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tÂ¥ "Without referring to my books, (Mr. Standish, I‘m afraid I can‘t tell you." If he had not been convinced that the fellow ‘was speaking the truth, Tiger would have crossâ€"examined him further. As it was, he contented himâ€" self with saying: "There‘s no doubt, I suppose, ‘but what these windowâ€" cleaners did come from your firm?" *~~*~~~The man ~tooked~freshlyâ€" bawfida'od; *"I can‘t even tell you. that, Mr. Stanâ€" dish: as I have already said, T gave no orders for any of our men to come to this house this morning. I need scarceâ€" ly add, I suppose, how terribly sorry I am that this appalling thing should have happened." [ Who Cleaned the Windows? those swine ourselves I don‘t like | ‘Ten minutes passed. Benny was in a it Sonia had denied leaving the aftee what has quandary. On the one hand, if he left t she had got into touch by any happenedâ€"it wouldn‘t be fair to my|his seat and went up to the bar for with the ; firm, wifeâ€"but you might have a shot." another drink, which his continued and Benny went into conference. ; guy‘nor; but it‘s rather like presence seemed to make necessary, he s ”mmt"‘?‘M"m lookin‘ for a biinkin‘ needle in a perâ€"|might by some misbegotten chance be â€" cugam ty 5; e i tead of attacking me, ‘ishin‘ ‘aystack, isn‘t it? Y‘see, it‘s not recognized as Tiger Standish‘s servant, ‘ve attacked my wife!" vety likely that those fellows are goin‘jwhilst on the other hand, he very Bannister concurred. ."[to do any more windowâ€"cleanin‘â€"notâ€" urgently wanted: to get *near to this "It‘s full speed ahead now, guy‘nor,"‘; toâ€"day, at any rate. Still, I‘ve got an \fellow and hear what he was talking he replied, his own face reflecting the |idear!" ne went on quickly. about. : ; steel that he saw in his master‘s exâ€"| "Let‘s hear it." ‘The solution came in an pression. "It‘s only a trick that a dirty) "Well, guy‘nor, in the course of me ; way. Stroiling into the "Three Crowns" fellow like Carlimero would think o0fâ€"|travels round this part of the globe, |came a tall, wellâ€"dressed man of middle let alone try to bring off." . I‘ve found a little pubâ€"it‘s off Shepâ€".) age, who looked singularly out of place Tiger nodded curtly; it was obvious| herd‘s Market, as a matter of factâ€"|in that atmosphere . of belowâ€"stairs that his mind was working rapidly. | where most of the windowâ€"cleaners in lower strata. E ‘get into the room. Then, noticin‘ the like a terrier at that moment who had desk with pens, etc., on it, Mister Magâ€" |seen a rat. But, because caution was got pushed that blinkin‘ snake in, feelâ€" | the essential thing, he kept his corner, ing certain that Mrs, Standish would|is greasy cap pulled well down over open the: drawer some time in the his eyes, and appeared solely intent on course of the day. ‘E must ‘ave noticed |smoking his fag and making his beer she kept ‘er stationery in it." last as long as was possible. "Yesâ€"there‘s no doubt you‘re right,| ‘The man with the ladder (which he Benny. fme question is: What to do placed against the wall up againstâ€" the now?" ... bar, much to the annoyance of the "What shout givin‘ old Sir Harker a ‘highlyâ€"decorative barmaid), called for a bit of work?" suggested Bannister. "It four drinks, and, looking round the would make fi*bltot aa”ehmce anyway." plaoe as though he owned it, took up Stndifllfl@k his> head 'apositkm at the end of the bar, whilst "No, this is too routine a Job to bother his â€"companions = seated qxemselves Bellamy with; we must try to trace where they could. "It still beats me, guv‘norâ€"at least, some of it does," was Bannister‘s reply ; "of course, it‘s easy to see what ‘appened once they got ‘ere, They knew that you were out of the ‘ouseâ€"they must ‘ave got word of that some‘owâ€" and then, putting the ladder up at the back, opened one of their maggots to get into the room. Then, noticin‘ the desk with pens, etc., on it, Mister ‘Magâ€" got pushed that blinkin‘ snake in, feelâ€" ing certain that Mrs. Standish would open the: drawer some time in the course of the day.