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P2TJE EIGHT MEDFOED IIXTL TREBTJNE, BEDFORD, OREGON. THURSDAY, AUGUST ?, 1932. ITGamblers Throw BYHOPBIS: Nancy Wentmorth find thai Limny Aehwood. leader of the gano holding her and fit men tor rnneom, on an ieland. in tende to marry her. Lucot. one of the grieonere. glane to escape and take her with him. Jerry Cat Aoun Emory Battlet and Sleveue have been captured trying to ar reet Aehxoood Chapter 21 A DEATH SHRIEK "I ISTEN, girlie," Luce! went on ! In a gush of words which tum bled from his Hps In a torrent that ' she was too weary to dam, "I seen lots ot women In my day, but I never give a thought to marrying one ot them. You're different. There's something there's a lot about you 1 ain't wise to, but I do know that you're my woman and I'm here to say that I'll bump off every guy who don't believe It. This Llmpy's got a good bead on him and he has bossed a swell racket, but be ain't no better than the next guy when he's looking Into the hot end of a gat, see?" Nancy felt as though her heart were in a steel vise, the screws of which were being relentlessly turn ed by unseen devllB. She wondered. vaguely, If It would not ease the acne and smooth out many of the difficulties here on the Island were she to throw herself Into the placid, silvery Quit and sink quietly Into Its cool, shimmering depths. But ber weary soul rejected the thought of suicide Impatiently. Weary sbe was, but too healthy of mind and body. But Luce! was standing by her, waiting confidently for her answer. She must find a way to refuse Dim which would not turn him berserk. She must choose words which would prevent murder this night Although she knew that she, her self, might kill Asbwood were he to carry out his threat, she could not bear tbe thought ot this gangster murdering him forthwith. "Mr. Luccl," she faltered, at last, "I know that you have paid me a very great bonor. But before I an swer you, I want you to promise me that you will not kill Asbwood." "Why?" Bis voice was restrained, but vibrant with Jealousy. "Co you love him?" "Heavens, no!" She laughed short ly. "But I am so sure that he will sot carry me away that there la no need of bloodshed." "He bumped oft my two torpedoes in Chi. I'd have bumped him oft before long, anyway," he reminded ber. "Perhaps. I'm In no mood to argue tbe ethlrs ot gang warfare. But I do not want him killed. Do you agree?" "I'll go part of the way with you," he said, after a brief pause. "I'll agree not to smoke him oft while we're on this Island If he doesn't go after me first or It he doesn't get In my way while I'm trying to lam. Is that an even break?" "I suppose so," she agreed wea rily. "Now as to the rest. I'm going to tell you Just what I told Asbwood a few moments ago. I don't love you and I won't marry you. It you take me away, I'll kill myself at the very first opportunity." She heard bis teeth click to gether. He was fighting hard (or self central, "Yeah? Now lemme tell you somethln'," be said harshly. "What you told Llmpy don't Interest me none. You could of told him you'd marry hlra day after tomorrow and all I'd give would be a laugh, boo? I'd smoke him oft beforo he could drag his leg halt way 'cross the room to where you was standln'." He pushed bis swarthy face close to hers. His eyos were as bard and bright as polished shoe buttons. "So, I ain't good enough tor you, eh?" be demanded mockingly. "I suppose maybe my rackets ain't high class enough for you. Well, lbten, girlie, you're going to marry me whether you like It or not." With that he turned abruptly and marched Into the house. The screen door slammed. The girl covered her face with her hands and wopL Jerry, every muscle rigid, leaped out of bed. The Inhuman scream that bad waked him was dying out In a ghastly bubbling wall whoso overtones echoed and reechoed through the darkened house. For an Instant there was utter silence, more horrible than the grisly sound which had preceded it He reached his door In the spsce of a dozen heartbeats. The wMcr reverberated with the sound ot turning knobs and opening doors. There was the slapping shuffle ot bsre feet, the noisy stamp ot heavy shoes. That night light which usually glowed at the end ot the ball bad been extinguished, the taint gleam of an approaching flash' AS MiVNTAVOLIS, Aug. 4. (Id Petitions to place former Governor Alfred K. Smith of New Tork In the Minnesota political field as an Independent candidate for president will be circulated tomorrow, John B. Orones, Minneapolis, said today. Grones, a Minneapolis