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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27
CHAPTER THIRTY-CNE

THE WORDS the lawyer read
were a stunning surprise to every
one in the office. I shall never for
get the varied expressions on the
faces of those so closely concerned.
Cora1s thwarted cupidity; Meals
shocked and hurt amazement;
Josie's stricken sorrow, envenomed
by a trace of triumph as she
glanced at Coral; the lawyers
bland matter-of-factness; and the
surprise of Chief Forrest and Cap
tain Lancy quickly turning to stern
apprehension. Each separate face is
indelibly engraved on my memory.
haven't a copy of the will to en-
close here, and I can't remember
the legal verbiage. But in plain
words, the gist Of Mrs. Peake's will
was as follows: Everything which
she possessed at her death was di-
vided into two equal parts. The
first, Hill House and a small sum
of money was left unreservedly to
Josie. The second, consisting of
money, stocks and bonds, was left
to Neal provided he was not mar
ried to and did not marry Coral
Easton. If he married or intended
to marry her, his bequest was given
to Josie with the proviso that she
was never to loan or give Neal one
penny and that he and his wife
were forever refused admittance to
Hill House. And that will was dat
ed lust one week before Mrs. Peake
died.
Josie spoke first: ooh, 1 wish
she hadn't done it," she cried.
"You do like ducks" snarled
Coral, springing to her feet. Meal
Peake, are you fool enough to &C
cept that and do nothing?"
AS he did not speak, merely
glanced at her in a way which
made me think his thoughts were
far away, she went on:
':YOu can break that will. Charge
undue influence. Your mother had
no right to discriminate against
me. You've right to marry any
one you choose. This is free coun-
try"
BY that time we were all gaping
at her. Her righteousness, so
plainly displayed, held us all spell
bound. Meals lack of response
seemed to infuriate her further.
She turned upon Josie, her eyes
blazing, her voice thin torrent of
hate.
"You!" she cried. "a fine sister
you are Worming your way to cut
your brother out of his lawful
rights. You-you--" She seemed
searching for fitting epithet, but
before she found it Neal was on
his feet.
"Not another word" he thun-
dered. my mother had an abso-
lutte right to leave her property as
she pleased. My sister is not to
blame in any way. shall NOT
contest her will"
'"Then you might as well know
right now that I'm through. I'm
not marrying any man and scrub
floors while he sits around a doc
tors Office and waits for patients
who don't come"
THAT is entirely UP to YOU"
Meals voice did not reveal sorrow,
regardless Of what he might be
feeling. =,
Coraps jaw dropped perceptibly.
I was sure she had not expected
him to so calmly accept her ulti--
matum. Now his failure to crawl
at her words enraged her to mad
ness. She tugged at the seal ring
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voice halted

feet, but the chiefs voice halted
him.
II prefer to send for it. Lancy.
will you tell Haines? 2"
The detective strobe to the door,
and at that moment Neal realized
what so terrified Josie and me. He
sprang again to his feet.
my God, chief, you don't think
I killed my motherw His cry held
horror and heartbreak.
II didn't say so. I don't want to
think so, but you must admit her
will has placed you in a suspicious
light"
Meals only answer was grOan
as he dropped back into his chair.
Instantly Josie was by his side, her
slender arms wrapped closely about
him.
Meal, darling," she cried, her
eyes flashing angrily at the chief.
II know you didn't do it. they're
insane to think it,"
"How do YOU know he didn't do
it ?" The chiefs voice was not I'M
kind, but determined and forceful.
II know my brother" she cried
proudly. "He loved mother as much
as / did. He wouldn't, he couldn't,
do such a thing"
II hope to heavens you're right"
| he exclaimed as Haines entered
with the case.
"Is everything here?" the chief
asked as he placed the case on the
desk and snapped open the lock.
Everything but by stethoscope.
Neal rose to his feet, but at a ges-
ture he sat down again.
Lancy joined the chief, and to-
gether they examined the case, ex-
changing low comments as they
worked. I had never dreamed q
doctors outfit contained SO many
ugly-looking knives. I don't know
what the officers were searching
for, nor if they found it, but event
ually the lock was snapped back
into place and the two men looked
with stern faces at Neal, who
gazed steadily back.
The chiefs face softened. I'm
not accusing you, Neal, but you can
see you've a lot of explaining
to do"
II can, sir, and I'll tell you any
thing you want to know. did not
kill my mother" His voice rang
with truth and honesty. II know
you, sir, will be square and, feeling
that way, am not afraid"
Fright" spoke up Lancy. Gut
We'll keep this case for a while, II
you don't mind"
Keep it," returned Neal. "Now,
what do you want to knOW?"
For one long agonizing hour he
answered their questions. when
mother refused to loan me any
money, she said Coral would not
make the right kind of wife for
doctor. If she were, she would not
have wanted me to borrow money
to get married. I couldn't see it
then. Now I know mother was
right" he finished.
"You won't marry herr" asked
Lancy.
"From what she said before she
left us, think she answered that
question, don't you?" Neal coun-
tered dryly.
"I wouldn't be too sure Of that
if I were you," returned Lancy. II
am inclined to think her outburst
this afternoon was caused by sheer
bad temper and disappointment. If
so, she will be looking for 9 recon-
Citation"
ITO Be Continue6
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27

