The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, April 6, 1931, Page 6

POLLY AND HER PALS (ALL HE TALKS ABOLTH LET HIM RAVE/ PAS IS “THROWING UP =~ TOO TYPICALLY A HIS JoB' AND CREATURE OF HABIT “THE GREAT TO ACTUALLY DO OLITDOORS" ANYTHING OF SAY/ WOT TH' HECK IS THAT | INFERNAL RACKET ? ONE OF THE BATHROOM TAPS NEEDS A NEW HOT DAWG! PUTTY SOON NOW THE BABBLIN' BROOKS AN’ RUNNIN' RILLS WILL BE MY SLUMBER MUSIC. y WAL, WHY AIN'T IT BEEN FIXED? HOW'S A BUDDY TO SLEEP wITH THAT DERN DRIP DRIVIN' HIM DIPPY 2 “Tomorrow’s Styles Today R R T AP SYNOPSIS: Jchn Waye, who had boen first to tell Dr. Char- ters of the murder of the phy- ian’c’ cld confederate in eiime, “Spider” Schlitz, rclates hew he planted a confession implicating ancther. Safe from ihe law in Charters’ nur.ing hceme, where he has demanded a ylum, Waye dcfies him, Dr. MacAdce and Mr. James to 1cport him to the police. Char- ters and MacAdoo k that Wayc has lcarned of the prom- i.d payment to thcm of a large cum conditioned on cer- tain d-vclcpments in the ill- ness of Marjerie Lauderdell, at- tractive patient. He knows too much generally tc please them, but there are difficulties in the way of his “removal” In their presence, Waye maneu- vers frem Dr. Studley the cpinicn that he ic 2 cane and hcalthy patient; whereupon Waye acks if Studley would be surprised sheuld Waye be found dead in bed. Chapter 19 WAYE'S LIFE “INSURED” “Surprise me?” replied Dr. Stud- ley, and he laughed. “I'll absolute- ly guarantez you against that, my| dear Sir, if ycu are nervous. And| =0, I'm porfectiy certain, will Dr. Charters and Dr. MacAdoo. rd like to be sure that I'd live to reach | the age that you will.” “Thank you, Doctor. You reas-| sure me completely . . . Do you know, T'd actually got into my head that I might b2 found dead here, one morning. Silly of me, wasn't it?” and John Waye smiled pleasantly at Mr. James and Dr. Charters. “I feel perfectly certain, ncw, that T shan’t die in my sleep, or be taken suddenly ill and die| Waye lit another| ' and cigarette. “That’s Mr. all, Studley, sald Dr. Ch and winked heavily to his ague, as one gane man who conveys to another, acknowledgement of their mutual appreciation of a difficult situa- tion ecidedly puzzled, Dr. Studley retired. o “No, Simon,” observed John ‘Waye as the outer door was shut, “I don’t think I shall be found dead and I don't think I shall dis- appear—to the bewilderment my colicitor and banker, not to mention Sir Bernard Matthieson— and I don't fancy you'll give me up to justice.” “Look here, my clever friend,”| said the Doctor, his voice quiet and menacing, one hand good here and, “supposing that, on the your health remains on the other hand. the police don't tear you from' us, | exactly hcw long do you propose | to give us the company?” CUSTARD BESSERTS WHL BAKE BETTER | IN SMALL DISHES pleasure of your Coffee is Also Better When| Roasted in Small Lots — Hills Bros.” Method The smaller the dish, the more evenly and quickly the oven heat can penetrate to the center of the | Such results cannot be et hen large baki eounted upon when large ing dishes are used. 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Coflu. lnc., San , California, ‘o By Percival Chris MYSTEBIOUS WAYE, il thanks,” | o “True enough,” agreed Dr. Char-| ontrolled Roasting—de- | iop/wr Wren_ Author cufif' ( “Well” considered Mr. Waye, “I | couldn't tell you anything definite | beyond this—I shall most certainly | be with you, my dear Doctor, un- | til this poor fellow is hanged for | the murder of Mr. Theophilus | Webb of Witherby End . . . And {now that the police have got him, I feel quite certain that he will be hanged for I left on the spot | evidence confirmatory ‘of what I | wrote, and most incriminating. . 