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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-30

CLEVELAND, Aug. 20 0P--Holding
Cleveland 10 two hits, one of them
a scratch when Harris failed to touch
first in taking throw from Todt,
Boston made it two out of three here
today, winning 1G to 2. Cleveland
escaped a Shutout when Flagstead let
Jamiesons single go through him for
two extra bases.
Boston .......,....., 800 21O O11-1O IA 1
Cleveland ..... 002 600 600 2 2 4
Batteries: Harris and Hoffman;
Buckeye, Brown, Shaute, Grant and
L. SeWell, Myatt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-30

Combs Home run: Gehrig. Sacri.
fices: Pennock, Combs. Double plays:
Lazzeri to Koenig; ORourke tc
Melillo. Wild pitches: CASTOR 2. Bases
on balls: off Crowder l, Pennock 2,
CASTOR 2. Struck out: by Crowder
l, Pennock 2, CASTOR 2. Hits: off
Crowder in 2-3, Castor z in 1-3.
Left on base New York z, st. Louis
TO- Losing pitcher; Crowder. UNI
pires: Geisel, Rowland and Ormspy.
Time: 2:09.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-30

! PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 90 R)-The
Phillies and Pirates only got in six
inning of baseball today and were
locked in 2-2 tie when a heavy
downpour of rain interferred with
double header. Two games will be
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-30

Haines and O'Farrell; Elliott, and
Clark; DeBerry and Henline.
Evening star., 1927-05-21
BY Edgar Wallace
A Thrilling Romance of Today
Copyright 1897 by Chicago Daily News Inc.
Red Head h

top man in this ship a this identical
moment
but how-why?" asked Holbrook,
his head swimming.
There are lots Of hows. and a
considerable number of why's, which
will explain TO YOU a little later. "
He looked al Bill sharply. Il wonder
If it is safe to take you up on the
deck"
lie slipped a long barreled pistol
from his hip.
put that in your pocket and shoot
anybody that doesn't look too friendly.
guess veIl risk it,
But tell me. Bullott. what you
mean by Toby Marsh being in con
troll? Is he on board? Of course
he is That's a stupid question to
ask. but I'm all in a maze, Is he
in with the gang?"
The detective laughed shortly,
Il should say he Wasf he said.
Nobody knows as Well as | how
much on the inside Of that gang Toby
Marsh is
Have you seen him?"
i've seen him"
"Have YOU spoken to him"
"WclI. no, | haven't spoken to
him. said Bullott, but then, YOU
see there are very good reasons why
! shouldn't. | got into a whole lot
of trouble in London through con-
sulting Toby, and learned my lesson. -
Bill was glad Of the arm Of his
friend for he was still dizzy and felt
physically sick The cold arctic air
revived him They were alone ON
the promenade decl--the most daring
Of the passengers were those who
at that moment We're not at their
prayers.
Il wouldn't advise YOU to so on
the boat deck said RulIott grimly.
In fact. youH be wise if YOU stay
near the entrance to the social hall,
ready 10 Jump. Somewhere in the
bowels Of this ship is n fire emer-
gency control" he went off at a tam
gent,
Bill was looking aft. He could see
no sign of the pursuing Warships,
and. guessing his thoughts. Bullott
explained that they We're only visible
from the other side of the ship.
"And a long way off, can tell you.
my friend" he said. You see, this
packet has more stamina than bat
tleship. They can, by running under
forced draft, keep up with us for a
time. but the farther we so the big
ger the distance between us"
What were you talking about-the
fire emergency control"'
"Al these big ships are fitted with
them There is less danger from fire
in oil-burning ships than in coal-burn-
ers. and an easier way of putting
q fire under"
Bill groaned.
Il don't know what you're talking
Evening star., 1927-05-21

