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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
Board of Appeals to
Hear Numerous Cases

Reorganization of the Central
Board of Appeals of the Veterans bu-
reau, increasing membership Of that
body from seven TO seventeen in order
to expedite cases presented, was first
proposed by the American Legion, Off
Gals of that organization declare.
About 1900 cases have been heard
annually by the reviewing board, but
the increased membership, it is be-
lieved, will permit nearly $4,000 cases
of disabled veterans to be presented.
Another change advocated by the
Legion and recently put into effect by
Director Frank 7. Hines, has been the
establishment Of a finance division in
the bureau and separation of the dis
bursting and accounting sections.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

illusions. Now. II 1t was a trick, why
shouldn't the bank be spreading the
story far and wide?"
"Why should he Witt want people
to think his stone was stolen, if it
alntY"
God knowsl Some scheme of the
old Judges"
But the Judge don't own the Big
Malopo claim !"
"He win" said a pock-marked man
with a quiet emphasis. Ever know
the syndicate to 20 after anything and
not get itY'
"Who in thunder does own Big Ma
lopo2"
american firm. ain't it?"
al heard De Witt unloaded his shares
on some bunch of fools in New York
before the big stone was found, and
now he's kicking himself"
The advent OF q negro man. carrying
a sheaf Of copies of the local paper.
just from the press. checked the dis
cussion. 4 staring headline announced
the robbery OF tie big diamond
Vow, now, gentlemen, there are
copies enough for an" demonstrated
the negro; and Wlnton. reaching for a
paper. took in his appearance with a
glance OF amusement
lie was a young negro man. appar-
entity in his early twenues. He was
dressed with scrupulous attention
that put the clothes Of the hotel visit
ors 10 blush A soft felt hat Of daz-
cling Wilderness sat upon his crisp
locks Ills wrists showed two ex-
panses of snow white cuffs that riyaied
the brilliancy of his IMMACULATE collar.
4 black tan-coat and waIstcoat gray
trousers pressed 20 the compvesSjon-
limit Of the cloth, and pateut-leathef
saoes completed his attire. But his
accent puzzled Winton. The tones that
emanatei from the young mans throat
were exactly those ~ the stitfest and
NEST precise Of gentlemen reared in
The sacred atmosphere Of an English
university
rs this news straight. Sau,% IN
1ulred one Of the cluster. who were
busy reading the account OF the rob
berry,
This Chronicle is very strong on
veracsty. Mr., EIfridge," replied the
negro. hitchins Up bis trousers st the
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
Legion Boosts Good Roads

4 special session of the Missouri
state legislature to consider plans for
extending the road appropriations has
been sought by members of the St
Louis county council of the American
Legion. In letter to Governor HYDE,
the Legion men declare that they
learned the value Of good roads while
In France. and that as the condition
OF many roads in that state is deplor-
able. steps should be taken to both
expedite and extend the road building
program. Under the proposal made
by the Legion men. authorizing of adj
ditional funds would provide a COM
plete system by 1928.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

two stories. and here and there was q
business building Of three OF even four.
Beyond the market square WintOn
could see a little. new suburb OF neat
cottages, with the beginning OF gar
dens, beside a rivulet, dry now, but
converted into a torrent during the
short rainy season. Large clsterns,
holding and storing the single months
rainfall during the remainder Of the
year, squatted upon the roofs.
Beyond this suburb appeared q ris-
Ing patch Of desolate ground, rocky and
SCARED, out Of which projected a sue
cession Of wooden superstructures, re
sembling the scaffolding Of innumerable
small houses that were destined never
to be completed. This was the dia-
mond ground. And Malopo ended as
unconyentionally as 1t began. It sat
Ike an excrescence upon the desert,
which came up TO It's doors.
On one side Of the great square Win
ton perceived the sign Continental
Hotel" hanging from the upper story Of
fairly substantial building. He re-
solved to make this place his head
quarters for the time being, and, dis
covering that he could have a room
and board for pound day, he or
dered his trunk sent there.
He did not sign his name in the ink
stained register, and the clerk seemed
Indifferent whether he did or not. This
was an act OF common prudence, In his
opinion, although he had nothing on
which TO base suspicious against any
one except the single fact that De
Witt had given his own name to the
diamond. But Winton had discovered,
during his single week In South Africa,
that human nature was pretty much
the same as among the fotsam Of
American mushroom towns.
His room was one OF a long row at
the back of the hotel, the brick floor
innocent Of covering, and the bed Of
sheets. But 1t was a refuge, and, after
his trunk had arrived, Winton put
some important papers in his pocket,
got rid Of the stains Of his journey, and
went out on the porch or stOep.
He found the place packed with men
who were eagerly discussing what
Winton soon gathered to be a diamond
theft Hearing De Wits name men
toned, he unobtrusively joined the
nearest Of the groups.
its just some damned trick of the
judges" a man was saying Him
and De Witt are thicker than thieves
which they are, God knows The De
Witt stone never was stolen"
where is It, then? 1t was on ex-
hlbit at the Syndicate bank, and it
amt there now"
Locked away in the safe, Scotty."
81 tell you It's stolen. And they
won't say nothing nor admit nothing at
the bank. Just let you draw your con
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
CHAPTER Il-continued.

