The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 5, 1932, Page 6

Synopsis: When Trueman Rock takes a job with the Preston out- 5 fit at Sunset Pass, he knows he i #8' accepting danger and suspi- & elon with it. Gage Preston, who runs the outfit, is secretly mak- iAg large sums of money—pos- sibly from cattle rustling. But k loves Preston’s daughter, , and must be near her. Chapter 16 MYSTERY IN THE MOONLIGHT “If he had been rude or bold that day of the meeting in Winter's store, he could understand. “'But he had only been full of fun —he could not remember saying anything to which Thiry could take exception, unless it was that silly fémark about the spilled rice being an omen. So his mind ran, and the supper was not a satisfaction t6 him. The long table was bountifully spread, steaming, savory. Mrs. Preston sat at the foot, with Lucy én one side and Burr on the other. Alice's place was next to Rock,and The twins and Albert, with their silver hatr wet and plastered back set next to Thiry, facesovertheir plates. The elder brothers oc- cupied seats on the bench beyond Atice. There was hardly any un- fetessary conversation. “When supperended, dusk has just fallen. It was not going to be very dark, at least mot in the evening, for a half-moon soared out from under the white fleecy clouds. Over the western wall, between its end and the foothills, now mys- tic and dim, poured a medium like transparent lilac wi Tt moved. #t flashed and gL\n"c as if falling Stars shot through ii down to the fepths i amethyst. And evary #econd there was change, till the most solicitously served him. [t dight faded, to show Sunset Pass only, a wild, broken defile, shading o gray and black. Rock sat on the edge of the porch; stfended againby the chiildren. The olger sons stalked away while the younger lingered, evidently accept- L ing the newcomer. The womenfolk, exeept for Thiry, who had gone in- to the other cabin with her father, fyere in the kitchen. i “Can you tell Tom from Harry?” b Pur asked, mischieviously, of Rock. “No. Can you?” “Sure ca.n he replied, then , 'll tell you how if you get st P Presently the rancher came axt ‘There was a lighted lamp il hnr‘omm!«m ’|be that she ‘was @ worthy sister . |to unsociable Ash Preston. Butthat UNSET PASS by Zane Grey, moments, in the shadow of the cabin, apparently listening. “Mr. Rock, would you like to walk with me to my cabin?” she asked. “Why—pleased, I'm sure,” re- pled Rock, haltingly, scarce able to conceal his amazed joy. What old-fashioned courtesy! Goodnights were exchanged, and Rock found himself walking away under the great dark pines, in the shadowed moonlight, with Thiry beside him. Thiry walked beside him, slender, light-stepping, with her prefile showing clear-cut and cold in the moonlight. As she did not speak, Tiueman dismissed the idea that her inviation was simply an old fashioned courtesy. Therefore the made no attempt at conversation. When they had covered most of the distance to -her cabin, without exchanging a single word, he felt, anew and provokingly the growing excitement of the situation. At last she slowed her step, hes- itated, and halted under the mag- nificent pine tree that made dark shade around her cabin. Outside circle there were spaces of sil- moonlight, -and then streaks bars of black shadow across the light. The night windbreathed in the huge spreading mass of foli- age overhead. How supernaturally ‘beautiful the place and moment! The girl confronted Trueman, and her face had the sheen of the moonlight, her eyes the darknesg and mystery of the shade. “Mr. Rock, I want to talk to you,? she said, very quietly. “Yes?” rejoined Trueman, cn< the ver and TAMMANY HALL, DIES, AGED 102 John R. V;;:}xi‘s, Long Time Public Official, Passes Away Today (Continuea from Page One) president of the board. He remain- ed on the board until 1808, when He was in the state service from 1911 to 1915 as state sup:~intend- ent of elections, having been cnp- ointed by Governor John A. Dix. [Returning as a member of the New York Oity Board ol Electons in 1918, he was again chosen chair- man of the board and continued in' that position thereafier. Born in New Jersey Born at Pompton Plains, N. J., July 27, 1829, Mr. Voorhis had lived in New York Oty since childhood. Financial pressure cut short his school days when he was 13 and he went to work in the law office of John Jay'at $1 a week. Later he was apprenticed to a carpenter, became @' journeyman at 21, and afterwards a contractor, continuing in that business some time after he entered politos. In August, 1850, Mr. Voorhis married Miss Lucinda Leffertts of New York. They had three sons and two daughters. Mrs. Voorhis couragingly, but he was not m the least encouraged. “Have you been—wholly ho 2 in coming out here to sunset Pass?” she asked gravely. “Honest!