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The Washington times., 1938-09-16
TheInquiring
Photographer
The Washington Times in
vites you to submit timely
and interesting questions to
be used in this column.
THE QUESTION
THE ANSWERS
Is woman at 40 too old for
a real romance?

Mrs. Lillian Jacobs, Park
Central Apartments, house
The Washington times., 1938-09-16

Pl. N. E., fight matchmaker:
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
AIR BASE, BUILDERS
CITED FOR SAFETY

SACRAMENTO, aCaE, Dec. %.
(UP)-.As the ,ST,000,Q00,0 0o" y.
S. army air depot here nears com
pletion, supervising engineers
have called attention to the al
most perfect safety record estab-
lished on the project. 49,.
Only one fatal accident has oc-
Cured, steel worker fell 60 feet
from the frame of one of the
large repair docks and died from
injuries. .... .....,.... 3d..
Since construction began about
two and onc-half years ago, only
three men have been seriously in
jured. With all Of the heavy work
on; the engineering shop and re-
pair docks completed, contractors
believe chances of mal1'ing the
safety performance are slight.
Lieut.. S. +. Dreyer, construct
ing quartermaster, said the PROV
ect is % per cent completed. On.
ly major building to- be finished
is the engine test block, which
will be used to test motors of the
arlny's huge bombers. The base
will house equipment and person
mel moved from Rockwell field If
San Diego. ... .....t. .f.r'.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
DEFENSE IS RANKED
- ABOVE EDUCATION

SINGAPORE, Dec. %. (UP).-
Warships and soldiers to protect
Malaga are more important than
the establishment of a Malayan
raiEeiSity, in the opj&jon 81 the
Fmlaf .association OF Seiangor.
+ ]; TIE Malay o2sso-3atioA8 Of Pc
,renq and Pc1.a'o Joined the Gcian-
c or Mslays'in a mcEorandum OPP
posing plans OF q British commits
sioa to establish Z Malayaa uni
ve,sitS.d sy'".
SIf*tlIc governments OF the
Malay states stu maze reserve
funds to spend, we believe they
would be better spent in incrcas-
ing the strength of the, Malay
regiment ard in the construction
i.ef Warships 10 guard dis mpor-
tint British outpost" the associa-
Eticns Informed the commission.
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Continued from page one)
| The committee was impressed by
the fact that there are numbers OF
other lights not entered which
shows a growing interest on the
part of the people in general.
There are several unusual dis
plays that lead the committee to
think that prizes should be offered
for uniqueness as well as lighting
effects.
"The whole effect is one of the
Christmas spirit, and every one
that can certainly should take
time to see every display on the
list.
"Mrs. H. Walter Fuller,
Chairman,
"Mrs. Walter w. Carpenter,
"Mrs. Louise Killan,
"F. A. Ewbank."
Entries in the contest were:
Mrs. Mary A. Salley, sos Cres-
cent avenue.
Mrs. o. &. Orr, East Flat Rock.
Mrs. l. E. Johnson, 210 Rhodes
street.
R. &. Hammes, 3O1 Fifth ave-
nue. west.
Beatrice Come, 141 Second ave
nue. west.
Dr.. ]. S. Brown, il, Laurel
Park.
Mrs. 7. R. Barrows, AIT South
Main street. ,oo
Mrs. George NJ. PEBBLES, @29
TAYLOR street.
DR.. Branstetter, 317 Fourth ave-
nue. west. ,,.,,
Mary 10 Bangs. 51S Oak Hill
Court.
Bill Anders, Stepp street, just
off Willow road.
Jody Barber, 1882 LYMAN ave-
nue..
Mrs. Glenn Marston. Rugby.
w. C. Bangs, 634 Fifth avenue
west.
Mrs. T. B. Allen, 236 Sixth ave-
nue.. ,,oo
Patton Memorial hospital, 1928
Highland avenue. ,
Mrs. Kate Durham 24I Fl1tf
avenue west.
Mrs. Otis Powers, 243 necono
avenue west.
The committee of the chamber
of commerce which conducted the
contest was composed of c. NJ
Ogle, J. N. Brunson and Sam Ma
lin. The Times-News was a CO.
sponsor with the chamber of com
merce.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
Saluda Churches
Making Special
Christmas Plans
Baptsts Are Presenting
Christmas Pageant To-
3a night at s O'clock

