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The Washington times., 1926-09-03

; Iessly thrown into the wood bas-
ket had ignited.
Not daring to hesitate longer,
she rushed into the pantry, filled
a pot with water and dashed 1t
over the flaming basket, but II
took four good-sized housings be-
fore the last, smoldering sparks
were, at length, extinguisheli. Not
until then did she sink into the
kitchen rocker, exhausted with
her efforts and the excitement.
If it had been a firs-she re-
called not having paid the pre-
MUM on the fire insurance policy;
the ridiculously low balance in
the bank-Jimmy smothering to
death; her Jimmy boy-she COW
cred her eyes. The thought OF
what might have happened was
too appalling.
As she sat there tortured with
her imaginings a warm body
nestled against her foot, an Icy
nose touched her bare ankle
the mutt!
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who had started after his youth
full master, You stay here"
The puppy, paused, cooked his
head to one. side and, thinking
her admonition an invitation to
play, gamboled gleefulIy toward
her. Mrs. McCuen looked round
to make sure Jimmy was out of
the room then glanced down at
the dog.
what do you want?" in q tone
that was meant to be severe.
In response. the puppy wagged
his tail so vigorously that mis-
wee, fat body fairly shook.
Mrs. McCuen dipped a piece
Of bread in her soup and held
it toward the floor. There was
a hearty gulp and a moist, pink
tongue licked her rough hand
gratefully. Smiling. in spite of
herself. the good-natured Irish
woman went to the pantry, cut
two thick slices Of stale bread
and made a mash. The puppy
watched her intently.
It's hungry you are. you
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tinguished. Minnie Gumbo, she
remembered. had been practically
right.
Kelvin was disappearing through
the door. his wrists bound with
small, bright links. The hostile
faces, obscurely evil, were. like
masks before Joslyn's eyes. She
said quietly:
I'm ready to 60"
As she moved toward the door
BrierhaIter.'a shrewd face came
close. Apparently, he showed
slight interest in her, in reality
he spoke in a muffled, yet distinct
whisper.
Keep your head. We're going
to lose these fellows in a minute"
The others closed around her
and they all descended the stairs
together. Joslyn stirred family
with surprise. Brierhalter had
been confidential, friendly. But
his meaning had not been en-
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Jimmy s Mutt

:. Jaw. pease. Ma. Mr.. Brody sold
him to me for only quarter an
an mes so cute"
"Humph. cute is he? Wen, its
taking him back to Mr.. Brody
you'll be. Hasn't your mother
work enough without cleaning up
after puppy"
saw, Ma" He picked the puppy
up with caressing fingers, "Il
cean up after hinw
You heard what I said, James
McCuen."
sobbingIy Jimmy moved to the
door.
"AIl right, Ma"
A wave OF pity engulfed Mrs.
McCuen,s heart.
wait" she said. holding up her
hand, "ti@ not tonight you'll be
taking nm back. The walk past
the gas house is too long. Wnen
morning comes, I'll go see Brody
myself. Set the beastie down
now and come and have your sup
per-"
obedientIy, Jimmy put his treas
ure on the floor and took his &C
customed place at the table. Mrs.
McCuen had begun to dish out the
stew which constituted the eve.
ming meal and. now, she passed
Jimmy 2 heaping plateful.
Jimmy. ordinarily, would have
eaten it gladly like the unspoiled,
hungry fellow he was, but. to-
night, he only took a spoonful,
choked and pushed back his
plate.
IF you please, Ma In
not hungry"
Mrs. McCuen set her lips in a
firm, straight line.
well, II you must sulk, Jimmy.
it'll not be at the table. Go to
bed. No, you Mutt" shaking an
admonishing finger at the1 dog
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N. NOW CONTINUE

