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INSTALLMENT TX.
Two Strangers.


THERE was perhaps no time Tor
definite reflecuon as Martin, ms
ewes glued to the road with the
tense concentrat ton of the be-
rinner. drove his car northWard
through the blossoming country on the
following morning On the other hand
with every milestone he passed with ms
back 10 the city, he seemed TO ne
breathing an atmosphere, spiritually
MS we'll as actually, cleaner anc more
inviroratinr. The Great North roao'
in its earlier stages, Is scarcely an m
sniring thoroughfare, but when ne
left ii near Baldock and the country
grew more open, his sense OF eXhlia-
ration increased. The June west Wind
lent life to the air and an early morn
ing rain had gleansed the dust from
the roads The smell of neW-moWn
grass assailed him pleasantly, and ne
passed continually between heageS
wreathed with honeySuckle. Al New
market he paused for lunch and drove
his car into garage.
will you just give her GOOD look
ing over" he begged. i've never drlVen
her alone before, and Id Ike 10 kno"
that she's all right"
He wandered into the hotel, found
an unexpected appetite. strolled through
the town and purchased some cigar
cites and with his sense of adventure
increasing all the time, returned to the
garage.
"A beautiful car, sir" the man told
him. Running perfectly ! should
imagine I've filled her up and looked
to the oil supply. She's all right now
for a couple Of hundred miles,
Martin thanked him and drove away,
into 4 country now Of a different de-
scription The road led across a great
heath, starred with bushes Of yellow
gorse. there were dark patches Of pine
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Continued from Yesterdays starr

Martin Barnes. commercial traveller. stop
ping to admire curious door In an I'M
frequented street of a cathedral town, Is
astounded TO see IL swing open and hear n
voice inviting him inside, where he becomes
The principal actor in a family drama. Lord
ArdrinRton. believing he has only lev
days to live, presents the dazed young man
with 100000 in cash, In the presence OF M. ms
doctor. his lawyer and his disinherited'
scapegrace nephew. Gerald Garnham. 1iy-
Ing I'D TO his reputation for being eccen +.
trio, Lord ArdrnRton had pledged himseI
to present this fortune to the hrSt person
whose footsteps passed his door. barnes,
the Fortunate WRyfarer, returns az ouce
10 town, wondering how tc break the news
TO Maise to whom he is engaged ana VINO
is visiting an aunt in the country Dlbink
alone at an expensive restaurant, ne TUFTS
sdusrely into MaisIe and his employei
This discovery proves less OF a shock man
Martin had imagined possible He hnds
himself fed UP with his old life ana sewers
ali connections. Next day Gerald Garnham
runs across Martin in the PARK and super
cilrously introduces his companion Lazy
Blanche birmingham, who is intrigued by
Martins honesty and trankness. Az her
SUGGESTION, Martin agrees to treat them 70
lunch in exchange for Gera Ids expert al
vice on clothes living quarters etc. DIS
covered in his new quarters by Percy t9ulI-
land business associate OF other DAYS
Martin reluctantly consents TO MAKE
night Of IT, At a cabaret he runs lnt3
Gerald who has imbibed too freeN' ann
leaves Percy with two girls whom they nave
escorted to take Gerald home.
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FRATERNITIES

