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Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-05-10
CHAPTER TH1RTY-E1CHT

MY QUARREL with Neal only
ended when Jones rushed IN. I'm.
ploring her idolized mistress tc
think of her coming performance
and carried her off by main force
almost, with a glance of utter con-
tempt at me.
The glance hadn't the desired eff
rect, though. 1t didn't squelch me-
l only heaved a sigh of relief and
went to my room to dress.
But | was, by then, in such a
state of jitters, l found even that
hard task. My hair wouldn't GO
up right, l broke a nail My lipsticls
smeared And when. by a miracle,
l managed to be ready in time in
spite of all these small mishaps-
Hunt was late.
He hadn't sent me a wire and
so l had. Of course, taken it for
granted he would come. But at
quarter past eight l started to
worry. and began pacing the living
room. And by half past I gave up,
grabbed my evening wrap and
rushed toward the door.
However. just as was pulling it
open the bell rang. and l found
Hunt standing outside. scowling at
me as angrily as l was glaring at
him.
Sorry to have kept you wait
mo - hp nnrnlJnonI
said he was angry but definitely not
sorry. But every last thing went
wrong. First the plane was held up
for some bigwig. and then there
weren't any taxis at the airport" "
1T doesn't matter" l assured
him. Also in tone that meant the
reverse of the words. I'VE can still
make it. Unless we run up against
no taXis' here also"
But there was no danger of that.
Hunt had kept his cab waiting at
the door, and presently we were
rolling uptown. Each sitting silent
ly in a corner. Each in a less than
festive mood. Each quite obviously
at odds with the world.
In short, the evening. so far,
was one of those things!
Once we were in our seats, how
ever-just in the nick Of time
and the curtain had gone "p, for
got all the grievances Of the day.
Meals play. in which she played
what she herself called "a high
born hussy," was perhaps not the
most outstanding of its popular au-
thor, but it was an ideal vehicle for
her, and she held her audience from
the instant she stepped on the
stage.
She even held me. Higher praise
there is none. under the circum-
stances
I became so absorbed in the iovs
and sorrows, sins and punishments,
repentances and backslidings of the
enhancing hussy up there on the
boards that nothing else seemed
real. Not even the murders that had
harassed me for almost two weeks.
And l only came back to earth
when the curtain went down on the
first act and Hunt pushed a way
for us through the crowded aisle
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-05-10

| Mike O'Brian."
"Okay! Then get O'Brian." the
inspector told Hunt. Get the whole
bunch that's detailed to this
house."
Hunt didn't answer. But l heard
him dial a number-close beside
me, by the sound Of it. And pres
emily he was talking into the
phone.
too busy asking the inspector ques-
tions with my eyes,
He answered them. after while
of listening to Hunt.
You want her to go from here
to a nice. dignitied funeral parlor,
don't you?" he asked gently. with
a nod toward Brenda's body.
well, if l call it murder III have
to let them take her to the
morgue."
"Oh. no! Not the morgue!"
gasped out.
An right, then, help us call it
suicide" he said dryly. And Hunt,
who had finished his telephone
chore. added quietly: It's the best
way. Jane. Please do as the inspec-
tor says. Let the murderer think
he fooled the police by putting the
gun in her hand. 1t may make him
careless and help us catch him."
you'll never catch him. He's too
clever. He-he isn't human" l
prophesied Historically. Hell go
on killing. and killing. and kill
ing"
The ringing of the dooroell cut
into my outburst. The inspector
said: 60 see who it is, Berwick.
And for the love of Pete keep that
party mob out" A moment later
the medical examiner walked in
the same DR.. Rosen who'd ofticiated
at Margot's murder.
A loud buzzing came in with
him. The outer hall is packed. The
whole crowds leaving" Hunt re-
ported.
Inspector Barry said fervently:
THANK heaven!" and, This way,
Doctor. We're calling it suicide for
a change" Presently they both
knelt beside Brenda. and Hunt slid
the partition shut behind them.
l hated him at that moment for
the calm efficiency with which he
handled the situation. And when he
turned back from his task l got up
from my chair, crying with grief
and anger, and started to accuse
myself, and him.
Its my fault-and yours" told
him miserably IF you hadn't been
late wouldn't have had the jitters.
I'd have run over to see how Brenda
was getting along. And maybe I'd
have been in time to scare the MUIR
derer away. Maybe she'd be alive
now and"
And maybe you'd be dead, too. "
Hunt interrupted me brusquely
You don't seem to get it. Recog-
nizing this man means death! Fur
thermore. my dear girl. please re-
member that Brenda committed
suicide. will you? Make yourself
think it, or you won't be able to put
it across You'll cause an unneces-
sary scandal, hinder the police. and
endanger your own life if you keep
on yelling murder"
"All right, III call 1t suicide--i
public" l f1ared up. But to you
and Inspector Barry won't And
it'll do no good. besides. Honestly,
1 don't see how you can make your
fairy tale stick when everything
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-05-10
ITO Be Continued)

