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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
REsENTs SINKING OF BOAT
II Submarine Sank Kotwyk. Holland
viii Hold Germany Responsible
For Act.

London. Although Il IS not yet GER.
tain that a German submarine boat
was responsible for the sending to the
bottom Of the Dutch steamer Katwyk,
off the North Hinder Lightship. the
sinking Of the vessel has aroused the
indignation Of the Dutch people, as
evidenced by the editorials Of newspa.
pers In Holland
The Katwyk loaded with grain from
Baltimore. consigned 10 the Dutch gov.
eminent. is reported to have been ly-
ing at anchor at the time Of the ex.
plcslon and to have been flying the
Dutch flag The Dutch newspapers
insist that no mistake could have been
made and that " German submarine
actually torpedoed the steamer I'VE
must expect that the German govern
ment will, without loss Of time. be
made responsible for this severe VIC.
lation Of the rights Of neutral powers"
The fact that the Dutch government
was directly involved In the Katwyk's
cargo. and that the news OF the sink
ing Of the steamer came Immediately
on top Of the announcement that four
Dutch trawlers had been seized by the
Germans and taken to zeebrugge, ap-
parently has heightened the feelings
of the Hollanders.
Next In interest to the sinking Of
the katwyk was the publication Of a
white paper" showing that Great
Britain acknowledged that British
cruisers had sunk the German cruiser
Dresden IN Chilean Territorial waters
and had apologized for the action Of
her squadron
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
ouard AnaIn,t pInk eolI weevIl.

Washington. - Prospective regula-
tions for admission Of foreign cotton
into the United States, formulated to
keep out the pink boil weevil, have
been issued by the department OF az.
riculture, which has called a confer
ence on the restrictions. Under the
proposed plan, permits for the admls-
sion Of foreign cotton must be obtained
for all imports. Boston, New York,
San Francisco and Seattle have been
designated as the only ports of entry
for such cotton, but it is possible other
ports would be added.
In addition to securing a permit Of
entry, shippers must notify the depart
ment OF all imports and shipments. A
license must also be obtained to en-
able the consignee TO use the cotton.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
COMBAT N EAST
sattis Raslns In earpashlan aOun
tains Greatest Vet Seen N. Ea-
repean War.

Petrograd-Ths battle nox proceed
ing in the Carpathians Is the most tre-
mshdous struggle that the var has YET
produced. L is computed thai the
forces OF concentration on TINS poF.
tion o. the frontier is stin proceeding.
Z Is impossible 70 say when il vii
stop All the ether sectors Of the line
have become absolutely subordinate
to the stupendous fight for the ridge
separating Galicia from Hungary
Any show Of aggression made BY
the enemy elsewhere is probably with
the sole object Of the detention Of
Russian troops that might BE- thrown
into the scales in the carpathiauS II
seems certain that the issue Of mis-
battle viii have great influence o1 the
future course Of the campaign.
The adoption OF the offeHsiyei BY the
allies on the west front IS leading
Russia material support as II pre-
vents ebe Germans from drawing re-
endorsements from that quarter. Rus.
sia by accepting battle on so large a
scale at the preseht moment. when
general acquieseence was aiitfrfpated
on this front, is Tightening the imme-
diate task Of Great Britain and France.
Il is likely that the Germans, by
transfer Of their troops to Hungary.
hope by violent blow temporarily TO
exhaust the strength Of Russia and so
leave themselves free TO turn their
attention to Belgium and France with
redoubled energy. Il Is believed that
Germany has absorbed all her STRAIT
egic reserves and can reenforce one
front only at the expense Of the other.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
CABINET PASSES QUESTION
House of Commons viii Decide Pro
hlbiton on Non.Party Lines-col-
onieg Given Voice in Terms.

London.-The British cabinet will
take no action 10 prohibit the sale Of
intoxicating liquors, but will throw
the whole matter into the House Of
Commons to be decided on non
party issue. Canada and other self
governing colonies will have voice
in the discussion of peace terms when
the time for that discussion arrives.
These were the two most important
developments of short session Of the
House of Commons upon the reassem-
bling of Parliament 1t is understood
the cabinet rather than to make pro-
hibition a party issue will permit the
matter to be brought before the. Com
mons in the form of a private bill The
members will then vote on this bill
as individuals and not as parts Of a
political unit.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
IIBELED COTTON
GAN Be SHIPPED
BoYcE a CO. ASSUME REsPoNsl
BlLlTY oF DELIVERY AND
STOP PROCEEDINGS.
VICE PRESIDENT TO SPEAK
Youns Mems Business Club Arrange
for Address on MaY t4-other
News From Mississippi
Capital.

