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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-06-22

changes reported by Standard Stat
istics, 515 were favorable, as compar-
ed with only 156 year ago.
"But this latter period has witness
ed gain Of only 1.5 per cent in en-
ployment, hours of labor have been
actually heightened by one-half hour
per week, and the real earnings Of
the Individual worker are not appre-
ciably greater than they were in
March, 1888.
Injustice Breeds Violence
eff the return of prosperity, as
measured by increased industrial out
put and higher profits, is going to
be accompanied by desire to return
to the wage philosophy Of the 1920's
additional and more serious express
sion are only matter of few years.
"The wage problem is not merely
a technical question of providing
enough purchasing power to keeI
lndusCry running at fuli speed. We
cannot justify ourselves of stopping
short when that level is reached. We
must go on to create a fairer sys-
tenn, in which the worker will share
equitably in our great wealth and live
in comfort and security. To deny
this right to men who are intelligent
is to invite unrest and violence.
"The same principles apply te
hours Of labor. Most of the maximum
hour scales are far too high even by
the narrow test of employment
measures. They are indefensibly high
when contrasted with the number OF
hours that people shall be required
to work in highly industrializee
civilization +"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-06-22
Steel BarOns Perfect Plans
For War on Union Employees

Chicago. - Preparations for the
threatened strike in the steel indus
try were started in the mills owned
by many of the anti-union steel ba-
rons in the Calumet industrial region.
Powerful searchlights have been
mounted within ,he grounds Of some
plants and others reported they had
established cafeterias and sleeping
quarters in the mills for those who
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-06-22
MEAT CUTTERS
And Butchers Win Strikes
All Over Nation

Chicago (ILNS) - Thousands OF
members of the Amalgamated Meat
Cutters and Butcher Workmen OF
North America have won union agree
ments, higher wages and better work
ing conditions by strikes in recent
weeks.
Beginning in the Middle West
butchers, meat cutters and other en-
ployes of the packing plants and
slaughter houses stopped work
Strikes spread to many packinghouse
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-06-22
Security for Jobs, Homes and
Old Age Asked By Roosevelt

would not join in the strike, if it is
called.
Representative of the Amalgamat-
ed Iron, Steel and Tin Workers plan
ned to strike unless the companies ac-
ceded to their request wor recognition
of the union as the agency to bargain
collectively with the employees for
members of the union.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-06-22

dustry code authority.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-06-22
NAMED REPRESENTATIVE

New York City (ILNS)-Hugh S.
Johnson, national recovery admins
traitor, has appointed Emily Hot, New
York attorney representing the Act
ors' Equity Association, as labor
member of the radio broadcasting in
dustry code authority.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-06-22
Rights Must Be Maintained

Rights Must Be Maintained
In concluding his message, the
president declared:
"We must dedicate ourselves anew
to recovery of the old and sacred
possessive rights for which mankind
has constantly struggled-homes,
livelihood and individual security. The
road to these values is the way of
progress. Neither you nor I will rest
content until we have done our ut
most to move further on that road"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12
New York Stations wEAV-e0o - WoR-7iO WJZ-7eO WABC-SOO

s T.--Dramatio Sketch.
 WoR--MoonbeamB Trio. WJZ--Musie and Songs by Radio Artists From Dock of Aircraft Carrtor Sara. toga.
 WABC-Charles Garlic, Tenor. orch. WABC-Nows; Dance
 orch. ii;30-WEAF-National Forum. WOR--Danee orch WJZ--Nows; Dance Orch. orch. i2;00--WMCA--Dnnoo Music (AlBo WABC, WoR, WIZ,
 WEVp).
 WEAF-NowB Bulletins; Dance Music,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12
Waterbury Produce Market
Furnished by Connecticut Dspartmsn, of Agriculture
 8. P. Storrs. local agent)