vim. You, Ryan and Hayes. help
him and slip on the bracelets. =
The leader turned to JosIyn.
SORRY, young woman" he said,
without sincerity. Have to take
you along, too accessory after
the fact. You going to behave
yourself or we got to put hand
cuffs on you, too2
tI,ll go quietly" she said.
fighting to still the wild thump.
ing of her heart.
Ats q good girl, her captor
pronounced heavily. Anything
you want to take with you? Wen
give you time to grab little
bundle Of clothes-you won't be
able to do much shopping where
you're going"
Kelvin, with short shrift, was
hustled into his coat and hat.
How about locking this place
up?n some one was asking.
Joslyn gradually summoned q
calm Of desperation. A few filmy
garments and essential toilet aPti.
cles were put in "a small bag.
There was lftt1e-no-chance to
Not that it Inattered now. It
would all come out now-ler Hv-
ing with James Kelvin--in q blare
OF publicity and sensation.
More on account OF her mother
than for herself, Joslyn regretted
this. And Lee Rogers. All Of
them would believe the worst Of
her; the ironic fact that she was
still technically what is called
good girl would find no believers.
In the face of a blasted reputa-
ton the physical facts shrank to
trivial proportions. The shame,
the public exposure, was the ac-
tual thing to be faced. As the
realization Of her catastrophe sank
in, she discovered confusedly that
she was in the grip Of a duh
aching resignation; that all hope,
like a burnt-out candle. was ex-
The Washington times., 1926-09-03
ROBERT TERRY
s SIEA MON
An Amazing Story Of An Innocent
Girl Who Leaves Home to Seek
Fame in New York

who attempt 1imeAg9 y0u tailed In
4 minor detail, which Is always
fatal. I picked up the glass from
which you had drunk. It ceu-
tanned water, which was too bad
for your purpose.
She smiled tf1iniy What 90
you think my purpose Was1
The purpose doesn't matter
now, he replied. All Il accom-
pIished WAS to determine me f0
have your HAT raided.
Youyou tipped OF the po-
Iice7s JosIyn's surprise was per.
fectIy genuine.
I'm the guilty party Br1er-
halter admitted. Does that sur
prise you? Listen. I'll surprise
you stilI more Those men were
not police. They were my paid,
private agents. z
Joslyn did not move. did not
flicker an eyeIasil, il the antique
chair that held her. The feeling
OF truth was III the words he had
spoken and that truth had such
startling effect that her head
swan with the shock.
Jim James Kelvin where Y
hep,
safe Tor the present 4
..Buf your conversation with
the police those men You
were All talking about the police
commissioners
Pure bluff. my dear JosIyn,
for the purpose Of getting you tr
come here in my company with
out protest.
This was. beyond her power ff
follow. She AFas conscious. how
! ever. Of q deeper stir of uneasi.
ness than she had ever felt be-
fore
q don't understand you or your
object either. at all !, she admit
ted, heIpIessIy bewiIdered How
could anybody In New York haNe
private policemen Of thugs It's
not reasonable.
MOP, He had saturnine
smile for her fgnorance. How
little most OF Us know about the
other fellow. either his actions Or
his mental processes. We make
the error az thinking that time
changes human nature, when, In
fact. only the outer forms Of
things are changed
FeudaI Days
ssMen of power havs always
had their personal retainers.
their men-at,arna. their braves
and henchmen. But IA this day
all of that sort 81 thing Is Illegal
The old dukes Of F1orence ana
Venice enjoyed their power OPEN
" they got things done ia broad
daylight. The days Of Cellini we're
ti10 brave wagering i3awn Y01H y
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Read This Captivating Narrative Of a
Girls Adventures in the
Dark Underworld


