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Evening star., 1921-07-04
SOUTH DAKOTA TORNADO
LEAVES RUIN IN WAKE
One Killed, Great Damage Caused.
Railroad Cars Blown Out
of Yards.

ABERDEEN. S. D., July "A tor
nado struck Frederick, S. D.. last
night. killing one man and causing
over 100000 damage. Practically
every building in the town was de-
nollShed. Arne Anderson. who was
assisting his family to the basement
OF their home. was killed in his effort
to escape when the house was torn
from its foundation.
The storm broke here at S:45 o'clock.
accompanied by AN cighty-mile-an-
hour wind. Nine injuries not consid-
cred serious were reported today over
practically demoralized lines of COM
munication. Damage here is estimat-
ed at $35o.O00.
days of severe heat and although it
caused great property damage, agri-
cultural authorities believe crops will
De saved as the result of the moisture
which was badly needed.
A train was deraiIed at Tacoma
Park. when stretch of track a mile
long was lifted from the roadbed after
the wind had excavated the right OF
way. No one was injured.
string of nineteen cars was blown
out OF the Chicago. Milwaukee and st.
Paul yards at Ipswich.
REDFIELD. s. D.. July 4.-Twelve
automobiles were blown into a lake
here by a heavy wind storm which
struck this city. tearing down trees.
telephone and telegraph lines, fences
and causing general damage, not vet
estimated. Farm buildings were bad
ly damaged.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
PAY FOR STRIKE
PERIOD DENIED
Rail Board Rejects Employees
Claim for Time Lost in Un-
authorized WaIkout.
By the Aasociated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGOO. July 4-The claim Of
clerical employees Of the Erie railroad
and tho Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroad for pay for time
lost during an Unauthorized strike
Of train and engine service employees
Of tho roads in April, 1890. was de-
MED by the United States Railroad
Labor Board in decision made public
yesterday.
The board also denied a request
by station. and telegraph employees
of the Wabash railroad for an ad-
justment Of inequalities In their rates
OF pay. The request of the employees
hour to all positions in the station
and telegraphic service in addition
to increases previously granted by
the board
Was Plea for Reimbursement.
The lost time claims made by the
Brotherhood of Railway and Steam
ship Clerks, freight handlers, express
the clerks national agreement pro-
VldeS LOT SIX days. work per week.
and that the employees who were re-
quired to suspend work during the
period of the strike should be reim-
bursed for all time lost
The carriers contended that they
had right to reduce forces when
conditions justified and that the en-
ployes in question were laid of from
eight af h.
no one could anticipate how long
they would be out OF service.
Further Contention.
The carriers also contended that at
the time the national agreement was
negotiated the conditions which OBJ
tained in April. 1920. were neither
ioreseen nor provided for by any
specific provision thereof.
The clerks were temporarily laid
of when the trainmen and engine
men struck for varying periods of
from three days to Two weeks.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
MARYLAND TOBACCO MEN
HIT HARD BY DROUGHT
Dry Weather of Past Month Forces
Growers to Make Cut in
Planting.

BALTIMORE, July (SpeciaD,-
Iobacco growers of southern Mary
land stand to lose thousand of dol
lars as the result of the unusual
forced the planters of that section
to abandon planting three-fourths of
the crop.
This is the opinion of George 1.
Gardiner. general manager of the
Tobacco Growers Association. who
crop will be the smallest in the his
tory of the state. He declared that
some farmers are almost facing ruin
IN southern Maryland on account of
the predicament they find themselves
IN owing to the long drought.
IL can tell you truthfully. for by
Gardiner. Il am in touch with about
1000 tobacco growers in southern
Maryland, and not one planter in ten
can pay his bills. All of the plant
ers who got their crops planted put
them in when labor and fertilizer were
high. The drought has literally
parched the crop that has been put
in and I would say that not more
than one-fourth of the normal plant
ing will be yielded. Young plants
that would make the marketable
1922 crop have literally been burnt
and shriveled until what can be
saved will be of an entirely inferior
grade.
AS a result of the drought, Mr..
Gardiner said, tobacco has jumped
from IS to $6 per hundredweisht
ahead of the normal price. This was
caused, he pointed out, because to-
bacco manufacturers. realizing that
the 1922 crop is going to be failure
are already buying up tobacco in
large quantities to be prepared for
the short year. He predicted that
the leaf would go to even higher
figures.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
NICARAGUA WANTS BARS
/ LIFTED TO ENTER UNION
Proposes That Central American
i. Nations Name Conditions as
u Basis for Negotiations.

