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THE FREEPORT FACTS, Frecport, Brazoria County, Texas Cat Forms Affection For a Burglar Alarm RICHMOND, burglar alarm sounded from a candy warehouse. Police hurried to the place. They walked inside, expecting to surprise a thief. It was only the office cat. Later a burglar alarm sounded from the same warehouse.

Police hurried to the place. They walked inside, expecting to surprise a thief. It was the cat again. BIG COYOTE TRICKS AND KILLS CANINES BANNER SERIAL FICTION Face sivy. DORNFORD YATES Domlord WNU But Beast Not Wily Enough For Man's Cunning.

KEDDLESTON, raised havoc with all local canines, an unusually large coyote was final- ly tricked and shot by Arlhus Thompson near here when the wily animal proved not wily enough against man's cunning. The coyote had engaged in battle almost every dog willing enough to give chase, but there was usually a flow of blood before the battle was over, as the coyote's razor-sharp fangs gashed the dog's throat. The marauder's prowess was known over the countryside and many attempts had been made by hunters to kill it. The wily animal would lure the dogs away by running from the smaller animals, but when out of sight of man, would turn on the dog and maul it mercilessly. Thompson, hearing of the coyote's cunning and viciousness, decided to set a trap.

He baited and set one of the largest traps he could find and concealed it. The coyote was hungry. It sniffed the air, tainted with the scent of the bait, and walked right into the trap. But it wasn't to stay there long. The animal's size enabled it to break the chain and spring away from the log which held the trap.

Following the telltale trail of the dragging chain, Thompson took his gun and set off. He found the great, shaggy beast after traveling several miles and although the old raider showed fight, a bullet ended its life. Thompson measured his kill and found, to his amazement, that the animal measured six feet from head to tail, with the latter 21 inches CHAPTER XI I had told Winter to call me at nine o'clock; but, tired as I was, I awoke at a quarter to eight, and after trying in vain to go back to sleep, I presently threw in my hand and began to get up. My state of mind was uneasy. I could not reach my lady, because I had given her back the key of her suite.

Yet, since I had her chemise, my shirt must be in her bedroom. If she found it, well and good. But if some servant found In fact I need not have worried, lor about ten minutes to nine a man- servant came to my room, bearing a i note and a parcel addressed to me, "From his lordship, sir," he said, and bowed himself out. With starting eyes, I read the fol lowing words: Mr. Exon, I have the honor to return you the srnri which you dropped this morning on leav- Perhaps you will make It convenient to leave the Castle at once.

You arranged your flight with your brother. He booked your passage for you and went alone to the station, taking your tickets and money, to see you on. And, when he was gone, you Paris, instead. And the police mistook him for you and sent him down twenty-two years ago, and he's done his time: but the charge against you remains, Lord Ferdinand Virgil, and 1 have been sent from England to clear things up." His fingers were plucking at his trousers, as those of a dying man will pluck at his sheets. 'What d'you thing up?" "I'll tell you plainly," said I.

"Be cause of the mistake that was made another warrant must matter of form. Before that war rant can issue, a further informa tion has to be sworn. I am here complete that information 'What of her mother's ewels?" 'This," said I. "Your son, Percy Virgil, stole them six weeks ago." The fellow sat back in his chair, vith a hand to his throat. 'You say that he's gone," he said.

'Both he and Elsa have gone. You see, I had instructions to give hem their choice. That Is some times the injured party consents. tends to avoid scandal I gave them both until dawn to be clear of Brief. And both have availed themselves of the chance which they had.

Personal ly, I think they were wise: and must confess that Elsa got back on me, for she packed a suitcas whilst I was engaged with you niece, and, when she went, it wen with her But that's by th way. In fact, this is all by the way, for I have so far said nothing of the most significant duty I did last Bachelor at 100 Regrets Now He Never Married SYDNEY, N. S. S. Jackson, who has just celebrated his 100th birthday here, has one regret has never married.

He confessed that for most of feds life he had a "prejudice" against But now he has revised his views, he said, and advises young men to marry. Jackson, who was born in Ireland and came to New South Wales as a young man, attributes his long life to a virile outdoor life, ample and good food. He has been a builder, contractor, gold miner, fisheries inspector and surveyor. Jackson still is fairly active, and his only disability is poor eyesight. He had three brothers, all of whom married.

His only sister, Mrs. McGratii, is now 95. 'Lie Detector' Exposes Saboteur in CCC Camp CANYON CITY, of- ficacy of the "lie detector," liiat con- i troversial aid to criminal detection, convincingly demonstrated law enforcement officers solved a case of sabotage at CCC camp near here. Under tht direction of Dr. Frank Menne of tfafi University of Oregon medical school, 21 CCC youths were strapped to machines and questioned.

