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WANTED--SALESMEN.



SALESMAN wanted. young man with some
sales experience IN the lumber and building
material business; prefer man who owns car
but not absolutely necessary: moderate sal
AIRY to start: answer by letter. stating age,
qualifications. expo rirnce and salary expect
rd Address Box 1-E. Star office
SALES PEOPLE--We want several cnmpc-
tent sales people in our new sars department
VINO ltn wiling to work ON extra time and
also fun time: We win pay salary and com
mission art! there IL big opportunity to
make n splendid weekly income. Permarrnt
connection will be given as you develop. For
tios/ employed in the Government and other
"ntcrpriscs who wish to increase their in
come this ia a big opportunity. Everyone
knows ua. our policy and our prodncts. See
Mr.. Rcgan for interview regarding ronnec-
ton. Homer J.. Fit Co. 1890 g st. NV.
FRIGIDAlRE SALESMAN.
Very attractive proposition,
unlimited territory, beautiful
display room, many advantages.
Call between 2 and 6 pm. and
see for yourself. Mr.. Baldwin,
3l13 18th st. NV.
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G II CRAWFORD,
1919 = 81 NV.
SHOE-SUI\E PARLOR-

Also DOING sno3 hai-slNar,r- business.
rev equipment ans3 eNreiteut iS'Atloy. arcs
nniv -, .Oo terms Phone F'r5vS 0TSS
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are more, however,
than one might
suspect. One is re-
called. This quaint,
bid building with a
frame facade re-
Sembles an oil d
fellow attired in a
frock coat Of the
vintage of '76 and
wearing golf knick-
.ers and a straw hat
Of the current year.
This may seem to
be an eXtravagant
description, but 1t
fits the situation.
A conspicuous sign
on t he building
reads: Riding and
-
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The Devils MANTLE
n MYSTERY STORY.
BY FRANK L. PACKARD.
Continued from Yesterdays Starr
BY FRANK L. PACKAR

copytsht 1877 nv l.. NIT
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HELP--MALE.
Only Exceptions.


AGENTs--,New invention protects horne
from burglars; 1871 OF people interviewed
eager TO buy this effective safeguard; liberal
commission means big profits to you. DID
18th 81. NV. tnpar Ingraham ST.
AUTO PAINTERS wnricd several: cxper-
cnced in LACQUER finishing, =. those VIII" CT. can
ingtOn tadlllac 90. 1"'2 lind NV.
AUTOMOBILE PAINTERS HELPER with
at least. years experience. Apply Mr..
CITY SALESMAN with car for Washington
and vicinity not canvassing. Apply first
floor. ego Light st.. baltimore or write Mr..
White for an appointment.
20 miles from Baltimore. Address Box ~ r..
HAIR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ladies' hair
party: all in person. .sl7 18th st. nv
ha.n sn1'1Tg s annI2 %c"G n, f"a ,TS
Building from to q: bring references.
.apahlc Of turning out, good home. cooked
worker Apply Chhsteton> Hotel tkitchen|.
.;ih and X. between am. and 3 pm; no
phonipg.
MEN, neat appearing, lntrod,,c,e new rev house
earning real money. Call , 10 5 afternoons.
r. o. Likens. 1919 NJ st. n w..--.----------.----.
MEN experienced In direct selling. those
hiving their own crews and who do not
wish to abandon their present line: to SCH
our high quality PREPARATION as 2 side line,
Apply Room Az. International Bldg. 1919
+ NV.
MEN wanted to sell electric appliances in
spare time: experience not necessary: fun
commissions paid while learning. Address
BOX 45s-D. Star Office.
MEN-trce course IN life insurance sales
mansip every Tuesday. Friday night. 80.
one hour: university instructor: earn while
learning: profitable returns. Address Box
$50. STIR llice.
MEN. :: SPLENDID chancr, for advanc"m. ~ /,
Apply Saturday between ] amd . pm. %o4
Commercial National Bank Bldg
| PLUMBER To install Arcoia heat plant az
cash payment On we'll located bungalow in
alston Va 70 hapnnrs or monthly payment; n,n
1s ~ rent a1cnns. r re- MG s7a owner ""
Statesmen. fun time; $50 ,ner week guar
an,red Sc" MIR. Normandy. Room 81.
Aiher Bldg. OIL. am.
, SECURITY Statesmen esnerienced; n
| real opportunity Offer. Il on local nronosttlon.
Direct. leads and 'nit 'o-opctat"m gwen,
Must furnished references ms Ia ability and
| character or don't anply. suite o06>I. I'd
| mouds BLDG ~. =. - .. m.
WAITER wanted, white. Call 1909 = st
| NV. upstairs. -
WINDOW and house cleaners. colorrd; one
| With drivers hccn~". Cal! after !. Hen
"I"3 Newport nj NV. " -
| Young MAN-~Thc Arthur Jordan Piano
Go. has place for young man nrrhnnl,
callv inclined who wishes 30 start at the
bottom to learn monograph and radin busi'
ness. one who knows something about radio
preferred See Mr.. Kayanagh Saturday
'nnrnlnE.. --..----~---------
BANK DESIRES SERVICES
| of two hlgh.grade men for interesting out
side work in ncw business department. sales
Phone Mr. Case. Nam 6i13.
OPENING
| for two competent men; with cars, to close
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SITUATION-FEMALE.

