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Evening star., 1923-08-29
THE OWL TAXI
BY Herbert Footner
Copyright by George poran Company
BY Herbert Footner

Copyright by George h. Doran Company

did not get the sense of it. He struck
innumerab1e matches until he found
the key in the back room.
Meanwhile de Socotra had leaped
down two flights of stairs unhindered.
for Estuban dared not leave the three
men he was covering. On the third
flight de Secotra saw Blossom wait
ing for him at the foot and went over
the rail He dropped in the middle
of the hall and ran into one of the
him iny and out the different doors,
he, began to shout for help in tones
of mock fear.
These cries were too much for Bull
and Hickey on the floor below. Lock-
ing the doors at which they respect
the parlor floor. This was evidently
what de Socotra wanted. He led
them all a chase through the dark
rooms. They collided with each
other and wasted their strength in
vain struggles, thinking they had the
fugitive. When he saw the way clear
de Socotra ran on down the basement
steps.
BY this time Greg and Ginger
reached the first floor. They heard
de Socotra running wildly back and
forth in the basement below. Bull
and Hickey had had the foresight to
pocket the keys of, the two doors and
he could not get out. All the win
dows in the basement were barred.
AS Greg leaped down the basement
stairs with the other men tumblinS
after he heard the cellar door bang
open. There was no way out of the
cellar except by the coalhole.
We've got him now." he cried
He was we'll assured that IL de
Socotra had had a gun he would have
used it before this, and he followed
unhesitatingIy. At the head of the
next stair he heard the furnace door
clang and his heart sank like a stone
The gaslight in the cellar was still
burning brightly De Socotra stood
by the furnace Stroking his mustache
painting a little, but smiling still
His hands were empty.
Disregarding him for the moment
Greg flung open the furnace door
On the bed of cherry Goals the little
black book was already furicusly
Evening star., 1923-08-29

raise his hopes until the prize was
actually in hand. Greg scarcely gave
another thought to what lay on the
bed. This discovery dwarfed the i'm
portance of the poor wretch's end.
Five o'clock of a winters mornin :,
though it was, he could not wait a
moment before going in search of the
little book. He put the needle in the
case ard ,the case in his pocket, and
determined to keep his own counsel
for the time being. II the doctor
was willing to issue a death certif1-
cate without. full information, so
much the better.
To those in the kitchen he merely
said: II have to go out for an hour.
If the doctor says all right, send for
the undertaken. Hickey, drive me
over to West Broadway, will you?"
Within the time he had set Greg
was back with shining eyes. In the
kitchen the disconsolate crowd sat
much as he had left than. Ginger
and Blossom slept with their heads
on the table. Bull. Blossom and Ia
Simmons were talking n whispers by
the window. Bessie moved heavily
around on her interminable chores.
Beyond the stove sat Estuban in an
attitude of utter detection, elbows
on knees and head between his hands.
Evening star., 1923-08-29
Continued From Yesterdays star)

Continued From Yesterdays Starr
and found himself in a long closet
or passage leading to, the rear. He
dared not flash his light here for fear
of giving warning of his coming.
The passage was as black as Erebus.
The heavineSS of the air convince ed
him that ii was closed at the other
end. He crept on all fours feeling
with his hand before him, half eX-
pecting to lay 1t on a human figure,
half expecting momentariIy to be met
with a binding fash and a bullet.
He was stopped at last by a door
which must lead into the room into
which de Socotra had fed. He lis
tened with his ear to the crack but
could hear no sound from the other
side. If this door were locked all his
trouble would go for nothing. He
found match and inserted 1t care
fully in the keyhole. It passed freely
through. The chances We're 1t was
not locked. ..,
If the man were still in the room
there was no possibility of getting
warning; so Greg took no care, but
suddenly flung it wide. He stood
hack and let his light shine through.
Still 1t drew no shot.
Yet de Socotra was in there. Greg
heard him run for the hall door
Greg sprang after him, but de Socotra
got the door closed before he could
prevent. and Greg heard the key turn
In the lock. He heard Ginger tackle
the man. as he ran around through
the passage to the front room.
Little Ginger was no match for this
antagonist De Socotra must. have
shaken him off with ease, for ere
Greg could reach the front room door
that. too. was slammed and locked.
Phe middle room door was already
locked and the key on the other side
Greg heard de Socotra vault over the
stair rail and run on down.
Ginger shouted Il warning through
the house to Blossom, and waited to
liberate Greg. This took him little
while, because de Socotra had tossed
away the keys o. random. Greg
shouted to Ginger to open the middle
door, but in his excitement Ginger
Evening star., 1923-08-29

