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Evening star., 1924-06-22
RUSSIANS RAP HERRIOT.
Declaration of Policy Declared
Favorable to Capitalists.

By Cable TO The Star and Chicago Daily
News. Copyright 1924.
MOSCOW, June 21.--Premier Her.
riots declaration of Frances Russian
policy was received here with frank
disappointment.
Indefinite generalities" and "swist-
ed formulas" are terms used to de-
scribe it. 1t is regarded as another
proof that NJ. Herriot and the French
radicals have resolved to conciliate
the bourgeoisie and the capitalists
rather than the proletariat.
I'VE say directly to NJ Herriot that
we expected a very different p9licy;
and, as first step, unconditional
recognition of Russia" Izvestia de-
clares.
Bankers and money lenders who
lent funds to Tzarist Russia and kings
of industry may remain calm, Prav-
da says I'm their interest M. Her
riot is willing to regard our revolu-
ton as-not having been accomplfshed-~
Evening star., 1924-06-22
Fights Borland Law Assessment

Suit to set aside an assessment of
sl,2l2 under the Borland amendment for
paving Bladensburg road was filed
Yesterday i'm the District Supreme
Court by Edmund X. Fox against the
District Commissioners and the District
of Columbia.
Through Attorney NJ NJ Doyle, Mr.
Fox claims that his property, which is
near the District line, comes within
the ruling of the Court Of Appeals that
the Borland amendment does not apply
to county property which is sparsely
settled. Mr.. Fox also attacks the con-
stitutionality of the Borland amend :
ment.
Evening star., 1924-06-22
2l Special Offerings of
New Summer Yard Goods
At Extremely Lou Prices

4onch Imported Clos Crepe in Regularly
Csc
36-inch Embroidered Voles Regularly S1.4S Yard,
36nch Silk and Cotton Figured Regularly
Dotted with white
36nch Imported French Rahnes Regularly ST.
nch Novelty Voe Ratne Checks and Stripes
4Onch Colored Ogandies Regularly
32.nch lorraine Tissue Gnghams colors Yard
4OInch Printed Chiffon Voles Regularly SIC. Yard
Voies, Regularly 25c
4OInch White Dotted swiss Yard 45c
4nch Black Voe bloues
36nch Novelty White Vole Regularly
36nch Pisse Crepe, Clos and Cotton light
Tan Silk
36nh White Cotton Ratne for dresses Regularly SOC. Yard
3o-nch Unbleached Muslin, medium weight Yard 734c
Unbleached Muslin, yards,
36-nch Beached Lonscloh short lengths.
Paas Royal BarganB basement
Evening star., 1924-06-22
HEADS CRITTENTON HOME
Mrs. Thomas E. Robertson Elected
as President.

Mrs. Thomas +. Robertson is presi-
dent of the board Of managers of the
Florence Crittenton Home for the en-
suing year. Mrs John H. Harwood
and Mrs. John Boyle, jr.. are vice
presidents; Mrs. Basil NJ. Manly, re-
cording secretary: Mrs. A. b. Nc
Manus, corresponding secretary, and
Mrs. \. S. Douglas. treasurer.
Plans are nearing completion for
a new building. which the home needs,
and facilities will be available to
caring for all cases that are in need
of help. The advisory board is COM
posed of William Clabaugh, Walter
G. Clephane, William G Galliher. l..
c. Snow and Rev. Isaac Ward.
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had a family before I was as well off
as o are"
AS Jack was saying good night to
his venerable friend the latter re
marked:
Il shall go to Sir John Pringle's in
the morning for advice. He is a noted
physician. My man will be having a
day off. Could you go with me at
temp
Gladly" said Jack.
Then l shall pick you up at your
lodgings. You will see your rival at
Prlngle's. He is at home on leave
and has been going to Sir Johns office
every Tuesday morning at ten-thirty
with his father, General Clarke, a
gruff, equity old hero of the French
and Indian wars and an aggressive
Tory. He is forever tossing and gor-
ing the Wings, 1t may be the only
chance you will have to see that rival
of yours. He is a handsome lad"
Doctor Franklin, with his crutch
beside him in the cab. called for his
young friend at the hour appointed.
The Office of the doctor baronet was
on the first floor of a large building
In Cough square, Fleet street. A num-
Der of gentlemen sat in comfortable
chairs IN a large waiting room.
"Sir John will see you in a moment,
sir" an attendant said to Doctor Frank
lin as they entered. The moment was
a very long n
At last the door to the private room
of the great physician creaked or its
hinges with q kind of groan and he
came out accompanied by a limping
patient.
"Wait here for a minute-a govt min
ute" said Franklin to his young friend.
when Pringle dismisses me, 1 will
present you"
Jack sat and waited while the room
filled with rudy, crotchey gentlemen
supported by canes or crutches-elder-
ly, old and of middle age. Among
those of the latter class was a giant of
a man, erect and dignif1ed, accom-
panied by a big blond y%oungster in a
lieutenant's uniform. He sat down
and began to talk with another patient
of the troubles in America.
II see the id Yankees have thrown
another cargo of tea overheard said
he in a tone of anger. This time 1t
was In Cape Cod. We must give
those Yahoos a lesson"
Jack surmised now that here was
the aggressive Tory general OF whom
the Doctor had spoken and that the
young man was his son.
81 fear that it would be a costly bust
ness sending men to fight across three
thousand miles Of sea-" said the other.
"Bosh There is not one Yankee in
a hundred that has the courage of a
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-01
CHAPTER VIII
An Appointment and a Challenge.

