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Selden screwed on the lid of the
coffin and they replaced it on the
trestle; and then he and Hutchins
carried the body of the dead man
into the chapel and laid it before
the altar on the brass.
II shall of course send for the
divisional surgeon" Hutchins said
sententiously.
"Of course" Selden agreed.
that will be necessary; and it
would be more seemly to arrange
for a proper bier and cover the
body. I will take upon myself to
have that DONE"
But don't quite understand
Hutchins said. The body is now
in the chapel-it should be in the
mortuary."
Selden turned to Graham. II
think the discovery of the body in
that coffin and bringing it here
should be matter for the police
only-and yourself, Colonel. 1t is
highly sensational and very grue-
some. AS far as the public are
concerned, Sir Henry was found
murdered and the body is in the
chapel on a bier with candles
burning. It is more dignified and
seemly."
Graham gave him puzzled
look. II, of course, agree entirely,
but wondered whether you Off
Gals would see that point"
Come, then-we shall have to
talk over matters"
They moved to the door, which
Selden locked, and they went down
the corridor where Colindale was
waiting impatiently.
WELL" he asked, what is the
latest news? ?"
Colonel Graham was about to
speak, but Selden said with a
Slight emphasis on the words:
"At present 1 think this matter
had better be kept to the author
tiles. No offense, Mr. Colindale.
I'm sure you will understand. Can
we go somewhere and have con-
ference ?"
| OOllIIUdlS leu LlAC way W LI1c
study. Are we still to be kept
prisoners ?" he asked with forced
laugh. II ought to be seeing to
the estate-that's my job"
Inspector Hutchins and I will
interrogate every member Of the
household. We shall be as quick
as we can; perhaps if we take you
first it will enable you to get to
your work"
VERY WE'LL" Colonel Graham
said with no good grace, "I'll get
off. suppose I shall see you pres
emily. BY the way" he added as
an afterthought, Il would be
pleased if you would stay at my
house, Mr.. Selden, while you are
here"
THAT is kind of you, but If you
Idon't mind think / will put up at
the local inn with Inspector
Hutchins, where we can be in
touch with each other.
(To Be Coniinuedl
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laugh. One could have told that
you were an old soldier, Colonel,
by the disposition of your forces"
No one greeted them on their
entrance. It appeared as though
the whole household had become
sulky at the treatment nleted out
to them.
You know the facts as far as
they are known ?" Selden asked
Hutchins.
Il know nothing except what
Colonel Graham told my office on
the phone" the Inspector growled.
Selden sketched out the whole
story without missing a single de-
tail, and Grabam's eyes narrowed
as he listened.
You've got a memory" he said
grudgingly.
Without hesitation Selden led
the way to the stairs leading down
to the crypt, armed with tools
taken from the car. Graham put
his hand round the edge of the
door, searching up and down.
! There was a c.icl. and the place
was dimly lighted.
They passed through the iron
work gates and approached the
row of collins, Selden infinitely
examined the last in the row, first
the trestle on which it rested and
then the coffin itself.
Clever" he muttered, "devilish
clever This CO... !'~".e even
been moved-see the dust on the
edges. Help me to get it down. "
Selden flung off his coat and
seized a brace and bit he had
brought from the car and inserted
a screw driver. Then he laughed.
You see the way these screws
come out. One would expect to
have to use oil and perhaps file
them Off"
The lid was removed, and be-
meath was a solid lead sheet
sprinkled with dust. This Selden
ripped off, and beneath lay the
body of Sir Henry Severinge, the
face calm and composed in death.
He was lying there IN his pajamas,
and on the left side was a ragged
rent surrounded by a brownish
stain, where the knife had pene-
trated. One glance was sufficient
death had been instantaneous
Selden stood up and wiped his
forehead.
stabbed right to the heart
there would be no bleeding tC
speak of until the knife was re-
moved"
Together Selden and Hutchins
lifted the body from the coffin anC
laid it on the ground. An urn lay
at the very end, placed between
the ieet Of the dead man, but
otherwise the coffin was empty.
THE knife is gone, and there /:
nc other trace" Colonel Graham
remarked in a hushed whisper.
Il think we might replace thu
coffin in its place with it's right
'Iul occupant. ScIden said gravely
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lparizee. tae Blue Devils great
triple threat back, had phenomenal
season. The great Blue Devil leader
punted 81 times for a 42-2 average.
Eleven of these punts. almost one
out of five. went out of bounds in the
coffin corners.
He passed so times, 10 being COM
rlete for 1870 yards, an average Of
800 per cent of his passes being
caught. He caught nine passes for
143 yards, two Of them being for
touchdowns.
He ran from scr.mmage II times
for 647 yards Qosses deducted) for
an average Of SO yards per trip. He
made one run from scrimmage OF %
yards, one of u, four of Is two OF
% and enc OF 60 He made another
Of rs which were called back due to
penalties on Duke.
He made the longest rup on rec
ord in the country - his 105 yard
kickoff return against North Carolina
lie made other kickoff returns of a.,
Sc, two OF IS and one of q. His
| longest punt return was for 20 yards
and a touchdown against N. c. State.
lie played safety only when Hackney
was out Of the game.
He scored eight touchdowns and
kicked four extra points for total
! Of 50 points. He had three touch
downs called back on him.
This years campaign rounded out
! Wallace Wade's sixth as Duke c. ach.
His duke teams have won As, lc st II
and tied two. OF these ~ defeats
nine have been by margins of one
touchdown or less.
Only four Southern cJnferez.cs
| teams have defeated Duke since
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FORECLOSURES S4TT
ParlIer's Drug Store

