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WAS!-IINGION. Sept. 23-(AP) ..The U. S.- Goverarnen-t'a cost- of-ilving index rose 0.3 per cent between July 15 and Aug. 15. with increases in all mejor items used by moderate-income families ex- cept food. Retail prices as of Am. 15 ,.' d the consumers price index of the Bureau of Labor statistics at 173 per cent of the 1935-39 level. That was 2.5 per cent higher than a year earlier. 29.8 per cent higher than in June. 1946, when Government price con- trols were dropped, and 75.5 per cent more than the August, 1939, level.

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The Legend lift The Black Ago

By F. H. MAoAI1IilII

Tales of the see are always thrill- ing and the legend of the "Black Ace" is one of the most exciting. Al- though it happened many years ago. it. is still told along the sea- coast of Prince Edward Island and no matter how often it is retold. it still grips and thrills the listeners. Listen. and I will tell it to you. Alec Cameron. a brave, skillful boatsman, was out in his smell sail. fishing boat - far from share. at the mercy of a gale. But he was not afraid, for he had weathered many a stormy blow before this, although he was still not more than a youth in his teens.

The sun had settled to rest that evening in a. blaee of ruby and gold. it flooded the sweeping curves of the strait to the westward, right up to the zenith, with a wealth of opalescent glory that transformed rivu and sky into e picture that reflected the are of heaven and the majestic water beneath.

From the first gray streak of dawn, the weather had taken on a threatening aspect and the wind had been shifting about like some

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And in all this - into the teeth of the gale, young Alec Cameron was driving his small boat. He peered ahead of him, dashing the spray from out his eyes. And he prayed softly as he handled his craft masterfully. He was not afraid: in fact, he was thrilled at the wildness of the waves. for he loved this life. He had followed the life of a fisherman since his six- teenth birthday a couple of years before, having taken over his fath- er's fishing outfit then. to sup- and his young sister, Adeline. He was the man of the family now and met. his new obligations manfuily, capably. The melancholy moaning of the waves "nd the thundering voices of the sea-gods, affected the youth but little, for, young as he was. he was accustomed to -hearing their cries and they were practically music to his cars.

All morning and afternoon Alec '1ad been slowly steering his sail- boat against a siirong nor'c.-ist. wind, and making progress, despite the gale growing in fury But now the day was late and he was beginning to feel a trifle uneasy. He was a brave as ever, but. he was experienc-

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But he could not make it now; of that he was sure. Perhaps he could find help. but it was rather a for- lorn hope. He looked about him. thinking it would be in vain, and then, back of him some distance, young Cameron saw quite a large vessel bearing down upon him. She was running under jib and foresall. being only square-rigged forward. like ocean steamers he had often seen plying to and fro from the inrbor oi Charlottetown. O I O 0

While he watched her drunken course, her broadside: came into view. enabling him to make out her name - "The Black Ace." With her piece of canvas topping her hull, the strange craft rolled heavily, and at times her stern rose clear out of the water. the screws spinning round aimlessly in the air - racing, as it is called in the lingo of the sea. Alec was still observing the Black Ace when the unexpected happened and it happened so sud- denly that he had no time to for- mulate any plans for his self-pre- servation. It might have been a trick of the sea-gods, or a. bit. of supernatural power. Alec could never rightly tell, but whatever it was. it lifted the sail boat right out of the water and carried it through the air and set it down with a hearty smack on the deck of the Black Ace.

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For a few moments Alec just sat there d-umfounded at what had happened. Then he got out of the boat and looked about him at the strange sight on the deck. He found the boat's crew. a. reckless, rough looking set of seamen, sitting or lying about the deck as though they had no fears of any danger from the boat's helm. The Captain and the fury of the sea. No hand guided his first officer lay near the cabin, like the rest of the crew - and Alec now realized that all of them were like this because they were all in a drunken stupor.

From time to time some of the

crew would rouse from their atupor to raise their voices in snatches of wild sea-song that

cizuld be heard above the roaring o the storm. But they paid no Attention to the coming of Alec, to his surprise. He went about trying to talk to them, but they still paid no attention to him, perhaps thinking him one of them, or. if not. caring little who he was.

All this while the Black Ace continued plunging and staggering this way and that-and then, and- donly, a great flame of fire. which appeared to come from nowhere. swept down upon the ship and completely enveloped it until the whole picture resembled a crown of diamonds fringed with a thous- and eyes.

