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not let it--ah---upset you too much.
You SEE"
He was shotl" The words burst
from her lips. and look of terror
overspread her face. Just like Julia
and me-" Her eyes stared straight
ahead as II fascinated by some horror
which she alone could see.
Won Blon was silent, and Vance
stepped to the bed.
Were not going to lie to you, Miss
Greene" he said softly. you have
guessed the truth"
And what about Rex--and Sibella?"
THEY'RE all right" Vance assured
her But why did you think your
brother had met the same fate as Miss
Julia and yourself?"
She turned her gaze slowly to him.
Il don't know---I inst felt It.. Ever
since I was little girl I've imagined
horrible things happening in this house
And the other night ! felt that the
time had come--oh, l don't know how
TO explain 1t: but 1t was like having
something happen that you'd been ex-
pecting."
Vance nodded understandinglv.
ITS an unhealthy old house; 1t puts
all sorts of wierd notions In ones head
But. of course" he added lightly.
IL.
It's only a coincidence that you should
have felt that way and that these dis
asterS should actually have occurred.
The police, Y know, think 1t was
burglar"
Tho girl did not answer, and Mark
ham leaned forward with reassuring
smile
And we are going to have two men
guarding the house all the time from
now on" he said, so that no one can
get n who hasn't perfect right to be
here"
80 you see. Ada" put in Won Blon,
you have nothing to worry about any
more. All you have to do now is to
get we'll"
But her eyes did not leave Markham'S
face.
How do you know" she asked, In
tense anxious voice. that the-the
person came In from the Outside?"
I'VE found his footprints both times
on the front walk"
"FootprintS-~are you sure?" She put
tho question eagerly.
mo doubt about them. They were
perfectly plain. and they belonged to
the person who came here and tried to
shoot ~you-Here. Sergeant'-he beck
oned to Heath-"show the young lady
that pattern"
Heath took the Manila envelope
from his pocket and extracted the card
board impression Snitkin had made.
Ada took 1t in her hand and studied it,
and little sigh of relief parted her
lips.
And you notice." smiled Vance, "he
didn't have very dainty feet"
The girl returned the pattern to the
Sergeant. Her fear had left her, and
her eyes cleared of the vision that had
been haunting them.
And now. Miss Greene" went on
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The Greene Murder Case
A Philo Vance Story
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
By S. S. Van Dine
Copyright, 1878 b, chare. serlbners sos.

