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Morris tribune., 1920-05-21

One week later Merrill Hoyt became
a room tenant of an old woman on the
same floor where Miss Lisle was To-
Gated. The first sight he had of the
young lady carried out the claim of
Badly that she was indeed "gOOd and
beautiful as an angel" A week spent
in close proximity to herself and her
humble neighbOrs proved a revelation
to Merrill. There was not a woman
or child in the old tenement that had
not some story of kindness to dis
close. Then Merrill was introduced
to Miss Lisle by his landlady. Day
by day he learned more and more to
estimate her royal worth and night
after night he wrote upon "his great
book" which her loneliness and help
fuIness inspired.
Merrill fell i'll and never knew who
had aided in nursing him until he was
back to normal. 1t was his landlady
who told him Of the visits of Miss
Lisle to assist her in caring for the
deliriOus patient.
"And OH" she said, chow you raved,
and all about her, and how you were
going to write her in a lovely story.
And she blushed so beautifully when
in your fever you began to talk about
love, and how she should be your own
when you sold your book and-and
here she comes now"
And flushing from self-cOnscious-
ness, Alice Lisle entered the room. 1t
was the beginning of a pleasant asso-
citation mutually cherished and few
weeks later we'll and strong again,
Merrill told his love and all the story
Of his object in coming to the tene-
ment.
eve will have to wait till my book
brings in returns" he told the recip-
rOcaIIy happy girl, who smiled strange
ly and added a beWildering conf
dpnCP.
She was the owner of the tenement
and had a fortune Of her own, and
had assumed the role of poor girl to
get closer to the lives of the needy
and lOWly.
1--WE must share what l have to
gether, dear" she whispered to Mer
ell, ''fOr oh, thu gooC we may do for
these poor Np0Dl" wh'n, we have takeI
latO ouI ft'rV"
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21
How She Knew.

A HoOsier school teacher received a
very indignant note from one of her
patrons, demanding that she stop some
boys from annoying her tiny daughter
on the way home from school. Imme-
diately after she had read the note
the teacher began an investigation.
She asked the little girl, "How do
these boys annoy your?
"Why, they talk awful about me and
to me-" explained the yOungster.
''They cuss me and say terrible
things"
But how do you know they are
cursing and the things are really ter
rible?" persisted Miss Teacher.
Even she was stunned by the wee
child's answer, Because" she rea-
soned, they are just like the things
my papa says when he gets mad at my
mama"
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21
Lady
BOuntifuI
~@
By JESSIE E. SHERWIN

(Copyrisht, 1919, by the Western News
q paper Union.)
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21
Praises Morris Library

"The Morris library has one of the
best collections of children's books
outside of the large Cities" said Miss
Harriet A. Woods, state supervisor
of school libraries, who visited Morris
last Thursday. The state is consider
ing project by which all libraries
are to be put under the supervision of
the board of education, and to receive
state aid, and Miss Woods is being
sent for the purpose of obtaining
data regarding the conditions in the
libraries all over the state. She spent
the afternoon going over records,
and book lists and in the evening,
met with the Library Board.
She commended the extensive use
which the local library makes of the
State Library Commission, aIthO she
laughingly declared that if all the
other libraries in the state did like
wise, it would be necessary to mat
erially increase the size of the force.
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21

bane, while not so good, were never
theless encouraging. 1t was decided
to see whether some arrangements
could not be made with the boy scout
organization to report and to help
clean up those portions of the town
which needed it.
Especial mention was made of the
work of Mrs. R. Northcott, II years
old, in taking charge of band Of
boys and cleaning West 10th St.
donation was made by the
League to the Minnesota League of
Women Voters.
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21

FOR SALE.-On account of leaving
the state, I will sell at a sacrifice,
1-1O-2O oil and gas Case tractor
with plows, in Al condition. R. c.
Bowlin, 211 W. 9Th St., Morris. ct.
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21
Difference in Situations.

