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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16

It was i've minutes to stx when he got under the wheel again and set out to recover the lost time.
 Less than % miles away was his goal-Dana.
 Many things had become clear to Scott on that long, desperate drive home. He had been . stub- born fool, putting pride before his love for his wife.
 He had allowed her to walk out of his life weakly, without demand ing an explanation. If she married Ronnie he would have only himself to blame. But she would not marry Ronniel
 He had glanced exultantly at the clock on the dashboard as he rounded a corner. Then the yellow globes of Q car had loomed up in the darkness in front of him like the eyes of a huge wild animal.
 In . split second, Scott had thought in a passion of revolt, .T'd have made 1t if that fool driver had stayed on his side of the roadl" (To Be COntinHed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16
COURT DECISION
 SATISFIES MANY
Plaintiff and Defendant Both Like Verdict in
 Unusual Proceeding

Kansas City, Kan. (UP)-An un- usual case in which justice triumph ed and satisfied both plaintiff and defendant was unfolded here in the federal court of Judge Richard J. Hopkins.
 The unusual case was revealed when Benjamin F. Armstrong, 49, Maldon, Ala, was brought before the court and charged with "de- frauding the government of hos pitalization."
 Armstrong, according to govern ment prosecutors, had been in Leavenworth. Kan, veterans hos pital receiving ire medical atten- tion for i've years. He is paralyzed from the waist down.
 Armstrong, who contended he served in Company c, 167th Infan- try, Rainbow Division, was brought into court to face another Ben- jamin r. Armstrong, 4l, Millry, Ala. who applied for compensation three years ago. The latter was turned down because he then was sup- posed to be in a hospital in Kan sas.
 Armstrong No. 2 objected be- cause he had never applied for ad- mission to any hospital and an in- vestigation was started, with the result that Armstrong No. was accused of being an impostor.
 When the defendant applied for medical attention six years ago he produced an honorable discharge. Government prosecutors branded 1t forgery in court.
 Judge Hopkins asked government physicians for their advice and they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16

Maybe, she was in a terrible rush about something. Going out? Ex- pecting someone7" Dana's probing, questioning words tumbled from her lips.
 women like that always have some man coming or going"
 Dana was silent now. Nothing to gain. No Illuminating word. Only surmising from this garrulous per- son. Why was she questioning her? What difference could anything make now?
 With Dana's nails rose-tipped and shining, the nnanicurist packed her equipment. She remarked as she glanced at her wrist watch that 1t was 6 o'clock. The time meant noth- ing to Dana, except she mentally registered that Ronnie would arrive in an hour.
 It was exactly 6, when an elderly man driving along the highway at Q conservative speed witnessed one of the deadly dramas of the road. Two cars travelling at breakneck speed were meeting on 6 curve. He saw one car turned aside quickly, but not quickly enough. There was the sound of breaking glass and splintering wood.
 The eldelry man leaped from his car and ran swiftly to the scene.
 A few seconds before, Scott had been driving along the smooth high way at 60 miles an hour. Some miles back he had picked up nail A man had come along and helped him jack up the car and change the tire. Scott had fretted fearfully over the loss of these precious minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16
nRnI4 nRnR TODAY

DANA STANLEY. divorced from
 f hanhamA, DE- SCOTT STAN- NwK, ~ nnhimg plans e marry Ish RONALD MOORE.
 Mnmnla had beem fn lave with Dana belege her marriage. After Dnms leaves her 1usbana (believ- tng him in love with PAULA 10NG) Ronnie is . lsyal friena.
 NANCY, aDma's half-sister, fsves Rsnn1a but has alwsys hide &6m her feeling from him by . &rD1ninfna attitude.
 win no heart in her DIanA Dnnn gees ahead with her prep- mHnflnng e marry Rennie.
 AUET ELLEN, DanaSs romantic esoat amt, gees te DR OS- BORNE, Scott's partner, and tells hlm Dana and Bonnie plan to minEKy thmt night The physician aeslass to telephone Che news Co 0eOtk who is attending . c0nven- sasm cut of the city.
 NOW co ON WITH THE STORY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16

replied that the defendant was not in any condition to be turned out on the street. The government ap- peared to be in a quandary.
 The defendant agreed to plead guilty when told he would receive medical care in prison. Judge Hop kins sentenced him to 10 years in prison and he was returned to Leavenworth, Kan, to spend 10 years in 8 federal prison hospital. It is the same town in which he spent five years in a veterans, hos- pital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16
NETS TO KEEP OUT SHARKS

