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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30
SYNOPSIS

owen Lands, young inventor.
has developed an extraordinary
"silencer," which is stolen from a
safe in his laboratory. Lands tells
Wally Markham. his chum, the
only person, beside himself, know
Betty Lawson, with whom the in
ventor is in love. Markham takes
a plaster cast of womans foot
print, found beneath the window
of the laboratory, and takes an OPP
portunity to fit it to one Of Betty's
shoes. They are Identical. Betty
tells Markham Herbert Candy, a
stranger. posing as a promoter"
had driven her home the previous
night, and that she had dozed in
the car. Markham does not tell
Lands of his discovery. Vaguely
searches his hotel room. in his alb
sence, finding two loaded automatic
revolvers and complete set of
burglars tool. Candy brings the
reyolvers and burglars kit to the.
hotel clerk, claiming to have just
found them in his room. That
Perthdale is blown open and loot
ed, the noise of the explosion be-
ing unheard. Satisfied that his
"black box" is in the hands of
crooks, Lands, with Markham,
goes to Perthdale: Three strap-
gers, claiming to be business men
Of Louisville, are the only possible
suspects. Markham and Lands de-
eide to follow them, although adj
vices from Louisville seems to
guarantee the standing of the
three. At st. Joseph Markham
sees Canby's car. He learns Can
by is driving west, with Betty
Lawson and her father as his
guests in the car. While he and
Lands are sleeping, Markham's
car is stolen and wrecked. He
buys another. and they go on.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30

Mothers seeking materials for little
girls school dresses are making new
discoveries in the realm of cotton fab
RIGS which are proving genuinely help.
full to them. They are finding smart
durene cottons so artfully woven as
to have an expensive woolly appear
ance whereas in reality they are un-
believedly low-priced. Diagonals. ribbed
effects, basket weaves, herringbone
stripes and all sorts of fascinating
novelties are included, and in range
of delectable colors from pastel tints
to the very latest autumn reds. greens,
navies and browns.
The Oldest child in the picture Is
gowned in an attractive dress made
of durene cotton mesh. 1t features a
yoke which buttons up the front so
that it will slip on and off easily.
There is also a matching bolero lin
her HANDY. The ball and cord tie
which is an effective trimming touch is
easily made of yarn. The jaunty
little durene mesh brimmed hat is an
Interpretation of French Juvenile
fashion. The whole outfit washes
beautifully-comes out looking like
new from each Tubing.
A tiny-tot wardrobe would not be
complete this season without at least
one knitted costume. One can get
such "cute" little sweater-and-skirt
outfits and in charming color combina-
lions. These make great point Of
interesting stitch effects.
q, 1882. Western Newspaper Union
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30

This frock OF black corded knit
wool buttons up the back. which Is an
exceedingly modish thing for it TO
do. It has other equally as outstand-
ing style features-its sleeve, for in.
stance, which is very smartly designed
with its buttoned flap at the elbow.
Its white waffle angora detachable
front is another clever touch. OF con.
siderable style Importance also is the
fact that shiny accessories are worn
with this unfinished knit outfit. The
buttons, the belt and the shoes, all
shine forth in effective contrast to
the somber black. Patent leather belts
with patent leather shoes are regarded
as being in high style for fall. The
shoes this young woman is wearing
are side-laeed patent leather and suede
oxfords of the high-cut version.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30
CHAPTER VI-Continued

