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Evening star., 1928-09-09

HROUGH the silence Of the briei
hour before dawn, and the s!l-
ence of the sleeping household
Gregory Dent sat at his desk
and wrote. lie wrote fiercely
with a spluttering pen. like man who
has burning matter in his brain OF
which he must rid himself.
Grinly and forcefully. the pen spelled
out its devastating message. The man
in whose strong. blunt fingers 1t was
gripped never hesitated for WORD.
never paused to reread what he had
written. It was the ruin OF a once
powerful commercial undertaking that
he was pronouncing, but ~uin that, on
the hard facts, was fully deserved.
Presently he rose, opened a cup
board. brought out whisky and ST.
phon, helped himself to drink. TOOK
up the pen once more, ard signed the
sheets he had written. Afterwards he
turned over the pages of the telephone
directory. found the number he wanted
and raised the receiver from its stand
mo. 800 Mayfair" he demanded :.
''Sir Gregory Dent, speaking from No.
TIA Hill street. Is that Miss Fishers
All Night Typewriting Agency? ::
Could you send stenographer rojno
at once to Hill street? She r1lst bring
2 machine and do half an hours typing
on the premises. And wait moment
she can take taxi and keep it waiting
hut stop at the corner Of the street, as
7 don't want to wake my people up ::
Right I'll expect her in a quarter OF
an hour"
He rose. walked quietly to the door,
orened it and stood in the hall lie was
q large man. clun1sily. but powerfully,
built, with harsh features. redeemed to
some extent by the softer curves OF his
mouth. AS he listened. the faintest OF
smiles softened some of the hard lines.
On the floor above, Angela was Sleep
ing
He turned to his seat, and presently
the sound for which he waited arrived
the sound of footsteps upon the pave
ment. He left his place and opened the
front door. A plainly dressed young
woman, in a long, dark coat and round
turban hat stood there. He ushered
her into the study and led her to the
table.
There are seven pages here OF a
very important report" he explained.
est want three copies. Afterward each
copy is to be put into IN envelope: the
first addressed to Lord Eustace Mar
tinhoe, chairman of the Dent Financial
Trust, 32-B, Bishopgate, e. G. 2; the
second to Sir Walter Cranley, Baro-
net, 14-A. Scuddamore Gardens, S. w.
/: and the third to Jacob Houlder, Es-
Quire, secretary to the Dent Financial
Evening star., 1928-09-09

book stood open, and Benskin made a
note of the page. Then he went
through the drawers and took posses
sion of some loose pages of manuscript
he found there. These he examined
through a pocket microscope. After
ward he searched the room metricu-
lously, but in vain, for any trace of the
missing weapon. Finally he rang for
the butler.
Il understand that Sir Gregory was
not expected home last night?" he
asked.
He certainly was not, sir" the man
replied Il should have received or
ders to have waited up, or to have left
some things out for him"
And no one in the house has any
idea as to what hour he arrived?"
mo one, sir. The servants quarters
lie rather far back, and we shouldn't
hear anything that took place in the
front of the house, or in the street"
Benskin nodded. THE room had
better be kept locked up for another
hour" he ordered THE sergeant will
stay with you, in case anything is
wanted, and the doctor will be here
again later on. If Lady Dent ras any
close friends or relatives in the neigh
borhood they had better be sent for"
Very good, SIR
LIE departed, and Benskin beckoned
= to the sergeant, who had been
waiting in the hall.
1T appears that you were quite
right. and that Sir Gregory was not ex-
nected home last night" he cont1ded.
"He arrived unexpectedly, obviously for
some special reason. He wrote letters
immediately on his arrival and tele-
nhoned. Disconnect the other tele-
phone. sergeant, and answer every IN
nuiry Yourself from here until see you
again. All messages that come thtougn
to the house to be censored. You un-
derstand?"
quite we'll, SIR" the sergeant as
sured him. A..
Benskin started out in search OF the
murderer. ro.
The Young woman who was pres.
emily shown into the waiting roolh " "
Miss Fishers TypeWritlng AgeUcy, III ~,
resnonse to Benskin's inquiry some ~
davs later impressed him from the tlrst
with her good looks. ner cotllpoS"le "AAN
complete self-control .,.s
You wished to see me?" she asked
II am Miss Horton" ...+os
Il wished to see you" he admitted.
handing her card. Forgive me lot
not sending in my name.
She glanced at 1t and looked across
at him with no sign Of alarm, "A ae,
tective," she observed. "Wnat 90 you
want with me?"
IT have come to see you on somewhat
serious business" he replied. and l
Should tell you at once that. although
I should advise you to be frank SxVnaI wlsn
me, if YOU have nothing 10 Co.i0sa, "a,
YOU are not obliged to answer my
questions" .,,,4 Z,
There is no reason why I shouldnt s.:in :: =
Then why didn't you come IoI"alG !
at the inquest on Sir Gregory Dent ana
! give your evidence?"
why should II I wasn't summoned
| I could tell the police nothing 5lI
Gregory was quite all right Wnen
saw him last"
Nevertheless, you seem to have been
! the last person who saw hiN awe,
Benskin reminded her. i am quite
Evening star., 1928-09-09