SALUDA, Dec. %. (SpeciaD -
Besides the Baptist Christmas
pageant, to be staged here tonight
at 8 o'clock, Christmas church
school exercises will held at
the Methodist and Presbyterian
churches at 10 a. m. or Christmas
morning, and at the Episcopal
church on FRIDAY at 5 p, m.
A midnight service will be held
at the Episcopal church also OH
Christmas eve. No other Christ
mas services have been scheduled.
At the Methodist and Presby-
terrain churches special Christmas
music will be rendered at the IL
a. m. service on Christmas day.
The pageant at the Baptist
church tonight will be under the
direction of Mrs. f. NJ. Bostick.
The PRINCIPAL characters are:
Mary, Mrs. Dula; Joseph. Jim
Anglin; Shepherds, Frank McCar-
son, Russell Holbert. Bill Pace;
Wise Men. w. G. Egerton, Jr.,
/ Harold Arledge, Bovd Laughter
Prophet, Fred Arledge; Nations,
Mrs. Moore Johnson, Ruby Pace.
Nora Bell, Resale Grumbles. Pr
anist, Mrs. Raymond Stephenson.
More than 100000 motor
vehicles were in operation in the
world as of January /.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
u. S. NOT TO WEAKEN
TOWARD GERMANS

Continued from page one)
country and that derogatory at
tacks on him had been deeply re-
scented.
Thomson had nothing to say
when he left the state department
Wednesday and he had no COM
ment Thursday.
Welles announced the rebuff at
his press conference. Earlier he
was reported to have been in tele-
phonic communication with Secre-
tary of State Cordell Hull, who is
attending the eighth conference
of American states at Lima, Peru.
The announcement conceded
with a sharp statement by Key
Pittman, D., New, chairman OF
the powerful senate foreign rela-
lions committee, who said "the
people of the United States have
the right and power to enforce
morality and justice in accordance
with peace treaties with us-and
they Will"
The statement read:
81. The people of the United
States DO not like the government
of Japan.
"2. The people of the United
States do not like the government
of Germany.
IS. The people of the United
States in my opinion are against
any form Of dictatorial govern
ment, communistic or fascistic.
"a. The people of the United
States have the right and power to
enforce morality and justice in ac-
cordance with peace treaties with
us-and they will.
90. Cur government does not
have to use military force and will
not unless necessary"
Amplifying his reasons for the
statement Pittman said it repre-
scented his personal views and not
those of his committee. He said it
constitutes frank statement OF
facts, and a statement of facts IS
always beneficial"
"Our government" he said, has
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
HITCH-HlKING CARDS

COLUMBIA, S. C. (UP)-Stu-
dents of the University of South
Carolina who thumb" their way
over the country will henceforth
leave "hitch-hiking cards" with
their benefactors. The cards will
give the name and address of the
student, list the reasons why ne
wanted ride, thank the motorist
and ask him to visit the univer-
sity campus.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
MODERN TABLE MENUS
BY MRS. GAYNOk mADUUA

BY MRS. GAfNOR MADDOA
NEA Service Stan Writer .-~~~,
YOU probably did forget some
body despite your plans to
get a present foT everyone. Don't
waste time in worry. Trot into
the kitchen, make these emer-
gency specialties, wrap them gay
ly and all will be merry on
Christmas morning.
Elderberry Wine Jelly
Two cups elderberry wine or
non-alcoholic wine, 31-2 cups
Il ga pounds) sugar, l-2 bottle
fruit pectin.
Measure sugar and wine into
large saucepan and mix. Bring
20 boil over hottest fire and at
once add fruit pectin, stirring
constantly. Then bring to a full
rolling boil and boil hard IL min
ute. Remove from fire, skim, pour
quickly. Paraffin hot jelly at
once. Makes about 5 glasses Is
auid ounces each).
Sudden Molasses Taffy
makes ga pound)
One and one-third cups q CAM
sweetened condensed milk, IL
cup molasSes, a few grains of salt
Cook in a heavy pan slowly over
low heat, stirring constantly I'M
til mixture will form firm ball
when tested in cold water Gap
proximatelv 35 minutesl. Cool on
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
CLOVER HAY RAIN
REPORTED ON FARM

