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cHAPTER XXI 1continuedl

CHAPTER XXI Continued
Again Ruth shook her head. mo,
not in his name at least. But from
what he said to Rita Dubois on
Saturday I gathered that he had
given her letters to the credit man
ayers Of several shops. 1 imagine
the accounts were to be opened in
her name, with his name as guar
antee Of payment, but, of course, I
can't be sure"
Just one of the little points that
Rita can clear up for u.s." McMann
commented dryly. by the way,
how long had Borden's affair with
the dancer been going on?"
Il don't think it had really be-
gun" Ruth answered honestly.
From what I overheard between
them on Saturday and from what
MIR. Borden said after Rita had
left"
what did he say?" McMann in
terrupted sharply.
Something about they all fall
sooner or later and that he liked
them when they wern't too easy"
Ruth answered, flushing. "He met
Rita Dubois at the Golden Slipper
about three weeks ago, and was
infatuated with her from the first"
"And she with him?"
Ruth's flush deepened. "N-no.
She hated for him even to touch
her hand I was surprised that she
had agreed to go to Winter Haven
with him Saturday"
There's something else, Miss
Lester. Out with itl'"
~Well," Ruth admitted reluctant
1y, "she practically admitted to me
that she was gold-digging Mr.. Bor-
den. That was Saturday morning.
She noticed the change in my ap-
pearance, too, and charged me,
good-naturedly, with having 'dolled
up to 'vamp' Mr.. Borden. She
laughed then, and said I could have
him next week. implying that she
would get all she wanted out of him
over the weekend.
''Then she warned me not to tell
Borden what she had said. I re-
piled by telling her of my engage
ment to Mr.. Hayward. Mr.. Borden
came out of his private office then
and ended the conversation between
Miss Dubois and myself"
II n
"TTMM!" McMann frowned, as he
Il l. scrawled notes on a sheet of
yellow paper. mo wonder she was
sore when he stood her up Now,
Miss Lester, I'd like you to tell me,
If you can, who preceded Rita Du-
bois in Borden's objections. There
was someone, of course?"
Ruth hesitated, loath to involve
another woman, probably as inno-
cent as herself of Borden's murder,
but she realized that now, when the
shadow Of arrest hung over the
man she loved, was no time to be
Scrupulously ethical.
And if she did not tell, McMann
would learn from other sources.
''Fro.n the time I came to work for
Mr.. Borden until he met Miss Du-
bois," she began slowly, "Mr. Bor-
Gen was very attentive to Miss
Gilman-Cleo Gilman"
'Were they lovers?" McMann
asked bluntly.
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cracked. Her big black eyes flashed
from McManus heavy, grinning face
to Ruth's pale one, as if seeking
help. Then, on quickly drawn
breath, Rita answered: Il came
right over from the station, just
block away. Just took time to
check my bags. I suppose was
here within five minutes after I
hung up the receiver"
you got here about eighteen or
twenty minutes after two. then?"
McAIanr. asked, with pencil poised.
Rita shrugged. Il guess so. May
be a minute or two sooner--I don't
know. I knocked on the door and
there wasn't any answer. knocked
several times and then tried the
knob and found the door locked,
SOL went away again. There wasn't
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anything else to do she added de-
family.
.Of course notg McMann agreed
blandly. Nothing to do but to
turn right around and &C right
back home. and wait for Borden to
call you there. So that's what you
did, eh?"
"Yes," the dancer agreed eagerly
and fell headlong into McNIann's
trap.
''Then, Rita NIcNIann asked. as
Ruth leaned forward tensely, how
do you account for the fact that you
spent at least ten minutes on the
seventh hoor?"
81 didn't" Rita denied reckIessly.
Ito BE Continued
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pencil against the dead mans desk.
Ruth knew that he was trying to 1T
the dancers testimony into his
theory of Jack Hayward as Borden's
murderer.
She wanted to remind him that
he had her own confederation of
Jacks alibi-that he had rejoined
her at the Chester Hotel at 10 min
utes after two. But she realizede,
miserably. that more than her own
word would be needed TO make Nc
Mann believe in that alibi.
Even a jury would hesitate to ac-
cept the word of a girl fighting for
the life Of the man she loved, when
that word was the sole support Of
his alibi.
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VKTEL. Rita, so on" McMann
w directed at last. you came
and you were hopping mad, too.
weren't you?"
