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Evening star., 1928-04-10

the rC / with her father. Jonifer's
arm was about her shoulders.
You go to the deuce" she said, dis
dainfully.
The business Of securing Starcourt
and his company to convenient trees
was well-nigh completed with the
young captain. who had been watching
her as she listened to the low-pitched
voice of the tall robber, saw her
straighten her shoulders. lift her chin,
and, without so much as a glance in
his direction stalk off across the high
way and disappear among the trees
Two of the brigands followed her.
Your son?" inquired the captain,
as Jonifcr came up.
NO" said the other shortly Then.
with a. note Of pride in his .oice: My
daughter"
Good Heavens" fell from Starcourts S
lips,
Five minutes later there was not a
highwayman in sight. They had van
ished into the forest some one way,
some another, and with them went not
only the treasure of Leopold Matthias,
but the sabers and pistols Of the vaunt-
ed Dukes Dragons. Jonifer magnifi-
Gently said good-byI to the captain Of
the troops. He pauS. before Leopold
Evening star., 1928-04-10

J Go your way in peace. l. is my wish
| This is my birthday and L"
Jonifer. aving found his voice, in
terrupted her.
Get back where you belongl" nj
| Numbered
Starcourt laughed Addressing Joni.
! fer, H. said SarcaStically:
! BY gad--I miStook you to be the
leader of this band of raScalS" Then
bowling to the Strplng; Pardon me
! Young sir. for my mistake. Prudent
| lad that you are. / do not blame YOU for
! taking good care to lead your bolo
/ boys from behind a tree. Discretion
IS"
"Lcader?" roarcd Jouifer. aghast
"ThiS-thiS baby our leader? Now
| listen to this, my lads" He shouted
to the robbers all about, He takes
this pretty lambkin to be your chief
tain, join me IN the Taught"
And laugh he did--loudly~bu mirth-
| leSSly. Jonifer was not amused. In
deed. his boiSterous lcvity was cut
rather short. Gernane drew step or
two nearer
How dare you?" she stormed. How
dare you laugh? Would YOU make q
fool of me?"
mo. my baby" cried her father. hold
ing his sides; You have attended to
that yourself"
The youns captain stared in bewil-
derment. Nervy, he thought-nervy of
lad like that to deiy--why. the
Youngsters voice hadn't even lost its
boyiSh treble And the crown of his
hat came no higher than the big ruff
tiians chin.
Are you going to tie this man up.
or are you going 10 set him free?" de-
manded the lad" fiercely.
Two questions III one" replied JON
ifer. calling for yes and no as an
answer Now. be of. he added stern
ly. Enough of this fooliShnesS.
might have known what would happen
if / allowed you to come along
should have truSsed you to tree and
left you to the wolves"
As YOU are proposing to leave these
helpless men," said she scathingly.
Why not kill them outright"
"Peace!' commanded Jonifer. Be
sides he added quickly. on second
thought, the wolves never come down
to the highway in the daytime"
Nor the lions. for that matter, 3"
supplemented Julius Broadaxe.
And. what is more. the mail-stage
will pass by here q little before noon
so their bondage cannot last more than
q lew hOuTS, explained ner tathef, 10
which Broadaxe appended:
To say nothing of such stray traV-
elerS and mouhtaineerS as may"
Have donel" exclaimed Gerane, a
little quaver in her voice Il see you
are determined to have your own way
about this Nothing ! can say or do will
alter your"
She was interrupted by Starcourt.
Thank you, young sir" he said. Il
fear you are too young to appreciate
the frequently unpleasant stratagems
Of war II you live long enough. you
will realize that it does not pay to be
careless. quite understand and agree
Evening star., 1928-04-10
The linn of the Hawk and Raven
MCUTtIEN
~ m~ m~ ~
81 GEORGE BARR McCUTCHEN
copyrieht 1928 by Metropolitan Newspaper Service.

