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| Baffle Mysteries Copyright 1330 Daily Mirrar, lne Baffle mysteries give you ingenious and dramatic crimes to solve —many of them founded on actual cases which have bafled detec- tives throughout the world in years past. Each mystery gives you the facts established by the police—what the detectives had to go upon and no morc. Which are the telltale clues? What do you deduce from them? 1In short, how will yor answer the question asked of you at the end of cach baffle? “Wh) 1s guilty?” or “What was the motive?” ctc. This is no contest, there are no prizes, it is simply presented for your entertainment. Eels and Creek Tides Factors In Odd Murder Brick-Yard Murder When Dave Jones, truck driver the Home Construction reached Watson br about the Jonas Watson, of the mixing building. { | | ‘}, for FIING SHED, | the VAS FOUND._| noon, found lead on the dirt HOO!‘ Joe saw that the man had been | | shot and promptly called the au-|{T /%5 . | thorities. Within ten mi ; officey and the coroner, also a doctor, arriv Hillyard, a de few moments lator. “He hasn’t been dead couple hou declared. Younz Jones fhe detective. The brick water Creek. ing, or doclk buildings and a was questioned by vard A was Tide mall, strong land- | @ in front of the the deep channel of the creek was on that side. so that small craft, even at low tide, could get in there at the doc! On the opposite sid {ensive mud water at high of water at low tide Bristow had a shop creck where he built dorie small boats, for fishcrmen hunters, Detective Hillyard and Dave Jor walked down to the dock and lool about. No sign of any craft up or| on SOLUTION TO Y ats, tid ind ht under quite out the uci | as thou more sense. ed out the s phoney will w ove and 1 ¥ t there ind duck | dated in still another bad in this faked document. Jt! t the mine is called “Nep- “that mysterious planct.” | slanct Neptune was not dis- ed until 1846 sons simp! laugh” when Dodd is faking but he 1l Lite ates e Th cov 1 Jorse Perhaps wills” now | ful about his down the creck The tide was just going out It had been high tide an hour pre- viously. Now and then they could see B tow in his shows across the mud flats | moving about. | Officer Mason had known Watson fairly well, and he knew something | of conditions down there, as his home was near the bi mile | helow, | “The old man enough.” Officer Mason cept when some of these his landing, ticd up their cr left them half the day. trouble when a barge or came up to dock for brick “Who did he have the detective asked “Mostly the Phelps a lot of trouble with tie up the Daisy and leave half a day somctimes. The old man | often had to get help fo move her and finally he got sore and cut her loose. She drifted about half a mile up with the tide and stuck in a mud| Notic bank. I understand the Phelps hoys | hearing threatened to beat up the old | Boar: He got some sort of action—pro: Bri cuted the boys for trespass or some- (. thing, I didn’t pay much attention |relative to it. They tried to fight it, said the brick yard a pu land place. Detective Hilly? fully Todd he came b nev | dates. DOCTORS CONPER April to examine of Herbert collector, met mpton and persons who intimately doctors will | torney before 5 — Physi- the D. | Hampton, appointed conditic former t in I nur Watrou The s rental lked to a ve known aft | since his boyhood | report to the he rous will zzling 10v any a loa state arin, trot with? 1 hoys them. hie had They'd | her there | City Advertisement | RE-NUMBLERING O VICTORLY ROAD her given held s Works, ( , City Hall April 9th numberin will Publ Itoom Wednesday, te Viet to end o houscs on from Street All was persons pr re'll go and V8" he said. The officer and the detective drove down, across the bridge and out to the old place along the salt meado road, where the Phelps brother lived. “Been over today?” Hillyard hove PLELIC WOR McGrath, to ho: ) Ol Cler | i £ e | Municipal Golf Course NLEW I:I:”',\l\.