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The Washington times., 1936-07-20
'FIJI GUNS HALT
JAP SCHOONER

SUVA, Fiji Islands, July 20
G.N.SO.-An armed Fiji govern
ment yacht met q Japanese auxil-
iary schooner IL miles off North
Vanualevu Island today and warned
the schooner it would fire upon
her If she did not stop.
Captain Mullins wirelessed H. M.
S. Dunedin instructions and ad-
vised her to arrest the schooner
and convoy her into port If she
was within 10 miles of shore.
The captain boarded tn e
schooner and found it laden with
poached shell. After an inspec-
ton she was permitted to pro-
ceed.
The schooner, according to the
captain, was 100 feet long, pow
cred by a Diesel engine. No shots
were fired.
A crew of % men was aboard
the schooner which did not stop,
according to Captain Mullins, un-
til the Government vessel, the
Pioneer, swung out her guns.
The Washington times., 1936-07-20
ECLIPSE PARTY
RETURNS FROM
transform

NEW YORK, July 20 UNSO'
We went 10000 miles to see
a rainStOrm."
DR.. Paul A. McNa1ly, leader OF
the george town UniverSity-Na-
tional Geographic Society Total
Solar Eclipse Expedition, thus
keenly expressed his disappoint-
ment yesterday when he returned
from Russia aboard the Panama
Pacific liner California.
DR.. McNally. Jesuit director OF
the observatory at Georgetown
University, Washington, led a
group of five associate scientists
who sailed for Siberia, via Russia,
April 10. With five tons Of equip.
ment they arrived at Kustanai,
on the Ural SteppeS 1,5O0 miles
east Of Moscow, May 9.
DR.. McNally said that when the
eclipse occurred, June 10, it was
one of the very few rainy days
they had. The sun was almost
totally covered with dense clouds,
he said, adding:
Something We did get, how
ever, were some very accurate
determinations Of the second
and third contact Of the eclipse.
One with . special electrOmeter
has not yet been determined"
The Washington times., 1936-07-20
u. S. Unable to Clear
News From Spain

to gain correct information on de.
velopments.
All telephone, telegraph and ra.
. dio facilities have been shut down
to commercial users by the Span.
iSh government.
No American lives or property
apparently had suffered at last
reports.
The American embassy at San
Sebastian, the Spanish summer
capital, was endeavoring to keep
in touch with the situation over
Spain by telephone to American
consular offices at Madrid and
other cities, but was able to re-
ceive only infrequent adviceS.
The Washington times., 1936-07-20
international News serrlce

State Department officials today
were forced to follow developments
in revolt-torn Spain through press
reports as the viselike grip clamped
by the Spanish government on
communication crippled transmits
sion of official reports.
Brief messages to the State De
partment here, nearly "a hours old,
gave only meager, hearsay reports
Of the fighting between loyal
troops of the Leftist government
and the Fascist-Monarchist revolt
ing forces.
These dispatches reported that
because of crippled communica-
tionS it was virtually impossible
The Washington times., 1936-07-20
Freak Accident

CLEVELAND, Ohio UN.SO.
An automobile that hadn't even
left the showroom was wrecked IN
a freak accident here. A truck
jumped q curb, crashed through
the display window and crashed
the new car. The driver waSn's
injured.
The Washington times., 1936-07-20
Police Save Pet

BOSTON G.N.S0.-One boy in
the Charlestown section Of the
city always will admire police
men. The police officers in that
district Clipped in for the dog
license of walter Cobun'S pet,
'Taddie."
The Washington times., 1936-07-20

Z you RE NATURALLY GOING to make safety bi
point. in picking out your new Car. So not
thisfact :thebig, beautiful Plymouth givesyoubot
aSafety-Steel Body. land doable-dction Hydrauli
Brakes. And it's the only one of All Three" low
priced cars that does give you both these great
modern safety-features.
When you come to compare them on economy
remember Plymouth owners report 18 to "a mile
per gallon of gas! Notice all the famed Plymouth
features thesmple, quiet, ,6-cylinder L-head' en-
ne.fuel-saving calibrated ignition. ull-lengt
water jackets and directonal circulation that saw
TUNE IN Ed WYNN AND GRAHAM M
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

