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Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-04-03

result Of her scrutiny, leaned back
in her chair.
care you staying here ?" she in
quired.
"Well, no, as a matter of fact
I am not" said Charles. "a bird
Of passage, you know. I move
about good DEAL" he added airily.
''The fact is, I have just run over
to settle a small affair for one Of
my clients. You don't mind my
pipe, do you?"
Jacqueline shook her head, smil-
ing.
''It fits the landscape" she told
him. cit looks like Austria even
if it smells like London"
Charles grinned.
GLAND painted" he said. Eight
marks. Not dear, was it ?"
"You get lot of smoke for your
money, anyway" laughed Jacque-
line. "Do you often come over ?"
Nov and them" said Charles.
IT have several clients who reside
in Austria, but, of course, unless it
is something very important,
usually send clerk"
Clients" said Jacqueline. ooh,
are you lawyer
Charles glanced at her with un-
concealed admiration.
II say, that's very clever of you.
Clients-lawyer. Yes, I see your
train of thought. AS matter Of
fact, I am a lawyer. Do you
mind ?"
ooh, no." smiled Jacqueline. ''It's
the way things happen, you know.
IF you see a blue-eyed COW in the
morning you're certain to see one
in the afternoon. suppose he'll
turn up today too-the other law
yer, Il mean"
Charles frowned slightly.
"a friend Of yours ?" he asked.
IT wonder if know him. 1 mean
-er-most of we lawyers-or
should it be us lawyers amy
way, the best-class lawyers, you
each other pretty
frequently, and quite possibly your
friend is a friend of mine." And
then, seeing that Jacqueline was
staring at him intently, with a lit
tie quicker showing between her
eyebrows, he adjusted the set of
his Austrian hat and Strengthened
his tie. Don't you think I'm like
ly to know him ?"
She shook her head.
mo, wasn't thinking that; but
I was wondering-Do you go into
police courts and defend people ?",
Charles looked shocked. =
IT? My dear child, don't be alb
surd. Police courts! Chancery,
administering estates, trustees,
all that sort of thing. One seldom
sees a court; that is a rather vul-
gar side of ones practice, which
one leaves to ones managing
clerk"
"Oh. see," said Jacqueline.
Sorry"
ITO Be COntinued)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-04-03

You hardly knew the man. He was
perfectly charming if only you'd
looked a little farther than the
chin. And it was the same in
Rome, and the same in Vienna, and
the same everywhere else. If their
chins were all right, you always
found something else wrong with
them. I'm sure don't know what
you do want as a husband. You
can't marry a Greek god. People
in our station of life can't expect
to do that sort of thing. And if
you did, you wouldn't be happy,
You'd have to keep him under lock
and key. And now-now-Oh, go
away, Jacqueline, and leave me-
I'm just terribly unhappy"
"And now what, mother?"
"And now there's Jim Assem-"
sobbed Mrs. Smith. "Hes terribly
rich and very good-looking, and if
only you'd marry him-but of
course you won't. You'll probably
find he's got hammer toe or
something, and we shall just go on
and on, living the same cheap sort
Of life, pinching and scraping and
telling lies and-Oh, it's all 80
hopeless, Jacqueline. I feel can't
go on any longer. I just want to
lie here and cry"
The girl was silent, fYowninx
thoughtfully; and then her frown
vanished and her eyes seemed to
soften; her hand went out and
touched her mothers shoulder
again.
Mother, listen"
"Just leave me alone, Jacque>
line"
There's no need to be unhappy,
mother. There's no need to cry. I
suppose I've been a selfish little
beast, but I won't be any more.
And you won't have to struggle
and tell lies and pinch and scrape
any more, either. Are you listen
ing?"
Her mother nodded.
"That's all done with-forever,
mother, because I'm going to
marry Jim Asson."
Mrs. Smith suddenly sat up.
"Jacqueline! My dear-do you
really mean it?"
ST do. Does that make you
happy?"
Mrs. Smith caught her hand,
drew her close and kissed her
cheek.
"Bless you, dear" she said. I'm
sure you'll be terribly happy"
"I'm going to tell Jim now"
Her mother nodded.
"Do, DEAR" she smiled. "And
then I'll talk to Colonel Lutman
about the business side. You can
safely leave that to me-"
"Tm sure I can, mother"
cit must all be done legally"
said Mrs. Smith. IT shall write to
Mr.. Stuckey at once. Run along,
dear, and find JIM"
Jacqueline hesitated.
"About that check, mother :"
my dear, I'm sure shaM't wor-
nv about that now. Why, Colonel
Lutman will be almost a relative.
II don't suppose he'll mention it
again when he hears Of your en-
gagement."
"And if he does"
Mrs. Smith smiled.
"Well, you'll soon be married.
dear, won't you?"
Go Be C0ntinued(
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-04-03
READ THIS FIRST:

