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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17
FINDS LITTLE TRICKERY
IN AUTOMOBILE SALES
Dealer Declares Business Has Been
Remarkably Free From Any
Dishonesty.

Tricks have been few in the auto
mobile business in spite of the fact
that the buying public has come to
pretty generally credit the automo-
bile seller as being one of the trick
lest fellows Of the age" says member
Automobile Dealers Association in
discussing the efforts that the Ma
tlonal Automobile Dealers Associa-
tion and Its members have been max
ing to eliminate the trading allow
ance." which has been labeled as a
bad influence In the business.
One Of the tricks that has devel-
oped a far-reaching effect is the So
called trading allowance, at which
the National Automobile Dealers As
ISOLATION directed a sharp shaft of
attack in the national convention in
Association adopted a resolution con-
demnng this practice as a fraud and
deceit upon the public and as an
influence which encouraged loose
methods by the dealers. The N. A. d.
A. points out that there Is consid-
cradle element of chance in buying
automobiles from dealers who seem
TO care little about the value of an
old car that is part Of the deal.
The y. A D. A. insists that the as
ISOLATION members, who have demon
strated they are building for perma-
nency and have right to classified
ton as Main street dealers, have
eliminated the element of chance
which the buyer faces. Dividends of
quality will be found in the prod
ucts sold by members Of the y. \.
.. A"
State associations of automobile
dealers, in Illinois. South Dakota and
Texas. adopted resolutions in sup
port of the " A. d. A. stand against
the trading allowance. 1t is antici-
pated that similar resolutions will be
adopted in California. Washington.
Oregon. Pennsylvania in state meet.
tngs Of the next two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17
equipment, and each night, when the

