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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04

Unaware of everything but the pic
ture Middleton drew--a- man kneel.
ing, his arms about someone-s0me-
one with bright, shining hair--Sandy
with the shadowy eyes focusing slow
~ on his.
He smiled at his mother. He
gripped her hand bitterly in his
"And then. Mr.. Middleton? ~
"And then as he neared the win.
dow he stopped down. couldn't see
what he was doing. only saw the
back of his head and his shoulders
He appeared to be searching FOL
something. Twice he crossed the
room and cr0uched in this manner
Twice saw his face very clearly.
"Then he went back to the woman
lifted her in his arms, held hel
close, switched out the light-this
was five minutes to H."
II took out my watch. ! said to
my wife. Shows over. We've
missed our boat I remained then
to look over some letters. left THE
office Mt .ll:10 3. :.
"Did you hear any shots from the
time you entered till you left :"
Did you see another man i.
Worth's office during this timer"
II saw no other man than the de-
fendant.'
"Haye you been in the office OF
the deceased since Monday. Febru'
airy ninth?"
II have"
"You saw the spot marked where
the deceased lay?"
EYES,"
"I'his spot was near to the win.
dow and In about the place where
the defendant was seen by you ia
have stopped down twice?"
EYES,"
"A man lying in this position
dead man could not have been seen
by you from your window p
"He could not have been seen."
Douglas had stopped over the dead
body Of Ramon Worth. He hat
crossed the room, lifted . woman II
his arms, carried her away.
And he now sat with his arm!
tightly foldpd, his. young eye
straight before him. Denying he hat
!. ever seen Ramon. Denying he hat
been in that office though his fin
ger prints were there. Denying h
knew the girl who crept along til
7. floor-denying II was his handker
chief that stanched her blood
Even his mother WINGED. Stealthil,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04
Her OUn Way :!1s SKI

II know q little farmhouse. my
dear. that has q path up to Il lead
Ing through shady lane, lined on
each side with syringa blossoms.
There Is . wide porch there and the
comfortable woman will bring us, q
little table. and set il out where We
get q heady fragrance Of the white
blossoms from each side Of the path.
"Over that table she will lay a
cloth of cool white linen and there
will be pickles and jams and honey
and other country goodies placed .up.
on Il. A great pitcher Of cold but.
termilk and. fresh white home made
bread will follow, and last, but not
least, she will bring US = half broiled
chicken in . bed Of watercress."
l suddenly remembered that I
before, almost "a hours before. and
impulsively said, "You draw q beau
tiful picture, Jerry. I'll 20 with you
il you will take Joan Meredith with
Jerry's face clouded,
II don't know her, Judy. I've seen
herr many times and always avoided
her. You know don't care for
society girls"
"But you'll like Joan immed iately."
!! answered. II did. Jerry, I've only
known her about 46 hours, and It
seems to me that / haye known and
loved her better than anyone else in
all my life"
Better than Mamie :" he asked.
Not better, but in . different
way" I answered. ~
(CopyriRht. 1925. NEA Serv;cs. Irc
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04
The Judge Chases You

Hit 'er up along the highway around Inglewood
Calf Go on step it! See if you can make so
with the old wagon.
\ Pretty soon you'll hear motorcycle put-put along
beside you. After the motorcycle will come light
truck. You'll halt. The motorcycle will drive up
beside you and cop will dsmount. Then the
truck will roll'up and STOP They'll take table out
q the truck. gentleman with spectacles will take
= wooden mallet in his hand and rap on the table
1or order. Oyez! Oyez! Courts in session!
Eighty miles an hour! All right, pay the clerk
~ the court Back into the truck goes the table and
- mallet and the clerk and the Judge and ALL It's
ever With. Gentlemen, move on to the next case!
And away they 90.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04

that is no small amount FOR country Of that size
to be paying In 81 years. with the interest and ALL
Belgium will have paid $727, 30,50O for the honor
Of having the enemy tear up her cathedrals, wreck
her homes and demosh her business sections.
But King Albert found way. The state-owned
railroad system has been turned to private
capital The company has agreed to exchange stock
in the roads for shortterm government obligations.
Interest the railroad securities that is dividends
still is guaranteed by the government giving in
vestors confidence In this way Albert calculates to
return to the gold standard not later than Jan. l.
Belgium is trying to fight, not cry her way out
Of It.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04
Bathtubs, Noses, Kisses. Sprinters

