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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
Mystery of MIR. Bartensten's Murderous Sword-Cane

mot a word to anybody" said
the Inspector. And, | say, II
Grandfather Punctuality comes
here again, just get on to the telc-
phone to me at once. will you? |
want TO see him particularly and |
haven't been able to find out where
he lives yet"
Mr.. AbrahamS answered that
the old gentleman was very close.
and having shown his visitor out
at the side door, returned to his
kippcrS. chuckling mcrrily to him
self. while Inspector Dwaync drove
back to his office, Illuminating
gloOmily over Sword-stiCkS, artifi-
cial eyes and the photographs in
his pocketbook. He felt like a man
who Is given a thousand fragments
of a puzzle to piece together,
The Inspector had scarcely
gained his room when Ronald Tyn-
dale called to see him. That young
gentleman had come to crafty
mere inquiSitivencSS; he wanted to
see the SWOlu-SlICh. NJ" lHSl'C-
tor Dwaync had carefully con
cealcd from everybody the fact
that tins mysterious article had
been out of his possession and he
accordingly produced it from his
cupboard and placed it in Mr.. Tyn-
dale's hands as if it were quite an
ordinary thing. Mr.. Tyndale re-
ceivcd it with interest and exam
ined it closcly-so closely that the
Inspector, who wanted to 90 out
again. grew tired. Suddenly Mr..
Tyndalc looked up.
81 sayw he said, "don't you
think me as ass, because I've got
a pretty good idea that I'm not.
I'll bet you a thousand to one, In
spcctor, that this sword-stick CON
tains something that'll go a long
way to solving these mystcricsr
(To Be Continued Next Sunday.)
Copyright. 1926, by American Weekly, Inc.
All Rights Reserved ScribeS.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
Lady Cathcart's Own Story

the fourth Earl of Craven's death. =
We only know that he disappeared
from his yacht, which lay ri an
Choir on a fine Summer night in
harbor, and was drowned. He was
a middlc-aged man, in fine physi
cal condition and a powerful SWIM
mer.
He was one of the best known
members of the Royal Yacht
Squadron, in which the King finds
his chief amusement. The fourth
Earl went down to the Isle of
Wight to get his big Soa-going
yacht, the Sylvia, ready for the
season. He expected to be fol-
lowed by the Countess. They had
taken Solcnt Lodge, the residence
of the MarchioncsS of Ormondc,
and expected to spend the season
cruising around the Isle of Wight.
One Saturday night the Earl
gave the whole crew permission to
go ashore, and told his valet he
would not need his services further
that night. The Earl was last seen
sitting on deck in his paiamas, for
it was a hot night.
In the morning the valet went
to the EarI's cabin, knocked and
received no answer. He entered
and found his lordShip'S bed undis.
turbed. He searched through the
yacht and could not find him.
Late that afternoon the body of
the fourth Earl was picked up in
a rocky bay near the entrance to
the SOlent, the waterway in which
the yacht lay at anchor. 1t had
been in the water nearly twenty
four hours.
The body of the fourth Earl was
identified by a peculiar fact-the
crest of his coat-of-arms was tat
tooed on his chest.
Nobody could explain why the
Earl met his death. He had good
health, a rich and charming wife.
great estates, high social position
everything apparently to live
for. In fact, he was just mapping
out a Summer of sport and gayety
If he fell overheard, it is cX-
trameIy hard to explain why he
made no cutlery. A call ought GER
tainly to have reused his valet and
probably would have been heard
on shore, which was only half a
mile away
There were, naturally, many ru-
mOrS in London concerning the
fourth Earl of Craven's death,
about which | hold opinions of my
own. 1t was generally said that if
the Earl had not been such high
ly placed person there would have
been more exhaustive inquiry
into his end.
| deeply regret his untimely
death for many reasons. | believe
that if he had lived he would have
used his influence over his son to
make him follow a more honorable
course in his conduct toward me.
(To Be Continued Next Sunday
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
TRY MAGNES|A FOR
STOMACH TROUBLE
Blsurated Magnesia Stops and Neutraiizes
Stomach AcidIty, Prevents Food Fer
mentatIOn. Sour. Classy stomach
and Acid indignation.

