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here yesterday when a bench collapsed
and children made a wild dash for exits.
London Chinese pirates, booked as
Rteeraoe passengers seized in Yellow Sea
The british steamer Tunbchow bound
from Shanghai 10 Tientsin, pirates shot
vessels British captain and c0wed all 9TH
ers on board inciuding numerous foreign
passengers by threats of death, vessel
was turned around and steerPd for Bias
Bay a notorious pirate resort, it was loot
ed Oh the trip the pirates meanwhile
standing guard over the British officers
and death was threatened to any person
tWbo attempted to signal for assistance.
The iunhch0w was seized December
eighteenth and was in.ihands of buccarl-
GERS for four days.
EspirhO. Portugal There is a ship
wreck at this seaside resting on top OF a
house two hundred yards from shore
which bears witness Of terrific gales
which have been sweeping coast during
last few days.
Washington. President Coolidge is
hopeful q way can be found tor the
United States to accept invitation Of
League of Nations to participate in pre-
ilminary discussion Of disarmament con-
ference plan.
Washington. In first showdown on
prohibition this session House swept a.
side by vote Of I39 TO II a proposal 70
restrict funds for purchase of liquor as
evidence.
Washington. The inquiry into Shen-
andoah disaster was ended yesterday
when r2vaI court took evidence under adj
visemts4l on completion Of final argu,
ments.
Vashington.-A project for Polar
flight has been presented to the War
Dept. by William Mayo, chief engineer
for Henry Ford, but officials have decided
congressional authority would be nee
cessary for govt. participation, proposal
was for trans-PoIa nonstop flight from
Point Barrow, Alaska, to Spitzbergen
next Spring. Mr.. Mayo was advised
that if Congress acted favorably on re
solution authorising W9r Dept. to lend
airmen and personnel it would do so.
New York. Frank A. Muey, who rose
from farmer boy to one of leading news
paper and magazine publishers of coun-
try Cied yesterday in LPHox hospital al
ter fight to recover rom peritouitis
which followed an operation he was sew
enty-one years old and was unmarried.
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LOCAL

LOCAL
The schooner Resolution arrived at this
port on Christmas morning with a party
of excursionists from St. Thomas who
spent the season here and returned by
the same boat last night. The names of
the party are as follows: Eugene Nicho-
las, Alphonso Roman, Arthur Prince.
Anthoa Prince. Alfred Thompson, Her
man Spruce, Lucille Williams, Raphel
Thorrenton. Joseph Brandon. Esmeyero
Samuel, Theophilus Muller, Elina Wood
ley, Albert Ford, Frances Ann Woods,
Lewis George, Calmenita Henry, Cyril
Simmonds. Alexander Tucker. Ambrias
Williams, Ivan Joseph. Herbert Gibbs,
Florencla England and David England.
Christmas Eve night was among the
quietest this town has seen in years.
1t eleven O'Clock all business was prac-
tlcaIly over and the streets were as dull
and nearly as u~nfrequented as any or
binary night.
Divine Services were held in the va
r1OuS churches on Christmas Eve night
and or Christmas Day.
The Native Brass Band gave their
usual Christmas Concert on the wharf
on Christmas night. A large crowd was
entertained with a fine selection of sa-
cred overtures and Christmas carols.
The same band played again last night,
and a delighted audience listened to
another selected program. The two con-
certs were favored with good moonlight.
A collision occurred on Saturday morn
ing between two automobiles bound for
the races. The car C.. "A, driven by Mr..
Alfred Francis was going up Kings Str:
while the car G.. 65, driven by Mr.. Gus.
tav. Hansen was coming down Kings
Cross Street and in the act of turning
the corner ran into each other. The cars
received some damage but we are hap
py to state that the occupants escaped
without injury.
The horse races at Mannings Bay drew
the usual crowd, and a big outing was
enjoyed by everybody. In the evening
the winners celebrated their victories
with their friends at dances and other
paStime.
The following is the result of the races
as won: 1st. Don't Bother Me; End. Win
ME O'Wynn; 3rd. Bone Dice. The fifth
race was won by ArtfuI, and the sixth by
nO0t po+bou M TLouo o-;oo,lo ,uo..
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The ceremony Of laying the corner
stone Of the Bethel A. NJ. +. Church,
Christianstod, took place yesterday after.
noon before a large gathering Of people.
The Despatching Secretary. lieut. Comdr.
Shamer, attended the ceremony, pIac-
ed the documents for the cornerstone in
the boz, and gave an interesting address.
Among the other psa kers were Lawyer D
Hamilton Jackson. aud Rev. Chase of St.
Lukes A. NJ. E. Church. they gave in
spring addresses. Mrs. r, G. Barrow
and Mr.. Z. J. Ash also took part in the
ceremony. Rev. A. C, Bough represent
ed The Frederiksted A.. M. E. Church.
The choir rendered good music. On
the stone is inscribed in bold charac-
ters: 1925. E. c. S. Robinson, Pas
tor" 10 the evening a selected Christ
mas service was given. 1t was we'll at,
tended.
We have been kindly favored by Law
yer D. Hamilton Jackson with a copy Of
his speech delivered at the laying of the
corner stone Of the A NJ. E. Church yes
terday afternoon which we shall be
pleased to publish in to-morrow's issue.
We hope to be also favored with those
OF the other speakers.
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The races held at Manninq's Bay on
Saturday, 10th inst, as previously an
nounced in the local papers was in every
way a great success.
The horses being in first class condi-
ton and well matched made the races
very exciting.
The two biggest races were won by Mr..
Schuster's bay geldiug Don't Bother
Me" which displayed wonderful ron
ming. The End and 5th races were won
by ConcOrdia Stables winnie O'Wynne
and 'Artful' and the 18th race by Mr..
c.. Pentheny's "Bonedica." The attend
ance on the ground was the best for the
few past races, and a beautiful day
along with the sweet strains of music
from the Industrial Brass Band added
much to the enjoyment of the crowd.
With the exception Of some damages
sustained by one of Mr.. Jennings Dodge
cars in a collision all went we'll owing to
the great assistance rendered by the
police stationed at the most dangerous
turnings. They rendered useful service
which is highly commendabIe. Com.
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U. S. NAVAL RADIO STATION

CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX,
24TH DECEMBER 1925.
(COWrteSy of the ASsQciated Press.)
Bellaire, Ohio. Fire believed started
when fall of coal short circuited electric
light lines took toll of inc lives at Webb
mine at Shadyvif-, a Few miles south of
here.
Erie, Pa.-Three children were crush
ed to death and seven others injured dur
ing panic at Community Tree Observance
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Christmas Eve night was among the
q~uietest this town has seen in years.
At eleven O'Clock all business was prac-
tically over and the streets were as dull
and nearly as u~nfrequented as any or
binary night.
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The mail by the Catherine on Saturday
evening consisted of 40 bags. The dis
tribution and delivery were promptly
made and the post office closed at an
early hour for a change.
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Divine Services were held in the va
rious churches on Christmas Eve nigh.
and on Christmas Day.
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The following is the result of the races
as won: 1st. Don't Bother Me; End. Win.
ME O'Wynn; 3rd. Bone Dice. The fifth
race was won by Artful, and the sixth by
Don't Bother Me. These animals were
owned respectively by Messrs. E. Schus-
ter, H. Mackay (also ArtfuD, and C.
Pentheny.
International., 1925-08-03

The heaviest rain Of the sum-
mer fell in Nogales, Friday, caus-
ing the arroyo to overflow it's
banks the first time this season.
The rain was general throughout
this part of the state.
International., 1925-08-03


NTINETY-NINE and half per
~ cent of the population of Day.
ton Tenn, so-called "Monkey1
ville," are good sound. fundamental
lists - fs,+
Mayor" A. P. Haggard offers
these statistics proudly and a little
defantly.
There isn't a region in the south
more loyal to every single word in
Genesis" he said
1--WE all believe in the literal story
of Adam and Eve, Noah's ark, Jonah,
everything and then they try to
make modernists out of us!'
Il figure like this" said Haggard.
"all my life I've f1ggered out the
world according to Genesis.
IF I'm right. I'm right. If I'm
wrong it hain't hurt me none. and
I'm a lot happier believin' the Bible
even if I'm wrong than believin' tha1
ape stuff even if it's right"
Haggard doesn't want to seem toO
orthodox. He says he tried to haye
an open mind towards the subject
of evolution but couldn't figger Out
where conscience and Immortality
came in "t.r
AS to the anti-evolution t"nchinS
law, HaSgard's for it stru.e
THE same legislature th&I gives,
tax money for the schools has the,
right to say what shall be taught!'
he says. !
International., 1925-08-03
ing protest

