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Why Sybil's Life
Wds Shared

"The maddening thing about it all
was the motive, you see. Every
one who came under suspicion after
Veronica was more or less cleared
had a motive. But not different mo-
tives-they all had the same one."
"What do you mean?" Ann asked.
"Well, they were all in the plot
to get Curt married to Veronica and
in charge Of the Bigelow millions.
Then when it was discovered that
he didn't intend to give them
share after all, they all had the
same incentive-to keep him from
getting control of it. When it was
clear that they all wanted him out
of the way for the same reason, it
became more matter of seeking
out the person with the Characters
tics most suitable to committing
murder"
Bright lad" Rocky grinned.
cts wonder you fumbled as long
as you did"
McCale scowled. "Oh, know the
old one about everyone being a po-
tential murderer. l had to nose a
little closer to the ground than just
accusing one right after the other.
Some of them had to have strong
er motive than just money.
Call it jealousy combined with
passion. Karen was the femme
fatale,' of course. think she knew
from the first that Stephen did it.
She didn't give him away, though,
not until tonight. She'd even thought
of helping him to run away again.
That's why she drew the $500. But
tonight when asked her if she
knew why Sybil hadn't been killed
instead of stunned, she didn't an
swer. However, as went out the
door, she began to play the Lullaby
from Jocelyn. 1t was her way of
telling me about the mother fixa-
ton Stephen had. He could not bring
himself to kill her, even though he
realized she had gone to the attic
to see if his sailor suit was still
there-and the gum
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W.N.u. FEATUR G S

ooh, that's what she was looking
for"
"Of course. Funny. All the way
along the line, everything pointed
to the sailor angle. It wasn't until
! found the black silk square in
the attic that realized what had
missed. It was a kerchief, you
know, the kind sailors wear hotted
about their necks. When I realized
what it was, the whole puzzle fell
into focus. There was a sailor
Longing near the gate across from
the house on the afternoon of the
murder. Then Miss Bigelow had
told me that Stephen had once run
away and joined the navy. He even
mentioned the fact himself. Then
there was the picture missing from
Shari Lynn's wall. The only sailor
in all those uniforms. Stephens
photograph; of course. The picture
was taken years and years ago
not very good one-but If I had
given it more than a cursory glance
the night I saw it at Shari Lynn's,
I think I would have recognized
him."
Lord. The whole business was
out in the open all the time" This
from Rocky.
"Uh uh. That's where he was
clever. It was almost too out in the
open. Stephen told no lies. He ad-
mitted being jealous Of Karen. Ev-
erything he did was logical, you
know, except attacking his mother.
He shouldn't have done that, be-
cause he couldn't follow through on
it. He didn't have the heart to kill
her. It showed that the killer had
fondness for Sybil that kept him
from destroying her. That definite
ly put the finger on Stephen"
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When they reached it, they found
Ann Marriott doing by the dying
fire. She jumped up, smoothing
rumpled hair into place.
"Well," she said tartly, "are you
all right? Running around like that
in your dressing gown. My good
ness. That's no way to call on the
Beacon Street Bigelows. It's all
over, isn't it? It came over the
radio about an hour ago. You
would have to wrestle with murder
ers, wouldn't you? You sure you
feel all right?" She was trying hard
to cover up her concern. She had
been worrying about him all eve
ming, afraid that he might seriously
harm his injured shoulder.
"I'm all right" McCale said,
"but I'm still wet and very, very
tired"
"Then you get into dry clothes
right away. Rocky, you mix him a
highball while make coffee. While
you're getting the liquid inside of
you, want to hear about every
thing. If you think I'm going to
tuck you in and go home before I
get the whole story, you are sadly
mistaken. If you will 60 out chas-
ing murderer all night with hole
in your side, you'll just have to take
the consequences. I'm going to ask
questions if I stay here the rest
of the night"
If you keep this up, spending
your nights with me the way you
have been doing, you'll have to
marry me to save my good name"
"Your good name. Tsk, tsk."L She
laughed and flounced out the door.
The three of them sat long time
over brandy and hot coffee discuss
ing the case. After a lengthy re-
sumo, they grew silent. McCale
finally spoke.
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Stephen Goes Quietly
To Prison

