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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19
France Opposed to Germany.

Paris.-The French government is
unalterably opposed to the admission
Of Germany to the league Of nations
at this time it was stated at the for
eign office. Some drastic action"
would be a consequence il the league
voted to admit Germany. it was init
mated.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19
Mexican Labor Conditions.

Mexico City. - Labor conditions
throughout Mexico took a better turn
according to various official state.
ments. Advices were received from
Vera Cruz asserting the strike Of
~stevedores and dock workers there
had ended, and that the men had re-
turned to work.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19
Bio Fire at Denver.

Denver, Colo.-Fire OF undetermined
origin destroyed the machine shop,
tool house, stationery supply building
and three locomotives OF the Denver
and Salt Lake railroad, at Utah juno
ton, near here. w. r. Freeman, re-
ceiver for the road, estimated the loss
at 81, 900, 900.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19
Whisky Thieves Raid Cars.

Newark, N. IA band OF about
twenty-five whisky thieves broke open
two freight cars in railroad yards here
and stole 5S8 cases of whisky and A
barrels Of alcohol valued at $67,540.
The loot was carried off in motor
trucks after a railroad policeman had
been kidnapped.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19
Quake In Oregon.

Portland, Ore.-Portland was shak-
en- by what is believed to have been a
slight earthquake. The tremor con-
tinued for about 10 seconds. 1t was
sufficiently violent to make pictures
swing on the walls Of houses, but did
no damage.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19
Ereezinu in 4

Dallas. Tex.-Lowest temperatures
Of the season were reported from west
and north Texas. Abilene and Fort
Worth felt the first freeze of the sea-
SON., the thermometer in those sections
registered about 2S degrees.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19
Bank at st. George, Utah, RifIed.

st. George, Utah.-Approximately
$40, 900 in money and bonds was OBJ
tanned by robbers who broke into safe
deposit boxes at the Bank of Saint
George here. The door Of the bank
had been pried open and explosives
used to open the safe deposit vault.
No trace Of the robbers has been
found.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19
Cut Food Prices In New York.

New York.-An average reduction
Of 10 per cen in food prices was an
nounced by several large hotels after
conferences with federal food inyesti-
gators. The number Of items on the
menus in which decreases have been
made varies from sixteen in one large
hu'el to 172 in another.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19

Pastors Move Families Into Churches.
Los Angeles. - High rents have
caused two southern California pas
tors, the Rev. M. C. Deweese OF a To-
cal Methodist church and the Rev.
Warren Elsing Of a Presbyterian
church at Vannuis. a suburb, to move
their families into their churches.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19
Wilson PREPARING Final MESSAGE,

Observation-Disclosures Wilson has
begun work on his annual message to
congress which will be transmitted
either on the opening day of the next
session on December 6, or on the day
following.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19
Brazil Merchants Protest.

Rio Janeiro.-Eight important firms
of this city have protested to the for
eign minister against the recent seiz-
ure at Fiume, by Cap. Gabrielle DAN
~nunzio, Of the steamer Congo, which
carried a cargo consigned to Brazil.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19
Socialists Lose In Italy.

Palermo, Italy.-The socialists we're
completely defeated in the municipal
elections.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-11-19

AirpIane Factory Closes.
Paris.--The Bleriot airplane works
have been closed down indefinitely,
throwing 1000 persons out Of work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
$50 Famous Wanamaker Wardrobe
Trunks to 90
at $50 Each

The Wanamaker special wardrobe
trunk is one that was made up to our
specifications. Full-sized, equipped for
men and women to accommodate six or
seven mems suits or twelve to fifteen
dresses.
1t is constructed of three-ply Eastwood,
covered with water-proofed duck and with
heavy fibre binding.
Snap lock and draw bolts insure tight
closing.
The features are convertible hat
drawer, shoe pockets, ratchet compressor
and an ample supply of hangers.
The new low price will send them
travelling quickly.
..E (Fourth Floor Centrai)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

Store Opens at 8
Temperatures Great Combination for Business
Warm ,Negligees
From japan