De witt was unconscious and breath
ing heavily Somebody ran back for
water. Another man produced flask
of brandy and got some Of the contents
between De Wits teeth. Presently
De witt began to splutter. He sat up,
saw and recognized Winton, and his
eyes filled with deadly hatred.
I'm ret even with you for this" he
mumbed
But there was no more hght In him
Solicitously attended by the little clerk
whom ne had ousted from his seat so
uncermoniously. De Witt staggered
back to the coach. resuming his old
place in the corner with his hat pulled
over his discooring forehead.
He looked SO abiect and crestfallen,
with his swollen lip and bruised jaw
that Winton almost felt pity for him.
But 1t was certain that De witt de-
served no pity. The man was "A bully
and a cad and had got his deserts
After the coach had started. Sheila
Seaton bent forward and spoke to Win
ton.
Il don't know how to thank you"
abe said. with a catch of her breath.
Nobody else would have dared to do
what YOU have done"
Il think most men would have done
&C" said Winton.
You don't know who he Is. He is
Judge Davis man Nobody would dare
10 thwurt Judge Davis The judge
stands behind Mr.. De Witt in every
thing"
who is Judge DavisT
THE president OF the Diamond
Fields Syndicate And the landdrost."
whats that?" Wlntou asked
THE esideat magistrate aud Judge
You see, Malopo is really a native pro
tectorate, and there isn't any legisla-
ture or law, so Judge Davis can do
anything he pleases You are stran-
ger aren't YOU? But you don't speak
Ike an EngIlsaman"
"Tm an American. and / know moth
Ing of this country" answered Winton
81 only landed a week ago. / came out
to'-he checked himSelf-"to take up
claim in Malopo"
They we're benllng close toward
each other, The creaklng of the coach
made their words inaudibe 10 the
others. who ha~inE discussed the
amazing incident TO their satisfaction
had settled down 10 sleep through the
glare md htsy and dust. Wiutou cast
a glance towa-d Daddy Seaton The
old man, having asSuaged his thirst
With plentiful splps of whisky. was
fast asleep in his corner.
You have made a terrible blunder"
said the girl earnestly You had bet
ter take the next coach back. Really.
you had better. because nobody can
fight the Judge sad MIR De Witt is his
rehfhand man.
"Wcn see said Wiaton rrlmlv. "In
The mean time won't you tell nae why
why he thinks he tau insult youT
She sluteI weWuy "Iu Il frontier
settlement women do nor expect cour.
lesieS. she an>u cred.
'On the contrarg, answered Wjnton
"f 1on't believe these mem he looked
goad tile would nor protect
you fin an emergency. unless
He hesitated He was getting into
deep water. The question was TOO
personal
And Wiuton was beginning to suspect
khat the same fate which had broken
Old Seaton haze somehow changed the
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
Way to Aid Disabled

One mans contribution TO service
funds maintained by the American
Legion in MarshalItown, Ia, practical
IL made it possible to carry on post
work for disabled during the year.
Dad" EveriSt. as the Legion men az
fecuonately call him, owns and oP-
crates a string Of filing stations in
that city, and one day turned over his
places for the Legion men to handle,
giving them the profits. Gas sold at
a low figure on that date, and many
autolsts took advantage of the o7por-
tunity to stock up, and thereby aid the
Legscn's work.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
0pRIoHr n VIC cHARr1AN

