The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, March 2, 1931, Page 6

, ; 3 ; ] A AR TR 1Y SYNOPSIS: Policc Superin- tendont Richmond cves that Marjcric Blake cr Dr. Nether- ton, who hc think: i in love with her, killcd Annabelle Querdling. The mi- ng will of Mic: Querdling, a2unt of Mar- Jorie, dicinhe her chould che wed. Th amc marital threat applic. tc her cister, Evelyn Blakc, who. . cngagement is ad- mitted, but all would benefit theuld the will not come to Night and the esiate be divided ameng Evclyn, Marjoric and their brcther Vincent, Jimmie Hacwell, young detective, mind: Richmcnd that Major Grecham was near the murder g=cnc and that parked nearby wac an cmpty car, in addition to the one in which Blake | had mctored over from London and then, accerding to his story, had rcturn-d without entering the promises. re- |at | ton?” CEEUPEIL SRR YT IVET Sy pes vy (prcblem that baffled them. Ill, she perhaps was, but mental distress rather than physical seemed likely. There was no explanation of her call. Bill rose at once and| | went into the house. Apparently he | remained in his surgery, for he had| not reappeared when Jimmie and | Nancy left. The next morning Jimmie and Audrey arrived on the golf course at the same moment. It was quite |early, 6:30, for they had arranged| [to play nine holes before breakfast| ;wilh the Wades and finish after- |wards so as not to interfere with |an appointment Jimmie had with| Richmond . The conversation was pleasant jand the game interesting, but it was plain to Jimmie that Audrey's mind was not really on her game. the sixth tee she admitted it. “Mr. Haswell,” she said, “do you know what the people in the vil- lage are ying about Bill Nether- Chapter 18 AUDREY'S SECRET The funeral of Annabelle Que ling would in any case have b an outstanding local event, the remarkable circumsta her death and the inserutab tery that enveloped it brought to- gether an enormous concourse to witness the burial. The shops in| the village were closed and the streets were lined with people from | the surrounding districts who “cxfi} are ready to believe all the beastli- unable to find accommodation in the little church. Donald, Nancy and Jimmic went | to the cervice from the Wa home, where Jimmie had just re- ceived the 'phone invitation to plaj golf with Audrey Winford the next morning. As they walked toward | the church, Jimmie speculated vain- ly as to what message she had for him. They were in the church now witnessing the simple service, with- out flowers or display, decreed in the mysterious missing will that now had assumed such an impor- tant place in the mystery. vicar had on the Sunday paid his respects to the lady of Merrow Craig and he did not re- peat his eulogy. There was one hymn and then the casket was carried to the churchyard. Marjorie, Evelyn and Vince: stood by the graveside as curious glances of sympathy, envy or doubt | were cast their way. The story of Vincent’s evening visit bad become kpown and the suggestion that Marjorie and Dr. Netherton could tell more if they chose were widely felt. Both Marjorie and Evelyn borejther of them explained their fr: themselves with simple digr Their mourning dresses giged their pallor and they hardly aware of thelr surround- ings. Vincent locked more self- conscicus. Lionel Duckworth and| Mr. Morgan were clca2 behind the | chief mourners. Major Gresham was with them. Nearby stood Cap-| tain Stirling. presont but in the background the servants from Merrow Craig attended. After the last word had been spoken by the vicar and the crowd moved away, Jimmie came across the lawyer, Morgan, and asked if he had news of the missing will Nothing had been learned, he said, 8t the bank or elsewhere and steps to establish an intestacy would like- ly be taken soon, the family mean- while remaining at the house. Nancy had promised Mrs. Neth- erton to bring Jimmie over later in the day and it was pleasant to receive her hospitality at Corner Cottage and to put aside the sad recollections of the funeral Her visitors admired her little house and her garden blazing with bright blossoms, while as tea was served ghe talked to them happily about many matters. But it was inevi- table that the conversation should turn, sooner or later, to the ope engrossing local topic. ‘I did not go to the funeral,” she told them. “Poor Annabelle Querd- ling. A sad end for her, and a sad beginning for the girls. Bill told me about the inquest. He thought Dr. Burbeck very long-winded.” Jgmmie wondered what ecxactly Bill had said. He thought it probable the old lady had been spared an aceount of the hardly veiled insinuations against her boy. Her indignation would have been far stronger had she oven sus- pected them. “Oh, there you