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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05
Crocodiles of State

The government of Jaipur pays out
good money every day to keep coco
diles alive. 1t has often been said that
Jaipur is the most different" city of
India. Certainly it is the only one in
that country to be built on a straight
line principle and the only one to have
each and every one of its buildings
colored mauve or pink. The Crocodile
tank is one of the sights of Rajputana,
and though it is difficult to ascertain
from what far distant religious or
NEUROLOGICAL rite these beasts obtained
their privilege, 1t is fact that they
are provided with three square meals
a day and are tended by keeper.
Whenever this wizardlike old man APP
pears at the water-edge with their
foods the big beasts, no matter how
soundly they appear to sleep in the
mud, Immediately swim towards him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05
FEMININE CURVES
COME INTO FAVOR

The perennial question of the great
American figure is before us again,
and this time the consensus is decided
we are to have feminine curves this
year.
Not the Mae Westian curves Of yes
terday, nor yet the wasp waist of the
Gibson girl, but happy compromise
"a return to natural contours.
Rosina Mcdowell Lynn, of the Nc
Dowell school of costume design says
the new trend toward natural curves
is all due to Mussolini and Hitler, and
their policy of encouraging women to
concentr2te on the nursery.
She says the American figure follows
the trend of the times, toward more
normal state of mind, and predicts
that the spinach-and-grapefruit diets
of the last few years are on the way
out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05

Wen need clear heads to meet this
situation. Better get into the old blan-
kets."
But he did not sleep at once. He Law
awake long time, thinking of Red
Bart Delaney and Brandon and won
dering how he could prove their rela-
tionship. :. And specializing on Mar
tins outbursts, the mans keen hatred
of Brandon, whom he probably had
never seen. his intense interest in
Dawn McManus Something strange
and unnatural was there, Elliott told
himself. Still, he added, you could
stake your last hope on a man like
John Martin.
.
Early the Eext forenoon the mer-
chants and traders and loafers in the
business places on Tincup's main thor
oughfare saw something to nip their
attention.
Ben Elliott came driving into town
at spanking trot, his team of alert
drivers coated with frost. This was
nothing unusual. But when he brought
them to a crunching halt before the
bank building, over which Nicholas
Brandon worked and lived. jumped out.
threw blankets over their backs and
tied them to post, few necks were
craned.
Throughout the evening before Bran
don had gorged himself on sense of
relief. AT eight he had passed Bart
Delaney on the street. None had been
about to notice that although Brandon
appeared only to overtake and pass the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05

ing warmth ran through him. That
was better. 1t was not comfortable to
wake up, thinking of man lying life
less on the snow 4. at your or
derS.
Soon, now, word would be coming
into town from Hoot Owl, tragic, final
word. He must be in shape to meet
the news dispassionately. No one
would know his part in the killing
none would guess. Still, it would not
be easy to have people saying that
Ben Elliott was dead. b. Elliott is
dead; Elliott is dead. The words
spun about in his mind, savage chant,
and Brandon wanted to be glad but
could not. Elliott was gone, though.
The Hoot Owl was at his mercy, and
Dawn Dawn!
And then he turned to the opening
door.
His jaw sagged, a light retching
sound came from his throat as breath
drained out. Ben Elliott was
standing there and smiling good-na-
turedly at him.
But dead men do not stand up. :. i.
Not men left dead on the snow. I.
Men whose life you have had
taken do not smile. Men stiff
on the snow cannot smile. . This
combination of truths coupled in Bran
don's swirling mind and struck him
cold. This could be no man, then; this
was an apparition, this was
And then whatever it was spoke.
"Good morning, Brandon!"
Elliott spoke naturally and easily,
and closed the door behind him. Dead
men do not speak; ghosts do not open
and close doors-they pass through
them.
And Nicholas Brandon, gathering his
faculties, lurched to his feet, painting
and clenching the edge of the desk.
"Good morning." he said ina hoarse
gasp. Good.
Ben Elliott laughed bitterly.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05
Flecked White Linens Are
Popular for Spring Frocks

Heavy white linens splashed with
multicolored fiecks achieved by sprin-
Killing in small bright bits of cloth while
the material is being woven )and cream
linens embroidered in red and black
figures are used for frocks. A new
''blotting paper pink" flame and pastel
tints are favorite colors for linen frocks
this year; green, brown and gray are
smart for suitings. eie
Linen corsets, lingerie, gloves, bags.
hats and shoes are among the novel;
ties launched this spring. Golf suits
and tea gowns, evening frocks and fly
ing suits. summer dresses and tennis
shorts are also being fashioned In the
new flax weaves. 81 3eaa
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05

