The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, March 21, 1931, Page 6

ASH CLAMS HE KINJT EXPLAIN THE EINSTEIN _THEORY IN TEN MINUTES tors, nursing home proprietor, nietly. 7 unlc & he provides 'hin? with | g “What are we to do with him?” an alibi for the murder of One by one; at & few 'minutes’|3sked Dr. MacAdoo. 4 «Spider” Schlitz. Astounded |interval, Mr. James, the Matron, i him off, T say,” he con- Shat his SSE Mhould Be knwn. | Nurss Johes snd DF3BsAdoo en- | tinued. “Dead misti Jtell bo fhles. to a ctranger, the doctor con- |tered and seated themselves in the (Copyright, 1930, by Frederick A. sents. In Ameriea Dr. Charters, then under ancther name, has rcbber Schlitz and Chink Dor- t By Porcival Cheistopher Wren_ therof MYSTERIOUS WAY consulting room. THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE SATURDAY, MARCH 21, By CLIFF STERRETT CThaTs 5 CAUSE HES HANDICAPPED, T WOLLD TAKE MR. EINSTEIN, HIMSELF, THREE DAYS TO EXPLAIN T/ © 1324 Newapager Featare darvice. tne. G g e, SAKES ALIVE, UNK, DONT You READ THE PAPERSZ HOW Y'MEAN HANDICAPPED ? “And you haven't got him taped, Lou?” “Nope,” replied Nurse Jones. “But I have seen him. in Chi. Him or his double. I'll place him.” “Praps he used to wear a hairy face,” mused Matron. “A beard is a good disguise—when you cut it off. “Or put it on, eithér,” she added, smiling lovingly at Dr. Charters. BEAU GESTR L The door closed and the Doc- manner changed. ct Manoel, Jimmy and Lou,” “Don’t all come (Stokes Co.) “Se thi i ?” asked Seen (5o Ppper; Maiel?” aske Trapped in a net of his own afternoon he spoke before all ti on the decoration committee, high school students and the up-|President Cashen appointed Tauno per grade children. | Niemi, George Guerin, Harry Lun- Major Markoe said that the cos- dell and Angus Gair; finances, Ros- tumes, streets and people of Paris'ie Africh, Margaret Pearce, Hilja are quite different from those in Reinikka and Mildred Shafer; ad- this country. In connection with | vertising, Orrin Edwards and Arne the cafes and restaurants ,cha Kronquist, and lighting, Frank are placed out on the sidewalk |Stragier. The Frosh girls will where people may sit and be|serve the punch. served. Paris is divided into the left and right banks, separated| ATTRACTIVE BOOKINGS AT DOUGLAS COLISEUM by the Seine River, these two di “Party Girl” tonight and “So visions being connected by 30 or| more bridges. The Rue de Rivoli, Long Letty” for Sunday evening is one of the longest streets, ha are the next attractions billed at ing its beginning at the Place de la |the local Coliseum. Both perform- Bastille, where it is very narrow |ances have proven to be specially and dirty, and extending to the)entertaining elsewhere shown and Eiffel Tower. L'hotel de Ville, the | are certain to please local audi- town hall, is one of the most re-|ences. he Doctor. shares of the leot “Not yet. Anything In it?” re- words! l%n aov;s t'hedl'rhflror: in the St. Clair diamond haul. |p Dr. Manoel Machado alias “;‘lx l‘;:‘“'e ayes dite I Ameng his evil companions at | Emmaneul MacAdoo, formerly off T s .- that time was a woman who since has become the respect- able Mrs. Lauderdell. Her niece, Marjorie Lauderdell has been ill since moving to her uncle’s and is a patient at the home. W startled words, “Rese- Sant/ Brazil generally. Charters, scanned the paper. Spider Schlitz off, Listen to this,” , Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and “Very much in it,” replied Dr. frowning as he again “He's bumped sure enough; and Dr. Charters DOUGLAS proceeded to read the account of the murder of a Mr. Theophilus| Webb, a wealthy race-horse owner; ma Rosemary!” when he sees Marjorie are as puzzling as hic feigned madness. Char- NEWS ters tells Sister Weldon and the matron abeut Waye. of Witherby End. LOCAL CHAMBER Apparently robbery had been the HOLDS MEETING motive. The