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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-15
CONTINUED From Yesterday.

Hoods vivid eyes looked into the
others that were clear aud honest,
and no smiled, a little wlstfully, A
moment he seemed TO hesitate, Then
ho explained himself quite fully.
why shouldn't l toll your It's
tho samo rvason that's been urging
me TO pick . quarrel with you SO
that | might have the satisfaction OF
slipping couple Of feet OF steel into
your vltals. When | accepted your
SUBMISSION, was moved 60 think II
might redeem me IN the eyes OF Miss
Blshop-lcr whose sake, as you may
have guessed. took Il. But l have
discovered that such n thing Is he,
yond accomplishment should have
known Il Tor sick mans dream. I
have discovered also that u she's
choosing YOU, as | believe she is.
shes choosing wisely between us.
and that's why IN not have your life
rlsked BY keeping Won aboard whilst
1.-The message goee by another who
shisht hunglc (, And now perhaps
YEN understand"
Lord Julian stared at him hswil.
dered. IIls long. nristoeratlo face
was very pale.
MY Cod.' he said. And you tell
me thlsf'
II tell you because /. oh. plague
on IL $50 that ye may tell her: SO
that she may be made 20 realize that
there's something az the unfortunate
gentleman left under the thief and
pirate she accounts mo. and that her
own good il my supreme desire.
Knowing that. she may faith.
she may remember me more kindly
II us only IN her prayers. That's all,
my lord.
lord Julian continued 10 look at
the baccaneer In silence In silence,
at last. he held out his hand: and in
silence Blood took H.
II wonder whether you are right, I"
said hts iordship. ''and whether you
are no; the better man."
Where she Is concerned see that
you make sure that ! am right. Good.
bye 10 you"
Lord Julian wrung hs hand In 81.
lence. went down the ladder, and was
pulled ashore. From the distance he
waved 20 Blood. who stood leaning
on the bulwarks watching the reced.
Ing cock.hoa,.
The Arabeila sailed within the
hour. moving laxily before a sluggish
breeze. The fort remained silent and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-15

the dominant viii Of their leader.
They had learned from Pitt while yet
In For, Royal Of their captains dan.
gvr, and whilst as ready as no 20
throw over the kings service which
had been thrust upon ,hem. sc, they
resented the manner IN which this
had been rendered necessary. and
they marvclicd now at Blood's re.
stralnt where Bishop was concerned,
The deputy.Kovernor looked round
and met the lowering hostile slances
Of those fierce eyes. Instinct warned
him that his lie at that moment waa
held precariouHly. than an iniudicioua
word might prccipliatc an explosion
OF hatred from which no human
power could save him. Therefore,
hn said nothing. lilo inclined his
head IN silence 20 the captain. and
went laundering and stumbling In
hts haste down that ladder 10 the
sloop and It's waiting negro crew.
Continued Monday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-15

able clown riding by George Hanne.
ford. makes this one OF the most sen.
sationai novelties seen at the local
theater for some while.
Jed Dooley. the Cameo comic, will
appear In Il very pleasing and snappy
variety program of singing, dancing
and rope spinning, interpreted with
a refreshing line OF comedy patter.
He " assisted in his number by a
very attractive girl.
Julia curtiss. billed as the girl with
many voices, viii have program Of
selected numbers. introducing the
double voice and her famous vocal
limitations. MlSs curtiSs Is talented
girl OF charming appearance and per
sonaliiy and her present vehicle IL
one OF her own originations.
Gibson & Price will offer their
unique novelty. ~ Word TO tho
WISE" consisting OF very enter
fffttfE INNhfNfAA VI NRAHNhf
and crayon pictures mingled with q
breezy line OF comedy chatter.
Cuba crutchfield, billed as "a
Breeze From the West" will offer u
special roping performance inter.
spersed with comedy monologue.
KING CALLS NEW
SHOW "sITTIN' PRETTY"
An original production 10y VIII
King Is tho vehicle for the King Mus.
ical Comedy company this week.
"Sittin' Pretty" fnrce portraying
typical American aud English society
and romance. Is the new show.
The plot centers around Ikoy Les.
ehinsky. who Is guardian OF Bess
Hi, who takes the leading feminine
role as daughter OF Mike Dooley.
Lew Dunbar's popular characterize.
ton. The scene carries them to Eng.
land where Lord Beresford Nvill
Hayes falls in love with the daugh.
ter Humor and ridiculous situations
characterize the entire Offering. Each
part has been carefully selected and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-15

