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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-15

as anv other group in the State, this
action is regarded as indicating that
the Republican party is going to cen
time to pose as the dry party in
North Carolina in the hope of Win
ming over the bone-dry Democrats if
the Democratic party gives any in
d;cation of becoming any "wetter''
than il now is, according to comment
heard here today.
Two definite interpretations are be-
ino placed on the resolution adopted
by the Republican party leaders with
regard to the liquor issue, as follows:
/ That the Republicans in the next
generally assembly will join forces
with the "dry" Democrats in oppos-
ing any extension of the county option
plan of liquor control and liquor
stores, likewise against any statewide
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-15

Standing at the rear of his lonely
cabin in the Sansla mountains, near
Albuquerque, n. NJ, Carl Taylor,
slain magazine writer. is shown in
what is probably his last picture.
While Taylor's houseboy, Modesto
Trujillo, is said 10 have confessed
the Staying, authorities still hold to
the theory that his death was de-
creed by fanatical cult, the Peni-
tentes.
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4 fetc days after dttf0ctfce TkorC
Dahl accepts a position as house.
keeper in the home OF Selaoyn Marsh
Mdrsh's daughter, Wilma. 6FriVe,
and seems to resent her presence
Thora meets Sherman Gordon, Q
friend OF Wilma and her father, ana
Dottie Steele. designing aCido,0 1o7lt
HreS nearby. Mrs. Steele also objects
to TborG's presence in the Marsh
home.
CHAPTER 70
THORA CAME hurrying down the
path at the rear Of the house, the
heels of her new boots crunching
briskly on the gravel. Dew was ly-
ing thickly on the grass, untouched
still by the early sun. AS she crossed
the stable yard, she heard the thump
of a curry comb against stall parti-
ton. Pat was at work then.
She found him in one of the boxes,
polishing the sleek red tanks of the
mare Ellen.
"Mornin', Miss Thora," he greeted
genialiy. Il figured you'd be around
early. I was doin' this little girl
first I'll throw a saddle on her and
she can finish her breakfast when
you get back Come along, darlin'.'
He reached for Ellen's headstall.
AS Donahue emerged, he paused
for moment for an admiring glance
at the smiling housekeeper. She was
broad ribbon bound her bright hair.
Sure, you look like million dol
lars" he chuckled.
Once in the saddle, Thora walked
her mount from the yard and across
field that bordered the front lawn,
striking the driveway at some dis
lance from the house where Ellen's
hoofs Gathering on the concrete
would not disturb any sleepers. At
the entrance gate, she refined up and
studied her surroundings. 1t was the
hrst time that she had ridden down
to the main highway and it's hard
surface was none too inviting for the
morning gallop she had in mind.
Her meditations were interrupted
by laughing voice, hailing suddenly.
Well! Where away?"
Ellen gave a startled jump and
Thora pulled at her head sharply. A
man, mounted on a slim-legged white
pony, rode out from behind a screen
OF high bushes planted near one of
the stone posts.
1t was Sherman Gordon.
Good morning, early bird" he
grinned cheerfully. Meet the worm u
His crop made wiggling salute.
oh =. Good morning, Mr.. Cor
DON"
II see you're trying the mare.
How do you like herT'
Il don't know yet"
And you're wondering where a
good place might be. I thought OF
mat and here am"
Thora glanced at him SuSpiciously
out there was no hint of guile in the
dark eyes watching her. Mr.. Gordon
MADE very attractive appearance
sitting his motionless horse. Easily
erect In his saddle, the sun FURNISH
ing his tawny bare head And 1t was
beautiful day.
Thora smiled in a friendly fashion
That was very kind Of you. Which
way should I ride?'
Just in front of me, at the edge
u the concrete. About a quarter Of
mile on, you pardon me.
mean we +. will find nice dirt
road. After you" He bowed, indi-
eating with wave Of his hand that
she should ride on.
Rather discounted by this unex-
pected turn Of events, Thora spoke
quietly to her mount and moved
ahead. The first thought that en-
tered her mind was that this meeting
would look as if it were prearranged
II anyone should chance TO observ<
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-15

First picture of Gloria Morgan
Vanderbilt since the recent kidnan
rumor on Mrs. Harry Payne Whit
ney's estate, shows the famous
"gold child" unabashed bv the cam
e1aman, leaving her motier's New
York apartment for church Gloria
has grown quite a bit since the ficht
for her custody covered the nations
front pages.
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Monaghan Force Attacks
Japanese and Crisis Grows
CONTINUED from Page One.)

