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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-28
Yesterdays Mystery Solution

HARVEY HUNT expected to show,
IL by chemical analysis, that the cigar
Ms'lory had given the janitor, in the
case of Zone Cigar stump" had been
drugged. d..
At some time while the janitor was
asleep in the early evening Mellory
evidently had set the clock back one
hour, go that when he returned to the
Galconia Apartments at 1 o'clock. after
committing the crime. at midnight. the
clock would furnish him with the alibi.
He stopped "a chat with the janitor in
order to call his attention indirectly to
the time, and also to give him the cigar
to make sure that he would sleep
soundly enough to permit him to return
and set the clock back to the proper
time.
Harvey Hunt, realizing that the en-.
tire alibi depended on that clock, had
been struck by three things the janitor
told him first that Mellory called at
tention to it; second, that the janitor,
contrary to his custom, got hungry ap-
parently an hour earlier than usual, and
third, that the fires we're nearly burned
out, indicating that it must have been
time for the janitor TO look at them,
though he thought he was doing so
ahead Of time.
1t was on the evidence of the druggcd
cigar that Mellory's alibi was broken
down, and the circumstantial evidence
already against him resulted in con-
viction.
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hard work cashing in on them in. the
present And now. honey, what nave
you decided to buy with the tnteTeSIt 5I
Lucille, who had felt herself baked az
his very first words, had given Il little
start at his last ones. That legacy o
Aunt Lucy's, the interest on which had
kept her in hats and shoes! II was hers
to spend as she wished principal and
interest, and how could she dispose of II
to better advantage than in getting what
she most desired in the world?
The following afternoon, in her most
fetching little toque and fur-col ollared
suit Lucille presented herself at the
offices of the Equitable Bonding Co,
and by virtue of an intriguing smile, got
an interview with the president himself.
After few minutes Of ingenious con
vcrsation, she trlppingly took her de
parture and hied her over TO the savings
bank where Aunt Lucy's $4,000 lay
drawing It's per cent.
When she emerged, $4,000 OF the $4,000
was tucked in her mufr.. whence It
shortly found It's way to the Equitable
Bonding Co.'S safe.
The following evening: 9 radiant Jim
called upon her. what do you think.
my darlIng?" were the words with which
self---of the bonding company, you
know--phoned me yesterday that owing
to circumstances he was not at liberty to
explain, the company would bond me Tor
nat contract or tnelr own Tree VIII .
What the circumstances are. !, cant
imagine. but ,natter myself" sud
loniy Jim paused Then, dramatically,
he snapped his fingers.
by Jimmy, Lucille :" he cried ~
vet your father put up that bond for
me himself, on the sly"
But at that moment the door opened.
Her father! Rcsignedly, Lucille folded
her hands and sat back Just what was
she felt that It would be interesting
Jim, his hand outstrctched. strode
quickly over to the older man. Il don't
know how TO thank you. sir - he said.
with look Of surprise, the other re.
ceived the clasp Of Jim's hand. Purely
business matter" ne said abruptly.
Your awarding me that contract is
putting up my bond for me, 30 that my
| bid was lowered--why, not one man in a
| thousand would have done IT,"
Lucile's father. his eyebrows drawn
| together in a puzzled frown. swept the
younger man from head to foot. Their
! he turned to Lucille, who was gazing a
| him anxiously, and, If the truth must be
| told, u bit guilty.
You want to marry this man, J. take
you consider him worth $S0oo?'
Lucille blushed "A great deal NOR,
than that. father" she said frankly
Her father laughed shortly. "Young
woman. take back any. aspersions
ever cast regarding your business abil
ity," he said dryly. Apparently. yoi
have. then, made an excellent bargain =
And leaving his daughter to explain
he walked from the room.
Next Complete NoveIette-For Love OF
Ellen Mary
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., TODAY,S MYSTERY STORY
by PHILIP FRANCIS NOWLAN

