Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 221, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 January 1924 — Page 6

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BEGIN HERE TODAY A novelist, seeking nocturnal adventure. loafs upon a bench in Hyde Park, London. Coming through Victoria Gate he sees a little man carrying a huge bundle on his shoulder. A policeman. curious to know the contents of so large a bundle, challenges the man. A wax figure of a woman is brought to light and the man declares he is earning it to his barber shop in Acton. Out of curiosity the novelist follows the man with the bundle and when he sees him turn in a direction opposite to Acton challenges the man for an explanation. He notices that the little man’s finger nails are stained with machine oil and concludes that he is not a barber. Going into an empty bouse together, the man opens the wax figure to show the not elist jewels and ' seems astonished when he finds the figure empty. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY it UV’NOR, this is a do. There’s f | nothing more to be said, but to go ’ome. And I’ll leave this lady ’ere. I got no feelings for ’er.” He raised his foot to kick the figure to pieces, but I stopped him: “Don’t do that. After all, she’s rather pretty.” “Guv’nor!” shouted the little man. “Not so loud,” I said. LOOKING OVER THE LITTLE MAN, HE CONSIDERED ME WITH SUSPICION. “I got another idea. I was the first to go. I don’t think I made a mistake? Them other figures I told you about was on the floor. My young woman was on the table Didn’t think of it at first. Guv’, nor, I couldn't 'ave made a mistake. There’s something else. Guv’nor I got a feeling that I know what's ’appened: when I wasn’t looking, my mate picked up one of them figures off- the floor and put it on the table instead of mine just after I'd done. And off I went with this 'ere bargain. 'E stayed behind to clear up, as ’e said, and ’e's walked off with the whole of the swag. The—” I did not speak for a moment. This seemed quite possible. My man would not have made a mistake such as this. He was still grumbling: "Guv'ncr,” he said, feelingly, “the worst about our profession is there ain’t no ipr Say “Bayer”- Genuine! pAVEftj Genuine “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin’’ have been proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians over twentythree years for Colds and grippe misery. Handy boxes of twelve tablets cost only few cents at any drug store. Each package contains proven directions for Colds and tells how to prepare an Aspirin garble for sore throat and tonsllitis.—Advertisement. !! A Stubborn Cough t ;; Loosens Right Up £ * 1 This hflmp-marff remedy )s a inks- V * * der for quick results. Easily T and cheaply made. Here is a home-made syrup which millions of people have found to be the most dependable means of breaking up stubborn coughs. It is cheap and simple, but very prompt In action. Under its healing, soothing influence, chest soreness goes, phlegm loosens, breathing becomes easier, tickling in throat stops and you get a good night’s restful sleep. The usual throat and chest colds are conquered by it In 24 hours or less. Nothing better for bronchitis, hoarseness, spasmodic croup, throat tickle or winter coughs. To make this splendid cough syrup, pour 2tfc ounces of Plnex into a pint bottle and fill the bottle with plain granulated sugar syrup and shake thoroughly. If you prefer use clarified molasses, honey, or corn syrup, Instead of sugar syrup. Either way, you get a full pint family supply—of much better cough syrup than you could buy ready-made for three times the money. Keeps perfectly and children love its pleasant taste. Plnex Is a special and highly concentrated componnd of genuine Norway pine extract, known the world over for its prompt healing effect upon the membranes. To avoid disappointment ask your druggist for ounces of Plnex" with rail directions, and don’t accept anything Guaranteed to give absolute satisfactfin or money promptly refunded. The Playt Cos, Ft. Wayne, lad—Adwrtlse-

