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late Desmond Rookie bearing his name. That.
may add, was one of the stipulations of his
will"
There is a will, them" the fat man asked
eagerly.
There is a will, Sir George admitted. 81
should perhaps explain the lawyer con-
tinued, that the late Desmond Rookie was
by no means an old client of the firm. He
came to me some six months ago and asked me
to draw up will for him. explained that it
was not the custom of this firm to accept
clients without recommendation. He said
that he had no friends and in any case he
preferred a lawyer who was stranger. He
handed me his card from which it appeared
that he was associated with an undertaking
conducted under the somewhat curious title
of Investments Limited. having Offices in
Crane Court. Moorgate Street.
II asked him to call again in few days
time, but he insisted upon transacting the
business at once. My Office, therefore. rang up
his bankers who were able to reassure me as
to the respectablity of the company in ques-
ton. thereupon accepted the task of drawing
I'D the will, accepted the deposit of certain
box which has remained in the vaults of the
firm and the executorship of the estate, and
am in position ="
For Gods sake" the nervous old woman
broke in, tel US where we are! Is there any
thing for us?'
The lawyer looked at the woman in mild
surprise. My dear lady," he demonstrated,
"you will forgive me. These details have to be
faced. The money left by my client consisted
wholly of War Loan stock. On his instructions
this has been disposed of. the death duties
have been paid, the fees of my firm have been
deducted. and the balance is here in my clerks
hand for your acceptance"
The girl could keep still no longer. She
leaned shivering across the table. How
much is it?" she gasped How much, please?"
Sir George glanced at the paper which his
secretary passed to him. "The amount of the
drafts which my clerk will now hand you and
for which he will collect the receipts" he an
nounced, lis sixty-foW thousand seven hun
dred pounds. Five bank vouchers for that
amount are here. congratulate you all, the
lawyer concluded. rising to his feet, upon
what must be, am sure, pleasant wind
fall"
They were all on their feet except the grey
haired woman who twice strove to stand up
and failed The clerk, who was watching her
narrowly, poured out and passed her glass of
water which she drank feverishly. Sir George
smiled tolerantly at them as. with the drafts
in their hands, they stood almost speechless.
The girl was sobbing quietly. The young man
seemed dazed. The perspiration was pouring
down the forehead of the stout gentleman, and
his mouth was wide open.
Sir George bade them farewell. MY clerk,
he said, will answer any further questions.
You will excuse me if hurry off,"
The girl leaned towards him. There is
cne question want to ask, sir. Where and
how did Mr.. Rookie die?"
Evening star., 1935-10-27


Phillip Rookie then produced his draft.
"See what I've got here, MIR. Broadbent," he
said You being my landlord and knowing me
well. you might tell me - is this bit of paper
all right"
The cashier glanced at the draft. turned it
over read it through carefully and smiled.
This strip of paper, as you call it, MIR.
Rookie" he said. lis worth sixty-four thou
sand seven hundred of the very best 1t is as
good as Bank of England notes.
Then what | should like the stout man
observed, '1s to open an account with you,
deposit that draft. which is drawn on your own
bank and have you hand me across fifty
quid'
I'VE shall be delighted to have you for
client"
There was little ripple of relief among the
four people behind. Phillip Rookie turned and
smiled at them triumphantly.
There you are, my relatives" he said
The money is real
Very lucky people, all OF you, the cashier
said with smile.
Out into the sunlit streets again they
trooped. Somehow or other they felt little
more alive The thing seemed real
Phillip Rookie led them into small. unas-
suming looking restaurant. passed the down.
stair room and mounted to an apartment on
the first floor where about dozen tables we're
set for luncheon. In the corner was a small
bar. MIR. Phillip Rookie grinned at the bar
no nj ha har poA ha,l,
'How's time. Fred?"
The barman glanced at the clock, 1.-TWO
minutes to &C" he said.
Two bottles of champagne the best
you've got, his patron ordered. You can get
'em on the counter ready and open 'em as the
clock strikes We're all for the law this morn
ing, me and my friends, and we wouldn't
break it for the world. This law has done us all
right, hasn't it," he went on. Come along to
the table in the corner Just couple of sand
wiches each. Fred. Wen see about lunch later
on"
1t was strange. staccato kind of feast,
punctuated here and there with hysterical
laughter, wondering exclamations. The melan-
choly insurance agent lost his dumbness. He
was the first to raise his glass and drink a
solemn toast to their departed relative. Then
they all began to talk. In half an hours time
they were busy exchanging addresses; then
there was good deal of Misunderstanding, and
they all prepared to separate.
Look here" Phillip Rookie proposed.
Its great adventure this. for all Of us. We
are starting life afresh. Don't let's break
away from one another altogether. What
say is that if Fate has picked us out for an
adventure like this, it is likely to put some
more in our way. Let's meet for bite and
glass of wine say once month"
The proposition was carried unanimously
Their first reunion took place month later
BY his own special request it was the young
man, Colin Rookie, who well
coined them one by one as they
mounted the stairs Of Strand
restaurant and came to the
round table where he and Miss
Ann Rookie were waiting for
them.
There was great change in
their appearance. Mrs. John
Rockies hair was still little
untidy but coiffeur had been
at work upon it. and she wore
frock and hat that were almost
faob;o,abla Mr. phillip Rookie
Evening star., 1935-10-27