WHATS smarter, if you please, for
w this spring, than a good looking
black, navy or tweed suit or trock
''set off, with fetching accessories to
a nicely down to the slightest detail?
We confess we do not know the an
swer, unless it would be more ac-
cessories." However, this we do know,
accessory-conscious, this season, the
very fate of your costume depends on
the chic and the charm and the cor
rectness of the accessory items worn
with it.
Which leads us to predict that you
will be tempted to spend as you have
never spent before on the dainty lovely
neck fixings which are simply lavished
on the new spring frocks and suits.
Neither will you be able to resist the
appeal of the intriguing costume jew
elry together with ingenious little CAD
gets of every description.
Speaking of accessory ensembles. a
veritable chamois spring fever has
broken out both among fashion-alert
Americans and chic Parisiennes. To
demonstrate how utterly swank from
headtop to fingertip yellow chamois
accessories on navy are proving to be,
we are Illustrating stunning ensem-
Bile to the right in the group. The
pert V-back beret and classic pull
over gloves are of this soft butter
colored chamois leather. The tail
ored scarf with hand-stitched channels
is real news The four-inch belt with
circle buckle and the new fiat bag
with braided handle are also of the
fashionable channels. Yes. we agree
with you that these new chamois sets
are outstanding and greatly to be COW
eted by those who appreciate the air
of distinction they impart.
The costume worn by the girl seated
has about it that note of sophisticated
simplicity which is high-style convinc-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05
SYNOPSIS

Eiot-rom "Yonderarv the numbering Of lineup
10
him
fight Don
of
a s Dawn
efforts Ben builds bridge
few
him guilt leaves the waltz for
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05

man that, in reality, they spoke briefly
and cautiously.
"Well?"
ain his tracks. .. Two mile above
tn MILL
"Was he aloneT
"Sure. They'll find him stiff.
When do we settle"
"As soon as the bank opens tomor-
row."
Inside, the man seethed with saw
age exultation. He crossed the street,
drunk with the feeling of relief. mount
ed to his office and drank TO his own
success. And drank again. For
hours he sat at his desk, whisky bottle
at his elbow and when he went down
the hallway to his bedroom at the
rear he carried the bottle with him.
His first move for the day, once in
his office, was to draw the cork of
fresh flask and drink deeply. A grow
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05
CHAPTER x

The rifle bullet had passed so close
above Ben's head that he had felt its
breath even before he was aware Of
its whine.
A bullet here for him !
A hunter? But what would hunter
be shooting at here? That bullet was
designed for him and had missed by
inches. And he was pitching forward,
Stimulating a fall, letting himself go
limp. 1t was the only protection he
could conjure.
He saw nothing, no movement, even;
heard nothing. He was a-tinge, scalp
creeping with an odd sensation as he
waited for another bullet from these
heights to the eastward.
But no other come. Ben lay there
until deep dusk had fallen. Then he
rose to his hands and knees, watching,
listening. After a moment he stood
still. Then, resolutely, he left the road,
wallowed through the deep snow,
crossed the railroad track and roiled
up the heights. He went on, through
the snow to the first fringe Of trees.
Then he spoke, in light hail: "Hi!"
and Immediately dropped behind a
stump.
After a moment he rose, went for
ward again and entered the shadows
boldly. No one was there, for certain,
but before he had gone more than
few spaces he came on that which he
sought: snowshoe track, visible in
the gloom because of the softness of
the snow. Whoever had gone that way
had sunk deeply.
He followed this out of the thick
timber to little clearing The trail
was not visible in the darkness so he
struck a match and holding it cupped
in one hand, bent low.
The flare showed the track of a long,
narrow shoe plainly and as he moved
the tiny torch along toward its tip he
stopped all movement. The match
burned out. He moved on to the next
track and lighted another He ex-
amined several of the imprints made
by the shoe. Then he went as rapidly
as possible back down the slope to
the road and started on to camp.
After supper Ben called Bird-Eye
Blaine to one side.
I'D like to have you harness the
supply team and spend an evening In
town." he said.
The little barn boss cooked an In
Quisitive eye.
"Just in town, Misrher Elliott? Or
fer somethln' special?"
Something special. >. Bur no one
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05

