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r.DTPMTlER 11. 1841 sar THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER Pace. 5 fig Mandarin House Murders" I Rv VAM Wvn MIcam APTEB XIV briefly outlined Daisy (r Wine. I think beau VSS I private bargain ifvi Chen, DankoffA Cp. . :..rine doublecross L Uke it, Chao, though I'm hTJ he Russian's pres- kfTIFU vj t m business. Vm w-, k didn't ?uspect that her V' hnainPRS With J, auiug his own hoc. other woras, "T, .1 P8".. npoole violently P. . A Hams." r n Russian baron as ,per of American major, do J tend in that direction, ..mustn't overlook the 1 . . . J- ln litr that Aaauw uii6" ..Li. l nnvthmir. inRDpetion r,,rian'g luggage, Chao Ku L 0p gidewise. tamed friend, is it not pos- I. r i. .HononH'nff 1 fill Vila- tilt KrW BUOpc.v.B L of Finland still at anchor I . 1 ' 1 A : n mam 4s... (tie: 10 Dnue ruiu omui u) tion of duplicates is not dif- th omitted a low, wicked Done it oiten enougn, Ka merely blinked as he on. I nus Kiuer iroi vnen a Ls with said results for latter, millions at stake for half- ethods." lunds likely. But we'd better iure who did the job and I've in . " A . la we can. we migni even arop our friends at the Central; Hn't wonder but they're mak- nty of progress by now." k in7days By VAN WYCK MASON North's premonition was swiftly justified for, on quitting the hotel, he noted Sir Guy Hintingden and a pair of English detectives quite casually surveying the Coloniale. As further incentive to prompt ac tion was the glimpse he caught of i no less a person than the M. le Di recteur des Services de Police entering the hotel by its service entrance. . At the Central Station an har assed vice-consul and a minor dip lomat were waiting in obvious im patience; they pounced upon Hugh North with all the avidity of a brace of hungry ducks upon a succulent June bug. "You can tell Mr. Reardon I've made a little progress," North in formed them after their first broad side of questions. "You can also say that new evidence has come to light; but that's all." "AH? Oh, I say, Captain, I must give the State Department more of a report! You've no idea what we're up against. In Washington they're simply seething over this Adams affair." "Sorry to disappoint you, but I can't say more without rasing false hopes." ., The vice-consul's haggared face was almost tragic as he held out pleading hands. "Isn't there anything more? We're catching it at the Consu late. What with the Army and the Naval people storming around, Mr. Reardon's a nervous wreck; well all be headed for the funny farm if this keeps up much longer. "It's hard on you, I know." "You bet it is! Why, we're snowed under with cypher cables and radios we're 'way behind in decoding them. You see, Captain, we know the the other Intelligence Bureaus are breaking their necks and" "I've some realization of tie facts," came the dry comment. "Nevertheless, gentlemen, that's all I have to say just now; you really must excuse me." Once inside the station, North immediately 'phoned for Dr. Helnv holtz, Shanghai's leading analytical chemist, and had barely replaced the receiver before Inspector Chao DRIVE SAFELY! THEIR LIVES ARE IN YOUR HANDS Once again, thousands of joyous, carefree boys sad girls are making their daily journeys to and from pool. They are playing games, laughing, crossing Itreetssometimes perhaps with less care than should m used. Why should any of them be sacrificed on the pilar of careless driving? LOSE A MINUTE SAVE A LIFE fhone 77 L. N. Davis & Co. Real Estate -Rentals Bonds Main Street Jconomy hint! Fix up that chimney and house foun- atam now! A little upkeep is 'better than a big re- job. Build for keeps with brick. QJ L I U Iff m n o) EH C K BUILDS BETTER HOMES MOLAND-DRYSDAIiE CORP. Telephone 3 .ETOWAH, N. C. Truck Deliveries to all Parts Of Western North Carolina Ku came in wearing as long a face as could be found on a counte nance essentially rotund. "No news yet, Tajen. Disguise of Russian baron must be example of supreme artistry. Nowhere has his arrival been noted, Chil-hsuns, however, continue diligent search." "Then they'll locate him sooner or later. Incidentally, I wish you'd find out where Spurr's staying.": "At once. Do you wi8h silent ob server detailed to hot-blooded Colo nel?" "No need,'' North remarked with a wry smile. "Major Kilgour has already attended to that." In the laboratory, Captain North was shortly joined by Dr. Helm holtz, gaunt, wrinkled and Aus trian. In silence he examined first the folding rule, and then the match stick with which North had scraped the clasp knife's ferrule. "There's enough dust to make an analysis?" : The Austrian's pale brows lifted dubiously. "there is not much, but we shall see.. This is pocket dust, no?" "Yes. And please hurry things." "Ach, you Americans always hurry, hurry! It is no wonder you die so