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PAOE TCTOHT MITOFOTTO MATL TTCrBiTNTE, MEDFORD, OREGON, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. 1938 THE NEIGHBORHOOD LEAGUE By GLUYAS WILLIAMS STRANGE AS IT SEEMS By JOHN HIX For further' proof addresa the author, Inclosing a stamped envelope for reply. Reg. TJ. S. Fat Off. By MAX SALJMARSJjJw ;'t" 'J Um r i' The Characters Hugo Stern, handsomt author, ttvina on th French Riviera. Archie Lnmiden, tnyult, Hu flo'l friend. Ottllle Willi, a oeautiul Amer ican heiress. Yesterday! To Investigate the Chateau la Vagut I take a room there. Sack at Hugo's, Dunning JInds the murder gun planted In my bed. Chapter 16 iireaking The Bad Ncwi DENELOPE came flying. "Mon- 1 sleurl" she gasped. "The pe' lice!" "Show them In." said Hugo gravely but even as he spoke. Dunning caugnt me dv trie arm. That letter from the girl ("here is it? In vour Docket? I nodded. The letter had never left my person since I had received it the night before, and now I pulled it out and showed it to him He snatched it and thrust it and the pistol into one capacious pocket. '1 don't know which would be ' worst to have found on you that or the gun." said he. "But never tear you'll have them back short y." . The large shape of the chief of police, with three uniformed gen darmes behind him, darkened the doorway. "Monsieur." he said, with a formal bow to Hugo, and with so much dignity that I guessed he was feeling desDerate- ly uncomfortable, "1 regret that it is my painful duty to make a search of your house. Information has been received" He broke off luddenly. "Monsieur Dunningl he exclaimed, startled. "One h. -l hp' expected to find you here!" "Monsieur Thiers,'1 said the big man solemly. "each one of us must pursue his appointed task. I wish you better luck ir yours that I've had in mine! And with a stunc fled sense of immense relief 1 saw him saunter across the courtyard and through the open gate. Next moment the sound of an aged mo tor starting up told me that the rlat was bearing evidence that might have been my death-warrant away to Cannes. Hugo was facing the commij taire witli no very welcoming ex pression on his face. "I don't un derstand you, Thiers," he' said sharply. "Are you trying to say you've got a search-warrant?" The chief of police wriggled Un happily. "It is indeed so. Monsieur Stern, he agreed. "Certain infor mation reached us this morning that made such a course inevita ble, but it is a pure formality, I as sure you!" But his action belied his words, for as he spoke he, turned suddenly to me and ran his hands over my body in a very workmanlike manner. I was wearing nothing but a shirt and trousers, so that the in spection was both easy and short, and with a muttered word of apol ogy and a visible reddening of the neck, he turned his attention to Hugo. "Thiers," said Hugo sternly, making, however, no attempt at resistance, "I warn you that this stupidity may have serious conse quences for vou. I have friends in Paris who will nit 1 pleased to hear about it." The fnt man set his Jaw obsti nately. "Monsieur," he said, with a certain dignity, "I am carrying out the orders of the examining mag istrate. And besides," he added hopefully, "we have yet to search the house." And search the house they' did, with a thoroughness that filled me with a reluctant admiration. When It was over, Hugo moved to the front door and held it open. "I shall lust have time to catch the Paris mail," he remarked stonily, disregarding the commis satre'j proffered hand. The fnt man wiped his perspiring forehead "Monsieur Stern," he said, unhap. pily, "will you not accept a truce for a little matter of a day or two? Give us time to find the real crimi nal, and perhaps then the letter will not r necessary?" Hugo stared at him coldly, but the twitching of his mouth told me that he was secretly amused. "On one condition," he said 'Tell us what It was that you ex pected to find, and who it was that told you you would find it." "Monsieur," said the commis saire miserably, "we did not find the gun, therefore I can say noth ing, and as for our informant he Is the friend of Monsieur ! June, and I dare not mention his name. And having thus given a satisfac tory answer on both heads, he am bled after his men out through the gate. Introductions A3 THE Hispano pulled up on the little front of Juan-les-Pins, Hugo looked at his wrist watch. "A quarter to twelve," he aid. "Just time for a swim before Ottilie Wills shows up." Ho led the way along the boardwalk. Taking oil his robe and watch, he took a running jump into the