Doubtless II you ar" a sufferer from IN
digestion, you have already tried p"pSlh'
charcoal drugs and various digestive aids.
and YOU know ihes" things viii not cure
your trouble in some cases do not even
give relief
But before giving up hope and deciding
you are a chronic dySp"plic lust try ihe
effect Of "A little Bisurated Magnesia-not
the ordinary commercial carbonate. Ct
trate Of milk. but the pure 8tsuraied
Nagnesia which you can obtain from praC-
tiraIIy any druggist in either powdered or
~ hlet form.
Take a ieaspu"nfuI Of the powder "r
three cumpreggrd tablets with little
water after your next meal and see what
q difference this makes. II viii Instantly
ne,ItraIize the dangerous. harmful acid in
The stomach which now causes v"ur food
to fcrment and sour. making gas. wind.
TIstuIpnce heartburn and the hl"ated or
heavy lumpy feeling that seems to follow
most everything You eat.
You will find that crowded YOU tax"
a NTH RistIrHicd Magn"sIa Immediately
after = meal You can eat almost anyihin"
and enjoy II without any danger Of pain
or discomfort to follow.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
Aeoo6ol0Tieno
THEN read this adj

Remember the Old.faShioned
mustard plaster Grandma
pinned around your neck when
youhad a cold or a sore throat?
II worked, but my how it burned
and bIisteredi
Musterole breaks up colds and does
its work more gently-without the blis-
ter. Rubbed over the throat or chest,
it penetrates the skin with tingling
warmth that brings relief at once.
Made from pure oil of mustard, it is
a clean, white ointment good for all
the little household ills.
Keep Musterole handy and use at
the first sign of tonsillitis, Group, neu-
ritis, rheumatism or . cold.
To Mothers: MusteroIei is also made
in miIder form for babies and small chill
dren. Ask for Children's Musterole.
The Musterole Co., Cleveland, Ohio
O. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
TEN INCOME BUILDERS.
Rules and Regulations Given for
Thrift and Saving.


Thrift and Saving.
In an effort to help income builders,
! the Magazine of Wall Street says:
1. Analyze a security strictly on its
merits as an investment.
2. Do not let sentiment, friendly
persuasion or relatives advice infu-
ence your investment selections.
8. Do not buy stock in a company
you are working for simply because
of that fact.
4. Put your first $500 in savings
bank for emergencies.
5. Take out building and loan stock
at the rate Of SO a month. increa sing
the amount Your income increa SEES
Z. Subscribe to good financial
magazine and become familiar with
financial terms.
7, When you buy a security ascer-
tain whether it is the proper time to
invest for long or short term.
8. Provide yourself with q financial
library of good books on securities and
investment
9. Do not avoid investments because
you are afraid some one might accuse
you of being capitalist"
10. BE saver as well as spender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
Prune Market Strong.

Many Of the Cuban workmen have
gone back to work, and sugar prices
are quiet in authorization of hic
yield. Prunes are selling Ear ahead
of any other dried fruits: Florida
orange shipments have increa sed with
consequent weakening in prices
Canned fruits and berries are high
With stocks slim. Other grocery lines
are quiet following inventory taking
Textile markets are showing slow
but steady improvement, although
many companies still have far to go
before profits are to their liking Cot
ton cloths showed little price change
during the week. Raw silk prices are
very firm, but for the last three DAYS
trading has been quiet. Wool closed
the week slightly off as to price. but
with increases in buying. Rubber did
little despite agitation over the supply
situation in Congress.
Electric and railroad equipment
plants are busily engaged on orders
carried over from 1925. The United
States Department of Labor today is
sued most optimistic forecast for
maintenance and expansion of en-
ployment in general during 1926
tCnpvrirht. 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
MARKED ADVANCE
IN RETAIL SALES
Department Stores Recover
ing From Last Weeks
Slump.
BY j. c. ROYLE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, January 9.-Volume
of buying has had a remarkable
bounce back from tho normal post
holiday slump. This has been appar-
ent in both the wholesale and retail
fields. Department stores in most sec
lions have done a most satisfactory
business in the last week. This has
resulted to no little degree from well
aaintained newspaper advert Using.
Tha trend of such advertising has
undergone q sharp change in some
sections, however. During the holi-
days many stores aimed at selling
an idea, primarily the gift idea. At
present they are directing their adver-
Using to selling definite articles
with excellent results.
The volume of production and dis
tribution for the week has been well
above the long term normal and SO
far as can he learned. profits con
tinued satisfactorily. Business men
in general expect Il thoroughly pros
porous first quarter and are using
every effort to CLEAN as many profits
as possible to CounteraCt any slump
which may develop around April or
May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
REPORT OF CONDITION
OF the
NORTH CAPITOL
SAVINGS BANK,

