anaheim-gazette 1930-04-10

Fifth Installment SYNOPSIS Margaret Leferre marries Luke Madison, wealthy banker, after he has transferred to her every dollar he has in the world. After the ceremony he asks her for some money with which to pay an obligation. She refuses, declaring that he shall never have a cent of his money back. She discloses to him the fact that her brother, Rex, who was found shot, had left a note saying that Madison had ruined him, and Margaret had married Luke for revenge. She does not know that Rex had forged Madison's name to a large check. Maddison leaves her and wanders about London, trying to understand what happened, when he meets Lewing, an underworld character who has previously brought him a message from Gunner Haynes, a famous American crook. Danton Morell, a friend of Margaret's and of her brother Rex, saw Gunner Haynes one night when Maddison was with him, and is afraid of him. Haynes is now in prison, and Detective Bird of Scotland Yard, known as "The Sparrow," has been making inquiries about Rex Leferre's affairs. There is something mysterious about Gunner Haynes, and an even greater mystery as to who it was who killed Lewing while he is talking with Madison himself. Luke recovers consciousness two weeks later in a hospital, with nothing to indicate his identity. He has a heavy beard and the hospital people call him "Smith." Margaret sees a photograph of the mysterious "Smith" in a newspaper but does not recognize it. Meantime, she gets a telegram from Paris, signed "Luke," saying he will not come back and will simply evidence for a divorce. Danty looked at Margaret in horrified amazement. His consternation was almost comic. "You've given back all the money he gave you?" he stammered. "Why shouldn't I? I have enough to live on," she said. "Mr. Stiles, as trustee of the fund, is making me a sufficient allowance." He could only gaze at her, dumb-founded. All his fine schemes had been blown away as a feather of steam is blown by a gale. She saved him the trouble of speaking and gave him time to recover himself, for she went on: "Luke has never been in Paris since he went away—some interested person must have sent that wire. I almost feel as though I willed it to be sent, to give me some excuse for the terrible way I treated Luke." She smiled. "I should be awfully uncomfortable of I thought my money made any difference to you in your scheme, Danton. Happily, you're a rich man." Danty nodded slowly. He had that morning received a warning letter from his banker, for he had been spending money and losing large sums at his favorite gambling house in the faith that his financial position would soon be unassailable. With an effort he recovered his balance and forced his voice into a tone of indifference. "I'm not sure than you're wise. Did you consult your lawyer?" She shook her head. "It matters of conscience one does not consult lawyers," she said quietly. It was difficult enough to make intelligent conversation. Her attitude was a dead wall built across his easy path, and at the moment it seemed unscalable. He had to play for time now; his native cunning told him that so "Just wait a moment you?" said Margaret, and the do "Who is he?" "He's a man I don't want a man I don't think you He's a criminal, the fear arrested that night at the you take-my advice you away." She hesitated. "If he knows Luke—" "He doesn't—that's just see you. He'll probably and he's a pretty danger." "Then you'd better be comes," she said, and she sternation that this was able suggestion. "I'd be she said "Will you waid rooming?" Margaret in that moo combat; he agreed sulk gestion, and was in the room when he heard the Gunner pass the cloak. Margaret was unprepared type that came into the The tanned, hawk face he and a certain refinement had not expected. "Are you Mrs. Maddle the visitor, and she incl slightly. My name's police know me as Gu I'm a jewel thief among he said. His tone was as calm were announcing himself of an honorable guild. "I met your husband to do me a service—I do him one, Mrs. Maddle Again she nooded. "Mr. Danton Morell if yours isn't he?" he asked There is something mysterious about Gunner Haynes, and an even greater mystery as to who it was who killed Lewing while he is talking with Madison himself. Luke recovers consciousness two weeks later in a hospital, with nothing to indicate his identity. He has a heavy beard and the hospital people call him "Smith." Margaret sees a photograph of the mysterious "Smith" in a newspaper but does not recognize it. Meantime, she gets a telegram from Paris, signed "Luke," saying he will not come back and will supply evidence for a divorce. Luke Maddison, in the hospital, knowing if this, decides that he will keep on calling himself Smith and see what happens. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY "A friend of yours wishes to see you," she said. "He says he knows you." Luke frowned. "A friend?" he repeated. "I'm sure he's mistaken me for somebody else." No, he particularly asked for you. He said the man who was stabbed; of course, I didn't tell him your name was Smith, because it isn't. "Oh yes, it is, sister—I'm profoundly curious; let him come in." The man who came in he had never seen before. His shabbiness was relieved by a collar of such surprising whiteness that Luke guessed it had been bought for the occasion, as also had the violent necktie. He was a man with a very small face, sharpefeatured; his heavily lidded eyes glanced furiously left and right before he came stealthily to the bed. "All right, sister." His voice was high and husky (Luke remembered that Lewing's voice was that way, and wondered if this was a relative). "Is this your friend?" asked the nurse. The man nodded. "That's him all right, miss." The nurse disappeared, and the man bent over the bed. He smelt musty and unsavory, as though his clothes had been stored in a damp place. "Joe says that as you didn't squeak he's going to make things right for you." "Didn't what?" asked Luke. "Bqueak. Don't be funny! When you come out, see him." He slipped a dirty piece of paper under the pillow, and Luke heard a well-remembered rustle. "There's a fever there for you. Joe says he'll look after you." "God bless him!" said Luke soberly, "for if ever there was a man who wanted looking after, it's me!" He left the hospital on a sunny afternoon, and could walk out without assistance, for he had carried no baggage. He was strong enough to walk, for he had taken an appreciable amount of exercise on the terrace of the hospital; but he had lost weight and his clothes hung loosely upon him. The mysterious man had told him to go to Mrs. Fraser, at 339 Glennett Street. He pushed open the door; a cracked bell clanged, and after a while there emerged through a door leading to the shop parlor a sharm-featured woman unassailable. With an effort he recovered his balance and forced his voice into a tone of indifference. "I'm not sure than you're wise. Did you consult your lawyer?" She shook her head. "In matters of conscience one does not consult lawyers," she said quietly. It was difficult enough even to make intelligent conversation. Her attitude was a dead wall built across his easy path, and at the moment it seemed unscalable. He had to play for time now; his native cunning told him that so long as he had her on the side there was no reason why he should lose hope. He had dreamed of hundreds of thousands; he had been certain of tens of thousands; there was still an odd thousand or two for the pickling and possibly a greater haul if he played the game shrewdly. "When do you expect to leave for Ronda?" "In two days' time," she said quickly—so quickly that he realized she had worked it out to the hour. "As soon as I am certain that Luke is in Ronda I shall go to him." "Exactly what will you say to him?" He could not resist asking this question, though he realized even as he spoke the words that he was guilty of a tactical error. He saw her stiffen; that cold look came back to the beautiful eyes. "That is entirely a matter between Luke and me," she said. "I have made this mess, I am afraid, and I must get out of it." In his desperation he blundered again. "You owe something to Rex's memory," he said. "I don't know what you're feeling about Luke, but there's a fact that can't be blinked. Luke could have saved your brother's life; instead, when he found he was ruined, he hounded him still further into the mire. His god is money—" "Yet he gave me everything," she said quietly; "and when I refused him money, he went away without a word. Don't you realize, Danton, that had he gone to his lawyer, had he gone to the courts—had he done anything—I must have given him the money back, not because he had any legal right to it but because I would not have dared to face a public inquiry. He may have been mean, he may have been terribly cruel, but I cannot right one wrong with another. That is the consideration which made me give back the money to Mr. Stiles," she went on in a voice less tense, more agreeable, almost friendly. "We shall have to thresh out this business of Rex—it's very ugly and hurtful, and I can't think of it calmly even now. Luke may have some explanation; there may be a very excellent reason why he refused any further help to poor Rex. At any rate, it's my job to find the truth." He was almost livid with a fury he could hardly disguise. His lips curled in a sneer. "It seems to me that the result of your reconciliation—I sinne that's unassailable. With an effort he recovered his balance and forced his voice into a tone of indifference. "I'm not sure than you're wise. Did you consult your lawyer?" She shook her head. "In matters of conscience one does not consult lawyers," she said quietly. It was difficult enough even to make intelligent conversation. Her attitude was a dead wall built across his easy path, and at the moment it seemed unscalable. He had to play for time now; his native cunning told him that so long as he had her on the side there was no reason why he should lose hope. He had dreamed of hundreds of thousands; he had been certain of tens of thousands; there was still an odd thousand or two for the pickling and possibly a greater haul if he played the game shrewdly. "When do you expect to leave for Ronda?" "In two days' time," she said quickly—so quickly that he realized she had worked it out to the hour. "As soon as I am certain that Luke is in Ronda I shall go to him." "Exactly what will you say to him?" He could not resist asking this question, though he realized even as he spoke the words that he