‘E must ‘ave noticed she kept ‘er stationery in iIt." “Ysâ€"v-tg;erea no doubt you‘re right, Benny. ‘Fhe question is: What to do "It doesn‘t seem to be your fault," curtly replied Standish; "that‘s‘ all, Mr. Smith; I won‘t keep you any longer is The manager lingered. "If this got into the papers, or even if the Police were toldâ€"it might be the ruin of the firm," he said hesitatingly. "YÂ¥ou needn‘t worry," he was assured. "I intend to deal with this personally." Still shaking his head in bewilderâ€" ment, the manager left. "Well, Benny?" said Tiger, turning to his servant when they were alone once again. "Well, Mr. Standish, we haveâ€"I don‘t know why it is, but during the past few months we‘ve found increasing diffiâ€" culty in getting good cleaners." "What new men have you taken on recently?" "I need scarcely say, I hope, Mr. Standish, that I know nothing whatâ€" ever about this. These men did not come to your house this morning by my ordersâ€"and I can‘t understand why they should have acted on their own." "Let me ask you a few questions." _ *"Gertainly, sir.‘"‘ . "Have you taken on any new men lately?" 2 ' The other hesitated. "Come on, man; you heard my quesâ€" tion." is to Sfandish‘ astonishing story.. At the end ‘he took out his yesterday‘s handkerchief and wiped his steaming forehead. and say I want to see the manager straight away, Benny! Don"t be put off: that a terrible accident has happened, if you like, and that 1 think of sending for the police." . Bo= expeditious was manager‘s arrival that hc seemed almost to be at the holise simultaneously with Benny replacing the telephone receiver. He emly ,’fie questlon is: W ow?" ::#n "What about givin‘ old Sir bit of wogk?" suggested Ban ould make bit of u,cha.nce Standhh ahw hhead pression. "It‘s only a trick that a dirty fellow like Carlimero would think ofâ€" let alone try to bring off." Tiger nodded curtly; it was obvious that his mind was working rapidly. "Get on to that windowâ€"cleaning firm C. P. Train No. ?, froem Montreal 8.15 p.m. Sunday, August 18th, to conâ€" neetatNodhmvuhmthp.fl Monday, August 19th, 1940. mwmmuumwmmouuâ€"mw Tickets good in Ceaches Only 3 No Baggage Checked rts will be vaiid on Train 46, Thursday, f own transfer to Nerth Bay 8, leaving 12.55 ja.m. Friday, Pembreke, Renfrew, Arnprior, Ottawa, Ontarioâ€" Montreal, Quebec, Trois Rivieres, Quebec Tickets are valild to return leaving destination point not later than THURSDAY, AUGUST 15th, 1940 T. N. 0. and N. C. R. Regular Stations ‘To becutccdacts. in ho Ne C ty En carried a ladder which could only beâ€" long to the windowâ€"cleaning fraternity. He was a sallowâ€"visaged, furtiveâ€"lookâ€" ing creature, with what seemed a permanent leer. This man appeared to be on very good terms with himself as he exchanged ‘whispered pleasantries with his nearest companion. ‘Benny felt the hair back of his greasy cap pulled well down over _ And, presently, the latter arrived. The first man of the party of four Benny paid little attention, to them, apart from giving each man a sharp scrutiny; he was looking out for other polis. The hangersâ€"on of Mayfairâ€"the touts, the servants of the rich, and the flotsam and jetsam which always gather â€" werg present in force. ‘ Pulling out a few coppers and lookâ€" ing at them as though weighing the value of each penny, he CHlled for " ‘alf a pint of ‘bitter, please, miss," and, secretly rejoicing at the look of disdain which the barmaid bestowed on him, he took the drink into a corner of the crowded room and looked out upon the concourse. It was a typical London scene, very illustrative of that part of the Metroâ€" ‘his master to transform, he was changed person from the smart, alertâ€" looking chauffeur who had driven the new car to the West End shopping Aistricts that morning. Now he looked like one of those human derelicts who snatch a precarious livelinood by the various shifty means London offers to its downâ€"andâ€"outs. He was dressed in the shabbbiest