ing protest
And when they had crossed the
park and passed through the gardens
10 the terrace under the rows Of
darkened windows. the young sol
der theory WAS demolished by the
materlalizing Of the other. if less
creepy. more decisive one. The gun
room door was locked.
What are we to do?" murmured
Kathleen
Norman looked round for a loop
hole of escape The word +compro-
mise reared its ugly head
He was seized with an inspiration.
"Only thing to do is to go round to
the front door and ring 'cm up" he
said I'VE can pitch a yarn about
being tempted to take stroll by
moonlight. but to put us on the level
we shall have TO announce that we
are engaged
I'VE are not engaged. and we are
not going to be. While Georges fate
is in doubt" came the indignant re-
joinder II call that mean Of you"
Norman accepted defeat graceful
Is Sorry" he replied. Carried
away by my feelings. suppose.
Here's another plan. How about
sticking it out in that summer-house
over there? AS soon as the house is
opened up and the servants arc about
we can sneak in With luck we
International., 1925-08-03
PERSONALS

Mrs. Davidson of Superior, Wis,
left for home Friday after visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Louis Hudgin.
Mrs. r. G. Bean and daughters.
Maymie and Roberta have return
ed from a visit in California.
F. J. B.. Gonzalez of Gonzalez
& Company left last week on a
business trip down the west coast
of Mexico. u.
4l'g G3 M
L. M. Hutchinson is business
visitor in the city from Calexico.
He is an official of the Interna-
tional Commission Company.
Master Billie Cole, son Of Mr..
land Mrs. Dan Cole, has gone to
Santa Monica to spend six weeks
visiting his grandmother.
Tom Boyd left Wednesday for
his headquarters in Havana, Cuba
after visiting his sister, Mrs. R. c..
Howell.
Col. Allen T. Bird returned Fri
day from Phoenix where he obtain
ed permit from the Arizona Cor
poration Commission for the Kino
Copper Company to sell stock.
A. j. Abbott and family have
returned from a delightful auto
mobile trip to the Grand Canyon,
Santa Fe, N. M, and other north
ern Arizona and New Mexico
points
Mr.. and Mrs. Larimore of So
noita entertained at dinner on the
evening of the 25th, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Christman, DR.. and Mrs.
Townsend, and Ben Mathews, all
of Tucson. After the dinner they
attended the Sonoita dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Erman have
rented the Frank Edinborough
home in Walnut Grove. Erman is
a mining man interested in Sono-
ra, Sinaloa, and New Mexico, and
has been resident of Arizona and
Latin-American countries the past
|27 years. 9
International., 1925-08-03

Mrs. Davidson of Superior, Wis,
left for home Friday after visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Louis Hudgin.
International., 1925-08-03

Mrs. R. G. Bean and daughters
Maymie and Roberta have return
ed from a visit in California.
International., 1925-08-03
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The regular STATE, examinations
for the certification of teachers
will be held in the office of the
county school superintendent Mon
day and Tuesday, August 3 and a.
At the same time and place the ex-
aminations in the constitutions of
the United States and Arizona will
be held for the renewal Of certifi-
International., 1925-08-03

acted promptly on the rumors that
are flying about. Well. good night.
Miss Clenister Good night. Captain
Slater
With which Mr.. Stephen Colne
moved off in the direction Of Coin.
brook Towers. Norman and Kath.
leen started homeward. not wholly
disappointed with the result of their
excursion.
Their immediate concern was how
to get back into the house and re-
gain their bedrooms without their ex
pedition becoming known to their
host.
Emerging from the coverts into the
open park. they were partly reas'
sured by seeing no human figure on
the wide expanse ahead. though Nor.
mans military anxiety for his rear
administered prompt corrective
Perhaps tho hliShter is behind
us. he whispered
Don't was kathleen'S shudder
International., 1925-08-03

Mrs. Frances Grossetta has re-
turned to her home i'm Tucson af-
ter spending three weeks visiting
Mrs. Theodore Marsh of Sierra
|avenue.
International., 1925-08-03
BEGIN HERE TODAY

