Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 74, Decatur, Adams County, 29 March 1955 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Bvury lltenlng Bxe*HM Sunday By .... DEMOCRAT CO, INC. Catered at the Decater. Ind, Post Office as Second Class Matter Dick D. Heller President JT. H. Heller Tloe-Presldent Chas. Holthouse Secretary-Treasurer Subscription Rates: By Mall in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, $8.00; Six months, $4. $5; S months, 11.25. By Mall, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, 19.00; «. months, 14.75; 3 months, $9.60. By Carrier; 36 cents per week. Single copies: * osnta.

Weather forecasters are a little more optimistic thia week, as they peruse into the future. Most forecasters see warmer weather for the next several days, with very little rainfall. ——o 0— ■ Even the weather failed to keep a lot of people from visiting Decatur retail stores last Saturday. It proves that when you have the merchandise and the price and advertise you’ll get the customers. 0 0i— Every person who is polled a Republican and attempts to vote May 3 in the Democratic primary election should be challenged. If he is sincere and intends to vote Democratic next November, he won’t mind signing an affidavit to that effect, in accordance with ths law. If he is a Cheat, he has no right to vote. 0 o Easter Sunday, which not only is celebrated as the Resurrection Day but also as the beginning of spring will be here in two weeks. In the last six weeks, attendance at Decatur Churches has shown a steady increase. Local Church leaders hope to continue that increase in attendance each Sunday, and complete the drive on Easter day with as near 100 percent attendance as possible. —0 0 The weather was bad for the Decatur rabbit show, sponsored over last week-end by the Adams county rabbit breeders association, but fanciers from all parts of Indiana visited the exhibit, which in spite of weather conditions, proved to be a large one. Delmer Vanhorn, show superintendent said that he hopes to have a bigger and better show next year. mteassnaewa- - ,» 0 .. The three Democratic candidates for Mayor already have started to campaign for votes at the May 3 primary election. The voters have a difficult choice to make. All three candidates are Decatur home owners, business men and all three have excellent business and civic records. What they tell the voters concerning their plans for a better Decatur, Will be the deciding factor concerning the outcome of the primary.

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WKJG-TV (Channel 33) TUESDAY Eienlng 6.oo—list esway to Sporta 6:ls—Jack Gray. News 6:2s—The Weatherman j:3o—Wild Bill Hickock 7:oo—Liberate 7:3o—Dinah Shore 7:4s—News Caravan I O*—Ringling Clrcua 9:»0 —Fireaide Theatre ♦:3o—Atom -Brwnb Report IS —Truth or Consequences 10:30—Boaton Blackie 11:00 —The Weatherman ll:ie —Sports Today 11:15—News 11:30 —Armchair Theatre Wednesday ■orwtag 6 55—Sign-on A Program Preview 7:OO—TODAY 9:oo—Morning Marquee 10:00 —Dina Dung &-bool 10:30—Spotlight Review 10:45—Shellala Graham Show 11:90—HUME..... . ——- ----- Afternoon 13:00—News at Noon. Ted Strasser ..itii o—Thd'.'WMatxiermaa. ± .. 12:15 —Farms and Farming 12:30—Feather Your Nest I:oo—Here’s Charlie I:3s—Faith To Uve By I:3o—Matinee Theatre {:30 —Editor's Desk :4o—Musical Memo :0O —The Greatest Gift 3:ls—Golden Windows 3:30 —One Man’s Family B:4s—Concerning Miss Marlowe 4:oo—Two Gun Playhouse . 4:3o—The World ot Mr. Sweeney 4:4s—Modern Romances ; 6:99—Pinky Lee 5:30 —Howdy Doody 6:00 —A'rSteswsy to Sports 6:15—-Jack Gray, News 6:2s—Weather 6:3o—Carol and Corley 6:45 —Ari IJnkletter & the Kids T;O0-Where Were You? 7:3o—Eddie Fisher 7:4s—News Caravan #:«0 —i Married Joan 8 30—My Uttle Margie »:00—Captain Braddock o:3o—w-i.ue Cantor .10 :po—Went Ise town ljO:tO—«por>ts Txxltv' -lUl'—Xrwt •I*l:3o—Acudeeny Award*

