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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1934 True Detective 4- StOrV Vanct Wynn ' ' e Public Ladder The Spy Plot That Failed TT WAS during the earl&days of * the World war that a rowgh-look lng man, who posed aa a Belgian, began to frequent one of the i branches of the Carnegie library In j, Pittsburgh. * He was poorly dressed, wore a scraggly beard and seemed to have all of, the time In the world. Usually he went to the reference department of the library, and apent hours in reading books that had reference to America. He paid particular attention to the maps !• and one night was seen to be trac ing some of these from one of the geographical works in the library. Miss Frances Langfitt, the assist ant librarian, noticed the man, and ber suspicions were aroused. . So while the fellow spied around the shelves the young woman did ■ little spying on her own account. Night after night she sat there with a green shade over her eyes apparently engrossed in her work, but In reality keeping tabs upon the Belgian who was not a Belgian. One night she watched him re place a book on the shelf, and when he had departed she hastened over to that part of the library and obtained possession of this partlc y . ular book. It contained a coastwise map, and gave evidence of having been traced. Before the next day had dawned the patriotic young woman had in formed the Department of Justice of her suspicions of the man who had been visiting the library. Operative Henry—that will have to be his name for the purpose of this article —was placed on the case at once. He traced the man and found that he was a stranger in the city. He located the house where he bad a room and discovered he was going by the name of Jacob Har- Ij, mon. , ! ' The fellow must have sensed the fact that he was being followed, | because he ceased his visits to the library. , About the same time an under fjjv sized man with a decidedly Qer- IMy man accent began to frequent the I y library. When Interrogated he gave the name of Emil Mayer, f This man pursued pretty nearly > Che same tactics as the other, but on the surface there did not seem to be any connection between the two. v One day he was followed to his j room, and later in his absence a search was made of his effects. 1 There was nothing absolutely criminal, but the detectives did find • number of papers and tracings. In themselves they seemed mean ingless, but if it were possible to put them together they might have meant much. At all events, the work of shad owing Harmon and Mayer contin , .ned without Interruption. I Two and two were put together |.v and the Conclusion of the authorl ties was that the library had been made the rendezvous of German t spies for nearly a year. Of course It goes without saying I that there was nothing In the li brary that was not open to the public at any time. . But the conviction grew that Har l| » mon and Mayer were doing the 1 | preliminary work, which was aftfer- I wards verified by bolder and more audacious men who stole into navy yards and laid the foundations for destroying munition plants. Operative Henry had several con -1 venations with Miss Langfltt and > be compared this with the reports " which were brought in as a result of the shadowing of the two Ger mans. Up to this point they had never t - been found together. In the meanwhile an attempt was made to learn something of the ; previous history of the two men. One of them it was learned had been visiting a number of seacoast towns In New England and It was also alleged that he had not com- V piled with the alien enemy registra tion laws. Ofie night United States agents started to follow the two men and then for the first time they Joined 7 one another In a little back room ( in the northwestern part of Pitts burgh. They sat at a table and produced | i a coastwise map which they began ' I to study. | I That was the signal for the de .ik / tectives. It The subjects were arrested and | j In twenty-four hours had been placed in a detention camp. What became of them no one i| will tell. The mystery has gone into that limbo which is the repository of so many war secrets but to this day there are persons in Pittsburgh who are satisfied that the timely dis covery of the librarian cut off the i connection between these men and 1 the German war office. WNU r orvlco. ' Location of Southampton Southampton Is but 632 miles far- I fiber away from Buenos Aires than \ , t New York, although It is 936 miles farther north than the American metropolis and is on the other side of the Atlantic. THE STORY OF JENNIE ft I—Jennie's folks were musical. 2—Her father came dt a long line of bass drummers. 