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Christmas Ewes Day

wide open" He wiped the back of his
right hand across his eyes.
TN the middle of the afternoon,
stopping at a wayside store among
three or four weather-grayed houses
In a clearing of the pine that ,circled
blackly around the horizon in all d.
rections, Kilmer spent some of Lige
last ten dollars that he had held on
to grimly through his Asphodel days.
With bushel of corn in the shuck.
a dimes worth of crackers, two bits
worth of cheese and three of those
tremendous brown ginger cakes called
stage planks, he pushed on into the
dimly known North.
Now and then, a wagon or a rat
Ting car passed him, going away from
town, but no one questioned him, and
he was beginning to feel easier about
possible pursuit and recapture, though
he Calculated" that, when Mr..
Beamer's niger set out to feed Rhoda
and Buster that night. the fight
would be discovered. He aimed,
though, to be far away in the woods
by then, and besides, neither Mr..
nor anybody would know for day or
so which road he had taken. BY dogs,
he'd beat 'em yit.
Helping Peruna up to the seat be-
side him, he settled himself comfort
ably and clucked almost gayly at
Rhodh and Buster, very proud of him.
self and quietly exalted.
After a while, the sharp chill of
coming night settling through the
woods, kilmer began thinking Of a fire
and arena ra tiOnS for canning Camn-
ing would not be so simple now. he
felt, as when his pappy was with him,
for he would have to hide. lest pur-
suers come upon him off his guard.
From time to time. streams of water
crossed the dripping road, and, when
the country boys sense of time told
him that the day was nearly done. he
left his sister in charge of the team,
while he followed a branch back into
the forest. behind a little hill, to see
if he could find place fifteen to
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ished speaking. he stood up, his head
turned away from her, and mumDled.
."Scuse me-" and went out into the
dark hall. Putting on his overcoat
and hat. he waited for a moment to
steady himself.
Downtown a minute" he called
back into the dining room. See the
things in the store" These were the
words he had heard her own two
boys use the night before.
Outside the air was clear and chilly.
Turning his overcoat collar up about
his neck and pulling his new black
hat down over his eyes, kilmer
walked slowly. down the sidewalk.
Town. meaning the half-dozen bust.
ness streets, was only five blocks
away. He had had no mind to see
the things in the stores: he had felt
an overmastering desire to get away
by himself and he had been afraid
that, il he didn't hurry. Bob and Hal
Turley would come back and want to
drag him off with them.
Christmas was close at hand. Kill
mer heard small fire-crackers popping
here and there about him-a mere
foretaste of what was to come on
Christmas Eve-and the wind bore
faint whiffs of melting powder scent
to his nostrils and he heard the ex-
cited calls of gangs of boys. But he
went on his way. his head down, scut-
Ting through dark alleys to escape
notice. He was bound for Beamer's
wagon-yard.
On that side of town. where the
stores were all closed at night, there
was a quiet darkness welcome to him.
Opening the gate, he slipped in. latch
ing it behind him. In the long line
of stalls running around three sides
of the ward, he heard horses and mules
steadily crunching, one of them now
and then squealing furiousiy at a
nosy neighbor, following with futile,
grunting kick. Locating Rhoda's stall,
he eased himself up into the shallow
feed-b box for small grain that was now
empty. Rhoda had passed on to her
dessert of hay in the deep box next
to the little one.
1t was dark in the stall, the musky
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lose nary a one o. them. no-sireebob.
Won amt he said, kinda laughin' In
his white whiskers.
AN then them RENDERS of hisn. six
or eight or maybe ten o them set in
to pawin' at the ground an a-shskin'
their heads so as you could hear their
horns a-knockin an a-scrapln' to-
gether, like they knowed 1t WIZ time
to go; an he jumped in his sleigh. all
red it wuz. an went slidin' out through
the pines, risin' higher an higher, the
little bells a-jinglin' an a-Janglln', an
then he wuZ gone.
Kilmer waited breathlessly to hear
what Peruna might say. II lowed
heard bells in the night, buddie." She
whispered it.
II shore am glad he's a-savin' our
things till we git settled. amt you,
sitta? An believe ever word he said.
Don't YOU, sitta? He was a good ole
man; / could tell by the look o him.
Do you believe, sitta?"
BEFORE the sun had risen halfway
- to the tops of the tall pines two
automobiles overlook the covered
wagon. The fussy, buzzing little
sheriff put a negro on the wagon to
drive it. and he spluttered away in Mr..
Beamers small car. For passengers
back to Asphodel Mr.. Nevins had only
Peruna and her brother Kilmer, who
slid about on the vast. deeply cushion
ed rear seat. his right arm firmly
ciasping her waist. Mr.. Nevins kept
| looking back at them, and after a
| while he said. this time without turn
| ing his head, Hold her tight, kilmer;
you two must stick together"
Eyes, sir: we aim to-
The next morning Peruna and her
brother Kilmer had evidence that the
good old man had discovered the fact
| that they were already settled.
! tCopyright. 1927
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That
BarrOn.Decatur
Duel.