At the noise Of Greg's entrance he
lifted his lack-iuster eyes. Seeing Greg
beaming smile, a resentful scowl lined
his brows.
You seem well pleased with your
self" he muttered.
Greg without saying anything. held
up the little black book before him.
Estuban gasped and hung undecided
for a moment. Then springing to-
ward Greg he snatched IL from his
hands and scanned the pages with
burning eyes.
This is it," he cried. Thank Gcd.
we have him now!"
CONTINUED in Tomorrow's Starr
Evening star., 1923-08-29
ECZEMA
After Others Fail
Peterson's S Ointment
Big Box IS Cents

The mighty healing power II
Peterson's Ointment when eczema
or terrible itching of skin and scalp
tortures you is known to tens oi
thousands of people the country
over.
For pimples, ache, rough and red
skin and all blemishes and erup-
tions it is supremely efficient, as
any broad minded druggist will tell
you.
Evening star., 1923-08-29
Find New Pearl Beds.

Twenty miles of pearl oyster beds
that will begin to yield in 1926 have
been discovered in the Gulf of Man
mar, at the lower tip of India, ac-
cording to information reaching here.
British government officials In India
predict that the largest pearl fish,
cries of century will develop. The
new beds are directly opposite the
ancient fisheries of Ceylon exploited
by the Greeks and Romans.
Evening star., 1923-08-29

TO The Man Of Vision
this message is addressed:
@nttRty @ran0
Glntf1Ra
For Fall Are Now Ready
T>HE man of affairs, the foresighted fellow the
man who thinks and acts in big way is ever
Il the alert for the new.
He stands out among men--he is the pattern for
those who aspire to the big things of life.
In proportion to his bgness he appears to possess
almost uncanny faculty for taking care of the
smallest details.
Proper habiments is one of these details---an un-
important factor to the man without vision de-
tail of no mean Importance the other.
He instinctivey becomes the connosseur of the
correct in apparel. He demands the bestand gets
the BEST
He does not delay IN his selection lie makes the
most Of style. Being leader, he sets the pacehe
selects his fall clothing earlywhile the styles are in
terestngly new.
He gets most out of wearing the new-the longest.
He is truly the of vision-he is preparing
while others mapping he is always step or more
ahead of the other fellow.
Yes, HE will choose his Fall apparel now!
The eHechfC0!
9TH utF
II MemhrB Setter eBxuua
, 1923-04-18
A PROCLAMATION

Spring is approaching. 1t is a
season nature has provided for plant
ing. The small cottage, the mansion
of the rich, to have the home atmos-
phere, should be surrounded by trees
and shrubs. No dwelling a be COM
pletely beautiful without the proper
setting. We live in a state abund-
antly blessed with rich and
beautiful scenery, yet to a great ex-
tent lacking in verdure.
Let us plant trees, flowers, vines
and shrubs in u public grounds and
in our yards and gardens. We owe
it to future generations. We should
leave it as a heritage to u children.
We should plant them as a mon
ment to ourselves. By so doing we
shall make our dwelling places and
parks a delight to the eye.
Closely allied to the purpose of
Arbor Day is the arousing of public
sentiment that will discourage des-
truction and tend to the safeguard
ing Of our forests, the protection of
our forests being essential to in
dustrial and commercial future; to
our strength as a nation and to our
individual well-being.
ii THEREFORE,, /, William B. Ross,
Governor of the State of Wyoming,
in pursuance Of the law and by vir-
tue Of the authority in me vested, do
hereby designate and proclaim, Mon
day, the twentp-third day of April A.
ID. 1923, ARBOR DAY, and urgently
request that the people of this great
state turn aside from their customary
labors and daily routine on this day
for the planting Of trees, flowers and
shrubbery, and that such fitting cere-
monies shall be held as shall promote
interest in and enthusiasm for its OBJ
servance.Qiqm ON odH lIIala 90 D.
D 1 further request that the matter
of our forests shall receive a share of
attention upon such occasion.
, 1923-04-18
ER'S DEED