#IAlktons
The check for sg42.2o0 that was
given 70 the board of prison trustees
by Boyce a Co. for the 5ssI bales Of
cotton Of the state az Guifpoft, can
now be cashed, a. Royce A Co. has
agreed to accept liability in the suit
and attachment OF the owners ~ the
steamship Huso. instituted IN Gultport
In the federal court, after the prison
trustees declined % use the boat to
make a shipment OF the cotton 10 Den
mark The attachment flied by the
ship owners was against the cotton
only
Under the contract. Boyce & Co. will
pay all freight and other charges IN.
cldent 20 the delivery ~ he cotton AZ
Gultport.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
DECISIVE BATTLE
IN EAST DELAYED
soooEH SLOPES or TIE cARPA-
THlANs HINDER McyeMENTs
or SOLDIERS.
MORE TROOPS BROUGHT UP
German Attacks Against Russian Po-
stions n Austria Are Light-The
Weakness Of Austria a Strain
on Kalsers Country.

Petrograd.- Until the sun dries the
sodden land on the southern slopes OF
the Carpathians. II is not likely that a
decisive result viii be reached in
great battle
Meanwhile both sides are bringing
great re-enforeements 20 the scene.
Germany has sent quarter Of mil
lion men TO help in the defense OF
Hungary, but they have been com
PEELED to fight along the Dunajec. par
ticularly at Tarnow AID Gorlice, be.
fore they could reach the roads to
Hungary, where the immediate need
was greatest. They have lost heavily
and their attack on Gorlice, which the
Russians still hold. was weak.
The Germans have also brought 200
troop trains from Cracow with fresh
corps to cope with the new positions
which the Russians are lengthening
continuously down the Ondawa.
This Is an entirely different battle
from the Carpathian struggle and is
likely to conclude earlier than the Ger
man movements indicate.
The German generals feel that Aus.
tria is dragging Germany down and
that their position has been weakened
by the Russians. Therefore she is in
creasing her strategic initiative
through progress southwark and west
ward
In Moth Poland they are using great
numbers of aircraft from dropping
bombs on the Russian positions with
out doing any notable damage. Rus
sian aviators, with fewer but heavier
bombs. are daily crossing into East
Prussia. They attack the German
base epcampments below the lines Of
fha Mayurfan Iakaa
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
SULTAN WOULD QUIT JOB
Heir Apparent Attacks Policy Of the
Young Turk Party at imperial
Council

Paris.-A special dispatch from Dede
Agratch Turkey in Europe) says that
at an imperial council just held In
Constantinople, Sultan Mehmed Re
chad announced he intended to abdi-
cate If the capital was transferred
from Constantinople. This was the
principal point discussed. Prince lncus.
souf lzzedin, heir to the throne, yio-
lently attacked the policy Of Enyer
Pssha and the Young Turks, which, he
said, had brought the empire to ruin.
The sultan said he owed his throne
to the Young Turks, but would have
preferred to have resigned than Wit
ness the misfortunes their crude and
risky policy had brought upon the
country. Addressing Prince Inoussmf,
he added.
4 am tired of reigning and would
be very happy II you could succeed me
immediately"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

New York.-supreme Court Justice
Newberger has declined to consider
the motion Of lawyers for Harry K.
Thaw that he be- granted a jury trial
to Determine his sanity. lie held that
the writ IN the case was returnable
and should be entertained By the jus
tiee then sitting at that time, who will
be Justice. Hendricks. Justice New
burger interrupted preliminary argu.
ment By John B. Stanehfield OF Thaw's
counsel to announce his decision
TAaw accepted the ruling philosoph-
iciIly.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

Washington.-C Commander Noble IT.
win OF the cruiser New Orleans has re-
ported to the navy department that he
Investigated the japanese naval activ-
ity in Turtle Bay, Lower California,
and found no indications Of other than
salvage work on the stranded cruiser
Asama. The commanders report was
sent by wireless to Admiral Howard,
commanding the Pacific fleet. who tel
egraphed it to Secretary Daniels, as
follows.
The Asama still aground in San
Bartolome Bay. Only other vessel pres.
ent one repair ship and two colliers.
No indications Of other than salying
work"
The Asama has been aground In the
secluded Mexican haven since Deeem-
her.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