equipment, and each night. when the
weather permits. will find them un-
der the canopy of the star-studded
sky. roughing it in pioneer fashion.
Prof. Hall is making the trip to study
road materials at first
hand, and to gain ideas and informa-
ton for course which he Will oner
at Trinity next year. Garrett is go
ing for the adventure and to tougher
up for foot ball next fall.
In the trip across the continent the
party will follow the southern route
to Jacksonville, Fla: New Orleans;
Ell Paso, Tex; New Mexico: San Ri
ego; Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
The return trip will include stops in
Utah, Nevada, Yellowstone National
Park. Chicago, New York. Washing
ton. Richmond and back to Durham.
The trip IS being made in a fiivver
modified to suit the taste of Garrett.
an engineering student. Most of his
spare time in recent months at Trim
ity was given to working the Ford
over and making the changes de-
sired. The combination represents a
Ford engine. Chevrolet transmits
sion. clutch and flywheel. Ford differ
entail, Ford touring body and Chew
rolet wheels. The mixture was con-
ceived in CARROTS mind, worked out
on blue print and credit for the plans
allowed in Trinity's department of
engineering.
The hybrid car was the talk Of the
campus for weeks at Trinity. Sub
stituting the Chevrolet transmission
system for the Ford transmission sys-
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throwing herself into n chair. sat
long in thought.
what shall do?" she asked her
self over and over again. what IAN
do? If only 1 hadn't taken the
money--and the pin. Why did l do
1t? And he said Truesdell. How dare
he know? My eyebrows. l suppose.
That awful man! And he'll tell-oh:
yes. he'll surely tell-and that Will
poison Gordon's mind against me-
oh, was anybody ever In such trouble
as II"
A tap at her door announced the
maid with note.
Alone again, Anita read II. 1t was
from Lockwood and begged an inter-
view.
please let me see you alone" it
said; Il don't know how best to man
age it. VIII you go for a walk with
me now? There's time for a short
stroll before dark
Hurriedly Anita flung on hat and
coat. and opened her door.
Lockwood was on the stair.
Going out" he said casually, may
/ walk with you?"
please do" said Anita, and they
started out together.
I'm sorry enough to do anything
that seems clandestine," said Lock
wood as they walked, but that feline
lady. Miss Bascom, Is watching your
every move, and i can't let her get
anything to criticize you for"
A grateful look rewarded him, and
then Gordon went on: Tell me, did
! read your eyes Alright? Do you. can
yon care to know how / love you?
How / have loved you from the mo-
ment l first saw you? Do you care,
Anita? May love you?"
But you don't know me- she said
in soft little voice. And you do
know dreadful things about me-
things. Ii they're dreadful, they're
not true"
'Yes-they are true--some 0. them.
And there are more dreadful things
to know-that you don't even sus-
pect.-Gordon."
The last word. spoken in the low
est, tenderest of voices. completed
Lockwood's infatuation. Had she not
said that, he might have been deter
red by her statements, but that softly
breathed name stirred his pulses, and
in the deepening dusk he found her
hand and said:
Anita, | want you-I love you
none OF these things count. ! know
you are In no way guilty connected
with this crime-if you are mixed up
with it. 1t is through force of cir
cumstances. and anyway. i don't care
who or what you are-I love you l
believe in you and l want you"
But it's all SO dreadful-and ]
can't tell
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thinks you're innocent any more
| than his wife doeA.
The two Peytpns hate you-for
| reasons of their own-probably be-
from the lovely Helen But none OF
| those things will matter IL you take
up with my offer. I'll carry you
| through with flying colors. You'll be
not only freed from suspicion but
euiogized and beloved, by all who
know you, and Is my wife. you'll have
| a proud and enviable position"
Miss Mystery gave the speaker a
look that not only took him in from
head to foot but seemed TO penetrate
his very soul. and in quiet. even
tone. she said:
Rather than marry you'll would
face the electric chair"
The ssorn in her voice, even more
than the scathing words, themselves.
enraged Trask.
oh" he said. with ill-repressed
fury, you would. would you? Have
your own way, then, Miss Mystery
ana soon your mystery Will be known
and you may have your desire. and
face the electric chair"
The girl rose and stood. waiting.
Go" she said. without glance or
gesture.
And in white heat of anger. Trask
went.
Now. dearle." Mrs. Adams said.
me anything. My husband bids me
befriend you-and l will. so long as
your case is uncertain. But if you're
proved TO be guilty, l.
oh don't fail me-" and Miss Mys-
terry threw herself into the others
arms. II am so lonely and so friend
less"
Why are you? Where's your
Then Miss Mystery drew herself up,
with a forlorn little attempt at dig
nifty, and said. I'D like to go to my
room now, please"
Upstairs she went, slowly. and as
she neared her own room Lockwood
met her in the hall.
Count me your friend" he said,
simply, and held out his hand.
Il WILL" she replied. putting her
little hand in his. and then, with one
deep glance. each knew of the other s
love.
Lockwood's was written plain on his
face. and his eyes. usually so calm
and cold, were lighted with the in
tensity of his passion.
This Anita read, and her own re-
Spouse was quick and involuntary.
Perhaps il was a rebound from the
awful proposals of Maurice Trask
mate-perhaps. remembering Miss
ry, but the glances were exchanged
and they knew.
Anita went on to her room. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17
HYBRID FLIvvER OFF
ON CONTINENT TOUR
Chevrolet Transmission Substituted
for Ford System, Giving Much
More Power.

DURHAM. n. c., June 17.-Jdst as
the sun was peeping over the pines
Saturday morning. fenderless, hy-
brfd-looking flivver, with trailer in
tow might have been seen heading
south from Rockingham. N. c., on a
trek that will carry it to the Pacific
coast and back. Trinity College stu
dents would have recognized the tan
faced youth at the wheel as Reid
Garret, fashy little halfback with
coach Steiner's Blue Devils last year,
and the man by his side as Prof. Will
liam Holland Hall. A. B.. A. NJ. B. C.
F.. professor of engineering at Trim
lty. Garrett would have introduced
the accompanying youth as his friend,
Thomas Leak of Rockingham.
These three will spend the summer
months In crossing the continent.
The trailer contained their camping
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4 PROPOSAL.