1 Yes. 1 shall certainly be with |you until he’s hanged.” | And with a nod and a smile, Mr. | Waye strolled away into the | grounds, in search of Marjorie | Lauderdell, whom he had begged {to meet him in “The Ruins,” the | beautiful remains of the ancient jAbbey Church, once the chapel |of The Monastery. | Dr. Charters and the confiden- |tial members of his competent | staff looked at each other in dis- lcomfort bordering upon conster- inauon | “And phwat d'ye know about | that?” inquired the Matron. J “Looks to me like he gets away | with it,” answered Nurse Jones. | “So long as he gets away from |here . . .” said Dr. Charters. “But did you ever, in all your \\oung lives, ever hear of such wickedness? “Bump him off, I say,” inter- ‘rupted Mr. James. “There arc occasions when the administration of your one and only panacea is not indicated “Your cbservatlons are api to |'be monotonous, Jimmy,” continued | the Doctor wearily. “Do ~{ pose that man will rem: r | un-bumped—for one minute | circumstances render him—er— |bumpable? Be patient, my boy, |and you shall get him.” ‘Ir you don: walt ’till he geis ," grumpled Mr. James. | “Well, you leave it to me. He can't, and won't do a thing until this other guy is hanged, or the whole affair blows over and is forgotten. Then he’ll want to make his getaway . . . And when that time comes, perhaps we'll start | something bad for the health of Mr. Mysterious Waye.” “We certainly don't | visiting here again,” MacAdoo. “If he w taken ill here, later on, and ed with us for good—under the old yew tree —we'd feel safer.” want him observad Dr. | ters. “But I'd feel safer if he laft | us, having said good-by to his So- licitor and Banker and Sir Ber- | nard Matthieson, and Jimmie fol- lowed him.” The Doctor gazed reflectively at | the blotting-pad, that he tapped | with his pencil. “Well,” he said, rising, “that’s that, for the present,” and with a lcumplete change of voice and man- _jmer, added, “let us now resume our — | interrupted professional duties, my labout one of the patients—that Miss Lauderdell.” Closing the doors, Dr. MacAdoo returned and seated himself op- posite to his chief. “Yes,” he said softly. “The poor girl ‘is getting worse, Doctor?” Dr. Charters eyed his dear cols league with a probing and search- 1ing scrutiny, beneath which Mac- Adoo grew obviously uncomfort- able. “Getting worse, Doctor?” he said again, suggestively. “No,” replied Dr. Charters. ter.” “Getting better?” “Steadily improving. Quickly get- | ting better . . . and better.” Dr. MacAdoo smiled, as one to whom a nod is as good as a wink. “Ah, You want my help, eh, Doc- tor? . . . One of my private, par- ticular and peculiar ‘drugs’ eh?” “No, T think not, my dear Man- cel. I fancy I can cure my patient | my self, without any help what- | soever. In fact, under my treatment, she is making enor- mous strides.” | ‘“Getting metter?” asked Dr. Mac- Adoo in some bewilderment. “Past. And she's going to get well.” “Going to get well?” “Sure. 8o make no mistake about Jhr “Why this change in your plans, | Doctor? I mean in the medical his- ' tory—the, er, history—of this case?” “Bet- dear colleagues.” slit-like mouth down-drawn, As the Doctor's dear colleagues|sjouched, without knocking, into vdepar’/edv he called one of them|pr MacAdoo's sitting-room, and| back. without salutation, flung himself “Er—one moment, MacAdoo,” he|down in that gentleman's arm- said. “I' want a word with you|chair, the future medical : | | | { i | \ | to right Pea Ridge Day, Bill Gre baseman, s trylnn to find that “Too risky,” was the curt cply.