Washington.-Th attitude Of the
Washington government on the ex-
portation Of arms has been set forth
in various statements from the state
department since the outbreak Of the
war. The position assumed IS that
citizens Of the United States sell on an
equality to all belllgerents foodstuffs.
arms. ammunition and all classes Of
contraband. but do not undertake TO
deliver these products Responsible.
ity for delivery. or failure 70 deliver,
rests with the naval forces Of the bel.
llgerents.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

tThe business before the supreme
court now In session viii be from the
ctlminal docket OF the a. or more
cases the majority win be brought
Toward FOR the March call Of the
siHte docket Five u the eases
brought forward are those involving
the death sentence foi murder as fol-
'lows
: Hunter Jensinf !. AaEHbail colibtya
mirdsr. J. Tabor. Lafayette cnunay.
Alex McNair. Bunyan Walker Jsffer.
SOP county; S. J.. johnson, Claiborne
NnnnfY.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
auto Accident kIIIs rwo.

Kalamazoo. Mich.-Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Pare are dead and their 14-year-
old daughter, Marie, is suffering from
frightful injuries as a result Of an au-
tomobiIe accident April II. Frank Bar
ritt. As, who was in the car, is also
badly hurt. William Sharpless, owner
and driver Of the automobile. escaped
without injuries. All we're returning
home from party when the automo-
bile collided with street car.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
rowna Want aolsan.uns prlr,.

Mlssissippia Cleanest Town contest.
under the auspices Of the State FEEDER
alton Of Women's clubs. viii be
brought 10 a close on April 90
Throughout the state much activity
In sanitary work is being manifested,
and more than forty cities and towns
are striving for the prizes offered.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
carranua Announoes victory.

Vera Cruz.-''Five thousand Of the
enemy dead we're counted during the
movement northward from Celaya. Six
thousand prisoners and 40 field pieces
we're captured This is Gen. Obre.
CONS summary Of the fighting about
celava. where he reported he had
gained a decisive victory over the
forces Of Gen. villa. The ringing of
church bells and the pafading Of sol
Flers and citizens conveyed the news
of the reported carranza victory 70 the
public. Carranzaistas are happy and
say they viii eventually win all
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
peep Sea Diver is Saved.

Washington William F. Loughman,
the diver who became entangled in the
lines attached to the sunken submar
ine pa while working under 200 feet
of water in Honolulu Harbor, has been
rescued safely and is unharmed by his
trying experiences.
Rear Admiral Moore cabled the navy
department The news Of Loughman's
release. Heroic efforts, lastiag four
hours. saved the diver.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

London.--The crew Of the Greek
steamer Ellispontos. torpedoed near
the North Hinde lightship, has arrived
in Flushing. The captain, who was
badly wounded, said his steamer was
torpedoes without warning. The crew
got away safely in boats and rowed to
the ligh.ship.
It is rcDorted from North Minder
that German aviators tried to drop
bombs on two British trawlers and
fired on them, but without result.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

AdjtGen. Scales reports that the
state rifle ranges at Camp Williamson.
Warren county, near Vicksbnrg. are
being prepared for the annual rifle
practice. which will open about the
middle Of May and continue six weeks
or two months. The shooting will be
done by battalion and company. until
each company unit OF each Of the FIVE
battalions has had its turn
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

New York.-Nelson w. Aldrich. for
80 years United States senator from
Rhode Island and Republican leader
in national politics. died Of an apo
pleciic stroke at his home on Fifth
avenue here, April 16. He had been III
Of Indigestion for only a day. Until
then he had been in excellent health.
Mr. Aldrich was born In Fester, R.
L, Nov s, ls4l, and entered politics. at
the age OF -. IN 1873 he was sent to
congress- and two years later vas
elected senator. lie. represented Rhode
Island in the senate until 1871.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
vIes.Prssldsnt win opsak.

