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into his with irresistible seduction
in their haif-closed depths. The
ripe red lips were formed to ap-
pealing curves.
Arson faced her, his dark eyes
burning, his bronzed cheeks
aflame. She was playing with him,
he thought, and in a sudden gust
of reckless passion his arms
closed around her.
mo, no, release me at onceP'
She struggled like a young ami.
NAL in his clasp, fighting to free
herself. Her piled-up hair fell
from its fastenings and tumbled
over.
The Threat
"You have passed the bounds!"
Her voice sounded like the slash
Of whip. her eyes were bright
with the hard brilliancy of a dia-
mond. There was a clicking
noise, oninous, metallic, and An.
son felt something pressing vici-
ously against his shirt-front. you
are going to die!''
The menace in her tone brought
him to his senses. He drew his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-04

~. And she knew that Gus was
giving her this part, not because
he wanted to keep a promise, but
because she was being decent" to
him, as he called 1t.
wen go down to the studio to-
morrow morning." he told her an
hour later as they kissed each
other goodnight under Mrs. Man
gan's wistaria vine. its leaves and
dripping lavendar blossoms silver
in the moonlight. 81 want to see
you in one of the Dutch outfits
they've made for the picture. Lit
tie white caps, white aprons and
wooden shoes to make Bobbie
look like Gretchen of the wind
mills instead of my Hollywood
girl"
ITO be Continued Monday
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FASHIONS
F NCIES

OBTAINING = FOOthold upon
~ footwear fashions, genuine liz
ard continues to be used for many
of the very smartest shoes. A
very stylish tailored model uses
brown lizard, with landings of
brown suede, in a one.strap type.
The strap is quite broad, and
buckled to one side with a large
bronzed metal buckle. High Gu
ban heels are In keeping with the
lines and style Of such q walking
shoe.
Enough Rope to Hang Herself
is what the current jewelry styles
allow Dame Fashion, for the
longer the rope of pearls the
smarter the necklace. For evening
wear a strand 100 inches long Is
worn in loop upon loop.
Counting Daisy Petals has long
been the custom of girls who
wished to ascertain whether or not
their sweethearts loved them. Now
many chaps love is gagged by
his gifts, one of the most accept
able of which is a white silk eve
ming bag mounted on g. rhine.
stone studded frame and en-
broidered in pearl daisies, with
stems and foliage of green beads.
Swinging from Handbar
sounds like a gymnastic feat, but
1t is only foible Of fashion in the
instance Of the new leather purses.
These have long, bakelite handle
bar the exact color OF the bag and
almost their width. Such odd
fastenings lend many of the new
est purses their distinctive air and
pr0nounce them as being def
nifty new.
Like Water off Ducks Back
ii i proverbial saying, and would
easily describe the effect of rain
on an umbrella but the effect
OF hand-carved, bright painted
ducks head az handle Is some
thing the new rain and sun shades
have most recently acquired
The King Of Sweden has been
appointed an admiral ia the Span
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-04

That was what he meant. It
was as plain TO her as chalk
marks on blackboard.
No Reason at An
"And he's Free" her common
sense kept saying to her above
the wild beating Of her heart, as
she leaned back in his arms and
gave herself to his kisses. There's
not a reason on earth why he
shouldn't marry me, if he's as wild
about me as all this! Or at least,
he might do me the honor to ask
me to, anyway"
Lets go up to my house for a
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do give me q part in this picture!
You've promised to, you know"
Her mouth was amost on his sttll,
as she spoke.
He laughed at the eager, lovely
face raised to him in the moonlight.
Bobbie, freed from all her silly
qualms about love making, all at
once. Bobbie, close to him, warm
and precious in his arms.
''Of course" he promised her
huskiIy, You don't think I'd
break my promise to you, do you,
Bobolink?" He seemed to forget
how many of them he had broken!
But Bobbie remembered it clear
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-04

lie you want to meet Arson
i Campbell face to face, you
win have an opportunity during
the week Of June 10, for the
great motion picture which has
been built around the dramatic
serial, Captain Salvation, will
be shown at LOew's Palace
Theater at that time.
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VoNVs 1AASSCS OLCSSs
Cut in sizes: 16, IS and 20
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the guimpe IL made with long
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material for the dress. If the
guimpe is made with short sleeves
70 yard less OF the material is
required. The width of the dress
at the lower edge is 1% yards.
Price 10c.
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Cut in 5 sizes: 4, 6, s, 10 and
IL years. A 1O-year size requires
IL yards of 36-inch material.
Price 10c.
Send zoe IN stamps or coin for
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Read the Thrilling Account Of How
Arson, the Atheist and
Wastrel, Found God.
Read This First:

