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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-23
Manhattan MelOdrama
Entertainment Galore

Moving with dramatic power
through series of unusual sltua-
tions, Manhattan Melodrama" opens
today at the Paramount Theatre to
take its place among the hit pictures
of the year.
Clark Gable, William Powell and
Myrna 10y are the stars.
From the opening scene, the pic
ture is absorbing entertainment. One
of the most thrilling scenes ever
filmed is the prologue which re-en-
acts the fire and panic aboard the
excursion steamer General Slocum in
New York harbor in 1904 tragedy
In which more than 1000 were killed.
Out Of this horror emerges Blackie
Gallagher, played by Clark Gable,
and jim Wade, played by Powell.
They are reared together by kindly
old man whose son persisted In the
Slocum disaster. They are fast
friends. inseparable.
Their friendship endures through
the intervening years, and In early
middle age Gable is big-shot gamb-
Ter, powerful and dramatic figure
Of the citys night life. Powell. still
his friend, Is the district attorney.
Between them, q New York play
gil who loves them both, is Myrna
Ley.
out Of this strange set Of circum-
stances comes the body OF the story
q plot which never lacks for dramatic
moments and suspense. Powell is
called upon to sacrifice his career, be
false to his oath Of office, or to de-
mand the legal execution Of his
friend. And Cables final scenes will
not soon be forgotten.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-23

The method Of voting used by the
Greeks Tor some $500 years consisted Of
having an urn to represent each cam
didate; the voter tossed In q white
pebble Il he wished to vote for . can
didate and q black one II he wished to
vote against him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-23

The longest village in the world
probably IS Kempton, near Bradford,
England. It struggles along q single
road for seven miles.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-23

Twenty thousand plants ere con-
tanned IN the cactus gardens Of the
Huntington library IN Los Angeles.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-23

The sYan-shell," . shell-fish nearly
two feet long, In some wonderful
manner can snap its halves together
IA . flash to entrap any wandering
1ialh.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-05-23

on Of San Francisco's municipal
courts sets aside three days . week
~ Chinese days: on those days ~
defendants In the court are Chinese.
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11
American First to See
Land in the Antarctic

Commander Charles Wilkes, in com
mand of the American exploring expe
dition in Antarctic waters. first sighted
land January 10. 1910. Captain Dur
vile. in command of a French expe
dition, sighted a high mass thought to
have been land covered with snow on
the same day. Actual land was not
seen by the French until January 30.
observes writer in the New York
Herald Tribune
Other explorers give full credit TO
Wilkes. especially in view of the fact
that D'Urville did not drop day from
his calendar when crossing the one
hundred and eightieth meridian TO
make the time correspond with the
eastern hemisphere, making the actual
date of his seeing anything January 20
The United States has claim to the
continent. as International law recog
nizes discovery as the prime test of
ownership. If any question to the va
lidity of the claim should arise II
would probably be settled by inter-
national arbitration No trace of
man or land animals has ever been
discovered
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11
Make Use of Bait in
Luring Other Over Curious Species

Eskimo moves piece of ivory In the
water and when a trout comes to look
at it, strikes with his spear. The an
gler-fish waves its bait like a flag.
When some small fish or crab comes
to inspect it an immense mouth opens
and swallows the victim.
Some of the angler-fshes have long
fish-rods with strangely formed bats.
Many of the bats are luminous to at
tract their prey in the darkness of the
ocean depths. Often the bait of the an
gler-fishes looks like worm. The col
ors of the fishes, and their irregular out.
line, usually blond In their surround
ings, such as stones on the sea bottom
covered with growths of plants or an
imals, commonly called "moss." so tina:
apart from their bait these submarine
Izaak Waltons are practically invisible.
In moving from one place to anothe
these fish usually travel by climbing
about through the coral with their SO
called legs, rather than swimming, and
they can cover long distances at fair
speed, either In search Of food Of when
seeking new home.
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11
Ireland Rightly Proud
of Old City of Derry

