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PAGE SIX MEDFORD MAIT TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1939. rrnL4iuj.ii.MJM.i.ii by Franc Shelley Wees YESTERDAY: Michael, Tuck and Bunny aor to play al dif ferent tablet to Ihey can itudy tvtryont at th Deane' 6rfdo party. The other pueiU an Dr. and Mti. McBain, Mitt LUiev, Duncan MurchUon, Mr. Murchi ion, Jared Devoe, and old Mr. Devoe. Chapter 11 1'welve On A Chain THERE was no certainty about Duncan's winning. It was Bun ny s queen of hearts that decided in their lavor. "I suppose, partner." said Mrs. McBain, in her deep slow voice, "there was nothing we could have done? Devoe smiled with a droop of those amorous lids. "One can do nothing without cards," he re plied. Duncan's cold voice cut the air. He looked straight at Devoe. Something obviously had annoyed him. Angered him. "That, he said "is where you're dead wrong. One can. It was an ultimatum. It was while Mrs. Deane was gathering score cards and making preparations to serve supper that Michael wandered out into the veranda and found Dr. McBain sitting there alone smoking. "Have a seat," McBain said hos pitably, pushing forth a wicker chair. "Thanks. I found myself rather In the way, there in the house. "And I. Lovely night." They smoked in silence. "How are you liking it out Here?" Mcuain asKea alter a mo mcnt. "Great. It's like the country. Wish we could stay here all the time. "It's not so good in winter. The University doesn t keep these back roads open, and we have to walk everywhere pretty cold. Cut off from human society once we get home from the Buildings." "And I suppose there are disad vantages in living in one another's pockets out here?" McBain emptied his pipe. "Can't complain," he said. "I shouldn't think Mr. Deane was so easy to live with. He wasn't always pleasant in class." "He doesn't mean any harm. He's been here so long he thinks he owns the place, and if things don't ?o exactly as he wishes he gets ussy. His nerves aren't any too good although I don't like that term. Perhaps I should say his con trol is weakening. He's getting on, you know." "He must be. And Devoe Devoe Is practically a stranger, isn't he?" Yes. Only been here a year or two. Don't know him. Don't have much to do with him. Different de partments." "Duncan Murchlson is Chemis try, isn't he? He seems a decent chap." "Ho Is. Clever lad too. He's got a future ahead of him. Brains and ambition. He's a good head in the lab." "His brother works with you, doesn't he, Dr. McBain? What's he like?" There was a moment's pause. MnBnin smoked steadily. Then "He's very clever too, Edgar Mur chison is. One of the best physi ologists we've ever had here. Takes short cuts and gets ahead of the old fogies every time. Our research is going ahead by leaps and bounds. We'll have something there to be proud of, one of these days." 'Scandal-Mongers "TIE gets a lot of criticism for n his methods." Michael threw deliberate rock into the pool. It struck a mark. McBain pounded his pipe angrily on the railing. "Yes, he does. Its ridicu lous. The lay attitude toward science hasn't changed visibly since the middle ages. They de mat.d that we And cures for can cer, for all diseases, they furnish money to have it done. And then they raise a horrible row when a man goes about it his own way. How can they expect us to be able to perform these miracles unless we can experiment with living organisms first?" Experiment with living organ Isms," Michael repeated after a moment. "That's what they got Murchison for, wasn't it?" "It was." "Honestly, Dr. McBain, don't you think a man can go too far In the name of science?" McBain swung round on him. "It's all the way you look at it," he said. "I'm older than Murchison. I was trained years ago, when every human life seemed vnhinh! When people were supposed to have souls. When their bodies were sacred, Ihnts all tommyrot today. I can't forget my training, but I refuse to condemn a vouncer man who comes in with brilliant Ideas and wants to try them out. Some 01 tnese people Ucane. for stance who condemn Murchison so unmercifully would be the first to come to him for help if they needed It." He lauehed shortly. "You'll pardon my outburst," he said. "But we've had a lot of trouble around here over the very subject you've brought up. A lot 01 nara ieeangs. Michael waited, but McBain evi dently decided the matter was closed. Still Bad Boy. New York, Nov. 