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New Britain herald., 1928-02-08
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Jill shortly afterward that her fath- CT was just about the grandest man in the world and that he, lack, was just about the lucktest. Then he told Jill that she was just about tie prettiest girl in the world, but hav- ing told her that on several previous occasions during the week, he felt that he was beginning to repeat. He would have to work up something
 more original, he told himself, or else confine his visits to one call a day-and make that in the evening.
 And thus it came to pass that Jack Stuart, whom Chance, Circumstance, Fate, or whatever you choose to call it, had shunted off at Ellistou, ". Va, on a balmy night in Aurust. settled down for permanent reM- dent in the pretty little glass town. From potential vagabond with hlgh- powered roadster and a t1.OO6 Eankroll. he blossomed out over night, as it were, into a respected. honored citizen, the accepted friend and potential suitor of the pretti- est girl in the worid." And so, as they say in Hollywood, that's that but that ain't all.'
 Read tomorrow what happens to Jack and Jill.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-08
KELLOGG IN CANADA
U. 5. Secretary of State Guest of Canadian Parliament and Plans to Attend Round of IsncheOns,

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. R-United States Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg was the guest of the Can- adian parliament at a dinner fol- lowed by a reception at government house today, the third day of his visit to the capital. He leaves Tor Washington tomorrow.
 The Canadian senators were wag- ing a wordy battle over the building of the proposed St. Lawrence water way on Secretary kellogg's visit to their; gallery yesterday. During the course of the debate. which the dis tinguished visitor heard, Senator R. H. Pope declared T am too good a Canadian to use Yankee money for Canadian purposes"
 It was busy day for the Wash ington visitors. Following a sleigh ride over the ca pital in the morning, Secretary Kellogg was the guest of Premier Mackenzie King at lunch con, attended a reception in the afternoon, and a dinner by United States Minister William Phillips in the evening.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-08
Optimism Prevailing
 In Hardware Business

New York. Feb. S.-Reports from the hardware trade in general indi- cate optimism for business to be ex- pected in the first three months of 1928, Hardware Age will say tomor- row in it's weekly market summary. Although the month of January has been decidedly backward. due in no small part to unreasonable weather, the indications are that February will show a noticeable improvement
 Prices in most sections of the country are firm and in many items show advances. Retail stocks arc not heavy and jobbers are reporting a good movement of spring mer- chandise.
 Collections are, mainly satisfac- tory.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-08
Selectman Appeals From
 Sunday Hunting Fine

DanieIson. Feb. 8. = Seiectman Charles Parker, of Brooklyn. was found guilty of hunting on Sunday. hunting without license and hav- ing deer in his possession by Jus tce of the Peace Laura Pike in the Brooklyn town court last night. Mr. Parker had been arrested Sunday by Deputy Game Warden Whitney. He was fined S1 on the first count, 45 on the second count and $1O on the third, the latter being remitted. He took an appeal.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-08

