Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 37, Number 14, Decatur, Adams County, 17 January 1939 — Page 5

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■ CHAPTER XV j came hesitatingly in, a F music under her arm. She on the step which led into sure you two would rather she said. am sure we should not,” Lady told her. “My son, alhe is half a savage in some has kept his taste for music, play for him a short time my dear, because I am going and he has been such a perail day that he deserves relaxation. You see, my maid waiting. She is the one perI never disobey ” |Bkltresser escorted his mother to exit by which she always the room, then he returned to pi&c*. you talk to me for a few before you piny, Mademoi- ■ Stsmier?” he begged. ' is! r your pleasure,” she ansinking into the chair which drawn up close to his own. "1 BB to play but I like to talk to you ud for that I have not so opportunity.” hava just come from Dr. Anbe ennfi-ied. “The pour little is nearly distraught." am so sorry. It is this unforhappening in his house— is connected with that,” he must tell me," she whlsheart” appears that this stranger, Bwr he was, did not die from at all." long as he is dead," she mur“which is, of course, very does it matter so much what from?” in this case 1 am afraid it does,” he told her. why?” is certain at present but that the poor fellow has an injection lately.” injection ? Os what?” * back with a little shiver " at his hand Her fingers Jf'BB re ,' c ? c old. Tenor was shining jr^Bj,’ 11 mean that someone killed W HB»d ms P°’ ?, hle,” he assented, if BE Kut 1 »n> afraid that. I am dish'HS? t . in * YOU. It is a sad happening r . MI1 Y •’ not our affair.” » ulways terrible to think especially sudden >5 ” o| ent death," she murmured. is'Bß ; Mr little Andrews is terribly "" •“®’ , t tt all," he confided. *** l " Me may always be just L‘‘kkistion of negligence on his -bEm’ ther * wi ” have t 0 be an f K*K« Bal ,! nquiry Bhe exclaimed. rKnt :ly And the police will t 0 dlscov er who entered the -Kerti j Kave thls fellow the S K and ? ot a«ay again with J should have been -bS to me ” -Ki’!? are you tellin 8 m « this?" , JQst , ars "' ?r ii>c - vour ques- “ Knanv ..,k Od he , r - “ I cou,d think wi\ Übjß< iJ s 1 would rather dis- » a s’'“ Cy found out who the "' aS ”2 ne « s si‘y for them K«i h“m- Mt 1 Was able t 0 ,b ? Mid ' cla »P>ng her Ktid b€ ? dlDß her heaJ . “I » er h V e Pl a Yed to you KihsJ y^ u tell me thi »" IKrld \'n n ytold You what all the ' out u,m0 7 0w .” he Ker, is n „k“ why not fo rget it? ■ “Absolut 8 ? ore t 0 he Baid ” K“N’Mk 1 y uothing?” ■.sOT^’T’ - ■"’Posed p ' ay t 0 you,” ahe n ’ K w hile I nlav/’ ') e Polished floor lo

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provinces, intending to question them and. if necessary, detain them. Authorities believed that members of the "I. 11. A.," following up a proclamation which they'

