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Chapter l THE PUZZLE OF PARADOS

Are you MT. Morrison?"
 I shall never forget Dan Para los as I saw him when I turned ny head at the sound of his ar '4ogant voice. He was stepping through the French window in the library of his sprawling hacienda on San Lucas Island.
 Dan Parados had been called the most sinister figure on the Coast"
 Are you Mir Morrison?" His tone was tyrranical.
 "No," I said diffidently. MT. Morrison is i'll. I am Allan Hunt, the junior partner"
 A telephone stood on the desk. I learned later the instrument was connected with various rooms in the house and departments outside. There was no connection between the island and the mainland.
 Parados dropped heavily into the chair beside his desk.
 Tt was Morrison I wanted!" he exclaimed angrily.
 Mir. Morrison has every confi- dence in my abilities"
 Confidence, be damned! How , old are you?"
 Twenty nine"
 And I suppose you know all about this art junk?"
 Outside there was a terrific, omi- nous uproar of water churning in a confined space. Its source, the
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TWO LOVERS" AT
 PALACE TOMORROW

It becomes increasingly clear to the stubbornly skeptical observer that the team of Colman and Banky is slated for final and irrevocable dissolution Ronald Colman and Wilma Banky have attained the point where each is an individual star in his and her own right. Two Lovers," the Samuel Goldwyn pro- duction, will come to the Palace Theatre on Tuesday, is the last photoplay in which the famous pair may be seen together.
 Theirs is history comparable with that of Francis x. Bushman and Beverly Bayne, differing only in that those two never thought of effecting a separation.
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And here, reflected, was Dan Parados-fruit ped dler, gambler and speculator, grafter and master of corrupt politicians-with the Brent collection in one hand and the Velasquez lands in the other.
 You were fortunate, MT. Para dos"
 "Shrewd," he corrected. Keep 'em scared, pay only when you have to, oil your wits-and you'll make money even in the antique business. If man can't hold what he's got, he should lose it."
 You wouldn't complain" I ven- tured, Eff some one were strong enough to take your wealth from you?"
 5 "I'd like to see the boy that can do it." He laughed boastfully
 "If you lose your life you'd lose everything, wouldn't you?"
 His magnificent conceit had irked me and the words were out before I realized it.
 What d'you mean by that2' he shouted furiously.
 I'm sorry" apologized. T sup pose I was thinking of the imper- manence of life"
 The door opened at that moment A girl entered.
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Attractions At Theatres
DOUGLAS MACLEAN AT
 COLISEUM, IN COMEDY