I'll FPROih'i'Sib al0 q SHGilSaiSSs
Solomon Binkus had left the city
with Preston to visit Sir Jeffrey Am
herst in his country seat, near Lon
don. Sir Benjamin had taken Jack
to dine with him at two Of his clubs
and after dining they had gone to see
the great actor Robert Bensley as NAL
volio and the comedian Dodd as Sir
Andrew A~guecheek. The Brit1sher had
been most polite, but had seemed stu
diously to avoid mention OF the sub
yeet nearest the heart of the young
man. After that the latter was in
vited to a revel and a cock fight, but
declined the honor and went to spend
an evening with his friend, the phil
osopher. For days Franklin had been
shut in with govt. Jack had found
him in his room with one of his feet
wrapped in bandages and resting on
a chair.
Il am glad you came, my son." said
the good Doctor. 81 am In need of
better company than this foot. Soil
tude is like water-good for a dip, but
you cannot live in it. Margaret has
been here trying to give me comfort,
although she needs 1t more for her
self"
Margaret" the boy exclaimed.
"Why does she need comfort"
"Oh, largely on your count, my
son! Her father is obdurate and the
u is clear to me. This courtship
of yours is taking an international as
pect."
81 only fear that l may not be able
to provide for her in a suitable man.
ner," said Jack.
ooh, you are well off" said the phil
osopher. you have some capital and
recognized talent and occupation for
it. When ] reached Philadelphia l had
an empty stomach and also a Dutch
dollar, a few pennies, two soiled shirts
and a pair of dirty stockings in my
pockets. Many years passed and I
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-01

rabbit. With g thousand British gren
adiers, l would undertake to go from
one end Of America to another and
amputafe tire heads of the males, part
ly 81 roees and partly by coaxing."
> laugh followed these insulting
words. Jack Irons rose quickly and
approached the man who had uttered
them. The young American was angry,
but he managed to say with good com
posure:
q am an American, sir, and I de-
mand 4 retraction of those words or
p chance to match my courage against
ours"
m'umur of surprise greeted his
pnt rga
rha "r't'sRor turned quickly with
color mounting to his brow and sur
veyed the sturdy form of the young
a
Il take back nothing that 1 say" he
declared.
"Then, in behalf of my ~slandered
countrymen. l demand the right to
fight you or any Britisher who has the
courage to take up your quarrel"
Jack Irons had spoken calmly like
n who had weighed his words.
The young lieutenant who had en-
tered the room with the fiery, middle
aged Britisher, rose and faced the
American and said:
Il will take up his quarrel, sir. Here
is my card"
and here is mine," said Jack.
when will you be at homer
Eat moo tomorrow"
"Some friend of mine will call upon
you," Jack assured the other.
A look of. surprise came to the face
of the lieutenant as he surveyed the
card in his hand. Jack was prepared
for the name he read which was that
of Lionel Clarke.
That evening Solomon arrived with
Preston. Jack told them In detail of
the unfortunate event of the morning.
Solomon whistled while his face be-
gan to get ready for a snot.
"N~eevarious!" he exclaimed. Here's
that'l have to be tended to
fore l take the water"
CLARKE is full Of hartshorn and vim
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-01
Copyright by Irving Bachelor
Continued from last week.
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER I.-Solomon Binkus, vet
eran scout and interpreter, and his
young companion, Jack Irons, passing
through Horse Valley, New York, in
September, 1858, to warn settlers of al
1ndian uprising, rescue from a band of
redskins the wife and daughter of
Colonel Hare of England. Jack and
Margaret fall in love. On reaching Fort
Stanwix Colonel Hare says both are too
young to marry, but that If they are of
the same mind after one year he will
ask Jack to come to London The Hare
family sail for England, and the Irons
family move to Albany.
CHAPTER II.-Unrest grows in the
colonies because of the oppressive
measures Of the English government.
Solomon and Jack visit Boston and wit
ness a fight between a mob and a squad
of British soldiers led by Captain Pres
ton, a friend of Solomon's. Later they
return to Boston to testify in Preston's
behalf
CHAPTER III.-In November, 1910,
Jack goes to Philadelphia and works
in Benjamin Franklin's printing plant.
Nearly three years later Margaret
writes him from London reminding him
that her youth is passing and saying
h has appealed to Doctor Franklin.
Binkus has received a letter from
Washington to be carried across the
ocean, and Jack sails with him.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-01
CHAPTER VII
The Dawn.

