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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-07
Fights Last Night

(By The Associated Prcss)
Kansas City, Kans.-"Shuffle" Call
!ahan, Chicago, scored technical
Knockout over Elmer McMullen.
Dodge City, Kansas, co.. Spider
Kelly, Kansas City. knocked out Jim.
my Ryan, Dcs Moines, a..
Philadelphia-Tommy Loughran,
Philadelphia, defeated Tom Kirby
Boston flO). Al Bader, Philadelphia,
defeated Red Coolidge. New York co..
Oakland, Calif-Georgc Godfrey
Knocked out Jack Roper, Chicago COZ.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-07

ing IL pitchers but many Of them are
recruits who will be disposed Of be-
fore the season opens.
Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates
were in Dallas. Texas. today for q
continuation Of the Lone Star exhibit
ton series. Yesterday they trimmed
the Fort Worth Panthcrs, 3 to 2.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-10-20
THE LEADING CHARACTERS
Michael J. Phillips
Illustrations by Henry Jay Ls'
Copyright Michael " Phillip
Released thru Publishers AustocAster S,

EDISON FORBES, a young resident
of ScOttdale with an inherent craving
for liquor, Is held for the death of a
woman who has been killed by a boot
Logging truck. Circumstantial evil
dence points to Forbes and rather than
tell the truth of the episode, which
would clear him but cast another
friend in bad light he stands trial
and is sentenced to long term in
prison. The governor of the state. an
old friend of Eddies father, believes
him innocent and pardOns him shortly
after his arrival at the Jail. Back in
Scottdale he and
SCOOTS LIBBEY, a worthless char
acter who has smashed his machine
into another car, killing its lone occu-
pant, woman. Forbes companion
and Libbey quit the scene hurriedly,
leaving the former alone to face
constable who reasons that Eddie, with
the scent of whiskey about him, must
be connected in some way with the
accident. Accordingly, Forbes is ar
rested.
PATSY JANE, Eddie's pretty wife.
agree that public sentiment runs too
high against him. Accordingly they
migrate up north to some land that
has been in the family for years. Set
tied in their log cabin
ISAIAH SEALMAN, neighbor,
pays the Forbes a visit and intimates
that there are some back taxes for
the young couple to pay. Sealman Of
fers to give Eddie a job after he goes
down to Long Portage, a nearby town,
and learns about the taxes.
The next day while walking about
their property they discover a mys.
FERROUS mound that contains outcrops
similar to salt. AT the tax office
Forbes learns that the back taxes
amount to over eight hundred dollars
and that the certificates are held by
a Chicago capitalist who is eager TO
obtain the property. Eddie has five
months to pay. A few days later he
helps booze truck out of the mud and
is presented with bottle of whiskey
which he hides before walking over
to interview Sealman.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-10-20
CHAPTER TX
An Offer

Sealman was not at home, Il woman
of middle age who answered his
knock told Eddie. He was downtown.
She looked at him with the curiosity
of people, one who sees few strangers.
He could feel her eyes boring into his
back from the small-paned windows
after he had turned away and was re-
tracing his steps.
Now what to do? he thought dis
satisfiedly. There was plenty of wood
cut. He didn't want to coop up and
read. There was nothing else, except
an exploratory tramp. That was it,
He would follow the road north, to
find out where the booze-truck came
from.
He stopped at the house to tell Pat
and then turned into the sinuous double
track, along which the broad tires had
left their impress. When he was OPP
posite the point where the liquor was
hidden, he turned to the jutt.ng rock
and thrust his arm into the hole.
He withdrew the flask and thrust
it into his pocket without looking at
it. He swung northward for mile
without pausing. Then he stopped
abruptly, snatching out the bottle, re-
moved the cork with feverish haste
and took a long drink.
The liquor was potent. He coughed
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-10-20
Thursday, October 20, 1927

meditatively. slave you ever CON
sidered selling?"
20, yes, we've talked it someu 20.
piled Eddie. "But l don't suppose II
would bring much more than the tavaS
the whole thing"
1T isn't worth any more" ograod
Sealman. "That is, it isn't worth INV
more to anyone except possibly nv
self. l wouldn't mind owning tbis
quarter-SectiOn. 1t would round an,
my property nicely. could run Stock
on it after it was fenced. You con.
slider an offer?"
Eddie looked at his wife. Her face
did not reveal her thoughts, but he
knew that beneath the surface. She
disapproved. The idea of selling was
repugnant. "Fll listen," he said non.
committally.
well, the actual value is perhapS
a thousand dollars. 1t might bring
that If you had time to search for \
buyer and interest the right parry
Not cent more. And it M ght take n
year to find your man. Suppose | nd.
vance the money to satisfy the taxes
and give you a thousand dollars be.
sides?"
thousand dollars The offer was
surprisingly generous. 1t meant that
Sealman considered the place worth
practically twice what the average
person would pay. Well, if il was
worth more than eighteen hundred
dollars to Sealman, it must be worth
that to them.
Il don't believe l care to sell" he
said, and Patsy James eyes telegraphed
approval.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-10-20
THE POKANE WOMAN

