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The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
CLASSIC STORY
 ENDS TONIGHT,
 CAPITOL SHOW

Hollywood's current headline pie ture. Arabian Nights is showing for the last times tonight at the Capitol Theatre The new Univer- sal film, a Walter Wanger produc- tion in Technicolor, stars Jon Hall, Maria Montez and Sabu. A large supporting cast includes Jeff Erik son. Billy Gilbert, Edgar Barrier, Shemp Howard Thomas Gomez and Turhan Bey.
 Arabian Nights" is the movie which boasts the most glamorous girls and most picturesque desert settings ever filmed, while the story is declared to contain all the ori- ginal thrills of the classic tale. Spectacle and exotic dramatic action are listed as the chief en- tertainment elements of the pro- duction, which was directed by John Rawlins.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
vandergrift To Command
 Leathernetks

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, It Gen. Alexander Vandergrift, 56 veteran of 34 years service, has been appointed Commandant of the Marine Corps. effective January l, succeeding It. Gen. Thomas Hol- comb, retiring because of age.
 Gen. Vandergrift was in the Southwest Pacific fighting at the time the President decided to ap- point him Commandant. He started back home, but upon reaching Homo lulu was ordered to go back to the BougainvilIe area to command the landing operations there.
 This, it was explained, was made necessary because of the accidental death of Maj. Gen. Charles Bar rett, originally assigned to command the Marine landing expedition.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
CHINESE SET BACK,
 (HANGTEH
Japs Enter Rice Bowl City Announcement. Made
 by High Command

CHUNGKING, Nov. 30,-The Japs have smashed into Changteh. vital Rice Bowl city, after an "all-out' attack was launched, which was supported by airplanes, artillery and gas.
 This is the announcement tonight by the Chinese High Command.
 The enemy's entry into the city opened the prospects of pincers movement on Changsha from Changteh and Yochow, west of Tungting Lake.
 The situation took a turn for the worse just as it looked as if the battered defenders of Changteh might succeed in breaking the siege on the city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
LATEST NEWS EVENTS
STEAMER ARRIVES FROM SOUTH WITH
 TEN PASSENGERS

Disembarking here from the northbound steamer yesterday after noon were from Seattle-Catherine J. Bilodeau, Harold B. Foss, and Mrs. Grace Plum.
 From Ketchikan-Vera L Dim- mel, Thelma Dimmel, Flossie M Doolin, Jewell J. Hill, Glenn Hyner Elizabeth Hyner and Dorothy Whit ney.
 Taking passage for the Westward last night were Frank M. Kelly Howard Carroll, Joseph R. Murphy Jessie H. Milligan, Anthony Mans conella, Patricia E. Dooley, Wesley M. Williams, Joseph c. Johnson Claude P. White, Otis E. Permentei and Claude H. Holland x
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
FORMER MOVIE
 STAR IS CHIEF OF BOMBER SQUAD
James Stewart, Now Cap. tdin, Trains with Others
 from Europe Raids

UNITED STATES LIBERATOR STATION IN ENGLAND, Nov. 30.- Capt. James Stewart, former movie star, who now commands Libera- tor Bomber Squadron, has arrived from the European theatre of oper- ations piloting 4-engined bomber from the last stop, 900 miles away
 Stewart is member of a group which trained by working day and night in final and strenuous condi- tioning and will probably join com bat units in raiding Europe very soon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
GRIp5H0LM
 DUE IN \. M.,
 N.Y.HARB0R
Repatridtes from Orient Arrive TomorroW-Req-
 uIdr Homecoming

NEW YORK, Nov. 30.--The Dip lomatic Exchange ship Gfipsholm will steam into New York harbor tomorrow morning, bringing home from the Orient 1,236 United States Nationals and 221 Canadians all who were interned by the Japs after Pearl Harbor.
 Relatives and friends of the repa- triates, many of the latter who have not been in the United States for many years, began arriving here to welcome them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
Important Meet Of Emblem Club
 On December 6

The Emblem Club of Juneau will officially come into being with the instituting of the charter members of the organization next Monday, December 6 in the Elks Hall. The presentation of the charter and in- stallation of officers will be the highlights of the business meeting, following which refreshments and a social session are planned.
 Charter members are invited to take along a brother Elk as an es- cort for the evening. No meeting will be held on Tuesday, December ', as was originally planned.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
TOM HARMON I5 REPORTED TO BE FOUND

