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r. .Peace, woman" he cried. "Not
another word from your lying
tongue! l knew your son. knew
his fine character, his noble nature.
But did not know that his nobil-
ity was great enough to hide the
fact that he had a shrew for a
mother. How the poor lad has suf-
fered all his life. l am sorry, Mrs
Maiden, that my daughter and
have seen you, sorry that the men,
ory of you must ever be a cloud on
our recollection of Corey. We will
go, now, never, hope, to see you
again."
You will not go, sir. 1t is my
custom to have all my family at
family funeral Though I hate to
see you disgracing the occasion,
must decree that you and your
daughter, and your son, if he is
available, all make your appearance
at the service on Friday"
"You wish us to stay here till
Friday?"
II do. 1 command it. We need
not meet. but you must be present"
"We agree to conform to your
wishes, on the provision that we
need not meet. May we now be
shown to our rooms?"
you may. Seymour A woman
in the uniform of a trained nurse
came into the room. bid Dillon
take these people to their rooms"
The nurse rang a bell, and a
footman came, who escorted them
from Mrs. Malden's presence.
He led them up a long flight of
wide, shallow stairs, and opened a
door into large foyer, which he
said. led to Mrs. Malden's rooms.
Perilla was met by a pleasant
faced, rather pretty maid, who ush-
cred her in, while Dillon went on
with John Lowell.
Reaching the rooms allotted to him
Lowell asked Dillon to step inside.
The man seemed to do so. Dillon" !"
he said, 'whO is head of the house
now%
Mrs. Maiden, sir, but she always
was. Even when Mr.. Corey was
alive he had nothing to say about
anything"
did he resent this?"
mo, sir. He preferred it so. Mr.
Corey was clever man, sir"
I'm sorry to say these things,
Dillon, but l must ask certain ques-
tions, and there seems to be no one
else to speak to just now. Is there
any, er-danger that during the
night, say, Mrs. Maiden might visit
my daughters room, and - and
cause her any distress?"
II hesitate to reply to that ques-
ton, sir, but l feel must advise
you to have Mrs. Malden's own
maid in the room with her. AS to
the hOusemaid, Marie, she is true
blue and may be absolutely depend
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10

ed on. And now, Mr.. Lowell, will
you and your daughter prefer to
have your meals with Mrs. Maiden,
the elder, or by yourselves"
II should much prefer to dine
alone tonight, Dillon, but I think it
wiser-is the choice left to me?"
Eyes, sir"
"Then, tonight, l will dine with
Mrs. Maiden, the elder, but my
daughter will not be with US. Make
whatever arranrement is cOnven-
lent for her dinner. and let her maid
dine with her"
Yes. SIR" and the man looked
satisfied.
"Then, that VIII do, Dillon, and
send BOynton to me-"
Dillon had practically warned
him against letting Perilla spend
the night without companion.
Well, Sarah was a host in herself
when it came to caretaking.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10
CHAPTER III-continued


The place was a typical old south
ern home, and had Perilla gone
there with Corey, as she had ex-
pected, she would have felt all its
charm and grandeur, and gloried In
thinking she was to become one of
the fine old family.
AS they mounted the steps of the
Colonial porch, the great doors were
swung open by two elderly man
servants, who bowed stiffly.
"This way, if you please, ma'am,"
and the older man, looking almost
like Uncle Tom, ushered them into
pleasant reception room, looking
out on some gardens.
The man disappeared, only to re-
turn in moment, and bid them into
another room. This was quite eyi-
dently Mrs. Malden's own sitting
room, being a comfortable, luxurious
type, and showing decorations and
mementoes of the past.
In large and rather formal
chair, sat an elderly, sharp-featured
woman, whose handsome face was
deprived of beauty by the express
sion of Immature and unkindness
that marred it. Ignoring John Lo-
ell, she stared at Perilla, and in a
harsh, cold voice she said: -
80 you're the girl who married
my son!"
Surprised by this sort of recep-
tion, Perilla managed to control the
resentment she felt, and said, qui-
etly. Yes, Mrs. Maiden, l am, and
L"
A skinny, claw-like hand was
shaken in her face, and the croak-
ing voice went on:
And murdered him."
John Lowell stepped forward in
wrath.
"Come. Perilla. l will not let you
be submitted to another speech like
thatl'
You will not go, you will re-
mainI" almost shrieked the old
lady, but Lowell stood his ground
II will not stay to submit my
daughter to another speech like
that! A speech that I cannot stoop
to reply to-"
81 can, father, leave it to me-
Did you love your son. Mrs. NAL
den?"
Love him! Far more than you
can guess or imagine"
"Then you cannot believe he
would marry girl who would mur-
der him. If you loved him, as you
say, you know his goodness and
charm, you know his tenderness and
gentle kindness. l, too, know all
those things. and 1 know even more
of his love and devotion than you
do. But l know. too, that If you
say such thing as anyone killed
him, know you are insane"
The old dame fairly quivered as
she looked at her daughter-in-law.
"Yet he was killed." she said
stormily. "My boy was sound and
without weakness or blemish of
any sort. The doctors said so, the
insurance examiners said so, /, his
mother, have all his life known
of his strong, marvellous health.
Now you come to me and tell me
he is dead. You tell me he died sud
denly, alone in a room with-with
this woman-what can l think but
that it was her deed?"
"Come, Perilla," Lowell said,
again 81 cannot listen to this, nor
let you listen. Say no more to Mrs.
Maiden, but come away. You are in
danger here"
"Well said; she is in danger !!
Danger of being found out. Danger
of having it known that she COM
mitted murder, danger that her
black deed be fastened upon her ="
John Lowell took two strides for
ward and clapped his hand over the
sneakers mouth.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10
CURIOUS FACTS FOR
CURIOUS PEOPLE