Trust, also to BIB, Bishopgate. Have
you those addresses all right?"
Thank you, yes"
He drew several treasury notes from
his pocket and laid them upon the
table
~ don't know exactly what your
charges are" he continued, but work
at this time of night is worth paying
well for. 1 am going to try to keep
awake long enough to see yoH out, but
am very tired; if should drop OH to
sleep, put the letters into the envelopes
and deliver them for me. The meeting
to which they refer is not held until
o'clock tomorrow afternoon, but
want them to be received several hours
beforehand Can you be sure of deliv-
ering them for me by 10 o'clock"
"Yes, I can do that"
Good Then, if by any chance am
asleep when you have finished, don't
wake me to sign them. Just put Greg
ory Dent and sign them per pro, in
your own name as typist =. Loosen
your coat If you find the room warm.
You had better put your typewriter
upon this table Allow me-"
Thank you, can manage"
X X **
WITH quick and deft fingers, she
" slipped the machine from its case
and laid little roll Of paper by its side.
She unfastened her coat, but kept it on,
and stretched out her hand for the
copv he offered her. She read the f1rst
sheet quickly; at the second she paused.
Very deliberately she looked around.
Gregory Dent had gone back to the
cabinet and was searching for another
s;phon of soda water. Her eyes rested
Iinon him for a moment. At the sound
of a movement from him she recovered
herself with an effort. BY the time ne
had found the siphon and turned
around she was reading page 5 win
apparent absorption. When she mac
come TO the end of the manuscript he
noticed her pallor and the TACT tnat mel
fingers were trembling.
"You look too delicate for this work,
he said. not unkindly. I'm AFRAID
have nothing to offer you, except whisky
and soda. I've just motored up from
t11a country, and if wake the servant;
shall disturb my wife.
There is no necessity, thank you,
she assured him. II am not in need o.
snything. The room was little warm
efter the street. I am all right"
Used to this work?" ne asked, look
!rg at her keenly.
II have been in my fathers office fo
a wear" she confded--"ever since
realized that it might some time b'
necessary for me to earn my own living
I have been at Miss Fishers for tev
months"
what made you come to London?
be asked.
She shrugged her shoulders. Il want
ed to get away from home before tn
crash came. I couldn't help, and
worried me to see my father gettin
thinner and thinner from anxiety"
He nodded "A business that is goin
the wrong way is cruel thing" h
observed. Certain you can read thi
copy?"
Easily"
He moved to the door, to be sure tha
It was closed, and dragged heav
screen In front Of it, to deaden tn
sound still more effectually. Present.
the clicking of the machine commenced
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
FIRES DESTROY MUCH
 LOCAL TIMBER
Sixteen Blazes This Year Burn 4,o67, ,000 Feet of
 Timber S. E. Alaska


 Fifteen fires that destroyed A. 967, 1000 board feet of timber were reported in Tongass National For est during the current calendar year, it was announced today by M. L. Merritt, Acting District For ester. The monetary loss was estimated to be S6,S13. One fire was reported outside of the na- tional forest area in Southeastern Alaska.
 No report has been received from Chugach National Forest, MT Merritt said.
 Seven of the blazes occurred on tracts under one-quarter of an acre in extent; seven on areas be- tween one-quarter and ten acres; and one burned in excess of ten acres. The largest fire was on the west coast of Admiralty 1s- land early in September where most of the timber loss occurred.
 iCarelessness caused most of the fires, the report indicated. Ten of them started from camp fires, neg lected or not completely extin- guished before camp was aban-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
SULLIVAN RECOVERS FROM WOUNDED HEAD
 ARRESTS NOT MADE