points to murder, gun IN her hand
or no. The open door. for one thing.
Or can you explain that?"
II didn't even know it was open."
Hunt told me, plainly surprised.
We'll, it was" l assured him.
And try to make the press believe
in suicide with that to chew on! Or
are you going to tell them Bren-
da's ghost let ME ln?"
The press won't hear about 1t
unless you tell 'em-which you
won't" Inspector Barry had come
back from the bedroom and was
standing right behind me with DR..
Rosen. who held the fateful revol-
yer in his handkerchief. And
speaking Of the door. l confess it's
puzzled me. too"
"Oh, it has ?"I broke out excited
ly. You don't remember it was
the same after Margots murder
that Polly found MY door open a
slit ?"
The inspector looked blank for
second and then said: why. yes
Yes, l do. But"
l didn't let him finish. "Eut you
can't explain it. 1t doesn't make
sense to you," l jeered Because
none of you would listen to what l
said then. None of you even heard
me- l think, when l told you that
all the hall doors in this house thud
and bang, no matter how gently
you close them. My aunt tried
everything she could think of to
stop it, and couldn't. It's something
in the construction. And the muir
derer knew it, That S why he didn't
quite close Brenda'S door. For fear
someone in my apartment might
hear the thud and come out. think
ing it was Brenda"
The inspector said slowly: Il
see," and then changed the subject
temporarily by telling Hunt: DR..
Rosen is leaving and-er-l think
he'd like a word with you before he
goes, about-er--"
l didn't understand the why of all
this hesitancy and In sure Dr.
Rosen didn't either. At any rate, he
didn't have the same reluctance to
talk right out.
"Oh, it isn't important" he said
brightly. Il just wondered how you
were bearing up under all this, and
if l could do anything for YOU
After all, your cond-"
Something made him stop in
mid-word. A glance from the in
spector. perhaps. or the forced
laugh that preceded Hunts answer:
I'm fine, Doctor, believe it or not!
1t seems. a good shot of adrenalin
is indicated at this stage"
1t sounded like double talk. But
before l could make a nuisance Of
myself by asking what it meant. q
furious ringing and hammering at
the door and Meals voice screamed
through it: open, Open this door
at once. Let me it! l want to know
what this is all about"
Keep her out. Please keep her
OUT" ! begged.
But the inspector paid no atten-
ton to me. "Okay. Let her in
Might as welf' get the row over
WITH" he decided And the next in
stant Neal rushed in. wild-eyed and
beside herself. but gorgeous looking
lust the same. in an extremely low
cut yellow gown with green ac-
cents into which she had changed
at the theater.
tTo Be CoattnueN
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-05-10
TIMBER RIGHTS IN
kITTRELL ARE SOLD

Timber rights 10 tract in Kit
trell township were transferred by
l.. f. Barnes and wife TO G.. NJ
Sparks for Sl00 and other considera-
tions IN a deed filed at the register
of deeds office yesterday
James {. Cooper and wife sold a
lot ON Parker street to Watkins
Hardware Company for $40 and
other considerations.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-05-10
CHAPTER THIRTY NINE