Under and ~ virtue of o,,n
conferred in Il certain dae3 ~f ''o'iF
executed by 3. H. Glissom and s a,l9'
Grissom, his wife on the 20+b aa oa'''e
December, 1893, which is raro,Soy u
the office OF the Register If no.a a.
Of Vance County in book no ., mN
1853, default having been made IN ftse
payment Of the debt therein eac,,a1a
at the request Of the holder ~ ~
same, [ will sell, by public anctinY
to the highest bidder, for cash A. ~,
court house door in Henderson vana'
County, N. c., ~ O'Clock hmm ~
Wednesday the 9Th day Of Decembsr
1885 the following described real .,
tate:
First Tract: Containing lo2 acrs,
and bounded by the lands Of tbo
Nancy Maynard estate on the Nortt
by the lands of J. w. Davis on tba
east, by the lands of John Floyd ON
the south, and on the West " tho
lands of w. Percy Pulley. and CON.
tanning 102 acres more or less SAM
being the lands drawn by Sallv CrjS.
som in the division of her father,
estate
Second Tract: That 81 10 acree Of
land bought Of the Lewis Edwards
estate, which is bounded as follows
On the North by the lands of w. /.
Harp, on the east by Mrs w. L. Harp.
on the South by the lands Of John NJ.
Harris estate, and on the West by W,
L. Harp.
This 9Th Of November, 1886.
T. S. KITTRELL Trustee.
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READ THIS FIRST

Jack Reid. who has Just witnessed
he mysterious murder OF Sir Henry
SsEermge IN the chapel of his ancient
sopey, is a ne'er-do well who has lived
ny his wits since he left an Orphanage.
an the chapel TO steal s. valuable
ysweled cross. Reid could not identity
Sir Henry's slayer and could raise no
slSrm for fear of incriminating him
sell: Next day Reid, who has been
p4sing as an itinerant painter working
at the abbey. Colonel Graham. a
the estate who Is in love with Lady
Severlnge. trace the missing Sir Henry
90 the chapel door by means OF blood
hounds. The bloo6houNds trace Sir
Hehry's scent TO the coffin of his
rather in the crypt beneath the abbey
chapel. Then Colonel Graham. owner
OF the bloodhouHds, announces ne Will
call in Scotland Yard. At the Yard
the colonel obtains the services of a
young detective. Richard Selden.
<NoW GO ON WITH THE STORY
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CHAPTER 8