Aroused by the large number of sharks along the coast, the govern ment of Australia has ordered the placing of mesh wire in the water surrounding all principal bathing beaches. Work is being started at once to make bathing safe during the present season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16
By 1. $. Klein

THE letters of Queen Victoria Of
 4 England refer to King Leopold [. first king of the Belgians. as that "dear. naughty Uncle Bertie. |" but 1t was only in vein of utmost affection. for Uncle Leopold was: the great queens most trusted ad. wiser. And as he advised his ia. nous niece in the rule of Great Britain. so he himself reigned over Belgium for nearly 35 years.
 Leopold married Princess Char lotte. daughter of the Prince Re. gent, George. of England. who later became King George W. When Princess Charlotte died. Vic. toria became heiress to the throne. and her uncle acted almost as father to her. When he accepted the Belgian throne. in 1881. after the Belgians had separated from the Netherlands. the two continued their close relationship by constant correspondence. He died in 1865. at the age of 75.
 Tn 1880. on the centennial of its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16

A man in Australia has distin- guished himself by wheeling his wife 50 miles in a wheelbarrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-10-24

which had stood at IS cents when
Mabel alighted, read $685. when
he could no longer restrain his
patience. He leaped from the
vehicle and took the elevator to
Mabels penthouse.
He found the door slightly ajar.
He looked in and discovered Mabel
lying flat on the floor. He stepped
inside, hestitated q moment, then
slammed the door as if he had
gone. Mabel sat bolt upright.
80" Larry murmured, advanc-
ing toward her slowly. "a phoney,
Ell? Trying to pull faint on me.
Just a spoiled brat" He tossed
his silk hat aside. well, I'm
going to give you what every
spoiled brat deserves.
whats that?" Mabel was really
frightened.
CALLS HER A PHONEY
"A spanking" Larry growled,
a smile Of anticipation on his lips.
He stepped forward to grab Mabel,
but she backed away. They
started to circle a table in the
center of the room, their speed in
creasing with each round. Then
Mabel tripod. She sprawled head
long on the carpet. AS she fell
her head struck the corner of a
sofa and there was no mistaking
the fact that she had hurt herself.
Startled, Larry abruptly halted
his pursuits. He knelt beside the
obviously unconscious Mabel. He
picked her up and tenderly car
ried her to a lounge, then slipped
to his knees beside her. He put
his left arm under Mabels
shoulders.
Mabel" he whispered. Mabel. !"
Larry found that her lips were
very close to his. He kissed her
impulsively, then, realizing what
ne had done, let her fall back.
Her eyes opened, focused on Larry.
She began to cry. After several
moments she stemmed the flow
of tears with a visible effort, but
her shoulders still quivered.
I'm sorry" Larry mumbled,
contritely. II didn't mean to make
you cry"
"You?" Mabel was trembling.
What? I wouldn't cry over you
if you were the last man in the
world"
Then, why did you cry?"
Because I hate you'll"
Mabel's arms stole aroun d
Larry's shoulders. She drew his
lips down to hers.
"You have funny way of hating
people" Larry whispered. But I
like it,"
You have a funny way of
loving people" Mabel replied. But
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door in his face. Larry staggered
back, put his hand to his eye.
He withdrew it to discover his
fingers covered with blood. The
The door had struck him, opening
a long cut over his eye. Enraged,
he started pounding the door again,
but after five minutes he gave up
and returned to his room.
Tired and lackadaisical from loss
OF sleep and with plaster cover
ing the cut over his eye, Larry
went into the ring next night at
almost the same moment that Ma
bel O'Dare was making her first
entrance. Larry lost the decision.
Mabel was acclaimed by the critics.
For several weeks the show
held UP but gradually patronage
began to fall off. The show was
brilliant, Mabel a sensation. Her
dancing was something to marvel
at. Ronny Cauldwell's voice en-
thralled the feminine patrons. In
fact, it soon became apparent that
Ronny was the mainstay of the
show. Matinees were Sell-outs and
evening audiences were predoml-
nantly women. Masculine patron
age-the patronage that makes
or breaks a Observation-Disclosures
doing steady nose-dive.
Reilly and Sherman were seated
in the latter's office nearly three
months after the opening silently
considering the shows diminish
ing revenue. Reilly alternately
slipped a highball and turned
the pages of the morning news
paper.
GLAMOUR is NEEDED
II know what's wrong" he
unused, temporarily disseminating
his aimless perusal Of the paper.
But what can we do about it?"
He spread his hands deprecat-
ingly. "Mabel's a sensation as a
dancer, but she hasn't any
glamor."
Sherman nodded in agreement
but was silent and Reilly returned
to his highball and newspaper.
He turned another page and an
other and finally folded the peri
odical in it's original shape. His
glance came to rest on a picture
in the center of the front page,
picture of a boxer in q fighting
pose, a picture of Larry Cain. His
eyes lighted with sudden excite
ment.
"Jake!" he almost shouted.
Jake, I've got it! Look at this. +"
He handed the newspaper to the
producer and Sherman read the
black headlines: Larry Cain
Wins Title. Chicago Challenger
Smashes Way to Victory in Come
back Try" He examined the pic
ture of the handsome new heavy
weight champion.
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accept the intolerable situation.
They billed and cooed in public
and bickered in private. The
romance" became the sensation
of the nation.
Mabel and Larry grew to hate
the word publicity" almost as
much as they hated each other.
It was almost impossible for
either of them to pick up a
newspaper without finding a
photograph of themselves in a
romantic pose.
Nevertheless, just as Reilly had
predicted, the campaign was bear
ing fruit. Mabel packed them in
nightly at the theater and Jake
Sherman, for the first time,
brought the S.R.O. sign into play.
Advertising contracts literally
buried Larry under an avalanche.
He was national hero; the
heart throb of millions of women,
the envy Of millions of men.