Now is the time to watch the condition of the county highways. Heavy traffic on these lightly constructed roads during the thaw can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. 0 --0 Just when gardeners, fishermen and spring house cleaners were sharpening their tools, oiling their reels and shaking their rugs, along came what we hope was the last wiggle from old man winter with the heaviest snowfall of the year. 0 0 We can rest easy again. Washington reports says that the Eisenhower squirrel traps have caught three of the nasty little destroyers and again the President's putting green is in good condition. Two Eisenhower victories in one day. The squirrels were captured and through White House pressure, the S2O tax reduction for us little fellows was defeated. We hope be sleeps better now! Or do we? 0 o A pamphlet has been released by a group called the joint commission of accreditation of hospitals, with headquarters in Chicago. The group claims the American college of physicians, the American college of surgeons, American association of hospitals, American medical association and Canadian medical association as members. The title of the circular is “Accredited Hospitals”. Then the names of various hospitals in the United States and Canada are advertised as hospitals recommended by this group. This method of advertising the wares of certain hospitals reminds us of a restaurant sign We an average looking place..and said. "This restaurant is recommended by us". It seems as if the proper way to get a recommendation for a hospital would be from the patients on the basis of treatment, service, cost and results. Acceptance of a group of hospitals and physicians’ okay for hospitals is too much like a public official saying “I’m the greatest”. It’s much better to get a reputation from the people, than have to manufacture one yourself.

WIN-T (Channel 15) TUESDAY Eresing 6:oo—The News, Hickox 6:ls—The Weather, Hoyle 9:2o—Sports Eye, Grossman 6:3o—Hoosier Hoedown 7:00 —The Big Picture 7:3o—Douglas Edwards, News 7:45—J0 Stafford Show 8:00—Bishop Fulton Sheen B:3o—Halls of Ivy 9:oo—Meet Millie 10:09—All American Wrestling 11:00—The News— Hickox 11:15—The Weather, Hoyle 11:20—Sports Extra, Grossman a WEDNESDAY ' MnrHlag B:oo—'Morning Show 10:00—Morning Matinee 11:30—Strike It Rich Afiernoen 12:09—Valiant Lady 12:15—Love of Life 12:30—Search For Tomorrow 12 4j-Guiding Light I:oo—The Jnnar Flame „ .— I:ls—Road of Else ' I:Bo—Welcome Travelers A ■ 3:oo—Robert Q. Lewis 2:ls—Comedy Theater 3:W—The B|g Payoff 2 80—Bob Crosby Show 4:o<»—Brighter Day 4 :15—Secret Storm 4:3o—Gu Your Account s:oo—Bar 15 Ranch Evening , • 6:oo—The News. Hickox 6:ls—The Weather, Hoyle 6:3o—Sports Eye, Grossman 6-30—Clen'e Antry Show 7 S- rvi<‘e 7.3o—Douglas Edwards. News 7:4s—Perry Como Show B:oo:—Arthur Godfrey * 30—Charlie Chin Calling 3:3o—l’ve got a Secret 10:00—Boftng From Rainbo 10:30—TV Reader’s Digest H The News, Hiekox 11:15—The Weather, Hoyle • 11:20—Sports Extra, Grossman MOVIES Tues: Central Hoya Movie. , Sartn at42:3»: 3:15:-6:39 B:LS (Free). Wed, * Thors. “Adventtires of HaJii Baba’’ Feature starts, Wed at 7:05; »;10. Thu™, at 1 >3O; 3:37; SHI; 7r3<l; 19:00.

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20 Years Ago Todoy--o 0 March 29 — Harold McMillen discusses the future of the soybean industry in this section at the Rotary club sheeting. Dr. F. D. Whitsell, former pastor here and now' of Chicago, will conduct a two-weeks revival service at the First Baptist church here starting April 1. City treasurer Ada Martin and Miss Mary McKean, auditor of the city plant, are attending to business in Indiapapolis. C. E. Bell of the LaFountaine Handle company is in New York City on business for his company. David Bauman appointed manager of the Decatur Country Club and announces opening April 6. Z Court News Enter Appearance The law firm of Custer and Smith has entered appearance for