DURING the journey back with
the detective. Colonel Graham
Sketehed out the events of the last
night and the morning, while Sell
den remained impressive, making
no comment. until the Colonel lost
patience.
You're not even listening" he
said, turning round in his seat.
Calm, dark eyes, keen as his
own, met his, and Selden smiled.
II could repeat everything you
have said word for word he said
in a quiet, singularly musical
voice.
"Humph Trick of the trade.
Anyway, we shall be there shortly
and you can investigate yourself.
The Colonel was disappointed
With his man. He was very young
for one thing, and he showed a
singular lack OF respect for him.
Also, he did not fulfill his idea of
o proper sleuth, who should have
asked interminable questions and
made wise saws. With occasional
Has and the use of a pocket
book and pencil. But, at any rate,
he was, in the Coloners eXacting
estimate, a gentleman, and one
who could be asked to his house
instead of being put up at the viii
iage inn, as he had anticipated.
II told them to have food ready
for u.s." Graham said; but per-
haps you would like to go straight
To the house,"
II think we might go straight
10. the house tirst," the young de-
'tcctive replied. From what you
nave told me you have locked the
whole household up, and that after
all is hardly legal"
Perhaps not" Graham laughed
C2rdonically, but it seemed to me
ivapossible that anyone could have
got in from outside. and that the
murder must have been done by
someone inside the house-isn't
that logical? ?"
Hardly, Colonel You forget
the possibility that someone might
lave been in the house, per!nans
9OI some time, and in a rambling
old place like that have found q
hiding-place and then escaped last
night. Still, the first thing is the
matter of the crypt. / suppose
5iGu have some tool on the car 2"
Everything you want"
They drove up TO the gateway,
where the local constable was
standing on duty. and a red-faced
Taan was walking up and down in
extreme anger.
This is Hutchins of the county
police" Colonel Graham said with
a smile. II shall have to pacify
him"
In fact, as soon as they had
slighted, Hutchins came up and
saiated the Colonel in a cavalier
12shion
.'Iyhat is the meaning of this,
str?"
That's ali right, Inspector.
SorrC. 70 have kept you waiting.
This IS ttr. Selden from the Yard
--In9p:ctor Hutchins."
Tic Inspector extended a hand
none too graciously; but Selden
greeted him with a smile.
II don't want, in a way, to in
terfere with your work, Inspector,
but Sir James Boyle sent me down
at Colonel Craham's request. If !
can help Sou l shall be only too
pleased, but with an officer of your
experience I don't suppose my adj
vice will be required"
Hutchins was somewhat molli-
ned. TITS all wrong, you know
but Colonel Graham will have tc
bear the responsibility"
my builders are broad
enough" Graham said, and led the
way to the gate across the bridge
Along the edge of the lake Goats
WIS patrolIing with the blood.
hounds, and the gamekeeper, with
Il sporting gun under his arm, was
watching as though for birds.
Seiden broke into bovisI
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-30

Earl Martineau
Among those prominently men
toned as possible Successors to
football Coach Vic Hanson, who
resigned his position at Syracuse,
is Earl Martineau, above, assist
ant coach at Princeton and one
time All-American back at Min
nesota. Although no official bid
for his services has been made,
Martineau is said TO be agreeable
TO proposal submitted TO him.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-30

Coach Wade came here in 1881. That
year his eleven vas defeated by u. c.
State and South Carolina in confer
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ence circles. in 1882, n. c g.. =.
again and III 1884 Morn ''' ae Won
was victorious. Cafoins
In the past two years on,
Southern conference teams ha 'i| -four
ao'e 70 score on The blae ne Dew been
Good morning" began the oA.
collector, I'M collecting for MARTY
ards home, lady; do you wan. trunk
nate something TO: this mos, wy " &C.
cause?' Sure" said Mr. ~ worthy
now If you could come toni@n' sssA
can collect my husband. saf s.'', You
Saturday night" ing rs
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flood control appropriation. Sen
ator Murray stated that the main
opposition to the project in the
last congress was that the army
engineers reports were not en-
tirely complete and that he will
urge a full investigation by the
army engineers between now and
the meeting of the next congress
in order that the project may he
ready.
The attitude of congress ap-
pears to be changing from its OPP
position to reclamation projects.
due to the drought conditions of
the past few years which have
conclusively proved that water
conservation is the only salvation
of a great part of the west and
middle west, and that it is nee
essary that the federal govern
ment finance reclamation prof.
ectS.
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U. S. Senator Murray, WPA Officials
County Dads and Citizens
Met Here Monday.