This is the last time. If you get
drunk again I'll leave YOU"
lie searched the sad, piquant little
face. The gray eyes were steady, the
tender mouth firm. The finality of her
words struck chill in his heart. But
Patsy! What would l Go if you left
me?' he burst forth, invOluntarily, and
then flushed at the childish selfish
ness of the remark.
II don't know, Eddie. 1t might cure
you. l cant seem to cure you by stay
ing" There was no bitterness in her
words; only sadness.
He leaned forward to take her
hands. "You won't have to go, Pat"
he assured her, his voice trembling
with eagerness. I'm through with
booze Oh, know I've said it before,
but this time | mean it. You'll see.
Never another drop as long as live"
lie meant it. lie was sure OF himself.
The chains were broken. The conv.c-
ton that he was his own man shone
in his eyes. She thrilled with faith
and conviction. She squeezed his hands
joyfully.
There was knock at the door,
Sealman, the sleek, stood in back
ground of brilliant sunshine when
Patsy Jane opened it. whats the
matter, Mr.. Forbes-sick?" he asked,
his keen blue eyes rov.ng as he took
a chair.
"A little under the weather." re-
turned Eddie, shortly. II was over to
see you the other day, but you were
out"
"Yes. You have looked up the taxes
l suppose. What did you find?'
swell, have better than eight hun
dred dollars to raise in five months.
That job you talked about begins to
look pretty good. Mr. Sealman."
Sealman considered his hands folded
over his rounded stomach, his lips
pursed beneath his glossy beard.
"Rather lot of money" he said,
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-10-20

stimulant was immediate. A genial
glow coursed through his veins. He
became optimistic. He whistled light
heartedly as he fell into a distance
eating stride that took him due north.
Mile after mile was reeled off, for
he was determined to find the end of
the road. The soil was so poor that
there were no settlers, no human habi-
taton-nOthing but the track, dipping
into the hollow and surmounting the
long sandy knobs with sparce jackpine
covering.
lie stopped occasionally to drink
again. The exercise kept the effects
of the whiskey down. At last, long
past mid-afternoon, Lake Huron, cold
and gray, under the assault of the rain,
broke on his vision. The lake filled
the entire horizon ahead. The road
ended at n dock which thrust itself
into the shadows. Fretful waVelets
broke upon white sand Pines o. good
size fringed the shores of the cove.
"They lighter it from out there Il
ways" was Eddie's thought. "The
steamers shoot right across the lake
from the Georgian Bay country. They
run the bOoze-trucks day and night up
here. But as they get down where
there are more towns, they must lay
up days"
He took out the bottle again. His
rotations had reduced the contents
considerably. The stuff was beginning
to take effect. "Well, another ii,t.e
drink won't do us any HARM" he said
aloud with u reckless laugh, And l
It's Il long, long ways 10 ullIe O,u lip
guess it's time to hit homeward then.
perary down there by the creek
TITS a long, long way to Tipperary,"
he sang, unsteadiness creeping into his
footsteps.
Darkness had fallen when he slump
ed against the door of the cabin. The
raincoat had impeded him. Some
where back along the trail he had
thrown it away. So that it was
drenched figure that toppled to the
floor when Patsy Jane lifted the latch
She got him undressed and to bed,
somehow, lips compressed, eyes glow
ing with resentful inner fires. He was
inert as log. He slept the night
through, without moving. Really it
was more of a stupor than of sleep
for the liquor had the effect on his
senses of STRENGTHENING mallet.
lie was sick next day, sick with
sense of failure and remorse and
worthlessness, but physically i'll as
well. The exposure in the cold rain
itself was venomOus drug. The adj
ulterants which had been added to give
bite and volume by the various hand
lers bor1ered on deadly poison and
they clawed and tore at stomach and
intestinal Innings.
1t was not until the second morning
after he had eaten breakfast in
dressing gown, that Patsy steeled her.
self against the pity which kept yelling
up at sight of pale face. She had tend
ed him uncomplainingly, ignoring his
fretful repinings and self-scourgings.
''Now, Eddie" she said gravely, &C.
ross the breakfast-table, "we'll have
a little talk. I'm not going to say
much. Nagging won't do any good
But we must have an understanding
She hesitated before going on; 81
don't need to tell you what liquor does
for you. You know where 1t brought
you-where you'd be If it weren't for
the governor. Eddie, l won't stand
any more. | can't stand any more
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-10-20
CHAPTER x
Another Truck