man, COlln NOOke, WHO wei
coined them one by one as they
mounted the stairs OF a Strand
restaurant and came to the
round table where he and Miss
Ann Rookie were waiting for
them.
There was a great change in
their appearance. Mrs. John
Rockies hair was still a little
untidy but a ooiffeur had been
at work upon it. and she wore a
frock and a hat that were almost
fashionable. MIR. Phillip Rookie
flamboyantly sported a tail coat
and white tie. The insurance
agent was attired in a dinner
Jacket like his host. Miss Ann
looked charming in a sort of
semi-evening dress.
They talked volubly for sew
eral moments while every one of
them took a cocktail. The young
man indicated their places at the
table, ordered another round OF
cocktails, and told the waiter to
serve dinner in ten minutes.
Look here" he said, leaning
forward. II thought, as we had
agreed to have a sort of reunion
once a month, it would not be a
bad idea to start the ball rolling
by a few words about the old
CONTINUED on page I'D
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Elimination

@Have you decided on the distribu-
ton Of political jobs in Crimson
Gulch!"
Not yet" answered Cactus Joe.
I'VE won't make any appointments
until the contestants quit shootin' at
one another. Then there won't be
so many candidates"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Making IL Useful

Mrs. Flatt-This steam radiator is
a frost. Not an ounce of steam has
come through the pipes tbs week.
Janitor-Well. madam, / viii send
a man up and have it removed since
it is only in the way.
Mrs. Flatt-Oh, no, thanks; I will
just use it for refrigerator for the
butter and milk
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Lost and Won

"Yes," smiled the old maid. 81
loved and won
How do you make that out?"
asked the other one.
oh" she replied. she Tilted me
and / had a lot more fun with the
$4,000 heart balm he had 10 pay
than / ever would have had with
him"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
ALWAYS Undesirable

Weary Waggles-Why shouldn't
I get a hero medal? Didn't I jump
into de water and rescue de child?
Secretary (medal association)-But
the water was only three feet deep!
Weary Waggles-Wot Of dat! Wa
ter Is water.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Glad to Give IL to Him

A Yorkshireman was showing an
American around London. They
came 10 a busy corner and were
watching the traffic.
The American said: This is moth
ing, DO! l dare walk across with my
eyes closed" yes" said the York
shireman, "a man once did"
And did he get across?" asked
the American.
"Yes, marble one" replied the
Observation-Disclosures Humorist.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Needed Experienee

Come. Mary: l viii show you how
TO milk the cows" said Martha TO
her city cousin visiting the dairy
farm for the first time.
Hadn't | better begin with q calf
until / get more experience?- asked
the city cousin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Puzzled

How is your boy Josh getting
along ar college?"
He has US puzzled" said Farmer
Corntossel Hes a football player
and also a female impersonatOr In
the dramatic club. We don't know
whether TO treat him Ike q rough
neck or a lady"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
He Thought IL All Out

First Caddie-What's your man
Ike, Skeeter?
keeps is change in is right-and
pocket.-Passing Show.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Not About Trains, Though

Stranger-How's your train service
On this line?
NatiTe-WeIl, they advertise one
train day-but you know how them
advertisements exaggerate.-Pathfnd-
or Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
OLD STUFF

