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to furnish any further information
that might be required. He also
stated that Selden might be
Ipleased to know that the police
surgeon had been to the house,
and that now Sir Henry was lying
in-state i'll suitable manner in
the chapel, as befitted his rank and
position.
Selden laughed softly to himself.
He took from his pocket a piece
of paper and an envelope that he
had brought from the Abbey and
compared them minutely with the
note paper used by James. Then
he produced his two plans of the
place and laid them side by side.
James," he n1ur1nured, "either
you have been making free with
your masters property or there is
something deeper than that"
Jack Reid, at Colindale's invita-
ton, stayed to lunch. ;. Lady Seve-
ringe remained in her room anG
refused to come down, so the two
men fed alone. It was not a very
cheerful meal, for the chapel bell
had been tolling dismally at the
request of Lady Severinge, and the
maids moved about like ghosts,
white-faced and tremulous. Orders
had. been issued to- admit no one
to the house, and The place was
almost in a state of2Sfege.
II don't think / can do much
good here" Reid said, when they
had talked over the murder and
discussed the grim affair from
every angle.
wait for a bit, anyway; you
said you had nothing much to do.
I haven't q man to talk to, and
Lady Sewerage is in queer mood,
somewhat naturally, so it's a bit
lonely"
"Well, then, I'll go to my cot
tage. I've been having most of
my meals at the Bull Inn lately.
Why not come along there this
EVENING""
Eric made face. "Pressmen,"
he said. "This murder will be
known in London, by now. You
can't hide a thing like this, and
we shall have swarms trying to
get a story. That's why no one
is to be admitted here"
my dear fellow, they don't
know you. Slip down as a friend
of mine and we may hear some
funny remarks"
Eric agreed, and Reid rose to
by the way" Colindale said,
eff you should happen to see Miss
Lawrence and the. children any
where, you can tell her to come
back when she likes. Lady Sever
inge sent them out for picnic
when we thought it was merely
matter of finding Sir Henry, but
we can't keep the news from them,
and one of the gardeners might
start telling all kinds of tales"
Certainly, I will; but excuse
me, I should have thought that
you would have done so yourself
Haven't you got to look after the
property"
Colindale showed signs of con-
fusion. He laughed nervously. IT
don't think had better go out.
Between ourselves, Hilda is rather
jealous-quite stupidity"
Reid. stared at him in amaze
ment. ct see," he said grin1ly.
"It's like that, is it?''
"Damne" Colindale broke into
sudden anger. II suppose every
tongue is wagging now about us.
I'll bet you've heard something
already. Anyway, that's the Stu
alton. You can read it as you
like"
ITO Be Continued)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

lpointinen1 But surely someone
inside the house" he began.
"C0llusion, perhaps - Selden
said lightly Someone let the
murderers in and then locked the
door after them"
"Murderers! You think there
were more than one?" The Col
onel seemed puzzled.
Surely, but we must not rush
to conclusions at this stage. 1 am
afraid I must attend to another
case I have on hand, but shall
keep in touch with this, of course;
and Inspector Hutchins will take
charge OF this for the present"
Colonel GrahanS face flushed
with anger. "I see; you can't
make anything of it, my lad. I
thought as much. shall ask
Boyle to send me down more ex-
perienced man. Hutchins, 1 can
drive you in to Grinfold if you are
going that way. Good afternoon,
Mr.. Selden. I don't suppose we
shall meet again"
HutchinS cast a look of sympa-
thy at Selden, a plying look for a
defeated colleague, and followed
the irate Colonel down the stairs.
Selden heard the car drive off,
and turned with an amused grin
to the corner of the room where
he had left his suitcase. He smiled
to himself as he took writing pad
and envelopes and sat down to
write.
Dear Mr. Connolly,
/ am returning to London to-
morrow, and shall not come to
the Abbey this evening. I would
be very much obliged if you
would just give me a short
statement with regard to the
household and the staff over
whom you exercise authority.
I feel certain that, unknown
to you, some servant has OBJ
tanned a situation at the Abbey
who is an accomplice in this
murder. I am sure, with your
keen judgment, you will be able
to throw some light on this. It
may be male or female. If pos
sible you might send the answer
by the messenger who brings
this note.
He signed the note and inter-
viewed Hucks, who offered himself
as a messenger, eager to obtain
some inside information for gossip
with the villagers over their pints.
The answer came back sooner
than ne expected. Selden tore
open the letter after a careful ex-
animation of the envelope. James
had written in a neat, educated
handwriting, almost classical with
it's Greek "es" and gammas for
"ys'.
1t appeared to be list copied
from a book showing the names,
dates of engagement, and COM
ments in each case. The Abbey
was a large place to keep up, but
there was little entertaining now
adays. Selden glanced down the
list. John Williams, foOtman,
aged "a; six months. Mrs. Thorn
ton, housekeeper Gage unknown).
James had written facetiously, and
Selden learnt more from that
short note Of the relationship be-
tween the butler and housekeeper
than James had intended. Then
followed the names of the cook
and four domestics, and finally by
itself the name of Miss Sylvia
Lawrence, governess to the chill
dren, aged "a; eight months.
Underneath James had written:
Miss Lawrence does not come I'M
der my personal supervision, but I
have found it necessary to keep a
friendly eye on her welfare"
With the list was a short note
to say that James would be pleased
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07
CHARLES M. WHITE
BURIED SATURDAY
Funeral Services Held at Home At
Drewry, With Services in Near
by Family Plot