mo: but there was perfectly good
roadster wrecked back there in Kan
sas," Markham put in pointedly.
"Yes, but nothing in the wide world
to connect the wrecking with these
men we're chasing. Why would a
trio of bank burglars, if that's what
they are, pass up all the chances in
six or seven hundred miles and go
streaking off up here in these noun
tains?"
"Just So" said Markham with a
short laugh. "It isn't decent. But
there is something else I'd like to
know. What has become of Candy
and the Lawsons?"
This question was answered late in
the afternoon, as they were running
down the valley of the Panniken
toward Copah-still gaining upon the
Fleetwing. as they learned by inquiry
as they had come along. It was at a
water tank station on the Pacific
Southwestern that they first heard Of
the Nordyke limousine. It was ahead
Of them; had apparently been ahead
all day. They had stopped at filling
station to get gas, and to ask about
the Fleetwing, and the gas man
grinned
you'll have to step on it some to
catch up with them fellers in the
Eight" he told them. "They pulled up
here .coupla hours ago and told me
they'd made it from Denver since
mornin'" Then, "What's the matter
with that bunch? EVERYBODY seems to
be askin' about EN-"
'Who else, besides us?" Markham
wanted to know.
Three folks in a Nordyke limou-
sine; right handsome young Teller
drivin' and dom the talkin', with
girl pretty enough to wake the dead
settin' in with him, and an oldish man
in the back"
"About how long ago was this?"
II disremember; about an hour,
reckon"
Markham was putting the gears in
low for the start when Lands halted
him to ask another question Of the
gas man.
did the limousine driver ask about
anybody else?"
The man scratched his head as If
trying to remember. Suddenly he
looked up with the wide-mouthed grin
again in place. "Why, yes-come to
think. Wanted to know If anybody
else had been along askin' about the
Eight; two fellers, he said, but he
couldn't tell me what kind of a car
they'd be drivin'."
1t was Lands who spoke first when
the tive were once more ON their
way.
'Wally, how is Bert Candy mixed
up in this thing?" he demanded.
''What is his connection with these
fellows? And why is he keeping tab
on us?"
''Why ask me?" Markham shirked.
Because I've had feeling all along
that you know more about this mys-
terry than I do; more than you are
willing to tell me-"
IF you put it on the ground of
knowledge, don't, Owen; I'm just as
much befuddled as you are. 1 can
\ say that honestly"
''You are trying to shield somebody,
Wally. Who is it?"
"Wait," said Markham shortly ;
then. "As 1 say, Pm just as much in
y the dark as you are. But, take the
known facts in their order. On the
night when you show me what your
black box can do, you lose it, and the
circumstantial evidence indicates that
. man and women raided your shop.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30

Next we hear of a bank wrecking that
made no noise; then we get on the
trail Of these three men from Louis
vile and run into two more of the no.
noise wreckings. Farther along, we
discover that Candy is following us, or
the Louisville bunch or both. Next
we"
you needn't catalogue the twists
and turns. If you know anything
more than you've told me, you ought
to turn it loose, Wally."
Il don't know anything-more's the
pity; and that's the stubborn truth.
But I'm going to know, before we quit
and call it day."
By this time the road had left the
narrow valley of the Pannikin. Know
ing from the itinerary in the route
book that there were hazards ahead
on the descent to the Red desert edge
mining town Of Copah, and hoping to
be able to have daylight for the nego-
tiating of them, Markham did not
spare the car on the way up. Neverthe-
less, 1t was coming on dusk when they
found themselves entering upon the
hazardous descent, with the lights Of
Copah winking the distance.
1t was while they were sliding silent
ly down the steep grades that they
passed large closed car stopped mid
way on one of the tangents, as if its
occupants had halted to view the sun
set glories.
"Sightseers," said Markham; and
then, suddenly, Say, Owen; wasn't
that the Nordyke-Canby's carr"
What Lands might have answered
was lost in the limbo of things unsaid.
AS they rounded a "hairpin" curve
and shot away down the succeeding
tangent they could see the stopped car
high above standing behind row of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30
Radios in Russia

Hardly a corner of the principal
cities of Russia is without it's loud
speaker, blaring forth news and
propaganda from the leading broad
casting stations. Recently the au-
thorities placed large order for
radios, to be installed in factories
and workmen's clubs. There are
relatively few radios in homes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30
ssLuciIe is the
Happiest Cirl''
So many mothers

So many mothers
nowadays talk about
giving their children
fruit juices, as if
this were a new dis
covery. AS a matter
Of fact, for over fifty
years, mothers have
b e e n accomplishing
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30

