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ones shoes. I'd just be careful
where 1 stepped and trust to luck"
But if you did borrow shoes,
from whom would you obtain
them ?" he insisted.
pauline Rutherford's and Coral
Easton's are too small for me.
know that by just looking" 1 re-
piled. IT think Josie's are larger
than mine, and know RhOda's are.
I don't know about Mrs. Ruther-
fords and Mrs. Peake's."
"Hu-um! Then, if you are cor
rect, we may suppose that this
print was made by Miss Easton or
Miss Rutherford" he unused.
Coral had on high heels last
night" Neal volunteered. II no
ticed them because all the rest of
you girls had on fiat heels with
your slacks.'
"She would be different" I NUT
tered under my breath. Lancy gave
me a sharp glance. I
as that correct ?" he barked. !
"Its correct enough" I flung
back as CURLY as he had spoken.
But just how long do you think
it takes to change a pair Of
shoes? ?"
I caught an approving twinkle In
the glance Lancy shot at me. I
think he doesn't like Coral Easton
any better than / do.
"What in the world is all the fuss
about ?" demanded a peeVish voice.
We swung on our heels. Coral, in
smart linen dress, stood looking at
us. Involuntarily, we all glanced
down at her shoes. The daintiest Of
white gabardine sandals were on
her feet. But three-inch high heels
were never made to wear on Cape
Cod in the morning. I had noticed
before that something in CoraPs
costumes always strikes wrong
note.
While I was busy with my
thoughts I heard Neal telling her.
briefly, of the poisoned meat he
found, but if he expected any SYM
patty from her he failed to -e-
ceive it.
She shrugged her shoulders. tits
too bad he didn't eat it," she. cal
lousy said.
Coral" Indignation, hurt and
surprise were in his voice.
II mean it. I don't like that
brute. If you think I'm going ia
have him around, you're mistaken"
Her voice was hard, with q sneer-
ing, domineering note I had not
heard before. 9
Covertly watching Meals face,
saw it harden with determination
while light of suspicion grew IA
his eyes. I think it was the be-
ginning of the end Of his infatua-
ton.
"Where I am, Tinker will be-"
He turned on his heel as he spoke,
leaving Coral staring after him,
cupidity and surprise imprinted %
her face. ..sseD~(
ITO Be Conttnged
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Under IL; 1-3, A. As, 2; 10, 5; 1912, 0; 49, 0;
on running board); Is, 3; Is, 2; II, q 10, 4; 1s
1924, 5; $3.50, s. 40-44 5; 1919, 5; 5O-54, l. So
7O-74, l; 1919, 0; 80, l.
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wholesale markets this week. BuShel
hampers of the bOuntiful variety
brought 1.25 to 1852 1-2 in New York
at the periods close compared with
IS cents to LOO a week ago. The
stringless black valentine likewise
sold higher realizing It's to 2.25 a
bushel hamper at the close of this
week compared with rs cents a week
ago.
Live poultry prices held about
steady during the period, but egg
prices advanced on the northern
wholesale markets. In Washington,
net F. O. B., candled and graded eggs
ranged from | to 4 cents per dozen
higher and nearby ungraded current
receipts whites from l to 2 cents
higher. At the periods close, candled
and graded U. S. extras large whites
were quoted at 38 cents, and nearby
ungraded whites at p to "a cents
per dozen.
At Chicago, mixed trends featured
the live stock markets this week. Fed
steers started out briskly then sold
lower and staged a partial come
back after mid-Week. Only light
yearling steers and heifers held up
throughout the period, these selling
dependably at fully steady prices,
while the rank and file of the steer
crop closed steady to IS cents lower
heavies at the full decline. Hogs
worked into the months highest
price position only to lose {, portion
Of the gain closing mostly 5 to 10
cents higher than late last week Fat
lal.-s-- sold off early, then came back
slightly to finish Is to % cents low
er for the week. Yearling steers top
ped at II. 0, native lamb 965, hogs
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Louiisburg Has
Loafing Zones
Daily Displicn Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

oct. 21-LOulsburg. a
--elv near neighbOr Of Ra-
1as es i easy on lOafers, par
.ev during the tobacco market
~ln At least. that's what Bill
The News Office at the De-
Of Conservation and De-
ant. contends.