Funeral services were held from the
residence last Saturday afternoon for
the late Charles M. White, ST., who
died at his home at Drewry Saturday
morning. Rev. D. A. Petty, pastor of
the % Drewry Methodist Episcopal
church, of which the deceased had
been a member for so years, was in
charge of the services, assisted by
Rev. j. S. Kennison, pastor of a
group of Presbyterian churches in
this county, including the on1 at
Drcwry.
a large gathering Of relatives and
friends came to the services, and
there were many beautiful floral
wreaths. Following the services at
the house, the body was inferred in
the family hu>YiA~ ground ncarty.
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READ THIS FIRST:


Jack Reid only witness 10 the mys-
terious murder of Sir Henry Sevoringo
in the chapel Of his ancient abbey, is a
ne'er-dowell who has lived by his wits
In the chapel to steal i Jcweled cross
Reid could raise no alarm at the time
of the murder for fear OF discriminating
himself Before Richard Selden is sum-
moned from Scotland Yard. Re-. who
has posed as an itinerant painter work
neighbor, and Eric Colindale, agent of
the estate, trace Sir Henry's body TO
his fathers coffin with the aid of blood
hounds. Selden and Hutchins, the local
James. the butler, and Lady IIilda. who
is in love with Colndale. Then. when
they return to the inn, Mrs. Thornton,
the housekeeper comes to them with
information and they question her.
Selden tells Hutchins he is going to
London to make inquiries.
[NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07
Mr.. FAULKNER KILLS
TWO NICE PORKERS

j. E. Faulkner Route 8, Hender-
son, took advantage of the cold wealth
er last Tuesday to kill two fine pork
crs weighing a total of 1,066 pounds
One of Mr.. Faulkner's hogs tipped
the scales at 551 pounds and the
other at 515, assuring him and his
family plenty Of fine meat for the
winter months
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07
THREE MARRIAGE
PAPERS REPORTED

Three marriage license was report
ed as being issued during the week
end at the Vance Registry's office
Blake Sutton Bandy, OF Four Oaks,
and Bette Sue Critcher, of Oxford,
Lewis f. Hamilton, and Eta Whitak-
CIR both of Raleigh, and coloFed
ouplc. Frank Allen and Sallie Har-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

Jr. G. of C. Tonight-A meeting Of
the local chapter of the Junior Chanl-
Der of Commerce will be neld tonight
at the Hill Top tea room at O'Clock
Several important matters are to
come up before the group was
stated.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07
Around Town

Rotary Meeting-The Rotary Club
will meet Tuesday evening at $50
at the Busy Bee Cafe dining room, it
was announced today
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

We understand old Kris Kringle is
studying the unfamiliar map Of Rus
sia and Siberia in his spare time
these days, planning his tour there
steppe by steppe.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

A Hoted American politician once
said, You can't shoot Santa Claus"
and now the Russians have proven
that you can't exile ST. Nick, either
that is. not forever.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

1esa-2oo-ton Emanuel" first ship
to fly the Palestinian Tag ~ N'ovo
years, and manned by an - omlsn
crew, arrived at Southampton s.lle-
land. A-&ENAA.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