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
and more especially to Chas e, Iay'
lor, You are hereby notified that on
the 18th day of July 1920, the lnea
County Treasurer of the County "
Park, State of Wyoming, sold /"
public sale to Glen Investment Conr
pany, Denver, Colorado, the iohUs
ing described real estate, situated
said County of Park:
Tract a. Section 8, Twp. % Rang.
1O2 w. 9th p. M. said sale being mau'
to satisfy the delinquent taxes as y,
sessed against said properly loi ~
year 1919, and Tax Certifieate
Purchase numbered 419 was lssu "J
to Glen Investment Company py 6 ss
County Treasurer. That on the -"
day of November 1920 said Glen vi
vestment Company assigned
certificate of purchase NO ql'
G. Hopkins. so;d
That subsequent taxes upon , Sas
property for the years 192O-l9z r"r.
were paid by the holder OF salu W.
tificate of Purchase. os,.
That Mt the time Of sald as' Vas
ment and said sale, said proper.y rlor
taxed in the name of Chas. b. la eut
The F. G. Hopkins, the pur.
holder of said Certificate OIL sr
chase will make Application rro.
T~reasurer's or Tax Deed to sala been
perty provided the same has not no. on
redeemed from said sale for taNe ,Se
or before July 18th 1926 ina, norty
time for redemption OF SAID opnire
from said sale for taxes VIII Inn nm.
on the 18th day of July, 1873, a" Od on
less the same has been redeo,, will
or before that date the TreasurTT G.
execute and deliver TO said nocd to
Hopkins a Treasures TAX az pro
said property above described
vided by law. his 10th
Witness my hand and sea- '
day Of April, 1928. ..,;ns.
Purchaser
, 1923-04-18
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE UNITED STATES FOR
THE DISTRICT OF WYO-
MING

In the matter of Leo w. Moffitt,
Bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy No. 632.
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that on the End day Of March, A. ID.
1928, the said Leo w. Moffitt was
duly adjudicated a bankrupt, and that
the first meeting of creditors will be
held at 500 Hynds Building, in the
city of Cheyenne, Wyoming, on the
10th day Of April, A. D., 1923, at ten
o'clock IN the forenoon, at which
time said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint n trustee, ex-
anime the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may come pro-
perly before said meeting.
Dated this Bird day Of April, A. d.
CLARENCE A. SWANSON
Referee in Bankruptcy
, 1923-04-18
value of a pint of blood.

Arthur Castellani, waiter, declared
it worth $4,000 and is plaintiff in a
suit for that amount against Domi-
nick Bozzello, his employer. Castel-
lani alleges that he gave the blood
for a TRANSMISSION operation upon
Bozzello when the latter wis i'll a
year ago.
Bozzello has set up a defense that
he was unconscious when the opera
ton was performed and knew moth
ing of it until afterward and could
not have agreed to pay Castellani any
price whatever for the blood.
, 1923-04-18
LOG BATH TUBS DUG
b UP At THERMOPOLIS