SOMEONE screamed-piercingly
l didn't know until much later that
it was L
Then people were talking all
around me.
A Mortified oath IN Inspector
Barry's voice was followed by an
excited tumble of questions and
answers. whats wrong?" , i.
who screamed?" whats
going on here?" "A suicide" "
:. . There on the floor" "A
woman killed herself"
"She didn't She was murdered"
l told him duly. And then. ach-
ing with the thought that should
have been able to prevent her muir
der, pushed the walls wider apart
and knelt down beside the dead
Brenda, who was lying face down,
both arms flung forward; turned
her around and lifted her head into
my lap.
Her hair had come loose and fell
back in a soft mass. Her dead
eyes glanced at me from between
half open lids as though she were
trying to tell me something. And
on the front of her pale gray din
ner dress was big dark stain
Presently hands reached cut and
took her from me. laying her back
on the floor. with pillow under
her head. Then the same hands
pulled me to my feet, and suddenly
l was sitting in chair and heard
Hunt tell someone: please go back
to Miss Tarrant's apartment. This
suicide is most unfortunate, but
you mustn't let it spoil Miss Tar
rants great evening"
1t was, of course, sheer diplO-
macy, but the mere fact that he
dared call Brenda's murder a sui
eide made me so furious l came
out of the fog in which l was CROP
ing abruptly.
mot suicide Murder" l correct
ed him angrily. And, just to make
sure he heard me l repeated the
word. louder and louder: Murder
-murder-murder!" until the thud
of Brenda's front door put period
to my protestations.
The next moment Inspector
Barry said kindly: STEADY. Jane,
steady" pressing my shoulder in a
kind of warning. And Hunt, his
hand on my other shoulder. told me
in a harsh whisper: For Lord S
sake, shut up, Jane! Keep your
head! You don't know what you're
doing!"
shook their hands off Il am
keeping my head, and 1 do know
what I'm doing-and saying" l as
sured Hunt loudly. Brenda was
murdered. By the same fiend who
killed Margot and Polly"
Hunt said: Ssh! Not so loud!"
and then acknowledged under his
breath: "Of course she was But
don't yell it from the housetops!'
And the inspector added. also in
low key: 1T isn't always wise to
tell all you know. Jane" Adding to
Hunt in a normal tone Of voice:
Ring headquarters. Berwick, and
get the medical examiner He's all
we need-for a suicide But ask for
three or four men to help handle
the mob in the front apartment
And while you're at it. get Bywater
here from downstairs and-who
was on duty in the afternoon and
early evening""
Mike" said mechanically.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-05-10
AROUND TOWN
LICENSE

George Lee Daniel, of South Hill
Va. and Myrtle Mac Carter, of
Boydton, Va, white, obtained mar
rage license 1t the register OF deeds
office Yesterday.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1946-07-01

Excursion Inlet, Alaska - The
whole Local 7 crew here did their
part in celebrating the granting
of Philippine independence on
July 4, 1916.
Headed by Martin Bambick,
Timekeeper of the cannery crew,
the Program Committee whippen
a well-balanced program of songs,
orchestral selections, and speeches.
Irene Sarabia, local songstress
and popular belle of the village,
gave well applauded vocal num-
bers. Speeches were delivered by
Eddie Velarde and Martin Bambick
in addition to that of the guest
of honor, Mr.. Frank Wilson.
Vincent Foz, Second Foreman,
gave the invocation and Rufino B.
Ramos, Delegate, introduced the
guest-speaker.
A dance for all followed the
brief program.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1946-07-01
COMMENTS
ON COEVAL LIFE
BY VIcToRIo A. VELAsco

In the inadequacy of human
wisdom and in the limited grasp
of human understanding we are
apt too often to accept temporal
values to the exclusion of those
that are eternal in their truth. In
our vision we become myopic.
Thus, in our ill-adVised con-
cept, anything that pIeases our
sight becomes beautiful, and any
thing that appeals to our senses
is wonderful. Physical beauty
dazzles us and we become uncon-
scious of many other things about
it.
But beauty is only skin-deep.
The luscious flower that we hold
admiringly in our hands, wonder
fully fresh and magnificent in all
its natural beauty, stays so for
only an insignificant portion of
time.
It's soft and lovely petals that
we gently drew to our lips for a
few moments of inexpressible joy
viii soon fall off likewise gently
and surely before the sun has set
behind the hills. Dry and crisp
and devoid of its original lustre,
they will mix with the dust and
be trampIed under million feet
of ungrateful humanity.
Only truth and love and kind
ness can claim eternal beauty.
They survive the centuries and
the ingratitude of man. They are
fixed, and neither time nor space
could alter their eternal truth
and eternal beauty.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1946-07-01
By The RAMBLING REPORTER

The big twoday shindig-the glorious Philippine In
dependence Day celebrations all And moth
ing is left but its lingering, poignant memories by
far the grandest and most glamorous affair cooked
up around this dull neighborhood-a fiesta that will long
live the recollection of those who took part it Long
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1946-07-01

