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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1941-04-03, Page 7• Pledge for War Savings A • SERIAL STORY MURDER INCOGNITO BY NORMAN KAHL CHAPTER. 1 It was nothing you could put your hands on. The soft, pliant breezes of the summer night that floated through Martin Sayleans spacious drawing room had noth- ing to do with it.. It was the way you feel when .you're alone on a dark .night and you know that someone is reaching out to stran- gle you,. Only when you turn around, there's nobody there. Dale Appleby felt it, too. Ile lay slumped on his spine, in ane of the overstuffed chairs near the fireplace. Even with his chest Sunken, his head propped forward by the back of the chair, his body Showed the sturdy, virile contour of an athlete. His blond hail' was cut high at the temples, and the tightly drawn skin of hit cheeks, the gently twitching muscles in his face, gave him a patrician air. "It's no use, Rhoda," Dale said softly. "I just went over the whole matter again with Sayler in his Study. I stay broke un.tii he feels like turning over the money. And any mother's will is airtight." One Way Out Thee girl let her, head roll back on the divan so that her rich, black Mir sparkled in the electric glow. Her deep, •brown eyes examined the ceiling. Her ivory, hiffon gown billowed out around her, stirring faintiy like a clump of fragile bub- bles whenever the breeze sighed through the room. "It ought to he a good will," Rhoda. Waters said. "He wwiote it. Your stepfather may be rotten— but he's a good lawyer." "Good enough to keep me a pau- per—and there's not one blessed thing I eau do about it." Rhoda's eyes brightened and her lisps curved into a tiny smile. "Yes, there is. There's one, way." •'What?" "Murder him." Dale's head snapped up and his eyes fastened an Rhoda, but he didn't seem to hear her. "Isu't there a clause in your mether's will that gives you themoney automatically if your beloved stepfather dies?" Dale laughed uneasily. "There is, my love. But the suggestion coming from you startled me • a bit." "The Money is Mine" Rhoda rested her elbows on her Donees and propped her chin with the palm of her hands. "Oh, Dale what's the use? You know why he won't let you have the money. Be bates me . , . he doesn't want you to marry me." Dale lighted a eigaret and flick- ed tobacco particles from his white mess jacket. "You know that's not the real reason, darling. It's an excuse. He's greedy and cruel." Ile nodded toward the man and woman ,sitting near the broad French win- dows across the room. "They're his victims, too. So is George Bar- bour, who's fn Sayler's den right now. This whole affair tonight -- asking all of us to dinner and torturing no with his hostile cour- tesy—it's all part of the whole ugly scheme. Sayler can't just exact his pound of flesh, He's got to watch Iris victims. - writhe in agony." "Then we can't ever be mar- ried, Dale . . . not until be's out of the way, at least." For a moment,- Dale was silent. "Maybe there's a way. There lnug be some answer. Tho money is mine." Dale was thinking of his mother then—of the way she, too, had fallen into the clutches of the malt who now sat in her house meting out his puttishm•ent. Dale's mother had married Martin Sayler three years atter her first husband died. She died foal' years later, when. Dale was 20. Sayler had drawn bee last testament and. under his influence, she had specified that Sayler was to hold Dale's legacy until her son became 21—or until, in Sayler's opinion, Dale was re- sponsible . enough to handle bis own. fortune. Slow aurninq CIGARETTE PAPERS NONE F/NER MADE ISSUE 14---'41 COPYRIGHT, 1940:, NEA SERVICE. INC.' Rhoda reached over and tools: a eigaeet from the coffee table be- fore her, "I suppose I ought to tell you, Dale—I saw Sayler the other day. He asked me' to come over. He told me you would never get any of the money as long as you went around with me. Ile called me a—a golddigger.' Color rushed into Dale's cheeks. "Why, the •contemptible—" A Matter of Gambling He stopped abruptly. The other couple was standing over them. Dale sprang to his feet until the blond woman seated herself on the fax end of the divan. "I wish he'd get it over with— whatever he wants," Hazel Leigh- ton said. "l'm getting jittery." She couldn't have been much older than 30. She was still pretty, but her excessive make-up and the dull platinum of her hair made her seem somewhat older. Winslow Mardell remained stand- ing. The corner of his mouth curl- ed up to meet one of his thin mus- taches. He placed ofle hand on Hazel's shoulder. "You know what he wants. It's the pay-off, isn't it? Dear old Uncle Martin wants to welch—and I'm betting he gets away with it." Hazel flared. "I wouldn't talk about welching, if 1 were you. You're not here to play chess with the Old Master. If