well I wasn't what you might
call delirious with delight" Rita adj
mitted f1appantly. Then her eyes
widened with fear. Say, what are
you trying to do? Pin something
on me? Well, you've got a fat
chance, old dear, because I didn't
even see Harry, much less bump
him off, if that's what you're in
sinuating."
McNdann's thin lips twisted in
that slow, crooked grin of his.
Stick to your story Rita. When
did you get here? What happened?"
The dancers hands gripped each
other so tightly that a knuckle
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''I'm lost!" the listless girl in the
wheelchair said. Then closing her
eyes and shaking her read for
lornly: There isn't any Crystal,
Tony. I can't find myself. No let
me talk" she insisted, like
forlorn child, as Tony was about
to interrupt eagerly. When I was
so i'll didn't know anything, my
body fought desperately to get well.
Just animal instinct for self
preservation,
But-when the fight was won, and
was conscious, I hated my body
for not dying. Have you ever been
to he'll, Tony?" she broke of sud-
denly
ooh, a good piece of the way
dow.,," Tony confessed cheerily.
sBut someone always threw me
lifeline, and if you'd let me, I should
have"
Il knowl" Crystal interrupted,
fresh tears gushing from her eyes.
sBut. Tony. I went all the way
down. Down, down. down into the
very pit of hell And l found out
something: Hell is really self
loathing. Heaven is being able to
look yourself in the glass with
respect. Well. went clear to the
bottom OF hell"
Tony nodded slowly. 80 you
thought you could destroy your soul
by dying, did you, Crystal? That's
the reason you've let yourself get
as thin as Greta Carlo, is it?"
"Yes. The sight of food nauseates
me. because + know it will keep me
alive Crystal confessed.
Suddenly Tony laughed. Well,
C~ys darling. the jokes on you, be-
cause in trying to destroy your soul
you've felt it until it's the most
prominent thing about yoQ."
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81 don't know, butt presume
So" Ruth answered reluctantly
81 heard her remind him, on the
fifth of December, 1 believe it was
that her rent was due, and saw
him give her cash to pay it. She
did not come to the Office very fire.
quently, but until he met Miss Du-
bois he made an engagement with
her by telephone nearly every day.
Her telephone number and adj
dress?" McMann demanded.
Il dent know her address, but
the telephone number was Wayne
3400," Ruth told him.
"And did they quarrel over Miss
Dubois?"
81 don't know. He simply stopped
calling her on the phone and gave
me instructions to tell her he was
not in if she called him"
"And what did she say to you
when you told her Borden wasn't
in?"
The ghost of a smile tugged at
the dirnple in the corner of Ruth
enchanting little mouth.
"The first time she left word for
him to call her, and he didn't, of
course. The second time she
laughed and said, Well, well! So
that's thatl Listen, darling, tell
him Cleo says "Goodby, good luck
and God bless you."' She never
called again, when I was here"
"You sure of that? Sure she
wasn't the woman who called him
Saturday morning and wouldn't
leave her name?" McNann prodded.
mo. The voice was not the same
at ALL" Ruth replied unf1esitatingly.
1.-THE woman who called Saturday
morning had beautiful, throatly
contralto voice. Miss Gilman's is
a little nasal and quite highpitched."
IA N'NIANN reached for the extern
IVI sion of the telephone which he
had had hooked upl with police
headquarters. Hello! That you,
captain? McMann speaking. Have
a good man sent out to bring in
Cleo Gilman. Yes-that's right.
One of Borden's lady friends that
he broke with about three weeks
ago. Telephone number, Wayne
3400. Yes. Too much
rather than too little. I got
enough suspects to fill a Jail. i.
No, I'm not making any arrests
yet.
Whats that? The boys didn't
find gun in either place? /.
Well, I didn't think they would.
by the way, captain, any re-
port on Borden's man servant,
Ashe, yet? I told Birdwell an hour
ago to have him brought here.
Not at Borden's apartment, Ell?
Well, want him brought here as
soon as he shows up. Yes,
here! I'm making these Offices my
headquarters for today. at least.
Yes, she's a lot of help to me, and
I don't want to drag her down to
headquarters if I can help it," Nc
Mann nodded and smiled at Ruth,
to indicate that he was referring
to her.
Mrs. Borden? I sent her home at
noon. She has a sick child. No,
no danger of her blowing :. Oh,
sure, she's still in the picture.
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THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE
MOM'N POI