NORWALK, O., Dec. % (UP)
In the line of the unusual, John
Behringer reports that a ram
of clover hay fell on his farm
property near here.
At the outset the sky was fill
ed with a dark cloud which first
appeared to be a flock of large
birds. Then the hay began drop
ping.
Residents in the city who also
noted the strange condition, said
they believed the hay may have
been carried high by western
tornado and dropped in this vlcin-
ity as the velocity Of the winds
diminished.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
ASKS SON BE dashed

HAMILTON, Ont. (UP).-In
an effort to avoid having his son
associate with criminals, William
Forester suggested that the "a
ycar-old youth receive lashes in
stead Of prison sentence. The
son was charged with stealing a
golf stick.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
SON HONORS FATHER

COLUMBIA, S. C. - (UP) -
Governor DIN D. Johnston, who
will retire from the governors
seat in January, has named his
father, E. A. Johnston, of Ander-
son, S. c., lieutenant-colonel on
his military staff. The governors
father is IS years old and has
been in feeble health several
months.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
CAT ON CAMPUS PAYROLL

BURLINGTON, Vt. (UP)-A
cat is on the University Of Ver-
mont payroll at SIG a year. His
duty is to catch mice that may
invade the university greenhouse.
Frightened Of childrcned, the
nameless black feline prefers to
associate with faculty members.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
Noel Pattics
makes about Sc pattieS)

been trying to protect the rights
of its citizens abroad and keep us
out of war. l trust that their re-
action to this statement may have
a beneficial effect in hating some
of the tactics being used against
our citizens"
Pittman's words carry tremen-
dous international significance in
asmuch as Mr.. Roosevelt relies on
him to chart United States foreign
policy through congress.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
500 BIRDS INHERITED

LONDON. (UP)-Five hundred
pet birds and Is dogs are part of
the legacy left by Frances, Coun-
tess of Warwick, to her house
keeper, Miss Nancy Galpin. Out
of an estate of $1S5,000, the
countess left Miss Galpin an an
nuity of $4,000. .....
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23

spanning the Saco river soon will
be thing of the past. The 81
.year-old structure. connecting
Standish and Hollis, will be re-
placed with modern bridge of
steel and concrete.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23

1t is reported after survey
that out of 100000 passenger
cars in the United States, only
an average Of 800 are moving
daily in coast-to-coast trips on the
mean east and west transconti-
mental HIGHWAYS. .....
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
TOmorrOw's Menu
BREAKFAST: Grar

BREAKFAST: Grapefruit
juice, dry cereal, popovers,
jelly, coffee, milk.
LUNCHEON: Macaroni and
and cheese. raw cabbage sal
adj sliced oranges with cocoa
nut, tea, milk.
DINNER: Pan-fried liver,
mashed potatoes, diced tur-
nips with parsley, romaine
salad, pampkin pie, coffee,
milk.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
$4,000 In Damages
Being Sought Here

c,it for $4,000 damages has
filed in the office of the
n tr, of the superior court by Eu-
r.<.H Parkinson, of near Balfour,
g E"S the Transportation, Inc,
- firm, as a result of a col
IT,! ts, between a Ford car, driven
tfr plaintiff, and a truck and
|p ;;ar operated by the defendant
e. ncarr near Balfour. about 3 a.
T., december 10.
Tho plaintiff alleges that ne was
ING. toward Hendersonville and
T. fine truck was proceeding
D~, pa ~ the time of the collision.
The plaintiff alleges that the
.,-, was travelling about So miles
~ hour and swerved into his
r. He alleges that he suffered
"rsora, injuries in the sum OF
T. 700 and damage to his automo-
h. in the sum of $500.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23

buttered pan. Pull until firm,
Stretch into long rope and cut in
pieces.
Noel Patties
makes about Sc patties)
One and two-thirdS cups sifted
confectioner's sugar, IA cup
sweetened condensed milk, ID
teaspoon vanilla.
Blend sweetsnoo condensed
milk and vanilla. Add confection-
er's sugar gradually and continue
mixing until smooth and creamy.
Pat out on q slightly sugared
board. metal table top, or piece
of waxed paper, and cut with
small cookie cutter dipped in con-
fectioner'5 sugar. Chill thorough
ly. Decorate with melted choco-
late put on with a paint brush or
a match stick
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
DOOM HISTORIC SPAN