"That is no use,” ahe exclaimed. "I could not play a bar of it It must be for another time. Sit by my side —not on the bench —on that chair. I like to feel that there is someone near. I will try to improvise.” . . . Her fingers were lost upon the keys. Relief seemed to come to her at once with the first chords of the music. He listened dreamily, his senses enthralled, his mind all the time questioning. It seemed to him that he beard something of the storm of the night of his return, could catch a faint expression of the horror which for a few moments had shone out of her strangely brilliant eyes. Then again there was no theme in what she played. He felt himself cut off Her own terror was passing with the increasing clamor of the music she was drawing from the hidden places of her mind. He felt himself forgotten. Perhaps it was as well. She stopped suddenly and leaned towards him. Her fingers were playing now the tune he loved. There was a smile upon her lips. She watched for his approval. She stopped again and was silent. "You are indeed a real artist,” he said quietly. “Sometimes I think that 1 might have become one,” she meditated. “Not a great artist—never that—but I might have learned that wonderful gift—expression. I have a sister who plays divinely. She always says that I kept my music teacher too long. The business of making real music is a wild business. It is only the very great ones of the world who can accept discipline. And now tell me some more, my host. How will they set about finding this criminal ?” “Heaven knows,” he answered lightly. “After all, that injection may mean nothing." “Had the man been robbed?" “No one knows what he had with him. The pocket of his coat had been eut away, yet who would expect to find anything of value among the belongings of a traveler found under such conditions?” •You must go back to your guests," she told him abruptly. “I will go if you come with me." They returned to the larger room and Mademoiselle Starnier was at once surrounded. Matresser took some of the men out to see a head whicn they had been discussing at dinner time. Very soon the evening came to its natural termination. Ann, with two of her girl friends, and Mademoiselle Starnier, were the last to climb the stairs. Matresser unfolded a little twisted up note which ha had received a few minutes earlier. It read: Will you pit-we come to your etudy for a moment before you retire, Y. see More than ever, Henry Yates resembled a faithful watchdog as he rose hastily from his place behind the desk and faced his employer. There was distress, however, in his anxious eyes as he removed his spectacles He was evidently perturbed. He so far forgot himself as to address Matresser in the forbidden manner “Your lordship,” he announced, "the big man has been here." “What—the Dutchman?" “Yes. He was looking for you, he said. He remembered his way to your den and he came to find you.” “He lied!" Matresser murmered "He knew well enough that 1 was with my guests, because he was one of them himself It was you be came to see. Henry Proceed.” “You are probably right.” was the reluctant reply “I did not wish to hear him talk I tried to stop him He brushed me away He pretended not to hear He. too. he said, was a great traveler like my distinguished master, only his traveling had a real and distinct purpose. He was writing a book He had s list of question? be wished to ask concerning a

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1939.

issued Sunday demanding the removal of all British troops from Ireland and the incorporation of Northern Island into one Irelandwide republic, intended to par- ' alyze power and water works

certain country. Thera was no chance, he declared, of ever persuading a distinguished person like yourself to spare the time to give him the information he needed, therefore he suggested that I should answer them.” “Simple," Matresser scoffed. "How many questions were there?" Yates smiled, a smile that broadened into a grin. “One hundred and twenty-seven —all numbered,” he replied. “They all concern one country." “What method I” Matresser exclaimed admiringly. “One hundred and twenty-seven questions for you to answer, my hard-worked secretary You ran the price up. I hope? I do most sincerely trust, Yates, that you did not do the offended virtue stunt or anything of that sort. You gave him a line? He is a great sportsman, one understands, and he would appreciate that.” “I certainly did not refuse,” Yates confided. “I am not a good actor but I did my best. I adopted a dubious attitude. The work would have to be done after hours and I was already hard worked — besides it might cost me my place. At that Mr. van Westrbeene became if possible a little more enthusiastic. Was it true, he asked, that I had been with you in all your travels since the war. I assured him that it was the truth and he was thereupon willing to buy me body and soul.” “And the end of it all?” “I am to meet him at the ‘Matresser Arms’ at seven o'clock tomorrow evening.” “Capital! Most intriguing." “He would have been here now, I think,” Yates continued, “but I thought we had gone far enough. I am not a good actor and he went rather close to the wind twice." “I hope you agree with me, sir, in declining to accept Mr van Westrheene's description of himself as a Dutch gentleman of leisure,” Yates said to Matresser. “What do you think he is, then”' “I think he came here after you. He had some reason, too, for running all those risks the night of the storm. He could have got into Lowestoft very easily. Even his charts would have told him that. He came here because it was so much easier to get into touch with you from your own harbor.” “And how long ago did you come to this conclusion?” bis employer asked him. “Immediately after Mr. van Westrheene paid that furtive visit to me tonight,” Henry Yates confided. “But I am not going by that alone, sir. I made the—er—the acquaintance of the lady who is traveling oo the boat with him the day after their arrival, and from the first I had my suspicions.” Matresser rose and stretched himself. He patted the little man on the shoulder with a gesture which was almost affectionate. “What a lady's man you are!” he exclaimed. “Get off to bed now and have a good night’s sleep. We will deal with Mr van Westrheene tomorrow. One hundred and twentyseven questions to answer concerning my travels, eh? One hundred and twenty-seven times a Judas. These foreigners expect a lot for their money. Henry.” The little man gathered up his papers and closed bis desk. He was feeling very happy for he was conscious that his master approved of the way he had treated this Dutch giant and his lady friend. “Shall I leave you to lock up. sir?" he asked. “I’ll see to everything," Matresser promised. “You go to bed, you little scoundrel, and dream of what it feels like to have a half a million guilders in the bank." “No amount was specified, air." “He would spring to that all right for correct replies to those hundred and twenty-seven questions!” (To be continued) OwriML KU. •> tu* iMUirw Srotaiu. IM