SSMAKER-LCOmpetent. sewing In fami-
lies; gowns and rcmodeling: bcst reference.
Address Dressmaker. Box boil star office. -
DRESSMAKER. first class. experienced and
reasonable: Mt home Or by the day. fit and
workmanship guaranteed. Franklin 1862 w.
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BROk /, RS,
90 NEW YORK AVE
Observation-Disclosures

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all ktnds; sash. dN~'fs, Nr,SS ,~trn< pia,uss
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=, NV. Cleveland h>a&
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The scientisi Humboldt stated that
some Peruvian Indians could follow n
aeeGt. just NJ doge 90. - saw H..
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OPPORTUNITY FOR
Statesmen.

Ten men with automobiles
preferrcd) for selling a standard
line of goods for old reliable
concern: salary and commission
to start: thorough training
given; splendid opportunity for
advancement. Reply between 9
and -. bringing references, to
Personnel Director. Singer Sew
ing Machine Company, o27 i
st. NV. second floor.
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CHAPTER v.
Profitable Cargo.

TAPA cloth hung across the en-
trance TO the hut. 1t shut out
the faint breeze that was STIR
n ring, but it also shut out the
intense glare of the afternoon
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MlLlWORk ESTIMATOR
Position is open tn man who
has had no less than ten wears
actual experience in Washing
ton. TO such 4 man we arc
prepared to offer proper induce
mcnt to associate himself with
a firm of years standing aud
good repute, Carpenter fore
man and general cSlimators will
not be considered. Apply in
own handwriting, stating full
qualifications, age. and give ono
reference. Address Box oS- +,
Star office.
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ADDING MkCHtNt-S--AU ~,RArS SODA rented
And r.,na'H>t E3tss'os u Wsis> E0rre"<as,
bS~gVti>, ttr. Tinted tyGC~ "iteg 4 At3.
Nh g. t.,sr y sNr. Nssf 5f19 5.
EtEG CARRIAGE Wh:tney t~--fect s-,,r.
t'isson. luei teyptgS AVus, SII. $50 Cpea.
ave. Nny s'Oi
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IF Yot. HAVE A BUSINESS Tor sale ~ 4
yen wish 20 buy q business, no matter BOW
large az how small, I RAY Ne able ~ hep
Ncu. have inquiries for conre>sion stands,
beauty parlo~s and ether lines Of business.
l have for sale an exeeiieG; leather <cNts
shop IN downtown district that - . ea-s
gain.
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for two competent men. with cars, to close
III IL 81. i
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p&AFflNE TARIFFS xsxAt'N rssSf. al
~'""s Gt',H 4 son HtG = IN
HLttFRtN tt\FEkES. n<sw ~ ! txAs.
tpr rtHnl>. 80 tns4alt>i q gN,,,u4 hAtls
N}tsr N3th wSgS<t t<Haldetr $40 Wpsk
sutrtotrcd trrws ts dN~rv<t NSyta SSA -
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BUSINESS INSTRUCTION.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.
Begin today preparation for CLERK PRO
MOTION Patent Once. APPRENTICE Govt
Printing Onicc' STEM and TYP. exams. THE
CIVIL SERVICE PREPARATORY SCHOOL.
Sc. car. 18th and r NV. FIR. 30s0.
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nIhNStNNNs etr.. eny>htS et every lyV~T.r
SAtu{ys4N March tsrd w '
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BU SINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

