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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1934)
SYNOPBIS: Nicholas Trench lust has been acquitted of the murder of his old schoolfellow Osborne. Somewhat shaken, ha retires to a tea room Dear the prison to read a letter from his cousin. Sir Bcy xnour; he does not feel that the letter compensates for his cousin's silence throughout the trial. A man and woman enter the room, and bealn discussing the Trench trial, which the man has attended. Chapter Four NICHOLAS' PROTEST For the moment the conversa tion was Interrupted by the re turn of the waitress. I sat In grim silence while plates chinked and sound of retreating footsteps came my male neighbor's Cockney ac cents. "JLooked a simple enough busi ness to start with. There wasn't a doubt that the night of the mur der Trench had been round at the house. Osborne must have let him In himself, because the servant was out. "What happened no one rightly knows, but the next morning Os borne was found lying on the car pet with his head hammered to a pulp The safe In which he kept his papers was open and empty. He'd drawn five hundred pounds In notes from the bank the day before, and that was gone along with the rest." "What's he like?" Inquired the girl. "Trench I mean. An artist, CUNDOWN' PRESENTS By Mary Graham Bonner But Just as Top Notch had cried for help he moved In such a way that he was no longer caught in the doll's house. He hurried out and walked with great dignity through Santa's work shop. In a moment or so Willy Nllly came runnng In. "Did you call for help, Top Notch?" asked Willy Nilly. Top Notch paid no attention to the question. "Very handsome toys here, eh, Willy Nilly?" he asked. "I've been admiring them. Such a great, great many, too. Well, I suppose there must be a great many toys as there are a great many children, cock-a-doodle-do." From the way In which Willy Nilly looked at him Top Notch felt that Willy Nilly knew that some thing had happened. So Top Notch went on talking In his cackling voice : "For the rooster life of me I must gay I admire Santa's work. "I hear Santa now!" exclaimed Willy Nlly. They rushed outside to greet him, and now all the Puddle Muddlers came around to help San ta as he tied up presents, as he made bundles of small toys and piled oranges high. As Santa worked he kept talking: Elaine said she wanted a doll with blue eyes and golden hair, and a little ring for herself. "Betty said she wanted a doll's bed and a toy bear. "Billy said he wanted a pair of skat ps and a hockey stick. "Peter wrote me that he wanted a pair of sklis. Well, they're nil here. It seems as though I'd never get through In time, but I know I Will. Santa must never be late!" Tomorrow "Packing The Sleigh.' ACROSS . Eijimiity . Auroomont . Harvest . I'unin , Smell , I'rcHB , Cut off , II arums , Mullroat , Number , Interpret! ardiato , Siberian rlvar . Llkoly . Insertion . Thin cak . Humbled , People of edu cation and fnod breed Solution of Yflttorday's Puzzle 5L I T S C RIJ .IMWlRjAlP wiPllfTHi nehone aver Iran kIsaute yearboo k p a t t e b SRMMpMbb NOV ATE WARSHIP I ME-5N ApARDE LAYS LIE liEsICE USl AM hogs hb a"daT dJ9r y POL LE.NSlP L E N DOR A RX ESKiP E R I ItjJB E C AM SiSEfoNlAcV'D aIlIpIsoIriaIniglieIt s Fen co of Rhruha , IVnmlor and four , Medicinal plant . Formerly , Hcnvenlv body , Urxci..Ii. 61. Lance mass of floating let 61. Let It stand (1. Concealed DOWN L Pertaining to the points of the earth's axis Kxlst Wild ox . Persian fairy , I.tfht brown 7 zr" to Tz 3" """"" 4J 44 AS 4b 41 4S m "I I I ii-l I I f3H I By VICTOR BRIDGES Isn't he or something of the sort?1 "He's a sculptor ud that funny lookin' statue outside Victoria Sta tion. Great big hefty chap make two of me. Cosh, he's a lucky devil if ever there was one." "Why did they let him off?" "Ask me another! I'd have taken my oath he hadn't an earthly. Why, when they arrested him there he was with the notes in his pocket. Bunked off down to some little place In Essex and trying to get hold of a yacht so as he could slip across to the Continent." "How did he explain that?" "Said he was acting as Osborne's agent. Pretty