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Evening star., 1925-11-01
The Double Cross
Al
Mystery Story of Dramatic Power
Copyright by DoddM y. .ad &

How much did you want, sir? Per
| haps l can-''
Never mind. There must be an old
| check book in that desk somewhere.
just take the cover off and We'll see. .
Wilson lifted the sheet from the
desk.
Hello" said Stanley, what's that"
! He indicated the mechanical contri-
vance which stood revealed upon the
desk
"Oh. yes" answered Wilson, at
your audiphone."
so II is. What's 1t doing here?"
But Wilson remembered everything
that concerned Stanley. Don't you
recall. sir? The last day you We're in
your office you told me to send 1t down
here? You were going to clean up a
lot of correspondence over Sunday
O'Hara brought it down"
That's so. l remember. And then
, I went to India He searched vaguely
In one of the drawers of the desk, say
ing as he did so, Funny things hap
pen to us. Now if anybody had told
me, when l instructed you to send this
thing down here, that I should start
for India the next week I'd have
thought he was crazy. All, here we
took his fountain pen and began to fill
it out. remarking, Great institutions.
checks"
Il don't think So" said Wilson.
mo-"
mo, sir, it's too easy to write 'em. -
Well replied Stanley, handing
Wilson the check. give that to Jeffer-
son before we leave. 1 hope it's good.
as Rollin used to say. l haven't bal
anced my book lately" He looked at
the secretary and smiled at this feeble
joke. But Wilson did not smile back
There was nothing about Waterman
that could amuse him any more.
Stanley missed the answering smile
Then he yielded to the temptation he
had been resisting. Speaking of Rol-
lin." he said, Il want to ask you some
thing. I saw him moment last night
Er-have you kept in touch with him
at all?"
AT first, yes-there was such a lot
to do about your withdrawal from the
firm. But for some months I have
scarcely seen him
ANY gossip about him."
Wilson hesitated
go on. I'm his friend-you can tell
me-"
We'll, sir. there's no doubt he's been
pretty we'll nicked in the street once
or twice, and, well, It's only gossip. of
course, but
Come on, come on"
Il hear he's been drinking a good
deal"
Stanley got to his feet. walked to the
window, and stood looking out
Frank" he said, at length, and his
voice had grown harder, isn't 1t
strange thing that some men never
seem to set a proper value on their
luck
Yes, you'd think he had everything
in the world TO keep him decent"
But Stanley softened again. "Oh.
come now. We mustn't lay it on too
thick. He's been drinking a bit and
he's lost some money. That doesn't
damn him.
NO" agreed the little clerk. but
we'll" he concluded vaguely.
Stanley smiled. I'm afraid YOU
Evening star., 1925-11-01
never really liked him, did you,
Frank?"
Wilson wriggled bit, and the other
cOpfipnp1.