unfortunate victim Chapter 6 had evidently been attacked as he| The Douslas Cramber of CGom KNOW? sat, prabably asleep, in an arm- g WHAT DOES H= after a period of inactivity to con- “Oh, Do r! As bad as that? | chair before his library fire. 4 : taking too big a risk| The police had valuable clews in |$ider matiers ob il nterees ki T the town. Due to short notice aid Sister Weldon, flash- | footprints (finger-prints and a curi- % ST of the meeting there was only an b ant eyes and tecth at|ous anonymous letter. Moreover, average attendance present. Plans the Doctor. “We aren’t allowed to|a suspicious looking person had ) g : take anybody who is really over here who might possibly do we?” leave that to me.” anybody be danger No I told Jones to get Matr him a room rea = %fl'fl l # “One moment, matron,” sald Cha one. will keep an eye on him and! report to you anything of interest.” “I see, Doctor.” “How's Miss Skinner this morn- ing?” “Much the same, Doctor. Nurse Edwards says she offered her a diamond ring if she’d manage to get her out to Wilmerford.” “To the Post Office, I suppose? She couldn't get any at the chem- ist’s, of course. See that she opens all letters in your presence. Always give them to her yourself. A lot of cocaine or morphia can be packed in an innocent-looking let- ter . “Any more parcels for Colonel| Campball?” Sister Weldon smiled. A box of books, Doctor.” “With a bottle of whiskey under them?” “Two. with books beautifully packed on all four sides.” “How's Miss Lauderdell?” “Rather depressed. Otherwise fairly all right. She began to tell me that she was better since she stopped taking Dr. MacAdoo's med- ijcine. I'm afraid I snubbed her sharply.” “Thank you, sister. T'll see you @8 usual for reports. It was about Mr. Waye that I sent for you. Tell them to let him alone, and not to be surprised at anything he says He has delusions, the g i been the border-line, and we don't want | station master at Wellingby Sta- tion, a few miles from Witherby End, taking an early morning train to Southampton. for?” murmured Mr. Dr. Cha picious y, and Dr. Mac-)onymous letter himself,” mused the | Adoo and I will look after him.|Doctor. “I don’t see why he should- I don't want any one to take any [n't have done it, to put the cops obvious notice of him. But every on a false scent,” he added. *“I were made to assist the city coun- cil in obtaining necessary aid for the school. A matter concerning the waterfront which received at- tention at former meetings was again gone into and action out- lined. Secretary W. E. Feero reported letters asking for various informa- tion were received by him on al- most every boat and were being, responded to in an appropriate manner. particularly noticed by the “Wonder if he got what he went s meani wrote the an- “And whether he M. MARKOE DESCRIBES PARIS TO H. S. STUDENTS Having lived 18 years In Paris, Major R. Markoe’s talk on that city before the Douglas High school students yesterday was based on wide personal observations and ex- perience. He first addressed the markable buildings in the world. | —————— Le Louvre contains objects of art,| paintings and sculptures, includlm‘ the statue of Venus de Milo, which | is placed in a separate compar:-‘ ment. ! Among the bridges which con-| nect the two parts of Paris, Major | Markoe declared Le Pont Alexandrc III. to be one of the most wonder-| ful with two glass palaces, con-| taining exhibitions. Going ovori this bridge, the visitor comes to; an entirely different world—Le! Quartier Latin where studying is| the main business. Here an artist will draw a masterpiece on the sidewalk for a few centimes for ELECIRICAL WORK Call Schombel. Telephone 4502. DOUGLAS COLISEUM Tonight Only ‘Party Girl passersby. The Sorbonne, one of All Talking Comedy the most famous universities in Sh 4 the world is located here. Inci- Show dentally Major Markoe is a