Straw wborrloB woro weaker and lower nt tho Monday morning farmers market on Moad0w Btroot, prices ranging 60 eonts Go Si,00 DOT ernto below prevailing levels late Inst weok. Fancy berries sold mostly for $500 to S3,b0, a few higher onrly In tho morning whilo small ordinary quality offoringB went for $2.0O Co $2,b0, Total 0f- foringB woro not quito nB heavy uH Saturday morning but failed Co on. tlroiy clear boforo tho closo of trading,
 Boots sold out onrly, mostly for 70 cents n doEon punches, n foW lnto for 90 eontB. Cabbage was slow nt 7'5 cents to $i,00 DOT box. Asparagus moved woli, usually for '$i.2b to $i.b0 DOT dozen bunoh0D. Native peas at tho market place sold out onrly, tho bulk going for $2,b0 DOT bVBhol.
 Lettuce sold woll but did not on. tlroly Boll out. Iceberg sold usually for Go eonts q dozon and head type for 2b to ga oontB. ltomAlno let- tuce prieoB ranged from 10 Go 90 cents n dozen with flow fancy higher.
 At wholesalers onions were firm. CT and hlghor whllo most other shlppod.ln products were un' changed.
 (Unlcss otherwise stated quota. ti0ns are based on sales of good mcrchnntabIc products tO retailers by nearby producers or Others).
 FRUITS; Apples, fancy Bnltlwins f.0O-2.OO bu., No. 1 t.7b.f.Bb bu,, ungradcd i.50.i.75 bu., western boxed 2.1O.3.OO bu.j cantalOupcs, California 3.5O.f25 cratc; straw. berries 2.OO-3.0O crate.
 VEGETABLES; Asparagus, No. 1 i.iO-l.4O d0x. buns, No. 2 .O6..OO dog; bccts, native .35..5O dOx. buns, beet greens, .4O..50 bu.i broccoli, punched .B5.f.OO dOz., loose .75- 100 bu.; beans, snap i.bO.2.OO bn. | cabbagc, native .75-i.OO box; car- rOts .45..BO dOx. buns.; caulifIOwcr, 2, native f.25-1.5O dOx.; cucumbcra 2.OO.2.5O bu.; celery hearts f.bO. l.75~ dOx.; escarOlc .35..5O bu.; let' tucc, Iceberg .lO-.05 bu., head 20 : | ,36 dOg,, rOInalno .l5-,26 dOx,; kmic .aO..5O bu.; onions l.05-2.OO bu.; !; peppers 2.25-2.50 crate; potatoes, old i.3O.1.6O cWt., new 3.5O.J.7b bbl.; rndishcs .5O.1.OO bu.; rhu- barb .3O-.1O dOx. buns.; scalll0ns, .f5-.25 dog. buns.; spinach .25-.4O
 bu.; tOmntOes 1.5O-1.76 lug.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS; Conn, eggs per dog; Ncwlaid Fancy 30; Special .2B-.3O; Extra .27..2S; Gathered .24..20; Ncwlaid medium ,2S: SDccial medium .23-.25; Extri medium .22-.23; western .i0-.2S;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12

Having hls name ln glitter. ing lights on thcatcr mArquccs ls no novelty Co George Jcsscl, popular M. .. of the new "VOlcc of Columbia" series. ... But nn office door is something else ngnln, For Jessel is the proud p0ssessor of e new office on the 18th floor of the CHS building. where hc super. vlsed the installation of q but. tcry of telephones, furniture and knlck.knacks himself. ... After checking up llnnl details, R lingering painter was aston. ishcd when Jcsscl returned with q worried look on his face. .. ."Cnn't l have my name on the door in gilt pnint like the rest of the bOys?" The painter finally sald "Ycs" and Jcsscl departed whistling. -" Tony WOns returned Friday from Chicago where he got Q glimpse of the Worlds Fair. -. Besides singing and play. ing golf these days, Paul kcnst is spending several hours n dny sitting for Q bust which Is be. Ing made by Miss Evelyn MOr. TOT, prominent New England sculptress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12

live, fowl c0lored .i7..iO b., leg. horns .f5-.f7 h., br0ilcrs,. Rocks .f8..23 h., Itetis .t7..20 lbp Leg. horns .i0-.fO lb.; dressed, fowl .2S. .25 h., brOllers .28..3O ID.
 LIVESTOCK AND MEAT; Butcher stock, cows .O2..O4 lb., calves .O8-.O7 h.; meats, beef III. .f5 h., veal .iO-.fa h., lamb .fS-.2 1 h., pork, Joins .f3..t0 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12