They did IN fact stay an hour on
the veranda together, speaking OF
commonplace things, but softly
and sometimes silences EMBODIED
them. There were times when words
came tumbling to his lips and re-
manned unspoken. They might, de-
spite his effort at self-control, have
found utterance in the end; but in
terruption came, a footstep on the
walk in front of the house.
There's Father" said Mary Ann,
and rose to go toward the door.
Doctor Breeding followed her.
''I'l say good night" he decided
hurriedly. "Time to get along
home"
''Not afraid of Father, are your"
she asked, amused; but when they
came to the door together, it was
Terrell, not Professor Carlisle, who
appeared.
JerrelPs eyes met those of Doctor
Breeding, and the two men stared
at one another for moment. equal
ly startled.
Why was Jerrell here? Something
like jealousy awoke in Breeding.
Then terrell was saying awkward
ly: "Good evening, Miss Carlisle.
Hello, Ned" And he asked: sis
Dan at homer"
She shook her head. mo. No,
he's in New Hampshire; won't be
back till Sunday" And chen, quick
ly, to Doctor Breeding: "I'm sorry
our phone didn't ring, Doctor. II
must be out of order. Too bad you
had to come way over here; but
I'll be ready at six in the morn
ing"
Doctor Breeding, perceiving that
she was protecting him, fe4t a quick
delight. They were thus brought in
alliance tc deceive Terrell; and he
said readily:
''It's quite all right. l needed the
walk. And I'll have Thomas pick
you up at six"
Breeding nodded, waiting, but
Terrell made no movement tc leave
and Doctor Breeding was by
Mary AIMS deception left with nc
pretext to stay.
His tone was calm as he bid the
two good night, but he walked away
from the house in a deep tur-
MOL of conflicting emotions. There
was storm of passion in the man
of anger at Mary Ann, for permit
ting Terrell to stay thus alone with
her, in the empty house. He thought,
absurdly, of chiding her next day, OF
uttering some admonition.
But she might remind him that il
his own presence there involved nc
indiscretion, certainly she could re-
ceive Terrell This thought, that Jer-
rell might freely pay Mary Ann
whatever attention he chose, swept
through Doctor Greedint like a
storm; Mrs. Breeding, from that
moment became in his thoughts like
an iron chain that fettered him and
held him bound.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
SYNOPSIS