In recent years mud baths have
become popular treatment for rheu-
matismi and kindred diseases, but are
not a new thing at Thermopolis, &C
cording to some Of the older citizens
and to evidence that has been discov-
cred here. s,.L l.ar
On the bank Of the Big Horn
river, opposite the = mineral hot
springs, uworkmen removing clay
for the purpose of analysis to ascer-
tain whether or not it was of the
kind required for 3 in the mud
bath house to be erected by Doctor
A. &c. Hamilton and associates,
came upon a long, coffin-shapped
box made of logs and set in the heart
of a large deposit of this curative
clay. ap&hurs Bore
1t is a supposition that Indians,
a ago, discovered the value of
q this clay deposit and in n crude way
gave mud baths before the feet of
white men Ind trod upon the banks
of historic Big Horn river. hlA iEls.
Seveml citizens of Thermopolis,
now growing old. who were boys and
girls here with the pioneers who came
to settle this country, remember the
old wooden bath tub. They recall
that they used to wade in il, bare
footed, and after the mud had dried,
wash il off in the hot springs that
bubble up in the bed of the river.
Then it was supposed that Indians
had used the crudciy constructed tub
in some manner and now I is believed
they discovered the value of the mud
bath wen in those early days. 600
, 1923-04-18
BOYS KNOCKERS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have

hereunto set my hand, n caused
the Great Seal of the State of Wyo-
ming to be hereunto affixed.
Done at the Office of the Execu-
tive, this ninth day of April A d 1928
William b. Ross, Governor
By the Governor F. E. Lucas
Secretary of State.
, 1923-04-18

Japan is to have a symphony or
chestra, headed by a Russian director
, 1923-04-18
DRY o

Amoskeag Ginghams, 81 inches
wide. 30 patterns to choose from.
fast %colors, INC per yard.
Imported Lorain Tissues and Zep-
hyr Ginghams, 81 inches. Guaran-
teed fast %colors, Csc per yard.
Fancy and plain Ratine, 36 inches
wide. Csc and $1.O0 per yard.
Grace Absorbent cotton. Put up
in lib andNtb boxes. Csc per lb.
Pink and Blue crib blankets, Csc
. each. ..a,
Winsor Lingerie Crepes, pink,
blue, yellow and white. 35c per
yard. 3 yards for $l.OO..
Japanese crepes for dresses and
aprons. Fast %colors, all shades, 40c.
New shipment of Corticelli silks,
Cantons, plain and fancy Crepe De
Chine, plain and figured; Taffetas,
Messalines and Satins, Ranging in
prices from 81 .95 to $4.35 per yard.
Big lot new spring skirts. No two
alike, all wool, good patterns, $5.75
, 1923-04-18

Eggs sold in Denmark are numb
! cred so that each cnn be traced to
the farm from which II originated. ua
, 1923-04-18
Endurance wins out!

That's why Kuppenheimer Clothes are made of sturdy,
all wool fabrics. Their long service gives them ~frst-pre-
ference when economy is to be considered. Their fine
tailoring ensures an investment in good appearance. We
have an excellent assortment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-14
% To GRADUATE
FROMCOLLEGE
Of MUSIC
Program at Commencement
Will Include, Numbers
by Students.

Twenty-eight graduates OF the
Washington College Of Music are to
receive diplomas and certificates
from President Christiani at the
seventeenth annual commencement
exercises in the Central High School
auditorium, tomorrow night.
Invocation Is to be pronounced by
the Rev. Bernard Braskamp. The
major part Of the program will &c
an exposition of students work in
instrumental and vocal music.
A postgraduate diploma il to be
awarded Rena Gertrude Greenberg;
teachers diplomas, Kathryn Eliza
geth Bradley, Cora Marbury De-
ment, Rebecca Pearse Easterbrook,
Mary Elizabeth Garrett, Mary Sa-
vona, Griest, Tamara Hasselblatt,
Harry Albert King, Title Kravitz,
Bertha Luber, Helen Writ Merriam.
Bella Brooks Thompson and Doris
Cation Thornett; graduate diplomas.
Ruby Lee Booth, Henry Valdimar
Christian, Denton Ledford ana
Dorothy Henrietta Russell: certts
ficates, Virginia Woodbridge Cureton,
Hazel Jennings Davis, Arthur Clyde
Du Vail, Herminia Ellis. Alberta
Virginia. Harris, Clara Evelyn Scott,
Edna Keith Steinbrucker, Elsie
Shannon, Helen Marian Smith,
Sophia Snyder and Laura May
Young.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-14
DIVORCE COURT
! BUSY WITH
!. HUSBANDS
O.. c. Bradford Behind in Ali
Bnony Charles G. Topper
Must Pay Costs. :