There are 1861 bones in a shad,
most of which may be found in the
portion served you.
The average electric cigar light
er lasts six months unless you be-
come diSgust2d sooner.
The COW flicks its tail 615OO0 few
er times during the winter than
when it is fly time.
Napoleon Bonaparte did not care
for fruit gelatin.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10

SOnIGSSIOn VI IOut
not talk freely, there were so many
listening ears about. Lowell under
stood, and as they talked of va
rious matters, he made, as he said.
a route to follow when going home.
Perilla was not surprised when
on his departure. after Sarah's re-
turn, he slipped a paper into her
hand. Later, she found the note
read:
DO not be alarmed, Perilla dear.
there is no real danger. But do not
sleep In a room alone. | mean, let
Sarah sleep in the dressing room
adjoining your bedroom. Let nc
one come in, unless you know who
it is. and then, no one but the little
maid. or Madame Maiden"
Dads all fused up, Sarah"
Perilla said, in a voice she tried to
make jesting.
Never mind, Miss Perilla, you
just forget it all and go to sleep.
You've had hard day, Lord
knows, and you may have hard
day tomorrow"
May? l know l shall. And you
know it, too, you old humbug."
1t was not very long before Perilla
was sound asleep, with the rest that
comes after utter exhaustion. And
after a time Sarah, too, fell into
a deep sleep on the couch in the
dressing room.
Neither wakened when the french
window from the balcony was soft
ly pushed open and a blackrOhed
figure entered Perilla's room. But
Perilla'S quick hearing caught the
sound of breathing and she opened
her eyes to see some one leaning
over her dressing table.
"Who are you? What do you
want?" she said quietly, at the same
time pulling on a small light at the
headboard of her bed.
The figure, startled, jumped back
ward, and Perilla went on, 'Why do
you come in stealthily, Madame Nal
den? Had you tapped at my door
would have opened it. l was eX-
pecting you"
Expecting me, were you?" came
the response, in that high, screech-
ing voice she had used before to
Perilla. Expecting me to come to
get a confession of your guilt"
NO" said Perilla, in calm, con-
versatiOnal tone, land you may as
well stop that nonsense at once. l
didn't kill my Corey, my darling,
and well you know it. You are no.
body's fool, except your own, and
that is going to bring you TO grief.
Il married Corey, and planned to
visit you on our wedding trip, sup
posing you would love me, and
was quite ready to love you. In
stead, you greeted me with a terri
BILE, a fearful accusation. | cannot
yet think you meant it; l think. l
hope, you did not know what you
said, so bewildered were you from
grief. But my efforts to make peace
availed nothing. What are you here
for?"
"To-tO-"
"You needn't tell me; know.
Now here is my last word For
Corey's sake, whose life with you
must have been veritable hell, | will
forget or seem to forget what you
have said and done. | do not for
give you. Corey, himself, could not
do that, but | will ignore it all, If
You promise there will be nothing
further of the sort. You know what
| mean, you know all l mean-do
you promiseY'
/nD Dr %nNJTTATJHn,
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10
(TO BE CONTINUED
Dogs Temperature Higher

The normal temperature of dogs
is higher than that of people II is
usually about l01 degrees. Young
dogs and small ones have slightly
higher temperatures than Did and
large animals.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10

oh, see the
man.
What is the
man doing?
He is attend.
ing a political
convention.
What is a po-
litical cOnven-
ton?
A political con-
ventiOn is like
the municipal gas
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10
No Need to Suffer
informing Sickness"

