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false, out Of keeping with her char
aeter, but he was just as formal
IN his farewell. IT'LL Sunday,
Miss Damarest, au revoiril"
AS he passed out through the
rotunda Of the hotel, Sir Martin
Pon1eroy, lllstered and bearing
flowers and a walking cane, saun-
tered in. Campbell avoided pass
ing him and there was a sneer-
ing smile on his face as he
watched the Englishman ascend
the stairs. .'She is to marry that
mincing popinjay huh-'
For a minute he stood following
the other with his gaze, then
squaring his shoulders. he went
out on the avenue still smiling.
The ensuing days were busy
ones. Arson had thousand
matters to attend to and the bust
ness OF the ship demanded much
Of his time. His second mate. a
heavy-fisted State of Manner, left
to return home. In his place. he
shipped another American, a 1.-the
swarthy fellow OF 80 who pro-
duced a United States license for
mate. This man. Louis Mooney
BY name, was a New Yorker born
OF an Irish father and an Italian
mother. Anson hurriedly scruti-
nized his discharges. "You
haven't been to sea for almost
two years, " he observed brusquely.
Why"
The other smiled. TRYING to
settle down ashore. SIR he an
sWered, in a soft. pleasing voice.
i've been stevedoring
but I'm sick OF it."
Humph" Arson favored him
with a keen glance. THE second
mate of my ship must be an able
man. want no beach-combers."
Quite right. sir. And il I
wasn't an able man. / wouldn't
seek the birth. sir. / sailed two
round voyages az second mate
with Captain Mcdonald in the
oardus Treasurer, SIR
He Knew Him
Arson knew the Treasurer and
her master by reputation. She
was one OF those ill-famed Blue
nose ships that aided materially
in giving all the British North
American fleet a bad name. But
Campbell had no scruples on that
score. The Aphrodite under his
command was scarcely a whit
better. He tossed the papers back
to the other. WELL" he said
finally, "if you managed to please
Mcdonald you'll probably please
me. Go down aboard and ask
Mr.. French, the chief officer, to
sign you on. Start to work i'm
mediately."
Arson packed up his clothes
and went aboard the Aphrodite on
the Friday evening. The mate
met him at the gangway.
Second mate reported for duty
yesterday morning, Cape'en--"
Does he know his book?''
"Oh, l reckon he's smart
enough, sir, I" vouchsafed the other.
Seems to be some kind of a
dago-''
That's no crime, !" said the
other brusquely. He eyed Mr..
French sharply.
We'll don't saw it
is" grumbled the mate, "but-"
But what?"
Il don't like the breed, that's
all"' The remark came from the
mates lips in species of snarI.
When he entered the forward
cabin he came face to face with
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MORTUARY
MUSIC