BONNY EAGLE, Me. (UP)-
The last wooden covered bridge
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23

ug>solini was born in 1888.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23

IN New York City there are
are than 100000 licensed dogs.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-23
HOME LIGHTING
AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Continued from page one)
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More than 100000 motor
vehicles were in operation in the
world as of January l.
The Washington times., 1938-08-26
STOCK MARKET
RALLY HIT BY
PROFIT TAKING
Utilities Stage Solo
Price Increase
BY LESLIE GOULD

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 UN.S0.
The stock market today added
modestly to yesterdays late ad-
vance, but light profit-taking late
in the forenoon shaded earlier
gains. A few stocks dropped be-
hind minus signs.
Trading was moderately active
at the start, when fair-Sized frac-
tional margins were chalked up
through the general list. Later,
as in recent sessions, volume con-
tracted noticeably with advent of
profit-taking.
Paced by motor, motor acceS-
sorry, steel and copper shares, the
market displayed a firm tone at
the opening. AmuSementS and
rails Joined midway through the
initial hour, but profitrtaking on
a modest scale made its appear.
ance soon after. The slip from
early highs was curbed by an in
dependent rally in utilities late
in the morning.
Several representative stocks
moved into new high ground for
the year before meeting with re.
alizing. The list included General
Motors, Chrysler, r. H. Macy,
Briggs, and Electric Auto-Lte.
Fractional gains in the steel and
rubber groups were wiped out by
profit-taking, with U. S. Steel ano
Goodyear slipping below last
nights final quotations. y.
The Washington times., 1938-08-26

Peaches-Market steady. Truck re
Iceipts moderate. Maryland. bushel bas
kets, Elbertas, q. s. No. l, 2-inch mini
mum, t101.15; 2A-inch minimum. S1.2I
@1.5O. Pennsylvania, bushel baskets Ell
bertas U. s. No. 1, 2-inch minimum
$1.25 @1.50; 2A-inch minimum, $500
1.75, mostly $50; Eastern bushel crates
2-2k inches, 31.4O@1.5O; bushel bas-
kets, Hales, U. s. No. 1, S-inch mini
man, few sales SO.
Potatoes-Market steady. Relief: 1
N. J. arrived; l unbroken car on track
100-pound sacks, Cobblers, u s. No
1: Pennsylvania, soc; New Jersey, most
ly around S5c.
Mixed Vegetables-No carlot arrivals
broken cars on track.
Lima Beans-Market steady. Bushe
hampers: Pennsylvania, &1.75@225; New
Jersey, 81.
Cauiifiower-Market steady. Crates
Colorado, S1.65Q1.75; California, $l.7i
o.; New York, S1.25@1.5O.
Sweet Potatoes-Market dull. Truck
receipts light. North Carolina, busheI
baskets, Puerto Ricans, $1@1.25 bushe
baskets, Nancy Halls. U. S. No. 1, $1.2;
@1.5O. Eastern Shore, Maryland, 0ushel
baskets, Puerto Ricans and Goldens, 81
Observation-Disclosures steady. Vir
ginia. boat, bulk per 100 melons, various
varieties. large, 5000; medium, SIS q
30: small size, S6@12.
Peas-Market steady. No carlot ar
rivals; broken car on track. Colorado
bushel hampers, Telephones, $1.75@2.
Cabbage-Market steady. New York
50-lb. sacks Danish type, soc. Pennsyl-
vania, 1h-bushel hampers domestic
round type, soc. Nearby, bushels. 500
soc.
Oranges q California arrived;
broken and unbroken cars on track
California, standard boxes, $2.75@3.75
Lemons-California, boxes, No. /, s.
05.50; No. 2, $4@4.25, as to size.
Lines - Florida, Persians, Y boxes
$1.25 OILS; bushel baskets, $2.509425,
as to size.
Pears California arrived; : broken
and 1 unbroken cars on track. Cali.
fornia, boxes. Bartletts, $1.75Q2; New
York, bushel baskets, U. s. No. 1, 2-inch
The Washington times., 1938-08-26
Woshinqton Produce Market Quotations

