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Evening star., 1926-10-14
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make your way to Joppa, taking the
first ship that sails to Rome"
But then" the soldier protested,
Il am alone in Palestine. The guards
at Jerusalem are mercenaries; l can
not speak their tongue"
Omar again aSSented. But His
voice dropped. as he thrust his hand
once more into the pouch that hung
beneath his arm. There was a sound
of clinking metal. But" he resumed,
your misfortune. may be fortune,
disguised.
He held forth his hand and opened
it. Three broad pieces of rough gold
lay in his palm.
Those" said Antonius, eyeing the
coins, ARE ancient pieces from Phoe-
nicia.'
IF you desire them, they are yours.
Omar said, and turned his wrist so
the money dropped onto the lower
fold of Antonius' tunic.
The soldiers hand closed over the
gold and he shook it so it clinked
again.
Mans best friend" he eXulted, his
eyes glistening. 1T is clothing when
a man is cold; food when he is hun
cry: drink when he is thirsty; love
when he is lonely" Reaching for his
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wallet, thN lay behind his shield, he
placed the gold inside, and tucked the
leather pouch under his cushions
What else have you?" he inquired.
briskly.
The stranger showed amusement.
He dipped into his pouch again. and
brought forth a small object, which
he kept concealed.
"Of what price is the ruby in the
hilt of your dagger" he asked.
Antonius lifted the weapon. ex-
amining the stone that ornamented it.
Il do not know" he said, except
it is very fine. | took it from the BODY
of a man in battle"
This" said Omar, holding up his
closed hand, will purchase 10 jewels
such as that"
lie opened his fingers. In 1t flashed
a huge emerald, the twin OF the one
that glinted in his turban.
Antonius quickly reached for it, but
Omar withdrew his hand.
Not yet" said he II gave you
gold for goodwill. This stone must
be for service rendered"
al would do much to get that gem
said Antonius. Then. looking rueful'
ly at his leg: If l were strong l
would take it from you"
The stranger laughed outright. "A
warrior, truly" he said. his eyes
twinkling. "A man who goes forth to
take what he desires. But look!''
He arose. and stepped over the
PROSTATE man to the corner where An
tonius sword and armor lay. He
drew the heavy iron sword from its
sheath. and held 1t before him in his
two hands. The sinews in his fore
arms stood out, and slowly, as he
pressed upon the hilt and the end of
the blade, the thick metal bent until
it made a half-circle.
The soldier gasped in astonishment
Omar reversed the sword, and with
twisting movement. restored the
blade to it's former shape. He slipped
ii back into the sheath, and sat again
upon the floor.
Il would not take your emerald
said AntoniuS.
you have spoken the very thought
I was about TO utter" the stranger
said. NO man has ever taken from
me anything that is mine"
Where is the stone?' asked the
soldier.
Omar dipped into his pouch, and
again drew out the jewel.
Il did not see YOU put it back" An
tOniuS commented.
''The hand moves swiftly" said the
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Antonius thought. But" he said,
II am a soldier, and Rome protects
the people of Galilee. Therefore,
must fight so far as I can to save
these people here"
Omar held the emerald between his
thumb and forefinger, close to An
tonius' eyes.
Great things are stirring beyond
the mountains" he said, "and bold