Personal. Wish Murlcl Wilson was given n little more time on thc Show DOnt hour. And that someone finally withdrew MOlnsscs 'n' January from the same period, ,... WATR will not he on the nir Sunday but will begin regular programs on that day ln A week or two. Kathleen Wells, one of our fnv0rltc vO. caIlsts, will sing "lI0t Dogs and Snrsa parilla" during Jack Pearls NEG program to. night. We erred yesterday In listing Audrey Marsh as singing with Ted Weems ln Chicago. Audrey Is still in New York. -. Tine WcclnS vocalist is Andrea Marsh.
 Jimmy Melton is going on a iaa la
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12
THE AIR WAVES

ark tho week of Juno iS and ln Washington on Juno 90. He win journey to tho capital in his boat, Melody, and will live on lt while there, .. Maxine and phI SpltRlnyB ensemble also have start- cd a vaudeville tour. This week they arc appearing in Pittsburgh, which will bo followed by Coium. bus and Cleveland.
 Many years ago . llttlo southern girl helped serve chicken dinners to gala group of passengers aboard the first train to como Into Decatursville, Tenn. Recently the same little girll--now m auth. orcss and actress--playod . char. acter role in tho T. s. Stribling radio drama, Conflict" the scene being laid In tho samo Tennessee town and tho plot based around the developments of railroading tn the South.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12
28S..WTIC..Hartf0rd..1O40

2SS..WTIC..Hartf0rd..lO4O P. M,
 4.OO--Don BIgolow's oroh.--
 NEG. A:30--Art Ttatom-NBC A;4b--I.ndy Next Door---NBC, 6:OO--Chlck Wobb's orch. .--NDC b,9O--Tho Tattorod Man--NDC. b,ab-Nursory Thymes--NBC, 8:00--l3nsebali 'Seores--NBC. G:Ob.--WrlghtVlllo Clarion. g.30--Mid-woo Hymn Song
 NEG. O:aB--Mnry Smnll--NBC 7:00-0ould mad Shofftor, planlsts
 ---NBC. 7.ib--WTiC Sports Rovlow. 7;30--leddle and Ralph.-NBC. 7.4b=Tho unrmonoors. B;00--foo Rolgmnn'S Oroh,--NBC, 8:3O---Anson WookB' Oreh.--NBC O;00--llon Bornlo'B Orch. h.a--NDC. O!30--pnlmor House Promenade
 NEG. i0:00--WTfC Playhouse - Guy
 liodlund, director. i0.30-Merry Mndenps"-Norman
 Cloutlor, director. ii.00-I3mil Coloman'B oreh.--
 NEG. ii.30--Nntionai Radio Forum -
 NEG.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12
Real Estate For Sale
Houses For Sale

FINEST LIT Three family house in Waterbury, i29 Willow st 20 rooms, four car garage, hot water heat, central oil burner. An oonvenienoes. Bargain. Burto n Spirit Phones 3-670b, $-i2S4,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12
BE FAIR TO YOUR WIFE AND FAMILY
 BUY A USED CAR AND GIVE THEM A TREAT
Merchandise
Q Business \ ofncc Equipment

GARAGE EQUIPMENT BARGAINS Air eompressors, auto lifts, greaae guns, tasks, chain falls, battery charger, cash registers, gas pumps and tanks, etc, D, & c, Equipment Co, 10 Edwards st., Hartford, Conn. Phone 7.5000, Entrance, rear Railway Express.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12
Educational
Dancing Teachers

MAIL cLERKs--Men is sa,700 q year. Get prepared for coming examination. Write "Op. p0rtunity" care of Box c-is7, Democrat,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12

Gertrude Nlesson, Columbin'S huslsy-voiced singer, embarks lnt0 this month on vaudeville tour that will tako hor to thonterB In tho principal eitiog of tho East md mid .Wost. She's due back in Now York iate in August.
 CBS offers Q big musical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12

FOUR--Family house for sale. 22 rooms, 6 car garage. 26 East Dover St. Joseph Massicotte.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12