great stones set up by the road build
of the highway. All at once one Of
the huge guard rocks heayed itself
from it's place to come tumbling over
and down the declivity, timed as If by
some calculating agency to reach the
lower tangent coincidentally with the
racing roadster.
Fortunately, Markham was one of
those drivers whose reactions in an
emergency are so instantaneous as to
seem purely automatic. He did the
only thing there was to do-released
the brakes and jammed the foot throt-
tie open to its limit.
1t was all over in a moment With
only fraction Of second to spare at
the point of intersection, but that frac-
ton on the side of safety, the flying
car shot fairly under the hurtling
menace and went racing on to the
next doubling curve.
1t was not until the car shot out
upon the valley level that Lands re-
Taxed, drawing long breath and say
ing, Pm handing it to you, Wally.
You've a lot better nerve than have.
I should have tried to stop if I'd been
at the wheel. How do you suppose it
happened?"
Zone guess Is as good as another.
Mine is that whoever was driving that
stopped car had cramped his front
wheel against the rock for safety.
Natural thing to do on such stiff
grade"
Silence for speeding mile, and
then Lands fairly shouted.
"Say, Wally! We've been asleep at
the switch-both of us Think back
a minute; didn't you notice that the
rock didn't make any noise coming
DOWN."
whats that?" snapped Markham,
braking the car to an abrupt stop.
Then, II knew there was something
queer about the thing, but was too
busy just then to figure out what it
was. But you've put your finger on 1t.
That tumbling rock ought to have
made racket enough to wake the dead
and there wasn't a sound"
swell, you know there is only one
way to account for that, don't your"
"You bet your life / dol That
stopped car had your Internal machine
in it-that's what. We're in luck at
last" And he began to back the car
Z turn.
'Hold on" Lands broke in. "What
are you going to do?"
"Go back up the hill and have it out
with that bunch, whoever they arew
listen to reason a minute, Wally,"
Lands said quietly. "If they are the
men we've been trying for three days
to run down, how much chance would
we have in a road scrap with a car
load of yeggs most likely armed to
the teeth? Besides, we haven't lost
'em. They can't go on to wherever
they're going without passing us, and
when they come along we can swing
in and sit on their tail, can't we?"
"Ump! You're too id sensible for
any usel" Markham grunted. ut gets
me on the raw. I'm not used to being
| stood up as a mark for a bunch of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30
SHRED Prints

Printed sheer costumes are shirred
so that the print is most charmingly
blurred. Sometimes the whole frock
is shirred and the jacket is left un-
shirred-so that there is pleasant
contrast of design between the two.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30
Rough Cottons

Not only are these new tweedy
looking cottons especially smart for
suits and matching top coats but they
make simply grand beach coats.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30
Then Harvey Swooned

Fiance-I'll be great help to your
father in his business. I'd better
brush up.
Fiancee-You'll get enough brush
ing up, Harvey. He's going to make
a porter of you.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-09-30
Crochet Hats

Brimmed hats of Irish and simple
thread crochet mesh are replacing the
brimless crochet caps that everyone
was wearing earlier in the season.
Evening star., 1932-09-16

CATHEDRAL HE1GHTS-Single corner room,
private home. overlooking park: with board,
$40 month; maid; unlim. phone. Clev. 464l.
Evening star., 1932-09-16

oIZ4 NEBRASKA AVE. ION Conn. l-LarRe
room. windows, 2 closets. next TO bath;
very reasonable private family. Clev. $40.
1900 LAMONT ST. NW-Large double room.
nicely furnished, private family. Adams
3756
Evening star., 1932-09-16

1909 18th N.W-Double room adjoining bath,
shower; every comfort and privilege; best
meals. Other vacancies. $35 to $40. -
1929 X ST. NV. The Lee Maraue-LarEe
double room, running water: single room,
semt-priyate bath: home cooking 16'
Evening star., 1932-09-16

1881 BUICK IS" DE LUXE ROAD
STER-A smart, clean, attrac-
tive sport car in robins egg blue
with Oriole cream wheels. Car
looks like new in every respect,
top, tires, upholstery, etc.
1881 CHEVROLET COACH Late
model Chevrolets are like
money in the bank. This one
is clean. looks like new and is
priced right. Easy terms.
1881 DODGE "S" DE LUXE SEDAN
"A good looking. economical
eight-cylinder car of this popu-
lar make: suede gray lacquer.
One of the best buys in our
stock
1929 HUPMOBILE CENTURY "6"
SEDAN-De luxe equipment, 6
wheels and trunk rack; tires,
fini.h. upholstery fine. clean
and like new. A rare bargain.
1881 FORD TUDOR SEDAN-New
tires car is clean and we'll
kept A wonderful piece of
good looking, dependable and
economical transportation.
LINCOLN DE LUXE 7-PASSENGER
TOURING. late model; driven
only 10000 miles by careful
chauffeur: absolutely clean and
bright inside and out; tonneau
shield and complete equipment
of every sort.
OLDSMOBILE COUPE-A smart
and most desirable 2-paSSenger
coupe; refnished in attractive
black Duco, Oriole cream
wheels and stripe; late model;
unusual value.
PLYMOUTH SEDAN-A fourd door,
fve-passenger car priced low
for quick sale; new appearance,
green and blue Duco combina-
ton, smooth motor; compare!
PACKARD STANDARD IS" CON-
VERTIBLE COUPE-De luxe
equipment includes wheels,
trunk rack and other extras;
original black Duco dark green
stripe exceptionally well kept
by careful owner.
1929 KARD ROADSTER, g.
cylinder. series TAO; a con-
servative fine car; done in
original Packard blue with
black running gear; powerful
motor, 60-day guarantee.
1881 1PIERC E-ARROW SPORT
TOURING-Save $4,000: a very
handsome. powerful car for the
open car enthusiast, very COM
plete de luxe equipment; real
opportunity for the fine car
buyer.
PONTIAC SEDAN-A we'll kept. late
model 2-door sedan; from origi-
nal owner to you; dark blue
Duco in perfect condition;
carefully used; low mileage.
1880 PIERCE-ARROW BROUGHAM
An exceptional buy in one of
the most popular models of this
distinguished manufacturer; de
luxe equipment. Be sure and
see this car.
1881 STUDEBAKER DICTATOR "8"
SEDAN A well kept car,
driven only 5000 miles; dark
blue lacquer, Bedford cord up
holstery, free wheeling;
smooth, economical. eight and
one of the biggest bargains.
1881 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER
"S" SEDAN-A beautiful sedan
in dark blue with modern lines,
free wheeling and the famous
Commander motor; a handsome
To 70
Like new.
Evening star., 1932-09-16

