipped
and most modern school buildings in
the State Is now in course Of con-
struction.
At recent meeting of the local
board il was decided TO add the elev-
enth grade to the high school
course and to begin the process Of
affiliation.
All teachers have been elected for
the coming term. with the exception
of history teacher for the high
school
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
E. b. PORTER WILL co
TO DENVER, COLORADO

r b. Porter. formerly Lieutenant
in the army. having received his dis
charge from that service at Camp
Bowie the 10th of this month. arriv-
ed here last Friday morning from
San Saba. where he has been visiting
with parents a few days to spend
some time visiting with his sister.
Mrs. w. c. Edwards. Mr.. Porter left
The first Of this week for Denver,
Colorado, where he will accept a po-
sition with Dallas oil concern that
is opening branch office at that
place.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
PERMITTING GALVESTON COUNTY AND
CITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR GRADE
RAISING PURPOSES

SENATE JOINT RESOtIrioN 40 o
A Joint Resolution proposing and submitting
20 the people Of The State of Texas an
amendment % Article sixteen OF the Con
sittution OF he State Of Texas by adding
thereto new section amt authorizing
the City 81 Galveston and County Of Cal
weston 20 issue bonds Tor protective
works. irrespective Of Constitutional HIM
tatiou. 10 the aggregate oi i've million
dollars Tor both city aud county may
be By the city or county deemed ncces-
safy Tor she raising I'd the grade, building
seawalls aud breakwaters and dong any
and all kinds ID protective works ~ ia.a
city and couuty and 90 levy and solif 60
interest. providing for sinking iund
and creating an emergency.
BE Il resolved iy the Legislature OF the
State Of Texas;
SECTION l. The city 81 Galveston and the
County OF Galveston. and each % thtm are
Hereby authorized 10 issue bonds 20 -. %
amounts not 90 exceed ~ the agTIeHatc I've
million dollars. for both City ano C1autv as
NAV fe h~ toe cts Hf county lc-mt Hrirs
say .nr sic fT...rs 81 the gralr, nIiNiug
scasai' aud bicslv.fcrs. and doine aly aud
~ other iinds oi protective works ir al.t
CT AMI cruniF. hput regard Co am ID O.
respective Of any provisions oi me tcnsiitu'
tai. % tiir tate oi Icsas limiting a.. ic cs
AMI governing haru Issues, aud for tf1- FUR
pose to levy aua ca,.cci taxes 90 revue -nd
n Az same. NfiNNINAi ana interest," Nut NN NNNN
shall ever he incurred for such purpose. un.
Ices provision g. made al the time of Great
mc same. Tor lcsyiuR aud collecting suiii-
Gent tax 10 pas The interest thcfcon and 60
provide az least tao per cent. sinking
lund. This provision hting cumulative. and
authorizing the issuance ui such honds iu ld-
iItiun 90 those heretofore lssacI iuf such
purposes and still outstanding, thr amount
ui srch additional bonds 90 be issued BY the
county hereunder. NOT o. exceed one million
dc.lars. and the amount oi such additional
bonds fo be issucl by the siis hereunder not
To- cNccci tour million dollars but nothing
herein shall apply to bonds hcfrioiorr CO..
hereafter issued Tor purposes other than
those herein defined. provided however. that
that portion of Galveston County not ,inf
uithm the corporate limits 81 the City oi
Galveston shall not be taxed Tor the purpose
"a issuing honis isI auY 81 The rufposcs
herein provided within the corporate limits
80 the tlts of Galveston, unless sueh bond
ssur ard ftN levy be authorized by major
'fy ~ ~ fnr tas paying voters residing u
|ialtcsfnn County outside oi the Corporate
limits - fhc CltY 81 Galveston provided that
ao such bonds issued hf the city ~ Calves.
iou shah o. valid unless such bond issue
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31

There Ia moFs Cataffh IN Tits section
~ the country than 80 other diseases
posed " BE- lncurahle Doctors prescribed
local remedies and by constantly failing
a. cure with local treatment pronounced
n inTufthle tIlHfrn IA local disease
greatly Influenced by Constitutional con.
dlfiona ard therefore requires conaflin-
tional treatment Halls Cltarrh Medi.
cine manufactured by =. cheney 4
CO. Toledo Ohio ia constitutional
thru the Blood On The Nitrous surfaee
~ the svstsm ono Hundred Dollars r.
ward be- offered FOR any case thai Halls
Cafnrrh Medicine falls to cure. send for
circular and testimonials
y D. CHENEY a. CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sul1 hy DRUGGISTS. iic
Hairs Family Pills for constipation
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31

~ 81 Galveston aud those opuossd 20 the
said amendment shah have written or print.
cd on then ballots the words. against the
amendment 20 Article sitfcen Of the Constr.
tuition 81 the state Of Texas, Authorizing the
issuance 20 bonds BY the Cts and County
ui Galveston"
SIC The sum ~ tive thousand Oson)
dollars, o. ~ much thereof a. h nrcrssarY.
out 81 the funds in The state Treasury rot
ntlrfnisf appropriated. If hereby arpluprias
tcd 90 pas tNpenses inr thr carrying ont ~
the provisions 81 this Resolution.
GfORGF HOWARD
Secretary 81 stats.
DNiiss' True copy) ~
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
REGISTERED SHORTHORN
CATTLE BARGAINS

