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The Omaha guide., 1938-07-09

Those Sentimental
Ballads
Sentimental ball IDS
OF home and another
and Smiling.throRgh-the-
Evening star., 1938-04-12

No, no one had tried to see her while
she was away. No. none of the news
papers had mentioned her exile. Laura
bit her lip. Then she reached for the
phone and called Sol Inman's ofice.
SoIs secretary answered Mr.. Inman,
said the secretary. would be glad to
have a talk with Miss Randall-next
Friday afternoon.
Friday! Laura slammed up the
phone. This was Monday. Who did
that little bald-headed runt think he
was? Laura called her agent. The
agent hesitated. "Who?" he said,
"Oh, Laura Randall. Yes, sure I re-
member You've been away, haven't
you?' Laura threw the phone across
the room. Gradually anger gave way
to fear, to terror.
Tuesday dragged by. Wednesday.
Thursday. On Friday Laura arrived
at the ofi1ce OF Sol Inman a half hour
before her appointment time. She
sat IN the outer ONCE while men and
women came and went and gave her
no more than a casual. passing glance.
Lauras hands felt cold She remem-
oered, oh, so vividly. how she had read
about the ability of Hollywood to for
get star in no time at all!
AN HOUR passed. The door to
Soils private ONCE opened Sol
appeared. wearing hat and gloves. He
looked at Laura. Well" he said
Come In. I'd forgotten we had an
appointment" He turned back into
the office. Laura's limbs trembled as
she followed.
She didn't know what to say or how
to begin. She mentioned the next
picture that Sol had on his schedule.
We've finished casting it," he ex-
planned. Andrew Gardner is playing
the lead and Franchon Holbrook is
playing opposite him."
But, what about me-my contract?"
Sol directed his secretary to bring
Laura's contract. He pointed out
clauses in it. not before noticed by
Laura, according to which the studio
had the option to break the contract
any time they wished, providing the
star gave just cause, such as going
into exile.
"Then-then you won't need me
any more?"
"Oh, sure" sol said. airily. Stick
around. Therell be another picture
coming along. We can probably use
you"
When Laura had gone. Sol called
her agent. 1T worked" he chuckled.
Just bad case Of temperament. I
figure we won't have any more trouble
with her . . Eh? Sure, she's a
great actress. Well fix up her salary
raise later. But don't let on about the
little game We played, and thanks for
your cooperation. Joe"
Copyright, 1881
Evening star., 1938-04-12

and when something or some one
means money, curious things happen.
Laura had been skyrocketed into
fame practically overnight. 1t began
by winning a stage-wide beauty con-
test. 1t followed through Nation
wide beauty contest in which she was
the victor, then movie in which she
played bit part, then another pic
ture in which she played opposite the
male lead. The second picture was a
smash hit. and Laura was immedi-
ately signed to long-term contract
at fabulous salary.
At least she thought it was fab
ulous. After the release of her third
vehicle, however, receipts from which
topped box office for the month, she
had a talk with some players who
had been in the game for years, and
decided her present salary was mere
pittance. She deserved more, and
could get it If she played her cards
right.
Relying on the adage that all pro-
ducers are dumb, Laura called on Mr.
Sol Inman. Sol listened to her COM
plants and smiled He thought, he
said, a small raise could be arranged
Laura got temperamental in the ap-
proved manner She wanted, she said
her salary doubled.
Sol shook his head, and mentioned
her contract.
"Ha!" declafed Laura. MY con-
tract! You inveigled me into sign
ing it when I didn't know any better
now you think you can hold me to it.
There are ways, Mr.. 1nman. of making
you wish you'd never taken avantage
Of me-"
Sol Inman smiled tolerantly. He
had been IN pictures great number
of years. He had met and transacted
business with all sorts of people Tenn
peramental actresses didn't bother
him much. This one, perhaps, was
q little worse than the others. She
had apparently been reading fiction
stories about Hollywood. A pity.
THE day after her talk with Sol
Inman. Laura drove out into the
San Francisco valley. hired herself
small ranch, and prepared for a
lengthy stay. She told her staff of
servants she would see no one. She
had the telephone disconnected. She
would let Sol Inman and the movie
going public fret and worry and regret.
A week passed and not much hap
pened. The ranch house was a rather
lonely place. Her life there was a
far cry from the glamour Of popularity
that had been hers the past six
months. Still, the thing to do was
grin and bear it. The world, she
imagined, was agog over her display
Of temperament.
Another week passed and a third.
Then Laura decided to end her
Evening star., 1938-04-12
400 Scientists to Meet.