One afterpoon toward the close Of the fifteenth CEN
fury the courtyard of the Castle Bayard in France fur
nished the setting for memorable scene Old Lord
Bayard who had been wounded in battle, sending
his son. Pierre. the of the Duke of Savoy 70
become soldier. The eyes of the old warrior shone
with admiration and affection. as
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O'Brien's keeping an eye on her.
|. -. All right, Captain. See you
soon," and McMann hung up the
receiver just as Birdwell opened the
door between the two offices.
Detective Clay and Rita Dubois,
SIR
Good! Show Rita in. I'll speak
to Clay out there" McMann direct
ed, as he rose from Bordon's desk.
Shall I leave the room, Mr.. Nc
Mann?" Ruth asked, but so visit
fully that the stern-faced detective
smiled again, with something like
paternal fondness.
II should say not! I'm counting
on your help" he doomed, and
bolted from the room before she
could thank him.
A minute later the door opened
to admit Rita Dubois. The dancers
black eyes looked enormous in the
thin, exotically beautiful face, but
there was a nonchalant smile on
the wildly rouged lips.
well, we'll! We meet again,
darling" she drawled, as she
swayed, gloved hand on a slim hip,
toward Ruth Lester. Il see you've
shed the horn-rimmed spectacles,
along with the rest of your scared
funny disguise, and believe me,
you're riot"
She had come quite close, and
suddenly her voice dropped to a
whisper: Listen, infant! Slip me
a tip, won't you? Does that big
stiff of detective know was here
Saturday afternoon? Is that why
he sent a dick out to drag me in?"
Ruth smiled, felt again that warm
rush of friendliness toward the
breezy, slangy dancer. "The ele-
vator operator told him he brought
you up about o'clock Saturday
afternoon" she answered in a
whisper.
Thanks, kidd" The dancer drew
4 sharp breath, the nonchalant
smile was wiped from the rouged
lips. Suddenly she looked old and
tired and very much afraid.
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The Bidding-South obtains con-
tract for one no-trump.
Deciding the PIay-West leads z
of clubs; 8 of clubs is played from
Dummy and East follows with
queen of clubs. Declarer takes with
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The Error-Declarer leads jack
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-21
OREGON VISITORS AT LINCOLN
HOME

The o. H. Lincoln home, for the
past two weeks has been the scene ol
a happy family gathering. Mrs
Lincoln's sister and her husband, Mr.
and Mrs. John Ward of Lakeview
Oregon, are here to spend the winter
and If our climate is beneficial to Mr.
Wards health they will become per-
manent residents Of the Island. Mrs
Ward, so Mra. Lincoln says, has been
trying to live in the same community
with her for many years past, having
followed her to Iowa, Colorado Oregon,
only to have Mrs Lincoln fit on like
will O. the wisp. Those of us who
know the rapidity with which this busy
lady moves about can readily appreci-
ate the difficulty Mrs Ward has had
in catching up with her. However
we are glad that the two sisters are
now both residents of vashon Island.
This again proves that an island has
many advantages, among them being
a place to capture ones relatives. We
trust that Mr.. Wards health will be
greatly improved by his residence here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Lynch, and
three children, who accompanied the
Wards from Lakeview, left Sunday
after ten days visit. Mrs. Lynch is
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ward.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-21
To be No Shortage Of Power
On Vashon Island