TEGUC1GAPA. Honduras. July
SS.-The federal council Of the Gen.
ftral American republics, comprising
Representatives of Salvador. Guate-
jmala and Honduras, has given out
Communication from the Nicaraguan
foreign ONCE, addressed to the gov
ernments Of Salvador. Guatemala and
Honduras. In which Nicaragua urges
that the signatories OF the pact con-
cluded recently at San Jose. Costa
Rica, take concerted and speedy ac-
Z tion toward a settlement of the OBJ
Istacles which have prevented Mica
Iragua from becoming a member Of
the Central American Union.
Nicaragua proposes that the men,
Tiers of the union name conditions to
form a basis for negotiations which
would ultimately result in Nicaraguan
) participation in the union.
The people of Honduras learned Of
this action by Nicaragua with great
pleasure and predictions we're made
THAT Nicaragua now would become a
lmember Of the Federation Of Central
Evening star., 1921-07-04

American Republics. Expressions of
lament were aroused when it was re-
called that the Costa Rican congress
has rejected the pact. If Nicaragua
joins. 1t was pointed out, this action
by Costa Rica will spoil the COM
plete unification of Central America
Nicaragua's step comes as a COM
plete surprise, as that country had
fatty rejected the Central American
treaty and retired from the San Jose
conferences Nicaragua explained
that she could not agree to Saliva
doris demand that Nicaragua abro-
gate the Bryan-Chamorro treaty of
the United States, on the ground that
the treaty violated the constitution
Of the Central American Federation.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
q. S, HOSPITAL CLOSED.

In the interest Of economy. the
United States naval hospital which
has been maintained at Yokohama.
Japan, for many years, has been Or
dered closed. The hospital buildings,
owned by the United States. are on
leased ground and comprised the
only United States institution in
Japan outside of the embassy and
consulates. The demand for hospital
facilities in Japan has not been very
heavy in re cent years and department
officials felt that a saving could be
effected by the abandonment of the
hospital. Capt Raymond Spear. COM
manding the hospital. and his as
sistants will be transferred to other
duties. most Of them coming to the
United States '~.'-
Evening star., 1921-07-04
BIG STILL FOUND.

Virginia Officers Discover $50 GAL
Ions of Mash.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG. Va. July A.
A complete moonshine outfit. with ac-
companying paraphernalia for the
manufacture Of Illicit liquor. was
found in Spottsylvania county. near
Fredericksburg. by Police Sergt- J.
Conway Chichester, who was accom-
panied by Officer ]. A. Stone, both Of
this city.
One hundred and eighty gallons Of
corn mash in large coal oil barrels,
nearly ripe for the still. were discov-
cred and destroyed by the officers
The still. which Is ono of the most
complete yet discovered in this sec
tion, was brought here and fs now In
the custody of the authorities
Evening star., 1921-07-04
EXCHANGE PICKS DIRECTORS,
Special Dispatch to The Star.

opeCIdI DIspdtch 70 1he Star.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, July A.
The Rappahannock exchange, at
the annual meeting of stockholders
held at Irvington. reorganized and
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent l. D. Stoneham; vice president,
er, John Curlett; general manager, c.
I. Snyder; attorney. r. o. Norris, jr.
Directors: w. T. James, w. C. Chill
ton, w. E: Wright, l. w. Headly.
John G. Grenelles. R. G. Neale, l. D.
Clarke, J. C. Phillips, DR.. G. N. Mann,
]. Hodgson ond John Curlett
Evening star., 1921-07-04
Is GRANTED NEW TRIAL.