BLACKSBURG, Va, April IL lP).-
Approximately 400 scientists are ex-
pected to attend the 18th annual meet
ing of the Virginia Academy of Science
to be held at Virginia Tech May and
I, 1t has been announced by DR.
j. George Harrar, associate professor
OF biology and chairman of the local
Arrangements Committee.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
DAILY SHORT STORY
TEMPERAMENT

exile. She packed
up her belongings
and headed back
for Hollywood. A
clutte, Of trade
papers and fan
magazines was on
her living room
table. She slit the
covers ea agerly,
looked hurriedly and
then more slowly
through their pages.
The impressive two
page spreads and
black headlines she
had expected to
find about herself
were missing. In
fact, there was
nothing pertaining
to her activities at
all.
Laura sat down
to think. She call
- =
Evening star., 1938-04-12

LAURA R A N
DALI wasn't
used to fame. The
closest she had
ever come to 1t
was reading about
the homage paid
to such people as
popular m ov e
stars. 1t had al
ways seemed to her
a little incredulous
the way an actress
could and did twist
her admirers and
her e m 10y ers
around her little
finger in order to
attain an end. She
had decided that
the employers must
be dumb. Now she
realized that IA
NOUS actres S e S
meant money to
N ovie DroducerS
Evening star., 1938-06-19

We went to theater that evening; Trevvy
was an inveterate playgoer. And, on our
return: Something wrong electric equip
ment, " Perigal announced. Perigal never used
two words where one would do.
What wrong with it:?'' Trevvy inquired.
Don't know. Man came. Coming again"
Nothing of outstanding importance oc-
cured during the next two or three days,
except that burst of inspiration and energy
enabled me to complete the work which was
there to do De Treville informed me that he,
also, had finished the business which had
brought him to New York and proposed to
return, if the date would suit me, on the fol-
lowing Saturday.
This gave us several days to amuse our
selves and suited me quite we'll But to this
moment l recall the afternoon when, having
acted as Trevvy's guide, for knew the city
we'll whereas this was his first visit, and
returning about tea time, saw three letters.
two for me and one for De Treville, lying upon
the table,
Beside them was familiar looking square
Evening star., 1938-06-19
Once again the amazing Major De Treville
steps into an adventure and solves mystery
bv SAX R0aNdER

parcel. "Hello!" Trevvy raised his eyeglass
What's this!'
He examined the label carefully, cut the
string and opened the parcel.
1t contained square wooden box and
in the box was Dutch cheese!
His face quite expressionless. De Treville
scanned the note pinned to the cheese, then
handed it to me- 1t was as follows: - Here's
another. Arrive Thursday. Cheese and beer
for supper. Anne"
Imet Trevvys fixed stare. He said nothing,
but taking up the torn wrapping, examined
the postmark and the stamps.
From Amsterdam" he murmured. The
other, also, was despatched from Amsterdam.
However. it appears that Anne is coming to
supper on Thursday, when probably the mys-
terry will be solved. OF all cheeses like Dutch
cheese the least, so that Anne's supper
promises to be failure"
He continued to handle the bright red
cheese as one might handle some rare piece of
art. Then, ref1ectively, he walked into the
kitchenette and placed the second cheese
Evening star., 1938-06-19