L.0uisburgers. he points out,
lined to the belief that life,
and the pursuit of happiness
Tho privilege Of a bit Of pub
egre
Taking note Of all the traffic rules
tons. signs, markers and
Oh plague motorists and
sed TRANS alike. LOuisburg has gone
1at .ur its citizens and country
r.aU tho ike to stop on the street
md - about politics, the war and
hunting
Along couple Of busy streets, the
seHSs have been marked off in
.sree aneS. Center lane is strictly
~ king purposes the two out
Ge hes are for the innocent idling
part Of the pleasure Of
'aew town A few benches are
placed IN the loafing spaces.
Under The Louisburg system, far
come to town can sell his to-
eca IN this busting town in no
eaagee Of being pulled around by
Eag Saturday afternoon crowds.
-1a Getting his friends from the
@ county. the group simply steps
a.o the loafing zone, and there,
-ecred yy law and manners, they
av chin - their hearts content.
TIC gstcm works both ways, too.
s1-a busting as Louisburgers under
PIC getting to their work may be
e.ae h the stream-lined walking
III '.o4t Interference. Loafers in
large On this lane at their peril.
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CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

THAT INTERVIEW with the
chief was what 1 had been awaiting
with mingled anticipation and
dread. Josie cast me a beseeching
glance as she went out I didn't
know whether she meant me to
hurry and join her or if she wished
to stay through my interview. 1
was ready to do the first, but while
here I wanted to be able to say just
what I pleased without being ham,
pered by her presence.
"Ill be with you in a few mo-
ments," was my only reply.
When the door closed behind
them, Chief Forrest turned to me.
Nov, Miss Gordon" lie said
crisply, II shall be more than
pleased to hear anything which will
help u.s."
All the time that Captain Lancy
talked with Neal and Josie, the
chief had sat silent. Only his alert
eyes studying each speaker be-
Itrayed the fact Of his keen inter-
lest. Now it seemed that he intend
ed to take the lead.
"I am not sure that I can help
you," I retorted, "but there are
some things I think you should
know. But, first, want to ask one
question. How did you know 1 was
ten miles beyond Winnetaumet
yesterday"
II 1T o1 &C,
here and recognized YOU" With a
twinkle in his eye, Lancy gave me
he information.
Thanks" I knew now why that
fourth man seemed familiar.
I began my story with my ar
rival at Hill House and told the
various things which I had wit
listened without comment until I
finished. Then Lancy, his gray eyes
boring into mine, asked:
Just why are you telling us
these things, Miss Gordon ?"
because I believe in a murderer
paying the penalty for his crime"
I replied. "And also because like
josie anu WdlII " llClp ilCA.
and" asked the chief, "just
what is your opinion of what you
have told us? ?"
"I didn't know 1 was expected to
have an opinion" 1 snapped. II
Thought if I told you these things
YOU would be able to put them to-
gether and get some place. l can't
do it. I'm no detective"
Lancy and the chief laughed to-
gether.
Cali right, Miss Gordon, you
win" the detective said heartily.
''We just wanted to find out If you
are a type we often meet. The type
(which dreams wild dreams, pro-
bounds a fantastic solution to a
lease, and is righteously indignant
because we do not fall on his or
her neck with JOY. Now let us get
down to business. You are suspi-
cious of Coral Easton, are you
mott"
at didn't say So"
mo, you didn't, but am I not
lright?'
"Yes, you are. Yet 1 haven't any
fright to suspect her of anything
which had happened here. In my
opinion she is despicable, but that
lis because she is so nasty to Josie. -
Fright. I'm glad you are truthtul
and fair. It makes our job easier
NOW, Miss Gordon, we do apprecl-
ate what you have told us and we
want you to work with us from
now on"
'That's right" said Chief For
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over to me.
Look, Sally" A hard metallic
note came into his voice. II just
picked these up in here" He
opened his hand and 1 saw five
pieces of meat. They were dark and
discolored by some salve-like sub
stance which was smeared on them.
"What is the matter with them,
Neal? Didn't he like his food last
night ?"
Ellis food!' Neal gave hard,
bitter laugh. "This isn't his food.
Somebody tried to poison him."
Poison again! My brain was in a
pinwheel Mhirl. "D-dOn't you think
you ought to tell Captain Lancy?"
I stammered.
I'm going to do So" Neal an
swered emphatically. Here he
comes now" He raised his voice a
trif1e. Good morning, Captain
Lancy. Will you come here,
please?"
Lancy, who looked as fresh as
though he had slept through long
peaceful hours, came smilingly to-
ward us. But his smile quickly fad
ed when Neal showed him the meat
and told him where he had found it..