Embroidered sacques in white,
pink and blue, with sprays Of
cherry blossoms; habutai for
$3.50; crepe de chine for $22.50.
Both have silk Innings.
Long kimonos Of the same silks
with the same Innings, colors
gray, pink, Copenhagen, blue and
black, $3.50 upward. Richer
negligees Of crepe de chine and
other silks, warmly interlined,
are $42.50 to $95.
Japanese quilted sacques are
$3.50; long wrappers, $12 and
$3.50. Blues, pinks, purples,
Copenhagen, navy, lavender and
black are among the colors.
All in the French Room.
(Third Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
GOOD HOt-Water
Bottles at9Oc

AmdS we sold sometime ago at
fasn higher prices. But prices
['ne down when we bought this
Ew iot--and SO we're selling
|sa' at a lower price, too!
Itt t1tw0'quart size, of good quality
Fs' Fs,' and every bag is guar:
fsced for service.
"ain Floor, Chestnut,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
One-COrner
Embroidered
Handkerchiefs for
Women

In all Ireland we don't know of
a maker who sends prettier ones.
There are numbers of styles
to choose from, the handker-
chiefs are all Of snowy linen,
though a bit of color is some
times introduced in the embroid-
cry. You'll admire the needle
work and the designs are always
pleasing.
SOC each. /
tMain Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Down Come the Prices on
En6lish and American Sports Hats

and for general wear-hats, in
fact, for any outdoor need.
Pretty browns, any number Of
blues, greens, purple, black, and
lighter as we'll as darker colors
are included. Ribbons, satin
bands and bows are the usual
trimmings and the hats for the
most part are, simple in style.
The savings are worth while
and you'll be reraid for coming
to see this collection.
P Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Beautiful Gold
Mounted Envelope
Handbags

Big, roomy books with plenty
of pockets in them.
Made of fine dull and polished
seal and French cross-grain mo-
rocco, lined with good silk and
ornamented with .14-kt. gold fiex-
ible mountings.
Prices, $35 to $50.
Main Floor, Chsstnut) -.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Silvertone Velour Coatings
From $3.50 to So. a. Yard

less than half what they have
selling This shows what ne beautiful qualities these coat
ings
They WOOL barring the silk thread in the give
they all the fashionable shades of
blues browns, tan and All are 81 inches wide.
Plain sivertones, $3.50 and $3.50 yard
Diagonal and checked slverones, So a yard.
Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

Between $3.50 and $22 there is
an uncommonly good
khoice, for we have taken any
humber of the smart Redleaf hats
Is well as the good American
models and changed their prices
considerably.
There are felts and velours and
Stitched velvets and they are in
khe very colors and shapes and
btyles women want this Winter
kor sports wear. There are hats
Tor motoring, for riding, for golf
(Second r
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
New Swiss Window Panels
and Less in Price

In fact this is the first time
since the war started that prices
have been as low as this for these
exquisite Point de Gene and Point
de Paris lace panels.
Also, and this is equally inter
esting, they are the finest ones
(Fifth Flo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

we have received from Switzer-
land in four years.
They are SO, 45 and 60 inches
wide, priced from $10.50 to $28.50
each. Also some 80 inches wide
that can be cut to fit any size
windows, $40 to $18 a yard.
Market)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
TOR the first time in several years, the Wanamaker Sill
Store is able to announce
New Japanese Habutais
at the Original Low Prices

believe the field bring price.
these silks This importation is just of bond
silks in it bought by representative in Japan
They the best grades Japanese white
"fs and they suitable purposes you use
habuai such shirts
negigees and underwear Innings.
The prices begin at the very figure yard then
Sl.2o, Sl5o, $l7o, S2, $780, $500 and $3 yard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

Nobody would be more amazed
han the little brown beaver him
lelf at the number of shapes the
|urriers have made him assume
his Winter! His soft, rich brown
|elts have been worked up into
|ollars and throw ties and stoles
|M capes that are as becoming
|sRhey are fashionable.
(G.copd Elf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
New Raincapes for
Girls-S4