Morning sickness" is caused by an
acid condition. To avoid it, acid must be
offset by aLkaLS such as magnesia
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10
THE RIGHT WORD
: Edited by H. I. PHILLIPS@

Check the word that properly
completes the following sentences ::
IA hoax is. something
used to chop wood. ........a gar
den implement. ..........a fleet ami
NAL of the deer family. "a
deception.
PA humidor is. an Off
Ger of the navy. ........ IA man who
fights bulls. .......a brass recep-
tacle found in old-fashioned hotels
........a box in which cigars are
kept moist.
3-H0WltZerS are. IA for
mer ruling family in Prussia. 80.
small vegetable like mushrooms
people who stand behind
you at card games and make sug-
gestlonS. .......... "a type or gun.
4-DickenS wrote ......... THE
Face on the Barroom Floor.
"Gunga DIM. ".........." when the
Moon comes Over the Mountain"
......... "Bedalia" ....... EAST
Lynn. The Man Who
Would Be King" david Cop
peruelu.
5-"The Charge of the Light
Brigade" was the work of. .Rudyard
Kipling .... Harold Bell Wright
......... Edgar Guest ........
Jimmy Montague Dorothy
Parker. .TennySOn.
6-The mongoOSe is found in....
.HObOken, n. J........ In
dia. ...........t the corridor of the
Free Public Library. ry..............
strawberry tarts. Swiss
cheese.
7-Garibaldi was.... ia short
stop for the Brooklyn club. .......
a moving picture director. .........
the inventor of the nut pick. ...
An Italian general. ........a "a bar
tender at LOoe's place.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10

FLORESTON SHAMPOO - Ideal for use in
connectionw with Parker's Hair Balsam. Makes the
hair soft and fluffy so cents by mail or at drug
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10
Why Physicians Recommend
MiInesio Wofers

These mint-favored, candy-like waters are.
pure milk of magnesia in solid form
the most pleasant way to take it. Each
wafer is approximately equal to a full adult
dose of liquid milk of magnesia. Chewed
thoroughly, then swallowed, they correct
acidity in the mouth and throughout the
digestive system and insure quick, COM
pLete elimination of the waste matters that
cause gas, headaches, bloated feelings and
a dozen other discomforts.
Milnesia Waters come in bottles of20 and
48, at 35c and 60c respectively, and in
convenient tins for your handbag contain
ing II at 20c. Each wafer is approximately
one adult dose of milk of magnesia. All
good drug stores sell andrecommend them.
Start using these delicious, effective
anti-acid, gently laxative waters today
Professionalsamples sent free TO registered
physicians or dentists if request is made
IN professional letterhead. Select Products,
ac., 44o2 23rd ST., Long island City, n. Y.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10
OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS
The Lamb

The little lamb looks quite fOrlOrn:
For tenderness it pines
l know the feeling for l was
A lamb in 30.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10
SCRAMBLED LETTERS TEST

Each group of letters below can
be arranged to spell term or word
used in golf. See how quickly you
can decipher them.
1-Ptut. 9-GrneeS.
2-Rdeiv. 10-Wayfair.
3-ApprOchoa. 11-Ruohg.
4-Nbliikc. 2-Waterlohe.
5-EiSsarb. 13-Flga.
6-Tpra. 14-Neteenthni lOeh.
7-Bunekr. 15-Folg wOwdi.
SITE.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10

1t has some wool to keep it warm
And can subsiSt on grass;
That's where l differ from it for
l don't like green's, alas!
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-01-10

looking French major-domo, an
nounced dinner and stopped to as
sist his mistress from the room.
Lowell followed Mrs. Maiden. to
find, as he had anticipated, a sump-
tuous dinner, elaborately served.
The conversation was restrict
ed to general subjects.
With the dessert Lowell allowed
himself to introduce the topic of
Malcolm's arrival.
"My son." he said, "who is In
Washington, expects to come down
here tomorrow. l trust there will
be no objection"
"None at all. think l have not
heard of young Mr.. Lowell"
Nor is there one. | am stepfa-
ther to my wife's two children, Nal
colin and Perilla, Mrs. Maiden. BY
the way, have you any choice as
to the exact name my daughter shall
use?" .-..
cit is my preference that be
called Madame Maiden, and the"
the croaking voice hesitated. as
its owner threw stealthy look at
John Lowell, ''the girl who married
my son be called Mrs. Maiden. 1t
is always so in the family"
"That is WELL" he said. "Who is
your lawyer, Madame Maiden? T
mean, have you local man, or only
Garth OF Philadelphia?
Mr.. Garth is-was my sons law
yer. | employ Richmond man, TO
look after my legal affairs. which,
naturally. are not of great impOr-
The Washington times., 1936-12-09
WPA ASSURED
BY HOPKINS
DECISION