men are needed, who know the ways
of Rome, and how her legions are
trained. This stone also will await
you-beyOnd the mountains"
The soldiers gaze was fixed upon the
jewel. 1T is a kings ransom" he said
absently. He rubbed his hort-clipped
hair. us this enterprise a war;" he
asked.
"a war;" said Omar.
Against Romeo" pursued Antonius
The strangers gaze searched the in
jured mans face would YOU lead
company against Rome" he asked
Antonius drew back his head, proud
ly Il fight, and some day shall die
for Rome"
Omar slowly withdrew his hand that
heid the emerald. The voice of a girl
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peared. and then turned to the
stranger.
You are no Persian" he said.
Omar showed his white teeth in
smiling assent.
Your words have the accent of Gal
lice, vet YOU are no jew, pursued
Antonius, twisting himself so he could
rest his head upon his hand, the bet
ter to observe his companion. The
brea stplate you wore yesterday was
of a sort ] saw only once before. "On
a general from a land far to the east.
beyond the bounds of Persia. The gar
ment you wear today came from no
other place but Spain
The stranger again agreed.
You are q Shrewd man and OBJ
servant" he said. Who and what
am I?'
Antonius wrinkled his brow in
thought. "A bandit, | think he
said at last.
The other jerled his head forward.
In the Jewish motion of denial. "A
traveller only" said he.
Yet you desire something" the sol
dier said. What is it?"
Omar laid his hand on Antonius'
bare forearm
Il desire only to bear news" he
said Your comrades have left you
here alone" 1t was a statement rath-
er than question.
"Yes-my leg was broken in a fall
from the cliff behind the village" the
soldier said. They marched on. leav-
ing me in Laila's house. But they
Will soon return.
Omar reached under his left arm,
and from a pouch there, drew forth
an amulet. When have YOU seen
this?" he asked.
Antonius took the object in his hand,
md examined it. 1t was a circle of
ivory, carved in relief with the head
Of a goddess.
This belongs to my captain" he
said. How did it chance that he
parted with it?"
He sent ii with me as a token"
said the stranger. II saw him and the
rest of your company as they passed
through the mountains to Joppa. This
amulet is to let YOU know that | speak
the truth. Your comrades will not re
turn"
Antonius sat upright. Not return"
lie repeated.
The stranger bowed his head, in
grave assent. Messengers came. or
dering them to return to Rome he
said. Your captain bids YOU wait
until your hurt is healed, and then
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come over the mountains to raid the
valley"
The injured man showed perplexi-
ty. IF my leg were healed" he said,
Il could slay some of them before
they killed me-"
Omar balanced the emerald on his
finger tips. You mistake my mean
ing" he said. You are here alone.
in a strange land. Should you die,
no one will take account of 1t in Rome.
No one will care in Galilee-not even
Laila."
The soldier grimaced. 'Laila would
gladly drive a knife between my ribs.
I am eating her substance and she
hates me-"
Il knew it," pursued the stranger
Then, if an opportunity offers for
you to seek riches, all that detains
you is your injury. Is that not true?"
1T is"
Omar went on: "Then, if the troop
that comes brings litter, and bears
you away, when they have destroyed
this village, and they take you with
them to their own land, as friends,
you have no reason to resist. Is that
not also true?'
Evening star., 1926-10-14