A meeting attended by the
board of county commissioners of
Big Horn county, U. S. Senator
James E. Murray, Joseph Parker,
state administrator of w. P. A.; L.
G. DeNayer, district director, W.
P. A.; County Attorney c. C.
Quinn, Robert Yellowtail, superin-
tendent of the Crow Indian res
ervation and about Is others was
held at the court room Monday.
County Attorney C. C. Quinn pre-
sided. The meetinp was held for
the purpose of discussing con-
servation of water in Bio Horn
county by the building of dams
and comforting land by means of
terraces for the holding back Of
flood waters from a precinitous
rush.
Tentative plans were made for
the construction of some Is water
conservation projects in Big Holm
county, these later to be spotted
and sent in to the district director
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SWIMMING POOL SEEMS
ASSURED FOR HARDIN

water only once every six weeks:
showers, dressing rooms and toilet
facilities for both ladies and gen.
tlemen. The cost of the proposed
swimming pool would be approx
mately $4,000. OF this amount
W. P. A. will contribute $1,000 Oh
condition that the Hardin COM
munity will raise $4,000.
Just as soon as the w. P. A. Is
assured that the Hardin COM
mnunity is ready to put up the
$4,000 and that there is available
the required amount of labor, the
$1,000 will be set aside for the
project and construction work will
begin at once. At first glance,
this may appear to be a difficult
condition to meet; but, if every
one will put his or her shoulder
to the wheel, little difficulty will
be experienced. Several citizens
have already expressed a willing
ness TO make substantial contribu-
lions, and there are many who
can contribute from a few dollars
up to $50, or ever 500, without
inconvenience. Within a few days
a soliciting committee will call
on the citizens of the community
and everyone will be ~'ven an
opportunity to contribute.
A site has alreadv been selected
for the swimming nool and an OPP
ton has been taken on block Z,
Highland Park addition. lying on
West Fourth street, between Miles
and Lewis avenues. A children's
playground will also be provided
through the medium of a Ma
tional Youth Administration prof.
ect. When the project is COM
pleted. Hardin will not only have
a swimming pool. but another
park, containing playground equip
ment that will afford a continual
amusement place for the children
of the community.
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w. P. A. Officials Agree Set Aside
$1,000 If Community Will
Raise $4,000. f.

After several unproductive eff
forts, it appears likely that Har-
din is at last to get a modern,
up-to-date municipal swimming
pool through the combined efforts
of the Hardin Bow Scouts and the
Young Democrats club, which are
jointly sponsoring the project.
Wednesday of this week a COM
mittee comprising Sam T. Meeke,
president, Orville Ross and Dave
Jones, of the Youp~ Democratic
club; Mayor w. A. Ransier, rep
resenting the city of Hardin and
the Hardin Lions club; Willard
J. Scott, past commander of Har-
din Post No. 8, American Legion;
William Ransier, representing the
Hardin Boy Scouts; w. E. Towne,
of the Hardin Local, American
Federation of Labor, and Harry
T. Mann, Democratic nominee for
state senator, met at Billings with
L. G. McNayer, w. P. A. director
for this district. and Linn Corv.
w. P. A. chief engineer. and laid
before these officials the PROPOSE
ton of a swimming pool at Har-
din as a W.P.A A. project.
After a free discussion the COM
mittee was told that the project
would be granted, on condition
that the Hardin community would
meet the necessary requirements.
The w. P. A. administration has
plans and specifications for a
suggested swimming pool, 60 x 100
feet in size, to be concrete lined,
about 10 inches in depth at ole
end and about 10 to IL feet at
the other, to be equinned with
chlorine purifying nlant, which
would require the changing of
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$3.50, 0O0, 900 Sold 10 Months 1885;
First Six Months This Year
S241, 00O, 900 Sold.