else Is to know. What want to find
out Is this: Who Is wearing pair
of Canadian snowshoes with the web
bling in the toe of one torn so it makes
hole about this shape"
Quickly he sketched a rough outline
on leaf Of his notebook. Bird,Eye
scanned it and nodded.
"Take it easy. Maybe you won't find
out tonight. But make a start, any
how. If you should have any luck, stop
in at the siding on your way back. I'll
ride that far with you"
1t was after midnight when Ben FL
lott reused from his sleepless bed to
hear Bird-Eye speaking to his team
outside. He crdwled out of his blan-
kets and opened the office door to let
the other in, but before he asked any
questions lighted lamp.
well, how about it?"-as he re-
placed the chimney.
Bird-eye looked at him narrowly.
Il found tn Shoes" he said with an
emphatic nod. "'Nd found out who's
they bel"
"GoodW
The barn boss blinked
Il dunno bout that. It amt so
good, I'd say. They're the property"
he said with profound emphasis, cav
wan Red Bart Delaney, a celebrated
killer from somewheres in Canadyp
From the second small bedroom sep
arated from the Office by board par,
tition, a bed creaked sharply. Elliott
did not hear it.
$50 that's it ~ he said softly.
"Yis! That's ut! TIL presence av a
rattlesnake loike REQ Bart in tn COM
munity don't forecast nawthing but TIL
hottest kind av trouble! Ye've heard
av him, amt it?'
Eyes, l have. He was mixed up in
that spruce war on the Zhing-Wauk.
A hired killer"
killer is roighr! ND what may he
be adding in these parts?'
Elliott did not reply to that question.
"What else did you find out?" he
asked.
swell, he brought his stinkin' pris-
ence into lineup Wednesday noight
on it's own two stinkin' feet He's ia
vorin' Joe Piette's hotel. Te' snow
shoes was in tn office nd it come up
SOS didn't have to seem curious to
foind out whose they was. He's here
lookin' fer cedar, he says. But it gives
a body lot av bother wonderful what
his rale reason moighr be. Lynn s as
natural as breathin' to tn loikes."
Il can tell you," Ben said. Hes gun
ming for me, Bird-Eye."
Saints! l thought ut, l did 1!
All, me by"
"Yes, he started today. l was shot
at with a rifle two miles up the road
just at shutdown. The man who shot
at me wore a snowshoe with the web
broken. He wouldn't be lending his
snowshoes."
Bird-Eye stood motionless and silent
for a moment before he spoke.
Thin tn sooner we give him both
barrels av somethin', tn safer yell be,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05

He signed his name and sat back,
brows drawn and after time nodded
vindictively.
Out at the Hoot Owl Ben Elliott
went through a week of unbroken dis
may. It was situation such as he had
never dreamed of facing.
Dawn had heard and seen and {.
believed! She had fed the hall, con-
vincing him of her belief in Lydia's
accusation. Days had passed and he
had heard nothing from her. He was
impelled to go to her but, under such
circumstances, young man does not
do that There are some affairs so
embarrassing that words fall fiat
His men knew the story, of course :;
all the country knew it. But none
mentioned it to him, none willingly be-
humiliation. He waited and suffered
and tried to rally his self-possession.
He was walking, wondering grimly
what Dawn was thinking then, what
she was doing; he vas hearing once
again the biting voice of Lydia; hear
ing, in memory, the hush fall over that
dance hall.
He was wholly alone. Far behind
him loggers worked in the timber !;
down yonder the mill sent up its plume
of smoke and he could hear the distant
putting of the exhaust in the stiffness.
No wind blew; nothing stirred
that he could see. He could not OBJ
serve that slight, cautious movement
to his left. that figure which watched
him some and edged out through young
hepilecks to a point from which his
view was unobscured but where he still
had good cover.
The man up there stood still. Slow
ly he shook off his mitrens and with
bare thumb released the safety on
the rifle he carried, settled slowly to
one knee, placing it on the tail of the
other snowshoe. His breath was not
just steady as he snuggled his cheek
against the rifle butt. No mans would
be, shooting from ambush that way.
Nor were his hands just steady.
He sighted carefully, trying to still
the tremor of his arms. He let his
breath slip out slowly. he squeezed.
The crack of the rifle echoed and re-
echoed across the chopping. Ben Ell
lott lay still, as he had pitched on his
face. One of his hands was out
stretched, the other pinned beneath
him. His face. one cheek in the snow,
was turned toward the man who had
fired but it was far away.
For many minutes the man in the
timber remained kneeling. Elliott did
not stir. Then, cautiously. the killer
CROPPED for the elected shell, slipped
it into his pocket, raised to his feet
and, backing cautiously, struck into the
deep timber.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05
CHAPTER IX-Continued
il