the King Elrrs. IN an attractive song
and dance number. Little Butter.
fiy'' is entrancingiy sung by Dom
Smith and his Star trio and the girls.
The popular little Marie i.okke.
whose Bowery dance with Howard
Evans last week was the hit. Is Of
ferIng II Love Me" with the star.
trio and the girls. Jean Singer. the
fayorite soubrette. promises her adj
mirers treat in "Beal Street Nam,
ma" with the Star trio and King
girls. Hermie King has decided up.
on some exceptionally entertaining.
musical numbers for his symphonic
soloists
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a most entertaining number is prom.
ised.
Clair Starr, popular member OF
the King company. is returning with
the new show and will portray a
typical Gypsy fortune teller In the
plot IN addition TO singing Gypsy
Blues' with the assistance OF the
Star trio and the King girls.
Making her debut this week
Blaneh Hall opens with AN Old
Fashioned Garden" Howard Evans
offers THE Waltz OF Long Ago"
WIN Blanche Hall and the King girls.
hiilie bingham sings TELL Me a
Bedtime Story" and is assisted by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-15
CHAPTER Sxlv
War

Five miles out at sea from Port
Royal. whence the details OF the
coast OF jamaica were losing thel,
sharpness. the Arahella hove 10. and
the sloop she had been towing was
warped alongside.
Captain Blood escorted his compul
sorry guest 20 the head OF the ladder
Colonel Blood, who for two hours
and more had boon In state OF MOI.
lal anxiety, breathed freely at last
and az tho tide OF HIS fears reccded
so that OF his deop,rooted hate OF
this audaclous huceaneer resumed It's
normal flow. But no praesised cir,
cumspsctlon, II In his heart he vowed
that once hack in Port Royal there
was no effort he would spare, no
nerve he would not strain, 20 bring
Peter Hood 20 final moorlngs In Exc.
cusion Dock. at least ho kept that
vow strictly 10 himself,
Peter Blood had no illusions. lie
was not, and never would be, the
complete pirate. There was not an
other huceaneer IN all the Caribbean
who would have denied himself -the
pleasure OF strlnging Colonel Bishop
from the yardarm. and By thus
finally sitting the vindicsivo plant
er's hatred have increased hla own
security. But Blood was rot OF
these. Moreover, In tho case OF Col.
onel Bishop there was particular
reason for restraint, Because he was
Arabella Bishops uncle, hts life must
remain sacred to captain Blood.
And 50 tho captain smiled into the
sallow, bloated face and tho little
eyes that fixed him with a malcvo.
ierec not 20 be disscmbled.
"a safe voyage nome TO you. col.
onei. darling" said he In yaledlcslon.
and from his easy, smiling manner
you would never have drcnmt OF the
pain he carried in his breast. It's
the second time yo'ra served mo FOR
q hostage. Ye'li be well advised 70
avoid a third. I'm not lucky TO you,
colonel. as you should be pereelving, 2
Jeremy Pitt the master lounging
at Blood's elbow. looked darkly upon
the departure Of the dcpnty.goyrrnor.
Behind them q little mob Of grim.
sialwars, sun.tanned buccaneers were
restrained from cracking Bishop like
a flea only by their submission 20
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-15