shrieking ''NIurder!'
flushing into the house, they found
the dining room in disorder. Dust COW
cred the tables and other furniture in an
UnOroken film, the accumulation of the
several months since the Wnddicombs
had moved back into the city. But Il
case of champagne had been brought up
out of the cellar, and the broken bot
ties were scattered all over the Garnet.
which had been fairly drcnchcd with
their contents.
Out in the garden they found Mrs.
Waddicomb's body. She must have
been hit on the head Mt least seventeen
times before the life had been ham
mered out of her, the surgeon tcsti-
ned. Her hair was in wild disarray.
Not bairpin had been left in it. All
of them were scattered about on the
ground around her.
Upon the later search which re-
vealcd the hammer in the furnace the
detectives also found buried in another
part of the garden Prof. Waddicomb's s
watch and money, together with several
rings and articles of jcwclry belonging
to his wife.
'"ThiS was the story as the professor
told it when they finally got him to
cease moaning and wringing his hands
long enough to do it:
'IIc and his wife had come down to
BraytOn Beach to spend the week end.
just before they entered he thought he
saw some one moving about inside, but
his wife laughed at his suspicious, and
they entered. AS he came upon the
scene in the dining room. he said. he
! stood for moment amazed and startled
| T'hpn his Nrifn Npbn hnhi,,l hin, II,
the hail. screamed. but ms he swung
around he was attacked by two huge
men who had rushed out Of the door
to the parlor. lie said he heard his
wife run screaming out into the garden
with one Of the men after her. 4
few moments later this man returned
and told him he had killed her and
would mete out to him the same fate
if he did not keep quiet.
"Then," he said, 'thcy continued
their drinking orgy until they had fin
ishcd the champagne. keeping him GOV
cred with a revolver all the while. After
taking his watch and his money, one
Of tn" men went off. The other waited
a bit. and then told him to stay quiet
for fifteen minutes or he'd come bach
and shoot him.
"Thc professor declared that after
waiting about five minutes he became
convinced that both the men had gone
so he called or help through til" tclc
phone and then ran out of the house.
But" said DcKync, "what clue
did the police have to work On?'
"Why. my dear fellow" said Harve!
Hunt, 'do you mean TO tell mo yol
can't see? have Just given you tn,
six clues that settled the case"
What Ucrc these sir clues aud hon
woWM yOW rCdd hCmP
ThC dnSWer WW appear tOmOrrOW.
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Things You'll LoUe to Make
Clayshods-Rller

you will find this clay shade-puller
not on,v n useful addition to your shade
but a most decorative one as well. Use
moulding clay that becomes, hard as
atone and does not break easily. Pat II
intn triangle two and three quarter
inSbea on each side and three-eighths of
an inch thick, while, still soft make a
~, Knot a ten-inch piece of silk cord
tSroc and one-half inches from the bot
t,rS tom end. Run the cord through the hole
You you have made. Let 1.-THE the kn0t Iust t1uel,
IN ote the bottom end Of the cord. When the
c,oy is hard and dry paint on the design
in in coiors that carry out the the color color scheme
o. oL cord 10 n small brass ring and screw
ond this attractive clay shade ,puller is
nneadv TO adorn your shade and live its
rsa.S,,, life. FLORA
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For names Of shops address WOman's Page
Editor or phone Walnut or Main 5000.
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BELOVED DOGGY, VAGABOND
OF ROXBOROUGH, is NO MORE,
bumm, Admired by Children and Fed by Butchers, " a.
EUen AHooed by Dog Catchers Get Aoay
With Tramp Habits

RoxEorough butchers will in the fu =
turc have one less daily morning Gus.
toner to sample their choicest meats.
Roxborough streets will have one less
picturesque figure as regular MS the
winter snow and the summer foliage.
Koxborough school children will have
one less pet and object of alteration.
for Bumm is dead.
Yes Bumm, the famous "hundred.
weight fox terrier. of Roxborough," and
frequent visitor at the city pound, Is
gone to the canine hereafter.
One hundred pounds of affection. grit
and resourccfulness is no more. What
weather, exposure and the pound could
never do, time has accomplished in end
ing the career of this famous dog
After Bumm had made numerous
trips to the pound and been liberated
each time, through he intcrcession of
some one, the superintendent gave or
ders to the dog catchers to turn their
faces the other way when Bumm hove
into sight
And so. during the closing years of
his comparatively brief life, Bumm con e
Quoted a well ordered daily routine,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-28

Now do you think the trick plotted by
Clarahelle and Annabelle will work?
Do you think either of them will win
Ned with Marigold's grlddle cakes and
MarIgolds dancing lessons?
How do you guess the plot will work
out in the next chapter?
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Japanese Crepe
3Sc a Yard