While her mother was away on
her honeymoon, Wallis went to
Washington during the summer
vacation to- visit her mothers
cousin, Mrs. George Barnett, of
Washington and Philadelphia So
ciety. The summer ended, Wal
lis returned to Arundel school, a
private sch,Nol in Baltimore. She
had q childhood sweetheart who
attended the school next door.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

If Santa weren't so kindhearted he
certainly would show up all those
boresome literary globe-trotters with
tome entitled Around the World
on Christmas Eve" Could he write
a book.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07
The Kings
Marriage

ToS&salRg made sy g. DuS1Sss
~ Of psovsnSial DaSssss gsssas"
day On the g8eeae E1aoch Of To
Bishop OF SsaGsSsd regarding
the 0orcnst's@ eesosaony nsvs
revealed tie fact chat en izs~
portant constitutional IseUs has
arisen between the Nng and his
MnlsteT&
Tha prUbleua, watch hiss besn
the subject Of mach underground
discussion fCr eome tins nsst'
can b simply stated.
onS q King Edwards ciE6s OF
personal 3e!snds u Mss. Ernest
Simpson. q lady Of American
birth, WHO has bean twice
married. u Is believed taas
II 10 the Kings desire to marry
her. IA due course.
The issue raised 10 whsther tn@
LADY u . suitable pesson TO %
Queen Of England. and whether
this 10 3 matter 20 BE- decided BY
the King hszaeslG o. BY toe
Government a. the mouthp!scs
~ tlHl!c o6an.na .br1n-, .ysus>
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

One thing we always liked about
Santa Claus is that he never plays
favorites. All countries look alike to
him. as long as they contain kids.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

ris,s 10th Of route /, Henderson, were
the couples reported securing mar
riage papers.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

On Dec. Z. 1914, Miss Bessie
Wallis Warfeld, slender, dark.
haired, made her debut at the
age of Is at the Baltimore Lyric
theater. The theater had been
transformed into tropical
bower of beauty, light, color and
warmth. Wallis appeared in a
white satin dress with chiffon
and pearl embroidery contrast
ing her dark beauty.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

AS Wallis coming-out party ap-
preached, the World war already
had begun. But the United
States was not yet involved, and
Baltimore social activities had
not yet been curtailed. Debu-
tantes were then being presented
at a series of dances known as
the Bachelor Cotillons. Wallis
looked forward eagerly to her
day of triumph.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

Up TO this year the Soviet barred
the bewhiskered old gift givcr under
the suspicion that he was Just Il cap
ital!st stooge. They didn't like his
Union League club tummy
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

Commenting circumspectly on Tue
recent address of the Bishop o.
Bradford, the London News Chron-
icle. gave first page space to M'si
Simpson. This fac-simile was radloe0
to New York from London.
ICent1rl - u
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

Some Nagis have tried to convince
the world Santa is really pure Nor
die, but down in zuluand the plea
ninnieS will always believe Mr.. Claus
is really bearded Uncle Remus who
likes his watermelon and polk chops.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

Gertrude Linden
Meet the national canning cham
pion, Gertrude Lindon of Hugo.
Okla, who won her title in COM
petition at the international Live
stock exposition in Chicago.
-Cnntrdl Press
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

The world seemed bright for both
Wallis and her mother In 1910
when the family of three went to
Atlantic City for a vacation.
They had been travelling consid-
erably and had been socially &C.
tive. But Mr.. Rasin died sud-
denly in Atlantic City, trans
forming the vacation from sun
shine to sorrow. Once again
there was a sad return to Balti-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07

Santas biggest gift this year is all
wrapped up and ready for delivery to
the people of Spain. But he's not GER
tam the 'grownups there will permit
him to deliver it. 1t is a beautiful
white dove answering to the name of
Peace"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-07
Yox re Telling Me-!
BY WILLIAM RIFT
Central Press Writer