Whenever Douglas MacLean is featured in picture that opus is a success, and as showmen say, "a WOW" from start to finish. This has been invariably the case in ethe past. And it is certainly the verdict of those who saw and ap- plauded Doug's appearance in his second all-talking film, Divorce Made Easy" at the Coliseum The ater yesterday.
 Divorce Made Easy" which is the bill again tonight, provides MaeLean with just the right ma terial for his happy faculty of mak- ing people laugh. It provides hu- morous episodes, humorous gags and humorous dialog-all ,sunny in themselves, but all vastlst sstlnnier in the hands of this capable young man, this dapper youth with the ever-ready smile.
 His long experience in legiti- mate productions prior to his entry  into the film world comes to the fore in Dougs talking picture. He has a pleasant voice and he knows how to use it effectively.
 The plot of Divorce Made Easy is based upon a scheme whereby a young married couple hope to se- cure a divorce in order to get a large part of the fortune of a maiden aunt of the husband. Doug obligingly consents to take part in the project, offering his services as the correspondent. Their plans all go "haywire" amid flock of fast-flying and uproariously funny situations.
 Marie Provost and Johnny Ar thur as the wife and her plotting husband, prove to be excellent all- talking picture actors. Additional support of high calibre is fur nished by Dot Farley as the aunt, Jack Duffy as the intrusive old uncle and Frances Lee as the sweetheart of Doug who cannot un- derstand what all the "comprornis- ing" is about.
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door in the north way when he stopped abruptly I saw he was staring at the glass case that had caught my attention.
 Parados didn't speak. I had the feeling that something insi5e him was being torn up by the roots. He turned to me. Do you peneve in luck, Hunt? Luck symbolized by a--a-"
 "Talisman?"
 That's it. A mans lucky piece. "
 No" I said I'm not surersti- tious."
 You don't know what I'm talk ing about" he exclaimed. Then: well leave the junk till tomor- row. Have you met Mrs. Para dosp"
 said I had. Parados jerked at bell rope. The maid, snug faced young woman, appeared.
 Miss Jahries," Parados parked, and the maid fled. The house. keeper, tall, angular, with fixed somber eyes. presented herself.
 "Is M. Flique in?"
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about the, stuff myself" | His attitude puzzled me. "You don't seem particularly interested in the collection, MT. Parados."
 I'm not Give me warm flesh and blood every time.p His clenched hand hit the desk.
 Do you intend to keep your coE lection here?" h For while" He hesitated. I'm going to give the stuff away"
 ITO museum" I exclaimed He nodded. .N "Mebbe I'll start one-the Para dos Memorial Museum. How's that sound?" 7 But thought you weren't inter- ested in that sort of thing"
 Its none of your business, young feller, but you might as well know. I came from bad outfit and I've handled a lot of dirt. Get me straight, I'm not ashamed of it. It's brought me money, ana Ia do IL again. But Don Parados isn't going to live more'n another 20 or 30 years and he'd like to leave something behind-something peo- pie will remember. So he's taking up art" He laughed and I detested him more than ever.
 I wondered if ne nau hoped to found a dynasty. That would be natural ambition. Mrs. Parados, recalled, had had no children.
 Parados seemed disposed to Hn- ger with his thoughts, so I peered into the shadows. The room was
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knows nothing about this stuff!s
 That remark made my blood boil.
 Parados' peasant ancestry was apparent in his short legs and long arms, in stocky shoulders and heavy hands.
 T am not incompetent, MT. Para dos" I asserted T know great deal about pictures and antiques. 2
 He grinned sourly. Then what do you know about this stuff?"
 Its worth around a quarter of a million" said, curbing my an- ger. I wondered if I should risk speaking my mind. I decided to.
 You probably swindled it out of the estate for a hundred thou sand or so."
 He chuckled.
 T paid ninety thousand for the lot" he boasted. Flows that?"
 I found myself thinking of John Brent and Don Ramon Velasquez. It was impossible to think of Dan Pardos at the same time
 John Brent, founder of the Cali fornia branch of his family, had been forty-niner. Washing a small fortune from the hills, he became a merchant and banker. The family had prospered until after the World War
 Don Ramon was different, but of similar quality. He built the fort on San Lucas Island and died in it like the gallant gentleman he was. His son and grandson had died in it, too.
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/ \ CHARLES 0.
 BOOTH

The room was getting dark, but she brought into it that glowing fluid grace of the perfect blonde.
 She placed sheaf of typewriter letters in front of Parados. a
 Hello, girlie,7 he greeted her. He switched on the desk lamp. This is my secretary, Miss Ferris, Hunt. Shake hands with MT. Hunt, Celia" @
 The girls hand was cold, her hazel eyes impersonal. As I mum bled something, Parados slipped his arm around her waist and drew her slender body against his burly shoulder.
 Her eyes fled to the patio window as if she expected to see someone. When they returned to mine they were desperatly afraid.
 We are glad to have you, MT Hunt" she said limpidly. we don't have many young men on San Lucas, do we, Daddy Parados?" She laughed in hard, gay way, shaking her honey-colored hair.
 Enough of en- Pardos grunt- ed, frowning. Run along, Celia"
 Neat little package" Parados muttered as she left. Then, to me: Where were we at?"
 T was wondering what you in- tended to do with the Brent col- lection," I began automatically. '''l
 You know just what I have?"
 q think so. I checked it once be- fore you bought it."
 Good. I don't know anything
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boatman had said, was in The Gut, funnel-shaped fissure at the head of the cove. When the tide was full, as it was now, the fury of the imprisoned waters reached it's height.
 T don't suppose anything of the kind" I protested heatedly.
 Then why did Morrison send me simp who as good as tells me he
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V sNo, MT. Parados. 2 a es Where is hep
 T don't know"
 "Is there anything you do known" Parados d deman de d vindictively. Then: Keep your eye on your cuff links, Hunt"
 His contemptuous sone made the inference of his remark brutally obvious, but I kept still. "Oh, Jahriesl" he called again. Yes, MT. Parados?"
 T shall not be in to dinner" Parados went into the library and shut the door. Copyright, 193o, William Morrow
 and Company
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NOTICE rU SHIPPERS
 The "MARGNITA" will pot &C., cept freight after 1:30 p. m. on sailing date. -adv.
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Into the mystery Of Parados' home--and into Hunts life comes a beautiful girl intruder tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-22
Friday Furniture Features