ne Dawn.
Franklin, whom Jack saw the next
day, liked not the attitude of the bar
Onet.
He is one of the kings men on the
big chess board" said the old phil
osopher. "All that he said to you has
the sound Of strategy. 1 have reason
to believe that they are trying to tow
us into port and Margaret is only one
of many ropes. Hare's attitude is not
that Of an honest man."
Only three days before the philoso-
pher had had a talk with North at the
urgent request Of Howe, who, to his
credit, was eager for reconciliation.
The kings friend and minister was
contemptuous.
Il am quite Indifferent to war;" he
had cynically declared at last. "The
confscations it would produce will pro-
vide for many of our friends"
It was an astonishing bat Of frank
ness.
Il take this opportunity of assuring
your lordship that for all the property
you seize or destroy In America, you
will pay to the last f%arthing," said
Franklin.
This treatment was like that he had
received from other members Of the
government since the unfortunate pub
licatlon of the Hutchinson, Rogers and
Oliver letters. They seemed to enter
tain the notion that he had forfeited
the respect due a gentleman.
A few days after Franklin had given
air to his suspicion that the govern
ment party would try to tow him into
port three stout British ships had brok-
en- their cables on him. An invite" 4
not likely to be received by one
had really forfeited the respec, II
gentlemen was in his hands. The
shrewd philosopher did not think twice
about II. He knew that here was the
first step in a change of tactics. He
could not properly decline to accept it
and so he went to dine and spend the
night with a most distinguished com
pany at the country seat of Lord Howe.
Some of the best people were there
AID Lady Cathcart, Lord and
Hyde, Lord n Lady Dartmouth.
Sir William Erskine, Sir Henry Clinton.
Sir James Baird, Sir Benjamin Hare
and their ladies were also present. Doc
tor Franklin said that the punch was
calculated to promote c~heerfulness and
high sentiment. AS was the custom at
like functions, the ladies sat together
at one end of the table, Franklin being
seated at the right of Lady Howe, who
was most gracious and entertaining
The first toast was to the venerable
philosopher.
The dinner over, Lady Howe con-
lucted Doctor Franklin to the library,
where she asked him to sit down. There
we're no other persons in the room.
She sat neal him and began to speak
If the misfortunes Of the colony of
Massachusetts, Bay.
Lord Howe Joined them in a moment
lie was most polite.
Il am sensible of the fact that Won
ave been mistreated by the ministrv'
lie said. II have not approved of their
onduct. 1 am unconnected with those
nen save through personal friendships.
Iy zeal for the public welfare is my
My excuse for asking you to open
our mind. The plan is now to send a
commission to the colonies, as YOU
ave urged"
Then said Lady Howe: II wish, nv
Franklin, that you were to be
emit thither. 1 should like that much
etter than General Howe's going to ,
1mmand the army there" F,
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know his merits and should like to
see you married and hope to, but
must ask you to be patient until you
can go to a loyal colony with your
husband
at was a pleasant dinner through
which they kept me telling Of my adj
ventures In the bush. Save the i'm
mediate family only Mrs. Biggars, a
sister of Lady Hare, and a young
nephew Of Sir Benjamin were at the
table,"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-01