in-chief of the japanese military
forces in Manchukuo, it was indicat-
ed, to control the martial ardor of his
subordinates and to curb bellicose
statements by Manchukuoan officials.
Foreign Minister Koki Horita told
the cabinet in session today that he
was confident that the Manchukuoan
situation could be improved through
negotiations with Soviet Russia.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-15

1905-Oregon' U. S. Senator John
H. Mitchell and two congregressmen
indicted for second time in Portland,
Greg, in public land frauds-convict-
ed in July and died end of year while
appeal pending.
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Mazda Liggett

down Liggett in the driveway of his home. From
his sick bed, Gov. Floyd B. Olson denied that ne
had ever harbored enmity for the slain newspaper
man, his onetime ally who later became his severest
newspaper critic. The governors statement was in
reply to testimony given by Mrs. Walter Liggett.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-15
Liquor Stand of .. -,
G. o. P. Specialized

(Contirued from rage Oneo
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Court Ruling May
Scramble Relief

CONTINUED from Page One.)
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These principals figure prominently in the trial OF
Isadore (Kid Cann) Blumenfeld who is charged
with the Staying of Walter Liggett, crusadlng
editor of Minneapolis. Both Liggetts widow and
his ten-year-old daughter Mazda, testified at the
trial that Blumenfeld was the gunman who shot
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-25

that Joyce is Maynard. She's moth
girl. I've stood "a lot from Miss
Randall. but I thought her influence
was doing Joyce some good, or i
shouldn't have kept her."
"And Joyce"
What do you mean?"
Joyce isn't very fond Of her. 10
3she?"
"Joyce-well, I think Joyce is fond
Of her. but hates to be fused over,
as Miss Randall fuses. Recently.
Joyce asked me to let Miss Randall
go; give her a small pension so she
wouldn't have to work any more. and
could have a little money. She
begged me to do this, but i refused.
I can't leave Joyce entirely alone.
She must have some sort Of chap
creme. some woman to talk to in this
household of men. For /. myself,
abhor women servants"
miss Randall didn't approve Of
young Foster. did she?''
"She begged me not to permit the
marriage, but what can l do? Tel
me that? Joyce is too young to be
married, but; she will be. married. I'm
glad she found somebody like Allan.
He's nice boy. I think, and will
handle Joyce carefully I've talked
Eto him about her. He knows ny.
attitude. 1 also told Joyce that when
I she married I would take care OF
Miss Randall; give her enough
money to live on. That seemed sto
make Joyce happy" ". -.
will you tell me how you hap.
pened to take Joyce?"
"She is my.brother's-ch child, my only
Ebrother. Hell can't tell you any
more. gentlemen. Please!"
II must .lnow!" Keyes meant
what he said.
my brother-I have never, told
| this to soul. Soon knows. He
helped me at the time. Helps me
| yet. Joyce,s father is in Sing Sing
prison -. life imprisonment for
murder!" Van Every's hand fell
Imply on the table. and a film sof
/ tears shaded his eyes.
"How long?"
He's been there since Joyce was
a year old. Killed. man. Seven
teen years ago. l was abroad ttthe
time. and when i came back the trial
was over. i did everything to have
him released but couldn't. I have
made him as comfortable as possi-
BILE. He had left Joyce with a wom-
an friend and begged me to take. cars
|of ier-to tell her he was dead. II
did. She thinks her father Is dead.
She Will always think So. Ward
my brother, had an ungovefnable
temper. This temper led him ( to
murder. I have shielded his daugas-
ter. tried to bring her up right I've .
done everything for her. : She,s&fny
only heir Everything ] have WAL
&c. to her" Wan Everyss' voice>traiied
OF. ~. =,
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CHAPTER 80