about. want to know, is Miss Stone
safe"
Fairly safe. I think" said the de
tectiye
How long can we go on like this?
For another three days was the
surprising reply. We've got that
much oil"
A man came flying along the deck
and Bill recognized the acting enSl-
neer whom he had seen on the hridse
earlier that day. He saw him fly up
the ladder to the bridge. and even az
he disappeared the turbines thudded
a little more reslowly-sloWer--slowef-
sloWer-and finally ceased.
We've stopped" said Bill.
BuIlott looked back in the sea and
behaved insaneIy. for he chuckled ana
slapped his knee.
Gross to the other deck he SAID,
and led the way through the saloon
opening.
Now the warships were visible.
They were coming up at top speed,
and every minute brought them near'
er The Escorial was still under way
and would continue under way FOR Il
quarter of an hour such was the rate
at which she had been travelling. But
they were overtaking her at such a
speed that. even as Bill watched,
there came across the silent waters
the faint clang of their telegraph. In
10 minutes the Warships were along
side. and up over the rails SWarmed
more sailors. British and American.
than Bill had ever seen before. The
FIRST to reach the deck was a bronzed
naval officer, revolver in hand.
"Whcre's the skipper of this little
ship" he asked
"Forrard, sir. I am Inspector Bull
lott of Scotland Yard"
Good, l had your lamp signal
He caught Bits arm and hurried
him after the officer.
But why did we stop?" whispered
the reporter.
The juice vent was the laconic
reply. Remember that safety valve
I told YOU about? Wen, some guy
turned it. and out into the ocean went
three days supply of excellent heavy
oil
'Those are your men, sir?" he broke
off as they reached the bridge deck.
The tatterdemali0n crowd that Of
ficered the ship made no resistance,
Bill Opel ID the door of the chart
house and went in. The inner door
was locked, but two braWny naval
ratings made short work of the bar
rier The room was full Of smoke
a BLUSH vapor curled up from a small
oriental brazier placed on the floor
in the middle of the room.
Bill Holbrook staggered into the
cabin to where. tied to chair, lay
Betty, unconscious. Stone lay face
downward on a settee and on the
bed sprawled the figure of Give.
Get them out into the air quick,
Evening star., 1927-05-21
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
EXPANSION IS SEEN
Ruby Lee Minar Stresses In
fIuence of improvements
on Realty Values.

Smoking at the monthly dinner
meeting Of the Alexandria Arlington
Fairfax Real Estate Board, held at
the George Mason Hotel, in AleXan-
dria. Ruby Lee Minar, member of the
hoard stressed the great influence
shat public Improvements exert on
zeal estate values.
NIr1 AIinar declared that northern
Virginia now is entering "A period oi
evanston similar 10 that which took
1,'9rc in thc vicinity of Chevy Chase
pfreY The building Of the Connecticut
avenue Bridge.
Analvzing the results Of such i'm
7,,.ovenontz tu communication, the
rpeaker sid the building Of the Fran.
cie scott Koy Brid@c had greatly ac-
rsieratef the development of Airing
ION and Fairfax counties, md that the
cor91latian of the magnificent new
Arlington Memorial Bridge, which VIII
cost apuruNimately three times as
,aifh rs the Key Bridge. viii bring a
stilf greater agccIcration in the deNel-
nppienf of northern Virginia.
Mrs 1tirar also pointed to the value
of improved highways now being
manned for northern virginia ny the
Virginia State Highway commission
and tHc local county governments
The board voted to hold It's next
meeting NJ p luncheon at the Little
Tea Ho'l.a. or Mount Vernon avenue,
June /.
Evening star., 1927-05-21

said Bullott ''T'm a fool--I ought to
have known something like this would
happen"
Iue air in the room was unbreath'
able; the men choked as they carried
the unconscious figures to the bridge.
Bullott alone stayed behind to open
the closed portfolios and. lifting the
braZier that burnt in the middle OF
the room, carried it, holding his
mouth and nose. to the bathroom, and.
fiinging it into the bath, let the water
run upon it. Only then did he fly
TO safety.
"A close call" he said. but if
am not mistaken in the dope, we are
in time"
The girls eyelids f1uttered. slowly
they opened and she stared up into
the strange faces Of the naval officers
who were overlooking her. Bullott
walked TO where the two men lay
side by side, already showing signs
Of returning consciousness.
"T want that man for murder he
said, pointing.
CTo BE Concluded in Tomorrow's STAR
Evening star., 1927-05-21
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
HOLD HIGH POSITION
Wages and Materials Show Very
Slight Change Dur
ing April.