Mike Sullivan, oldtimer who was picked up on the beach early Tues day morning with broken head, was. resting easily in the hospital today and was in no danger from his injuries, it was said today by U. $. Marshal Albert White. Fed Neral officers are continuing their Investigation of the case, but have made no arrests.
 Sullivan, it was said, admits par ticipating in a drinking bout, get ting intoxicated but. does not know how he sustained his hurts. Off, qers now believe it to have been possible for him to have fallen from the walk on Willoughby Ave nue and injured himself in the fall to. the beach, W a
 Harry Sum Dunn, young Indian who picked him up, said the blood found in the cabin came from the head wounds which bled very free y after he took him to his cabin and before g physician arrived Sullivan claims he does not know
 whether he fell or whether he Ives lttacked. As nothing in his cabin Was touched, the, officers cannot account for any motive for an assault.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
College Student Gets
 Laundry from Postman

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Dec l9. --=IaHndry by mail is regular custom here at the University of Tennessee. Post office officials say that some GOO students take advantage of the postal service to have their laundry done at home.
 Each week the parcel post laundry bags filled with soiled linen go out in trucks for widely separated parts of the country, and the clothes come back the next week freshly laundered. Some send their clothes to homes as far away as Iowa, Illinois and New York.
 Many reasons are advanced for the practice. First, it makes the 'home ties" stronger. Whether the weekly letters get off regular ly or not, there is aways the laundry bag to let parents know that the sender is all right.
 Economy is another explana- tion. It not only saves the stu dents budget that much, but in takes care of many re- pair bills.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
--A--------- PATSY RUTH MILLER
 IS NOW AT COLISEUM

A woman's struggle for recogni- ton on the stage in a big city, a mans sacrifices in the fever lad en, tropics, and the love that broke through plot for revenge forn. the highlights of Ralph Ince's FBO special which opened last night at the Coliseum Theatre. There is a vivid climax on an exotic back ground. 3o..s
 Civilizations veneer falls away when the woman goes to the South Seas to claim the estate of the man whom she thinks dead. He greets her and holds her prisoner. ! The beat of the tom toms, the nerve-wracking periods of silence, the steaming rain, the monotony, the dangers sharply outline nfe's stern realities. The strength of some, the weakness of others, comes to the surface.
 Patsy Ruth Miller plays the role of the woman in the case, scoring a triumph as Charlotte Guest, the interruptions stage star. Le e Shumway, Allan Brooks and Harry Crocker are the men.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
YOU FROM VERMONT?
 HERE IS FREE BOOK

FAIR HAVEN, Vt, Dec. 19.--- 2. Russell Little, department com mander of The American Legion of Vermont, announced today that the first edition of the History of Vermont in the World War; will be ready for distribution early in January.
 This volume is being published by the State," Commander Little said "The act provided that 1t be sent free of charge by the adju- tant general to every Vermont sol dier, sailor, marine or nurse. In case of death, it is to be sent to the next of kin. It also is to go to every war worker in Vermont serving overseas or in an army or navy training camp. and to each organization of veterans of the war in the state when application is made in writing"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
Attractions At Theatres
eSLiDE KELLY SLIDE"
 IS AT PALACE TONIGHT

Slide Kelly Slide" baseball story with a rookie pitcher trying to break. into the big game, is at the Palace tonight for the first time, The rookie pitcher is played by William Haines. Of course there is girl in the case and she is Sally O'Neill.
 The rookie by his wise-cracks and practical jokes is lead into all sorts of trouble before he comes to earth and becomes a regular.
 Slide Kelly Slide" is a dandy feature, according to critics, with a plot that is not overdrawn.
 Bob Meusel, Irish" Meusel, Tony Lazzeri and Mike Donlin, baseball stars, past and present, are seen in the cast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
Old English Castles
 Bring in Large Fees

LONDON, Dec. 1g.-Tha Tower of London, ancient citadel built by William tho conqueror to guard the Thames and the gates of London. brought in S50.000 last summer from sightseers, mainly Americans and British e0lonials. who paid the small fees to inspect the Norman strcns- hold. view the Crown Jewels. the dungeons and other famus sights Of the Tower.
 British officials responsible for the preserva ton of historic ruins and the relics of. castles and monasteries throughout the coun- try declare there is an hevsr-in- creasing interest in such places. Altogether during the six biggest
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
Workers Lose Right
 To Discharge Bonus