with this excellent gcntlemans plan,
So long as he declines to accommodate
me by blowing my brains out, ] can
see no reason to question his other
wise intelligent motives He would be
fool to turn me loose, as you so kindly
suggest only to have me abuse his gem
erosity by cutting the fetters that bind
my men and setting the whole pack
upon his heels as soon as his back was
turned And that. you may be sure
is precisely what / should do, More
over. as he very well knows, We should
shoot every one of you, if we had the
chance"
Now. there is common sense for
Evening star., 1928-04-10

YOU" said Jonifer. inspired. II have
the greatest respect for the gentle
mans opinions. even If you have not,
my lambkin Proceed with your work, "
he went on addressing his henchmen
Tie him up securely. AS for you. my
baby, come with me. l would have a
word with"
The voice of Leopold Matthias was
heard. He was appealing to Gerane.
Have pity. young sir Command
your varlcts to release me and restore
my--er my belongings. There Is
nothing of value I'M"
Gerane pause to regard the whimp-
ering merchant as she walked toward
Evening star., 1928-04-10

the end of this month. The constitu-
ton provides that no candidate shall
hold federal office three months before
an election.
l.. Vasquez Fela. undersecretary' of
the department will be in charge until
the end OF the year, when President
Gales term of office ends.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
MEXICAN QUITS POST.

MEXICO CITY, April 10 (E) Ell Uni
versal today announced the resignation
Of Adalberto A. Tejeda, minister OF ir-
terror, because of his acceptance Of the
gubernatorial nomination in the State
of Vera Cruz. He will leave Office at
Evening star., 1928-04-10
Concerning the Action sna Characters,

a, Gerane only dsughter OF Jonifer the
hawk a robher chaeftatn. who is planning a
rad on = r'ch merchant Who Is 10 naSs along
w hlnk hlEhMay, bees So bc allowed 10
scnnlnauy the bandits Her father com.
n%p0S her {" remain at home when the
NAHSrS nave sctt Gersne saddles her horse
ah& toiiows. She catches IN with the rear
k0ats and nrocHeds with II. julius RroadaNr,
one OF her fathers trusted Ncutcnapts, takes
neE 20 hin, He is 81 dclishtcd 10 know that
tee Is safe he iorGets to punish her. JoNltfr
carries on It's denredauons with the aid Of
us $Sfcr-the Countess katFane Iahassy~-
ntr husband and a small band Of vontcd-
crates all IF whom hive oulrtIN IN E&elwctsS
9-eaSi OF all docs any one suspect the rela
s,onshJn hetween the countess and the bandit
Chlet; who were senacated As children. after
& POLITICAL upheaval involving their family
nc Countess katganc, lesrniuS that a rich
nacrChsut, IeopcN Matthias. Is - pass
th7oOsh the forest with a fortune ~ gems
That are destined for sale IN the Capiials Of
l.0rolNe, sends the information to her brother
Matthias Is given a small. armed escort Of
sofufeTS gNCcr the command Of Cart star.
court Of the Dukes praGoous .nnitcr's
band falls anon the merchant and has ,>cort
Gerane. from q VANTAGE po,nt secs thr hn.
nlhstln1 ot Stsrrogrt at hiS ,'cfCat ny the
bandits and the loot'ng ~ Matthias treasure
boxes,
Evening star., 1928-04-10
INSTALLMENT VIII.

Continued from Yesterdays Star J
Evening star., 1928-04-10

The Settee. armchair and wing
chair illustrated are covered in jac.
guard velour Cushions are the re-
movable Sprine-hlled type~very
comfortable. The cretonne slip
covers are full cut
and we'll made, We c. IN
consider this an out. v
standing value, ~ ~ n
Evening star., 1928-12-28
WORK ON S-4 EARNS SALVAGE
EXPERT SECOND NAVY AWARD
Gold Star Is Presented to
Chief Torpedo Man Ray
mond c. Wilson.
Cross Previously Won for
Rescue Operations After
S-51 Disaster.