Construction costs continue to mold
q uosition higher than they reached
at anv time last year.
Neither the average Of wages nor
the prices of major construction ma
teriaIs varied sufficiently during April
10 change the total costs, according
70 statistics compiled by the Asso-
ciated General Contractors Of America.
April was the third successive
month TO pass without change III
the average wage and the second dur
ing which material prices failed TO
show perceptible fluctuation.
The level held by construction costs
last month was above the mark reg
istered for April, 1926. A scale which
places the 1913 average at 100 as It's
basis shows that costs last month
occupied the @01 level. The highest
plane reached last year was 1873,
touched in May.
April figures for recent years are;
1924. POI: 1925. 200: 1925. 1913,
The average Of prices commanded
by construction materials during
March and April was the highest re
corded since July. 1925. In only one
month-May, l926-has the wage aV-
erage been higher during recent years
than 1t has been since last January.
Evening star., 1927-05-21
FORTY-FIRST INsTALLMENT.

Continued from Yesterdays starr
Evening star., 1927-05-21
IRIS EXHIBITION

The schedules for the annual iris
exhibition of the National Capital
Dahlia and Iris Society. to be held
May "a and 25 in the patio of the
Carlton Hotel. Sixteenth and X
streets northwest, are now out and
may be had by application to the
secretary, Mr.. l.. w. Holland. 3 Park
avenue, Cherrydale, Va. The classes
are so arranged that fun opportunity
is open to every iris grower to enter
the competition, whether he has a
large collection or simply a few
plants. Every one is invited to COM
pete, whether or not he or she is at
present a member Of the society
Notice of prospective entries should
be in the hands Of the show chair
Evening star., 1927-05-21
Women Invade Chess Clubs.

Female chess players in Europe are
being admitted 10 the realms of clubs
that heretofore have been exclusively
for men. Previous TO this year they
were permitted TO attend only on rare
occa sions, and then by special dispen-
sation, dinners al which they listened
to tales of the rrowess of men at the
game Recently the bars have been
IL down. and women and girls are
seen at nearly all events. The grow
ing number Of female experts at. chess
has caused the change.
Evening star., 1927-05-21
CHAPTER I'M.

%HFN he heard faint click, the
souud Of n ciaspknife being
opeued, and shouted. striking
AT the arm Of his unknown
assailant with handcuff. But
in the position he was held his blows
had no force and were guarded by the
forearm and the elbow of the assassin.
He heard the quick intake of breath,
ard guessing that the knife was
raised to strike. utilized all his
strength To twist out Of the grip.
"Anybody there?
It was voice outside.
Help" yelled Holbrook.
He heard a queer sound and the
hand dropped away from his throat.
BE careful, he's got knife shout
cd Bin.
voice. stern with authority. Bill heard
the sound Of q scufle. a thump of a
body against the p0neling ot the
cabin and the slam Of a dooy.
"BuIlot. Rullott," he called.
"It's all right. son; where are you?
Here"
The detective came into the cabin
and STOPPING. pulled the half-conSclouS
reporter 10 his feet.
''There's somebody else here
II know" said Bullotts voice. ''At
least. ! guessed. Here's a settee-sit
down"
He pulled aside the heavy curtains,
letting in the gray light to the cabin
and entered Betty's stateroom. Bill
heard the curtain rings drawn aside
and presently BulIott came out. shut
ting the door carefully behind him,
Were still moving?'
s'Yes. were steering hy the proncl-
lers. The warships are standing by;
they think we've nearly reached the
end Of our oil. but they're wrong. Did
YOU send them a radio that we were
running short?"
.Yes-where is Miss Stone?"
shes all right" There was some
thing in the tone that sent a shiver
down Bills spine.
Where is she2" he asked. rs she
in any harm?"
shes in some danger, not very
serious"
They're together" was the reas-
surfing reply. My young friend.
yo3've had a narrow escape"
Bullott was guiding him along the
aIleyway to his own cabin. Bill $
knees were curiouslv weak and as he
walked he relied from side so side
as though the ship We're in a heavy
sea. When Bullott got him into the
cabin,
II think / can take those handcuifs
off for YOU. They're English pattern
and have a key somewhere.
He was as good as his word and
they were not in the cabin minute
before Bill was free and rubbing his
chafed wrists, while the detective
bathed the wound.
Hale. then. is still in control Of
the ship?"
Harvey Hale controls nothing just
now. In fact, he's dead, Just now,
and if | had to mention
Dead" said Bill in amazement.
'He was the man lying dead in
the cabin with you; didn't you know
that? ! thought you'd have guessed.
Then. who is in contrOl?N
Inspector Bullott did not reply un-
til he had carefully pinned the band
age he was putting about the re-
porter's head.
'Tolerable thick nut, this Of yours,
my friend" he said. you ought to
have been dead. If I remember right
ly. that is the second wound you
have had
who is in control?" asked Bill
again.
.tThe man in control Of this ship
at the moment" said the detective
cheerfulIy, sis an old friend OF yours,
one Toby Marsh
Evening star., 1927-05-21
New Features
Which You VIII
ant to See