II don't like it," he said softly, as
if to himself. II don't ike it,"
He walked around the outside of
the run, closely scanning the
ground, as Neal had done on the
inside. Neal and / watched him.
One place seemed of particular in
terest He walked here and there,
but invariably came back to that
one spot.
Come here" he said at last.
Don't come any closer" he eau
toned as we approached. DO you
see those footprints? A Woman's,
undoubtedly. Would they fit your
shoes, Miss Gordon ?"
Without a word I unlaced one of
the tan oxfords I was wearing,
slipped Il or and handed it to the
detective.
This shoe is much larger" he
said after comparison. would you
be clever enough to borrow another
woman's shoes if you intended to
throw poison into this run, Miss
Gordon ?"
I considered the Question from
every angle. I knew Lancy had a
reason for asking it, and I was will
ing to give my best thought to the
answer. My eyes, which had fol-
lowed Lancy as he wandered here
and there, hadA noted one thing.
The thick velvety grass Of the rear
lawn came close up to the base of
the run. AS far as I could see, there
was just one place where a foot
print would show. It was too much
to believe that the would-be poi
soner had accidentally stepped on
the one place suitable for preserv-
ing her prints.
II don't think So" said. "The
grass is too thick except in that
me spot to show footprints. No. I
DON'T think would borrow any
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| do you think you met Orion beyond
the rose arbor?"
II couldn't say. didn't dare run
any more, but it seems to me
walked long way before saw a
figure and called out"
We'll check up on that in tie
morning and see what Orton I.4J
to say. Is that all you have to I'll
us, Miss Gordon ?"
II don't know" confessed. Z ney
certainly must have been sick Of
hearing me say that. 1T seems to
me that there was something else
planned to tell Chief Forrest, but
I can't remember it now. I don't
know what ails me-" I dejectedly
went on. II rarely forget anything,
but tonight can't seem to remem-
Der at ALL 1 wouldn't hold my job
long if couldn't do better than
this!"
what is your work, Miss Cor
don ?" asked Lancy.
I'm secretary to lawyer in AL
bany," replied.
Secretary! Do you mean you do
shorthand? ?"
"Certainly-andt tipping and keep
my boss accounts. In fact, I'm a
typical Faith Baldwin Office wife,"
I retorted, though haven't given
a very good example of my usual
intelligence tonight"
"And that's where you're wrong"
| Ill Of
done splendidly and the things
which have slipped your mind to-
night will come back, perhaps at
the very time we need them most.
Will you take notes at times, if I
need your help?"
"Ill be glad to do So" I said
firmly. "Ill do anything I can 20
help out"
"Then I'll send for you if I need
you. Chief, have you anything else
to ask Miss Gordon ?"
mot a thing. Go to bed and to
sleep, if you can, my dear" Chief
Forests fatherly words were COM
forting.
"We'll see you in the morning"
| 11c1lCy SdlC, vi, W4ASAN
am I to sleep?"
Next to Miss EastOn in the
wing. I'll show you," I said dryly.
Lancy gave me a sharp look. II
believe you put me next to her for
a reason" He smiled quizzically as
he spoke.
II did," firmly. II think she'll
bear watching."
"I'll watch her." he promised, and
after showed him his room I went
upstairs to Josie. I was only too
glad to to do, do &c. 50, for was ifittey
dead on my feet. ixgA
After Josie and I exchanged a
few words I knew no more until
morning. Not even dream dis
turbed my slumber, and awoke to
clear bright sunshine. Josie was
still asleep, so I slipped quietly out
of bed and over to the window.
From the second story the view
was even more beautiful than from
the room below, yet in the distance
a dim haze warned that the fog
might roll in again. Tired with gaz-
ing out to sea, dropped my eyes
to the Hill House grounds.
Neal was the only person in
sight. He was in Tinker's yard, the
big dog standing beside him. AS I
watched, he bent and picked up
something I thought to be meat.
AS he glanced around caught
glimpse Of his face. It was abso-
lutely convulsed with fury.
ITO Be COntinuedl
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rest, as I stared open mouthed at
them. "You are in a position to see
and hear more than we are. You
are observant, keen-eyed, not
eager to cruelty a person simply
because you do not like him and,
best Of all, you do not jump to con-
illusions. Just go on the way you
are doing and keep us posted. That
will be the best way for you to help
Josie Now for some questions. You
ask them, Lancy. You're better at
it than 1 am"
"Who do you think were the two
persons in the shrubbery Sunday
night"
II don't know"
But you have an idea, haven't
your"
1 hesitated.