was guilty of a tactical error. He saw her stiffen; that cold look came back to the beautiful eyes. "That is entirely a matter between Luke and me," she said. "I have made this mess, I am afraid, and I must get out of it." In his desperation he blundered again. "You owe something to Rex's memory," she said. "I don't know what you're feeling about Luke, but there's a fact that can't be blinked. Luke could have saved your brother's life; instead, when he found he was ruined, he hounded him still further into the mire. His god is money—" "Yet he gave me everything," she said quietly; "and when I refused him money, he went away without a word. Don't you realize, Danton, that had he gone to his lawyer, had he gone to the courts—had he done anything—I must have given him the money back, not because he had any legal right to it but because I would not have dared to face a public inquiry. He may have been mean, he may have been terribly cruel, but I cannot right one wrong with another. That is the consideration which made me give back the money to Mr. Stiles," she went on in a voice less tense, more agreeable, almost friendly. "We shall have to thresh out this business of Rex—it's very ugly and hurtful, and I can't think of it calmly even now. Luke may have some explanation; there may be a very excellent reason why he refused any further help to poor Rex. At any rate, it's my job to find the truth." He was almost livid with a fury he could hardly disguise. His lips curled in a sneer. "It seems to me that the result of your reconciliation—I sinne that's unassailable. With an effort he recovered his balance and forced his voice into a tone of indifference. "I'm not sure than you're wise. Did you consult your lawyer?" She shook her head. "In matters of conscience one does not consult lawyers," she said quietly. It was difficult enough even to make intelligent conversation. Her attitude was a dead wall built across his easy path, and at the moment it seemed unscalable. He had to play for time now; his native cunning told him that so long as he had her on the side there was no reason why he should lose hope. He had dreamed of hundreds of thousands; there was still an odd thousand or two for the pickling and possibly a greater haul if he played the game shrewdly. "When do you expect to leave for Ronda?" "In two days' time," she said quickly—so quickly that he realized she had worked it out to the hour. "As soon as I am certain that Luke is in Ronda I shall go to him." "Exactly what will you say to him?" He could not resist asking this question, though he realized even as he spoke the words that he was guilty of a tactical error. He saw her stiffen; that cold look came back to the beautiful eyes. "That is entirely a matter between Luke and me," she said. "I have made this mess, I am afraid, and I must get out of it." In his desperation he blundered again. "You owe something to Rex's memory," she said. "I don't know what you're feeling about Luke, but there's a fact that can't be blinked. Luke could have saved your brother's life; instead, when he found他 was ruined, 他 hounded him still further into the mire. His god is money—" "Yet he gave me everything," she said quietly; "and when I refused him money, he went away without a word. Don't you realize, Danton, that had他 gone to his lawyer，had他 gone to the courts—had他 done anything—I must have given him the money back，not because他 had any legal right to it but because I would not have dared to face a public inquiry. He may have been mean，he may have been terribly cruel，but I cannot right one wrong with another. That is the consideration which made我 give back the money to Mr. Stiles," she went on in a voice less tense，more agreeable， almost friendly." "We shall have to thresh out this business of Rex—it's very ugly and hurtful，and I can't think of it calmly even now. Luke may have some explanation；there may be a very excellent reason why他 refused any further help to poor Rex. At any rate，it's my job to find the truth." He was almost livid with a fury他 could hardly disguise. His lips curled in a sneer. "It seems to me that the result of your reconciliation—I sinne that's unassailable. With an effort he recovered his balance and forced his voice into a tone of indifference. "I'm not sure than you're wise. Did you consult your lawyer?" She shook her head. "In matters of conscience one does not consult lawyers," she said quietly. It was difficult enough even to make intelligent conversation. Her attitude was a dead wall built across his easy path，and at the moment it seemed unscalable. He had to play for time now; his native cunning told him that so long as他 had her on the side there was no reason why他 should lose hope. He had dreamed of hundreds of thousands; there was still an odd thousand or two for the pickling and possibly a greater haul if他 played the game shrewdly. "When do you expect to leave for Ronda?" "In two days' time," she said quickly—so quickly that he realized she had worked it out to the hour. "As soon as I am certain that Luke is in Ronda I shall go to him." "Exactly what will you say to him?" He could not resist asking this question, though he realized even as he spoke the words that he was guilty of a tactical error. He saw her stiffen; that cold look came back to the