under a cover beside the first cheese.
During the next half hour he seemed
to be slightly distrait. Presently. he ex-
cused himself, saying that he had some
shopping to do. He did not invite me to
join him, and l speculated about the
character of his purchases. But he was
back very soon, carrying brown paper
parcel. AN additional delicacy for
Anne, he explained.
He retired to the ktchenette, where
he was employed for some time, pre-
swnably placing the delicacy in the ice
box. He had an appointment that even
ing which l knew would detain him
late. l dined alone and then returned to
our apartment. As l entered: 'Elec-
trician here again, Perigal announced.
Having nothing better to do. strolled
through to the ktchenette, where l
could hear the man tinkering, and
looked in. He had a large box provided
with carrier straps on the floor beside
him, and at the moment of my entrance
was partially invisible behind the ice
box. His travelling tool chest, as saw,
contained all sorts of implements and
number of little compartments, each
provided with sliding door. He was in
overalls, and, as saw him. apparently
possessed no head. Presently the head
emerged: Good evening, mister" he
said looking up at me.
Good evening"
He was lean, good-humored looking
fellow, hatchet-faced, gray-eyed; and
as he rose up, busting his hands:
"Allclear, he announced. Il couldn't
fix it before as didn't have new plug
along. But it's all OK. now
He replaced odds and ends in his
travelling workshop, fixed the straps
and put on a cap which bore the badge
of a local electric company. Good
night, he called.
was asleep when Trevvy returned.
Thursday evening as matter of
course we kept open. We dined lightly.
After ALL" said Trevvy, If have
to eat Dutch cheese tonight with Anne,
l must be sparing in my diet"
At about half-past eight the doorbell
rang. and l heard Perigal's voice. Then
he entered. Miss Anne Hoskinson, he
announced, and stood aside.
Anne entered. She was smart bru-
nette, with large, intelligent, dark eyes.
She looked like Paris, from her smart
little hat to her dainty shoes. De Treville
bowed. l looked on wonderingly ..
for an expression of profound bewilder-
ment had crossed the piquant face of
Anne Hoskinson. She stared at me; she
stared at Trevvy - then:
There's something funny and wrong,
here, she declared.
II am more than sorry" Trevvy
replied, but am Bernard De Treville
and have been looking forward all the
week to your arrival. Won't you please
wn?"
placed an armchair for her and provided
ith cigarette She watched him all the
With singular expression.
I'd now," said he, there seems to be
little mystery"
ystery" Anne Hoskinson exclaimed -
just dawning on me that there's no
ry at all! l have been played up by a
That's the mystery"
-oorot fr hoor fh;c I an, afraid I don'f
Evening star., 1938-06-19

III look down upon panorama ofa
|darge part of New York. 1t was possible
In clear weather to obtain glimpse of
The open sea and of the Statue of
Liberty. was restless this afternoon
|lche work l was there to do was not
isgoing well. hoped that De Treville
Rn~ould be back shortly.
J His unexpected arrival in New York
heather more than a week earlier had
n frankly delighted me. No man could
Yong remain bored in Trevvy's COM
|hpany. And although the purpose of his
|s1Sisit, like 50 much in De Treville's life,
Remained something of mystery, l
|nknew that he was visiting the United
states on diplomatic mission of
sfielicate character. He was not proceed
ing to Washington. but was expecting
lea representative to pay him an informal
|ovisit here, at The Regal Athenian."
The European mail had come in half
an-hour earlier; number of sealed and
official envelopes, for Trevvy. several
ordinary letters. and a large, heavy,
square parcel. As stared at this, the
door opened.
Perigal, most silent of manservants,
entered, carrying bundle of news
papers.
More" he said.
Paragraphs about the Major De
Treville, Perigal?"
Perigal nodded. His leathery features
registered no more expression than
those of ventriloquist's dummy. He
went out again.
took up one of the newspapers.
Perigal had neatly marked the place in
pencil, and there it was again: the para
/ graph to which Trevvy had objected so
much had evidently been syndicated. 1t
announced that the distinguished officer
/ had arrived on the Queen Mary on a
diplomatic mission to Washington; this
despite the fact that Trevvy to my
knowledge had not interviewed one
journalist. He was greatly annoyed as
he did not desire to attract attention.
As | was turning the newspapers
over, heard the clang of elevator
doors, swift, light footsteps, and a
/ moment later De Treville entered, toss
/ ing his hat onto a settee. He smiled in
CHEEKY greeting, but drew down his
brows at sight of the pile of journals.
What. more ofit?"
Yes. But perhaps. now, it doesn't
matter"
Very annoying" he muttered,
nevertheless.
He quizzed one of the offending items
through his appraised monocle, and then
dropped the glass on the end of its
silken cord.
"Hello!" he exclaimed. Mail just
in"
Perigal entered with refreshments. l
sat down to whisky and soda while T
looked through his mail. Apparently thel
nothing of great importance. Present
came to the large package, and: "
this?" he murmured, weighing it in his
He cut the string, opened the wrapping
from small wooden box, extracted a
cheese! A card was pinned to the chees
read it silently and handed it to me. TIL
the message: Keep in icebox until l arr
share with you. Anne"
saw that Trevvy's face wore p'
expression. Who is Anne:" asked.
"One knows many people called Ann
replied, but l can think of no ANNE
would seno me a Dutch cheese; nor
recognize the writing"
He examined the cheese again VIII
terest, and re-read the brief note several
"Wel1" he said 81 SllDDOSe | mu
Evening star., 1938-06-19