Chief Torpedoman Raymond C. Will
son, submarine salvage expert, who
lives at 1925 Ridge place southeast, was
presented last night in the Naval Re-
serve arnory at the navy yard with a
gold star, representative of second
Navy Cross, by Comdr. M. l.. Hersey,
jr., commanding officer of the u. S. S.
Upshur and aide to the commandant.
Three companies Of Naval Reserves
stood at attention during the cere-
mony, which was sequel to Chief Will
sons rescue operations in conjunction
with the S-4 disaster.
The chief torpedoman had previously
won Navy Cross for his work in the
S-51 salvage operations. and due to the
excellence of his work on the S-4, a
second award was given him by the
Navy Department. AS 1t is not the
practice to give duplicate Navy Gross,
a gold star is bestowed upon naval
heroes.
Comdr Hersey read the Official cita-
ton giving Chief Wilson the coveted
award and congratulated him.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
BABY STILL SUFFERS
FROM TOY IN THROAT
Physicians Report "No Change ,
but Preparing for Surgical oper-
/ alton IL Conditions Permit.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, December 2s.-
With no change" in the condition of
Frank Brooks, Asco, w. Va, baby. hos
pltal physicians today continued efforts
to build up his strength so an operation
could be performed to remove a toy
motor cycle lodged in his throat.
The 18-month-old child swallowed
the toy nearly two weeks ago. Rushed
here after doctors at Bluefleld, w. Va,
said they could not remove the obstruc-
ton, the boy developed pneumonia and
was took weak to withstand an opera
ton.
The. child can eat no solid foods,
Physicians said 1t was impossible to
state when an operation might be per-
formed.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
GRANT TO TELL PLANS.
;Women's City Club to Hear Park
and Planning Outline.

Plans and purposes Of the National
Capital Park and Planning Commission
will be outlined by Lieut.. Col. u. s..
Grant, Sd, executive oficer Of that
body, In an address to be delivered to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock at the
Women's City Club, az jackson place.
The city-planning committee Of the
cub will give the luncheon, at which
Mai. Cary II. Brown, engineer Of the
commission, and Charles Eliot, I'd, will
be guests Of the club.
Members of the committee active in
arranging the program are Mrs. Merritt
o. Chance, Miss Mary E. Lazenby, Miss
Caroline B. Stephen. Miss Susan G.
BekeF, Mrs. Agnes Twohey Gray, Miss
Margaret M. Bicknell, Mrs. Goodwin
Graham, Mrs. Randolph Bishop, Mrs.
Henry T. Rainey, Mrs. Jesta Richards
and Mrs. Grattan Kerans.
Mrs. Francis Merchant will preside.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
LABOR UNION TO OPPOSE
BRANDS CONFIRMATION
Resolutions Given Capper Cite In
terests of Public Fail to Get
Active Support.