‘l “Simply because this man Way2 | knows as much about it as we do, | and hasn’t’ shown his hand He goes to you with his hints, and shows that he knows the price, but he hasn't come to me with any talk of a rakeoff for himself. I don't like it, I tell you. He's got | me guessing, and I'm worried,” and | again the Doctor sat in deep "“d‘ anxious thought. “Anyway,” he continued, “this Lauderdell business is cff, and the | girl’'s going to get better.” “And you're going to let 10000 pounds slip?” “I am,” replied the Doctor with decision. | “And yowre going to loso. thai half-share we joked abou’,” he added. “Nothing whatever is zoing to happen to Marjoric Lauderdell “Nob Just yet . Not while Mr. Remarkable Myst“rmus Way2 is in the house,” he continued—after {both doors had closed behind the| bewildered and distrustful Mr. Mac- Adoo. ‘ His duties for the day accom- plished, Mr. James, & scowl upoa his brow, and the corners of his Like most other people, Dr. Mac- Adoo was curiously uncomfortable when alone with Mr. James. “Something troubling you, Jim- my?” he inquired nervously, break- ing the sour silence. “Huh! There'll be something troubling the Jlot of us before long—and that’s’ the police, unless {the Old Man watches out. Why in blazes can't he tell this Waye guy where he gets off? Why doesn’t he either do him in or kick him out?” “We-ll, he’s given us plenty of good reasons for doing neither, hasn't he?” urged Dr. MacAdoo. “Yeah. Too many . . . and it's| not like him to take any guy's bluff. He's got me guessing. “Seems to me the Boss is weak- ening,” he added thoughtfully, as deftly he rolled a cigarette with his left hand, while his right hand | remained behind his back, a fav- cne which always troubled Dr. MacAdoo, whose left hand liked to was doing. ! “I'll say the Boss is weakening, Jimmy,” he agreed. “Don't you say I said so, but I've come to the conclusion that the Boss is doing two things. He's playing his own game and he's weakening too.” | Seeds of distrust! They're l planted now within The Mon- astery, and tomorrow they'll [CCunClI registration reached a to- |Smith for the lows. orite attitude with Mr. James—nnd* know what Mr. James's right hand | WASHER. CHIFFON Associated Press Photo That thing called pennant fever Is stirring the Brooklyn Dodgers Into early action at their Clear- water, Fla.,, camp. Above Is a group of rookie hurlers laboring to hang around as regulars. They are, left ene, Austin Moore and Van Mungo. Wally Gilbert (below) regular third 300 batting aya. Paul Richards, recruit, is behind the plate. DOUGLAS NEWS REGISTRATION NORMAL for the orchestra at one end of the flcor. A huge dome of pink roses will be suspended in the | pink streamers extending from it to the balconies. add to the charming effect. Mr. Rinden and the Junior boys fence around the dance annual city election here tomorrow | flocr. Trellises with hollyhocks due to no contest for Mayor or [Browing up them will be scattered at intervals around the room. tal of 168 before the books closed( Plans for decorations indicate Saturday evening. This is ap-| that this year’s prom will be one proximately 10 more than regis-|¢f the most colorful and brilliant tered last year. ever given, by a Douglas Junior Mayor L. W. Kilburn is unop- class. posed as a candidate to succzed The sale of tickets started today. himself for another year and H. L. —_——————— Cochrane, Alex