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expelled. 1t was me that reported
him for cheating"
Somes was stunned by the news.
His first reaction was anger against
Joe for hurting the team in this wise
and for running his own prospects.
When his anger had somewhat cooled
he was still ashamed to think that
his son had been a squealer. He wired
the boy:
please write me full particulars
The thing had left him shaken and
disturbed.
Sills came in later that morning
with disturbing news. Il went over
to keep an eye on Jonas today" he
said. He's gone"
The county attorney. his thoughts
on his boy. did not at first compre-
hend the Importance of this.
Gone Whst 20 YOU n,can?'
Packed and gone" said Sills.
The prosecutor considered, shook
his head. Hard luck, Sills," he COM
mented at last. Were in bad. Our
case is pretty shaky. Unless you
can dig up something more, even
now. ."
It'll look around" Sills promised.
THAT afternoon Somes stenog-
i rapher announced that Mander
Dyer was outside and wished to see
him. Somes remembered that Dyer's S
son was disgraced through his own
sons action, and he was for a moment
thoroughly uncomfortable, unwilling
to face the lawyer. But in the end
he sent word for the other to come
in. He was surprised to see Dyer
smiling good-humoredly. They shook
hands and the lawyer lighted cigar.
You didn't get to see Hallock about
that pool" he said while the match
was still f1aring.
Somes shook his head. II was busy.
Tied up"
Dyer nodded. THE thing came to
an issue more quickly than he had ex-
pected," he told the prosecutor. II
took the liberty Of putting you in for
ten thousand. You ought to double
your money"
Somes leaned forward in his chair,
angry, then confused. "You put rue in?''
"Yes. / thought you were inter-
ested. And there wasn't time to get
in touch with you"
But, good Lord, man." Somes pro-
tested, II can't risk ten thousand in a
speculation. I haven't the loose
money"
Dyer tipped his burned match into
y hot oil
right. Give me a note IL you want
to. But there's no need. This isn't
a speculation. TIL have q check for
eight to ten thousand clear profit for
you within the week."
II didn't authorize you to do that,
YOU know" Somes reminded him. The
other laughed.
why, there's no harm done." he
replied. I'll take 1t off your hands
II you insist. I simply undertook to
do you a favor"
The prosecutor moved one hand
helplessly. Dyer dismissed the sub
ject by opening another. You've
heard about the trouble Hal got
into?" he asked carelessly.
Somes nodded. i'll at ease. Il un-
derstand my son was responsible" he
said, and amended that by adding,
| "partly." Dyer did not speak. "Ot
course, rye only heard vaguely what
happened. I'm sorry"
Dyer shook his head. HAL had
fall coming to him." he commented
Hes wild boy: the Jolt may be
good for him. This honor system
they have up there is a little too rich
for his blood. Joe warned him, un-
derstand. After that 1t was UP to
Hal"
.JoS writes mo that the whole col
lege 10 sore at him." Somes said un-
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Mander Dyer any better than you like
them"
Halls a great pitcher"
X X