1881 sTUDEBAKER COMMANDER
"S" SEDAN-A beautiful sedan
in dark blue with modern lines,
free wheeling and the famous
Commander motor; handsome
car and economical to operate.
Like new.
Evening star., 1932-09-16

1927 10th ST. NW.-Large room for three
young ladies: newly papered; private bath:
also single and double rooms; excellent food.
16s
Evening star., 1932-09-16

1922 l. NW.-Large front rooms. slcove
Ritchenette. running water; everything furn.
parlors mad. jan. bell boy service
NEAR DUPOEsT CIRCLE. 2234 Que st. NV
Beautiful. desirable rooms, every conveu-
ience: reasonable l8s
Evening star., 1932-09-16
ROOMS-FURNISHED.
fCAntian~A

NEAR SHOREHAM-Newly furnished front
ROOM strictly private bath telephone. maid
service. garage; suitable for 1 or 2. Adams
Evening star., 1932-09-16
RENT-GARAGE.

with loft above: grease traps, h-wh, cleo
trio lights: corner of alley. rear 1910 L st.
NV; rent. $55. Key HOWENSTEIN BROS.
7th and II SITS. ne. Lin. 0897.
GARAGE. BRICK. REAR 1920 EYE ST, ON
20-fOOt lighted alley.
Entrance II and 10Th SITS.
BRICK GARAGES FOR RENT.
Between Garfield st, Cathedral ave, 27th
ST. eind Connecticut ave. Single garage,
1915. double garages. 81.
FLOYD E DAVIS COMPANY,
733 18th st. NV. Nat 0353
Evening star., 1932-09-16
TABLE BOARD.
WANTED-ROOMS,

YOUNG MAN. aeronautical engineer. study
ing law evenings. desires pleasant living
quarters with private bath in private home
or apt. in Cleveland Park. Wesley Heights or
similar residential section; social and busi-
ness references Write details. c. W. New
ton, Alban Towers.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
CONFhb DISAPPOINTMENT
 SAID ID BE INEVITABLE

LONDON, Jan. 21. (P)-A post p0nement of the Lausanne repara- tions conference is res garded in British official circles as inevitable because of the French political sit uatiOn.
 With debating in progress in th- French chamber over vote of con- fidence, Laval said it is considered impossible that arrangements for a conference will be completed in time.
 The delegates were to arrive Jan uary g which was the date set. It is now believed the session will be held week later.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
TEXT OF LOWELL
 CREEK FLOOD BILL

Bill H.R. 6733, introduced in the House of Representatives by Dele gate James Wickersham for the proper maintenance of Lowell Creek flood control works, is as follows:
 For estimates necessary for the proper maintenance of the flood control works at Lowell Creek, Seward, Alaska
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Con- gress assembled, That the Secre- tary of War is authorized to submit for the consideration of Congress such estimates as are, in his judg- ment, necessary for the proper maintenance of the flood-control works at Lowell Greek, Seward, AL aska, construction under authority contained in Public Resolution No. 52, 6Sth Congress. approved Feb ruary 3, 1927.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
CHINESE CONTROVERSY
 REMAINS UNSETTLED