22. !D Henry Trieste, 39, plunged to his death from the roof of a six story apartment house on East 12th street. Police found this note in his room: "I don't de serve to live. I am a bad boy." War Jobs Restricted. Portland, Nov. 22. )) Be cause war industries require mainly skilled workers, war or ders will not take many work ers off the WPA, Col F. C. Har rington, national administrator, said last night. Use Mall Tribune want U, "We feel pretty lucky to have the Murchison house,' he said after a moment "When is Dr. Murchison coming back?" "I don't know. As a matter of fact, I didn't know he was going. He's rather a queer duck. Re served. His wife could tell you." "She's a good looking woman," Michael said. "Urn. She's very vivacious." There was another silence. Then "You may think I appear unduly interested in the Murchisons." Mi chael said, "but I heard a very strange rumor the other day. I've been thinking as we sat here that I ought to tell you about it. It isn't the sort of thing . . ." he paused. "Rumor? About the Murchi sons?" "About Dr. Murchison. I heard that Murchison was quite a ladies' man at heart, underneath his cyni cism, and that he had . . . taken a lady with him on this trip." McBain stared at him incredu lously, then snorted angrily. "I never heard such nonsense in my life," he said. "He was the last man in the world to have that said of him. He wasn't in the least in terested in women. I'd be willing to take my oath that he has never looked at a woman other than his wife. Since he's lived next door to me for three years, and since I've been working with him constantly, I think I am qualified to judge." "It's strange how rumors start." "Did your informant go so far as to mention the name of any woman?" "No. Perhaps he didn't mean to be taken seriously. He was prob ably angry because Murchison had plucked him. I'm glad you've put me straight." McBain subsided Into his chair. "I should like to deal with any such scandal-mongers," he said. "If you hear any more rumors, reier the person who starts them to me, will you. Forrester? I can't have a respectable colleague's charac ter set UDon like that. And. it's damned bad for the University." nigh And Low MRS. DEANE'S voice broke in upon them. "Won't you gen tlemen come to supper, please? It's almost ready." She held the door open invitingly. The table, under the shaded candles, was a dark shining pool, upon whose surface lace and sil ver made intricate patterns. At one end, Mrs. Murchison was sit ting with the score cards spread before her. She added them and checked them, and as the rest sat down she looked up and around the table until she saw Devoe. Jared. she called, you seem to have two score cards. Neither is signed, but they are both in your very writing. He went around beside tier. "That's mine," he showed her. "It looks as if I were low, doesn't It?" Perhaps the other one is mine. said Mrs. McBain suddenly. "I dp believe I forgot to sign it." It must be; there seems to be no other here for you. Then that is all. I am ready, Mrs. Deane." Mrs. Deane handed them over to her husband. "You read them out, please," she said. "Numbers al ways confuse me." He peered at them closely. "Dr. McBain seems to be high," he said after a pause. "And really, my dear, does one always tell whose score Is low? It seems hardly the part of etiquette. "You don't need to read it out," said Tuck despondently. "I know. us mine." The rest of the evening went: banteringly, lightly, yet to the three who had come to watch, to listen and to gather impressions, every sentence, every smile, was questioned closely and remem bered. And just as supper was over Mrs. Deane's rambling tongue touched upon the most sur prising thing of all. bhe looked across the table at Mrs. Murchison. at the moment sparkling up at Michael, and said calmly, "I do wish you'd worn your necklace, Mrs. Murchison. I do think its so beautiful. There was something in that dark face that reminded Tuck of the episode of the pipe. "My necklacer "Yes, the lovely diamonds you wore on Christmas Eve, at the faculty dance. I don't suppose you would wear it at an informal party but " her voice went on and on. Tuck's eyes went quickly to every face around the table. Dun can Murchison was stony, im movable. The McBains, sitting next him, were untroubled and went on eating calmly. Jared De voe was smiling at his cousin. Old Mrs. Devoe sat unwinkingly, her fork poised in her