Q mouther.
 Peter often talked to Mr. Thomas even philosophical to him. He ex- rerienced what is referred to in these modern times as a kick" i'll thus voicing his opinions. The cer- tainty that these would not be dis puted lent him a confidence that was mildly intoxicating to Peters very modest ego.
 It never occurred to him that halmy afternoon in August that he might have another auditor than MT. Thomas. It was, in fact the lat- ter's jerking moustache that an- nounced the guests presence. Peter looked up and around and into the smiling countenance of his new friend, Mister Stuart-Mister Jack Stuart. of Kaintucky. suh." The newcomer was standing in the door, way opening from the sitting room onto the old-fashioned verandah of the Justin home.
 Why. how'd do. Mister Stuart." greeted Peter, cordial welcome in 1 both his words and tone Come right in-glad t see you. How long yuh been hcre?"
 "Oh, ] arrived just as.you began tellin' Mist Thomas of what Life was comprised" replied Jack Stuart, with Q broad smile lighting up his more than od-looking face. An l don't mind tellin' yuh, Mist Jus l tin.' he went on socially, that think you've got it doped out bout right. We're born, as George Conan says an we live while an then kapouf, You said it."
 A week had shuffled itself into the discard of past events since Jill and Tony Justin had experienced their startling adventure resulting in the meeting and subsequent &C., cuaintanceship with Jack Stuarv. Tony's injury from the black acking had been slight. although an hour elapsed before he recovered enough to talk. Fortunately, a pair of pass Ing autoists had discovered him sit ting unconscious in his car, had recognized him and taken him home, towing his roadster. Just as he was regaining consciousness Jill came bursting into the house towing her rescuer and the innocent cause of all the excitement.
 Since that night of their dramatic and romantic introduction, Jack Stuart had beea both daily and a nightly visitor at the Justin home. He had secured board with the Widow Logan. a big hearted matron, through whom he came to know Father Ryan. From the very night Of his arrival, forces constituting the Justins, the priest and the widow seemed to have ccnspired to add Jack Stuart to Elliston's population.
 "Oh, we'll" commented Peter .7us- tin. in response to the young Ken tuckia IS announced agreement with him regarding the shaky pillars in llfe's upbuilding, 'he's a wise mar lner who sails always with an an- chor ready to windwarti. Then if a squawl hits his craft. all he's got 10 do Is 10 "1eggo da hank" With everything trim and ship-shape, he's safe in his little life-boat. But if he lets his gear get rotten, then when storm breaks he's in danger. A mans moral upkeep is much tn same as life insurance. It may pro- vide against hidden reefs in the un. charted hereafter. and it Is a posi- tive guarantee of maturing in this
New Britain herald., 1928-02-08