MOSCOW, Jan. q. lP)-No Teh Hui, chairman of the Chinese East ern Railroad and head of the Chin csc delegation which came to Mos cow to negotiate for a settlement of a controversey over the road, left for Manchuria after 20 months Of fruitless effort.
 The negotiations arose out of the Chinese-Soviet conflict years ago over the railroad which traversed Manchuria and which is under joint control of Soviet and China.
 The Chinese busted all Russian railroad employees on charges that they were spreading Communist propaganda.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
AUTO EXCISE TAXES
 WILL SLOW INDUSTRY

DETROIT, Jan. 21. N)-Protest- ing against the proposed govern ment excise tax on automobiles, Alvin McCauley, president of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, characterized such a tax as a real influence toward slowing down business recovery.
 If, as has been said repeatedly by some of the nations business leaders, the automobile industry can be self-starter for the return of prosperity, it should not be ham, pered by this added burden, said McCauley.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
FINISH LIQUOR SOLUTION
HETS TSINGFORS. Finland Lan 2

HELSINGFORS, Finland, Jan. 21. l4D-A strict state control system of manufacture, sale and consump- tion of liquor was disclosed as the formation of the governments bill repeating Finnish prohibition laws. The bill proposes to substitute a liquor traffic monopoly for the dry laws and will retain punishments for illegal sales.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
FR. MERRILL SULzMhN
 LOC0L RESIDENT PRIEST

A resident priest will soon be per manently established in Seward. announces Rev. J. Allard, O.M.I.. who has received word in this mail that Father Merrill Sulzman will arrive nthe next steamer from the South, the SS Northwestern.
 Father Sulzman, son of Dr. Sulz- man of Troy, N. Y, was ordained last year in Rochester, N. Y, and for the last few months has been residing at Skagway. He is young man and welcomed the opportunity to come to Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
NEW SHERIFF

HONOLULU, Jan. 21. (P)-Gov- ernor Lawrence Judd appointed Major Gordon Ross, of the Hawaii National Guard, as high sheriff of Oahu prison. replacing John Lane, who resigned. The appointment of Ross was announced shortly before the Territorial Legislature convened in special session to consider measures intended to halt the Honolulu crime wave"
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
NO WATER

BELLINGHAM, Wash, Jan 21 lP-Residents of Maple Falls, just on the outskirts of this city, We'd nesday engaged in a snowball bat tie to save the town. A fire start ed in a general store and spread to other structures. Because there was no water on hand, the citizens had to throw snow on the flames to put them out. The damage was es- timated at S6,000.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
WHY EDITORS GO MERITS

The following postcard was re- ceived in the palatious offices of The Gateway: Yes sir, MT. Editor The Gateway, it was me, 1906 made the first assay in Judge John Goo del's Recorders office from Willow Creek ore, then a Bunch of Saloon heroes Hangers made a Brake for that Creek and Hills, yours as ever, the Mangy Dog, and Worlds Known Mineral Explorer Ex. Nome Dyna- miter."
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
AMERICANS INJURED

PARIS, Jan. 21. (P)-George Der kalew and Earl Taylor, assistant trade commissioners at the Amer -can Embassy, and an American woman, named Mrs. Graves, were injured seriously when speeding automobile, driven by a French man, crashed into the Americans car parked at a roadside. The French man was believed idying from a fractured skull.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
T4RDIEU BE HEAD

PARIS, France, Jan. q. (P)-It was announced Tuesday that Min ister of War Andre Tarieu will head the French delegation to the Ge- neva Disarmament Conference on February 20. Previously it had been expected that Premier Laval would attend.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21

Joe Freeman. popular traveling salesman, is again a welcome vis- itOr in Seward, calling on the local trade and renewing old acquaint- anceS.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
NOTICE

Masons and Eastern Stars and families are invited to a farewell party given for MT. and Mrs. James Campbell at the Masonic Temple at p. m, Saturday.
 1-21. g. g. H. SOGN. Secv
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21

T. Kaneko, for some time in charge of the cleaning and press ing department of the Seward Steam Laundry, left on the steam er Victoria enroute to Seattle for 3 brief vacation.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21

Lydia Hansen, with the eX- tension department of the Alaska Agriculture College and School of Mines, left on the SS Victoria for Juneau.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21

A five-passenger Cadillac sedan was brought up to Seward from the States on the SS Victoria for MT, Mrs. Harry Kawabe. The car is said to be the second heaviest car in Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-21
BRIDGE CLUB MEET

Ladies of the Seward Bridge Club will meet tomorrow (Friday) after noon at 1:3O at the home of Mrs. Harold Painter