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PAGE SIX SPORT FLIES by Lawrenci SEVENTH IKSTALI^IENT "Had a little iracas, nothing much. What do you hea** from Otto?is he still hunting ?" Vaei nodded "Saw in. the paper yesterday n. rote that Otto shot a buck " A lynx-eyed chap with qu;ei manners and the air of a family man iir 5 hoi! --lover, Vael tried a smoke ring Guess you're still on that case for Mrs McDonald, eh? Funny they haven't got the two mugs that killed him. Prominent lawyer and all. One of them was found in an alley, you ! know." As Coiwell merely shrugged, the ' visitor hunched forward. 'Say, what \ <.o S you want me here for. Dan" You've something up your sleeve T haven't much time, so spring it. ' There was a short silence. "All j right, T'l? put it plainly for you. Mc- j Donald, you know, was the bo*.* of : a sno.v smuggling ring." No. Arthur McDonald?" Vael j whistled. "What do you think of1 that?" And Otto Graber was- is?mixed. ! up in this ring. You, too. Vael. Don't lie!" he charged as the man started r pretest. "Don't let's waste words I've got something to help you, so! there's no use getting tough! You're in it, Vael?you're one or tne smaller fry Graber treats you like dirt, always has, always will." The greying complexion of Vael's face was ample proof that he know it to be titie. I've seen it ar.fi file'', it away for reference. Now, you aren't a had sort. I like you a heap better than Graber. He's?" Dan raised a hand to his head and ruefully rubbed a spot there still tender. "You're all right, Vael. but they're making a sucker out ot you. Had it planned before McDonald kicked the ghost. Now they're making new plans and leaving you out just like before. And more than that: they'll likely make yoi; tile goat if anything goes wrong. J vu UIUCI Iia\ V <-*110, Vael," he appealed with a gesture. "Shucks, I'm not tolling you anything. am I?" The visitvi .-diusgloJ *v-:fk con ; fueling emotions. "How do you Know? You're not. in the deal!" Colwell admitted this with a shake j of his head. Happened on to it j t rom working for the agency you and Otto run. From this McDonald case j Anyhow, T know it. And I like you. ( Vael. Enough to ask you hero so I, cam give you the low-down and a warning. So you can protect yourself Vael consider^ carefully. The asii . on his cigarette grew very long and ; finally rumbled to the carpet un- j heeded. ' It's?true,** he said with a : sigh "With McDonald gone. no- j body trusts anybody else. It's dog; eat dog. What aiy you after. Dan?'' He smiled. "A sale. Told you to ; bring a thousand cash, ana i nope; you brought it. Look here: I'm not! peddling snow. Gosh, I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole! But they're out to rock you and each other, if they can. Now, I don't know j H'h.'lt v-nrn fhau >?<>>< v. >? ! stuff was coming in. Bui I've got I it straight. For five hunt!red Pll hand it over. The half a grand looks ' ITOrel to me. Vael, for you fellows i isn't j>3y me much.'' The grey haired, hook nosed man j If you've made a New Year's self for a successful career 1 another resolution to gain th lution into action by starting tie laid aside every week an end of the year. Start savir easy to gain the advantages Watauga Ct BOON! Deposits Insured Ajk 'SMAN HIGH j A. Keating kept a paker face. Til pay. provide your information doesn't coined with mine, I'm not paying for soni thing I may know already.'* 'Of course not. Put your morn on the table." There was some hesitancy abo ihtsL But at length the visitor rous< himself, stood up, and produced fi crisp one hundred del* ir bills. I placed them on a small table whii was an equal distance from the chs or each. Vael sat down again. "Well?** "It's coming in by truck. They* going to lift a package case off tl truck?" "I know a'J that." Vael snapp impatiently. "Did you know it was in a case toys from Czecho-Slovakia Vael jumped to his feet. "Toy* That Sjtruight?" He burst into string of oaths, his hands workh convulsively "Why, the low ra told me it was brushes from Hollan I'll be?*' He cursed again, and t gaii to stride up and down. "Tli was Mac's original scheme, I'd swe by it! Unless Mac and Graber fi tired He halted and shot a keen look OohveiE "What else V Which \va] the truck coming?" ; 'Through the Ariawanda Vail i along the Indian Highway " Vael's fury redoubled. "What!" ejaculated "Why. those dirty car claimed it's over the Telegraph Roa Of all the double-crossers, the yellc Itvered double-crossers! And Uv think they can shake me out li that, eh? But listen, what abo the truck license number? Mac h that and . You haven't it. ha you. Cohveli." he wheedled. Colweil grinned and nodded. "F five hundred." Without hesitation Vacl placed t sum on the .able, making a cool tho snml. "?o\v feel under the tabic ai j take out those thumb tacks. Ii there. Here, I will." He rose ai stepped to it His hand went uxid the table. i ly^lded his back MSti< | *em up, you fathead!' He stiffened, growling. Vael laugh was bitter and taunting v ?ap'. Pull me here with a fail story, will you'?" He snatched tl crisp hundred dollar bills and stuff* them into a pocket. 