wPA relief workers here and
elsewhere in the nation rested
easy today, assured by the promise
late yesterday of Administrator
Harry Hopkins that nobody in
need of relief will be dropped
from the pay roll Of the Works
Progress Administration.
Mr.. Hopkins pointed out that
substantially less: than 20 per
cent Of WPA project personnel are
now on relief. These are to be
Topped from the pay roll. he indi-
Gated, while further reductions in
WPA personnel will be effected by
the absorption of private industry.
Decreases in Order
Obviously" as Hopkins put it,
decreases in administrative per-
sonnel are in order. Some Slashes
have already been made in the
ranks of the administrative
workers, he admitted, but he was
unable to furnish data of later
date than October, when the ad-
miniStrative total was about $4,000.
In case there is any doubt about
the progress of the pruning cam
paign, however, an official score
will be kept of those who have fal-
len under the newly whetted ak of
WPA efficiency. Hopkins declared
that his office henceforth will pub
hsh weekly statistics on admin
istrative diSmissals.
Administrator Hopkins disclosed
that 274 persons had been
dropped from the pay roll Of WPA
projects in the District of Colun1-
bia during a three-week period
last month. The total as Of Nov.
% was placed at 7,185 as COM
pared with 7,459 on November 7.
Decline Seen
Throughout the country, Hop
kinS showed, the decline was 104,-
$40 in projects employment. The
November 2S countrywide aggre-
gate was 2,478,042 while three
weeks earlier the total was 2,582,-
$50.
Contrary to the general trend,
Virginia and Maryland showed
increases in the number of project
workers.
In the Old Dominion, the Nov
ember % figure was 25,210-a
gain of $50 over the 24,560 work
erS employed November 7.
Maryland Increases
In Maryland, the November 7
figures were 13,601 and 1880, re-
spectiVely. West Virginia, on the
other hand, showed a decrease
of 894 to 44,17S as of the more
recent date as against 45,072 on
November Z.
Asserting that machinery has
been set up all over the country
to reinState anyone in need who
has been dropped from WPA prof.
ects, Hopkins declared that need"
Is O matter for administrative
judgment"
Evidently, however, admins
trative judgment" will have no
chance to function for the need
Of administrative employees since
no mention was made of any
machinery for employees in this
category.
The Washington times., 1936-12-09
"Tm Bride Was
Charming --

Bridee always are. But viii she
be e radiant q year from nOWI
Z heR marriage to be q glorious
adventure or a hopeless failurea
Will she always be her hHsband'0 Q
nal, doing her share to keep their
home happys
If she is wise she Vim take Lydia
z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
BOUND at the first sign of nerves
ar rundown condition. 7O0, go
wives can tell her how nasch Il
helps them.
The Washington times., 1936-12-09

"'Fwo yeArs ago I was married.
~ uaother-in-laW told me to
taie the Compound when l COM
Uiained Of being weak and tired,
nd It made me strong again. y"
Mes. Mary Maher, 3S Washine-
AoaSt.~ FAllRlVer, Massachusetts.
The Washington times., 1936-12-09

Ma. C.. J. Brantley Of ManOE,
CaorAia, says: when / Was mar
rled eiAht months I was 90 weak
ard tired / couh not do my work.
Your Compound helped me won-
derfully." Sold at all drug stores.
Ia0aid and Tablets.
The Washington times., 1936-03-24
TRADE
GAINS HERE

Retail trade in Washington
stores, as well as in other cities
in this Federal Reserve District,
showed q marked increase last
month over February, 1895, q sur
vey by the Federal Reserve Bank
Of Richmond revealed today.
Sales in washington stores were
up 1862 per cent last month over
February a year ago. Baltimore
stores showed an increase of 8.6
per cent and Richmond 6.5 per
cent for the same period.
Sales for the first two months
of 1896 in Washington stores
showed an increase Of 1873 as
against sales the first two months
Of 1895. Baltimore showed an in
crease Of 8.4 for the period and
Richmond an increase o. 9.S.
Washington stores show ed
stocks on hand at the close Of
business in February were 8.6 per
cent higher than q year ago. Bal
timore stocks were up 3.5 per cent
and Richmond 5.4 per cent.
. A stock turnover Of 1872 was re-
ported by Washington stores last
month, while Baltimore showed a
turnover Of ass and Richmond
.275.
In Washington the percentage of
receivable collected in February
was 26.0,
The Washington times., 1936-03-24
INJURED DOG
ASKS HOME