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CHAPTER FIFTEEN BACK in the bouse again, Tod- , hunter went over it from cellar to garret,’ Ind in Mrs. Fenn's bedroom on the second floor, he -found, what he sought. A cash box tn a locked trunk that was no trick to open held £5,065 in five and one dollar bills. Mrs. Annie Fenn's own savings bank book together with a health and life insurance policy, were in a desk m the parlor below for ail the world to see. The secret hoard was different. Todhunter was sure it belonged to Midnight Mike. The man had entrusted, perhaps given, his savings to Mrs. Fenn, and she had no intention ot turning over the money to the sister he had cordially disliked. Todhunter returned the money to the cash box, relocked the box tn the trunk, and went downstairs and outside again and studied the ground. It was not informative. He asked questions about tne side door. The door was apparently never locked until late in the evening. Among other things, Susan Dwight had told Todhunter about the glass splinter Andrus had put behind tne medicine cabinet in his hotel room. Todhunter retrieved the sliver ot glass, matched it up with the pieces ot the bottle already collected. Allowing tor fragmentation along the edges and a lost bit or two the result was fairly satisfactory. It was three o’clock before ne went to bed. At nine the next morning he was with Inspector McKee in New York. "1 don’t think Andrus is the one, -Inspector,' 2 :— ———* —■ The little detective’s idets ran counter to Dupasse's at almost every point. He was all but convinced that. Andrus nad nad no hand in either the elimination of Michael Brodsky or the attack on Mrs. Fenn. As tar as Brodsky went, Todhunter was of Mie opinion that on the previous Saturday night the actual perpetrator nad also gone up to the cabin in the hills Through the uncurtained cabin window he nad seen Andrus sitting inside waiting tor the nandyman to return. The perpetrator nad forestalled Andrus, going back along the path armed with a length ot cordwood. There had probably been some talk between Brodsky and the killer before the blow was struck —or at least the attack on Mrs. Fenn made it look that way. • • • Earlier that morning Susan Dwight reluctantly broke the news to Regina that Andrus was under arrest and now his arrest nad come about Regina didn't give way, or collapse. At first she was almost triumphant. “I’m glad. Sue. Oh, I’m glad—for Jim’s sake. Now Jim will explain, now we ll near the truth. The whole thing is unbelievably stupid, a tissue of lies.’’ Regina's triumph didn’t last long. It was succeeded ?by bewilderment "Jim would never have attacked that woman, any more than

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Russell and Gladys Kraner, defendants in a complaint for damages filed by Walter Jerome ■■ Tester. —- —” Case Dismissed The divorce case of Mary H. Roe against Billy Roe has been dismissed on motion of the plaintiff. Costs of the action have been assessed against the plaintiff. Divorce Complaint Thora Ray has filed a complaint for divorce against Junior F. Ray charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The plaintiff seeks custody of three minor children. A summons has been ordered issued for the defendant returnable April 8. The application for, restraining order has been submitted and sustained. A notice on the hearing for temporary allowance and attorney fees has been issued returnable March 31. Complaint Filed A complaint for absolute divorce has been filed by Margaret Jane . Laugh against Robert J. Laugh. The plaintiff charges cruel and inhuman treatment. A summons has been ordered returnable April 14.