Best of all, however, he was
signed to meet Joe Reed, the
only man considered to have a
chance against him, in Philadel-
phia. The promoters made plans
for a million-dollar gate.
Meanwhile, Larry, at Reilly's
instigation, was in box seat at
the theater during every perform
ance, including matinees. After
each show he would meet Mabel
backstage and escort her to her
apartment.
On one such occasion, as they
were about to climb into taxi
cab, q photographer stopped
them.
How about a kiss?" he shouted.
Larry and Mabel had been
through considerable to put
across the stunt, but this was ask
ing pretty much. They hesitated
momentarily their faces clouding.
go on, Larry" the cameraman
pleaded. "Give fifty million shop
girls a thrill"
They looked at one another and
sighed imperceptibly with reluc-
lance. Larry grabbed Mabel's
shoulders roughly and planted a
kiss upon her upturned lips. For
several seconds they held it while
photographers flashlight bulbs
flared. When at last their lips
parted a strange sensation over
whelmed Mabel. She was unus-
ually silent during the drive to her
apartment, where she was to
change into evening clothes for a
tour of the night spots.
CHAPTER III
When the taxicab Jared a halt
in front of the apartment house,
Larry sat back prepared for a long
wait, but nothing like the one that
followed. The taxicab meter,
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$50 what?" he inquired, looking
up at Reilly.
Larry CAIN" Reilly murmured
Heavyweight champion of the
world. Good looking. A national
figure" He waved his finger in
Sherman's face. Wen throw
those two-Mabel and this Cain
fellow-together in a romance
that'll have the whole country
talking. A romance that'll sweep
the nation off it's feet. The love
story of the generation. And if
that doesn't bring the customers
to the box office, I'm not AloySius
<. Reilly"
During the succeeding weeks
Reilly worked quietly but tirelessly
toward his objective. He took
Mimi and Pop Walters into his
confidence.
Fortunately for Reilly, Larry
though he was heavyweight cham.
pion of the world, was not faring
so well financially. Advertising
tie-ups just didn't seem to exist as
far as he was concerned. Nobody
wanted him for personal appear
ances. In fact, he had difficulty
even in getting another fight.
It was a comparatively simple
matter, therefore, to convince Pop
that Larry's only salvation lay in
acquiring coating of glamor and
that the only way to achieve this
was for him to become involved in
a romance.
But who are you going to get
for the other half of this ro-
mance?" Pop wanted to know.
I've got that fixed all ready"
Reilly assured him. Mabel
O'Dare, the actress"
mabel O'Dare." Pop groaned.
The memory of laundering feet
in hotel room took the wind COM
pletely out Of his sails. He ex-
planned to Reilly.
"Never mind that" Reilly coun-
tered, you leave it all to me.
All want from you is a little
cooperation"
Inc TASK, IL developed, was not
as simple as Reilly had antici-
pated. Even with the help of
Mimi and Pop he encountered
numerous difficulties. Time and
again he engineered meetings be-
tween Cain and Mabel, but in
variably they ended disastrously,
with bitter words being ex-
changed
After each meeting, however,
through Reilly's efforts, the news
papers carried huge spreads tell
ing of the fast-budding romance
between the celebrated actress
and the heavyweight champion
of the world. The publicity
proved profitable to both and
finally, in self-defense, Larry Cain
and Mabel O'Dare were forced to
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I like it." She started to rise from
the lounge. But I'd better
change. Reilly's waiting for us"
Larry frowned. Cant we forget
Reilly and the crowds and be
alone for a changer"
That's why I tainted" Mabel
smiled. But you must be hungry.
I'll fix something for you"
Larry gazed at her with astonish-
ment. "You? What do you know
about cooking?"
II used to be a waitress"
"A waitress! You?"
Mabel nodded.
For the love of mike! And I
always thought you had a Swelled
head. From a waitress to a star
on Broadway. That's a long way
to come in a short time"
During the happy interval that
followed, Mabel and Larry, un-
mindful of the fact that their cab
was still waiting, exchanged con-
LESSONS. Mabel revealed her dis
taste for the theater. Larry ad-
mitted he was still a mechanic at
heart and that after his fight in
Philadelphia the following week
with Joe Reed, upon which he was
going to wager everything he pos
sesSed, he was going to retire from
! the ring and buy a garage and
Super-service station in Jersey.
Then let's quit together!"
Mabel exclaimed.
wen elope!" Larry suggested.
eve won't tell a SOUL"
1T will be our secret" Mabel
agreed, smuggling her head closer
on Larry's shoulder.
In their happiness at discover
ing that what they thought was
hatred was really love, neither of
them notice Reilly surreptitiously
closing hallway door, broad
grin on his face.
Next morning the newspapers
blasted the story of Cain and
Mabel's elopment plans.
An expression of horror crossed
Mabel's features as she picked up
a newspaper. Tall, black head
lines screamed: Cain and Mabel
to Elope." Hastily she read the
story, which revealed in detail the
wedding plans Of the fighter and
the actress.
Finally she laid the paper down.
There were tears in her eyes.
And he said it was to be our
secret" she whispered.
Across from her Mimi smothered
a grin. Reilly had called her be-
fore giving the story to the news
papers.
you can't blame him." Mimi
observed. He's got a fight COM
ing up. He needs the publicity"
In his room at the Athletic club,
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MEABEL ODARE blonde bue-eyed and Irish medtatvely
considered the platter of the counter before her.
With sudden determination she grabbed the platter and
hurried into the crowded restaurant where she found Aous K
REILLY staring morosey at his cup of coffee and comparing
with the single nickel his hand He glanced up with disbelief
as she slid the platter the table
I've Greta Carlo and the Mona Lisa he muered indi-
eating the platter but those the beautiful
ever looked into His face fell he continued But ddn
order it,"
Mabel chucked. II know" she agreed "Bu thought you
might we'll get of em" Her tone changed.
lose your job?'
Reilly nodded.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-05-29