are, Bill” said Mrs. Netherton, as her son crossed the lawn. He sat by them as tea ‘was poured, but after a few polite remarks lapsed into a preoccupied silence. “Anything special in your rounds today—meet anybody?” Mrs. Neth- erton asked. “No.” Then with some sort of an effort he pulled himself together end smiled at her. “Just the trivial round, the common task you know.” Jimmie thought there was a hardness in his expression that had; pound, lumber. not, been there before. What was the cause of it? “If you please, sir, Miss Blake is on the telephone.” The maid came from the house with the message. __“Oh, it is Marjorie, Bill. She rang up before. Poor child! I won- der what she wants, I hope no one h JJL" mhdy’a tone showed she 'll entirely unaware of the ru- mor that connected her son's | They have no right to say or think! { “Not when the truth is discoy- The | patient where the pain is, and a before [score of other things as to symp- Bill Netherton v\'\‘]umendenl Richmond, Al Do you mean in connection with | s Querdling’s death?” s. They say he killed her.” ou heard what the -coroner caid,” Jimmie began after they had | at down on a bench near the tee. | not surprising the villagers| heould jump at conclusions.” ! “But it is wrong. It is wicked. | such things. Bill has done his |best for them. He is a far better man than they deserve. Yet they| ness that that man hinted at. And it means that Bill will be ruined and his practice wrecked.” As she spoke she jabbed savage- ly at the ground with her club. ered, if he is innocent,” reminded her. “That is why I wanted to talk' with you, Mr. Haswell.” She turned | her honest, pleading eyes to him. “Can’t you clear this up for us?”| “I should like to but do not get much help.” He was smiling kindly as he spoke. “When Bill Netherton | is called to a case he asks his Jimmie toms and general condition. If the |patient refuses to tell him, how can a correct diagnosis be made? Bo, if our friends will not tell usf 1 they know in the affair, how are | we to help them?” “What exactly do you want to know?” asked the girl. “The first thing is, does Nether~ ton care for Marjorie Blake; does Marjorie care for him?" “They answered that. said No.” “I am aware They both they did. Yet nei- |quent meetings, the impr: |gave to Aunt Annabs and their | long conversation after they left her. They had been sweethearts, it is said. What more natural should be sweet- when they meet so ssion they than that they hearts again, {often?"” He knew he was qucting Super- but he want- jed the answer that he thought this girl might be able to give For some moments Audrey was silent. She seemed to be weigh- ing things and coming to a de- cision. What could be on her mind? |Certainly Jimmie sensed its im- portance and understood now why Audrey had asked him to play. Her hesitancy now convinced him even more strongly that what she had to tell him would not be easy to impart. Finally she spoke. “I have called you in," she said, smiling bravely, “and I will not keep back any of the symptoms |that T know of. I will tell you what no one else has been told. It is impossible for Bill to care for Mar- jorie in the way you think—be- cause he is engaged to me.” (Copyright, 1930, J. B. Lippincott Company) But why in tomorrow’s chap- ter does Bill put cff their mar- riage and refuse to explain his mysterious meetings with Mar- jorie? —————— NOTICE MOOSE All members are urgently request- ed to attend meeting tonight at Moose Hall, 8 pm. This is PAST DICTATORS NIGHT. Initiation and Lunch. [ W. T. VALE, Secretayy. - e —— Old papers at ‘I'ne Emplre. —adv. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bids for certain repair work at the Douglas City Wharf as per specifications given by the Douglas City Council, will be received by the Douglas City Wharfinger on Thursday, March 5th, at 4 P.M. at the Wharfinger's office. Sealed bids to be submitted for the construc- tion and clearing away together with the supplying of required material as follows: 160 Ln. ft. of 8”x12” double com- 20 Pes. 3"x12"x10° decking. 5 Pes. 3"x12"x20" joists. 5 Pes. 127x12"x12" capping. 6 Pcs. 6”x12"x12" chalking. 17 Piling to be furnished and driven, average 60’ length. Cash iron washers, drift bolts, spikes, nails, etc. as required to finish the work. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. An examination of the section of {man is becoming cynical m his at- lis another champion mermaid vnn! AR A AR E R A r 7 Vlcuorla Mrs VicToRIA BooTH DEMAREST 1 NEW YORK, March 2.