The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 21, 1932, Page 6

R L § 5 - SRR A PR THE ATTA BOY HOUN’ DAWG!) RUN HIM RAGGED! ¢ 'fi. SUNSET PASS by Zane Grey, Syncpeis: Wagontongue, the seene of several bad gun fights, oseme beth an attraction and a mihace to Trueman Rock. He has returned, after six years, ex- pecting to find the sheriff look- ing for him. But the sheriff has Hcen killed, and it is rumored tHat Ash Prestcn did the shoot- , Ash, who has a bad reputa- on, is the son of Gage Preston. The older Preston heads an out- m that is new since Rock’s time and is making money by large cattle butchering. Rock visits a frined, Sol Winter, who tells him the local gossip: Winter’s Son has been killed, the girls Rock used |. to know are married or gonc away, Amy Wund has made an unhappy marriage and WInler; thinks she is interested in ‘Rock. Winter leaves Rock temporarily iq charge of his store, and a girl comes in.. Rock likes her ap- neannoe and tells her he is the Chapter 3 SPILLED RICE “Now, shall I read the list off, one .at a time or altogether?” the girl asked. “Well, miss, it really doesn't— make any difference,” replied True- man, vaguely, gazing at her lips. They were sweet and red, and just now, curved in a little questioning smile. But, as she watched, it fled and then they seemed sad. Indeed her whole face seemed sad, partic- ularly the deep gray eyes that had begun to regard him somewhat <doubtfully. “Very well—the groceries first,” she said, consulting her list. “Five of . sugar, five of rice, five—" fFive what?” interrupted True- man, with alacrity, moving toward The rice poured all over her. the grocery department. Every- thing was in plain sight. It ought to be easy if he could keep his eyes- off her. (Pive what?” she echoed in sur- prise, Taising fer head. “Did you think T meant barrels?” Five pounds.” SThat's what I thoughi,” replied Prueman, hastily. “But sowe people m this stuff in bulk. I used 0. “Oh, you were not always a clerk uun? she inquired, following him. “m, no! Ive heen a lcm—u lot of things.” Blnlookedasullebeflevedhlm began to grasp that he was ¥ the greatest opportunity . his life. He found the sugar and made Rook wonder if she was at him. It stirred him to you didn't weight it,” she never weigh out small returned, " |aghast. DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 1932, ' By CLIFF STERRETT “There—you've done it,” she said, “Excuse me, miss. I'm sure awk- ward this day. But rice is lucky. That might be a good omen. I'm superstitious,” went on Trueman, waxing toward the confidential. “Well, young man—" she inter- posed, almost severely. But his gaze disconcerted her. “You never can tell” he said. “Spillin’ rice might mean a wed- din,” She blushed, but spoke up with spirit. “It couldn’t be so far as I'm ccncerned,” she said. “of co! I don’t know your affairs But you are wasting my time.” 1‘0 k nhumbly apologized and pro- {ceeded to fill another bag with rice. Then he went on with the order, and for several moments, in which he kept his eyes averted, he per- formed very well asa clerk. He cer- tainly prayed that Winter would not come back too soon. Who was she? He had never in his life met such a girl. She could not be mar- ried. Too young and—he did not know what! But the thought that she might be made his heart sink ltke cold lead. He stole a glance at her left hand. Ringless! She asked to see some calico. Rock espled the only bolt of this/ commodity on the shelves and drew it down. “Calico! Sure this reminds me,” he said with such enthusiasm that she had to attend. “Once in Colo- rado I rode into town. Gunnison. It was a Saturday. Big day. All the outfits were in. Everybody for miles around. Horses, wagons, buck-| boards on the streets. I bought a bolt of red calico, tied one end to the pommel of my saddle and left the bolt lyin’ on the ground. Then I rode up and down.‘In aboud ten minutes that street was a roarin’ milin’, melee.” Mcmmetenyud.so(mh" she said, with steady eyes of du- favor upon him. Trwnmsdenmuolthen to his secret chagrin and her de- | spair. Then she asked for a cers mnklndo{dmsgoods “How much of this?” asked Rock, |{ off yards of the material. i .’And T want it cut on thel] bhs sheretumed F Z% f l gressed very far when she inter-' rupted. much. I said yards—not miles.” ‘Trueman yowed he would finish as he had begun. He went on. drop in heré to see me—doin’ this. [éyes. That name was Whew! . . Rock. Winter’s.” | “Trueman Rock?” she repeated, ‘| almost with a lifted, big, Qquestionihg] surprised SAVE THE DATE My name is Truemdn I'm an old friend of Sol miliar to her, but Rock could not tell whether she attached good or bad to it. | DAY s HALL. * —adv.|DATE. s she swiftly | Ash Preston lives up to hid bad tomorrow. reputation, Old papers at The Empire 4 mmmuuuwmmumlmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn These Are FINE TIMES for Those Who Like FINE THINGS WHEN ebb times like these throw luxuries right into our laps—they are fine times, too, and we may well do some practical rejoicing by dress- ing better than ever before, and on less money, too! NOW there is a widé gulf between those who are well dressed and those who are not, for LUX- URY is the keynote of the whole mode and QUALITY everything: The smart world ;evels in fine fabrics, fine fqrs fine feathers — a rich mode, but a mode tha: requires no great r;ches. AT THE SAME TIME that style makes lu;xury desirable, low prices make luxury possible, And just at the moment that tempting fashions come upon the scene, prices are the lowest they,‘ have been ip fifteen years. The Luxuries of Today are on the Price Levds of Yesterday s Necessities 9 THlS MEANS that: thc smart person——the per- son with taste and discrimination — is abl to select a complete and varied wardrobe wn;hou';; the addition of a penny to the budget. 1os The Daily Alaska En:pire ELKS' ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S |Washington's Birthday, February BALL, MARCH 17TH, ELKS'|22nd, A. B. m SAVE THE 2 —adv. n.nyn-.mw-uu-m. !IIIIWIIIIIIWIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIMIII|||l||IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIflHIHIIIlIIIII|IIIl||IIIIlflllmlllllIIIIIIIIIIlllllllillflllllIIIIIIIIIIIHHI!II”IIIIIHHIIIIIIIIII ilowed the ceremonies. - DOUGLAS NEWS ENTERED IN CONTEST The Gastineau Breeze, Douglas tered inthe eighth annual’ National Scholastic Press Association Con- test held in New York City. The contest material must be sent in by January 25. Last year the Breeze placed third in the contest. Thousands of school papers from all over the country entered the contest. —e—— MRS. WILLIAMS BETTER Mrs. Charles Williams, who has been under treatment in St. Ann's hospital for the past week is re- ported getting along mnicely and may not have to undergo an oper- ation. ——————— EDMISTON GETS FUR The mink fur which was dis- posed of by Mrs. Flora Zink has been awarded to James Edmiston. —_———— ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS Tuesday evening in Juneau, in- stallation of officers for the ensu- ing year, were installed by Aurora Encampment A-1. A banquet fol- The following officers were in- stalled: C. P, M. G. Metcalf; S. ‘W., Bendick Lowell; Scribe, L. W. Kilburn; First Watch, E. V. Brown Third Watch, Joe Rizzardo; First G. of T., Oscar Jensen; H. P., Olaf Eikland; J. W. Carl Lindstrom; Treasurer, Charles W. 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