Odds and shortlo all
specially
Recen fd s0na mahogany nnn so
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m s s Bed Pillows covered ri art ticking Slightly mussd 75c
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a. SIS C"1wsr Chair solid s with Gown cushion 1875
~ Breakfast sn Room Cn made 'ra' Of ma 1915
ID sS CSo s Poster Bed Is 5 inch All METAL maos LIS
a. ss rnery made Of 607n f'er Very atac- 85
~ s Bowl 'sss sell regularly at sls Walnut veneer IT'S
and gum finish E1 over
e. sss5 Radio n s table for radio or dressing a0 275
~ ss,s Prn ssns Cabins II solid mahogany Enameled AIS
and decorated Was It's
N slss End ses n large book trough Enameled and AS
Recently S29S
~ sss7s snh B1et of walnut veneer and gum Left $3.50
mahogany veneer and gum Was 1915
a. Closet of walnut and gum Friday 1878
81 sing Table walnut veneer and gum 1915
q ass5 dou0edoor cupboard Walnut 895
q ssas Chair with nddback chair 975
t. Friday only -
ROYAL-Fourh Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-22

Remarkable!
81 X o. In c h Bed Sheets.
Regularly $1.29. FRI d.
day only .......... ~ u
Firmly woven quality: pure white
finish; free from dressing; due to
the small quantity on hand, sales
will be limited to 9 sheets to o
customer.
35c Pillowcases of similar CSc
quality, each ............. ~
PALAIS ROYAL-Second Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-22

Reg. 45c Block Curtain
Voiles, &c yd.
Selling ut " price. surely an In
ducement to the women who care
TO make their own curtains. At
tractive and serviceable, In white,
cream or ecru.
A Very Efficient Piece!
Utility Boxes, $4.M
Here is economical relief to all
those perishable valuables to be
stored for the Summer. Use these
utility boxes In your spare room.
PALATS ROYAL-Second Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-22

Each Friday brings spirited competition between departn
desirable Friday bargains In this department. eli
greatly reduced lot of and odd anohe
seasonabe ITEM What opportunity brings
all. No mail or telephone orders.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
Miss Alice Hanson Is
Bride of c.. Sundland

Miss Alice Eulieta Hansen, daugh-
ter Of MI. and Mrs. E. K. Hansen, 1905
Third street s. W.. Mandan, became
the bride OF Carl Lamont Sundland.
son Of MIR. and Mrs. K. ]. sundland,
40 Fifteenth street, at a service read
at 8 o'clock last evening at the LONE
of Rev. G. ]. Fylling, pastor Of the
Mandan Lutheran church.
The bride wore a three-piece en-
semble Of orchid flat crepe. and her
flowers were q corsage Of roSebuds.
Her attendant, Miss Dorothy Helm
seth, Mandan, also wore a spring en-
semble, and her corsage was similar
to that Of the bride. Harold Brelje,
Bismarck, was best man.
Following the ceremony a wedding
supper was served at the home Of the
brides parents to 10 guests, all rela-
tives and intimate friends.
Mrs. Sundland Is q graduate Of the
Mandan high school, and the Valley
City Teachers college. For the past
year she has been employed by the J.
G. Penney company.
Mr.. Sundland, is b graduate Of the
Bismarck high school. He Is en-
ployed as commercial manager by the
North Dakota Power and Light COM
pany at Dickinson. where he and his
bride will make their home, following
a short trip to points in Montana.
Mrs. Hansen was an honored guest
at a number of parties during the past
week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
Club S~crapbooks to
Be Judged at a
Federation Meeting g,