AT VAN EVERY'S house every
thing seemed to be in an uproar. The
lights were on all over. and several
detectives, new to the house. met
KeyeS and me at the door.
We've been trying to get you.
captain" one of them said. ivan
Every'S ruby has been stolen. He's
almost crazy: he reported the loss to
headquarters about A."
Reyes brushed past him to the liv-
ing room, where we found Van
Every. McManus. Soon, and more de-
tectiveS.
you've come at last!" Van Every
wrung my hand. His eyes seemed
haggard, his white face paler than
ever.
Here's your ruby!" Keyes handed
the stone to him.
Van Every took it and looked from
the captain to me, foolishly.
"Where'd you find it? I've been
running around here like mad. sus-
pecting all your men, positive that
one of them took it. And now you
give it to me yourself" I noticed
y,
and seemed satisfied with his exam
ination.
"All in good time. Van Every. I
want to see you.''
"Shall we have dinner? It's been
ready for an hour, but couldn't eat.
Joyce had hers" sIt,was then that I
looked at my watch and found it was
g o'clock. "
Keyes agreed, and we went into
the big dining room off the living
room. Two servants quickly put
down our first course. Still Reyes
said nothing about Miss Randall.
thought it queer.
The next course was just being
lifted off the dumbwaiter as it had
to come up from the basement
kitchen, when he asked casually
what time Joyce had come in.
"Oh, about 6, or so. / don't renaem-
Der. She was tired. I think you
worked her too hard" his eyes were
twinkling as he turned to me. "She's
upstairs taking a nap; was almost
too tired to eat. but made her take
a bite. That's right. Maughan; work
her hard. It'll be good for her for a
few days."
"I'll want to see her after dinner"
Reyes said very quietly.
Van Every called Soon. who was
lowering near as usual. "Tell Miss
Randall to awaken Miss Joyce. Cap
tain Keyes wants to see her." The
Chinaman nodded and left the room.
When we were drinking our coffee
later. he returned. miss Randall
i go to her room. She not there. 1
wake Missy Joyce. She say for cap
tain he come upstairs"
1t had seemed so heartless of
Reyes to let Soon go up to get Laura
Randall. More than heartless now
of him to say nothing after Soon's
announcement. But he went OH
eblandly drinking his coffee as if what
Soon had said meant nothing in his
life.
Suddenly. Knves. after he had
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-25
ADAlM-BElSS
nished his coffee, addressed Soon.

finished his coffee, addressed Soon.
did you tell Miss Joyce that Miss
Randall was not in her room?"
Eyes"
What did she say?"
"She say nothing. She seem
tired. Go back sleep again. wake
her again" I could see that Keyes'
keen eyes were measuring Soon care
fully. Nothing missed his scrutiny.
He motioned to Van Every to dis
miss the servants and, when we were
alone, leaned over the table. Does
Miss Randall often come in this
late ?"" he asked. s.
"Why-I don't know. I seldom pay
any attention to her except when
she comes to me with something
about Joyce. She seldom dimes with
u.s."
IVAN Every-what came for was
this: Laura Randall was murdered
/ today-a few hours ago--with your
ruby around her neck. I have rea-
son to believe that your niece was
near her when she was murdered, so
don't want her warned in any way
of the tragedy. I wish to question
her. now"
"Miss Randall Van Every sput-
tered, and grew pale.
Yes, Miss Randall, murdered in a
taxi" In as few words as possible
Keyes told the story.
II can't see why you kept this
from me-" Van Every protested, in
dignantly. and could not blame him
for being angry. Keyes should have
told him Immediately. There will
be relatives to notify. There were
dozens of small things I might have
done. After all, she's member of
my household. Keyes. has lived here
for two years. and loved Joyce like
a daughter"
II do things my own way, Van
Every, and I especially don't want
Joyce to know-yet. Tell me the
truth, what were your feelings to-
ward Miss Randall?"
'She was a nice little woman"
1.-THE truth. Van Every!" Keyes
was stern.
''She was a meddlesome body.
Reyes. I won't deny that. She
bothered me constantly with little
things she could have settled for
herself. But her care OF Joyce, her
love for her. made up for all those
little annoyances. Joyce is difficult
to manage. You know that. or
ought to by this time. I've spoiled
her. I guess. She's all I have. When
1 decided to get rid Of her former
governess. a French woman, did it
for a purpose. Mile. Montfort could
do nothing with Joyce. Joyce ruled
her. and Montfort permitted it. /
chose Miss Randall from nearly so
applicants. / wanted a motherly
soul. not elderly. but rather old
fashioned. with good, sound princi-
pies. realize now / should have
had person like Miss Randall from
the first. Joyce might have been
amenahIe to discipline il had. Not
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-25
CONTRACT
T. B RIDGE .
WRITTEN FOR cENTRAa PRESS
BY s. V. SHEPARD
WHAT THE LAW DIDN'T