which she wore among her glitter
ing stones, tore it from her finger
and threw it in Meals face.
II was fool to bother with you,
she shrilled. wasting my time on
an ambitionless idiot. I'm getting
out of here n"
The last word had not quite left
her lips when Captain Lancy's
voice doomed through the room.
"You are doing nothing of the
sort! You'll stay here until I say
you can go. Do you understand
that? Answer mel"
II must be a fool if I didn't" she
flung at him. "You said it loud
enough. Oh, I'll stay, you needn't
worry" as the detective rose to his
feet. "Only an imbecile defies the
police"
She banged the door after her
with a force which shook the house
Neal, who had remained on his
feet, his stern eyes fixed on her
sighed and resumed his seat.
II want you to know" his sad
gaze fastened upon each face in
turn, 'that I am perfectly satisfied
with my mothers will. know ex-
actly why she did as she did, and
although I could not, or would not,
believe it before-she was right"
I'm glad you feel that way, my
boy" the lawyer said, "for there is
M ,,occihJo 01ho,,oa for onx,D,,o IN
break this will. Mrs. Peake was in
full possession of her faculties and
knew what she was doing and why.
She said you would know, and she
believed that in time you would be
grateful to her."
II think am now, a little" Neal
managed a wry smile. II couldn't
believe she was right, but things
are working out just as she said
they would do. It's bitter pill for
me to swallow, but"
Then, as there is nothing more
for me to do here, I will CO." Mr..
Banbury rose from his chair. Miss
Peake, you are to take possession
of your half Of the property now.
You," turning to Neal, have one
week in which to make your deci-
sion"
ut is already made, but I'll wait
the week mother wished me to
take" was Meals thoughtful reply.
"Then come to my office on that
date" And with a courteous Good
afternoon" Mr.. Banbury went
away.
"Josie, you and Miss Gordon may
leave us if you wish. Chief Forrest
spoke sternly. Meal, want to talk
with you"
well stay, if you please"
Josie's voice was shaly. knew
how she felt, for I was as Wobbly
as a newborn calf. The chiefs tone
was Illuminating, though Neal did
not seem to recognize the infer
ence Josie and I grasped.
did you know your stepmother
made will ?" asked the chief.
II did not. She told me that if I
persisted in marrying Coral, she
would do nothing for me. did not
dream she owned those stocks and
bonds. thought this inn was all she
had"
I could have groaned at Meals
frankness. With every word he was
Tightening the net of suspicion
about him.
"Where is your instrument
case? ?" The chiefs eyes glinted at
Neal.
I'm my room on the shelf of the
closet. Why?"
II want it."
"I'll get it." Neal was on his
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27
MIDDLEBURG CHARGE.