S. BELIEVE you. Jim. But I
don't know whether we've
got the real thing-or a parody. .
"Shall I'VE make 1t the real
thing?''
JosIyn hesitated. .Efoe?
"We can take long a1lce
and make & stab at geta way.
together. Well win or lose every.
thing. If we hang around here
much longer there'll be big bust
OF some kind-it's in the air. And
It's all right about the money. ]
just happened to remember thai
I've got a watch we can hook
It's platinum and cost nine hun.
bred dollars. You can get four
hundred on it-enougn to take us
long, long ways.
Wed be outcasts-hHnted all
our lives, she reflected. WED
have to live under lying names.
And poverty. That's the best We
could hope for The worst-ve'd
be caught-probably would be-
with the sickening notoriety and
everything. "
ssIf you loved me you'd risk it. "
IF / loved you, she declared,
"I wouldn't. But l might IL /
was swept off my feet by-in.
fatuation. =
Whatever Kelvin's reply might
have been, it was para1yzed by
the heart-q uaking crash of q
splIntering shoulder against the
thin wood panel of the hall door.
In one GREATNESS instant the
smash was repeated, the wood
sElivered and split as thick arm
nlioved through the aperture and
unfastened the lock.
One word Ieaped to the minds
&C J0slyn and Kelvin. Police.
with the instinct of trapped
animal, Kelvin dashed for the
only escape-the windows. "A
fragment OF his cooler self as
serted itself and he realized sthat
he was three floors above the
pavement.
Don't jnmpr' JosIyn managed
70 cry with fear.stiffened lips.
I'm caught r ne said, turning
and looking at her, his face
bIanched with excitement.
Don't resfstF' she had time to
warn him swiftly. Whatever
happens, III see you through
inside or outside .
4 The room. Immediately, was
crowded with strange, burly fig
ures, hostile faces. Three re-
yoIvers, at least. covered Kelvin
and Joslyn.
Hands up, both OF your The
commanding voice was gruff with
authority. Don't be fool enough
to try any monkey business, KeI-
VIM
Joslyn, helpless, raised her
hands with a despairing gesture.
Slowly, her face darkened with a
singing, angry tide Of color.
Coming through the door be-
hind the others was Henry Brier-
halter.
The methods Of the intruders
were as unceremonious as their
mode OF entry.
s.Get your hat ana coat, KEEL
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IF FORTUNE SEEMS TICKLE
BY Lucy

TT is a curious fact that great
4 many of us have to be cuffed
into progress.
We sink into the soft, pleasant,
smothering cushions of habit and
take our ease. And or, how
astonished and resentful we are
when something comes along and
jerkes us mp and gives us push
onward. gre. IT,
''Stop being a vegetables" says
the something. Life wasn't
given You to be wasted. Lively
now--on your way"'
And then the mental processes
climb out of the rut and begin
grinding again-if we let them.
And after a long time we look
over our shoulders and say,
Gosh. / wasted a lot of time
back there"
That's what happens. at least,
If we are willing to cooperate
with circumstance and give the
best that's in us all the breaks.
The job you held SO long and
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Lowell

faithfully only r to- lose for what
apparently was no good reason in
the end. It seemed pretty tough
at the time, perhaps. But you've
got a better one now, haven't
you, with more to which you can
look forward? And If you hadn't
been fired you'd still be back
there, marking time.
Do you say, i've got no illu.
sions now. l know what hap
pened the last time, and it may
happen again"
''If you do. you've missed some
thing important. What hap
pened the last time wasn't catas-
trophe for you; it was progress.
And il ever you get to the end
of what for you is progress in
your pleasant place and refuse
to recognize the fact, the same
thing will happen over again.
If we know when to step out
and begin to move forward-and
act on our knowledge-we are
saved the cutting. Otherwise It
is inevitable,
The Washington times., 1926-09-03

Mo really good cook onnits a
AZ fsauce or gravy with hot
meats. if It is nothing more than
the delicious dish gravy from the
roasting pan. But cold cuts often
need "a saVory sauce even more
than hot meats.
Whip half a cup of highly sea-
soned aspic jelly or cold jellied
bouillpn consumme until stiff
and frothy. Into this beat half a
cup each of thick mayonnais5
and stfff1y whipped cream. Beat
steadily and add a few drops of
green coIoring matter, one table,
spoon OF drained bottled capers
and half a tablespoon OF minced
stuffed olives. Season very deli
The Washington times., 1926-09-03
7ry These Sauces for Cold Meats

tablespoonful of grated horse
radish and a teaspoon Of TARA
gon vinegar.
AS an accessory to use with
cold cuts jellied relish which
may be nodded and cut in
squares or served from small in
dividual molds is excellent.
One-quarter package of gelatin,
Il cup cold water, slice mild
onion, 2 queen peppers or pimen
toes, pint finely chopped cab
bage, a cup brown sugar, y Gu
vinegar, "a teaspoon salt, II tea
spoon celery seed and " teaspooa
mustard seed.
Soften the gelatin in cold water
and dissolve over boiling water.
Chop all the vegetables very
finely. Mix with the gelatin and
seasonings, and chill.
The Washington times., 1926-09-03
Do You Know?