Democrat, four years ago, was an active sup ports of the then Democratic preai dentlal candidate. Orones said the proposed ticket would consul of Bmlth for president and Oovernor Joseph B. Sly of Massachusetts for vice-president. , Broken windows glsj 4 by Trow MMct gWflt Wr light gave everything an eerlt appearance. "Stand still!" A cold, concise voice snapped through the halL "1 shoot at tbe first footfall." The shuffling of bare feet ceased abruptly. A heavy silence tell again, relieved only by the sound of heavy breathing and the rapid tread ol heavy boots approaching from the direction ot the living room. "Is tbat you, Mueller?" It was Ash wood's voice, crisp and metallic. "Yes sir." "Hurry and bring me that flash light" The white beam progressed through the hall until, at last It became stationary. "Thanks. Now see what's the matter with tbat night light Tb rest of you, please, stand right where you are. Turn around to face me." The dazzling finger ot light point ing down tbe hall, suddenly silhou etted the short oterstout figure of the detective, fully clothed, but In his stocking feet Stevens blinked In tbe glare of the light but bis face was mild and Inquiring. The search light swivelled to the man standing next to him. It was Emory, In trous ers and singlet, his eyes glittering, his mouth firm and fearless. The light lingered but an Instant then darted to Hamilton, halt-dressed, dishevelled, his face a study In fright and bewilderment Jerry's turn came next His dark eyebrows were set In a scowl but bis lips were set In a balf-smlle, as was their custom In moments of stress. His lithe body leaned slightly forward as though ready to leap Into Instant action. The searchllxnt swung to Mallory, leaning against the wall. Tbe night light flickered on as the man Mueller screwed the bulb Into Its socket The others stood revealed In tbe pitiless glare of the electricity. Luccl, standing In the middle of the ball, bis bot black eyes darting from one to tbe otber. His coarse black hair rumpled from contact with the pillow, bis cheeks covered with a black stubble ot beard, his full red Hps compressed In a thin red silt he looked what be was, a dangerous man. Martin, be yond him, pale and frightened. In flowery pajamas, staring at Asbwood with distended eyes. Nancy, bewitch ing In the soft rose negligee so thoughtfully provided by ber host without self-consciousness of pose. yet obviously shaken by the ghastly noise which had awakened aar. Thanks, Miss Wentworth. Yon may go back to bed." The cripple, In Japanose kimono and hempen san dals, stood Just beyond Nancy'e door. An oversized automatic In his right band, he was ready for Instant action. "Mueller," be snapped. watch these men and don't let one of them move until I return." Then, as the guard shitted his own automatlo from his left hand to bis right and wheeled around to stand watcb, Asbwood limped rap Idly to Williams' door, four feet from the spot where stood Stevens. 'Stevens, Calhoun," he said at last, "It might be well it you Joined me." Jerry shuddered a little as he fol lowed the detective to the door. He could still hear the death shriek which bad echoed through the dark, still ball. Ashwood, who had alroady entered the room, switched on the lights and stood Just Inside the threshold, a sot expression on his lined face, gazing steadfastly at the bed. Stevens and Jerry looked over bis shoulder. The latter, Inured to the sight of death during many months at the front, gasped as he met the Impact ot the glazing, star ing eyes ot the murdored man. Tbe body was sprawled across the bed. Its head, arms and shoulders, banging down over the side. A great crimson smear on the white sheet led from the pillow to the edge and downward to the floor where, be neath the drooping head, was a glis tening scarlet puddle. Williams' throat had been cut from ear to ear. Stevens stepped Into the room, approaching the bed In a wide circle lest he destroy telltale footprints In the fibre matting which covered the floor. "Poor devil," he muttered. "Throat slashed while he slopt Waked him up. Tried to get off bed. Never had a chance to dofend himself." Ashwood advanced, his bright eyes darting about the orderly room. Only the bed had been disturbed. Williams' clothes still hung over the back of a straight chair. His diamond tie pin and heavy gold watcb lay on the dresser. "Here, Steve." called the crlppla "Here's the knife that did It" (Copyright, Dial Preee) Running footsteps portend bad newt, of still another mystery, in ths nxt Inatallmant OF OLDEWAY IVIAN LONDON", Aii(f. 