BATTERY SHOP for sale. with J-a.- On
hui!ding ard new equipment. for cash IN
n"!rny town IN Maryland Address Box
NEW STORE. S-roon apt. ami. wordeF-
M. location for grocery. tailor o. bakery:
'i'i -. ne. See Harry |. Carroll. gis G.
= NV. Main 10l3a
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s<,l niN0 CN>tSS. ttsAt. ~NxN,,x p.S1 az
stth- IL RAIN = SON Sle = IS. Nv
kNN SAtS~~fMc payraAS~tA SAGE sal
sss'dt Very fva~SAtAete CAN t<A lNiS
sRlS,pAlRE A'mest asw s-s,s il. sisS-
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the market. As usual, Larry had
forgotten TO give her any extra
money that morning, so she pur-
chased most economically. buying
only what she needed for dinner that
night.
And as she went from stand 70
stand, her soul was singing its little
daily refrain. Housekeeping wss her
joy and delight. She might not have
the lure Of India nor her gay
abandon /. . nor her envisble way
OF getting the luxuries Of life without
. . but she was sweet-tempered
and for sheer beauty she had
India crowded right off the map.
. . and she could cook
so mich as lifting a little pink finger
,iYwah s oassmop""mddU :qloqlnvyT
Larry came home early. and in a
bad humor. His knee had bothered
him all day. snd he thought he ought
to keen off IL for several days.
"Horrorsl" thought Byrd. flying
around the tiny kitchen. "Nhat a day
for a flank steak Byrd hadn't yet
acquired the art of cloaking a tough
piece Of steak so il would be mis-.
taken for a porterhorse.
Larry was propped up comfortably
in the big easv chair. with his knee
On a stand supported by pillows.
Byrd served their dinner on a little
table in the living room. and she
hoped that the flowers she had
bought NJ the market. thirty cents
worth, would help distract Larry's
mind from the meal itself.
Hungry az q bear" he said.
He looked pointedly owe the con
tents of the little table.
wish | had asked you to have my
dinner sent IN from the dining room.
I was sort OF looking forward 20 a
big. juicy steak"
His voice sagEed with disappoint-
ment like a little child's.
But you haven't tasted q thing
yet" said Byrd, encoursgingly.
But Larry picked at the food 81
lently.
"Oh. | wish Larry wouldn't pout,"
thought Byrd. distractedly. again
irving to think Of SOM homeopathic
remedy that she might administer
secretly IN cure these fits ~ temper.
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Gave IL . poke when I fell out of
the car the other night" He limped
painfully to the door.
He took M the second check which
Chef handed him, and left.
Then Byrd came in. Her face was
like the heart Of a flower surrounded
by golden petals. but il was mys-
teriously shadowed this morning.
like the sudden darkening Of the
earth's surface on "a bright. sunny
day.
Il can't believe it, said Byrd. look
ing around with something very like
maternal pride.
"Today's the grand opening"
smiled Chef. you're my third caller
"Hmmmm.' unused Byrd. aloud.
"Who were the others, and what did
they want2"
"'The kings in his counting house,
counting out his money" chanted
Chef.
"'And along came some pretty
girls and tweaked off his-bills'i'
laughed Byrd. "India for one?"
chet nodded.
"who was the other?' asked Byrd,
~cosxinFlv.
But Chef only shook his head.
Say. Chef" tsked Byrd, suddenly.
"has IL occurred TO you that Larry
and India might have been in the
same accident
"Poohl What an ides.' lied Chef.
"India told me all about it,"
Byrd looked Chef squarely in the
eve. But his ewes dropped They
were riveted "a her white hands. fold
ed so tightly together that the ten
dons seemed stripped of skin and
tissue.
.The cats whiskers," she said.
then. with a forced gsiety. ~ should
worry over those two. THEY'RE just
a pair or irresponsible kids"
"And they've known each other
for years. wouldn't worry one hit,'
added Chef. consolinEly.
"Well. can YOU srare me fifty after
these other rsidsg' she asked, with
some embarrassment. Byrd would
never Tet used 70 asking anybody for
money. Thanking Chef briefly, she
hurried away.
On her way home she stopped at
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CHAPTER NX