| them.
Halls a great pitcher"
| X X X
! 4 WEEK or SO later, when Somes
went out to lunch. he met Mander
| Dyer on the street and the lawyer In
sisted that they lunch together. The
county attorney had no reason for
refusing I'll take you to a place l
rather like" said Dyer. "Capronfs.
Ever drop in there's"
| Somes shook his head. 1--WE heard
Of it. Up an alley somewhere, isn't
itr'
| "Yes. Second floor. Italian joint.
But the food Is mighty good. I've
fallen into the way of going there.
So have a lot of Others for that mat
ter. Just a block or two below here"
When they had ordered minestrone
and ravioli, Dyer produced cigarettes.
Saw your boy on the street the other
day." he remarked.
He came down for our silver we'd
ding" Somes assented.
He's one of the neatest batters I
ever saw" said Dyer.
LAS good batter as your boy is a
| pitcher. think" the county attorney
agreed. I'm going up to see him
whale few this spring."
Guess they'll both be Minotaur.
won't they?" the lawyer asked. Mark
tells me So That's one thing l missed
in college. I hadn't either the neces-
sary arts Of good fellowship or the
athletic ability to put me across"
Those things go pretty much by
luck" Somes said, family uncomfort-
able. "But they look big to boy"
Mander Dyer drew four lines upon
the table cover with the tines Of his
fork. II was pretty badly disap-
pointed at the time" Neither spoke
for a moment. then he added: Marks
boosting for your boy. He says there
won't be any hitch"
| Their minestrone came. and they ate
for a little while without words.
Presently Dyer lighted new cigar
cite. II was talking with Mr. Hal
lock about you the other day, Somes,"
he said.
The county attorney looked up
quickly. about me?"
The lawyer nodded. You know,
you may not realize It, but you're
about tho most conspicuous figure in
the party in this state. The size of
your majority made you that, II your
election didn't. In a year when we
didn't carry a handful OF offices 1t
makes you stand out"
| "I was lucky" Somes said.
"Hallock's got his eye on you," Dyer
assured him. And Hallock is q man
worth pleasing. If you've any political
ambitions. Have you?"
i The county attorney looked up re-
luctantly. YES" he said at last.
"Yes, I suppose I have"
| Dyer nodded. You know" he said
slowly. 1.-THE political boss is more or
less a legendary figure. A chimera.
A newspaper headline. At the same
time, a man like Hallock has influ-
ence and backing. In fact, he Is back
ing. He and Dan Jay come as near
running things in the party as any
one, suppose. It's hard to get very
far without them. and easy IL they're
backing you"
| IT guess that's so," Somes assented.
"The straight ticket Is a dead insti-
tuition, but there are still a lot of
voters who do what the organization
tells them. And the state organise
tion is one-third Hallock and almost
as much Jay"
II suppose II want to branch out
they'll have to help me-" Sones
| q croaA ssT like Hallock ton He
seems to me q big man. Jay don't
seem to be alba 70 siss mp 20. we'll.
He must have ability; butt nevss
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: Here comes Jay now. And that's
Rudd with him. You know Rudd?'
i've never seen him." The county
attorney looked across the room: an
swered Dan Jays gesture of greeting
with a nod. Jay and Rudd stood still
for moment. apparently disagreeing
as to where they would sit. Somes
thought Jay had wished to come to
| their table, thought Rudd was pro-
testing. Mander Dyer said as much.
. "Rudd won't come over here. See
that? Dan says he's the damndest
coward you ever saw. Afraid you'll
indict him on the spot. suppose"
"Indict him?' The words were
hardly a question, but the lawyer
chose to answer them.
| why. yes. OF course, if he buck
eted this money as they claim, it's a
criminal matter. Dan told me Rudd
saw your man Stills in the courtroom
| the other day and went into panic
| for fear he'd be ARRESTED then and
! there" Somes smiled a little, grimly
enough. lingering his coffee spoon
And Dyer asked: Are you keeping
an eye on the case?'
Sills was a state detective assigned
to the county attorneys office. oh
I guess he just happened to drop In
there" Somes evaded.
Rudd and Dan Jay had by this time
chosen a table at the other side OF
the room. They could see that Rudd
cast covert glances toward where
they sat- Mander Dyer touched Somes
on the arm.
"See the poor devil. Scared to death
right now. II had as much money
as he has it would take a lot to scare
me-"
Hes we'll off, I suppose" somes
assented warily.
Dyer laughed. "And depends on
money to do anything he wants done
too." he said. why, I'd make small
bet that II he thought he were going
to be indicted he'd sweat gold dollars
at every pore."
The incident remained in his
thoughts, troubling him, even after
he had returned to his Office. He sent
for Sills and asked a question or two
about the Rudd case. Keep me post
ed. Sills," he said at last. Il may
have to take action there"
But his thoughts were haunted by
the face Of Mander Dyer.
4 X y X
THE jury found against Rudd, and
| i Somes made it his business to be
in court when the verdict was brought
in. Mander Dyer was also there and
Joined him and sat at his side. The
county attorney noticed that Rudd
watched him with fearful eyes from
where he sat with Dan Jay at the
lawyers table. Rudd seemed, Somes
thought. one Of those men who
always walk with fear.
Back in his office, he sent for Sills
and they went over the evidence in
the case together. II believe he
pocketed the money" Somes decided
At last.
There's no question about that
