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of the court faces turned in my di-
rection. The occupants Of the press
seats began hastily scribbling in their
notebooks, looking up at me with quick
glances, as though searching for ap-
propriate adjectives.
In the far corner the jury were
already filing back into their places.
They were headed by the foreman
lean, lantern-jawed man with a
long, scraggy neck and morose ex-
preston. He looked like dyspeptic
SchoolmaSter.
In a stentorian voice the usher de-
manded silence. Every one rose to
his feet, a door at the back opened
and Mr.. Justice Earle in his scarlet
robe stepped slowly into view. He
was accompanied by two sheriffs, and
with leisurely dignity the trio settled
themselves in their respective seats.
Members of the jury. will you
please answer to your names"
While the customary roll call was
in progress. my eyes almost in
stinctively wandered up into the pub
lie gallery. 1t was packed to over
flowing. but in the usual place. at the
extreme end of the front row. I caught
sight of the face I was looking for.
1t was the face of a girl. had
noticed her first on the opening day
of my trial, and among that drab
crowd of typical sensation hunters
her fresh beauty had stood out like
some delicate flower. She was quite
a stranger to me. hadn't the re-
motest idea who she was. only knew
that all through the week she had
been sitting there in the same corner
seat-a motionless and intent figure.
apparently absorbed in the evidence.
The last of the jurymen mumbled
out his reply, and a profound hush
fell upon the court. Lowering my
eyes from the gallery, I looked stead
lily in front of me. I prayed silently
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seized hold OF both my hands, " have
no words to tell you how happy ]
am! ! knew from the first"
Better come inside, sir. If you
don't mind" interrupted the warder.
He pushed back the door as he spoke.
and the next moment, still q trifie
dazed, I found myself in the small,
cherries apartment which served O.
the prisoners dining room.
You can talk comfortable in here
said the warder encouragingly.
Thanks" I said duly.
He took his departure, and as the
latch clicked behind him sank down
on the nearest bench.
Mr.. Cresswell patted me on the
shoulder. I'VE won't try to discuss
anything at present." he said. What
you need is good rest, good dinner
and a nice long sleep. The best
thing you can do is to come back with
me to my house and stay the night"
CHAPTER II.
SEYMOUR'S LETTER.
= SHOOK my head. "It's fright
fully Kind of you," broke in.
you've been an absolute brick
! all through, and can never
begin to thank you sufhciently
for a quarter OF what you've done ]"
I paused. "All the same" I added,
If you won't think me ungrateful
I'd rather be alone for the next few
hours. IL want to get things
Rfr icyyIf IN
"Why. Of course" Mr.. Cresswell
seated himself beside me. "You do
exactly as you please. my boy. If
you feel you would be better by your
self, well and good. Don't try to
think too much, however. Look on
1t all as q wretched mistake that's
finished and done with, and tomorrow
or the next day, when you are quite
yourself again, you must come along
to lunch with me and we'll have q
good long talk"
I stared at him for a moment in
silence. do you believe that people
will agree with the verdict?" asked.
Certainly do; at least ninety nine
out of hundred. There are always
few fools about who like to flatter
themselves that they know better
than the jury, but you can take it
from me that every sensible man who
has followed the case will be abso-
lutely convinced of your innocence.
That reminds me"-he put his hand
in his breast pocket-"Tve got note
for you here from your cousin"
"What-Seymour?" I inquired.
He nodded. 1T was sent round
to my office this morning with a
covering letter. He expressed wish
that 1t should be handed to you be-
fore you left the court"
Nicholas Gets q Jolt, Tomorrow.
Evening star., 1934-11-30
CHAPTER I.