never really liked him, did you
| Frank?"
Wilson wriggled a bit, and the othe,
continued:
Il fear you never made many allow
ances for him. There's no real harm
! in Rollin. He's always getting into
/ hot water, it's true; but it's always the
! result Of his impulsive disposition. He
always leaps before he looks. It's 8
quality I've sometimes envied him
Wilson had definite ideas about the
! impulsiveness of Waterman. He was
upon the point of opening up the en-
| tire subject of Waterman's affairs
when Stanley changed the subject alb
| ruptly.
Il say he remarked. looking at the
audiphone, do YOU suppose this thing
will work after all this time? Be fur
| If it would. Can't remember what
was debating about that last day ir
the office. l suppose l thought it was
mighty important then" He touched
the machine lightly. II can't even re
member how to start it."
Let me do It," said Wilson. "I've
got one in the office now. Here's the
way it works. If you want it to re
| just push this lever. There-see?"
Instantly Stanley heard his owr
voice saying: "Of course, there's al
ways the possibility of error in these
calculations. and it would he wise tc
allow a considerable margin of safety
therefor. But, on the whole, we are
in position to say that we think well
of this proposition. If you wish, ]
!, I'll Il .
length and in detail. Very sincerely
yours"
Stanley smiled his boyish smile But
the machine went busily on:
Don't worry about that, III attend
to the details" Splendid. l have only
one slight suggestion to make as to
And what's that"
Il don't like the name of YOUR VII
lain"
You ought to, It's your owr
Frank" cried Stanley, stop that
thing. stop it,
Wilson obeyed. In amaZement the
two looked at each other. Presently
Stanley, much puzzled, remarked
That's not my voice"
II was dI liTSl. Sir.
Yes. yes, I know-but after that
somebody else spoke. What on earth
do YOU make Of it?"
II don't know"
What I mean is. after the dicta
ton, after 1t said very sincerely
yours, 1t spoke in another voice"
Two other voices. 1 thought sir. >
Yes. l thought so. too. Did you
recognize them?"
II thought | did"
Whose voices were they?"
We'll, sir. l should say that one ot
them was Mr.. Waterman's"
Yes, and the other voice was a
woman's-didn't you think so?"
Yes. sir, I did"
Did you recognize it?"
81 thought I did
Whose was it?"
II think. sir, It was the voice OF
Nina Morgan"
Rollins secretary"
Yes. sir"
Il thought so. too, but wondered
II It was my Imagination"
mo. sir. No doubt about it," VII
son assured him.
But how do you account for II,
Frank"
We'll. you know this machine stood
on your desk in the office that la st
afternoon until every one but me had
left"
Yes. yes" objected Stanley. but
I'm sure I stopped it after I finished
debating"
Some one must have started It
again"
Evening star., 1925-11-01
Continued from Yesterdays Star1

Everything put to bed, eh?'
smiled Stanley.
We'll. sir" explained the butler
you'd be surprised how much dust
can creep into a house in the course
Of a year, even with all the windows
shut. and as far OFF the road as we
are, too. sir. Don't see how 1t can
happen. Seems kind of mysterious
like, sir"
> Stanley shifted the air. Smells a
little musty. doesn't it?"
"Will get SO, sir. even though 1t has
been aired every week"
well, let's open up the windows
and let in some of this sweet October
sunshine. Lonesome thing. a de
serted house, eh, Frank
Yes" agreed the secretary. 1T
seems almost to reproach one for be
ing neglected"
well. we'll not neglect 1t in the
future"
Shall I take the covers off, sir?'
inquired the butler.
Yes. jefferson, but not just now.
And l may we'll tell you that l
mean to occupy the house from now
on. at least until Spring. So you
had better get things going at once.
How much of a staff have we at pres
ent?"
Just myself, the gardener and the
housekeeper, sir"
You see. Mr.. Stanley" explained
Wilson, when you went away so sud
denly you didn't give me any instruc-
tions; 50 | did what l thought you'd
like and cut down expenses to the
n nimum."
%Quite right. quite right Well.
Jefferson, recruit the staff at once. ]
suppose We'll need the usual lot. eh?"
Yes, sir. If l may suggest-a
cook. two housemaids and a scullery
maid. and / suppose the gardener
will also wish another assistant. And.
er-do you wish me to engage a
chauffeur, sir?"
That reminds me-" said Wilson,
IT met O'Hara last week. I think
he'd like TO come back If you want
him"
Surely. surely-get him by all
means Good fellow, O'Hara."
How soon do you wish to occupy
the house, sir?"
III come down on Friday, If you
can be ready?"
"Oh certainly, with ease, sir"
And on Saturday l shall have a
few friends for the week end. That's
all for now. Jefferson"
As the butler went out Stanley
plucked the slip cover from an easy
chair sat down la it, lighted a
cigarette. and looked about the room.
Well" he said, its home, any
how. And now, Frank, this Is as
\ good a time as any, | suppose, to
thank you for all you've done for
me while I've been away"
I've done my best, sir"
And no one could have done
better"
And why not? Everything I've got
in the world owe TO you. II II weren't
for you I'd still be punching cash
register in the Bon Ton Restauran mt
on Third avenue"
"Oh. well, 1 did myself a good turn
when l did YOU one. It's often like
that. BY the way. | suppose I'd bet
ter give jefferson some money" He
felt in his pockets. HIM, not much in
here"
Evening star., 1925-11-01
Hongkong Changes Governors