Sills agreed.
The prosecutor tilted back, in his
chair, his eyes turned toward the win.
, dow. Question II. is there enough
evidence to prove q criminal fraud
It looks thin to me. Have you dug
into it, Sills7"
IT sure have"
Proof that will do very well in q
civil suit may fall pretty fiat in crimi.
nal proceedings. But II you couldn't
dig up anything more, guess there's
i nothing more to be found"
| Sills shook his head. He was 9
gray-haired, round little man. with q
round body, and round, pudgy hands
and his eyes were blue. He shook his
head. TITS there" he told somes, ri
We can nnd sone man-ths man they
couldn't md.
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TIE knew how the men among whom
II his life moved judged these mat
ters. Public office was private oppor-
tunity. An opeiT CRATER was not
common, but small peculations. the
capitalizing Of influence, these were
everyday affairs. He was reminded
of an instance. The printing OF bal
| lots had been let privately for years
past at a cost Of some $1,000. Two
years previously the matter had frs
been subjected to competitive BIDS
The cost of printing the ballots that
year dropped to SIS. The thing had
been a matter of jest. for much
laughter.
A man in public life owed 1t to him
self to make the most Of his oppor-
tunity. That was the creed of his
friends. Some few were loudly ION
| the square" and boasted Of it. All
| avoided anything that might give
them a reputation for crookedness.
| But II had never occurred to them,
as It had never occurred to Bob Somes
till today, that besides his duty TO
his own reputation a man in public
office Is also under a higher obliga-
ton.
He had never perceived this unti
this hour, but 1t was so clear to him
now that he knew he had been blind.
And before going to his own Office at
all he stopped at that Of the clerk tn
take out a warrant on the Indictment
against Rudd. At his desk he sum-
moned Stills and gave him the war
rant and bade him make the arrest
forthwith.
Then, not defiantly. he telephoned
Mander Dyer and told him in mini
mum of words that Rudd must go 20
trial. Dyer called him damned foo!
and hung up the receiver.
But Somes, tilting back in his chair,
did not feel at all like damned fool.
!, He was possessed by a curious peace
and happy pride. and after a moment
he took up his pen and began to wrtts
a letter to his son- =.-,
Copyright. An rights reserved.S 3.
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THE postman on their route began
i his distribution Of mail at q cor
ner only two blocks away; he usually
reaches the Somes house early. He
came this day before Somes had fin-
ished his paper, and there was let
ter from Joe. Somes went to the
door to receive the mail and called
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We're having regular batting and
infield practice now"
ANY promising young aspirant for
your bagr s.
The boy smiled. "No, sir"
Somes dropped hand proudly on
his sons shoulder. "And the cap
taincy next year. I was captain in
my day, too"
"You can't tell, dad" Joe said
slowly. There's Hal Dyer. He's a
junior. too; and he certainly can
pitch"
They never elect a pitcher cap
tain" his father reminded him. "Be-
sides, I understand Dyer isn't alto
gether popular"
"oh, he's all right guess" Joe
protested.
Il know his father" Somes replied;
and was. for a moment, thoughtful.
They spoke of other college mat
ters. By undergraduate vote. the year
, before, the honor system had been
adopted in the classrooms. How Is
It working?" Somes asked.
Joe shook his head. Il voted
| against it, you know, dad. But
guess IT'S working all right. don't
know how any one can be sure"
anybody been caught cheating
yet?'
mo. The fellows seem to feel it's
up to them to make the system work.
I suppose that's it. There's a pretty
good spirit about it,
IF they want to make It successful
they can do IT, Somes declared.
"some one said tho American people
could make any system work. He
was talking about the United States
Constitution
After Q time their talk swung into
4 new channel somes wore on his
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than any OtQeT object Ill lho St1eS'
Did you ever think of that?"
Somes nodded. "Of course, that's
So
Even to life and DEATH" Jay re-
minded him.
you might stretch it that far"
when a man has been county at
torney for a term or two he doesn't
have to work any longer. He can re-
tire" Jays tone was casual. But
Somes knew what the other said was
true: he was Injured to the ways OF
poIitics, 1t did not occur to him to
make instant and Indignant protest
He merely replied:
"Oh, I don't expect to make any
thing out Of it but the salary.
jay smiled. You'll have chances
enough to change your mind" he
promised.
Then they drew near Mander Dyer's
office and Somes was caught up Into
group Of laughing, congratulating
back-clapping men. Met William
Hallock again, and talked with him
and heard that great man say: you've
taken a big step, Somes. You ought
20 be able to Climb
X +
TIE went home, hours later. full OF
i his success; his triumph seemed
q thing more tangible-a thing he
could set his teeth In.
There was a telegram from his son
on the hall table when he reached
homo. "Great stuff, dad. knew you
would do it. Long yell for somes''
By the time he and his wife cele-
brated their silver wedding anniver-
sary thar winter Somes was beginning
to taste the fruits Of victory. He
found pleasure in directing even the
routine work Of his ofiee. His as.
sistants did most Of tho prsparAtory
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-01-13