BY this time Donlevy was ratified.
He moved in on Stephen with a
circle of his men. He gave the
charge so low it was hardly audi
BILE. His voice dropped for an in
terminable minute before he
stepped back. AS he did, McCale
saw Bigelow's jaw move, his head
come up slowly. Tired, furtive eyes
lit up as he looked away from the
group that surrounded him. A sim
gle tear ran out of the corner of
an eye.
He got to his feet, lowering his
head as he slowly turned to take
them all in. No one moved toward
him. He gave them contemptu-
GUS glare. Finally he turned to VIC
toria and spoke his last words in
their presence.
you'll tell-Mother?" His voice
broke.
She nodded.
Lets CO." said Donlevy.
They took him away.
They had left the Bigelow house
in storm of questions from the first
reporters on the scene, in the din of
explosions from photographers
flash bulbs, in the confusion Of the
comings and goings of officials from
police headquarters and the district
attorneys Office. McCale was look
ing forward to the peace and quiet
Of his own apartment.
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s. M"~ y ~ :!:s:

Duke McCale, private detective, Is in
vestgating the murder Of Curt Vallain.
court, who was about to marry Veronica
Bigelow, heiress to thirty million dollars.
She Is the principal suspect. McCale
uncovers deep plot to keep control Of
the great fortune In the family through
deal with vallaincourt. shari Lynn,
Vallaincourt's former wife, Is shot to
death. McCale Is shot In the shoulder.
sybil, Veronica's mother, Is slugged. Sud-
denly, the truth strikes McCale. Rushing
out Of the mansion, he approaches a
man In sailors uniform. He Is Stephen
Bigelow, Veronica's brother. McCale and
his aids overpower him before he can
shoot. Just then Donlevy drives up, and
brusquely takes over.
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1t All Ends
With q Kiss

Rocky said, surprisingly, "He was
lucky about the false clues, too,
boss. He didn't try to leave any
himsef-false ones-to point anoth-
er way, like most murderers do.
There was the red wig and every
body being in the same locality at
just the right time to come under
suspicion. Those things just hap
pened. All the confusion it caused
was lucky for him-for while,
anyway"
"That's certainly right. He al
most got away with humping me
off, too"
He'd never been caught if he'd
killed you," said Ann.
"Oh, I don't know. Donlevy's
smart and he would have plugged
away until he got the right line. no
doubt"
Maybe" She sounded skeptical.
GOOD heavens. It's five o'clock.
What about you and your good name
now?" She grinned at McCale.
Rocky tilted his bulk from his
chair, saying, "I'll mosey along, too.
Come on, Ann. I'll drop you.''
you get right to bed now,
Duke" she ordered. II hope you're
going to be all right. You aren't
running fever are you?"
She put her hand on his forehead
and, bending over suddenly, gave
him a long kiss.
"I'm fine," answered McCale
happily, "but if you want my tenn
perature to 60 up, you're certainly
doing the right thing"
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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-05-09
CHAPTER XVII

OOIlleVy lOOk over WIN a OTuSQue-
ness that was unfamiliar. He herd
ed them all into the library, where
an astonished and shaking butler
was fussing around Miss Adelaide.
She stood, figure of stone, drained
Of all animation. Her face was
gray against the mantel, anguished.
Stephen" she said in muir
muir that became a cry.
The young old face of Stephen
looked half ugly, half despairing
in the dim light. There was a haunt
ed look behind his eyes. He wet
his lips with the tip of his tongue.
Suddenly he slumped into chair.
Eyes," McCale said. His Sophis-
ticated mouth curled in triumph and
his tone was brittle. "It was Ste
phen Bigelow, dressed as a sailor,
whom we saw lettering about the
entrance to the Common just be-
fore the murder. He looked up at
the house once, remember? He
must have seen US at the bay win
dow of the drawing room, for the
next time I noticed him, he was
reading paper, probably to hide his
face. When Vallaincourt approached
the house, he must have come
across the street into the shelter OF
the areaway that goes under the
front steps-the service entrance.
When Curt was passing, he simply
stepped up to him and fired point
blank"
McCale looked at Donlevy and his
men, who were grouped over the
crestfallen culprit. Donlevy looked
up at him. 1t was so simple, really,
now that it was explained. He did
say, the ghost of derision on his
lips, Peculiar no one mentioned a
sailor hanging around"
II know" McCale answered Bit
terly. my fault entirely. I pride
myself on having a Photographic
mind, and I missed that, too. Men
the streets these days that they 60
almost unnoticed anywhere. That
is where he was so clever. Who
would connect a sailor with the Big
CLOVIS? One thing l should have
seen, though, most certainly. I'll
never forgive myself for that"
whats that?" asked Donlevy.
McCale reached out and took the
hat Stephen Bigelow had in his
hand. He cooked finger and spun
the thing around like plate.
well, I'll be damned" Donlevy
exploded.
81 don't blame you" There was
chagrin in McCale's tone. This hat
is perfectly round, which identifies
it as the type worn number of
years ago. The style was changed
about five years ago. The newer
ones tilt up in front Ikea regiment
al officers cap without a visor.
If I'd only noticed that one thing,
I'd have realized the sailor we saw
was a phoney." He sighed. ut
might have saved a life." He
thought of Shari Lynn.
Donlevy cleared his throat. Then
there was a rustic of feathers and
satin at the door and Victoria
whirled in. Her eyes were bright
and her makeup stood out in ghast-
ly relief against the paleness of her
face. Her fingers jerked to her hair
and shrek died on her lips. Two
officers moved forward automatic
ally. She blurted some wild glib
berish that foretold rising hyste-
ria; then suddenly was quiet.
$50 you did it," she said slowly.
my God, I didn't think you had
the CUTS. You fool, you utter fool.
She isn't worth it, you know-not
worth it."
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-05-09
Design for MARRIAGE