of suits, wore neckerâ€" chief instead of a collar and tie, and had a greasy cap pulled down over one eye. , | WI., was packed with its usual lunâ€" cheonâ€"hour . clientele when Benny arrived. . Apart from his bowed legs, which were beyond the efforts of even BENNY THE SLEUTH The ‘‘Fhree Crowns‘"‘ pubilcâ€"house in Tavison Street, Shepherd‘s Market, "I think it‘s a very excellent plan," he was instantly told; "now get off with you. You‘d better take off that chautâ€" feur‘s uniform though, and let me give you the old face a bit of a disguise first. How do you fancy a beard again?" "Not a beard again,. guv‘nor," he pleaded. "I ‘was afraid every minute last night I should be settin‘ meself on "All rightâ€"we‘ll think of something else. Only we‘ve got to be quick." "I might ‘ave a lookâ€"see in there and listen to ‘. bit of chinâ€"wagâ€"what do you “Y?’i "I‘m following you all the Benny. Go on." toâ€"day, at any rate, Still, I‘ve got an idear!" he went on quickly. "Let‘s hear it.‘" "Well, guy‘nor, in the course of me travels round this part of the gliobe, I‘ve found a little pubhâ€"it‘s off Shepâ€" herd‘s Market, as a matter of factâ€" where most of the windowâ€"cleaners in Mayfair go for a drink; it‘s a sort of ‘omeâ€"fromâ€"‘ome for that kind of feller, it you follow me." by Sydney Hotrler A Tiger Standish Adventure The ‘phone call â€"¢éame ten minutes: after Tiger go* back. Bellamy had been quick. ‘"The car in questionâ€"and perhaps this will not surprise youâ€"belongs to Professor Lablonde who lives at ‘Fairâ€" lawns,‘ Parkside, Wimbledon Common," the voice said over the telephone. Bellamy sighed. He knew from exâ€" perience that it would be perfectly useless for him to argue the point any further; once his mind was made up, Tiger was adamant. "Well, good hunting," he said, as tthey "I don‘t know yetâ€"I shall wait for your telephone ring about, the number of that car." ‘"Don‘t you ‘want any help?" "Not on this trip, oldâ€"timer! I intend to paddle my own canoe. Thi.s is purely a personal matter." â€" "So serious that directly you have been able‘to trace that car, I intend to apply the closure so far as friend Carlimero is concerned. But listen, B., after what happened toâ€"day, I can‘t leave my wife without a guard." .| . "I‘ll see to thatâ€"from the moment you get back to the house it shall be closely guarded by my men. But what do you intend to do?" This was the Tiger Standish Bellamy knew of old, gone was the bantering manner, to be replaced by a steely determination. ‘ "H‘m!" commented the Chief of Q.1. "This is serious." "Bet your sweet life, I won‘t guy‘nor," replied Bannister. " ‘Ow long do you think you‘ll ‘be?" ‘«‘Not long," was the crisp answer. Standish listened attentively to what he said. At the end, he got up enerâ€" getically from his seat. "I‘m going along to see Béllamy," he announced. "Meanwhile, I‘ll leave my wife in charge of you. Here‘s a revolver. It‘s fully loadedâ€"don‘t hesitate to use it." As the car started to glide away, Benny again found himself in a quanâ€" dary. Should he attempt ‘to follow it, or should he get on the trail of Furtiveâ€" Face? As the latter was merely the hireling, and not the employer, he decided to do neither. But, repeating the number of the car constantly to himself, he went by a devious route back to the house in Chapelâ€"st. and there reported the results of his work to his Face. The latter leered, touched his hat and walked away, the ladder perchâ€" ed. on his shovlder. The little cameo of London life was finished. Luck was with him. He felt he deâ€" served it afterâ€"getting himself up in that garb. On the opposite side of Tavison St.