"Out with it," Chief Forrest en-
forced Lancy's question with a curt
order
II mustn't" I flung at them. 81
don't know. I'm only guessing. And
if told you it wouldn't help Josie"
Those gray eyes of Lancy's were
looking me up and down. "Why do
YOU think it was JOSEF" he asked
so quietly that I started to answer
only to realize that I had betrayed
myself.
"That was a mean trick" I
cried. But it didn't faze him.
Continue" he ordered CURLY
and, meekly, I obeyed.
I felt utterly ashamed of myself
to thus betray Josie; yet if didn't
tell my reason the men might think
it more discriminating than it really
was
"The only reason I thought it
was she, is this" unWillingly be-
gan. 81 walked across the lawn,
down to the end of the spite fence
and back. My shoes and the hem of
nv dress were soaking wet. Josie
was in the lounge when l came in.
Her dress and shoes were as wet
as mine"
"And who do you think was with
herr" persisted Lancy. Chief For
rest didn't speak, but he scowled
SO ferociously that I was sure he
wished I hadn't fallen into Lancy's
trap.
II don't know" I made my an
swer this time with more decision.
Lancy was not going to trap me
again
"We'n ask her later" was his
cool reply. "We'l drop that for the
time. You say you were knocked
down by a running man before you
met Orion. DO you know where you
were ?"
ct think 1 was about halfway by
the rose arbor. I nearly ran into 1t
when 7 came to it. That's how l
know"
"And was there anything at all
by which you could recognize the
person."
IT don't see how 1 could. The fog
was so thick 1 didn't even see him
until he lunged into me, and ne
didn't say one word"
Didn't even grunt or utter an
exclamation Of any kind?" Lancy
persisted.
went back over the scene. TIC
nv surprise, L seemed to have a
dim remembrance of a startled
"Uum" as we bumped and a strong
hand threw me to one side. There
was something else, too, but what
If was I couldn't quite recall.
told them C my impression and
of the fleeing memory which
couldn't quite grasp.
Don't worry about it. 1t will re-
turn to YOUR mind when you least
expect it," Lancy advised. Now
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-espedeza Meet
Set for Salisbury
On Next Tuesday

1a.e.9h. Oct 21.-Producers, dis
9s' and cleaners Of lespedeza
Ae9 will meet with State Depart
n Agriculture officials at Sal
Tuesday, October "a, D. S.
assistant commissioner of
..s 'Jrc. said today.
1y9 Of the meeting will be
ol Of advisability Of setting
requirements for the quail
z pedza seed to be sold in
~. Carolina, Coltrane said. It was
e sequel to the recOmmen-
VI the North Carolina Seed
ocia-ion that fixed stand
the seed be adopted.
H. Darst, member Of the De-
r -eA,s markets division staff and
-..-aae viii lead the discussions
.' Getting is scheduled to be held
--' -ommunity building begin
ID o'clock Tuesday morning.
"ooGsice, chief Of the Depart
eco laboratory, will be heard
'p'ufe OF the meeting will be
forum on tentative stand
}t the tolerance of "dodder"
NE lespedza offered for
D,ader seed is known as a
weed.
ential that all organiza-
~ establishing and main
"ed tandards if the State
.As dered reputable pro-
distributor Of quality
1
and Virginia already
ahum tolerance standards
tnaa '.f seed in lespedza. Both
E. are strong competitors to
b.. Y..na in the lespedza seed
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Committees
On Tobacco
Being Named

s.,non Raleigh, Oct. q
O and community COM
II administer the 1910
nroaram in North Caro-
tt.t elected in every section
& between now and No
uae announced today
I.vd. AAA executive OF
1,ste college They will
~. farm acreage allotments
next season.
snd that the agricultural
nt act provides that
have complied with
rnu-l conservation Pro-
,1s0 10 be eligible to serve
..,tteeman for 1910, but
al dispensation has been
the tobacco-produclng
.-a there was low per-
compliance this year.
a .nded ruling is that in
here at least ,? per-
hi farmers in the county
g ..cco allotmcnts, any pro-
n Tie county who signs
.s-,nt ~12nUNlNS lll9 i'ioii
u With the program IN
.aa rs eligible to serve as
ttseman-
d that this will allow
til to be elected as COM
IN other counties, where
.rt 81 the farmers in the
H. not have tobacco allot7
v,v persons VINO complied
.se program this year will be
.aee.al dates have been set
.-a State office for the county
.e-@0-. but all must have been
.,o.ef by November l, Floyd
~se duties of committeeman are
determine farm acreage al
.r.~ normal yields, and soil
arg aoals: (2) to determine
ketng quotas, when APP
ofs md to handle local adj
s..r.-an Of commodity loans
crop Insurance; and CD
Il explaining to farmers
.as poses and provisions OF the
Yr0grur..