he would have killed that man.. But what was be doing down there in that little house-m Yonkers? ... I don’t understand it" Frederick didn't go to New York that day He came over early, before luncn. Whatever Frederick felt, whatever any of the others felt, Edith or Mrs. Casseriy, or the Besserlys next door or Nan Taine, coming about the hospital drive, they said nothing—could say nothing in tne face ot Regina's quietly reiterated statement that Jim Andrus was innocent of the two crimes with which ne was charged. But they thought plenty, you could see that. Amy Redgate had been won over to a belief in Andrus' guilt. She said to Susan m her downright way, stopping by to return some books, "Poor Regina. It looks now as though Andrus is the one. A strange man, fascinating, sort ot, but unpredictable. You could nevei tell what ne would say or da If only Regina could be got away from it all, away from here. Why should she br made to suffer twice over ?” Oddly enough, very oddly as it turned out, Edith echoed the idea —and out teetn into it. She nad just been to see her doctor about her sinus and ne suggested a warm climate. What Edith proposed was that she and Regina go to Majorca tor a couple ot months. The Pradas had a villa there and were sending back the most wonderful reports. Frederick couldn’t go, although he’d love it, and Bdith didn’t want to go alone. "1 thought of you at once, Regina. The change would do you good, and we’d nave a wonderful time.’’ Then she added the astonishing rider. It wouldn’t cost Regina a penny, Frederick would .toot the bill. ’ * Susan was instantly alerted. She knew, tar better than Regina, who had little or no financial sense and took things at face value, the state of ner stepbrother’s affairs. Frederick made $50,000 a year and lived at the rate oi $75,000. For all his outward snow, ms expensive clubs and lavish entertaining, the big house and the trips hither and yon, she doubted whether he could lay his hands on much in cash. Now he was proposing to lay out $4,000 or $5,000. To what end ? The answer was instant. To get Regina away from Jim Andrus, from Andrus' proximity. Why should he care whether Regina and Jim Andrus ultimately married? Regina refused at once. She was regretful but firm. “I’d love it, Edith. You and Frederick are awfully good, and I've always wanted to see that part of the world, but 1 couldn’t leave Wolf Hill now.” Edith wouldn’t take no for an answer. “Don't make up your mind yet, darling. Maybe in a week or so ... ’l*., Curious, very curious, Susan thought, watching her. And then came that second discovery. Barry had called trom New York and Su-

County Agent's Column o ( Corn Hybrids Warm spring -weather and corn planting time -will soon be here and Hoosier farmers are wondering which hybrid they should use. To aid them, Purdue University has published a bulletin giving results of field trials conducted by the agronomy department. These field trials teat and evaluate the performance of new and presently recommended hybrids. Tests were conducted at ten different locations throughout the state under a variety of soil and climatic conditions. Open-pedi-greed hybrids developed in Indiana and, other states are tested along with private brand name hybrids that are voluntarily submitted. Averages on performances are available for the last four and live years. Performances are measured on a variety of factors. One of the most important is yield. Other important factors are earliness of maturity, the rapidity of drying after ripeness, earliness of silking, moisture at harvest time and lodging. In selecting the proper hybrid first choose one that has the proper growth period. Then look for a consistently good performance. In private hybrids, choose by number and not just by brand name. Lastly, buy seed of good quality. Farmers deciding which hybrid to use and seed dealers deciding which hybrid to stock can get further information about these tests and their results. Just get a copy of Purdue University station bulletin, 614, “Performance of Dent Corn Hybrids in Indiana. 1950-54.” This publication is available from the county agent or from the agricultural publications office, Purdue University. . Estate Cases The report of the sale of a note, stock and automobile in the Mary C. Berling estate has been filed and approved. Proof of the publication of notices of appointment and final settlement has been filed in the Charles Grote estate. The final re port has been submitted,, and ap proved and the estate is closed.

san told him not to come up and he did. They were in the living-room, the four of them. Tea, the inevitable tea tray, had made its appearance, Thexe was always xpa . when Lulu Casseriy was around. They heard the local paper, the Yonkers Messenger, being slung on the porch. Regina was the only one who read IL Lulu Casseriy went out and got the paper, brought it in and laid it on the arm of Regina's chair. Presently Regina picked it up. All at once she gave a cry. "Look! Look at this!” They got up and went to her. She pointed at a photograph on the front page, ft was a photograph at Jim Andrus. He stared out at them, negligent, easy, hands thrust into the pockets ot a sport jacket, smiling his slight smile. The lines underneath said, “Messenger's photograph leads to arrest of wanted man.'” It was only reasonable to print a picture ot him, Susan thoughL Why was Regina so upset? Regina looked trom one to the other. ’’You don t understand. Jim hated posing for pictures . . . That’s why—wait a minute.” She threw the paper aside and got up and walked quickly out ot the room. “What the devil?” Barry looked at Susan trowningly for enlightenment, ma nose very long. She shrugged. Regina came back, carrying r photograph album she had taken from a shell m the book room. She put the album down on the coffee table, turned pages. The pages were filled with prints with captions, tour to a page. She came to a page on which there weren t tour. There were only three. One ot the snapshots had been removed. But the caption was there. Lt said ’’Jim and Regina, May 9th, 1952.” No one spoke. The room was very still. The photograph had been removed by someone in the house, or someone with easy access to it, someone whose presence would arouse no question, cause no surprise ... It had been removed by one of a small intimate group ot people. It was Barry who pointed out that the book room could have been entered from the veranda by dozens ot people: the door there wasn’t locked during the day or early evening. Children came in and out that way, for a lollipop, a cracker, and some ot the neighbors used iL Moreover, there had been a man hanging around in the grounds on Sunday night; Edith said that on the way home she had seen a strange man under the ash tree on the far side ot the drive. From what Jim Andrus had told her, Susan knew Edith was rightThe lounging intruder wasn’t a policeman; she had spoken to Todhunter about IL The man in the grounds had made a careful study of the living room and the people in IL (To Be Continued)

