The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, September 28, 1931, Page 6

i i i H % a i 8 e e v O “Back 'houurl. ) POLLY AND HER PALS |You may BE A ARM OF THE LAW |BUT TO ME YER JUST A.— LAl..l. (THATLL BE ABOUT HAFTA ASK YOU TO RESPECT MY UNIFORM/ ,UNKY T1L (Continuea trom Page One) lovingly about a mouth organ, up- on which he was playing “The Banjo Song” with gentle under- standing. In a corner four people were playing bridge. “Drop your things on a chair,” Sam told Freddy. Freddy took off his @ rather-worn suit Sam he wondered why money for clothes. That she was wes t, revealing Looking at wanted en thing mart It ponsi- ble, for she was tall a slim. She was pretty, tco. Sam’s eyes were a deep w almost purple lights. Sam Jled Freddy across to the tall man, and said playing that let me present Freddy Munson. Preddy, this is my amiable step- father. His name is William Fenton Aldersea Fourth. Don't forget the Fourth, it's imp: William Fenton ldersea, Fourth was well over s feet in h'_-mh!‘ and almost incredibly thin. Tan| whipcord riding breeches accen- | tuated his lean thighs and bony knees. His hair, eyebrows, and hi drooping mustache were shaggy and snow-white. His nose was of a Roman cast, and } es were | very blue and pie bright. | e ecxtended a large hand to Freddy. “Munsen?” he said with thought. “There was a family of Munsons in Wilmington, but, as I remember it, they didn't hunt.” | “I'm afraid I don't know the| Munsons of Wilmington, Mr. Alder- psea,” said Freddy. “Father is min-| fster of a small Unitarian church | in Hartford.” He smiled grimly. doesn’t hunt, either.” Sam introduced the others, who, glancing up in the abstracted man- ner of bridge players, murmured greetings, Then she announced ‘I have Just attended mas tea the Rudges’ Christ- must be treated with y in the Express Mr. Rudge is one of our largest mdvertisers. The Rudges are be- coming leaders.” Mr. ea snorted indignant- Jdy. “Ru father ran a junk busine: “I'm afraid the Rudges will never attain my stepfather’s social regis- ter,” Sam told Freddy. “He has been compiling one, and only 20 people, not including myself, have been approved. Let's see what we can find to eat—not to say drink.” Said Fourth Aldersea mildly, “The ginger ale is all gone. Peak Abbott is out hunting for more.” Sam pointed to the door. “Go through there, Freddy, and see what’s in the ice box.” When he had gone, Sam turned to her step- father. “Did you give Peak money for the ginger ale?” “Why, no.” Aldersea's eyes wan- dered away. “It didn't occur to me.” The door opened, and Peak Ab- bott came in; a tall young man in a coonskin coat. He waved at Sam. , ,” he said with satis- 7 rich gifts.” for 1 BY FREEMAN LINCOLN { “Thanks, Peak,” said Sam. She, paid him over his humorous pro- “:esl. and led him into the Kitchen. |tionally nice person.” “How about going to the New; “The catch being,” continued | Year's ty at the club with me, Freddy relentlessly, “that you don't | am Peak asked |love him.” “I'd sort of decided to stay| Peak Abbott himself chose this home,” Sam said. “I'm rather bor- moment to appear at the door. ffid with my clof es. I'll think about it. You'd better fix the drinks.” | Peak was ocupied when Freddy | Munson came in from the cold of eggs. | room with a large | man you ought “Here's a young to know, Peak,” Sam said. “His| The story was fir at last. | name is Preddy Munson, and he's Peak and Freddy departed for the | a reporter on t Express. Freddy, city. Sam played ge with her you are gazing at Mr. Peak Ab- guests until they left at eleven | bott. He holds us in the hollow of | his hand. He's that gilded youth, “Fourth, stop|the boy publisher. | ng long enough to| “Lay off me, Sam,” said Abbott, the telephone beside her bed. A | shaking hands with Freddy. |volce said: “Is that you, Sam? | “Thauks to your by-line, Mr. Don't be alarmed. This is just |Munson, I know your stuff, and Freddy. 