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Norfolk, Va, Oct. 19.-Frank c.
Cheney, Assistant Freight Traffic
Manager Of the Seaboard Railway at
Atlanta, has been promoted to the
post Of Assistant to the Chief Freight
Traffic Officer, C. B. Rose, at the
Roads Norfolk headquarters. The
appointment made today by Mr.
Rice is effective October 10Th.
With tWenty-six years continuous
service with the Seaboard, Mr..
Cheney is prominent in business and
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f4t '.t Of the nightmare which
experiencing is that for
wi oe no Weakening. ''''i' '
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-27
$500 Attend Drum
Corps Meet On Hill
Walter KATE Declared Baton Swinging Champ-East
Hartford Unit Best in Fancy Drills
WASHINGTON HILL

The greatest event ever held on
Washington Hill was staged Satur-
day afternoon and night when 26
drum corps from all over the state
competed for prizes in the meet
staged by the Washington Park
Community club drum corps. The
competition for juniors and feminine
classes we're held in the afternoon
and the senior events took place in
the evening.
James J. Gladney, president of the
community club, and Gene Ford, di-
rector of the hill corps, were In
charge of the event assisted by men,
bers Of the community club and
drum corps.
Several hundred persons crowded
the bleachers erected for the meet
while many more filled all available
space In the hall. The visiting corps
lined up down stairs and marched
up for competition when being
called. Between the events at night
there was dancing. More than $500
filed In and out of the hall between
3 p. M. and midnight,
Clarence Bliss, member of the st.
Johns corps of Noroton, was director
Of the meet having been named by
the state association which sane
toned the affair. The judges Of the
meet we're: Paul Cavanaugh, South
ington; Charles McDermott, Bridge
port; Leon G. Bradley, Hartford, and
Rachird Parkinson, Naugatuck.
Greenwich Corps Cheered
The outstanding feature OF the
meet was the appearance OF the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-27
3 ONE-WkY
STREETS ARE
OPENED TODAY
Limited Parking Also in
Effect; Police Dept Edict
Questioned

One-way traffic on eight
downtown streets was put
into effect by the police de-
partment today, on instruc-
tons of the board Of police
commissioners. Limited park
ing on the group of streets
has also been ordered.
Protests against the police
action may be made by the
board of aldermen, the ques-
ton being whether or not
the police board has authority to
make traffic or parking regulations.
Still on the city's law books are 1925
and 1927 ordinances regarding traf-
fic and parking.
The police contention Is that q
statute adopted by the General AS
sembly in 1885 gives local police
authorities the right to make any
necessary regulations.
Corporation Counsel Timothy s,
Sullivan said today he has not been
asked for any opinion on the matter.
1t is held in some circles that the
old ordinances must be repealed be-
fore the new regulations can be put
into effect, and that the regulations
must then be approved by the alder
men.
The streets on which traffic now
limited to one way are Burial court,
Canal, jefferson, Savings streets,
Kendrick avenue, Chatfield avenue,
Phoenix avenue and Spencer avenue.
Signs notifying motorists Of the one
way restrictions have been posted.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-27

-Four women and one man were
injured In weekend automobile &C
cidents.
Mrs. James Girch, Of "a Revere
street, was reported in good" con-
dition at the Waterbury hospital
where she was admitted Saturday
night after the car in which she
was q passenger dropped from the
Robbins street viaduct at Grand
view avenue to the street proper at
a point opposite the French Mfg.
co.
The accident occurred. according
to police, when Miss Virginia Girch,
10, q daughter, lost control Of the
automobile she was learning to
drive and plunged through the iron
guard rail and over the cement wall.
Miss Girch, Ambrose D. Buckley,
20, Of 121 Bunker Hill lavenue, own
er of the machine and instructor,
and Miss Norma Berluti. IS, Of 379
Grandview avenue, another passen.
ger, were also injured, but were not
admitted to the hospital after treat
ment.
Mrs. Girch, widow Of Patrolman
James Girch. suffered fractures OF
three ribs and a shoulder injury.
The accident was Investigated by
Motor Patrolmen John ]. Murphy
and Thomas Redding.
An accident near the Scovill ll2