| Independent Council convened We'd
nesday evening at 623 Louisiana ave-
nue. with Councillor j. Q. Snyder pre-
siding, Addresses we're made by Ma
| tional Representative F. d. Seiffert
| Deputy state Councillor r. Bruckshen
Junior Past Councillor E. n. Warren
Past Councillor A. L. Dai1ler OF Liberty
Bell Council and others.
| The Pen-Mar reunion committee held
a special meeting at 3i6 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast Wednesday evening
| to complete arrangements for the
Twelfth annual reunion to Pen-Mar,
Pa. Chairman Edward A, Diehl an
nounced that Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Virginia and the District OF Columbia
would be we'll represented. The speak
ers AT the park will be former Repre-
sentative Charles /. Stringle Of Brooklyn,
N. V. and National Secretary James
l.. Wilmeth.
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA.
Triumph Council met August 2 at
Northeast Temple. with the councillor,
Mrs. Mary D. Towers, presiding. The
associate Councillor, Miss Mary Stormer,
was installed by the past State coun-
cilor. Mrs Louis Schwenk. Florence A,
Burch and Mrs. Mary Nichols were
EIPCteu w strive VII AAlS llblldtpiN
Final plans we're completed for exem-
pliflng the work for the State council
at their session September l3.
Old Glory Council met Monday. meet
ing with the associate councillor, Mrs.
Mary Wilmington, presiding. Tentative
plans we're made for another heart
social to be held in the near future.
The Sewing Circle of Mizpah Council
met at the home of Past Councillor Mrs.
Smoot, Thursday afternoon Those
present we're Past National Councillor
Mrs Naomi e. Swami, State Judiciary
Mrs. Mary E. Hohenstein, and other
past councillors, Mrs. Ivy B. Harding.
Clara walker, Mildred Hessen, Mary
Bauer, Mary Smoot and Fannie Nc
Quinn The hostess served luncheon
The Sempher Fidelis Club of Ken
more Council met Wednesday evening
at the home of Mrs. Bessie Sch0enthal,
The meeting was presided over by its
president. Mrs Cleada E. Horne. II
was decided to hold a lawn fete for
the benefit of the club. the date Of
which is to be announced later and
also a card party for the benefit of
the council during the coming Fall
Mrs. Eta GLADDEN. was elected to men,
bership. State Council Secretary Charles
H. Miller was the honor guest and
gave talk on the welfare OF the cluD
and the organization at large. 1t was
decided TO meet with Mrs. Berthe Purdy
for the next monthly meeting, Sep
tenber 5. at her home, 2i42 G street.
Goodwill Council was host to the
Golden Rod Club last Thursday eve
ming The meeting was called to order
by the councillor, Mrs. Roberta T.. Nails
and as a feature OF the evening was
the fraternal visit made by the club
members. They we're welcomed by the
council Mrs. Roberta E. Nails. Re-
freshments we're served
Kenmore Council met August 3 with
the councillor Mrs. Cleads z. Horne,
presiding. Addresses were made by
Mrs. Psnna Cory, Mrs. Mary II. Green,
Mrs. BERTHE Purdy, Mrs. Elsie Fillmen.
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There was a brlel silence. II was OBJ
vious that of their own accord neither
of the two men intended to explain the
nature Of their predicament Martin,
however, felt all the more doggedly de-
termined to understand
do you mind my asking you ques-
tion?" he ventured.
Questions" the other rejoined ARE
an integral part of conversation. Pray
proceed"
Well" Martin confessed, Il am
hanged If / can understand how you
! two got to the middle Of this heath
without a speck Of dust upon you or
any signs Of having walked from any
where"
There was a sinister curl Of the lip
on the face OF the man by his side
Otherwise he remained imperturbabe
"A legitimate curiosity. Good Sa-
marian ne admitted. ITO tell you
the truth, If had been in your place
l, too, should have been curious"
Couple of mugs ne must have
looked, sitting there" the man behind
grunted.
THE incident has it's humorous and
its tragic side" Martins companion
continued Some day or Other IT. may
lend itself TO explanatlOn-on. decided-
ly sol Some day or other we may be
able to speak of ID without hesitation"
Meanwhile his friend interposed
leaning forward from his place III the
dickey seat
Meanwhile the other concluded,
there is, as you can perceive, nothing
more to be said
Martin shrugged his shoulders, in
creased his speed and leaning forward
gave all his attention to driving. With
IN dozen miles of Norwich the two
men began to watch the signposts care
fully. Presently. at the top Of hill.
his immediate companion broke the
silence which had existed for some
time.
IF you would add to your great kind
ness" he begged by setting us down
at the turning on the left which we
are now approaching We should be ex-
ceedingIy obliged to you"
Martin made no reply. He simply
brought the car to a standstill at the
turning indicated. The two men de-
scended. Both raised their hats. The
taller mans smile Of farewell had IN
1t touch Of mockery.
I'VE offer you, sir" he said, our pro-
found thanks. You have been a friend
in need. We shall not readily forget
this service
That's so, indeed" the other man
agreed. we might nave sat on that
internal tree for hours"
You are welcome" Martin said
shortly. Good day"
He turned his back upon them and
descended to close the dickey. When
he climbed back into the car he looked
at the signpost, and gave little start
as he read the direction:
1 Mile to Arlington.
He glanced once more after those
two strangers whom he had befriendsd.
They were walking slowly arm-1n-arm
down the leafy lane, apparently deeply
engrossed in conversation.
Continued in TomorroW's Starr
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Mrs. Doretta Traupe Went, II years
old, Of Chicago has obtained divorce
from August Went, 10. She asked the
decree, not for its effect on conditions
during her life, but for its effect on
property rights after her death. she
said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-12