A good way to prevent a ceiling
from buieing is told by a reader
who contributes letter on home
building to the series now run
ming in Liberty. Where a sec.
ond.floor partition runs parallel
to the ioists over living room, >
he explains. bolt a n by seven
inch steel plate directly under the
partition. After this is boiled and
bridged into place there will be
no sag from the weight of the par
tition and no unsightly bulge in
the living room Cailin4."
The Washington times., 1926-09-03
BY Irma HegeI

MRS. M'cUEN was washing
As4 dishes in her neat, green
Kitchen and she was singing loud
~ as she worked. Suddenly. she
looked about her and, abruptly,
her singing ceased for there. in
the middle OF the floor. was a
nondescript puppy Of yellow hue.
She fooled her arms.
James Fillmore McCuen," in a
Firm voice. SIS it you who brought
this mutt here Come out of your
hiding pace. Speak upm
In answer. the rear door opened
Cautiously and a red-haired boy OF
eight came haltingly through the
aperture His little freckIed face
was wistfuI and his blue eyes
sought his mothers appealingly.
The Washington times., 1926-09-03
HEIGH-HO THE
UPAS TREE


TlHE upas tree sometimes grows
to be over 100 feet in height,
with a straight trunk and rounded
head. It bears fruit and grows
ton the Island ef Java. Many
1egends are told about ii, in
scIudlng the story that it killed
any person or thing that came
near it because Of its poisonous
nature.
: It Is said that criminals were
formally made to climb II and
were instantly killed. These stories
are false, but it is true that the
sap of the tree is poisonous. and
Is used by the natives of the
Island OF Java to poison their
spears.
The Washington times., 1926-09-03
THE ACTION

JosLYN POE decid.-s to so to
New York to win fame. Before
she leaves her mountain town she
meets MILTON STEIN, who gives
her a card OF Introduction to .iIs
brother IN New Work. IN the big
city the girl meets Kl1sTIE LANE.
who arraHges q dinner party with
LEE ROGERS. JAMES KELVIN.
a movie star, en.ers the girls
life, Kelvin and STEPHEN BATES
quarrel and the latter 10 slain.
Joslyn gives Kelvin shelter In ler
apartment AS he clasps her IN
his arms the police come. She is
taken to the district attorney. but
calmly turns aside his questions
and is allowed TO depart. She
wards off Rogers suspicious. He
offers to lend her money TO leave.
the city. but she declines. She
returns TO Kelvin at her apart
sment. After the excitement has
died down Josiyn appeals to kittie
to help. They go 10 he Cafe
BotGbay, whsre Joslyn meets
HENRY BRIERHALTER, a rich
Wall Street trader. Fortified BY
dancing offer from the cafe
owner JosIyn repuises Brlerlalter
ia HIS demands she live with him.
Unmoved. he determines ,e will
triumph over her
NOW CONTINUE
The Washington times., 1926-09-03
Il AZ Interestinq Story Iaken PROM ReaI ME

the puppy nesting 81 his moth.
er's arms, ssyVhy, ma. you pet-
ting the nutt!'' He was on his
knees beside her. DO you Ike
him better? Won't I have to
take him back to Brody'sg'
Who says anything about TAX
ing him back to Brody 's2 ex-
claimed Mrs. McCuen, iier eyes
twinkling. Look at him. Jimmy.
he's one of the family already. e
The Washington times., 1926-09-03
Salient Facts