oA Y LIN I'D DAN N,
At w wash o. in the District Of coumbs
RESOURCES.
l. .. Loans and discounts in
Guiding redscounts.
ceptancps of other banks
and foreign bills of ex;
change or drafts. sold
with indo 'sement of this
.. over1rafts. secured s. 20: "-'''-oo'0l
unsecured 1892 "a -. 43S.17
4. U. s. Government securi-
ties owned:
b All other United States
Government secur I es
tincludlng premiums. IL
8. Other Ts bonds. stocks. Sc o''oO'oO
g. Banking house s54. i29 s5:
$1a7e341 NV. :...: ees2s2s
than banking house 49,. 17.1oe27
due from national banks 9s.so2o7
II. Amount due from State
banks. bankers and trust
COMPANIES in the United
- Guided in item 1ot.... b.e27c9
1o Il of i'eH slo5 59 ess
H. b Miscellaneous cash items. 1890
Total 81. 434. 1856 10
i! CAPITAL stock El1 1sid ln. 10000 %
Is. Surplus fund .........s. $4,000. 90
e. ga9yd :secRR. eS.:tsndn: 9 sbs299
D.%Ssses deposits ., s,.5 Is;s:2
than bank deposits) sub
p 1sSt 70 Day. tsssT Within 80 %
81. Individual deposits subject
81. Hyidsnds unpaid .:,..:i: 4,SS1.so
posite tother than bank
deposits) subject to re.
81 S539 4eb So
Time deposits subject to re
serve payable after 80
days. subject TO 80
days or mora notice. and
postal savingsl
33. Certificates of deposit
Sother than for money
o. Total OF time deposit: iiS''S'
ssss0s snd IS. f .sa4s. sassss.PB5
Cit, of T T9taa Y:rc. q
I. THEODORE MICHAEL president o, tn.
above named bank. do so1emnly swear til ct
the above statement y true to the best OF
NY ANU THgoDoRE MieiHAEL President.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
BENJAMIN ROBINSON
Seal Notary Public, D. C.
1: aoGEANpER.
=: F F lk6ESXIE kAJE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
CAR LOhDINGS SLUMP.

NEW YORK, January 8 (SpeciaD.-
The total number of cars loaded by
the Pennsylvania Railroad system Tor
the week ended January 9 was l26,923,
as against sos in the preceding
week and 123,42Q in the same week
in 1925.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
Your Banker, Knows

When in doubt about q security
consult your banker. 1t is equally as
much his interest as your to protect
your savings. You trust him with
your deposits-why not trust him
with your investment problems?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
achievement lit Safety
Radio and Realty

WHEN the s. S. KEPUBLIC odhdd
w with the 8. 8. FLORIDA off Nan
ncket in 1909, the first &C. @ D." ever
hs,hed was directly responsible for the ssv-
Ing of 500 lives. This mssage-sent BY
The steady hand Of operator Jack Binns-
estabHahod Radio n q ms1if1kns 8s6oU
measure.
In 1869 SwartnoH, Rheem and Kensey
Company established an important Safety
Measure-put into force policy Of selling
only sound First Mortgage Notes on i'm
proved Washington properties. Today, Sc
yan later, the same sound policy is sin
h3idtdfu11lfy followed ~ s.zls, yous'ssnncy
hsestod nnoash 0vzrtseil R1e<m and
E<n-y Cnmpau szso-and yields 671g4.
Swart1e1l:R heem GHcnsey6.
.Mm4R9e BGuker
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
HIGHER TIRES FORECAST.

