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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-09-05, Page 2THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1935 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE BY M1 L.TOH PROPPER SYNOPSIS: Six persons are in an in­ ner office of the law* firm of Daw­ son, McQuire and Locke at Phila­ delphia. A master hearing in the divorce case of Rowland vs. Row­ land is under way. Mrs. Rowland, represented by her lawyer brother Mr. Willard; Mr. Rowland, the de­ fendant, and his attorney, Mr. Trumbull; the court clerk and Mr. Dawson, the master, are the six persons. There is a new develop­ ment in the case. After failing to defend himself against the charge of adultery In earlier hear­ ings, Mr. Rowland digs up evi­ dence and asks the court’s permis- mission to produce witnesses and resist the suit. Judge Dawson overrules the heated objections of Mr. Willert, and orders Mr. Trum­ bull to bring in the first witness Mr. Trumbull has just gone to an outer office to bring the witness NOW, GO ON WITH THE STORY As they waited the door opened and Mr. Trumbull reappeared. But he was alone, a different man from the shrewd, vigilant attorney who only a brief time before, had left the office. He had difficulty finding his tongue. “Good God, come quickly, all of you!" he managed to grasp out. “I don’t know what's the trouble, but something is terribly wrong in there . . . I . . ." He grasped the back Of his chair to support himself, and Mr. Dawson cut in sharply. "Something wrong, Mr. Trumbull? What do you mean—what’s the mat­ ter?" Allen Rowland was the first to spring to' his feet. “What’s happened, Trumbull?" he demanded, in a voice filled with an­ xiety. "Mrs. Keith’s all right, isn’t she? There’s no reason to worry about her?" The other- shook his head solemn­ ly. "I’m afraid she is verj- ill, Row­ land. .She’s unconscious—complete­ ly out; she shows no animation and I cant get any reaction or rouse her. And she looks dreadfully white . . We had all better hurry.” His excitement and agitation con­ veyed themselves to- his listeners, as they hastened from the office. In his concern, Mr. Rowland pushed ahead, the lawyer immediately fol­ lowing. Mr. Dawson came next. Mr. Willard made way for his sister, in whose eyes gleamed a light, had it been observed, that suggested an emotion more powerful than mere interest; while his own lips curved in a smirk. In this order, they all passed thro’ the chamber adjoining Mr. Dawson’s office, an anteroom into which his door opened. It was also the law library of the concern. Two other doors led from the library, the one in the left wall, opposite the win­ dows, into the main office of the suite, where the employees—steno­ graphers, telephone operator and law clerks—worked. The second door opened directly across from Mr. Daw­ son’s. It was ajar, and, led by Rowland the group crowded through it into still another ffice. It contained a dark oak table, oak chairs with lea­ ther seats, and a plain, dull green carpet. From the hall, the inscrip­ tion read, "1050. Law Offices, Daw­ son, McQuire & Locke. Entrance at 1507." A woman sat in the swivel chair but in a peculiar position that promptly revealed something was, wrong. She slumped rather than rested in. it, 'her weight pushing it back on its pivot. Her 'head, barely protruding above the rear support was thrown back as against a cu­ shion, so that she stared at the ceil­ ing. Her Jfeft leg stretched out straight, while the right one was bent at the knee, drawn against her body. Her mouth was open, but strained and thin, rather than loose in a suggestion of mortal agony, The sight of the .recumbent, mo­ tionless figure caused the group to .pause on the threshold for an in­ stant. Anxiety was written in every face, except Mrs. Rowland’s. "First, I thought she had just fallen asleep," Mr. Trumbull re­ marked. "I spoke to her, and when she didn’t respond, I tried to waken her. Then I discovered that . . she wasn’t well." "But what is it? What’s the mat­ ter with her?" the clerk queried breathlessly. "She looks so strange— so pale and stiff." Not Feeling Just Right Is Near Enough to Being Sick that out-o£-sprto,feelingr when iho least exertion causes symptoms of physical Weakness, indicates a debilitated, constitution that is inviting’ the attack of disease. The first resort in such a development is an effective tonic, especially One containing iron. Milbum rs Sl. & Ji. Pills contain three easily assimilated forms of iron, along With other health building ingredients, and may be relied upon to work a marked improvement in such threatening conditions. < " Got a box from your druggist. Take thorn regularly for the most beneficial results. In two quick strides Allen Row­ land crossed to the swivel chair. He placed trembling hands on Mrs. Keith’s shoulders. His voice sounded tense and ap­ palled. "Barbara! What is it, Bar­ bara? Answer me . . ." Receiving no reply, he recoiled visibly, look­ ing up in distress, "It’s really ser­ ious,” he whispered swiftly. "Mr. Dawson, isn’t there a* doctor in the building?" The Lawyer followed him to the woman’s side, grim lines of worry changing the more genial aspects of his countenance. He took the right wrist, and as he felt for her pulse he became still more grave ahid ser­ ious. "Yes, we