Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, December 11, 1934, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE SIX MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE,. MEDFORD.' ORECJOX. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11. 1934 By VICTOR BRIDGES (. - . , . " RYNOPR18: Two. forslyners i end Uolly O'Brien, on Irish American girl, all have come to Nicholas Trench's studio under the impression that he realty had killed John Osborne, In spite of the furv's verdict of not guilty. The Jlussians and Molly both want a formula for a new metal Invented pu Molly's father. Molly saves Nicholas from death at the hands of the Russians, tells him her s'ory, and he agrees to help her recover the formula. They are separating lor the night, Chntr !! BOOBY TRAP MOLLY walked slowly to th top ot the ataln and then, turning round, glanced back over the ban Isters. "Good night," she ald, "you'll let me get up and cook the breakfast, won't you?" "I shall Insist on It," I answered. With a little laugh she stepped Inside, and the next moment the door closed. For several seconds I stood where I was surveying the empty studio. There were throe possible means by which an entrance might be effected lh door, the skylight, and the large north window. In each case, however, the (eat would in volve a considerable amount ot noise certainly enough to wake me up In ample time to welcome the Intruder, With this advantage, and with a loaded revolver In my possession, I was not disposed to be- unduly alarmed, hut nil the same It struck me that by the adoption ot two extra little precautions I could In a tew minutes still further strengthen my position. rushing the sofa along to the far corner, I wheeled It round so that It presented Us back to the door. Though probably not bullet-proof, It would, I felt In the regrettable event ot there being any midnight hostili ties, at least provide me with a serviceable screen. 1 heaped up the end nearest the window with as many cushions aa I could collect, and then, crossing to my desk and pulling open the bot tom drawer, I unearthed a bail of atout string. With the aid of this I proceeded to construct my booby trap. It was a simple affair Just a tightly drawn -line, six inches from the ground, stretching right across the whole length ot the studio. One end I secured to the foot ot the desk, while 'the other I made fast to the leg of a heavy chair. Evn with the light on, It waa practically Invisible, and not a little pleased at my own ingenuity, I sat down on the toot ot the sofa, and lighted a final clgaret. There was no denying that it had been a crowded and successful day. WHAT was that? With a sudden atart I Jumped up into a sitting position, and thrust ing my hand under the cushions, grabbed hold of my revolver. Then I blinked round stupidly. 'It was broad daylight Somewhere In the neighborhood a church clock was chiming the hour, and through the big window a blue sky peeped In between the opposite chimney-pots. On the back ot the chair beside me hung my coat and waistcoat, rtat-tat-tat-tat-tnt. Once again the knnclter of the front door was plied vigorously, and rubbing my eyea I took a hasty glance at my watch. Good heavens! it was nine o'clock. I bad evi dently been sleeping like a log ever since I lay down the prevloua eve ning, and that must be Bob Hicks outside, hammering vainly for ad mission. Leaving my weapon where it was, and hoisting myself from the couch, I set off In the direction ot the hall. At the third step I encountered the booby trap. In my hurry 1 had forgotten all about the cursed thing, and tripping over it suddenly In mid career, I came down full length on the floor with a crash that shook the studio. "Confound It!" I said furiously. Tito door of my bedroom was (lung open, and a slim vision In nhltt, with bare arms and tousled hair, clnrtcd out on to the landing. "What's happened? What's the imatter?" I sat up nursing my left elbow. "Nothing Important," I replied. "I've only fallen over a bit of string which I put down last night to catch the enemy." "Oh! I hope you aren't hurt!" She pushed back a rebellious lock which had tumbled forward across her eyes. "I wss fast asleep 1 thought for a moment . . ." nANO bang bang went the " the knocker this lime mors In alstently thnn ever, "Who's that?" she demanded. A little painfully 1 scrambled to my feet. "I'm Just going to see. I think It's probably a friend of mine from the local pub who promised to call round this morning and fetch the milk for me. l'vo a sort of suspicion that we've both overslept oursolves." There was a faint ripple of laughter. "It dora look rather like that, doesn't it?" She leaned forward over the banisters. "You'll be very careful?" "Very," I assured her. I continued my interrupted Journey to the hall and stooping down, peered through the letter-box. A ragged coat slcevo with a bit of Mi r"' ! I i '4r 4 fi -it Lk. i it j. "4 W "Good night," Molly said flannel shirt bulging out through the elbow rewarded my Inspection. 