3 : think it's good.” He departed into “I'm not alarmed,” she replied. with a tray of I'm merely slecpy. What is the trouble?” “Nothing,” said Freddy. “I just called to a is the multimillionaire owner of the Just about in his he is, newspaper There with a | Express hirty ‘Peak is anything but stupid,” said Sam, busily scrambling egzs.| ‘He has set his heart on improving he Express.” i She served the eggs, and they were silent for a time, eating. Sam wondered why Freddy was so defi- nitely attractive. 'When she had met{ him more than six s ago in the office she had ued him as a ty G { porter—morose, self-centered, cyni- cal. But Freddy had a sense of freshing viewpoint. “Will you take part in an ab- stract argument?” Sam sad. “About | marriage. Do you think anyone is justified in marrying for money?” | “I say no” Freddy answered firmly. “Money isn't important. | Freedom matters most.” “Money is the important thing, but money and freedom go to- gether.” ‘ “I haven't a cent, but I do what | I please,” Freddy exclaimed. ! “You and I are two different | | people,” said Sam. “Your freedom | | comes from lack of responsibili- ties; my bondage from a severe lack of money.” Freddy leaned back in his chair. | “This argument is drifting away from the abstract. We're ta!kmg‘ | now about you and me.” Sam shrugged. “Let's change the subject.” { “All right. Let's talk about the| boy publisher. He's in love with you,” said Freddy calmly. “Really! Now, Freddy, really!” | “You're thinking I have a terrible |8t. Ann's Hospital for some time following an operation for acute appendicitis, has left that in- stitution and is now convalescing | at his home in the Seaview Apart- | ments. He is still weak and will not be able to resume his occupation as horticulturist for quite some time nerve,” said Freddy. “But look | here, Sam Sherrill, or Joan. “I | want to say something. I want to say I like you.” Sam smiled. “I like you too, Freddy, from the little I've seen.” “Good. Then we're friends. Why beat about the bush? I've said that Peak Abbott is in love with you. “Don’t let me in | nalistic discussion,” antly. “I just that if you (the Rudges’ tea here I'll take it over to the office with me.” o'clock, when she said good-night to Aldersea. marry Pe cers who drew which forme: Alfonso’s pala ‘He | humor. He was honest, with a re- the stezds almost unmanageable on |bodies in the United States. i parade. I suppose I Peak is an excep- Sam hesitated am—some day any jour- he said plea came to say, Sam, e your story about Ten minutes later Sam answered you to promise not to k Abbott.” (Copyright, Fri eman Lincoln) Yes or no? Freddy's request, and a plan that he proposes temorrow bring him closely into Sam’s life. When Bands Play Hymn of Republic MADRID, Sept. 28.—Army offi- for mounts horses were used for King escort, have found FRED] i They explain that the Kking's horses were accustomed to the “royal march” and do not like the “Hymn of Riego,” a less martial tune, which is used as official song of the republic. There were 250 fine mounts in the group and in common with other denizens of the royal stables they have fallen from their high estate. Alfonso’s racing string was first. to go to the auction block, then 60 high steppers, former proud haulers of royal cariages, followed. Thirty aged veterans, unfit for the farm or delivery wagon work which fell to the lot of their younger companions, were sold to bull ring contractors. Their fate was death in the arena from the sharp horns of bulls e HARVEY CLARK IS CONVALESCING NOW Harvey Clark, who had been in past to come. “PAIN IN 1 — THE NECK// | poueL4s | NEWS | STEAMERS LAND DOUELAS WHARF Northland, Admiral Evans and Admiral Rogers Dock at Island The Northland Saturday fore- noon, the Admiral Evans Sunday morning and the Admiral Rogers Sunday evening are the boats in GIVES BEWITCHING FLAVOR TO COFFEE Controlled Roasting Creates Flavor No Other Coffee Has It is a pleasure to breathe the fragrance that drifts from