7 see" said Smith. that & famous
man has been saying that four hours
sleep is enough for anyone"
Pooh" said Brown That's moth
ing I've two-year-old boy ar home
who knew that q year ago.-EI
Paso World-News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Design Wearer
Can Depend On
PATTERN I.ss

Anything you do with this design
is smart. and you can do many things
with IL Don't you like il as it is,
made Of crisp. fresh little cotton.
Now think OF 1t In navy blue dotted
Toile with pleated net frills. Could
anything be more charming? A SUE
pliee front is always one Of the most
becoming things woman can wear.
doubly hattering. The sleeves are as
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Skate or Swim

Mother-Where is Johnny?
Mary (who has seen Johnny with
his skates)-Well, If the ice Is as
he thinks it Is. he skating. But II il
Is as thin as think 1t is, he's swim
ming.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Unreasonable Male

Mrs Brown Your husband Is
sulking again, see. What's wrong
this time?
Mrs. Green-oh. it's too silly; Just
because I used his new tennis racket
TO strain the potatoes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
GhostIy

He-She sang that song In q haunt
ing manner.
She-Do you think so?
He-Yes, there was just the ghost
OF resemblance TO the original air.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01

graceful as can be, and the wen-pro-
portioned points az the front and
the back Of the skirt do the most
astonishing things for the figure
when il is a Bit large.
Pattern 1893 is available In sizes
"a, SO. IS, 20. 4, II and 46. Size
So takes Al. yards 36-inch fabric L
Illustrated step-by-step sewing insuuc-
tons included.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) In
coins or stamps (coins preferreO
for this pattern. Write plainly name,
address and style number. BE SURE
To STATE SIZE.
Address orders 70 SEEING Circle
Pattern Department, 243 West Sew
enteenth Street, New York
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Quick Turnover

Have you abandoned farms for
sale!''
Real Estate Agent: Il win have one
in about two weeks that Just sold to
Jonesis
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
WATCHING THE PENNIES

"What kind OF a car shall we buy,
dear?"
Lets buy taxi so we can watch
the meter and see how much money
we are saving"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Not Hi. Eaxorit..

! thought Of giving my sweetheart
100 cigars Ike these. Can you think
M anything he would Ike better?"
Yes, 50."-Sante Fe Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Detour

what is a distant relative, Bob
by?"
Please, sir, my cousin Jim. He
lives in Australia"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Under Iu.tructinn.

Onoer kntxuctlon&
Haven't you changed your mind
about something's"
of course" answered Senator Sor-
ghum- 4 don't undertake to mention
them all There may be some OF
which have not yet been notified
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eollege?"
wishing he was back"
Unspeakahle
The Change

How far have you and your wife
got in your plan TO buy a new cart"
We've got 10 the point where we
don't speak-"-Answers Magazine
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Not BASEBALL Game

whats wrong with Eric lately:
He seems TO have lost all his bounce. >
yes; 1 dropped him."-Answers
Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
The DiHerenrs

Miss Cityite-Do you summer In
the country
Mr.. Cityman-No, simmer in the
city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
OH OH

Husband-Dinner isn't ready?
Wife-No. I've been shopping all
day.
Looking for something for moth
ing, / suppose"
That is putting II a bit severe.
/ was trying TO get you a present"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
Proof

Accused-But / say l did not do It
Judge-We have your fngerprints-
Accused-The jokes on you, Judge
| wore gloves.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
SOMNOLENT FORCE

Bug Mayor-My police force Ger
tainly Is farce. That's the third one
I've caught asleep on his beat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01
The Strong and III. We.k

First Sailor-This butter is so
strong 1t could walk over and say
Hello" to the coffee.
Second Sailor-Yes, and the coffee
Is too weak to answer-Texas Steer.
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As to
Huey Long


ambitions combined with a vitriolic
tongue give Huey a broad platform
upon which 10 perform and unless
miss my guess he Is willing TO be in
creasingly troublesome TO the admin
istration.
Huey knows that the administration
is going 10 overlook no opportunity
for harpooning him. Among the exec
utive departments in Washington. one
hears hints, and sometimes more than
hints. that Huey is vulnerable and
that these weaknesses in his arrnor
win be exposed in due course. How
much steam the administration can or
viii turn on is highly predetermined
II must be remembered that If. for ex-
ample. Attorney General Cummings
should authorize or direct any ac-
ton against Huey the Louisiana SEN
ator Immediately would capitalize
those orders as an adminiStra ton
movement 10 prosecute him In other
words the administration is in a spot
where il can easily make q MARTYR
out Of Huey. The result of that would
be TO strengthen Huey's position i'm
measurably. / am told that any fight
ing back on the part OF the admins
tration, IN so far as Huey Long is
concerned. is going to be given long
and serious consideration because
Huey Is a political bombshen.
c. Western Newspaper Unica
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01