sit down."
He placed an armchair for her and provided
her with cigarette. She watched him all the
time with singular expression.
'And now," said he, there seems to be
some little mystery"
Mystery" Anne Hoskinson exclaimed -
its just dawning on me that there's no
mystery at all! have been played up by
crook That's the mystery"
Il regret to hear this am afraid don't
understand" Anne Hoskinson laughed: it was
not mirthful laugh.
Il don't suppose you do, she said bitterly.
But if you are Major De Treville - andLI
guess there's no room for doubt = have
been bigger fool than thought had it in
me to be-"
Watching her as she spoke, certainly felt
that anything resembling foolishness was not
to be anticipated in the case of this singularly
self f-possessed young lady.
Give me the answer if you can" she went
on. while was in Europe have only just
(Continvsd on poss 15)
Evening star., 1938-11-20
S|ovak, Ruthenian
Autonomy Voted
Czech Assembly
Corputho- Ukroine Revolt
Reported, but Denied
By Prague
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PRAGUE, Nov. 10. - The lower
House OF the Czechoslovak Parlia-
ment voted autonomy for Slovakia
and Carpatho-U Ukraine Ruthenia)
today amid foreign reports of re
volt" in the latter province.
The oficial news agency admitted
trouble in Carpatho- Ukraine, stating
terrorist" bands from Hungary and
Poland had caused six deaths along
the border and were keeping the
population in turmoil. Existence of
a revolt" was denied, however.
Officials said the reports, from
Hungary and Poland, were efforts to
prevent granting of autonomy to the
RuthenianS and to make the world
believe cession of the Carpathian
Mountain region to Hungary was
necessity.
Regular Czech army troops are not
yet demobilized, 1t was pointed out,
and still occupy Carpatho- Ukraine
and patrol the Polish and Hungarian
borders as during the recent Ger
man. -Czechoslovak crisis.
80 Gendarmes Reported Killed.
The Budapest newspaper, Vi Men,
Zedek, reported 80 gendarmes had
been killed battling "rebels" at the
village of liza in Carptho- Ukraine,
which is Czechoslovakia' eastern
most province. The paper said there
Evening star., 1938-11-20
Lecture Will Tell
How to Meet Beer.

Wilderness etiquette hints on such
fine points as how not to introduce
yourself to bear. what to do if a
bear attends your picnic party
luncheon and tips to the hostess
on reception to her camp of skunks
and other wild life will be given by
Clifford c. Pressnall. assistant chief
of the wild life division of the Ma
tional Park Service, to all who are
interested.
Mr.. Pressnall will deliver his talk,
with illustrations. at pm. We'd
nesday in the departmental audi
torium, Constitution avenue between
Twelfth and Fourteenth streets NV.
He will discuss actual experiences
with animals during nearly nine
years of service as naturalist in Yo-
semitic. Zion and Bryce Canyon
National Parks.
Evening star., 1938-11-20
answering a congratulatory message
on the Ruthenian autonomy vote.

answering a congratulatory message
on the Ruthenian autonomy vote.
Federal State Projected.
The program Of autonomy for
Carpatho Ukraine and Slovakia,
which was advanced by Parliament
today, is expected to result next
week in establishment of a federal
Czech -Slovak state. The Senate will
pass on the autonomy laws Tuesday,
and Frantisek Chvalkovsky, now for
eign minister, is expected to be
elected President Of the transformed
state later in the week. He Is the
only candidate.
The lower house passed the au-
tonomy laws by overwhelming ma
jorities. Slovak autonomy was voted
142 to 81, Ruthenia lat to %. The
laws are q part of the country's
constitution revision program result
ing from the partitions of Czecho-
slovakia accomplished at Munich
and Vienna.
The new federal state will con-
sist Of three autonomous parts
Bohemia-Moravia, inhabited mostly
by Czechs; Slovakia, inhabited by
Slovaks, and Carpatho- Ukraine, in
habited by Ruthenians.
Under the new constitution Par
Evening star., 1938-11-20
james Returns to West

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10 R.-
James Roosevelt, son of the Psesi-
dent, arrived here today by plane
from Chicago and Immediately de-
parted by auto, presumably for the
Walter Murphy ranch, near Hol-
lister, where he has been con-
valescing after an operation. Mr..
Roosevelt asked United Airline off.
cials that his trip be given mo
publicity"
Evening star., 1938-11-20