—l ONN, the brick vard ked Tom Phelps Tep; we was over ‘round six this mornin’, got some cel pots set above | the dock.” Phelps told them “How long were you over the “Fwenty minutes, half an J zot & couple e¢ and he the dressed eel in owite “You mean you wer A cou come a truth, now," Hillvard said “Nope, you're wror “Ask Pete Bristow, when wo come his planks,” the dorsed wi ived joners cd proposals ove title will Board of the City The of rec Commi by clock T Chaml soakinz over ho ros DT made pava he of hack Yo a price will be ul bidde bidde urcty bond i t builder He verified their said that it morning, he had just He saw the boys tic eels and talked with 1 He said he had hes any time th day T'helps boys had nat bec the officer brou Hillyard made an Whom did he t AUNT HET BY ROBERT QUILLEN POOR PA 3Y CLAUDE CALLAN just like other men. Tobacco juice on his chin don’t fret him, but he thinlks his ideals higher than women's because he hates a sour-smellin’ wash rag.’ Copyright, 1230, Pub e ———————————————— second little man an ght when hie with first Lottie’s is a lon't look out wealkin' bulldog her raised.” he | liushand ‘ | that big hushand | Wells paperman |ot WITNESS REFUTES WILES DRINK TALE {Man Asked for Drik But Did Not Get It, She Says Hollywood Root, Basil DG today b the stor lomatic attac p given minutes Mrs. Root, soston and esiding in H had made a when inzton, T partment of justice in Los Angeles | the story of the mint julep. | o asked for the drink to celc refutir Miles bLrate his rel after an opel fused, Wit was r it il 1 time of |t Mrs, Ttoot, Mrs a4 Mi Hudg man Henry present 2NN pid nd recover in his ¢ clf ‘Do you clot caused acute congestion, for he smilec > purpl L e “Daisy ser R aid at once lood clot Root, n Mi; came Wi i York city beforc (B — those pr. W , April one of Miles died , hospital randed v that in two a as the former che had drunk a to him by his wi before his death, formerly of Washington, and ollywood, said tha deposition to the ¥ from the hos ion. but his req Mrs. Root said. nessed Death surd to intimate that Mr. [© WHERE- BODY | Miles' death was due to any but | ural causes,” she declar diplomat’ J. Borden wife, now on Rogers, d. the H 1 lles ry 0 from happy over the opera nthusiasm he ré bed and asked me, Daisy?" the love litting hin a4 a blood rried to a point it Root said. “Evidc | 1o he gasped, his and he fell back the Miles and examined that he w camed wife of a former n ow writing ss Lynn Seager of her rriagc. scens Planc lames Wh velt 1 w Yo and his pilot we t ed and burst into flames last motored ¢ Rooseve he dead v er, president Co., 1.0s Ange Allister. The plane ficld, and turn lister, monap! Bethany, Hunter, nea sh ind wecident sengers they d alighted Departmen *d an investigation of the immediately T without John issui 1. Ga Crashes " TWO KILLED FOLLOWING VISIT 10 BETHANY MAN and Bursts ile Landing at Tt icld Last Night opr) April vill be more care- | prominent Los Angeles business man killed when their abin monoplanc cr: 1t field. were: T Weorden H of the Bach Airc les and Pilot R W low pilot at Hunter the first had siito a were returnin passed the over temptc nd M Bach ¢ flown frien W ng occurred, Three picke at Bric t of comm Bet offi Hut ng rvey adjourned last n statement. a cashier cmny cd at the Texas Oil cormpany's tank far sh, said t yrupt nose its wing loose and hu clage, Although G in the plan s ol i s afi WO unford, hia Chalike ord hospital and broken v vas struck I leading her * JUST KIDS m, who witnessed he planc went int dive after the left had suddenly wo ing from ary said he was did not catch firc other witnesses s it swooped to « TAN