MICHIGAN CITY. Ind. July A.
Charles Bedford. member Of pron1i-
mont Brooklyn family. who was SEN
tenced to from three to five years in
the Indiana reformatory following
his plea of guilty to the charge Of
stealing an automobile. has been granted
a new trial and held to the October
grand jury.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
DIES AT AGE OF 100.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, July s.
"Grandma" Whitehead. aged 100 years
and two months. died at her home in
a remote section Of Blount county
Wednesday night, and was buried
Thursday.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
FIRST 1921 WHEAT AT SIPS.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG. Va. July THE first
1921 wheat here was sold Friday
by E. l. Drinkard of Amherst county
at $1.25 q bushel. The lot was good
IN o1a1ifv
Evening star., 1921-07-04
Huck Touels
Special, 6 for $1.O

A Good Heavyweight Absorbent Huck
Towel in assorted patterns; hemstitched.
All perfect quality and sold at this price
only in lots of SIX Sizes 1896
Evening star., 1921-07-04
Women's S House
Dresses
Special. $1.95

Lawn and Gin g h a m
House Dresses in small,
neat figured patterns with
white collars and cuffs.
Straightline models in
plain colors with braid
trimming and vest of lawn.
Billie Burke models of
striped gingham with sash
and white collar and cuffs.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
Black and White
Wool Sweaters
Are Excellent Values at
$3.75

A Full fashioned ALL
wool Sweater at this price
has been unheard of for
several years. So you will
welcome this exceedingly
smart model with white
brush tuxedo collar and
cuffs. Black and white
only. Sizes So to 46.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
Clearance Sale of
Voile, Batiste and Dimity
Blouses
$1.35

The shopper who makes sure of her values
will find these blouses an exceptional offer.
Made OF fine quality voile, batiste and dimity
Fluting and ruf1es. lace. embroidery and hem
stitching used to trim the many distinctive
styles-ard that vacations are here, sew
eral of these blouses will be much appre-
ciated.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
More of the Popular
Aprons and Apron
Dresses
CSC

Bungalow Aprons and
Apron Dresses in bright
colored percales; checks,
stripes and small figured
patterns. Apron fronts
trimmed with rick rack
braid and white ruffling;
sash back and novelty
pool kets-all of which
make a smart and at
tractive kot-weather gar
ment.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
Women $ Silk Gloves
$1.65

16-button-length Gloves of splendid
quality silk in one of the best known
makes; double finger tipped. A glove that
is perfect throughout. Colors are white,
pongee, beaver, black and gray.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
SUMMERTIME
DRESSES
For Maternity Wear
$3.50 and $3.50

Voiles, checked or dotted,
the favored fabrics of sum-
mer, have been fashioned
into very becoming dresses
for maternity wear.
Checked Noiles, in laven-
dar or blue with white, are
made with vest, collar and
cuffs of white organdy,
tucked and edged with mar
row lace.
Dotted Noiles, in blue and
white or brown and tan,
have becoming long pleated
overskirts, and a collar of
lace adds a dainty touch at
the neck.
Special Size Section, Third floor.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
Other Wash Blouses, 75c

Wolfe, Cotton Pongee and Colored Organdy
Blouses in white and bisque; plain or fancy
trimmed; long short sleeves. Reduced for
quick clearance to this low price.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
R0ott Mills TOweLs
"Wipe DrY

Boot Mills Absorbent
Towels solve the problem of an
all-round towel for everybody.
The busy housewife who under
stands the needs of her own
little family welcomes these
full-bodied. snowy towels that
she can purchase at such a re-
markably low price.
NOTICE.
How good they look
How soft and firm they feel
How well they absorb
How long they wear
That each towel Is hemstitched
Priced z5c each.
Towel Section. Second door.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
100 I rin111ed Hats
Are Now Low-Priced 80