AT last Seattle IN 10 have visit
from Ed Wynn. 1.-THE Perfect Fool, "
and his new musical laughing riot
which VIII come 10 the Metropolitan
thoater Sunday, December 30, Wynn
has recently concluded phenomenal
engagements In Los Angeles and Hun
Francisco and has proved tho laugh.
Ing comedy success of years. He Ii
coming 20 the Pacific Coast with the
same cast and production originally
seen during the comedians long runs
In New York, Chicago. Philadelphia
and Boston.
The novelty or keeping n promise
has been attended by unusual sue.
cess M Wynn's tour OF tho Coast
has been succession OF crowded
thcatcrs. Ed Wynn Is responsible for
tho book. music aud lyrics OF his
newest and most successful vehicle
which Is In two acts and 10 scenes,
said to 10 tho prcttieat stage pictures
possible from the creative brain OF
'rhe Perfect Fool" Julian Mitchell.
master hand OF stage craft and torp,
hlchorean art has introduced many
new unique and novel dancing sur.
prlses,
Besides I'd Wynn. himself. his
largo supporting company includes
Nydin d'Arnell, popular prima
donna: Flo Newton Chic. clever In.
gonue; Esislle Penning. a remark.
ably clever dancer Anita f'urmaD,
Edna Hamcl. ''rhat Girl QuRrtette"
tho Misses iyey kirkwood. Har.
rieite Reyes. Jeanette Fielding and
Loretta Forra,l True Rice, recruited
from vaudeville by Ed Wynn: Arthur
Iiurckly. John Dale. cnsa Burt; the
clever little Meyakos trio. Jane Me
Curdy Olive Birmingham. Alexin
Janton. rita Adams, Grace Russell.
Ursula Murry and Wynn's now just.
~ famous wynninE. wynnsome
chorus OF charm and distinction,
including tho Sixteen Dancing
Daisies"
Tho comedian himself will he seen
in many new original stunts pre-,
scented In manuer for which tho
lnimitahlc wynn Ia renowned. An
augmented orchestra under the d..
rection OF Antonio Rafunno. compos.
or OF Somebody's sweetheart and
other musical successes. will take
care OF Wynn's meiodions score.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-15
CLAIRE STARR is
BACK AT PALACE HIP

Claire Starr. popular toubretto OF
the WIN King Neyues az the Palace
Hip theatcr, has lust returned 20 tho
company after a short vacation. Song
aud dance hits OF previous months
have brought for Miss Starr q favor.
able reputation and popularity
among theatorguers and her return
VIII he welcomed by her many ad.
mlfcrs.
Miss Starr has ono OF tho principal
parts In the current show. 'sittln'
Pretty In a typical gypny fortune.
teller role, and nlso offers special
number Gypsy islues.' in which
nhe Is assisted by tho star Trio and
King Girls.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-15