throughout Britain. Special squads of detectives were concentrated at vital centers. There was a series of explosions in Great Britain and Northern Ireland early yesterday. Late last night, reports of new explosloi s began to reach police author'tles here. A bomb exploded at the base of a big water tower at Birmingham. Two other explosions were heard soon afterward. Authorities refused to say what damage had been done to the. tower, which supplies wateg for the cooling apparatus of the big Birmingham electric power station. There were similar explosions at 11 lord, Acton and Brimsdown iu the Loudon area. The explosions at Acton and Brimsdown disrupted the electric supply of parts of Herefordshire and Middlesex. An unsuccessful attempt was made to blow up a big power cable on the Moors near Alenwick, in Northumberlaudshire. Police said that the bombing attempts were reminiscent of those of the Irish Fenian society last century. Most of the bombs were made of gelignite, which has become popular with London burglars.

MARRIAGE LAW (CONTINUED FROM FATE ONE) stitution to provide for operation of the Townsend plan. The Townsend planners, almost ill of them elderly persons, swarmed into the house galleries and corridors at the opening of the Inure sessioi yelling loudly, clapping their hands, waving and callint- to representatives on the lioot, and generally creating bedlam as the house started its day's business Later the same tumultuous scene was repeated tn the senate to wins- galleries the Townsend'tes tran ped when they complet’d tlmii demonstration in the house. With its operations hampered by the perpetual clamor, the house fi.ally agreed to hear a Townsend plan spokesman for 15 I'liuut s. The Townsendites — disciples of Dr. Francis Townsend of C: liferuia and not to be confused with Gov M. Clifford Townsend — selected Rev. Charles Mitchell an Indianapolis clergyman, is their spokesman. Th: Townsend plan roughly proposes a S2OO a month pension foi all Persons over 65 years of age. w'tt the stipulation that they spend i‘ all each month. A tax on ever; business transaction in rhe na'ion would provide the funds. As Mitchell went to the speaker's rostrum, the crowd started to yell ; n concert. “Yea Townsend, Yea Townsend” in what evidently was a !• epared demonstration of die aid college cheer variety. Mitchell described the plan in glowing terms, asserting that it is the o.'ly method which will bring complete business recovery and ■>nd future depressions. Consider Bill Ind. 1 nr polls, Jan 17 — (U.RJ — The s’ate senate today began conrideratkn of Sen. Jacob Weiss’ bill to establish a central counting »uiea<i m each county for tabulating primary election votes — the first of several major election reform measures which have been Introduced in the 81st general assembly. The Weiss bill was a special older of business in the senate at ■1 A. M. A similar measure, sponsored by the Republican state committee, was introduced in the house yesteiclay afternoon along with five other election reform proposals. Under provisions of the- Weiss bill, r’l ballots would be sealed Immedit'iely after the polls closed and taken to the central counting bureau. Here they would be tabulated In public. Thus, the necessity for precinct counting boards would be eliminated.

For Royal Visit Battleship Repulse In drydock at Portsmouth. England, Jhe British battleship,*Repulse,* is being prepared to take the British king ar.d quean across the Atlantic in May for a visit to tue United states and Canada,

CONVICTION OF MINERS UPHELD Conviction Os 34 Illinois Miners Upheld By U. S. Court Chicago, Jan. 17 FU.R> -The U. S. circuit court of appeals today upheld the conviction of 34 Illinois miners found guilty of a conspiracy to bomb railroads and 1 mines during a period of interimion warfare. The court, however, ordered sentences and fines reduced, to requite each to serve a total of two years in prison and pay SIO,OOO in fines. Juuge Charles G. Briggle sentenced the 34 miners in December 1937 a*t<r six week's trial in U. S. district court at Springfield. The, trial climaxed five years of war-1 fare between rival mine unions in ; the central and southern Illinois i coal fields. Nearly all the defendants were affiliated with the progressive Mine Workers of America, a union ! lOimed in a revolt against John IX Lewis and leaders of the United Mine Worker- of America in 1932. Defense insistea throughout the| trial and appeal proceedings that the defendants were victims of a 1 counter-conspiracy engineered by i the Peabody Coal company and; the UMWA to halt the growth of i the rebel union, which now is. affiliated with the American fed- 1 eratien of labor. Forty-one men were named in

