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Evening star., 1941-07-13

at the slippery edges of the hole He saw
Horatio's eyes, turned to him aghast, appeal
ing, to the last trusting him.
He grew very quiet within himself The
ice held him for the first step. Then it broke.
He was up to his knees - up to his shoulders.
The ice thickened and made barrier between
him and Horatio too broad for him to reach
across. He beat it with his clenched fists.
He leaned all his weight on it till it broke
again. Then the water was up to his mouth
and his feet slid on the muddy canal bed.
He had to decide then. Maybe. if he turned
now. he could still get back Don't be
skeered, Horatio," he said. I'm coming"
He took deep breath and went on. His
chin forged against the last ice between them.
The water flowed over his mouth. He saw
Horatio like shadow splash towards him.
His throat choked with the muddy water.
He gave Horatio little push. Swim in,
boy" he gasped.
The undertow turned him slowly - snake
tuggng at his knees pulling him down. But
for the first time in his life everything was all
right. He saw Horatio scramble up the bank
and shake himself and wait, laughing and
wagging his tail - as though it was all a
sort of joke.
The thought of Horatio standing alone
there and waiting gave him strength. He
failed the icy water with his arms, his toes
clawed at the mud. A moment later they took
hold and he was ploughing his way strongly
back. Another effort andhe had dragged him
self up the canal bank. He wasn't cold. His
blood ran strong and warm through him.
1t ran down his cut chin and battered hands
He liked it. He stood up straight and looked
up at the low gray sky as though he asked it
to bear him witness.
Il wasn't skeered! he said. "Oh, gosh, l
wasn't skeered." He said it over and over
again, like sort of litany. He chanted it to
himself as he strode home, swinging his arms
like soldier on the march.
Bill Anders pounced on him at the drug
store corner. 1--WE been waiting for you,
r,nt." he said. Hand over the goods ="
Yorick stopped dead, facing him.
''You go chase yourself" he said
''Wh-whats that?"
''You write your own piece - if you know
how. That's what"
Bill balled his fists and made little run
at him. Yorick waited. He gave him time,
but Bill did nothing. And Yorick went on
(Continvsd on poss 15)
Evening star., 1941-07-13

tripped over the mat.
Ma - who was really
only Uncle Rob's wife - clicked her tongue
at him. IF your lunch is cold" she said Bit
terly, Its your own fault"
1t always was Anyhow he didn't care about
hamburger, hot or cold But it was swell stuff
for dogs. When Ma wasn't looking he stuffed
gobs of it into his pocket, where it made
greasy mess which sooner or later would be
found out Ma went back into the kitchen to
greet neighbor Ma had high-pitched.
carrying voice Maybe she didn't mean him
to hear.
= "Yorick!" she said. What a name! Mary
got it out of some book. Yorick's the spittin'
image of her. Wastes my good light mulin'
like boy. He amt like anything knows of.
He'll be charge on me all my days you
mark my words -"
That wasn't true anyway. He knew that
much. Just before he'd died Uncle Rob had
told him. "Yory," he'd said. you're not be-
holden to me or Ma either. Your Pa left
enough to see you through school and bit
over. You stand up for yourself and see you
get what s coming to you ="
Uncle Rob knew Ma. He'd lived with her
forty years. What he'd said sounded fine.
But it didn't help. To stand up for yourself
you had to be outstanding. And Yorick knew
he wasn't He was undersized with small
pale face and lank fair hair and eyes that
when he studied peered out timidly from be-
hind thick-lensed glasses. 1t was true he
wasn't like other boys He didn't know any
more than Ma what he was like. Maybe that
was why he sat at the bottom of his class.
IT WASN'T that he couldn't understand why
A+B-C=X He could - when he was alone
in his cubbyhole at the top of the house. But
when he stood up in that sea of mocking,
malicious eyes his mind went blank. He
couldn't even think. But he could write. Even
his teacher said 50 - and read bits of what
he wrote aloud. And the class whoOped. Be-
cause the way he saw things sounded queer
and sort of sissy to them.
Last night he'd written piece on "Cour-
age that might get the school prize. But it
wouldn't get it for him, because Bill Anders
had stopped him on the way to school that
morning, taken him by the scruff of the neck
and shaken him - gently but as token Of
more to come. What you know about cour-
age, 'Fraid Cat? But bet you write swell
piece about it. S'pose you turn it over to me?
Maybe could use it ="
Evening star., 1941-07-13
Il Short Story Complete in This Issue