thin sort of a yarn, wasn't It?" "Well, the Jury must have be lieved him, anyhow." "The Jury! I tell you they were hypnertized by that fellow Barrett. He didn't half make a fine speech fairly knocked 'em off their perch. If it wasn't for him, Mr, blooming Trench would be swinging In a rope, and between ourselves, that's Just where the blighter ought to be." A sudden unreasoning anger swept through me. Who was this dirty little skunk, and what right had he got to call me a murderer? I jumped to my feet, upsetting my tea-cup In the process, and almost before I realized what I was doing I had thrust aside the screen. Two people spun round and two startled faces stared up into mine. One belonged to a weedy looking youth In a blue suit, the other to an anemic damsel with bare arms and heavily rouged Hps. I took a step nearer. "You know a lot about my prl vato affairs, don't you!" I said. The young man shrank back. His jaw had fallen and he gaped at me in a kind of petrified terror. "It's him!" he whispered. With a squeal like a frightened rabbit, the girl flung up her arm. "Keep him off, Perce," she gasp ed. "Don't let him come near me." I laughed a short, vicious laugh that broke from me almost uncon sciously then turning round and collecting my belongings, L retraced my way to the desk. It was obvious that the honey- haired cashier must have overheard everything, for she took my bill with a shaking hand, and pushed across the change as though I were suffering from the plague. By this time, however, I had more or less recovered my sanity. I picked up the odd coppers without even second glance at her, and walking quietly to the door began to des cent the staircase. To tell the truth I was already- disgusted at my own foolishness. If there was one thing I wished to avoid It was any further public notoriety, and yet here I was, like a complete Idiot, thrusting myself in to It at the first possible oppor tunity. Why on earth hod I paid any at tention to that garrulous little worm? Why couldn't I have sat tight and finished my tea, instead of making a ridiculous scene, which would doubtless be discussed and exaggerated all over London? The more I reflected upon It the more fatuous my conduct appear cd; Indeed I was so annoyed with myself that It was not until I reached the pavement that the most disturbing and significant aspect of the whole affair suddenly presented Itself. Was this Incident In any way typical of the sort of atmosphere I must be prepared to face did It represent the general Impression which my trial and acquittal had produced upon the ordinary man In the street? Mr. Cresswell had as sured me that public agreement I. Govern (. Silkworm 10. Past II. Footlike part IT. Ate away gradually it. Intell lionet 23. Qulded 2i. Second mowing In the samo lB 34. By season 25. Attempt 27. Sober and Kinve if. Ok-stlal being 30. Literary (rag men! a SI. Form of ireti- i na il. Turn to the- rtcht SI. Pncitaotout lux a 37. Sourcc-a of arinlclaj light SB. Oriental rest house 40. Inclination 41. Men's party 42. Prepare for publication 43. PuMIq vehicle 44. Unity 45. And not 46. Kefora I. Bun-dried brick I. Disclaim or disavow 4. Attlttulo 6. A m or I en n. author 5. Musical In- atrtnnent T. String of vara Died Of Thirst ' This photograph of Alfred Ru dolph Lorenz of Paris and Charles island In the Galapagos group was found among papers on his thirst ravished body which fisherman dis covered on uninhabited Marchena island, 100 miles from Charles. (As sociated Press Photo) ATE CURBSTONE LUNCHES Springfield, Mo. (LP) Curbstone lunches are frowned upon by sen ior high school authorities. The practice was introduced after a ruling that students could not lcrtve the school grounds at noon. Pupils then stood on the curb bor dering the school grounds and were served by employes of a lunch wagon across the street. with the verdict would be practic ally unanimous, but It was quite possible that in expressing this opinion he had merely been at tempting to cheer me up. After all that pasty-faced youth had sat through the case, and there was no reason tot supposing that he was any more stupid or malicious than others