well" cray said I've pretty
much made up my mind in this
matter l make no arrest now, since
you're going TO tc responsible, Mr.
Adams. for Miss Austin's presence
when desired. But | think | see IL
all. I think | can reconstruct the
whole case. and I think there will
be decided developments very soon"
You do" WAS TraSk's response to
this epeech. and rs one by one all
present rose to go. TraSk remained
and asked that he might see Miss
Austin alone.
Guess I'll stand by" said Old
Salt. and something in the grim but
kindly old face made Trask give tacit
consent
Straightforwardly the man set
about his inquiries.
Now. first of all. Miss Austin"
Trask asked. where is your home?'
An obstinate look came into her
eyes, and she hesitated Il moment.
Then. with a sudden change of en-
precision. she said. "Indianapolis."
"Six-twcnty-seven Jackson street"
Trask's eyebrows went up at this.
and h" gave her searching look,
but Miss Mystery showed no cmhar-
rasSmcnt.
Sur, of the number" he said II
know indianapolis pretty we'll.
I'm sure was the cool reply, and
TraSk went on.
Know Doctor Warning before you
came here"
Never saw him before"
"Ncver. to my knowledge
You didn't Kill him"
Anita only shook her head slowly,
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John waring. new:y elected 10 the pres
idency of Corinth College. a venerable New
England scat Of learning. is found stabbed
10 death in his study. As he is al the
pinnacle of his career and about TO marry
Emily Bates. charming and cultured
widow. no motive for suicide appears. He
had no known enemies. There was no
trace of d weapon, nor WAS there any way
in which murderer could have left the
locked room.
The next morning N0gi. the japanese
butler, is missing. are valuable ruby
stickpln. worn hy the dead man, and SOU
known to have been in his private drawer.
His Will, made out in favor of his hancee,
has apparently been burned in the crate.
Thus his estate reverts to distant re.a-
tive, Maurice Trask. Gordon Lockwood.
DIR. Warnings secretary. insists firmly, even
suspiciously, upon the suicide theory.
Anita Austin, THE mystery girl.
She has been dubbed by the inmates of
Mrs Adams boarding house tbecause of
presence in Corinthl is drawn into the
tragedy when Miss Bascom. "a prying old
maid. accuses her of visiting Or. Waring
on the night of his death. and of being an
sccnmpl.ce in his murder.
Footprints. into which her shoes exactly
fiji. are found in the crusted SHOW leading
10 and from DIR. Warnings study window
Moreover. the roll OF bills and his ruby
Stickpin are discovered in her possession.
together with an embroidery stil@tto with
which the fatal wound might have been
made
Even more significant is the fact that
hcr fiugerurints appear on the back of IL
chair. which had been drawn up close TO
pr Warnings desk. The imprint OF an I'M
usual button trimming. which had been
pressed into the plush chair back. and
which exactly corresponds to the buttons
on the dress She is wearing. completes the
evidence Confronted with this proof by
Gray. prosecuting attorney. and Maurice
Trask, She admits her presence IN the
study on the night of the tragedy. But
her story is so conflicting and her distress
30 apparent that Trask fluids his symna-
thies enlisted in her favor HIS interest
In Anita g 80 ~ .icnt that it rouscs the
jealousy of lockwood. who * secretly N
love with her. rrask. however. ornrriueS
all objections and constitutes himself her
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Don't tell anything you don't want
to"
But that man will tell. That ter
rible Trask man."
Lockwood didn't waver in his feal-
ty or loyalty. but 1t was a. blow to
Anita's secrets
Il don't care" he said firmly, 81
love you"
Continued Tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17

tenn worked wonders. The car can be
throttled down TO three miles an
hour. has more speed than the usual
fiivver and much more power Tho
most difference was the elimination
of the flvver rattle, the Chevrolet
transmission system giving a smooth
ness and continued sound as of a
much more powerful motor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17
THE MYSTERY GIRL
A Thrilling Detective Story
By CAROLYN WELLS.

! Copyright IDpinoot Co..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06

stove. A camp outfit stove; neat, trim efficient looking, the thing has an air about it; and a mischance, too It was a trick stove. One looked at it casually and it col lapsed. It was collapsible. Gray showed it in triumph to the commis- sion Monday morning, and as he stood back with chest out and head high, To, the thing collapsed.
 Silently, mnmbling words that were inaudible to those about him, he took his stove to the timer. Un- collapse this contraption. the ex- pense is i'm material, he ordered; and it was done. The timer touched the stove hither and yon. poked a hot iron and some solder against it, and the lapse was taken from the col lapse.
 Back came the secretary, mounted his oven, with a dainty two inch pipe for the smoke and stood back in a striking pose-voila, he said. and fearing to be thought unin- formed, the commission nodded.
 City Comptroller Marvin Taylor was called, for tis he who will fur nish the food of the stove. He gave the stove a minute inspection, nodded approval, and then took all the jCy out of the whole thing; there won't be any retired bonds to burn for a week or so yet.
 With bowed head, Gray silently walked from the room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
REAL MUSIC BASIS IF BLOSSOM I IME'
Greek Evans And Other Noted Opera Singers Included In
 0peretta Cast

