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Evening star., 1927-11-15
By Frank L. Packard
from beyond the door through which
Runnells and the Frenchman had
Author OF "The Mirdcle Mon" doors
of the Night" "yimnsie Dale" Etc.
Copyright Geo. II. Doran Co.

| from beyond the door through which
| Runnells and the Frenchman had
entered the pantry.
Its some one coming, all right,
Runnells whispered back.
But only one" said the French
man instantly. Quick! Finish your
job-but don't make sound" There
was a sudden, vicious snarl in his
whisper. Pull that hat Of yours
down over your eyes. I'll answer the
door. as you English say!"
He moved back along the pantry
with the noiseless tread of a cat, and
took up his position against the wall
at the edge of the closed door. From
his pocket he drew a revolver. 1t
was quite black, quite silent now
save for. the approaching footsteps.
Perhaps a minute passed.
And then the door opened, and
light went on. A gray -whiskered
little man in a dressing gown, with
bare feet thrust into slippers, stood
on the threshold. He cast startled
eyes on a crouching figure in the
center of the pantry, the telltale
travelling bags, the gaping treasure
chest, and wrenched revolver from
the pocket of his dressing gown. But
the Frenchman, reaching out, struck
from the edge of the doorway. The
revolver sailed ceilingward from the
others hand. and exploded in mid
air. And coincidently the French
man struck again-with the butt Of
his own weapon-and the man went
Imply to the floor.
Runnells came staggering forward
under the load of the bags.
Evening star., 1927-11-15
The Four Stragglers

perturbably. "More perhaps thar
you and I could overcome in the
same time--if at all"
That's all right" returned Run
nells. I'm not saying it amt. but
it's getting creepy standing here and
staring your eyes out. I'm begin
| ming to see the trees moving around
and coming at you, and in every bit
| of breeze the leaves are like lot OF
! bloody voices whispering in your
ears. | wish to Gawd you hadn't
| said anything about that night! II
gives me the"
Look" said the Frenchman sud.
denly.
From an upper window. out Of the
blackness of the building across the
lawn, there showed a faint spot of
light that held for few seconds
and then, in quick succession, a
series of little flashes came from the
room within.
The two men stood motionless. in
tent, staring at the window.
The flashes ceased.
The Frenchman reached out and
laid his hand on Runnells' arm.
mo need for a repeat" he said
quickly. You got it, didn't you?"
my word." exclaimed Runnells
"Two guards - buffers pantry - all
clear, Strike me pink"
The Frenchman laughed purringly
under his breath.
did l not say he was incom-
parable? Come on, then, Runnells-
quickly now"
And now it was as though two
shadows moved, fitting swiftly
Evening star., 1927-11-15
GRADE ELIMINATION
TESTS ARE APPEALED
Supreme Court to Decide on Valid
ity Of States Order for
Crossing Removal.

The Supreme Court, having recently
held that persons who crossed rail.
road tracks did so at their own risk,
has been asked to decide how
far States can go in eliminating grade
crossings.
The question reached the court in
two appeals granted by New York
State courts to the Staten island
Rapid Transit Railway to test out the
validity of the Transit Commission s
order in 1925 for the elimination Of
grade crossings over its tracks at
Belair road, Hope and Tomkins ave
nues, Fort Wadsworth.
The railway in its appeals con
tended that the order deprived it OF
its constitutional rights by taking its
property without due process Of law
and challenged the right Of State tc
regulate grade crossings Of interstate
carriers, asserting that buch power
had been placed by Congress in the
Interstate commerce Commission.
Evening star., 1927-11-15
ASKS ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.
Wife of Beauty Parlor Employe
Charges Misconduct.

Mrs. Mildred E. Lawson, employe
of beauty parlor, yesterday filed suit
for an absolute divorce from William
HI. Lawson, 1409 Twentieth street.
She charges misconduct with wom-
an, now deceased. and with war.
worker Of 1922" not designated other.
wise.
The wife says she first learned that
her husband was posing as single
man when the "war.worker" tele'
phoned her of attentions paid her by
Lawson. Mrs. Lawson also says that
while she was absent in South Caro-.
lima in July. 1925, the husband
brought the woman, now dead, to
their home. She also asks that he
be required to give bond not to
leave Washington pending action on
her petition. They were married in
July, 1917, and have one child. At
torney Jennie o. Berliner appears for
the wife.
Evening star., 1927-11-15
SPAIN ATTACKS CLAIMS
OF "LOUIS De BOURBON
Nation Denies Man Travelling in
Europe Is Half-Brother Of
King Alfonso.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The State Department formally an.
nounced that the Spanish Ambassador
had called Its attention to an individual
now travelling in Europe under the
name of Louis de Bourbon" and
who hold himself out as a half.
brother of the present King Of Spain"
'"The Spanish Ambassador protests
against the pretention Of this man to
membership in the Spanish royal
family, which pretention. he says. has
deceived unwary persons and has had
unpleasant and injurious Effects" the
announcement said.
1.-THE records show that this man
was born in Rumania, entered this
country in 1914 under the name OF
Constantine Glicky, was naturalized
as a citizen of the United States under
the name Of Maurice MARCEL. and
later on, by the decree of New York
court. had his name changed to Don
Louis de Bourbon
Evening star., 1927-11-15
Star "Want Ad"
Branch Offices
NORTHWEST.