young." Having learned the necessity of complete, even if brief, relaxation during hours of tension, North left the chemist busy among a litter of apparatus, went below and indulged in a shave followed by a quick shower. Immeasurably refreshed by his half hour's vacation, he then re paired to the laboratory and found Dr. Hilmholtz writing busily on a pad.. It was with something like the sensation of one who, riding a swing, hovers at the zenith before starting a downward plunge that Hugh North approached the expert. "Ach, shaved and bathed! You have more self-control than I sus pected, Herr Hauptmann. Your reports -" The chemist thrust two sheets of notes at North who, with lips pursed, swiftly Bcanned them. "You're sure about this?" . "Absolutely positive", Herr Haupt man. It proved a most simple analysis to conduct. Present in both ends of wool colored with the same analyne dye; also tobacco grains of an identical mixture. Another in teresting coincidence is the presence of Kansu limestone mud particles, a soil not to be found along the lower Yangtze. Most conclusive of all, perhaps, are traces of pepsin in China few people have adopted the so horrible custom of chewing gum." "Thank you, Doctor. And now I wish you'd examine this " North placed a small object in the chem ist's acid-stained hand. I'm hoping there'll be some dust in that.too." "In such a filthy country as China, how can you doubt it? Ach! Loose dust gets even into my watch." When Dr. Helmholtz sought his miscroscope once more, North re mained where he was, apparently absorbed in the antics of many gaudy dragon kites boasting ab surdly long tails. Only mechanic ally, however, did his eyes move when a flight of pigeons circled near, filling the air with music from tiny silver flutes lashed to their primate wing feathers. If only this third clue sustained his fast crystalizing suspicions! Though the chemist worked fast, the suspense gradually became so intolerable that North crossed to the work bench. "Well, Doctor?" Near-sighted blue eyes squinted up at him. "Herr Hauptmann, I hope my an swer will please youv-but whether or not, before any court in Shang hai I would swear all three objects were carried by the same man." "Thank you. Doctor. Your an swer is all I hoped it would be." In a private office, Captain Hugh North marshalled his facts and sought to decide on a plan of action. B)fe:CH Why you should suffer from stomach trouble more than ' BIG CHIEF wants to know why you should suffer from kidney trouble, rheu matism, lumbago or impure blood more than four weeks. fiIG CHIEF wants to know why you should suffer from constipation, indi gestion, gas pains, bilious attacks, back Jains, headaches and that tired "all in fwling longer than five weeks. 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(Continued from page 2) n . France is licked by him already. Then hell have to cross Spain, but Spanish Caudillo Franco is friend ly to the Axis. Then hell have to cross Gibraltar Strait, but it's less than nine miles wide at its nar rowest. Then he'll have to cross northwestern Africa, to reach Da kar. It'll be a tough desert hike, but it'll be through Spanish and French territory, where he won't meet with ony opposition but na ture's. Letters To The Editor Fort Jackson, S. C, September 10, 1941. AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MAYORS OF WAYNESVILLE AND HAZELWOOD AND TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- Um! The time element eliminated the use of thorough but leisurely methods. Quite conceivably Kilgour, Kamanaki and the rest had been quicker to comprehend clues avail able to everyone; now closing in;on the missing major. His self communing was termi nated by the hurried appearanca of Inspector Chao Ku. : "Sacrificing stately step of phi losopher, this person hastens to re port discovery of interest. ' i "You re not going to tell me Baron Dankoff has not been in Shcanghai within two months t" Chao Ku goggled like a standed catfish. i : "Also that he's dead? "And where did Trajen learn, so much," i North smiled. "Upstairs in the laboratory. Am I right about Dan koff 's being dead?" "May all your guesses be the same excellent quality. Ten days ago Russian baron was shot in Kansu Province by soldiers of Mar shal Wang." ' "How interesting," North mur mured, "not to mention illuminat ing. Of course that settles how Spurr got hold of the old newspa per and learned all about Mr. Chen." "So hot tempered Colonel con ducted violent removal of competi tors?' " "Right! Having attended to his only known rivals he then either forced or argued Adams into going away with him." "In that case this person pos sesses no yen to occupy slippers of American major.' "Nor I. Spurr's no Boy Scout and hell probably have Adams bumped off at the first hint of trouble which wouldn't suit us at alL It's a cinch