Sealman showed his disappointment
That's a good price, You won't get
another such offer.N
Maybe not"
you've admitted that there's
Continued on Page ~
Evening star., 1927-08-10

Figures on sunstroke show that
people from cold countries are more
susceptible to heat than those from
warm regions
Evening star., 1927-08-10

will be distributed at New York, ac-
cording to these plans. Articles adj
dressed in care of the American Le-
gion headquarters in Paris, will be
distributed alphabetically and dis
patched in sacks labeled. for exam
pie, "Paris. France. (American Legion
Headquarters" while mail addressed
to LeSionnafres in care of a hotel in
Paris will be made up according to
hotels. list of those at which accom-
modations have been engaged having
been furnished to the postmaster at
New York. Mail addressed in care of
a private residence and parcel post
packages, regardless of how addressed,
will be dispatched in the me manner
as mails in general are sent to France.
At the American Legion headquar-
ters in Paris temporary post office
is being provided. where representa-
tiveS of the French postal service will
cooperate with those of the American
Evening star., 1927-08-10
WAR CN RATS Is GAINING,
GOVERNMENT BELIEVES
Probably Decreasing in Numbers
AS Modern Methods Make Life
Harder for Them.

Rats are probably decreasing in
numbers, the Department of Agri-
culture believes. although their de-
crease is only beginning TO be ap
parent. The department has been
urging destruction of the rodents,
which cause a heavy loss each year
not only on farms but in cities.
The chief factors responsible for
any decrease. the department said,
are present day sanitary require
ments and modern building, which
make it increasingly difficult for
rats to find food and shelter; a ma
tional urge against all unnecessary
waste and better understanding
generally of the relation of rats to
human economy.
As facts relating to the spread of
the communica BILE disease have be-
come better known. the experts de-
clared. more general interest in rat
control has been stimulated and
more effective means of destroying
rats developed.
Evening star., 1927-08-10

Legion in handling the mails for Le-
gionnaires dispatched from New York
under the special arrangement men.
toned.
During the convention special dis
patches of mail from Legionnaires for
the United States, likewise, will be
made up by the French postal service
to New York, Boston, Chicago, Phila-
delphia. San Francisco, st. Louis,
New Orleans and Washington.
All mail regardless to how ad
dressed from the United States to Le-
gionnaires in France, as well as that
originating among Legionnaires in
France and destined for the United
States, will be subject to international
postage rates and conditions
Evening star., 1927-08-10
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

Nati0nal-'"rhe Sign on the Door,
mystery play, at SEQ pm. Matinee at
2:20 pm.
Keith's-Lenore Uric, vaudeville,
at 2:l5 and Sis pm.
Earle-"The Passing Parade, q
vaudeville. continuous, ] 80 to II pm
MetropOIitan-"Man Power" at
1855. 1855, 3:55, $50. $50 and 9:55 pm
Palace-"Service for Ladies'" at II
am, 1925, 2:30. 4:30. 6. and 10 pm
RiaIto-"The Lunatic at Large" al
11;45 am. 1:35. $40. $50, TAO and $3.50
pm.
Columbia-"Adam and Evil" al
1915 am. 1915, e:45. AS. Gas. S:4d
and 10 pm.
Little Observation-Disclosures, contin'
uous, 1870 TO II pm.
Naughty but Nice" at o::25
Ais, 6, $50 and 9:40 pm.
.Amhassador-"M Monte Cristo," at
6:l5, s and $50 pm.
Central-"The World at Her Feet"
at 1890. ,, $3.50, 5. $50. and $50 pm.
Wardman ParlI-"A Woman OF
Paris at and 3 pm.
Evening star., 1927-08-10

Chinchillas. like squirrels, enjoy eat
ing nuts.
Evening star., 1927-08-10
NATIONS WORK OUT
LEGION MAIL PLAN
French and u. S. Postal Forces tt
Cooperate in Convention
Service.