The most northerly sizeable town
In Ireland, and one of the most pros
porous, Londonderry nestles comfort
ably on the banks of the famous
River Foyle. 1t is locally known as
Derry, having been named for the
"Queen of Erin's daughters, fair
Daire." The prefix came when James
/ granted lands in the vicinity of
Derry to the city of London.
For the traveller Derry has a charm
greater than its hustle and up-and-
doing atmosphere-the story of a
past replete with romance, devotion
to principle and the exhibition Of an
indomitable spirit
Columbia, greatest Of the Irish
saints after Patrick and Brigid,
founded his abbey here, calling it
Daire-C -Columbkille, or Columba's Oak
Grove, within the shadow of a great
fort on nearby hill, in order that
his sanctuary might have military
protection.
In vain did he reckon his chances
against the Danes and SaXons. Time
and again they pushed their boats
against his shores. Despite their
plundering and burnings. the settle
ment grew and maintained its inde-
pendence until overcome by the Eng
lish in 1909. Derry was then given
to the corporation of London, which
tackled on the prefix London.-New
York World-Telegram.
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11

must know and at once. She was In
panic at the possibility.
There's only one thing needed now
to make me quite content" she
began.
"And that?" Stone asked.
'That Bill-Iee should sell US Love
lylea."
"By jove, haven't told you? When
that was my secretl" Stone exclaimed.
Il wrote Bill-Lee that wanted to give
1t to you for wedding present"
wasn't that rather taking things
for granted?" Sniff inquired mildly.
"No." Stone wagged his head sol
emnly. Il didn't tell him you were
going to marry me. II might have
been some other fellow. 1t was plain
they'd be after you in swarms before
long Just cast your mind back to
that fool Blanton. Anyway, asked
your brother to keep 1t dead secret
because wanted to surprise YOU
Smif's cup of happiness was now
running over. Bill-Lee wasn't a cad
and a cheat and ungratefuL She
looked back at her lover with shining
eyes. He would never know what
wedding present he was giving her.
The dogs rose and stretched Then
seeing the tableau, stood on their hind
legs and paved jealousy at their mas
ter and mistress
THE END.1
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for pleating expressed in evening and
party frocks which are fashioned of
stiffened net or lace or sheer NOUS
seline de sole. These dainty gowns
which so eloquently bespeak the re-
turn of the truly feminine mode fairly
bristle with tiers and tiers of sprightly
frills and ruches formed of pleatings.
Not that evening fashions have a
monopoly on pleated fantasies, not at
all Just to demonstrate how clever
ly pleating used in trimming way Is
entering into the daytime mode, we
present In the picture very charm
ing sports frock made Of a lightweight
woolen which might be in any Of the
delectable pastel shades which are
on the new color card, dusty pink for
instance or aqua blue or In one of the
very recent yellowish hues. AS mat
ter of fact the original of the model
pictured is in an attractive gray. The
self-fabric pleating describes the new
shoulder and neckline silhouette.
Now that fashion is in such a de-
cided mood for pleating there are
rumors in the air that the all-around
pleated skirt for daytime wear is due
for revival. The few models which
have been shown are tactfully worked
with the thought in mind to preserve
slender figure-titting lines to the knee
where the pleats throw off all restraint
and flare as much as they please.
This Is accomplished by fatty stitch
ing the pleats down at the top. 1t is
said that this type of skirt is destined
to become very important in connec-
tion with the long tunic blouse which
has arrived" in smart circles.
g by Western Newspaper Union.
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11

While catching fish with bait is an
ancient occupation which men have
been pursuing since very early times.
fish themselves began it long before
any men existed, states Alfred G.
Weed, assistant curator of fishes at
the Chicago Field museum.
Angler-fshes are found in all seas,
from the edge of the surf to extremely
great depths. In keeping with their
extensive distribution the angler-fshes
show great variations in form, but are
all alike in certain structural features.
All have side fins developed and used
as legs and feet. Curiously, what would
normally be considered front legs are
behind, and what would correspond
to hind legs are In front; that is, the
ventral (hind leg) fins are under the
throat, and the pectoral (foreleg or
arm) fms are near the tail.
Strangest of all, those fishes have
on the head an organ consisting of
slender rod with fieshy part at its
lip used as bait. The fishes do their
angling after the Eskimo fashion rath-
ar than that of the white man. The
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11
Irrigating by Airplane