we'll have to walk 'as on golden lilies'." (To be Continued) SIONERS. WAYNESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: Gentlemen: . This week a day-room was turn ed over to Captain Plott for Com pany H by the army, a day-room, or living room for the company in which the soldiers of Company H. Haywood county boys mostly are to find recreation and entertain ment after work hours. This day-room, 25x45 feet, is completely bare. The army has built it, and in turn has turned it over to Captain Plott, completely bare. The company funds are de rived from distribution of profits by the sales in regimental post exchange, and such income is barely sufficient to cover expendi tures necessary for maintenance purposes, and there is nothing left to equip the day-room, so we must appeal for an outside help in this worthy cause. Standard equipment, as suggest ed by army headquarters, to furn ish this day-room includes: six overstuffed chairs, four writing tables with pen and ink; two read ing tables, two folding tables, one straight combination radio and pho nograph; eight ash stands; cards; checkers, and other games; cur tains for fourteen windows. This is just a suggestion, however, quoted to give you an idea of what is needed. Subscriptions to fill the reading table with magazines, sta tionery, and perhaps a stamp fund for letters home are additional ideas I would like to suggest. r When a fellow gets up early in the morning and puts in a hard day's work of drilling, marching, or a day on the range, or whatever Uncle Sam has for him to do, and when he comes in, he feels like go ing somewhere to seek relaxation and recreation, y If the type of recreation which you, his friends and relatives back home, would like for him to participate in is not available, then recreation of a nature which you would not ap prove might be sought. For this reason, I am asking you to do what you can in this matter. The people of Columbia are doing what they can for us, but when you consider the fact that Fort Jackson has a population similar in size to that of Columbia, then you know tbat however much they can do for tin, it just isn't enough to "go 'round." On the other hand, I ltnow that the people of Haywood county are doing their part already through contributions and sacri fices to causes under the name of National Defense worthy causes I am sure but certainly there could be no worthier cause, no more direct way of "doing your part" than by helping Company H, your own boys, provide a means of home life for the members of it's person nel, now in service doing their bit for our country's cause. It would not be a contribution to a vague "helping the boys in the service" generality, but rather would be a direct contribution to the well being of your own Haywood boys. This offers, it seems to me, a very real opportunity for the peo ple of Haywood county to show their appreciation to their soldier boys in khaki and at the same time, to do a definite service to the army at a time when the morale of the men takes on prime importance. After funds have been raised or the equipment secured, you would have a formal opening of the day room with citizens coming here to visit their sons or relatives in training. The fort authorities wel come such visits and believe that everyone who participated in it would find it both an interesting and ejoyable occasion. Won't you help us? Yours very truly, ROBERT L. SLOAN, Sergeant 120th Infantry. "Old Folks Day" To Be Observed At Morning Star Carrying out an annual custom which has prevailed for the past half century. "Old Folks Day" will be observed at the Morning Star Methodist church, near Canton oa Sunday, September 14. Using the old Christian Harmony books, the afternoon will be fea tured by the singing of old-time hymns. The event, always looked forward to with unusual interest, features picnic lunch, renewing of old friendships and speeches by sons of pioneer settlers in this part of Western North Carolina. It is estimated that the program this year will attract more than 1,000 persons. NOTICE Having qualified as Administra tor of the Estate of D. K. Medford, deceased, this is to notify all per sons having claims against said estate to file the same with the undersigned at Clyde, N. C, on or before the 14th day of August, 1942, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persona indebted to said estate please make immediate settlement. This August 14th, 1941. J. W. HARRIS, Administrator. No. 1099 Aug. 14-21-28-Sept 4-11-18. Tbcssz&fcbPROL ftcafclciUuthre Fcr CONSTIPATION PriMMl k a fruit Juie laxative which taste oe4 and acts quickly and Mlly. rraaeJ aof tens waste matter, stimulate intestinal mus cle, helps bring eliminations back to normalMe ripieg er Irritatioe. auaraateed to satiefy. 60e or fl.Ou iizes. 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