READ THIS FIRST:
Charles Stuckey, Of a London law
firm, reluctantly has agreed to a scheme
to defraud the daughter of one of his
few respectable clients, Jacqueline
Smith, of an inheritance of 81, 500 900
from an American uncle. In keeping
with the plan. Colonel Alex Lutman.
who has hold over Stuckey. and Jim
the same hotel in Cobenzil with Mrs.
Smith and her daughter. Jim hopes to
marry the girl, having her assign her
property to him. before Stuckey in
forms her of her inheritance. In dire
financial straits, Mrs. Smith already is
impressed with Jim, posing as
wealthy Englishnan. as an admirable
catch for her daughter. Lutman, in
the role Of Jims trustee, subtlely
threatens Jacqueline with a check he
cashed for her mother returned
marked insufficient funds. Finding
her mother distraught over their finan-
cial plight and Lutman's implied threat
over the check. Jacqueline tells her
she will marry Jim.
: NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY:
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-04-03
CHAPTER IA

AFTER LEAVING her mother
Jacqueline found Jim Asson smok-
ing a cigaret in the lounge, and
seated herself beside him on the
settee.
well, Jim, do you really want
me to marry you?"
"Of course I do, Jacqueline. I've
beer waiting and hoping -
Listen, Jim, before you start
getting rapturous," interrupted the
girl. IT don't love you, and if I
marry you it will be because I'm
sick Of never having a shilling to
spend, sick of the sort Of life I've
been leading. It'll be because you've
got enough money to give me a
home of my own and a good time
and nice clothes and all that sort
of thing, and because you've prom
Used to make mother a generous
allowance. Is that clear?"
"You don't give me much chance
to misunderstood, Jacqueline."
TITS best to be frank. That's
why I should be marrying you, and
for no other reason at all. I don't
want to marry you under false pre-
lenses. I like you, but I don't love
you and don't believe ever shall
love YOU"
"1t sounds a bit cold FLOODED,
lJacqueline."
She smiled. "Your proposal
wasn't exactly ardent, Jim," she
reminded him. ''That's the posi-
ton, anyway. OF course, I'll be
a sport and play the game and be-
have as a good wife is expected to
behave, but it will only be for the
reasons I've given you. Do you
still want to marry me?"
"Of course"
"Righto, jim; I'm willing. So
we call it a bet, do we?"
Absolutely. And as soon as
possible, eh, Jacqueline? I'll see
Old Lutman and get things fixed up
and we'll be married straightaway,
shall we"
She nodded and got up.
'See you later, then, Jirn," she
said, and went up to her bedroom.
There, for a long time, she sat
staring out of the window. 'But
why?" she kept asking herself.
why does Jim want to marry me?
And why does Colonel Lutman
want him to?"
Charles Stuckey on the sunlit
terrace of the Hotel Walderstein
was a very different person from
Charles Stuckey in the dingy Office
of Messrs. Stuckey & Stuckey in
London.
He was dressed, for instance, in
a suit of plus-fours Of vivid pat
tern, which, though it caused no
cOmmotion in the valley Of the
Danube, long since Injured to the
British tourists conception of suit
able attire for foreign travel,
would probably have caused a riot
in Rotherhithe. From the pocket
Of his jacket protruded the newt
able folding pocket kodak, and on
the back of his head he wore a
S1CCA4 <4uoCAA d1A 11dI CO1IlH1CCO Will
its bunch of feathers. He was
smoking a large German pipe,
putting at it furiously as he studied
the little German phrase-book in
his hand. Moreover, there was
look on his face which was never
there when Charles Stuckey was
in his Rotherhithe Office He never
enjoyed himself there as he was
enjoying himself now.
He had not been there many
minutes before he had decided that
he liked Cobenzil. He liked the
sunlit terrace Of the hotel; he liked
the view across the river; he liked
his hat and the appearance, if not
the taste. Of his pipe; and he liked
particularly the look of the girl
who was seated a little farther
along the terrace beneath the
shade of the big umbrella.
The only thing which so far he
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in 1916, and was occasioned by the an
ncuncement of Germany that armed
merchant vessels of it's enemies would
be regarded as ships of war. A strong
opinion developed, both in and out of
Congress, that persons taking pass
age on such armed vessels should do
so at their own risk, and each of the
chairmen of the foreign relations
committees notified the President that
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-04-03
READ THIS FIRST:

Charles Stuckey, of a London law
firm, reluctantly has agreed to scheme
to defraud the daughter Of one Of his
few respectable clients. Jacqueline
Smith. of an inheritance OF 81. 800, 600
from an American uncle In keeping
with the plan, Colonel Alex Lutman,
who has a hold over Stuckey, and Jim
Asson, an ex-convict. are stopping at
the same hotel in Cobenzil with Mrs.
marry the girl, having her assign her
property to him, before Stuc'key in
forms her of her inheritance. In dire
financial straits, Mrs. Smith already is
impressed with Jim. posing as a
wealthy Englishman, as an admirable
''catch'' for her daughter. Lutman, in
the role of Jim's trustee. subtlely
threatens Jacqueline with check he
cashed for her mother returned
marked insufficient funds.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY:
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-04-03
War Declared 20 Years AGO;
Looking Back Or hose DAYS
World
the United World

This is the first of series of
six articles in which the author
1.-THE World War Day-by-Day"
summarizes new evidence that has
come to light since the Armistice
on the reasons why the United
States went to war, 20 years ago.
Where opinions and conclusions
are expressed in these articles
they are Mr.. Kinnaird's and do
not necessarily represent the
views of this newspaper.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-04-03

President Wilson at all times had
complete control of the American and
diplomatic negotiations which failed
of their professed object, peace, and
by progressive steps carried the ma
ton into war.
Twice Congress seriously opposed
his aggressive attitude toward Ger
many.
The first of these contests was early
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-04-03

clear majority of his respective COM
mittee and House favored a formal
warning to American citizens against
risking their lives on such vessels.
Speaker Clark told the President
Congress was to 1 in favor of such
a warming
Opposition to Wilson
But the President opposed warn
ing Americans against taking pass
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-22
|. Q. Questions

How many OF these "Signs" do
you believe in? Check the ones
you believe are true and turn to
page "a for significance Of test.
l. A high forehead is the sign
intelligence. T F
2. A receding chin is the sign
of a weak will. T F
3. Shifty eyes are the sign Of
dishonesty. T F
4. Small eyes are the sign of q
secretive nature. T F
5. The man who can't look
you in the eye is dishonest.
TT n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-22
Brothers Convicted
In Tow Rope Death

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Oct. 90
Arnold and Alfred Ramthun,
brothers, were convicted of man.
slaughter here. Mrs. Mary Fischer,
80 years old, was killed August 20,
when she stumbled over the tow
rope connecting two automobiles
in which the brothers rode. The
rope was % feet long instead of
the 12-foot limit fixed by statute.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-22
Man, 80, Will Wed
Best Cook of 68

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22.-He's
80, she's SO.
But they're going to be married
tomorrow.
I'm lonesome, and I like her
cooking" Hanson McCaulley OF
Chester county, announced.
Miss Elizabeth Young OF Della
ware county, was too flustered to
say much, but she did say she was
VERY happy"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-22

SPOKANE, Wash, Oct. %
Q.NSO.-It's Doctor Bing Crosby
today.
Gonzaga University today had
honored its most noted alumnus,
Harry Crosby, known as Bling"
to millions of radio and motion
picture fans, with the degree of
doctor of philosophy.
Gonzaga awarded the doctorate
to Bing because of his eminence
and the pleasure he has brought
to millions of people" Father Rob
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-22
BY SHIRLEY SPENCER

6. Eyes close together are the
sign Of narrowmindednesS
T F
7. The size Of the head indi-
Gates the size of the brain.
T F
8. Long, tapering fingers are
the sign Of artistic ability.
T F
9. Thumbs turned in is a sign
Of cowardice or secretive-
ness. T F
10. All criminal have peculiar
ears. T F
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-22
Prices Too High,
Smokers Strike