Regardless of their former value, we
have taken 100 trimmed and tailored hats
all clean, fresh, merchandise-and
marked them down to $780, On account
of the limited number an early selection is
advisable.
Also grouped at different prices we offer all
flower trimmings, zSc, 45c, 75c, Csc and $l.z5. =
Evening star., 1921-07-04
Garden Hats
Now Reduced to 85c

This is the final clearance on these pop
ular garden hats. Three styles to choose
from. Colors are brown, purple, orchid,
jade, henna, bisque and pecan.
Evening star., 1921-07-04
Reduction Sale of Silk Underwear
Gowns, Chen,ise, Bloomers, Can,isoles
$2.95 $2.45 $1.25


bbons
$295
de Chine Chen1ie
medaons tucked folds ribbon
Pink Satin Boomes beautiful quality wide rufae
al $245
Canio washable with finished with val lace
md shoulder $125
Evening star., 1921-07-04
Charming Summer Dresses
SIS

Ginghams of smart attractiveness that
are practical for all-day wear In blue and
white or pink and white checks, with crisp.
white organdy collar and cuffs, trimmed in
colored scalloping and small pearl buttons.
Dotted Voiles, in dark summer colors,
with vests, collar and cuffs OF white net,
edged in lace, are particularly attractive,
in navy with red, black with white or
brown with tan.
Special Size Apparel Section. Third floor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-25

Charge, seem ye're the partner, av
that fine, kind gintleman, Misther
Geary. Did ye, whilst in New Orleans,
have d'alings wit short shtOut
spiggoty wit puckered scar undher
his right eye?"
John Stuart Webster suddenly sat
up straight and gazed upon the lost
son of Erin with grave interest. YES"
he replied, 81 seem to recall such
man."
"Tis none av me business, sor but
would We mind tellln me just what ye
did to that spiggOty?"
Why to begin, last Sunday morn
Ing interrupted this pucker-eyed fell
low and pOp-eyed friend of his while
engaged in an attempt to assassinate a
white, lnOffensive stranger. The fol-
lowing day, at the gangplank Of the
steamer, we met again; he pOked his
nose into my business so | squeezed
his nose until he cried; right before
everybody / did 1t, Don Juan, and to
add insult to injury, l plucked a few
hairs from his rats mOuStache-One
hair per each pluck"
I'D a notion ye did sOmethin' to
him, sOr. Now, thin, listen to me:
I'm not much to look at, but I'm white.
I'm an attashay, as We might say, av
Ignatz Leber-him that do have the
import an export house at the ind
av the Gale San Rosario, fOrninst the
bay. Also he do have Charge av the
cable office, an whin I'm sober enough,
| deliver cablegrams for Leber. Now,
then, yen recall we had a bit av
shower to-day at nOon?"
Dolores and Webster nodded Don
Juan, after glancing cautiously around,
lowered Ms voice and continued: 81
was deliverin' a cablegram for Leber,
an me course took me past the palace
gate-which, be the same token. has
sinthry-bOxes both inside an out. wan
on each side av the gate. The Sinthry
was not visible as | came along, an
what wit the shower comm as sud
dint as that, an me wit wardrobe
that's not so extinSive can afford TO
get ii wet, | shtepped into wan av the
outside sintry-bOxeS till the rain
should be over, an what wit a dhrink
av aguardiente I'd took to brace me
for the "Trip, an the mimOry av auld
times. | fell asleep.
Dear knows how long sat there
mapping; all know is that ! was
awakened by the sound av three men
talkin, at the gate, an divll a word
did they say but what | heard. They
were talkin In Spanish. but | I'm
dhershtOOd thin well enough. He's at
the Hotel MateO. says wan voice. an
his name is Webster-Jawn Webster
He's an American, an a big, savage
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-25