"Just one funny move on you part. Mister Man." said Jack, coldly still keeping the big man careful, covered, "one crooked move an, down goes your house! I'm takin, no chance with birds of you stripe."
 His glance lifted to the face o the girl standing on the running board directly opposite him. It wa. plainly revealed for the first tim, in the bright lunar rays. Jack Stuar caught his breath with littl. gasp at the startling. vivid beaut, he saw. Who was she? He knew, O course, that she was, like himself a victim of these two on whom h. had turned the tables. He recalled the hlackjacking of her companion in another car. They must have stopped to lend him aid. He remem. bered seeing her being lifted from her car. It had been that as much a. anything that had stirred him into action. He came to swift decision
 Come around to this side, Miss. he said, motionirg to the girl but not removing his gaze from the fel- low in the seat.
 She oheyed without an instant's hesitation, showing thereby her co,.> fidence in the man who had sprung so unexpectedly into the action of this night drama in which she had tecome entangled. Stepping around the front end of the car to where he still stood on the left running board. the two men within focus of lis vision, she reached up and press ed his hand.
 T thank you with-with all my heart" she exclaimed, impulsively. Heaven only knows what might have happened if you--'
 Didn't I tell yuh-?" cut in tho man seated, i've was gonna let yuh go jus as soon as"
 Shut up." parked Jack Stuart, rapping the fellow sharply on the shoulder with the gun barrel. well let you know when we want to hear from you!" Then 10 the girl:
 "1'm going to ask you to help me, Miss" he said swiftly, keeping a watchful eye on the man at the tn seat here. Will you please reach under and get it for me-"
 The rope was half-inch manila. 50 feet long, that he had used re- gently in tying a camping tent to the car. It was new and strong.
 Under the guns threat the crook was forced to lift his pal out of the car and hold him erect while Jack Stuart wound the 50 feet of hemp around the pair in such a manner helpless. Then he searched them for his bankroll, watch and cigaret case These were found on the big fellow and transferred to his own pockets
 You'll nave but little difficulty in getting free when we are gone" he consoed the man, ''and your pal isn't hurt much. I ought to take you back and have you locked up. What you fellows did tonight would send you both to prison for 20 years. But can't spare tn time to bother with you, so we'll leave you here"
 You're gonna leave us our guns, ain't yun?" the fellow had the af- frontery to ask.
 "Oh, ves, I'll leave you tn guns" Jack told him. And he did - but after removing the cylinders from each. It was . black look this act
New Britain herald., 1928-02-08
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brought from the big man, and
 when Jack had turned the car, and
 the girl and he were starting back, [ the fellow began cursing.
 Swear your head off, you big simp," Said Jack, as he stepped on the gas. We've pulled your teeth
 for q while. anyhow. We have at least that much satisfaction."
 The girl at his side laid her hand on his arm.
 Wont you tell me now?" she asked, the deep contralto tones of her voice vibrant with emotion, whom I have to thank for saving me from-God only knows what horrible experience or fate?"
 He told her his name, and she told him hers. Then he told her of i his plans, how he had come to leave his home town in Kentucky to go to New York. He told her many things . but he didn't tell her 1 everything For instance. he didn't tell her how his father having failed in business, had "gone West" by hi, own train, leaving his son to go east ! by his roadster and thousand dol lars in cash.
 | Nor did he tell her of a girl named Mona. back in the home town, who had discovered in the final analysis -psycho and buncho-that love in cottage to lady with lobster 1 tastes--held little lure, etc Then. as they sped along by the light of the moon, she told him of herself, of Tony, her brother, of her father. Peter. and their pretty home in the lea of the mountain just out side the glass manufacturing town in West Virginia, in the valley of the Monongahela.
 She told him Of Tony's and her ambitions to get into the Big Time" of vaudeville in classical dancing. which they had been studying and rracticing since childhood.
 And so they talked and talked, and looked at each other in the silvery light of the moon. And they were young. But the story that began that August night was older than the hills through which they drove. as old as life itself-and yet ever new.
 "Whatever it is. Mister Thomas, whether if be Destiny. Fate. Chance or what have you-something con- trols and directs the workings of the great cosmic outfit and, incl aentally. our own tuny lives. How ever this directing force is guided, what it is and what controls it, real ly matters but little to us. I wouldn't understand it. Mister Thomas; prob- ably you wouldn't and 1t is doubtful if the prainy. scientific expert could explain 1t clearly if he understood it. A}l we know is---we're here, we stay awhile. and then kapouf. We're gone mewhere-maybe!
 Peter Justin blew out the match flame.
 Just like that is life", he eluci- dated smilingly. and looked around with hurried glance. Now you see it, feel it, and then-skidoo."
 Nobody contradicted him. He didn't expect it. Mr. Thomas merely licked his paw with long. red tongue. and then smoothed his whis- Eers. But to Peters observations he only blinked an eye. offering no comment whatsoever. MT. Thomas never talked. He was mouser, not
New Britain herald., 1928-02-08

family had been found in such es- a motion addressed to the legislature calling for a law that would make such persons liable to a fine of $100 or two months in jail. The.motion was passed.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-08
Drunkenness Iicrease in
 Montreal Is Scored

Montreal, Que, Feb. R-Alder- man A. A. Desroches asserted before city council that drunkenness in Montreal increased 50 per cent in 1927 over 1926 and laid the blame on blind pigs He declared that number of young girls of good
New Britain herald., 1928-02-08

The moon was again shining fright, and outlining everything with a clarity equal almost to day. light
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
Two Killed In Crash

The community was saddened this
week when the news was received
that party of the younger set met
with a fatal accident Sunday night
in which Miss Eunice Bagley aged
II, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Bagley and Alvin Miller, 10 were kill
ed; Miss Ruth Bigby, 10 and Eddie
Binford were injured. The accident
occurred on the highway near ninety
seventh street, the roadster in which
they were driving skidded and crash
ed into a stone wall, virtually de-
molishing the car. Miss Bagley died
before aid reached her, the skull
being crushed. Mr.. Miller suffered a
skull fracture and died at the hos
pital later. Funeral services for
Miss Bagley, held from Holman and
Lutz Tuesday, and the chapel was fill
ed with sympathizing friends. The
floral tributes were profuse. She
was popular member of the younger
set and belonged to several organiza-
tons. Rev. ]. W. Anderson conduct
ed the services and assisting were
Rev. J. F. Moreland and Rev. X. C.
Runyon.
The services for the Miller how
were held Wednesday morning at
Montavilla. The Enterprise extends
sympathy to the bereaved families.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
Yakima, Wash.
Mrs. John Woods, Reporter