thank you for the assistance you gave
me with the young lady the other night.
Permit me to make amends
mo thanks needed" Doremus assured
him. "Hows the patient getting on?"
THE wounds filling in nicely. No
sepSis. I'm going up now to have a
look at her" He turned inquiringly to
the District Attorney. mo objection, l
suppose"
None whatever. doctor" said Mark
ham. Then he rose quickly. We'll
come along. If you don't mind. There
are few questions I'd like to ask Miss
Ada, and IL might be as well TO do 1t
while you're present
Won BIon gave his consent without
hesitation.
We'll, I'll be on my way--work to
do" announced Dqremus breCZily. He
fingered long enough. however to shake
hands with all of us, and then the front
door closed on him.
Wed better ascertain If Miss Ada
has been told of her brothers death,
suggested Vance. as we went up the
stairs. IF not. think that task logi-
cally devolves on you, doctor
The nurse. whom Sproot had no
doubt apprised of Won Blon'5 arrival
met us IN the upper hall and informed
us that, as far as she knew. Ada was
still ignorant of Chester's murder.
We found the girl sitting up in bed.
a magazine lying across her knees Her
face was still pale. but a youthful vi
tality shone from her eyes, which at
tested to the fact that she was much
stronger She seemed alarmed at our
sudden appearance. but the sight Of the
doctor tended to reaSsure her.
How do you feel this morning. Ada?"
he asked with professional genialitv.
"You remember these gentlemen, don't
you?"
She gave us an apprehensive look;
then smiled family and bowed.
"Yes, / remember them Have
the-found out anything about-Julia's
death?"
I'm afraid not" Won Blon sat down
beside her and took her hand Some
thing else has happened that you will
have to know. Ada His voice was
Studiously sympathetic. Last night
Chester met with an accident
AN accident-oh!" Her eyes opened
wide. and a slight tremor passed over
her. You mean :" Her voice
quavered and broke. Il know what you
meant Chester's deadl"
Won Blon cleared his throat and
looked away
yes Ada. You must be brave and
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Vance, In q matter-of fact voice. I'VE
want to ask a few questions. First Of
all: the nurse said you went TO sleep at
. o'clock last night Is that correct?"
II pretended to, because nurse was
tired and mother was complaining q lot.
But I really didn't go to sleep until
hours later"
But you didn't bear the shot in your
brothers room?"
mo. I must have been asleep by
then"
did you hear anything before that?'
mot after the family had gone to bed
and Sproot had locked up"
Were you awake very long after
Sproot retired?"
The girl pondered moment, flown
ing.
Maybe an hour" she ventured
| finally. But l don't know"
ut couldn't have been much over an
hour" Vance pointed out: 'for the shot
was fired shortly after half past eleven
And you heard nothing--no sound OF
any kind in the hall?"
"Why. no" The look OF fright was
creeping back into her face. why do
you ask?"
"Your brother Rex" explained Vance,
"said he heard a faint shuffiing sound
and a door closing little after eleven. y
Her eyelids dropped, and her free
hand tightened over the edge OF the
magazine she was holding.
"A door closing -" She re-
peated the words in voice scarcely
audible. "Oh And Rex heard it?''
Suddenly she opened her eyes and her
lips fell apart. A startled memory had
taken possession of her--a memory
which quickened her breathing and
filed her with alarm. Il heard that
door close, too! I remember 1t
now .
What door was it?" asked Vance,
with subdued animation. Gould you
tell where the sound came from?"
The girl shook her head.
Not was so soft. I'd even forgotten
it until now But / heard it! j..
Oh, what did it mean?"
Nothing probably Vance assumed
an air of inconsequentiality calculated
to alleviate her fears. The wind doubt
less"
But when we left her, after few
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them thoroughly and not only con-
corning the immediate events touching
upon the two tragedies. but In regard
to the general conditions in the Greene
household. Numerous family episodes
In the past were gone over: and when
his inquiries were finished he had OBJ
tanned a fairly good idea of the do
mestic atmosphere. But nothing that
could be even remotely connected with
always been. 1t transpired. an abun-
dance OF hatred and ill-feeling and
vicious irratibiIity in the Greene man.
sion. The story that was lnfolded by
the servants was not pleasant one:
II was record-scrappy and dcsultory,
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more questions, I noticed that her face
still held an expression~of deep ankle ".
Vance was unusually thoughtful as
we returned to the drawing room.
I'D give good deal to know what
that child knows or suspects" he MUIR
INJURED.
"She's been through a trying expert
ence," returned Markham. She S
frightened, and she sees new dangers
in everything But she couldn't sus-
pect anything. or she'd be only too
eager to tell US"
Il wish were sure OF that"
The next hour or so was occupied
with interrogating the two maids and
the cook. Markham cross-examined
Evening star., 1928-06-13

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One tastcIcss spoonful in water
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in acid. The results arc immediate.
Evening star., 1928-06-13

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Evening star., 1928-06-13

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but none the less appalling-of daily
clashes. complainings, bitter words, sui
len silences, jealousies and threats.
Continued in Tomorrows Starr
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Angora Plans Neutrality Pacts.

CONSTANTTNOPLE, June 10 OP.-
The Angora government, II is announced.
is about to conclude treaties Of neutral-
ity with Spain and Albania.
Evening star., 1928-06-13

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Evening star., 1928-06-13

Several Maine mills are developing
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facture OF airplane wings.
Evening star., 1928-06-13
Over wall board

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Evening star., 1928-06-13

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,continued from Yesterdays starr