VERDICT.
~ VOW long have they beer
~ out now?" asked.
Mr.. Cresswell consulted
i i his watch. "Half an hour
at least, % minutes, to be
exact"
like a week" took couple OF
PAGES along the narrow CELL and came
back to the small table at which he
was sitting. "I suppose nine of them
made up their minds that I'm guilty
and they're trying to persuade the
other three to agree with them. I'm
certain that confounded foreman
wants to hang me. I could see it
in his eye"
The old lawyer got up slowly and
laid his hand on my shoulder.
Don't talk like that, my boy" he
said, "you-you've been splendid up
to now, and"
Sorry" I interrupted. Its this
internal waiting that gets on ones
nerves. Something like sitting in a
dentists waiting room, staring at the
aspidistras."
II know, know. It's terrible Or
deal, but you mustn't let it shake
your courage. The jury always takes
a little time. They-they like to dis
cuSs a case, even when they are prac-
tically agreed. Personally, have no
doubt about their verdict-none what
ever"
I felt convinced that he was lying,
h11t oil the Saroa made an effort IN
appear more cheerful.
We'll, you've done everything for
me that was humanity possible"
said. Il couldn't have had a better
counsel than Barrett. If they choose
to murder me it won't be his fault"
His speech for the Defense" said
Mr.. Cresswell, was magnificent. 1t
produced a tremendous effect upon
the jury-tremendous
II wish it had produced a little
more upon old Earle" I observed a
trifle bitterly.
He nodded. 81 understand how you
feel. but we must try to remember
that it's judges duty to be strictly
impartial. His summing up :"
Il don't want impartiality," broke
odG. VlldU L WdllU ID JuSIlCS.
didn't kill Osborne and -"
A key grated in the lock, and with
a simultaneous movement we swung
round toward the iron door. 1t opened
noiselessly, and -shouldered
figure in dark blue stepped forward
into the cell. I drew in a long
breath.
The warder, genial fellow in spite
Of his profession, gave me a friendly
nod.
You'll be wanted SOON" he re-
marked. the jury are just coming
back"
Mr.. CreSswell took my hand and
pressed it. God be with you. my
boy" he muttered huskily.
"You can step in next door, if you'd
like to wait, SIR" continued the
warder, addressing himself to my
companion. Then he turned to me.
There's no special hurry for min
ute or so. They amt in court yet"
I'm ready" said.
Picking up his hat, Mr. Cresswell
walked out of the cell. My jailer
eyed me for a moment with a touch
of sympathy on his broad. stolid face.
Keep your nerve up" he said in
a low voice, land good luck to you
Then, tapping me on the arm, he
pointed to the door
Outside. at the end of the white
glazed brick passage, stood a second
warder. I took my place behind him
and, passing the wiredin staircase on
our left, we advanced in procession
f1,a yoorrotIy Hinhf of ctor,s
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NA By VICTOR BRIDGES
Bv VICTOR BRIDGES

which led up into the court. A I
mounted could hear the low murmur
Of voices.
had been through so many emo
tions during the last few weeks that
now, when the fateful moment had
come, my nerves and brain seemed
to be too exhausted for any further
effort. All felt as stepped out into
the dock was kind of weary and
half-numbed resentment. I had no
particular sensation either of hope
or fear.
I walked forward to the front, and
the whispered hum Of conversation
that was going on all around me sud-
denly became louder. From every part
Evening star., 1934-11-30
FAIR MANAGERS ELECT
Elwood A. Hughes of Toront,

Elwood A. Hughes of Toronto
Heads International.
TORONTO, November 80 CP.-El-
wood A. Hughes, general manager of
the Canadian National Exhibition,
Toronto, yesterday was elected presi-
dent OF the International Association
Of Fairs and Expositions at the closing
session Of the associations annual
convention.
Ray Lee Of the Minnesota State Fair
was elected vice president and Ralph
T. Hemphill Of Oklahoma City, Okla,
was reelected secretary.
Evening star., 1934-11-30
ORDERED TO PAY $15,1 $50
Mari1yn Miller Loses Auto Col
lision Case.

LOS ANGELES, November 80 CP).-
Marilyn Miller, movie and stage
actress, was under court order today
to pay $15,15o damages for a motor
car collision that resulted In injuries
to H. G. Meader.
Meader's judgment Is also against
Miss Miller's chauffeur, r. D. Davis
In deposition taken In New York,
Miss Miller said Davis took the car
without her permission to transport
some friends to q party.
Evening star., 1934-11-30
Prompt Help For
Itching Eczema

It's wonderful the way soothing, cool
ing Zemo brings prompt relief to
itching, burning skin, even in severe
cases. Itching soon stops when Zemo
touches tender and irritated skin be-
cause Of its rare ingredients. To re-
lieve Rashes, Ringworm, and comfort
the irritation Of Eczema and Pimples,
always use clean, soothing Zemo. In
sist on genuine Zemo. Approved by
Good Housekeeping Bureau, No. 4S74.
35c, 60c, 81. All druggists.
Evening star., 1934-11-30
ME-. AGED HOME TO HOLD
DONATION DAY Benefit
Board of Managers Annual Event
to Be Conducted Today
FROM q fo IN D M

The annual donation day benefit Of
the Methodist Home for the Aged will
be held today from 3 to 10 pm,
under direction of the Board Of Man
ayers of the home.
A feature will be a Party Of the
Nineties," which is to be given In the
afternoon. with members Of the board
dressed in the styles Of that period.
The home, which is not q member
Evening star., 1934-11-30