3—Her mother played the brass horn. 4 —They decided to give Jennie a musical education whether she liked It or not. s—They chqse to make her a harp ist, Jennie being too young to resist 6 —Jennie's first major recollection was seeing a harp for the first time and thinking it was the front of an animal cage. 7—She developed a fear complex through spending her entire chlld A TRUE GHOST STORY .By WILLIAM POWELL, Motion Picture Star "I had always believed that all ghost stories were explainable as natural phenomena, until I visited a small Island near Tahiti In the South Pacific," said William Powell, "That visit left me doubtful. Some day I want to revisit the Island to see whether to believe my senses or my theories. "In Tahiti, I met Albert Berne, Swedish pearl diver, who, through bis own efforts over a period of 15 or 20 years in the South seas, has amassed sufficient resources from his diving activities to head a small but profitable company of native divers. "In the course of the yarns which Berne spun,, a certain island, well out of the beaten path of tramp steam ships, was mentioned again and again. The Island was 'taboo' among native divers, although Berne and others knew that in its vicinity were some of the richest pearl oyster beds In the whole Tahiti group. "Pressed for details as to why the Island was feared by native divers, Berne confessed that he did not know exactly, but that the Island, a sul phurous volcano patch, was un doubtedly 'queer.' He added'that he had never found native wisdom in these matters unfounded and that he was content to gather pearls in other fields. "I learned, however, that the na tives could be persuaded to visit the Island under promise that the party would not attempt to remain there overnight; and that no single diver would, under any circumstances, enter the water in search of pearls In the island's vicinity. "I laughed at Berne's theories of native knowledge of 'ghosts' and haunted islands, and finally extracted a promise from him to take me to the island for a first-hand examina tion of its peculiarities. "The trip was made *in one of Berne's small boats with native sailors, fearful, but resigned, as the only companions for us two white men. The party landed In a small boat, high up on a black and evil smelling beach almost at high tide. Under instructions from the natives we sat down to wait for whatever phenomena might occur. "Darkness approached before the tide had receded far enough to demonstrate what the natives said would be the most tangible sign that the Island was 'queer.' As twilight fell and the tide receded, strange il f To cleanse the throat and remove accumulated mucus dissolve two teaspoonfuls 'J ' /FFITZS' PLEASE SEND MI RUT IOOK &*** of our Baking Soda in a glass of water Rf- and gargle the throat (Hs AUO A StT °* COLOTEO UIID CARDS LfWi 1 I ,13 H I W W Ittllxj) CUAJI MTFFT NAM# AMP ADOttO) VY»\\\ thoroughly with this cleansing solution .. . Obtainable every- I ~~J where, our Baking Soda is pure Sodium Bicarbonate, often prescribed by physicians .. . Get an adequate supply from your grocer ... it costs r Business established ■■■■■ just a few cents convenient sealed containers. Mail coupon todays inth " y " llß46 THE ROCKY MOUNT HERALD, ROCKY MOUNT. NORTH CAROLINA hood fearing that the harp would fall on her. B—But her parents never let up and Jennie became the child wonder of the community. 9—Everywhere that Jennie went her harp was sure to go. 10—That was the tough part of it. 11—But it meant that Jennie never got Into any informal. Jazzy parties. 12—One day Jennie disappeared from home, leaving her harp behind. 13—Nothing was heard of her for some years. 14—Then It was found she had eloped with a young man who had phosphorescent lights began to dance about the' beach and occasionally shoot out of the tops of palms massed In a green-black bank behind us. "I refused to ,be impressed by these alarming signal, however, knowing that the volcanic origin of the island and the obvious presence of sulphur and other free minerals about was explanation enough for all this. "But under Instructions from the natives, translated by Berne, an In terested but somewhat apprehensive observer, I spent the final two hours before low tide watching the black beach before me. Tropical darkness fell and was replaced shortly by brilliant moonlight. I was positive I neither slept nor took my eyes off the beach before me for a single Instant and yet— "At the moment the natives sig naled me to follow them down the beach I knew that It was smootn and clean with the washing surf. Halfway down toward the water, which at that moment had appar ently reached the lowest point of Many Multiple Births of Authentic Record Aristotle believed that the greatest number of children a mother could bear at one time was five, but In this country alone, Washington has two genuine records reporting births of sextuplets. Pliny, the historian, reported the birth of 12 children during his day. Lebrun reported that 13 children were born to a marquise of France during the Crusades. The records revealed that: Six children were born to a woman of Dropln in Europe in 1831. Sextuplets were reported in Italy in 1844. Sextuplets were born to a woman In Maine, June 27, 1847. Sextuplets were reported in Lorca, Spain, in 1885. Selgbert, ancient chronicler, re ported that the mother of the king of Lombardl gave birth to seven children. Hermann, In his Russian vital sta tistics, reports that Feodor Vasellet and his two wives broke all records. There were 69 children by the first wife, quadruplets four times, triplets seven times, twins 16 times, all of been an assistant keeper In the hip popotamus house at the zoo. 15—They had lots in common. 