Y "Yes, Ma -"
What yer doing?"
Nothing, Ma"
Sure you are. What yer got there?"
lust dawg, Ma"
Whose dawg -"
He don't know, Ma. He's lawst -"
We'll, you let him stay lawst ="
He's just little bit of dawg, Ma -"
II don't care what little bit of dawg he
is. You shoe him off. won't have no dawgs
messing up my house"
He stood looking towards the kitchen door.
1t was like Mas mouth, he thought, wide
open and screaming at him. Then it slammed
to and was silent, and he crouched down,
with his companions head between his knees
and rubbed the long muddy ears. His own
hands were muddy too and raw with cold.
''She amt really my Ma" he explained.
MY real Ma would have said. Come right
in, Horatio, and make yourself at home You
get along now. III meet you down by the
boathouse - like we allus do. III bring you
sumpin' -"
He spoke very distinctly, with an assurance
Evening star., 1941-07-13

"She oin't really my No." he
explained. my real Ma would
have said, Come right in!' "
Evening star., 1941-07-13

IlC UlUIl l lCCi dIlO IldO
never felt. Then he ran
across the yard fast, 50
that he shouldn't have
time to think or look
back. Because he knew
Horatio hadn't under
stood. Horatio had be-
lieved him when he'd
said, You're comm
home. "Horatio thought
he was like God, and
what he said went. 1t
didn't. Nothing he said
went anywhere.
He wasn't seeing
very clearly and he
tripped over the mat.
Ma - who was really
.1,, IY-.l DoL,. ,,:fo
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-08
Pioue and Seersucker

She will love checked pique budget frock that
costs only S095 Of white with red blue and black lines
making the checks It's adorable slim young thing having
long, fitted inset midf with ribbon acing the front
Seersuckes taken from the cotton patch and the
lowered specially In border prints are gay and
lovely for evening Dotted crisp though sheer
another pet best rued froks with angewing shoulders
exquisite dance frock could be dreamed by
couturiere is also Of cotton this time Of cotton braid
Of red, then white cotton braid Is sewn In
graduated and aernated bands net foundation 10 make
the dress 1t has sweeping, full skirt tightly fitted waist
and square decolete outlined with organdie rufles
For shopping information, call Joan Dean, Cherry $780,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-08
ShdwI-StoIes

THE SHAWL-STOLE Is the
shoulder covering OF the season.
Loose and feminine. It appears
in net and ostrich ruffles for
evening, .a.s.,,s. !. i.,s, ,.,,,
COLORED STOCKINGS are
exciting Bright orchid. pale
blue and carnation pink are
some Of the new hose-lovely
with new sheer black or white
formals.
WITH A TWIST Of the wrist
you can make yourself a novel
turban for Summer nights un-
der the stars. Thin. crinkled
India silk IN pink and magenta
makes an exotic one.
CAFE HATS. the latest In
transparent black nylon. They're
wonderful with ruched black
dinner SheerS.
BLACK LACE MITTS-ever
so naughty nineties are per
feet with chiffon evening gowns.
ADD a LACY handkerchief
TO your evening ensemble. Enor-
nous squares Of chiffon, striped
with lace, are newest.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-08
Anywhere and Everywhere