minimum, Clapp Favorites, 310l.2s;
Bartletts, &1.2501.5O. Virginia, bushel
baskets, Seckels, 81.
Grapes-No carlot arrivals; 2 broken
Thompson Seedless, Red Malagas and
Ribiers. S1.5091.75. Maryland, cartons,
containing IL 2-quart climax baskets,
various varieties, S1.50@1.75.
Blueberries-Per quart: Maine and
Nova Scotia, 1914 @15c; North Carolina,
7@Sc; Pennsylvania, 12h 915c.
Figs-California, 5-lb, flats 50c@SI.
Grapefruit-Isle Of Pines, crates, Ease
o..
Plums-california, l-bushel flats, 31.7S
02.25.
o..
Avocados-Florida, flat crates, 7Sc0
81; ventilated, crates, &1.5O@2.so. as to
size and condition.
Snap Beans-PennsyIvania. SusheI
baskets, 65c@$1.
Corn-Nearby, sacks, dozen. 40050c.
unbroken car on track. New York,
bushel baskets, 75c@$1; Pennsylvania,
hushel baskets. 60@7Sc.
Broccoli-Pennsylvani crates, $40
1:20; Colorado, v crates, S1.75.
Tomatoes = No carlot arrivals; 1
broken car on track. New York, lugs,
Mushrooms Pennsylvania, s-pound
baskets, 35c@S1.10.
Beets-Pennsylvania, 25c per dozen
bunches.
spinach-No carlot arrivals; 1 broken
car on track. Bushel baskets: PennsyI-
yania, 75cgS1; New York, 81. Colorado,
Eggplant = New Jersey, bushel bas-
kets, 50965c.
Bananas-No csrlot arrivals; . broken
cars on track.
The Washington times., 1938-08-26

HU. s. No. /, wealthys, 2-inch minimum
| 4Oc; 2k-inch minimum, @65c; 2h-inct
minimum, 75@S5c; Northwestern Green
ings, 2h-inch minimum, $50 @75c; IN
inch minimum. 500 @S5c; Mcintosh, az
inch minimum, 65075c; 2h-inch mini
mum, soc 6S1; Grimes. 2k-inch mini
mum, 5O075c; 2h-inch minimum, $50
9Oc; King Davids, 2k-inch minimum
Rsmbos, az inch minimum, 500 soc;
2h-inch minimum, 75@s5c. Boxes
Virginia, Mcintosh, 13S and 1875 sizes
combination, u. s. No. 1 and fancy
S135@1.5O; 100 size and larger, com
bination N s. No. 1 and fancy, S1.7s@2
Cantaloupes-Market steady. No car
lot arrivals; broken car on track
Colorado, jumbo flats, Salmon Meats,
lis and 12s, 1880
Honeydews-Market dull. No carlot
arrivals; 4 broken cars on track. Cali
fornia, standard and Jumbo crates, Ss
and 12s, S1.50@1.75.
Carrots-Market steady. l California
arrived; 2 broken and 1 unbroken cars
on track. Western crates, bunched:
Colorado, $2.75@3; California, $S.5O@4.
Pennsylvania, bushel baskets, topped,
washed, 75c; per dozen punches, Csc.
Celery-Market steady. No carlot ar
rivals; broken cars on track. New
York, 20 crates in the rough. S-6 dozen,
S1.7562; 1O-inch crates, individually
washed. 3-4 dozen, S2@2.25. fair condi-
ton, $1.5O@1.75. Pennsylvania, 2-3
crates in the rough, $1.25 q $50. Michi-
gan, n crates. individually washed, 3-6
dozen, S1.5O@1.75.
Lettuce-Market slightly stronger for
best stock. One California arrived;
broken cars on track. California, West
ern crates, Iceberg type, dozen $40
4.25; fair condition, $3.50@3.75; New
2 dozen, $1.2591.5O; fair condition. 81 @
LIS.
Onions-Market steady. No carlot ar
rivals; no cars on track. 50-lb. sacks.
yellows, U. s. No. 1: New York and
Massachusetts,, fair condition, 650E5c;
Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, 500 85c
Indiana, 50-pound sacks, whites, u. s. No.
/, S1.15@1.25.
The Washington times., 1938-08-26