Teichman, chaplain: Mrs. o. D.
Moser, treasurer; Mrs. George F..
Miles. secretary; Maurice w. Fox,
gate keeper; Mrs. Mary Cullen,
Ceres; Mrs. Augusta Rinker, Po-
mona; Miss Wilma Fox, Flora; Mrs.
C. c. Carr, lady assistant steward; !;
and G. C. Carr, member of exec
utive committee for three years,
Evening star., 1938-11-20

lament will have little occasion to
meet in view of an enabling act"
to be passed next week granting
extraordinary powers to President
and cabinet. The legislative body
will not be dissolved, however.
Evening star., 1938-11-20

by France, the only consequence can
be that henceforth France and Eng
land must have divergent foreign
policies. Or elsa solution that al
ways overhangs us like sword of
Damocles-there will have to be a
coup d'etat in this country and the
creation of a dictatorial government.
Neither prospect is comforting
(Copyrisht, 1898. by Consolidated Press)
Evening star., 1938-11-20
Woman Heads Grunoe

OAKTON, Va, Nov. 19.-Mrs.
F. c. Teichman has been elected
master of Providence Grange. Other
newly elected officers include J. E.
Beard, overseer; w. A. Sherman,
lecturer; George Speer, steward; :;
j. A. Dyer. assistant steward; F.. C.
Evening star., 1938-11-20
Reports Not Confirmed,

Officials here said no such infor-
nation had reached here as that
published in Budapest.
1t is admitted here there is unrest
among the Ruthenians, but this is
attributed to terrorist" raids from
Poland and Hungary. The official
news agency reported order prevailed
throughout the province.
The six deaths officially admitted
included four killed at the village
of Rakosin in raid by Hungarians
and two slain at Torun. Forty
Polish terrorists were reported to
have attempted to storm the post
office at Sinewerska Poljana.
Budapest reports that Ruthenian
delegation had gone to Budapest and
another to Warsaw to appeal for aid
were scofted at. as was another from
Budapest that Premier Augustine
Volisin Of Ruthenia had fled to Slo-
vakia with government records.
Volisin himself appeared to have
disposed of the reports by sending
telegram to Prague from Huszt
Evening star., 1938-11-20

Telephone service over most OF
the Philippines is being considered.
Evening star., 1938-11-20
was widespread uprising against

was a widespread uprising against
Czech authorities.
liza Is near the provisional proyin-
cial capital of Huszt. The newspaper
VI Nemzedek pictured a state of
anarchy" in the remote Carpathian
mountain district.
It was reported also in Budapest
that delegation of Ruthenian
leaders was en- route there with Pc
titions bearing $4,000 signatures ask
dng annexation Of their province to
Hungary. The population of Car
patho- Ukraine is about 100000.
The Budapest semi official news
paper Esti Ujsag reported that
Huszt, the provisional capital, was
virtually surrounded by "rebels" and
that Czech soldiers were being with
drawn.
In Warsaw the semi official news
agency carried a dispatch dated
Rome, saying Rdthenians had ap-
pealed to Budapest for military aid
ito end Czech terror"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
Scouts Review Board
 Faces Busy Schedule
Council Members to Be Kept Until January 10; Camp=
 a=Ree Planned First Weekend in June

been scheduled at the new Council Campsite in Plymouth on Saturday, December 31st. All Scouts and Scouters in the Council are invited to attend and to take part in the fun. It is suggested that sandwich lunches will be most appropriate with provision for a hot drink made by Patrols or Troops. And of course the boys should be cautioned tc wear suitable warm clothing. This affair will be held whether or mol there is snow and the program oi activities, including games ano competitive events, will be planned to fit the weather. Announcement; of the type of program to be pre- sented will be announced through the newspapers several days before the event. The Central District is planning to promote this as a Dis trict Activity. They expect to have a large number present.
 Training Course
 The Naugatuck District is run ming short course in Troop Oper- ation for the Scouters of their Dis trict. The course is being held al the Naugattlck High School Gym Wednesday evening at TOO D. m Scouters who have not already reg istered may attend the two remain ing meetings on Wednesday, De- cember 7th and Wednesday, Decern- Der 14th. . f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
M'EVOY PRESIDES
 HERE DECEMBERl2
Session to Be First Here Since Start of Conspir-
 acy Trial

Judge Frank F. McEvoy will pre- side at the first civil superior court session here since; the start of. the Waterbury conspiracy trial, on Mon day, December 12. Clerk George H. Freeman decreed today that all cases claimed fer hearing at short calendar session that day must be filed not later than 10 a. m. Thurs day. 4 at5s {, Another short calendar session will be conducted Monday, December 19 by Judge Earnest c. Simpson.
 ] Regular superior court sessions are expected to, be resumed after the first of the new year, when judge will be assigned here just for that purpose. Sessions are expected to be heard in the chambers of the court of common pleas, while the latter court judges will move to chambers in the city hall. .s sie