Ing the little shell-paved path through
the patio caused Webster and Dolores
% turn their heads simultaneously,
'"ning toward them was an ludlyid.
ual who wore upon head Of flaming
red a disreputable, conlcal.crowned
straw sOmbrerO; sOiled cotton
camisa with the tails flowing free OF
his equally soied khaki trousers, and
sandals of the kind known as a!par-
gates-made from the tough fibre of a
plant of the cactus family and worn
only by the very lowliest peons-com-
pleted his singular attire.
zone of Billys friends and another
reason why he has no social standing,
Dolores whispered. II believe he's go
Ing to speak to u.s."
Such evidently appeared to be the
mans intention. He came to the
edge Of the veranda, swept his ruin
of a hat from his red head and bowed
with Castilan expansiveness.
"Yer pardon, Miss, for appearin' be-
fore you"
She smiled her forgiveness to what
Webster now perceived to be an
alcoholic wreck. He was about to
dismiss the fellow with scant cere-
mony, when Dolores, with that rich
sense of almost masculine humOr-
a humor that was distinctly American
said sweetly:
"Mr. Webster, shake hands with Don
Juan CafeterO, bon vivant and man
about town. Don Juan, permit me to
present Mr.. Webster, from somewhere
in the United States. Mr.. Webster is
a mining partner Of our mutual friend
Mr.. William Geary"
A long, sad descent into the Pit had,
however, imbued Don Juan with a
sense of his degradation he was in
the presence Of a superior, and he ac-
knowledged the introduction with a
respectful inclination of his head.
"Tts you I've called to see, MiSther
Webster, sOr," he explained.
every we'll old-timer. In what way
can I be of service to yOu?"
"Tis the other way around, sor, if
We Place an for that same there's no
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-25

quote Billy's colloQuial style: did |
put 1t over?"
you did very we'll for an amateur,
but I'm a doubling Thomas. About
this fat old man who waddleS when
he walks: really topnotch palmist
could tell me his name"
well, I'm only an amateur, but still
| think might to quote Billy again,
make a stab at it. Do you care to
bet me about ten dollars | cannot give
you the fat partys initlals-all three
of them?"
He gazed at her owlishly. She was
the most perfectly amazing girl he
had ever met; he was certain she
would win the ten dollars from him,
but then 1t was worth ten dollars to
know for certainty whether she was
perfect or possessed of a slight flaw;
so he silently drew forth a wallet that
would have chOked a COW and skinned
off ten-dollar gold certificate of the
United States of America.
III TIC luuluOlcu
1.-THE fat gentlemans initials are E.
P. j."
by the twelve apostles, Peter,
Simon"
Don't baspheme, Mr.. Webster"
He stood up and shook himself.
"When you order the tea" he said
very distinctly. please have mine
cold. need bracer after that. Take
the ten. You've won It,"
Thanks, ever so much" she an
swered In a matter-Of-fact tone, and
tucked the bill inside her shirtwaist.
81 am a very poor woman, and
Every little bit added to what you've
got makes just little bit mOre,'" she
carOled, swaying her 1.-the, beautiful
body and swapping her fingers like a
cabaret dancer.
He could have groaned with the
futllity of his overwhelming desire for
her; 1t even occurred to him what
shame It was to waste a marvel like
her on a callow young pup like Billy,
who had fought so many deadly skirm-
ishes with Dan Cupid that a post
impressiOnlstic painting of the Geary
heart must resemble a pincushiOn.
Then he remembered that this was an
ungenerOus, a traitOrOus thought, and
that he had not paid the lady her fee
well, what's the tariff" he asked
"YOu really feel that have earned
a professionals feeT'
Beyond doubt"
Since you have taken Billy away
from me this evening, | shall make
you take Billy's place this evening
After dinner you shall hire an open
victoria with two little white horses
and drive me around the MalecOn.
There Is a band concert tonight"
III It's the last act Of my wicked
llfel" he promised fervently. Strange
to relate, In that ecstatic moment no
thought Of Billy Geary marred the per
feet serenity Of what promised to be
the most perfectly serene night in his
tory.
They were seated at the tiny tea
table when the sound Of feet crunch.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-25