DEAR MR.. SHEPARD: Ono =.
the four players who participated IN
what I am about to relate, refers n
it as what the law did. l consider
it should be termed, what the law
didn't. What do you think?" The
writer goes on to recite portion ~
the latest Laws of Contract Bridoa
pages 20 and 30. In substance the
rule is as follows below.
1t is improper to use a convention
Of which the meaning is not plain IN
opponents. 1t is necessary that a
convention so used should be fullv
understood by the other side. Plav-
,ers should be ready to explain in de-
tail the meaning Of any such conven-
ton when requested to do so. and
the partner Of the one using the con-
vention may be called upon to ex.
plain. with the user Of the conven.
ton requested to leave the table dur.
ng the explanation.
Of course the player using the TN.
familiar convention is not allowed TO
add any explanations to those given
by the partner. The latter must re-
spond to the conventional call as he
has explained he should.
Such convention was EMPLOYED
oy one of four members Of the Cres-
cent Athletic CLUB. Opponents asked
the maker Of an opening bid of s.
Spades to leave the room while his
partner explained what the call
meant. South intended the bid as a
.all for partner to show Aces. If
partner held no Ace he had to bid
.3-No Trumps. North explained that
the call asked him to bid 3-No
Trumps in case he had stops to the
three unbid suits. otherwise to pass
Or show his own big suit.
South was called back. North re.
sponded with 4-Clubs, which South
thought showed partners lowest Ace.
South showed his Ace Of diamonds.
by bidding 4-Diamonds. then North
ran the bid up in diamonds every
time partner bid spades, ending with
a call Of 7-Spades. doubled by West
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-25
CHAPTER 20

7 DIDN'T want no woman muir
'defed in my taxi. and me having no
talibi." the cab driver told Reyes in
te1planation of his leading the police
TO me.
you say she was alive when you
stopped for traffic at Twenty ninth
tstreet?"
"'She was calling out Miss JOY
Mr.. Vaughan here says it was Miss
Joyee'-and rapping on the glass,
zAen she opened the window"
VERY much alive, then?"
Il would say So"
\ Did you see the person she
NAlled?" Reyes asked.
mo, 1 didn't. Fact is, now that 1
think Of it, I'm positive she could
hardly see the sidewalk, the opposite
sidewalk from where she was. 1t
was dark, you know, and there were
cars all over the street to her left
sShe must have recognized her party
in a passing taxi. OF course the
party may have been pedestrian in
front of us, but my car wasn't the
Sdrst in line. 1t was about the third"
"Conld you see the pedestrians
from where you were?"
II could if I had looked, but 1
wasn't looking"
Opening the left side window
would indicate that Miss Randall
Tbatw someone in a taxi beside her?"
'Or on the other side of the
street"
f.: switch was almost impossible ?"
well, as was saying, it was get
sa1Mg dark. and the cars were thick"
II see. Now when you reached
the hotel, where did you see Mr..
'1&augilan?"
This gentleman was coming out
the revolving doors. In a hurry. I
knew him at once, though he was
dressed different than he was when
Theft him at the curb. Then he had
on sort Of cancels hair overcoat,
and a tan felt hat"
Keyes questioned Knox for some
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n ANDEN RUBY MURDERlm)
ADAM- BELSS- EshI
NV didn't 7 think Of It before