When the Senate District committee
meets after the holiday recess to con-
slider the nomination of Col. Harrison
Brand jr., for another term as men,
Der Of the Public Utilities Commission,
the Central Labor Union will oppose
confirmation of Col. Brand.
officials of the organization called
on Chairman Capper yesterday after
noon to present resolutions adopted by
the Central Labor Union recently, pro-
testing against reappointment of Com
missioner Brand on the ground that
he does not actively support the public's
interest In public utility matters.
The views Of the central labor body
were made known to Senator Capper by
James j. Noonan, president of the Or
ganization, and A. G. Hayden, chair
man of the committee on utilities. The
Senator told them they would be given
an opportunity to present their objec-
tions when the committee takes up the
nomination.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
So, 300, 900 IN SUITS FILED
IN FLORIDA LAND DEALS
Foreclosure of Singer Mortgages
Sought to Liquidate Loans
Made on Realty.
ny the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
WEST PALM BEACH Fla, Decem-
Der 28.-Suits aggregating $4,000, 900
have been filed in Circuit Court here
seeking to foreclose mortgages signed
by Paris E. Singer, millionaire resi-
dent OF Palm Beach, as president of
the Ocean & Lake Realty Co., and to
effect settlement of loan made the
realty company by local bank.
Two suits for 81 100000 each were
filed against the Singer interests by II.
Francis Cragin and the Girdard Trust
Co, as trustees for the estate of Charles
i. Cragin, deceased. The third suits
seeks $S0O,000 in settlement of loan of
$500, 900 made by the bank to the Palm
Beach Ocean Co., another Singer con-
Germ. The notes and mortgages were
given at the time the Singer concern
purchased a tract of ocean and lake
front land from the Cragin estate, now
known as Singers Island, it was said.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
HELDMAN CHARGED
WITH WIFE MURDER
Affidavit Filed in Line With
His Decision to Face
Hearing.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CANTON, Ohio, December 2S.-An
efidavit charging Wilbur o. Heldman,
Lorain furnace salesman, with the
murder Of his wife. Margaret, 81, on the
night of December 13, was filed by Cor
oner T. c. McQuate today before
Justice of the Peace Donald NJ Smyth.
Heldman told authorities his wife
shot herself to death the night of De-
cember Is with the same gun she had
used just q week previously to end the
life of Vernard e. Fearn, IS, Canton
coal dealer. Heldman had obtained a
confession to the Fearn Staying from
his wife at their home at Lorain earlier
in the day and he was bringing her to
Canton to turn her over to authorities
he said. Mrs. Heldman's death occurred
in their automobile just as they reach
ed the outskirts Of Canton.
In accordance with plans announced
by Attorney Frank N. Sweitzer, counsel
for Heldman, q preliminary hearing will
be demanded when the State will pre-
sent its evidence in support of the
charge.
Decides to Face Charge.
Filing of the afildavit was In line
with q wish expressed by Heldman last
Monday while being questioned by De-
tective Ora NJ. Slater and county Of
ficials. At that time he was told he
would be permitted to make his own
choice between remaining in jail as a
coroners witness until after q grand
jury investigation or Of facing murder
charge. His decision was In favor Of
the latter
Heldman's account Of the manner in
which his wife met her death has been
the subject of an intensive inquiry in
which every angle Of the story has been
closely checked.
His story has remained unchanged
even after he had been subjected to
nine hours Of grining and after every
statement he made had been checked
for its accuracy.
Heldman has been in the county jail
as coronerss witness since the night
Of December IS, when he brought the
lifeleSs body OF his wife to o hospital
with the account that she had shot and
killed herself.
Sheriff Accepted Story.
Mrs Heldman had confessed that she
killed Fearn, who was called to the
front porch Of his home south of here
and shot six times by young woman
the evening Of December 6, Heldman
said.
Sheriff z. D. Gibson accepted Held
mans story, but at the request of rela-
ttves of Mrs. Heldman at Duboise, Pa,
an investigation was made.
Coroner McQuate and Ora Slater,
Cincinnati detective, who later was
placed in full charge of the inquiry,
conducted a lengthy check Of Held
mans movements, and after question
ing him for hours decided to let the
grand jury which convenes January z
hear the facts for what they are
worth" Both McQuate and Slater have
declined to reveal their evidence ex-
cept to say that they have found minor
discrepancies in Heldman's claims.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
NATIONS DEATH RATE
GIVEN AS ia PER 1000
Idaho Has Lowest, With Califor
MIA, Vermont and New Hamp-
shire Leading.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Recording the national death rate
for 1927 at ia persons per 1000 popu-
lation, the Department of Commerce
reported yesterday that Of the States
Idaho had the lowest rate with IL per
1000 population. The highest rate of
1873 occurred in California, Vermont
and New Hampshire.
The national death rate was eSti-
mated from the deaths reported in the
AZ States and the District OF Columbia
which have official systems of regis
tering births and deaths.
In IL States of large negro popula-
ton, separate death rates were figured
for white and negro inhabitants In
all Of these the negro death rate was
materially higher than the white. The
highest death rate for negro inhabi-
tants was 81, assigned to Kentucky,
while the lowest was 1913 in Arkansas.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
YOUTH HELD IN DEATHS
OF FIVE IN HIS FAMILY
Son Suspected of Staying Parents
and Three Children and Firing
Home to Hide Crime.
BY the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
GASTONIA, N. c., December 28.-
j. w. Vanderburg, a farmer; his wife
and three Of their children were killed
and their bodies burned early today
in their home, near the town of Dallas,
5. miles from here.
A 17-year-old son Of the couple Is
held in the CASTOR County Jail. sus-
pected Of having slain the five and set
fire to the home in an effort to hide
the crime. He was being quizzed by
sheriff's officers this morning.
The sheriff said that he had been
informed that the son became angered
about something shortly after midnight
and became violent. Beyond this no
information was available
The bodies were brought here this
morning and an inquest will be held
during the day.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
FATHER-SON-DAUGHTER
FETE GIVEN BY KlWANIS
Entertainment and Address on On.
derprivileged Child Work
Feature Luncheon.