Mrs. vesta Biggs and State Council
| Correspondent George A. Cahill.
| Mizpah Council convened Tuesda,
evening, with the councillor, Mrs. Ellt
Stone, presiding Addresses we're made
by Past National Councillor Mrs. Naom
r. Swami and state Council Cor
respondent George A. Cahill.
WoMAN's BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
Liberty-union Review announces q
chicken luncheon tomorrow at the club
from IL 30 to 1880 pm. Cards viii fol-
low for those who wish TO play.
Columbia Review will meet Tuesday
evening at 8 o'clock at the club
Mrs. Ada Byrne will be hostess at the
Thursday card party at 80 pm.
Mrs. Margaret Knighting Is chairman
OF the committee of arrangements for
the play to-play card party that will
be held at the club Friday evening at
O'Clock.
Victory met at the clubhouse Monday
II was announced that the review will
entertain it's members at an out~of-
doors watermelon feast August 90.
Briehtwood Review will meet tomor-
row evening.
SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM.
Trinity Lodge met August ! at BOB ]
street. with Commander Mrs Dondarie
presiding. Deputy Mrs. Burke installed
Mrs Catherine Morrison as outside
guard Mrs. Louise Grubbs was APP
pointed chairman of the committee
which will hold a lawn party in the
near future. Past Commanders Mr. and
Mrs Pythian and Mrs. Miller Of Loyalty
Lodge made addresses. Refreshments
we're served.
Woodmcn Of the World.
Mai. George NJ. Green led contin-
gent Of the Uniform Rank of Washing
ton to Town Cove, near Cumberland.
last Saturday and Sunday to visit the
encampbent Of the members of western
Maryland.
Elm Camp Is preparing for a fea-
ture meeting August "a, when the new
degree team Of Baltimore will make a
visitation. A large class Of new appli
cants will receive initiation. Local men,
bers are invited to attend
Ways and means are now being con-
Sidered for a general encampment of
the Uniform Rank in Cuba next year
Washington will enter the elimination
contests
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Mile to Arlington.

He glanced once more after those
two strangers whom he had befriendsd.
They were walking slowly arm-in-arm
down the leafy lane, apparently deeply
engrossed in conversation.
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rrne tYi~gtzte convention ot tbs order
vii b. held at Annapolis. Nd. August
n. 20, 20 and 90 Lodges represented
vii be from Delaware, Maryland and
inc District Of Columbia. The following
roroqrarn as outlined by Charles w
fucker, chairman Of the general com
reittee, is; August o. All Initiation Of
large class Of candidates viii take place
with the officers ~ Washington Lodge
exemplifying the initlatory exercises.
Through the courtesy and cooperation
Of the Navy Department, trips will b.
made Ia a4bchaseFs on Chesapeake
Bay August %. with an inspection OF
tkse battle feet In the evening boxing
exhibitions viii be given at the ball
PARK August "a. crab feast Will be
given at the shore, and In the evening
there viii be dance al the Afmory.
august 80 the superintendent OF the
Naval Academy invites all who attend
the convention to inspect the buildings
Nno the grounds, At 2 pm the grand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-18
.SEELEY ON TRIAL
IN AUTO DEATH
HyattsviIIe Man Charged
With Murder in Fairfax.
81 indictments Returned.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
FAIRFAX, Va, September 1s.-One
Of the heaviest terms of court ever
held here opened yesterday morning,
with session that lasted until dark.
Judge Howard Smith, sitting for the
first time as regularly appointed judge
of the sixteenth judicial circuit, de-
clared his intention of clearing the
docket of a large number of the cases
which, owing to the illness of the late
Judge Brent. have been allowed to
accumulate in both the Criminal and
Chancery Courts. About 100 old in
dictments are now listed in the Grim
inal Court alone.
c. l.. Seeley of Hyattsville, Md, is
being tried today on a charge of MUIR
der. Last November Seeley's car struck
A. B. Woodland of Fairfax on the Lee
Highway in front of the Office of the
Fairfax Herald, where Woodland had
been employed as printer for many
years. Woodlands skull was fractured
from impact with the concrete road
and a charge of murder entered against
Seeley. The latter claims that Wood
ard was proceeding in the same direc-
ton his car was going and turned
suddenly in front of the automobile.
Seeley is being defended by F. G. Du-
vail of Alexandria, former Judge Of
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SAYS POLICEMAN
THREATENED Him
Cab Driver Declares He Was
Made Afraid to Appear
as Witness.