Away out in a remote and snow
drifted draw, separated from the herd,
an old COW stands between a fir tree
and a bOwIder, her calf behind her,
desperately defending it against ring
of wolves capable of playing a wait
ing game through the long night. This
is a scene common enough in the
West, about which artists painted
vivid pictures and authors wrote stir
ring stories, mighty good press-agent
material for the department of agri-
cultures predatory animal campaign.
But who would write a thrilling story
or paint picture about a prairie dog
running out of its hole and filling it's
stomach with grama grass?-Ex-
change.
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21

1t was a matter of no small WON
derment when, after a mysterious alb
sence from his accustomed haunts,
Derby Dan reappeared attired respect
ably and with money to treat his
friends royalty.
left a legacy" "Struck a new
lay?" Found a pocketboOk? and like
expressions hailed Dan, but he only
smiled wisely and, as his money finally
gave out, ceased to be an object of
comment and interest to all except
Badly Moss, who was his chosen chum
In famine and plenty alike, and one
day Dan cOnfided his secret to Badly.
'"Tell you, partner" he recited, 81
struck a queer snap. A young fellow
made a bargain with me at three dol
lars day to keep sober, report at his
room every evening from seven to nine
and answer his questions?"
about what?" prOpounded Badly
skeptically.
ooh, how we fellows of the tomato
can and the rope belt live. Human in
terest information, was the way he
put it. l told him all I knew. One
day he says: I guess we will cancel
the engagement, Dan, 1 must confess
to being disappointed in you. It's the
pathetic and pitiful, the real struggles
and misery Of the poor and unfortu-
nate I have been looking for"
"Why, whatever was he after"
"He's a story writer, or tries or
hopes to be. He was looking for real
experience and characters"
Il see, I see," nodded Badly mus
ingly. Say, Dan, if ever we run
across him point him out, will you?"
1t was about week after that
when Dan suddenly seized Baldy's
arm and pointed to a young man cross
ing the street.
That's him." he spoke quickly.
Leave the rest to me-" directed
Badly, and put off on the trail of
Merrill Hoyt with the hail: Mister
can I have a word with your"
"Certainly," nodded Merrill.
II heard you're one of those guys
who write for the papers," projected
Badly. II guess, too, that you want
to dig under the surface and get
thriller with lots of pep in it, hey?"
'YOu seem to have surmised what
I'm trying to find" answered Merrill
with a whimsical smile
"Well, I amt much up in litatoor,
but suppose you are after heroes and
full as an angel. She came to the ten
ement where I used to live before my
wife died and l went to pieces, and
started in to help the sick and needy.
Say, that girl has worked all day in
the factory and uses every cent she
can spare for others. They call her
Lady BOuntiful, but her real name is
Alice Lisle. Last week she paWned
her neck chain to buy a baby buggy
for little crippled child and pay the
rent for a sick washerwoman. Say, I
believe there's a mystery about her,
too, and that's what you want in
stories, don't you? She isn't no COM
mon clay, that's sure, and her pretty
face and ways in a movie picture
would make a whole play Of itself"
Badly furnished further details and
Merrill bestowed a five-dollar bill upon
him, but Baldys final words were: 81
say, mister, if Lady Bountiful turns
out to be a princess in disguise and
your story about her makes you IA
nous, you'll blow me to an extra ten,
ehT"
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21
Cleanup Day Successful

Excellent results as the outcome of
cleanup day were reported at the
Civic League meeting last Saturday
afternoon. Mrs. G.. w. Geenty who
spoke about conditions on the west
side of town, said that everything
was in splendid shape except two
short alleys; conditions on the east
side, as reported by Mrs. A. W. Bris-
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21

Miss Margaret Ernst spent Sunday
with her sister, Miss Elizabeth Ernst
at Benson, Mimi.
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21

FOUND.-H blanket. Owner
can have same by proving property
and paying for this notice. Steve
Sax.
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21