Dolores |, and the extravaganza of
folk dances and lifting native
songs the night of July 3rd at the
Moose Temple met with critical
public approval, and still is the
talk fthe town, and will always
be, as long as there's going to
be any celebration. Pleasing sur
prise of the gala show is young
Ellen Robertson who captivated the
audience with her sweet vocal
numbers.
Personalities seen July 3rd, in the
evening, at the Moose Temple:
President Guido Almanzor nativ-
ely attired in the true version
of a real "barong tagalog," with
that worried look in his face lest
the program may not come up
to expectation; Bobbie Francisco
being warmly congratulated by her
many intimates on her successful
recovery from a serious surgical
operation; Dolores La Madrid ap-
pearing all dolled up in a neat,
expensive native costume lovelier
than ever.
Queen Contest Chairman Vic A.
Velasco totally engrossed in the
preparation of sequences, and Civ
ing the final touches to the tableau
- Philippine History - he was
ably directing; Nellie Jiminez
showing outwardIy calm and SER
entity but with a heart overflow
ing with happiness at seeing her
sweet daughter, Nancy, honored
as one of the Princesses; Corazon
Gustilo receiving compliments on
her singing.
Acting Secretary Pete Filarca
meeting distinguished guests and
looking after their comforts during
the evening; Anita Villar, the
prideful youngster that recited the
poem dedicated to the Queen, do
ing the Grand March with a well
known pen-pusher; Paul S. Car
dona CALAMITY escorting the very
desirable Sara Frances Robertson
and lovely Emma Blackford,
new conner, and lately of San
Francisco, California.
Banquet Co-chairman Tel |.
Baylor giving the lowdown to a
Reporter and cameraman of the
Post IntelIigencer; Nina Del Ro-
sario so very charmingIy beauti-
Gus in the picturesque national
feminine dress of the gayly &C.
lebrating Islanders; Frances Hanes,
the Summer debutante with a fl
cure that quickens manly pulse,
delightfully."- greeting admirers with
the accompaniment of that irre-
sistibIe "come hither smiles"
Reception Committee Member
Vidal F. Alvarez, the fastidious
gent that portrayed DR.. Jose
Rial, hero and martyr, in the
tableau, so surprised at the num-
Der of up-and-coming second gen
erationists; Elsie Riggs, appeal
ingly cute in a white summary
evening ensemble, having her pic
ture taken with a member of
the press; Alice PARROT enjoying
the long repeated applause aimed
for encores of her younger sister.
Ellen Robertson.
The beautiful floats entered on
the July 4th parade two from
the Filipino Community of Seattle
and Vicinity, and one each from
Bremerton and Laketowns Com
munitles, and United Filipino Com
munities, stole the whole show
as judged from the continuous APP
pIause they garnered from the
watchers. The three distinct Cum
munity Units have each Queen
and PrIncesses Float" that gained
public admiration.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1946-07-01