At the country club shpboard at the smart
Summer resorts you'll dinner dress lowcut
formal of crisp pque my seesucker dotted swiss
die The loveest of the bellies will make her grand entrance
at the ball in dress of cotton pucked from the fields
of South
Romantic Southern belle dresses In full sked lownecked
versions among the chamers shown Outstanding in this
group white pque formal with of the blow
ing skirts the girls of today favor.
1t has low decolletage the shoulders being formed OF
wide bands of heavy cotton lace the kind used for
tabecoths The lace bands encrused the slim bodice
In front and back, giving superbly elegant touch.
When you pick cotton. you may well choose plque for
dinner dress too A two-tmer boero jacket dress
In winsome creation for the pretty miss who plans
to take only dance frock her vacation trip.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-08

OF course you III Wear cottons THIS SUMMER
They've been smarty styled chicooking well
cool comfortable The versatility American designers
apparent in the latest fashions the alAmecan
fabric.
Patriotic, you'll be- in wearing IL and above ALL at
Cotton perfect for dresses for city streets we'll
the and other But it's wonderful
for informal dinner parties and dances.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-08
AI-Americon Fabric
Lends Cool Enchdntment
To Formal Summer Eveninsss
BY JOAN DEAN

ORAL your cottons early! A herd Of the prettest
Y cotton formas has arrived in and you'd
better pick your prize-wisaer before else
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-29
Professor Says u. 5.
Must Watch Far East

ANN ARBOR. April 29.-Until
Germany is stopped. the United
States must be prepared TO take
positive action in the Far East
without delay , Pref . c, + Remer
OF the University Of Michigan
economics department told gath
ering at the Michigan Adult Edu-
cation Conference here.
Professor RENE predicted a
japanese attack south of China
within the next few weeks and
further attempts 10 divide" China.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-29
COP Wrdng|es
4 Months,
Defense Act
BY FRANK NORRIS
Times star Correspondent

LANSING, April ~. = After
stalling four months only because
the bill was sponsored by Gov.
Murray d. Van Wagner, the Re-
publican Legislature today legal
lied creation of a state defense
council.
There has been a defense coun-
Gil at work for the last eight
months, but its status has been
questionable because of lack of
statutory authorization.
Under the new act, the governor
will appoint a new body of IL
members who will have control
over all state matters pertaining
TO defense.
The measure appropriates $50
600 for the purpose this year and
SIS. 900 next year.
The bill passed the House last
night by a vote of SO to 6 and to-
day the Senate was to concur in
minor amendments before present
ing the act 10 the governor.
FOUGHT BY LOUPEE
Leading opponent was DIR. Sher-
man L. Eoupee tR1. representative
from DoWagiac. who charged on
the floor that the bill us designed
only 10 create fear and a demand
for war. "
Rep. John Espie (R) of Eagle,
COP leader, took issue with the
physician.
Governor Van wagner
wants this bill. and as long as
he is in office, he Is my governor.
We should back him in this
program"
Mrs. Dora NJ. Stockman fR) of
East Lansing. only woman legis-
lator, Joined in the fight
CITES u. S. DEFENSE
"Since passage of the lease
lend act, the nation has been
exposed 10 danger" she said.
I'VE are organizing an army
which will keep selectees In
camp. not one year, but three
years.
IF we are facing an enemy,
let us prepare to defend our
selves"
The five members who Joined
Doctor Loupee in voting against
the bill were Representatives Gale
Handy of Berrien County; Yorgen
Jesperson of Petoskey; Loomis X.
Preston of ST. Joseph, Fred Rode
siler of Lenawee County and STAN
ley f. Weag of Coldwater-all Re-
publicans.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-29
More Cash
For School
Aid Near