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
HONGkONG, October An
nouncement has been made that S!r
Reginald Edward Stubbs, retiring gov.
ernor of Hongkong, will sail for Eng
land October 81. The new governor
Cecil Clement. c. NJ. G., is well
known here, having served a large
portion OF his long colonial career in
China. He has been colonial secretary
for Ceylon since 1922
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
EXCHANGE OF WIVES"
 AT CAPITOL

Hobart Henley's fifth production for Metro Goldwyn Mayer "Ex. change of Wives" is coming on Thursday 10 the Capitol theater.
 Henley will be remembered for his production of "So This Is Mar riage," one of last years greatest successes. "EXchange of Wives" has in its cast two members of the former success, Eleanor Boardman and Lew Cody as Mrs. and Mir. Rathburn. The two have turned their talents from drama 10 comedy
 in this picture, however, and ac- cording to advance reports are even more successful.
 The vaudeville program will offer five good attractions headed by An ger and Fair in "The Old Fool" an excellent satire in four scenes. Other acts are Clifford and Bailey, two colored singers and dancers of abil- ity; Burt, Ambrose and Mays in kennedy and harmony singing; Ray mond Nelson and Co.,. in great variety offering, and Martell and West in an novelty offering. The shows are continuous daily.
 Reserved seats for the New Years Midnight Frolic are now on sale.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
AJTOlST IS FREED
Driver In Bridgeport Fatality Held
 To Be RlamCIcSS By Coroner

Bridgeport Dec. 1G P)-Gcorrc E. Ferdinand, 13S Sanford avenue, driver of an automobile that ran down and fatally injured Myrtle Banard, eight, 1886 East Main street, held in testimony presented before Coroner John J. PhClan yesterday, that the accident was unavoidable.
 He said he was going south on East Main street at not more than 15 miles an hour when the Bernard girl, with several playmatcs, darted across the street. He said he ap- piled his brakes, but the children "scattcrcd" and his automobile hit the girl.
 Philia Stricbc, 2o34 East Main street, said she was passing at the time of the accident and heard the crunching of the applied brakes, She supported Fcrdinand's asser- tions concerning the speed at which his automobile was travcling, The Benard girl was on her way to a grocery store. With her were two hoys and the three were "fooling." |" One of the, boys, it is said, caught hold of the girl in play and when he let her go. she ran across the street. not needing the warnings they are said 10 have cried after her.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
TEN APARTMENTS IDLE
 IN THE SAME BUILDING
But They're At Police Headquarters And There's No Rush Of
 Prospective Tenants.

Since the bandits were captured last week, and the city has returned to normalcy, the cells at police head quarters have been comparatively empty, and today they are all en- tirely empty, waiting 10 swallow some offender. Ten apartments and padded cell stand in Idle grim ness. Anywhere else but in the po- lice department, ten idle apartments would mean disaster but at police headquarters 1t Is interpreted as the Christmas spirit.
 Usually the pre-Christmas season sees flock of minor offenders pour ing into the cells and many of these tenants are derelicts who seek ar rest simply to have & warm place to sleep, but this year it is different. Either the citizens of New Britain are so prosperous and content, or the police department is so efficient that they ward off crime before 1t even happens.
 In one cell an elaborately penciled, "Wclcome Home" grccts the visitor. In another a beautiful girl beams upon all her guests, In other cells there are satirical scenes of life, which crudely represent the prison CTS viewpoint. This afternoon the cells stand open, beckoning, and comfortable, but the police believe that Saturday night will find the us- ual quota of trunks who so touch ingly sing of mother, sweetheart and freedom.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
S|KI SOME WOOER,
 WIPES DAD SAYS
Tells How Black Boxer Won
 His Daughter