GUAYAQUu, Ecuador. Oct %.
Ecuador is threatened with a smok-
ers' strike as result of an increase
in prices by the government to-
bacco monopoly. The new prices
are termed exorbitant.
The monopoly controls the sale
and importation of tobacco in any
form. Smokers Of native and
foreign tobacco declare they will
not smoke at present prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-22
It's DR.. Bing Crosby No1U

inson, president Of the university
said.
Signs reading welcome Bing"
hung across principal streets. Bob
Burns, radio and screen star who
accompanied him was made hon.
orary chief of police for the day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-22

ct Work For Uncle Sam. - new
series of articles by the well-knOwn
authorizes and newspaper feature
writer. Alma Sioux Scarberry. Read
this vivid account Of the lives OF
Government workers by one who has
lived and worked with them. Daily
in The Times. Call Di. 1000 for home
delivery.
Evening star., 1937-03-05
TRUJ|LL0 BOOSTS
FOREIGN CREDIT
Dominican Republic Reports
Treasury Surplus and
Greater Prosperity.

b the Associated Press.
CIUDAD TRUJILLO, Dominican
Republic, March 5.-Reporting a sur
plus in the treasury and increasing
nrosperity in the Dominican Republic
President Rafael L. Trujillo, this an
cient Islands strong man, outlined To-
dav a program for better commercial
relations and credit in foreign markets
This 45-year-old chief executive
once a telegraph operator in his native
town of San Cristobal, made known
his plans in one Of his rare state
ments.
Pointing with pride to total sur
plus of more than half a million dol
lars at the close of the 1896 budget
Trujillo said the economic and scien-
tific development in the republic the
last five years had been achieved with
the aid of firmly established peace
and order, and an honest and we'll
meaning administration"
Trujillo, who became the republic
youngest president at the age OF SO IN
1890, and was reelected for four
years in 1884 declared a floating depl
which existed when he took Office had
been reduced So per cent.
Launched Works Program.
Directing a program OF reconstruc-
kion of the old city of Santo Domingo
all but destroyed in a hurricane that
killed 1000 persons and caused mil
lions of dollars in property damage IL
days after he took oftice-Trujillo re-
named it "Ciudad Trujillo' and
launched a broad program OF public
works.
"A modern network of flrst-class
roads covering 1,442 kilometers 600
miles, and reaching every section OF
the country has been completed and
Is maintained in perfect condition" he
said. steel bridges solidly constructed
make these roads equal to the best in
Europe or America.
All of this, am proud to say, has
been achieved in the midst of the most
adverse circumstances, and without
loans or any other form of assistance.
Special attention has been given to
the economic development of our coun-
try. to well conducted agricultural
campaigns, the building of irrigation
canals, the distribution of land for
farming A total of 252 $50 acres of
government land has been allotted to
54,494 poor farmers, who in addi-
ton receive financial assistance and
farming impliments to begin their
work"
New Schools Founded.
Trujillo said much Of his program
had been devoted to culture of the
mind" with establishment Of new
schools and training of people in man
agement of farms.
Asserting he had succeeded in clos
ing the government budgets for five
consecutive years with a surplus,
Trujillo said establishment of peace
and order and confidence in the gov
ernment, "as Is fitting in real democ-
racy, has been one of my chief aims. "
He pleaded the cause of peace and
said his proposal for league or asso-
citation of American nations, pre-
sented at the recent BuenoS Aires Con-
ference, would further such course.
"At the present time. I am giving
al possible attention to the improve
ment Of our commercial relations, !"
said the President.
Evening star., 1937-03-05

took full leave last year, but died be-
fore completing the IL months service
in which it would have been earned.
Holding that in such cases the leave
must be prorated, Elliott approved q
proposal to deduct from the retirement
pay an amount sufficient to reimburse
the Government for nine days excess
leave.
Elliott pointed out that the regula-
tions covering unearned annual leave
are different from those for unearned
sick leave Under the latter, death or
involuntary separation-except for
cause-cancels the employees obliga-
ton.
Evening star., 1937-03-05
U. S. May Collect
Unearned Leave
OfDead Employe

The Government can reach into the
grave to collect for unearned annual
leave that Government employe has
taken at time of death.
This principle is laid down in a de-
cision to the Civil Service Commission
by Acting Controller General Elliott In
the cast of a Treasury employe who
Evening star., 1937-03-05

change is contemplated in either per-
sonnel or policies.
He acquired the property as an
agent" His statement followed Fed
eral Court sanction of the sale effected
January 7, when he bid $850,000 for
assets of the Tennessee Publishing Co.,
which has been In receivership for
several years.
Davis has not identified the parties
he represents as agent. He and the
American National Bank, of which ne
Is president, own $460,00C Of the COM
pany's $750,000 bonds. These securi-
ties may be applied on the purchase
price.
Evening star., 1937-03-05
HEADS RETIRED FIREMEN
A. J. Wernig Elected President at
Association Meeting.