Gair and Arne Shudshift, who are contemplating ACROUNTS NOW RUE one year terms on the Council are All accounts due the Juneau the candidates for reelection to| notors, Inc., “Service” Lucas, con- ;‘l‘t? more years of service for the|‘tracted on or before February 28th, 1931, should be paid at once to H. I. Lucas at the office of the Ju- neau Motors. Please be prompt. Mrs. R. R. Brown and Feero are candidates for W. E. school director to succeed Roberi Fra- —ady. ser. Voting place will be the fire hall and hours of voting are frem 9 am. to 7 pm. tomorrow. RUMMAGE SALE The Ladies’ League will have a rummage sale in the League rocms of the Community church next Saturday afternoon, April 11. Per- sons wishing to donate will please notify Mrs. Dewey Frankforter to call, or leave bundles at the church, BIRTHDAY EVENT Mrs. A. Shudshift entertained at a bridge-dinner party Saturday evening in honor of Mr. Shudshift’s birthday. Covers were laid for twelve. The honors at bridge were divided between Mrs. Guy Smith and Ed Andrews for high score and Mrs. W. E. Cahill and Guy Annual Dance MRS. FRANKFORTER ENTERTAINS FOR BOYS! Dickie Kilburn and Glen Ed- wards were the honor guests at a party given for them Saturday by Mrs. Dewey Frankforter. Fifteen youngsters enjoyed the event. Bete ty Sey was winner of the prize, DOUGLAS NAT JUNIOR PROM TO BE GALA DOUGLAS EVENT Juniors with their sponsor, Mrs. Engstrom, are working hard on the Prom decorations. This annual dance will be given this year next Friday evening, April 10, in the Douglas natatorium. The “Nat" will be transformed into a beautiful garden for this Don’t overlook the D. H. S. PROM April 10th sprout a controversy with .Ohuten. cceasion. A fountain with bubbling ‘nroens and flowers will be erected‘ center | of the ceiling with lavendar and| Soft lights will| are building a lattice work for the| In spite of the fact that but lit-'|crchestra platform and a white |tle excitement is forecast for the |Plcket | CFF d SrerrER 324 FARTH HIT ~ BY METEORS IOWA CITY, April 6. — Eightl > . { hundred million meteors a day| ? striking earth’s atmsophere is the| ! latest estimate. HOSIERY ] Extra Spécial Just received in all the newest Spring shades and a full range of sizes. See these before you buy 3 Price $1.25 Pair Juneau’s Own-Store [ | i It is given in a report to the| American Association for the Ad-| | vancement of Science by Porf. | Charles C. Wylie of the University | | of Towa i f These include the meteors too| i small to be observed without tele-| scopes. The “naked eye” meteors { Prof. Wylie estimates at about 24,000,000 daily, very close to th figure given by Sir Isaac Newton. About 300 meteors a year get| through the atmosphere and ac- tually hit ine United States, ac- cording to Wylie's estimates, based on figures that probably one meteor |a year strikes for each 10,000 For appointments MARKOE STUDIO SPECIAL Three Artistic Portraits in Beautiful Folders for | ONLY $5.00 call or phone 487 | square miles. Few are seen, because ;i ;they are joftly small. . N?r h'rv:o, fim& olr Junen;;; 5 3 BENEFIT EASTER DANCE 3 i g SR S at al uly qualified voters| Under auspices of Nativity Club fl ‘Ch"‘fcl“(ell\’;a”ha S«EC:";‘W ;“”bl?"“” 4| residing within the boundaries of |at Parish Hall, for general charity, | e :h] Pml“m\ ‘“n Wfd “’; 5 (;”J Voting Precinct No. Three of said|April 9, at 9:15 pm. Novelties, 5- 2 : e var ar tf) A nes ;*J ¥ City of Juneau, which are as fol- | piece orchesira, refreshments. Ad- | 35t etween the hours of 5 and;lows; mission 75 cents a couple or stag. {7 pm. A charge of 75 cents a| All that section lying on the| —adv. | plate will be collected at the door. [nmmefly side and westerly side of - | adv.