by their mother in a other of excite
ment, arrived at the home Of MIR. and
Mrs. George August of Butte.
The "quin" songsters may be named
DO" Re" mi" ia" and 80"
Some months ago the Augusts pur-
chased a male canary. It refused to
sing.
Neighbors had a male bird, regular
crooner. Taking hope in the power OF
environment, the Augusts took their
bird over to the neighbours house.
Then the neighbours canary stopped
singing. An attack of bashfulness, said
the owners.
Maybe they're lonesome" someone
suggested. So the birds were put in q
cage together. They became pals and
started singing duets.
Early in May there was worried
consultation in the August home. The
male" canary had laid an egg.
A few days later came another egg,
and then another, and still another,
and horrors) still another.
Later the first egg Matched out a
tiny bundle of feathers, and Mr.. Au-
gust, at his restaurant, passed OUT the
cigars. Then came, two, three, four,
five.
Now the Augusts have gone into the
canary-rearing business.
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discarded his superior boxing tactics in
an effort to slug it out with the Butte
boy That was to LahOOd'S liking, Tor
the local boy rose to the emergency to
carry those three rounds by wide mar
gins Marks made the mistake of slug
ging with Dixie, who owned two good
hands"
Lahood's Fast Finish Wins
Winning from Marks put Dixie back
into the good graces of the fans. His
win over Sarmiento at Helena six
months before was unexpected. In his
next few bouts he failed to show the
stuff he was capable of. Along came
affair Dixie showed decided improve
ment He carried the fight to George,
known as one of the cleverest ring gen
erals in the little man" class. The
last three rounds were smuggling periods.
Both landed hurting blows, but Dixie
had more power, landed oftener, and
he absorbed his share of the punish
ment as though he liked it. The toe-to-
toe exchange had the fans on their feet
In the closing round it was evident
that Dixie would get the verdict, I'M
less Marks was able to put over sleep
producer Marks right hand, broken
though it was, landed often, but 1t hurt
the owner more than it bothered Dixie.
DOC" Flynn, the referee. and the
judges were in accord as to the winner.
Marks Killed in Wreck
Jimmy Lundy, Butte lightweight,
kayoed Tim Callahan of Portland in
the third round of the semiwindup.
The match was for eight rounds. Jimmy
sent Callahan to the floor four times
in the kill round. Callahan took
counts of five, eight and nine-and then
was counted out.
Emmett Ledwith, manager Of Tony
Chavez, front-rank featherwelght, who
has appeared in Montana rings In re-
cent months, was Marks trainer. On
his last visit to Butte short time
ago, Ledwith voiced the opinion that
only a broken hand kept Dixie from
taking a beating from Marks when they
met the second time. Emmett admits
that Lahood was as tough as they come.
In 1927, Marks quit the ring. He was
employed at motion picture studio
as film cutter. Five years ago George
was killed in an automobile accident.
Chavez is the theme song of Ledwith
now. Emmett visions a worlds cham
pionship for Tony, and in this belief he
has the support of many Butte fans.
Tony is as smart as any boxer that has
appeared in this diocese in many years.
He is quick to analyZe strength as well
as weakness of an opponent. He fights
at a fast pace, crowds his opponent,
Is willing to receive so he can give
more than he takes, and under Led
with'S wing, Chavez is always in top
condition His recent kayoes over Right
mire and Pine should make Champion
Freddie Miller Shudder.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-05-29
MONTANA COLLEGE
STUDENT ELECTION
ELECTION DEVOID OF CAMPUS PO-
ADDED TO STUDENT FEE
Newly Elected Officers Assume Their
Duties June 8; Fred Grinde Of Great
Falls Elected President Succeeding
Nick Bielenberg of Deer Lodge.
(MoNTANA STATE CoLLEGE)