Fargo, N. D., Mar. 8.-R-The
State Federation Of Wornen's clubs
will give prizes for activity in placing
their enterprises before the public
this year, according to Mrs. Angela
Boleyn, press and publicity chairman
for the state federation.
The plan Is to have each district
compile a scrap book from the offer
,ings Of its various clubs.
The club scrapbooks will compete
at each Of the eight district meetings
with q prize Of q for the winner and
81 for second place.
The district scrapbooks then will be
bound together and will compete for
the state prize at the convention to
be held here in September. In the
state contest the first prize Is 81 and
the second prize Is 81.
A committee Of North Dakota news
paperwomen, consisting Of Amy FAIL
gren, Bismarck Tribune; Blanche
Lynch, Minot Daily News; Mrs. Edith
Thompson. Grand Forks Herald and
Eva Finkle, Fargo Forum, will Judge
the exhibits at the state convention.
The books also will be exhibited at
the biennial national convention at
Denver. The judges will be instruct
ed to allow IS points for volume Of
news.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
Social ana Personal
Minishoshe Chapter,
D. "A. R. Has Guest Day

"duest night" was observed last
evening BY Minishoshe chapter.
Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ticn, when husbands Of members were
entertained at q dinner at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Conklin, 307
ouue A West. Miniature D. A. r.
flags floated from each Of the several
tables, and covers were placed for 81.
Red roses and tulips were used
Throughout the rooms.
An illustrated lecture, entitled 1.-THE
Old West" depicting colorful frontier
scenes, were presented In q delightful
manner by Mrs. A. M. Chrsitianson.
The pictures were sent by the nation
al association, .. A. R., to which they
were presented by the Sons Of the
American Revolution.
At the close Of this feature, the en-
} tire assembly repeated the impressive
American Creed" and following this
the American flag Was flashed on the
screen, furnishing q patriotic touch in
harmony with the policies Of the Or
g~anization.
Bridge was played at eight tables
during the latter part Of the eve
ming, and score prizes were awarded
to J. p. French, L. p. Warren, o. v.
Bowman, Dr.. +. B. Strauss. q. H.
Dollar, Lester Diehl, p. G. Bakken,
and F. M. Davis.
Mesdames Conklin, F. B. Strauss.
p. J. Meyer, and e. A. Thorberg, were
t. >1>~-A - 49, -AA-@--
Mrs. G. D. Rogers, q member Of the
chapter residing at Mckenzie. and
MI. Rodgers were out Of town guests.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
Backing Car Wrecks
Front of Another in
Fourth Street Crash

A collision between the cars of
Clarence L. Bryant, Napoleon editor.
and L. Kleppie, Mandan, in front Of
the Bismarck hotel this morning,
created some excitement and dam
aged the front Of the Mandan car.
Nobody was hurt, however.
Bryant wa backing into the street
when Kleppie came north on Fourth
street. The rear Of Bryant's car and
the front Of Kleppie's crashed to-
gether, and the fender, radiator front
and front axle on the right side were
STAYED up by the impact.
Kleppie tried to get q police war
rant against Bryant, but the Napo-
leon man voluntarily assumed the
cost Of the other mans repairs and
there will be no arrests or litigation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
Mandan Shorts

E. D. Pope has returned from Gale
donia, MIMI, where he attended the
funeral Of his father.
II. A. Russell Of the Mandan
Creamery and Produce company has
gone on q business trip to Minneapo-
lis.
Mrs. Theodore Roth, who has been
a guest at the home of Mrs. Allen
Grosgebauer, for q few days, had re-
turned to her home in Hebron.
\ \ X
Mrs. J. H. McGillic was honored
at q party Thursday afternoon when
the Mandan past grand regents of
the Catholic Daughters of America
gathered at her home.
+ X X
Charles Slater, Rainy River, On
tario, who formerly lived in Mandan,
Is spending q few days in the city on
his way to Hensler to visit a brother.
MI. Slater is en- route to the west
coast.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
Mission Servi;>e to
Be Held in Theatre