The following divorce actions
were docketed in the District. Su-
prHme Court yesterday.
i. Granville c. Bradford was or
deaed by Justice Siddons of the
District Supreme Court to show
cause tomorrow why he should not
be- adjudged in contempt of court
for alleged failure to pay alimony
to- his wife Mrs. Betty Birch C..
Bradford, who charges that her
husband is $3.50 in arrears.
Chief Justice Mccoy yesterday
required Charles @. Topper of the
Navy Department to pay $3.50 coun-
sci fees and court costs in connec-
ton with the divorce suit against
him by his wife Mrs. Frances B.
T6epper. The amount is to be
paid when the estate of Toepper's
father, the late John G. Topper,
is--finally settled. Mrs. Topper
diNorved her husband in Virginia.
Thomas HI. Serrin, whose wife
Catherine A. Serrin, sued him Tor
absolute divorce was ordered to pay
her SO week temporary alimony
by Justice Stafford, who also
awarded an interloctuary decree for
absolute divorce to William IL
Marshal from Leila B. Marshall.
Homer III. Hanback,, whose wife,
Fannie Hanback, sued him for main.
tenance May 16 last, was ordered
yesterday by Justice Siddons to pay
her- $40 month temporary all
nOny.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-14
JURY WILL &c
CROKER CASE
FRIDAY
Attorneys for Tammany Boss
Widow Claim Earlier Mar
rage Not Proven.

DUBLIN. June 1.-THE Croker
will case is expected to go to the
fury tomorrow. Counsel for both
sides spent today in summing up.
Questions bearing upon the con-
tentions of both sides were put to
the jury by the presiding judge.
Counsel for Mrs.. Bula Croker,
widow and sole legatee Of the late
Richard Croker. former leader of
Tammahy in New York claimed
that the plaintiffs had not estab-
lished that Mrs. Croker was the
legal wife of Guy Marone when
she married the American politician
in New York in 1914.
It was commended also by Mrs:
Bula Croker's lawyers that the
evidence failed to prove that undue
influence had been exerted upon
Croker when he made his win
cutting off his children by his
first marriage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-14
ADVERTISEMENT.
OLD men ARE BEING
MADE "YOUNG" AGAIN
Melton Laboratories Find Way to
Restore Youthful VigOr to the
Aged Without An Operation.

A way to restore youthful vigor
to aged persons, without an opera.
ton or dangerous drugs, has been
discovered by scientists. The new
discovery is a simple, safe tablet
preparation known as korex, which
can be used by anybody at home,
without the advice of q physician
1t has been put to thousands Of
tests and has achieved results that
seem almost miraculous. For IN.
stance, a New Orleans man more
than so years old makes this re.
port:
IT feel so good from the effects
Of the korex treatment that ! would
not take $4,000 for what 1t has
done. It has brought me back to
as good. healthy physical condition
as enjoyed at 81. am apparent.
ly as supple as at 26 and my eye
sight 10 better than for years" A
II have given korex q thorough
trial and have found great results.
feel like q 16-year-old boy"
A citizen Of Charleston, 8, c.,
says: my tongue IL not able to
utter the praise korex should re-
ceive. 1t IL a godsend to suffering
humanity. I feel az IL was y6
and yet am So" Thousands OF
similar reports have been made,
many of them by women, who
praise the discovery highly, Hun.
dreds who have tested the treat.
ment testify that it's effects are
felt quickly. sometimes within TWEEN.
ty-four hours.
Distribution Of the genuine korex
in the United States is controlled
exclusively by the Melton Labora-
tories, 1892 Melton Building, Kansas
City, Mo. These laboratories have
fixed a fair price Of only 81 on a
special double-strength treatment
prepared for home use, This treat.
ment will be sent In a. plain, sealed
wrapper to anybody who writes for
1t, Applicants should send So with
their orders, or agree to pay "a
and postage when the parcel Is de-
liVered, but the laboratories, which
are nationally known and thorough
ly reliable, will refund the 50 if the
korex fails to produce results with
in week. The supply of korex IN
America is limited, so those in need
of 1t should write to the laboratories
Immediately.
MELTON LABORATORIES,
1892 Melton Bldg,
Kansas City, Mo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-14
ADVERTISEMENT.
SICK; BILIOUS
Take No Drugs New Discov-
cry Called Misoma.