Ian SING. April 29.-T'he
House ways and means committee
Today opened debate on the. de-
mand by school authorities for
5000, 900 year boost IN state
aid.
1t appeared unlikely that the re-
quest would be granted. An in
crease of about 100000 may be
allowed. in view of improved reve-
nue. fAOm the sales tax.
The bill, sponsored by the Mich
igan Educational Association. ap-
peared briefly on the floor last
night. reported favorably by the
school committee. and was sent
TO the ways and means committee.
II would appropriate S46.000000 a
year. instead of Sal 100000.
The measure would discriminate
against Wayne County by chang
ing the formula for distributing
the money. However, the act in its
final form is not expected to be
quite as unfair TO the metropolis
as the present bill.
Rep. Joseph +. Nagel CD of
Detroit tried in vain last night to
halt progress of the measure. He
moved that consideration be post
poned indefinitely, but lost, 60
10 Is.
THE intent of this bill Is TO
take several millions of dollars
from Detroit taxpayers for the
aid of rural school districts"
Nagel complained. Detroit has
not got its rightful share of rep
resentatiOn and therefore cannot
speak with full voice"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-29
Everett Watson,
Numbers Kinq,
Next on Trial

y Everett Watson, Negro numbers
king and manager of heavyweight
boxer Roscoe Toles. with 10 others
named on four gambling counts,
will be the next TO go to trial
on grand jury graft indictments.
The trial probably will begin
Immediately after Judge Earl C.
Pugsley sentences the "a persons
convicted yesterday. Judge Pugs-
ley has set May IA for passing
sentence.
After his indictment for operat-
ing a lottery, operating a gambling
game and two counts of conspiracy,
Watson fed to Chicago, where he
vas arrested on February 9 of last
year.
FOUGHT EXTRADITION
He fought extradition for a
month but finally consented to re-
turn to Detroit and surrendered
on March l6, 1910.
He is alleged TO have been the
head of the Yellow Dog Clearing
House. one of the largest policy
game syndicates in the city.
Among those indicted with Wat
son are:
Tom Turner, 80 reputed man.
ager OF the Mutual Clearing
House; Henry Sherman, AZ. al
legged assistant manager; Wood
son Ray. 49, said 10 be a field
agent for Watson; and Earle CuZ-
zens, alleged bonkkeeper for the
clearing house. All are Negroes.
Besides the Yellow Dog. Watson
Is alleged 10 have operated the
Rhode Island. North and West End
clearing houses. that had a daily
take of several thousand dollars.
JAILED FOR CONTEMPT
\ During the grand jury investi-
Igation Watson was sent to Jail by
Judge Homer Ferguson for con-
tempt of court. He appealed the
sentence to the state Supreme
Court and was released on $1,000
bond
Later the Liquor Control Com
mission revoked the license of his
Waiter, and -BeIlmans' Club at
sol Gratiot avenue after charges
that il was used for gambling
purposes.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-04-16

Betsy nodded, yielding. but not
convinced.
i know. That's the way the po-
nee Inquired it out and evervbody's
agreed she said. only somehow
l just can't feel that's how 1t hap
pened. Maybe it's my woman's in
tuition. or something. But l feel
tEc1e was more behinI it than lust
a burglary"
Ihey had come out of the house
now and we're in the patio. Tom
looked down at the small pier and.
startled, said. why, there's the
boat now. Our guests are early"
Betsy shaded her eyes with her
rand and shook her head.
That's not our boat" she re-
minded him. Besides, there's only
one passenger"
The mar had stepped out of the
speedboat now and was coming up
the path that led " the shoulder
OF the dune and up to the house.
AS he came closer Tom said, an
noyed, "Oh, good grief, it's that
Blake guy! Am l going to have him
in my hair the rest of my life ?"
Funny he can't take a two
letter word meaning no for an an
sWer, eh, Tommy?" said Betsy,
and grinned at him a little.
Hello" said Blake, cheerfully,
when he came within sound of
their voices. Il thought I'd like an
other look around before the honey
mooners descend upon you. Rotten
shame to waste the magnificent
possibilities of this island on 4
bunch that won't be able to appre-
ciate it."
you may be right" said Tom
politely. But I'm afraid Mr.. Mark
hams will doesn't leave US any
other out"
Il feel sure, Forman, that we can
make adjustments if you'll only
meet me half way" pleaded Blake
persuasively. IF you'll turn owe to
me the 81 per cent of stock in the
Island Development company that
you inherited from Mr.. Markham,
I'll undertake to see to it that the
terms of the will are complied
with"
Il wouldn't think Of it, Mr..
Blake answered Tom CURLY.
Blake's face darkened with an
ser. Betsy shiVered a little at the
look in his eyes, though when he
spoke after a moment his voice was
calm. Il think you're making a
| grave mistake, Mr.. Forman. I'm
prepared to make you a neat offer
for that stock"
ITS not for sale" said Tom. Il
intend to follow Mr.. Markham's
viii to the letter, as We'll as the
spirit"
Blake was silent for a moment.
Then he shrugged lightly and said,
"OEay. Forman, if that's the way
you want it, though l hope you
wont be sorry later on"
IF l am, l promise not to hold
you responsible" Tom assured
him. AS he saw a boat making for
the pier, he asked briskly, And
now if you will excuse us, my wife
and l have some guests to meet"
(To Be C%ontinued)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-04-16