INJURED April 5 — My 3 in the Si with a punctured received when rib; Y automobile v an vo children across the children YOUNG MAN - COME HERE TH\S [MineTe P f . RS yea “‘preposte death, doctor d from r0sC- night EW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1930. CHEVROLET [ BUICK | DODGE Buy a Used Car Now! At a Big Saving— Read These Ads! JORDAN GUICK FOUR DOOR SEDAN, 1920, DODGE _COUPE, 1925 MODE In excellent mechanical condition. | ory good looking. Former owner| Dodge always owned and drove Buic | motor Gave this car the very best of ca ve the first years depr CHEVROLET SEDAN, 1920. GOOD | looking model. Splendid condi- | tion and priced at only $455. Auto- motive 248 Elm | mechanics. In NG esent | CH s & anley St. Tel. low leve orp., 1129 § ———— | You a vel 6 CYL. | ciation. model. New car, appearance plus 10K 7 pa 73 ‘ash- | NGER SED/ L. Carefully ' reconditioned by our appearance, nd durability it cannot be | | beat. The price has been reduced to | Motor | perfect condition, at only $ Au- | T tomotive Sales & Service, 248 EIm | (o wheels beautiful finish, | ‘Tires in perfect condi-| ESSEX - and §6 . < | tion. Carefully gone over by our CHEVROLET SEDAN, 1525, SMALL | Buick mechanics. Instructions are | mileage. In exceptionally fine con- |t seil at a low price this week dition. If ever a car was a value | BUICK STANDARD BUSINI baris, |this one is at the price we have on| Coupe, 1928 model. now |it. Honeyman Auto Sales Co., 2\»u;sv1muhrl condition. she Tel. 2 | quickly and inexpens de- |of business men throughout country use this type of car. priced. UICK Standar dip- mint fe a ESSEX COUPE, 1929. A DBRAN new car. Owner drove very littl To get there|in it and see for yourself. vely thousands| ESSEX SEDAN, 1928, 1IN FIN it the | mechanical condition and appea Low |ance at a big BT Not a scraten Excellent upholstery Motor broken in. Tires like mnew. | Come in for a demon- Yqual to a new ¢ o COUPE, 1928, |in trade. Honey snappy lsoking.|200 East Main St. Tel. SPORT mode 26 pital D e. | Just like buying a new one, only of | In all around | course, the price is low. Take a ride r- | price reduction for | this week only. Terms and your car nan Auto Sales Co., MECHA upholster. | - Body and tires | GSSEX SEDAN, 1928. Just the right kKind| “caqly’ perfect. Tine | LEX- I New paint. Mechanics {ot a car tor a business wom; sellait folhne : | Low terms will buy it. BUICK SEDAN MASTER, ‘1924, [ 1 (SES W Bi) 0 Robin egg blue duco, upholstery 1UCst | gration. Bond Motor Car Co., 1 | Arch St very inexpensive to operate. Former owner was careful of it. You A. G. 9 Handsome appearance. Hawk- profit by his care. Of course the | price is very low. Terms. §. & I° Motor Sales Corp., 1129 Stanley St. | Tel. CHEVROLE Model. Lysery | just Jike new. Has had wonder| care. Tires all brand new. If you fine, mechanically perfect, tires in zood condition. It's your chance to | | buy at a low price. BUICK STANDARD SAD 192 Blue duco, dark blue upholstery | MLl Tires splendid. Low priced. | low what i( is BUICK PASSENGER . Master model. This kind of car inside and out. and found in fine i arri- Mrs. were condition. an offer this car at a price far b, actually worth. §. & SUBURBAD his irt of this tion aise Tel, | ESSEX SEDAN, 1925, A SPOTLESS | Motor checked | | We| nade a very fine trade so that we COUPR, | Motor Sales Corp., 1129 Stanley St. selves the second car problem. | out of our service departinent carcful mechanics put it in 1 hi in FORD :« condition. Call 2607 and ask for a ride in it |l BUICK 4 PASS. COUPE, 1926, MAS ter model. Many. many more|a coach buy this one at $475 miles in this one says our head me-|1g0g FORD TUDOR. A SMAL chanic. You can buy it at a sacrl-| = papgsome car. Has every quali fice. Ask us about the low terms. BUICK 4 DOOR SEDAN, 1925 MAS- ter