Anson Campbell sent to college BY his uncle study
drink to
daughter,
visitor.
him. sighting
him
and Campbell walks off his
and with Zeke Crosby old who built ship
Campbell that day he will build
Anch0rvfe
gets into following becoming
and brutal On the ship Passac bound
vicious mate lays his scalp with bit
such that
Campbell in his Campbell fight
enemy They battle the
$4,000 and back in
his home town discovers that Mary Phillips
nome In disgrace He buys interest
49,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-04
The Hunting of Shark

NEW industry that will depend upon the shark
"A products is be established New Zealand.
obtained from the shark include leather fertilizer valuable OIL
glue and substance for medicinal purposes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-04
This Day in Our History

TUE directors Of the Ford Motor Company increased the
ital stock from 100000 $1OOO0oOOO June 1915
The Ford Motor Company organized June 49, 1909 by
Henry Ford, the inventor.
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The King Of Sweden has been
appointed an admiral ia the Span
ism navy by King Alfonso.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-04
Canadian National
Railways

The Largest Transportation System In America
c4monncss the opening
of Canadian Travel Infor-
nation Bureau and Ticket
Office at
CORNER OF IS" ed T" SITS, NV.
WASHINGTON, DC
TELEPHONE: MAIN 1855
Complete information regarding travel to
al points In Canada, the Pacific Coast,
ALASKA, the Orient, Australasia. and to
Europe via Canadian Ports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
i. s. WARNS REBEL
CHIEF IN NICARAGUA
Marine Leader Threatens to
Attack Unless Mines Are
Evacuated.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, July H.
Maj. G. d. Hatfield. commanding a
detachment of United States Marines
here, has sent an ultimatum to the
rebel leader, Gen Sandino, who has
been occupying American mines at
San Fernando, to lay down his arms
at FL Ocotal by o'clock of the morn
ing of July IA.
Gen. Sandino was notified that in
case of his refusal to obey the order
an attack will be made upon him by
joint American and Nicarag guam
forces. The general was appealed to
In the name of his patriotism to lay
down his arms in order to save the
lives of his soldiers.
Gen. Sandino, who originally was a
leader in the liberal army, which re-
Gently laid down it's arms, has been
operating the American mines, assess.
ing taxes and maintaining his forces
at San Fernando. He is reported to
have force of 1000 men and four
machine guns.
Gen. Augusta Sandino was reported
in a Managua dispatch of July / to
have seized the American-owned gold
mine, San Albino. owned by Charles
Butter, who was said to have invested
more than $700,00 in the property.
Butter requested immediate protection
by the American Government through
American Minister Charles G. Eber-
hardt, and then started back to the
mine, despite the belief that it might
be at the risk of his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
FOG MARS BYRD'S DEPARTURE
Three Companions Await Arrival of
Commander at CherbOurg.

CHERBOURG, France. July 12 up.
Fog, which kept Comdr. Richard
Byrd and his companions from lie
Bourget on their arrival by air from
America, rolled down through the
gaps in the hills along the Cherbourg
roads shortly after noon, so that when
Neville, Acosta and Balchen arrived
by motor from Cabourg, the entire
roadstead was blotted out to the sky.
line
Comdr. Byrd was scheduled to ar
rive at 3 pm. by train from Caen,
where he went to rescue the log book
of the America. which had been found
by Gendarmes near the scene of the
wreck and sent to Caen. Plans for
any reception to Byrd here were upset
when it was understood that he was
ILL., The only function will be a tea
at the naval aviation station.
Byrd will proceed to the Leviathan
by launch, accompanying other craft
bearing the boxed plane America.
They will be escorted by French
sailors. who brought the airplane
from Ver-sur-Mer. The impossibility
of cutting 20 centimeters from the
wings of the America rendered it's
transport by rail impossible, the
wings being too high to pass under
the tunnels on the French railways.
Accordingly, the projects Of two de-
partments halted all traffic on the
roads from VersurMer to Cherbourg,
and sailors loaded the plane on road
vehicles. They arrived at Cherbourg
without accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12