8h -
y was Larry, and ha brought Chef
out Of his preoccupation with a jolt.
rs breezed into the room with all
me s"ank Of a moving picture hero.
hs vibrated energy. when Larry
had somthing on his mird tho very
ar seemed quickened with his vital
ity.
Mapping during business hours"
ecnimsnted Larry, laughing. wish
had that much time on my hands.
This deal Of ours keeps me hust-
lingl7
lhet was used to being guycd
about bis job. During his years as
teller Larry used 10 picture him
sitting IN his cage. doing nothing all
Gay bat manicure his finger nails.
Line up with me-" Larry used
70 adyise him, "and you'll grow bald
and rich
"lndia's Just left remarked Ch-t,
lsconically.
Yes. inquired Larry. what did
she want?'
"Oh, just n little loan. a. usual
Chef answered off-hand. but she
felt a sudden pang over all the loans
she's had from me during the last
three years and changed her mind
Larry : face fell.
'Crazy ~ a helbu-. that girl"
commented Larry. TOO bad she
Wouldn't take II. though. | happen
Hknow she needs Il to pay a doe
w bill"
II happens, TOO. that I'm prsc
ttslly through making gifts ~ In
dia,H said Chef. looking riercinglv
At Larry. why do you continue 20
do it?v
Il don't" said Larry. sharply.
sNhere did you get that bright
idea"
-Oh. I Just happen - know that
everyone she knows helps finance
her said Chef. mesningly. ANY
enc can buy common stock IN her
any time
aThat's a broad statement. and
I'd be careful to whom | applied
IL" said Larry. sharply. "India's an
old friend Of m~ihe-don't forget
fhst."
"Well. let's dror the subject. Per
thsps I was has.y.' and Chef flicked
RE ashes from his cigarette irVs
24he tray.
"we've known each other too lons
ard too we'll. not 20 close our eyes
..-cs IN a while 70 each othsrs
Vaults" answered Larry, poirtedly.
"what's that asked Chef more
now.
Gee, gosh. II ] pursued your tao
Yics. 7 could stir IN some dust. ]
.ould merely mention the feet that
bcu and Byrd lunched together Sat
Friday"
N aLcrhy. don't tell me that you. Of
Nh people" began Chct. with utter
actually lent an irresistible glow 10
his natural craftsmanship abilities.
Now Ne warmed under the feeling
~ the tao hundred in his pocket.
vas an added alertness IN his
I've. 4 swift. sharp rehuttal on the
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Wouldn't it be cosy to have our
dinners before the crate fire this
winter?" she asked, brightly.
Larry grunted.
"Your knee hurts, doesn't it,
asked Byrd. solicitously, jumping IN
and bringing smother cushion 20 put
under t. "'Ycu ought to stay ut
home for a week."
Sweet chance!" he said. sourly,
with nothing but q mess Of bills on
nv hands all the tImel"
Byrd went to her bag.
Here's fifty dollars TO pay for the
fender. Chef loaned IL to me until
fathers check comes"
"Gadi Can't | wei teach you not
10 20 around telling everybody that
we're hard upf Chef Of all people,
I might have been able to sell him
some stock. Sweet chance now, when
he knows I can't pay a little auto.
mobile bill" Larry had exploded as
suddenly as fireworks.
He looked feverish. His eyes were
tired and bloodshot. Byrd just knew
his sprained knee was responsible for
his bad temper.
"Why. he knows he'll have II back
in = dsy or two" began Byrd.
ooh, hell, it's letting everybody
know our business. You haven't the
least comprehension or the struggle
I'm going through" said Larry. saw
agely. "Do you think for one mo-
ment il J didn't have all this expense
I'd be wearing myself into . state Of
Y prostration over that old
Builders Supply
Larry folded the check once and
put it into his pocket.
Byrd went into the kitchen 90 get
the dessert, and the tears trickled
down her peach-bloom cheeks right
over the spple pie. She stoppd 70
listen. She thought the phone gave
= little. dreamy tinkle. and then she
heard Larry's voice. She caught the
last sentence. low as il was.
"Please don't cry about u. child"
his tones were hardly audible, "snd
don't let the expense worry you
Ill take care az H."
And Byrd realized that Larry had
offered 70 nav midas bills. too.
90 BE CONTINUED
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Mapping during business hoursl' commented Larry,
laughing.