(Conti.lued From "lae Oncl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-04-16
SYNOPSIS

TOM AND BETSY FORMAN inherit
HalcyOn Island from invalid Jordan
Markham. who was found shot to
death. Markham had established the
spot as a honeymoon isle" but his
ideas had been opposed bitterly by
crooked business associates who
wanted to make it a base for snug
Cling aliens into the United States.
NATALIE SCHUYLER. moneyed soci-
ETY. girl, and
BROOKS MARCHBANKS, possessor Of
high social position. but not much
money, are married. Starting on their
honeymoon. they find a wrecked car
IN which are an injured boy and girl.
Discovering that they are without
funds. Natalie sees to it that the
newly-marrled couple.
CORALIE AND JOHN SIMPSON. are
provided for. Coralle says that they
were bound for HalCyon Island to
spend their honeymoon. Natalie and
Brooks change places with Coralie
and John md decide to go to the
honeymoon isle.
AS Tom and Betsy are about to meet
the first hoatload of h~Oneymooners ar
irving at H%atcyon Island. Norton Blake,
one of Markham's crooked business as
socrates, lands and declares he wants to
buy the young peoples interest IN the
island.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-04-16

tell me- said the girl innocently,
when I'm brought to the bar for
murder of that blondined-er-
damsel." She nodded in the direc-
ton of Mrs. Edmonds.
Betsy laughed. Have you known
her long?" she asked, for want Of
anything better to say at the mo-
ment.
For years and years and years."
answered the girl grimly. Since
tWO-fifteen this afternoon when we
met at the pier to wait for the boat.
l wonder now at my s~elf-control
that l didn't shove her off the pier.
It would have been justifiable, i do
assure you"
Il suppose" said Betsy, grin
ming, that she made a pass at your
man."
Him." the girl jerked an ex-
pressive thumb over her shoulder
toward the tall, husky young man.
"Oh, no-she wouldn't dare. Bills
too smart for the likes Of her. 1t
takes nice old dodos like the major
to tall for her line"
PAY her no mind at all, Mrs
Forman. She's not used to it." the
young man interrupted in the pa
tient tone of n long resigned to
the unexpected naughtiness Of a
badly brought-up child. Were the
Bill Mckays. She's Terry; I'm
Bill"
And" stated Terry with an al
most ominous calm, I'm slug the
first nit-Wit who calls him Willie.
Betsy laughed. We'll, | should
think you would" she answered
promptly. How are you, Bill?
Greetings to both of you-and well
come to Halcyon Island, and all the
usual stuff Of that sort"
Terry stared at her, wide blue
eyes startled as though she noticed
Betsy for the first time. She caught
her breath and turned to Bill, say
ing hastily. in a tone of keen de-
light, BILL! She's n OF Us. She's
OUR kind of people,"
"Smile when you say that, angel
puss," Bill protested swiftly, throw
ing Betsy a conciliatory glance.
Maybe she won't like it,"
"Gosh' said Terry joyously, and
flung herself upon Betsy with a
bear-llke hug. II had my heart set
on a perfectly swell time down here
like the dumb doll I am. 1t hadn't
occurred to me that there'd be
creatures like the Edmonds dame
down here until l saw her. And
then the awful thought swept over
me that if there was one like her.
there might be others. Coming over
on the boat, l seriously thought of
crawling oVerboard-only the wa
ter looked so wet. How old are
you?"
Betsy blinked and chuckled.
"Twenty-do you mind?'
Il think it's swell" said Terry
happily. I'm 49,"
Terry" said IL sternly.
"We-e-ell, almost nineteen"
Ito Be C~Ontinued)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-04-16