Of the Community Chest, needs food
supplies, linens and cash contributions.
Mrs. j. C. Mulford, general chairman,
is assisted by Helen Harman, assist
ant chairman in charge Of the deco
rationS.
Evening star., 1934-11-30

Model COL. Rich walnut
cabinet, inclosing a splendid
Philco radio. Long and
short wave model, with elec-
trio dynamic speaker and
Philco high-efficiency tubes.
A radio that will thrill you
with performance. Free trial
in your own home.
Buy on our budget terms.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
MARYLAND ROAD
. PLANSPUSHED

The State Of Maryland is COM
pleting plans for expansive road
and bridge work for 1884 which
will cost more than four million
dollars.
A new superhighway to be con.
structed for % miles between
Baltimore and Aberdeen, Md, will
be more than 100 feet wide and
cost approximately four million
dollars and it's construction has
been urged by the Federal Public
Works Administration.
There is a fight now in prog.
ress between experts who favor Q
brand new highway between Aber.
deem and Baltimore and propo-
nents Of a plan to widen the pres
ent Philadelphia road.
Washington and Maryland mo-
torists who used the Philadelphia
road during the 1888 season found
it one of the worst jammed thor.
oughfareS in the State especially
because giant trucks used this
narrow road to haul freight.
The Maryland road commission
has informed Governor Ritchie
that it would cost approximately
100000 more to construct O new
road than to widen the present
PHILADELPHIA road.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
3 LINES shown
ByCAD|LLAC

A completely new and graceful
Interpretation of aerodynamics
and stream lining as applied to
body lines, and revolutionary
changes in chassis design fea-
tured by ''knee-action" front
wheels to provide what is claimed
as a new standard of riding COM
fort characterize the three new
lines of 1884 Cadillacs on ex-
hibit at the auto show.
Through the development Of
an entirely new principle Of
weight distribution, and the
adoption of a new and wholly
different frame and front wheel
spring construction and suspen-
sion, a new glide or flat ride has
been achieved.
The Cadillac V-8 is presented
on three wheel bases. 1913, 1856
and 146 inches, the Viz on a
146 inch wheel base and the
custom built V-16 on a 154-inch
wheelbase. The V-8 has Fisher
bodies, with Fleetwood optional,
while the Viz and V-16 have
bodies by Fleetwood in the most
complete range of body styles
and colors ever presented by
Cadillac.
In the graceful, flowing lines
Of the new Cadillacs, each curve
is fashioned to lessen wind re-
Sistance and air noises, and in
crease the smooth passage of air
current, from the steeply sloping
windshield to the beaver tail rear
deck.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
Boats akeCars
orExhibition
To Indians

A novel method by which the
automobile, until recent years
a curiosity in many parts of
India, is being brought to the
attention of people living in
regions considered inaccessible
by motor cars. has been out
lined in connection with General
Motors Silver Anniversary.
In Rangoon. there is a dealer
who has a famous motto, IF
you can't come to Watson'S,
Watson will come to you" In
order to make good his slogan
to the residents of the thirty
river towns lying between
Rangoon, in lower Burma, and
Mandalay, four hundred miles
away, he chartered a 3OO-foot
steamer and a 200-foot steel
barge to carry a showing Of
cars to the natives of these
towns.
Many of the natives were
prosperous, and so prospective
owners of cars for local use,
despite the fact that the roads
or trails leading to the outside
world were inadequate for inter
city travel.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
8OO-Mile Mexican Highway
Rich in Scenic Splendor

the MexicanS have been hewing
through the mountains and
across the great central plateau
is, with its extension south
from Mexico City, the first
1,O0O:mile link in the great Pan
American parkway which will
one day reach across the soil
of IL nations, from Canada
down to the lower tip Of South
America"
The trip to Mexico City will
be an easy one. You cross into
Mexico at Laredo. No passport
is necessary, only a tourists card
of identity, given by a Mexican
consulate. And, according to the
Golfers correspondent, it is far
safer from robbers than some of
the finest highways of our own
country.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27

Completion within a few
of Mexico's 800-mile mo-
tor highway from Laredo, Texas,
to Mexico City will open up a
vast new fairyland to American
motorists.
The late William G.. Shepherd,
veteran war correspondent Of
Golfers Weekly, drove his own
car over the entire length of the
unfinished road just before his
recent death. His account of
the trip, and the effect which
the new road will have in widen
ing the horizon of American
motorists. has just been pub
liShed. He wrote:
Don't try it yet; wait until
next year, but don't miss it
then. It's still dangerous now,
for ordinary everyday drivers.
But beginning next fall, every
American who tours in his
motor car will want to take
this astonishing new 2O-fOOt
road, which opens up a new
country, as foreign as any
place on earth. Once south of
the Rio Grande, the American
mOtOriSt will feel like Alice in
Wonderland.
"ThiS road is MexicO'S sur
prise gift to North America.
It's even more than that. It's
her gift to all South America
as well, for the highway that
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
NeW Motor Oil Pumps
At Lou Temperature