KANSAS CITY, January tSpe-
ciaD.-lOcal dealers anticipate another
advance in the price of automobile
tires Of 10 to Is per cent, although
crude rubber Is below its recent peak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
Auto Prices Changed.


The automobile business was given
its accustomed annual flip today
with the opening Of the New York
automobile show. Prices of some cars
have been marked up and some have
been marked down, but manufacturers
anticipate a continuation of the re-
marka BILE demand from the public.
Special emphas has been placed on
EYE APPEAL at the present show in
an effort to attract prospective woman
buyers. 1t IS expected that record
volume OF business will he transacted
before the exhibit closes a week from
tonight. In the automobile factories
normal activity was resumed after in
ventorN taking, and Detroit indus
trial employment rose sharply to
254.74G workers
Healthy is the adjective which hest
describes the steel situation. Dema nd
Is steady, shipments are regular, mill
activity is high and prices are re-
markedly staple.
Soft Coal Booming.
Soft coal production is rising again.
Carloadings also are high, and the
movement Of freight shows no signs
of slackening. Delay in the settle
ment of tho anthracite strike has pro-
duced extreme restitution in the hard
coal fields. calling for active relief
measures Business in many lines in
that territory is practically at a stand
still.
building materials have been steady
and in good sea Sonal dema nd with
sharp increases in new lumber orders
ana smaller shipments and produc
tion. Closing of mills for overhaul
accounted in part for small produc-
ton
Copper sales for domestic consump-
ton are improving. and a good de
mand is indicated for the red metal
for some time to come One of the
telegraph companies took 500 tons
this week. Lead is firm and closely
held sine tin and silver are quiet
ana aluminium dropped l cent pound
for virgin ingots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
pr,opr R e,. ~, District NJ 2 ou THE
NJ MERCHANTS BANK 4
TRUST COMPANY

At Washington. in the District of Columbia.
at the close OF business on Dec. 81. 1870.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
REPORT OF CONDITION
of the
SECURITY SAVINGS
AND COMMERCIAL
BANK,

A. Wsshiuxton, d. C.. In the District Of
Uecrmber 81 Ine5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
No. 1os1e. REPORT CONDITION Reserve Distric
Federal-American National Bank
Charter No. 1876.
RESOURCES.

ston In the District of Columbia at the close OF business
December 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-09
!
American Security & Trust Company

the District Of Columbia at the close Of business
December 81, 1925
Evening star., 1926-12-18
OPPORTUNITY NO. z.
NO SHIFTL LESSNESS HERE.

The Woodworking. Industrious
father of this colored family must
stop overwork, the doctors say and
get more rest and nourishing food, or
the great white plague will claim an
other victim. The mother takes in
washing, besides caring for her nine
children, whose ages range from 6
months to Is years. The oldest girl
does her bit, working after school
hours and on Saturdays and gives all
her earnings to her mother In spite
Of every effort and the mothers thrift
(the father declares "she certai. My
can make a dollar go long way"),
the physician says that six Of the
children are anemic. due to lack Of
sufficient and proper food. They
must be built up if they are not to
fall q prey to the trouble which
threatens their father. Twenty-one
dollars q week, or $1,092 a year, is
asked for.
Previously acknowledged. ST.
Erlehachers. Inc. S.; In memory of
Kate Reeder. T. l.. S., 81; l.. s. r., $5;
H., $5; +. u. w, S..
Amount asked for 81 ,092. 90
Total received ...........,. 92.0O
Gun Heeueu .''.. 1,VVV.UU
Evening star., 1926-12-18
SUM FOR CHARITIES
FAR BELOW NEEDS
Nearly $4,000 Yet to Be
Raised to Meet ID
Opportunities.