â€"a narrow thoroughfareâ€" was a handsome car, and seated at. the wheel was the ‘wellâ€"dressed man who had come into the " 'I'hree Crowns", shortly before. ‘ "Belongs to Professor Lablonde” ‘This ‘was important, but what was even more important ‘was the fact that he was engaged in earnest conversation with the furtiveâ€"faced windowâ€"cleaner! Almost afraid to breathe lest the spell be ‘broken, Benny drew ‘himself back into a doorway and watched. _ Luck was again with him; he his reward. After another minute or two, he saw the man in the car pull out a wallet; take from it something (notes?) and pass these to Purtiveâ€" Once outside the pub, he put a hand up to hide the habitual yawn of a man who didn‘t know how to occupy his time, and then casually took a look Benny, although twitching to follow, do so until he considered a reasonable time had elapsed. In being so cautious, he knew he ran the risk of losing his quarry; but he had to take that chance. A couple of minutes went by, and then the man with the sallow face finished his drink, crossed the room, picked up his ladder and, after waving to his erstwhile companions, disâ€" Benny, watching ‘him â€" closely; saw him exchange a look with the Afurtiveâ€" faced leerer, and then, as though ‘disâ€" appointed at not finding the person he expected to see in the ‘"The Crowns," he left the public house. wu WOR â€" Theasures Copyright ;I t the tyrannical British Governâ€" " | white rsuades. the that sples have .nenny was in 8 | hee :u ‘to try to circumvent our hand, if he left ‘ations. We must get the first blow you all agreed on that?" iA second blow put the lodgeâ€"keeper .out of action, but even as he crashed to the ground, a numbeér of men seemed to spring up from the veéry ground. Outâ€" numbered three to one,: sumdiah and And stepping forward, he unloosed a right swing that, if it had ‘connected, would have put. the lodgeâ€"keeper to sleep for several minutes; but at it was, the man, evidently on â€"his guard, stepâ€" ped quickly to one side, and blew a whistle. to the average individual, but Btandish already prepared, gave a ready reply. "We‘re Scotland Yard officers," he saild sternly, "and weâ€"have to make a few inquiries Let me warn you to spesask the truth â€" for it will be the CR CC c "I‘m sorry to trouble you," replied Standish, "but I‘m afraid my friend and T have lost our way. We‘re looking for a house called ‘The Height.‘ " ‘The lodgeâ€"keeper, whose face in the darkness could scarcely be discerned, emitted sound that might have been intendeéd for merriment. "Well, you‘ve come to the right place â€"this is ‘The Height‘ And now what do you want?" | ‘This might have been a nonplusser The lodge, which in days gone by might have been a coachman‘s cottage, surlily. provad to be inhabited. out as they rang the old skinne "We, could always say that we‘ve made a mistake in the dark," supported Benny. _ L* A turnetin the ds SE y only thing for it is to 80 in respectably," he then remarked; "I wonder if there is anyone â€" in that lodge?" : w o d it t W "Not in these trousers, guyv‘norâ€"it‘s eight, feet at least, apart from the decorations at the top. A monkey couldn‘t get up there let alone a man." ... Three to One $ "I don‘t know about that, Benny," said his master; and Standish stepped back a few paces to make a survey. But, agile as he was, Standish was forced to turn the proposal down. As Bannisâ€" ter. had said, it would require more than human skill to get over that obâ€" EtE t E) with businesslike spikes, in addition to nastyâ€"looking fragments of broken ’I‘he suggestion was emphatically turned down 07 29244 4 19. a,-;what, do you think about nipping up it?". ,,askedr_Standish. â€" It book themâ€" 2 considerable time_ to. discover where the back of “Fairlawns”' actually lay, and this second prospect was no more inviting than the first one.