Just as the engine of an express
train, without stopping, scoops up wa
ter from long tanks between the rails,
so a newly-designed airplane scoops
up water from rivers or lakes to fill
its large tanks whose contents are used
for the purpose of irrigation. With it's
tanks filled to capacity this airplane
flies over farm and let's the water
fall in the form of artificial rain from
the dozens of nozzles set In the base
of the machines fusilage. The rain
making plane makes repeated flights
over the land until every square inch
of it is sufficiently watered. This type
of airplane is also designed for fight
ing fires. Flying slowly over a burn
ing house 1t lets fall deluge of wa
ter on the flaming structure.
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11
OXFORD SHOE LEADS
LIST OF FAVORITES

The oxford shoe is queen for spring,
but such a modified oxford! The two
eyelet type gives the effect of a pump (;
when more eyelets are used there's
often strap feeling, but it's quite
new version of strapping. AS former
ly worn, the strap slipper seems to be
out, though there are few attractive
models for women VINO hate to change
their fashion habits too quickly.
Heels on daytime shoes are leather
covered and have a dainty, airy quail
ity, but they are firmly balanced for
sane walking. On spectator sports
footwear they're usually of built-up
leather.
Pumps have been modified for style
and comfort with tiny gore, covered
with delicate, often shaded decoration,
that stretches little over the instep.
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11
CHAPTER XIV-Continued

ID
"Your secret?" Smif tried to speak
brightly, but there was loau on her
heart that seemed to weigh down her
spirit. Il can guess what II Is. and
I'm glad If you're happy-ever and
ever so glad. Stone"
She held out her hand which he re-
garded frOwningly without taking.
"Sit down over there" he motionao
to chair on the other side of his desk
not rising to place II for her. Then
he leaned his elbows on the blotter
and bent toward her. 81 wonder If
you're as good a guesser as you think
you are"
Smif. too. leaned her arms on the
desk. resting her head in her hands.
81 guessed last night" she said
"I'd never been certain before. I'd
never seen her when she was not
grotesquely fat In her own house,
she's charming, Stone"
$50 that was the reason you went
off with Susan Phelps and left me In
the lurch?" he exclaimed petulantly.
THAT was a mean trick. when you
knew l wanted to talk to you
How was | to know that" Smif
asked, annoyed at his unreasonable
ness. "You never even looked at me all
evening""
"And a good reason had for that"
Stone declared. at made me perfectly
furious to see you sitting there wish
ing me on Mercy"
wishing you on Mercy" Smif
echoed his words helplessly. Honest
ly, Stone, I don't know what you
mean"
Before he spoke again he pushed the
fittings of the desk irritably here and
there. Then, with one sweep he showed
them all aside and leaning across 1t,
looked directly into her eyes.
"I mean I'm in love with you. Mad
ly, foolishly, insanely in love with you.
SO much in love that I'm afraid to
look at you In public for fear I'll mur-
der any puppy who happens to be talk
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nave to bring my sisters nere-and
Cousin Nab must be told"
"She knows already" Stone inter
jected. "Lo. Mercy. Just wanted to
make an announcement to you. You
won't be surprised. You're such
clever girl" He grinned impishly at
Smif and went on: "rm engaged TO
Miss Lovely. +. Yes, we're going to
be married very soon. Thanks
awf'lly. I'll tell Smif that. Yes,
thanks again. You're going to
take Gregory's tip7 His aunt is posi-
lively authentic and able to introduce
you everywhere. I'll send him over to
give you all the details" He hung up
again, grinning companionably at Smif.
Just as easy as that. She knew 1t all
the time. she says"
Seemingly everybody knew II ex-
cept me-" Smif smiled back, thinking
how young and handsome and gay he
was. Happiness was already making
a new man of him. 81 don't under
stand why nobody took me into the
secret. | suppose Pam knew 1t, and
Susan and Eve"
Not PAM" he answered quite seri-
ousIy. "she Is too busy with her own
affairs; but Susan of course-and
don't see anyone keeping anything
much from Eve"
What did 1t matter? Smlf asked
herself. She had always said It was
easier to hide a confagratioD than
love affair. only she had not meant
that to apply to her own romance.
"I'm still not altogether happy about
your neighbor" She nodded her head
in the general direction of Rockmoss.
"You may be-" Stone assured her.
"You see, Madame Saitou. there's
something | scarcely dare confess to
you. You really are getting a left
over. I'm Tilted man. Mercy fell So
in love with her own loveliness that
she felt 1t should not be wasted on
mere country squire in 'ole vlhginny.
She's out for a title, and Greg. who's
good chap with a sense of humor and
a lot of family feeling. has steered
her up against one of his own rela.
tives who will present her to the queen
and the other assembled aristocrats
and who is much In need of the ready.
That's what we were conspiring about
at dinner last night"
when l was so unhappy" Smif
said.
81 guessed that was what was the
matter this morning." Stone cried tri-
umphantly. "when Eve warned me
that something was wrong and that
I'd better stay at home and comfort
you-"
Just then two thoughts struck Smif
so simultaneously that she could
scarcely say which was first.
Stone must never know of her dis
appointment or her hurt at her broth
er's broken faith.
And was there any chance that she
was wrong in her supposition that he
was the buyer of Lovelylea? The
mere thought set her trembling. She
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11