It's peculiar thing the way we get all het up over
trifes Or perhaps we should say it is peculiar
Way trfling things have habit of interesting
As instance: For every one reader who can
teli-you the Of the New Jersey town where
the recent disastrous arsenal explosions took place,
there at least 10000 who can tell you the name
of the girl who performed her Saturday night ablu-
tiotgsn Mr. CAROLS champagne tub. Not only that,
but.they tell you the color Of her hair and her
old mans occupation.
The latest bit Of inconsequential, and therefore
terrfically interesting news, is the controversy be-
tween two physicians over the authorship Of Jack
Dempsey's latest 1t seems that New York
doctor claims credit for it and Los Angeles doctor
has asked for injunction to shut him up.
Rcadng farther, you learn that the Los Angeles
physician says Jacks new horn is at least Is per
ce Stronger than the old one and Jack cOrrobOrates
him., Who cares? you ask. The answer u.s. very
few Outside Of Dempsey and few friends, the
who is chiefly interested in the shock absorbing
qualities of the proboscis is Gene Tunney, who,
if one Of million more, lawsuits doesn't prevent
l4-engage in few rounds Of fisticuffs with the
champion.
The physicians interest in the new beak is merely
academic; Tunneys is something more than that,
to say the least. As a matter of fact the mans
curiosity is inflamed to such degree that those
close to him say he will make numerous attempts
to change the position Of Jacks nostrils from q
point just above the upper lip to remote of
the left eyebrow
We see that Red Grange having returned from
Hollywood with the admission that movie star
he fine open field runner, is named in a
divorce suit 1t is said that another mans wife
kissed Red when he wasn't looking. This goes to
show what happens to the best Of halfbacks
when they haven't any interference.
Charley Paddock, incensed at an alleged statement
from Red that the movie stars are not what they
cracked up to be- calls the Of the gridron
an oil can, being careful to wait until Red is back
home again in Wheaton Anyway we'd call any
body any kind Of name we wanted to if we could
run fast as Charley
On top Of this, Paddock gets engaged to Bebe
Daniels and comes out with statement explaining
just why he went into the movies, and after reading
it you care less than you did before and wonder
whether Charley studied anything beside track al
the University of Southern California
All this is lot Of nonsense, of course. But the
point is you read it.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04
An Added Hazard

The liability to accident during the time when
hand is occupied with the shifting Of gears Of a
motor car is always great, especially in eongested
traffic. Longer familiarity and increased dexterity
have tended to reduce this liability, but it always
exists to extent. foot operated device for
shifting the gears therefore, if it proved successful
should be of great value.
Such device is being introduced, and, according
to motor vehicle experts, is the most important
development in motor vehicle equipment since the
introduction of the self starter. There is doubt
that such device would increase the ease of driv-
ing, but it is in the possible reduction of accidents
that it an Importance of major proportions.
With traffic becoming such perplexing problem,
anything that promises a slight reduction Of
the liability to accident is Of great significance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04
SchOOlhOuses and Radio


Radio educational factor in American life is
assuming greater Importance daily. We wonder
ing if the time is far away when the schoolhouse
will be broadcastng station.
professor at Colorado Teachers College is con-
Quoting Spanish class which, investigation has
shown, has enrolment OF nearly fifteen thousand
students, old and young, who tune in on station
KOA.
1t is planned in Chicago to broadcast instruction
in wide variety Of high school and college subjects
Millions would have to these lessons. Many
thousands, certainly, would take advantage of them
Kansas City Agricultural College probably was
first to put an actual school the air. Working in
connection with the extension DIVISION lectures were
broadcast, questions answered, examinations given
and regular credit offered toward university de.
gree.
It looks like the doom Of ignorance in the hinter-
lands
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04

John T. Adams, president Of the Wolfsohn Musical
Bureau. returning from Europe. comments upon the
scarcity of fine artists abroad, asserting that the
musical situation there is serious indeed, and that
few of the artists would measure up to the present
American standard. "America is very far advanced
unsteady. American opera goers demand perfec-
tion," says Mr.. Adams.
This would signify that the reversal of the musical
situation that has been heralded for time has
indeed arrived that the long probation America has
served in the ranks is about ended and that she has
into her heritage of cultural achievement in
the realm of good music. If this is the case then
it is an occasion for rejoicing that we have thus
shaken off the of being too crude to be capable
of real musical success
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04
CO ON WITH THE STORY
FROM HERE.