He signed his name and sat back,
brows drawn and after time nodded
vindictively.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05

can't help but think Bird-Eye's advice
is good. Swear out a warrant for him
the first thing. This is time for eau
ton. It'll do you no good to take
risks"
'I'll not walk into any traps, but if
Brandon thinks he can make me hunt
my hole"
"Oh, Brandon ~ The cry was bitter
and Martin threw his arms wide in a
gesture of helplessness.. you've got to
man In your life. Why, son, you don't
know, you don't dream, of the ends
he'll go to!"
But l thought you didn't know him.
Ben said, puzzled. 81 thought you said
you were stranger to this country"
"Yes. But stories travel. And isn't
your experience today enough to con-
vince anyone of the mans ruthless
ness?"
''Oh, sure" Ben agreed, but still won
dering at Martins mood. 1t was not
just easy to believe that a steady-go-
ing, mature man should be so moved
by mere tales.
You're right He'll stop at moth
ing, not even murder. And l agree
with you that he's got to be watched.
But if ran into my burrow or didn't
try to get at the bottom of this thing,
he'd gain part of what he's after, you
see. No, that can't be done.'
He rose and began to pace the floor.
"And it's not only the Hoot Owl,
now, that's at stake. He's mixed up in
more important matters than just prop
erty. He caught me foul where it hurt
:. hurt!" Martin, following him with
his eyes, WINGED. Hes used woman
to come between me and the finest girl
that ever walked the earth!' Martin
looked away as Ben confronted him,
almost as one will avert his face from
a~ painful sight. lastly he brings a
hired killer to polish me off. Darned
if l know what to expect next. But
one thing he can bank on: won't run.
I'll drive him into the open If l can
by hook or crook, but won't run!"
mo, know you won't. But l wish
:. Oh, how wish you'd counsel with
some one else, with Able or anyone.
You're young, you're in danger. :.
And this matter you just mentioned:
Can't you think of Dawn a little? If
you love her can't you see that she
has right to believe that you will
protect yourself?"
The mans voice had fallen to a
broken whisper. He held out both
hands in appeal and tears sprang into
his eyes. This man, this mature, quiet
gentleman, this stranger to the coun-
try, begging him with tears in eyes and
voice to consider Dawn McManus
struck Ben dumbfounded.
"Oh, it's only that you've shown
yourself to be so decent" Martin said
after a moment. emotions under better
control. Il hate to see you putting
yourself in danger"
II won't stick my head into any
noose," Ben replied. Lord, it's late.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05

Misther Elliott He's a hard chunk,
him. It's Nick Brandon's work, who's
tried everything else md who'll not ra-
fuse to try murder to get We down,
Benny b'y!"
Likely you're right" Ben said and
rubbed his chin with knuckle. "But
we'd have to prove that, first. There's
nothing to worry about, now we know
the mans here to get me. Likely he
thought he got me. Still there, was
he? Um. :. Well, that's something
to think over, Bird-Eye. You better hit
for camp, now, and get some sleep. /
may call you in the forenoon"
Bird-Eye shifted and twisted his head
gravely and after adding imprecations
on Nicholas Brandon and warning Ben
to stay close to the office, departed.
He could be heard unblanketing his
team and climbing into the sleigh; and
when the frosty runners screamed in
departure sounds came from that Sec
ond bedroom behind the partition, the
door opened and John Martin stood
looking out. His dark eyes held on
Ben Elliott, anxious and troubled.
IT couldn't help hearing" he said
simply. 'Do you mind?"
"Of course not. John. Looks like
lively times r'-with a grin.
tits none of my affair, Elliott, but
I'm an older man than you. I've seen
trouble a-plenty." His voice
dropped significantly, as though old
wounds were being opened. 1--WE heard
of Delaney. Every man in the timber
has heard Of the Zhing-Wauk war.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05
cuatemala's> JungIes

In Gautemala's jungles are grot-
esquely marked monoliths, ruins of
magnificent cities and colossal temple
topped pyramids which bear witness to
the existence of an Indian civilization
centuries before the Christian era. In
little mountain villages and 10 the city
market places are throngs OF Indians tn
remind one Of the fact that Guatemala
is still 60 per cent pure Indian
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05
Turouoise Jewelrv