o,,felxiv5 overcones worst cases Of con.
afipafion- Great surprise and puzzle to
doctors Medical research shows that
the presence Of poisonous acids in tho
intestfnee weaken and partially para
I'VE the bowels and cause constipation
ana Intestinal troubles. To neutralize
Ana carry OFF these dangerous acid
pofnone. science has at last discovered
4 .fefaarlkable product called Misoma
which II made from milk, soda and
Inagnesfa under seven hundred degrees
cathartic drugs, IL produces an easy,
normal bowel movement hitherto un-
known from any drug, medicine or
what truly rsnlarkAbIe products can Be
made by chemistry from the Apparently
simple things right around as. MI
SOMA IL quite inexpensive and may
now be obtained from all leading drug
gists in this city, including Peoples
Drug Stores ia stores) and O'DonneIHs
Drug Stores a stores).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-14
Opaque Cloth Window
Shades.' SOC

8 TT. x it. in. Opaque Cloth
Window Shades, mounted on
strong spring rollers; white, ecru
and greens. Only limited guam
tity that we damaged during
transit, the imperfections con.
sisting Of small water stain.
GOldenberg's-FOurth Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-14
Up to $3.50 Blouses.
So. 90

Is Beaded, Embroidered or
Lace-trimmed Overblouses, of
canton crepe, square and round
neck models, some with tie back;
In navy, henna, black, cocoa and
tan; sizes SO to A.
Up to $1O.98 Skirts,
$5.48
IS Serge Skirts, black and
navy blue; trimmed with silk
stitchings: finished with pockets
and belt; wristbands 26 to 80.
Waists and Bl0uses, 69c
White and Tan wash Waists
and Overblouses, fancy and tai
lored models. with Tuxedo or
Peter Pan collars; slightly soiled;
sizes SO to 46.
Up to .$6.o8 Jackets, TIC
Sleeveless Jersey Sport Jackets,
in brown and blue; finished with
belt and pockets; all sizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-14
HEIRESs TO PART OF CITY
LEARNS ESTATE IS MYTH

WILMINGTON. Del, June IA
After travelling from Chicago to pre-
sent a claim for her share OF this
city" supposed to be part OF the
Springer estate, Miss A. g. Spring
err was informed by william r. Budd.
OF the chamber Of commerce, this
morning that the so-called estate Is
a myth.
Miss Springer, who had attended
the recent convention of heirs"
when plans were made for pushing
the claim, said she proposed to gath
er all the information on the subject
before she returned home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-14
Remnants OF
Pine Silks
$140


Values Worth up. to $3.50 Yd.
Choice OF the seasons favorite
silks, in every wanted summer
color, and in lengths just suited
for making blouses, frocks, jac-
quettes. sports apparel. etc. In
Guiding
AIItyme Knitted Crepe
KOrdette Knitted Crepe
Pharaoh Knitted Crepe.
Canton Crepe
Paisley Crepe
Chiffon Taffeta
Caravan Printed silks
Crepe de Chine
GeOrgette Crepe
Stripe Sports Satin
Satin Messaline
Summer Silks
In black, white and colors.
Widths IS to 40 inches.
Friday at a surprise price
S1.49 a yard-for qualities sell.
ing off the piece UP to $3.50
yard.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Floor.