the grapevine has it straight, there's a little mat- ter of some ga,w.bling—" "That's my business," said Mar- dell coldly. "Mine and Sayler's. We'll manage to settle—" TheoMan With Barbour Wardell stopped short. in the broad, arched doorway on the south side` of the room stood two men, almost exactly the same height. George Barbour smiled. It was a weak smile. No one responded, so he let his flabby cheeks drop into their natural position. He pulled a handkerchief from his breast pock- et and dabbed at perspiration along the fringe of his thinning gray hair. But no one was interested in Barbour. The others were watch- ing the titan who stood beside hint. His body was more solid than Bate hour's and suggested strength and utter determination. Shaggy eye- brows half concealed the steely glint in his eyes. "How cozy everyoue looks," Mar- tin Sayler said, Mardell stepped forward. "Are you ready to see me now?" be demanded, Sayler grabbed Barbour's arm and led him into the room. see you at the proper time. There's no neat to hurry. I waut all of you. to enjoy yourselves." .. His smile was almost savage. Barbour let his ample body sag slowly down into a blue mohair chair. Sayler remained standing in the center of the drawing roots. His shoulders were bent back, rig- id, but his head bung forward at a slight angle. "George and I have just had a little chat . , . very pleasant," Say- ler said. "We've settled lots of things." Rhoda sprang to her feet. "Why do you have to do this to uS? Why do youhave to torture es? Can't you just get it over with?" Tears glistened on her cheeks. "There's no need to get hyster- ical," Sayler said coldly. Dale badrisen with. Rhoda and had thrown. a protective assn around bee quivering shoulders.. "She's not hysterical. She's just telling you what all of us are thinit- ing. Why don't you get oil with your bloody business?" Sayler's piercing eyes were lev- eled on Dale for at moment. Sud- denly his jaw clenched tightly. "Very well ---you asked tor 'it." Ile turned to !Hazel Leighton. "I've a long distance call to snake. It shoald take about 10 minutes. 1'll • see you after that." Ile wheeled and walked briskly out of the roam. From where Rhoda was still standing, she could see him walk across the reception hall and shut the wide oaken door of bis study behind * * George. Barbour had slug ties! in- to his cheir. Ills teeth clenched an unlighted. eafinr. "I think l d better bo gunning along," he said. But he anede no move to leave. Wardell cause over and stood be- fore the plump little Wren. "Weill to talk about it, George?" New Slbauette Much Narrower Shoulders Are Soft and OW" ed Thls Spring But They Never Droop Briefly, the new silhouette is nar- rower, shoulders ere soft, draped, but they never droop. Waistlines are lower and fitted, necklines plunge to a new low. Beige in a • wide range of shades is bis for spring, and greens of all tones are predicted the newest, most rash• ionable on the color chart. Pastels are highlighted, including Pink, bine, yellow, . violet and green, all of which are 'intensely flattering. THi7 "COSPEJME 2.001 " The perennial favorite, navy, is -widely shown um well as smart Mack. Very new and vevy gay are the oversize Polka dots (about the: size of a • half dollar), the big • splashy prints. Suits, the. A.meeiean designer's• forte and the American woman's favorite, hit a nety high in "softness" from the suave umait tailoreds to the casual jackets and elegant dressmaker type suits. The "costume look" is etressett and all of the fashions are wear- able, as they are chie and perfectly, keyed to the Canadian woman's. busy life. Boards Superior To Perambulator A New York Archaeologist who studied tribal customs of the Shoshone -Bannock Indians near Pocatello in 1937 has decided they know best when it comes to rearing a child. Dr. Charlton G. Laird, a pro- fessor. at the University of Idaho, South, received a letter from Godfrey J. Olsen, the archaeolo- gist, who lives at Danskamnter Point, N.Y, Olsen said he was convinced the Indian system of carrying their papooses on "boards" was sound, both from health stand- point and for practical purposes. Household Hints Try standing on a cushion for a long sti'eteit of it:ening, and your Leet won't get either cold or tired, t * ,0 To flatten an upturned blade o.� a knife ,heat the point, and when cool triad it with scissors. I<inish it off by riling. * * * Make a ereain with powdered starch and cold water and apply a coat all over a plaster statuette. Let it .dry and when brushed off, the statuette will be clean.' * , M* Bah black and navy blue wash- ing materials look twice as ,gond if they are "blued" after being rinsed, and they do like to be hung nut to dry without wringing --- . weather permitting. * 0 * Save gas by filling your sauce - eau Ii:d with potatoes, tie a cloth tightly over them and then return the a n which lid to the saucepan i v your greens or stew is cooking; the potatoes will be perfectly steamed without any trouble. If your white things—handker- chiefs, towels, etc.