DR.. Breeding, wealthy and talented
middle aged surgeon, Is possessed OF seem.
ingly supernatural powers Occasionally he
can wish for something extraordinary to
happen and have the wish fulfilled. Greed
ing meets Ira Terrell. a wealthy business
friend Of his own age, who tells him he
loves his daughter Nancy and would like to
marry her. DR.. Breeding is pleased and
tells Terrell he has clear field. Nancy.
however. is In love with Dan Carlisle. an
assistant professor at the University who
has little means. They discuss marriage,
but decide to delay talking to her father
about it. Nancy. who has been playing ten.
mis- with Dan that afternoon. tells her fathe
she had been playing with girl friend.
Breeding knows this is untrue and r secret.
ly enraged. Stepping into his wifes room
his eye falls on a marble statuette which
he dislikes. He hicks it up. wishing he
could smash it to bits. Suddenly II is
snatched from his grasp as by an In
visible force and burst asunder. Mrs.
Breeding is greatly disturbed over the
mysterious destruction of the statuette. The
doctor reveals that Ira Terrell wants to
marry Nancy. On the way to dinner
party car cuts in front of Greetings He
angrily expresses the wish that the driver
would break his neck. An instant later an
accident occurs In which this very thing
happens. At the dinner the Greetings meet
Prof. Carlisle, Dams father. and his daugh.
ter Mary Ann. DR.. Breeding is intrigued
by Mary Ann, who is surgical nurse, Mrs.
Breeding tells Pro- Carlisle about the de.
struction of the statuette and he indicates
it might have been caused by potter.
geist." "racketing, mschievous spirit"
Breeding pretends to Nancy that he has no
objection to Dan. More interested in Mary
Ann, DR.. Breeding induces her to take
position in his Office. Eventually he finds
he loves her. Terrell continues to see Nan.
cy. whose love for Dan is unchanged The
Greetings invite the Carlisles to dinner. DR..
Breeding discusses with Prof. Carlisle the
subject of "poltergeists," the doctor tell
ing of some of his own experiences. but at.
tributing them to a friend. Prof. Carlisle
comments: He who eats with the Devil
will need a long spoon" The dinner party
is interrupted by call for DR.. Breeding
from a neighboring town. He asks Mary
Ann to accompany him. On the ride to
see the patient. Breeding is extremely hap
py. He invites Mary Ann to visit their
summer home. It is late when they finish
the call. Nancy Is disquieted when he kisses
her hand on parting. Mrs. Breeding up
braids him when he returns home. Mary
Ann seeks to leave Greetings employ
ment He masks his real interest In her
and persuades her to stay. Mrs. Greed
ing and Nancy go to the lake to open the
summer house. Terrell mentions Nancy's
interest in Dan to DR.. Breeding, but he
assures him it is only superficial and he
invites Terrell to visit their summer place
for weekend. DR.. Breeding is annoyed
to find Dan there When Dan leaves. DR..
Breeding invites Nancy and Terrell to do
some pistol shooting. Terrell proves ex.
tremely inexpert. Back in the city. Greed
ing maneuvers to be invited to dinner by
Mary Ann.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
Natural Icebox in New
Mexico's Lava Deposits

A lava bed whose surface is un-
pleasantly warm to the touch does
not seem a likely setting for a de-
post of perpetual ice. Yet in just
such a locality. where the brazen
New Mexican sun beats down upon
surface which once was molten
stone. deposit of perpetual ice
does exist, says Natural History.
Signboards lead the traveller to a
volcanic sink, an abrupt depression
of an estimated depth Of seventy
five feet. This was produced when a
natural tunnel in the lava bed
caved in. The tunnel was caused by
the flowing away Of molten lava
from the lower part of the bed
after the upper surface had cooled
and hardened.
Its presence so near the hot sur
face of the ground depends pri-
marty upon the fact that lava is
among Natures most efficient tenn
perature insulators The lava con-
tains an infinite number Of minute
pores and cavities, and the dead
air in them hinders the transmits
sion of heat through the stone from
the sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
CHAPTER VI

Doctor Breeding did not sleep
that night at all. He was shaken
and trembling and perspiring; yet
he felt cold, and he pressed his
teeth together to prevent their chat
tering
Mans character is built OF many
reticences, of an infinite number OF
self-restraints. He is nodded and
determined not sc much by the
things he does as by the things he
refrains from doing. Doctor Greed
ing had so long held himself under
discipline that it had become auto
matte to do so; he had nodded
himself into a proficient surgeon,
into devoted husband, into wise
and indulgent father. He had come
tc think of this individual whom
he had created as himself. his es-
sential self.
+ But tonight he recognized the fact
that this conventional and respecta-
BILE individual was not himself, but
mask which he presented to the
world. Behind this counterfeit pre-
sentiment there lived another man.
bold and ruthless and passionate,
driven by appetite, drunk with de-
sires so long restrained.
He lay sleepless all that night,
twitching on his bed like one racked
by pain; and at work next day he
was somber-eyed and frowning. Ev.
en- Mary Ann remarked this; she
said to him when they were alone:
"I'm afraid my spaghetti didn't
agree with your"
"Oh, yes" he assured her shortly.
She watched him. Il persuaded
Mr.. Terrell to stay and eat the rest
of it," she explained.
"Ah," he assented In grim tone.
The girl was disturbed 81 hope
you didn't mind my-pr etending you
were there on business, she said.
II thought you might prefer it so. 4"
He said shortly: 81 wasn't in the
least ashamed of having dined with
you, Mary Ann"
81 was afraid Mr.. Terrell wouldn't
understand. ~
"Was it Ior my sake alone that
you-feared his i'll opinion?" he
asked. in almost angry challenge.
She looked at him in quick sur
prise at his tone. on guard. yet also
amused. "Oh, of course I've my
own reputation to consider. too. :"
she said--and turned quickly away
He found no further opportunity
for speech alone with her that after
noon: and when he left the Office.
the man was read. to risk any folly
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