NOhIhWESI.
s5 1na sh phasmaey crnr and Masazn,
!,5n, lSth and U sts;--J. $, clemGnce
zoos iith st.-Colliflower Art & Gift Co.
34Ol 14th st.--Bronaugh's Pharmacy.
l4th and Buchanan sts.--Hohbersers Phar
l4.h ST. and Colorado ave.-o'Donnclls
1900 Mount Pleasant st.-Mount Pleasant
Cigar and News Shop.
siSs calfornia stcoodny 'Ba Brothers.
aiamsn Y r. f's aves phsn%fdy sna s,santary phar
5th and Eye SITS. n.w.--Johnson's Pharmacy
sa st and ana kass sts6anaans Pharmacg,
7th and X sts.-Goldenberg thine clerks
zth and Q sts.-77smith's Cut-Ra.e Drug Store
;th st. az and R; aye.9J. French Simpson In
Ga, ave. and Rock Creek Church. rd.-Rock
22S Upshur st.---Norton's Pharmacy.
sS9S ssSS99SS Gs, aye.-Monssts Nsnss s phapmacy:
18TH and Fla. ave.@Bernstein DRUG Store
Eia Nar,b ave e,n,d, and ist stdN Reissn
l,7S$ pa: &ye:EJ. Louis Krick; n,
25th st. and Pa. ave.--Herbst's Pharmacy.
ss5$ com Can "ve%on,erey Sswfssanq PSarmacy
wisconsin ave. and Macofhb st-Harry C
493l wisconsin ave.-Morgan Bros
a9n5 wisconsin ave.-Wisconsin Avenue
rakoma Park. $50 Cedar st.-Mattingls
Bros Pharmacy.
GEORGETOWN.
1900 y st.-oDonneiis, Pharmacy
Wisconsin ave. and st.-Donahue's Phar.
macy.
NORTHEAST.
9Th and Fl sts.--Home Drug Store.
~ st. and Md, ave.--Louis r Bradley.
Ess. SaDts cspso sof as RhsPsy Pssyy
East Cap. and 9th sts.-Bielou.s Pharmacy
i3th and East Cap. sts.-Lincoln Park Phar.
Goth 81: and R. I. ave-Collins' Pharmacy
$500 18th st-Brookland Pharmacy. Brook.
ith st. and R. I. ave--John G. Biggs'. Phar.
.701 10Th st.-Donahoe's Pharmacy.
SOUTHEAST.
s6 sf6 and and fa f1e ayspDpnnss 2rus Store
iaSa Nichols ave- Anaeossia.-HeallSys brus
SOUTHWEST.
10th st. and Va. ave.-Herberts Pharmacy
7th and-D sts.-Lantzs Drug Store
" and L sts.-Columbia Pharmacy.
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Evening star., 1927-11-15
SANTA CLAUS.

A man of the right build and
stature and one who knows how
to act the part. Must be affa-
bic, sufficiently active to give
the proper impression and a
lover of children. This position
is for a large toy department in
a department store. In reply
ing state age, height, weight
and previous experience or en-
ployment. Address Box 34-K,
Star office.
Evening star., 1927-11-15

A light ray with a beam OF 1880, ,000..
600 candlepower which liz visible for a
distance of $50 miles, has been install
led at Charlottesville, Va, to guide
shining toward q man at a distance
Of so miles he could read by its --.-
Evening star., 1927-11-15

''Strike me dead" he gasped, "if it
amt the nosey old bird himself!
Serves him proper-sneaking around
to make sure he amt paying money
for nothing, and hoping he'll catch
EN- asleep on sentry-go!"
The Frenchman snatched UP two
Of the bags.
"Quick!" he said tersely.
fC1~&s~,,~A t. cxort
Evening star., 1927-11-15
THE START OF THE STORY.