N08pSeE 1VO
Douglas sat at a table in front
Of the judges bench. To his left
was the jury box.
Three o'clock Friday afternoon.
His trial in the murder of Ramon
Worth was nearing conclusion. No
word yet uttered in his defense.
The clerk rose, called the next wit
ness for the prosecution.
And at the name q shock went
tearing through his heart---a shock,
"Avery Middleton, witness for the
prosecution. Is Mr.. Middleton pres
ent? Please take the stand"
fellow with knowing blue eyes and
q small. smiling mouth, came from
the audience. He passed behind the
rail. walking just in front Of Doug
las.
He paused and bowed.
And Douglas, the dark hazel eyes
puzzled and indignant. returned his
salute. He said audibly, with q note
of challenge, Hello, Avery"
He felt winded. as though some
one had given him q sharp, unguard.
ed blow. He sat upright. his hands
| gripping the seat of his chair. Mid
| uie.0n standing ut window smok
| ing cigarette-bowing to him /.
| window across the court and looking
into Ramon's office. He connected
this Immediately with Meager'.
| third degree and the prosecution,
boast Of proof p0sitive and complete
that murder had been done.
| He wondered with inflamed -ant
charging, pulse what Middleton nigh
say.
/ Middleton was sworn.
"You're acquainted with the de
fendant?"
Eyes"
"How well do you know him ?"
every we'll. l was in his elias
during four years ct college,"
Have you seen him since gradua
ton Z"
"Yes-perhaps several times !,
sYou wouldn't be likely to mistak
him for someone else :"
absolutely not"
i ".Well, then Mr.. Middleton, hav
you m office in the building {?
II have
| "What fleor?"
i 1.-THE fourth"
"This office has . window on
light well. which window looks di
| rsctly across and down into the Of
flee Of the deceased Ramon Worth !!
That's scoreect."
i ~Do you recall being in your Of
| fiee q any time Monday night, Feb
| ruasy or
Yet was there FOR i shor
while betwoen 1880 and III" >S
sPleAee state how you're certail
tho datA Was February 8. and IL
t3u>o 1870 u IA.
my wife and were at my moth
er's for dinner--a birthday dinner
! yssruary = my mothers birthday
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04
"SANDY'
By
ELENORE
MEHERIN

We left my mothers house at 1880
and drove directly to my office.
where stopped to get box of fruit.
AS went up in the elevator l looked
at my watch. 1t was just 1850.
said to my wife: We can't make the
II o'clock Golden Gate ferry now.'
'As soon as l stepped into my Of
flee noticed the shades up and went
over to draw them down. CHANGED
to look across the court, where a
light streamed from the office of
Ramon Worth.
II saw a man standing in the
center Of this office-a peculiar,
Mortified look on his face, He drop
ped Immediately to his knees and
appeared to be leaning over some
one. Twas puzzled, and watched.
He had his arms about some object.
He liftN6 it, Then, I, SAW it WAS, =
womaH wAn,an with very bright
hair- blonde, ! believe. He ap.
peare3te caress her. l motioned to
my VIE. She came and stood at my
side, switching out the light as she
did so.
"Weacould now see very clearly.
The man whipped out handker-
chief Daring this time his face was
avertedis4 He pressed the handksr-
chief against the wonsan's chest, He
smoothed the hair from her forehead.
Then he stood up, his fists
clenched. held down stiff at his
sides. He bit his lips, and suddenly,
with his head raised, walked across
the room toward the window. saw
his face-saw it as plainly as do
now. So plainly was startled and
said. aloud: Keith Douglas
Keith!'"
A tremor ran through the court.
Some one sobbed-Emma, mother Of
the defendant. He turned as though
jerked by some goading wire. Hs
turned and patted her hand. The
muscles Of his throat were tight. Il
became difficult to breathe. You
could hear him say: "Em, don't!
Em--dear-' And he smiled at his
mother. But he was unaware that
he did. this.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04

With man it is grudge; with two griev-
ance with three or more a cause.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04

she raised hef hand, rubbed tears
trickling wretchedly down the bridge
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04

The man who blows his horn is usually out
Of tune.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04

The first Of the month makes every man feel bill.
ious.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04

Lots of beauty helps crazy. They k,
putting perfume on onions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04

Try something by yourself. Anybody can sing
when everybody is singing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-04

TOMORROw-Jsay IL still Nervous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-10
Noted Dramatist His
Wrong Pronunciation