Santa Claus expects the biggest
year this Christmas that he has had
since 1917. The Soviet government of
Russia once more will permit the
Yule saint to do his stuff.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-19
GARBO THE MYSTERIOUS Her True Story
By ELISABETH Won CAUB

into newspaper publicity stunts. Pri-
vately, too, she arranged to have
the picture of The Two Kings" in
which Alva appeared, run through
for her, and in the darkened, silent
little theater, with only the buzz
zing of the operators machine to
drown her sobs, she took final
leave of her dead sister.
CTOCKHOLM would not let her
~ rest. 1t took none of her s9Y-
rows into account. Yet often, when
the fun was at its highest, Greta
would retire to corner with tears
streaming down her cheeks.
One of the most popular men in
Stockholm is Director Gronwall,
owner of fashionable hotel. He
is particularly well-like by artists,
because, every year on New Years
Eve, he gives colossal party to
which every artist of note is invited.
Greta had often heard of these
gatherings and wondered. in her
student days, what it could be like
to mix with all these brilliant peo-
pie, many of whom had been her
stage idols from childhood. Now
she was not only invited but begged
to come as the guest of honor.
Prince Sigvard was to sit at her
side.
The long lofty room was lit by
hundreds OF candles. They cleaned
from the star-shaped holders on the
white tables, and from hoops of
greenery overhead, and their dane
ing flames were reflected in the
large mirrors and the array of tink-
ling glasses beside each plate.
Not far off, watching her keenlv
with his curious 1ustrous eyes, was
handsome Costa Ekman. Near him
sat Pauline Brunius. These two
were now in control of the Oscar
Theater, and, unknown to Greta.
they were Matching a little plot to-
gether.
When midnight had struck and
every one was in peaceful con-
tented and perhaps little be-
tuddled state, Costa Ekman saw
his opportunity. He took paper
from his pocket and laid it before
Greta. Pauline Bruius joined him.
ALI the old actors and actresses
gathered round. They began to
talk persuasively. 1t was con-
tract, They wanted Greta to ap-
pear on the stage in Stockholm
She was to play the title role in
Tolstoy's anna Karenina," the
masterpiece which had already
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-19

Gustaf Adolf to be her partner. His
royal highness, who was not fond
of dancing, drew himself up rather
primly and replied with dignity
When wish to dance with Miss
Carlo, l will ask her"
Greta felt the snub keenly. 1t
gave her prejudice against royalty
which she has never been able to
shake off. Time and time again she
has had opportunities to return the
snub with interest, and visit her
resentment on other, quite innocent
representatives of royal houses.
Miss Carlo is, perhaps, the only
actress in the world of whom ii
may be said that a. royal invitation
is not command"
Throughout the voyage, partly out
of compassion for his brothers
snub, but mainly because he adj
mired her as a woman, Prince
Sigvard laid himself out to be
specially attentive to Greta.
1t was some time however, be-
fore he could persuade the offended
star to let him take his brother S
place as her dancing partner, and
she never really treated him with
the consideration which a person of
his royal rank would have been en-
titled to expect.
Much delayed by bad weather. the
ship at last arrived at Gothenburg
on Dec. 10.
TT seemed as if the whole town
l. had turned out to meet Greta
They say the crowd numbered
10,000-pretty nearly the whole
population of the seaport! A stall
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-19
WHERE, WHAT, WHEN

APOLLO
THE Country Doctor" starring
the Dionne .quintuplets. with Jean
Hersholt and Dorothy Peterson. at
l:l2. l;lS. 3:25. 5:31. 1853, 9:45.
CIRCLE
Follow the Fleet" with Ginger
Rogers and Fred Astaire, at IL, lilo,
$40. S:25. 1885, $50.
ENGLISH's
Three Men On a Horse" (return
engagementl, race track comedy by
Cecil Holm and George Abbott, to-
night at $40.
INDIANA
Desire" with Marlene Dietrich
and Gary Cooper. at 1874, 3:47. $3.50.
Else
Love On a Bet" with Gene Raw
mond and wendy Barrie. at liza.
1850. 5:36. 6:42.
KEITHS
1.-THE Hoosier Schoolmaster. pre-
sented by Federal Players under the
direction of Charles Berkell This
adaptation OF the Eggleston novel by
DR.. Lee r. Norvelle.
LoEw's
wife Versus Secretary" with
Clark Gable. Jean Harlow and Myrna
Low. at 1880. l;3S. $40. 5;4s. f.54.
LYRIC
Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels on
stage with vaudeville, at 1, S.53,
6:46 and $50. Don't Get PERSONAL
with Jimmy Dunn and Sally Eilers
on screen. at ll;4l. ASA. SAT. $40
and io43.
''Splendor" with Miriam Hopkins.
at 1851, 4;45, 7:06 and a:55. Your
Uncle Dudley" with Edward Everett
Horton at 1890. 1851. s3S, $50
and s:46.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-19
Music Teacher
TO Talk Here
Or. John Thompson to Be
Presented by Local
Store.