4. (API Kew doubt about th antiquity of th now zunous 01dwy Aktletou of Tanganyika, Africa, found In rock dating about a million year, naa bran raised at an International con grpNi of actrntuta tn etnalon her. One scientist declared torn of the mineral material found in th rlbt of tbe Oldeway man had been antlyaed In Germany. Trie analyaU, he said, dlAoloaed that thla material was of late Insertion in the pre historic soil. Other members of th congress criticized the early dating of the Oldeway man and declared it moat be couildered cUproycd. PROGRAM LIKED CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK (8pl.) Although there hta "been a general decrease In travel to na tional parks, an Increased Interest In educational programs has been obse:ved by Dr. H. C. Bryant, assist TAILSPIN TOMMY FROM 723 SotvcT TST StytSrcTAV Or TcT tM?ST & UHCH IHINK V5 KJ sac AVOC tOT r S)Z SI1 I JL AAS ?9c-V up jVS woattT COTV Tr C&4-I V 7V- A3'c9 FANTASTIC to ee TRUE. S'MATTER POP His Tummy Is Always wzp ; 'mmm r: ., .. . Tmrru I x MWyhm will M - fzr k sk mMmi L.8 St- lj iL j '(Cepyrlght, 1332, by The Bell Syndicate, Inc.) " .Jfl BOUND TO WIN-Jonathan's Opinion lfuVoSHOUft IM&lMMi "MEArT'e' l GUEMMjO'Oe X' OH, BEN. 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I JuVT HOME 500M THAT CoY All f OiO HCPUEOCB, 1 SOU5 ME A COOPUE OP LOTHrt H V- 1 KNOW MB 1 COlMG TO VOTE HSRE MB (NTRuCTEof too WI1VOTE A0 IN THS REAUEftTftTg 1 FOR HOUR FATHER FOH MAYOfl I COMES NOW Wjl t- , J VMAT OlO YOU I So5iNE,, - HJg'gM OH. I'M 50 KAUPy. J(AT THIMK. I T C RT 0 SAY? mTr 1 1 ' ""4 1 r, WHWHErtMoR.wiWiLi 0 TpLC 1 . f V .... 17 - .fl 4 I S? 4 ant director of the national park service, In charge of the educational division, a visitor at Crater Lake this week while on an annual tour of jrr-. Visitors are becoming more con scious of the many services pro vided by the educational division in making guided field trips, auto cara vans, campftre and community house programs possible to encourage a complete knowledge of all park fea tures. In keeping with Increased in terest, naturalist service was begun this year at Carlsbad Cavern na tional park In New Mexico and Tommy Gets An Accomplice! AN ELECTRICAL. of couwe it la STANDPOINT THE THIMfi'i V FANTASTIC - - POSSIBLE, BUT 1 STILL HAVE TO Be PANIC INTO IT S TOO Tint MAIL ill II 1 Acedia national park la Maine. In speaking of Crater Lake, Dr. Bryant indicated the new fire look out and observation on the summit of "The Watchman," first high point on the northwest rim will be one of the most popular point of Interest In the park. Ideally situated, a complete panorama of Crater Lake Is possible, as well as miles of sur rounding country. A short trail leads to the station from the rim road, opened to travel last week. t Keep your skin soft and lovely. Use Coty Hand Lotion. CI bottle special 89c Heath's Drug Store. IT LOOL1L.O TO THROu) SUCH OLD PILOTS AS SPEED WALTON AND HERB Ahead Of Time PLOT BIGS TERM PORTLAND, Aug. 4. (JP B. B. Ralsbeck, convicted of attempting to extort $100 trom Porter W. Yett contractor, to keep an article from appearing In the "Sunday mercury." was today sentenced to spend one year In the Multnomah county Jail. Sentence was Imposed by Circuit BUT YOU BAIOTTHAT WAS WHAT CONVINCED 06 SOMETHING H DEFINITELY THAT MY SO-CALLEO ABOUT SLACK Jf ELECTRICAL THEORY LO A.S NOT BELIEVING) CORRECT AND THE FACT THE SHOW LTHAT HERB'S PLANE WAS. S-HIP ANSU 4 J SHOT DOWN Judce L, P. Hewitt, who declared be could aee no Justification for parole, as the crime had been pre conceived and premeditated. HAM WOULDN'T HELP STOVELESS NEGRO MACON, OS, Aug. 4. UP) Even ' If George Holland, negro, had some eggs he couldn't have ham and eggs If he had some ham. Police found him cooking some yesterday, but had to take away his stove on a wsrrant because be owed S10 rent. WELL, F THE SANG OPE RATE'S TONISHT IT tOON'T TAKE US LONG TO FINQ OUT WHERE THE RANT IS LOCATED. I'LL 'PHONE FOR. A RELIEF MAN AND U1ELL HIT THE TRAIL. Elaborate Plans For Own Death ANSONIA, Conn, Aug. 4. VP) Nekketa Radzevlch Butkovy, who last year dug bl own grave. Is now put ting ths finishing touches on a pplchre and monument built with hla own hands. Sutkovoy, 87, claims friendship with the late Czar Nicho las. He was chief Jurist of a prov ince near Kleve, Russia, was consid ered wealthy and entitled to be ad dressed as "Mlatec." A desire So travel brought Mm to this country. By GLENN CUAFTOI and HAL roaSESI By C. M. PAYNE By EDWIN ALGER lif THAT'S GREATJ I SL I'D LIKE TD if) CATCH 'EM REO- 4 ANDED-jesfi J i tr-rr-rM'- 3:,