Il unique floor plan rohich is es-
pecialLy adapted to the needs Of the
modern american family; a 'Iorcer
eIeuation" Liuing room; the quaint
front door and entrance hall; The
sculptured stone Spanish fireplace,
four bed rooms, t,oo baths in an
tique Spanish tile, easement tcin-
dows opening onto medierat
Wrought iron balconies; buiIt-in
garage reached from street; Wrought
iron hardware, stairs with drought
iron grill, stenciIed shutters, beauti-
fuI landscaping.
Evening star., 1927-05-21
GARDENING IN
WASHINGTON
Continued from Page Twenty eight

continued rom Page INtNtE-tIBHII
A constructive program Of service to
the garden clubs and the gardening
public is under way. but needs full
support to insure full success Miss
Margaret c. Lancaster, president, 66l5
Harlan place, Takoma Park, ID. c.,
will be pleased to furnish information
regarding the federation and to aid in
organizing new garden clubs
j. NJ. II. Adams, 23o Spruce avenue,
Takoma Park. Md. extends an invi-
tation to flower admirers to visit his
garden any time Sunday Iris will be
in full bloom, and many other Spring
flowers may be seen in a delightfully."-
natural setting.
Evening star., 1927-05-21
GETS MISSION POST.
Presbyterians Name Rev. William
D. King as Secretary.

NEW YORK, May 81 P).-Rev.
DIR. William D. King was elected
executive secretary of the Presbyte.
rian Home Missions Council at a spe-
cial session here yesterday. DIR. King
viii take the place of Charles A. Yer
milya. who recently resigned.
A native of east Tennessee, Or
King was formerly president of Tulsa
Universit~ Tulsa. Okla. He will enter
his Office September /.
Evening star., 1927-05-21
CHAPTER LXH.
RuIIott Makes an Arrest.

Bill twisted his head up with an
expression of pain
"Toby Marsh?" he said, not belieV-
ing his ears.
THAT is the gentleman. Very few
people are aware of the fact, but 1t
is nevertheless true that he is the
Evening star., 1927-05-21

man. DIR. w. s. Benedict, AS Arling-
ton avenue. Clarendon. Va. before
10 pm. May g. so that space may
be reserved for the exhibit,
As mentioned before. this win he a
Evening star., 1927-05-21

will be free The hours are: MAY "A.
, to 10 pm; May 25 ID AIN. tu 20
p,m. This is well worth while CT
fort, deserving She full support of au
iris growers and iris admirers
Evening star., 1927-05-21

f1ne opportunity-to see the finest new
varieties Of iris as well as all the
old established fav0riteS. \ special
class for seedlings will be of great
interest to all iris fans. Admission
Evening star., 1927-05-21
For New Ideas!
See This Notable Group of
Spanish Houses Sunday

T you frankly seeking ideas in home planning
then this group will amply reward your brief half hour
of inspection.
If you are serious seeker for that dream home then
$500 Quesaa Street confident that each house
actually anticipates your every thought beauty,
individuality, construction convenience and price.
For here truly, home designing you have
it before Here, too, is happy combination of old
world home charm and world luxury which overlooks
nothing that's worthwhile
Designed by noted authority Spanish architecture.
each house IN the trio proudly pointed contri-
button OF note Washngtons and better type of
dwellng-somethng which you under any circum
stances afford miss seeing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-31
LIMIT ON OFFICERS
LOSES AT GENEVA
Countries Having Military
CONSUMPTION Win Point
in Arms Discussion.
BY the Associated Pres.