A special mission service. for the
congregation Of st. Georges Episcopal
church will be held In the Para
mount theatre at 7:30 Sunday eve
ming. according to an announcement
made by the Rev. A. T. Bennett
Haines, rector. 1.-THE Search for Hap
piness' will be the topic Of Rev. Ben
nett-Haines' sermon. and Miss Mil
dred Alley, diocesan educational mis-
sionary, will speak.
Musical numbers by Mrs. q. r.
Wingreene and Henry Halverson will
be q feature Of the service. Mrs.
; Wingreeue will sing 1.-THE Day Is
Ended" Mr.. Halverson, THE Ninety
and Nine" and the two will sing a
duet, Lead Us O Father" Mrs. j. L.
Bankston will give organ numbers.
At the Wednesday evening service
at st. Georges church, DR.. Gentle,
rector Of the Episcopal church at
Dickinson will speak.
Similar Sunday and mid-week serv-
ices will nc conducted throughout the
Lcnten season.
\ 4
Miss Lois Werstlein, entertained six
couples at q party last evening at her
home. 702 Fourth street, the occasion
being her birthday anniversary.
Games and dancing provided enter
tainment. Later q luncheon was
served at tables appointed In green
and white. and centered with bou-
quets Of spring flowers. Miss Werst-
lein was also hostess at q party
Thursday evening, when IL girls were
guests. The time was passed inform
ally. Decorations were similar to
those used for the party last night.
4
Miss BerthaR Palmer state superin-
tendent Of public instruction. re-
turned last evening from Atlantic
City. N. j., where she attended the
sessions Of the National Education as
sociation. Miss Palmer also visited
for q short time in Philadelphia and
New York, and on her way east at
Chicago and Minneapolis.
=
Miss Amy g. Fahlgren was hostess
to q dinner party to q few Of her
friends In the B. =. w. club rooms
Friday evening.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
Eighth District Clubs
Convention May 20-21

The eighth district convention Of
the North Dakota Federation Of
Women's clubs will be held in Wilton,
May 20 and 81, according to an n
nouncement made this week by Mrs.
A. E. Jones, Lisbon, president of the
state federation. and Mrs. James H.
Cooper. : Courtenay, eighth district
president, who were in Bismarck the
early part Of the week for q confer
ence with Bismarck club women.
George VIII, Of the Will Seed COM
pany. will be the principal speaker.
and will have for his topic, 1.-THE Pio-
neer Mother of North Dakota" Mrs.
James T. McCulloch, president Of the
Washburn Study and Civic club. will
recount the history Of the Lewis and
Clark expeditions winter camp site
west Of Washburn. North Dakota
history will be stressed throughout
the program. Mrs. Cooper, district
president, will preside.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
Jail Dope Delivery
Makes Wife BOarder
There Like Husband

st. Paul, Mar. 8.-R)-Mrs. Citta-
dino, wife Of Joseph Cittadino, who Is
held by police as q suspected member
Of q counterfeiting ring, today was
held to the federal grand Jury, fol-
lowing her arraignnent on . narcotic
charge.
She was arrested after police and
federal operatives accused her Of
smuggling dope to Cittadino while he
Is in jail.
She pleaded not guilty when ar
raigned before u. 8. Commissioner w.
r. Goddard and was remanded to jail
In default Of s., 1000 bonds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
Chicago to Display
Virtues to ScOffers

Chicago, Mar. 6.-R1-To the world
public noticel
/ No longer Will Chicago be known rs
the battle ground Of gangland: no
longer will its reputation be blighted
by such a. "scarface Al" Capone,
Bugs Moran and Frank '"The Tough
One" McErlane: no longer will 1t be
known as the crime city.
The better business bureau has de-
creed and its members have launched
q campaign to supplant stage Jokes
and fiction with facts and statistics
In the public mind"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
Cyclone Forces Liner
To Shift Ocean Route

Cherbourg, France, Mar. 0.-(E-A
cyclone In mid Atlantic forced the
liner Aquitania to shift its course en-
route here from New York. The ship
arrived q day late. No one aboard
was injured and the ship sustained
no damage.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08

The Cheerful Chirpers will
be found at the Paramount
theatre on Sundays in Lent at
8 p. m. Community hymn sing.
ing. The Paramount organ,
Bismarck's leading artists.
Free to all. Don't miss it!
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08

LANDEN IS MINOT PRO
Minot, N. D., Mar. 0.-{F-The
Minot Country club has employed
Eddie Landen Of Minneapolis to serve
as golf professional this year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08

A marriage license was issued
Tuesday to william 8. Ruffner, Men,
phis. Tenn. and Miss Alice r. Hunk
Ter, Bismarck. Stephen Mikalik. and
Miss Theresa Dwyer, both Of Bis
nnarck. were granted q marriage IL
cense Wednesday.