model. If you have children thiis is just the car to buy. Very in-| crpensive fo own. CAPITOL 1139 Stanley St DA 1 nev 0 1929 FORD COACH two months b couple pian buying sce this one first, 8. & I, Motor Sales Corp., 1self | clot 1 his | f ) % v | Andy’s Reflections (Contributed) As it, one diifcrence be- tween our flivver and some political candidates is that our flivver occa- sionally stops knocking An old tir fan is one who can recall the tory team ball gamc when along about the fourth inning the players made more trips to the cg than they did to home plate, “Poise is what we have if we can ride in the rumble seat and not look s foolish as we feel.” says a chap. It isn't poise, its a gift. face < on we s < $420 and FORD TUDOR, 1928, DRIV, JICK CO. BUICK ( and fixed over feetly. 1925 FORD PHAETON. Y car. Very clean. _50 Chestnut | chanical condition show . 19 this car has bLeen taken aunch. sturdy and|$350. Terms to fit your pocketboo reconditioned. $550. | Automotive Sales & Service, les & | EIm St. and 86 Arch St. everything arios New er). Lirt $495. Howard Whitmore | w. BUICK COUP Master \. \dabi nk P. how de ¥r P OWNED ONL | who | bought a Tord coupe. If you want ty of higher priced automobiles except | asy cost of operation. A rare bargain.|Hotel Burritt Garage, 136 Washing- only 9,000 miles. We looked it all | up per- | . Low terms will buy it A SNAPP Tires and me- well care of. Y K. 248 rvice, Elm at Park St. Tel. < CADILLAC ADILLAC SEDAN, 1927, PAS- senger model. Large but you can't wear it out. Very comfortable to ride in. We are not asking cnough 2110, |FGRD COUPE, 1 HERE | vargain | will be hard to dupli of how long you may wait. In pe An airminded fellow tells us av 18 tion iz but in its infancy. And no doubt will be full grown on the day sce hitch hikers thumbing their ong the air lines All the flying industry scems be waiting for now is a planc cquipped with a reverse so the pilot Into to good buy for business \ | Co., 22 0 A in a low priced car that ate regardless | r- fect condition. A car that will make man or lesman. Terms. Albro Motor Sales | FORD COUPE, | wheels, good tires. Ford should be. Honeyman Auto Main St. Tel. 2342. FORD COUPE. MODEL A. green color. Very little Exeellent appearance. 5 the day it w lowner. Don't fail to see it. Motor Sales, 1129 Stanley phone 731 Arch St. Tel. can back up to where lie started : that nose dive. he lad who originated the jon: “Englis she is spoke” probably got his stuft while listen- ing to a train caller or an opera N Ginger over the broadeast. On the carpet for neglect of duty a cop explained that he would have ught the second story worker but was prevented by the maid. Iici zentleman he just couldn’t think of heing so impolitc as to push her 1925. WIR Everything for it. Honcyman Auto Sales Co., 0 East Main 342, +CHA CHANDLER 1 SIX S a iy em lubricates | entire car with one shot. $323. How- | ard W. Whitmere, 50 Chestnut Tt ex- ash- DAR milcags the a CAl- a £ St. E a At a low price. | ales Co., 200 East| = Just as good 5 bought by former | . | 7 " CHRYSLER CHRYSLER AN, 1 1 you were to look all over the state we doubt if you could find such Largain. Every inch of this car has Leen cheeked s over by a skilled Chry mechanic. The price ha abin to d of vhen off his lap. There has been some prop: about removing the grade cros: Why not, cach has had its quota A gentleman v 3 TORD SEDAN. MODEL * A very clean sturdy little c: Easy to own and easy to operat uy now at a great saving. anda ngs. full a pas- hany ts that he Capitol | Buick Co., 1139 Stanley St. Tel. 2607. | oy [been yery much reduced for thi ~ v sale. Bond Motor Car Co., 139 Arch 1. £10, large vocabulury. the neighbor s dead as he avorite prog We confess the other da told us it was a model and we Why not radio tunes in n and acquire to being