UNITED STATES FOURTEENTH AIR FORGE HEADQUARTERS IN CHINA, Nov. 30.-Lieut. Tommy Harmon, Fighter pilot and known for his football fame attained at Michigan, is announced safe after having been reported missing the second time. He was reported lost in dive bombing at Kiukiang, Yangtze River port on October 31.
 The first time he was reported missing was last April, over French Guiana, but was found and recov- cred from his experience.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
NOW PLAYING-
 INTERNATIONAL <
 SQUADRON" I711!!.H:[39'!.|. " rNEATNk w
Heavy Guns
 Now Mounted:
 On Aircraft

WASHINGTON, Nov 30--Armci smashing 75 nm. cannon are noy mounted on United States mediur4 bombers, the Army disclosed, addino that one pilot used the heavy arl tillery in the southwest Pacific .,td sink Jap destroyer. [
 The pieces, similar to the fanoul French guns. the heaviest evef mounted on aircraft. were iinad( available by the development of ( new shock -absorber for recoil. X
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
13NuR5E5, U.5.ARMY,
 MISSING

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN ALGIERS. Nov. 30-Thirteen U. s. Army nurses have been missing since November 8 when a, transport plane in which they were flying to the east coast of Italy from Africa overshot the destination in bad weather.
 The last word from the plane was message received while it pre- sumably was over the Atlantic.
 The plane with the nurses never arrived at an Allied field.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
Ski iCIub Schedules
 Activities, Sunday

Save next Sunday, November 5, for the Ski Club is the announce ment made today by club officers.
 If the weather is passing fair, the Ski Club will guarantee good time for all. If it's freezing, there will be skiing. And if there is neither ice nor snow, Ski Clubbers will hike up to Salmon Creek Dam. What ever the sport, it will be followed by Ski Club party late in the afternoon. Watch the Empire for further details"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
COAST GUARD OFFICER DIES IN LOUIS
Capt. Yeandle Passes Away Was on Aleutians Pd-
 trol Duty dt One Time

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Nov. 30.-Capt Stephen S. Yeandle, 54, Ninth Naval District, Coast Guard officer. is dead here following an illness of several months.
 Yeandle graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1911 and was on patrol duty for three years in the North Atlantic and Boring Sea.
 Yeandle set instructions and compiled tour duty in the Aleu- tians that are still used by the Coast Guard in those waters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
Miss DooIey Sails
 For Anchorage 10
 Wed Sgt. J. Satire

Miss Pat Dooley sailed last night for the Westward enrOute to An chorage where she will become the bride of First Sergeant Johp Satire
 Both the bride-elect and pros- pective groom are well known in Juneau, and prior to her departure Miss Dooley was the incentive fol numerous parties.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
2,700 Killed,
 1900 Injured
 InEarihquake

LONDON, Nov. 30-The Ankara radio says 2,700 persons died and 1900 were injured critically in last Saturdays Turkish quake.
 Three thousand homes were de- stroyed and 500 other homes were damaged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
WAR PLANT EXPLOSION, }
 KILLS TWO

NEW YORK, Nov. 30.-Two pdrs sons including Robert Hitler, 7
 were fatally injured in the rescue of thirty or more swing shift work CTS hurt today in an explosion caused by leaking hydrogen tank at lower west side war plant. The other victim was Antonio Gam garello. 4
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
EINoR HAUGEN IN

Einor Haugen arrived in Juneau yesterday and is registered at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
HOSPITAL NOTES

Reuben Johnson, who was in- jlred in an automobile accident on the Glacier highway several days ago, was discharged from St. Anns Hospital yesterday
 Baby Geraldine Ebona was ad- mitted to St. Anns Hospital Mon- day for medical care.
 H. I. Waldemar, wellknown fish erman, who underwent major op- eration last week at St. Ann's Hos pital, is much improved now and is able to receive friends.
 Mrs. Mabel Wallace of Douglas was admitted to the Government Hospital yesterday.
 Admitted to the Government Hos- pital for treatment is Paul Krukos of Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-30
GOES TO sITKA

Mrs. Ruth Stahr, President of the Alaska w. c. T. U., left today for Sitka on an Alaska Coastal air. liner.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Misses Opportunity

"AnY nurse who fails to join
up il missing a great adventure
and great opportunity" said
Mrs ChlttCndcn, who saw over
seas service as a Red Cross
worker IN the first World War.
Mrs John 4. Austin, member
Of the Junior League has a
small baby, 50 she cannot come
downtown 10 the booth, but she
Is tclophoning Detroit registered
nurses 10 interest them in Volun-
tecring for military service.
Mrs. Edward {. Parker is a
member of the Rcd Cross re-
cruitmcnt committee and is also
chairman Of the volunteer place
ment Of the Junior League.
Other IN en- bcrS of Mrs.
Nal~h'S committee are. Mrs.
Frank Coulcls, Mrs James Nc
MILAN, Mrs. Francis Bomke.
president of tho Junior League.
Mrs Howard Wheeler. war scrl-
nee chairman of the Detroit
Federation Of Women'S Clubs.
which IS doing a fine Job Of re-
CIuunc, and Miss Alice DoWlcy
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Allowed TO Marry