Arrangements have been completed
by the executive committee Of the
Young Mems business club 20 have
Nlce-president Thomas r. Marshall de
liver an address In Jackson May it
Mr. Marshall will speak In the Cen.
tury Theater.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

70 70 AHaWaH9odas
Mississippi viii send large delega'
tlon OF business men. bankers and edu.
Gators to Chattanooga. Tenn, the last
week IN April for the session OF the
Southern Conference for Education
and Industry.
special train will be- run from
Jackson. leaving Monday morning.
April 2G. at s:55 o'clock. The Mlssis-
slppl special will pick up at Meridian
the Louisiana delegates
Among the weilknown Mississip
plans who will have a prominent place
on the conference program are Hon
Joe Cook, president Of The Mississippi
Normal college u. l.. Whitfield. presi-
dent OF the Industrial Institute.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

Indhnarolis.-Headed by Mayor
Dom NJ. Roberts, Is prisoners convict
ed in the Terre Haute election con
spiracy cases and sentenced to the
Leavenworth penitentiary, started on
the trip to prison April is.
While the men were being placed in
the line in the jail yard to march to
the railway station. the 50 men given
Jail sentences for their part in the con
spiracy. shouted goodbye and Joined
in passing jests back and forth.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
4serap Iron Man.

New York-The newest "comeonv
game OF the confidence man has a
vidtbn 10 'eoulS H6alfirt4r, > 4ealth4 X
hotel bsaa. al .MifeapSds.. s3o aps.
peated ii the West side police court
to gsfsmpf p .igentitz Harry Lewis.
whdassainfs' 70 Be a Chicago metal
fla.kelfs. ..gwlg VI 5 slgestsa lz-ses4igssF
as le vas Ieaglng tke Hstel .aseR 30.
eehifffnt 'sha = togh. E2tiiap, sii0tg4
fqFfsf ,sas 'lisififla lsinea Z oiit n - =
50f through, tiie ratsck exybange
gama = > -
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
surrendsrs 70 JaIler.

T. J. Marley Of Tallahatchie county.
who has been on bond awaiting the
disposition Of his appeal to the su-
preme court from his conviction Of
murder. and the resultant life sen.
tence, hearing that the court had or
dered his re-commitment. without
waiting for an officer to come for him.
made bis way TO Jackson and urren-
dered TO Sheriff Middleton.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

Eugene Price. a sawyer IN the min
Of the Rosa Lumber company az Pie
ayune, was instantly killed vfeu
struck on the head by log which had
relied Unexpectedly into the carriage
Of the mill
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
Election Date set

Tuesday. August 3, Is the date named
by the state Democratic executive com
mlttee for the primary election to
nominate the Democratic candidate
who will succeed Gov Brewer. The
second or concluding election was set
for August o. Besides selecting the
election dates the committee also
passed a resolution strongly indorslng
President Wilson and Secretary Of
State Bryan.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

Mrs. c. c. Pickett, residing about
three NILES northeast Of Corinth, tell
into the IRE when attacked with a
falnting spell and sustained such Sc
rious burns that she died after day
uf Intense suffering
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

Application Cor the creation q a
drainage district BY which it vas pro
posed 90 els canal through Wolf
river bottom. has been denied by
Chancellor D, q McGowan al Ashland.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

IN less than hve minutes after he
swallowed seveap grains % biehloride
tablets. X. "a carr, nisht clerk a. the
neSoto sub postal station IN Memphis.
demanded a stomach pump
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

The board of Mississippi levee com
misslonors. IN a meeting held at Green.
willie. awarded contract 10 r. w.
Clark 4 Co. for 265.00O yards Of levoe
work on the lssaqueua county dis.
trict al fi.59 per cubic yard The
board authorized the issuance Of ti0o,.
600 Ia certificates OF lndehteduess
when needed 20 ueet the cost Of new
levee work
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
M'coMss Will NOT RESIGN,

viii Continue as Chairman Of Ma.
tlonsl Democratic Committee.
! New York Chairman McComhs Of
the democratic national committee. h.
sued the following statement on shfs.
arrival In New York Z have no in
tention whatever OF resigning the
ehaifman0hlp Of the denlosrasic nat.
f9haf t0mmiIea me reports that l
am in poor health are untrue The
REPORTS regarding matrimonial trou-
hles have absolutely no foundation
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
susPENos PROPOSED ADVANCES
Alabama Affected by D.elslon Of /.
c. c.