beautiful eyes. "That is entirely a matter between Luke and me," she said. "I have made this mess，I am afraid，and I must get out of it." In his desperation he blundered again. "You owe something to Rex's memory," she said. "I don't know what you're feeling about Luke，but there's a fact that can't be blinked. Luke could have saved your brother's life； instead，when他 found他 was ruined，他 hounded him still further into the mire. His god is money—" "Yet he gave me everything," she said quietly; "and when I refused him money，he went away without a word. Don't you realize，Danton，that had他 gone to his lawyer，had他 gone to the courts—had他 done anything—I must have given him the money back，not because他 had any legal right to it but because I would not have dared to face a public inquiry. He may have been mean，he may have been terribly cruel，but I cannot right one wrong with another. That is the consideration which made我 give back the money to Mr. Stiles," she went on in a voice less tense，more agreeable， almost friendly." "We shall have to thresh out this business of Rex—it's very ugly and hurtful，and I can't think of it calmly even now. Luke may have some explanation；there may be a very excellent reason why他 refused any further help to poor Rex. At any rate，it's my job to find the truth." He was almost livid with a fury他 could hardly disguise. His lips curled in a sneer. "It seems to me that the result of your reconciliation—I sinne that's unassailable. With an effort he recovered his balance and forced his voice into a tone of indifference. "I'm not sure than you're wise. Did you consult your lawyer?" She shook her head. "In matters of conscience one does not consult lawyers," she said quietly. It was difficult enough even to make intelligent conversation. Her attitude was a dead wall built across his easy path，and at the moment it seemed unscalable. He had to play for time now; his native cunning told him that so long as他 had her on the side there was no reason why他 should lose hope. He had dreamed of hundreds of thousands; there was still an odd thousand or two for the pickling and possibly a greater haul if他 played the game shrewdly. "When do you expect to leave for Ronda?" "In two days' time," she said quickly—so quickly that he realized she had worked it out to the hour. "As soon as I am certain that Luke is in Ronda I shall go to him." "Exactly what will you say to him?" He could not resist asking this question, though he realized even as he spoke the words that he was guilty of a tactical error. He saw her stiffen; that cold look came back to the beautiful eyes. "That is entirely a matter between Luke and me," she said. "I have made this mess，I am afraid，and I must get out of it." In his desperation he blundered again. "You owe something to Rex's memory," she said. "I don't know what you're feeling about Luke，but there's a fact that can't be blinked. Luke could have saved your brother's life； instead，when他 found他 was ruined，他 hounded him still further into the mire. His god is money—" "Yet he gave me everything," she said quietly; "and when I refused him money，he went away without a word. Don't you realize，Danton，that had他 gone to his lawyer，had他 gone到the courts—had他 done anything—I must have given him the money back，not because他 had any legal right to it but because I would not have dared to face a public inquiry. He may have been mean，he may have been terribly cruel，but I cannot right one wrong with another. That is the consideration which made我 give back the money to Mr. Stiles," she went on in a voice less tense，more agreeable， almost friendly." "We shall have to thresh out this business of Rex—it's very ugly and hurtful，and I can't think of it calmly even now. Luke may have some explanation；there may be a very excellent reason why他 refused any further help to poor Rex. At any rate，it's my job to find the truth." He was almost livid with a fury他 could hardly disguise. His lips curled in a sneer. "It seems to me that the result of your reconciliation—I sinne that's unassailable. With an effort he recovered his balance and forced his voice into a tone of indifference. "I'm not sure than you're wise。Did you consult your lawyer?" She shook her head. "In matters of conscience one does not consult lawyers," she said quietly. It was difficult enough even to make intelligent conversation. Her attitude was a dead wall built across his easy path，and at the moment it seemed unscalable. He had to play for time now; his native cunning told him that so long as他 had her on the side there was no reason why他 should lose hope. He had dreamed of hundreds of thousands; there was still an odd thousand or two for the pickling and possibly a greater haul if他 played the game shrewdly." "When do you expect to leave for Ronda?" "In two days' time," she said quickly—so quickly that he realized she had worked it out to the hour. "As soon as I am certain that Luke is in Ronda I shall go to him." "Exactly what will you say to him?" He could not resist asking this question, though he realized even as he spoke the words that he was guilty of a tactical error. He saw her stiffen; that cold look came back to the beautiful eyes. "That is entirely a matter between Luke and me," she said: "I have made this mess，I am afraid，and I must get out of it." In his desperation he blundered again. "You owe something to Rex's memory," she said: "I don't know what you're feeling about Luke，but there's a fact that can't be blinked. Luke could have saved your brother's life； instead，when他 found他 was ruined，他 hounded him still further into the mire. His god is money—" "Yet he gave me everything," she said quietly; "and when I refused him money，he went away without a word. 