Make money breeding our splen-
did registered Shorthorn bulls ready
for service They will sire quick
growing. heavy beef and milk calves
from any kind Of cows. To reduce
our herd will sell 20 splendid high
bred registered cows. Write for bar
gain prices or come and buy.
CHARLES b. METCALFE & SON.
Tom Green Co. San Angelo, Texas
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31

and iaN levy b. authorized hy a majority ct
an qualified tas paying voters oi the city II
oaiN sfuu. voting a. an election o. BE- called
Tor that purpose hs The Mayor and Board "
SIC. . The Governor b. hereby directed 10
issue the necessary pros lamati1n ior submit
ting az amendment Co the Constitution 90
fhr qualified electors ui che state ul Irsas
on The first lucsda, in Novcmchr. 1919, BE-
lnE fhr fourth las ui November. 1873 Those
iatorlnE fnr amfniment shall have written
81 printed on ihsir ballots che norls. fFor
NE amendment 20 Aftille sitfeer 0i che Con
sfitufinn ut tir state 0I letas. author ling
che Issuance ni bonds hf che City ard toun
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31

Rain won't make crops grow unless
seed is in the ground Interest can't
make War Savings Stamps grow un-
less your money is in them. Put your
money in w. S. S.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31

means that you are burning real coal We
sell the kind that burns down to red ash
and would suggest that you allow us to fiji
that bin today. We deal in grain and hay
and are always ready to serve glad TO serve.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31
Piles Cured In o TO IA DAYS

Druggists refund money II PAZO OINTMENT fai'.
10 cure Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrudina Pile
Instantly relieves ltchna Piles and you can set
cestfrl slcep ate. zee rrst appncauon. Price b0o
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31

r. l.. Slaughter was a business Wis
itor here the latter part Of last week
from the Lazy S ranch.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31

Subscribe for the Avalanche Only
$50 per year
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-07-31

Come to Lubbock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-02
ATTRACTIVE BILL
AT LOEW'S BIJOU

Capacity crowds were present at al.
performances at Loew's Bijou yesterday
and thoroughly enjoyed the programme
of high class attractions that is the
offering for the first half of the week
There is not weak spot on the bin
and every act was given an enthusiasts
tic reception.
Headline honors are divided between
the comedy sketch by Edward Terrell
and company, and Miss Honey Hurst a
singing comediene. suspicious of Hub
by" was the vehicle of the Ferret COM
pany, and in the hands of the quartette
of very capable actors proved very en-
joyable and amusing.
Dainty Miss Hurst made bit hit with
well selected song numbers, which in
cluded some of the newest hits from
Broadway. She sings well, has a charm.
ing personality and puts over her num-
bers in great shape. and was the recip-
lent of much applause.
Billy Inman and Jim Horton in a funny
skit, Fathers night OUT proved very
diverting and made hit. The Tomlins
opened the bill with a clever novelty
Introducing magic and illusions, and for
the closing number Payton and Ward
presented a very acceptable comedy ac'
robatic number.
Two new screen stars at Loew's, Arthur
Ashley and Dorothy were seen in THE
Praise Agent" a snappy comedy photo
play. Comedy reels and news picture;
of unusual interest complete the very
excellent bill
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-02
BAILEY IS WINNER
IN BICYCLE RACE
Ralph Hughes Gives Victor
a Hot Fight, and Is
Close Second

Giving the old dope bucket slight
from the popular favorite Ralph
Hughes, in the Moody handicap bike
race held over the Avenue F course
yesterday morning John rode a fast
race, and covered the five-mile course
in little short of record time
The issue was not decided until about
the last block from the finish Both
Hughes and Bailey had been riding a
fast race, and both sprinted toward
the finish. But the hard pace was be-
ginning to tell on Ralphs speed, and
Bailey forged ahead, a winner by a bare
length Hughes has won first honors
in practically every bike race held re-
Gently, and was picked as an easy win
ner by fans. 1t came as surprise
when Bailey, dark horse, defeated the
popular favorite to win.
John Leslie led the field of handicap
winners Leslie rode fairly fast race,
and won in pretty easy fashion. Char
lie Mclaughlin was second, Wight Ste
venson third, John Magma fourth and
Bayliss Adams fifth. Prizes were
awarded to these five riders as well
as to others who finished near the top.
The race was well attended and from
all standpoints was a complete sue
cess. The next bike race to be held
in Birmingham will he on Thanksgiving
Day. promoted by Marvin Edwards, of
the Edwards Bicycle store.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-02
CROWDS SEE WILLIAM
FARNJJM AT TRIANON

Crowds lined up in the lobby and out
in the street yesterday to see William
Farnum at the Trianon in his mighty
production Evolves of the Night" 1t is
a film Of love, hate, finance, intrigue and
the west.
Farnum takes the role of Bruce An
drews, mining engineer who is forced
to turn his lands into sheep farm
when the expected ore Is not found Ad-
joining his property is the mine of Bur-
ton Mortimer. One of the members of the
party visiting him is Isabel Holins, and
with whom Bruce falls in love and who
Is chosen by her over Mortimer. The
latter intrigues to get rid of Bruce Nnd
sends him to the mines of Chile where
he is caught in an explosion and reported
killed.
On his land is found copper, but his
wife who stayed at home was forced to
sell it, thus falling victim to the schemes
of Mortimer She is then persuaded by
relatives to accept his offer of marriage
which she does Then comes the gripping
climax in which she faces two husbands
Bruce had dug out of the explosion
and returned And Isabel still loved
him. Bruce learns of attempted manipu
lation of the stocks by Mortimer and by
firm action brings about the release of
his copper mines Mortimer Kills himself
and Bruce and Isabel come into thei.'
own