Tragedies very seldom come singly,
Sir, If / may be permitted to say SO. one
never knows whae will happen next. !
try not to anticipate the workings OF
fate, but l strive to hold myself In
gssOh, 40 away, Sproot-go quite away,
said Vance. when crave vague rhe-
toric I'll read Thomas Aquinas."
"Yes. sir" The man bowed with
wooden courtesy and left us.
His footsteps had scarcely died away
when Doctor DoremuS strobe in iaunttly.
"Theres your bullet, Sergeant" He
tossed a tiny cylinder of discolored lead
or the drawing room table. Nothing
hat dumb luck. II entered the fifth in
tercostal space and travelled diagonally
across ths heart, coming out in the
pcst-auxillary fold IT the anterior bord-
q of the trapezir muscle. where
cpuld feel Il ur'ic- the skin. and l
pscked it out with m" penknife."
eAll that fancy language don't worry
me" grinned Heath. so longs l got
the bullet"
He picked ii up and held 1t in the
palm of his hand, his eyes narrowed,
his mouth drawn into a straight line.
Then. reaching into his waistcoat
pocket. he took out two other bullets
ard laid them beside the first. Slowly
he nodded, and extended the sinister
exhibits to Markham.
There's the three shots that were
fred in this house" he said. They're
al 80 revolver bullets-just alike. You
cant get away from it, sir; all three
people here were shot with the same
gun
CHAPTER Y.
The Closing of a Door.
FRIDAY. November IL, $50 ann
As Heath spoke Sproot passed down
the hall and opened the front door,
admitting Doctor Won Blon.
Good morning. Sproot." We heard
him say in his habitually pleasant
voice Anything new?"
NO sir. think not" The reply was
expressionless. The District Attorney
and the police are here-Let me take
your coat, sir"
Won Blon glanced into the drawing
room, and on seeing us halted and
bowed Then he caught sight of Doctor
Doremus whom he had met on the
night of the first tragedy.
All, good morning. doctor" he said,
coming forward I'm afraid / didn't
Evening star., 1928-06-13

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Evening star., 1928-06-13

T and used this material in buildings
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-02-23
LEGAL NOTICES

IN the United States Commissioner s
Court. for the Wrangell Precinct.
Division Number One. Territory of
Alaska.
Notice to Creditors
In the matter Of the Estate Of Will
am H. Lewis, Deceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN,
That the undersigned, Mrs. Jennie
N. Lewis. on February q, 1928. was
duly appointed Administrative Of
the estate of William H. Lewis. de-
ceased. by the United States Commits
sioner and ex-officio Probate Judge
for the Wrangell Precinct, and has
now qualified, aud now gives notice
TO all persons having claims against
the said estate to present them, duly
verified. to the undersigned at Wran-
CELL. Alaska, within six months from
the date of this notice.
Dated February q, 1928.
MRS. JENNIE LEWIS,
Administrative.
First Publication, February Is.
Last Publication March %.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-02-23

New office boy: "A man called
here to thrash you a few minutes
ago"
Editor: What did you say to
him?"
New office boy: 81 told him was
sorry you were not in"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-02-23

H. Evans. steel construction fore
man for the Fairbanks Exploration
company for about two years. accom-
panied by Mrs. Evans. have left the
Interior for the States. where after
brief visit they will set sail for
Peru. South America, where Mr.. Ev-
ans will be associated with a large
mining concern.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-02-23

The Vancouver Province reports
that W. H. Tolin Of Stewart has
bonded the Mountain Boy group in
the upper Bear valley to Montreal
interests who were represented in
the deal by the we'll known Pat DAILY.
The price involved is said to be
s250.000. The ground has been held
under option by Mr., Tolin since last
year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-02-23

Thomas D. Jensen. senior senator
from the Second Division, has re-
signed as a member of the Territori-
al Legislature. owing to his recent
appointment to the position of clerk
of the district court at Nome. A
special election will be called by the
governor next year to fill the va
eaney.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-02-23

The January 16 issue of Mining
Truth. oldtime mining magazine
published at Spokane. devotes a full
paeg to a review of mining condi-
tons in Alaska in 1927 taken from
the report Of the Geological survey.
The article appears on the first page
of the magazine.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-02-23
TERRITORIAL NOTES

The trappers around False Pass,
had very good season On the trap
lines. say recent arrivals IN Seward
from the Westward.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-02-23

THE WRANGELL SENTINEL
J. ". PRITCHETT, Publisher
Entered as seeOnd-class matter at the
Wrangell, Alaska, post office under
Act OF Congress OF March 3. 1878
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-02-23
FOR TRENT

Well furnished cabin suitable for
one or two men. Inquire Sentinel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-02-23