—have became a little yellow with time, try this titre, let them soak overnight in clean, cold water with a teaspoon- ful of cream of tartar allowed to every quart of water. When :the clothes are ironed after this treat- ment you will find them really 'as white as snow. Music Will . Fade In Captive Lands Andrew Schulhof, manager of the Berlin Philharmonic Orches- tra for eight years prior to 1938, believes the music of Central Europe will fade out during the next generation. Bach child, he explained in an interview in Seattle last month, is being molded without freedom of self-expression "ancl you must give freedom if there is to be music." Crochet of Rare Beauty This lovely crocheted crystal. motif, which is simple to create, wnrks up perfectly in a coffee set. Pattern No. 903 contains list of materials needed, illustration of stitches and complete instructions. To order pattern: Write, or send above picture, with 1:i cents in coin or stamps to Carol..A.inies, Room 421, 73 West Adelaide St., To- ronto, "Sometime—plenty. Not just now. I'm not up to it.". Hazel Leighton kept consulting her wrist watch. After a while she sprang to her feet, "I'm going in. He can't keep me waiting. Twenty minutes have passed—it's 9.30 now." She strode out of the room. What Happened? W rdell's, eyes followed her. "And the condemned woman mar, cbed into the death chamber with a look of defiance on her face," he intoned. • Dale frowned. "I don't think you're very fanny tonight, Mar - Apparently yet don't quite grasp—" A scream cut him short. For a moment ro one stirred. No one was ratite sure what it was. Across the hallway, Rhoda Could see Hazel : clinging to the opened dooi•twey of the study. "It's Hazel," she gasped. Dale was on his feet. He dashed across the broad .drawing room with the oth- ers on his heels. At the entranc-e, to Sayler's den, hazel stood, un- supported now, her face looking • gi'otesgvely ashen, "What's the matter?" Dale asked, "What happened?" And then he saw. They all saw. The men mood. rooted to the floor, and gaped. Rhoda sought Dale's band aur1 • clung to it ferociously. Ilk the middle of the dimly light, ed study lay Martin Sayler, his leg crumpled up beneath him, his face pressed flat against the sand - colored rug, Next to the inevt body, a widening pool of blood caught the faint rays of the desk lamp in one corner and glistened gruesomely. • (To Be Continued) Menu For Methuselah Periodically some sage or die- tetic exert comes forward with 'his conception of an ideal diet, which if strictly adhered to will enable one to live 600 years, The latest example concerns the vil- lage of Demir Hassar, in South Serbia, where live two patriarchal gentlemen, Jordan Andjelkovic, who at 110 is a crack horseman, and Spiro Petrovic, who despite his 109 years still sleeps on the bare floor of his hut. Jordan is a vegetarian, but his compatriot eats meat at Easter and Christ - mac. Their main diet, however, is a .ed pepper, beans, and bread dipped in vinegar. Unlike the American millionaire who lived on bananas, Dr. von Noorden who believes in seven small meals a day, and numerous other fad- dists, these two old boys do not claim that their peculiar diet will give anybody anything except chronic indigestion. glut it seems to suit them very well. a With frontiers of 3,438 miles, Poland had only 87 miles sf coastline before the war. iemw 4f4i CO$9 ilk } neeeet • Ask your grocer for Calumet. Try it and see how double•action permits you to use less and still get better results. Notice, too, how the Calumet tin opens at a slight twist of 'the wrist—yet never spills, even when full. Under the lid is a handy device to level each spoonful as you use it. CALUMET 1S PRICED SURPRISINGLY LOW krilt mouaeFaeritic 4KING WDER coma #41INAr/ON rver WIIcnr,ta 191 Color Is Rampant In Spring Picture Darker Tones Predominate in Formalized Town.Fashions, With Light, Neutral and Bright Shades for Country and Casual Wear Color will run rampant for spring! Light, neutral shades, dark and bright shades, are all in the picture—and you will find many to match or contrast with your spring costume. The darker shades pre- dominate in formalized town fash- ions, while the light, neutral and bright shades will find their way in town and country traveling wardrobes. NAVY VERY POPULAR Navy is for greater popularity than ever before. Always a fav- orite, it will lead the spring fash- ion parade. It is shown in suits and coats and sheer dresses, dressed up with crisp, lingerie touches. While red is a natural complement with tavy in: trims, edging, lining and in bright ret! Mouses. Navy sportswear is a new "dark horse" and with white braid and brass buttons