were, a hundred yards short Of the
landing, some public garages, one
of which Doctor Breeding kept un-
der rental for the season. At this
point he said:
'Let me out here, Thomas. I'll
walk down to the wharf. You can
put up the car. and we'll wait for
you."
So the chauffeur pulled up, and
Doctor Breeding alighted. With the
tox of candy under his arm, he
went on down to the lake shore.
The boat approached, its bow
light shining red and green; Mrs.
Breeding swung it in to the land
ing.
slot in town." she asked.
"Rotten," he said harshly.
where's Nancy?"
Eat the Frisbies'," she said. 'Dan
turned up this afternoon, on his
way back to Boston, and they've
all gone to picnic down the lake.
cook supper on the beach,"
At this mention of Dams name,
Doctor Breeding thrust the clutch
lever viciously forward, and the
boat leaped ahead. ''Tired?" she
asked. "You seem tired"
81 had hard week." he agreed.
Then they cleared the point of the
high terrace built Out into the lake
in front of the house. and saw the
boathouse lights.
He eased the throttle shut; the
boat slowed. the broad bow settled
down into the water, checking
their way. They drifted easily into
the slip He turned off the ignition,
and the engine died. and he stepped
out on the wharf. Thomas was
making the boat fast a, bow and
stern. He said: Good night, Thorn
as"
Mrs. Breeding climbed out of the
boat. and they went up the winding
path toward the house together.
Doctor Breeding and Mrs. Greed
ing came to the big empty house.
The living-room was lighted. and
the billiard-room. Their steps ech-
oed holloway. She kissed him.
"Would you like some supper
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

In order to see her again, % amend
the damage his last word might
have caused. Thomas, without or
ders, took the road to the Lake
but the Doctor ordered him just to
stop at the Carlisles'.
Mary Ann was not at home, how
ever. Professor Carlisle himself
came to the door; and Doctor
Breeding asked for her, his
thoughts swift to seek a pretext fcI
this call. Professor Carlisle said:
"Tm sorry; she's dining with Mr..
Terrell. Shall l give her some mes
sage?"
Dining with Terrell? Doctor
Breeding shook at that word as
though a strong wind blew upon
him; but he managed to speak east
ly "It's not important" he said.
II was just starting for the Lake,
and stopped by on the way; but this
can wait till Monday"
Mary Ann could dine tonight with
Terrell, without provoking criticism
and he and Terrell were of like
age, of an equal stature, both menl
The only difference between them
lay in the fact that-Jerrell's wife
was dead, while Myra was alivel
While Myra was alivel His
dark thoughts focused there.
At the last village before reaching
the lake, he babe Thomas telephone
the island so that a boat would
meet them at the landing. The
chauffeur pulled up opposite the
lights of a drug store; and Doctor
Breeding also alighted, as much
because he could not bear inaction
as for any other reason. While
Thomas was at the phone, he bought
a box of candies. Myra liked candy.
"Mrs. Breeding will come to the
landing, sir" the man reported.
Doctor Breeding nodded. CAL
right" he said. holding his tones TN.
der control.
The car turned into a gravel road,
tortuous and winding, and Thomas
drove more slowly now. There
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
CHAPTER V-Continued