The first 20 recorded an even line aE they answered queries. But when th.2 twenty-first youtit asked about the unsolved crime, the needle fairly leaped. When thown the record made by the recording needle, the youth confessed. I remember that I stared at the paper as though it belonged to some dream. Then I sat down and put my head in my hands.

And then 1 stood up again, because something had to be done. As I made for the door, this was opened and Winter came into the room. "Find Mr. Parish," I said: "and ask him to come here at once." As it was, I was more than dressed, and as I got into my jacket, the Englishman entered the room. "Parish," I said, "how soon can I see her Grace?" "Perhaps at ten, sir: but certainly not before that." I glanced at my watch.

The time was five minutes past nine "Very well, I must see the Count. don't think he'll want to receive me, but if you can get hold of Bertram, perhaps you can bring it "I'll manage it, sir," said Parish "Do you wish to see him at "Immediately." "Then come with me, sir," saic Parish. "I think I know where Is." I thrust the note into my pocke and left the room. The respect with which Paris was treated by servants of Brie was very nearer as deep as tha they were pleased to accord to th Duchess herselt and before two minutet had passed I was ushered unannounced into an elegant library. As zhe door closed behind "What does this mean?" said the Count, getting up to his feel.

i I answered him slowby enough. "It means," I caid, "thst we are to clear the air." i "I'll eee about that," caid the 1 man, and made straight for the belL "I strongly advise you," I said, "not to try to have me removed. If you do, you will force my hand: ur eyes' what your brother said we hould see which means that, I warned you, the information is very nearly complete." Though I heard no sound, I saw his lips frame the words. "Very nearly." "Very nearly, my lord. I proved all your brother said, except one thing.

He declared that If I were to ask you to tell me the secret of Brief, I should ask you in vain. And so I ask you to give me one single detail of what your father revealed to his first-born son." The man was trembling, and the sweat was out on his face. "My b-brother," he quavered. "I think, if I could see him I mean, without his statement the warrant could not issue and ould not He has made his statement," I aid. "I have a copy upstairs." 'But my son is free.

Statements vcre made in his case, but he has gone free. You said that you had TFlhe injured party consents." That's what I say," cried the man. "My brother would never sub- scribe to my to proceedings against his father's son. know he wouldn't, Exon. He wouldn't bear malice like that.

And then the scandal You said yourself that, rather than have a "Your son has gone," said I. "There can be no scandal there. Percy Elbert Virgil has disappeared." He was panting now, and his eyes were half out of his head; yet he Star Dust Must Find Tiny Stars Joan Severs Connections Storm-Broken Players By Virginia Vale 'TpHE movie moguls keep JL trying to discourage proud mothers who yearn to get their offspring into then, every so often, up bobs the report that another child is being groomed for fame and glory as a screen star. The newest member of the group of child'stars is Jacqueline Nash. She's a tiny blonde Canadian, nine years old, and according to the story sent out by her press representative, she was recently discovered by Samuel Goldwyn in a Los Angeles tourist camp.

(How on earth Mr. Goldwyn got within ten miles of tourist camp is a problem that baffles the imagination.) Jacqueline and her mother, Mrs. Mincttc Nash, had had their troubles getting to that camp. Winter visitors from their home in Toronto, they had had various kinds of bad luck; they lost 'their car and their money, and finally Mrs. Nash came down with flu.

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And when the warrant is issued, There was a deathly silence. Then the fellow turned round and made fc'-i way to a chair. I saw that he wemt heavfly, as a man that is tired. After a little he spoke. "Why do you tell me these things?" 1 I took out the note he hud written and held it up.

"Because of this letter. It seems that one of your people saw rae leaving tiie Lady Elizabeth's suite. 1 had to convince you, brother's Count of Needle in Seven Years 1 Travels Through Foot RED HILL, required seven years for a needle point to travel "one foot." The foot was that of James L. Wood. Eed Hill farmer.

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My use of his proper title hit him be- aeath the heart. If more revelations were coming, better that they should come whilst we were alone. For all that, his eyes were burning I was Richard Exon, and not the Duchess of Whelp. As a servant answered his sicm- moas, he turned on his heel I watched hitn curiously. There was a moment's silence.

"Your lordship rang?" said the servant. The other spoke over his shoulder. "Yes," he said thickly. Mr. Percy returned?" "Not yet, my lord." "Desire him to come here the Bioment he enters the house." "Very good, my lord," said the and made himself scarce.

As the door closed behind "I do not think," I said, "toat your son is going to come back." Lord Ferdinand started about "My son? Is this blackmail?" "It's not even bluff," said "but listen to me. I say I have reason to think that your ton is not coming back. In view of what I told him last night. I think he will find it convenient to disappear." The man was staring as though were not of his world. "Of what you told him? Who are you?" The Question flamed.