16—When located, Jennie had be come a harmonica devotee. Her hus band made a living carving orna ments out of acorns. They put In the long winter evenings together writing the Declaration of Independ ence on the head of a pin. 17 —They had one son, Emil, a dwarf, who became a student of the atom. MORAL—Let the kids develop their own way. ebb tide, the Jiatives stood still and motioned for \ie to continue. "Then I saw before me, where the water had been, the unmistakable footprints of a human being, gigantic barefoot marks along the beach where no one could possibly have walked without my seeing him; the footprints of a man' who must have been of enormous stature. "At the same moment the sul phurous lights of the Island behind me seemed to be loosed nil at once as though the receding tide had lifted a tremendous pressure from the washed beach. The natives broke and ran and I am not ashamed to admit that I ran after them. "They told me later that these same can be seen at low tide around the entire island; that, although some have tried to explain them as porous places In the coral and lava foundation for the beach, the natives have always considered the foul-smelling and sulphurous Island 'taboo.' "I do not blame them." Copyright by Public Ledger. Inc. WNU Service No Trousers for Coeds The popularity of masculine at tire for coeds was short-lived at the University of Idaho. "Trousers on women," said Dean Perineal, "are unsightly and unbecoming of the dig nity of Idaho coeds. Our women shall not wear them." tPncOUGHs| Dealing With "Calf Love" Phase of Adolescent Life That Is Very Real to Those Involved; Situation Calls for Tenderness on the Part of Parents. Harold P. Page, director of Y. M. C, A. boys' work, has proved him self a sage. In an article appearing in the The Parents' Magazine he warns mothers and fathers that they need not hope to escape contact with "Calf Lovf." They may deplore It, they may Ignore It, they may try to laugh It off, but Just so long as boys will be boys and there are girls in the offing, Just so long there will continue to take place this phenom ena of adolescent life to which the scornfully good-humored term is ap plied. In the opinion of this close observer of youth In his charge, this form of love Is a beautiful, often wondrously moving drama, when put on by two clean-minded normal young people. "Acknowledge Its presence within the family circle," pleads Mr. Page, "greet It with dignity, with assur ance, with sympathenc understand ing. "The boy and girl In love nre In the grip of a cyclonic force. If you are wise you will make no attempt to play the superman or superwoman at this time," warns the director and astutely sets forth several common methods of parental attack which he believes are certain to miss fire. "To deny the existence of 'calf love' by donning a mask of cold re serve smacks of cowardice," he flatly declares. "It only successfully erects a false barrier between parent and child that the latter will silently resent and as silently question Its presence. "Any challenge ro reason Is futile, because reason plays an Insignificant part in 'calf love,' If indeed It Is present at all. Pure feeling has taken Its place. "Ridicule is a cruel way of meet ing the situation. It inflicts wounds which hardly, If ever heal, and may result In an utterly false appraisal by the young person of the Intrinsic beauty of his love that may forever mar his relations with members of the other sex. "A furtive approach will madden the young lover who considers a natural and Intimate matter the ob ject of a hidden attack. "Force is futile and fatal during the flowering of a fragile emotion." With keen comprehension of the peculiar need of youth during this period when a comparatively simple' existence has suddenly been Infinite ly complicated, Mr. Page urges the substitution of tenderness for par ental authority, and urges fathers and mothers to remember their own COLORED ROADS Colored roads are the subject of the newest experiments in Italy for the further improvement of motor traffic movement. The roads of Italy are Ideal for motoring save for their shiny surfaces, which are equally annoying under the brilliant sunshine of Italian daytime or noc turnal headlights. Coloring, it is suggested, would remove the bright ness of the road surface and dif ferent colors could be used for dif ferent localities, so that every mo torist would know the road to take to get to a particular place. The coloring matter Is to be mixed with the surface dressing of the road and nonfadlng tints are being sought. If you tir why not reason out the cause of this unnatural condition? Your firsts thought may be, "I must eat more." That's not aIL You should enjoy what you do eat. Fre quently, the blood cells are 10w.., and this, perhaps, Is what makes vou feel weak. If this is your trou ble the stomach may not be calling for sufficient food. Zest to eat may be lacking. But what a difference S.S.S. makes when taken just before meals. Just try it and notice how your appetite and digestion improve. S.S.S. stimulates the flow of gas tric juices and also supplies the precious mineral elements so neces sary In blood-cell and hemo-glo-bin / up-building. Do try it. It may be the rainbow you need to brush away present discouragement over your health condition. tDo Dot Im blinded by the efforts of a few unethical dealers who may sug gest substitutes. You have a right to insist that S.S.S* be supplied you on request. Its long years of preference is your guarantee of satisfaction. world's great blood o medicine adolescence and