A special program for the sailors of the U. s. neot will bo offered by q troupe of NEG performers on tho flight dack Of the U. s. aircraft car- rler Saratoga from 10 to ils3O toe night. Tho last hnlf-hour of the program will to brondcnst over the WIZ chain.
 Among the performers will Do Paul Whitomnn and hts company, Harry Ielchman and Eddie Pea. body, both former sailors, the Pluk- ems Sisters, Mary Small, Ed Lowry and tho Sisters of the Skillet.
 ss--------
 Thursday will be q big day for Tony SaccO, the iOcal musl. clan who's won himself 70 many inns ns vocalist and gut. taFIst with EnrIc Mndrlgucra and hls orchestra. At Hnmii. tOn park Thursday night, TOny' will act as guest conductor with the orchestra booked for that night at the East Main street ballroom. Also that night, during Rudy vnllec'A regular NBC variety hour, he will sing and play TOny's new song, "Breegc That's Brlngin' My Honey Back to Me-"
 Here's real news,
 We've just received from Tony an acceptance of our in. vitatiOn to take part in WATERS premier prOgrnn Ut tho Palncc thcater Friday morning and also to take over broadcast later in the day. It'll Dc the first opportunity that Waterbury has had tO hear her successful native son crOoning from hometown station. Tony is breaking up his vacation Co come Co this city, and tO him goes our thnnka for hlA kindnene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12
Business SevUice
Insurance

FIRE iNsuRANcN - Be protected. 4 small amount will insure your home and protect you against any toss ty Ire, Don't neglect to in- Haydtn's 60 south Main st' Phone t.slei.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12
With RAY FITZPATRICK

contest at 90 o'clock tomorrow night, with the champion har. monica players og tho q. <. Navy and the HyFd expedition as opponents. The program will come both from the fleet and Little Amcrlcn. Reprc. senting Commander Byrd's outfit will De Al CnrbOnc, ex. mhrlnc and now cook at IAttlc America. The navy player wsll Do Seaman William '. linslcy Of tho Maryland. Jndgcs will be . soldier, snlloF and marine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12

Boor comes to tho air....,
 Starting Friday night at 10 o'clock Q new variety program comes to the air, with . Mllwau- kee brewing concern as It's sponsor. Tho program will run for 45 min. |. uteB each Friday and ls the first timo that the major networks have accepted beer account.
 Tho stars listed for the bill look like q cross-sectlon of CBS stars. Heading the list are StoopnaRle and Dudd, Everett Marshall, tho Eight Gentlemen from Milwaukee, Frank Crumit and Parker Fennol. ly. Orchestral music will be sup. piled by Victor Young and his mu. sicinnB.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12

LOOK AT ALfs--The low priced cars THEN investigate the. Lafayette --You will be Surprised
 T!tlg WATERBURY NASH go, 3Db WoRt Main SC. Dial 3-ii0S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12

Jimmy Melton is going on A vaudeville tour, appearing in Now
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12

 LOON. AT Af.fs--The low priced cars --TuleN Investigate the the Lafayette TIfie WATERDURY NASH 60, 3ob Woat Main SC. Dial 5.iiOS
 Packard Coupe, .tgb0
 Rtudebakhr President
 Sedan, sgpb, Plymouth
 Coupe, S4Db and
 '2D Buick RondHter
 LIBERALIZATION, ING.
 a7D West Main St. Duiok eo.4s 6.pass Coupe Chevrolet Landau HeeAn Nash .8i.s7t .conW gedan LhHRile gS a.pasn Coupe rlXpHpie p;Ihe ss sAi,ss Gp%p1A < A,lS,eIS' ltS eiw
 t0pon lgVeningA) sTUDBBAKBR SEDAN, ioeo-. moehanieai oonditloe. Must bs seen to Do appreciated. Aipb. I.OElIMANN CHEVROLET CO., Inc, 57D West Main St. Dlal 5'bl8O BARGAINS AS USUAL 'sa Chevrolet s.door Sedan '33 pOntlao .Delux Coupe '39 Plymouth Sedan '89 Plymouth Sport Roadster '2D Buick Sport Sedan '3i Buick Dolux Sedan '32 Ford Sport Coupe 'a0 Ford Conv. Coupe '3i Ford Delux Phnoton go Ford station Wagon '30 Austin Coupe '5i Chevrolet Sedan '30 Hudson 2-door Sedan
 Also Several Trucks
 ATWOOD BRos,,. sa0 No, Main Ht, Dial asjybe 32D No. Main St. Dial 3s32bs
 GROVE "TRADig.fNS" go Ford Coach .,,,,,.,..,,. 70
 Packard Touring ,,...,. eb '2O Ford Coupe ..,,......,.,, " '2S Studebnker Sedan ,.,,,,' ND '30 Ford Coupe ,,.,,,,,,,,.,, l1b '2s Packard Deluxe Roadster go Ford Coach '2S Nash Sport Roadster .,,, 100
 Wlllys.Knights Sedan ,,,. .a0 '3t Chevrolet Truck ,,,,..,,,, 13b
 70 Others to Select From GROVE USED CAR EXC. IA Grove St. Dial 4-0o7i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12
Houses For isent