DR.. John Thompson, nationally
known music educator and composer
of teaching pieces, is to be presented
here by the Gladys Alwes Music
Shoppe in a three-day series of lee
lures, beginning March 30.
DR.. Thompson, whose Indianap-
oils appearance is part of a ma
tional tour, is we'll known to local
piano teachers through former
visits as we'll as through his compo-
SitionS.
After early American and Euro
pean successes as a concert pianist,
DR.. Thompson decided to devote his
interests to developing the. musical
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-19

wart bodyguard of men was neces-
sary to protect Greta as she landed,
and they had literally to fight their
way through the mob in order to
convey her to the waiting motor
car. Greta was trembling.
Her friends carried her off to the
nearest hotel. A council of war
was held and, to calm her, they hit
upon the idea of getting up an
impromptu party. Later, the jour-
ney to Stockholm was continued
and Greta looked none the worse
for her adventure.
The whole route between Goth
enburg and Stockholm was lined
at intervals by sightseers, eager
to catch a glimpse of the train in
which the famous film star tray
eled.
Greta disliked the press, and she
soon had good cause to Justify her
resentment, for the reporters left
her no peace. The few interviews
she gave on her arrival apparently
did not suffice. The telephone
rang necessarily. The newspapers
were Unsuitable in their demand for
Carlo news. Her only remedy lay
in disconnecting the line.
Greta dutifully spent Christmas
with her family. 1t was homely
affair with all that remained of the
little family reunited. They wanted
her to go with them to the church.
yard on Christmas Eve, as is Gus
tomary in Sweden, to lay token of
memory on Carl Gustafssons grave,
but she preferred to go secretly, and
alone.
She dreaded lest these intimate
family matters should be degraded
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-19
PAGE 10

foundations of American youth. He
Is known equally as a teacher of
children, adults and school classes.
AT present he is director of the
Kansas City Conservatory of
Music.
Two morning lectures are to be
given each day of DR.. Thompsons
local appearance, at $50 and IL.
There is to be no charge for adj
mission.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-19

served as the basis for her success
full picture, Love"
b q
A S Greta heSitated, big bluff Ed
IA win Adolptson. the actor who
had married Harriet Bose, Strind-
bergs third wife, slapped her on the
shoulder and said: Silly girl, not
to sign such a marvellous contract"
The night was late and Greta
grew tired of resisting. A pen was
put into her hand. She signed.
Tomorrow "A Playmate From
Home.
Copyright, 1896. by United Feature
Syndicate Tnc.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-19
Old Stars Work on iilm

More former stars are being used
in "Preview Murder Mystery" than
in any picture of recent years. They
include Chester Conklin, Hank
Mann, Ben Turpin, Conway Tearle.
Reginald Denny. Jack Mulhall. Rod
La Rogue, George Barber, Ian Keith
and Bryant Washburn.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-19
Laugh at Zasr's Tragedy

zasu Pitts, whose comedy believes
the tension of the sky rleiodrama.
"l3 Hours by Air" was assigned
tragic role in "All Quiet on the
Western Front" but provoked so
much laughte- at the preview that
she had 10 be replaced.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-19

Oaklandon High School choral
clubs are to present an operetta.
Rose of the Danube" at tonight
in Universalist Church. Amos Smith
is director OF the production.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
STRENGTHEN THE G-MEN

Another kidnaper = William Mahan - pleads guilty gets 60 years in Federal prison and j. Edgar Hoover of the Department of Justice and his men again have demonstrated that the G-Men get their man when they start out after him.
 It is an excellent record that the government men have set up in the last few years since the widely heralded Lindbergh case, and they have virtually rid the country of the big shot criminal element them to jump state lines with immunity the Federal men have succeeded where local authority was helpless
 That is the secret to the success of the G-Men. They have been able to move where state county and municipal officers impotent The latter were halted at the state line The Federals can go to to earth the cuprit The state officer has no authority outside of his state without co-opera- tion with neghboring state. Too often polti- cal situation exists where that cooperation is held up But the Federal are not handicapped and it is to be hoped that now with the major crim inas disposed of, there will be let down in the system that has proven effective
 The surest way to keep the country free of the Capones the Mahans and the rest of them is to enlarge the authority and strengthen the power of the G-Men Centralized police power in the hands of Department of Justice will guard against the repe titon of such kdnap swept this country during the last three four years.