Washington - Il was announced
that the interstate commerce com
mission bad suspended until October
30, proposed advances in rates on
coal and coke from mines IN Tehnes-
see, Kentucky, Illinois and Alabama
to Memphis and New Orleans over
railroads In that territory.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

II has been announced that Vice.
President Marshall viii deliver a lee.
ture AZ the A. a NJ. college May \.
when he comes 20 Mississippi next
month 10 lecture at Jackson This will
be the first wish of the distinguished
gentleman 70 thls institution, and the
thousand students, together with the
other visitors. will enjoy The address.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

One OF the greatest events In
pythlan circles IN Mississippi that has
taReh place IN years was the big two
days celebration recently held In Me.
ridlan. saladln Temple No. li2. Ora.
matte order knights Of Khorasaan,
the host, held a monster ceremonial. at
which so tyroa were initiated. The
temples from Birmingham, New or.
leans, Mobile and Montgomery partic.
lpated IN the parade one feature Of
ths celebration was the dedication OF
Meridlan's new 10000 castle hall by
the Hon. Walter B Richie Of Lima
ohio, past supreme chancellor Of tho
knights Of Pythias and author Of tho
major portion Of The pythian ritual
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23
NEWS OF
MISSISSIPPI

Poultry dealers al White Hlur have
recently shippsd twe cars of hens %
New YORK market Prices paid ny
dealers was 4. cents per pound.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

a cigarette stump discarded by a
tramp who spent the night in a box
car Is believed to have strated the
fire at Tupelo that destroyed 1900
bales Of cotton. the property OF the
Gulf Compress company, causing a
loss Of $4,000. fully insured Two
thousand bales were saved by NE FIRE
department and the flames were pre-.
vented from spreading to a storage
shed on the Frisco tracks 200 feet
away. The dyelng plant Of the Tu
pelo cotton mills. l50 feet from the
Burned shed. was saved after hard
work by the department. The night
watchman, Who discovered the flames.
says he observed two tramps early ln
the night idling around the shed and
ordered them away
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

Many features Of the Mississippi
pageant to be presented In Columbus
BY the senior class and ZOO students
Of the Industrial Institute and College
on the campus May "a. commence.
ment week. viii serve 10 attract hun.
dreds Of visitors from ali sections OF
the state and the south The pageant
will be the most gorgeous undertaking
ever attempted BY a southern college.
and II viii be the FIRST real big pageant
ever staged In the south. The play ls
being directed by Miss Emma Ody
Pohl and Mrs. Rice Gather. the an.
thor. It will depict the history Of Co
lumbus The Columbus Riflemen have
been invited 10 participate.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

Dr. T. p. Lockwood. aged 7G. for
years one Of the most prominent res.
idents Of Southwest Mississippi, died
recently at his home In Crystal
Springs For many years he took a
prominent part 10 The affairs Of the
Crystal Springs chauiauqua. and the
Lockwood cottage, on the chautaqua
grounds. was the gathering place Of
delighted parties Of visitors.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

A Jury IN the case OF j. e. Coulter
W. the ". a M " railroad. recently
heard AZ Yazoo city. has given the
complainant a verdict OF s1G5 aa dam
ages Coulter sued for $4,000 for dam.
ages to his auto truck. which was
struck by a freight train as he was
crossing the tracks IN fazoo city last
fall.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1915-04-23

Programs for the reunion Of Scot.
tish Rite Masons in this city on May
"a. g. 26 and % have been issued BY
Secretary y. v White and Director OF
Work l.. r. stamm at Meridian. The
dates Of the reunion we're changed
from tdsy 10. fls12 and t3 by reque
Of Grand Commander Geo. F. M.AH
IBi0amsiion has been Ttcrsed b
me members Of The City Union o.
Kings DadsiIters. mat the union b.
s0on TO have a visit from Mrs. an.
thony Il. ksans. Of New York city, the
national president Of Kings Daughters
Omaha daily bee., 1915-09-26

play no part in the action. With the
affabe manner of an Irish free lance,
Captain Lawrence Holbrook embarks on
the task of winning the love of Aline
Graham. daughter of the district attor-
ney. His suit progresses happily, but
Aline refuses her consent because of her
secret marriage six years before TO a
Washington newspaper correspondent.
Judson Flagg, a blackmailing society
lawyer. holds one of Miss Graham's pri-
vate letters. written during the time Of
her indiscretion. During the course of
the story. Flagg is supposedly murdered
and Captain Holbrook tries to shield
Aline from suspicion of the act. Like
a true Irish lover, he discovers the clues
which would lead to her arrest BY a
clever trick he gets the slides from the
camera which has snapped Aline in the
arms of the lawyer. He also gets pos
session of the compromising letters, and
thus it goes, from one situation to an
other, until the police think they have