Turquoise iewelry is enjoying quite
a vogue at present. Long strands of
small beads are worn, twisted several
times around the neck or the arm,
with one detachable clip to match
holding the different strings in place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-04-05
Velvet Ensemble Favored

Velvet ensembles or velvet dresses
with long narrow fitting capes of grace
full line are being worn with matching
gloves and hats in London.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-30
FARM BUREAU
PRESIDENT TO
VISIT VALLEY

Imperial County Farm Bureau
and the Home Department are hold
ing luncheon meeting at the Cali
fornia hotel at Ell Centre Saturday,
February 2, at IL noon. R. w. Black
burn president of the California
Farm BurealL Federation will be
guest speaker. Blackburn also is a
director and member of the execu-
tive committee of the American
Farm Bureau Federation. He is tho
roughly familiar with the purposes
and program of organized agricul-
ture in state and nation. He has just
returned from the east where, with
other agricultural leaders, he con-
ferred with President Roosevelt ION
organized agricultures program.
This is, I believe, an opportunity to
get first hand information on con-
ditions in state and nation from one
who knows" said G. o. Hoober, pre-
sident of the Imperial County Farm
Bureau.
Imperial county stands second in
the country in the value OF vege-
tables produced. In addition it has
large dairy and general farming op-
erations Therefore I believe Mr..
Blackburn's address will be of vital
value for all of us. I extend all a
special invitation to attend this
meeting of farm folk next Satur-
day."
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-30
AMERICAN To
Be TRIED IN
NAZ| COURT.

BERLIN, Jan. 30. U.R)-American
consular officials prepared today to
safeguard the interests of Richard
Roiderer, American citizen of Cleve-
land, O., who is to go on trial be-
fore a secret Nazi court early in
March charged with treason, for
which the penalty may be death.
Roiderer has been held without
trial, and almost incommunicado,
since June %. In seven months, no
specific charge has been drafted
against him. 1t is known only that
he will be tried under the treas
on against the state' statute which
includes espionage.
The ministry of justice informed
the American consulate yesterday
that Roiderer would be tried in the
"people So court, composed OF Naz-
is, probably early in March.
Roiderer is 40. He is a native OF
Bavaria. Taken to the United
States by his parents in 1913, he
became naturalized in 1922.
He was arrested last June % as
he was crossing the Swiss frontier
at Lindau. Notes were found on
him. He said they were for an ar
ticle he intended to write but Nazis
said they were "military secrets. =
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-30
GREEN URGES
SHORT WEEK

WASHINGTON, Jan. 80 W.D -
Adoption of a 30-hour week in
codes which cover 100000 work
ers would solve a great part of
the unemployment problem, Presi-
dent William Green of the Ameri-
can Federal of Labor testified to-
day before an NRA public hearing
on labor policy.
Green said the NRA ''has failed
to make effective the more basic
and fundamental parts of the re-
covery program" He said it had
fallen short in providing jobs and
increased purchasing power. He
blamed this on failure to obtain
full participation of organized
labor in code-making and en-
forcement.
Pointing out that labor had
taken part only in an advisory
capacity, he said codes could not
be enforced without united support
of labor, except through a super
bureaucracy"
Green said organized labor put
aside its efforts to secure passage
of 30-hour week law in 1888, be-
lieving the recovery act would ac-
compliSh the same results.
A drastic reduction must be made
in working hours, Green said, to
meet the unemployment problem.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-30
NOTE RELATES
OFFER To GET
NAVAL JOBS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 80. U.P)-
Miss Judy Kitchen, a stenographer,
told senate munitions investigators
today that she overheard a CONVEX
sation in 1893 in which her employ
er was promised that an influential
"fixer' could obtain millions in
naval construction contracts for a
fee of $250,000.
She worked for Laurence R. Will
Ger, then chairman of the Board of
Gulf Industries, a Pensacola, Fla,
shipbuilding company.
Miss Kitchen testified Wilder
was approached in August, 1888, by
A. B. Craven, Washington attorney,
who offered to have "a friend' OBJ
tain naval awards for the Florida
concern.
She said Wilder considered the
meeting with Craven so important
that he dictated memorandum to
her oH what occurred. She submit
ted the document to the committee.
1t said Craven referred to his
"friendo as a "chiseler and said
that if Wilder would "subject him
self to this chiseling he could get
an award -
Craven, the memorandum said
explained that he did not "want a
cent. J." Wilder did not seek the
name of Craven IS friend,o it
concluded.