Design for Marriage
In some sections of the orient it
is customary for girl to weave
special rug for presentation to her
prospective husband. It is said that
some young men look over the field
of dowry rugs in the village before
picking out a prospective bride.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-05-09
BAKERY FOR SALE

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believer, Realtor
300 W. Park St. Butte, Montana
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Store leftover

Leftovers should be placed in
clean containers, covered, and after
being cooled, placed in the refrig-
orator. If these leftovers contain
milk or eggs, they should be used
promptly.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-05-09
Naval Science Develops

Warships were not classified to
carry out particular functions in
battles until the second half of the
18th century, according to the En-
cyclopaedia Britannica. Before that
time naval ships of all types and
sizes took part in the action at the
same time Unfortunately or when
the most suitable opportunity was
afforded.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-05-09
5000 Shops Under One
Roof in Turkish Bazaar

The Grand bazaar in Istanbul,'
Turkey, is believed to house the
largest assemblage of independent
merchants in existence. Surround
ed by a high wall and covered by
a roof, this enclosure contains
some 5000 different shops which
line both sides of its five miles of
narrow streets.
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Synun

Continued From Page B-1.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-07-19
California Reopens
0H-Shore Land Case
By the Associated Press

California formally asked the ST.
preme Court yesterday to reverse it's
decision that the oil-rich Califor-
mia off shore lands belong to the
Federal Government.
In a petition for reconsideration
of the case, the State said the court
is unsupported" in its contention
that national power" in itself gives
the Federal Government rights
equivalent to a proprietary interest"
in the lands and resources between
low water mark and the Smile limit.
The petition said the court over
looked a rule of law established by
prior decisions holding that the
constitutional grants to the National
Government of various government
tai powers, including the power over
external affairs, 90 not carry with
them any cession of territory and
do not necessitate the ownership of.
or dominion Tin proprietary sense)
over. any property within any State =
The California petition asked re-
hearing of the test suit brought d.
rectly in the Supreme Court by the
Federal Government against the
State
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pick plan to be prosecuted by Army

pick plan to be prosecuted by Army
engineers
Meanwhile. Midwest Congressmer
studied, possible means of increas-
ing flood control funds as they
awaited word on what a Senate
subcommittee recommends for War
Department civil functions.
The Senate committee considering
the food control and navigation
sums voted by the House scheduled
an afternoon session today to start
making revisions in the measure.
While none of the members would
say. what would be done, one said
consideration was being given to
the Presidents request for an ad-
ditional 250.000,000 at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-07-19
Hearings Are Planned
In Missouri Valley on
Broad Model Of IVA
BY the Associated Press

The Valley Authority Conference
said today senatorial hearings will
be held throughout the Missouri
Valley next fall on plans Tor a West
ern-type IVA.
The conference. advocate of the
administration Of all United States
watersheds after the pattern of the
Tennessee Valley Authority. con-
Icluded two-day meeting setting
up permanent valley-a authority
organization.
DIR. Dewey Anderson. former
member of the California legisla-
ture. chairman of the concluding
session, said eight field hearings on
proposed Missouri Valley Authority
legislation will be held in October
Murray to Aid Hearings.
Senator Murray. Democrat, of
Montana, sponsor of Missouri VAL
ley bill which has been locked in
the Senate since April, and other
senatorial sponsors of such legiSla-
ton will conduct the hearings. Mr..
Anderson said
The Senators will go into the
entire matter of food control in
an attempt to get the grass-roots
view on all the plans for Missouri
River development" he added.
The conference authorized its d.
rector, Morris L. Cooke. former
Rural Identification administrator,
to appoint committe to set up a
permanent organiza ton, the Ma
tional Institute for River Valley De-
veloprnent.
A conference resolution opposed
adoption of the so-called Pick
Sloan plan, an Army-Reclamation
Bureau compromise on measures.
for food control of the Missouri
River.
Conference Wires Protest.
The conference telegraphed the
Senate Appropriations Committee
a protest, saying it had learned
that the committee lis holding Sc
cret hearings with Army engineers.
looking toward an immediate ap-
preparation of $3.50, 100000 to pro-
mote what has come to be known
as the wasteful and Strengthening
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Gil 900 Veterans Apply
For Lopsed Insurance