II is 80 inches wide and in
lovely shades of rose, pink, green,
maize, salmon, mulberry and
several blues. What charming
frocks it will make for women
and children, and how we'll
blouseS of it look with dark serge
skirts and Eton jackets.
(CentrnD
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Before entering upon a consideration
OF the markings which indicate whether
lines are OF n good or bad quality, II
VIII be well to speak of the rascettes.
The bracelet-lIke looking lines on the
wrist, just where the palm ends. Some
times there Is only one rascette, some
times as many as three or more. At
one time they were supposed to indicate
length of llfe--thirty years for each
rasccttc The better opinion now Is that
they denote a health condition This re-
iers especially to the rascette nearest
the palm. II II Is deep, well-formed and
straight, 1t Is believed to indicate a
good degree Of muscular strength;
whereas, If it turns up in the middle, es-
pecially in the female hand. II Is said to
Indicate a tendency toward ailments Of
more or less organic nature.
The indications given by tho rascette
should never be taken as final unless
confirmed by corroborative markings on
the life line or other parts Of the hand.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-28

Mems Dancing
Oxfords, 1915 a Pair
You'll want them for holiday
parties and for New Years Eve.
Perfectly plain and cookbook
ing with light, flexible welted
soles and low, broad heels.
Arctics and Boots for
Men and Boys
This is the weather for them
and they are ready in the Gallery
Store for Men.
Mems arctics are 1926 to $3.50
Boys arctics, sizes l to 9, are
81; sizes 2h to 7, are $4.75.
Mems high rubber boots, Sc.
Boys high rubber boots, sizes
II to 2, are $3.50; sizes 8 to 8
are s..
Gallery, Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-28

IA few. of course. One could not look
Mt them all, but | understand that there
are both evening dresses. and taffetu
and cloth street dresses in the collcr-
ton. And although this is rather
exclusive speciality shop. you will find
that prices arc reasonable, some of them
being as low AS $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-26
MADAME VICTORIA,

EGYPTIAN PAI.MI6T AND MEDIUM.
Can tell you anything you wish TO know or
fairs: tells you the name Of the lady o.
gentleman You will marry and when you
will marry. Have you found tho one you
cool or distant toward you? The Mshab,s
can tell the cause for 1t. She can tell you
tell you how to win and hold the enc Of
your choice: tells you what business and
what part Of the world 10 most lucky for
. good position: she brings the separated
together: makes happiness between man
and wife. The Madam can tell you IL any
you and she can tell you how to take u
OF. The Madam can tell you the cause
of your troubles and how to avoid them
speculate and where to locate. This lady
does not tell to please you. but gives only
truthful advice you car depend on salts
faction guaranteed or NO charge. Read.
Ing. 81 Sss r Ut. N. W.. bet. 9Th and 10th.
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PROF. BELMONT

Notes clairvoyant and Pslmist, can reaS
your life BY the lines Ia your palm. Which
uats Of two colleges OF paimistFy. and his
wonderful gift of second sight snsbles him
important matters OF your future life
Gives advice on business matters. leve
health and family AFFAIR."; tells name Of
you love 10 true or false what part Of the
country 10 iuckisst to you: what to do e
be succassful In life; removes troubles Of
tells the secret OF having personal influence
with your associates. Prof Belmont 10 .
VI 1915 New York ave. N W.. next doeS
to Masonic Temple
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CARLETTA
WHO NEVER MET YoU.
TELLS YOUR NAME

SPIRITUAL MEDIUM,
PSYCHIC CLAIRVOYANT AND ADVISER
ACKNOWLEDGED TO HAVE NO EQUAL.
II you are In doubt, worry or trouble Of
any kind. II your heart 10 set on . certain
end In friendship. love, marriage, divorce
other sharing what 10 rightly yours-DON'T
LOSE FAITH. She has brought health
wealth and happiness to Thousands whose
hopes were crushed with trouble and mis-
fortune-CAN DO AS MUCH FOR YOU
for rich and poor alike Her success 10
unparalleled. Reading your innermost SOUL
Tells your name. Names friends ana enc
miles. II true or false. Removes spells
and reunites separated,
1123 14th st. N. w.
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MADAM PARKER

GIFTED CLAIRvOYANT AND MEDIUM
II you are going to seek advice or help.
why not consult one who In well known
one who Is here permanently? This gifted
lady can tell you anything you wish to
know or md out In business, health or
family affairs. when and whom you will
marry. What part of the country 10 best
for you. What to do to be successful In
life. Removes evil influences. Tells hov
to win and hold tho one of your choice
Satisfaction or no chargsa Readings 81
l2ll Z 1T N. w. bet. 18th and 18th.
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NINE. ,JEANETT.