The Royal Neighbors will hold a
regular meeting at their hall next
Tuesday evening, May 25. Members
are urged to be present as there will
be Initiation.
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21

acted business in Morris this week.
Miss Margaret Ernst spent Sunday
with her sister, Miss Elizabeth Ernst
at Benson, Mimi.
The Royal Neighbors will hold a
regular meeting at their hall next
Tuesday evening, May 25. Members
are urged to be present as there will
be initiation.
The Degree of Honor Lodge will
have a meeting on Monday evening,
May "a, at the Degree of Honor Hall
over Vinje's store. A good attend
ance is urged.
Special matinee at 3 o'clock Satur-
day at Strand, featuring Charlie
Chaplin in "a Days Pleasure" Chill
dren lie. Also Pauline Frederick in
Loves of Lefty"
Miss Dodds' Sunday school class
entertained Mrs. F. L. Gould's and
picnic at Pomme de Terre lake on
Tuesday afternoon.
Eye-s1ght restored by DIR. Brokaw,
eye specialist at Krueger's drug store,
Morris, the 9Th and 7th Of every
month. Painful head and eyes made
painless. Price always lowest. adv.
One of Charlie Chaplin's million
dollar pictures, "a Days Pleasure"
at the Strand on Saturday. Admis-
sion for children at the matinee at
3 o'clock, lie. Program includes
Loves of Lefty" starring Pauline
Frederick.
Frank Thralolw has bought the
bus and dray line formerly owned by
Frank Nicely, who will devote his
time to running a livery between
Morris and the outlying towns. Mr..
Thrallow's headquarters will be at
La Grand Hotel.
Word was received here yesterday
of the death at Minneapolis of L. H.
PushOr, one of the pioneer residents
of this county. An obituary notice
will be published next week when
details will be obtainable. The body
will be shipped here for burial, and
it is probable that the funeral will be
held on Sunday.
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21

The Degree of Honor Lodge will
have a meeting on Monday evening,
May "a, at the Degree of Honor Hall
over Vinje's store. A good attend
ance is urged.
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21
CITY NEWS ITEMS

Mike McNally of Chokio, trans
acted business in Morris this week.
Morris tribune., 1920-05-21
TINE FOR
PEACE.

Little boy, little
boy, you should
not fight t h a t
way.
Hold off with
your peace talk,
lady. One more
punch on the nose
from me and I'll
have this kid
ready to listen to
you.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-24
Can Bring ''Nicky"
Back i'm u Hours,
Says His Lawyer
cad" in Newspaper Telling
Fugitive That Low Bail
Had Been Fixed Would
Turn Trick. McCee Says

Eugene r. McGee, Of counsel for
ssNicky" Arnstein, testifying yesterday
for the third time in bankruptcy pro-
ceedings against "Nicky," said that IT
bail was produced an "ad" In o news-
paper would bring the elusive one back
within seventy-two hours. McGee de-
clared that bonding companies have re-
fused to accept certain securities
offered and would not bond "Nicky"
in the event he returned. The pro-
ceedings were conducted before Com
missioner Gilchrist. Saul S. Myers, at
torney for petitioning creditors of Arm
stein. interrogated McGee at length.
During his questioning by Myers
there were periods when McGec seemed
imm easurably bored. He said the pro-
ceedings neccssitated his breaking an
important engagement. At other juno
lures he was disposed to be jocose and
even TESTED with Mr.. Myers.
YOU'RE making me notorious, Saul," }"
he said, "but I'm getting lot of bust.
ness from you. I'm going to go fifty
fifty with you, Saul" Another remark
which brought no reply from Myers
was, "'Nicky' isn't mixed up in this
bond case at all. You know that, don't
you, Mr.. Myers ?"
Diligent questioning by Myers brought
out the details of McGes's meeting with
"Nicky" in Cleveland on February %.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-24
Hard Coal Miners Seek
TO Avert Wage Strike
Men Are Willing to Work On
i Pay A,pards Are Made
Retroactive to ApriI /

Possibility Of suspension Of work
in the hard coal regions this spring
was considerably lessened yesterday by
the action of the general scale COM
mittee Of the anthracite mine workers.
The committee voted to keep the miners
at work after April pending nego-
tiations Of q new wage agreement, pro-
vidcd the mine owners made any wage
award retroactive to that date.
The decision was taken up and dis
cussed by the subcommittee Of op-
orators and miners appointed to nego-
tiate the new wage agreement at the
Union League Club, where it has been
sitting for the last week. At the con-
clus!on OF the conference the operators
notified representatives of the mine
workers that they would reply to their
proposal at 8 o'clock tonight.
The present agreement between the
operators and miners expires March 81.
Unless q new wage agreement is
reached by April l the reply of the
operators will determine whether there
will be a walkout Of 100000 miners in
the hard coal districts after that date.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-24