a deliberate misstatement Of fact I'M
less you had very potent reason FOR
it. You have strong sense Ut
craftsmanship, and when fairly Ne
feated, whether in a battle or fSts
or a battle of wits, you never hoIc
grudge, which Is one of the very me-
est characteristics man can have
"Or a woman" he suggested fcebly,
"Quite right. Few women have
sense of craftsmanship. You stand
very good chance Of becoming a mil
lIonaire in Sobrante, but you must be-
ware of a dark man who has crossed
your path"
(which one?" Webster queried
mirthfully. "All coons look alike to
me-Greasers also"
"Mere patter of our profession, Mr..
Webster" she admitted, tossed in to
build up the mystery element and
simulate wisdom. Fortune awaited
you In the United States, but you put
1t behind you, at the call Of friend
ship, for a fortune in Sobrante. Now
you have reconsdered that foolish
action and at this moment you are
contemplating sending a cablegram
to a fat old man who waddles when he
walks, recalling your decision not to
accept a certain proposition of
business nature. However, you are
too late. The fat old man with the
waddle has made other arrangements,
and If you want to make money, you'll
remain in Sobrante. think that is
all, Mr.. Webster"
He was gazing at her with an ex-
preston composed of equal parts OF
awe, amazement, CONSERVATION, adora-
ton, and blank stupidity.
"Well," she Queried innOcently, ito
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-25
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER WILTON the steamer Web
ster finds his stateroom occupied by a
stranger who declares his intention OF
being his guest to Buenaventura. At first
angered, Webster and the stranger, after
a somewhat forcibe argument, reach an
amicable agreement Webster recognizes
him as the youth whose life he had saved
the day before, though the other does
not know Webster.
CHAPTER IX.-Arrlving at Sobrante
Geary welcomes Webster and is instru-
mental In helping his friends guest"
ashore. The latter is known to Webster
as Andrew Bowers" Geary houses him
at Mother jerks. Webster gets the idea
that Geary and Dolores are in love, and
with the intention of giving Geary every
chance he smilingly contradcts the girls
statement that they have met before.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-25

And were Vermonters-the women
and the children-suffering as are the
women and the children of Ireland,
would Vermont and Vermonters accept
the freely given gifts from Ireland and
the Irish?
There's but one answer Vermont would!
The women and the children of Ireland
are in dire distress. They are without
clothing, without food-close, very close
to the brink of starvation.
Will the Irish of Ireland accept the
benefcence of Vermonters?
They will
Throughout the country America-an
organized movement is under way to
raise funds to relieve the suffering of the
women and children of the Emerald Isle
Vermont will raise funds like the other
states and Vermont will hold her own
with the other states,
in Ireland, will begin
Monday, March %.
The state is quite generally organ
lied, most of the counties have chair
men, to whom checks and money in any
form should be given, CT sent to the
state treasurer of the Vermont Branch
American Committee for Relief of
Ireland,
VERMONT WILL DO HER BEST AND
THAT WILL BE A-PLENTY!
P E. MCAULIFFE NJ D. MCMAHON, Treas,
Pres. Vt. Branch, Champlaln Trust Co.,
Burlington, VT Wlnooskl, Vermont
COUNTY CHAIRMEN
JAMES BYRNE P. f. MCAULIFFE
Bellows Falls Burlington
Windham and Windsor Chittenten, Grand Isle
counties and Lamoille counties
JOHN H. GowDEY, JAMES CosGRovE,
Montpelier st. JohnsbuTy,
Washington and Orange Caledonia, Orleans ana
counties. Essex counties
s. NJ. DR1scoLL, REV. T. j. LEONARD,
St. Adams, Mlddlebury,
Franklin county. Addison county
P. ]. PRENDERGAsr, Bennington, Bennington county
JAMES A. L1LL1s, Rutland, Rutland County.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-03-25

They were seated at the tiny tea
table when the sound Of feet crunch.