Rev. D. A. Petty pastor.
Quadrennium at Tabernacle and
Drewry churches.>
All members and friends of these
churches are invited to attend these
closing services. The pastor will
preach on Faith and Fidelity. The
Communion Service at the close Of
the sermon.
Tabernacle II a. m.
DreWry 1880 p. m.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27
Selling Hats
Stock Gains

New York, Oct. 27.-(AP)- The
stock market ran into a certain
amount of mild selling pressure to-
day, and leaders slumped fractions
to more than two points. The pace
was slow from the quiet opening on.
Near the fourth hour prices were
around their lows.
Failure of yesterdays rally in the
rails to ,,.e1d, brokers said, discourage
ed traders, who lightened their po-
sitions until sentiment as to the flu
ture could be tested a little better.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27
Cotton Trend
Is Irregular

New York, Oct. 27.-(AP)-Cotton
futures opened two to seven points
higher. Around the end of the first
hour, prices ranged two points high
er to one lower Midday prices were
unchanged to two lower.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27
Rural Churches
VANCE CHARGE

Rev. J. D. Crawford, Pastor.
Sunday II a. m.
Union Chapel Fifth Sunday Rally.
sermon by the pastor, topic: MAX
7:30 p. m. Flat Rock church.
ing Happiness.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27

AS though there wasn't enough
trouble in the world someone now
wants to stage a nationwide most
beautiful baby contest.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27
At Dexter Church.

Rev. E. w. Green will preach at
Dexter Baptist church Sunday morn
ing, October 20, at II o'clock, it was
announced today. The public is cor
daily invited to attend
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27

Germans are limited to one egg
apiece = cabled dispatch. This
should make life a bit brighter for
ham vaudeville artists in Berlin.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27

This is International Temperance
Sunday, and we are to study the eff
fects OF beverage alcohol on social
progress. We have seen in previous
lessons the social perils of strong
drink; how it wrecks the home; how
it affects the community, and now
we shall see the manner in which
social progress is hindered
To illustrate the manner in which
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27
followers.
By NEWMAN CAMPBELL

(The International Uniform Lesson
on the above topic for October 20 is
Micah 2:9-11; Luke 21:29-31, 1886; I
Corinthians 6:9-11, the Golden Text
being I Corinthians SO, ''KnoW ye
not that the unrighteous shall not
inherit the Kingdom Of God?")
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27

The Swiss, we read, are mobiliz-
ing. Must be in deadly fear Hitler
plans to liberate them
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-27

Premier Of Norway hopes to pacify
Russians, we read. Who does he
think he is-the Wizard of Oslo?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15

fatal conclusion. Just as we dare not believe that the world Is con- demned to destruction, that Its hu- manity and morality have lost their potency, that civilization will suc- cumb to barbarian: so we refuse to accept the darkness of this day as the everlasting climate of the Jewish people"
 Rabbi Sheinkopf exhorted the faithful to rededicate themselves to the teachings of the Torah at morn- ing sermons at Beth Israel syyna. gogue and at the Young Israel con- gregation.
 At Beth Fl Synagogue, Rabbi Will liam P. Greenfield asked historically whether civilization could survive the material and spiritual destruction that follows in the wake of war. The answer he said, depends on whether the individual and the group can meet the challenge of the times squarely.
 He went on:
 That part of the world that be- lieves in our civilization, that cher- ishes democracy and peace and free- dom, must be ready with tremendous courage to meet the enemy. Their enthusiasm for their cause, their iri- sistence upon their values, must be fully as great as those of the enemy who would destroy civilization.
 we must be prepared to carry on propaganda in behalf of justice and right as others do in behalf of force and might. We should be prepared to give our every resource to this cause if we will if that civilization as we understand 1t shall survive"
 The past years achievements and failures were reviewed by Rabbi Maurice Zigmond of this city speak ing at Temple Israel. A childrens service was held at the temple dur ing the afternoon.
 During a sermon this morning Rabbi Greenfield reviewed his trip to Europe. Tonight he will give report of the World Zionist Congress in Switzerland.
 Services continued at Beth Israel synagogue and Sharith Israel syna- gogue this morning when Rabbi Sheinkopf spoke at both institutions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15
Nominees List Filed
 By Local Socialists
Petitions for 20 Candidates in Coming Elections Re. corded With Town Clerk; No Immediate Campaign