Rev. S. E. Bailey of Butte, Mont.
IS spending two weeks here with his
family 81 u,
Mr.. A. J. Braggs returned from
Seattle last Friday.
Miss Margie Wells, formerly of
Walla Walla is confined by illness
this week at her home in Lenox ho-
tel.
Mrs. William Ward is i'll at the
st. Elizabeth hospital.
Mrs. Floyd Emmons spent the week
end in Seattle visiting friends.
"A. M. E. basketball team won from
the Community Church. Score was
70 to II. 1t looked like victory for
the list quarter. The victory being
to but our boys got together in the
next three quarters for 13 baskets
and three free throws. The boys
would like to see more fans present.
Mr.; and Mrs. H. c. Derring enter
tanned at dinner Sunday. The guests
were: Rev. and Mrs. George Allen,
Rev. and Mrs. S. E. Baily, Mrs. P.
Carter, Mr.. A. G. Braggs, Mrs. Ban
Miss Georgia Spencer, Master Bruce
Carter, Master James Green. Covers
were placed for eleven.
Rose of Shaeron lodge will hold
installation January 10.
Yakima Valley Lodge, No. a. X.
of F., held their installation on last
Friday evening, at Fraternal hall.
Yakima Gem Lodge, No. 358, 1. B.
P. o. E., of w. held their installa-
tion last Monday evening at Dunbar
hail.
Mr.. Eddie Jones and Miss Am
meta Reed Of Spokane were united
in wedlock at 8 o'clock Tuesday eve
ming at the home of the groom's
mother, Mrs. Thomas Jones, in the
presence of thirty relatives and
friends. The house was beautifully
decorated and the table centerpiece
was of rose and sweet peas and an
elaborate five course dinner was SER
we'd by Mrs. Thomas Jones. The hap
py. couple received many beautiful
gifts.
Mrs. R. Payne of Sunnyside spent
couple of days this week with her
mother, Mrs. H. Jones.
Mrs. E. B. Reed of Spokane Is the |
guest of Mrs. Thomas Jones this
week.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
PORTLAND OREGON
MRS. W. BOGIE, Editor-Nfanager
567 East 35th South Phone Sellwood 1878
Elk's Show Ready

Rose City Lodge No. Ill I. B. p.
0. z. W. will open their show We'd
lshesday night, January IS, in the
auditorium of the Portland Labor
Temple. Four nights Of frolic and
fun are in store for everyone. Never
has any organization on such an ell
fore an entertainment on such an ell
aborate scale.
Scenes from the Sunny South"
in all their splender, will turn the
auditorium into a scene never to be
forgotten. A realistic production of
my Old Kentucky Home" with forty
specially trained performers taking
part, featuring the famous Mt. Olivet
Male Quartctte, Miss Barbara Hub
bard in her melo-dramatic song, and
the ever-pleasing James Macarthur in
his Characterization and rendition
of the song "Old Black Joe" will
furnish music enjoyed by the most
fastidious.
Those of a jovial disposition will
enjoy the Buck-And-Wing dances,
the Charleston, Black-Bottom, and
musical numbers on the program.
The Cake, Walk" will close the show,
and the Dixie Baking Co. is making a
cake for the winner that is thirty
two inches wide by forty inches long,
three feet high, and weighs 800
pounds; valued at $4,000. Also
cash prizes will be awarded the dan
GERS. Wyatt Williams and his we'll
known Chanters Orchestra will furn-
ish the music.
The winner of the Miss Popularity
contest will be awarded her prize on
the opening night. A chevrolet sport
cabriolet rumble seat fully equipped
automobile will be disposed of during
the show. There will be dancing
each night and many other amuse-
ment features with season tickets sell
ling for fifty cents.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
Do Business With a Smile