FOR RENT-Two cabins suitable
for one or two men. Inquire at Sen
tinel
New Britain herald., 1928-06-28
GOLD STAR DADS

Gold star daddies, like daddies generally. are getting more recogni- tion. We had an annual mothers day" long before anybody gave the fathers though; we rightfully yielded honors to the gold star mothers, and now from these mothers themselves comes the sug- gestion that the gold star fathers also be included in future honors.
 The first opportunity to show proper recognition to the gold star daddies of the city will come when the world war memorial atop Wal nut Hill summit is formally dedicat- ed. Chairman George Dyson Of the committee can scarcely do other wise than accede to the wishes of the gold star mothers who wish the gold star fathers to participate on equal terms with themselves.
 Mother love is deep. the finest flower in the garden of mankind. But the grip of son upon the af fections of his father likewise is beyond price. The fathers who con- tributed sons to the roll of honor must not be forgotten. They, too, suffered.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-28
CAMPAIGN INDICATIONS

From all indications. the coming presidential campaign will take on a flamboyant fanfare Of fancles. Risaue Republican rumpuses Will be enthusiastically entertained by Democratic spell binders, and, vice versa, will be volplaned by NiNacious Republicans. Laws of oppression Will be opposed by omnipotent orators who will scratch the surface Of scandal, and bore down, down. down to the depths or the deepest oil well to accomplish diabolical delirium of delicious dcnuncialon. Serious subjects will be sidetracked, eyen as an eager engine endeaNor- ing 10 enter the tracks of the maze of truth fails when the switch Is stealthily thrown against it. Plat form platitudes will predomlnate and pop up more numerous than the mushroom which thriYcs best when hidden away from the light of day.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-28
GOING TO COLLEGE

All youths are advised to attend college. of course. This advice comes from all sides, greatly 10 the ad- vantage of the college authorities who seem to have more unpaid boosters than any other calling.
 Bnt all youths don't go 10 colleg". indeed. the reports this year are that fewer are going. which must be due 10 stacker times,
 Everyone agrees that going to college IS most desirable But no way has yet been found 10 insure this dosideratunl. Many a bright boy or girl has parents too poor 10 fi- nance a college education. which is pity. On the other hand. many q voungster, the son of Well-to-do 0 parents, goes 10 college without be- ing half as well fitted for higher education the bright son ot poor parents who must go 10 work.
 The organizations which are pro Sldlng college scholarships for de- serving youngsters are doing a noble work. Educators have been telling LIS that one of their main problems is 10 get the best type of students, not more numbers
 Reports indicate that the smaller colleges. some of which are rarely heard from, are lacking in q 100 per cent enrolment. This is Inc inevi- table result of the popularity of the big institutions with big reputa- tious. which grow bigger and bigger while the smaller institutions fail 10 keep pace. Yet the latter in many in- stances may provide just as valuable an education.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-28
THE MELTING POT

The list of 24 nationalities in the public and parochial schools of New Britain indicates once again that the melting pot as we have it in New Britain is larger pot relative to the population than in most other cities.
 The children. as we understand, were listed according to their racial extraction. Most of them. however, were born in this country and are Americans.
 And there can be no doubt that as they grow up they possess the outlook of Americans. The schools see to 1t that they become well versed in American history and American ideals; and when they are grown up they are Americans from every standpoint. possessing an un- dying love for the land of their birth. not the land whence their parents came.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-28
CAR WINDOWS WHICH DON'T
 OPEN

One J, J. Tatum of Baltimore, at the mechanical division of the American Railway Association meet ing in convention at Atlantic City, propounded a question that nobody could answer. He wanted 10 know why nobody lny yented 8 railway coach window which could be open ed without the use of a croNbar.
 That is something which millions of travellers have wondered about. Let halmy spring or early summer arrive. and the time is ripe 10 open railroad coach windows. and then watch the embattled passengers try it.
 Tatum suggests that the railroads install a push button window. which supposedly is q window which will open and shut merely by the press ing Of a button. What a boon such con'rIvance would be. We fear that for q while yet, however. every car will need to be supplied with a few strong-armed men who can &rcstle with the windows while in Judging Tn q mlnlmunI of harfh and unsecmIy language. Especially if the dow appears grateful for the serN- ice and beams a happy smile.