MUSIC. once viewed as a sec.
141 ondary adjunct to the cere-
monies attending the interlnent Of
the dead. now has come to be
considered as an integral part of
the nortuary service which the
modern mortician performs with
meticulous care for every detail
which advances respect for the de-
ceased and adds to the consolation
of those who survive.
The actual preparation Of the
body, while an essential item in
mortuary service, by no means is
the greater part Of the duties
which the mortician has assumed,
1t is pointed out by Walter A.
Gawler, Washington member Of
the National Selected Morticians.
The inclusion of music in the
mortuary program is given more
and more attention by the trained
mortician. because he sees in it
a valuable and effective means
of softening the grief which des-
cends so poignantly into the lives
or those who are left behind"
says Mr.. Gawler. Since the NOR.
tician endeavors to be at the SER
vice of the family in every way,
he looks TO every detail and gives
especial attention to anything
that may be comforting. When
there is no special provision for
the musical portion of the fun
eral ceremony, the mortician is
prepared to plan or supply the
music. If his mortuary chapel is
fully equipped, he will have a pipe
organ with which to augment the
effectiveness Of musical numbers.
Thus have mortuary methods been
developed to efface much of The
harshness of circumstances sur
rounding the interment of the
daad -
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Aphrodite lay to an anchor in the
upper bay Of New York.
In his cabin, Arson was playing
host to Lucille. A box Of her
favorite Russian cigarettes law
open on the table. 4 bowl con.
tanned roses. a brass tray held bot
ties OF liqueurs and glasses with
the crushed ice OF frappe in
them, and, reclining in the red
plush arm chair. Miss Damarest
was vivaciously chatting with the
shipmaster.
Dressed in a magnificent walk
Ing gown of shimmering blue silk,
hatless, Lucille radiated beauty,
and the air Of the apartment was
sweetlY heavy with the perfume Of
her body and the aroma Of the
roses and cigarettes.
An Apollo
And Arson. clad in double
breasted suit of blue serge which
showed off his broad-shouldered
athletic figure to advantage. played
an excellent Apollo to the LUXURIOUS
Venus lounging in his cabin.
"Aphrodite seems to dominate
here" Lucille was saying as she
allowed her eyes to roam around
the room. Not only does she
adorn the prov OF your ship so
magnificently, but you have her in
miniature upon your shelves.
recognize the Melos, the Venus
diaries. the Cnidus. and the
Crouching Venus of the vatican.
1t is assuredly an obsession with
you"
The other smiled. You should
feel flattered,n ne said, half
serious.
oh, I have no Illusions she
returned. Venus is only reincar-
mated in the young. My era has
passed. Aphrodite has departed
from me to A more worthy tene.
nlent- She broke off, signing
reEretfully.
THE spirit Of reincarnation Il
still strong" protested Arson, star
ing admiringly at her rich beauty.
Aphrodite never dies while YOU
live And you will never dier'
She flashed him q pleased glance
from her vivid blue eyes. It was
the first direct compliment he had
passed since her coming aboard,
and the odd air of formality which
held between the two seemed
somewhat .dissipated. You sailors
are past masters in the art of flat
terry. No doubt, you speak thus
to all women who take your fancy.
can hear you talking to the
Nautch girls OF India, the dancing
girls of STEAMBOAT, the geishas OF
Japan--they are all Aphrodites.
wether they be brown, yellow, or
black. You see. know men,
Continued Tomorrow
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Mary Phillips. She had been
polishing the mirror on the bulk.
head and her face was flushed
with her exertions. The color
improved her appearance, Anson
thought, but she still retained a
look of scrawney paleness, fur.
Their accumulated by the plain
black dress and the checkered
blue apron which she wore. Her
bare arms revealed angular ell
bows and there were ugly hol-
lows where neck Joined breast.
SKINNY commented Arson men
tally.
Good afternoon. sir,'' 10"
greeting was demure, respectful
vet free from servility. Her clear
gray eyes were placid, expressing
no familiarity, no hint OF 4he
past. She resumed her polishing
Of the glass while he stood watch.
ing.
Spiclx and Span
"Well +'I see you have
hold" he remarked casually.
Glancing around the apartment,
he noticed that the table was
covered with a clean red table
cover, the brass lamp overhead
was FURNISHED bright, and the
floor was scrubbed white around
the edges Of the carpet runner.
did you scrub that floor?"
She turned around quickly, APP
prehension in her face. Eyes,
sirp' A pause. Isn't it all ri.yht,
SIR
"oh, yes" he answered diff
IDENTIFY. Its good enough" A
sardonic thought lowered in his
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shoot him for mauling his crew
on the passage from Cardiff"
That was after my time, ex.
pect, sir" came the other man's
calm reply. Captain Mcdonald
was a strict discipllnarian. sir,
and demanded implicit obedience
and very exacting requirements
from his men,"
He was dirty hound" Mr..
French. silent up to this time
made the remark with some We.
hemence. And he never shin.
ped a mate that wasn't bully
and q bruiser."
Mr.. Moneys dark eyes flashed
trifle. and the mate continued;
"A dirty hound beating
willing men just for the fun Of
It. / know the joker. j made
one voyage with him, and when
left he was under the cabin
table knocked him there
after standing two months Of
his gaff and abuse" Mr.. French
up hO0H Win n CtaIIef
and glared across at the politely
smiling Mooney. Arson remained
silent. nonchalantly spoonine The
peaches in his plate.
For an almost imperceptibIe
space of time a sinister express
sion came into the second mates
swarthy features. then it passed
as suddenly as it appeared and
the compressed mouth relaxed
into a polite smile. 81 do not
ike TO argue with my superior
officer" he said. graciously.
Arson saw that Mary was wait
ing patiently in the pantry for
them to leave. He nodded 4 dis
missal to the officer. threw his
cigarette stub into his cup. and
got up from his chair.
Until late hour that unisht he
sat in his apartment. smoking,
thinking.
Loaded down to her marks. her
black hun glistening above the
narrow green strip of almost sub.
merged copper sheathing, the
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NOlO Go On With The StOrv