a S result of recent articles ap-
pearing in the Magazine OF The
Sunday Star regarding the Barron
Decatur duel. the following commune
cation from G.. F. Blake of London,
great grandson of Commodore Barron,
is especially timely and interesting:
% Creswell Gardens, London, S.W. 5.
Il have read with much interest the
article in The Washington Sunday
Star regarding the Barron-Decatur
duel, which. from the records handed
down to me as great-grandson or
Commodore Barron. seems to be fairly
accurate. The reference to the Ches-'
apeake having British prisoners on
board is no doubt a slip of the pen,
and is intended to refer to deserters
from British ships. But the statement
that Capt. Barron's suspension ended
five months before the War of 1919 Is
entirely incorrect. I have the official
statement of the Navy Department
that the said suspension ended Sth
February. 1918. war having been de.
clared on the 18th June, 1872.
THE report of the court-martiai
held in connection with the Chesa-
peake Leopard incident shows pretty
clearly that Barron was slack In his
command of the Chesapeake and left
too much to his officers, who conse-
quently got slack also and let MIN
down, and for this he rightly had TO
pay the penalty.
The second court-martial after MS
suspension and return clearly proved
that he made great efforts to come
home and report for duty as soon as
he was entitled to do so, and further
FULLY disproved various accusations
made against him by his enemies.
His reinstatement in the Navy In
spite of the opposition of Decatur ana
the tribute paid to the senior naval
onicer. Commodore James Barron. py
the captain commandment of the Nor
folk Navy Yard, at the time OF his
death are facts which speak for them.
selves. He was again rcmiss in not
immediately returning and reporting
for duty after the termination OF war.
but in any case, considering the many
kindnesses shown by him to Decatur
when his junior officer. which Decatur
himself acknowledged, stating that
Barron could not have done more for
him II he had been his own father.
| think that the popular and chivalrous
Commodore Decatur should have been
the last man to criticize and gibe at
my great-grandfathc, In the way he
did. whose persona account OF the
duel and what led M . it lin my pos
session. shows how deeply he felt
these gibes.
y am. sir. your obedient servant.
&C. i. BLAKE"
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BY ELINOR RoGAN THOMAS.

w YHEN the unsophisticated
youngster-if any such still
NM exist-wakes up on Christ
Y mas morning to the delights
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nNE night at supper he noticed
that Mr.. Turley looked meaningly
at his wife and then at him. She sent
her own three children to neigh
boris house across the street with a
message about the Christmas tree to
he at the Baptist Church. When they
were gone. she began talking in a
voice sweeter. 1t seemed to kilmer.
than she had ever used before to him.
Wouldn't you like to go away on
the train, Kilmer. an live in a great
big buildin' with lot of other nice
boys, an learn to be carpenter or
somethin'? Wouldn't that just be
fine? Then you could be rich man,
maybe. an come back an take care
OF your little sister. an buy her
all kinds of pretty things. Wouldn't
you just like to do that?"
Kilmer looked down at his plate
a long time. Under the table, his
big boy hands were twisting together
and he felt his neck and ears and
face getting prickly hot. He wanted
to separate the question. so that he
could answer yes and no, but, after
moment, he whispered, without rails
ing his head. "Yessum."
That's n good boy. I knew you
would.
Would she be with me. Mis- Tur'
lew" He still stared down at his
plate, hanging on the answer. though
he knew what it would be. She had
said. Come back an take care OF
your sister"
mo, Kilmer Will Nevins is as rich
as all outdoors an they're going tc
keen her on. for while. anyway
until she is bigger. But she'll have
q good home until you can take care
of her. an we'll write you all about
what happens. You needn't worry
about your sister. Kilmer: she'll be
looked after. You must trust us al
for that
He had heard only her NO; ths
rest of II had been q mere murmurine
IN his ears. And before she had nm
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-25
LOCAL CHAPTER
SENDS $500 FOR
FLOOD RELIEF
Money Taken From Treasury
contributions From Cit
liens Will Follow