'Now back of Careful! 1 want that license nun bc-r, Coiwei). am: the boys are wai imr downstairs for it Hell thetrn such dubs they couldn't get it o yen! Let you go on a fake phot - a!! from Harry Deane, eh ? V take that "license number, Cohvolland then polish you off like OH shouldve a couple (lavs ago!" While he talked he fumbled und. the table and with His other has; held a deadly bead or. his victiu Rut Vael's triumph turned slowly I suspicion. He fumbled harder, mo: anxiously, seemingly unable to fir what he sought. "Drop that gun!" ft was a feminine voice from tl kitchenette. At first Vael paid litt heed. Dan watched haw-like for a opening, a chance to spring on hin With a muffled oath Vael starle to crook his trigger finger. "I" kill?'" Wham! LAN NOW For OLLEGE lour Bank Can Help resolution to prepare yoursy going to college, make is goal. And put this reso a savings plan now. A litlounts to quite a bit at the ig now and you'll find it of a college education. rnnty Bank S, N. C. Up T? $5,9*9.00 WATAUGA DEMOCRAT?EVEE I " " Gives Revolving Pen: ?i^ll Revolving" pension plan and selc< r employed orchard worker, to recefv Fleming receiviug 200 one-dollar bi month, a 2 percent tax to be levied >" , down the line. The first Fleming ? a for the Mrs., the next for his week ig It is reported Fleming made great ^ spending about $S1 In all. i d! - r.. ,e" The .small apartment rocked with Q | _ : the explosion. There wa.s a yeh of h? pain, the mo.iaUicc lick of a gun striking the hard composition floor that helped make the place sound?r; proof V.tel jmddlcd with his wris! ' " between his knees and blood trickled ! down his forearm where the ripped j c- : sleeve exposed it Dan had out his own gun in a tl? i flash.. The wieldcr of the weapon P? that had been fired did not appear. ; The slender, white arm withdrew into )NV | the kitchenette. Cohvell backed to c- t Vael's gup. Gelling it. he kept his k0 i own levelled while he got the cart111! ridges out of it, and tossed it to ivl Vaci ;VC | Get on ! And if you're wise you'll ' get way out! Keep away from those or; buzzards waiting for you. Vael: take a train tonight, and never, never lie i come back. Don't play with snow 11 ~ j again, ever?that's my best advice. Change your life, man!" , | Astonished that he was being per. jmitted to leave, the visitor hurried lul j willingly with pain to the door. Dan 01 j opened it and with an upraised foot gave impetus to Vael's flight. He k ! o'osod and locked it again, quickly, then turned, 1 s , "Good work, Irita! Saved my ba>u j con nn .' aro to lrill nie. Sure rv , of himself, too. We've get to get out ! quick and over to the other place. -'l They'll be up here in ten minutes and break down the door. , "You know." he muttered reflect! ively. T think Vael told the truth e alx>ut it being brushes from Holland, ff i Anyhow, I'm sure going to find out ^ ; if there are any brushes coming in 1! from Holland, and if so we'il have ! the. whole story, time, place and all!" ? | Colwc-ll sat beside the driver of the black coupe admiring her profile ^ dimly seen. He smiled as he reflect- | ic* i p.I Trif-J ^ J * . ??o *?. guviu l , |!!Ul'K\ ? lX-: anvi daring She had to be for the ? I game they were in She was the e i kind who could hold her own h! a ' ici drawing room, a hovel, or in a dan- \ gerous gamble like this- though Dan thought he preferred having her in I lc a drawing room; le j It was dark ail around them, the 411 sky a murky mass of ominous ciouds, 11 1 the heavy trees an efficient camou^ i flage for the car drawn off the road ! with its radiator pointed to the high| way: Cohvell held his palm over the S glowing stub of his cigar. Irita be- j _ j side him seemed listening and watch- ' ing intently. T hope they're coming." She j changed posture. "I'm tired of wait- j ing. And how do we know there's I ! all the money in it you think ? Just j a guess. Dan. 1 almost wish I had ; a soft job selling hosiery over a } counter, or laundry soap or some- j thing. Twenty a week might be bet: ter than trying to collect thirty-five j or forty grand apiece from two men! ' who maybe haven't that much ar.yj how." ? ; Colwell grinned in the darkness i and squeezed her hand on the wheel, j "They've got it. all right. They . didn't set up in this game just yes: terday: they've made plenty. Urn!" | he exclaimed at a sudden twinge in his shoulder. "It takes more than three days to forget how Graber and Quillen can play!" She turned her oval face to study him. "I'm sorry it still hurts. Tm surprised you're still alive. You're so ambitious, Dan, that it leads you from rtnd as* roAA ....w oiiuuier, aoesn't it? Oh!"