operate in regard to coal storage, car
construction and distribution and the
reduction to a minimum of the practice
OF communicating coal.
Cooperation Is Sought
That copy Of this report be trans
mitted to the Federal Reserve Board
to the end that Federal Reserve banks
may favor as eligible for fediscount
paper drawn against coal in storage.
That the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, state railway and public util-
itv commissions within their jurisdc-
tion issue rules controlling car distri-
button among mines to the end that no
particular mine or mines may be per-
mitted to obtain through practice of
car assignment and car guarantees pref
erential car service.
That the practice whereby purchas-
ing agents of carriers can use company
control over car supply to force down
the price of railway fuel be abolished.
That operators avoid the use for rail
reads of coal whose properties make it
more valuable for other purposes.
That camp and housing conditions be
improved.
That the good Offices of the miners
international organization be exercised
to. maintain their expressed position
favoring the introduction Of labor saw
Ing devices and machinery.
Pay Raises Opposed
That the making of advances on
miners pay be discouraged in every
way, but if made that they be made
without discount, either directly or in
directly.
By way of comment the majority de-
cision says:
In submitting this report particular
attention is called to the fact that
herein every effort has been made for
the protection of the public, not only
For the period under which this pro-
lection can be guaranteed by the Exec
utlve by the powers granted him by the
Lever act, but it has been our effort to
go into the underlying causes for high
costs and to offer some remedy there
for-this, in order that in the future
there may be continuing force at
work in the public interest.
"We believe it is obvious that unless
some changes can be made toward the
end OF reducing costs in coal produc-
tion and distribution, no act Of Con-
gress. no order of the Executive nor
any other regulation by constituted au-
thority can in the end provide agailHt
the continuing high costs.
ut is for this reason that we believe
this industry should be placed upon
the proper basis for more continuous,
and thus more economical production
and distribution, with the result that
the cost of coal to the people will be
reduced"
So far as wage increases are con-
cerned, the minority report, which is
signed by Joha r. White, the miners
representative Un the commission and
New-York tribune., 1920-03-24

him two keys for safe deposit boxes,
one in the Pacific Bank and the other
in tho Ansonia. we'll 60 up there
some day and open them," he said to
Myers. "There's nothing in the boxes,
III you get the District Attorney to
set small bail for 'Nicky' Ill COM
municate with him." McGee continued.
II would insert an 'ad in certain
newspaper. As soon as 'Nicky' saw that
he would show up"
'McGee was questioned about his trip
to Pittsburgh with three detectives.
II played fair with them, but did not
trust any ono of them," he said.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-24

McGee said he met Arnstein IN tha
Hotel Wiuton and that "Nicky" told
him about winning $4,000 In craps
game one night and then losing 1t all
and of winning $4,000, the next night.
"The idea that I'm the master mind
in those bond thefts is the biggest Joke
Of the world" MCGEE said "Nicky" re-
marked. myers must bc crazy. I've
never had bond or got u nickel out
Of It,"
McGce said he did not know "Nicky'sn
whereabouts at present. "1'm the frst
man in town to want him to come
back" he declared. II haven't got my
fee out Of the case yet"
McGee said that "Nicky" had given
New-York tribune., 1920-03-24
En- gland Facing
NesU Mine Crisis

LONDON, March 28.-Another
strike of miners appeared to-
night to be in prospect. After
the recsnt trade union congress-
rejected the proposal Of direct
action to attain naturalization Of
the mines the miners made de-
mand for an increase Of is shil-.
lings weekly in wages in order to
bring independent pressure on
the government.
Negotiations with Premier
Lloyd George and the Coal Con-
troller have resulted in the de-
mand Of the miners being reject
ed. The latter will meet in con-
ference tomorrow to determine
upon their future course of ac-
ton.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-24

former prssident OF the United Mine
Workers' Of America, IL In accord With
the majority report on the c4 cents q
ton increase to tonnage workers. Re-
garding day and monthly workers, the
minority report proposed an increase
OF s1.86 = day instead OF ST, and for
itrappers and sother boys, rs cents day
Instead Of IS cents.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-24