With Christmas only one week
away, nearly $4,000 is yet to be
raised for the Il opportunities Of the
Associated Charities il the 81 children
and 90 adults in these needy families
are to be cared for adequately during
the new year.
Reports at noon today show receipts
of $1,791. and coupled with the an
nouncement was an appeal for final
drive to make the campaign a sue
cess.
Those in charge of the campaign
are hopeful that tomorrow many
church organizations which have con-
tributed in the past to the Opportunity
fund, as we'll as some which have
never done so, will designate one or
more of these families for their Christ
mas offerings.
Treasury Club Sends Gift.
Among the Government groups
which annually contribute is the Wei
fare Club of the office of the register
Evening star., 1926-12-18

of the Treasury. Today the club
sent a gift of $25 to be divided among
five of the opportunities which are
designated. 1t is expected that many
other Government departments will
je heardfro m before the end Of next
week.
One who requests that his contribu-
ton be credited as coming from "a
friend" asked that his donation be
held until there remains only one or
two of the opportunities not com
Dleted. Meanwhile the gift is being
placed temporarily in the "undesig
mated" column.
Gifts of money may be sent to John
JOY Edison, treasurer. Social Service
House, 1922 Eleventh street, or to the
office Of The Evening Star.
Evening star., 1926-12-18
ROSS TO BE HONORED
AT DINNER TONIGHT
Membership Committee of Board
of Trade to Pay Tribute to
Former Chairman.

The membership committee Of the
Washington Board of Trade and their
guests will honor William Warfield
Ross former chairman of the commit
tee. at dinner at the Continental
Hotel tonight.
During Mr.. Ross term Of chairman
ship last year the Board of Trade
reached its highest peak in member
ship, closing the year with about $500
members. Mr.. Ross also laid the
groundwork for the boards aim to
reach a membership of 1900 or more
this year.
approximately 100 guests will at
tend the dinner tonight. A special
program has been prepared.
The affair is under the direction of
John Saul, recently appointed chair
man Of the membership committee by
Edwin c. Graham, president Of the
Board of Trade
Evening star., 1926-12-18
OPPORTUNITY NO. II.
SACRIFICING EVERYTHING TO
KEEP HER CHILDREN.

Daddy was a good provider and
father. He had a steady job and the
family (colored) had nice home
After his sudden death and with no
money coming in. the mother, stunned
by her loss. gradually sold her furni-
ture in order to feed and clothe her
five children, between the ages of 5
and 13. Now their home Is a sad con
trast to what 1t was when the father
was living. The mother needs an
operation, but Is afraid to leave her
children to go to the hospital, for fear
they will be taken away. Twenty one
dollars a week Is needed to restore
this home to something of it's former
condition, or $l,092 for 1927.
Previously acknowledged. $36
Erlebachers. Inc. IS; in memory of
Kate Reeder.. T. l.. s., 81; +. NJ. p,
$3.50; G. G.. A, in memoriam, So; Vel
fare Club Of Registry Office, Treas
ury. IS; H., IS.
Amount asked for ........ $1,092 90
Total received ........ $3.50
Still needed 81 OBJ 80
Evening star., 1926-12-18
MAILS 1000 YULE CARDS.

} HARRISBURG, Pa, December IS
(P.-More than 900 Christmas cards,
one for each inmate in the IS county,
borough and township homes in Penn
sylvania, have been mailed by Edward
Wilson, of the State Department of
Welfare.
Manufacturers surpluses. cards fur
nished by private citizens and cards
that were altered to make them avail
able for further use furnished the
source of supply. The sending OF
these Christmas greetings has been
a hobby of Mr.. Wilson for years.
Evening star., 1926-12-18
OPPORTUNITY NO. 8.
NEARING THE GOAL.