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Sunshine Baking is an Art

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pleted under uniform conditions so that luck
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ments were necessary in building up this method
but the Sunshine Bakers feel that their care
has been justified by the growing popularity
of krispy Crackers.
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Evening star., 1926-10-14
CYCLIST REACHES SYDNEY
Dane Touring World Has Been
Year on Way.

SYDNEY, Australia, October IA (4).
-kai Thornfeldt, a young Danish
sportsman who is on a bicycle trip
around the world, has arrived in sgd
ney. From here he will continue his
itinerary by steamer to New Zealand
and thence to South America. with
the intention of traversing the entire
American continent from south to
north on his wheel.
Since starting from Copenhagen.
more than a year ago. he has pedaled
through Europe. China. Japan and
Java. He expects to complete his tour
in Copenhagen by 1928.
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stranger. He tossed up the stone and
caught it, as if in thought. The smile
departed from his lips. Enough of
this boyish play" he said. This is
an emerald that Caesar himself would
prize. and YOU can win it,
He leaned far backward, and catch
ing the door curtain, drew it aside,
and looked out. There was nothing
to see but gray sky and heavy mist
Evening star., 1926-10-14
CHAPTER III.

"What and who do YOU think l am?'
whispered the Persian to Antonius.
The soldier hesitated. his eye fixed
upon dirk that showed beneath the
others vestment. Then he said: Your
weapon IS Egyptian." His glance trav-
elod TO the strangers sandals. Your
shoes" he said. ARE fastened in the
fashion of the Greeks. Your
fare-" His eyes travelled upward to
the black eyes Of the stranger. "Laila. !"
said AntoniuS abruptly, leave us
alone here. This man interests me
greatly, and l wish to speak with
him"
I.ala slipped through the door, and
dropped the hanging after her. The
soldier watched until she had disap-
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and the stony ground before the
house. He dropped the curtain.
There is an old enmity between
Laia's people and the folk of Cali
lee," said he.
II know" said the soldier.
ut is long since there has been any
battle" Omar went on. But before
many days a troop of Arabians will
Evening star., 1926-10-14

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singing, could be heard outside. not
far from the door. The stranger
arose, and drew back the curtain.
Look, soldier" said he, pointing
outward through the door.
TO be COntinued(
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SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS.

'->"i "iH VT ihEN'otS NhAfi iTiSN'
A richly clad stranger comes to the village
OF Jezreel. in Palestine. A Roman soldier
named Antonius lies there with a broken
leg in the home of Lala. an Arabian
woman. The year is A. ID. 20. when Rome
rules the Jews The stranger recognizes
laila. who fears him. Antonius makes her
sell her ring 10 huN food for himself. He
waSens in the morning to find the stranger,
who calls himself Omar the Persian. bend
ing over the bed. A. this chapter opens
Antonius has Just asked the stranger who
he really
Evening star., 1926-10-14
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Evening star., 1926-02-16
BANK SUED FOR $241,OOO
INVOLVED IN TANGLE
Mason By-products Company Seeks
to Clear Up Alleged Irregu-
larities of Secretary.
BY the Associated Prcss.

BY the Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, February 16.-
Two suits against the American Bank
of San Francisco were filed in Su-
perior Court here yesterday by the
Mason By-Products Co. as the result
of alleged irregularities in the ac-
counts of Walter j. Matson, secre-
tary of the Mason firm and also the
Honolulu Plantation Co. of Hawaii.
The Mason Co. asked that the bank
be compelled to return $241,00 al
legged to have been received for the use
of the plaintiff and petitioned for can
collation. of $4,000 in trade accept
ances, which 1t was charged We're is
sued by Matson without authority.
The suits are the outcome of efforts
to clear up triangular financial ar
rangement between the bank, the By
Products Co. and the Plantation Co.
which involved sugar deliveries, the
arrangement having been questioned
by John A. Buck, jr., president Of
both companies. Buck involved Mat
son. son of the late Capt. William Mat
son, founder of the Matson Navigating
Co. who denies any dealings of a
questionable nature
Evening star., 1926-02-16
SALM SEES CHILD
AS PEACE RE|GNS
Unhampered by Detectives
After Armistice With Wife
and Family.
By the Associated Press.

| by the Associated Press.
! PALM BEACH, Fla, February 10
All was serene today in the rival
camps of the house of Salm. An
armistice was signed yesterday be-
tween the count and the countess
whereby the former was to enjoy his
two hours day, four days week,
with his young son. unhampered by
detectives and nurses.
AS consequence the count and
young Peter got acquainted yester-
day. although the Won Hoogstraeten
scion did not learn to refer to his titled
paternity as Daddy" however much
he may have been importuned to do 50.
Millicent. the child'S mother, and her
father. ii. II. Rogers, have remained
in the background and in the center
Of that portion of the populace who
have nothing to say.
Shortly before o'clock Yesterday
afternoon. the hour appointed by the
New York court little Peter. flanked
by his nurse and detective. arrived at
the counts hotel. THO count received
his son enthusia&' ally, and the at
tendantS moved o.. while the two re-
paired to the Sal I quarters.
Later, the dc ,acer countess reap
peared with h grandson for "A walk
along the be" n, the tot clutching
teddy bear. J. first present from his
father. His :: ;tndmother appeared de-
lighted. y 2m divinely happy" was
the counts comment.
Efforts photographers to record
the scene i domestic satisfaction were
nullified j., the doWager countess, who,
in plain English, gave them the Slip.
The count reSorted to tennis to rid
himself ot his surplus eXuberance.
Whether Sundays fiasco Will be
counted as one of the counts four
days to have his two hours has not
been said. although it probably was
settled at the conference yesterday
which resulted in the armistice.
Evening star., 1926-02-16