The Burleigh county Red Cross
chapter today is sending to ma
tiCnal headquarters check for
800 as its initial donation towards
the fund heing raised throughout
the country to provide relief for
the Mississippi valley flood suf-
ferers. This amount is being TAX.
en- from the chapters treasury
despite the fact that demands TO-
cally have been larger than usual
the past winter. Contributions
from Burleigh county citizens will
be forwarded to national head.
quarters as rapidly Us they are re-
ceived to add TO the chapters $1OO
donation.
1t has been cstimatety that a
minimum Of $5,OOO,0OO will be re-
quired for Red Cross relief in the
flooded territory, according to a
telegram received here today from
officers Of the national organiza.
ton following conference of the
central committee and cabinet Of
ficers named by President Coolidge
to assist the Red Cross.
"A hundred thousand refugees
look to us for emergency care in
the greatest flood in this coun-
try's history, and we are conf
dent your people will respond
quickly and generously" the tele.
gram said.
Donations of money are most
at this time, according
to Red Cross officials, and it has
been decided impractical to accept
donations Of clothing or supplies
here for flood sufferers.
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Burke Gives Talk
Before Lions Club

Justice John Burke told the Lions
of the beauties Of Hawaii at the
clubs regular meeting held this noon.
The scenic beauties of the country
as well as its economic advantages
were told by Judge Burke, who re-
lated how the pineapple and cane
sugar plantations formed one of the
principal industries Of the islands.
He remarked that the native Ha-
waiians did not seem to have the in
herent patriotism and love of country
which Is common 70 mos. peoples and
commented on the fact that the
Japanese seem to flock there in such
great numbers, while avoiding the
Philippine Islands.
s. G. Sivertson was chairman of tn
program committee and the attend.
ancc prize. given by II. S. Enge, wa.
won by Gerald Richholt. Report
were given on progress Of arrange
ments for the Fargo convention, ane
a short talk was given by Neil York
of the Bismarck high school, who urg,
ed all members to sec the junior
class play. "Just Out of College," tc
he presented ut the city auditorium
Friday evening.
Fred Peterson. Joe Spies and s. E
Sivertson were named to the non
mating committee, to submit name
Of candidates.. for club offices. r.,
ports on the progress of the Clea,
Up campaign were given by Free
Snyder and William Harris.
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G. E. MEETING
ISSUCCESSFUL
IS Delegates in Attendance
Field Secretary Gives
Three Addresses

Three addresses by Harold Singer,
mid west field secretary Of Chris
tian Endeavor.'. featured a two-day
district rally of the organization
held in Bismarck Saturday and sun
day About rs delegates were in
attendance. % of whom came from
Culeharhor. Other towns represent
ed were Tappen. Steele, Kintrye.
Hazelton and Wilton.
AT the evening meeting Saturday.
Mr.. Singers subject was the Chris
tan Endeavor monogram. The C. and
+ stand for endeavor in Christ. he
said, and the four points at which
the two letters touch signify the
four great principles of the organ
ization.
"Come and Go" was the subject Of
his Sunday morning address at the
Evangelical church. The invitation
to come to Christ is always followed
by the command to go 10 serve him,
Mr.. Singer said.
Sunday afternoon Mr.. Singer talked
on the duties Of Christian Endeav-
orer. A conscc ration service CON
cludcd the program.
Other speakers included Mrs. J. N.
Wright who told of her 80 years Of
| service as missionary in Persia,
and Clell Cannon, state president,
who outlined the duties of u Chris
tian Endcavor officer. Miss Clara
Weiermueller, state field secretary.
gave number Of interesting talks.
Ministers Of the city assisted in the
services.
Interesting features Of the rally
program included splendid talk on
the Junior Christian Enteavor pro-
gram by Miss Doris Cummings and a
publicity discussion by Miss Esther
Bremen.
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Sister of ROllin
and Melvin WEIGH
Dies at Rochester