Following several years of in
tensive laboratory work, the Penn
sylvania Lubricating Company
has announced the development
of revolutionary motor oil
which will permit easy starting,
pumps freely at 20 below zero,
needs no warming up and main
tains it's body at high tempera-
lures.
This feature or ability to main
tain its body gives it the highest
viscosity index ever built into a
motor oil. This new product,
known as Uniflo, will be distrib-
uted by the Standard Oil Com
pany of New Jersey and other
companies.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
EARLY AUTO EXPERIMENT

One of the express companies
was experimenting with motor
lied wagons as early as 1899,
1t has been revealed in connec-
tion with General Motors Sill
yer Anniversary. The Horseless
Age, a periodical for motorists,
said:
"The first electric express
wagon in this country was
tested at Baltimore, July S,
by the United States Express
Company. It was built by
the Fischer Equipment Com
pany, of Chicago, and will un-
dergO further tests at Wash
tngtOn, Philadelphia and New
York"
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
Nepal's Royalty
Can Own Cars,
No One Else

In Nepal, the country extend.
ing for 500 miles along the
southern slope of the Hima-
layas, in northern India, the
sanctity attached to kingship is
still so strong that only mem.
bers of the royal family are per
mitted to own automobiles.
General Motors silver anniver.
sary brings this to light in re.
viewing the use of automobiles
in the less civilized lands dur
ing the past Is years.
Because of this restriction,
the country, with population
of more than five million, had
only $50 automobiles when the
last figures were obtained.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27

adequate performance, of hand
ling ease, or riding comfort, of
external appearance.
But all that has gone before
was but the preparation for yet
greater advancements, for more
radical improvements in riding
and handling and design than
the industry has ever known.
AS a result of years of develop
ment, one important factor in the
fulfillment of my prophecy Of
great changes in 1884, is the
presentation by Walter P. Chrys-
ler of his conception of the first
motor car since the invention
of the automobile.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27

indicates that Washington, D. c.,
holds the record for the greatest
decrease in persons killed in au-
tomobile accidents. Figures for
the first II months of 1888 show
that 11s were killed here. Com.
pared with 1853 in 1882, a decrease
Of 29.76 per cent.
One Of the factors regarded
as having an important bearing
on the increased deaths was the
percentage Of defective vehicles
in operation. A study of State
reports indicated that three out
Of every four vehicles in use last
year were defective.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
CHRYSLER SEES
DESIGN SHIFT
BY ]. E. FIELDS,

President ChrysIer Sales Corporation
Nineteen thirty-four will, I be-
lieve, write a new chapter in the
progress of the design of the
The Washington times., 1934-01-27

The above factors alone would
make it a wise move to go into
the automobile business; but on
top of all that, we have to con-
slider that present indications
point to 1884 as a good year for
automobile sales.
These conditions all forecast a
successful 1884 for every auto
mobile dealer, new or old, who is
selling range Of cars priced in
those fields where the bulk of
buying takes place. We, of
course, think it will be better
than that for the dealer who
places his faith in OldSmobile, for
We believe our dealer franchise is
one Of the best in the industry.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
u. S. Auto Deaths Increase,
But Capital Shows Drop

The number of persons killed
in automobile accidents in this
country last year is estimated at
about $4,000, exclusive Of motor
cycle accidents, it has been de-
termined by the Travellers Insur.
ance Company on the basis of
preliminary reports received from
most States.
The loss compares with 2e,196
in 1882 and is an increase of
about 2.5 per cent. The number
OF automobile accidents last year
was estimated at 100000 ara the
number of persons injured at
nearly $4,000.
An analysis of State reports
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
BAD j. s. ROADS
AID SOUGHT