selVlHANK your She rose and
reached for the bell-pull. ~
shall have tea served, Captain"
And with her announcement, the
conversation turned to other
topics.
The sailor carried on an incon.
sequential converse with his lips;
In his mind flashed haunting rec.
objections of the woT1n before
him.
He was speaking. Before we
part for all time, you must visit
my ship. I have something to
show you. The figure which or
naments her bows is the replica
in wood of the Aphrodite in the
painting which you showed me
that night. / made a
sketch from memory and had the
figurehead carved by genius in
Antwerp. ! should dearly love to
have you see it before I sail. 1t
Is really a marvellous piece Of
work"
She evinced interest Perhaps
my tiance and I can arrange the
visit"
Arson srailed. st hardly i'm
aAine you'd want to have him &C.
company you on that occasion"
he said significantly. my wooden
Aphrodite has. acquired his
tory already. 1t is very dear to
me- He told her the story of
the John Calvin's laundering and
the incidents attending his rescue.
Do you know, i seriously believe
my pagan divinity saved my life.
Perhaps there is a virtue in
idolatry," he concluded laugh
ingly.
The invitation and the object
appealed to her. II will be happy
to see your Aphrodite. But I
care little for walking about
docks. She is over in New Jer-
sey--your ship"
IT won't ask you to go there,
Miss DaIparest," he said. The
ship will be at anchor off Staten
Island on Sunday afternoon.
shall come for you with a car
rage and Wen run out to the
ship in a steam launch. May
prepare for your visit? 1 shall
take great delight in showing
you my ship, my cabin, and my
books. I have many rare vol.
umes. ="
She glanced .}Fer at the ormolu
clock on the -aantel and rose to
her feet. 81 = Iall make the visit,
Captain" she decided. Your
Aphrodite interests me. Till sun
day afternoon--at three" She
extended her hand. To Arson.
her extreme formality seemed
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"A Novel of Ships and Saormen That Will Make You Long
for the Tang Of the Sea and the Shrek
ing Symphony of the Gale