her arm around my waist and mine
around her shoulders.
FEATHER, can you blame me for low
Ing this big, splendid hero who saved
us from the Indians and the bandits?
1t is unlike you to be such a hardened
wretch. But for him you would have
neither wife nor daughter"
"She put it on thick but l held my
peace as l have done many a time in
che presence of a woman's cunning.
Anyhow, she is apt to believe herself
and in a matter of the heart can find
her way through difficulties which
would appall a a
"Keep yourself in bounds, my
daughter her father answered. 4
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He was like

egar," said Preston. He was like
that in America. He could make more
trouble in ten minutes than a regiment
could mend in a year. He is what
you would call "a mean cuss.' But for
him and Lord CORVALLIS, / should be
back in the service. They blame me
for the present posture of affairs In
America"
Jack, Pm glad that young pup amt
me-" said Solomon. 'Thar never was
a man better cocalated to please a
friend OF hurt an enemy. If he was to-
say pistols I guess that OF sling o.
yours would bus out laughin' an I
amt no idee he could stan a minnit
in front O. your hanger
TITS bad business, and especially for
YOU" said Preston. "Dueling is not
so much in favor here as in France.
Of course there are duels, but the best
people in England are set against the
practice. You would be sure to get
the worst of it. The old general is
a favorite of the king. He is booked
for knighthood. If you were to kill his
son in the present state Of feeling here,
your neck would be in danger. If you
were to injure him you would have
to make a lucky escape, or go to prison.
1t is not a pleasant outlook for ona
who is engaged to an English girl.
He has a great advantage over you"
Captain Preston went with Solomon
Binkus next day to the address on the
card of Lieutenant Clarke. 1t was
the house Of the general, who was
waiting with his son in the reception
room. They walked together to the
Amack club. The general was sels-
contained. 1t would seem that his bad
opinion Of Yankees was not quite 50
comprehensive as it had been. The
whole proceeding went forward with
the utmost politeness.
General. Nj. Binkus and John Irons,
Jr., are my friends" said Captain
Preston.
"Indeed!" the general answered.
Eyes, and they are friends of Eng
land. They saved my neck in America,
1 nave assured young Irons that youR
words, if they were correctly reported
to me, were spoken in haste, and thas
they do not express your real opinion"
"And what, sir, were the words re-
ported to your the general asked.
Preston repeated them.
"That is my opinion"
ut Is mine ALSO" young Clarke de-
clared.
Solomon's face changed quickly. lie
took deliberate aim at the enemy and
drawled:
Cant be yer opinion is with more
than the lives o. these young fellers
that's goin' to fight"
Gentlemen, you will save time by
dropping all thought of apologies" said
the general.
"Then it only remains for you TO
choose your weapons and agree with
US as to time and place." said Preston.
6" choose pistols" said the young
Britisher. "The time and place may
suit your convenience, so it be soon
and not too far away"
Let us say the COW wallow on Shoot
er's hill, ear the oaks, at sunrise TO
morrow Preston proposed.
Il agree" the lieutenant answered.
whatever of it, let us have
secrecy and all possible protection from
Zach side to the other when the affair
$ ended" said Preston.
Il agree to that ALSO" was the an
iwer of young Clarke.
When they were leaving, Solomon
aid to Preston: THAT ere gin'ral Is
big as Collar"
Ln.-A:--- - mAA1A
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-01

The average farm wages in the
United States last year were S33.18
q month with board.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-01

Among the talented and beautiful
younger players on the screen is Ruth
Dryer, featured player in numerous
specials. 1t may sound like a paradox,
but in order to "break into the
movies" Miss Dryer had first to
break out of them. She was born in
Brooklyn not far from a studio, tried
her luck with that company and GOT
only "bits." Posing proved a short
cut to leads in pictures.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-01

CONTINUED Next Week.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-01-12
Tourist Travel
 Brings Ice Plant

To Wran gell
 As the result of tourist travel during the past summer, Wrar gell is to have a first-claS> cold storage plant. The way it happen ed was like this: Last summer a pr. Leet got to talking about the town to one of the local business men and he was informed that all the community lacked was a cold storage plan t. Upon the doc tcr's return to the states he in formed his son of the fact; so the son, being cold storage engin ger, got in touch with the cham Der of commerce, became inter ested and bought a ticket toWran gell. The young nan promoted stock company and bought two thirds of the stock and will be gin building in a short time.
 When completed, the plant is to cost about $3O,OOO.
 This is one instance of what tourists do for a bountry. En courage the trade and tourists'll come.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-01-12

Nell Jolliffe, who was former ly employed as teamster at the Green Butte, was in from Chit tn this week. He is helping Col Stevenson sink hole to bedrock on the latter's claim below the canyon.
 James Short was down from KennecOtt this week.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-01-12