The postal adminstratio OF the
United States and France have made
special arrangements to insure the
expeditions handling OF mail matter
addressed to and sent by Legion
naires who will attend the American
Legion convention to he held in Paris
in September and October
All mail from the United states
Evening star., 1927-08-10

$50 pairs women's $40 to $16.5O
Summer Understanding Short
lines of some of our most brilliant
style successes.
Evening star., 1927-08-10
VETERANS GUESTS
PLANS ABANDONED
Army and Navy Union Head
BIames Lack of Co-0pera-
ton by Chamber.

Plans for the Invitation, welcome
and entertainment" of war veterans
coming to Washington to attend the
convention of the Army and Navy
Union, September ). 6 and {. have
been abandoned, it is announced by
Gen. &. o. Howard. national com
mander of that organization, in his
general orders No 4. dispatched to all
members of the orga aniZation.
Gen. Howard blames a lack of CO
operation on the part of the Wash
ington Chamber of Commerce for the
abandonment of the plans and an
nounces that, while the invitation Of
out town veterans is being dis
couraCed now, the veterans who do
come and who are eligible for mem
hershp in the Army and Navy
Union will be taken care of by the
local veterans themselves
Says Commissioners Refused.
According to Gen. Howard. the APP
pointment of a committee of repre-
sentative citizens tn act with the
Army and Navy Union committee was
sought of the District Commissioners.
The Commissioners, however, refused
to appoint such a body. Howard sets
feared to establish a precedent
NJ. A. Leese. president of the Cham
ber of Commerce, comment v" on Gen.
Howard's charges yesterday afternoon,
declared that he had not been asked to
name committee and that the
veterans had sought aid in n pageant
they proposed to conduct for the visit
ing eX-Service men. Mr.. l-eeSe SAID
he then referred the Army and Navy
Union to the convention committee
and that was the last he had heard
of the matter.
Denies Wanting Money.
Discussing the reference to the con
vention committee, Gen Howard said:
They all seem to think we want
money. They don't understand us
and we don't understand them. We
don't seem to speak the same IAN
guage. We don't want any money
from anybody. All we want is the CO.
operation of the business men and the
citizens in staging this convention.
The order in which the announce
ment of the abandonment of the en-
tertainment plans is made says, IN
part:
The reason for this order is be-
cause the veterans wish to place the
responsibility for this change of plans
where it belongs. The Chamber OF
Commerce invited the Army ant
Navy Union to hold its annual con-
vention in Washington, ID. {. The
District Commissioners decided not to
appoint a committee of citizens to act
Jointly with the committee of veterans
for fear of establishing a precedent.
The Chamber of Commerce seemed to
be unwilling to appoint such a COM
mittee. The veterans seemed to be
unwilling to assume all the RESPONSE
bility and pay all the expense of in
yiting. welcoming and entertaining
veterans of all wars who do not be-
long to any organization"
Evening star., 1927-08-10
DR.. H, Edwin Lewis Dies.

OSSING. \. Y, August 10 (P)-
DR.. II. Edwin Lewis. 50. managing
editor of American Medicine since
1908, died here Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-07
Everyday Law Cases
Bride LedUes Because of Dontt-
neerin0 Mother-in-Ld1C;;
Is This DeSertion?
BY THE COUNSELOR.

Two weeks after her marriage, Mrs.
Elizabeth Smith awoke to the realiza-
ton that her mother-in-law was the
dominant factor in the household. The
bride had no voice in the management
of the affairs of the house; ali the
bills were paid by the mother-in-law.
who repeatedly told her that she was
mo housekeeper and not fit wife for
my son."
The unhappy wife complained to
the husband, who turned a deaf ear.
When she could no longer endure her
domineering mother-in-law, Mrs.
Smith left her home and declared her
intention of not returning until she
was mistress of her own household.
Reconciliation between husband and
wife appearing to be hopeless, Mrs.
Smith Instituted suit for a partial di.
vorce and requested alimony. The
husband contested her suit on the
ground that his wife had voluntarily
left, and was, therefore, not entitled
to either divorce or alimony.
Mrs Smith won her case, the court
declaring:
1.-THE husband has the right to direct
the affairs of his own house, and to
determine the place and abode of the
family; and it is in general the duty
of the wife TO submit to such deter
mination. The right, however, is not
an arbitrary one. He must have due
regard for the welfare, comfort and
peace of his wife. The wife is en-.
titled to home over which she shall
be permitted to preside as mistress"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-07
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE

Astrologers read tomorrow as an un-
certain day, although beneflc aspects
dominate. 1t is a time to exercise cau-
ton and good judgment.
Women are well directed under this
sway, which makes for success in
clubs and public affairs, as well as in
domestic interests. 1t should be a
fairly happy wedding day.
There Is a sign that sentiment will
be easily awakened while this sway
prevails, and it is favorable for first
meetings between persons of opposite
sex.
IL is not wise to trust ones judg-
ment under this days planetary infiu-
ence, when there will be a trend to-
ward disbursement and disappOint-
ment.
Writers and editors should benefit in
the evening of this day when 1t is
likely they will receive praise and rec
ognition.
1t is not wise to seek promotion or
to change employment while this rule
prevails for it is easy to make blum
ders.
Arrogance and even unreasonable
ness are likely to affect persons in au-
thority under this aspect and for this
cause it is wise to defer asking any
favors.
Politicians are subject to planetary
influences encouraging corruption in
municipal affairs, and in more than
one American city there will be reform
movements, If the stars are read
Alright.
In the Spring large contracts from
foreign countries are to come to Amer
lean manufacturers, it is foretold
All the seers forecast seismic shocks
for many places not hitherto affected
in the United States.
Persons whose birth date it is will
enjoy many friendships in the coming
year. 1t Is foretold, but they must not
neglect practical affairs for pleasure.
Children born on this day probably
will be exceedingly bright and attract
i've, popular in society and successful
through life. They should be taught
the meaning of gratitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-07

Mark Burton returns from abroad
because of liter received from
Mdude Maynard, the aunt OF his
1rdrd, JeSSicd Bartlett JessicG Is
about to INHERIT the principal of her
fathers estate, and Mdude Is afraid
that O fortune-hunter named Ray
nlond TOlcnleB is preying on her df-
fectionS. Although he Is interested
so another acoptan, Mark drops his
affairs to attend to JesSicG'S. He dis
coUers that Rag To1UnIeU is a
thorough rotter, and after JesSicG an
qounceS her engagement tries to reG-
son tCith her. They quarrel. Then
Aunt Mdude comes to the fore and
suggests that he carry JesSicd off. At
first Mark ridfcuIeS the idea, but
finally accepts it. He makes plans
to take her to his hunting shack in
the ShGiCdngank Mountains. An
older 1comdn, Mrs. Morse, is to act
as chdperOn and hoUSekeeper. JessicG
1cdlks into the trap by suggesting
that Mark Sholc her his place. He
drives her APP there, and the truth
comes out. She Is furious, and that
night refuses to eat. Later, however,
she climbs out of the aoindoto and
goes out to the car for the remainder
OF the picnic lunch. Mark DISCOVERS
her there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-07

Perhaps the quality that age can
most fittingly recommend to youth Is
tolerance.
1t is only upon terms of tolerance
that we can possess liberty, and liberty
Is the most desired thing upon earth.
We live with persons who have
rights equal to our own. To secure
our own rights, we must submit to a
reasonable regulation Of our actions.
This is necessary in society. But
while we recognize that certain regu-
lation of our actions Is necessary, we
must preserve to ourselves and to
others a complete liberty of thought.
To the old phrase Live and let live"
we should add in italics. Think and
let think"
1t is natural for the young to be
arrogant. to be sure of themselves,
sure they are right, not so sure the
other fellow is right. and not too will
ing to see his point of view.
1t is only after life and experience
have got In their work that man
really acquires the live-and-let-live.
think-a nd let think philosophy, and
comes to know that only through
liberty success and happiness can
come.
What is liberty?
Recently it was defined by the
United States Supreme Court as fol-
lows
Liberty denotes not merely free
dom from bodily restraints, but also
the right of the individual to contract,
to engage in any of the common occu-
pations of life, to acquire useful
knowledge, to marry, to establish a
home and bring up children, to wor
ship God according to the dictates
of his own conscience, and generally
to enjoy those privileges long recog-
nized at common law as essential to
the orderly pursuit of happiness by
free men,
Could anything better be pasted into
the young mans hat for guidance
through life?
There is no business or profession
in which young man chooses to
embark where he will not get ahead
faster by giving and demanding lib
erty. He will be a better theologian
If he respects the agnostics liberty to
question his faith. He will be better
lawyer if, while preserving a meas
ure of conservatism, he also recognizes
that progress necessitates change. He
will be a better executive If he coun-
sells with others, gives the conscience
and contracts Of others fair play He
will be q better writer, merchant
soldier, farmer or statesman if he is
openminded and tolerant of new ways,
new ideas and ideals, and gives his
fellow man the same chance to think.
do and say as he wants for himself
Liberty with government! That is