Both the inside and outside of
balloon tires are vulcanized ut the
same time with a new repairing
device for garages.
At the end OF April there were
t09,500 licensed radio receiving setG
an Australia, or 1.8 to each loo OF
population. @
To prevent waste bluing is Being
made in the form of tape marked
to show how much is to be used
to the gallon of water.
The Washington times., 1926-09-03

egg smoothly with a saltspoon
of celery salt, a half teaspoon of
French mustard, and salt and
paprika to taste. Have ready
half a pint of well soured cream,
beaten solid; incorporate this with
the other ingredients and add a
The Washington times., 1926-09-03

cately with a few drops of lemon
juice.
For jellied veal, chicken. cold
meat loaf or cold roast beef or
lamb, try a chilled snappy sauce
made tart with a little. vinegar.
Rub the hard boiled yolk of an
The Washington times., 1926-09-03

Bending down she gathered him
to her bosom.
'sYou saved the house and
everyone in It, she croonad, hold
ing him tightly, .'and to think I
didn't want you. Sure, the king
himself couldn't buy you novR
what happened, map Jimmy,
pajama-clad and touselsd haired
stood in the doorway, then his
sleepy eyes widened as ne saw
The Washington times., 1926-09-03
A Floating Island

NE geographical mysteries of the State OF Michigan
" island Lake Orion and every
again the depths 1t about the middle
of August and down again in February.
The Washington times., 1926-09-03
This Day IN our History

E Treaty Versailles between Great Britain and The United
States ending the American Revolution, signed on Sep
Actual hoses had ceased upon the surrender
Of CORVALLIS ct Yorktown on October ~, lts1
The Washington times., 1926-09-03

Ho Be Continues Tomorro
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-27
TUNNEY HAS
CLOSE CALL
Heavyweight Champion Saved
From Icy Water BY Com.
paniOns. Forming Chain

lockwood, Maine, Dec. 27-tPD-
Plunging into Mooschcad lake. where
the water is at least 100 feet deep,
when he lost his footing in an ar
tempt to leap a treachcrous ice
wrinkle Saturday morning. Gene Tun.
ney, worlds heavyweight boxing
champion. was rescued by II human
chain consisting Of three compan-
ions accompanying him on hike to
this village to attend mass.
Rushing to the spot where Tunney
went in, one Of the trio seized him as
he was struggling in the water, then
others joined. and they soon had the
champion back on the ice.
THAT was the closest call ever
had" said Tunncy after he reached
the village his teeth chattering from
the cold. "I'll never forget this
Christmas"
He was so thoroughly chilled that
he went at once to the lockwood ho-
Tel, and there lay in bed Il good part
4 the day while his clothing was
dying.
When he returned to Kings camp,
Tom Hegan point. where he is spend
ing the Christmas holidays. the con-
qucror Of Dempsey did not try the
ice route again, but travelled by au-
"moulie overland for u distance Of
10 miles, and then walked the re-
naming four miles.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-27
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORE.
CI.OSuRE SALE DY ADNER-
ms = n a n MI

Notice is hereby given that that
certain mortgage made. executed
and delivered by Edward Larson
and Martha Larson. his wife. Mort
gag0rs. TO Barnes Brothers, IncOr-
pOratcd. MOrtgagce, dated January
a5th, 1916, and filed for record In
the office OF the Register of Deeds
Of Bmrlcigh County: North Dakota
1916, at 10 o'clock A: NJ. and record
I'd IN Book 10G OF Mortgages on
page 120, and which mortgage was
thereafter duly assigned by an in
strument in writing to r. 7, Moody.
which assignment was 81, filed i tor
Of Deeds Or I;urlcigh County. North
Dakota in Book l0G of MOrtsaEG
Deeds ut Page 40. on April 9th.
1916, will b. furcclOsed by sale Of
thc premises in such mortgage and
door Of the Court House in the City
"f bismarck. County Of Rurl.ish
and State Of North Dakota, at Two
o'clock j.. NJ. on the 9Th day Of
February a. p. 1927 TO satisfy the
2m"nnt due on said m"r;GaE" on the
day Of sale.
I,hc premises described IN said
mortgage. aud which will be sold
10 satisfy the same are those certain
promises situated in the County Of
Eurleigh and State Of North Dakota,
The NOrtl, East Quarter lN. Il. ~
II section Ten uOD. in Township
One Hundred Forty (14W North OF
Range Seventy-siX t76), west of the
Fifth. r. NJ.
There will be due on said mort
gage on the day OF sale the sum Of
One Thousand Three Hundred
Thirty eight and S7-100 ($l33S.S7)
Dollars together with statutory
attorneys fees and costs Of fore
closure.
II. +. Haney. Attorney for
Assignee, Belfield, No. Oak.
+. r. Moody. Assignee.
l2-e7.1.3.lo.l7-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-27
EARTH SHOCKS
ARE REPORTED
IN CALIFORNIA
Quakes Occurred al Early
Hour This Morning. But Did
Little CT No Damage