They'll cover girl most from
~ TO toe, for these attractive
ttIe raincapes are of generous
Ht; will cover her frock complete
Fd have hoods attached for
prther protection.
dhey come in red or blue; are
. TO IA year sizes, and are use
VI not only in Winter, when they
~ De worn over other garments,
W all the year round.
Second Floor, Chestnu)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Some Dear Little Handmade
SLIPS for Babies

months have had such slips at such prices mothers
will be doubly glad to these
They soft nainsooks usually though
dmity Made entirely by hand
stitching
perhaps French knots They $225 to $375 each.
Still with little yokes
trimmed number
to $10.50. s,4.1 .n.g
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Inexpensi Dresses
for Women, $40 to $3.50

Jerseys, satins, serges and
|repes de chine; plain, beaded and
Embroidered. Some are very
|imple with only self-decoration,
jome have TERED skirts or tunics.
(First FL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Office Furniture rs to 1874
Per Cent LOUer

More than 200 pieces marked quick disposal at
fourth to one-thrd less than regular prices.
Oak chairs $12.75, $3.50, SIG and $3.50.
Mahogany-fnish chairs $11 $780, 1923 and
Oak desks, $50, $50, $7O 1920 and 1884.
Mahogany finish desks, $75, $50 and S93.
Oak tables, S11 25, $780, $40, $24 S345O and S42
Mahogany finish tables, $28 $34.50, S4s and s52
Revolving bookcases in oak and mahogany, S4
Third
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Beaver Furs-Golden Brown
and Beautiful

The neckpieces are here in
wonderful variety, and begin at
$63.50 for a straight throw tie
and go to 1926 for the handsomest
collar.
Muffs to go with the neckpieces
are in round and fiat shapes and
are $50 to 800.
ChestnuN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Bonny Scotch SCarfs for w omen

In the warms of wool and vcuna plain soft shades bright
plaids stripes.
They quite different had before
marked, most moderately. SO and $3.50 each.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
W E MS all lD0Ol
Y .bathrObes of pIuid

'oathTObeS of plaid
idnket material are the
ostest things imaginable,
ad among the most attrac-
ce, One style has a chin
n,tta cloth collar and the
,ner is cut kimOnO Uise.
ne first is $25 and the
econd s2l. Either may be
aa IN pink, light blue, or
ray Ptaids on phite.
Third Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
" "VenizeLOs''
By Herbert Adams
Gibbons

II is particularly appro-
pirate that the Modern States
man Series Should be inaugu-
rated with the biography Of a
man whose prestige and in
fluence have steadily grown.
Mr.. Gibbons, whose books on
European affairs have given
him a leading position among
American writer's on Euro
pean diplomacy. has produced
a notable contribution to in
ternationaf biography.
Price $3.50.
cMain Floor. Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Shoes
Decorative Linens of
Exquisite Be0utU

Here feast of dantness and beauty for everybody who
loves such things and anybody who doesn't not to be enved
Fine lace fine lnen fine cut-work and ebroderyal lend
their cloths pillow irresistible
loveliness-deightfut trousseau pieces. every
Look for instance at this exquisite 90nch cloth with its
et and Venetian point motifs and pretty cut work and brod
at $780, which is practically the price In fact
four
Al 72-inch cloth a wealth Italian
fine et founce and f inserts with classic motifs-$275
These lovely cloths begin $1s5 and $75 Among
the centerpeces charming Venetian point with ebrod
cred center and full Of flowers, 5000. -
Here pillow that look the perfection of
dantnes in their various adornmnts of et lace, cutork
and fine embroidery-S20 each.
Also carfs and in fine French lace showing
panel effects of great beauty, well embroidered work
sizes 20x36 to 20X72 inches at $50 to $780,
group rather striking interest is made
fine linen with Oriental drawnwork of
mosaic 500 800 for sets of thirteen
five pieces.
French cloths gored with real handmade
of the attractive but less expensive groups.
cloths "a 72 inches $475o
Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Mems All-Silk Umbrellas
Remarkable at $3.50

Something like old times this price
silk umbrella.
They full sze 2s inches with eight ribs good strong
frames close rolling The handles
mostly hooks natural wood hard wood maacca Some
trimmed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
You Must Have Good Dishes
and Glass to Have a Good Feast