lG Will LuAnhH nc Aldo any uOAA
over your father" Winton began.
The girl placed her hand on his
sleeve. MY fathers life is in his
hands" she said solemnly. HE killed
q man"
She looked at him in fear, and then.
as IL resolving to trust him, continued:
HE comes Of good English family,
and-you'I hardly believe it-he was
once an officer In the army. He got
into trouble and was dismissed. Then
he settled down In the Colony, And
then-this happened, and 1t broke him
and ruined his life. When | can first
remember him, we were wanderers all
over the country. Father never stayed
anywhere for more than six months.
He had no friends of his own class. He
became coarse in his speech like an
uneducated man. And in time l dis
covered that he lived in terror OF Mr..
De Witt.
Five years ago we were living in
johannesburg Father is an expert ma
tive linguist, and he was compound
little home, and we We're happy. and
thought our troubles were at an end.
Then Mr. De Witt met father and
forced him to do some crooked work
for him in connection with some Of his
mining interests. After that we started
on our travels again,
I'VE went to Malopo with the first
rush OF prospectors and stayed there a
year Then Judge Davis was APP
pointed landdrost by the government,
and went there to form the syndicate.
We had known that Mr. De Witt was
connected with him, and he appeared
soon after Father urged me to leave.
But / was tired of wandering, | had
a position in a hotel and l thought
father was safe after so long a time.
Father went away without telling me,
and afterwurd / got a letter from him
in Rhodesia Then Mr. De Witt went
to the United States, and / wrote to
father to return.
For long time he would not, but
ut last he believed that Mr.. De Witt
was gone for good, and he arranged
to come back to Malopo Then, three
eeks ago, Mr.. De Witt returned. He
knew me, and he-tooksa fancy to me.
He promised me father should not be
,uoested. | went to Taungs yesterday
10 meet father, and-you know the
rest"
She shiyered at the remembrances
that came crowding in upon her Win
ton remained silent for few moments
But an instinct made him turn his
head. and looking across the coach he
saw DE Witt watching him and Sheila;
and the hate and rage upon his face
showed him that the fight Of that day
had been only the first round in their
conflict
Il thank you very much for your
confidence" he said to Sheila. II hope
to be your friend in Maiopo."
She shook her lead in warning, and,
leaning back, closed her eyes. And
they travelled on through the hea; and
dust, stopping only at the coach-stables,
and eating Indifferent meals Of canned
foods at wayside stores. All day the
coach relied through the desert toward
the distant hills that never seemed
any nearer Winton slept by Snatches
through a night that seemed unending.
awakening at every bump and stop
ping, until they came into Malopo in
the cold dawn.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
Big Rush to Renew
Legion Membership

Membership of the American Legion
shows a great quickening of Interest,"
Lemuel Bones, national adjutant 0f
the organization has declared after
reviewing the rapid renewal Of mem
bership for 1924. Figures in the
hands of the officials of the orean!za.
ton, indicate that renewals are - per
cent greater than in any previous year.
which fact is taken as sign OF
healthy condition.
Mr.. Boles has said that such an
increase is due primarily to the OF
position to the demands Of ex-serylea
men for adjusted compensation, which,
he says, has only served to unity the
veterans that their request may be
needed. He says that charges to me
contrary are unfounded and only H.
spired by designing persons who sees
TO discredit the Legion because OF is
program.
one indication of the increased ID
terest. according to the Legion man
is the unusual sales made by the aF
vision which handles official ievefy
for the organization. In two wees
prior to Christmas, the sales Of iLs
division exceeded by more than three
times, those Of the previous year Al
other sign taken by the national o.4'
Gals as a splendid forecast is ls
rapid filing of the Five Hunare'
Clubs" Of posts which boast Of no's
than 1000 members. These clu0s "a
clude only the first five hundred ns1
10 pay their dues, and without ezali-
ton. all memberships were filed oF
fore January l. 1924.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
Relief for Hero's Family

The widow and children %
distinguished soldier %
Mass Of the World war, are
lie charges today. only
timely assistance brouE. -
Harry f. Nelson pest q. a
can Legion The post Va9
rhe husband and father,
first Wakefield man g. g a
the Distinguished Service
who died q year ago
wounds. Recently i "a 4
his family was In need
stltuted q campaign 4
brought immediate res
tow nspeOpIe.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
Kept an Eye on "Yanks

A Communist demonstrate q,
France. made against French '..-
war veterans failed to disturb aa A.- x,
lean Legion color guard when .5''.'
the procession of veterans a !.
American patriotic cele1E-t.-
Cholsy-le-Roi, near Paris was
casion for a parade, which vas r.
nv the Paris American Legion g.,
guard. bearing the United STATES
lem. Communists started e
those IN the parade, but CONNIE.
efforts to the French section, -
inc to risk the grim-faced : ans
their steel helmets, who mar -a. j,
fixed bayonets at the head z
procession.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

home post, rendered him a testimonial
dinner in East Pittsburgh. At tAat
dinner many prominent Legion men,
congressman, state, county and mu-
nicipal officers were present. Through
arrangements with the Westinghouse
Radio corporation, the addresses and
entertainment were broadcast by
the powerful wireless station KDKA,
so that Legion men all over the ma
ton heard the tribute to their com
rade.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
"On-to-Paris Cla7