| Gold Creek ard the oil pipe line 3 {7 NOTICE or ELEcTION: |Of the Electric Light Company, in- del:fsi?i]eamc:gmg:m‘;fl;;?:: ot | e 4 tcluding the Seater Addition, will " F | To the Electors of the City of] cago Géngs. B Tine bt T Ttors {6F . AlaakS, | vote in Residence Building, located ! : NOTICE is herchy given that.| o the uprer sice of Willoughby i | pursuant to the provisions of Ordi- | LAve. l::;ited 3:“ o “Hgmlfi G{g' FIRE ALA‘RM CALI‘S ! cery” Store, same being the nance Number 177 of the City of | } Juneau, and in conformity there- dx" Ly rdfs ign at;. ch;;llmghPlace i“ 1-3 Third and Franklin, | with, a General Municipal Election 2; Jux:au D b ree. City || 1.4 Frcnt and Franklin, | will be hled on 1 i . || 1-5 Front, near Fetry Way. ‘\ TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH, 1031 [ DATED at Juneau, Alaska, thxs; 1-6 Front, near Gross. Apts. Between the Hours of 8 o'clock | 0P 9Y Of March 15 1-7 Front, opp. City Wharf. | A. M. and 7 o'clock Py M. of said L & SHERARD, 1-8 Front, near Saw MilL k i 3 Clerk of the City of Juneau, -9 Fr i day for the purpose of electing Tesribabn bt iAdsak 1-9 Fiont at A. J..Offlce. the following officers, towit: | Fi Bt e e 2-1 Willoughby at Totem Gro- ONE MAYOR, | First publication, March "16; 1931, cery. ! k.1 d | Last publication, April 6. 1931. 2. 0 THREE COUNCILMEN, : 3 Witloughby,-opp, Oash Qale’s | ONE SCHOOL DIRECTOR. | Fron The Common Councll of the! Ol papets s The Empe. gj; pmn: 3: g;,.’::d' City of Juneau having heretofore, | c—eeeeee— 2-6 Second and Main, 3 by resolution, duly designated the - % 2-7 Fifth and Seward. : v;tinlg l§1recincts of said City and| Juneau Public I,lbrary 2-9 Fire Hall. 1 | the Polling Place in each thereof. . - < :ihe e:ectors are hereby notified: | F ree Readlng Room g.f &'&'fimfi‘“ il ; That all duly qualified voters| City Hall, Second Floor 3-5 Fourth and Harris, | residing within the boundaries of Main Street and Fourth 3-6 Fifth and Gold. | Voting Precinct No. One of said| 3-7 Fifth and East. |Clty of Juneau, which are as fol— Reading Room Open From 3-8 Seventh and Gold. lows: 8 a m. to 10 p. m. 3-9 Fifth and Kennedy. } All that section lying on the 4-1 Ninth, back of power house. | northerly side of East Second Street|) Clrculation Room Open from 4-2 Calhoun, opp. Seaview Apts. |and West Second Street and the!{ 1 to 5:30 p. m—7:00 to 8:30 4-3 Distin Ave,, and Indian Sts. | said Second Street extended across|{ P. m. Current Magazines, 4-5 Ninth and Calhoun. |the tide flats to the Oity Limits Newspapers, Reference, 4-6 Seventh and Main. {and easterly of Gold Creek will Books, Ete. 4-7 Twelfth, B. P. R. garage. vote in the Fire Apparatus room in FREE ALL 4-9 Home Grocery. the City Hall Building, located at| 0 ! 5-1 Seater Tract. the corner of Fourth and Main| Streets, the same being the duly ‘designated Polling Place in and for | Precinct No. One, City of Juneau. That all duly qualified voters residing within the boundaries of | Voting Precinct No. Two of said| City of Juneau, which are as fol- lows: All that section lying on the! southerly side of East Second Street and West Second Street and the extension of said Second Street |across the tide flajs to the City| Limits will vote in Wolland Tailor | Shop, located in Block G, Lot 2, | the same being the duly designated Polling Place in and for Preclnct SHERWIN all interiors. ious wall boards. 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