of his kind. If he had come away in the con viction that I was guilty, and that I had only escaped being hanged through the eloquence of my coun sel, what grounds had I for expect ing a more charitable attitude from the majority of my fellow men? With this disquieting question In my mind I emerged Into the crowd ed traffic of Ludgate Hill. A Neighboring clock showed me that It was twenty minutes past five, and, after hesitating for a second, I decided that as I could hardly avoid an Interview with Seymour, I might as well go down to his flat now and get It over. He had told me In his letter that he would be at home until seven thirty, and since there was there fore no particular hurry, It struck me that the outside of a bus would be the most agreeable method of traveling. To catch one for St. James's street, however, It was necessary to cross the road, and I had Just done so and arrived safely on the op posite side when a raucous-voiced newspaper boy came bawling along the gutter. "Bvenln Standard Murder Trial Ree-sult all the win ners' I caught sight of my own name In large letters, and hastily producing a coin, I stepped for ward to intercept him. To be Continued) Xi 'ir! SKEET3 KNOWS SOMETHING I ff THE KIDE iTa MUST BE A 6D BoS1 AT TOW "ANOTHEN I WORKED IN A STORE 1 fSM ' THE CAPITAL JOURNAL. A ANSWERS TO Ja iQUESTIONS By Frederic Q. What is the origin of hockey? K.M.C. A. Known as hurly In Ireland, hockqy was played on the beaches In Galway as early as the 15th century. The rules were then sim ple and the game rough. In 1883 a definite set of rules was drawn up by the Wimbledon Club, London, and since then the game has been played In many countries. Q. Who was the first president of the D.A.R.? K.Q. A. The first president general of the National Society of the Daugh ters of the American Revolution was Mrs. Benjamin Harrison. Q. How long has the American Hebrew been published? C.E. A. It is now celebrating the 55th anniversary of its founding. Q. How did the term, whipping boy, originate? P.M.H. A. A whipping boy was formerly a boy companion to a prince, who was educated with him and pun ished in his stead. Q. Where is W. S. Hart, who was in motion pictures, living? B.S.B. A. He Is living on his ranch at Newhall, California. Q. Was there ever an hotel In New Orleans called The Strangers' Hotel? G.M. A. According to the "Historical Sketch Book and Guide to ' New Orleans" by Coleman, there was In I I I TM'' I'KI'H AN ANNIE 7- GEE, THAT POLICE LIEUTENANT SURE WAS SWELL TO US, EH, "DADDY""? NOW WE DON'T HAVE TO SORE. VOO'LL PIND THE POLICE ARE ALWAYS PRETTY BE SCARED O' TO DECENT 6ETTIN' CHASED PEOPLE ANY MORE uLl. I.Alt ! Ll.l.hKS pinhead is too S MART FOR THIS dUESSINe, 1- ' I S A J V &"1 V f7 i i y I si I 0'- J I . "V. K t. to--' I f l.t'lL IE! I HAVEN T BEEN ABLE TO STICK Hllvl ONCE ! HU lilnVll' r s. i mmfo. . ; I JINcrLE BELLS. JIN&LB BeUtA AN& EVERY TME THE BELL RINbsN ''1ru rMLV TWIN. V OINcrLE ALL THE BAY AND A PRESENT COfAES. IT'S ill ST l UF BEB MA& TO PUT Hl( FOR EVERY BELL ( Wg ANOTHER LAU&H. MINI crETTlNtj S ! RILL.PA. b TuiAl I 'mtlAW. THAT JINCLES NOW- gt M ANDY A POCKETBOOK, FOR CHRISTMAS- ,H IN A 8ILL-FOLB VJA J mM X THERE'LL BE A BILl j fflk v" . WHAT NOULT HE I" J HIS WEAMJERiMIP VOUU AS WMU 0fMA POR? ARMY OF THE MfrM& k i Mrxwm jMm.tfm. im m il mmt SALEM, OREGON J. Haskln 1839 a Strangers' Hotel In New Or leans which was presided over by a famous caterer known as Marty. This was one of two hotels of any consequence in that city at that time. Q. How early did Yehudl Menuhln play the violin In public? M.R. A. At the age of five he made his debut at the Civic Auditorium, San Francisco. Q. How long has It been since Pennsylvania had a democratic gov ernor? V.R. A. Governor-elect George H. Earle Is the first .'.