(MoNTANA STATE COLLEGE,
In a general election that was de-
void of campus political excitement,
students at Montana State college
recently elected new Officers to the
associated student organization and
voted favorably on proposal 70
add another dollar to their student
activity fee.
-Four candidates were unopposed ana
were thereby automatically elected to
office. They were Fred Gr1nde, Great
Falls, president; Peter Higman, Butte,
commissioner of finance: Percy Rose
now, Sidney, student bookstore rep
resentative, and Henry Atwood, Waller,
yell king.
The newly elected officers will assume
their new duties on commencement
day, June g. Grinde succeeds Nick Biel-
enberg of Deer Lodge to the pres1-
dency of the associated students. .
Other officers elected were: Carl
Hansen, Dillon, vice president; John
Richardson, Bozeman, commissioner OF
publications; Dick Nelson, Willow
Creek, commissioner of athletics; Car
rol ORourke, Billings, commissioner OF
forensics; Harlan Bixby, Poison, COM
missioner of music; Elfrida Lloyd,
Butte, commissioner Of social affairs,
and William Dell, Billings, commission
er of dramatics.
At an election held earlier in the
spring William Graft of Bozeman was
elected editor of the Exponent, weekly
student newspaper, and James Finn OF
Great Falls was chosen editor Of the
Montana, student year book.