Other reasons for stepping up
the recruiting, besides the ci-
forts of thr recruiting commit
tee. are the new rulings made by
the army.
Married nurses are eligible.
Nurses not now married may
marry after joining. And. even
if they should land at the same
camp as their husbands, they
would not be moved.
The age limit has been adj
vanced from 40 to 40 years.
Among the most enthusiastic
and hardest workers in this re-
cruitlnG campaign are Mrs. Will
liam J. Chittcndcn and Mrs.
George W. EdmundS, members
of the Womcn'S Overseas League
which has given 237 hours TO the
Red Cross recruiting committee.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Spring Gard Party

Members OF Opportunity CIR
Gle of the King Daughters are
looking ahead 10 May , when
the annual spring card party is
scheduled. THIS Will open at
! 80 p. m i'm the Kings Daugh-
tcrS home for children. Mrs.
Walter r. Smith has been APP
pointed general chairman and
leaders of divisions Will assist
with arrangements on the com
mittCe.
Opportunity Circle held a re-
ception early in the week honor
ing the Oldest member, Mrs.
Amelia Storcr. on her birthday
when she reached the age OF
l0l years.
Mrs. Storar, favoritc songs
were sung by Mrs. William Cal.
and each of the divisions planned
some novel way 20 present
greetings. Even the orchid cor
sage She wore has become "A tra-
ditional gift of a Flint florist.
and the catering company went
20 particular pains 20 concoct a
birthday cake garlanded with
roses.
Mrs. Howard =. Clifford.
former president Of the state
branch arranged the program.
and Mrs. Fred G.. Hoollle was
general chairman Guests were
greeted 10y past presidents of
the circles.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Sponsors Easter Parade

The latest spring styles high
lighted the gathering of the
Newcomers Social Club this
week at YWCA when the club
sponsored an Easter Parade. '
Mrs. Gerald /. Earl AS chair
man, was responsible for super
ySing details, aided 10y Mrs.
George FaSSct, Mrs Harry H..
Laid. Mrs. j. r. Carlman and
Mrs a. +. Bcnlord.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd W John
son have left for the West Coast
where they will visit their son.
Wayne, who is stationed at
marine base at San Diego. Cal.
With care Of young children
a pressing problem IN these days
of defense Jobs calling even
mothers. the Girl Scout organi-
Zatlon is making plans 10 con-
tinuc and enlarge lis backyard
playground program during the
summer months
Mrs {. c. Watkins, wife Of
the Rev. Watkins of 81. An
drcw'S Episcopal Church. has
been named a member of the
Office staff 10 work on this
phase. She announces that tram
ing of the Girl Scouts VIII start
shortly.
Mrs r. s. Bishop Jr is chair
man of the playyard committee.
Mrs. NJ. S Chambers, president
of the scout council, viii name
the complete committee within q
short time.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Enrolled Daily

Nurses are being enrolled daily
at the recruiting booth on Wash
incton boulevard, opposite THO
Book-Cadlllac Hotel by me
recruiting committee of Detroit
chapter Of the Red Gross,
headed by Mrs. Clune Walsh
This room one-hali Of the
marines recruiting station. has
been lent 10 the committee for
the drive.
Prospective recruits are
thrilled by the stories which
seep into the Office from De-
troit nurses. Abbie Watson,
Margaret Quinn and Irene Grf-
fin are IN the South Pacific
Gertrude Murdie is I'm India.
Second 1t. Beatrice Newton
left April l for overseas duty,
She has been at Fort Wayne
Helen SmatherS, former mem
Der of the staff OF the Visiting
Nurse Association. is head nurse
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
!!
RECRUl
STAT
FOR
ARM
and NJ
NURSE c
nuuu
Western AIumnae
To Hear Doctor

IVES TERN OLLIE G. F.
ALtMNAE viii hold a dinner
meeting az $50 p m Thursday
az the downtown YWCA.
DIT Hartman A. LiChtWardt.
former head Of American
Christian Hospital in Hamadon.
Iran. and now ON the surgical
staff of the Henry Ford Hos
plial, viii be- guest speaker. Or.
Lichtwardl is an ordained MN
i>tcr as we'll as medical doctor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Mrs, w. Read d Visitor

