The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

PAGE FOURTEEN a 'THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1929 The G An unknown man has just asked Solange Harper for per- mission to speak to her father. Solange tells him her father is dead, and the stranger says, "Then perhaps you are the per- son I want to see."" Before his death Bo-so's father worked for years. on an invention fo improve aviation. So-so has put away the papers illustrat- ing his work, believing them of no value, She supports her- pelt by running a lunchroom across the road from Mineola flying field. Her particular friends are Jerry Corbett'and Fred France, pilots who are | planning a nonstop flight to South America, For a long -- time So-so has been in love with Jerry, though he does not know this. He is engaged to Constance Terry whose father is backing the South American flight. Fred France is in love with So-s0, but she does not return his love. J The Stranger's Demand _ Bo-s0 knew very few people out- pide of the personnel of the flying ¢ield. There the men and wonien she came in contact with were frank and out spoken, honest and united in a common enthusiasm for aviation. .She judged all people by the standards of the air field and knew only vaguely that there were those who said one thing and meant another, who preyed upon the helpless and laughed at dishon- esty. So, after a moment's hesitation, due partly to Chloe's suspicions, and partly on her own instintive distrust of the man, she invited him to sit down. . "This is my name, Miss Harper. You've propably heard it from your old--your father," He handed her a card and So-so read, "Clifford Horton, Promoter, Patents and In- ventions, All Kinds of Promotion." "I have never heard your name, Mr. Horton." "Well, now that's funny, consid- ering that I had dealings with your father for the last five years. I was promoting a company to float his invention, and he wrote me re- ularly about it. I saw him in New ork about a year ago and he told me then he'd have the whole thing ¢inished in a few months. I wond- eréd when I didn't hear from him any more, but I knew he was keep- ing the whole thing mighty quiet so T just come nut here myself to find out about it." So-g0 frowned. 'Do you mean that you have found people who were willing to invest in my fath- or's invention?" "Oh, yes, there's plenty of suck- ers all ready to buy airplane stock, but of course I ain't sold any yet, I've just been getting things ready. Your father put up the money-for that." "My father paid you money--- for what?" "We got out some pretty circul~ ars and we gent out a lotta letters and of course I had to charge him for my work I'm a mighty busy man, Miss Harper Time's money they say in the old folk songs.." So-80 looked at the man in amazement. Her father had al- ways talked about his plans to her and he had never mentioned any such outside help. Could it be be- cause he had feared her disapprov- sharp one, aren't a letter, you'd reco, she asked, "Have you to 'prove that what you He grinned at her, "You're a you? Well, here's gnize his hapd- writing wouldn't you?", "I think so." 4 She took the letter he and scanned it carefully. her father's handwriting, there could be no doubt of that. The contents were unimportamt, some questions about a list of backers, and a suggestion that Horton re- circularize 8 list of prospects. "Does that convince you?" he asked when she returned the letter to him. "It seems to be a letter from my father and to refer to the subject of his invention," So-so admitted. "Now, I'll tell you something Miss Hirper, for a long time I thought the old boy was nuts-- cracked up here, y'understand? But just before he died I got to talkin' with some fellas that have studied aviation, and they think he's got a big idea. Now, what I want to know is where all the papers about his contraption are." "I have them," "Here, in the house?" "Yes. hTey are put away." "Let me see them," He overdid his eagerness leaning forward to place a hand on her knee. "I think I should prefer talking with my friends about it first," Se- so said coldly, accenting the word "friends" so that the man hastily removed his hand, "Now don't get mad Miss Har- per. Your father and me were friends for a long time, and I'm telling you that I'm doing just what he would with. Why, I'll tell you what what you do. You give me those papers and I'll put the thing on ty market for you, and I won't charge you a cent until it begins to make money." "What makes you so sure the invention will succeed?" © "Well, everybody's gone aviation crazy now and anything that has to do with flying will sell to some- body." "I should never think of trying to market my father's invention un- less it were perfect, Mr. Horton. I am sure my father would never have wished to make a single dis- honest penny." The man looked thoughtfully at her. "Suppose I told you that I know that it ig ready to market now"', "I should have to see proof from experts before I believed you." Once more Mr. Horton looked at her speculatively. "I'll