Guaranteed to read your entire life. pas
present and future. She asks no questions,
but before you utter q word she tells whai
tells how to gain success in business.
health, courtship. marriage. divorce. tells
you what part Of the world will be sue
cessful for you: advises how to gain and
hold a good position; she tells II the one
you love - true or false. Arc you In
troublef DO you md the one you have
bestowed your trust and affection upon
acting cool and Indifferent toward you ?
She will remove all obstacle and tell you
how to win and hold the one you desire,
she reunites the separat ted, locates absent
friends and relatives. Readings, e1.oo.
sos 7th St. n. w, Opposite Saks 4 Coz
Private Parlors.
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MADAM D'ASHMAN,

CLAIRVOYANT. CRYSTAL 0AzER, AND
CARD READER,
will tell your fortune on love, marriage.
divorce, changes. reunites the separated,
helps you to win back lost love. happiness
and business. This gifted medium was
have advised some Of the leading men and
women OF the world thru cards. stars and
tho palm. Open daily until Z, Sundays >
to p. IN. Room 80,
1901 G. STREET N. w.
Oporafte DpOop's Music Store nth 4 a
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ClAlRvOYANTS
Licswsed by tho District of Cohs~btA
MADAME ALLEN,
WORLDS GREATEST EGYPTIAN PALA

WORLDS GREATEST EGYPTIAN PALM
IsT AND cLAIRvoYANT
Guarantees to read your entire life, past.
present and future; gives true advice on
business. love. health and family AFFAIRS.
tells the name Of your future husband or
wife, and what to do to be successful In
life; tells you what business 10 most lucky
for you and what part Of the world will be
more successful for you; advises how TO
tho ono you love IL true or false. and causes
speedy marriage with the one OF your
choice; brings the separated together
makes happiness between man and wife
she tells you the secrets OF being happy
and successful In anything you take in
and evil innuence. one visit 10 Madame
Allen will repay you for disappointmsnts
In all others: hatisfAction guaranteed or M
charges. Special readings ~.
S12 r st. N. w.
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HELP WAmTED-MALE
AnolT die ee.t Impert..t a.u. =

An0tT the naest importast nsws " the
yonns men Of washington and yieiniiy
RADIO SCHOOL. Ia the strand lheatsr
| building, soi-tli 9Th ST. n. W. is now
open for enroilment OF STUDENTS and viii
Start lite nrst classes neat Monday night.
March the ist. az y. N.
This school has beeA founded In honor
OF DR. Mshion Loomis. who IN 1898 sent
the nrst serial telegraph messages and
was the Inventor OF tas aerial,
The LOOMS Radio sehool has not spared
expense Ia e9uippinS The mes, up-,o-dsts
| hsye GA Its stan OF Instructors ths best
| talent Ia the radio profession. We srs
pleased TO annouaes that M. VIM. II. N:
| Gray our supervisor OF instruction. VIII
! be our chief code Instructor. and he Is
without a peer In his line OF work ln this
country having bssa continental opera
| tor for the past nfteen years In England.
Indis. South Africa and other parts OF the
world.
In addition to qualifying our students for
the nrst-grade commercial license, at the
request OF the United States shipping
Board and owing TO the need OF young
men who can do more than merely MI po-
sitons as wireless operators. the course
will include radio compass work and radio
accounting. Special text books. fully Illus.
,rated. nave been written and published
| Ing the subject OF radio In such q way as
to overcome the confusion and lack OF sys-
sn m sna nss s eh ms; p.sy n,.s ~,
beginners. Advanced ella ssss will also be
! Immediately formed to take care OF and
thoroughly coach those who have had
amateur experience or have previously
studied the subject and only need q short,
condensed course In order to qualify them
| for the Government examination and n
hrst- grade commercial radio license
Beginning today, the school will be open
| from 3 q. IN, to 10 y. m. every day until
| the LIST OF the month. for the purpose of
| enrolling students for the frst classes that
will start y. m. Monday. March I. While
we have accommodations for three hun
| bred and nifty students at the present
| time. IL will be well for those contemplat-
| Ing taking the course to enroll before the
| opening night, so that they can be as
| signed to class and not run the risk of
| any delay In getting started. We assure
| our students OF the most courteous treat
| ment. individual attention at all times, and
| most thorough instruction in the do
art. And we can assure each and every
| one that the completion OF our course will
| mean that the graduate will obtain his
| hrst-grade commercial radio license, as
none will be allowed to take the anal ex-
animation until fully oualihed.
The young men OF Washington are cor
| daily invited to call on US. Positions for
| all our graduates without delay. Phone
| call or write for our cataiog and our
| brochure on DR.. Loomis' great discovery.
| This school Is for men only. ss there Is no
work In this field for women.
! LOOMS RADIO SCHOOL, '
go +01-t11 9th ST. n. ".
| Telephone Main Ts3s.
ENTRANCE IN LOBBY OF STRAND
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AUCTION SALES
THOMAS BOWLING . CO., A.eti..es