-mocrat to be elected governor oi rue Commonwealth In 44 years. Q. What Is the name of the poem read by the Prince of Wales during the Armistice Day broadcast? C.C. A. The poem is To the Fallen by Laurence Binyon. Q. How many tourists visit the Lincoln Memorial at Washington, D. C? H.M. A. The daily average of visitors is 3000. Q. What Is the origin of the word, clue? C.R.F. A. It is from the Old English, cluwe, a ball of thread, the thread of life, which according to the fable, the Fates spin for every man. The figurative meaning, a piece of evidence leading to discovery, is de rived from the story of Theseus, 7 ANNIE - AN OTHER THING- ' I'VE ALWAYS READ IN STORIES 'BOUT HOW FOLKS WITH A LOT ARE ALWAYS DECENTI STINGY, &UT HOW - THOSE WITH MIGHTY LITTLE ARE ALL . GENEROUS it 1 HfcOPLE- I THOSE WITH MIGHTY LITTLE ARE ALI . ASK HIM THIS OhjE., AQGIE'. 'WHAT IS IT THAT HAS FEATHERS BUT CANT FLY? HE'LL NEVER THINK OP SAVIN' A NOSTRICH 1 who was guided through the laby rinth by the ball of thread held by Ariadne. Q. What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? C.B. A. The symptoms vary depending upon the concentration of the car bon monoxide breathed, but the usual result Is a red coloration, par ticularly of the ears, lips, and nails, and a cessation of breathing. ' Q. How Is the alcohol content of beer determined? E.E.D. A. A sample is placed In a flask and distilled. All the distillate is collected and specific gravity meas ured with a hydrometer. Q. Was bread ever kneaded with the feet? J.G. A. Herodotus said of the ancient Egyptians, "Dough they knead with their feet, but clay with their hands." The practice of using the feet for dough kneading also per sisted for many years in Scotland. Q. How many widowers and wid ows are there in the United States? R.E.N. A. The 1930 census enumerated 2,025,036 widowers and 4,734,207 widows. Q. Is the architect of the Lincoln Memorial at Washington, D. C, liv ing? W.M. A. Henry Bacon, who was the architect, died February 16, 1924. Q. May questions be sent In on postcards? F.O. A. Postcards should not be used unless of a type which provides for reply. Coin or stamp should be sent in the leter to pay return postage. The information is free, but the in quirer Is asked to pay the return postage. Address Frederic J. Has kln, Director, Washington, D. C. WELL, MAYBE THE RICH GET RICH BY BUT THAT'S ALWAYS SO- I'VE BEEN notion Lately - BEING STINGY PLENTY O' FOLKS WHO AND THE POOR GET AREN'T VERY SURE TIGHTER THAN THEY HAVE TO BE, AND LOTS O' FOLKS WITH PLENTY ARE POOR BY '("GIVING TOO (1-KfcbLY AWFOL GENEROUS- I" jJJpNOW, IS , Make Your Own T i . ...mkt (4.wil .nit col. lege girls will simple adore. Juniors are just at the age when they wilf love it too. It's so tremendously simple, maybe daughter would like to make it her self. "For taking back to school or col lege such a model is a particularly happy one as it fills smart after noon and informal evening needs de lightfully. The original model pictured is car ried out in black pebbly crepe silk with the blouse of orangy-red crepe with flicking! of gold in its weave. Style No. 2564 is designed for sues 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 years. Size 15 requires 2'A yards of 39-inch mate rial for skirt and 14 yards of 39 inch material for blouse with 2 yards of ribbon. Let the latest FALL AND WIN TER BOOK OF FASHIONS solve your clothes problems at a minimum of cost and effort It tells you how to make a smart coat as easily as simple dress. There are clothes for elaborate occasions as well as many smart trim designs for general wear. You'll enjoy reading about your favorite screen stars. You simply must not miss this issue. Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) in stamps or coin (coin is preferred) for PATTERN. Write plainly NAME. ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER. BE SURE TO STATE SIZE YOU WISH. . Address the Fashion Bureau, Sa lem Capital Journal, 200 Fifth Ave nue. New York City. No. 2564. Size. Nam ........ Address NOT NO- TH' RICH ARE AND ruvm TO l PINHEAD, TELL IT THAT HAS FEATHERS BUT CANT FIT ? "ST THINK THOSE I TOKIfc5 - ABOUT RICH V TOOK. PHILANTHROPISTS (EN'TJRUEt UP Jacket Ensemble for ALL KINDS OP PEOPLE I JUST FI6GER FOLKS ARE SAME INSIDE, RICH OR POOR. I IMfcY Kfc IVIfcHN , IHfcY Kt MfcrtN ANU II- Tntr Kfc bbNbKUUb THEY'RE GEW6ROUS- r BEIN' RICH OR. If HA HA! wuiniw i WHAT DO KVITH IT- YOU THINK OF OUR LITTLE PHILOSOPHER HERE V STILL WAITING THAT S TOO EASY, AdlSilE.! A SOFA Plt-LEFt, ? r KITCHEN JINGLES bL r