tell you the whole story, Miss Harper. I see your're a sharp one. About three months ago your father sent me a pretty thoroush plan, not all the details and . specifications, but enough so I took them to an expert myself. He spent a long time over them. I only got his report a couple of days ago, and he says are okeh." Soso gat considering. Her heart beat faster at the thought that what this man said might be right. To vindicate her father's long years of work! And perhaps to add to the progress of this great new in- dustry. She kindled at the idea and and then looked again at the man before her. distaste for his olly suavity. Surely this wag not the man with whom she would choose to go ahead with. such a plan. | When she spoke it was withou! held out It was OLDEN GIRL She felt a great!' " s » enthusiasm. "I doubt very much # you are right, Mr. Horton. 1 should want to talk it over (first with my friends here at the field, And even if you are right I think I should prefer to go ahead through some such source as the airplane plant here rather than through a businesss firm such as yours." An ugly look came into the man's eyes. "Look here," he said rough- ly. "You can't double-cross me this way. I have been working on this thing for years, I'm not going to be cheated now, when it looks like success--money--"" "My father paid you for, what you did, I understand." "He didn't have very much money, he didn't pay me half what my time was worth." "That is neither here nor there, I do not care to discus the matter any further with you. I will talk it over with my friends here, sev- eral of whom are skilful and exper- ienced aviators, and if there is any- thing you cen do I will let you know." "Oh, no, you don't" He rose to his feet and stood threatenly over her. "You get me those papers, and get them = quick, do you hear? I'll manage this--you get those plans." So-g0 jumped to her feet. "Get out of here!" she cried. "Quick!" "Not till you give me those plans," Attracted by the loud tones, Chloe put her head in through the kitchen door. "You need me, Miss Solange?" she asked. "Not unless this man refuses to go at once. "You give me what I've come for and then I'll go, not a minute sooner." He thrust his hands into his pockets and glared at So-so. Chloe went into action. "You git out of here!" she cried, advancing on him . "Git out, trash, before I sweeps you out with a broom." Horton did not move, Chloe de- scended on him, seized him by the arms and backed him toward door before he could recover from his astopishment. "Open the door, Miss Solange, here he goes." So-so obeyed and Horton found himself propelled onto the porch with a good strong push. "And don't show your ugly face round here again," Chloe shouted, thorough- ly enjoying herself. "You'll be sorry," Horton yelled. The dor banged in his face. 80-80 leaned against the wall and began to laugh. "Oh, I'm net laughing at you, Chloe. You were wonderful. It's just like an old melodrama, 'gimmie de papers' *'---- there was a note of hysteria in her aughter and Chloe made for the itchen. | "I'm going to give you a little drink out of my black bottle, Miss foiange, you're all upset," she said. Solange took the dose from the black bottle heroically, though it ade her gasp and choke. Then he went to the telephone and gave the number of Fred's rooming house. When he came to the phone she said: "Could you come over for a little while, Fred? Bring Jerry it he's free. Something funny has happened here--no, nothing to worry over, but I want your ad- vice." "We're on our way, So-so," Frad"s hearty voice assured her. | Turning from the telephone So- *o weft up to the attic and got her father's box of apers. oo (Continued on Page 17) COLUMBUS PERSONALS ' Columbus, May 29--The Ladies' \id met at the home of Mrs. Wm. yer. There was a good attemd- ce. tMrs. Levi Ellens spent a few lays at Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Cook and tuth spent Wednesday of last week k Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ellens, om Toronto, visited for a few v8 with hig brother, Levi Eljens. Miss Marjorie Ashton, her viend, Miss Hall, Mr. and Mrs, Paul, of Toronto, spent the holi- lay with Mrs. Jas. Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cook spent eo holiday with Mr. and Mrs. G. rent, Raglan. spent Sunday at her home. R. Foster, from Belleville, visit- ed Mr. and Mrs, T. Pereman. Mr. and Mrs. A. Milroy, Misses Billie and Margaret Milroy, from Markham, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Murison. {Archie James attended FEldad anniversary service on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. Paul, from To- ronto, and Mrs. Jas. Ashton visited at Enniskillen on Sunday, There was a good crowd out to hear Rev. Mr. Ferguson, from Pick. ering, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins and Theo: dore, Mr. and Mrs. E. James Cliff- ton and Dorothy, from Oshawa, and Mr. and Mrs. 8S. B. James, from Bowmanville, visited Mrs, J. James on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. A. Murison