The playgoers of Birmingham will have the opportunity of the season on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of will present their exquisite offering, Blossom Time" at the Jefferson theatre.
 "Blosstm Time" is one of the greatest musical successes of the de- cade. It played at the Ambassador theatre, New York, for two years. This operetta, with Franz Schubert's own music, is undoubtedly one of the most delightful musical entertain ments ever staged, and appeals to all ages and all people. With score consisting of the famous composers ltveliest melodies, which are deli cately woven into a story of Schu- bert life, 1t represents the most distinguished musical production of the past few years.
 The action of the play takes place in Vienna in 1926, when Schubert was unknown. and few friends be- lieved in his genius. He falls in love with Mitzi Krantz, daughter of the crown jeweler, to whom he has been giving music lessons, but happiness was not for Schubert, and he sees Mitzi give herself to his best friend. This lcve story is the basis of the operetta for Blossom Time" cannot rightfully be called musical comedy, and as sung by the splendid voices assembled by the Messrs. Shubert, touches almost on grand opera. Greek Evans, who signs the role of Schubert, has been heard in grand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
The Best Cough Syrup }
 is Homemade. Here's an easy way to save Se, and
 yot have the best cough remedy you ever tried.

You've probably heard of this we'll known plan of making cough syrup at home. But have you ever used over, feel that they could hardly keep house without it. It's simple and cheap, but the way it takes hold of cough will soon earn it permanent place in your home.
 Into pint bottle, pour 21s ounces of Pinex; then add plain granulated sugar syrup to fill up the pint. Or, if desired, use clarified molasses, honey, or corn syrup, instead of sugar syrup. Either way, it tastes good, never spells, and gives you a full pint of better cough remedy than you could buy ready-made for three times its cost.
 It is really wonderful how quickly this home made remedy conquers . cough-usually in 24 hours or less. 1t seems to penetrate through every air passage, loosens a dry, hoarse or tight cough, hits the phlegm, heals the membranes, and gives almost inn mediate relief. Splendid for throat tickle, hoarseness, croup, bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
 Pinex is highly concentrated com pound of genuine Norway pine ex- tract, and has been used for genera tions for throat and chest ailments.
 To avoid disappointment ask your druggist for "2Z ounces of Pinex" with directions, and don't accept any thing else. Guaranteed to give abso- lute satisfaction or money refunded. The Pinex Co.,, Ft. Wayne. Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
Gray Buys Dainty Bond Stoue;
 Taylor Takes Joy From Life

By the thoughtful expenditure of a s5 note Secretary L. F. Gray of the city commission has added great dignity to that body, for he has rele gated to the discard the battered zinc bucket, in which the city fathers burnt money
 Under the law all retired bonds must be burned in the presence of the commission, clerk and comp troller and heretofore a dented, be- smudged and generally disreputable tub, such as one sees at waystde stations, filled with ice and bottles of pop, has been used, an unsightly, delapidated grotesque, archaic relic of the bygone regime of sweating washerwomen. f~, fe
 The thing irked Gray. He would blush when he dragged forth his metal pypre, his blond skin and blond hai, soft rose color under the mt unt- ing blood from stopping over and embarrassment. A newcomer to his position, he has not yet acquired that aplomb, sang froid and savoir faire that so gracefully becomes most Cf- ficeholders after the first year Gray remains modest.
 But that tub, that impossible tub, that he, secretary of the commission, must hug to his bosom and bear be- fore the seats of the mighty and therein set fire to records liqui- dated
 Gray bought stove. A ccllapsible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
DINING AT MIS- BLACKS
Unique Dining Room Is Found In
 North Carolina