_______ '*** 1 I , a L r ks Schafer’s Continue Mxr Their Great " It’s No Wonder That B People From Far And Near Are Taking Advantdge ° f This Sale - > Hundreds and Hundreds j t Os Hems On | / Off. g Every Item In Our Store ■ (with few exceptions) on 1 > t Bkl THis WEEK only If J YOU SAVE 20 . ON all FURNITURE ALL STOVES Discount Sale RADIOS DRY GOODS All This Week !— —■ Three Large Floors Packed Full Os Bargains! JUST THINK, IF YOU WANT FENCE - NAILS - PAINT - PUMP JACKS - ROPE HARDWARE - FURNITURE OR DRY GOODS YOU CAN SAVE 20 < ALL THIS WEEK. SALE CLOSES SATURDAY, JANUARY 21st.

i suppressed Indictments returned Iby * g'ruid Jury in December, ! 1936, if'er G-men liad investigated ! more than a year. I Five defendants were dismissed ' before tje case i cached the jury and tits remaining 36 were convicted. Two already serving sentI cnees on conviction iu state courts did not appeal the verdict. The indictments accused the tnineta <f attempting to block shipments of coal from mines operated by UMWA members from interstate and foreign commerce I and interference with the U. S. ! mails. 0 THREAT VOICED (CONT;.v BD r AGE ONE) rapidly aggravated,” asked the open letter. "We are compelled to point out that your excellency must assume responsibility for whatever measures Japan takes in retaliating against sanctions which Great i Britain and the United States are I preparing to impose.” ; The Shiutiso letter followed an I editorial in the Kokuniin Shimbun, a small newspaper without great influence, which circulates largely in military circles, asserting that ' Japan does not intend to interfere with America's China policy if it ia only economic, but that should 'it develop political significance

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"Japan, with Its fleet, must de-1 stroy America's naval operations." The editorial questioned the proposed fortification by the United States of Guam and Wake Islands, asserting that it would be incompatible with America's naval policy ' and probably represented the, views of a military clique instead | of the American people.

Public Sale We, the undersigned will sell at Public Auction on the Lew Davis farm, 2 miles South of Dixon ou state line; 5 miles West of Convoy, Ohio, ou TUESDAY, January 24, 1939 Commencing at 11:00 E. S. T. 3 HEAD OF HORSES -Black Mare in foal, smooth mouth, wt. 1500; Bay Gelding 9 yr. old, wt. 1300; Strawberry Roan Mate Colt. 8 HEAD OF CATTLE —Durham-Guerusay Cow. 8. giving good flow milk; Jersey Cow 7, giving good flow milk; Red-Durham Cow 5, freshen Feb. 5; Jersey Cow 4. fteshen Feb. 12, 2 Guernsey Heifers; RoanDurham Heifer; Red Helfer. 33 HEAD OF HOGS -9 Shoats wt. 120; 10 Shoals wt. 100; 10 Shoals wt. 50; Sow with pigs by side; Gilt due to farrow by day of sale; Duroc Sow, due to farrow last of March; Duroc Boar, year old. POULTRY —100 head Barred Rock Laying Hens. FEED—S ton Mixed Hay; 1 Mow Shredded Fodder; Fodder in shock; 50 bu. Corn; Seed Corn. IMPLEMENTS—McCormick Deering 14-16 Tractor Disc: J-Deere 5 ft. Mower; Oliver Tractor Plow 14”, 141 bottom; International Corn Planter; American 12 hole Drill; Triumph 8 hole Drill; 2 row International Corn Plow, 2 sec. International Spike Tooth Harrow, new; Hay Tedder; Sulky Riding Breaking Plow; Wagon & Dump Boards: Wagon * Hay Rack; 2 Mud Boats; Disc Car; 2 Wheel Trailer and Rack; two 50 gal. Oil Drums; Square Hog House; Horse Clippers. HOUSEHOLD GOODS —2 Kitchen Cabinets; Cupboard; Laundry Stove; Dining Table; Good Porch Gilder; Shortwave Condenser Radio; Flat Top Desk; 10 gal. Milk Cans; Popcorn and many other articles too numerous to mention. TERMS-Cash. Harold Sheets & Walter Clem, Owners Roy Johnson—Auctioneer T. Schieferstein —Clerk Lunch Served on Grounds.

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! Nazis Execute Two For High Treason Berlin, Jiajt. 17—(UP)— Heluz 1 Koschan, 23, and Gerhard Kereandt. ' 26. were executed today for high ' treason. They deserted the army I and worked for a foreign intellig- • cnee service.