Stew- _ Miss Mary Dyer, from Oshawa, art and Ross spent Sunday at Mark- ham, with relatives. Mrs. Fred Tarves is home after spending two weeks with her par- ents at Blackstock. Mr. and Mrs. C. Hayes and fam- ily and Mrs. L. L. Guy spent Sun- day with relatives at Cambray. Robt. Sutherland is building a new verandah on his house, John Stock, of lot con. 6, East Whithy, died on Monday, May 27. The {funeral took place from the residence of his brother, George, yesterday. Easily washed curtains which let in every available breeze and are not harmed by sunlight are best for summer use and when you are buying the new curtains after the Spring cleaning you should keep this in mind. "There is more than Surface Beauty [ (A ARAN sy Built to perfection inside and out,giving a long life and lasting satisfaction ~_ MOFFATS LIMITED WESTON, ONTARIO MOFFATS ELECTRIC The Bowra Elec llesssmoF STREET NORTH FOR SALE BY tric GREAT GATHERING OF ROTARIANS AT DALLAS, TEXAS i Sr oi = 700 Negroes Sang Old Plan- tation Songs as Part of Entertainment Dallas, Texas, May 30.--The ser- vice program of Rotary clubs in many different countries was described yes- terday to the delegates of the Rotary International Convention by their International President, I. B. Sutton, of Tampico, Mexico. In'the past few years President Sutton has visited 26 countries, witnessed innumerable Ro- tary clubs in action for the better- ment of their community and the development of world friendship. From these wonderful experiences, such as have come to few men in the Rotary movement around the world, he drew an inspiring pictyre of the progress of the world fellowship of business and professional men who compose the membership of nearly 150,000, scattered among 48 coun- tries. "Rotarians of every land already hold many cherished thoughts in common," President Sutton said. "Deep. in our hearts let us add strength to our faith in the accom- plishment of Rotary's great aim with this knowledge that in all parts of the world there are many men who have a genuine desire to bring about a more intimate and lasting under- standing throughout the world, based on truth and justice. In their daily life and work Rotarians are giving expression to this desire by deed and word, along with an added interest in world 'problems which link each country into the great maze of in- ternational relationships. "Certainly we cannot call upon our statesmen and great leaders of today to do the impossible," Public opinion and sentiment throughout the world must first recognize these funda- mental facts before a general accept- ance of a uniform international re- duction of armaments can be accom- plished. Let us then add eur influ. ence to the creation and extension of this sentiment. Let us pray that these thoughts in the minds of many Rotarians in all lands may be un- derstood and accepted everywhere, and that only wars of the future may be wars on ignorance, disease, pov- erty and on the destructive factors of our social life." Valuable Discussions Annual reports of the Secretary, Chesley R. Perry, and the Treasurer, Rufus F. Chapin, both of Chicago, followed President Sutton's 'message and then Roy Ronald, newspaper publisher of Mitchell, South Dakota, detailed the responsibility of a Ro- tarian to his own vocation, as an in- troduction to the series of one hun- dred group assemblies which divided the visiting Rotarians according to their daily occupations. These craft assemblies met in the places of busi- ness, in most cases, of the Dallas Rotarians to discuss ways and means ary formalities settled, the convention was formally opened yesterday morn- ing "by International President I. B, ("Tom") Sutton of Tampico, Mexico. In his presidential message, Mr. Sut- ton gave a review of his travels in 26 countries in recent years, on visits to Rotary clubs, and pointed to some on truth and justice. Let us add our influence to the creation and exten- sion of this sentiment. Let us pray that these thoughts in the minds of Rotarians everyweherc may be ac- cepted and understood, and that the only wars of the future may be wars on ignorance, disease, poverty, and he destructive factors 'of our social ife. of the problems he had discovered and the misconceptions of the pur- pose of the Rotary movement he had encountered and explained, "Deep in our hearts," he said, "let us add strength. to our faith in the accom- plishment of Rotary's great aim, the advancement of understanding, good- will and international peace, with the knowledge that in all parts of the world there are many men who have a genuine desire to bring about a more intimate and lasting under- WOMAN DROWNS IN WELLAND CANAL St. Catharines, Ont., May 30.