on a slacks out- fit or suit, navy has a real nautical flavor. Another blue that is in the ' spring fashion picture is Ai force blue, seen particularly in coats and suits, and reflects the military in- fluence and a keen interest in av- iation. GREEN LEADS • Newest color group to leap into prominence this spring is green, definitely a color with a future: Highlighted in a wide variety of shades. greens were predominant in the Fashion Futures show held in New York. Greens from lime green, yellowed greens and dart: forest greens . . . all have a nee twat spring flavor, Clear. lettuce "Vitamin" green is used for day tants evening dresses, while )might Emerald green is the latest new: for casual coats and sportswear. Whenever you mention greens, you always think of that other bright color range reds—this spring still a favorite in eoats, suits, print dresses and accessories. Women Can Help Nation To Health It Should Be A jective, Says Health League National Ob - Director of of Canada— Women Needed to Parlia- ment If health„were to be a national objective' in Canada the doctors needed the help of women, Dr, Gordon Bates, director of the Health League of Canada, said in an address before the Local Council of Women in Toronto. "In all our municipal affairs it takes men and women together to build a world that makes sense,” he said. "Men cannot do it alone. We need more women to give thought to the things that are worthwhile." RESOLUTIONS NOT ENOUGH Groups of women passing reso- lutions was "not enough." Wo- men by themselves were no more capable of settling the affairs of the world than were nen, and women in such groups itt the long run had little political influence. "We need women in our poli- tical assemblies and in all of our serious national deliberations," lie said. "We need women in parliament; we need women to work 'with nen to decide the fu- ture of mankind." Coldest Place Russia claims that the coldest plane In the world is 01-Mekon, in Siberia, where water thrown from a bucket out of a first - floor window is said to freeze before it reaches the ground. A A B L E L K s By SADIE B. CHAMBERS "Maple Syrup Days'. One of the sure signs of Spring to a. Canadian is the news that. "the sap is running" or later the long anticipated information, that "Maple syrup is on the ra r'ket". What could be more patriotic than. to encourage the use of Maple S3 rap? Then we immediately think of pancakes, waffles or muffins -- so here goes: PANCAKES 2 cups sifted 'pastry flour 3 teaspoons baking powder A teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1% cups milk % cup melted butter Measure flour and sift with baa, ing powder and salt. Add beaten egg, milk and melted butter. Add the liquids slowly to the dry in- gredients. Some eggs vary as does the flour; if batter seems too thin add a little more flour. Pour or drop rounds of batter on hot fryitg pan. When bubbles appear turn and brown on the other side. Serve piping hot with Maple Syrup, WAFFLES 1sy cups sifted flour, ?r cup whole wheat flour 3 teaspoons baking powder teaspoon salt 3 egg yolks 3 teaspoons baking Powder ee teaspoon salt 3 egg whites beaten stiffly ea cup cream li up milk 4 tablespoons melted butter Sift flour, baking powner and salt. If using whole wheat too, toss in after sifting flour. Then add well -beaten egg yolks, milk and cream, and lastly the melted bet- ter. Drop and cook on electric waffle iron in the usual way, Serve with plain maple 'syrup or a thinly, whipped cream with shaved maple sugar added. Waffles are not syn- onymous with breakfast any more. They can be dressed up w,. a var- ied wardrobe, making than a well- behaved addition for luncaeon or evening as well as breakfast, WHOLE WHEAT MUFFINS 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 egg to cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup buttermilk 3: teaspoon soda Cream butter and sugar, add the egg well'beaten. Beat togetaer un- til very creamy. Then add butter- milk with soda, dissolved a1.d last- ly the whole wheat flour. A dash at nutmeg is a pleasing -addition. Miss Chambers welcomes personal letters from interested readers. She is pleaecd to receive suggestions on topics for her column, and Is even ready to listen to your Heed peeves." Requests for rceipes om special menu* are In order. Address your ietters to ""Miss Stale ll. tatzant. berg, 73 West Adelaide Street, To- ronto." Senil slumped, self-addressed envelope It Toni ivltfia a reels. Something He Ate John Biggs, 18, circus glass eater and bric-a-brac swallower, was discharged from a New York hospital last week after physici- ans r"enioved from his stomach "enough tacks, broken glass end razor blades to fill a large bottle." Next day, Biggs was ill an- other hospital; getting treatment for stomach pains, He said the paths were causer! by ... something he ate --- in a. restaurant.