dumb, GRAHAM-PAIGE VHAM-PA] COACH,” 19 Condition spoties: cia hoxe tery his GRAHAM-PA JER ROADSTER MODEL '”}"\T ‘,\Im]: Sanon o - | Automotive Sales & ve are asking for it. Long : 2 Bond s Motont Gar i Gon i 50| SAnUSERand SE AT h night I on ! onc Only ploy- young thing sweet atc rvice, stor- the bout the low terms! | 248 thought she was referring to her car, nd not her hubby. ANDY DALE. Tel, s10, CHRYSLER 1 i Handsome o an side HUDSON SPORT TOUR-! maroon with nat- rked the HONOR TILSON Haven, April John Q I of the today, his hirthe republicans of quet in Hotel 1927 HUDSON COACH. A al wheels. $285. bargain for small family. CHRYSLER *38" 4 CYL., SEDAN. (e 2t le: Iefinished. Good looking. Very |Stand many mile cconomical. . Howard W. Whi(- |other cost than . o price has been 50 Chestnut St, | New man - Con : Tilson. republican will be honored by prominent cer- gas and oil. reduced for 58 Elm nore, said LS, h, Will | of driving at mo | The this | st. | nition by King Emanuel 11T of Italy and his appointment to the Order week. A, G. Hawker, RUCK lephone 24 ERFECT DODGE T : GDGE PANEL i HUPMOBILE an- of the Crown of Italy is the occa- ion for the dmner tam- lung she while ocery. | HUPMOBILE, 1928 SPORT TOUI it in for| ing, 3 cylinder model. Many Our Dodge cxpert Says | tras. If you want real class, reliabl beaten for value. The | cconomical transportation and di if you buy nov tinction as well buy this car. les, 1 anley St.|low this week. Capitol 1130 Stanley St. Tel. 2607, - larger truck it can't be price is low . Motor ‘elephone 7 for running per cent In a heayy n The light car the fotal cost per milc car it is about cost of msoline a about « of Priced | Buick Coa | $295. REO. 0 4 PASSENGER COUPE, 1925, ce looking. Motor, tires and body perfect. Has many extras, even a clock on the dash. -See this car, ride in it, and you will surely buy it. Terms if you like. S. & I. Motor Sales Corp., 1129 Stanley St. Tel. 731, REO TRUCK REO SPEED WAGON. TRUCK buyers, don't fail to look this over it you want a high grade truck cheap. F. P. McNamara, Park St, corner of Elm St. STUDEBAKER STUDEBAKER BIG SIX COACH, ;| Elegant inside and out. Touring " | trunk. $295. Howard W. Whitmore, | 50 Chestnut Street JDEBAKER DICTATOR SEDAN, model. In wonderful condi- tion. Motor and appearance excel- lent. To be sold with the famous Studebaker pledge. Terms and your | car taken in trade. BRAND | STUDEBAKER DICTATOR SEDAN, new tircs, Lvery inch a perfect| 1927 four door model. This car is car. Motor runs as the day it lert[In Perfect ‘conditiom. ~Caretully the factory. Priced low. Honeyman |Checked by our Studebaker me- | Auto Sales, 200 East Main St. Tele- |chagies and found in tip-top condi- | phone 2542, tion. Carrics the famous Stude- | I'baker pledze. Its low price will seil OLDSMOBILE it quickly so don’t delay. Albro Mo- S > Arch St. Tel. 260, | OLDSMOBILE COACH, 1920, THIS 1936 STUDEBAKER SEDAN, DIC model has never been driven.| tator model. A very good car in | Fisher body. Famous for speed and {every respect. Has been all recon- | pep. Same chassis as 193 ory- | ditioned. Terms and your car in thing new except the date, A rare |trade. Price is low. Ask us about i bargain price if you buy this week. |A. G. Hawker, 58 Elm St. Tel. 2456, terms. Domijan Motor Co., | 1927 STUDEBAKER SEDAN. A ‘ beautiful job. Just out of the | paint shop. Completely overhauled. | Looks and runs like new. No wait- | ing in traflic if you buy this car at |3473. Irank P. McNamara, corner Tas. | Elm and Park St B icc | STUDEBAKER DICTATOR SEDAN, | color. Large trunk on back. Worth | 1920. Dark brown. Uphols | looking at. Worth buying at the |spotless. Natural wood wheels. price we ask. Honeyman Auto Sales, | tires. Winter tront. Can be bought | 200 Bast Main St. Tel. 2542. | for a low figure. | x |STUDEBAKER REGAL COMMAN- PAIGE | der sedan. 