-- A woman's scream heard by the tender of Lock 7, Welland Canal, at 11 o'clock last night, calling the attention of the mate of the steams er Winona in the lock, the boat's searchlight was swung about, re- vealing the body of a woman float. ing in the level below. She was quickly rescued but resuscitation efforts were unavailing. Late this morning the body had not been 1d4- entified. The woman was about 35 |, years of age, 5 feet 4 inches tall, dark brown hair and brown eyes, Coroner Currey believes it be a case of suicide. NO DESSERT IS MORE WHOLE- SOME OR MORE DELICIOUS M°LARENS INVINCIBLE JELLY POWDERS - "INVINCIBLE IN NAME AND IN QUALITY' MCLARENS LiMiTED - HAMILTON, ONT, | «Summer Cottage" SPECIAL in DINNER SETS A new import shipment of high-grade English ware, fea- turing a complete dinner set of 97 pieces in pure white semi-porcelain heavily glazed body, blue floral underglaz- ed wide band. Regular value $25.00. Saturday special at. $19.95 $1.00 Weekly Soon Pays for one morrow special: of improving the standard of busi- ness ethics in each of the various businesses or professions, particu- larly the relations between employer and employee, between buyer and desirability of international business and professional societies or trade organizations. Into these miniature international craft conventions was poured awealth. of experience and viewpoint from all corners of the world. Each visiting Rotarian repre- sented, in these business or profes- sional groups, the men of his own calling from his own section of the world. branches of the printin ing, food, and ini industries and to the professions of law, medi- largest groups in number. Programs for each of these - assemblies were identical in topic, but dealt with sep- arately as the topics were applied to the particular business or profession- al service. Veterans of Rotary ser- field presided over these craft con- ventions and guided the discussions, Some of these chairmen were Alex Northwestern Railroad, Chicago? as- sembly on transportation; Norman B. Black, publisher Fargo, N.D, Forum, assembly on printing and ublishing; Walter Cline, Wichita Falls, Texas, assembly on mineral oil industry; Arthur B, Mayhew, Vvalde, Texas, assembly on lumber industry; Gonnoud, Brooklyn, N.Y, as- sembly on gas industry; Charles E, Herrick, Chicago, assembly on pack- ing industry; Noble R. Jones, St. Louis, assembly on banking; Clement S. Paxson, New York City, assembly on engineering; F. T. Owen, Emporia, Kansas, assembly on colleges and universities; and Theodore A. Torge- son, Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada, assembly on horticulture. Four of the Six Objects of Rotary deal with the Rotarian's obligatiens to his oc- cupdtion as an opportunity to serve society, and these assemblies, planned by an international committee under the chairmanship of Roy Ronald, come as the climax of a year deyoted extensively to club study of Voca- tional Service. Throughout the world this past year Retary club programs have featured Vocational Service talks and programs, to emphasize the responsibility to represent his classi- fication, his occupation, werthily in the Rotary club and befere the pub- lic. For their evening entertainment the visitors had a cencert by a chorus of 700 negroes, singing the pepular negro spirituals developed from the haunting miner melodies of their forefathérs of plantation days. Many Nations Represented Men from many nations, reprsent- ing the Rotary clubs of more than 3000 communities, yesterday began the business sessions and ecenferences of the 20th annual convention of Ro- tary International in the Texas State seller, between competitors and the | Sections devoted to various |B and publish- | cine and educating were among the | B Startling Sale of Genuine "Nuphonic'* Consolette PHONOGRAPHS One of the best offers we have yet presented to easily own one of these world- famous new reproducing instruments. It is an oppertunity not to be missed and should be taken advantage of early. CONSOLETTE MODEL vice who are well known in their own | C. Johnson, vice-president Chicago & | | to front Baby Strollers-- English Prams-- Get Baby a Nice New Carriage Just a trifling sum down to-morrow needed to permit you to drive home a beautiful Carriage or Go-cart. weekly sums after make it easy to pay for. These for to- Fine woven fibre bodies and hoods, in cream or brown enamel, drop backs, upholstered with wind break to match, steel springs, 1-inch rubber tire wheels. Thursday special at Aristocratic English Prams, improved designs exceptionally strong coach and well balanced hody of three ply veneer, leatherette cover, plated hood arms, leath- erette upholstering in blue, black or gray, 10-inch wire wheels, 1-inch tires. Thursday $19.95 * Lloyd loom wired fibre bodies, brown cordu- Baby Carriages--o, upholstering wind break to match, coil | springs, 3 -inch rubber tired artillery wheels, handles running direct axle. Regular value $33.00. Thursday $27 95 . $29.95 Only a Small Sum Need Be Paid Down on Any of These. Small ' i REG. PRICE $95 TO GO AT ONLY Just $569 Genuine walnut cabinet, with double spring motor and special compartment with shelves for records. Remarkable tonal quality. A limited number only at this ridiculously low price. $ PerWeek Pays for the Complete Outtit FREE 10 SELECTIONS 200 NEEDLES Fair Park buildings. With prelimin- IMMEDIATE DELIVERY -- NO INTEREST Jo p-- x