TmM moGorn m ns improvemycnts, ry ''i hot water Wa,sr heRt, flower garden, fruit trees, garage, Call 70 Tracy Ave.
 oAKVILLE--small 1-famliy house, all improvements, 0arage if des sired, Inquire 0. Hevey, Main st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-12

Packard Coupe, s9b0 Rtudebaknr President Sedan, SgDb, Plymouth Coupe, S4Ob and
 '2D Buick RondHter
 a7D WeAt Main St,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-09-07

Mrs. Anna Rydeng of Ketchikan arrived on the Northwestern Mon day for a weeks visit with her son, Dan Carlson She is staying with Mrs. l. P. NOre. Mrs. Carlson came from Denmark less than five years ago to join her son at Kenne- colt She taught herself to read and write English by the use of a Bible written in Danish with the English translation in adjoining columns. She says that newspapers from Co., penhagen express nothing b praise and admiration of Ruth Bry- an Owen, U. S. minister to Den mark. Mrs. Owen began studying the Danish language soon after her appointment by President Roose- welt and is said to be making not able progress.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-09-07
THE INVISIBLE MAN" AT THE COLISEUM THEATRE SATURDAY

'The Invisible Man." billed as the most startling. utterly amazing picture in years-the picture is causing a sensation wherever it is being shOwn-the master imagina- tive creation of H. G. Wells, great mind, which Universal has filmed to make a picture unparalleled in uncanny thrills will be the feature at the Coliseum Saturday night. September 8.
 The weird screen story of a sci enlist who meddled in things men must leave alone, the tremendous screen capture of an idea which has intrigued the minds of the world for centuries actually a. chieves realization in 'The Invisi- ble Man" It is nothing short of marvellous in it's bizarre, supernat- ural suspense and excitement. The astounding story of a man whose strength was his weakness. who had lost the power to be normal and who gloried in 1t and a girl who loved a man she couldn't see.
 Plan now to see this unusual, most absorbing of all screen dra- mas. AS long as you live, you'll never forget "The Invisible Man, :" -(AdV.)
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-09-07

Mrs. Lawrence Taylor who has been i'll from tonsilitis, is much improved today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-09-07
To The Voters of Wrangell

If elected a member of the House of Repre- sentatives of the Alaska Legislature, will support and vote for measures embodying the following principles:
 Territorial law aid cities which operate desire operate their Public Utilities
 For survey of Territorial locate and chart of supply of crabs shrimp clans and other food and shell fish.
 The abolition of fish traps through taxation.
 A better Workmens Compensation Law, which will not discriminate against residents and family in favor of aens labor commissioner protect workers and place Aaskans in jobs instead of outsiders.
 Mining Inspector to aid prospectors examine small un- developed mining properties and and aid mineral development generally and protect workers in producing mines.
 Election of the Commissioner of Education and local control of schools by locally elected school boards
 Abolition of the Territorial Liquor Board and the passage of sensible enforceable law which will give municipalities the right of control all of the and the right to local option fair community property law.
 to farms in Fore
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-09-07
Harry G. Mccain

Other Republican candidates who endorse the Republican Platform Louis F. Paul, Frank H. Foster, and H. R. Shepard candidates for the House of Representa- tives Will H. Chase candidate for Territorial Treasurer
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-09-07
At the Churches
CATHOLIC CHURCH

September The 18th Sunday after Pentecost 7:30 am. Communion Mass 10 am. Parish Mass
 Sunday School After Mass I pm. Rosary and Benediction Friday: Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
 Saturday: The Seven Colors of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Daily Mass at 7:30 am.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-09-07