THE WAX LADY

’oner In it. But I’ll get even with Tni ” “What are you going to do?” “I’m going round to ’ave a chat with ’im. I’m going to bed now, but I'll gee ’im tomorrow morning,. I will.” “Why wait till tomorrow morning? Isn’t that a bad plan? How do you know he won’t sell the stuff tonight?” “Guv’nor,” said the little man, “I don’t know what your occupation is, but you’re wasted in *t. Off I go to Marylefcone this very minute.” 11l I followed; we were becoming friendly, we two; besides, it would be well from my point of view to discover where the other man lived. We were fortunate enough to find a taxi, which the little man prudently insisted should drive us to the Grand Central Station, out of which, after a moment, we emerged to turn toward the north, making for pome mean streets. When we reached the place, we found it in complete darkness. Only one light burned in the window opposite, from which came the sounds of a violent quarrel. The street stank of dirt; decaying vegetables were rotting in the gutters. While I was reflecting that the wages of crime is not necessarily opulence, my companion was painstakingly engaged upon the bell of a particularly mean-looking ■ and untidy little house of only two floors. It was not answered for a long time, so much so that I suggested to my friend that his accomplice was not at home. He sniggered at he, having cast up an eye and seen a curtain twitch. Besides, he knew w hat he was doing; I perceived a rhythm In the ringing: he made up a little tune, which I could not follow. After ten minutes the door opened to reveal a man completely dressed; I realized that here was a prudent fellow. This man looked more gently bred. He was tall, very thin, had a large black mustache and corrowful eyes. Looking over the little man. he considered me with great suspicion. “It’s all right, Jim,” said the little man. confidentially. He jerked his thumb toward me: “ ’E’s all right.” The black-mustached man let us in, closing the door behind us. In the light of a single taper, he looked frightened. Also, at once, the tone of my companion changed: “So there you are, you—swine,’’ he remarked, conversationally. “You’re the who done your mate out of ’is share of the swag. I didn’t think you’d let me In. Expect you was frightened of what I’d do to you In the morning.” ’I don’t know what you mean,” said the black mustache In an educated, cockney voice. “Look at ’im.” said the Ittle man decisively. “Be’old the Innocent child. Mean to say. Jim, you didn’t palm off an empty figure on me while you ’opped it with both of ’em? Oh. you dirty I’ve ’alf a mind to do for you." I pushed past the angry man: "Nonsense. You don’t want to hang for this, do you?” I addressed the black mustache: “The position is that this man considers that you’ve stolen his share of the job you did tonight; he says you have both figures in your possession. Surely you can prove it by letting us come upstairs.” “Don’t 'e talk beautiful.” said the little man. “But that’s what we want, Jim. and we’re going up.” “I’m sure you're welcome,” said the black mustache, nervously eyeing my bulk. “Come up and see.” Rather surprised by this friendly reception, we went up to the first floor, where a so-cajled sitting room was occupied merely by a table and a chair. Here burnt another candle. This was reinforced by a fire which still burned well In an old grate. Though the light was scanty, it was obvious that here nothing was concealed In a corner stood half a dozen petrol tins, which showed that these experienced burglars occasionally used a car. The little man went up to them and tapped them disconsolately. This yielded nothing. ‘Now then, Jim," he you. Where ’ave you put them?" He nodded to the door: “Got ’em under your bed, I suppose.” “I assure you . . “Oh . . ” he nodded to me. “ ’Ere, you an eye on ’lm.” The little man trotted Into what must be a bedroom, while the black mustache politely took the sack off the figure and stood It on the table. He remarked •to me: “Funny, sir, what strange Ideas men get into their heads.” I took no notice of him, for I was curious to see W'hat was happening. I looked into the bedroom, where my companion was striking matches and swearing. Suddenly he gave a cry of excitement; I followed him Into the bedroom: over the bed was a curtained shelf. He had drawn the curtain away, upon the shelf stood two waxen figures, apparently identical wdth the one we had brought. “Ah, the !” exclaimed the little man, clutching at one of the figures. He came back into the sitting-room clasping his burden, which he placed upon the table.” “Got you!” he remarked to the black mustache. “And you shan't palm another dud figure on me.” He pressed his thuipb upon the waxen forehead, where It left a black impression. “I’ll know It now. Well, I got no time to knock your 'ead off,” he remarked to the black mustached man, who was leaning negligently against the mantelpiece. “Now . . He had no time to finish, for as he turned to his faithless accomplice, the latter uttered a cry, and a burst of flame came out of the grate. I jumped back in affright, for the fire, animated by wildness, was rush’ng along the carpet, making for my legs and the table. “Gosh!” cried the black mustached man. “We’ve got nothing to put it out. Here!” he said to me. “Quick! take it!” He shoved the figure into my arm| pushing us out. BKtd with fear, as the flames by unknoln causes rushed *ll over the roor we ran to the stairs and down

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As we came out, I heard behind me the steps of the black mustached man. He was carrying something; at once he disappeared into the darkness. We ran together in panic, about a hundred yards. We should have gone further, but the figure slipped from my grasp, and with a crash scattered itself in fragments on the pavement. The little men let out an oath as he groveled among the pieces; no gold! no diamonds! the figure was empty. For a moment we stood and stared at the disappointing sight, unable to understand what had happened. Then I began to grasp: “Don't you see,” I said, “the fire was only a trick to get us out. He didn’t mind if h© burnt the house. It’s not his own, I suppose. While we were in the bedroom, he undid one of those petrol tins and splashed it all over the floor. He laid a trail of petrol and lit it. If I hadn’t gone into the bedroom after you . . “Oh, what’s the good of talking,” said the little man, angrily. 'E’s done us. But what I want to know . . . Why, Guv’nor! look ’ere!” He picked up a large piece that was obviously forehead. “There's my thumb mark.” I smiled: “No. Don’t you see that just before pushing the figure into my arms, the figure we brought with us, the empty one, he pressed his thumb where you had done on the forehead, and he palmed upon me the figure he had palmed on you before!” There was a long silence. Then the little man summed up: “Guv'nor, In my profession you can’t choose your mates as you'd like to. I’m an engine cleaner, I am, and no nonsense about me. What I ought to 'ave told you,

OUR BOARDING HOUSE—By AHERN

• * . THE OLD HOME TOWN—By STANLEY

and I’d forgot It myself. Is that my mate was a conjuror.” Another story of midnight adventure by W. L George, “The Poisoned Girl,” will start in our next situe. Hurrah for the I>octor! VIENNA, Jan. 28. —Sneeze when you wish! A hearty “kat-choo” is an indication of good character and physical fitness. And It’s better, he tells us, to sneeze to the right.

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FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS—By BLOSSER

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MONDAY, JAN. 28, 192*

By CAP HIGGINS

: Blackford County got an oil can and I greased the outfit. The squeak disappeared. And not until the parts were given thorough baths In gasoline would the outfit again work. A campaign for fund among members of the Decatur St. Mary’s Cath- ' olic Church for anew school buildi ing starts today. The new building, fully equipped, will cost $225,000.