should call a doctor,” lies agreed, after a moment of utter stillness, painful and pregnant, "but I fear- it’s too late to do anythnig for her.” He shook his head. She isn't just ill or ijnconscious; she’s already dead." It was four o’clock that same af­ ternoon, when Tommy Rankin, at the Central Detective Bureau in the City Hall, received instructions to proceed to the law offices of Daw­ son, McQuire & Locke. Captain Thos. took the message and relayed the as­ signment to Rankin. The detective had just reached the Bureau with the completed report of his most Tecent i case, an investigation of the gem robbery at the aristocratic Wentworth home in Mount Airy. “Here’s a new job for you, Tom­ my." The captain informed Rankin. "It was old Henry Dawson himself who phoned, and he was worried; and everyone in the city knowns his reputation for keeping his head in almost any crisis." "Say, captain, why don’t you let someone else handle it?” Rankin protested, without too much empha­ sis. "I’ve just finished a puzzling one and I guess I deserve a vacation; He shrugged in comic helplessness. “Oh, well, I suppose it’s all in a day’s work, Thomas. Where do I go?” Primarily because of his youth he fitted in few respects the typical conception of a detective. Only thirty, he looked twenty-five. In appearance considered handsome, he had a high forehead, surmounted by curly dark brown hair. His lips were thin, and usually set together beneath sensitive nostrils; he had a determined chin and dark, piercing eyes, constantly alert. He was broad- shouldered, of medium height, and powerfully built. As usual, when the captain knew Rankin was about to undertake a fresh inquiry, he could not resist his customary quip. "Who would you like along with you in this case, Tommy?" he in­ quired, his smily thinly veiled. ‘You will probably need plenty of help before ths buisiness is over." For he was aware that ^ordinarily it was Rankin’s pplicy to work as a lone wolf. He preferred to have ex­ clusive charge of an assignment even of its 'routine features, until compelled by the complications to enlist outside aid. Recognizing the captain’s jibe Rankin grinned, but his reply brought a stare of amazement to his colleague’s stout features. "You’re probably right, captain,” he said; “that’s why I think I’ll lug Jenkins along, and a couple of cops.- He collected Jenks and two uni­ formed officers and set out. Rankin located on the directory board the firm of Dawson, McQuire & Locke; and they boarded an express elevator for the fifteenth floor. The offices they sought were di­ rectly opposite the cage, as they stepped from it. Three doors front­ ed the corridor, marked respective­ ly 1505, 1507 and 1509; and the glazed front of 1509 also instructed visitors to enter at 1507, the central door. Entering the main office of the firna, 1507, the detective and his companions at once realized the sub­ stantial size and pro&perty of the lawyers’ practice. Several people waited in chairs lined against the inner wall, on both sides of the door Six desks were arranged behind the rail, was as many employees—steno­ graphers, law clerks and students. But extraordinarily enough, no one worked, nor was the usual clatter of typewriters heard. They all watch­ ed the new arrivals silently, With bated breaths, from which Rankin sensed their anxiety and suspense. He noted all details before an elderly man came forward and greeted him in obvious relief. "You’ve come from headquarters of course?" He extended his hand "It'S good of you to be so prompt I'm Dawson—'Henry Dawson. I think we had better step into the library where we’ll have greater privacy." The detective posted his two uni­ formed men at the main door, 1507; then ordering Jenks to remain out­ side as well, he followed the lawyer into the library. Two other men awaited them there. Mr. Dawscta introduced them. "This is Mr. Simpkins, clerk of the Common pleas Court, Number Three. Dr. Samuel -Clark, whose offices are on the twelfth floor -of this building; we summoned him immediately, al­ though it was too late for medical aid. Mr.-—" "Rankin, Thomas Rankin,” the detective supplied, and shook hands "Glad to meet you. Then it is a mat­ ter of death, requiring the attention of the police?" Gravely nodding, the lawyer pro­ ceeded to explain. “I regret it’s quite serious enough for that. Brief­ ly, here is the situation. I have been holding a series of hearings in a di­ vorce action in my office, in a con­ tested case. This afternoon, the first testimony for the defense to prevent the granting of the divorce was to presented. The complaining party offered some opposition to the introduction of Mrs. Barbara Keith the first witness for the defense. And when Mr. Trumbull, counsel for the defendant, went to bring her in he found she was dead . . . There are indications that her death was neither normal nor accidental." Rankin’s eyes widened in interest and he asked sharply. "Not normal? That leaves only murder or suicide? Where was she when she died, Mr. Dawson?" The lawyer inclined his head to­ ward- the door leading from the lib­ rary into 1500, adjoining. "In that office," he replied, "where, I understand, she was wait­ ing until she would be called to- give her testimony. On being informed by Mr. Trumbull of his discovery we entered and naturally assumed she had suffered a stroke or heart i attack or something of that sort. But Dr. 