Many Of our folks, being unaccus-
toned to discussion in matters of bus
mess, have habit of becoming an
cry, or pretending to be angry when
talking over matter of personal to
them with another of our people.
That some person will stand lot of
gaff and bullragging from the cheap
est sort of a white person, and ap-
pear afraid to speak up and say
their soul is their own. In our LODI
ges, clubs, conferences, committee
meetings and other gatherings not
purely social, much useless argument
is heard accompanied by loud tones
and sometimes the speaker for want
of something to say, simply stands
there repeating the same thing over
and over. Oftentimes, three or four
are speaking at once, like a barn
yard of cackling chickens, and no one
is saying anything at all. w. H.
Thomas, the Negro Author of "The
American Negro" states that no ne
gro ever listenes to hear what an
other Negro is saying. He is too
busy saying nothing himself; if one
pauses in the long stream of words
flowing from his lips, it is from lack
of breath only.
1t would be fine, if we could ever
learn to "do business with a smile"
We boast year after year of the
great progress" the Negro has made
but in our daily contact with each
other, is it possible to see any of that
progress. Is every Negro a liar,
thief, rascal simply because he or
she cannot see a serious matter the
same way as you see it? 1t appears
to us from our experience and OBJ
servation, that most of US believe that
a man or woman of our race has
no other object in life except to
double cross US if they get a chance.
and as consequence, we are so busy
trying to keep some black person
from making or earning two cents
from US that we fail to see the lighter
skinned fellows hands right in our
pocket books.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
Charity Ball Big Affair

Everybody ready? Let's 90. To
the Charity Ball, Monday night Jan.
uary 16, at beautiful Cotillion hall,
with the ball bearing dance floor. II
you don't, care to dance come and
enjoy the crowd and the music. The
Oregon Federation of Colored Wom-
en- make this appeal each year for
funds with which to carry on their
splendid work. Mrs. H. D. Fuller is
chairman of the ways and means
department.
Mrs. G. W. Scott spent the week
end in Seattle, and was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Chase. Mrs.
Scott made the trip with her hus-
band who is a popular dining car
man.
a SPLENDID representation from the
Williams Ave. Y. M. C. A. was in at
tendance at the annual BANQUET at
the main "Y" Tuesday evening. Mrs.
Jessie Coles Grayson was one of the
soloists and rendered Morning" in
her usual delightful manner, the en-
core, THE False Prophet" was
dainty little gem.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
John Buck Camp

Capt. John Buck Camp, No. "a met
Monday evening the 9th Of January,
1928, at the Elks hall on Tacoma
Ave. and held their annual install
lation of officers. There was an
attendance of about 20 persons.
Capt. John Buck was installing Of
ficer. Officers installed at this meet
ing were Senior vice-eommander, C.
c. Mathews; junior vice-commander
w. A. Covington; quarter master
sergt., ]. F. Booker, adjutant sergt.,
M. M. Smith; patriotic instructor,
James Beck; officer of the day,
Sergt. w. H. Lewis; officer of the
guard, o. r. Gayle; senior color
Sergt. A. J. Smith,; junior color
Sergt. Sergt. Jefferson Harrison.
The rest of the evening was spent
in an enjoyable manner.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-01-13
Bellingham, Wash.
W. z. Ellis, Reporter

Mr.: c. Conway of Mt. Vernon is
here looking for business location.
Mrs, N. Hancock has enlarged her
hotel by adding eight more rooms,
to take care of her increasing trade.
erty.
Reported sick: Mrs. J. B. White.
Mrs. Elex Flemmings.
Mr.. John Brown entertained
Few friends at luncheon and cards
Sunday evening. ~
Mr.. Owen Chatters is a member
Of the High School track team this
season.
Mr.. George Paris OF Vancouver,
B. c., was here last week to partici,
pate in the smoker.