DdCk from the Lana OIL the M10-
night Sun = it'll kind make them
happy to get a glimpse of where
their contributions were spent;
Ginny Florendo among the multi
tudes of spectators on the line
of march; Dick De Asis busy
taking shots with his camera for
public consumption.
Float Chairman Vincent P. Pill
len enjoying the luxury of a ride
in one of the official cars of
the Philippine Unit; Martha Y.
Divina, former California sociaIite,
occupying a seat of honor in
decorated limousine entered by
the Burgos Lodge, No. 10, CDA,
Inc, EmiIiano Francisco in the
full regaIia of his degree and
Order bringing back to mind the
days when kniehthood was in
flower.
The conspicuous presence in
good number of members of the
Consular Corps, State dignitaries
and City officials, and no less
the bigwigs of the Army and
Navy, gave the gala affair - Ban
quet, Program and Dance, the
night of July 4th, at the Moose
Temple, a motif of International
aspect. Never was there seen an
assem- blage of foreign biggies as
was there in that joyous gather
ing.
Personalities seen July 4th in the
evening, at the Moose Temple:
Banquet Co-Chairman C. L.
camariIlo receiving arriving nota-
BILE guests and escorting them to
tables reserved for them: Dolores
P. DaVocoI keeping tab and see
ing that all those getting In other
than those with official invitation
she'll in the established price on
entering; Mary Jane King carry
ing on very Lively conversation
with State Supreme Court Chief
Justice and Mrs. Walter 3 Reals.
July Bird Master of Ceremonies
Vincent o. Navea and the win
some Missus peply mixing it mp
with members of the Consular
Corps and their wives; Frank
Montiila, Uncle Sam of the tab,eau
seeing that u reservatioristr fine
their plaCe-oaras; DR.. L. V, M ,linn
pinch-h'' ling at escortiay distin-
guished arrivals to their proper
places. JoaL Santos chatting gay.
ly with members OF their personal
guests.
Grand Marshall Capt. Joe Dulay,
Jr., doing very fine job as
Master Of Ceremonies, and his
better hail, ceiling so proud; Pio
De Can, and his wife -uvi, be-
aiming and licking SO we'll pleased
at the successful turn Of events;
Finance V,ce.Chairman Dan Sa-
rusal having a xwell of uood time;
Max Cruz turning doorman to keep
the rowdies out; Vincent p. Pilien
dancing gracefully with charming
Dolores Lane.
President Guido Almanzor always
the professional diplomat when 1t
comes to settling disputes, calming
down grumblng Ponce Torres who
is so hepped up and unusually
aroused at the idea of charging
two good bucks for the Program
and Dance; Freddie Davocol, a
ring-sider to the fuss, mumbiing
about Sta Claus coming from the
cloud and frozen North only once
a year - Christmas Day, and that
night isn't yet December 18th.
Finance Chairman Fidel Molina
on the lookout for parties that
may forget to behave nice and
proper during the dance; "Prin-
cess" Christine Anado posing for
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Comics Pool Room
200 Fifth Ave. South
Corner 9Th & Washington Ut,
Telephone Main 9607
Dan Sarusal, Mrs. CampOsano
Proprietors

VI luo OIcdl NOILHoTu IRAN lie
pot with a couple of poppy news.
papermen. Both girls must have
been tremendously enjoying the
company of their gallant escort
for they've been heard Laughing
uproariously with them.
Seen thru the Crystal Ball: A
West Seattle beauty, vacationinq
under cloudless California skies
calling long distance from San
Francisco on an expectant and
worried admirer; The inseparabIs
chums, NH and ID, quarrelino, or
shall we say having a spat, with
their aggressive boy friends, or
are they? PC and APP. Better kiss
and make up; DE going out steady
with MS.
Well, girls, it's only question
of one week, or two at the most
it can't be any longer, when the
first load of boys from Alaska !
will be strutting in town in all E
their glory. So it's time, and this 6
is putting you wise, to start actin [
plenty innocent-like If you want
to get that lovely fur coat and
complete winter outfit you've
seen displayed in uptown stores,
Don't rush 'em any, take your
time this is about the best
guaranty to get a bigger hike, or
greater percentage from what
they have in those pay envelopes,
Yes, stree.
Social niceties are something
many of us has yet to do some
larnin' about. just cause We've (
a degree permit for us to
hang shingle, or just cause we
have been fortunate enuff to be
born with a doubtful trace Of
blue blood in our veins it's
always nice to think so-are no
excuses for us to be uncouth and
very vulgar, to be ill-mannered
and grandiously unrefined
fakes with hallucination of gran.
deur no better than the skunks
Sinking in the gutter. It's the way
we act and behave that counts.
Rumor is goin' the rounds, and
it amt funny, that only the al.
fairs of a very selected few have
the chance of breaking into
print. This amt so, very definite
ly. If you want to have that do
ing of yours read, act and be in
telligent enuff to notify the Staff
giving all the dope. They amt
mind readers, you know, nor are
they experts on gazing at crystal
balls. They need the news, IT'S
the life of the paper, but you'll
have to let them know about 1t.
Try this advice and see If you
don't get the break.
Uncle Sam will be that much
richer in revenues when his mail
pouch became that much fatter in
size from the invitations sent out
by Dolores p. Davocal, President
of the Women's Auxiliary of the
Burgos Lodge, No. 10, CDA, Inca
for their benefit dance planned
for Sunday, August 18th, at the
Washington Hall. Preparations to
make the affair the most out
standing event of the Fall seNson
are under way. Remember the
date, bring the gal along.
It kinda keeps me wondering II
it could have been the twin
brothers OF my chums, the incur
able romanticist W.T., the column
list BIT, and the vacationist Calf
fornia Editor AED, that I saw
tete-a-tete-ing with a group OF
beauties on the moonlit patio OF