week starting Sunday afternoon. n
IN probably one OF tho biggest bills
In point OF numbers OF entertainers
on the program that has been offered
here this season. One act alone has
10 artists.
Fifty Miles From Broadway II
enc Of the featured attractions. This
act Ia headed by Harry II. Watson
and Reg, u, Mervllle, who win bo re.
mcmbered for their comedy in
'Rubeville." Tho act IL brilliant
with rural comedy and filled with
music.
a popular Broadway favorlts
Harry DELI. In another feature Of
the new bill. lie does variety Of
things oxoellently aud his style OF
dancing Is TOO well known 20 com.
ment upon.
Hawthorne and Cook in make Nc
Serious" have a conversational skit
that In aurc.flro. II IL filled with
delightful comedy situations and the
artists know how 10 get tho most
out OF II.
Margaret Severn. "the enhnntress
OF dance" Is a bewltehIng young girl
who IL ono OF the foremost diciples
OF terplschoro. The dance fantasy
Miss Severn presents embraces dis.
tlncilyo numbers in which she uses
the famous Benda masks.
Tho Show orr In claimed 20 be
the best comedy sketch that has HIT
vaudeville this year. 'sThe Show
orr" mirrors an irreaiHtably funny
caracier, an underpald clerk who Is
Important in his own mind. He talks
big and continually "shows" and
siays big In his own estimation.
Joseph ~. RcRan has made the
beauty OF Irish melody known inter.
nationally. he will DO assisted by AL
berta curtlsa. pianist.
Les splendlas Is an imported mum.
Der, lilo 10 Europe's champion act
roller skater. His work frequently
borders on the sensational.
PAN BILL HEADED
By WELL KNOWN PSYCHIC
ALA Axiom. called 1.-The Wonder
Mystery Man" will appear as tho
feature attraction on tho new Pan.
,aKea bill, During hln engagement
next week. ha will give many new
and Interesting demonstrations OF the
occult science.
Axiom Ia credited with being able
10 call the names of thone in the
audience. answer their questions with
perfect case and accuracy and dem.
onsifute TINT the power OF eoncen.
tration makes II possible 10 accom-.
plish almost anything, II has been
said that TO him there Rre no secrets
and judging from the manner IN
which he penctfaics tho unknown,
the minds OF those In the audience
are likc an open book 20 him. Axiom
will answer any questions from the
audience and promises an interest.
Ing program for his first appearance
In this city.
As the special added attraction. the
Hannoford family. famous circus
riders featuring the worlds greatest
riding comedian. George Hanncford.
will appear In new and unique
vaudeville performance. Artistry
and thrilling bareback riding by this
famous organization and the laugh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-15

Sealed Proposals, Endorsed Pro
posais for Estonatsn 10 HuiidinK.
keyport. Washington. Specification
No. tpsG," wlll DO received at the
lsuroau OF Y1rds and Docks. Navy
Department. Washington. u. G..
until III o'clock n. M. Jan. :. 1885,
and then and there publicly opened,
for one-Etory extension TO operating
building AZ the Naval Radio station,
ksyport. Wash, The extension will
have corcFste foundations. floor.
roof and exterior platforms. brick
walls, metal aaah snd connusitlon
roofing. Drawing aud Specification
No. fsss may BIO obtained on appii-
cation 90 tho Bureau or To the Com.
mandAnt, Navy Yard. Puget sound,
Wash. Deposit OF a cheek or postal
money order for sic. payable 10 the
Chief OF the Bureau or Yards and
Docks. w required as security for
the safe return " the drawing and
specification !. z GreE?rY. Chief
snFtlssmsnt.
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CAPTAIN
By Rafael Sabafh,i'
@ pArArL sABArINi
App0l NtA SERVICE NC

there was no movement from the
fleet to hinder her departure. Lord
Julian had carried tho message cf'
fectively, and had added to Il hts own
nersonnl commands.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-27
Radio Bug Button

CLEVELAND, April eff you
re a radio bug, here's your badgei
It's a real bug, designed by Earl
r. Locke of this city, and intended
as the insignia of the radio amateur
and novice. Locke has already had
buttons manufactured and has sent
the design down to Washington for
patenting.
The design includes a clever ar
rangement Of the symbols denoting
various parts of the radio transmit
ting and receiving apparatus. The
earphone symbol forms the eyes and
>mouth, lightning darts form the an
tennae and legs, and the speckled
body consists of symbols represent
ing batteries, ammeter, generator,
variocoupler, variometer, loading
coil, resistance coil. ground, trans
former, condenser and SO on.
And thewings Of the Radio Bug
are the antenna system!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-27