Pfc. Rex Bovine Pfc. Rex Bovine, eon ot Mrs. Herald Mclntosh, Monroe, was named colonel’s orderly of the day on .March 19, it was learned by friends here. Mrs. Mclntosh received a letter from Col. Robt. J. £: Osborne, commanding officer ‘of the 66th tank batallion, U. S. army, telling her of the honor. The honor was given to Pfc._ Bovine on his nineteenth birthday.' Legal Notice Notice Is hereby given that the Board ot Zoning Appeals of the city of Decatur. Indiana will jneet Tuesday evening April 12, at «:■! 5 o’clock centra.! standard Unw (7:15 daylight savings time) at the City Hall, Decatur, Indiana for the piurpose of hearing an appeal for a variance to the zoning ordinance filed by Homer Rauch. 6XI Attorns street, to build garage closer than five feet front rear property line. Public participation is invited. Sylvan Rupert, Chairman 1-t 0 ——« Modern Etiquette I ’ BY ROBERTA L6e . 0 =— o Q. I have been invited for a weekend visit. Would it proper for me to bring a gift to my hostess? A. This woulfi be a very nice thing to do. The gift need not be valuable, but should ehow care In selection. And. of course, this does not excuse you from writing that "bread-and-butter” letter as soon possible after you return home. Q. How should one take an olive stone from the mouth? A With the thumb and forefinger, and laid on the plate. Never be

CHAPTER SIXTEEN BARRY went to the phone, called the Messenger office and was put through to the city desk. A voice said that the photograph had been posted Sunday night and received through the mail on Monday morning? There was no'"letter‘""with'iV just a typewritten slip saying, "Here s a snapshot ot the man wanted by the Yonkers police tor questioning in the murder ot Michael Brodsky.” The picture was no longer in tne Messenger's possession. The police had it. Mr. Lotting could apply to them. Barry did, stating nis name and his business to three different ot* dciais. Then Todhunter came on. Todhunter anew all about the snapshot- The editor was a clever man with an interest in crime, ne had begun ms career as a police re-’ porter, and the snapshot nad been Handled with the greatest ot care so as not to blur possible fingerprints. Todhunter listened to Lofting. A prowler in the grounds, a teilow who could nave entered the nouse? He was sympathetic. He agreed tnat tne wnoie business was distressing, but the ladies needn t worry about strangers hanging arouno any more, tne prowl car would oe given oruers and a sharp lookout would be kept. Nonetheless, all three women were giad wuea Barry declared ms intention ot staying the night. The following morning, a couple ot nours alter Barry nad gone, the mail was delivered. Lulu Casserly took the letters trom the mailman and came in. A tew minutes later Regina came downstairs and began going through the iettera Steep had done net good. She stood sideways to Susan, tail ana relaxed and at ease, in dark blue skirt and a white turtie-neck sweater that made tier look aboiit 22. And then the change! Sne naa opened a letter and was holding the sheet ot paper, an ordinary sheet ot notepaper, in her right nand, the other was suspended m the air. Betore stie nad read more than nail a dozen lines she crumpled the letter convulsively and net arms tell to per sides and ner head jerked up and back. Susan put down ner cup. “Regina, wnat is it?” Regina stirred. She halt turned. “What—? Nothing, Susan, nothing.” She went up the stairs. Halt an hour later, a nait-hour during which she remained in ner room, she came down again, called Edith and said she’d go to Majorca with her—and the sooner the better. Susan was stunned. It was the letter, ot but what was in the letter and who was it trom? The worst part ot it was that Regina wouldn't talk to her. Susan tried. “Was there bad news In that letter you got this morning, Regina!” "Letter, Susan? What letter? . .*. Oh, that—no.” For the rest of the day she avoided being alone with Susan. Susan was both worried and puz-

guiWy of ejecting it from the mouth directly to the plate, or Into the palm of the hand! -. — —- - Q. Is it proper for a woman to