Rotterdam, Holland. Dec. 1e Rl--- Mynheer Appleteren, the aged father in law of Battling" Ski, the sene- galese fighter who was killed in New York early Tuesday morning today told the story of how the big black man wooed and married his daughter.
 Appleteren ran a boarding house here five years ago. Siki, who was working in a neighboring saloon. was among his guests and thus met the daughter, She Was eighteen years old at the time and well edu- cated. The parents opposed the marriage of the girl to the negro, but she nevertheless dtclined to heed their warnings, She declined an offer Of marriage from a Vien- rese lawyer in favor of Ski.
 Mynheer Appleteren added that although the couple had been liv- ing apart they never were legally divorced. He said that after de- feating Georges Carpenter and win ming the worlds light heavyweight championship, Siki lost his head and went to pieces. In he father-in- laws opinion the death of Sik was merciful release for lis daughter She had left her four-year. old child with its grandfather, fearing that sik would try to take it away, Skis widow is now living in Paris,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
VESPER MUSICALE AT CENTER CHURCH
OrganiSt Hart Announces Pro,
 gram for Sunday Afternoon

Theron W. Hart, organist and choirmaster of Center Congregation al church, today announced the con- plete program of the annual Christ mas vesper musicale, to be held in the church at p. m. Sunday aft ernoon. MT, Hart says ho has tried to make the Christmas vesper serv- ice notable by including a goodly proportion of beautiful carols from ancient sources, to which he has written violin and cello obligatos. Among them is Christmas cradle song from Hayti: another dates from the 14th century.
 The program will be given by the following; Ruth Goodrich Horton, soprano; Jane Sartori Futile, alto, Fred Grant. tenor; Arthur E. How ard, Jr., baritone; Herbert E. Ander- son, violinist; Roy o. Futile, 'collist; and Mr. Hart at the organ.
 The program: Chorale-How Beautiful Shines the Star ..,.,......, Traditional Holy Night (AntiphonaD .... .Gruber Organ
 (a) March of the Magi Kings .,..,,,..... ,.,,.'', DuDOl5 (b) Christmas Fantasy ...... ............... Bach Rehling Carols-Alto solo with violin and cello
 (a) The Christmas Tree
 (b) The Kings (with quarteD
 (c) Christ, the Friend of Chil-
 dren ......... Peter Cornelius Carols-Quartet
 (a) The Coventry Carol ..... ,.......... lIddl'lclldi
 with violin and 'collo)
 (b) Chantons, Bergers, Noel, Noel .............. Besancon ! Address-The Joy of Christmas
 Praise ...........,.. The Pastor )ffertory-
 1 Carols-Soprano solo
 (a) The Virgins Lullaby ....
 ................ Matthews | (b) Jesu! Thou Dear Babe | DthlllC IldS IioI Ni 1NlC AociiG
 Arranged by Dickenson Carols-Quartet
 (a) Calm on the Listening Ear
 of Night ................. on
 (b) Unto Us Child Is Born
 ........ German XIV Century
 Gel Once in Royal David's
 City .............,. Gauntlet Violin, cello and organ--
 (a) Prelude 10 La Deluge"
 ................ Saint Sacn' (b) Prayer .......... SChuDer' Organ
 Halleluiah Chorus (Messiah)
 Handle ncdictiOn--Amen .... The Pastol Silent Prayer.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
27 Lose Licenses for
 Drinking and Driving