Mrs. Mark Ellis OF Chatficld, Mimi,
sister Of Rollin and Melvin WEIGH of
this city, died Sunday at St. Mary's
hospital. Rochester, Mimi, according
to word received in Bismarck. Sheriff
WEIGH and MIR. and Mrs. Melvin Welch
and two children have been in Ro-
chester with Mrs. Ellis for the past
two weeks. In addition to her broth
ers. Mrs. Ellis is survived BY her hus-
band and an adopted sou Of Hermosa
Beach, Calf.
Mrs. Ellis has visited in Bismarck
on several occasions and is we'll
known here,
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Social and Personal
w. B. A. Party on
Thursday at Home
of Mrs. c.. E. Will

Plans are being made by the drill
team Of the Womcn's Benefit Asso-
citation for a benefit card party
Thursday evening at. the home OF
Mrs. G. +. Will, 322 Park avenue
Proceeds will be used to buy uni
forms for the drill team.
At party given last Thursday
evening IL tables Of whist were in
play, honors going to Mrs. Hans Even
son. Mrs. +. s. Hastings and Mrs.
Earl Spesks.
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Plans Complete For
B.P.W. Convention
at Fargo in June

Miss Chrissie Bulge, president OF
the Bismarck Business and Profess
sional Womens club. is on the pro
gram for the state convention to BIZ
held Mt the First Methodist church
in Fargo on June 6. Z, and 8. Mis-.
Bulge will speak on "Club Activities
ut 3 luncheon on Tuesday. A NUM-
Der Of Bismarck women are on stand
ing committees Of the state organi
cation.
The convention will open on Mon.
day and continue until Wednesday
noon. Principal among the socia
functions planned is the Home Pro.
ducts dinner Monday evening when
Miss Lena Madesin Phillips, national
president, will speak. Miss Julia Nc.
Donough, Minot, former past presi.
dent. will be toastmistress.
The moons Of the convention days
will he given over to series Of
luncheons and round table discus.
sions on questions Of interest to club
women. Wednesday there will be q
farewell gathering for Miss Phillips
with Miss Beatrice Olson. dean OF
women at the University Of North Da.
k0ta, as tOastmistress.
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HOW no you FEEL ON ARISING I

Very likely your Kidneys control
your answer. It is glorious to awake
With lively, healthy. energetic body.
I I is miserable to drag an aching.
tired. weary body from a sleepless.
restless bed. Foley Pills, diuretic
stimulant for the Kidneys. constantly
used over 25 years, are reliable.
valuable medicine that promote
'healthful. normal action Of Kidneys
and bladder. Cost little. contain no
harmful ingredients. Satisfaction
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Planning Dance For
Legion and Auxiliary

Legionnaires will be hosts to
members Of the American Legion
Auxiliary at a dance Wednesday
evening in he legion hall, and a
large attendance is expected. The
dance, with a five-piecc orchestra
playing, will he held following
business meetings of the legion and
auxiliary, and will mark the last
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Hints on Etiquet

|. In passing in front of people
who are seated in II public place
does one face the people or the
stage?
2. What does one say when pass.
ing in front of others to take u seat
in IA theater or other public place:
g. Does the woman or man follow
the usher down the aisle?
Answer
l. The stage.
=. Thank YOU or II am sprry."
3. The woman.
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ENTERTAIN SCHOOL GIRLS

The weekly entertainment for out
of-town school girls held Sunday aft
sional Women's club rooms was at.
tended by about 20 young women. A
stunt program was given, the guests
contributing to the entertainment. A
lunch was served by the committee
at the conclusion Of the afternoon.
Those in charge were Mrs. w. s.
Stratton. Mrs. F.. E. biehl, Mrs.
Ralph Pennsr, Miss Mary Huber and
Miss Rita Murphy.
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B. r. W. MEETING

The Business and Professional
Women's club will hold its regular
social meeting tomorrow evening at
3 o'clock in the club rooms. A large
attendance Is desired as delegates
are to be elected to the state conven-
ton in Fargo. June Z, and Q. The
committee in charge will be Miss
Hazel Pearce, Mrs. L. B. Sowles, Mrs.
Fred Ohde, Miss Laura Schlechter,
and Mrs. Stella Aaberg.
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HERE FROM FRIENDS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Goldsmith of
Wishek, former residents Of Bismarck,
were entertained ut the homes OF
several Bismarck families during q
few days visit in the city. They
were accompanied here by their SON.
in-law and daughter, MIR. and Mrs
Donald Herr.
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Mrs. Della Asher
Hostess Saturday
at Bridge Party