SALE OF REAL ESTATE SIYTV ACRE FARM Thursday, March 31,1955 at 1:30 P.M. ON THE PREMISES LOCATED: Root Township, Adams County, Indiana, on the River Road or the Old Winchester Road approximately two miles northwest of the City of Decatur, Indiana, on the southwest side of the road. By virtue of an order entered by the Adams Circuit Coirrt in Estate No. 4984 upon the Probate Dockets of said Court and in order to settle the gstate of Jhymima Mae Johnson, deceased, the undersigned CoAdministrators hereby give notice that they will at the above time and place offpr tor sale at public auction the following described real estate, to-wit: Commencing at the southwest corner of the north half of the north half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 29, township 28 north, range 14 oast; thence running oast 120 rods to a point which is 40 rods west of the east line of said section 29, thence running north 20 rods to the south line of the north half of the northeast quarter ot said section 29; thence running east on the quarter section line to the center of the public highway running northwest and southeast through the northeast quarter of said section 2£. a distance of 40 rods, more or less; thence running along and upon the center of said public highway in a northwesterly direction to ■ J a point on the east line of the west half of the northeast quarter of said section 29; which point is 20 rods south of the north line of said section; thence running west from said point to the half section line running north and south through said section a distance of 80 rods more or less; thence running south on said half section line to the place of beginning, a distance of 80 rods, more or less, containing 60 acres, more or less, subject to all legal highways. -— —DESCRIPTION— — * Sixty Acres of slightly rolling loam soil, all under cultivation except small Woods Pasture. BARN—36 by 60. GRANARY. CHICKEN HOUSE. 2 ROOM SUMMER HOUSE 16 by 18. HOUSE—2 Story Frame with Lifetime Roof and Asbestos Shingle Siding. 5 Rooms & Bath with Lavatory ft Tonet. 4 Rooms Upstairs including large room with large Sink Cabinet. Upstairs arranged for entry seperately trom downstairs rooms. can be used as single or double family dwelling. Good Well with Motor Plumbing Pressure System. Cistern —1 Room Cellar. Garage. Nice Lawn ft Trees. Stoned Driveway. This is a choice location —your rare opportunity to purchase a small farm close to town. Your inspection is invited at any time. TERMS OF SALE: At least one third (1/3) of the purchase price to be paid on day of sale. Balance upon delivery of administrator’s deed with merchantable abstract of title. Sale will be made subject to the approval of the Adams Circuit Court. Sellers will pay the 1954 taxes due and payable in 1965. Buyers will assume and pay all subsequent taxes. Possession of land and outbuildings will be given immediately. Possession of the house on the premises will be given on or before May 1. 1955. Approximately four (4) acres of this land are leased to the Yost Construction Co. Sale will be made subject to Lessee’s rights under this lease. Statements made by auctioneers on day of sale shall take precedence over statements herein made. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. ERMAL H. C. JOHNSON MARCILE A. BURKE Co-Admlaktralers of the Estate of Jhymima Mae Johnson Roy S. Johnson, Ned C. Johnson — Auctioneers Custer and Smith—Attorneys dor Estate Mar. 15-33-29