—Are girls unsexing themselves by constant participation in strenuous sports? |Every now and then, scientists, edu- cators and doctors rise up anc thunder against the girl athlete (and we hear of the dire things that are going to happen to the sweet girl athlete whether she be swimmer, runner, golfer or ten- nis player. But up to now noth- ing very serious has occurred save to Gertrude Ederle who attributes her deafness to her Channel swim. But whether we agree or disagree with the latest attack on the ath-, letically inclined woman, there is much of interest in what Vic!oria; Booth Demarest has to say about her. Mrs. Demarest is the grand-| {daughter cf Willlam Booth, found-| er of the Salvation Army and she) has been a keen student of her both in Europe and this country. She believes that men do not ad-| mire the “steel-muscled, flat chested channel-swimming, marathon-run- | ning Amazons” that the colleges and athletic societies are turni cut today. And she s that t#ude to the sport-loving masculi woman who makes the winning ol gn athletic title her main goal and desire. Surely, however, the description applied by Mrs. Demarest to our athletic maidens cannot apply to girls who have carried of athletic | honors last year. There is 1owly‘ Helen Wills, who is womanliness| and daintiness personified. And there’s pretty Betty Nuthall, the young English girl who came here | and captured the national tennis| title of the United States. To meet her, is to meet a sweet, unaffected | young miss whose whole manner | and demeanor is that of a healthy | jolly girl, well-educated and re- fined. And she is always sur- rounded by a circle of devoted swains. Glenna Collett, too, is a shining example of the well-poised, graceful young woman able to shm‘ in society and yet mix with the | crowd. Gertrude Ederle is built on the athletic type, but che is a regular; girl, charming and full of fun. And, Helene Madison, of Seattle, Wash,, | is both charming, girlish and real | Suzanne Lenglen has always been a charming young woman, graceful and clever. She has never lacked | admiration from the male sex and| {5 also most popular with women.| She is now operating hér own dress- | making establishment in Paris and has shown that she has a distinct flair, both designing and busi- ness. BEWHISI(EHED GLUOMY FAGE SOVIET COURT Fourteen Defendants Are on Tnal for Start- ing Revolution MOSCOW, March 2.—A second in a crowded hall. There are fourteen defendants, all gloomy and most of them be- whiskered. ‘There are five Judges, including a woman, the fiery prosecutor Kril- enko and two defense counsel. The defendants are noted econ- omists, professors and bankers mainly, alleged to have confessed manipulating the Russian Social Democratic Party in a conspiracy to overthrow the Soviet Govern- ment. The defendants pleaded guilty. ——e— the dock to be repaired is invited, and the details will be explained by the Wharfinger. FELIX GRAY, City Clerk. Heren MapISON SN Ifor the office of George Thatch | Pres! big counter-revolution trial within ! three months, opened here todayOffice staff, is a passenger aboard AR AAAAARRAREALEAC 4SS A SRR Demarest Says Spons Tend to Unsex Modems, Al- though Last Year Sweet Unaffected Maidens Carried Off Many Athletie Honm S. BeTTy NUTHALL. | i l | i GLENNA Cow.:'r‘r S SHOT DOWN IN HIS OFFiGE LUCAS MAKES QUICK - REPLY BYCRAZEDMAN: TO SEN. COM. Incited by-am munist Speeches, Discharged Employees Kills PORTLAND, Oregon, MareH 2.— {Jchn Revis, Superintendent of* the Inman-Poul 1 Lumber Company, was shot to death late last Salhir- day afternoon in his office byLAl- kert D. Gilbert, 58, discharg: aged \millwright. The shooting came after Gilbest ‘handed Revis a note which said; “The time has comz for proo. that some drastic measure must used to eoffect changes to permi the working pecple a chance at liv- ing.” ice said Gilbert had becgme incited by Communist spseches here recently. Afty the shoot g Gilbert started dent of the lumber shouting: “I am going to get Thatcher,”, None of the employees dared to attempt to stop Gilbert except George Martin, Assistani Superin- company tendent, who jumped on Gilb back. Gilbert shot Martin in the leg. Gilbert was disarmed when the Police arrived and arrested him. o S QUARTLZ STRIKE REPORTED MADE IN B, G- REGION Stampede Has Started from Vancouver and Other Sections VANCOUVER, B. C., March 2.