Wayne c. Taylor, acting secre-
tary of the treasury, announces
that the one-half billion dollar
mark, maturity value, of sales of
United States savings bonds has
been passed.
Savings bonds were first made
available on March /, 1885. For
the 10 months period from that
date to the end of the year, pur-
chases amounted to a maturity
velue of $259, 900 900 or an average
daily sale for each business day
for that period of approximately
81 .0OO. 900 maturity value. Pur-
chases from January /, 1886, to
July 6. represent maturity value of
$241 DOC, 900 or an average daily
sale of approximately 81 ,535, 900 for
each business day, rejecting a so
per cent increase in the average
daily sales for the year 1896 over
1885.
Purchases for the new fiscal
year, b%eeinning the first day of
July. are set at an increased rate
averaging a daily maturity value
of ST 1923. 700, which is in excess
of 80 per cent increase over the
daily average sales for the year
1886, are approximately rs per
cent ahead of AVERAGE sales for
July 1885. Bonds sold through
the Hardin post office Jan. l to
July 81. totaled $27. 900. according
to Postmaster J. M. Astle.
United States savings bonds may
be purchased at all post offices Of
the first and second classes. at
most of the third class, and at
some of the fourth class Offices
or direct-by-mail from the treas
urer of the United States, or any
Federal Reserve bank. The di-
rect-by-mail sales have likewise
shown a consistent ratio of in
crease during the last several
months. The upward trend of
sales is apparently due not only
to increasing numbers of new pur-
chasers but to the purchases made
bv nresent owners at regular in
tervals.
To date there have been issued
approximately 100000 saving S
bonds. AS the limitation of in
dividual ownership is restricted by
law to $4,000, maturity value, is
sued during any calendar year,
the sales have been attained only
through wide distribution to in
vestors throughout the nation. A
large percentage of the individuals
and corporations that purchased
during the year 1885 the $4,000,
maturity value. legal limit. have
purchased a similar amount for
the calendar year 1886. Many
have indicated their intention of
MAKING these maximum purchases
each calendar year.
United States savings bonds are
sold in denominations from $25
to ST, 900, maturity value. The
500, maturity value bond-$75,
purchase price-is proving by far
to be the most popular. especially
among those who are purchasing
savings bonds under the new reg
ular purchase plan recently an
nounced by the treasury depart
ment. This plan provides that
upon request. the treasury de-
partment will mail a memoran-
dunn statement each week, each
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ENJOYABLE PICNIC HELD
ON ROTTEN GRASS CREEK

A very enjoyable picnic was
on Rotten Grass creek at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Goe.
There were all sorts OF amuse-
ments, such as races, broad jump,
games of all kinds, etc. The dog
also performed a few tricks. "A
delicious lunch was served at
noon. Those attending were MI.
and Mrs. Jap Jones, Of Sheridan;
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Turner and
family, of Hardin; Care johnson,
of Billings; MI. and Mrs A. E.
Magnani and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ted Harris and family, and John
Trenholm, all of Benteen; Mr..
and Mrs. Denver Lining and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Taught
and family, and Benz. Foster, all
Of Lodge Grass; MI. and Mrs.
Phelps and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Goe Of Rotten Grass creek.
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u. s. BABY N ARE
BEING SOLD RAPIDLY
month, or at eacn regular in
tervals as the purchaser may

month, or at eacn regular in
tervals as the purchaser may
elect.
Many who are thus putting
aside in savings bonds a portion
of their present income for future
needs are doing 70 for the eA-
press intention of creatir~ funds
for the education of children,
creation of cash estates, care Of
dependents, and for travel and
recreation at some future time.
A United States savings bond
natures exactly 10 years from its
issue date for a sum one-third
more than its purchase price.
Hence, if these bonds are bought
at regular intervals and are not
redeemed prior to maturity the
maturity value will be payable, at
the same interval as the pur-
chases, 10 years from the respec-
tive issue dates.
For example, a 500 denomina-
ton bond (present price $75) pur-
chased each month for 100 sue
ceSsive months will result, if each
bond is held to maturity in an
ownership of $4,000. maturity
value, of these bonds. payable
during the following 10 years by
the United States government on
the first day of each month at
the rate of 500 per month.
United States savings bonds may
be redeemed at any time after 80
days from date of issue and the
redemption value is never less
than the purchase price. Never
theless the owners of savings
bonds are showing a commendable
determination to hold onto their
investments. for only about three
rer cent of the total amount of
the bonds issued to date have
been redeemed.
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Visiting the A. H. Bowmans

Mrs. Joan Nicholas and her
daughter Lucy of Newark, New
York state. motored here from
California to visit their friends,
Mrs. A. H. Bowman and sister,
Mrs. W. J. McMoran. They were
accompanied through the Yellow
stone National Park by Mrs.
Bowman and her grandson, Hen
derSon Taylor, who is spending
his summer vacation at the ranch
home of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bow
man on the Little Horn near
Wyola. Mr.. Nichols is president
OF the Rose Growers Association
of America and is making a tour
Of France. Spain, and Germany.
this summer, in the interest Of
rose growing. He is returning
this month.