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left the hospital on a sunny afternoon, and could walk out without assistance, for he had carried no baggage. He was strong enough to walk, for he had taken an appreciable amount of exercise on the terrace of the hospital; but he had lost weight and his clothes hung loosely upon him. The mysterious man had told him to go to Mrs. Fraser, at 339 Ginnett Street. He pushed open the door; a cracked bell clanged, and after a while there emerged through a door leading to the shop parlor a sharp-featured woman with brassy hair, who greeted him with all the superficial unfriendliness which he discovered was the normal attitude of the small tradesman in this neighborhood. "I am Mrs. Fraser," she said. "I was told to call and see you," he began, when she interrupted him quickly. "Are you the man from the hospital—Smith?" Luke smiled and nodded. She lifted the flap of the counter. "Come in, will you?" Her tone was respectful, almost fawning. "I thought you wasn't coming quit tomorrow." She led the way into a frowsy little parlor and closed the door communicating with the shop carefully. "It's lucky I had the room done up for you today," she said. "I'm a rare one for getting things done in time. Will you come this way, Mr. What's your name?" Curiosity impelled him to follow her. At the first sight of that dingy shop he had been tempted to turn back, to find a new foothold to life; but now he went after the woman almost gaily. For that was the ineradicable weakness of Luke Maddison: a consuming curiosity as to what would happen next. At some time or other there had been built a small annex to the house; the floors were firmer, the doors seemed heavier. She opened one of these and showed him into a room, the comfort of which was rather staggering. He expected to see something particularly uninviting, and it is possible that, had this been the case, he would have declined the lodging and gone elsewhere. But the bed was neat, the sheets spotless; the furniture, though plain, was amplid, and a small fire burned in the grate. "To air the room," she explained, almost apologetically, and led him to understand that this luxury was impermanent. He made me give back the money to Mr. Stiles, she went on in a voice less tense, more agreeable, almost friendly. "We shall be thresh out this business of Rex—it's very ugly and hurtful, and I can't think of it calmly even jow. Luke may have some explanation; there may be a very excellent reason why he refused any further help to poor Rex. At any rate, it's my job to find the truth." He was almost livid with a fury he could hardly disguise. His lips curled in a sneer. "It seems to me that the result of your reconciliation—I suppose that's what it is coming to—will be to leave me in the lurch and put me wrong with anybody. Financially it may ruin me. Luke had a big influence in the City, and even now the mere suggestion that I was antagonistic to him is making a big difference." To his surprise she laughed. "Danton," she said, almost gally, "you're making me feel a pig! You don't imagine I would allow a friend of Rex's to suffer because of the help he tried to give me?" Danton Morell was puzzled. Why was she so cheerful? And then he remembered—she would be in Ronda in a few days, would be united with her husband. The thought made him wince; he was beginning to understand how big a place this girl had made for herself in his life. It was not like Danton Morell to allow any woman a foothold in the cold thing he called a heart; but insensibly, and for some reason which he could not understand, she whom he had intended as a dupe had become a factor. It was almost unbelievable. And with this came another realization that momentarily left him agast. She was in love with her husband! He had opened his lips to speak when there came a discreet knock at the door and the maid entered. "There's a gentleman wishes to see you, madam—a Mr. Haynes." Had Margaret been looking at him, she would have seen Danty's face go pale. "He says he knows Mr. Maddison slightly," the girl went on, "and he wants particularly to see you." Danty gaped at her. "You didn't tell him I was here, did you?" he begun, and saw the look of astonishment in Margaret's face. "Do you know him?" He nodded, and glanced significantly at the girl. BLUFF ACE BY EDGAR WALLACE "Just wait a moment outside, will you?" said Margaret, and when the maid had gone and the door was closed; "Who is he?" He's a man I don't wish to see, and a man I don't think you ought to see. He's a criminal, the fellow who was arrested that night at the Carlton. If you take my advice you'll send him away." She hesitated. "If he knows Luke—" she began. "He doesn't—that's just a trick to see you. He'll probably want money, and he's a pretty dangerous man." "Then you'd better be here when he comes," she said, and saw by his