disgust in his voice.
not T. said Larry. amicably.
"uld rooster. YOU saved nc y good
old razzing. Hone you'll do il otter"
Chot was silent.
Nice little ~s-nctum Won cot
fere. Nice ~salary and 10 overhead
said Larry. caiculrtinrly.
But AZ hc flicked his eyes quick
~ around the room. th-y showed q
faint Indulgence for Chet-Chet who
hsd always been too cautious r.
throw I'll his lot with brokers and
opportunity seeker. lots q bank
Officials. Larry knew. had already
spent a life timc in these cells. flat
terirE themselves that they were
headed right for the prc. idcrcy.
And thry were. too. But ID took
them about thousand wears ~ get
there.
Anything n~ your mind +" asked
Chet, politely. intimating that time
was valuable.
Yes. | came to sec IL lou could
LEI me have two hundred dollars for
a few drys." SAID Larry. briskl-.
His tone implied thet Chot ought
% realize that hr was favored I'M
such Z request. Larry was p%arti~-
ular from whom he borrowed. Chef
hesitated.
"Tf You're putting IL into the
Builders Supply company" he be
gar.
Larry dismi sed that ridiculous
id"7 with = wave &c his hand, iu.
! plying that one doesn't ever put
mcne~ INTO "A gold mine. He tap
ned his well-cared-for fingers on the
bare table. trying 70 make n deci-
sion.
might III veil spill n ~ long ~
Indias been here. he began. We
we're on our way TO the Crescent
Moon the other night and slid into
"A ditch. Some minor casualties,
such as n fractured fender. a smash
ID running board. 2 broken differ
entail. a sprsined arm and a twisted
knee cap. resulted
Chef still hesitated. Larry rsmsm-
hered that he ard Chef had often
made loans TO each other without
asking any security. and sometimes
a year elapsed before they were
paid.
NffiF EhAl iHiitH riNt FAFH
"How much did YOU ssy?' aske !
Chet. s~talling for time.
Three hundred" grinned Larry,
bound to remain good-humored. al
though he was beginning to fume
inwardly.
\ heard you thA first time sd
mitted Chef. a little sourlv. taking
out his check book.
Thanks" said Larry. pocketing
the check. "T1l have Il cashed or
my way out"
Chefs impulse had been 70 refuse
Larry this loan and put an end 70
hi- bad habit. IS well IS India's. His
onlT motive IN giving IL was to spare
Byrd any knowledge of the accident.
A little success always went n
Larry's head. Like warm wine. i.
tn If his tongue. IN unasSailable
logic IN his brain.
"1ou couldn't make = mistake by
buying Builders Supply" &c began.
IN that ingratiatinr voice of his.
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"Nhy. it's the biggest opportunity
yon'll ever have, man. 70 make a
rice little wsd without lifting a fir
GER He lowered his voice 10 .
palpitant insistence. Were putting
every cent we can scrape together
into il. Byrd's fathers as cautious
as any old bird | know. And he's
taken five thousand and will take
more,"
Il had hoped va might avoid a
discussion Of the subject" said Chef,
quietly, "but now that you've open
ed ~ on me, all | want to say is
that I'm sorry as hell you're mixed
up in it,"
"Wcil. there's room for a differ
ence Of opinion answered Larry,
good nsturedly. All bankers are
alike. They take a sort of patron
izing attitude toward anything that
pays more than four per cent"
Then he unfolded the scheme to
Chct. He told about the reorganizs-
tion. which was the only reason the
stock was on the market. u had
been \ conservative. though not =
very well known, concern for years.
The idea that had sounded so pre-
posterous and absurd before. slowly
but surely took on all the aspects OF
siundness and safety.
"Fred's taken a chunk. too" said
Larry. pushing his advantage.
well. I might consider n thousand.
but not one cent more" said Chef.
still reluctant to admit that he had
succumbed 10 Larry's guile.
"Ill stand for every cent Of il my
SELF" grinned Larry.
As larry started for the door, he
rave his knee an unexpected twist.
A sharp spssm Of pain crossed his
face.
"That damned kneel" he said.
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MANY A SLOW UP
But you can protect yourself

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no woman can remain ~vivacious
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iaily undermining health and
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dreadful diseases.
Begin now combating consti-
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o prevent it. Just eat two table
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