A program Of entertainment and an
address by John ]. Boobar on the work
of the Kiwanis Club for underprivileged
children featured the annual father,
son and daughter luncheon of the club
in the Hotel Washington yesterday.
About $50 were present.
The program included violin solos by
Radford Moses, jr,, accompanied by his
sister, Mary: piano solos by the latter
and Punch and Judy show, put on
by John Reh.
William F. Quinter, past president of
the club, was presented with box Of
flowers for having the largest family at
the luncheon. He was accompanied by
his wife, two daughters, Son-in-law and
five grandchildren. Earl Wilhoit at
tended with the second largest number.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
Files Bankruptcy Papers.

J. Millard Hull, a plumber, 1903
Girard street, has filed a petition in
voluntary bankruptcy He lists his debts
at $1S,255.03 and estimates his assets
at $S,3177l. He is represented by At
torney Arthur c. Keefer.
Evening star., 1928-12-28

Wheat straw has beeen found to make
one of the best Of insulating materials
It also has structural strength. Mills
are being built near the great wheat
growing sections, and wheat straw
which formerly was waste material, will
now be made into insulating boards.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
FUTURE.

( The Masonic and Eastern Star Home
Entertainment scheduled for tomorrow
bright has been postponed indefinitely.
due to illness Of the conductor Of the
Morde.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
Leeds Possesses II Pipes.

NEW YORK, December 20 CP).-wil-
liam B. Leeds, husband of a princess,
has II pipes. One OF the duties Of his
valet is to line them up on mantel-
piece mornings.
Evening star., 1928-12-28

The Washington Society of Engineers
HaS deferred its meeting for January 2
10 January IS.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.

The Federation of Civic Associations
will meet. o'clock, in boardroom of
the District Building.
A free psychological lecture will be
given by Earle Wayne, under auspices
of the League of Justice, in the Junior
Order of United American Mechanics
Hall, 608 street. at O'Clock. Subject:
s'Mind in the Making
Evening star., 1928-12-28

Argo, 1st Field Artillery, Fort Sill,
Okla. Their selection, made by q
board of general officers, was an
nounced YESTERDAY.
Evening star., 1928-12-28

Senator Brookhart of Iowa, will speak
Before the Washington Open Forum
SUNDAY. 3 pm, at 8OS I street. Sub
Dect: Control OF Corporation Profits" {"
Admission free. Public invited. Music.
Evening star., 1928-12-28
ARMY PICKS HORSE TEAM.
Will Compete in Jumping Contest'
in Dublin. Ireland.

The American Army horse show
team, which will participate in the
national military jumping competitions
at the Dublin. ireland, horse show next
August, will be composed of Mai Harry
D. Chamberlain and Capt. William S.
Bradford, both of the 9Th Cavalry. at
Fort Riley, Kans., and Lieut. Edwin Y.
Evening star., 1928-12-28

District Of Columbia Public School
Association will meet Wednesday, 8
Ep.m., in boardroom of the District
building. Henry Gilligan, chairman of
Finance committee of the Board OF Edu-
cation, will speak.
Evening star., 1928-12-28

"Spiritualism; Do the Dead Actually
Appear" will be the subject of a stere-
snpticon lecture by DR.. B. @. Wilkinson,
dean Of theology Of Washington Mis-
/ IS3onary College, at the Arcadia Audi
toriuna, SUNDAY night.
The Washington times., 1928-09-24