vim of the United States District
Court.
westinghouse. Newark)
4 p. m.-Closing prices.
4:05 p. m.-"Fashions"
$3.50 p. m.-"Foreign and Domes-
tic Commerce Report"
$3.50 p. m.-Conditions of Leading
Industries.
6 D.. m.-Musical program.
1880 p. m.-Program to be an
nounced later.
8 p. m.-Concert by Nine. Anna
Webster Powell.
$3.50 p. m.-Literary talk.
9 p. m.-Concert by the Maple
wood, New Jersey. Ladies Quartet.
9:15 p. m.-"Daylight Savings" by
Marcus Marks. president of the Ma
tional Daylight Association of New
York City.
9:25 p. m.-Concert by the Sym
pheny Mandolin Orchestra of Jersey
City.
9:45 p. discrimination of pro-
gram by the Maplewood Ladies'
Quartet.
9:55 to 10 p. m.-Arllngton time
signals, weather forecast.
lU:Ul p. OF pro-
gram by Symphony Mandolin Oc-
chestra.
KDKA
Westinghouse. Pittsburgh)
6:15 D.. m.-Dinner concert by tho
Trio of KDKA Little Symphony Or
chestra.
II p. m.-Current Events.
7:15 p. m.-"Why I Hold On to
My Illusions" as answered in Ros-
lands "Chanticleer," by Miss Mar
jorie Stewart.
1880 p. m.-Features prepared by
the National Stockman and Farmer.
7:45 D.. m.-The Visit to the Little
Folks by the Drea mtime Lady.
8 p. m.-Farm Features. contin-
ued.
$3.50 p. m.-Concert by the King
Haw Entertainers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-27
RADIO PROGRAMS
ToDAY's RADIO PROGRAMME
w OR


WOR
(Bamberger.s, Newark)
2:30 p. NJ. Talks by George II.
Clark, on 1.-THE Ten Commandments
of Success"
2:45 r. NJ. Songs by Grace Nor
ton, soprano.
800 P. NJ. Continuation of the
readings of Little Journeys to the
Homes of the Great" by Ebert Hub
bard.
$3.50 p. NJ. Songs by Grace Morton.
GIT p. NJ. Home Garden Hints"
6.30 P. NJ. Man in the Moon
Stories for the children, copyright
of the Newark Sunday Call.
ZOO P. NJ. Songs by the Imperial
Male Quartette.
500 p. M. Songs by Marie Shaner,
lyric soprano.
$50 to 1920 p. NJ. Debate between
Princeton and Yale Debating Soc
ieties. Observation-Disclosures that
the foreign policy of the Present Ad-
ministration towards Europe de-
erves the support and approval OF
the American people Yale will take
the affirmative side and Princeton
will uphold the negative.
s WEAF
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company-New York
400 P. M. Program by Gimbel
Brothers New York Store. Recital
by Matilda Durr Lindsay, lyric So
prano.
4:30 p. NJ. Violin recital by Jo-
seph Wilbersheid.
4:45 P. NJ. Recital by Josephine
v. Gardiner. soprano, and Elinor
Hoch, pianist.
5.15 p. M. Violin recital by Jo-
seph Wilbersheid.
1880 p. NJ. Recital by Wallace
Cox, baritone.
7:45 P. NJ. "The Significance of
,Boys' Week from the standpoint
of Scouting" by Judge Edward Gar
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-27
SURVEY
At HOPELAWN

HoPELAWN. April 27.-The
township engineer is at work try
ing to determine whether the claim
Of Hopelawn and Keasbey residents
that Florida Grove as far as Raritan
River outlet is a public highway.
There is a general belief that the
township will reopen the strip of
road from Smith street to the water
frontage and improve it for public
use.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-27

gather together next Monday night
to hold their meeting and social.
they expect to sound the first chord
for the fall election.
Mrs. John W. Adams, chairman
of the club. said this morning that
the Monday session is of more than
usual importance. There Is a gem
eral belief that the ladies will OUT
line some plans that they will follow
early in the fall and discuss the
Democratic possibilities OF the year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-27
POLITICS At CARTERET

CARTERET. April 27.-The poll
teal season in the borough while not
in full swing is acquiring momentum
with each expiring day. When the
Ladies' Democratic Organization
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-27

vim of the United States District
Court.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-19
Lloyd George Fears Another War