water and I followed him, swim ming out in his wake till we were clear of the crowd by the shore. "Let's hope the lady will be late," said I, turning on my back and floating in luxurious idleness, but next moment 1 exclaimed: "Devil take It, there sne isl" And there, sure enough, she was, a slim, graceful creature in dark blue pajamas, watching us from the water's edge. ' We came out oi the water at hef feet, shaking ourselves like a cou ple of dripping spaniels and brush ing the wet hair from our eyes and she laughed down at us, hei black eyes dancing, a very gay and pretty sight. "Never." she said, "have 1 seen such brawn and muscle outside the life-savers at Atlantic Cityl I am honored to be escorted by the two huskiest men on the beach Gentlemen, the top of the morning to you!" Hugo reddened. "Miss tfills," he began formally, "I have a good deal to say to you, and this beach is a trifle crowded. Will you try some lunch at the hotel cafe?" She nodded cheerfully, falling into step between us as we made our way along the boardwalk "But there's lust one point." she observed. "You know my name but I don't know yours." Hugo drew out a chair for hei "That's easily remedied," he an swered, still with a certain con straint in his manner. "I am Hugo Stern, and this is my friend Archi bald Lumsden." She exclaimed sharply. "Hugo Stern? Why, you're not Hugo Stern the author? I think voui book are wonderful, but vour heroines are terrible! Vour con tempt for my sex is spoiling voui work. You'll never achieve true balance until you make "our hero ine a real human woman. Take any girl you know and study hei actions and reactions. Take me. if you like I'm an ordinary, com pletely healthy, averagely intelli gent remain unpick me, turn me inside out and see what I'm made of. Then write your next book, and it'll be a classic." "I am honored," said Hugo gravely, "but I'm afraid our time is too short. Now, if you're ready. Miss Wills. I think we ought to get down to business." 'I'm A Moral Coward' IN ONE moment all the youth and gaiety drained from her face. She looked down, shading hei eyes, and I noticed that the curling lashes that veiled them were chestnut-red and fiery-tipped like her hair. "You had better know at once,'1 she said, very low "that I'm a moral coward I've been fooling up to now, putting off time, trying to avoid hearing what I was afraid to hear But I guess I'll have to face it Mr. Stern, where did you get that one-cent piece?" "Just a minute, said Hugo. His face, too, was white under the tan. and the lines of his jaw were set "There are one or two names that I want to mention to you before we start any explanations. 1 am aware that you know Baron Stahl. but I should like to hear if you have met a certain Mr. Venner, a. banker, and a gentleman who calls himself Vladimir Rakovsky?" She looked up at him quickly, a hint of fear in her eyes, and slowly inclined her head. "I have never met them," she answered, "but I know them by name." "And Monsieur Rene Geiss?" pursued Hugo, his eyes never leaving lujr face. "You probably know him better as Slievr. the car toonist." "Shevr?" she echoed. "Why. of course I've heard of him, but I'm happy to say I've never met him, and I hope I never will. His work makes me sickl "And now one last name. Miss Wills, have you ever heard of Pat O'Donnell?" At once light and color flashed back into her face. "Pat?" she cried. "Do you know him? Oh, where is he. Mr. Stern? Is he here in Juan?" He shook his head. "We'll come to that later." he told her gently. "Now for the immediate busi ness." He pulled his wallet from the pocket of his bath-robe, extracted the one-cent piece, and laid it on the table between them, and at once she fumbled in the depths of her big blue satchel and produced its twin. "I'll match you, Mr. Stern," she said with an attempt at a smile, but 1 saw that her lips were trem bling. "My uncle gave these coins to my sister and me when we were little girls, as a reward for good conduct." Hugo nodded slowly. "I'll r..atch your story in turn." he said. "Your sister's coin was given to me by the waitr of a small cafe. It had been left there two days ago bv a young lady calling herself Eve Monet. Miss Wills, does that name convev anything to you?" She shook her head dumbly, her eyes imploring him to go on. but he turned suddenly to me. "I can't do It Archie." he said harshly "You must carry on." I had no more liking than h for the task ahead, but to delay longer would be like leaving a dumb animal in torture. I leaned across the table and gripped hei hands. "Miss Wills," I said, as