‘ The wall here was high and topped grounds. _ Then, feeling that he was being watched by unseen eyes, he changed his tactics. "Better see first of all what the back looks like," he said. Thus reproached, Bannister resigned himself to one of the most uncom fortable twenty minutes he could reâ€" member. He lusted for action, even though he knew that Btandish’s straâ€" tegy was sound. . At the end of that time Tiger gave him a nudge and they strolled across the road and started to make a survey of the high wall surrounding the ~"Itcan‘t be helpedâ€"and if you must smoke, hide the flame with your "We‘d better give them a little time to settle down, I suppose," was his master‘s next rema.rk «7 suppose so, guy‘norâ€"but‘this waitâ€" ing is like staying in the dressingâ€"room before an international match." Bannister, throwing away the cigarette he had been smoklpg, gave a grunt. The night was dull, and the threat of rain came from the lowâ€"hanging clouds overhead. As they stood i6 the shadows opposite the house into which they intended to penetrate, Benny Bannister and Tiger Standish watched a number of men walk in through the wide gate. Most of these came by car, the vehicles driving away after they had got out. "Quite a friendly gathering," com* mented Tiger, in a whisper; "it looks as though we‘re up against a tough job, Benny." f * "Well, I‘ve made my will, guvy‘norâ€" I‘ve left it all to the Dogs‘ ‘Ome." . ‘ of assent came. ‘ face. twitthing frantically, Laâ€" uproceeded, And we, loyal Sons of. lgmfls. must play our own part; we can be theenemywlthin the gates. Now with the. help of enthusiastic coâ€" adjutors, I have worked out plan for the. complete déstrucdtion of every reservoir supplying the millions of London. The plans are here," pointing to some documents on the table before im. "If you re agreed, we will discuss ways and means immediately . . .‘ t -t'\é"â€"they rang the oldâ€"fashioned bell. "vés â€" what it it?""he demanded for you if you tell us any les. â€" but keep your eyes A man came over every stars dancing before his eyes.. Then came oblivion. (To ‘be Continued.) (Copyright: Publishing Arrangement ‘ with N. F. L.) From 1930 to 1936 he served as Depâ€" uty Minister of the Department of Imâ€" migration, returning to businesq life in the latter year. He gained a wide insight into a very difficult phase of veterans‘ affairs as a result of his appointment as diâ€" rector of the Soldiers‘ Settlement Board to which office he was appointed in 1930. His tact, diplomacy and efficiâ€" ency in an extremely arduous position did much to smooth over the many troubles which arose in connection with that illâ€"starred scheme. â€" During the years in which he was on active service a vacant chair awaited himâ€"that of representative of Temâ€" iskaming in the Ontario Legislature. EBlected first in 1914 he had unique exâ€" perience of nearly four years delay beâ€" fore he took his seat which he eventâ€" ually held until 1924. The New President Captain Magladery, the new Ont.ario provincial president brings to his ofâ€" fice a long erperience in veterans‘ afâ€" fairs. He is another of the large group of officers whose service started in the ranks. Enlisting as a private in the Algonquin Rifles he was later given his commission and went overseas with the 37th Battalion as captain Reverting to lieutenant he served in France with the 15th Battalion until being invalided home with typhoid. His captaincy had been regained on the field in the meanâ€" time. ario Provincial command of the Canâ€" adian Legion has been hard hit by the loss of members who have again donâ€" ned khaki. Latest "casualty‘" in its ranks is Captain Ben Allen, provincial président and widely known exâ€"member of the old "Dumb Bells" concert party who is now on duty with the Canadian Legion War Services. _ He has been replaced by Captain Tom Magladery of New Liskeard" first Viceâ€" president of the Command. The necâ€" essary rearrangement of other officers has resulted in Erle Burgess of St. Thomas being chosen as first viceâ€"presâ€" ident and Col. M.