With the discussion Of power short.
age in the two cities across the Sound
1t is only natural that many Of the
patrons Of the Puget Sound Power and
Light Company here on the Island
should feel some concern. We who
remember the periods of darkness
seven and eight years ago have q
kindred feeling for those in danger
Of being deprived of electric power.
When questioned concerning any
possible danger here on the Island, G.
L. Garner, local superintendent, stat
ed that there was no danger whatever
Of his company's being unable to
furnish power at the present in Just
the same manner as they had been
furnishing 1t all summer; that they
had realized that water-power was
not entirely dependable as a source of
electricity, and for this reason the
company had expended a large amount
in building the giant Shuffleton plant
at Renton.
One unit is already In operation, and
capable of taking care Of all deficiency
Of power, second is nearing compile
ton, while a third is being installed.
The magnitude of this huge plant can
only be realized when seen. It is one
Of the commercial wonders Of the
northwest, and is well worth travelling
some distance to see.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-21
FIRE DESTROYS WEISS FAMILY
CAR

Last Saturday evening, while the
greater part of the population of the
village of vashon were either seated
by their firesides, or otherwise profit
ably engaged, H. B. Sovereign, passing
the F. A. Weiss home discovered fire
IN the garage between the store and
residence. He informed the Weiss
family, who were seated in the living
room, of what was taking place, then
spread the alarm up town. He had
some difficulty in making w. D..
Clark understand Just what was
happening. but after he did Mr.. Clark
sent word to H. c. Cronander and
John Metzenberg, who were attending
the picture show. In due time the
fire truck arrived on the scene of
action, and by means of 1t the fire
was kept well under control.
The supposition is that the fire
originated with the ignition switch in
the car, as the interior OF the car was
on fire when Mr.. Sovereign discovered
1t. Had Mr.. Weiss been willing TO let
those who came to the rescue roll the
car out. the garage could have been
saved, but he was afraid of gasoline
explosion, and figured that lives were
more valuable than garages.
While both sedan. and garage are
total wrecks, 1t is fortunate that no
greater damage resulted. Had the fire
occurred two hours earlier. while the
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-21
UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE

The Island churches will unite on
next Thursday morning in a Thanks
giving service in the Vashon Presby-
terian Church. The hour of $3.50 has
peen set, so that the mothers may
nave the opportunity of attending the
service. and still have time to prepare
the feast for the day.
Reverend c. Aug. Peterson, of thu
Cove Methodist Church, will deliver
the sermon, and no one Is better
qualified than this devoted pastor to
tell of the wonderful blessings we have
enjoyed the past year.
1t is significant fact that In our
community the custom of a union
Thanksgiving service is being kent
alive. showing that we still possess
a share of reverence that actuated
the Pilgrims, and gave to us the
custom of the annual feast of thanks.
IT Is anticipated that this year will
mark the largest attendance of any
similar service ever been held on the
Island, and that old and young alike
VIII be present. One of our greatest
reasons for having such y meeting is
mat never before have the young
people taken such an active part in
the carrying on Of the church work OF
the Island as at the present time.
mat in Itself alone, is one of our I
greatest reasons for community thanks
giving.
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FOR POULTRY SHORT
COURSE is GIVEN

The speakers and subjects for tn,
poultry short course to be given at tn,
State College of Washington January
~ to February inclusive, have beer
announced af follows:
Monday, January 27-Feeding prin.
ciples and rations discussed by Pro-
fessor John Carver, head of the poul.
try department, and Professor L. W.
Case. assistant professor of poultry
husbandry
Tuesday, January 28-Breeding and
selection, presented by f. r. Wells Of
Prosser, prominent commercial breed
er; w. D. Buchanan, extension service
specialist in poultry, and Professor
Carver
Wednesday, January 29-poultry dis
eases and parasites, accompanied by
post mortem examinations, led by Pro-
fessors Carver and Cassel.
Thursday, January 30-House con-
structlon and equipment and the use
OF concrete in construction, presented
by L. j. Smith, head of the agricul-
tural engineering department, and
Professor Carver.
Friday, January Cooperative
marketing of poultry, poultry trends
and management, discussions by DR.,
E. F. Dummeier, professor of economics:
r. S. Turner. extension service special
ist in farm management. and Pro-
fessor L. w. Cassel.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-21
SACRED CONCERT PROGRAM