Police oficials we're today investigat-
ing the complaint filed yesterday after
noon with the chief clerk Of the depart
ment by Samuel A. MacNeil, a cab
driver, OF 1880 Eleventh street. that
Policeman E. w. Daniels of the fourth
precinct threatened him so that he was
afraid to testify against the officer be-
fore the Police Trial Board after pre-
ferring charges against him.
MacNeil, who was awarded the DIS
tinguished Service Cross for gallantry
during the World War, and is now
drawing permanent disability compen.
sation from the Government. accused
Daniels of repeatedly coming to his
home and pleading with him not to
testify against him, and on one occa-
sion of threatening to make things
hot for you" if MacNeil did not refuse
to prosecute.
MacNeil stated in his affidavit that
the officer knew that he had already
been twice convicted for speeding. and
that he was afraid Daniels would use
his influence to have him again brought
into Traffic Court on speeding charge.
MacNeil pointed out that the third
conviction for the offense carries with
It mandatory jail sentence and revo-
cation of the drivers permit. For the
past year MacNeil has been driving a
taxi because he was informed by Vet
Grams Bureau doctors that it is neces-
sary that he work in the open air. The
revocation of his permit. he said, would
throw him out of job and probably
endanger his health.
The charges against Daniels were
dismissed by the trial board last week
when MacNeil claimed his conStltu-
tional rights and refused to testify for
fear of discriminating himself. Daniels
vas charged with being intoxicated,
with threatening MacNeil with his re-
volver without justification and with
using obscene language.
The affair is alleged to have occurred
about O'Clock on the morning Of Au-
gust near Fourteenth and / streets
and to have arisen out of dispute con-
corning taxi fare Because of Daniels
threats, MacNeil asserted, he did not
respond to three summonses to appear
before the trial board as a witness.
After each summons, the policeman ap-
peared at his home to renew his re-
quests that MacNeil drop the charges.
MacNeil declared.
Finally. under the threat that an
attachment would be issued compelling
his presence before the board, he went
before the board last Thursday morn
ing. There. he says. he met Daniels
attorney. who advised him to refuse to
testify on the grounds that his testi-
nfony would tend to incriminate HIM
self.
The afidavit further alleges that
Daniels tried to work on MacNeils SYM
pathy by telling him that he was to
be married soon and that convic
ton would mean that he would lose his
Job. because he had already been con-
victed three times previous of intoxica-
tfon.
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STRAW HAT CLUB" REJOICES
IN ITS GAIN OF TWO MEMBERS
Judge Mattingly and Benjamin B. Vincent
Welcomed as Af6liates by Organization
That Scorns Edict of Autumn.

Members of the Straw Hat Club. "
who will brook no interference with
their adornment Of their heads with
the breakfast-food bonnets after Sep
TENDER IS, today announced the cleo
ton to membership of Judge Robert
e. Mattingly of Municipal Court and
Benjamin B. Vincent, so years old, of
1919 Georgia avenue. as worthy de-
tenders of the principles for which the
club stands.
The initiation ceremonies will be held
in the small ballroom of the Willard
Hotel Thursday night, beginning at 8
o'clock
Judge Mattingly's heroic defiance
with the cry. I'll smash the smaSher
of my straw hat" and Vincent's de-
Tense of his lid against terrific odds,
which landed him in Police Court. have
aroused the unbounded admiration of
the officers and members of the Straw
Hat Club
Clubs Official List.
Officers of the Straw Hat Club" are
as follows: Ed Callow. president: Leroy
Golf. first vice president: Frank S.
Hight second vice president; Caleb
O'Connor, secretary. and Frank Gazelli,
treasurer. There are nothing but Of
ficers in the club. Judge Mattingly and
Vincent probably will be elected chief
hat defenders or something.
Judge Mattingly's and Vincent's rise
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OFFICIALS CONFER
ON coming LAWS
Prince Georges Commission
ers Seek to Be Relieved of
Part of Responsibility.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SbeSidh DiopotCu 10 me Quar-.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, September
l8.-Prince Georges County commits
sioners and members of the Maryland
National Capital Park and Planning
Commission were in conference here to-
day with view to working out means
of administering coming in the county
so as to relieve the commissioners of
some of the responsibility. Indications
were that an understanding would be
reached.
However, If the Park and Planning
Commission will not agree to some of
the county commissioners proposals it
was stated at the commissioners Office
today that they would rescind the
ordinance passed last April in accord
ance with the enabling act of the Mary
land Legislature of 1927. which governs
the coming of the county in the areas
contiguous to the District of Columbia.
For some time the county commits
sioners have been complaining that the
act places too much responsibility upon
them and that they want such respon-
sibility shifted to the Park and Plan
ming Commission.
Attorneys for the Park and Planning
Commission, however hold that the en-
abling act provides that the county
commissioners are to have the RESPONSE
bility and declare that this responsible
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PROFESSOR" BEING HELD
ON BAD-CHECK CHARGES
Self-Styled Instructor of Chevy
Chase School Accused of Forgery
Totaling $500.