-she broke off. "There goes a truck!" "Not the one." He watched the big canvas covered vehicle rumble out of sight around a turn in the road, its red tail light disappearing as though wiped out by an invisible hand. They waited. Ten minutes passed. The rumble of another heavily laden truck reached their ears and presently its white headlamps swept the concrete highway. Irita looked intently at Colwell but again he shook his head. Another, and a fourth truck passed. Suddenly through his side window. Dan saw a flash of light straight up into the black sky. It LY THURSDAY?BOONE, N. C. sion Plan a Whirl J w Ww^W&m V ?^U f*p&' -'^^'W;^:'- 1'; iled to try out th?* Town send "Dollar f0 rted C. C. Fleming. 63-year-old uu- ,i. e and spend the $200 Photo shows lis which lie was to spend within a on each dollar transaction?and all V %ash went for a $5 permanent wave ly newspaper subscription, etc.. etc. : spending progress the first week. I di ------- :? -"- i CO I was a hah' ivilo away. Col well lean-J c.J lo the girl. "Coming now!" jcr She turn- d a swit ch and pressed the. starter. Tito motor buzzed softly. ! V%1 Irita touted at Cohvell, then back toM?c he load. They both were tense jls they listened and watched I 0N Again a heavy rumble came, deep- I le' nirig and growing- louder. The white paths of its headlights grew vivid fa The truck eainc abreast and passed hem. When it was gone a half-mile ar ; Colwell patted the girl s arm. She j -lipped into first speed and eased the j 11 Wnek coupe through a shallow ditch m | ?ato the road. She twisted the wheel i >u and headed after the truck. j As the roadster's lights picked it i | up Dan lead the license number. Ho|XNl raw packing boxes lushed oh to the T* . xteivl a tail gate. Irita kept the lit- ; cai trailing: until they rounded ; ! another curve. Then she speeded aiojigsido the big van. ^ Irita bcgari to sing happily, loudly, j to weave the car from side to i1 side Dan crouched out ??f sight oh!?1 lh floor She brought the coupe!., bit ist the cab of the truck and ] 1 loaned out. gave- a careless wave of i, ' lie [her arm |oll H-yu. buy.si Wl-.irh. way Washonvi,l?" lie | Tho coupe swerved dangerously ] close to tite front of the truck. I " ! "Hey!" the man beside the driver j *n i f?"? j yeikd. "Look but there!" j Irita laughed recklessly. "Wanna j ^ play?" She swerved the car back and forth. Tt darted within an inch of the truck's front wheels, then corkscrewed away -only to come! back again. Irita drove with one j hand, continuing to wave her other! out the window. ' 8? "C'mon?issa game! Whish way ; tei Washonvillo? Hoo-peC she cried. | >*? "C'mon. loss race!" j (Continued Next Week i | s^' PHOSPHATE INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY OF SOIL ;,l j Jja A 30 to 40 per cent increase in the pasture and legume growth on ^ bu fields where triple superphosphate was applied last year has been report- pe ed by J. H. Fincher, Haywood coun- vi< ty farmer. foi The percentage of increase was ga determined by comparing these fields cn with adjacent land where no super- ^ phosphate- was applied, he told W. flc A. Corpening. assistant county an agent. ch Although dry weather tended to sp check the growth of vegetation, the treated pastures provided ample glazing for his stock, and the grass was rich and succulent. The treated clover fields not only I nraliipivl ' iu\/il. vii gauiu uia.Li.er ior j enriching the soil when plowed under. but the plants also gathered more nitrogen from the air, he continued. This year. Fincher plans to raise soil-depleting crops where the clover was grown last year, and a check will be made to determine the effect that triple suprphosphate applications in 1936 will have on "cash crops" g-own in 1937. R. W. Shoffner, assistant district farm agent at State College, said that Fincher's results are typical of those obtained by many fanners in the Piedmont and mountain sections of the state. However, he added, a number of the farmers did not get such good ; results. In some cases, this due to drought, excessively wet soils, or the lack of other elements needed for plant growth. Applications of triple superphos pnate will not correct all soil defi! ciencies. he explained, and it the soil on a certain farm is deficient in other elements besides phosphate, \ these other elements mu3t be supplid before crops will grow satisfactorily. Then, too, he pointed out, many farmers are finding they muct apply lime with the triple superphosphate in order to get the best results. _ ~ sssssn Vilas News Mrs. Jennie Jenkins, of Bristol, 1 enn., spent the week-end with her irerxts. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith. Misses Mabel and Ruth Henson. Bristol, arc spending a few days . ith Miss Alma Smith. The young { dies are granddaughters of P. G . enson, a former citizen of this | juntjr. Miss Pucile Walker, of Newland. _ isitc-ci her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J Tiley Walker ( Proi. C M. Dickocu, principal of ( etliel high school;! spent Sunday iUi Dr. and Mrs. G. D. Bingham. After a few days' illness, Mrs. j\ lice Bingham has returned to her : rhooi at Cooke's. 11 Prof, and Mrs. Paul Bingham, of i lowing Rock spent the week-end j ith thcii parents. Mr Joe Shipley a resident of'j 'est Point, is spending a lew days j the Shipley home. He is accom-! mied by Mr. Castle Page, ol (acksburg, Va. At the present Mr. ige has an important position with dairy in Asheville. Mrs. lie Greene has been confined lier room with illness for several iVS. OUNG PIGS OFTEN DIE WHEN EXPOSED TO COLD, Pigs farrowed in February often e troin excessive chilling that ! ula be prevented by giving them ] equate protection from cold weath-1 A farmer who loses pigs in this j ay is really paying the price of a ' lod farrowing house without get- !" lg its benefits, said H. W. Taylor. 1 j tension speciaiist at State Col- ; Taylor urges farmers to build a ! rrowing house for each brood sow. r if the houses are available, clean ;d disinfect them Uioroughly. Farrowing houses arc not hard to j iild, he said, and the cost is low, ( uch less than the loss that may be j iffered by losing pigs through ex- j sure. One farmer lost 15 which ere eaten by a cannibalistic sow, i ivior added. This could have been , evented if each pig littler had <r ?en in a separate farrowing house. A self-feeder is another advant;e in hog production, he went on. i< t'ced is kept before the growing gs at ell times, where they can, t all they need. Figs actually gain more weight oni feed fed through a self-feeder ; an they do from the same amount j d in ordinary troughs, he pointed it. Plans i'ui building a farrowing >use. plan No. 160, and piaris N\?.; 7 or No. 61, for building self-feed- J g feeders may he obtained free j am county agents or from the. ag- I cultural editor at State i deign. \BY CHICKS NEED CAREFUE ATTENTION "Get your baby chicks off to a o<l start a::<! yoti will be in a bet position to make money with ur poultry flock this year." said >y S LVarstync. extension poultry fcialist at State College. The first step, he said, is to get ]y good chicks. Hatch eggs front Us of good type that are high oducers. Ur buy chicks from reble hatcheries. "Don'' let low prices fool you into inking you can get a bargain by ying cheap chicks," he warned. Then give the chicks a chance, ed a well balanced starter. Prole one mash hopper, five feet long, each 100 chicks. Provide a halflion drinking fount for every 50 icks. Carefully figure the amount of >or space in the brooding house, d do not start more than two icks for each square foot of floor ace Dearstyne cautioned. Check brooder house temperatures HAVE YOU THE I Nothing affords more pleasui vkifc nf ? ?? guuu newspaper ant An independent newspaper, ] biased fashion a true picture unfailing source of dependab international. The Greensboro Daily News standing newspapers, will cor ments, and more. It has ar torial section plus the best ed reports and reviews; ample a men. women and children; 1 eight full-page Sunday comi< sociated Press, supplemented service from Washington ant Now printed in the new and i is a greater pleasure. Adequ ice throughout the state brin edition, no matter where you Carrier delivery anywhere a scriptions accepted for three, ods at $9 per year daily and only. See our local distributor in y< rect to this office. CIRCULATION 1 GREENSBORO GREENSBO FEBRUARY 4. 1937 it frequent intervals. More chicks lave been killed by overheating than >y chilling. Protect the chicks from irafts, but see that they got sdejuate ventillation. jtvigic* samiaaon wiii Keep uv?" iiseasc. Do not let tlie cicks come n contact with anything that may lave been infected by older birds. Don't drug: the chicks unless an mergency arises Tf any chicks appear to be infect d with disease, remove them from he brood at once. Investigate the rouble and see what can be done to :lim in a tie it. County farm agents and extension jpecialists will be glad to offer suggestions about disease control. Your Credit Is Good at High Land Furniture Company "Everything for the Home" Depot St. Boone. N. C. FOUND AT LAST Q-C23?Relief for muscular achea and pains when due to rheumatic disorders, lumbago, etc. Prescription Q-623 has helped thousands of people when many other remedies have failed. Try a bottle torlav CI nn Tiro a try Q-Tabs whiic using Q-G23. AbK your druggist. 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