Washington and has been proclaimed
the musical find of the century,
The court is told that application
for a permit was made to the Com
missioners on June % last; that the
Commissioners have said that the
matter has been referred to the di
rector Of the department of school at
tendance and work permits, and that
the director does not recommend per-
mits for children under IA to sing at
theaterS.
The petitioner contends that this
authority is vested specially in the
Commissioners and that they cannot
delegate it. They contend also that
the refusal is arbitrary aud contrary
to law and will deprive the infant of
his liberty to find employment and to
work and to follow his calling with
out due process of law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
BY IRA l.. REEVES.

chief
these
s of
personnel Of
Troubles
il troubles
o.
appreciation to
10
to
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DRY OFFICER SLAIN
IN AMBUSH IN HILLS
Another Wounded by Moonshiners
Defending Still-State Troop
ers Seek Suspects.

BY the Associated Press.
WEIGH, w. Va. July 12.-One
State prohibition officer was killed
and another wounded slightly last
night when they were ambushed by
moonshiners in the hills of Little
White Oak Creek, Wyoming County.
it was learned today when a posse
reached the scene. Gus J. Simmons,
Of Beckley was the officer who met
death. Sam Lester was wounded.
Accompanied by two other officers,
Simmons and Lester went into the
hills to capture a large still. Other
members of the party saved them
selves by dropping to the ground at
the first shot and remaining quiet
until the moonshiners ceased firing.
State troopers arrested Clifford Mui-
len in connection with the shooting.
They are searching for Lee and Wiley
SiZemore, brothers, who are suspected
of having taken part in the attack
on the officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
SLUSH COMMITTEE
SUIT FOR BALLOT
BOXES DISMISSED
Federal District Court Holds
Senate Alone Can Tell if
Probe Is Official.
PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY
VOTES WERE SOUGHT
Existence of Reed Group Doubted
in Wilson-Vare Elec-
tion Contest.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, July 12.-The
Federal District Court for Eastern
PENNSYLVANIA. today dismissed the suit
of the Reed Senate committee to COM
pei the production of ballot boxes by
Delaware County for examination in
the Vare-Wilson senatorial election
contest.
Judge ]. Whitaker Thompson in
dismissing the suit declared that the
court had no jurisdiction in the case
and that it was a matter for the SEN
ate to decide whether one of it's com.
mittees was still in existence.
Obtained Other Boxes.
The suit was filed by Jerry s. South.
representing the Senate special com.
mittee investigating campaign eX-
penses and the election contest
brought by William 3. Wilson. Demo.
crat. against Representative William
:. Ware, Republican, who holds GER
tificate of election from the Governor
of Pennsylvania.
The special committee, of which
Senator Reed of Missouri is chair.
man, sought and obtained possession
of the ballot boxes of Philadelphia
and Allegheny Counties. When the
committee requested the ballot boxes
of Delaware County, which adjoins
Philadelphia. it met opposition on the
ground that the committee had no
official existence.
King Backs Reed.
Counsel for the Delaware County
custodians of the ballot boxes argued
that the failure of the Senate to pass
a resolution continuing it took from
the committee any authority to COM
pei the production of the ballots and
other election papers.
Senator King of Utah. a member of
the committee. argued that the
Senate was a continuing body and
that the Reed committee was stil in
existence.
Judge Thompson said that the
members of the Reed committee were
asking the court to decide a question
which they would, no doubt, have had
recourse TO the Senate to decide if the
Senate were in session, and it would
not have occurred to any one to
invoke the aid of a court if it were
not that the Senate has adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
Child Singer Sues D. C. Commissioners
For Permit to Earn Living in Theaters