Wandering aimlessly about In
the night, this little dog was hav-
ing all kinds Of troubles because
he was lost, but his worries
reached a peak when he was
struck by a hit-and-run driver.
A few minutes later, however, he
was in the kind hands Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel C. Long, 2400 Six
teenth st. N. W., apartment Sol.
Today the dogs injuries are mend
ing nicely.
The dog is a poodle. or part poo
die, with a white wooly coat. He
is male and full grown. He Is
wearing a black leather collar
with brass studs. Mr.. and Mrs.
Long wish first of all to find the
dogs owner. But if he cannot be
found, they will place the dog with
the person offering it the best
home.
Communicate with the Pet Edi-
tor of The Times if you have Q
cat, dog, or some other pet that
you would like to give away
through this column.
The Washington times., 1936-03-24
WOMAN TELLS
OF FLOOD.
HORROR

Rescued in an open boat by a
neighbor while Susquehanna flood
waters surged around the second
story Of her Stucco home, Mrs.
Margaret Sinclair, 56, of New
Cumberland, Pa, arrived here
last night to rest at the home
Of q sister after her narrowing
experience.
Today she recounted details of
the flood at New Cumberland, on
the west shore of the Susque-
hanna near Harrisburg, Pa, to
her friends and relatives.
Her rescue took place Thursday
morning, after the flood waters
had risen steadily all night and
SWamped the business and resi-
dental sections Of her town. New
Cumberland Greek had overflowed
its banks the day before, she
said, and town authorities had
issued flood warnings.
When the first flood signals
were given, townspeople grimly set
to work to empty the ground-floor
rooms of their homes of all furni.
ture. She said the American
Legion had done valiant work in,
storing household goods free of
charge in safe places.
When she awoke Thursday, she
looked out upon the turbulent lake
surrounding her home and called
for help for herself and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles Sunday, 35. With
the waters steadily rising. she said,
she was prepared for the worst"
when q neighbor who knew she
was trapped came for her in row.
h0at
The Washington times., 1936-03-24
County Nurse Rejected
By Shenandoah Board

WOODSTOCK. Va, March "a.
Conditions in many homes are
unSpeakable," M. L. Walton, jr.,
Shenandoah county trial justice
told the board of supervisors OF
Shenandoah county yesterday at a
mass meeting here called to con-
slider a previous decision Of the
board not to employ a nurse and
home demonstration agent for the
coming year.
The board rejected the PROPOSE
tion by four-to-three vote.
The Washington times., 1936-03-24

day night. it was announced to
day. More than Is boys and
girls, selected during additions
last week, will compete for the
prizes.
The Washington times., 1936-03-24
Plan Amateur Show

An amateur contest will be
sponsored by the Gordon Com
Center at 8 o'clock Thurs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-03
URUGUAY MEETS
 OUR PRESIDENT
tcontlnued from Page l.)

(Continued from Page l.) for peace, MT. Roosevelt looked Up and saw stretched across the bal- cony, a huge sign bearing the lee gend: welcome Roosevelt, Mes- senger of Peace"
 pr. Terra conducted Mir. Roose- welt first through the "old" city, abounding in 10th century archi- lecture, and the forerunner of the modern, busting port of Montevi- deo, one of South Americas most commercially important metropolis.
 Then the two presidents, accom- panied by motorcade of about 20 automobiles filled with Uruguayan dignitaries, diplomats and dis- tinguished army and navy officials, turned to the modern city dominat- ed by the skyscraper salvo building, one of South Americas finest which was built during the boom days of high prices for Uruguays fat cat- tie.
 Crowds Out Despite Rain
 In spite of the heavy rain, streets, windows and balconies everywhere were filled with cheering thousands who took advantage of national holiday, declared in MT. Roosevelt's honor, to view the American Pres- ident, and shout "Viva."
 On the outskirts of the city cn route the beautiful suburb of Car rasco, Mr. Roosevelt was shown the expanse of seashore, cottages, cafes and hotels which attract hundreds of thousands of summer visitors each year.
 He travelled over the fiye-rnile ramblasud, a wide Seashore drive way whose construction necessitat- cd the destruction of miles of old houses in one of South Americas greatest slum- clearance projects.
 MT. Roosevelt will spend six hours in the Uruguayan capital. He will be the luncheon guest of Dr. Terra. The two presidents will speak at the luncheon which was to be at- tended by Uruguay's highest rank ing officials.
 At 2 D. m. (EST) he leaves on the Indianapolis for Mobile, Ala, where he will board a train for Warm Springs, Ga. After a short stop there MT. Roosevelt will go on to Washington.