Hartford. Dec. 1G-The weekly list of Connecticut operators whose licenses have been suspended for ono year for driving while under the influence of liquor was given out to- day at the state motor vehicle de- partment as a part of the effort to reduce this highway menace. There are q names on the list The cases of two have been appealed. The department statement advised peo- pie to notify the department or the police in case they should see any of the suspended drivers operating motor vehicles. The following is the list
 Harry Bartlett. East Hartford; Charles ". Bomba, Ncwington; Glover N. Brooks, Stamford; James F. Casey, Norwich; Jacob Comon- dix. Bridgeport; James M. Cronin, Middletown; William Dragon, Ware house Point; Frank Fitzmaurico, Norwalk; William II. Gray, New Britain; George A. Hodgdon. New Haven; John A. Kotsay, New Haven; Gerald McClelIand, Bristol; Frank w. Mcintyre. Cromwell; Edward P. McNulty, Waterbury; Cecil F. Net tleton. Bridgeport; Domonic Papag- ma. Hartford; Gucrrino Paradisi Bridgeport; Arthur Richburg, Win s;ed; James Ryan, Bridgeport; Wal Gemar Rydquist, Now Britain; Fred 1 W. Stokes, New Haven; Jams Tel ford, New London; John Ti'rnan West Haven; Nicholas Tully, Derby John r. Walukas, Waterbury; Johl J. White, Stamford; John Wisncskc
 Norwich.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
SPEEDER FINED S20
KenSington Youth Dashcs Through Franklin Square At IS Miles An Hour Before Being Arrested.

Charged with going 4S miles an hour yesterday on South Main street near Franklin square, John Negri, age 19, New Britain road, Kensing ton, was fined S20 this morning by Judge William c. Hungerford in po- lice court. Ncgri was arrested by State Policeman Parker.
 Suspended judgment was given Louis Roller. 112 Austin street, who was charged by Sam Zocco, II Liberty street, Hartford, with as saluting him yesterday afternoon at the Smith Stone yards on Stanley street. Zocco claims Roller struck him because he was late for work. Roller claims Zocco hit him with q hammer first.
 Sergeant William P. McCue in- vestigatcd the fight, and Bruce Pcllo, an omployo of the stone yards, said he separated the men, but did not see the beginning of the fight.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
GIRL BADLY HURT
Greenwich Child Is Run Down by
 Auto Driven by Cos Cob Man


 Greenwich Dec. 16 N(-DClmar Waterbury, il, of Orchard street, Cos Cob, was seriously injured here last night when struck by an auto mobile driven by Herman Brandes of Cos Cob. Sho suffered internal injuries and is in Greenwich hos pitaI Brandes was arrested and is held in bail of $2,o00 pending the outcome of the girls condition.
 The girl was crossing the Post road, on her way to sec her music teacher when struck by Brandos' automobile. Brandcs was so upset over the accident that he was unable 10 operate his automobile and an- other motorist picked up the girl and took her 10 the hospital,
 Edward Mcdonald. [, of South Arch street, was found lying in the road, badly bruised as the result of being struck by an automobile, th" driver of which apparently had driven away. He was taken 10 tho Greenwich hospital, where his con- dition was reported as not serious,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
AT THE PALACE

Tonight at the Palace as an added attraction Is another country store. Many prizes are to be awarded all of them useful. Some of the gifts to be awarded are a pantry set of Is pieces, a Bissel carpet sweeper, q Queen Anne pallor table and many other articles. The prizes will be awarded to the holders of lucky numbers.
 The picture program for today and tomorrow Is very entertaining, Norma Shearer in The Lady of the Night gives remarkable perfor' nance of her ability. It Is a story
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
THE WEDDING sONG," LYCEI,M