TRUSTEES SALE OF ENTIRE CON
TENTS OF LUNCHRooM, NO. ~
pENNsyLvANIA AVE. N. w.
BY virtue OF . certain chsttei deed o.
trust, recorded November II, 1913, In one
bia. and at the request Of the party So
cured thereby, ws viii sell ~ public sue
tion. within the premises. on friday FEB
r,iary AZ, 1850 et ~ o'clock M, tic eu-
tire contents OF the above Lunchrooni. con .
slstins Of chairs, tables, dishes, slssswerr.
cooking utensils, cash register, etc, so
also unexpIred tenancy.
Terms cash.
NU(E YARAA T
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HELP wAHreO-FemALe

'n
If YOU ARE
THINKING ABOUT
EMPLOYMENT OR
LOOKING FOR
A POSITION OR
LOOKING FORA
BETTER CLASS
OF WORK
DON'T MAKE
A DECISION
WITHOUT FIRST
INVESTIGATING
THE REAL,
OPPORTUNITIES.
WE HAVE
TO OFFER
YOU.
$l4.60 to Start. Frequent increases
and Permanent Work.
Are & few OF the attractions. Call
on Miss Gregory. sth Floor. TBS 18th
Street n. w.. and she will b glad
to tell you about all OF them.
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Original Pianist. Astrsiogsst q Cisirvsyas'
PROF. KALEEL MARZABAN

\, Room si7. Kenois BLDG. nth and q stA
Phone Main 1855. IL In trouble consult.
Bring this advertisement today and toner
row and name will be given free,
Recently discharged from the United
States Army. where his acts of magic do
much to cheer up our wounded soldiers
advice given ON ancirs Of life: before lals
ing q serious step In business consult !nt.
No matter what your troubles are you al
ways get satisfied. Each customer having
a reading will be presented with life horo
scope free. Safe sdvioe. Private O6ice.
N1S. COATES i.vites all deep Thinkers &.
her house. l7W kilbourne pl.. every Wed .
nesday and Saturday evening At Q y. n.
Doors closed At S:20 .. m Admission sgt.
Lectures on Important occult subjects-
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WANTED-R00MS

state price. BOX 92s, Times office.
TWO rooms and kitcherette. unfuruishedt
convenient to navy yard; employed cou-
pie state terms. Address BOX 3Io. Times
office.
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MRS. BOSWELL,

PIANIST AND cLAIRvoYANr.
Gives advice on business. love, health and
family affairs; tells IL the one you love II
true or false, what part OF the country Is
luckiest to you, what to do to be success
life, and what 10 happening, without ask
ing a single question; when and whom you
Will marry; settles and explains love, fam
lily trouble, marriage, divorce, health, spec
viations, transactions Of all kinds. In fact.
no matter what your hope, fear or ambi-
tion. come to this noted palmist and npd
unsuccessful or unhappy. No matter what
the cause her advice removes all trouble
10 7th st. N. w.
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HOTELS NEED TRAINED NEN-Bas De-
mAnd everywhere Tor hish-elass men In
osfeteriss; no previous experience neoes-
s@ry; We train you for high sried exec
utive positions and put ysu In touch with
sought everywhere; course of study In
dorsed by leading local aid nationally
known hotel men; all departments taught
BY experts In actual class inst ruetion. lee
lures and tours OF hotels; nifty text books
given with course OF study. night classes
now forming; tuition moderator get into
top quickly as tel executive. Call.
write or phone the facts. LEWIS
HOTkL TkAINlsd SCHOOL. ls2s New
York Avenue n. w Main s17s
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MADAME SELIA.

EGYPTIAN PALMIsT AND MEDIUM
This gifted lady reads your past, present
and future life, giving true advice you can
depend on in business and family Affairs:
love. health and marriage, speculations. in
vestments and divorce cases, tells the name
Of your future husband or wife and how To
quarrels and family troubles, reunites the
separated and makes happiness between
man and wife: tells what business aud
what part OF the world most iuckiest to
you and how to gain success In anything
you take in hand. IL you having bad
luck or trouble consult Madame Selia, she
can help; her advice. removes all troublea
Satisfaction guaranteed. Hours 8 to s:ss
Phone Franklin ss1s-J Readings. 81 Daily
83l 9TH st. N. w.