The Socialist party, which yester- day filed with the clerk nominating petitions for Q slate of 20 candi. dates, will not begin any election campaign until after the city man. ager referendum October 3, accord- ing to Town Chairman Samuel Wol- ozin. If the proposed new charter is defeated ct the referendum, the Socialists will campaign for elec- ton of their ticket in the city elec- ton November IA.
 John W. Ring is the Socialist nominee for mayor, and Attorney Frederic c. Smedley is the candi- date for controller.
 Question
 There is a question as to whether the Socialist nominating petitions were filed in time to comply with the state election laws. Some hold that Wednesday was the last day for petitions to place any minor party on the voting machines, since Attorney General Francis A. Pallot- ti had ruled that such petitions must be filed 63 days before the election.
 Town Chairman wolozin issued the following statement today:
 "On behalf of the local Socialist party, I wish to thank the many people who made possible the suc- cess of our petition for a place on the voting machines in the Novem- Der election if one is held under the existing charter. I would like also to thank those who expressed their sympathy with us in our efforts to beat the ridiculous requirements imposed on us by the Republicans and Democrats in the last legis- lature, but who felt that they were not in a position to sign because they might be subjected to reprisals of one sort or another.
 T can assure these people that we will do all in our power to make this the last year which will see
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15

i, in Waterbury the practice of politi- cal reprisals against people for merely expressing their feelings. The party also wishes to apologize to the many people who were anx- ious to sign but whom we could not reach in the limited time be- tween Monday night when we nom- mated our slate and yesterday after noon when the petition had to be filed.
 There will be no meeting of, or campaign activity by, the local So- cialist party between now and Oc- tober 4, the day after the referen- dunn, on the city manager charter when the local will meet at Work mems Circle hall at 6 p. m. to dis cuss and adopt @ platform for the election to be held November IA. In the event that the city manager charter Is approved on October 8 the party will also select its candi- dates for the council at its October meeting"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15
CRIME GATHERING HELD IN MERIDEN Kathleen Crowley Repre-. sents Waterbury at
 Meeting Today
(Acme Radiophoto)

Miss Katl.. en Crowley, probat'cn officer, this afternoon attended . meeting of the Connecticut com- mhtee on .'eiinquency and crime at the Connecticut School for Boys in Meriden. Miss Crowley Is chairman of the adult probation committee of the Connecticut Probation associa- tion, and @ member of the crime committee, of which Edward Hickey, commissioner of state police, is chairman.
 Plans were made for two discus- sion sessions at the state conference of social work which will be held in Hartford Oct. 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15
Y.P.V.A. OPPOSES
 IDEA OF CHARTER

The Young Progressive Voters association will be organized at a meeting at the YMCA at 8 o'clock tonight, and plans for a program of activities will be made. One of the organizations first steps will be to oppose the proposed city manager charter.
 Membership in the association Is open to any voters between the ages of 2i and SO, regardless of the poe litical party to which they belong. The city manager plan will be dis cussed tonight by Emmett Guinan, one of the founder of the new or- ganization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15
Synagogues Crowded
 For New Years Rites
Traditional Celebration Cimaxed Yesterday; Members
 Told Not to Despair in Gravest Period

Four blasts of the shofar (ram's horn) mared the climax of the tra- dstional celebration of the Jewish Nsw Year yesterday when hundreds of local Hebrews assembled in their synasogues for impressive ceremo- ntes.
 Stronger faith in the ancient reli- zion was the keynote of sermons de- livered by rabbis at the various syn agogues, and the congregations were urged to meet the challenge of the times squarely, and with renewed enthusiasm for the cause of justice.
 Speaking on the theme, Be Not Afraid, Jacob My Servant" Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf urged his lis- teners at the Hebrew institute not to despair fin this gravest period of our history"
 He continued:
 "The heirs of long suffering peo- pie look again into the eyes of ca- tastrophe. We succeeded in surviv- ing because never in all that history has catastrophe been accepted as the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15
CHURCH AT SCHOOL COURSE IS PLANNED

Church at School" course which opens Oct. 22 at the First Baptist church will be taught by Rev. John w. Brush. post graduate student at Yale University. Glasses will be held on five consecutive Sunday nights.
 