"Ali right! I'll be there In
minute or two" He grunted the
words and remained where he
was for five minutes more, then
he arose, went into his bathroom
and washed his hands.
The mate was standing in the
cabin waiting for him to take his
place at the table. Arson looked
around and slumped into his chair
with an odd sense Of satisfaction
at certain items which intrudcd
upon his perception. There was
neatly folded serviette at his
place and the siIverwara WIS
bright and shining. A small maid
enhair fern was set in the center
Of the table. adding an unaccus-
toned touch OF LONELINESS to
things. the sliced bread was cui
thing and neatly stacked. the but
ter was patted into the silver bowl
in a manner beyond the ability If
male stewards. and the pickle
dish had lost the musty look of
former days. Arson srudginsly
admitted to himself that Mary
Phillips was efficient.
From the Pantry
She came in from the pantry
and set the dish of baked maca-
roni before him. ''Wll you serve
it, sir?" She placed 4 serving
spoon to his hand. He gave her
sharp glance, noted that she
had donned a white starched
apron. and that her hands were
beautifully clean and pink-a re.
freshing contrast TO some of the
stewards he had known. yes,
Miss. I'll serve" His tone was
distant. but pleasant. And you
might bring in the tea he added,
and keep the pot in the pantry"
How do you prefer your tea,
sire''
Strong"
Half water for me. Miss"
came from the mate. Mr.. French
had washed his face and his hair
and beared were conbed
Is the second mate aboard?"
INQUIRED Arson.
The mate nodded. The captain
turned 10 Mary. ''Sst a place for
him, Miss, and tell him to come
down to supper with US"
Within a few minutes the Sec
ond mate came to the table. He
murmured a polite greeting 10
Arson, and bowed when the dish
Of macaroni was pushed towards
him. Second mates could serve
themselves.
Campbell watched him mar.
rowly while he ate and noted
that the fellow had good table
manners. The man was hand
some, in way. distinctly Italian
in features, with black hair, dark
eyes and swarthy skin of the
Latin. His lips. however. were
thin. the eyes quick and express
sive, and for all his suaVity. An
son fancied that there was
hint Of determination in his man
ner which his apparent gentle
ness failed to conceal.
You were second mate with
Mcdonald in the Treasurer" An
son asked the question casually,
his tea cup to his lips.
Yes, Captain--two voyages, :"
came Mr.. Moneys soft, spoken
reply.
We're you in her the time Nc
Donald cot into thrt ~~-nn
Rio?' Campbell scrutinized him
through narrowed lids as ne
made the inquiry.
The other buttered a slice of
bread with quick nirnble move.
ments. What was that. sir?"
A Shooting Scrape
"Oh, I don't recall the particu.
lars. Some shooting aboard. I
believe. They had Mcdonald I'M
before a Naval Court for it and
fined him thousand dollars.
The Brazilians were going to
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mind. Mary Phillips, the naughty,
exacting Mary, his youthful OBJ.
session, the ship-owner's daugh-
ter, the Sunday school teacher,
the accomplished and cultured
now a young rake's cast-off, an
other mans mistress, a Hebe in
brothels, and scruhbing the cabin
floors Of his ship! The picture
amused him, tickled his fancy.
r III have a visitor aboard Sun.
day. Miss" he said bluntly. See
that my cabin il clean" And
with her respectful Yes, sir"'
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DECORATIONS
OF ROYALTY

A THOUGH the royal family Of
"A Great Britain holds many
French decorations, none Of them
hold honorary rank in the French
army.
King George. however, is an
officer in many regiments of
other European countries, and is
a field marshal of the Japanese
army. The Prince of Wales is a
Japanese general.
The Washington times., 1927-06-17
STAR GAZING
IN AFRICA

n astronomical station, with
"A = 26-inch photographic tele-
scope, has been established this
year by Yale University at
Johannesburg, South Africa, on
the grounds of the University of
WitWatersrand. A large part of
the equipment was made in the
shops OF the university at New
Haven, Conn.
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in hts ears. he passed on into his
own private apartment.
Until half-past five he remained
in his chair, smoking and think
ing. In the outer cabin, Miss
Phillips busted herself preparing
the supper. journeying between
table and pantry with swift, light
steps. The black doctor" came
aft with cooked food and hot
water. Arson was conscious of
certain appetizing odors, then a
soft feminine voice announced.
Supper is ready, sirv'
The Washington times., 1927-06-17
The knowledge Test for
Times Readers