In . lull of Great War battle four men
are thrown together-a mysterious English.
4shed Frenchn,an and an unknown" The
latter disappears after he has. heard the
others discuss their underworld careers and
the arnistice,. Capt Francis Newcombe is
discussing with Sir Harris Greaves. amateur
crtminologist, series of uncanny robberies
over which all London is agog.
Continued from Yesterdays Star.)
Evening star., 1927-11-15
HELP--MALE.

and ,,1,,y vicinity who are out OF work q who
he hfns sat ssae assf ~ReS as h"o~n ss.es .
aes in The si Uned sssssD sse1
spselsty sells od f9r oG about S75 and they are
eiseWnere the United d states Il field rHpe Is in ana
han 9ef 9 ns aIs
ready earning between $50 e and slas IS aye Week. K
salesmen and managers this may be your
''' SEE Mr.. PARKER
OF Denrike Bldg 1910 Vermont Ave.
BIG CHRISTMAS MONEY QUICK"
Sell Christmas Greeting Cards in Box Assert.
Our wonderful box assortment Is the finest
81 to & per hour easily earned
tanning 81. hgh.grade Christmas greeting
cards and folders each with, envelope. steel
for ST. costs SOC; nothing W ever t0 sod begins gins
to compare with the sale of Christmas box
asssortments: write Immediately Tor particu.
'' IT,, ART sYs1.sHEss ks.7an a,..
MEN.
$50 and liberal commission to start: ex-
Ss st;ss em sid "'uTanes
SALESMAN.
care what the ssoea,wee man man thinks: ' wv
No producer in our organization is earn.
ing less than $4,000 year and l will per.
sonally train the man selected until he 10
fully capable OF doing the same.
Ii you are keen enough to take advantage
livest organization in Philadelphia. come in
and will lay my cards on the table face up.
Ask for Mr. Landow. Room 120, McGfll
Bldg. Apply 9.1O am. 4.5 pm. only:
MEN.
The oldest manufacturer of its kind re.
qures several young men for their Wash.
ingtOn branch. No experience needed. as we
prefer to train our own men. wonderful
opportunity for all kinds of factory and
office workers to get into sales work with with
approximately S35 weekly while being
taught Promotion to real workers. Call
Room 201. 812 F st.. End floor: ask for
Mr.: Hawksworth. sales manager.
WINDOW DECORATOR.
We nffer an unusual opportunity. with a
In the trimming OF windows for high.grade
women's apparel: card writing an added
advantage.
H. Braunstein, Inc,
7O4-O6 Market St.,
Wilmington Del.
ELECTRICIAN that under
stands hanging fixtures. Apply
Penn Electric Co., Gil 9TH NV.
Evening star., 1927-11-15

REAL ESTATE SALESMAN.
A BUILDER OF NEW
HOMES WANTS A NEW
HOUSE SALESMAN OF
OUTSTANDING ABILITY
AND A PRODUCER TO
SELL. A NEW HOUSE OP-
GRAFTON. A HOUSE TO
LIVE IN, RENT FREE. A
WONDERFUL OPPORTUNI-
.TY. ADDRESS BOX 3O-K,
STAR OFFICE.
Evening star., 1927-11-15

HELP-DOMESTIC.
COOK and general housoworker small apart
ment. Afternoons only. Apply after 8 pm.
2A1O 18Th ct. NV.
COOK. colored. experienced laundress and
quired: 60 home nights: 1910 Mass. ave: ne.
GIRL. colored, for general housework and
assist with year-old baby. stay nights. a4Se
Burieith bus.
GIRL. colOred. experienced. as. housemaid
and waitress: reference required. 201O r
GIRL, experlenccd. stay nights. Phone
LADY'S MAID. for general housework. good
laundress prefer ono with beauty culture
experienees 141b Parkwo0d pl. Col. 435.
MAID. reliable. for general h0usewOrk: must
be fond Of children and good natured: etay
nights. Hesketh st.. Chevy Chase.
MOTHERS HELPER: $25 per month. room
and board. Quarters IL. Fort Myer. Va.
WQMAN. .colored. settled: general housework
and experienced cook: small apartment: good
wages. bring references. Apply after 2
s'eioSk, 3S32 coaa. ave. ApI 3s.
Evening star., 1927-11-15

Continued in tomorrow's star.)
Evening star., 1927-11-15

ASSISTANT MANAGER for
millinery department; must be
exceptional saleslady and cap
able of taking charge of floor.
Apply Mr.. Workman, Morri-
sons, 11O0 F st.
Evening star., 1927-11-15
WOMEN 10 QUALIFY
for

SALES SUPEHVISUHS.
These positions offer a rich future to sew:
eral women Of Wash,ngton who are without
Will be mature but not over. AS: of whole
some appearance. have good basic education
and able TO leave Washington within the
week Salary. railroad fare commission and
bonuses. For interview telephone Miss
Helen Trimpe. Washington Hotel.
Evening star., 1927-11-15

INSTALLMENT v.