A. J. Wernig, former vice president
Of the Retired Firemen's Association,
was chosen president Of the organiza-
ton yesterday at an election meeting
in Typographical Unicn Hall. 423 G
street. He succeeds P. w. Nicholson.
Other officers elected included: H.
J. Raley, vice president; c. G. Birch,
recording secretary, and E. ]. Trainer,
treasurer.
Evening star., 1937-03-05
D. c., MARCH

The company was formerly directed
by Luke Lea.
Lit J. Pardue, receiver, will continue
Temporarily in charge Of the papers
at the request of Davis.
Evening star., 1937-03-05
Ex.Writer to Address PIT. A.

EX.Wrlter to Address P.-T. a.
LEONARDTOWN, Md, March 5
Especially Charles Stephenson Smith,
retired foreign correspondent OF the
Associated Press. will be the guest
speaker at a meeting of the La Plata
Parent-Teacher Association on March
6. Smith will present his "Travelogue
Of Soviet Russia"
Evening star., 1937-03-05
NASHVILLE BANKER
BECOMES PUBLISHER
Davis Says No Changes Are Con-
templated In Policies or
peraonne1
Personnel

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March s.
Paul M. Davis, Nashville banker, be-
came publisher of the Nashville Ten
neSsean and the Evening Tennessean
yesterday, and said no immediate
Evening star., 1937-03-05
Building Active in India.

Increased building activity is re-
ported from many of the largest cities
in India.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-04-16

FARMS WANTED-With the compile
ton of Fort Peck dam hundreds Of farmers
Al be obliged to move from their Missouri
'ottom lands and will be looking for new
ocations. II you want to sell your farm
advertise 1t in THE GLASGOW COURIER.
Glasgow, Montana: Covers Fort Peck terri
'nry completely. Write for rates.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-04-16

motionleSs when she got back and
drove away. His cheek stung, but his
thoughts were more painful. The bulk
of his nights earnings was from Mar
daiS jeweled bag-now IN Monsieur the
managers keeping-and originally rom
the Intoxicated Phil Brooke If the un-
bearable truth were told.
- 49,
:: Felix went into the hotel, pulling his
collar from his neck as II 1t lchoked
him. He went up to his room, walking
the corridor with 1eaden feet. No doubt
they would move him up to the top
very soon, but he was still sleeping in
state tonight
He turned on the light and there was
Jocelyn, wide-eyed and wakeful look
ing at him from her bed. She smiled
appealingly as if she entreated forgive
ness for having been away. Felix,
darling, I thought you were never COM
ing"
struck, and then his wrath burst from
him. IF this is your idea of a joke"
he. shouted. Jocelyn's eyes were grave,
adoring, innocent. "Oh, no, Felix. Come
here, darling. Oh, please listen"
Felix sat on her bed and Jocelyn
threw warm young arms round him.
II did go. But it was all too scary. I
couldn't do it, darling. I was afraid it
would all go wrong and I would Of
fend you and lose you forever. You see,
I can't live without you. I'm weak, too,
Felix-I'm the wrong sort of wife to
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-04-16

try and cure you-Athe kind that STICKS ,
for. better or for worse.Y yf,EgFs, egf
: Felix drew her arms from his neck.
held her wrists, and, looked deep into
the honest young soul that shone from
her eyes. you mean you're back with
the the money and you don't want that
THAT'S right, Felix. I don't like the
In Of man that does what q girl
tells him. I love you the way you are.
III take what's coming to u.s." >
Felix caught her! to him and crushed
the breath from her. His eyes were dry
and bright, but his voice sounded as II
he were crying Don't worry, beloved.
I am cured. And I promise. I promise!",
There was nothing in front Of them
now, but proud living and high ecstacy.
A thought about the white farm Tilted
like q doves wings through Jocelyn,s
mind in the irrelevant way thoughts
do. They could cable in the morning
to be sure Of 1t. but she would suggest
that later. Now was not the moment.
Now was the time to take the edge
off her husbands brief humiliation.
THANK you-thank you'll" she sighed
happily. my Felix-you're-so-Won-
derful!" Her words were lost in his
kiss-the music and the flame.
THE END