The desire to htl# t
zion Of the American leg
France. win not down
ample of this is tat
formed il wabash l1'
nsIres. who are der's
week until 1925 Tbs
ritbdrawn only % case
deatn.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
EDITOR SAM

SYNOPSIS. - Winton Garrett,
twenty-five and just out Of col
lege, calls by appointment on
Archie Garrett, his New York
cousin and executor, 10 receive
mis- inheritance Of 100000. Ar
chic. honest, an easy mark and
q fool for luck, assures W.nton
that he 10 practically million
aire, as he has invested ali but
$4,000 In a rubber plantation In
either the East or West Indies
and In a controlling interest In
the Big MAlopo diamond mine.
some where or other In South
Africa, sold him as special ia
vor by Dutch promoter named
De witt Winton. en- route to
hts mine. hnds the town OF
TaunRs wildly excited over big
strike at MalopO including the
95-carat DE Witt diamond"
Two coach passengers are a dis
reputable old prospeotor. Daddy
Ssaton. and his daughter Sheila.
On the journey a passenger, who
turns out to be De witt himself.
Insults Sheila Winton fights De
witt and knocks him out.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
siupliejt. its -.

How did you md the mosquitoes
up there
'Clnch. Didn't even naua 20 looG
FOR them. American Legion Weekly
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
They're going 70 wind UP and
turn the Big @alopo over to the
syndicate

tTo BE coSTINUEp3
College professors. In = way, are
mAnlcules Of tie mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-09
Fourth Birth Anniversary
Celebrated February 90

The home of Miss Margaret Har-
per. $40 9TH street northeast. was the
scene of gathering of her relatives
and friends Friday. February 20,
the occasion being the celebration of
her fourth birthday anniversary, al
though being sixteen years old. Vocal
and instrumental music was rendered
by Miss Alma Hall, Miss Marie O'Con-
nor, Miss Marion Harris and Mr.. D.
A. OConnor. Refreshments were
served, the table being beautifully
decorated. having large birthday
cake as the centerpiece.
Among the guests were Miss Jo-
sephine Samperton, Miss Myrtle
OConnor, Miss Mary Costello, Miss
Helen Costello. Miss Marion Harris,
Miss Loretto Montgomery, Miss Alma
Hall. Miss Marie O'Connor, Miss Dor
othy Gleason, Miss Anna Quill. Miss
nett, Miss Florence Owings, Miss
Mabel Kane. Miss Margaret Harper,
Miss Elizabeth He'll, Miss Minnie Biz
kle. Miss Katie Birkle. Miss Jo-
sephine Birkle, Mr.. Gilmore O'Brien,
Mr.. James o,Brien. Mr.. John O'Brien.
Mr.. Michael Downey. Mr.. James
Toein. Mr.. Allen Bell. Mr.. Carol War
fel, Mr.. Robert Foley. Mr. Ollie Keys,
Mr.. Roland Turner. Mr.. James Fer
raor. Mr.. Bill Nedham. Mr.. Robert
Hodson. Mr.. Charles Montgomery, Mr..
Al Gleason, Mr.. Jack warfield. Jack
and Edward Samperton. Tootsy
Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Riley. Miss Mar
ion Harper. Mr.. and Mrs NJ. Dillon.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. Samperton. Mrs.
Samperton, Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. O'Con-
nor, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. A. O'Connor,
Mr.. A. Samperton and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. W. Harper. jr.
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THE SUNDAY WASHINGTON, D. C., PA

was assisted in the receiving line by
Mrs. Lewis Garthe and Miss Eta
Schmid. In the dining room, Mrs.
Alexander S. Clarke, Mrs. Beach's
mother; Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. Will
lard Royce and Mrs. Alexander S.
Clarke, jr., presided at the tea table,
assisted by Miss Catherine Berry,
Miss Geraldine Gardes. Miss Mary
Lewis, Miss Marie Crandall and Miss
Henning. The house was attractively
decorated in pink roses. carnations
and palms A string orchestra, con-
cealed by the palms, played during
the afternoon. Following the tea a
bu1et supper was served to thirty
six, followed by dance.
Mrs. G. r. Roberts Of Mckinley
street entertained, Thursday, at
luncheon.
Miss Anne Pollard. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William T. POLAND of Nc
kinley street, entertained. Friday
evening, at bridge and supper in
honor of Miss Catherine McLane of
Pensacola, Fla, who is the house
guest of Miss Mary Smithwick, the
daughter of Representative and Mrs.
Smithwick of Florida
Mrs. Graham Clarke entertained,
Tuesday, at tea. from to $50
o'clock. Assisting Mrs. Clarke were
Mrs. Ralph Given and Mrs. William
Culbertson. Mrs. William H. Pace,
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Chevy Chase Events
OF Special Interest
In Social Calendar
Bridge Parties, Club Meet
inss. Luncheons and Re-
ceptions Conspicuous Fea-
lures of Weeks Program.