The United States still suffers
from an acute need of highway
facilities. There are 100000
miles of mud roads, scarcely
100000 miles of high type road
pavement, and an amazing dearth
Of such facilities as well paved
through streets, separated grade
crossings, safe and adequate
bridges. and pedestrian tunnels.
Despite the fact that road
and street construction provides
q direct and immediate way of
giving jobs, the motor tax funds
rightfully belonging to this con-
StructiOn are being diverted to
other purposes in an alarming
fashion"
So says Charles M. Upham,
engineer-director of the American
Road Builders Association, during
their annual meeting this week in
Chicago.
cit is estimated that diversion
Of road incomes reduced new
construction funds in 1888 by
one third. If used for its right
full purpose, that money would
have been sufficient to con.
struct several thousand miles of
pavement and hundreds of other
motor car facilities.
"The nations recovery pro-
gram will take a distinct move
forward If we take steps to
make sure that every cent of
money collected from road
users in gas taxes and license
fees be used for construction
of roads, which provides en-
plOyment on a wholesale SCALE"
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
RALSTON URGES
MORE AUTO
DEALERS
g.. ~aH~
Chance to Enter Business at
Low Cost and With Good
Prospects Seen
BY d. E. RALSTON
Vice President and General Sales
Manager, OldS Motor Works

This Is the year to go into the
automobile business as a dealer.
The present condition of real es.
The Washington times., 1934-01-27
RUST PROOF FINISH

To its process of "Parcoliting"
is attributed the lasting beauty of
the fine lacquer applied to the
bodies of Dodge cars. This rust
proofing process, applied to Dodge
all-Steel bodies, tenders, hoods and
other parts, renders them perma-
nently immune to rust and corro-
sion. And it is a happy ccinci-
dence that the process serves two
quite distinct and ally import
ant PURPOSES,
The Washington times., 1934-01-27

automobile. The
year will re-
enact, in all
probability, the
complete top
pling Of all pre-
vious standards
of automobile
design that oc-
CURED in 1924.
In the rela-
lively S h or t
span Of 10
years, we have
indeed seen the
reconstruct ! on
Of all earlier
A-.~As--a Ae
The Washington times., 1934-01-27

tate makes it
possible to pro-
cure leases at
small cost. In
all probability,
rents will never
be lower. Fix
lures and other
essentials m ay
be bought for
a small outlay.
In fact, the &C.
tual cost of a
leadership is
probably lower
right now than
it will be again
nnr manu- SrnaHS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-17

All you need in materials in The
indianapolis Times drawing les
sons is a soft pencil and some
paper like typewriter paper. and
them a big smooth board like a
drawing board or your mothers
bread board, or a large, smooth
book.
The final drawings will appear
Thursday. Awards will be made
before Christmas.
Cut out these lessons each day,
paste them in a book, and you
will have a drawing book to keep
and show your friends.
Do you have some friends who
are interested in drawingP Be
sure and tell them about these
lessons. They will be running IN
THE TIMES for several weeks.
l. Your set of drawings tor the
fourth week beginning Saturday,
Dec. 8, and ending Friday, Dec.
IA must be in The Times Office
not later than noon, Tuesday.
Dec. Is. You may deliver them
in person or mail them to the
Drawing Contest Editor. The In
dianapols Times.
8. In case of ties, neatness viii
be deciding factor.
Prizes will be mailed to winners.
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A total OF SIS in cash and $50
guest tickets to the Apollo theater
will be given for the best drawings
submitted during the time these
lessons appear.
Now read these rules carefully:
/. GRADE SCHOOL PUPILS
ONLY are eligible for prizes in
this contest. Any grade school
pupil. boy or girl Except children
Of Times employees may enter.
2. Your drawings must be made
free hand, without the aid Of in
struments.
8. They may be made with PEN
Gil, crayon, or pen and ink.
4. Drawings must be submitted
clipped together in complete sets
of six, one for every day Begin
ming with Saturday Of each week
and ending with Friday Of the
following week
S. Drawings must be at least .
inches in depth on standard size
S1sx11 inches) white paper.
6. BE SURE to write your
name, address, school and grade
ON EACH DRAWING.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-17
Fire Injuries Fatal

Injuries sustained in a fire in La
fayette several weeks ago caused the
death yesterday OF Mrs. Harriet
Wilder, SGT E. 35th-st. Her death
followed that of her daughter, Mrs
Alex Scott who lived with her, and
who also was injured in the fire.
Mrs. Wilder, who was 80, was the
widow of @. w. Wilder. She had
lived in Indianapolis Is years. She
was member Of the Old Methodist
Church, Boonville, where funeral
services will be held at 2 Wednes-
day. Burial will be in Center Gem
etery.
Surviving Mrs. Wilder are four
sons, Eugene Wilder, Indianapolis;
Charles and Percy j. Wilder, Fl.
Lauderdale, Fla, and Richard Will
der, Alton. H.; a daughter, Mrs.
Harry l.. Kisker. Lafayette; three
sisters, Mrs. Margaret Harpole and
Mrs. Robert Williams, both of Boon
vile and Miss Mary Vincent, Evans
vile.