In discussing congressional troubles
for the administration no one dares
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1935-03-01

There is a faction in congress, al
claiming TO be good Democrats. who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-02-10

easily made from piece of heavy rope about
10 inches long. Bind each end of this rope
with string, then sew the ends together with
needle and thread This will form ring about
inches in diameter
Now place the ring on your hand stick and
pitch it of into the air, either by an upward
swing of the arm so the ring goes high in the
air. or by q downward or sideway swing SO
the ring will 60 in fast straight line toward
your opponent. II he catches the ring on his
stick, he losses it back to you, but If he misses
the catch you add to your score. score Of
so allows 10 misses for a player, and that
amount Is enough to allow for one game or set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-02-10

actually barred. Ronnie noted that they we're
guarded just as effectively by iron grillwork.
1T would be sort Of hard to get out OF
there" said Ronnie before he thought.
If you're smart, KID" retorted Sergt. Scott
you won't try to get out. They treat you
here than you would be running around the
streets In the city. But If you are dumb
enough to make break, don't think we won't
get you again"
They drove up before a small building
marked Administration, and Sergt. Scott led
them inside. A few minutes later the sergeant
had turned over their commitment papers to
Supt. Steuben. Then, with a grmr GOOD
luck!" he left them.
they found themselves alone with the super
intendent. tall, thin man with deep-set eyes
and a scanned face. He talked to them briefly
about the mission that had brought them to
Oakcrest.
you'll have to go through the mill before
dinner" he told them finally. you can turn
any valuables you have over to me YOU
wish. One Of the orderlies will show you
your room. then you'll have a physical exam
nation. Your clothes"-here the superintend-
ent smiled-"will be deloused and held for
you, and a complete outfit will be issued to
YOU III turn you over now to Mr. Johns.
Remember, you can see me here any day be-
tween and $50"
In the custody Of Mr.. Johns, they were led
across the yard to the largest of the buildings,
and up to room on the third floor. It was
clean room, equipped with q double decker
bed and q single bed q dresser, a long row
Of hooks, table and several straight chairs
After brief glimpse Of their room they
were taken to the gymnasium in q wing of
the building. There they were ordered to strip
and take showers, and we're then given physi-
cal examination
"Humph!" grounted the physician as he
pounded Hcky's barrel-like chest. IT guess
you two fellows have been eating regularly.
Not like most of the kids we get these days!"
Then to the storeroom, where they were
measured and issued clothing. Each OF them
got several suits Of rough underwear, plain gray
shirts, trousers and caps, heavy Shoes thick
socks and plain black tie. Short but heavy
coats also we're provided, and finally they
each got a sweater. Surprisingly enough.
Some church ladies donated them to U.s."
sisses Of you guys
and await the bell that would announce din
ner. 1t rang in just few minutes. and to-
gether they started down to the mess hall in
the basement Of the main building.
From two other buildings which contained
the shops and class rooms the other boys of
the institution came pouring in. Ronnie and
Hicky regarded them closely
"A few Of them look pretty tough said
Ronnie behind his hand. But most Of them
just look like ordinary fellows"
Just as they reached the mess hail. they
came up with a group Of the larger boys. One
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-02-10
BY W. BOYCE MORGAN.
SYNOPSIS.