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Evening star., 1926-02-16
ANTI-DRYS TO MEET.
"Wet" Bloc in Congress Slated to
Attend Parley

Sixty members of the wet bloc"
in Congress will attend the second
"F'ace-the- Facts conference to be
held here next Monday, the AsSo-
citation Against the Prohibition
Amendment announced today
Representative Hill of Maryland
said to have organized the unofficial
committee on the modification of the
Nolstead act of the House. it was an.
nounced, will act as POSTMASTER at
the banquet.
Delegations from various parts of
the Nation are expected by those in
charge, one of the largest to come
from Maryland. Pennsylvania will
send so women from the Molly Pitch
er Club, an auxiliary of the Penn
sylvania Division of the Association
Against the Prohibition Amendment.
Evening star., 1926-02-16
EX-MAYOR ON STAGE.
Lew Shank Plans to Return for
Longer Engagement.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, February
IS CR.-The right kind of an actor
is more useful citizen than q mayor,
in the opinion of Lew Shank. And
Shank believes he knows. for he has
been both. He retired a month ago
as mayor of Indianapolis and is now
engaged in a weeks appearance at
a vaudeville house here and con-
templating returning to the one-a-
day for a longer engagement.
IF I could begin again." Shank
says, "Td go on the stage. But when
it comes right down to 1t, there isn't
much difference in being In politics
and being on the stage. In both jobs
you're acting and in both your sue
cess depends on pleasing the audi
ence."
Evening star., 1926-02-16
Art Dealer, Believing He Was ~Stung,''
Resells Valuable Painting for $500

his price. Other paintings by Barque
have sold for $4,000 and $4,000, SO
Loenvenich took it.
Bargue produced only about 20 oils,
| partly because originally he was a
| lithrogra pher and started painting
late In life and partly because he was
SO painstaking in his work.
| Even though he got good prices
during his lifetime his income was
not sufficient to tide over between
pictures.
lie died in a charitable institution
after falling in a fit at the door of
at Paris art dealers shop, to whom
he had applied unsuccessfully for
loan
Evening star., 1926-02-16
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. February 16.--An art
dealer here, who thought he got
"stung" in buying a "retouched lith-
graph" which he tucked away in a
corner Of his shop only to sell cheapiy
later is wondering today whether he
was right or wrong.
The chrome" as he called it, now
is claimed to be An Arab Dealer
Among His Antiques" the work of
Charles Pargue who died in poverty
in Paris. 1t will be shown in u
Bargue exhibition at the Fearon Gal
leries in March and April
Karl Loevenich an art expert dis
covered the painting. When he found
it the dealer. deceived by its minute
detail, told him it was not worth con-
sidering.
Il like to get stung," said Loe-
venich. What will you take for it ."
The dealer named and got 5000 as
Evening star., 1926-02-16
Going to California? You Will Want
ThiS RnOlr

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send for free booklet, Forty Ways
and More to California and the North
Coast" This little book shows maps,
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Evening star., 1926-02-16

A, real value. In the much de-
sired oval frame. Most of them
are floral subjects that are very
we'll done.
Picture Section. Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1926-02-16
BANK ROBBED IN FACE|
OF POLICE CAMPAIGN
Branch Near Los Angeles Looted
of $4,000 as defensive
Alliance" Is Formed.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, February 1.-two
armed men escaped with $4,000 after
holding up the Vernon branch of the
Helman Trust and Savings Bank yes
terday.
The robbery occurred shortly after
announcement was made that Chief
of Detectives Herman Cline had de-
tailed 800 men to guard Los Angeles
Evening star., 1926-02-16
O'Connor to Rest.