Several years ago the father Of this
family died, leaving three little girls
to the care and guidance of frail
mother. Through the Widows efforts
and the generous help of others, this
home has remained unbroken. Re-
Gently the oldest daughter, by nature
diffldent and retiring, has taken her
first plunge into the workaday world.
Before long q younger sister. alert and
ambitious, will become wage-earner
also. With this combination. the fu-
ture of this CHEEKY home Is assured.
Meanwhile SIS week Is needed to
Evening star., 1926-12-18

His evesight. almost gone, the most
that he can make at his trade is
barely more than 81 d day-not
enough to support his wife and four
children, ranging In age from a baby
in arms to q boy of 10. This oldest
child is retarded in school and unable
to get work certificate. The mother,
refined-looking woman, does her best
to keep a neat home and to give good
care to the children. The new baby
is her special pride. Eighteen dollars
a week. besides what the man can
earn. is needed for this family Of six,
or 1895 for the year.
Previously acknowledged, $161.
Erlebachers, Inc. IS; G.. G.. A, In
memoriam, IS; Welfare Club of Regis
try Office. Treasury, IS; H., SIS.
Amount asked for ........... $4,000
Total received ............. 121.OO
Still needed ................ $685.
Evening star., 1926-12-18
Deaths.

SNYDER. On Thursday pccetnber Ii. l9"a
n Walter Reed General hospitaI. HIRAM
Il. SNYDER warrant officer. u. :.
retired beloved husband OF Little Aitut.
snyder, Funeral from the chapel of -
Schippert zoos Pa. ave. Un Monday. pf
cember 90 at = o'clock p.m. R"iauyr~
and friends invited. lntermcnt Arlington
Cemetery i'
YOUNG Departed this life suddenly. o.t
IThnyIr;sday pscsmher %C1 h3S t,4 IL l2@6 fG+
daughter OF Mrs Emily r. Eubank r..
mains resting al Henry 4. washinEton
funeral Psrlar 39 ,re, ~, vNyoo1t V% g1nf5e ST
uIe Baptist Church. az 30 O'Clock r.'H
Relatives and friends invited.
1896. at 10 p.m MARY AIRLINE ZI'R
HORST. beloved ,dauehteT, Of The latc
horst. Services wills he held at the rcsi !
dence OF her sisGer-in.laW. Mrs Chsrles :
$. ZurhOrst. 3Ol East Capitol 81. on M0n-s
day December 20. al 1880 am. Intcr-a
meut iprivatel in CongresS,"uai Gene
ferry Please omit flowers. tTampI. Fla
pdpcf~ please CODy.l lH
Evening star., 1926-12-18
ENDS LIFE AFTER QUIZ.
Suicide Second One
Following Alleged Robbery.

REGINA. Saskatchewan, December
IS UP).-George Mcbride, owner of the
Saskatchewan Western Elevator CO.,
who was questioned about "a $2,254
robbery of the concern in 1924, COM
mitted suicide by hanging.
B. B. Deal an employe of the
company, shot and killed himself
November 80 after a second investi-
CATION of the robbery was started
Deal left a note saying he was $3,500
short in his accounts.
The pair had told police that they
were held up while playing cards in
the Office of the elevator company
The robbers forced Deal TO open the
safe. they said.
Evening star., 1926-12-18

The school attendance of the older
ones was irregular, with the usual re-
suit that they were far behind in
their grades. Since coming under the
care of the Associated Charities mat
ters have improved. The @amily Is
properly housed, the children of school
age attend their classes regularly and
already show the good effects OF suffi-
cient food and hygienic living. The
father is serving a penitentiary sen
tence, leaving behind seven children
under working age. The estimated
need on a carefully worked out budget
Is a minimum OF S32 a week. or $l.664
for year
Previously acknowledged, $64.
Erlebachers. Inc, SIS; Mrs. ID. r. Il,
81; c. X. b.. $5: F. S. X. s., 81; Vel
fare Club of Registry Office. Treasury,
s5 H., SO: Mrs. c. X. B., $3.50; 3.
=. s.. S5
Amount asked for ....... Sl,G64.oO
Total received .,........ 94.5o
Stiil needed ................ $l.569.50