Seward is to have new mil lion and half dollar pulp plant in a short time, according to Frank Ballaine, who has been in the states for some time promot ing the project. The company is to construct a large hydro elect ric plant on Kenai river and a transmission line to Seward, the proposed plant site being located near town.
 Louis Grimstad, who received his freedom from President Coo lidge, was released from the Val dez jail Xmas eve, but when he started to trifle with the mule he got such kick that he is again eating at the Valdez bastile
New Britain herald., 1924-09-02
b. W. EDDY GOES ID
 MARYLAND SCHOOL
Resigns Position on New Britain
 State Trade Faculty

After having been connected with the State Trade school in New Brit ain for the past two years, Olin W. Eddy has resigned his position here and will leave tomorrow evening for Cumberland, Md, where he has ac- cepted a position as instructor in mechanical drawing and baseball and basketball coach for the Cum berland high school.
 Mir. Eddy, who is 8 native of Tor rington, came here from that city two years ago as athletic coach and instructor in mathematics at the local state institution. During that time he has taken an active part in amateur dramaticG. having taken the leading part in two successful min strels produced by the school. He played trap drums In the school or chestra and piloted the baseball team 10 the championship of the state vocational league and the bas- ketball team to tie for champion ship in the state league,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-02

Made of heavy quality ma 'erial, first grade. GE Size 42X36. For We'd. AOC
New Britain herald., 1924-09-02
Farmer Kills Himself
 Over Wrecked Bank

Putnam. Sept 9. = Worried be- cause he could not make his farm pay and because money which might have helped him cut Of his nnancisl difficulties is tied up in the First National bank Of Putnam, wrecked by its cashier State Treasurer G, Harold GiIratric, Curt siefert a farmer living in Abingdon, seven miles from here, blew his chest open with a shot gun and Glel almost immediately.
 siefert was 4S years cid and leaves his wife aAd three children. the oldes. Of which IS Il.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-02

fellowh were connors.. oneday there was a big fight between these two gangs when the connor gang was getting the best Of the battle, Sud. denly the clarion voice of an oppo- sition leader rang out, Claire men stand together, you're country's In danger The Claire men rallied and the battle soon was theirs"
 Mir McDonough Is native of "The Emerald Isle" but came to America In 1s6b He is employed at the Fafnir Bearings Co. He Is re- ceiping many congratulations today upon his anniversary.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-02
COOLIDGE MAY
 MENTION KHAN
Believed He VIII Do So During Address. September 20

Washington, Sept. 2.--For the first time since his acceptance of the republican nomination, President Coolidge had an opportunity today to get comprehensive report on the political outlook from William H. Butler, chairman of the repubi- can national committee, whose re- cent stay at national headquarters in Chicago. proceeded by visit to eastern division headquarters, has given him a broad view of the gem eral situation. ...
 Mr. Coolidge has not decided upon any definite campaign plans for himself, but it was thought by observers that his conference with MT. Butler might develop some- thing along this line and, possibly on the ku klux Klan. The repub- lican nominee said recently he had no political speaking engagements on his list Since then. however, he has accepted an invitation to speak before the Holy Name society con- vention here September 20. and some political advisers have ex- pressed the opinion that if he in- tends to make any declaration on the ku KluX klan, he will do so at that time.
 In addition to his conference with MT, Butler and others the presidents schedule also called for a start today on his speech to be delivered in Baltimore Saturday at the unveiling of the Lafayette sta tue. It is not expected to be of political nature.
 At the meeting with MT. Butler this morning the president received a report from Senator Watson of Indiana. who has been speaking in the western states.
 Mir. Watson said the presidents election was assured, but that there was grave doubt" as to the out come of the senatorial situation and that hard fight must be made to retain the republican senate ma jority.
 There are fighting chances, how ever, the senator said, to take seats from the democrats in Oklahoma and Kentucky and to defeat the farmer-labor senator from Minne- sota, Magnus Johnson. Likewise MT. Watson felt the chances were even for the election of republican senators in Colorado, West Virginia and Delaware, in all of which states hard contests are. in prospect.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-02
WEST END MYSTERY

Mrs, J. H. Hopkins of 52s West Main street, reported to the police about 1 o'clock this morning that there were boys playing about in the house below her and making a lot of noise. Patrolman George T. Crow- ley investigated but found all the windows and doors of the house locked and no sign of any boys. The people who live in the house are away.