gently as I could, "Eve Mnnet was the mannequin who was shot down by an unknown man at Palm Beach two nights ago. and we have reason to believe she was your sister." (Copyright. J9JX. Ujx S,ill tnarth) Tomorrow: Ottllle i slorjr. Beef Thrower Sued For Heavy Damage KLAMATH KAL.LS. Sept. 17. IAUI "CerelfMly end negligently throwing a quarter of beet" at the pUlntiri Is the charge against J. A, Brecon In a 150.000 damage suit fllM by Oeorge Frcld. The Incident, the complaint atatca. occurred In Chlloquln a year aKO while Fretd and Beeeon were unload ing a railway cr. Freld claims the quarter of beef, weighing 170 pounds, knocked him to the ground. wlt!t the result that hU back, right hip and pelvis were broken and he waa per manently disabled. CZECH EDITOR ARRESTED BY OFFICIALS OF VIENNA VIENNA. Sfpt. 17. - (AM - In tnanftRlng Mlltor ol a V;t;i.ia Cu.vli lAUf Uttge utwcc u.1 13 oUioi Cr!ch wuro nrwMrtl today on un (li.vlcwpd charge. The editor, Frederick Cepelka of the newdpurwr Vldenl Noviny, lo IB swretfiry to th Crech minority In Vienna. Tout at thov arrested were Inter releiiwd. Divorce Case Has Bitter Background ALBANY. Pept. 17. ( AP FWllntf ran f high between rrlnolPsla nrt their respective wltne-sw In a di vorce cit" In circuit court here -terday that officers stood bodily be tween the disputants. circuit Jurtue h. O. twrlllnft awarded a divorce to Fsnnle H. Hills. WaterlooK, from Clmrlea Hills, nave her ciiMody of two chlldien mid Hills of one. Ctitcf of Police Sttllniucher Mild i.!it! v.lhse hr.d titken skies U the iisputo wit I) the bltternc of a LHKS.rMVv.5 ICUtt fig ItHIdH 33-o IS Ti "Yjt GMNLKS SUSHI EToN COLLEGE, Eftg3id, 1 -r WERE FORCED To 4M0KE F 3T BACH MORNING- & 7-7-38 'rtMIND TL1E i.i 5lR FRkNCIS PRfSKE ' : -CfeRRIia At COMPLETE STRING ORCHESTRh WUEM H CIRCLED THE WORLD VltttilHt.SolSEN HIND Tck$T0MSH THE SAVAGES" (1517-So) McNauihl Syndic ufc Ida The Musical Explorer "Drake, the Dragon." he was called by Spaniards, but Sir Francis had rhythm. A bold navigator and a devil tn a fight, Sir Francis, loved his music. So much. In fact, that he to:k along a whole orchestra when he sailed around the world In 1577-80. Drake had lost his fortune by backing an unsuccessful expedition of Sir John Hawkins against the Spaniards In 1567. and he decided that Spain should be taught a lesson. In 1672 he began a private war against that country, sailing with three ships and 73 men to the Isth mus of Panama, where he captured two complete Spanish towns and c:n slderable treasure. Then It was lie earned the nime of "The Dragon." In 1577 he fitted out a small squadron of five vessels and started on his famous round-the-world voy age. Along the coasts of Peru and Chile he enjoyed himself sacking and burning Spanish towns. On this trip Sir Francis thought fully took along a complete string orchestra: three years without music would not do. His expressed reason was "to astonish the savage tribes" he might encounter. Again and again Drake sailed In expeditions against Spain, crippling that country's sea power In Its own waters a sport which he termed "singeing the King Spain's beard." He sailed into Cadiz at one time and pink or burned 33 Spanish vessels, escaping unscathed. Drake's life ended 1596 during his last expedition to the West Indies when he fell 111 and died off Porto Bello, a town he had once bxirned. I Monday: How did the New York Giants get their name? Strike Leaves Few Philadelphia Taxis PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 17. (API- Only a handful of taxtcabs operated today In the nations third largest city as 900 Yellow Cab company drivers on strike four weeks were Joined by about 135 drivers foi inde pendent operators. This left but a few owner-driven cabs In operation. The men are demanding wage In creases. 1 Jimmy Roosevelt Continues Improve ROCHESTER. Minn.. Sept. 17. (AP) The condition of Jnmes Roosevelt, the president's son. can tlnued to Improve today and his mother planned to leave this evening for Hyde Park, N. Y. Lightweight picture hats for women and conventional styles for men are made from the net-like fibre found at the base of south Florida coconut trees. lEF-ff1 MONROE m 51UBBV LANS , OfriERWlSE 1r) BES'f OT FRIENDS, ARE ALWAVS A"f "THIS fME Of YEAR, BECAUSE LEFTY - A FAIR PITCHER BUf OF NO l)5E TO THE TDOfBftU TEAM THAT THE BftSEMLl SEASON LASTS UrOTlL THE WORLD SERIES ENDS, WHEREAS STlJBBV, WHO CAN'T CA1CH A "POP FLY, DECLARES SEPTi DEAD UN E TOR SffcR-flNCs TOOTBAU TRACT) CE 9-6 (Copyright, 1938, by The Bell Syndicate, Inc.) 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