Mrs William Read Of New
York is also visiting her father
and mothcr-In-laW. Di. and Mrs.
Harry s. Read. and was a guest
a. the meeting Of Garland Street
Literary Club Monday when
Mrs. Harold UlriCh was hostess.
Mrs. Louise Hall, formerly of
Flint also attended with her
hostess. Mrs Francis Flanders.
a dessert luncheon IN Fedora
ton clubhouse opened the event
and Mrs. Eugene PeirCc supplied
tho program by reviewing the
book, amazon Throne" Mrs. T.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Comines, Goin9s Continue

ComingS and goings continue
ON smaller scale. Mr.. and
Mrs Hugh p. Rafferty, are pay
my a visit 10 Mr.. Rahcrty.S
parents. Mr.. and Mrs Philip
Rafferty, i'm summit y Y
It. Comdr. Harold NJ. Matte
son made short trip to-rhe city
from kokomo Ind. where he is
stationed with tho dental corps
Also spending two weeks IN
Flint from Tarrytowu, ~ Y.
where he has a war Job for the
duration. is A. j. IIemmcrt. who
,Is with his wife and family.
Then Mrs. George kaufman
was visitor from her home I'M
Chicago She Is the gBest of her
parents Mr. and Mrs LaNcrnc
II Quick
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Films Provide Diversion

Motion pictures provided di-
version at the birthday party Of
Martha NIilhken. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert a. MILF
ken Jr. on her third anniversary
Monday. The l. playmateS gath
cred AZ her home tor refresh
mcntS with the movies following.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse L. Roat
have Joined the southwark move
ment and are making a month
trip 10 Florida where they Will
visit their daughter. Mrs. James
Gordon Read, IN New Smyrna
Beach.
Nh and Mrs c. J. NankeryS
who lett this week for BIrmlng-
ham where they Will reside were
entertained previous TO their de
parture. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
r. Kennedy were hosts al dinner
at Hotel Fenton and Mrs Ruth
Studebakcr arranged a luncheon
for Mrs. NankeTNIS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
YM Mothers Club
Meets "Wednesday

THE WESTERN. YMCA
MOTHERS CLUB will meet al
] 30 p. m. Wednesday at the
Western y 10 hear Mrs. Patricia
Roberts speak on Flower Ar
rangemcntS.
Mrs. Lawrence Russell Is in
charge Of the program and Mrs.
Merner Eilber Will lead the de-
Notions. Tea viii follow.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Flint SocidIites axe
Final re-Rdtion Fling

Stanley James viii entertain the
group on Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Ray Stone of Battle
Creek is another visitor in town
and Is staying with her sister,
Mrs. Ward Smith. The out-ot-
toWner was a guest at the meet
ING of the Art Class on Monday
when Mrs. Harlow II. CurtiCc
opened her home and gave TN"
topic on current plays in Broad
way. The next meeting VIII take
place al the home OF Mrs. James
4 Rice.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04

A A L. =. ARMY hospital
n somewhere in North Africa
New Guinea. Iceland or India on
wherever American >erNicCmen
are stationed sick or wounded
soldiers p,rk up at sight OF an
American Rcd Cross nurse.
Thousands OF rCEiStcre q
nurses. caCtr for adventure and
acuatcd by patriotism. have
signed mp Tor duty mere and
abroad But, The supply does MOI,
begin 10 eGua. the need.
The American Red Cross ra,
been asked hy the armed forces
10 recruit nurses.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Alpha Chapter 70 Convene

ALPHA CHAPTER Of The
Highland Park Wompn'S Club
VIII boz held Tuesday at the
home of Mrs. William Prakken
In Glendale, Highland Park
The Historical Background of
the Alpha Chapter VIII be the
subject OF the evening and the
Gamma Chapter will be guests.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
FLINT, April 3.


THE weekend preceding ra-
L tioning saw a final fling at
entertaining.
But parties were small. and
such was the case i'm the fare
we'll event honorlng Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur w Decker Jr. who
with their three children, are
leaving next week for Denver
where they VIII reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph La
Riviere were hosts at a party IN
their honor. Other guests in
cluded: Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
KearnS. Mr.. and Mrs. James G.
BlacIunton and Mr.. and Mrs.
David Prltchard The following
evening the BiackintonS also on
tCrtaInPd.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Parent-Teachers
Meet al ID. D.

pARENT-T TEACHERS ASSO-
CITATION OF the University of
Ucton High School VIII meet
p. IN TUESDAY at the high
school Tho Rev Charles T..
Srhrticr. head OF the graduate
school AND Instructor 10 HISTORY,
VIII speak AZ Tea following tro
meeting Mrs Hanley Dawson
and Mrs Howard heating viii
be-. nO,'C-s,s-. ~ u.,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Called TO Washington