â€"R. Sloan of Peterâ€" borough being elevated to the second viceâ€"presidency. Legion :~â€" ## of The Canadian Vetâ€" Ontario Command of the Canadian published monthly in the interâ€" Capt. Tom Magladery, of New Liskeard, to be president of the of the following reference to the t those who served in the last war those serving in the present con4 las _ s * iss 8 1 + C ns * Now President of 1 Ontario Command Biograhical. Sketch of th Head of Ontario Legion. A member of the old Great War Magladery Heads Ontario Legion Like many of its branches the Ontâ€" Any further information may be obtained by addressing communications to the Parliament Buildings, Toronto, or consulting with the nearest Provincial Police Officer. â€" Arms may'/ be deposited at the headquarters of the Volunteer Civil Guard, Parliament Buildings, Toronto, or with any Ontario Provincial Police Officer throughout the Province. c There is now an urgent need for arms with which to equip such guards under proper supervision and direction. Therefore, this appeal is being made to the citizens of Ontario asking that they loan for the use of the Volunteer Civil Guards any available rifles and 12 gauge shotguns, together with ammunition, for the purpose of protecting the lives, property and homes of our people. Such donations will be gratefully received, officially acknowledged and a proper record kept. The Provincial Police of the Province of Ontario, acting under the direction of the Attorney General, are coâ€"operating with and advising municipalities now organizing or having organized Volunteer Civil Guards. e i Tt the natives could quickly take the (From ‘The Northern Miner) |engineers and prospectors to it but in The early prospectors for copper in the British territory conditions were Rhodesia had a pretty tough time. They different. It was noted at length that the hnad no geological maps, there was no in the bush there were glades in which n. navigable rivers, no roads through the little or mo vegetation grew and it beâ€" * _ bush and the natives were far from gan to be suspected that there might be Vetâ€" friendly in many areas. Strangely sulphide ores bslow. Driil â€"testing was iterâ€" enough the only real guide to copperâ€" started and =after many disappointâ€" cocurrences was Livingstone‘s book reâ€": ments.the first large orebody, that of 5t Captain Magladery has been intiâ€" mately connected with the mining and hardware business in Ontario for many years, and for a time served as associâ€" ate manager for Ontario for the Massey ~Harris Co. ' Veterans‘ Association almost since its inception he served on the Rrovincial Executive of that organfzation, and when the Canadian Legion came into existence as a merger of the older veterans‘ groups, became an active member thereof.‘ He has served on the number of years, and was elected viceâ€" president at the last convention of that body. $ /. He is a pioneer of Northern Ontario, having moved there with his brotherâ€" who also served overseasâ€"in 1906. Both were in business in Parkhill, their natâ€" ive town, prior to that. he sls se v‘-â€" L_ 4 4. t e e 2p0 + 0 . . 2. â€"_ Anal lating his â€" exploration : . Roan Antelope was discovered. As the However, he was an unusually ohnfi engihicers and geologists puzsslied out ant man and had made a hn.blt oft re. Roan‘s peculiarities they hit upon the cording the exact latitude and longiâ€" key which permitted them to open tude of places where he saw the natives Other copper treasure bGxes in the reâ€" using copper utensils and ornaments. glon. He also reported seeing slavesâ€"carrying. ~The African prospector had to conâ€" 70 lb, bars of crude copper coastwards tend with problems of food and transâ€" and concluded that there must be large portation, as wellâ€"as tropical and junâ€" deposits ‘of ore somewhere in the vast gle snakes, dangerous insects and a region. | large population of natives who were For years the white prospecteors‘ potential enemies, (Perhaps his worst search for copper was unsuccessful in ehnemy was loneliness. Those who have exparienoed life in the African Congo Veterans‘ Associatlon alnfiat since its bush say that it is the loneliest place on inception he served on the Brovincial earth and that a long session tends to Executive of that organfzation, @Nd|grive white men to déspair. 0 Lk oo 0 o2 _ ol t# ze Some'lnteentfilg of |Rnodesia. In the Haut Ratenga area m Iz nl...a...:- the Beigians nad an easier time Prime Minister LV NORTH BAY ~10.20 a.m.; 315n;m: Lv. 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