ing to you. Don't you know you are
q dream come true? Even as child, I
told my mother | meant to marry the
girl in the miniature" His eyes held
hers. He was bending nearer and
nearer. The effect was hypnotic. With
an effort Smif wrenched her gaze
away. The very first day | saw you
II was all / could do to leave without
telling you"
Mercy.-She must think of Mercy
She had promised to help her-and
maybe Mercy was a prey to the feel
ings that were tearing at her now
To save herself. since she dared not
meet his eyes. she fixed her attention
on his mouth. That had been the fea
ture she had held in doubt when first
she saw him. Tender, sweet-why had
she ever questioned it? And then Ii
smiled and Mercy was forgotten.
"Oh, Stone" she cried softly. Il
never knew liked your mouth before
but l love It"
"Pm glad. I'm glad you do" he mur-
INJURED, as 1t sought hers. And as their
lips met passion leaped like an elec.
trio spark from the one to the other
If il had been unrecognized before.
even Smif was aware of II now.
For space time stood still.
Darling" Smif said. II can't-we
mustn't. Don't you see? 1t wouldn't
be honorable Mercy paid me to help
her TO marry you. How can | go TO
her and tell her I'm going to marry
you myself instead?"
"Wen refund her money" Stone
said, lazily content to wait for what
he now knew was his. Even yon
couldn't force me to marry that piece
of perfection. And you don't have TO
tell her anything. I'd love 70 do It.
Hasn't she made me go in fear of cap
tivity for years? I'll call her on the
telephone and SeI her we're going to
be married When are we going to be
married. dearest? Tomorrow"
"Oh, don't know" Smif cried dis
tractedly. I've always been such a
success in managing other peoples af-
fairs while seem to be an awful fool
about my own"
Lets make II tomorrow. them"
Stone said taking up the telephone.
after that III manage your affairs
for yon. Ring three on this line
please?'
stone! DO you mean to say you
have party line? No wonder Miss
Mercedes knew all your plans
"fiello! f. that you. Septimisi Tell
Miss Mercedes I'd like TO speak to her
Yes It's Mr. Nesbif +"
''D"nt say tomorrow Stone. IN
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11
New Coats Are Featured
by Variety of Fabrics

Variety is the spice of the spring
coat array.
The wraps in which smart women
will step out on those first warm days
show more difference in fabric and
cut than they have displayed for many
seasons. They may be long or three
quarter length, buttoned from chin to
hem or flying loose In the breeze,
minus a single touch of fur or
swathed on regal foxes.
They have one point in common,
however. They are all youthful. Ex-
cept for the more elaborate afternoon
models they are simple In effect-if
not in cut-and they hang on jaunty
lines which speak of movement.
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11

Felt tabs attaching top piece to
shorts add the jauntiest of fashion
touches.
And what more fitting fashion for
the fastidious sun-worshiper than a
seersucker sun-suit as gayly striped
as stick Of candy. Red, green, or
blue striped suits-with fitted waist
line and a catch-all pocket which is
perfectly indispensable for precious
stones gathered along the beach, will
be worn this year wherever two to
eight-year-olds are gathered for a
quiet game of leap frog.-Carolyn T.
Radnor Lewis in Child Life Maga-
zine.
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11
What Women Want to Know About Fashions

Metal-woven cottons are smart for
blouses.
Ruffled or pleated net is outstanding
for evening frocks.
Ornate shoulder capes of flower pc
tails or pleated sheers abound.
Suede has blossomed out In the
spring fashion garden In new ways.
Afternoon frocks for spring follow
backward sweeping lines less accen-
tuated.
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11
Ostrich Fast Runner