Just the thing for comforts.
Beautiful new patterns in floral
and designs on medium and
dark grounds.
The Washington times., 1928-09-24
HONOR To
| ENFANT

A movement for nationwide
memorial services under the .direc-
ton of Chapters of the American
Institute of Architects, in honor of
the leaders in the architectural
development of the National Capital,
has been started by the Committee
on Plan of Washington and
Environs of the Institute.
These services will be in honor
of Major Pierre L'Enfant, the
founder of washington" William
Thorton. designer of the United
States Capitol. and other arcnltects
who helped design sections Of WASH
ington at the time when It was
known as the Federal City"
An open parkway from the
Capitol to the Washington Monu-
ment, to be completed in time for
the 200th anniversary celebration
OF the birth of George Washington
is also proposed as memorial to
L'Enfant. He is figure of ira
dition that is practically unknown
and it is only fitting that the
man who designed the city, and
whose plans have stood the test
of time should be so honored, the
institute declares.
The Washington times., 1928-09-24
BAPT|STS JOIN
WAR ON S|N| I'll

Discussion of politics in Wash
ington churches is about to reach a
fever heat stage.
Gov. Alfred E. Smith, the Demo
cratic presidential nominee, came
in for bitter criticism at the hands
of numerous clergymen yesterday,
while others made appeals for a
"hands.off policy" on the part of
the pulpit.
A committee has been appointed
to- prepare an explanation of the
attitude of the Methodists. to be
presented to a meeting of the
pastors federation next Monday. 1t
was the Methodists who first made
pulpit attacks against Smith here.
They were supported in sermons
made yesterday by two Baptists.
On the other hand. nonpolitical
attitudes, on the debate were ex-
pressed by an Epfscopalian, a
Hebrew and an unattached
evangelist.
Outstanding among the days de-
velopments was a statement by the
Right Rev. James E. Freeman.
Episcopal bishop of Washington
rebuking those who injected politics
into religion.
The Washington times., 1928-09-24
Hickman and Hammer
Slayer Join Church

San QUENTIN, Calf, Sept. "a.
William Edward Hickman and
Joseph Trochc. condemned to nang.
and Clara Phillips, hammer nur
ueress." serving a life sentence
here. were confirmed in the Catholic
Latth by Bishop John j. NIFTY f
Salt Lake City today.
hickman and Troche, former ccll.
mates and erstwhile bitter enemies.
were taken together to the office
or the captain of the yard. where
hey We're clos eted for full hour
with their spiritual adviser.
cara Phillips, pale. and worn,
made her confession of faith in the
presence of Bishop NIFTY alone.
hickman, Troche and the woms
VINO slew her rival. have been dill
tentiy studying for weeks, prepara-
tory TO today's confirmation.
The Washington times., 1928-09-24
Washington Jewry
Marks YOrn Kippur

Picturesque services in observa+
ton of Yom Kippur, or the Day of
Atonement. were conducted today in
Washington's synagogues. During a
24-hour period ending at sunset to-
night, the Jews are forbidden to
work or eat.
With. the close of. the Yom Kippur
celebration, the Hebrews will begin
observing the harvest festival. The
affair will draw to close in 10 days
with the Feast of Succoth.
The Washington times., 1928-09-24
Treasury to Open Bids
For Federal Triangle

Bids for the construction of the
entire Federal triangle will be
opened this evening at the office
of the supervising architect of the
Treasury and others for the con-
struction of the foundation of Il e
Department of Commerce Building
will be opened tomorrow afternoon.
Architects will give advice on both
enterprises. Maps of the future
Washington are completed and
many copies have been distributed.
The Washington times., 1928-09-24
Highway Delegates to-
Hear Mexican Envoy

American delegates to the second
Mexican Highway Convention, some
200 in number, will hear Ambas-
sador Manuel Teller speak about the
southern republic tonight at ban
quet in the Willard Hotel.
Exhibits from the United States
are expected to mark the Mexican
gathering.