More than $1,000 World War II
veterans have applied during the
last five months to put back in force
more than S3.375, 100000 worth of
National Service Life Insurance
they had allowed to lapse.
Under the sgency's re-instate-
ment plan, former policy-h holders
may put insurance back into force
by paying two monthly premiums
and stating that their health is as
good as when the policies lapsed.
More than 100000 World War II
veterans. the agency said. have al
lowed their insurance to lapse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-07-19

He formerly was vice-president of
Cape Cod Cooks, Inc.
In his last Government assign
ment. Mr.. SWANS office handled
l.735 applications for authorization
to build nonresidential projects. Of
those, 1852 with an estimated value
of S36.719733 were approved and 573
valued at s27.774,573 were denied.
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Permits
Continued From Page BID

ing: 1929 Corey place NV; to cost S15,-
600
Albert D. Maizels. 1712 Rhode Island
avenue NV. owner; Grsin;nger and Rob-
inson Construction Corp. Silver Spring,
drive architect; to erect one 2-story brick
and cinder block DWELLING: 6625 Thirty
First place NV: to cost $4,000
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Massa chusetts Food Council. he also
served as president. secretary-man-
ager and legislative agent for the
Massachusetts Grocers Association.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-27
pRI(E!ESY PAINTiNG
 lIs Ql $ EXHIBITED

I priceless on painting recently arrived in Jureau and is new CT display in the show window Of the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company
 The picture was painted in l9l4 by the wellknown artist. J Traffers. in Rotterdam, Holland He died in 1915
 Ire piece of art was among other paintings taken by the Germans to Berlin in the late war Of the 30 carted away, only eigia were found intact the others having been des- troyed by fire or bombs
 The eight were returned to Rot terdam at the conclusion of the war and the one now on viaw in Juneau was received ty Ralph A son of the artist from his
 isteT. Treffers plans 10 soon send the painting to the States to be sold in art circles and the revenue de,ived will be sent to his sister to build a rev home in Rotter- dam, as the old home was totally destroyed in the war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-27

him on his new mustache. How do the ladies take to it?" asked Chip. Like a rabbit to brier patch" replied Barkley . Ex-Con- gressman Charlie Dewey of Chi cago was attending a social func- tion the other day and accidentally stepped on somebody's instep. Look ing around apologetically he dis covered the instep was that of the President of the United States. Oh exclaimed Dewey, T didn't know I was stepping on the Presi- dent" Well, it hurts, even ii it was the President said Truman. with a rueful smile. Political sleuths report that the railroad interests are lined up behind Taft for President with the oil interests behind Dewey. If so. 1t means Rock efeller (oiD vs. Morgan Cailroadsi If excise taxes on matches dc not come eff one million druggists and tobacconists may stop SlylnS away match books. The public pro bably doesn't realize it but every year they get ten billion books, each containing twenty lights free The cost to the retailer is thirty tive million dollars. and the drug store boys are getting tired Of pay ing it. The March of Dimes fn- fantile Paralysis Fund donated over SlO0,000 to Sister Kennys polio patients in Minnesota . AFL mo- guls are lifting theit eyebrows over the trip of left-wing Mexican la bor leader Lombardo Toledano to Japan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-27
BIG JOB AHEAD

As Alaskas legislators get together here today to commence their duties of the next sixty days it is apparently necessary to state that Juneaus chilly reception is purely elementary.
 It is also well to point out that no simple task confronts the lawmakers Squarely facing them this year is the foremost problem of covering expanding territorial expenditures from shrinking income New taxes may be the only answer but unpopular one which can be expected to find adoption only as q last resort
 And though the biggest headache, financing the Territorys business is not the only complicated prob lem be ironed out in the next sixty days Already, measures otallng into hundreds have been prepared submission to the two houses of the Legislature Many of them may furnish needed answers and are deserving of the most careful study. As for many others of them it would be well for our lawmakers to keep mind that often the best lawmaking is the least lawmaking.
 Yes Juneau gives a blustery but underneath a