the physiological causes and changes Involved. "Be frank with -your boys and girls. Help them to grow up emo tionally. Put a good book on sex Into their hands. Above all, open your homes for good times and en tertainments and see that the two young persons Involved are together —for together they'll be—under your roof." Sane advice, If you ask us. Mr. Page speaks with the knowledge gained by years of contact with other parents and sons as well as with the wisdom born of Intimacy with two boys of his own with whom he must some day squarely face the problems of "calf love." Wooden Shoes Seem to Be Coming Into Favor Holland usually has been consid ered the home of the wooden shoe brigade, but it would appear that the United States has gone Into the business of making wooden shoes on a large scale. It Is really hard to find the wooden shoe wearers In Holland except on the feet of those who do laboring work In the fields. Those in the cities and on board ships, of which there are plenty in the dikes, usually wear leather shoes. The stylists over here have been making wooden-soled sandals and wooden shoes for women and chil dren's wear. Wooden work shoes of heavy material have been made for men. Approximately a million pairs of wooden shoes are made and sold In the United States annually. The prices range from $1 a pair for an all wood sabot to $1.50 for a pair of Oxfords. High wooden shoes range in price from $1.75 to $3 the pair.— New York Sun. Eliza'* Gift Eliza Tlbbetts is the person who first introduced oranges into the United States from Brazil. She lived In California and planted a few pips that had been sent her by a friend lin Brazil. From this small begin ===================== Why Children Need a Liquid Laxative The temporary relief children get from unwise dosing with harsh cathartics mgy cause bowel strain, and even set-up irritation in the kidneys. A properly prepared liquid laxative brings a more natural move ment. There is no discomfort at the time and no weakness after. You don't have to give the child "a double dose" a day or two later. Can constipation be safely relieved in children? "Yes!" say medical men. "Yes!" say many mothers who have followed this sensible medical advice: 1. Select a good liquid laxative. 2. Give the dose you find suited to the system. 3. Gradually reduce the dose, if repeated, until the bowels are mov ing naturally without aid. An approved liquid laxative (one that is widely used for children) is Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The mild laxative action of this excellent preparation is the best form of help for children and grown-ups, too. The dose can be regulated for any age or need. Your druggist sells Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. . . .It is the DOLLARS ourselves, in our own com munity, that in the end build our schools and churches, pave our streets, lay our sidewalks, increase our farm values, attract more people to this section. Buying our merchandise in our local stores means keeping our dollars at home to work for all of ua. PAGE SEVEN ) nlng sprang the United States or« nnge industry. A monument has been erected on the spot where the pips were first planted, but Eliza Tibbetts' grave cannot be found, and the whole of the United States Is at present being combed by enthusias tic orange growers who wish to commemorate the lady.—Montreal Herald. I 11 ; ASK THE MOTHER 1 who has made : this change E The average mother ■ Pfr yM gives any laxative the K) -s family may be using, i while family doctors ' B' ve children a liquid , laxative of suitable ingredients, suitable strength, and ' in suitable amount. ! If you want to know just what a tremendous difference this means to any youngster, just inquire of any mother who has tried it! She knows that a bilious boy or girl needs a gentle liquid laxative - when constipated, and a little less if • dose is repeated until bowels seem to t be moving regularly and thoroughly , without need of help. Use a liquid laxative containing senna (a natural laxative). California ' Syrup of Figs has the right amount 1 for children's use, and this rich, fruity ! syrup does not harm or upset a . cnila's system. I Get a bottle of the real California i SyTup of Figs at any druggist's. All . children like its agreeable taste, and it agrees with them. No need to give a child anything stronger. This fruity 1 syrup is laxative enough; indeed, 1 many adults use it in preference to - pills and tablets. i THE "LIQUID TEST." First: » select a liquid laxative of the proper strength for children. Second: give . the dose suited to the child's age. Third: reduce the dose, until the 1 bowels are moving without any help. 8 An ideal laxative for this purpose 1 is the pure California Syrup of Figs, f but be sure the word "California" is i on the bottle. 1 Room Bungalow. Miami. Fla.: large lot. fruit, fireplace, bath, electric, near tha Trail. Price $3,600, half cash: free trip. HARRY VAIL - - WARWICK. N. Y. FEEL TIRED, ACKV "ALL WORN OBT?" Get Rid of Poisons That Make You 111 IS a constant backache keeping you miserable? Do you suffer burning, scanty or too frequent urination; attacks of dizziness, rheumatlo pains, swollen feet and ankles? Do you feel tired, nervous —all unstrung? Then give some thought to your kidneys. 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