Fill each blank
1. George AIDE graduated from University.
2. Demosthenes of the ancient Greeks.
3. Fleur-de-is is the national flower of
a. George Junior Republic is located
B. Guernsey is a name applied to
Who is the author of:
s. Little Boy Blue.
2. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
8. The Girl With the Green Eyes.
9. Kidnapped
Do you
10. For what insect is "Katydd' the popular name?
H. Who said, Il have not yet begun to fight"
IL What the of the garden which the
Christ's betrayal by Judas?
ID Upon the death of what President of the United
Mllard Fillmore succeed the office?
ID. What color is a flag of truce?
To- What is the middle of Ulysses Grant?
See tomorrow's paper to verify your results.
Answers to yesterdays
Sir Philip Sidney; University Of Wisconsin, Teurnseh
Frederic Chopin the g. Fl Dearborn; John Fox M
North Dakota; Michigan; Minnesota; rue-John Alden
was in love with Prscila r. falsethe Battle Of
fought during the Civil 49, faseAndrew
group of advisers called the Kitchen Cabinets" H.
oeaux is on the Gronde River 15 Makes healthy wealthy
and WISE" 16, Never doubted clouds would break
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A Stirring Movie

IF you want TO meet Arson
Campbell fare 10 face, yDil
will have an opportunity during
the week Of June 10, for the
great nlatiOn picture which has
been built around the dramatic
serial. "CaptaiIj Salvation. !" will
be shown at LOew's Palace
Theater at that time.
The Washington times., 1927-06-17
Lift Off No Pain!

Doesn't hurt one bit. Drop =
little "Freezone" on an aching
corn. Instantly that corn stops
hurting. then shortly you lift it
right off with fingers.
Your druggist sells a tiny bottle
OF FreeZone" for a few cents. suf.
ficient to remove every. hard corn,
soft corn, or corn between the toes,
and the foot ealluses. without sore.
| ness or irritation.
The Washington times., 1927-06-17
Read the Thrilling Account Of How
Arson, the Atheist and
Wastrel, Found God.
Read This First:

Arson Campbell assndcs the study the ministry 60
arrives AnchOryte his Nova Scotia
ein to say goodby TO Mary Phillips wealthy ship
sh.shss the young man with whom he walking His uncle
kks Crosby an old capenter Campbell that viii
hGsm and wins promotion Inherng $4,000 he
grace He buys interest in ship In New
York cafe ne sees Lucille Damare excites admiration
cOn1ves her
charm and beauty After threatening his Lucille yield to his
sails without
q Ms own snip 20 nnd her He searches
ship Hgurehead
painting OF herself which Lucille
but saved Hpurehead
new 1Ok with 80 and his He
SAD shocking the townspOpls inviting If hs
ana friends TO launching in
patons and proudly calls himself pagan He RIMS
Acfoss MARY FhHps and hears something
NnLr In On WITH Thn c4nn,.
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DeANO THAT THE FRANCHISE SHOULD AT ONCE EXTENDED
20 IHE coloREn MEN or LOUISIANA = WOULD MYSELF PRE
tsh Hk SAID THAT IT WAS CONFERRED ON THE VERY MTELLL
cear AND THOSE WHO SERVED our CAUSE AS sol pleRs-
sooIh tNFVRATEn BV THESE WORDS URGED PAYNE TO
1907 ne PRESIDENT ON rHE SPOT. BUT PAYNE REFUSED
1ItAIs TIE LAST sPEEcA ~ WILL EVER Make
kuTTERGp BOOTH 1850
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Stamp Forging Act