We take up a six-weeks course Of Mis-
sion study.
1880 p. m, Evening sermon, "Three
Big Battles in Life.
500 p. m. every Wednesday even
ing, Bible study and prayer service.
Read John II for the 18th.
Junior League every Saturday aft
ernoon at $3.50. The principles of the
kingdom of God will be built into the
life of your boy and girl. All children
including the ages from 6 to IL years
are cordially invited.
The new arrangement of pooling the
Mission study club and Ladies' Aid for
the winter months, began it's try-out
meeting, Wednesday afternoon, Jan
uary 18th. A large crowd assembled
in the church parlors at an early hour,
everyone enthusiastic, and voted
heartily to encourage the continuance
of Mission study work in the Ladies'
Aid meetings. Miss Florence Moore,
President of the Mission study work
very impressively reviewed the condi-
tions in South America, the needs and
opportunities of that country. The
study period made one feel that the
afternoon was spent to great advan-
tage.-Wm. Puppy, Minister.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-01-13
IN BANKRUPTCY NOTICE

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE: That
in the District Court of the United
States in and for the District Of Mon
tana, on the 9th day of December,
1921, B. A. Nereson of Westby, Sheri-
dan County, Montana, was duly ad-
judged bankrupt upon his own Pc
tition; that the payment of any debts
or. the delivery Of any property be-
longing to said bankrupt, to him or
for his use, and the transfer of any
property by him, is forbidden by law;
that the first meeting of creditors of
said bankrupt, for the purpose Of fill
ing and proving claims, the choice of
one or more trustees, the examination
of the bankrupt under oath, and the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before such meet
ing, will be held at the office of Lin
coin Working, Referee, in the Glas-
gov National Bank Building, in Glas-
Cow, Valley County, Montana, on the
23rd day of January, 1922, at 200
o'clock p. m.
Dated: Glasgow, Montana, January
II, 1922.
LINCOLN WORKING,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
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The Glasgow WOmen's Club

The two departments of the Glas-
gov Women's Club met at the south
side school building Tuesday, January
10, 1922, and organized their work for
the year. Mrs. Thomas Dignan was
elected chairman Of the Literary de-
partment and Mrs. Fred A. Ernst,
secretary. Mrs. C. ]. Hanson was
elected chairman of the Home Eco
nomics department, with Mrs. 8. F.
Adams secreatry.
The regular meeting of the Glas-
gov Women's Club will be held the
first Tuesday of each month. The Lit
erary department will meet the second
Tuesday in the month, and the Home
Economics department will meet the
third Tuesday of the month.
The next meeting of the Literary
department will be held in the south
side school building, Tuesday, Febru-
airy IA, 1922, 4:30 p. m..
The Home Economics department
will meet next week, Tuesday the 18th
at 7:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs.
Mary Smith.
All ladies interested in civil work
are urged to be present.
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Coming" and an all-day camp meet
ing style service will be held and din
ner will be served on the grounds. All
will bring we'll filled baskets and the
basement of the First National bank
will be the dining room. Hot coffee
furnished free. All visitors will be en-
t~ertained gratis. Delegations attend
ing will be welcomed by the commii-
tee. The special train service cannot
be attempted as the latest advice is
that a train for Wolf Point and Glas-
gov delegations will be $3.50 instead
of 500 as was first quoted by a con-
ductor, but motor trucks may be Sc
cured by cooperating with Mr.. J. M.
Sholtus of the First National bank at
Nashua. The meetings will be held
daily in the Orpheum theatre at $3.50
and 7:30, except Sundays, until JAN
uary %.
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SunflOWer Art Club

SbN
Mrs. A.. M. Stellar was a very
pleasing hostess to the members of
the Art Club in her home on I'd Ave
South last Wednesday afternoon, Jan
uary 4th. Mrs. VIM. Puppy was the
guest of the afternoon.
The Club has adopted two soldier
boys, who are ill at the Fort Harrison
hospital, their names being John
Fields and John Wilson. They were
well remembered by the Club at
Christmas time and it is the purpose
of the Club to send reading material,
sweets and letters to them at various
times during the year. Most of the
Federated clubs over the state have
adoped two boys apiece and are try
ing to help make their lives pleasant
during their illness in the hospitals.
At the close of the business session
Mrs. Peace gave a short talk on the
Income Tax and Industry" which
was followed by a very interesting
paper by Mrs. Alvord on "The Sales
Tax.
The hostess assisted by Mrs. C. R.
Stellar served a very delicious lunch.
The next regular meeting of the Club
will be at the home of Mrs. H. H.
Lepper, 433 9TH Ave. South, on Jan
uary 10, 1922.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-01-13
BALL NEWS BY A
HIGH SCHOOL SCRIBE

The Glasgow : Harlem basketball
game tonight will be one of the big
gest games of the season. Harlem
has a good team and they are expect
ing to beat Glasgow. However, the
Glasgow boys have decided otherwise
and they intend that the decision shall
prevail.
Glasgow is going to win every game
this year. We have a fast team, one
of the fastest in the state. Glasgow
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-01-13
The First Baptist Church