IT. John IRVINE. famous London
dramatist. has been having a lot Of
fun with prominent persons who mis-
pronounce English. Mr.. Ervine writes
weekly dramatic causerie for the
observer. Recently he began a cam
palgn for better pronunciation Of or.
binary words on the stage. In an
effort TO mimic Oxford English
many young actors and actresses emit
barbarisms like 'polate" for polite"
and RETAINED" for refined" This
oxford English" IRVINE abominates
In his column week by week he scorns
the actors who use il His campaten
has brought considerable reaction,
ErNine is all for complete pronuncia.
ton OF every word. 1t pains him thai
any actor should say "watah" when
ne means water" 1t infuriatas him
when an actor tries to say wire. " and
succeeds only III getting off something
like 'Waahhh." And ii drives him
nearly crazy TO hear the good word
extraordinary uttered as "eggstraIv-
diny. IT should he remembered of
course. that Mr.. IRVINE is an Irish
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-10
Stockholm Also Runs
Its Opera at Loss

Stockholm. like Chicago. finds grand
opera expensive. but enjoyable. The
Royal Opera is one Of the features of
Stockholm life. 1t has produced some
supreme artists.
1t is open from the middle of Sep
TENDER until the middle Of June. Last
year it gave 271 performances, having
an average attendance Of 721 persons.
It's total expenditures were nearly
100000. Two-thirds of this sum
went in salaries to the artists. Near.
ly all the operas and ballots pre.
scented are old classics. The charges
for admission are low, a front row
stall for gala performance costing
less than 50. The sale Of seats Gov.
cred only about one-fourth the total
expenses. But the Royal Opera House
has other sources Of revenue. It re.
ceives royal and civic subsidies agpre-
eating about $4,000 a year. II is
permitted to hold an annual lottery.
which yields nearly Ave times as
much. 1t has an income from rents
and interests. and from a share Of the
pleasure taxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-10

has been occupied for the past 400
Years ny the officer holding this same
position ON these walls hang por-
traits hy GainSbOrough. The Duke of
Wellington sat in the same chair
wrote at the same table. Another
shows the office of the Hon. Lloyd
George, At 40. 10 Downing street, and
The table wherein the unbroken
treaty OF peace Of 1914 was signed,
CThe table on which this treaty was
signed in this country is still pre-
served in the bgtaguu, in this city,
by the American iuStItut" of Archi-
rectS.) ono gets Il glimpse of No. II
Downing street and incidentally the
Hon Bouar Law smoking Il long
stemmed pipe. Our own Gen. TaSker
Bliss and Henry White are seen. re-
spectively, in their own offices at
American headquarters beautiful
rooms hung with tapestries and fur
aished in the French style.
In another canvas we have a
glimpse of MareChal JOtfre at his
headquarters in conference with two
members of the French army in gray.
There is a group portrait showing
Robert Lansing, Henry White and
Gen. Bliss in conference III Il stately
room with red hangin@S and crystal
chandelier. There is Il little portrait
Of Premier O1la.ldo of Italy in his
study at Rome. And then there are
the larger N9~size studies of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-10
RY DAVID STARR JORDAN

Some four years ago | ventured to
say that the outlook in Europe was
lust as bad as it could be and would
grow steadily worse. a year later l
repeated the same gloomy prophecy.
But with the next year there were
traces of dawn. OF this. the late CON
ference at Locarno. and the equally
at Edinburgh and of Christian teach
for renewed hope.
mats at Iocarno have not experienced
any great change of heart in five
wears or in ten years. But the people
behind them have changed their point
of view. They have seen war naked
" for what il is. They have come to
realize that security rests with them,
and with them alone. They recognize
that in Europe there Is no security for
one nation without security for all; no
prosperity for one unless the continent
shares it. They see that military
power does not bring security. They
realize the truth expressed by Prof.
Ruvssen that fear provokes great
ornaments; great ornaments provoke
fear; the circle Internal" To live and
let live gives the only security among
nations. making, direct or. in
direct. is the very opposite of patriot
ism. The chief preoccupation of most
of Europe is not how shall we defend
ourselves, but how shall we repudi-
ate our honest debts respectfully. Most
of them can never be paid. That we
know. But how can we adjust that
fact to the mutual satisfaction of
debtor and creditor? ! believe that
we can, that we must, erect a temple
of peace even over the smoking ruins
of war We have made hopeful be-
ginning, not alone in covenants and
treaties but in the hearts Of the peo-
pie. Historians and publicists still
wrangle over degrees of war guilt
but the very deeds that all now We
hementIy disclaim were everywhere
lauded u years ago as national
PATRIOTISM" All war makers in all
lands are of the same nature. Their
interests are never those of the ma
tons which they lead to ruin. The
CHASTITY horrors of their race for the
abyss" have opened the eyes of hui
manity. It must never happen again.
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Hard Role for Actors.

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\ few of them have found empIoy.
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