'Clark’s examination suggests she met her end by violence.” "I believe she was chloroformed to death,” the physician volunteered Rankin focused a penetrating gaze on the doctor. "Chloroform, Dr. Clark? Are you positive of that? What evidence supports your diag­ nosis?" “The woman’s eyes were dilated which is a dependable sign of death by some such irregular means,” Dr. Clark returned. "I’ve had no oppor­ tunity to examine her blood, but I don’t doubt it will be darkish and fluid. In addition, there are red marks 'on her arms and wrists as if some one had had a powerful grip on them." "Then your opinion .of what oc­ curred is that some one seized her and forcibly administered chloroform though her noge till she succumbed. The physician nodded, "Yes, the symptons, her position, pushed back like that in her chair, and the rough handling she must have received all­ point to it." "Well, unless more than one per­ son was concerned,” Rankin com­ mented, "a man was probably re­ sponsible. Dr. Clark, hpw qufcKIy does chloroform act to prove fatal?’’ "The time is uncertain, and var­ ies with the person," the other re­ sponded; "perhaps two minutes, and at most, a few seconds longer than that. On the other “hand, it might kill in even less than a minute. Ad­ ministered with a saturated cloth or cotton, it would be very efficient.” (Continued next week) Makes it O.K. Aunt—A girl who is engaged should never go out riding with an­ other man. Modern Miss—Oh, it’s all right! Bob’s engaged, too. MITCHELL TAX RATE LOWER MITCHELL—A special meeting of the Town Council was held for the purpose of going -over the estimates before striking the 1935 tax rate. The total assessment for 1935 is $9815,000 ,a reduction of $9,000 from last year, he total expenditure in 1934 was $47,712 and for 1935 $46,2:55, a reduction of $1,457. The mill rate was struck at 47, which is one mill less than last year. ROGERS’ WIDOW GETS $2,500,000 Los Angeles—EdWard McCullough local attorney who said he repre­ sented Lloyds, London Insurance brokers, announced he had delivered a cheque for $2,500,000 to Mrs. Will Rogers representiug a special insur­ ance policy on the life of the late comedian. The policy was reported to have carried the high premium of four per «cent. or $100,000 annually and was said to have been issued eight years ago. Sunday School Lesson LYDIA AND PRISCILLA Christian Women in Industrial Life Sunday, Sept. 8—Acts 16:11-15; 18:1-3, 24-28; Romans 16:1-6. Golden Text Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own wo'rks praise her in the gates. (Prov. 31:31.) The first convert won to God iu Europe through Paul’s ministry was a Christian business woman, Lydia She had already been a worshippei of God; but she did not know about Christ or the way of salvation. There are ten good things said of Lydia. What a revival would come among jvomen in industrial life to­ day if these same ten’ things were true of all Christian women in busi­ ness. 1. She observed the sabbath. Fqr it was pn the Sabbath that Paul and his missionary party, having arriv­ ed at Phillippi, a leading city of Macedonia, went to an open-air meeting outside the city, by a river­ side, and Lydia was one of the wo­ men regularly attending. 2. -She was a woman of prayer— regular, habitual prayer. This open air, river-side meeting was a place "were prayer was wont to be made." 3. -She was a practical woman, and evidently successful in the business world. For she was a "seller of purple" with a home of her own big enough to entertain the missionary party. 4. She was a woman of faith. For- she had been a true worshipper of God; and worship is impossible with­ out faith. 5. She was a good listener—a se­ cret <f success in both religious and secular matters. "She attended un­ to the things which were spoken of Paul" and must have given him her whole attention as he spoke of Christ His death resurrection, the Messiah ■of Israel fulfilling Old Testament prophecy, and Saviour of the world. 6. God’s grace worked in her life and she responded. "JVhose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things" spoken by Paul. 7. iShe was responsive to God God’s grace is shown in the words "whose heart the Lord opened.” Ly­ dia’s response is shown in the words "that she attended unto the things" spoken by Paul. God did His part and Lydia did hers. No one can be saved except by God’s grace; but God’s grace does not force salvation on any one. We are not puppets or a utoiina to ms; we do not merely have merchanical "reactions" to' our en­ vironment, as the mechanistic and atheistic psychology would tell us We have .free will, and we can ac­ cept or reject God’s grace, Lydia ac­ cepted. 8. She was not ashamed to have convictions—‘-and some people seem to be more afraid of conviction to­ day than of anything else. Being convinced that what‘’Paul said was true, and now having genuine faith in Christ as Messiah and Saviour she boldly acted on her conviction and "she was baptised.” 9. Lydia was not willing to be saved all by herself* she brought others with her. "And when she was baptized and her household.” Every Cristian believer has the responsi­ bility of bringing every member Of his or her family to Christ as Sev- lour. Lydia was anticipating what Paul and Silas told the Philippian jailer soon after: "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house" (Acts 16: 31). 