Why didn't l think Of 1t before"
Knox came back rather dazed
WAS there a bus anywhere near
your carr" l asked swiftly.
"Why-let me see. Yes. there was.
One of those big busses."
Where was it when you were
standing still?"
Behind me-"
"You didn't notice anyone get out
of the bus, and come to the left side
of your carp"
mo"
After a few more questions Reyes
let him so.
"Why are you so interested in a
bus?" the detective asked me.
Because Miss Randall called out
to Joyce who might have been in a
taxi or bus. Keyes. I've got an idea,
mere germ, that Miss RandalPs
murderer was on that bus. 1t would
be the most inconspicuous means 20
get away. Or. for that matter to get
to her. A bus right behind. If we
could only trace every passenger"
Impossible, Vaughan. You ought
to know better. Now to get you
Strengthened out on this matter.
We're going to your hotel right
away"
Obediently I picked up my over
coat and hat and followed him to
waiting car. At the desk keyes asked
the clerk what time I had come in.
And luckily for me the clerk remem-
bered and verified the fact that I had
gone Immediately to my rooms.
II remember because a Mr.. Van
Every called every few minutes for
the last hour. I was getting tired Of
saying that Mr.. Vaughan had not
yet come in. Mr.. Van Every seemed
perturbed about something, and
wanted to get hold of Mr.. Vaughan
Immediately. I had promised at least
dozen times to tell Mr.. Vaughan
to call him at home right away" the
clerk explained. Right after Mr..
Vaughan had gone upstairs, Mr.. Van
Every called again, but by this time
Mr.. Vaughan had his call in, so ]
had them switched together.
The doorman also remembered my
coming in from a taxi. remembered
had said something about this be-
ing bad day, and sort of grumbling.
He recalled the fact that when I had
come out, in a change Of clothes, a
policeman, and what seemed to be a
taxi driver. had met me.
1 was smiling to myself when we
got into Keyes' car. At least he had
taken care that my alibi was clear.
"You couldn't have done it." he
1111G - IT. L.
me.
THAT'S what I've been telling
you"
81 haven't informed Van Every yet
of what has happened, principally be-
cause I want to surprise Joyce. Miss
Randall evidently saw her and recog-
niZed her somewhere near the taxi
Knox was driving. Are you sure she
took the job at Gribbel's?"
II saw her there this afternoon
I made a special trip to see how she
was getting along. I'd rather, Keyes,
you wouldn't say anything to Van
Every about Joyce working there
yet, unless you feel it's necessary"
II don't know. Well see. WlaaA
were you doing at the library?"
Il don't know. just was there.
I couldn't tell you why. 1 was walk
ing and found myself there. Natural
for Miss Randall to be there. She
was waiting for Joyce. had to lie
and tell her I had been in and Joyce
had gone. I think now I told Miss
Randall that Joyce had gone at my
orders. The girl was dead tired,
though, this afternoon when l saw
her at Gribbers."
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Detectire Reyes and Gary MauO
han are seeking the mysterious
slayer of MdrgdlO Younger, en-
actress and old friend of MGu0hdn.
She 10Gs murdered a1ith a needle
Ike instrument as she and MduO-
han sat in the home of Doao Van
EUery, d. collector of rare jewels,
listening to his 0ruesOme story OF
the famous Camden ruby'S history.
The actress had been aCedring Van
EUery'S ruby a0hicH he described as
"mtarder stone. Among thO~e
questioned BIZ the detectiOe aUere
Vaughan; Van EUery; his yoWng
niece, joyce. a07,o Hves a0ith him: her
fdnce. Allan Foster; Joyce's COM
pdnion. Laura Randall. and Mrs.
Bryce. close friend of Van Every's.
Another suspect is Roy Barrimore,
close friend of the actress, a1ho shot
Ainlself,o shortly after her death.
MGrgdlo'S maid finds a duplicate
Camden rudy among the effects of
her dead mistress tohic7. ho,Cever.
prOUeS to be q fake. Keyes inter
VieaoS Manuel Gonzales, a friend of
Mdr0dlO'S. Vaughan runs into
Laura Randall on the street 1OKO
promises to haze some important
Information for him the meet morn
ing. Van EUery's ruby is found
missing from its hiding place short
~ before Miss Randall is found
murdered in the cab in ao7,ic7t MdWg-
han had left her a fe,0 moments pre-
riomsly. The ruby is found among
her clothes. The police question
Vaughan. Detective Reyes 0rriUes
at the morgue aOhere Vaughan has
been detained. KeyeS and Vaughan
are b0tfed By the second murder in
the tdcicdb.
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Detective Reyes and Gary Mdu9-
han are seeking the mysterious
slayer of Mar0alo Younger. an
actress and old friend of Vaughan.
She a1ds murdered tcith a needle
like instrument as she and Mdug-
han sat in the home of Doa0 Van
Every, a collector of rare je'oelS.
listening to his 0rueSonle story OF
she famous Camden rnby'S history
The actress had been aredring Van
EUerys ruby l0ltich he described as
o murder stone. Among those
Questioned by the detective acre
Nnu0hdn; Van ECery; his YoWn9
niece, joyce. tcho Hres 1cith him; her
H0nce, Allan Foster; Joyce'S COM
punion, Laura Randall, and a Mrs.
Bryce, close friend of Van ECeryS.
sAnother suspect is Roy Bdrrimore,
pclose friend of the actress. aCho shot
1AinlSelf shortly after her death.
Nor0dlo's maid finds duplicate
SOowsden ruby among the effects of
INer dead mistress a0hich. hoacerer,
tDfoVes to be a fake. Keyes inter
I1ietVs -1fdnuel Gonzales. friend of
IN0r0dlO's. Vaughan runs into
sxsGMrG RdnddH on the street arho
ENr0miseS to haze some important
for him the neTt morn
Gag. Van 'Erery'S ruby is found
4iissin0 from its hiding place short
W., Sbefore Miss Randall is found
EsNNTdered in the lab in a0hic7I Mau0-
han I.dd left her a feao moments pre-
4,i0Hsly. The ruby is found among
her clothes. The police question
tAfaN9hdn. Detectiue Keyes drrireS
at the m,orgue qUhere Vaughan has
f1een detained.
(NOW GO ON WITH THE Story