ing in the middle of Michigan
Boulevard. In just a minute
Magee would be off duty and we
would take the L together at the
Adams Street station for our
homes. We lived within a few
blocks Of each other on the North
Side.
believe we both became con-
scious that something was wrong
by the Stares of several motorists
and their apparently startled looks
all in the same direction as they
passed.
AS Magee turned to see what it
was that astoniShed them I did
the same, and there before our
eyes the final scene was taking
place and was over before we
could take a hand. A very short
act, but fast and furious and very
definite.
Old McStab, his long, white hair
flying out from his head, his hat
tumbled to the ground and long
coat streaming out around him,
was screaming and laughing hide
The Washington times., 1938-08-26

of more Importance and of finer
looks and bearing who came, and,
of course, in a chauffered car,
and she always sat a minute or
two and even seemed to plead a
bit with McStab, but what she
said Magee never knew, and of
course he never mentioned any
thing about it to McStab.
How long he will stay on the
corner God only knows" said
Magee, telling me the story, but
1 do know that his heart seems to
be giving him a bit of trouble, and
what with nursing his hatred and
his terrible desire for revenge, I
don't wonder at it bit. 'TiS a
pity and a shame and it's sorry
indeed 1 am, for he was a fine
lad in his day."
I had gotten the story shortly
after starting my work at the
institute, but it was almost ten
years later that the little drama
finished, with Magee and I pres
ent, but not quite quick enough to
stop it.
WAITING REWARDED
I had stopped after giving the
old man Good evening" in pass
ing and with Magee was stand
The Washington times., 1938-08-26
WAITS AT SCENE

It had been at Adams and Mich
igan that the deal had been con-
summated, so it was here that Nc
Stab had returned about month
after the thing was over, and it
was here he had stayed throughout
every day since.
Waiting, apparently, on the
chance that the man who had
swindled him might pass this way
again. Growing prematurely old
in body, but not in mind. Wear
ing the same style clothes of the
old days, plus a peculiar looking
cane that never left his hand.
How he managed to live without
working was slight mystery, ex-
cept that every six months, Ma
gee told me, a carriage used to
drive UP and a woman who could
only be someone's personal maid
would get out and quickly hand
McStab an envelope which he
always accepted.
Toward the end 1t was woman
The Washington times., 1938-08-26
1.-THE MAN ON THE BENCH~
Daily Short Story
..~.-..~,,~~~~~.o~~o~~~~~~B REGIS CAVANACH~~~~~~

'ously at the top of his shrill voice.
In his right hand he waved short
sword.
Apparently it had been sheathed
in the cane, for it had its handle
and he was dueling with an antag-
oniSt who had in some way got a
hold of the other part of the cane
and was using it also as a sword
to ward off the old mans cuts and
stabS. The old mans face was
covered with blood from a belt he
had received across the forehead,
but the punishment he had in
flicted on the other in so short a
time was terrific. The mans face
was a mess. The tip of his nose
had been completely severed and a
long cash had laid open his cheek
from his mouth to his ear.
Thirty years I've waited!"
screamed McStab. Thirty years,
you wretch, do you hear me?"
Then with a final thrust he had
driven the blade through the
mans shoulder and accidentally
into the crack between the giant
slabs of the long pedestal that
supports one of the Ions that
guard the entrance to the Insti-
tute.
He stepped back then. seeing the
man was fastened tight and help
less, and then suddenly his own
body froze. His final scream ended
in mid-air, his eyes popped wide in
a terrific stare and he crumped to
the ground. McStab was dead.
Meanwhile, a crowd was gath