All the dinner stock
Sale saving of 25 from the prices
marked them
They the best by leading poeres
France England America Bavaria ard Japan all
bought for this seasons business.
all the for an to
1916 for French china.
Foor.Ch
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

The straight-line type of dress
is here also-indeed, we doubt if
it ever goes out of fashion.
Colors are black, navies and
browns, principally.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
LinOleuns
"ORE CHRISTMAS

ANA candles hare arrived
this time they are of
Venetian type, being very
daintiIy futed, and sholping
all the colors of the rain
b0lO, Zoe each.
,FeurtA xlsos. Csatrsil .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Organ plays at 8, IL and $50
ffsF. ~ Chimes at Noon .
In a Letter From a High Official
v Received Saturday

the first paragraph reads as follows:
! "I read with much interest and satisfaction
your advertisement in the morning papers of today,
n announcing that the entire stock of your famous
hgh-class ready-made clothing store would be placed
upon the market at reduced prices.'
i To which the following reply has been sent:
Dear Sir:
"Your letter of encouragement in the first mail
this morning, about the Mems Sale of fine new
clothes upon new and lower scale of prices was
to me the same as the lump of sugar that used to
give to pet saddle horse that used to have years
ago.
"Even little pat now and then on the shoulder
helps man sensible woman, when they
are doing the best they know
"We are keen these days to fit this Store to the
conditions existing and to get for constituency
every advantage possible.
eve not wholesalers, dear sir, nor will we
lend ourselves to help spectators get rid Of piles
of shoes, clothes and stuffs they have in store.
1--WE are quite ready to pay cash on delivery
for such things get of class of
merchandise, that they have in storage but the
goods must be fresh and of reliable quality or they
will not be considered
every day brings opportunities and changes
of prices here and there that are reflected in our
stocks as rapidly as possible.
Repeating my expression Of appreciation, /
am,
Every sincerely,
.... il. ri. ''','''' .9mHnm~p&
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Women's Silk Stockings With
OpenwOrk Clocks at So

fulashoned black silk stockings with the popus
openwor with Isle garter and soles for create
durability.
quality goods usually third more.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

DE CHINE e
~ Waists of the more sub
|tantial tailored sort are
aUOred just nOlD by UOn,en
|ch0 Tdnt rather simple
caists for lCedr lUith their
|allored suits. Several neLO
Paodels in pink and lOhite-
clth tucks, narrOlD piedt-
ngs or fag0ting, hare just
(een put on sale for $6.S5 to
lO.S5.
(Third Floor, ContraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
WEATHER
Unsettled
WANAMAKER'S
Store Closes at $3.50
Surely the Shoe Sale That
People Were Waiting For

Wanamaker Sale bring
-.
mems Winter shoes
they close prices
Wanamaler of the
undesirable
WOmen's Shoes
dheee
eftn cafsk
shoe all lace mostly
NEARLY
with broad heels
Mems Shoes
in
cafsk ia
s775 pamosy fine bu sraghtace shoes dull black and tan
excellent and black
cahsk n smart
a
in
Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
People Who
Like Plain Color
Carpet

because it harmonizes SO we'll
with any style of furnishings, will
like Klearfax linen carpet, for its
good looks and its durability.
27 inches wide, 81 a yard.
SO inches wide, $5.25 a yard.
A #. 6 inches, 6 it., 9 #. and
IL 1T. wide, $5 a square yard.
LinOleums
Inlaid linoleum in tile, par
quetry and carpet patterns, $1.95
to $3.50 square yard.
Printed linoleum, Soc, $1.25 and
$l.S6 a square yard.
tsoventh Floor, Chsstnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
1t Will Be a Joy to Have Some
Good New Furniture
for THANKSGIVING


at
S paric
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Exhihitinn atth 5alr nf
-. patnttttnH
from this gears Paris Salons
Salon des Artistes Francdis.
Salon de la Societe Rationale