'That you, Hob?" I Inquired. "That's me, fiuv'nor," came tho answer. ' I unlocked the duor, mid w'in a friendly grin which rovealed a soli tary and somewhat discolored tooth, Mr. Hlrks rained a grimy fore finger to tho level of his cap. '"Ope I ain't loo early. You did say nine o'clock didn't ycr?" "Quito correct." I assured him "Sorry to have kept you waiting, but being tried for murder make? one pretty sleepy." I dlvod Into my trousers pocket and produced a half crown. "Here you are, Rob," 1 added. "I want half a pint of milk, a small loaf, four now-laid esgs and a quarter of a pound ot buter. Do you think you enn carry all that In your hend?" "I won't make no mistake, guv nor. He took the coin, repeat ing tho order ns he did so. "Funny ow tastes differ," he observed re flectively. "Now, wot I fancies for break Taut myself Is a nice fresh drawn pint o" mt.d and bitter." "You're In good company, l said. If history's right, that's bow Queen Kllzabeth always started tho morning." "Hat" said Mr. Illcks, "Well, she was lucky, she was. The pubs wss open at a decent hour in "or time." Ho shu filed off on bis errand, and refastenlnf, the door I turned back into the studio. I had not been absent long, but during the Interval Miss Molly CHrlon had found time to slip Into her black frcck. (Copviioht, mj, fV-in JiMi.Mnjj Co I Tomorrow, Nichols and Molly have breakf At under tti arming clrcumttancei. IE U TALKS 10 MANS P Bruce R. Baxter, president of Willamette university at Salem, was returned. Sunday after attending a conference for all forest service and army officers of the Klamath national forest at Camp Belad Saturday. The conference was arranged by Thomas Jones, forest supervisor. Forest and army officers of the seven Medford district camps tn the Klam ath forest, as well as the Orleans camp In the Eureka district, attended the meeting. Forest and army mat ters were discussed and the educa tional program played an Important part In the meeting. The group had lunch at the camp guest speaner Mnnaay at mo wrciwy and had dlnner a reBOrt neftr tnt Kiwanis ciud meeting, ana aaarpswu the club and the member of the : Mfdford high school football team who were entertained by the Klwan lana this week. Dr. Baxter told his audlcnc that he Is a believer In footbaU from the physical standpoint, as it gives the young men good strong bodies. Foot ball, he stated, binds the student body together more strongly and when conducted under men like Dar win K, Burgher, la a credit to any community. The university president, who was formerly with the University of Southern California, also spoke of Medford high school's fine football record for the past several years. The value of service clubs to ft community waa pointed out by Dr. Baxter, who said that they are needed more now than ever before, due to the religious, social and economic force that are now drawing men apart. FOREST AND CCC Major Clare H. Armstrong, com mander of the Medford CCC district. camp as guests of Mr. Jones. The meeting 'was resumed at the camp and continued through to 11 o'clock Saturday night and was one of the most profitable held this year, ac cording to Major Armstrong. Several prominent citizens attended as guests of Mr. Jones. SALEM, Dec. 11. (AP Richard Henry Martin, about three weeks old and weighing two pounds and 15 ounces. Is gaining strength by tak ing nourishment from a medicine dropper at the Salem general hos pital. The baby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin of Salem, waa received at the hospital November 28 when he was four days old. At birth .the baby weighed 3 'a pounds, but de clined In weight to two pounds and 12 ounces, and after being received at the hospital was administered cxygen treatment for' a time. His three-ounce gain In weight since 15 a good sign, It was said at the hos pital today. V.F.W. FEATURES IN DANCE NEW YEAR'S EVENING The Veterans of Foreign Wars, In their New Year's ball, will offer something new In the line of dance entertainment. Many innovations will be featured during the evening, it is said. The "Gold Chevron Ball" will be the first of an annual affair to be held under auspices of Crater Lake post. No. 1833. V. V. W . and their auxiliary. It is featured by all posts throughout the country, and In many cities, it is the outstanding dance evrnt of the year. Carnival spirit will prevail through out the evening. Horns, hats, con fetti, and everything necessary for a complete evening of fun and frolic. One of the more novel features of this dance will be two dances in one. Both halls of the Oriental Gardens will be open, with two orchestras playing; one playing old-fashioned music and the other playing modern dance music. Guests will have the option of dancing In either hall dur ing the evening. A public addresa system will be Installed, and the master of cere monies will keep the ciancerr ac quainted with all events of the even ing. . Proceeds are to be used for ex servicemen's welfare work, and up keep of the veteran's orphanage at Eaton Rapids, Mich. Tickets will be on sale Wednesday. Tricycles get tbem repaired or painted for Xmas. Medford Cycle. 23 N. Fir. I CHRISTMAS TOYS ' By gluyas Williams WILLIAMS ' TOV COUMYER TO CHILDREN V ) A CHANCE TO SEE A f I A CHR6lV)f)$ DISPIHY OF f V X V TOYS FOR THE FIRST V Tr TiME" IN THEIR LIVES Ji 7r (Copyright, 1934, by Wis Bell Syndicate, Inc.) ' I S "MATTER POP V Payne FYPFPT PflNTINI lATlfiN 1 - r. rrr;r, LAI LU I UUmlnUnllUll itlw tr,mnc ..hoot .t Wov WHEAT CONTROL PLAN rr- rom nod- hlrh he hd liwn Aflt.lNOTON. Ore. IC. 11. (API Production control of wheat prob ably will be continued at the end of the present three-year contracts betwf en producers and the govern ment, It wss sulci here at the con clusion of the annual meeting of the Eastern OrrRon Wheat league. The statement was made by Geo K Farrell. chief ol the wheal section of the aurlrulturnt adjustment ad-mtnlntration. burn, Ore., fiom paroled. , Ja-kiin artrstfd lsst week by j city police on chartm of Innrny. He j allegedly stole tools and mtscrllan eom equipment from wvrrnl cars and Rrau" In MrdMvd Pnllce list his ate s IB. but mv hl parents she It as 1(1. Will RETURN YOUTH TO Cieorse Jackson, who gave hl art- EAGLES' BENEFIT DANCE TICKETS SELLING FAST Tickets for the benefit dunce on December 19. being clven by the Fra ternal Order of nt;lra. are sell Ins well. It w announced today, and interest a attributed to the fct that At c hie losses Brunswick re corrtlnn nri-heMm la to furnih the nuitdc. 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