1925 model. You can't | beat it anywhere in town for the | 10977 PAIGE SEDAN. ~IN A | price. Take a ride in it. shape. A splendid buy if you want | STUDEBAKER COMMANDER SE- durability at a low cost. $500 with | dan, 1928 model. Tires, body and long casy terms, Irank T, McNa- |Cngine in estra good condition. If | mara._corner Park and Bim Sts. | you want @ big car buy this one at = T = 115 Seyp L our low price. EALGRIGIN-08) SHD AN ISR INCH | sn D EEAKBR || DUPLEX: “TOGR- W. B. Handsome gray Duco. e ; % Original factory finish, Elegant | in€ 1926 T prico il Briggs body. Comfortable. Moderate | (/1'% €8T duickls: come in upkeep. $655. | e I PAIGE 81 SEDAN. (195 INCH | f.. 000 S W. B. Sleck and quict as when it | A i left the factory. Perfect mechanical | condition. Guarantced. $375. How- | ard W. Whitmore, 50 Chestnut St. | __ 7‘VIKING < VIKING AN, 1929, THE male of car as Kaye Don, famous racing driver, uses for pleasure. Corp Beautiful finish. Special velour up- s ‘" | holstery. IMisher body. Driven only a o e “‘ffi'f'fin’c“:‘”‘f’:uiulc. A brand new car at a used : 3 SRS I '~ car price. Terms. Domijan Motor ning. You save a full year’s depre- | e Sl o ciation. Tarely do you find such a '\‘,’_ “f“l q”‘":'" Gaaits, Sl gain at the price we are asking. | Washinston Street. Come in tonight and look it over. 5 Bond Motor Car Co., 139 Arch St WHIPPET ) WHIPPET SEDAN, 19 1Ou Tel. $10. PONTIAC cylinder anodel. Tn wonderful g _______|shape. A nice light car and very in- FPONTTAC COACH, 1927. THOU - | expensive to operate. The-price is a sands of miles left in this car. Is | bargain. Albro Motor Sales Co., | 500d appearing. Runs good and th: | Arch St. 260. | price is cheap. Why not buy it Terms if you like. S. & F. Motor | n ales Corp., 1129'Stanley St. Tel. 751, | VVOLVERINL PONTIAC SEDAN, 1929, HERE IS| WOLVERINE COACH, 1927. HERE a dandy car. Dark blue color, up-| is a car that the whole family holstery of green-gray. Motor per- | will erijoy. Our price malkes it easy fect, s like new including spa to own. Ask one of our salesmen An excellent car for a woman bout it. Why not take a ride? Call | drive. Tasy to buy on our tern Capitol Buick Co., 1139 Stan- Capitel Buick Co., 1139 Stanley St |jey Street. WILLYS-KNIGHT ‘ A 8 XKNIGHT, 192 CON | All new rubber. Mechan- | ically perfect. Price low Honey- raan Auto Sales Co., 200 East Main | Strect, JORDAN SEDAN, 1927. THE 8§ IN | line model. If you want a good | car at a very low price buy this one. Come in and look it over. Albro Motor Sales Co., 225 Arch St. Tele- phone 260, NASH NASH SPECIAL SIX TOURING. Very powerful. $250. Howard W. | Whitmore, 50 Chestnut St. NASH COUPE, 1927. BUSINE men or salesmen this is just the car for you. In splendid shape and | we have brought the price down to | rock bottom. Buy fhis week ani | save $50. §. & I Motor Sales Corp. 1129 Stanley St. Tel. 731. NASH SPORT COACH, 1 NE rubber, good paint. Motor excel lent. A real buy for someone look- | ing for this make and type of car.|S Just right for small family. Capitol | Buick Co., 1139 Stanley St. Tel. 2607. OAKLAND OAKLAND SEDAN, 1928. 1 ton Strect. PACKARD PACKARD COUF 1926. 4 senger model. Good looking. N BUICK CO. t. Tel. 2607 225 to 1930 EARLY BIG A beauty. SIX | s Same as new. 18695, PONTIAC SEDAN, ass. model. Howard %('h«*(mm Street, 1927 4-DOOR Sturdiest six built. W. Whitmore, 350 PLEASE LET ME TELL YuH SOMPIN' BEFORE You GI\T THE HAIR E;Lis_fiy %/ i S DD You WOoNT " SAY ULNDER 55 2 Britain rignta reseryed HARD OF HEARIN HONEST - MOM- | DONT SEE HOW You NEARD ME CALNSE ;1 SAID SO FAR unoex ™My BREATH THAT | CAULDNT HEAR T MYSELF! I TO WIN DEAR TTLE GERTRUD LOVE, SAM. WHAT |WoULD You Do TLL THINK IT OVER ES By CLIFF STERRET icAuT THAMK You DONT MENTION IT, ELMER. IM ENJOYING 17 CONCENTRATING ON MY PROBLEM,