The ostrich, one of the swiftest crea-
lures on earth, uses its outspread
wings to help it in running, and it
can thus reach an amazing speed. Un-
fortunately for the bird, it does not
run straight, but in large circles, so
that hunter mounted on a horse
much less swift than the ostrich can
cut corners and thus get within gun
shot of his quarry. The ostrich feeds
mostly on grass and vegetable mat
ter, but it will eat almost anything,
including small animals and birds.
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11

The print frock topped with full
length coat In solid tone is fashion
favorite this season. The costume pic
tured is a Schiaparelli model. The
color scheme is very choice and dis
tinctive in that the print Is developed
In brown. gray and beige, the woolen
coat being in the latter color. The
rounded shoulder line here sponsored
by Schiaparelli Is achieved through
skillfully maneuvered tucks. The one
button fastening at the waistline is in
tune with the new movement The
rolled rather than flat revers also
carry a style message. The knitted
hat is called "Flirt."
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11

Suddenly. without a spiutter Of
warning. the engine went dead.
In amazement Norman famed the
throttle; no response. He jammed his
foot against the starter, held it there;
pistons whirred merrily, but didn't fire.
The altimeter showed they were fall
ing rapidly. Less than three
thousand feet now. twenty
nine hundred. twenty-eight-
fifty.
Thelma's gaze was on him, ques-
tioning but fearless.
Norman gestured helplessly.
"Must be clogged gas line" he told
her. "I'll have to make dead-stick
landing"
He looked down-and breath or
glad relief escaped him.
BY some lucky chance, town lay
beneath them instead of desert.
Moreover, it had an airport; the
name Belmont across the hangar roof
was clearly visible. Norman remem-
bered it-a little place near the north
ern Arizona border.
He nosed the ship down, circling
widely.
In a moment they were less than
five hundred feet up. He straight
ened her out, heading into the wind,
and took the final drop.
His calculation and timing had been
perfect.
Wheels touched earth twenty yards
inside the fields boundary.
One sharp jolt, a series of lessening
bumps, and then they were gliding to
an easy stop.
"Oh, that was thrillingw the girl
cried without trace of unsteadiness;
and you did it so beautifully. Thank
your
Norman stopped in the middle of
relaxing stretch to stare at her.
"What do you mean?" he queried.
The shy expression returned to Thel-
ma Moore's face and she cast a swift
look behind.
He did likewise, and felt new aston
ishment.
Bramwell's position was scarcely
changed; he gave no sign of move
ment.
Then the girl was speaking again in
low, contrite tone: Perhaps you'll
be angry, but / wanted to fly some
more and / knew when he woke up
we'd have to turn back, So"
"Turn back'?" Norman echoed;
'but isn't he-weren't you'll mean,
what about your elopement?"
Thelma looked blank for an instant,
then broke into silvery laughter.
$50 that's what you thought! Heav-
ens-such an idea! Why, this was
just little test. Mr.. BramwelI and 1
are appearing together in the air pic
ture, and neither of us had ever been
up. So we decided to try it out in
private first. He felt sick right way
and started drinking brandy, but"
her voice became mischievous-'Td
put a sleeping powder in it."
Now it was Norman who laughed.
heartily and with an odd sense of re-
lief
At last he said: "Well, that's GER
tainly one ON me-and on him, Incl
dentally. But what was this you just
said about my being angry?"
She dropped her eyes and hesitated
second before answering: "Why,
when l saw this town / thought how
nice it would be to stop here and put
him on train, or something-then we
could go on flying. So l just pushed
that little jigger to see what would
happen, and it worked"
Norman looked where she was point
ing and suddenly swore out loud. The
contact switch was off
A brief pause; then, Are you very
mad?" Thelma Moore asked timidly
"No," said Norman; ''Im just won
dering."
wondering what?"
He faced her with a rueful grin.
Wondering" he repeated, show
anyone could be so darned cute and
so ALFRED crazy"
The Ely miner., 1934-05-11

Oriental mystery stamps many new
spring clothes.
The lacier and frillier the neckwear
the smarter the costume.
Black and white combinations high
light the spring afternoon mode.
Navy is almost unanimous victor
in the race for fashion supremacy.
Hatbrims on many Of the new mod
els do not cover but shade the fore
head.