PARIS. Dee 18- Workers rights to some sort of benson or indemnity when discharged without caase las been upset by Q new court decision. For many years t has been commonly und- erstood that an employee was en- titled to weeks or a months pay for each year of wage pay ment. This, says a ciYil court decision. has absolutely 10 legal basis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
MASONS ARE HOSTS
 AT OPEN HOUSE IN
 NEW LODGE TEMPLE

Members of the Masonic order of Juneau were hosts to the pub- lie last evening when open house was held in the new Scottish Rite Temple. At S;30 o'clock when the guests began to arrive, until after midnight, the guests thor oughly enjoyed themselves.
 Masons were on hand at the en- trance to escort the vi t r s through the fine structure from the ground floor that contains the kitchen and dining room, smoking room and ladies' rest rooms, to the top floor where the large lodge room extends the length and width of the building and is elaborately furnished and fitted for the vari- ous lodge ritual.
 Expressions of admiration were to be heard from most every one inspecting the Temple. That it is one of the finest in the Territory and without a doubt the finest lodge building.
 Members of the Masonic Lodge who have visited temples in the States, in cities that are far larger than Juneau, say that the newly completed structure is more elab- crate and better appointed than many to be seen in cities that have several times the member ship of Juneau.
 After 9:30 pm. the large num- Der of visitors joined in dancing on the floor of the auditorium. The dance music was played by a five piece orchestra and the dance devotees crowded the floor and enjoyed the hours until the eve ning's entertainment broke up after midnight. Refreshments were serv- ed in the dining room where the ladies of the Eastern Star dis pensed cool drinks and delicacies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19

tourist months of 1928, s15o.o0o in fees was received from visitors to places liko stonhenga. Caris- brooke Castle, garnarvon Castle and the Tower. the latter being the greatest magnet
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
 Gastineau


 Mrs. s. Sheakley, Hoonah; c. J. Sullivan, Tenakee; M. D. Dahl, Tee Harbor; H. O.. Roberts, Seattle; c. W. Elliott, Petersburg; Ralph Sandbank, San Francisco; R. B. Rasmussen.
 Alaskan
 Harry Fitzgerald, Joe Riederer, Ketchikan; Nils Anderson, c. J. DeWilde, Seattle; Charles Oster- gard, Tenakee; II. Kloss, Roslyn w ashin gton; w. MacMayburry, Shelter Island; Pat Davis, Security City; c. R. Dobbins; Frank Sekin- off; w. F. LaLong.
 Zynda
 MT. and Mrs. George Young. Thomas A. Wood. Sitka; B. H. Sherman, H a mes; Mrs. Mary White. -----=.sa
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
FORTY COWS COCKTAIL

PARIS-A cocktail called the "Ferty Cows" mixed and orig mated by a Scotchman, won first prize at recent competition for charity here. The name, the mixer explained. refers to the concoction' strength.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19

What has become of the old fashioned woman who could wear knitted tights in winter without anybody being the .wiser?'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
elections. 1 Newsreei,

doned. Four were started by smokers, either throwing away matches or burning tobacco in some form. Two started from the burning Of brush
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
POSTPONED

The Virginia "" sailing for Chichagof and way ports Thurs day evening instead of Wednes- day. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19

"A lot of husbands. look straight ahead when their wives are with them. zv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
NnTICE

My office will be closed until
 January End.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
NOTICE

My office will be closed unti January 2nd. adv. DIR. GEO. L. BARTON.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19

WE MAKE ENLAnGENENTS
 Alaska Scenic Views adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
WE DEVELOP FILMS
 Alaska Scenic Views at
FOR HIM

Cigars in Christmas packages at Pioneer Pool Hall. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-19
Chris tl1l as Sa1es Christmas Gift Specials

WE are NOT going of business but we think we can sell ALL OF OUR CHRISTMAS GOODS by cutting the price, We don't any left carry through the year l929 we need the space and the money tied up these goods going sell all Christmas articles prices afford ignore. Our merchandise consists of the very best and latest its kind men, and children
Evening star., 1928-12-22