Alleged to have represented himself as
Prof. A. c. Jones" of the Chevy Chase
School, Harry Haddon, 1928 Twelfth
street, was arrested yesterday afternoon
by Detectives Keck and Thompson of
the bad check squad on charge of
passing forged checks totaling over $500.
According to the detectives there are
IL such cases against Haddon. He was
arraigned on two of them before Judge
Gus A. Schuldt in Police Court today,
and his hearing continued until Septem-
Der 81. Bond was fixed at $4,000.
Haddon, according to police. gave
checks to merchants about town as par
tial payment on motor cycles. automo-
biles. electric refrigerators, radios, cloth
ing and optical supplies. always giving
check for more than the down pay
ment. pocketing the cash given in ex-
change.
The checks we're made out in the
name of E. E. Jones of the Chevy Chase
School, Police say there is no such
person as E. E. Jones or Prof. A. G.
Jones connected with or authorized to
write checks for the school,
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ity cannot be shifted to the Park and
Planning Commission except by q spe-
cial act of the Legislature.
Members of the Park and Planning
Commission planned to point out to the
commissioners today that should they
rescind the ordinance 1t would mean a
decided loss in real estate values in the
coming area near the District of Column
bia and leave the way open to the loca-
ton of undesirable businesses in the
heart of residential sections, and would
mean loss to the Planning Commits
sion of months of labor and several
thousands of dollars it has expended OF
the taxpayers money in coming work.
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to heights in the Straw Hat Club
came about this way:
Saturday night riding on bus. VIM
cent was exceedingly annoyed and con-
siderably vexed by the attempts of a
group OF youths intent upon enforcing
the traditional rule, that straw hats are
not to be worn after September Is.
Vincent asked Policeman Patton Of the
thirteenth precinct to arrest the youths,
and. upon the officers refusal, waxed
oratorical on the street corner and
harangued large group upon the evils
of having to throw away the straw hat
after September Is. He was so eloquent
that Patton decided he could save his
oratory for Police Court.
Judge Mattinsly Acts Promptly.
Yesterday morning Judge Mattingly
arrived at court with his straw hat on.
And when Vincent's case was brought
before him he made his historic cry Of
defiance, withal dismissing the dis
orderly conduct charges against Vincent.
In addition to initiating Judge Mat
tinglv and Vincent. the STRAW Hat
Club" will start drive for larger men,
bership.
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Honest, Anyhow.

From the Life Magazine.
Lawyer-Well, If you want my hon
est opinion
Client No, NO. I want your profess
Sional advice,
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the Alexandria Police Court. Former
Senator Walter Tansill Oliver is as
sisting Commonwealtlf's Attorney Will
son Farr in the prosecution. A partial
delay in the trial was experienced this
morning by the illness of Dr. Ford
Swetnam and the necessity Of adj
journing to his home to take his depo-
sition.
Seeley is connected with the Curtis
Publishing Co. vocational training
school work in Maryland and Virginia.
The grand jury yesterday morning re-
turned 81 indictments.
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COMPENSATION CLAIMED.
Two Capital Workers Appear Be.
fore Virginia Commission.

FAIRFAX, Va. September 18 (Spe-
ciaD The Virginia State Industrial
Commission held compensation hear
ing this morning at Fairfax.
Eli Dzidich of los Seventh street
southeast, Washington, an employee of
the Fruit Growers Express Co. at
Cameron yards in Fairfax County,
claimed compensation from the Fruit
Growers Co. and the Travellers In
surance Co. for injuries received when
he was hit on the head by another
employee. who used blacksmith tongs.
Walter H. Costello of Is Second
street southeast, Washington. claimed
compensation for injuries sustained in
an automobile accident: The Union
Life Insurance Co. and Columbia
Casualty Co. are made defendants.
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NORMAN BO0KHULTZ DIES
Silver Spring. Nd, Boy, 9, Leaves
Parents and Two Brothers.

Norman Jaeger Bookhultz, 9-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Book
hultz of Silver Spring, Md. died at the
home of his parents Sunday after a
short Illness Besides his parents. he
leaves two brothers. Owen and Floyd
BookhultZ Funeral services will be
conducted at the parents home tomor-
row afternoon at 2 o'clock, with inter-
ment i'm Cedar Hill Cemetery