consternation that this was not an acceptable suggestion. "I'd better see him," she said. "Will you wait in the little drawing room?" Margaret in that mood he could not combat; he agreed sulkily to her suggestion, and was in the little drawing room when he heard the quick step of the Gunner pass the closed door. Margaret was unprepared for the type that came into the drawing room. The tanned, hawk face had a strength and a certain refinement which she had not expected. "Are you Mrs. Maddison?" drawled the visitor, and she inclined her head slightly. "My name's Haynes—the police know me as Gunner Haynes. I'm a jewel thief among other things," he said. His tone was as calm as though he were announcing himself the member of an honorable guild. "I met your husband once; he tried to do me a service—I should like to do him one, Mrs. Maddison." Again she nodded. "Mr. Danton Morell is a friend of yours, isn't he?" he asked. DANN Don't Worship the Medicine Bottle Nature's way to health is through chiropractic—the old family medicine cabinet is unnecessary to your health. When you worship the medicine bottle your prayers are apt to remain unanswered. Chiropractic is the leading drugless system of the country. It accomplishes all cures by adjusting the moveable segments of the spinal column to normal position, thereby releasing imploded nerves and blood vessels. Chiropractic corrects the CAUSE of disease—you can't correct an EFFECT! EASTER JEWELRY Residents of Anaheim and vicinity, knowing the stability and traditional dependability for values received at Kendrick's; will find in our high class stock just the jewelry to meet their exact needs. Come in today and look over our fine selection a few suggestions of which are submitted herewith: COSTUME JEWELRY GENUINE ROCK CRYSTAL BEADS MESH BAGS & BRACELETS "Are you Mrs. Maddison?" drawn the visitor, and she inclined her head slightly. "My name's Haynes—the police know me as Gunner Haynes. I'm a jewel thief among other things." he said. His tone was as calm as though he were announcing himself the member of an honorable guild. "I met your husband once; he tried to do me a service—I should like to do him one, Mrs. Maddison." Again she nodded. "Mr. Danton Morell is a friend of yours, isn't he?" he asked. "Yes," she said coldly. "Why?" She saw his lips twitch. "I was wondering... Mrs. Maddison, would you think I was imperiment if I asked you why your husband left you?" Her steady eyes met his. "Do you think you would be?" she asked quietly, and saw that faint smile of his. (Continued Next Week) Rabbit Breeders Meet In response to numerous requests to get the rabbit breeders together, the Farm Advisor's office announced today that an evening meeting had been scheduled for 7:30 P.M., Friday, April 4, at the Farm Bureau office, Santa Ana. John Meyer, Director of the U.S. Rabbit Experiment Station, Fontana, will discuss various management problems with the group. He will also report on progress made in the experimental work carried on at this station. At the last meeting of rabbit breeders the need for some organization was expressed by those in attendance. The rabbit industry is in the infancy and many problems confront those engaged in it that can best be solved working in a group rather than as individuals. If sufficient interest is shown it has been suggested that the Farm Bureau be asked to form a rabbit department. It is hoped by those who are calling this meeting that all interested in rabbit raising will attend so that from the general discussion which will be asked for, policies may be evoked that will be for the best of the industry. Shriners to Hold Month-end Banquet Featured with music by the famous Al Malajka million-dollar band, the Orange County Shrine Club will hold its party in Anaheim, Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30, at the Concordia club on West Broadway. Oscar Brower, vice-president for the Anaheim district has given his promise to all Shriners that this affair will be the best yet. Fred J. Wadley, Illustrious Potentate and divan, will give a short talk, and the 70-piece band will give an hour's concert. Dancing and cards will follow. One more attraction is the main Chiropractic is the leading drugless system of the country. It accomplishes all cures by adjusting the moveable segments of the spinal column to normal position, thereby releasing impinged nerves and blood vessels. Chiropractic corrects the CAUSE of dis-case—you can't correct an EFFECT! Henry C. Vogt, D.C., Ph.C. 317 No. Los Angeles St., Anaheim Spinal Analysis Free PHONES: Office 1118 Res. 1177 Kendrick's 155 W. Center St. Phone 1250 Anaheim Doing Business In Today's Tempo The methods of American Fruit Growers Inc. are calculated to give the trade and the consumer what they want at prices that will bring the producer a satisfactory return. This has meant improvement from picking, packing, and grading to the appearance of finished packages. A. F. G. operations are directed by foremost production and sales experts in the industry. Intelligent and effective advertising, coupled with above-board methods of merchandising, is winning and holding the confidence of the man in the field, the buyer in the market, and the consumer in her home. The greatest traffic department of any domestic fruit and