Detective Kalbheish charged the !.
fsndant with suspicion Of the then = !.
March 8 Of ss47 from the bank. =
According to Kalbfeish, Dor... :.
appeared after collecting s7f oan as
checks and $947 cash. A isalnnsss y
adniirer pointed out Dorgan to ~ xif.
lice, it was said. The $77 900 in .as ~ Pc
was turned back to the bank. acccss:a o.sss'
to the police. but the prisoner 4; dS;1Ioias
have the cash. va moi
Sanford Henry Pellet, e;rb.e..
former clerk in the Battery PAL \
tional Bank, pleaded guilty 10 .ha n s as. =.
Of $3,400 from the bank befor. TN met
Malone yesterday. He was br.uaasss uass
back from Winnipeg. 'usst
New-York tribune., 1920-03-24
Bank RI 11ner Arrested;
Accused of $o47 Theft

Charles j. Dorgan, eighteen, arrested
in dance hall early yesterday MORN
ing, WIS held in $1,000 bail for exam
nation tomorrow by Magistrate Cor
rigan in the Tombs court.
Dorgan was runner employed by
the First National Bank; 2 Wall Street.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-24

sevcnty-two hours he will show up"
McGee declared In conclusion.
Myers said he would continue hear
ings from time to time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-26
WITNESS ,
LINSLY- FERRY GAME
4 crowdS Aggregating Probably More
Than 1000 hooters Prom Mar
tins Ferry Attended Game

One OF the biggest crowds Of the sea-
son from this city. witnessed the football
game between Martins Ferry high school
and LinSly Institute, on the West Nir-
Rinia State Fair grounds on the Island,
yesterday afternoon. The drizzle OF rain
which kept up practically all night, and
until noon yesterday, stopped suddenly
Just after noon and the rooterS were
not compelled to witness the game in
the rain.
Several hundred football enthusiasts,
headed by officials of the Rioters Club
with i band. left Fourth and Hanover
street. at | o'clock. and marched to the
football field in y body. and there was
not q single incident occurred during
the day to mar the pleasure Of the trip.
Local fans were more than u little dis
appointed at the outcome Of the contest.
but ali are good fans and have been
making excuses for the failure OF their
team to win the contest. The band was
carried in the william Meeker motor
truck, with banners Of the Booster Club
on either side and two thirty foot an
ners were carried in the parade. one on
each side Of the front OF the line.
After the close OF the main show.
there was 4 grand rush OF fans from the
Ohio side of the river. to the game be-
tween Wheeling high and Bellaire high.
with all Ohio side fans roofing for Bell
aire to win. 1t is the opinion or most
Of the supporters Of the football team.
hat 1t is unfortunate that they had 10
loose the last contest OF tho season after
the excellen showing they have made.
but consolation is gotten from the rec
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-26
MOUNDSvIlLE NEWS
BOWS
TO CAMERON HIGH
BY SCORE OF 1878

Moundsville High school went down
TO defeat at the hands Of Cameron High
on the Fifth street park yesterday be-
fore Il crowd OF 1000 people. Tho re-
sit was in doubt until the last minute
Of play. when Cameron ran over the
final score. Despite the heavy field tn"
.' '. 49,. very fast nj times, and
Moundsville opened up with some great
,.r.I.rld work in The first half. In the
SECOND period however. CamerIn fought
hard. and secured = victory In one OF
the best games ever seen here.
Time and again members Of each
team wuuld get or for great runs only
to y" BROUGHT down or fall in the mud.
Rutan, Of Cameron. showed up in great
style. and mad" most Of Camcron's
game.
For Moundsvillc the two ends. Young
and Robinson. and llalf-baCk Fletcher
played a Wonderful game. In the first
quarter Young ran MY yards through
4 broken field In a forward pass, and
Hamilton kicked goal. The next quar-
rer, Robinson ran over for inc SECOND
score on a blocked unit. and the at
tempt at goal failed. fletcher was q ron-
sistent ground gamer. and never once
failed to gain through Cameron's line.
Cameron tied the score in the third
quarter and showed Ruian across In the
last minute of play. for the winning
tally.
Many SEQ Minstrel
In spite Of the inclemert weather the
prison chapel wa crowded last night oy