WITH BETSY's hand in his, Tom
led the way down the path 20 the
pier. Blake stood for a long mo-
ment looking after them. his face
dark and ugly.
Betsy shivered again as she and
Tom stood on the pier while the
boat swept in to make d landing.
That man gives me a creepy sort
of feeling" she contided, LAS if I'd
come along a garden path and all
OF a sudden almost stepped on a
snake"
Tom laughed. Poor Mr.. Blake!
He thinks he's such a handsome
brute, and sucn a devil with The
ladies'" he leased.
Devil is right" said Betsy
grimly.
BY now the boat had tied up and
Inc hrst of the passengers were
coming ashore. There We're only
TOUR Of them, Tom and Betsy saw;
d man who was frankly middle
o. HS Poi ny Duiiu pa NY ui5-
sulsed by the Well-cut white linen
sult that he wore, an almost giddy
oand about his Panama hat. The
iddy he was so tenderly assisting
10 the pier was plump, blonde,
rather heavily rouged and in her
'ate thirties, for al, her kittenishly
coy manner.
Mr.. and MS Forman, i pre-
sumo sand the gentleman, having
assisted his lady ashore. May |
present myself? Major William Ed
A'ohds, and the lady who did me
me honor to become my wife"
How do you do?" said BETSY
pleasantly I'm Mrs. Forman, and
ms Is my husand We are very
"dppy to have you here"
hoW sweet of YOU" cooed Mrs.
numonds, giving Betsy little o
man a swift glance, her eyes turn
.as DIT once TO Tom and lingering as
,l'ugh pleased. This too, TOO
'e'y spot! And your dear. kind
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-04-16
FIFTEEN

BROOKS AND Natalie found
Coralie wrapped in a pe~ach-colored
crepe de chine bed-jacket, her black
hair brushed back from her thin
face. which was touched by an I'M
accustomed wisp of faint pink.
She greeted them eagerly and
happilv; but as she listened to Ma
tales statement of their PROPOSE
tion, her eyes grew wider until
they were enormous, seeming al
most to swallow her small, pointed
face.
You want to trade places with
Johnny and me? Gee, you must be
nuts she said frankly.
Brooks chuckled and Natalie's
heart gave a leap. For it MAS the
first genuine expression of mirth
she had heard from him since they
had been married.
Frankly, Coralie, I'm a little in
clined to agree with you,' he adj
mltted, genially. She's determined
-uIlu d littiS bil iitLo- btI Sllt > ii
nice guy at that. And she's on the
level It's not a gag"
You near she amt just takin'
ME for a ride ?" demanded Coralie,
turning to Brooks in frank relief.
"Of course I'm not taking you
for a ride, Coralie-What kind of
talk is that?' answered Natalie
vigorously, her heart warming to-
ward this girl who had, some
how, managed to charm Brooks out
Of that cold, wary attitude. We've
decided it would be fun not to have
people shopping around and news
paper reporters watching. So we
thought you'd get a kick out Of
touring the Caribbean ports and
gong through the canal to Califor-
MA
"Sure-you bet we Would.' an
swered Coralie eagerly. But you
said something about trading your
car FOR ours don't l;nOW as |
could do that, Until Johnny's able
to talk. l don't know much about
trading cars, and know Johnny
thinks his jaloppy's pretty good.
What kind Of a a is yours"
Her eyes Widened and she sulped
when Natalie mentioned the year
AID the make. Brooks Leaned TO-