One Friday nisht Ronnis Duncan and GEORGE Hick.
man witness the theft Of an automobile belonging
e Prof shsyns principal q Hamilton Hish School
me tnss 70 he pSce end the mf1s
e come e his once m. chief explains that sTsst
S:s:Re,ssd and hln Tia. S:t
The S boy e being sent te os5cIsst modern reform
70 the, school as regular prisoner" and try 70
get line on the gang from him At H I;s ESn ME
Evenins Journai adds his argument: Ronnie CON:
YIN BE- vel paid and Ronnle hopes to get COED d
consent to the plan. and on the following Monday
ready to start for Oakcrest.
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c.! :;.-: e1f S1 FX rSf E:::;lQ

of them, who was particularly big and rough
looking. detached himself from the group and
staggered toward Ronnie and Hicky.
"A couple Of new punks, aren't your" he
said out Of the side Of his mouth. well you
might as well know me right now. I'm Slug
Carmody. and what say around this place
goes. Get it?"
Hcky looked him deliberately up and down.
then spat impudently on the f1oor-thereby
breaking his first Of the institutions rules
"Oh yeah?" he said in a voice that he made
as hard as possible.
(To be continued next Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-02-10

! into his Office, he looked over
n Ronnies and Hckys outfits
NM with approval.
" Good" he said. Under
stand, nobody knows about this
scheme except me you boys Judge Kane, Mr..
Carter and Mr.. Steuben superintendent Of
Cakcrest. Even the guards out there-they
really aren't guards but teachers-wnl think
you are just two more Of their regular boys
your papers will show that you are being
sent to Oakcrest for stealing tire. Remem-
Der that. II the other boys ask you how long
you're in for, tell them you don't know, that
your families are trying to get you out. Prof.
Shayne is passing the word around at school
that you have been excused to do some special
work for the Evening Journal.
THE name Of the boy we caught Is Jim
Miller. Some Of the rooms out at Oakc1est
hold Just one boy, others two. When they are
crowded three boys are sometimes put In one
room.
"Supt. Steuben will assign you q room today,
and when young Miller gets there tomorrow
Or Wednesday, he'll be put in with you. The
rest Is up to you. Remember to take it slow,
80 you don't make him suspicious. All set?"
"An SET" said Ronnie and Hicky.
GOOD. Sergt. Scott will drive you out. He
thinks you are regulars so don't talk too
much" Chief Collins walked around his desk
and gave each Of the boys q hearty handshake
Go to it, and good luck"
A few minutes later Ronnie was seated in the
front seat Of police car, beside the driver,
while in the rear sat Hicky beside Sergt Scott.
Ronnie had been amused at the seating ar
rangements, for Sergt. Scott, after one look at
Hcky's brawny shoulders, evidently decided to
stick close to him.
The boys talked little on the drive, being
content merely to answer when the officers
spoke to them. It was still we'll before noon
when they climbed a long grade on the high
way and approached group of red brick build
inss clustered on a hilltop among huge oak
trees.
There she is, boys" said Sergt. Scott.
Ronnie and Hicky gazed with interest at the
school. It looked almost like any boys school.
ana there was well kept athletic field in the
rear. But there was q high fence around the
grounds and. while the windows were not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-02-10
Bulb Ban Lifted

THOSE who prefer bulbs of the narcissls
! produced by foreign horticultursts will find
importation easier this year. for quarantine
regulations are to be lifted.
The quarantine was laid down to protect
domestic bulbs from such pests as the bulb
eelworm and the bulb flies Investigations.
however, have shown these pests to be well
established in this country and no remedial
measures have been perfected so far.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-02-10
Fun atHome
BY RAY J. MARIAN.
A RING TOSS GAME

This Is an entertaining game for indoor or
outdoor amusement. and it requires a certain
amount of skill. both in tossing and In CATCH
ing the ring or the stick
Two or more players may play 1t. The object
Is to toss rope ring. placed on your hand stick
into the air so your opponent may catch IL
on his stick There Is no trick in tossing the
ring in the air, but to catch 1t on the stick
Is not so easy.
Any kind Of sticks will do, so long as they are
straight and smooth. They should be about "a
inches long. The rope ring used for tossing Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-02-10
ANSWERS TO PUZZLES

ANSWERS TO PUZZLES
/. All the world will seem divine,
When you are my Valentine.
2. Hearts ember, abed, red TT, S.
g. LOVE-dove-tive- dire-dare-DART
ent-lint-lift-GIFT.
4. Heart, Lover.
S. Gross Word Puzzle solution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-02-10

Csrtail Valentine symbol and get to listen.
Behead this and get what you listen with.
Belhead q sweetheart and get above.