Alec knew that no vessel, how- ever, sturdy. could for lung with- stand such wind and sees and now fire especially when there woo no hand at the helm to guide the boat. He had tried to handle the helm but it was broken-he could do no- thing-end then suddenly, he was lifted from the deck and tossed into the raging see. And the boat. a moment later, blew up and wont to the bottom, along with her

. drunken crew.

Alec swam instinctively-. though he knew not where to head. up eould never be certain how long he remained in the chilly notor- but finally it was daylight and

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CHAPTER I. (continued)

"Ahl M. Ginouxi it ta good of you to telephoxle me ...They have perhaps cxplainedto -you that Dr. Prinz and myself are in Europe on behalf of a -nel.l-known Chicago charity...Yes. yes. of course you understand. The charity feel that something should be done to aulet those who are suffering aa a direct result of the war. Yes. particular- ly the displaced persons. as they are officially knowri...By all means. You have my address? Then write me at your convenience. I expect to be here for some weeks. The house has ben placed at my disposal by Madame chevry. She has been most kind. she has a sister in New York. married to the brother of the president of our Charity. Very good. M. Ginoux, I shall look forward to has-lng from you."

Rutter replaced the instrument and leaned back in his chair. "What of the two men you dis- covered?" he asked suddenly. "They come to-night," Prinz told him. "So far they know nothing. except that we are Americans and that we are eager to help them." "Good. There must be the usual medical examination - which will not make them suspicious when I come to examine their eyes. You are sure of the two-you used are in selecting them?"

"Typical derelict rats-fits only for extermination." growled Rut- ter. "Well, they shall have their ship, and their voyage. But I will not guarantee a future for them." Prinz smiled.

"They will have a certain dis- tinction. most probably." he said. "They should feel honoured." "Quiet." said Rutter. "I hear the door being opened."

There was a low murmur of con- versation from the hall, followed by a discreet tap on the door. "Come in." said Rutter gently. A mansorvant opcned the door. He was thin. with a lean face. His expression indicated very clearly what he thought of the callers he was about to announce,

"There are two men here. Mlsieu," he said. "Shabby and not over-clean. They ask for Dr Prinz." ,

"Yes. Raoul. Show them in, Two more refugees."

"Very good, m'sieu."

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Once more the door opened. and the two Poles entered. Jan looked about him at the luxurious fur- nishing of the room. glanced at the fire. Then he looked clown at his ragged clothing and his lips curled. Stefan, more solid, stood, shuffling his feet uncomfortdbly, obviously not at ease.

"I am glad to see you," said Prinz. lie was incapable of control- ling his voice, and it sounded as formal as ever. He pointed towards the armchair. "This is Dr. Rut- ter, of Chicago, I think that he may be able to help you."

"Don't stand in the doorway." Rutter said. adopting his bland tone. "Move nearer to the fire. It is a cold night. A little warmth will do you good."

"our rags were scarcely designed for this climate, doctor." said Jan with a. grin. He moved to the fire, pausing to grab Stefan by the arm and pull him with him. Stefan still seemed bewildered. overpow- ered by his surroundings.

"I understand." said Rutter. "that you are both anxious to es- cape from Europe."

"Yes. doctor," said Jan,

"For any criminal reason?" Jan shook his head.

"You are eager to know whether I can help you. If I am to do that. I must first of all be sure of one thins-that is your physical con- dition."

Jan gave a short, bitter laugh "We might as well be going. then" he said. "We've been living on the edge of the graveyard too long to look anything more than scarecrows." He moved slightly in the direction of the door. "Thanks for the warm. doctor," he said. "A fire is a novelty for us. you know. Come on, Stefan!"

"Not so fast," said Rutter. "You misunderstand me. I am a medical man. I can see for myself that you the suffering from under-nourish- ment. That is a thing which can soon be put right. But I cannot risk taking you to some country if it means that you will be taken immediately to hospital." '

Jen hesitated. Th he gave .1 jerky nod of his has . "vary wen," he agreed. -"You shall examines us--if you wish."

"It will be sufficient if you strip to the Waist.-' Rutter said. He glanced at Prinn. "You sound them.' be instructed. "I will test the eyes."

While the two Poles were an- dressing. Prinz crossed to a drawer and took out a stethoscope. ne- luctantly, he placed his cheront carefully on on ashtray and lp. rxroached Stefan. In the meantime Rutter was making his on pro- parations.

"sit down." he said "Look at that card. with both eyes. can you read the.third line?"

"Faslly. doctor," said Jan. He read it out.

To be continued

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