"I'm a plain-clothes man," said "and I'm working for Scotland Yard." I watched the blood flow out of the fellow's face At length he moistened his lips. "Does the Duchess know this?" be said. "No," said I. "Nobody except the Austrian police." i I saw bis mouth twitch at the word. the Austrian police?" "Because I could not arrest you, their leave.

It's question at extradition. You broke your bail to England twenty-two ago." "So fay. But--" therefore, that 1 was there on noth ing else." He let out a laugh at tKat, and the blood came into my face. "If you doubt me," I Slid, "I can prove it I'd a man outside her door the whole of the time." "A man?" he cried, starting up. "A man," caid I.

"Don't think I'm working alone. The man in question is playing the part of my servant: he's really a sergeant out of the C. I. He quailed to the words, as a beast will quail to the whip. And then, ac a beast turn, he was showing fight.

"So yeu say," ht snarled. "So you say. You prate of warrants and duty and Where's your bidge?" His voice rose iato a scream. "Show me your badge, you-" "IVB In my dispatch-case," I said other things. Would you like- to know the duty which took me into her suite's" "What then?" I raised my eyebrows.

"I wanted a word with her a girl ol the name of Elsa She's wanted for forgery in Bristol. Perhaps you didn't know that." And there, when I stood to lose it, I won rny a shaft that Percy Virgil had set in my hand: for I saw in his father's eyes thji he knew the truth about and how could I have known it, unless I belonged to the police? "The evil that men do lives after them." The son had delivered the father into my hand. Lord Ferdinand's head was shaking. As he felt for his "I swear that I didn't. I "You needn't worry.

You won't be accused of that But that isn't nearly all. I didn't go just to see Elsa: I wanted to see your niece. For one thing, I wanted to speak of her mother's jewels." The fellow's bead stoppeo. snaking. and 8 band went up bis mouth.

night I proved your statement that he is the Briel." My words brought him up to his feet. "I you," he mouthed. "It's a lie." He clawed at the air. "There is no proof. Because some old doddering servant imagines vain "I am not a doddering servant and I have no memories.

Yet I can prove "the statement your brother makes. I was sent to see if I could prove told you just now. I was sent to complete the information upon which the warrant will issue, the day after I get back." "Then prove it to me." "With pleasure," said I. "The Lady Elizabeth Virgil is twenty- four. She is also the next in line.

If you are the Count indeed, why have you never shown her the secret of Brief?" Beside this, rny other blows were so many (licks on the face. Before my eyes, Lord Ferdinand seemed to shrink; and he took a step back and then sideways, and piH out hand to find something on which he could lean. "Listen to me," said I. He lifted his head. "Following your broth er'6 directions, 1 found the way tf the chamber eight hours ago.

took his daughter with me: and now the knows for herself the se cret of Brief. Both of us, therefore can swear that we have seen witf face into a smile, as though to do me pleasure and make me his friend. "I can make no promise." I said, 'until I have reported to those who sent me here. The case is too grave. But I'll tell you what I will do.

If you will indorse the statement your brother has made, I'll take It to London tonight and recommend my people to let you fio. To be honest, I don't think they'll do it, "How soon will you know?" "On Friday. And on Sunday 1 shall be or without the warrant for your arrest. This is Kay Lorraine, of the "Hit Parade" broadcasts, is one of the few girls who ever refused a commercial I audition. Three months ago she was singing on Station KMOX in St.

Louis. A New York agent wired to tell her that the Hit Parade officials upon condition that you indorse the statement to which I refer. Otherwise "Yes?" "In view of what you have admitted, I shall lay an information at Gabble without delay. That will inure your detention until the demand for your extradition is made." "But if I sign "I can make no promise," I said. HI lake the statement to London, and do what 1 can.

You can take or leave it, my lord. Sign, and I leave for London. Don't sign, and leave for the iour." The fellow was biting his fingers, i with his eyes on my face. The signing stuck in his gullet, as wcil it might. And then he threw in his hand All right," he said.

"Give me the statement And you'll do your best for me, Exon. not an young as I was." I stepped to the bell nnd rang it. "I want my servant," I said With a shaking hand, Lord Ferdinand wiped his face: and then, still holding the table, he made his way round the oak and took his seat in a chair. When my summons was answered, one hand was shading his eyes and the other was toying with a paper that lay on a blotting-pad. "1 want my dispatch-case, Winter." (TO Hi: CONTINLKD) street nnd afternoon wear both, and extremely becoming, with its slim-waisted silhouette, wide re- vcrs and bow trims.

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