Twenty-Five paintings selected by our
representative in Paris, and just brought to
Philadelphia. They include many interesting
subjects-among them "Chateau-Thierry,'
"Bruges, the Silent Hour in the Beguinage'
Ga pleasant harmony in grays), which re-
ceived the silver medal "He Lives !'-the
heads in this full of character; Before the
Storm" and LA Cavale incompatible
Seventh Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Bedroom Suits

Enamel bedroom suit, four
pieces, $191.
Sheraton motif mahogany deco
rated suit, $3.50.
Louis XVI motif ivory suit,
$470.
Queen aAnne motif suit with
twin beds, $740.
Louis XVI walnut suit, $3.50.
French motif walnut suit, $3.50.
Adam motif walnut suit, 1910.
Louis XVI walnut suit, $54S.
Louis XVI walnut suit, 1880.
Adam mahogany suit, $525.
(Sixth Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
This Is the Weather for These
Warm Winter Goats for
Young Women

OF soft and other fabrics these
pretty styles that girls and will
like.
They come shadestans reindeer and
browns blues They have collars that button
have pockets at the side and narrow wastlne belts
And they throughout with good silks and nterned
ii to 20 year Sizes
Price, 500.
(second floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Dining-ROOm Suits

Queen Anne walnut suit, 1886.
Queen Anne walnut suit, $500.
Louis XIV walnut suit, $685..
Georgian motif mahogany suit,
$1,000.
Louis XIV motif walnut suit,
$500.
Sheraton motif mahogany suit,
$545.
Heppelwhite motif mahogany
suit, $3.50.
Queen Anne mahogany suit,
$780,.
Sheraton mahogany suit, $3.50.
Queen Anne mahogany suit,
$745.
Louis XIV mahogany suit,
$1025,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

(First Floor, CENTRALLY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
700 Pair of the Best Practical
Blankets, 20 to 80 Per Cent Less

Partwoo blankets alwool blankets the all
being the good Rocky Mountain long staple.
They
the blankets
to 20 to about 80 less than prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-23
FRANK KLAUS PLANS RETURN TO FISTICS VI. If MONKEY GLANDS

Frank Klaus, who used to be middie- weight champoin of some place or an ether. is planning to stage scientlflc cc,neback Not long ago he deserted his training quarters and took to his bed with the flu But now he is out again with a brand new set of interstiual clands which "a famous surgeon bor- rcwed from a reluctant monkey and fitted him with.
 Now Mir, T<lans is going out and beat em up. He is to begin over in England, then mop up Belgium, and finally, get back to take care of the boys at home
 The fistic world will doubtless watch Mr Klaus and his muture enterprises with much interest. The surgical opera ton, if it has the virtue claimed. ought to make him a lulu
 Monkeys are four listed fighters. Their footwork is a wonder and despair They chatter when they fight. John T.. Sulli- van, than whom there has been none greater used to have the habit, so the old timers say. He would smear his mug with gore. grit his teeth and make faces so indignantly terrible that his oppo- nents would take the count rather than the consequences. But he did not have the monkey footwork or the fourfisted fighting instinct Mir Klaus ought to have 'em nailed to the mat.-Atlanta Constitution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-23
RAY SMITH SPRANG
 A BIG SURPRISE

Fistic circles are still talking about Sergeant Ray Smith, who halls from Camden N. J., and who leaped into momentary pusilstic fame by whipping Bob Martin, champoin of the A. E, F., in a rattling 10-round bout at Cleveland, Ohio recently. Smith knocked Martin kicking with a clean cut, right hand cross to the jaw, and had the better of five of the ten rounds. Martin, however offever vigorous resistance and sent his rival reelng to the canvas with smash on the chin. Martin had an edge in u Tee rounds, while two were about even
 Smith completely upset the Martinian theory. Unheralded and unsung, the Camden lad was supposed to step up gracefully and take a mauling. Then Martin was to be groomed for match with Carpenter, the prooming process to include the whipping of sundry box CTS. But the unsung Smith swuing a wicked right End hooked a nasty left. His footwork was fair and he had well down the knack of slipping a punch He lir into Martin with great vigor and be- fore Bob recovered from his surprise the popular verdict went against him. Commercial Appeal