Arbitrary action of the District
Commissioners is preventing a 13-
year-old child, proclaimed as the
musical find of a century," from
earning his living during the Summer
months, it was alleged in a petition
filed in the District Supreme Court to-
day to compel the District Commits
sioners to issue to Max King, 13 years
old, 1855 Irving street, a permit to
sing in local theaters during the Sum.
mer months. The petition was filed by
his next friend, Herman Becker of
1910 f street, through Attorneys
Rufus w. Pearson and Edwin NJ.
Martin.
The petition asserts that King is a
boy with Unusual musical talent and
possesses an extraordinary voice; that
he has sung cveA the radio and at
charitable perforI Hnces in and about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
HOLY LAND QUAKE
DEATHS REACH 500
Heavy Damage to Property
and Famous ShrineS Also
Reported.
Rr the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CAIRO, Egypt, July 12.-An eye
witness who arrived here today by
airplane from Transjordania said that
800 persons were believed TO have
been killed in yesterdays earthquake.
At Maan, Arabia. the eyewitness
said that most of the houses there
were damaged or had collapsed com
pletely, while a mosque In the course
of erection WIS seriously damaged.
The movements of the earth lasted
30 seconds, and were visible in the
lava beds. the witness
said, describing the effect as terrify-
ing
Many persons We're killed at Am
man, Palestine, the witness said,
while others were killed at Rudd and
Ramleh as we'll as in various villages
in Transjordania.
Desert Bedouins everywhere ap-
peared terrified by the earth move
mentS.
While the earthquake was felt in
Cairo, no damage was reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
JERUSALEM DAMAGED.
Sc Reported Dead, With Heavy Prop
erty Loss i'm Holy City.

JERUSALEM. July i LP.-The
earthquake which terrified the in
habitants of Jerusalem yesterday
afternoon and wrought destruction
there and in many parts of Palestine
and Transjordania, while not on as
great a scale as some similar
tragedies in the Holy Land in the past,
took a considerable toll of lives and
caused widespread damage.
An incomplete casualty list en-
bracing the Jerusalem district placed
the dead at - and the injured at 80,
and officials fear that when reports
are received from the outlying places
the death roll will reach a large
figure.
In Jerusalem itself, the material
damage was extensive. The small
dome of the Holy Sepulchre Church,
occupying site which has been
Continued on Page 3, Column ~
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COUNTS SON HELD
IN O'H|GG|NS DEATH
George PIunkett and 10 9th
ers Accused of Conspiracy,
Ending in Murder.

By the Associated Press.
DUBLIN, July 12.-George Plum
kett, son of Count George Plunkett,
was one of 10 men who appeared in
court today charged with conspiring
to murder Kevin O'Higgins, vice presi-
dent of the Free State council, who
was assassinated Sunday.
Plunkett, who has been arrested
several times previously on charges
of being involved in Republican ac-
tivities, and the other men were ar
rested last night. They were remand
ed in custody until Monday.
All protested against being arrested
on what they called an obviously
false charge"
The names of the other nine arrest
ed men were as follows: Frank Ker-
lin, William Roe, Michael Fitzpatrick,
Owen Connolly. Brodon O'Carroll,
Kevin O'Carroll. Joseph Reynolds,
Aubrey Hunt and Henry Hunt.
Held for Conspiracy.
The men are charged with conspir.
ing on July 10. and previous dates
with persons unknown to commit a
der, and in pursuance of said con-
spiracy did between IL o'clock and
noon on July 10 at Booterstown ave-
nue.. with malice afOrethought, Kill
and slay kevin Christopher O'Higgins
by shooting him with revolvers where
by he was mortally wounded"
Republican leaders have publicly
repudiated responsibility for the assas-
sination. On the other hand, fears
that the assassination of the vice
president of the council might have
Il serious aftermath in the way of
disturbances have happily not been
fulfilled in Dublin, and Ireland gener
ally remains calm. On all sides ex-
pressions of horror at the crime and
sorrow over the loss Of great states
man and lover of his country are
heard.
Prof. John MacNeill was the prin
cipal witness at the inquest today.
HIS testimony was purely a formal
recitation of the tragedy as he wit
messed it. The medical testimony
proved that any one of the many body
wounds was sufficient to cause death
and Prof. MacNeill said ne realized
the moment he approached the
stricken minister that the wounds
were mortal.
Jury Asks Justice.
The jury returned a verdict of will
full murder and added a rider, con-
demning in the strongest terms the
cruel CRIME and trusting that the MUIR
derers would be brought to justice.
Before the body of the minister.
clothed i'll the habit of Our Lady of
Carmel, was removed from the home
at Black Rock to the mansion house
for the lying in state there was a
poignant scene. Timothy Healy gov
Continued on Page 8. Column u
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OKADA PREDICTS AGREEMENT.
Jananese Minister of Navy Opposes
Expansionist Plans.