Mrs. Della Asher entertained Sat
urday evening ut her home on Man
dan avenue at . party celebrating the
birthday anniversary Of Mrs. 4. II.
Allen. There were four tables of
bridge in play, Miss Myrtle Peterson.
Mrs. Elizabeth Albrecht. T.. II. Allen
and K. F. Miller winning honors.
A color scheme Of pink and white
was carried out in the place cards
and tallics. Following q course lunch
con. dancing and music were enjoyed
during the remainder Of the evening.
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SURPRISE PARTY

A surprise -arty was given Satur-
day evening in celebration Of the
birthday anniveysarv Of Mrs. James
Lonemuir. Dancing and music were
enjoyed. Out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kalwiter of Bald
win. Mrs. LoneMuir received a pref
ty birthday gift.
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CLASS TO MEET

The Earnest Researchers Class Of
the McCabe Methodist Episcopal
church will meet Tuesday evening at
the home Of Mrs. Roy Neff, no
Seventh street. All members are ask.
ed to come and bring their sewing.
Mrs. Nefs and Mrs. William Noggle
will be hostesseS.
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MRS. WILDE'S COUSIN IN "THE
ARABIAN"

Miss Viva Davis, who took the
parr OF Nitah. in 1.-THE Arabian, pre-
scnteC at the city auditorium Satur-
day evening. is a cousin Of Mrs. r.
G. Wilde Of this city and was Mrs.
Wilde's guesS during her stay in
Bismarck. Miss Davis is Mime
apolis girl,
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MARRIED IN BISMARCK

The wedding Of Miss Catherine X.
Alderman of Still and Simon S.
Koch Of Wing took place Saturday
afternoon at the office Of Judg ]. G.
Davies, Judge Davies officiating. The
couple were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. John Koch.
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The different branches Of
the I. o. @. F. will celebrate
their lOSth anniversary Of
their order the 18th of April
at their hall. Brother A. j.
Klemetsrud of Devils Lake
will speak. Public cordially
invited.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-25
RETURNS HOME

Harold Singer, midwest field
secretary of the National Christian
Endeavor Union, who was in Bis.
marck over the weekend for q district
rally. left this morning for his home
in Oklahoma City.
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OPENS SEASON

Mrs. Jane Moran will open the sea-
son at her farm with dance on
Wednesday evening. The affair will
be free and free taxi service will be
furnished to and from the farm.
Jenkins orchestra will play.
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AUXILIARY TO MEET

The American Legion Auxiliary
will meet Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock in the Lions room ut the
Grand Pacific hotel. After the meet
ing the ladies will be entertained by
the Legion At dance in the Legion
hall
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-25
nASKErRALL TROPHY PLACED

BASKETBALL TROPHY PLACED
The Knowles basketball trophy,
which came into the permanent pos
. session of the Will school this year
when the schools team won 1t for
the third consecutive time. was plac-
ed in the upstairs hall Of the build
ing this morning.
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DINNER WEDNESDAY

The Anglers class Of the First
Presbyterian church will have din.
ner meeting Wednesday evening at
$3.50.
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VISIT AT HOSPITAL

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McConville
Henry Becker and Joe Clark Of Pol
lock, s. D., spent the weekend herr
with Mrs. Clark. patient at the Bis
marck hospital.
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BISMARCK LADIES IN MOFF1r

About 25 Bismarck women made the
trip to Moffft Saturday evening to
take part in the play. The Spinsters'
Convention" s:.ea there under the
auspices of the Moffit Ladies Aid. A
good sized crowd attended the per-
Torrance. Following the play the
cast was entertained by the Aid and
a luncheon was served.
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VISIT HERE

~ Mr., and Mrs. Fred 0berg an,
daughter. Blanche, Of Killdeer spen
the weekend in Bismarck will
friends.
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ON DAILY STUDENT s

ON DAILY STUDENT STAFF
Herbert O'Hare Of Bismarck has
been appointed as departmental edi.
tor Of the Dakota Daily Student
University Of North Dakota publica.
ton.
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PAGE FIVE
NOT NEEDED

Company Promoter: want 5000
stock certificates printed.
Printer: Something distinctive
and elaborate?
Promoter: Oh, no. this is a light
innate proposition.-Passing show.
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!. HERE FROM WASHBURN
Mrs. Walter Williams Of Washburr
was . weekend visitor in Bismarck
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VISIT HERE

Mrs. Adeline Neugebauer and sis.
ter, Miss Catherine Mclean, Of Memo.
ken, visited friends in the city over
the weekend.