10. Hospitality is a Christian vir­ tue, and iLydia had it. Paul enjoins that we be "given to hospitality" (Rom. 12:13.) As soon as Lydia and her household were baptized "she besought us, saying: "If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, .come into' my house and abide there. And she constrained us.” We may be sure it was a happy joyous houshold during those days of Christian fellowship, as new born souls talked with Paul and Silas and Luke abqut their new-found Saviour and "the things that are freely given to us of God" (1 Cor. 2:12). Priscilla was another Christian business woman. She had been in business before was "in Christ." Paul and his party moved on from one city to another in their mission­ ary journey, including even Athens and finally came to Corinth, a great commercial centre. They found a certain Jew named Aquila, with his wife Priscilla. Paul, as we saw last week, was a tentmaker; and this was the craft of Aquila and Priscilla We read: "Ahd because he was of the same craft, he abode with them and wrought; for by their occupa­ tion they* were tenmakers." Unddubtedly Aquila and Priscilla went with Paul week after week to the synagogue services, and listened to the matchless unfolding of their Scriptures by their brilliant and consecrated guest and fellow work­ man, Paul did not stay on in their home indefinitely, but lived else­ where and continued for a year and a half in his ministry in Corinth, and even longer; but when he fially sail­ ed for Syria we read: "Now they were fellow-believers together, re­ joicing in the same Saviour and Lord. Some time later we read of a great service Tendered in the name of Christ by” this man und woman An eloquent Jew named Apollos "mighty in the Scriptures," yet knowing very little of Christ, was speaking and preaching boldly in Ephesus, "whom ,when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they toek him unto them and expaunded unto him the way of God m-ore perfectly." It was a vital turning point in the min­ istry of Apollos, for now he contin­ ued his public teaching, "showing by the Scriptures that Jesus was Christ.” In his Letter to the Romans Pau) speaks of. another Christian woman Phoebe, commending her to his fel- low-Christians, "and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a soc- couror of many, and of myself also." He sends his greetings >to "Priscilla and Aquila my \helpers in Christ Jesus; who have for my life laid down their own necks; unto them not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles." He mentions also “Mary, who bestowed much labor on us." Practical Christian women were then, as now, a vital factor in Chris­ tian history. EXPORT CANADIAN POULTRY A useful export outlet for Cana­ dian poultry has been opened up by British West Indies, 100 boxes hav­ ing gone forward during the first week of August. ■Canadian consignment of both barley and oats to the United King­ dom during the firts six months of 1935 were each more than double those of the corresponding' period of 1934. Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Austria are leading world importers of fruit. Canada does not require to import apples, but the average annual im­ ports of other fruit into Canada from 1928-32 included 74,000 tons of bananas; 73,000 tons of oranges; 20,000 tons of dried grapes; 12,000 tons of lemons; 11,000 tons (jf grapes, and 8,000 tons of pears. From January to June, 1935, Ca­ nada exported 6,103,449 pounds of leaf tobacco, 5,7'92,9.61 pounds of which went to the United Kingdom; 23 8,400 pounds to British West Af­ rica; 52,895 pounds to British West Indies; 11,680 pounds to Belgium and 7,513 pounds to> other foreign countries. 'The bulk of the international trade in canned fruits is in the hands of three countries, the United States British 'MUlaya, and Australia, but increasing quantities are being ex­ ported from Canada and 'South Af­ rica,. Where there's Standing-room Only! (Bl The Night Horse Show, featured each year at the Western Fair, is always crowded with enthusiastic lovers of daring horsemanship. Bl But this popular event is only one of the many unique attractions you will See at the 1935 Western Fair. The Midway, life, noise, color and laughter—the auto show, with its sleek streamlined exhibits—dairy and agricultural exhibits—the spirit­ ed horse races —big Grandstand Show—hundreds of neW, ever-thrilf- ing spectacles brought together for your enjoyment. Plan to attend this greater Western Fair. A day at the Fair beats two days anywhere. • Sept. 9-14 WESTERN FAIRMM Ml WM MM MM Ml 38 LONDON • ONTARIO J. H. Saunders, Pres. W. 0. Jackson, Set. Sxcivr Established 1873 and 1887 Published every Thursday morning at Exeter, Ontario SUBSCRIPTION— $2.0;Q per year in advance RATES—Farm or Real Estate for sale 50c. each insertion for first four insertions. 25c. each subse­ quent insertion. Miscellaneous ar­ ticles. ,To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c. per line of six words, Reading notices 10c. per line. Card of Thanks 50c. Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8c. per line. In Memoriam, with one verse 50c. extra verses 25ic. each. 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