Miss Stroup was national
president OF the Aerial Nurse
Corps of America, that far-See-
ing group of women who, before
the entrance OF the United
States into the war, started
courses IN radio transmission,
first aid and other subjects IN
preparation for Just Such a
service.
When The aviation evacuation
was organized. Miss Stroup was
called TO Washington and given
special training. She was a
licensed pilot and a member OF
the Detroit Civil Air Patrol.
Inspired by such leaders, De-
troit and other Michigan nurses
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04

are signing up in ever increasing
numbers. Dctroit'S quota for
March was loo. Half Of II bad
been filled during the first two
weeks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04
Red Cross EnroDs
Many, But Not Enough
By MINNIE CAGE

with the Lakeside Hospital unit
In Australia
Marion BH-octt Is m p naval
t.a.ulu- station AZ San Diego,
Cal
But perhaps, fhc most thrill
inc of all branches OF the nurS-
frE service IS that OF aviation
evacuation. Wounded Serylccmen
are flown from field hospitals
thousands of miles. all me way
from Africa. for instance, 20 The
United States.
This service is attracting more
nurses than any other.
Icora SWoup. who formerly
was In charge of the Detroit
school for the training Of home
nursing aides practical nurSeSl,
d, now 1T Bowman Field. LOUIS
vile, Ky. teaching the technique
Of caring Tor patients at high
attitudes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04

Here another Cali
fornia fashion you'll
applaud for carefree
comfort and smart tai
loung. A new fabric,
frost point spun rayon,
made with set-in belt,
novelty pockets, gorcd
skirt. Gold, rose, aqua
or pow der blue. Sizes
. to i. Others for
juniors, misses, women
and half sizes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-04

SO many adorable styles in such pretty
new spring colors. Fitted and boNy
STYLES in tiny checks, Plads or solid
shades. Some with CRISP Pique collars
or contrasting trims. Sizes , to 8 y.
Fifth Floor
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-26

The gong doomed through the
companionways and a piping
boys voice called, "All ashore
that's going ashore!"
Cynthia said, You'll let me
know quickly Tiff anything
If they find"
Eyes, Miss Pretty" p
Goodby Goodby I.
Goodby !!
The siren bel owed and
drowned all last words. And
Prentiss and Grace and West
were on the pier standing and
waving. And the ship wore out
into the river channel.
The three men got into a
taxicab, and Henry Prentiss said,
Gentlemen. the occasion seems
appropriate for something a lit
tie serious in the way OF par
taking. Am l right"
Right you are" said Fred
West and Mitchell Grace.
Prentiss said to the driver,
Tim Costello's bar on Third
avenue. It's that one with saw
dust on the floor"
Ito Be COntinued)
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, SERIAL STORY
I AM A MURDERER
CoPvNi6HY. toA1.
NCA SERVICE. INC.

most ostentatious way possible
in full view of dozens OF people.
What does that tell us? Simply
that he intends to vanish into
the nowhere from which he
emerged. Actually, he told US
that much in the note he left
behind.
"He knows that we shall new
err find 4 hint of the past from
which he came-or at least he
thinks he knows that. And he
is equally confident that we shall
not find the way into his future.
And what does that mean to
US, who pursue him? Just this:
We know nothing of his trail be-
fore he came into your lives. And
that trail has broken off now, as
abruptly as it started. 1t breaks
off at the automobile he aban-
doned, after managing with such
cleverness to get it clear of the
immediate vicinity O. this house.
"Where does it lead from
there? Perhaps to another au-
tomobile, which he had planted
in that self-same parking lot. Or
to any of several bus lines lead
ing away from the place. Or to
half a dozen railroad stations on
two different lines, all within
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-26
BY MORRIS MARKEY
UNSOLVED MYSTERY
CHAPTER Xxx

SIlnI i IIt <AN
ut seems that we face . very
clear situation" Lieutenant
Thatcher said.
Quite clear" Captain Nee
han answered.
Cynthia looked at him, at Nit
chell Grace and Henry Prentiss.
"Please explain 1t to me- she
asked.
Lieutenant Thatcher looked at
Captain Meehan again, and
nodded slightly, and Captain
Meehan staring at the steeple
made by his joined fingertips,
spoke quietly:
1.-THE facts are simple. We are
dealing with a man who appear
Cd, literally, from nowhere, pre-
tending to be someone else al
together. Such an assumption
could be altered only by a mes
sage from your friends Mr..
Stewart, saying that this Waugh
an Dunbar really was his friend,
and really bore letter of intro
duction to you. Under the cir
cumstances, do not expect such
q message.
"He used great shrewdness to
work his way into your house.
He committed his crime in the