Nh. J. c. Bowen of Melrose street
spend a month. Mrs. Bowen has
gone to Wilmington. Del. where she
will be the house guest OF her SON.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dorsey Griffith, during the absence
Of Mr.. Bowen.
Woman's Democratic Club of Mont
gomery county will meet Monday at
o'clock pm. at the home Of Mrs.
Henry II. Classic. on West Bradley
lane. Mrs. George Joerns and Sem
ator Ferris Of Michigan will address
the meeting.
Mrs. Andrew Jackson White en-
tertained Monday at luncheon and
bridge at her home, Sunny Hill, in
North Chevy Chase.
The executive board Of the Wom-
ans Club of Chevy Chase will meet
Wednesday, March u, at l o'clock
nm. at the home Of Mrs. Thomas T..
Robertson, on West Melrose street
Mrs Morton G. Lloyd and Mrs. Rob-
ertson will be the hostesses at the
luncheon, which will precede the
buciReSS meeting.
The social section met Tuesday
morning at the home Of the leader,
Mrs Karl Fenning, on Northampton
street Plans were discussed for an
evening party which will be given
Tuesday, March IS, from to 6
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Winslow
II. Herschel, on Florida street. in
Chevy Chase. Md. in honor of the
new members of the club and their
sponsors.
The dancing class of the social
section entertained Monday evening
at dance at the studio of the
teachers.
The nature section will meet Tues
day morning. March IL, at 10 o'clock
on Raymond street. From there
they win go for long tramp to
study birds All the members of the
club are invited to attend.
Mrs. Pinkney J. Harmon Of Oliver
street will entertain the members of
day afternoon.
Mrs. Fay Holbrook of Morrison
street has returned from Jackson
willie, Fla, where she spent several
weeks.
The executive board of the Women's
Auxiliary of All Saints Protestant
Episcopal Church met Tuesday at the
guild hall for Il business meeting.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Herpert ranger or
Nevada avenue entertained Sunday
evening at supper in honor of Mr..
George White of Albany, n. Y, who
was the week end guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Sabin of Macomb street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick r. Parks of
Hesketh street entertained Tuesday
evening at bridge and supper
The monthly meeting of the parent
teacher organization of Chevy Chase.
Md. will De held Thursday evening at
8 o'clock in the auditorium of the
Maryland Schooihouse. Mrs. William
Wolff Smith and Mrs. Giles Scott
Rafter will address the meeting. A
musical program. with Mrs. Winsiow
H. Herschel as chairman, will be
given. An invitation is extended to
the fathers as well as the mothers to
attend.
Mrs. Charles H Beach entertained
Saturday afternoon at tea at her
home on Mckinley street Mrs. Beach
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Mrs. Harold Z. Brooks and Mrs.
Charles Marsh presided at the tea ia
BILE. Assisting them were Miss Dorothy
Shaw, Mrs. Proctor Dougherty. Mrs.
James K. Meban. Mrs. Gilmer Bre-
nicer and Miss Mamie Dinwiddie.
The house was attractively decorated
with pink roses. spring flowers, car
nations, ferns and palms. Mrs. Clarke
entertained the members of her club
Thursday, at luncheon.
Mr.. John r. Galloway has returned
to his home on Keokuk street, after
spending several months In Fort
Myers, Fla.
The Sanctuary Society Of the Church
of the Blessed Sacrament entertained.
Monday. at a benefit card party at the
Chevy Chase library. The proceeds
will be given to the building fund of
the church.
Mrs. Paul Blair entertained Satur-
day afternoon at bridge and tea.
The Chevy Chase Circle of the
Florence Crittenden Mission will
meet Tuesday, at 2:30 o'clock, at the
home of Mrs. Z. D. Hathaway on
Cedar Parkway. There will be
speakers from the home.
Mrs. L. Hume Talbert of West Kirk
street entertained the members of her
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Mr.. and Mrs. Myer Singer, who were
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Lans-
burgh for several days last week. re-
turned to their home in New. York on
Wednesday.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Sol. Greenhut of Esca-
naba. Mich. are the guests of their
daughter, Mrs. Melville Fischer.