TOXIC, July 12 CP.-The belief
that the delegates at the tripartite
naval conference at Geneva will be
able TO avoid a breakdown of the dis
cussions was expressed by Admiral
Okada, minister of the navy. at a
cabinet meeting today.
The admiral stated that Premier
Tanaka yesterday exchanged views
with the American and British Am
ba bassadors and indicated Japan's eX-
IRENE disapproVal of any expansionist
program, reiteratng her intense de.
sire for the conclusion of limitation
agreement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
D. c. DELEGATES NAMED.
Six Appointed to Tax Conference
Scheduled for Toronto.

Six delegates were appointed by the
Commissioners today to represent the
District at the twentieth national con-
ference on taxation to be held in To-
ronto, Canada. the week beginning Oc-
tober 10. Those named are District
Tax Assessor William p Richards,
Auditor Daniel ]. Donovan, Frederick
A. Delano. w. l.. Beale, Newbold
Noyes and DIR. Thomas Page
Besides the American assessors and
economists. those of Canada affiliated
with the Cna&an conference on taxa
ton also wi s present, the two con-
ferences meeting simultaneously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
FILM MAN FOUND DEAD.

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, July Il R.-
Police detectives early tod-y began an
investigation into the apparently vio-
lent death of Percival L. Linwood, 40,
motion picture employe, who was
found dead in his home with a 2-inch
cash at the base of the brain.
Mrs. Linwood who said her hus-
band was a director, was hysterical.
Police reported they were unable to
obtain any information from her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
THUGS TORTURE GIRL
IN QUEST FOR PURSE
Wounded Victim Left in Field
When Thieves Fail to Find
Money.
By the Associated Press.

HASTINGS, Iowa. July 12.-Mr
and Mrs. Con White, living near
Strain. this county, yesterday report.
ed an attack upon their daul e.,
Mable. Is. by two masked men, who
tortured the girl in an effort to COM
pei her to reveal the hiding place of
the family purse.
The girl was left unconscious in a
cornfield. where she was found by her
mother. who had been temporarily alb
sent from the house. The girl was
choked and her legs and body cut
and bruised. The men did not obtain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
CLEMENCEAU BETTER;
PASSES GOOD NIGHT
Condition of Former Premier of
France Satisfactory, Doctors
Inform His Friends.
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press
PARIS, July 12.-Georges Clemen-
ceau. former premier, who is suffer
ing from cold and a slight attack
of bronchitis, passed an excellent
night. Inquirers at his home In the
Rue Franklin this morning were told
that his condition is considered sat
isfactory.
what perturbed yesterday when
friends, alarmed by false reports that
he was gravely ill. called at his home.
He resented being called a sick man.
his brother said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
Pedestrian Hurt
AS Mouse Runs Up
Leg of Motorist
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
FOND DU LAC, Wis, July r.
Charles Rawson was threading his
way between two parked automo-
biles when a mouse ran up the leg
of O. w. GumZ, who was driving
by in his machine.
Gumz let go Of the wheel TO
clutch at the mouse and his car
rammed into the rear parked car,
iamming them together and pin
ming Rawson between them.
Rawson suffered hrpken leg
and possibly internal tnjuAes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-12
BANANA FUMES FATAL.
Three Die in Cellar in Paris.
Rotting Fruit Blamed.

PARIS, July u F).-Fumes, at
tributed TO bananas rotting in a cellar,
caused the deaths Of three workmen
in the Paris central markets today.
Another workman, who went into the
cellar to rescu~ II: victims, narrowly
escaped being overcome.
Firemen worked some hours before
th4v could recover the bodies.