So they rose; yet he said as
reminder: Thursday night, then.
It's settled?"
"Of course" she agreed, and they
went out to the car.
Doctor Breeding. found himself,
during the days that interviewed, full
of lively anticipation. When at
about seven o'clock on Thursday
evening he rang her bell. Mary
Ann herself opened the door: but
she did not at once bid him enter.
He saw that she was flushed and
warm, and he said, smiling:
81 can see you've been standing
over hot stovel" 81
She said in confused hesita-
ton: Gas matter of fact, it isn't
just that I'm-hot, Doctor Greed
ing. I'm little embarrassed, too.
Hence these bushes" And she
explained: ''You see, l expected
Father to be at home tonight; but
there's some distinguished foreign
er or other, visiting Professor Mid
dleton, and he called Father hall
ar hour ago, and asked him over to
dinner. And Father went"
She added honestly: ''He told
me to telephone you and put off our
spaghetti till some other time"
He said. shrewdly amused and
pleased: 'But you didn't" And
h. stepped past her into the hall.
She confessed, slowly closing the
door: why, / had it started al
ready and it seemed a shame to
waste it!''
"Of course" he agreed. sand
now that I'm here, I've no notion OF
not staying. It's long time since
I've been acknowledgements. !"
She could not well send him away.
To do so would only serve to lend
importance to the unimportant. So
she laughed and said: Spaghetti
isn't very romantic, I'm afraid
Come on out to the kitchen, and I'll
put an apron on you, and you can
help" @ 1+
The preparation of supper amused
tIlGtIi OOLJs eAiCy I0uShC0 sOSCI1CA
and were gay. While they sat al
table, they talked at random, and
afterward he helped her with the
dishes; but when the kitchen was
all put to rights, they stood al loose
ends. not quite certain what next to
do.
'Now if we're a policeman. and
you were a cook, or even second
maid" he suggested. 1--WE might
walk out together, OF go to the NOV
les, or find a place to dancel
feel that something of the sort is
almost required of US"
81 think it woull be much more
comfortable to just sit on the side
porch" she decided sits dark
enough now so you needn't be afraid
of being compromised"
81 don't feel in the least repre-
tensible. or dangerous. he said re
assuringly. I'm too well fed. Just
sitting VIM niit me perfectly"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
Still Coughing?

No matter how many medicines
you have tried for your cough, chest
cold or bronchial irritation, you can
get relief now with Creomulsion.
Serious trouble may be brewing and
you cannot afford to take chance
with anything less than Creomul-
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of the trouble to aid nature to
soothe and heal the inflamed mem
branes as the germ-laden phlegm
is loosened and expelled.
Even if other remedies have
failed, don't be discouraged, your
druggist is authorized to guarantee
Creomulsion and to refund your
money If you are not satisfied with
results from the very first bottle.
Get Creomulsion right now. (AdvJ
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
Uncle MiG
Says: ~
That Is Perfection

shNt - " tSSbOu
Perfection does not consist in
doing singular things; but it does
consist in doing common things
singularly well.
Always be sure your friends can
grant the favor before you ask it;
then there won't be the pain and
embarrassment Of refusal.
We always feel great admiration
for those clever people who can
mend something when we break
it.
Everyone remembers what
great man says. So much the
worse for his reputation for con-
sistency.
Those That Tried
Failures are facts that prove
man has at least actually tried to
be successful.
Poise is something that keeps
one from speaking too suddenly.
The sophisticated person finds
little to enjoy. Everything is old
to him.
If you want to make your friend
happy instead of seeking to have
him make you happy, that's the
true gold.
A man who knows that his hard
ships made the best part of his
character may not want his son
to have hardships.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
TAKE MILNEsIAS