"The church with a cordial welcome"
Tillman r. Brady, Minister
1000, Sunday school for all ages.
HOO, Public worship and ermon
by Rev. F. R. Brown of Great Falls.
1880 Popular song service and SER
mon by Rev. F. R. Brown.
500 Wednesday, Prayer meeting.
The Nashua Union revival is pro-
crossing nicely with good crowds in
attendance. The largest family Nash
ua was able to produce Sunday night
in the biggest family present" SER
vice numbered seven. The "Men only"
meeting Sunday. afternoon was well
attended. Sunday 18th will be "Home
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-01-13

held at Malta February "a and 25th.
The basketball schedule is almost
complete now and the boys are all out
for PRACTICE. Next Saturday, January
p, Glasgow is going to defeat Wolf
Point. Don't miss this game. Harlem
and Wolf Point both have fast teams,
but remember Glasgow has a faster
one.
The usual price of these games will
be Soc but you can sove money by
buying a season ticket. The boys are
selling them now, five games for
$3.50.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-01-13
Lutheran Church

Sunday school at 10 a. m. Last
Sunday we started u new year of
work. Your children are invited to at
tend our Sunday school, if they do not
attend elsewhere. We are using the
new Graded System.
No services at Glasgow on Sunday.
Services at Nashua on Sunday at
/ 1o'clock a. m.
On Thursday, January 10, the First
Lutheran church of Glasgow holds its
annual business meeting at the par
sonage at 8 p. m. Every member is
expected to be present. The members
of the Ladies' Aid and Sunday school
teachers are invited to be present at
this meeting.
On Sunday, January %, there will
be services at Barstad's place at 3
p. m. In connection with these SER
vices the members of the Highland
congregation will meet at an import
ant business meeting.
The catechumen class meets every
Saturday at 1880 p. m. at the par
sonage.-A N. Livdahl, Pastor.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-01-13
Congregational Ladies Aid

A very large and enthusiastic meet
ing Of the Congregational Ladies Aid
was held at the home of Mrs. w. w.
Carrier, Wednesday afternoon, Janu-
airy 18th, with Mrs. Carrier and Miss
Dickinson as hostesses.
The following officers We're elected:
President, Mrs. F. P. Ryder; Vice.
president, Mrs. B. P. Langen; Secre-
tary, Mrs. A. B. Friedlund; and Treas
urer, Mrs. c. E. Hoppin.
Plans for the coming year were dis
cussed after a delicious lunch was
served.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-01-13
Glasgow Girl Weds Banker
At Lauler

The many warm friends of Miss
Helen Baer will be pleased to learn of
her marriage on January 4th to Mr..
H. T. Nelson at Billings, Montana.
Mr.. Nelson is cashier of the Citizens
National Bank at Laurel and the
young couple will make their home in
that city after a shot honeymoon trip.
Miss Baer is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. U. Baer who now reside on a
ranch near Tampico, Mr.. Baer former
ly acting as Congregational pastor in
this city. She has a host of friends
in this city who join in extending best
wishes to the newlyweds.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-01-13
Mrs. Leo Coleman Hostess to
North Side Bridge Club

The North Side bridge club met at
the beautifully appointed home of Mrs
Leo Coleman Saturday afternoon
January seventh. Bridge was the di.
version of the occasion and at the con
clusion of the games Mrs. Jameson
was found to hold high score thus Sc
curing the head prize. Aside from the
regular memberships, Mrs. Mitchell,
Mrs. Dave Cooper and Mrs. Lockwood
were present as invited guests.
According to a rule, adopted by the
club a n course luncheon only is
permitted, the same being served by
Mrs. Coleman in a most charming
manner.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-01-13

Anthem, "a New Heaven and A
New Earth, Gaul.
600, Sabbath Evening Circle at the
home of Mrs. M. E. Stebbins. Leader,
Miss Mona Musgrove.
$3.50 Saturday, Junior Christian En-
deavor.-Rhoda Jane Dickinson, Min
lister.
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L. M. l. Study Club

u. M. I. Stuuy CIuD
The L. NJ. l. Study Club was enter
tanned by Miss Dickinson Tuesday
evening at the Carrier home. The pro-
gram consisted Of two interesting
papers, n by Mrs. Puppy on "Ancient
and Modern Tapestries" and the other
by Miss Cooley on "Rugs and Rug
Making"
On account of this meeting being a
postponed one, the Club will meet
again in one week at the home of Mrs.
Shea with Miss Thornberg and Miss
Dawson as assistant hostesses.