 Tonight concludes the local show ing at the Lyceum of "The Wedding Song" Leatrice Joys successful starring vehicle. This is a crook play, a melodrama with big punch, a fine locale and most engaging romance. Harry Carey in "The Man From Red Gulch" also is shown.
 Tomorrow's program brings three changes of pictures, The usual se- rial release is offered and then, for features, there are "The Midnight Flier," a smashing romance of the lails, and Paint and Powder" with Elaine Hammerstein in the title role. Paint and Powder" is q picture offering a variety of engaging cpl sodes, all connected into one great drama of stage life in New York. II gives the audience a side light into the lower East Side, takes them into the cheaper side of the Bowcry's stage life and finally to the peak Of the dramatic profession on Broad W1N.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16

of American life in New York where the society and criminal words rub elbows; 1t Is the story of the love of a society girl pitted against the love of the elemental woman who fights for her man.
 For the second feature of the program for today and tomorrow. is presented William Farnum in The End of the Trail.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
SHOT IN OWN CAR
WallingGord Man Wounded When
 His Gun Accidentally Goes on

Nallin%fOrd Man houio'h Ni''h
 His Gun Accidentally Goes on
 Meriden, Dec. 1G F>-ThomaS Corcoran, fl, of Wallingford, is on the danger list at the Mcriden hos pital, as the result of a gunshot wound inflicted when q gun was ac- cidcntally discharged in sedan automobile in which he was riding in Wallingford yesterday aGtcrnoon'
 Corcoran and his cousin, Joseph Corcoran, had started on q bunting trip. He was riding on the rear scat of the car when a loaded shot sun, lying against the scat, dis charged. The charge tore off DOT ion of Corcorans car and inflicted a dccp wound back of tho ear.
 Ii is believed tn" slammtng Of the car door caused the gun 10 fire.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16

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New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
WOULD BLAST AWAY SHOALS

Boston, Dec, 16-Pleas for the re- moval of Nantucket Shoals as an absolute necessity for safe naviga- ton were before Major R. C. Pow ell, district engineer of the war de- partment today. The danger points are to the eastward of cross Rip Channel in Nantucket Sound.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-16
CASE IS DROPPED

The case of the state against James N. I'inncgan, Jr., Sl LcXing- ton street was nollcd this morning, Finncean was charged with operat- ing motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor on Dec, z.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-03-28
QUIT GETTING UP NIGHTS
A Healthy Bladder Acts During the
Dav

c. n. Shuman, Republic, Ohio,
says; Before taking Initiated
Buchu (Keller Formula) had to get
up six or seven times each night. Now
| do not get up at all You may use
my name if it would benefit anyone
with bladder trouble" Be careful
not to take drugs that check the
lction of the bladder. You may
have to continue its use. Lithiated
Buchu (Keller Formula) increases
the action during the day. 1t
'leanses the bladder as epson salts
DO the bowels driving out foreign
matter, neutralizing excess acids,
thereby relieving the irritation which
causes Getting Up Nights" The
tablets cost &c each at all drug stores
or Keller Laboratory, Merchandising,
Ohio. J. F. Sullivan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-03-28
State of Wisconsin,
Iron County
CitV of Hurlay

State of wisconsin,
Iron County IS.
City of Hurley,
In Municipal Or County Court
To Bortolo Martini:
You are hereby notified that a
Warrant of Attachment has been
issued against you and your pro-
perty attached to satisfy the de-
mand of Joseph Raineri, amounting
to three hundred and thirty-four
(S334.10) dollars and ten cents,
with interest. Now, unless you shall
appear before James E. Flandrena,
Judge of the above named Court in
and for said County, at his office, in
the City of Hurley, in said County,
on the 14th day of April, 1925, at
900 o'clock in the forenoon. Judg-
ment viii be rendered against you
and your property sold to pay the
debt.
Dated the goth day of March, 1925,
Joseph Raineri,
15-l7 Plaintiff.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-03-28

II you are not good looking, you
may at least be thankful for the fact
that you will never get stuck on your
self
Wine sold for three or four cents a
quart in the early Roman empire
and lock what happened to the
Roman empire.
Queer. isn't it, that the things you
want to know are the things your
friends never tell you.
Financial success is a simple matter
Of making money faster than others
can take it away from you.
One thing about getting your ser
mons over radio-there' no one 70
see you nod at dull moments.