BEGIN HERE TODAY
SIR DUDLEY GLENISTER.
suspected of the murder of cou-
sin to obtain his title and estate.
when a crow drops a SKELETON
FINGER into a picnic crowd. con.
sents to a search of the lands.
but
KATHLEEN GLENI STER.
sister of the missing man. and
Norman Slater, her lover. fear Sir
Dudley will attempt to dispose Of
the hidden body to foil the search
ers. so they shadow him. and in
the woods they meet up with
THE RIGHT HONORABLE
STEPHEN COLNE. former Brit
ish cabinet minister.
NOW GO on WITH THE STORY
Thought I was n poacher2' he
laughed mirthlessly- Very natural
No. am not setting snares for rah.
bits. Miss Clenister.
The emphasis on the harmless ami
nal he named was as good as "a plain
hint that he was setting snareS for
something else Kathleen was tempt
ed thereby to greater franknesS.
I'VE arc not exactly setting
snares." she said Hunting would
be a better word for it. Captain Sla-
h.1f n 4
might he made tonight to remove. or
more effectually hide. my brothers
body. and so forestall the official and
unofficial search which will. ! sup
pose. begin tomorrow.
You are still convinced Miss
Glenister. that the finger was your
brothers?'
IT am absolutely certain of it.
Mrs. stephen. Colne sighed
IT. too. am of the same opinion.
ne admitted. Il will confess that my
reason for this nocturnal pr0wling is
on all fours with your own You will
forgive me for saying that I think
that YOU have defeated our common
objective =
"How?" cried Kathleen
We'll proceeded the cabinet min.
lister. while was keeping my lone.
" vigil lust now heard someone ad.
vancing along the path from the
Grange The footsteps had nearly
reached tho glade when more distant
sounds from the same direction as.
sailed my ears, doubtless caused by
yourselves. The first conner must
have heard them. too. for he never
arrived in the open. the natural de-
duction being that he broke away
from the path into the wood. He has
probably abandoned his enterprise.
whatever it was. and at any rate
shall abandon mine"
I'VE had better chuck it. too said
Norman quickly Sorry to have
spoilt your sport. sir
Mr.. Colne's laugh was friendly and
tolerant. Don't blame yourselves" "
he replied. Keen as you both were
in a good cause. you had not so
much at stake to inspire caution as
the Individual in front of you. IT the
police take the matter up we anna
teurs would be wiser to leave it to
them"
THE police have taken it up said
Kathleen. The sergeant called at
the Grange this evening and took
the finger and ring away"
Really? That was smart for Il
provincial officer He must have
International., 1925-08-03

ing spotted. and if not we cOulc!
square any domestic who saw us a
tenner for one of the men. or 2 flyer
if it's a maid. ought to do the trick =
Kathleen looked at the summer
house. substantial structure across
the lawn beyond the rose garden. it's
thatched roof bathed in moonlight
Well she knew the comfortable in
terror. with its pitchpine walls and
cushioned basket-charis. AS little
girl she had given dolls tea parties
there. a
Come along. she said at any
rate for a time-till we can hit on
something not quite so crude.
They crossed the dewy turf and
entered the building without heed Tor
a possible occupant at that time OF
| night. But on the threshold they
came to a sudden halt. The dull red
glow of cigar in full blast met their
| astounded gaze. explaining the fra
grant smell of Havana smoke that
assailed their nostrils
Miss Glenister and Captain Slater.
think said Willoughby Melville.
I'm little difficulty eh7 Well. il
YOU will permit me. I shall have
pleasure in helping you to surmount
it by showing you how TO get into
! the house have been waiting here
in order to offer my services.
| Norman tried not to look like a
| detected criminal
| Nearly everybody seems t" be
wandering about tonight" Kathleen
| laughed.
| The nerve specialist had risen
from his se4tt and come TO the door
of the summer-house.
4
ment make YOU cross. Miss Glens-
ter" he said pleasantly. ut is not
my fault that the object of your
n.oonlit stroll has proved elusive.
Don't let that worry you. my dear
I young lady. for to use q coarse col
| loquialism. you have been barking
up the wrong tree"
| He struck across the lawn towards
the mansion. but Kathleen. keeping
pace with him. was determined that
he should be more explicit.
You seem to be pretty sure of the
reason for our stroll. Doctor Mel
ville." she said. II wonder if you
have hit on the right one"
II seldom make mistakes in read
| ing the human mind was the reply
Doctor Melville had shepherded
them to one of the French windows
of the dining-room. which proved to
be unfastened.
Pray take advantage Of my pro
vision for my own return" he said
standing aside for the wanderers to
enter and following them in II
| must leave you to your own devices
in gaining your own rooms. but I
should advise caution
CHAPTER v
In the Chalk Pit
A " iron. gray man Of sixty. ruddy
"A from the weather and mighty
of limb. John Grimes. listened
respectfully to his masters orders.
The head Gamekeeper had come up
to the Grange after breakfast and
was now being interviewed in the
library.
Il quite understand. Sir Dudley"
he said when his employer came to =
full stop. Il am to collect the beat
ers and farm hands and go over
every inch of ground on the estate.
International., 1925-08-03

j. A. Mcpherson, banker and
merchant was here Thursday from
Guaymas, and is very optimistic
in regard to the future Of the
great west coast of Mexico.
International., 1925-08-03