grad- | uate of this institution. In the| Pantheon, a building similar to our capital building at Washington, | France buries her greatest men. In | front of this structure is Rodin’s noted statue, The Thinker. Since France is a country that interests the boys and girls very much, Major Markoe's talk was greatly enjoyed by them. The | students in English II have written letters to French boys and girls and are anticipating answers soon. Sunday Night Only Charlotte Greenwood in ‘So Long Letty’ All Talking Comedy D. H. S. PROM TO BE pa BIG PAY-NIGHT EVENT g : = Decorations for the Junior Prom,| | Second Hand Guns Pought to be given April 10, pay-day, were and Sold discussed at a Junior meeting yes- New Guns and Ammunition terday afternoon. A clever and SEE BIG VAN |original motif was selected and two French classes speaking partly in French. The last period in the plete arrangements. [ THE GUN MAN l committees were appointed to com- | Opposite Coliseum Thentre 4 THE POOR FELLER CANT READ HARDLY ANY ENGLISH /! Services Notice¢ Tor thus cmurch column must be recelved by The Empire not later than 10 c’clock Saturday morning to guarantee change of sermon topics, ete Douglas Catholic Church Sunday, March 22, — Passion Sunday. 9:30 a. m—Holy Mass and in- struction. 1:00 p.m.—Sunday School. 55t Luke's Tpiscopal Chureh | [ U RN | 7:30 p.m.—Evening Prayer and | Sermon. Cmmnt?unfl Communi‘y Church [ e REV. PHILLIF . BAUER. Sunday school at 10:30 a. m. Preaching services 11:30 a. m., ‘ollowing Sunday school. — | Douglas Native Presbyterian | Church i “HARRY WILLARD, Lay Workes: Meets Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Probate Court for Juneau, Precinct, Territory of Alaska, Dl—‘ vision Number One. In the Matter of the Estate of! THOMAS KNUDSON, decease Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of March, 1931, the| undersigned, was duly appointed Bxecutrix of the Will of Thomas Knudson, deceased, and that all persons having claims against the said Estate must present same, duly verified, to the undersigned, at Juneau, Alaska, within six months | from date of this nctice. Dated at Juneau, Alaska, March 14, 1931. BELLE KNUDSON, L Executrix. First publication, March 14, 1931. Last publication ' April 11, 1831. / had rters as Sister Weldon departed. allow he had it in for Spider, and scattered a few drawers to make it look like burglary.” “Perhaps some pard of Spider's —who Spider double-crossed— croaked in jail and put this guy wise before he died,” suggested Mr. James with another meaning look, “and he came and collected some- thing as soon as he got out.” “Yes,"” agreed the Doctor, eyeing Mr. James hardily.” “What was he after, Doc?" in- quired Mr.. MacAdoo. “After? Oh, some papers and boodle,” replied the Doctor. “That is, if anybody did send him . .. Or perhaps this Waye and Spider Schlitz made a haul together and i were both sent-up on another count just as they cached it. Maybe Spider got a shorter jolt, came out before Waye and skipped with the loot and disappeared. “Yes, if this mysterious Waye | stiff hadn't told me he'd done it —the moment I'd read this ac- |count I should have said that some ,‘one had come over from Chi on purpose and done what he had promised to do. “Who was he?” said Dr. Charters, again turning to Mr, James. “Search me,” replied that gen- tleman. “But I'd swear I'd seen him.” “Does he get you that way, Fan- ny?” he added, turning to the prominent, being that he has crime and ig surround- cldon - arose and de- Matron. “He does” was the reply. “The moment that guy walked in, I said to myself, ‘Phwat's this? I know {your phiz, me boy'." under such eonditions. Measured in Miles SUPPOSE for a moment that advertising didn’t exist — that there were no trade-marked goods—that everything you bought to be judged by its looks or feel or taste. 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