On order of his physician, Chairman
O'Connor of the Shipping Board in
tends within few days to take a two
week vacation, probably at Palm
Beach or Miami. Fla His wife, also
in i'll health, will accompany him.
Evening star., 1926-02-16
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lice to put stop to activity of bank
robbers.
The lobby of the bank was crowded
with customers at the time of the
holdup. The two men took their places
Evening star., 1926-02-16

in the line and waited their turn at
the window. Whipping out revolvers,
they compelled the cashier to lie on
the floor while one of the men looted
the drawer at the cashiers window
Evening star., 1926-02-16

banks against robbery. Simultaneous.
ly it also was announced by Marco H.
Helman, prominent banker, that a
defensive alliance" had been formed
by local banks to cooperate with po-
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-06-24

Church. All Troop leaders are urg-
ed to be present. 1t is for the final
discussion on participation of each
troop in the Fourth of July celebra-
ton. At a meeting of Scoutlead-
ers last Thursday, for the discus
sion in reference to the coming cele-
bration, officers were elected for
the year: Wills Leftover, president;
Bert Lacey, of Frenchtown, vice
president; and Paul Vetter, secretary
and treasurer.
The party given by Troop was
a great success. Scoutmaster Taylor
wants to thank everyone who so
generously assisted him.
Twenty scouts from the Delaware
Valley Distrist with thirty scouts
from other districts, assisted in ush-
ering at the Princeton- Yale game
last Saturday. Through the kindness
of William Cryer, of New Hope;
Thomas McCracken, of Lambertville,
and others, number of scouts were
able to make the trip. The Alumni
parade was pageant long to be
remembered, and coupled with the
good eats provided for the scouts
made the day, and trip an enjoyable
affair for all.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-06-24
FOOTWALK FOR WASHING
TON CROSSING BRIDGE
Free Bridge Commission Approves
Additional Work At Stockton

AT the meeting of the Delaware
Free Bridge Commission in Phila-
delphia last Saturday a committee
was appointed to open bids and
award contract for erecting a foot
walk over the Washington Crossing
Bridge. The increase of traffic across
this bridge has made it increasing
ly dangerous to pedestrians, due to
the narrow driveway. Engineer Louis
Focht reported bids had been adj
vertised, and that as soon as they
are received contract will be award
ed and the work started Immediate
ly.
Due to unforeseen contingencies
arising at Stockton where new
bridge is being built, the commits
sion approved additional work which
demands expenditures of about
100000 to complete pier and abut-
ment foundations, Funds are to be
provided in emergency appropria-
tons from Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. Bids are also being asked on
this work. and Engineer Focht hopes
to have the work completed in or
der to enable the finishing of the
superstructure before cold weather
sets in next winter.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-06-24
BOY SCOUT NEWS

The Troop Committee of st. An
drews Church held an organization
meeting Tuesday evening with
Field Executive Livermore and Scout
master Russell Taylor. Other scout
officials present were Assistant Dep
uty Commissioner George Huber,
and Assistant Scoutmaster Ernest
Taylor. The following were appoint
ed as Committeeman in charge of
particular obligations: Troop Com
mittee Chairman, Russell Pedrick;
Secretary Raymond Wesner; Acti-
vities, Robert Justice; Physical,
Chester Holcombe; and Training,
Herbert Holcombe. The spirit of
those men speaks well of the fu-
ture of the troop.
A special meeting of all troop
leaders will be held Thursday even
ing, o'clock sharp at the Baptist
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-06-24
Police Court Neovs
Elmer w. Smith, Magistrate

Alfonso Pope, of Newark, was
arrested on June 10th by Trooper
Wallace, charged with disregarding
the red traffic light at Bridge and
Union streets; he was fined $500
and costs.
Charles Olmstead, of Trenton, was
apprehended by Trooper Wallace on
June 10th for running his automobile
past a red traffic signal at Main
and York street. He was fined $500
and costs.
William Kroesen, of this city, was
arrested by Trooper Fusco, charged
with causing an accident with his
automobile and failing to stop and
ascertain the amount of damage, etc
He was fined $500 and costs on
this count. Another charge of being
intoxicated on the public streets of