BY the Associated Pres.
GENEVA, March 3i-The countries
practicing military conscription, in
other point at yesterdays session Of
the League of Nations preparatory
commission, which is seeking to draw
up a general disarmament treaty.
A British proposal to have def
4inite proportion fixed between the
numbers of officers and men in active
service was defeated through the op.
position of the CONSUMPTION countries.
Holds More Officers Needed.
viscount Cecil, England, has sug-
gested that the proportion of officers
should not exceed one to |sJery Is men,
but the CONSUMPTION representatives.
led by Paul Boncour, France, argued
ficient than permanent armies, re-
Quired more officers for the proper
training of recruits. A compromise
was reached by which each country
would announce the number of its Of
ficers
The commission accepted a provision
that each country shall be at liberty
Eo send reinforcements to it's colonies,
provided that the total of its forces, at
home and abroad. does not exceed the
maximum allowed under the proposed
treaty.
Would Include G.. A. II.
There was an animated discussion
today over whether military organiza-
tons subject to limitation should in
clude police forces. customs officials,
forest guards and other similar bodies.
Hugh Gibson, American delegate. re-
marked that the formula under debate
would apply to the Grand Army of the
Republic in the United States. Since
these Civil War veterans average
around 80 years Of age, he respect
fully doubted whether theirs should be
classed with active military organiza-
tons. He added that American GUS
toms officers and forest guards are un-
tarmed and unframed for war purposes
and therefore not useful in a military
capacity. Decision went over to a later
date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-31
King George Abolishes Old Custom
Of Taking Own Wines When Dining Out

other until King George decided to
disregard it.
The King and Queen Mary have
| been guests of friends on numerous
occasions recently, attending -four
dinners at private homes in one
week alone. Among the hosts were
Lord and Lady Aston and the Duch-
ess of Roxburgh, formerly Miss May
Goelet of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-31
BY the Associated Press.

LONDON. March 31.-King George
has shattered another ancient prece-
dent by abolishing the custom of
taking his own wines when dining
out. He decided to leave his wine
stewards at Buckingham Palace,
taking chances which many of his
predecessors would never have
dreamed of in the days when plots
made the throne rather a risky job.
The practice of monarchs drinking
liquors only from the royal cellars
goes back even farther than the time
of Henry v, when rulers feared
being poisoned. 1t has always been
adhered to by one king after an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-31

To inspect an old graveyard, Lord
Craigavon. premier of ireland, recent
ly had to make the Journey in "cot,"
the primitive boat still used by the
people of Galloon Island, in Upper
Tough Erne. During the trip his lord.
ship was told that the only industry
that the island has ever had was the
making of illicit whisky, but the po-
lice had destroyed 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-31

HYDE PARK, VT, March 22.--This
small town claims the savings cnam-
pionship of the United States. with the
accounts averaging S7,717 per capita.
The average for the Nation is 1892.
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New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
RETURNS HOME TO FIND
 WIFE AND SON KILLED
Baseball Bat Used in Killings Which Police of Ohio
 Cannot Explain.

Conneaut, Ohio Feb. l5 tP-Au- thorities today were puzzled by the staying of Mrs. Fred Brown and her four year old son. They were found clubbed to death in their home by Brown, when he returned from work last night.
 Money and other valuables In the house were untouched. Brown said that he had no enemies who might seek revenge.
 The womans body with her clothing torn to shreds was in a sleeping porch. The boys body was found in the basement. Walls of the house were splattered with blood and a ood-stained baseball bat was in waste paper basket
 Officials considered the theory that the slayings might have been the act of a crazed person. The house was in disorder. Furniture was overturned. and other evidence of terrific struggle was found.
 When Brown, a caller at the Nickel Plate engine house, arrived home, the radio was still turned on and he discovered the bodies as a jazz tune came from the loud speaker.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
EXPLAIN
 DOUBLE TRAGEDY
Think Man a Suicide After
 Fatal Auto Accident

Sodus, N. Y, Feb. 15 LF-Officials today declared they were convinced that the fatal shooting of William Smith, Is year old school boy was accidental and that J. Roscoe Duff loo, 35 years old, committed suicide rather than face the stigma of hay ing killed a human being.
 The bodies of the two were dis covered in the wreckage of their overturned touring car two miles north of this village last night. Smith, the driver. had died instantly from a bullet that entered the back of his neck. Duffloo had shot away a large portion of his scalp, probably dying almost instantly.
 Investigators were unable to find any clue that might indicate foul play. Duffloo. known about the vil- lage as a leader in boys work, a church member and generally ad- mired by the youth of the town, so far as can be determined was on fricndliest terms with the Smith boy.
 As investigators piece together the double tragedy Duffloo, driving his car, met the Smith boy as he was leaving the Sodus high school. He apparently permitted the Smith boy to take the wheel, while he got into the back seat. Indications were that