vegetable concern guides and guards shipments to their destinations, and protects the interests of growers: The largest and highest paid force of experienced salesmen maintains daily contact with the greatest number of markets in this and in foreign countries. American Fruit Growers Inc. Featured with music by the famous Al Malakka million-dollar band, the Orange County Shrine Club will hold its party in Anaheim Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30, at the Concordia club on West Broadway. Oscar Brower, vice-president for the Anaheim district has given his promise to all Shriners that this affair will be the best yet. Fred J. Wadley, Illustrious Potentate and divan, will give a short talk, and the 70-piece band will give an hour's concert. Dancing and cards will follow. One more attraction is the main course of the dinner which will be Virginia baked ham, to be served from the opening hour till 8 p.m. Shriners are asked to keep this date open. Make Your Old Rugs Look Like New —by bringing them to us for modern treatment. They will be Naptha cleaned and returned, odorless, to you. —Rugs and draperies cleaned by our modern way look fresh as spring and good as new. —Phone 1857 and ask us to give your carpet its spring cleaning. Our work is guaranteed. Anaheim Cleaners CARL SCHWEISS 219 W. Center St. 35 Lbs. New Kapok (Floss) MATTRESS FANCY ART SATEEN COVER Reinforced Sides $22.25 Box Springs Re-Made Anaheim Mattress Factory PHONE ANAHEIM 107 211 West Third South Anaheim 1st Street North of Broadway, Between Lemon and Clementine Notice of Election Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Anaheim on Monday, the 14th day of April, 1930, for the following officers: Three members of the City Council for the full term of four years. There will be nine voting precincts for the purpose of holding said election, consisting of a consolidation of the regular election precincts established for holding State or County elections as follows: Consolidated Voting Precinct "A," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 2" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 3" and the polling place thereof shall be at the Anaheim Union High School, at the Northwest corner of the intersection of West Center and Citron Streets. Consolidated Voting Precinct "B," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 1" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 4" and the polling place thereof shall be at the Euca-Lemo Soap Consolidated Voting Precinct "B," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 1" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 4" and the polling place thereof shall be at the Euca-Lemo Soap Company Factory, at 911 North Los Angeles Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "C," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 6" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 7" and the polling place thereof shall be at the La Palma Street School, located at East La Palma Avenue between Patt and Olive Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "D," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 10" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 11" and the polling place thereof shall be at the Olive Fruit Company, located at 805 East Center Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "E," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 9" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 12," and the polling place thereof shall be at the "A" and "B" Auto Top and Paint Shop, located at 415 East Center Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "F," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 5," "Anaheim Precinct No. 8" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 13," and the polling place thereof shall be at the City Hall, at 204 East Center Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "G," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 14" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 15," and the polling place thereof shall be at the Anaheim Pottery Precinct No. 8" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 13," and the polling place thereof shall be at the City Hall, at 204 East Center Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "G," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 14" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 15," and the polling place thereof shall be at the Anaheim Battery and Electric Company, located at 301 South Los Angeles Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "H," comprising State and County Precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 16" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 17" and the polling place thereof shall be at the Anaheim Intermediate School located at 616 West Center Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "I," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 18" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 19" and the polling place thereof shall be at the J. H. Whitaker Garage, located at 211 Walnut Street. The polls will be open between the hours of seven o'clock a.m. and seven o'clock p.m. Dated this 25th day of February, 1930. EDWARD B. MERRITT, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim. 2-27 to 4-10 Inc.