 American bicycles are being ride den in Epvnt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15

The Running Burma railway in China is to be completed within . year,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15
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added the defense Poland when os reappeared territory Shaded W fought from the Polish army N put position southern
 behind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15

singing will be taught in clean, light, airy and attractive surround ings.
 All instruction is so thoroughly taught that it automatically pre- pares the consceintious student for professional or a eaching career should that me the ultimate ambi- ton of the student.
 All private and class lessons are taught by patient conscientious teachers and with music by staff pianist to give all the necessary at- tention available.
 To those who appreciate a high standard in the art of dance for themselves or for their children there exists a crodial invitation to inspect the school work the first week of each month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15
.BABSON, DONOHUE
 IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Boys Scout Officials at National Training C0un-
 cil of Executives

Chief Executive David F. Babson, and his assistant, Henry Donohue. are attending the national training conference of scout executives in Breton Woods, N. H. The confer ence, which began yesterday. will continue until September 25.
 The entire national staff Is as- sisting Dr. James E. West, chief scout executive of the Boy Scouts of America, who is in charge of the conference.
 The following activities are being discussed: leadership training. camp ing. health and safety advancement, finances, organization. and exten- sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15
BANKRUPTCY AUCTION

Due to Jewish HoidayssaIe Postponed to Sat Sept l6 Saturday. Sept 6 at 1880 public auction, trade o the entire bankrupt fixtures the Central 10A No Main St. Bristol consists of hard household goods window and shades Pittsburgh paints plements glass aluminium dhes fertilizers insecticides Fxtures Ma hogany National cash register 9 wall shelves counters scales etc Everything will be sold afternoon and A merchandise immediately Sep 1iS0 m. Central Hardware ios No. Main st. Bristol. Conn.,
 A. E. FAzzANo, Auctlcnecr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15
LEONARD STUDIOS
 START NEW TERM
Pupils Enrolling for Danc- ing, Singing Instruc.
 tiOns; High Standards

The Regina Leonard Studios ot Dancing and Singing, the largest studios in Waterbury re-opened to- day and are now enrolling pupils for the coming season. Studios are located next door to the Strand theater and are open daily except Sundays from 1000 a. m. to 800 p. m.
 Tap toe ballet, musical comedy, acrobatic ballroom dancing and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15
BAZAAR CANCELLED

The Flashing Needle club bazaar originally planned Sept. 16 at the American Legion club has been postponed to oct. IA. today Ar- nounced Mrs. Annabelle Byrd, in charge of arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-15

Costa Rica. which has an area of only 23,000 square miles, has almost one-hauf as many species oi flower. ing plants as F ve the United States and Canads combined.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-10
MARKET QUOTATIONS
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW YORK. June 10. up
Stocks edbed cautiously higher to-
day In cne of the duiisst sessions
of the year as traders awaited cla-
rification of the International po-
litical situation.
The business news, with excep-
tion OF steel operations, continued
favorable but few traders were will
ing to extend positions in view of
the delicate internattonai situation.
Most traders believed that Brftain's
warning 10 Germany regarding Dan
zig would lift tension temporarily
but that factor was offset by In
creasing trouble in the far east.
Bonds were firm ip quiet trade.
Foreign lines were mixed
Wheat closed around a cent a
bushei lower ia reflection of drop
In Liverpool prices 70 new lows
since 1891. Corn was down frac-
bout 75 cents . bale u new season
al highs.
American Iron aad Steel Institute
reported this weeks steel opera
tions at 4S.7 per. cent Of capacity,
up 11.2 points over last week holi-
u. 8. steel reported June ship
ments 1925 tons over May and
255,37G over June last year. Al
though the automobile situation
was confused by spread of the Gen
eral Motors strike. sentiment was
aided by the report that June fac
tory sales had risen per cent over
May and 10 per cent over the 1898
month. The May-June rise was con
ira Seasonal.
DOW Jones closing stock aver
ages: in ndustrial, 1879. UP0.55; rail
1870, up O.O4: utility, 1887, up O.O5;
SIS stocks. 44.so. up Q15. ooooo,
Stock sales approxlmated 2S0.O0t
shares against $50 000 Friday. Curl
stock sales were $1,000 against
ca 900 shares Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-10
Pro Golfers End
First Round Of
Qualifying Play

NEW YORK, July 10. (UP)-The
pick of the nations professionals,
winners of the first major sit-down
strike in the history of American
golf, march out on the sun baked
fairways of the Pomonok country
club today on the last qualifying
round of the 22nd P. G. A. tourna-
ment.
When the sun sinks behind the
nearby worlds fair tonight, 43 OF
them get one-way tickets for home
while the 63 low scorers for the
SO holes Of medal play, and De-
Tending Champion Paul Rmyan,
move into hand-to-hand match play
tomorrow to decide which two shall
play for the championship on Sat-
urday.