Last week there was reference In
this column to ''last-minute men," A
reader sends in list of those he (or
she) nominates for membership IN the
regiment. They follow:
The procrastinator who waits until a
few hours before New Year to get ms
1929 license tags. The bird who waits
until his last safety razor blade Is worn
to a saw-tooth edge before laying In
fresh supply. The bloke who has prom
ised his wife three weeks in advance TO
take her to popular show and buys
tickets In the nineteenth row two hours
before the opening. The person VINO
forgets IA friends when ne SENDS out
Christmas cards. The one who waits
until the last minute before filing his
income tax. The motorist who runs on
a worn tire and finds himself stuck on a
country road without spare.
And still we believe that good for
tune may pursue the last-minute man.
Two years ago a certain business man
arranged to sail for Europe. His tickets
had been purchased and passports and
yisas obtained. The night before he
was to sail he attended dinner party
given in his honor. Next morning he
was to be awakened in his hotel. Ar
irving at his room in the early hours
and exhausted by the festivities of the
night before, he fell into q deep slum-
ber. The hotel telephone operator,
faithful to her trust, called him at the
hour requested.
Good morning" said she sweetly, "it
is 8 o'clock"
The sleepy male voice at the other
end of the wire grunted "Awright," and
Evening star., 1928-12-22
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE
Sunday, December %.

Adverse aspects will be strong tomor-
row, according to astrology, which finds
the planetary government rather sin
lister.
Women may be especially sensitive to
the influence of the stars, which tends
toward the sort of nervousness that en-
courageS irritability.
The churches may suffer from apathy
or indifference on the part of congre-
cations at this time, when there will be
a tendency toward extremes in amuse-
ment.
While this configuration prevails,
routine programs and regular paths of
action may be deserted and sense of
general disorganiZation may be strong.
The seers counsel poise and patience
during days when business matters nec-
eSSarlly suffer from Christmas excite
ment.
It Is well to attune ones self to the
spirit of the stars and to abandon Sc
rlous pursuits as far as possible, for the
stars seem to frown on serious effort
In the business world.
This is time to plan rather than
to start any new project, for even with
fine cooperation there may be much
misjudgment while this sway continues.
The wise will not try to settle their
own financial problems under this direc-
ton Of the stars. 1t Is well to ignore
money questions If they can be forgot
ten until after the beginning of the
new year, astrologers announce.
There is a good sign for Sociability.
Visiting and entertaining should be at
tended with pleasure and profit.
Both men and women are to be
vitality interested in new international
problem that will demonstrate national
progress and supremacy, the seers de-
clare
World friendships and world enmities
are to multiply in the new year, which
Is bringing to the United States a
thrilling chapter in its history.
Persons whose birth date 1t Is may
find it necessary to exercise economy in
the coming year which may cause them
anxiety, but they may assure their own
success by wise policies.
Children born on that day may be
headstrong and difficult to manage. The
subjects of Capricorn often have primi-
tive instincts that puzzle parents, but
they usually are exceedingly clever and
able to win success.
(Copyright, 1929
Evening star., 1928-12-22
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

Dear Miss Leeds: My hair is reddish
and my skin is a yellowish, ivory color.
I have dark circles around my eyes. l
am 18 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall
and weigh 120 pounds. eat right. am
pretty strong and exercise outdoors.
How can make my skin white, like my
sisters and brothers? My lips are very
red. BOBBIE.
Answer-An ivory skin often goes
with reddish hair. I am afraid that
you will never have white skin, as
that Is not your type. Your weight Is
good and your mode of living appears
to be correct. You should have medical
advice on the, dark circles, however.
Have a thorough physical examination
by q doctor. He can tell whether the
yellowiSh tinge of your skin is natural
to your type or whether it indicates lack
of health. Perhaps bleaching treat
ments might help bring the color to
your cheeks and give your skin lighter
tone. Try cucumber or lemon cream
for this purpose. Every morning give
your body a good, hard rundown with
a coarse towel after you have taken set
ting-up exercises and quick shower or
hand bath. To give the hand bath,
moiSten your hands In cold water and
slap them over your body. rubbing the
skin dry Immediately. Tense the muscles
of your cheeks and give them gentle
rubbing massage with the heel Of your
hands to stimulate the circulation.
LOIS LEEDS. i
Dear Miss Leeds: My hips and back
are large so that 1t Is hard to be fitted
with readv-made dresses. How
can reduce them? I am II years old
and weigh l18 pounds. Is this correct?
HELEN.