INSTALLMENT V,
~ ARKNESS fell upon the road;
the motor slackened its
speed.
- You were speaking of the
visit from Scotland Yard
Evening star., 1927-11-15

GLOVE SALESWOMAN.
Thoroughly experienced sales
woman for glove department,
one who can do repair work
preferred. Apply at once, en-
ployment bureau, fourth floor.
GOLDENBERGS,
Seventh and K SITS. NV.
Evening star., 1927-11-15
WINDOW DECORATOR.

ELECTRICIAN that under
stands hanging fixtures. Apply
Penn Electric Co., Gil 9TH NV.
10s
Evening star., 1927-11-15
M EN-.

S25 and liberal commission to start: ex-
perience unnecessary; married men preferred.
Call after pm. 2l6 Insurance Bldg. 18TH
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ROSE CHAFER

Busilv engaged at this season in the
eating of grape blossoms and rose
buds, the rose chafer becomes a
serious pest, especially in those gar
dens located on light, sandy SOILS
No insect, unless it is the dreaded Jap
anese beetle, is more indiscriminate
in its choice of food, for, as recorded
in Farmers Bulletin No. I'll, entitled
1.-THE Rose Chafer: A Destructive
Garden and Vineyard Pest" and writ
ten by F. H. Chittenden and A. l..
Cuaintance, this insect when aoun'
dant will destroy flowers OF many
sorts and attack berries, vegetables
and tree fruits. Blossoms, leaves ana
discrimination.
unfortunately the rose chafer is
difficult to control. Only the adult
form appears above ground and Is
not easily killed by poisons. In the
small garden, the beetles may be kept
in check by shaking them into a pan
of kerosene or other oil: Grape
clusters or choice blooms may be
protected by covering with paper
sacks, but this is on the whole tedi'
Gus and impractical method. Arse
nate Of lead paste, five pounds in SO
gallons Of water, or Bordeaux mix
ture, has been utilized by commercial
grape growers as a means Of checking
the pest.
The unsatisfactory phase in spray
ing is that the adult beetles are slow
20 succunlb and IL real numerous can
do a lot Of damage after the spray is
applied. Fortunately for many Wash
lngton gardeners, their soils are OF a
heavy clay unfavorable to the insect,
but for those on less favored sites it
is often a stiff battle to save the
rose blooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-11
FERTILIZERS

That cultivated soils need more
than artificial fertilizers to main.
tain their productivity was pointed
out in a lecture given recently at
tie University of Maryland by DE-
,yoh- Russell. director of the Rotham'
sted. England, Agricultural Expert
ment Station, where for over 80 years
certain areas of soil have had the
same treatment. Soil supplied win
animal manures gradually gained IN
productivity while those receiving
artificials gradually lost ability 10
produce satisfactory yields. The more
Intensive the culture, the more rapid
the loss in fertility, a fact which
particularly concerns vegetable grow
ers because they of necessity prac-
tice almost continuous cultivation.
Manure had other advantages in
that soils thus treated were much bet
ter able to withstand dry periods with
out great fiuctuation in yield. DIR.
Russell stated that manure might
be replaced to a certain degree at
least by cover crops, especially those
of the legume family such as clovers,
cowpeas, soybeans, etc. He empha-
sized the fact that plant residues
are of no benefit until after they
have been decomposed and IN fact
may exercise a harmful mHueTce az
first because the nitrogen already IN
the soil is used in their decomposi-
ton. An applica ton Of nitrate OF
soda. or ammonium sulphate at the
time of turning under of green crops
will offset the temporary decline in
available soil nitrogen and prove OF
material benefit.
The great problem for gardeners is
IN obtain manure. In fact 1t is now
quite impossible to purchase natural
n1anures at a reasonable price. The
Rothamsted Station has found that
straw may be converted into a good
substitute for manure by wetting
and treating with ammonium sulphate,
which greatly hastens decomposition
into humus. Whether this is to be a
practicable method for our gardeners
time will tell. Already American
gardeners are giving the suggested
practice a trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-11

in the house, the Summer porch
adapts itself to simple conversion.
Color is the most important item In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-11
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS

Where the gardener has only a few
tomato or other plants, fair protec-
ton from cutworms may be obtained
by wrapping newspaper about the
stem, being careful to bury the lower
end of the paper cylinder about one
inch below the surface of the soil.
For larger gardens the poison mash
discussed in the last weeks column
will, of course, be more practical.
Tulips are now in condition for dig.
ging and storing. If one waits until
the old stalks are rotted away 1t is
much more difficult to determine the
location of the bulbs. Stored until
early September in a dry cool place
such as the cellar, the tulips will
mature properly and be certain to
give results next year.
An examination of the new growth
pushing out on the monthly bloom
ing roses will frequently reveal a
new crop of api1ids or plant lice. These
may be controlled by spraying with
nicotine extracts such as Black Leaf
40, purchasable at practically all
drug and hardware stores.
Lima bean seed decays very rapidly
in cold, wet soil, and if not up in a
very few days will usually be found
to have rotted. The only remedy will
be to replant. Once the young plants
have emerged, they Gre just as hardy
as any other kind of beans.
Don't hesitate to give overgrown
shrubs of the class that have now
finished blooming a thorough pruning.
Remove some of the oldest of the
stems at their base so as to give the
younger growth a fair chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-11

Federal, State and District officials
and the Park and Planning Commits
sions of the National Capital area in
perfecting plans for Greater Wash
ington-
Through artistic development Of
individual properties;
Through encouragement Of beau.
LITIGATION of all highways leading into
Washington;
Through restriction of billboards.
""To encourage the conservation
and protection of native wild flowers,
shrubs and trees.
To cooperate with special plant
societies such as the American Iris,
Peony, Gladiolus, Rose and Dahlia So
cieties."
There was a fair representation of
like there should have been consider
ing the great possibilities for such
organizations to assist in handling the
common problems. Those who have
attended the meetings have greatly
profited by the opportunity for ex-
changing ideas and experiences in
maintaining garden clubs in an active,
growing condition.
According to the proposed constitu
ton all garden clubs and garden sec.
tons of civic organizations in the Dis
trict of Columbia and Maryland and
Virginia suburban areas are to be
eligible for membership. The secre-
tary, Mr.. Aubrey B. Carter, 4611
Davidson drive, Chevy Chase Terrace,
Md, will be pleased to supply infor-
nation and receive applications for
membership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-11
Gardening in Washington
AND ITS ENTIRONS
Conducted by J. W. Wellington, Garden Editor, The Star.

nell University has found that dust
composed of nine parts of sulphur
and one of arsenate of lead is an ex'
cellent protective medium. The diff
Guilty is to obtain sulphur in the right
form, as the more finely subdivided,
the more effective the dust. Colloidal
sulphur is particularly desirable. and
may be procured from certain local
stores. With a stock of prepared
dust on hand and small powder gun
available, busting becomes much
simpler and more satisfactory propo-
sition than mixing liquid sprays.
The :a',al garden roses are largely of
the monthly blooming type, which
means new growth throughout the
entire growing season and no let-up
in the need for combating black spot.
The gardener may partly offset the
ravages of this disease by selecting
resistant varieties. but there are so
many beautiful roses in the suscept-
ible class that it is better to plant the
desired kinds and wage an active cam
paign for their protection.
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CLUB NOTES

The Chevy Chase, D. c., Garden
Club held it's regular monthly meet
ing Monday afternoon in the lovely
garden of Mrs. Samuel Henry, 420S
Military road. The invitation speaker
was Mr.. James M. r. Adams. of 230
Spruce avenue, Takoma Park, who
discussed the iris, it's culture. varieties
and utilization in the flower garden.
Refreshments were served in the
garden, which was unusually attrac.
tive because Of the many roses In full
bloom.
Monday evening. the Woodbridge
Garden Club met in regular session
at the Sherwood Presbyterian Hall.
Following a brief business session de.
voted largely to the recent successful
horticultural show, Mr.. J. Nj. X.
Adams gave an illustrated lecture on
the iris, showing the adaptability and
effectiveness of the various species
and varieties in landscape planting.
The Hyattsville Horticultural So
ciety reports a very successful Spring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-11
The Garden Federation

At the regular meeting Of the Ma
tional Capital Federation Of Garden
Clubs held Friday evening, June 8,
at the home of Mrs. Clara v. Mace,
1905 Thirty-seventh street north
west, the new constitution was read
and discussed. The aims Of the or.
ganization are effectively set forth
in the preamble:
1.-THE purpose of this organization
Is to coordinate the interests Of the
Garden Clubs of the District of Co.
lumbia and nearby sections of Mary
land and Virginia through association
and conference.
ITO serve as a clearing house for
help and information on all subjects
pertinent to garden clubs-such as
flower shows, organization, programs,
cooperative buying and plant ma.
terial.
''To assist by correlated interest the