zletL Regina's secrets were ner own, the trouble was she hacl never had »ny secrets. Her fife, except tor the pnet interval ot the marriage which nad come to an untimely end nad been lived on Wolf HUI, where everybody knew what everybody else was doing.'' Sus&n could scarcely recall Regina e husband except as a tall, dark young man who was a wonderful dancer. When Regina divorced nun and came home for good a year and a halt later with her baby and without ner husband, it was as though he nad never been, except tor her boy, whom she adored. Then years later, she returned trom a trip to the. Virgin islands engaged to Jim Andrus. What was tn the letter that had so shocked ner? Could it be—had someone poisoned her mind about Jim Andrus, told her lies, destroyeo her belief in his innocence ? Late that afternoon Susan broke her promise to Todhunter and told Regina the whole truth, beginning with what nad happened Sunday mght and ending with her own belief. “Jim Andrus didn’t kill Roger. Someone else drove Jim’s car that night. And whoever drove it killed that man Brodsky last Sunday night and then tried to kill the woman in the Glover street house, to keep the truth from coming out.” Susan was with Regina in her bedroom. It was getting dark out and the room was dim. There were only two small rosy lamps lit. Regina nad been sorting underthings when Susan walked m. She sat on the dressing table stool, a slip trailing trom ner lap, and listened tn complete silence, as still as though She were made ot stone. As Susan, finished she got up off the stool. It was like watching a wave rise and tower. "No,” she said tn a choked voice. Standing tall and straight, bar hands thrust out in front of her as though she were pushing something away. "Oh, no, no." She staggered, almost tell, found the stool and sank down on it, her back turned, and buried ner face In her arms. Loving Andrus as she did, the thought ot what he bad had to bear, the disgraceful burden he had had to carry, ot those long months m jail tor a crime ne hadn't committed was too much tor her. "Yes, - Susan said gently after B moment. “Yes, Regina, Jim Andrus is innocent.” Regina didn’t move or speak. Susan said, "Wouldn't you like me to leave you for a little while?” and Regina said in a muffled whisper, “Please,” and Susan went. • • • Meanwhile, down in Yonkers on that Wednesday, SergL Dupasse was no longer a happy man. Things yverp not going at all well. Andrus continued to maintain his obstinate and mocking silence, and Joe Horton, the district attorney, at first

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wear gloves while dancing at a formal dance? A. Yes. They used to be a requirement.

enthusiastic about Andrus' complicity in the killing ot Brodsky and the attack on Mrs. Fenn, was beginning to get leery and to show yns ot wanting to wash bls hands the case. Instructed by cable from Italy — Fwnabdei nadtaikedm J u&'dai-' ' ” mody over the traas-Atlantic phone after Andrus' arrest—Mra. Carmoay's lawyer a member ot an oiu and august firm, nad come up to Yonkers and talked to Andrus and then to - Horton. Barnstable was . calm, suave, unruffled and firm. "You re wasting your tuna, counsellor. Circumstantial evidence is fine, there's none better, when you ve got yoiu tacts in order. But as tar as my client is concerned, you've got the tacts wrong. It's your tuning that's out. We re pertecUy willing to admit that Mr. Andrus went up to Micnaei Rjoaskys cabin last Saturday mgut in tne nope ot meeting Brousky. They did not meet, wnue Brodsky was alive, and we can prove m Same Uung with Mrs. Senn. in ooui instances Mr. Andrus was preceded oy the Killer. Do wnat you like. go anead it you want to, out you’d be riding tor a tall." This would nave nad no effect on Horton it ne naa been sure ot aunself. He wasn t sure. Il wasn t necessary to prove motive ix you nao rocs-bo t turn, simon-pure evidence. i'ney simpxy mo not nave it. Moreover, Andrus nad been jugged tor almost *a nours ano uxey couldn t nold mm muenxutely. Barnstable would see to that, unless they got tne go sign from Mrs. 1* enn, anu sue was out tor the count, and nigti up on tne danger iisu ine nospual continued to say no cnange. Todhunter also kept in touch with me nospuai in uie intervals ot what nao- oeen a busy day, with not much to snow tor iL it was routine procedure, the ground work had to be laid. McKee naa said to begin with the ooy s death, get it sUa.gnteneu out down to Uie smallest detail. Armed with a number ot cards covered with ceuopnane with hi.' name ana rank on them, each m its own envelope, i'odhunter startea on ms rounds early. He went first to the Peinam nouse to nave a look at me terrain over which a boy had walked to his death more man a year and a halt ago. The younger, women weren’t down yet. Mrs. Casaeriy admitted him. Todhunter handed the nurse one ot the UtUs cellophane cards as identification, ana put his request. Mrs. Casaerly nodded, and gave the card back to him. She led the way to a wing on the ground floor where there were two bedrooms and a bath. Formerly servants' quarters, they had oeen fixed over for the child; he had had rheu-. matic fever, and stairs were hard) on ms heart Roger Pelham had ; slept m one room, me nurse tn the other, for a month preceding the boy’s death. (To Be Continued)