—what do you mean?” flashed Rock, his pride cut and hll blissful anticipations fading. “What did you tell father?” “X asked him for a job, ‘returned Rock, curtly. “Did you et him believe the job was your sole reason for coming?” “No. He said T hadn't been long in trailin you up. He was good- natured and nice. So I didn't deny it. T laughed and agreed with him.” “Thats’ different, I apologize.” “Miss Preston, you don't owe me any apology,” rejoined Rock, stiffly. “Yes, I do. I though you'd de+ Rock had averted his face. He ‘was astounded and hurt, suddenly, coldly checked in his romantic An’ thet day, an’ until I come back , thet doesnt’ sound much %o you. But your job is ums from ridin’ off into the woods. Youll have your hands full, fer ‘re shore Indians.” T cant hold them Im do the work myself,’ 'replied Rock. Before the hour passed, Mrs. Préston and Alice came out, and Thiry,too, and they all sat around with his loyalty. “Mr. Rock, do you remember the last moment, when you were with me at the corral in Wagontongue?” she asked. “I'm not likely to forget it,” he returned. Tesentful thought could not abide|' died in 1907. , Associates of Mr. Voorhis attested GRAND SACHEM, DOUGLAS NEWS 2 BASKETBALL GAMES TONIGHT Douglas Teams Prepared to Battle Ha1d Against Juneau Hoopsters The natatorium wiu again be the scene of a strenuous conflict between the Douglas and - Juneau High schools for hbasketball' supremacy tonight when the Boys’ and Girl's teams of the two schools come to- gther for their fourth game of the annual series. The Douglas girls have won two and lost one; a win tonight gives them the series. The boys have lost two and won one, if they lose tonight’ the series goes to the Ju- neau boys. So in tonight's contests the Douglas boys and the Juneau girls can be expedted to fight their best to keep in the running, and excitement will not be lacking. A large crowd of fans is expected to 'be on ‘hand at 7:30 o'clock tonight when the first game will be called. ——— DANCE FOLLOWS GAMES The Douglas Island Women's Club is giving its dance in the Eagles’ Hall this evening, following the high school basketball games and as the dance is to be a “hard- times' ‘affair miscellaneous cos- tumes will be in order. Variegated ! prowess at hoisting heavy bars over men, héld a goody sale Saturday at the: Capital Electric Co. store, 2d and SAVE ONE-HALF ON YOUR FUEL BILL A discount of 50 cents per full load of 12 inch Wood FOR CASH HEMLOCK WOOD * Kindling, Single Load 10-inch, Single Load 10-inch, Double Load 12-inch, Single Load 12-inch, Double Load . 14, 16, 24-inch: Single Load .. 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An invitation to attend the an- nual dance of the Juneau Fire De- partmnt in Juneau on TFebruary 12,. was presented and accepted witk ippreciation by the local Fire- flower when Dr. Barnes led Miss Phillis M. Creig to the altar. The couple met at the hride’s home in Zealand ir 1928, when the expedition was en route to the pole. The newlyweds aré ihown looking at a picture of tie bride’s native city. SOONERS DROP CAPTAINCIES NORMAN, Okla, Feb 5— The University of Oklahoma athletic council has voted not to permit election of team captains, but the annual football banquet is to con- —————— " GOODY SALE SATURDAY The Lutheran Ladies’ Aid will clothes will be all right for the “You looked something at me.|. You didn't say so, but you meant you'd see me again. Now didnt you? Honest?” “Miss Preston, I—I certainly did,” answered Rock, hastily. “But, indeed, I didn't mean to be rude or—or bold.” “I don’t think you were either,” she said, earnestly. 4 moment. My sister is coming.” Rock glanced ‘up to see the slim said, naively. il £ &g A Bp¥i zigg' g E gglg g H : ! i % K] 3 | E g g!‘ f “I—But wait “Good night, Miss Preston,” re-|’ .| plied Rock, trying to be gay. PLUMS—De Luxe JAMS—Assorted STATIONERY GEO. M. SIMPKINS PEANUT BUTTER PUREX DEAL Seward Sts. DEL MONTE—The largest packers of Canned Foods in the world THEY MUST BE GOOD TO BE NATIONALLY KNOWN. BUTTER-Fresh Sanitary Wrapped Three pounds. 89¢ (Half ton sold ‘weekly) GRAPEFRUIT—Florida Number Two Tins Two for 25¢ PINEAPPLE—Del Monte Flat cans — (The price on these two years ago 20c each) Three cans for 29¢ *Libby’s Extra Fanecy Large Tins' ;each 20c Armour s Quarts Armour’s One-Pound Tins Two cans:for 35¢ 3 Quart Bottles—50c Limit 3 bottles to d ‘customer —adv. Mnue as usun.l YOUR ALASKA LAUNDRY CLEANING ~ PRESSING Telephone 15 “E6GS-Fresh “TLarge Fresh Not Medium Dirties Three Dozen for 74c TEA—Piggly Wiggly Green or Black Per pound—55¢ SWEET SPUDS Libby’s Rose Dale Extra Quality . 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