HINDER the British introduced the adhesive
stamp for patent medicines made capital offense
"as in Of felony without benefit clergy to forge medicine
stamps other Inland Revenue.
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kAAooTH RETURNED TO WASHINGTON ON THE or LEES
SuRRENDER 70 oRANT-WtacH MEANT THE WAR
ms PLANS MADE TO AssAsSNATE LINCOLN WITH PAYNE
ONE or ms coNFEpERATEs. he LISTENED ON EVENING
OF APRIL ~ 70 LNcolN'S LAST SPEECH, MADE THE
PRESIDENT FROM A WINDOW or TIE WHITE HOUSE LINCOLN
DISCUSSED HIS RECONSTRUCTION POLICY SPEECH FILLED
WHY NOPE FoR TIVE PVTuRE. Nc REFEREED RADICAL
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q 20 q W. q OtSc VUI EtUttcO
NEW poOrhouse Abergavenny Wales has electric bell
"A each bed hot baths showers suppers
for sick inmates and facilities for washing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-26
TWO KILLED, 3 HURT
! IN LIQUOR RAID
Fatal Results in Pitched Bat
tie Between Sheriff'S
Posse and MoonShiner.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
CAMDEN, Ark, January 26.-Two
men are dead and three are slightly
wounded as the result of a pitched
battle between a sheriff's posse and
an alleged moonshiner near here last
night. During a raid on Paul Stan
ley's home. tent, Stanley and Deput.
Sheriff Zach Horton were killed
Sheriff Arthur Ellis, Jack Lewis,
whose standing in the raiding party
was not definitely established, and F.
j. Deering of Louann, Ark, a by
stander, We're wounded.
Lay i'm Ambush, Charged.
Witnesses said Stanley had been
slipped off, that the tent was to be
raided. His wife and their 20-year- old
daughter lived in an adjoining tent,
and Stanley, witnesses said lay in am
bush for the officers.
When Deputy Horton approached, 1t
was declared, Stanley opened fire, kill
ing him instantly. B. NJ Miner,
another deputy, then opened fire upon
Stanley.
Two of the wounded men were in
line with the first outburst of Stan
Iey's gun. Several men, seen in
Stanley's tent by the officers, escaped
during the battle.
In some manner Stanley stabbed
Lewis with knife before he was shot
down, it was asserted.
Warrant for Woman.
The officers also carried beside the
regular search warrants, a warrant
for the arersJ of Mrs. Stanley, brought
by Lewis on a charge of disturbing
the peace.
Millers Bluff, where the shootings
occurred, an "oil field rendezvous" as
described by officers, is a short dis
tance from Snow Hill, which lies at
the edge of the Louann oil field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-26
rom Ottawa accomplished in hours

from ottawa accomplished in hours
and 10 minutes.
Shortly after leaving ottawa the
planes encountered a heavy snow
storm that forced them down on the
ice of ottawa River, near Hawkes.
bury, 55 miles from Cartierville Flying
Field here. Mai. Lanphier reported
the snow was so dense that the va
rious officers could not see other
planes. Landing was made without
mishap. although the tops of trees
could not be seen until the planes
were about 10 feet above them. The
planes are fitted with ice-landing de-
vices After a short wait they took
the air under better conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-26

turn of the explorer, N. A. E. Nor
denskiold, from his discovery of the
passage north of Siberia nearly so
years ago, is under way throughout
Sweden.
It will he a citizens affair, rather
than a military or official domonstra-
ton, and it's purpose will be to eX-
press the countrys thanks for the
royal aid in strengthening the bonds
of friendship between Sweden and the
United States. The remainder of the
trip around the world is regarded as
more of a private enterprise.
The arrival of the royal party is
now scheduled for February 10. The
Crown Prince and Crown Princess ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-26
Lieut.. Col. Baskette Promoted.

Lieut.. Col. Alvin K. Baskette,
Ouartermaster Corps, at headquarters,
9TH Corps area, Omaha. Nebr., has
been promoted to the grade of colonel.
He is from Tennessee and began his
military career in the Spanish war as
first sergeant in the Tennessee Volun-
teer Infantry, in which he afterward
was commissioned first lieutenant He
was appointed first lieutenant in the
Regular Infantry in February. 1901,
and shortly after was transferred to
the Ouartermaster Corps, in which he
reached the grade of lieutenant col
onel in July, 1920. He was awarded
the Distinguished Service Medal for
his services in the World War.