Milnesia, the original milk of magnesia
in wafer form, neuralizes stomach acid.
Each wafer equals 4 teaspconfuls of milk
ofmagnesia. Thin. crunchy, mintAavor,
easty. 2Oc, 3se & 6oc at drug stores.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

Plenty of quick. penetrating warmth wher-
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Coleman Radiant Heater. Carry and use
anywhere. No connections Makes and burns
its own gas from untreated gasoline.
Just the thing for removing chill from
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

Our Need
What this country needs is dirt
Ter fingernails and cleaner minds.
Will Rogers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
SLEEP soUNDLY

Lack of exercise and injudicious eating
make stomachs acid. You must neu-
tralize stomach acids if you would sleep
soundly all night and wake up feeling
refreshed and really fit.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-08
New Comfort for Those
Who Wear False Teeth

Ne longer need You feel uncomfort-
able wearing false teeth. Fasteeth, q
greatly improved powder sprinkled on
Your plates holds them tight and COM
Portable No gummy. pasty taste or
feeling Deodorizes. Get Fasteeth at
YOUR druggist. Three sizes.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-08
Hard-Fought Contest In
Election Campaign Ends
No Run Off Yet in Prospect in County Races, Unless
Coroner; White Fails of Majority for Senate, but
Second Primary Is w aived by Dennis

Henry A. Dennis, 1921; M. c. Pearce,
G62.
House of Representatives, M
Peace, 1929; o. S. Falkner, 1892; c..
t. Nethery, TOT.
Sheriff. E. Hamlet, 2,722; w.
r. Fleming, 2,2S8.
Recorder-R. E. Clements. 3O83; ].
S. Albright, 1858; Johnnie W. Beck
ham, TAG; John w. Lowry, 1872.
Coroner-T. r. Switzerland, 1857
j. s. Hedgepeth, 6S4; A. p. Paschall,
1 .5SS; Henry Davidson, $780, DR.. War
rem W. Wilsno, 632; d. Louis For
sythe, 303.
County Commissioner (four-year
term) (vcl i. Nso)-,T. W. Girls
som, 3,43O; w. F. Parrish, 1914; j.
p. Gupton, 1920.
County Commissioner, two-year-
term vote for one)-W. W. Currin,
5000; C. B. Reavis, 1907.
County Board of Education (vote
for three)-Mrs. Laurence Wall, 949;
T. B. Parham, Jr., 2,430; r. G. Har-
rison. 1850; S. w. Oakley, 1,765; ]. w.
Floyd, 2,455. South Henderson No. 2
precinct is missing from these totals.
Henderson township constable-E.
F. Murphy, 1884 w. N. Strickland,
997 North Henderson totals are miss
ing from these figures.
State Ticket.
Tabulations on the State ticket are
as follows:
United States Senator-Richard T.
Fountain, 1857; David L. Strain, 113;
William H. Griffin, 266; Josiah w.
Bailey, 1879.
Governor-Dr. Ralph w. Mcdonald,
2,136; Sandy Graham, 1,720; John A.
MlcRae 18; Clyde R. Hoey, 1,137.
nt-Governor-Paul Grady,
1,439; George Mcneil, 1854; Wilkins
P. Horton, 1904. (South Henderson
No ? figures missing).
Secretary of State-Stacey w. Wade
2,228; M. r. (Mike) Dunnagan, 323
Thad Eure, 1,O4O. (South Henderson
No. 2 figures missing).
Auditor-George Ross Pou, 1888;
Baxter Durham, 1,274; Willard L.
Dowell, 594; Charles w. Miller 354
Treasurer-Helen Robertson Wohl,
1018; Charles M. Johnson, 1855.
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion-Clyde A. Erwin, 1888; A. B.
Alderman, 1919; Gilbert Craig, 534.
Commissioner of Agriculture-Wil
liam A. Graham, 2,O33; W. Kerr Scott,
1,747. (West Henderson missing).
Congress = Palmer Bailey, 288;