The mIsslssippi, ancient locomotive which helped to build the South 100 years ago, and is now in Wings of a Century at the Chicago Worlds FaIr. provides a resting place for Mrs. N. o. Peterson. of Des Moines, Iowa, as opie Read, famed author. tells some. thing of its history.
 Brando Rossini came over the first of the week from Petersburg where he has been working for the past two months.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-09-07
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Rev. Russell F. Pederson, Pastor 10:30 am. Morning Worship; "The
 Christian Faith and Educa-
 tion" 12 Noon Bible School: "Hezekiah
 Leads His People Back to
 God" study in II. Chronicles
 Chapter 30 7:30 pm. Evening Worship: "The
 Bible. Our Rule of Faith and
 Practice"
 Wednesday. 7:30 pm. Prayer meeting in the church parlor COME BRING YOUR FAMILY AND LET US WORSHIP TOGETH- FER.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-09-07
THE SALVATION ARMY

Sergeant Major Joseph Thomas
 Commanding Officer
 FRIDAY 6:45 pm. Band of Love. S:00 pm Public meeting.
 SUNDAY 11:00 am. Holiness meeting. 800 pm. Sunday School. 7;30 pm. Salvation Meeting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-09-07
ALLEN SHATTUCK
 CANDIDATE FOR Territorial Senator
Democratic Ticket

The voters of the First Division have elected me to the Legislature twice The House members in 1929 chose me as chair man of the Ways and Means Committee, generally considered the most important in the legislature In 1881 I was chairman of the Finance Committee which corre- spends with the Ways and Means Com mittee of the House. In 1883 was presi- dent of the Senate
 1 took an active interest in all bills introduced during the three sessions and had, believe an influence of some conse- quence in getting bills of major importance passed.
 lam again candidate, not with long list of panaceas for bringing about the mileHium but with a common sense busi- ness mans attitude toward getting the things done that will have for their pur- pose making our Territory an easier, brighter and more comfortable place in which to live. This cannot be done in one session but we are making progress and if elected shall devote my best efforts to- ward this goal
 Election September II
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-09-07

Miss Sally Hart returned Sunday from a ten-weeks visit at her home in Saskatchewan, Alberta. Canada
Evening star., 1934-12-07
1&&~lxk;Q0 0AGuh,e)
A<A By VICTOR BRIDGES
By VICTOR BRIDGES

solicitor, as I am anxious to get into
communication with you at the ear
liest possible opportunity.
yours faithfully,
WILLIAM AVON"
For a moment or SO I stood staring
at the typewriter words In puzzled
astonishment. Like every other news
paper reader I had, Of course, heard
of Sir William Avon. knew that in
addition to being one of the foremost
engineering contractors In the world,
he was also a man of enormous wealth,
but what his object could be in seek
ing an interview with me I was utterly
at loss to imagine.
Was 1t, 1 wondered, in any way con-
nected with Osborne? That the dead
man had been mixed up in some queer
and sinister business I had no doubt
whatever. His obvious nervousness
and his attempt to arrange plan for
escaping secretly to the continent both
pointed to the same conclusion, but
that such distinguished and i'm
portant person as Sir William could
Ut III Vic IlyolClJ was
too startling a theory to be readily
accepted.
I was on the point Of reading the
letter through for a second time. when.
considerably to my surprise. I heard
a ring at the front door bell. The
sound, indeed, was so unexpected that
I gave an involuntary start.
Who on earth could it be? had
confided my plans to nobody except
Mr. Cresswell. and, surely, If it were
one Of my friends who had come round
to congratulate me on my acquittal.
he would at least have taken the
trouble to ring me up first in order to
make certain that l was back at the
studio.
The bell trilled again, and putting
down the letter, I went out into the
hall and jerked back the latch. Two
men were standing outSide-one OF
them a tall bearded figure in gold
spectacles. and the other shorter and
clean shaven, with soft hat pulled
forward over his forehead As far as
I could remember I had never seen
either OF them before in my life.
1t was the taller man who spoke
first.
Good evening"" he said in a
slightly foreign accent. Am l ad-
dressing Mr.. Nicholas Trench?'
you are" l admitted.
my name" he went on. sis Stell-
man. I must apologize for disturb
ing you at this hour, but l have just
come into possession of a certain piece
Of information which I think you
ought to be acquainted with at once.