There is one large table in the din- ing room of Blacks hotel in Burgaw, N. C., the walls of which have been freshened with successive coats of kalsomine or whitewash until the surface is uneven; but there Is no time to study such details. The other appetites that have been admitted to this shrine are too eager. There is plenty, but old instincts are difficult to control. The eating begins. silent ly enough, but as intensely as in q zoo.
 Peripatetic platters of chicken. of unidentified fresh water fish, of North Carolina ham, of olSra, of rice, of tomatoes, of yams, start their movement about the table, employ ing the arms of the diners as legs, and it is my firm belief that it is these Interruptions alone. these ob- legations to pause and pass some thing to your neighbor. that save many a visitor there from stuffing himself to a point where he could not leave his chair unaided.
 "Try some of these watermelon pickles"
 Mis- Black places them before you. If the cooks of the Middle Ages could perform a single miracle with spices such as has been worked in this dish, then 1t is not to be wondered that a single galleon cargoed with spices from the Indies, when docked anywhere in Europe, made its owners rich.
 Try some of the honey" suggests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
DUNCAN DANGERS HERE WEDNES SHAY
Artist Recital Of Music Study Club Rich In Promise As
 Artistic Event

What promises to be one of the finest events ip the history of Bir- mingham music circles Is the joint recital of the Duncan dancers, Salvi, the harpist, and Rabinowitsch, plan ist, which is to be presented by the Music Study club at the Phillips High school auditorium Wednesday eve ming, November '.
 Fresh from their triumphs of three years abroad. during which critics everywhere offered them the highest of praises, the Duncan dancers, three charming sisters are winning new recognition at home. Critics decribe the dancers as revelers of melody vivaciously alive to the rythem and spirit of music, pulsing joy youth, freedom, purity and beauty.
 In their enchanting ensembles, the dancers not only express the entire gamut of emotions, but such doctrines as the emptiness of graves and the glory of battle. For the most part, however. these young women choose the gayer motifs for their interpreta- tive efforts. The chopin group offers the well known nocturnes, mazurhas and some of the most beautiful and spiritual of the waltzes, with solo and esemble groupings of charm. It is said that in the "Marche Punet- bre'' the symbolism expressed is worthy of Maeterlinck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
THE BAT" |S BACK,
 FULL OF MYSTERY
Perfect Rinehart Type Re- fleCted In Clever Work Of
 Lizzie Evans

"The Bat" Tapped it's mysterious wings in the Jefferson theatre Mon day night, and kept a large audience quivering with intense interest and excitement through three unusual acts to surprising conclusion.
 Lizzie Evans, who plays the part of Miss Cornelia Van Gorder, is per feet in her characterization. She is the type dear to the heart of Mary Roberts Rinehart, and those who are familiar with many of her books rec ognized her clever wit and sktlful handling of dramatic situations.
 The action of the play takes place in a country house, where a hidden money, is the object sought by vari- ous mysterious figures, necessitat- ing few murders and many hair raising situations to bring the real criminals to light and to save the reputation of the young cashier, who is unjustly accused of stealing from the bank. The efforts of his sweet heart, who is Miss Van Gorder's niece, to clear him add another ele- meut for the further confusion of the would-be detectives in the audi ence. A spooky garret, candle light, telephones that ring without explana- tion, curious noises and interesting effects of lightning and thunder fur nish thrills. Gasps and "ohs" and long drawn out "ahs' could be heard from the house. Humorous touches, which drew good laughs, relieved the tension from time to time.
 Thomas Fitzpatrick, as Brooks was excellent in his part, and was just the sort of lover fer Miss Dale Og den (Helen Redd), who is slender; Beautifully blond and appealing; Lizzie Josephine Morse), personal maid to Miss Van Gorder, was the unique character in the cast, and every line and gesture was rewarded by her appreciatiye audience. Billy, the butler (Tori Maltese), pr. Wells (Fredi K. Conklin); Anderson, the de- tective (Ben Taggert); Richard Elem ing (H. M. Gardner), Reginald Beresford (Bryan Lycan), and An Unknown Man" (Edward Keane), were good in their respective parts, and served to make the production one of unusual excellence.
 With due respect to those who have been fortunate enough to see the play previously, justice must be done to those disturbed Monday night by late-comers. This is an annoying feature of many Jefferson perform ances. Birmingham theatregoers might well show more consideration and exercise a little more judgment on their time allowance for arriving promptly.-H. w. $.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06

All subscriptions to the Junior Chamber stadium fund are accepted subject to the subscribers approval of the final plans for the ownership of the common stock which has not yet been decided on, according to an nouncement Monday by officials.
 The plan which the committee fa- vors at present contemplates owner ship of half the common stock by the city of Birmingham and half by the four colleges in which this city is most interested. Birmingham . Southern, Howard Alabama and Au- burn.
 k It is also proposed that all of the common stock shall be placed in voting trust, and that there shall be