— Described as an important gold strike which is reported to have been made between Stoddart and Seymour Creeks, about 150 miles north of here, has started a rush similar to the oldtime stampede, despite the grip of winter, from here and other sections. Fred Guder is said to have dis- covered a gold quartz ledge above the timber line on the creeks which are tributaries to Kitchener Creek, which flows into Big Creek. The Guder ore is said to assay from $80 to $360 a ton. The quartz is free milling and carries values in silver. ————— PROMINENT NATIVE ILL William Jackson of Juneau eh- tered St. Ann’s Hospital today seri- cusly afflicted with pneumonia. He is a native, prominent in the Sal- vation Army organization here. ‘Walter B. Heisel of the Custome the Northwestern for his home in Juneau. He has been southr on i business. HAAS i Famous Candies | The Cash Bazaar | Open Evenings l -4 L 11mittee to be Denies Charges of “Wilful Violation” Corrupt Practices Act | WASHINGTON, D. C., March 2. Robert H. Lucas, Executive Di- tor of the Republican National Commif who declared by h» Senate Campaign Funds Com- “chargeable with wil- ful viclation” of the Corrupt prac- tices Aet in failing to report per- nal expenditu; in opposing Sen- ee, Was tor George W. Norris, Republican, Nebraska, last fall, has tele- ed a statement to the Commit- e nom Jacksonville, Florida. id: “My personal expen- »s in the last campaign were paid December 2. No report was due until January 1. My report was filed with the clerk of the Senate December 22.” —_—— . BOWLES AND MISS LOUCKS 60 ON TRIAL Portland Millionaire and Paramour Face Jury in Hillsboro HILLSBORO, Oregon, March 2.— i Neltron C. Bowles, Portland mil- lionaire, and Irma G. Loucks, ad- mitted paramour, went on trial here = today for Bowles's wife, Mrs. Leone C. Bowles last November 12, from a knife| wound in Miss Loucks's apartment. Ten prominent attorneys are par- ticipating and the attendance is large despite the removal of the case from Portland. To eliminate any of the “circus” and all-day camping features that might center about the trial, Cir- cuit Judge George B. Bagley said that no spectators will be allowed -to eat their lunches in the court room and that the room will he cleared at each noon recess. 1 Sccond Hand Guns Pought | and Sold New Guns and Ammunition SEE BIG VAN THE GUN MAN Opposite Coliseum Thentre HARRIS Hardware Co. CASH CUTS COSTS ! Open until 9 p.m. HOTEL ZYNDA ELEVATOR SERVICE | & f ZP0A, Prp. o Lawrence H. Kubley, owner of the Capitol theatre, arrived on the Northland after a business trip to, Ketchikan. PHONES 83 OR 85 | many friends on the Channel Sat- |urday by going over to Juneau and | mony | Miss Margaret Pimperton, cand Mrs. the murder of ‘i “TheStore That Pleases™ THE?SANI TARY GROCERY DOUGLAS 4 NEWS MISS MACDONALD AND MARCEL STRAGIER WED Miss Helen MacDenald and Mr. Mar Stragier surprised their | being quietly married at the Cath- | olic Bishop’s residence. The cere- | mony was performed at 3 o'clock in |the afternoon by Rev. Father Webb, O. M. 1. Witnesses to the cere- included Miss Lee Thoma, Miss Julia Stragier and Chris Ellingen. The bride is a daughter of Mr. Fairbanks, where she has lived practically all her life before com- Donald MacDonald of | 4. i1 Keep Y our Home in Good Repair In spite of good workmanship and good materials, the home needs occasional repairs. If attended to in time, they are inexpensively made and increase the value of your home. Lumber—Cement—Shingles—Doors— Windows—Plasterboard—V eneer *Juneau Lumber Mills, Inc. Phene 358 Quality and Service ing here last September as a mem- ber of the Douglas high school fac- ulty and girls’ basketball coach. She is a graduate of the Alaska Col- 4% Mr. Stragier is the only son of and Mrs.\Henry Stragier of this city. He has lived on the Island all his life with the excep- tion of the past four or five years during which he has been away to college. He completed a course of study at Detroit College, Michigan. At present he is employed at the Alaska Juneau. The couple has taken an apart- ment in the Smith building until the school term ends when they expect to make their home in Fair- banks. Punctions given for the newly- weds include two dinner parties, cne Saturday evening by the greem’s parents at their home and one Sunday afternoon by Mrs. Catherine Pimperton at the teach- er'’s residence. Guests at each event included only immediate rela- tives and closest friends of the couple. ——e—— Qlé papers at the Emplre office. e'll buy your biscuits || and pay cash! On every tin of Schil- ling Baking Powder you will find this printed statement: | éIf you find any fault [} whatever in this Baking [f| Powder, or think you do, your grocer will re- turn your money and also pay for the eggs, butter, flour, etc., you have used.>® Whether it’s a 25¢ pan of biscuits or a $3 fruit cake, that offer stands. Your grocer pays you in- stantly. We pay him. It’s the cream of tartar 'WHAT REGULARITY DOES A little water now and then keeps iife in a flower, but if watered regularly it abounds in living strength with great- er beauty and fragrance. It is the regular additions to one’s saving fund that make it grow. First National Bank Steel and Cast Ranges ENAMELED and NICKELED Beautiful Sanitary . 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