Toronto, Ont.-Lloyd George before
large audience in Massey hall plead
ed for unity within the British empire
so that when the cry of war goes up
the British empire may say halt and
the cry of war will stop" Expressing
his personal thanks to Toronto and to
Canada for the aid they gave from
1914 to 1918, the wartime premier said
he feared another catastrophe unless
something intervenes. The interven-
tion could be supplied by Great Brit
ain, he stated, if unity prevailed with
in the empire.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-19
New Wage Conferences Planned

chicago. - Conferences throughout
''e country are expected within the
next thirty days, relative to the wage
movement of the railroad train and en-.
sihe service organizations, which, gov
erhnent figures indicate, involves in
ci"ss one carriers 32G,S57 employees
ana requested aggregate increase ex-
ceeding $sOIOOO,0OO. This aggregate IL
exclusive of such wage adjustments as
the restoration of the switchmans day
and night differential. Negotiations
VIII be with individual carriers.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-19
BANDITS HALT
LIMITED TRAIN
DESPERADoES BLAST CAR AND
BURN MAIL OF FAST
TRAIN
ENGINE CREW KILLED
SOUTHERN PACIFIC EXPRESS is
WRECKED AND FOUR TRAIN
MEN SLAIN

san Francisco. Calif.-Four members
of the crew Of Southern Pacific train
No. IL, Portland to San Francisco,
were shot and killed and the mail ear
in the train was blown up by bandits
who halted the train as il was enter
ing a tunnel near Ashland, ore.
Armed posses are securing the Siski-
you mountains on the Oregon-Califor-
mia state line for bandits.
The dead:
s. L. Bates of Dunsmuir, engineer;
Marvin Seng Of Redding, fireman; c.
o. johnson of Ashland, brakeman;
EIvyn L. Doughcrty of Ashland, mail
clerk.
The attempted robbery occurred as
the train. the crack Southern Pacific
San Francisco express, was emerging
from tunnel No. II. south of SiSkiyou,
on the state line seventeen miles south
of Ashland, ore. The engine was about
forty feet south of the tunnel entrance
when nm explosion blew away part Of
the roof Of the tunnel and caused 1t 40
cave in on the train.
Two men participated in the at
tempted robbery, according to advices
received here. As the engine crew
brought the train TO halt, these two
advanced to the locomotive and shot
the engineer, fireman and Johnson,
who was said to have been riding with
them, although he was not on duty.
Bates and Scng are believed to have
died instantly from bullet wounds in
the head johnson was shot in the
chest and died within a short time.
The bandits then ran to the mail car
and blew open the door with a charge
of dynamite, which ripped n gaping
hole in the side Of the conveyance. set
ting fire TO it. This explosion is be
licved TO have caused the death of
Mail Clerk Edwards, the only occu-
pant
No loot was obtained by the bandits,
according to officials of the railway
mail service here.
All the mail fus burned
About twenty passengers were re-
ported injured by flying glass from
windows broken by the conclusion of
explosions caused by the bandits in
an effort to force their way into the
mail ear.
The charred remnants of two mail
sacks, with the contents destroyed,
We're found in tunnel II. where the
robbery occurred, after the mail car
had been destroyed by flames follow.
ing the explosion.
Descriptions of two men who board
ed the tender of the engine at Siski-
you have been obtained from railroad
employees who saw them. and identi-
ficution is expected to be an easy
task, once they are apprehended, 1t
was said.
Word of the hOldup and the distress
Of passengers evoked prompt help
from Ashland. Within n few minutes
after the affair had been reported
here all available officers were rush
ing to the scene.
Automobiles carrying doctors and
nurses also were dispatched as quick.
ly as possible
Southern Pacific officials rushed to
the scene and an offer of 81. 800 re-
ward for information directly leading
to the arrest and conviction of any of
the robbers was made at once.
The attempted robbery and Staying
are believed to have been the result
Of one of the most carefully laid plots
in the history of Western railroading