hand. But Miss Lissey was staring at her plate, her eyes shielded ag.iinst the light. Mrs. Deane finished. "Oh," Mrs. Murchison said with out excitement. "Those weren't diamonds, Mrs. Deane. Only bril liants, they are. I could not think what you were meaning. Surely, if you liked It, I will wear it again." Mr. Deane coughed behind his hand. "They were very fine bril liants," he said. "My wife called my attention to them. Twelve of them, was it not? On a chain?" "Yes, I believe that is right." She put her hand to her throat suddenly. "I got them in Paris a year or two ago." "Lovely, lovely brilliants," Mrs. Deane sighed. "Lovely. Twelve of them on a fine chain." Continued tomorrow Truck Fees Set Record Sulem, Nov. 22. VP) Fees paid by operators of motor trucks during September to the public utilities commissioner set an nil-time record of 5121, 158, the total being about $10, 000 more than the previous high mark set In October, 1937. Unlucky Crow Newhnvcn, Eng. (.11 When a crow lighted on a power py lon here, he caused a short cir cuit, cutting of the town's pow er. He himself burst into flames and fell on a sheep, which was also burned. On the RADIO CHAINS STATIONS Where to Find Tbem on the Dial: Kei, Portland. 1180; KFI. B4U Loo Angelei; KOA. 1470, Spokane; KOO, 790, San Francisco; HUH 620, Portland; KJB. 870, Seattle; KNX. 1050. Loi Anteles; KOA, 830. Denier; KOIN, 840, Portland; KOMO, 928, Seattle; KPO, 630. San FranclMo; KSI., 1180, Salt Lake. Wednesday 6:00 Frank and Archie, KEX. KJR; Suniet Bhadowa, KOO; War ing'! Orch., KPO, KOW. KFI. :30 Kelaey's Orch., KPO, KPT. 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LaGrande, Nov. 22. (JP) The Union county grand Jury indict ed Walter Cover, 58, North Pow der beer parlor proprietor, yes terday on a charge of second degree murder in connection with the death of Virgil Jett, 28, in October. Gover was ac cused of shooting Jett for in sisting upon playing a nickel in-the-slot music machine after midnight. Use of Adversity Durham, N. C. Warehouse men claim 33-year-old Wilson Dunn is the fastest tobacco pack er in these parts. But what amazes his admirers in the auc tion warehouses is that Dunn beats the others single-handed, He lost his left hand in a corn shredder 11 years ago. By CLUYAS WILLIAMS a err unfortunate: LUCKY IT Dl DMT TEAR. ME td pieces -ujmat good is the CONCENTRATED POWER THROW IT AT A CL1PF AMD .HAVE THE CUFF TUROVJ STONES I.ACK SUES SURVEYED Eugene, Ore., Nov. 22. OP)? Sites for a new super airport for Eugene were inspected-today by STRANGE AS IT SEEMS By JOHN HIX Tor farther proof address the author, Inclosing a stamped envelope for reply. Reg. V. S. Pat OS. mm I . . " i k.''' PICTURE A DAY Title of the "World's Most Rogularly Photographed Girl" would probably go lo Annette Avers, 7'A, of Portage, Wis. Franklin Avers, her father, an amateur photographer, who has photographed her every day since she was a baby, plans his poses ahead of lime, seeking lo make each one unique. RICE MARRIAGE It's an old Javanese custom the marriage of two sheaves of rice from the first of the seasons' harvest. These first ears are plucked by a priest and, t led with anointed flowers, are ceremoniously married in the granary in the presence of wedding "guests" represented by other sheaves. TOMORROW: U-Boats and Battleships. ' im x: .OUST TO AT VOU? SEE.MV l smn crDcri. o NOU LACK I JylOKj ; srz' s i r i local citizens and airline offi cials. Included in the group of visi tors were Paul Morris, airport engineer with the civil aero nautic authority, B. M. Jacobs, also of the C. A. A., and W. C. Abies, from the traffic depart ment of United Airlines. Several sites north and south of the city received favorable comment from the officials. i A 'TrtRoWAflT'RolWoVER ON Vf PACK rW nr PSAP WHEN (viWiCv 'II Hte tfM Hsr SVBRi DM $ Ul? FATHER HftfMhPB 25?0 8-By-lo PRINTS, I ify OPr. IIHferthiHed Futon SmdlMte.W. it'f-C Ta. ar. 0. a ht. oa-AU ncbta NMm4 f THAT WAS OUST A DEMON STRATiOM OF VTS SREAT POWER, -WHEN YOU'RE' IN SHAPE , ILL. GIVE YOU A I PRACTICAL. DEMONSTRATION OF THIS POWER HARNESSED UVJE lOOO HORSES MOVING, WITH EVEN, VK5UAL POWER! ., Abies reaffirmed the recent an nouncement here that United Airlines would make regular stops here if Eugene makes a j suitable port available. This city of 25,000 would then be an hour from Portland and three from San Francisco, via the airlanes. 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