a cup of Hills Bros. Coffee. But wait till you drink it! Here is flavor no equal! Hills Bros., alone; roast by the patented process — Controlled Roasting—that gives you all the be- witching flavor of the coffee berry « .. all the time. ' As the accuracy of the hour-glass depends upon an even, continuous flow . . . a little at a time . . . so the marvelous, uniform flavor of Hills Bros. Coffee is produced by this patented process that roasts evenly, | continuously . . . a little at a time. | No wonder the flavor is superior to | that of bulk-roasted coffee. Bulk- | roasting requires guesswork, where- as Hills Bros. Coffee is under automatic control. No berry is underdone nor overdone. Perfect, unvarying flavor is positively assured! Every pound of Hills Bros, Coffee is strictly fresh too. For air, which destroys the flavor of coffee, is re- moved and kept out of the vacuum cans. Even ordinary, “air-tight” cans won’t keep coffee fresh. Order Hills Bros. Coffee today. Ask for it by name, and look for the Arab trade-mark on the can. | Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc., San Francisco, California. © 1931 | The world’s tallest ferns exist in the Hawaiian Islands, Where they grow to a height of 30 $o 40 feet. 5 ——eee——— i There are 215 distinct religious other coffee has — flavor none can |* FORMER LOCAL ' TAXI MAN HELD AT KETCHIKAN |Carlin L. Bhis, Kceused of i Robbing $200 from Tony Jelich at First City Carlin L. Goss, said to be a form- xi driver of this city, was ar- i Saturday at Ketchikan by ral officers charged with rob- Tony Jelich of $200. The y occurred last Friday night h is said to have imbibed not wisely and while W in that condition was “roll- ed” for his poke. Goss is being held pending a hearing. An epidemic of robberies seems to have broken out in the First y. Three were reported to Ma White in telegrams re- ceived by him over the weekend. Two gasboats were looted and one house was robbed. No arrests have been made in connection with them. Russia Plans Air Mail to Ease Cogged Wires MOSCOW, Sept. 28—The air- plane has been called upon to help relieve the overburdened telegraphic communcations between Moscow and Leningrad. Reguler air mail and passenger service is to be established between the two largest cities of the Soviet Union, it is announced, and the Leningrad post office has decided to use the line for all urgent correspondence instead of the tele- graph. Leningrad is approximately 300 miles from Moscow. bing and out over the week-end, at the City Wharf. The Evans brought a shipment of coal and the other two a few tons each of general freight. Passengers in and out were as follows: R. M. McGhee and sons William and Herbert left for the south on the Northland, taking with them their household effects. Arriving on the Rogers was Lloyd Rinden from Petersburg. Leaving on the Rogers were Ed McDougall and Marion Wilson for Haines. NOW MANAGER WINDSOR HOTEL Former Popular Juneauite Secures New Location in Seattle, Wash. MANY HUNTZIRS OUT FOR WEEKEND TRIPS A. E. Goetz, Arne Shudshift, Ct- to Anderson and W. F. Snyca made a trip to Green's Bay on Goetz's boat, returning last eve- ning with two deer., O. F. Rollins and H. Stragier also made the trip to Green's Bay in the former’s boat Mayflower, get- ting their share of game. Glenn Bartlett, years ago the popular manager:of the Gastineau Hotel in Juneau, is now manager of the Windsor Apartment-Hotel at Sixth Avenue and Union Street in Seattle. The hotel has 265 rcoms. Manager Bartlett makes a spe- cial invitation to all Alaskans and particularly Juneauites to make the Windsor their headquarters while in Seattle. Special winter rates are now ef- fective and further reductions will be made by the week or month. = -—— PARTY AT PARISH HALL AUXILIARY MEETING The Ladies ’Auxiliary will meet at the usual hour, 8 o'clock this evening in the Eagles Hall. TO HAINES Capt. Ed. 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