Gates now in force. Applicants for
new certificates must present ere
dentials of high school graduation
and of the completion of 80 semes-
ter hours work above high school.
International., 1925-08-03

Prof. and Mrs. G. H. Madden
left Friday to make their home IN IN
Winslow where Mr.. Madden Will
be superintendent of schools.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03

ized Rhineland zone immediately af- ter evacuation of that area by the occupatlonal troops. Paul Boncour declares in an interview published by Le Matin today.
 NJ. Boncour heads tho higher .na- tional defense council, an inyes,igat- Ing committee of which has just for mulated an opinion on the problem at the request of Premier Herriot in view of the forthcoming Geneva conference which is to take up the question of control over Germany,
 When the interallied control of German ornaments became inter- national and tho league of nations became Irresponsible for Frances security" M. Boncour observed the task Of the French representative. former Premier Briand, would bo to insure that this international control was not illusory.
 The task bristled with difficulties. There was, first of all, the famous ununimlty rule. How would 1t be possible 10 decree unanimously that Germany was engaged in armlng-- for there would always be the mega tive vote of Germany, If, as ap- peared probable, she one day had | seat on the league council.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
FAILURE IS GOOD
 THING FOR ARMY
Nonstop Flight Proves Needs,
 Says Major

Miami, Fla, March S.-Twelve pursuit planes, which attempted dawn-to-dusk flight from Selfridge Field, Mich, to Miami on Saturday, will leave tomorrow for Langley Field, Va, Major Thomas G. Lam phler commanding, said today. The planes are under orders to be pres ent at an anti-alrcraft demonstra- ton March at Fortress Monroe.
 Major Lanphier, in an interview published by the Miami Daily News, repeated his assertions that the fail ure of the dawn-to-dusk attempt was really U success because it dem- onstrated to the people the ''pitiful coalition" of the army air service.
 The flight did not fail because of the conditions of the planes we used" he was quoted. For they are the verN best. And the men on the flight have no peers in any air force. But 1t Is necessary to land during a flight of this distance and when a plane is landed 1t is necessary that it should get into the air again to continue. It was because men mex perienced with pursuit planes were the only ones available at landing fileds. that the flight failed"
 The major suggested that the pur- suit force should be divided into three groups, stationed at strategic points, on the Pacific coast, at Sel- fridge Field and on the Atlantic coast. Several annual trips should be made to study emergency routes, he said. Under this arrangement men at landing fields would become ac- quaintod with service types Of planes.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
London View

London, March 3.-IThis morning s London newspapers give prominence 10 Paris reports regarding a new international security pact in which Germany would have share with Great Britain, France and Belgium. and 1t is said the cabinet yesterday included this in it's deliberations.
 While nothing final is believed to have been decided, considerable progress is said to have been made in the direction indicated.
 "The demiltarized zone will be all that is left 10 us of the Yer sailles treaty" NJ. Boncour contin- ued, "Gt will be tomorrow our so.c guarantee. We shall therefore ask that inc league install there perma- nent controlling organizations in a position to report instantlysthe least infraction. IL Is at that price alone that we can consent to abandon the Rhine.
 The Versailles treaty forbids Germany to maintain Notifications pi lolttS ol uIy hllld VI tD conduct maneuvers "either on the left bank of the Rhine or on the right bank of the west of a line drawn 30 kilometres to the east of the Rhine"
 Should there be any hostile act on the part of Germany there must be penalty, and to enforce the pen alty there must be pact. Whatever may be said, the Geneva protocol is not dead. Practical necessities will inevitably bring 1t to life.
 Ut makes no difference whether one begins with regional. occiden- tai or Oriental pact. By the force of events we shall be led to conclude at least q European pact. Is 1t nec- essary to add that such will be the thesis that France will stubbornly defend at Geneva2"