The following is the program which
has been arranged for the Sacred Con.
cert to be given on Sunday evening
November oath at 7:30 p. m. by the
Vashon Methodist Episcopal Choir:
Professional Hymn No. 80.
Chorus, Praise the Lord, o Jerusa-
lum, H. G. Hephens.
Solo, Selected, Miss Mildred Bell.
Male Quartette, Just a Little Long
err, j. A. Parks.
Anthem Sun Of My Soul", Hy
Parker.
Solo. Mrs. M. L. Tjomsland.
Hymn No. 460 Congregation sing
ing) The story and history of this
hymn will be related by DR.. E. M.
Randall.
Solo, Selected, Miss Mildred Bell.
Quartette Remember Thy Creator
Lovenze.
Duet, Give Me Thy Hand" Reich
ardt.
Chorus and solo, Alteration of the
Angels, Marie Hine tFrom the Can
tata "Redemption').
Recessional Hymn.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-21
Enthusiasm Develops Over
Union Church Services

The meeting held at the Vashor
Presbyterian Church, In observance OF
education week was the most largely
attended union service ever held on
the Island. 1t is estimated that at
least 1926 were present.
The church was beautifully decorat-
ed with autumn flowers, and native
green's At the back of the rostrum
floral banner of small chrysanthe-
NUNS, with the words "25 years an
nounced the fact that the church on
that day celebrated the twenty-fifth
anniversary of the formation of the
society that resulted in the present
Presbyterian Church organization. 1t
was indeed happy privilege to have
as guests on this occasion the other
church of the Island.
The music furnished by the choir
Of the Vashon Methodist Episcopal
Church, and the high school was en-
joyed by all While the chorus was
not included in the program published
last week 1t was particularly fitting
that these young people should have
had so important part in the SER
vices.
Rev. E, M. Randall delivered
splendid address on the Cultural
Element of Power. Many have ex-
the opinion that they had
never before heard so clearly and
forcefully expressed the idea that our
intellectual power both Individual and
national must have a firm moral
if it is to endure. DR..
Randall drew his illustrations from
The pages of history, giving proof that |
education, minus good principals was
useless, and that the spiritual de-
1elopment was as essential as mental,
i one is to gain cultural power.
The large. audience, of all ages,
coming from every section of the Is
and were so enthusiastic in their
of this meeting that plans
IRE already being made for more meet
ng of like nature during the winter.
The need of large auditorium is
apparent, as the church was full on
his occasion, and with the interest
hat is being awakened it is evident
hat the audience will be even greater
It the next union meeting. 1t is to
Ne hoped that the auditorium of our
lew high school will be the solution
+ this problem before another winter
) here.
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A BIT OF LEAvEN
COLLEGIATE CORRESPONDENCE
BY N. p. j.

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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-21
vashon has Normal Water
Supply

The village of vashon, according to
T. N. Thompson, superintendent of
the local water district, has no reed
to fear a water shortage.
Apparently the supply of water is
as great as early in the spring, for
the two rams are still at work, with
every patron using the normal amount.
We have heard Of water shortage
from every part of the Northwest, and
those of us who have a bountiful
supply should feel cause for gratitude.
While we all enjoy the fine autumn
weather the farmers are beginning to
feel concern as to the effect of the
lack Of rainfall.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-21
BURTON COMMUNITY CHURCH
LADIES TO HOLD BAZAAR

For the past weeks the industriou.
ladies' OF the Burton Community
Church have been hard at work
cleverly fashioning all manner of USE
ful and pretty articles to tempt the
most critical Christmas shopper. The
fruits Of their labor of love will be
offered to the public on Saturday
afternoon. November 3Oth, at the
annual bazaar to be held in the
church. Promptly at the stroke Of two
the selling will begin, and with the
wonderfully attractive articles to be
offered, 1t will be best to be on hand
early, If you would avoid disappoint-
ment.
Between the hours of 400 and 7:3o
delicious cafeteria supper will be
served in the basement of the church.
With the reputation that the Burton
ladies have for excellent cooking, no
comment is necessary as to what the
public may expect. The menu, which
appears elsewhere in this issue, would
tempt the dying anchorite to eat, not
to mention possessors of husky Vashon
Island appetites.
After supper has been disposed of
a program has been planned by Rev.
Duley, which will be given in the
of the church. While the
primary reason for this bazaar and
supper is to raise money to carry on
the work of the church, the program
Is free.