Fresno. CALI. Dec 27-tP)--An
earthquake was felt here and in
Turlock. 50 miles from here, at 1870
this morning. The shock was felt by
telephone operators and others, hut
apparently did no damage
Earthquake shocks were felt in
other San Joaquin Valley towns about
$50 this morning. At Turlock,
dishes were ratified. homes shaken
and many persons awakened
Severe shocks were reported from
Hanford and Porterville but there
were no reports Of damage. Coalinga
also reported feeling the shocks.
Tirana. Albania. Dee 27-F)--
Violent earth shocks have persisted
for several days in the mountain
zone near Duraz2o. and new crater
has formed and is in constant erup-
ton. Water in a nearby lake is boil
ing furiously and the inhabitants Of
the region are fleeing in terror.
Rome. Dec. 27--tP)-N Numerous
houses have been destroyed a,
Durazzo. in Albania, by an violent
earthquake. This information comes
from the royal legation at Durazzo,
which says that Il thousand or more
people are without shelter.
Premier Mussolini has ordered
measures taken TO aid the homeless
and provide for the helpless.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-27
Night School Pupils
Have Yuletide Party

The students at the night school,
held Tuesday and Thursday Of
each week at the Will school, were
entertained Thursday evening fol-
lowing the regular class period
with Christmas party. Follow
ing social hour refreshments
were served.
William Schneider made a short
address expressing his apprecia-
ton of America, requesting the
students to write to their friends
in Europe and tell them of the
harmony among the AZ states
where people from SO many Euro
pean countries reside.
The teachers were presented
with gifts by the students, Alfred
Stude making the presentation
speech. The remainder of the
evening was spent in singing.
The night school, citizenship
class for foreigners, has been an
institution Inv Bismarck for several
years. Mrs. w. s. Casselman and
Miss Agnes Boyle, principals OF
the William Moore and Richholt
schools, respectively, are in charge.
There are at present about 45 stu
dents attending.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-27
q SPORTS a
THIRD MAJOR
BALL LEAGUE
Is DISCUSSED
Considerable Com m e mt Is
Aroused By Plan to Buy U.
of Pittsburgh Stadium


Pittsburgh. Pa, Dec. 27.-LP)- The
proposal advanced by New York
representatives Of projected third
major baseball league TO lease or buy
the two-year-old $2,OOO,O0O Univer-
sity of Pittsburgh stadium as "a play
ing field for contemplated Pitts
burgh entry has aroused considerable
comment.
The proposal has never been sub
mitted to the board as a whole, bu
many of the 30 trustees evidenced an
attitude Of listening to any offc,
which might benefit the university in
a monetary way without hindering
the colleges use of the structure
One took AN opposite view, declaring
that use Of the stadium for profess
sional baseball should not even be
considered.
Barney Dreyfuss, president of tn.
Pittsburg club Of the National
League said he had no knowledge OF
the project and "less interest,""
The third league interests offered
$2,l0O,OOO for the stadium, it was
said by the trustee who gave out
word Of the offer. The answer given,
he said, was if the New Workers would
put the proposal in writing it would
be submitted to the board Of trustees.
This was several months ago, accord
ing to the trustee, who said nothing
more had been heard from the pro-
motors, one of whom was said to be
Tex Richard.