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Evening star., 1928-07-19
Girls Apparel, Soc

"a pieces. including middies.
frocks. sweaters and under
wear. priced for clearance.
1s Wash Froeks, slightly
sciled from display. Sizes 2
to IL in Sroup. Were 81 9S-
Now .. 93c
Is pieces Girls Seeo (siik-
and eettonl Unde ear.
ElocmerS and combinations.
Were more. New reduced
"a sAr
Evening star., 1928-07-19

Were SIS. Is In straightli1e models
Some trimmed with embroidery ana
linen. In blue. yellow, lavender, PINK
and green. Short-sleeved styles.
One-piece Printed Dimity Frocks.
with popular kimono sleeves. Were
HZ,9O. NOW. 'ov.
Tailored Dresses. of novelty figured
rayon. with long sleeves. Were $3s5.
Now .S1.S5
6 StraixhtIine one-piece FrOcks OF
crepe de chine. with long sleeves.
button down front; in tan, red. brown
and navy. Were $5.9S. Now. s2.sS
IS Youthful Basque Frocks. OF novelty
printed rayon, trimmed with organdy
and applique. Kinlono sleeves. Were
$3.e5. Now ..........,....... .si'3o
HoME FRocKs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Lamps, Reduced

10 li-inch Pieated Paper Table
Lamp Shades. Were 81 SO.
nov .s.s.sN .s...s.es..s tec
} so-iaeh fieated Payer Lamr
shades. Were Sa.7S. New a4c
Odd Lot et fN-ineh Paper
Lamp Sha des and shell Candle
shields. Imperfect, Were soc,
NaH,. .4,.., 1Se
Pottery Table Lamp Raxss.
Were SA.9S. Now Sl.ssS
Metal Maxarine Racks.
Sltghtly damaSea, Were 81
New ~ ~ . Nc
HAnd-decaFated FAper
Baskets. Were Si.sA New see
Hand-aeecrasea Telephone
shields. Were 81 Nov Aec
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Crepe Kimonos, $2.ss
We're IS

Is japanese Crepe kimonos,
white and blue, white and
rose, white and orchid hand
embroidered.
Is Tailored Rayon Robes In
Atriped designs and eolors of
blue and gold, rose and gold.
vine and gold. May be used as
beach robes. very appropriate
for vacation. Were &S.e5 each.
f4DW .s.tss Sa.ub
NE6LI6EEE, THIRD Floor.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Plisse Crepe Step-ins
95r We're fI.0S

15c Were 5I.y5
Is Cool Plisse Crepe Step-ins,
white and flesh; sizes q, 3
and 25 Less than half price.
IL Flesh Cotton Crepe Step -ins,
size Is. Were 81. Now. .4Se
Handmade NainsOok Gowns,
embroidery and applique trim
ming; orchid, white, flesh and
peach. Size is. Were 81.
NuW s,s..s..sss t0e
6 Cotton Crepe Pa ajamas, peach,
orchid. pink and white: size l6.
Were $l.45. Now, each. :. .SSc
10 White Muslin Step-in Draw
ers. extra size. Were $l.35
pair. Now ...............s use
CoTToN UNDERWEAR
THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Misses Coats, s9.75
We're $3.50

We're S29.5O
Misses Coats Of tweed twill and embroidered kasha
Gray black and navy: sizes IA TO 10.
Misses Unlined Kasharena Coats in navy and black
Johnny necklnes Were more Now. ..........., $3.50
MISSES CoArs. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Children's Tan Oxfords
Sf.95 We're 81

10 Pairs Chiidren's Tan Calf
Oxfords, straight tips, welt
soles. Sizes 8la, ., ola, 10, 1oh
b; sta, 0, 9ia. i01a, IL @: sia ..
~ Pairs Chiidren's Tan Elk
Moccasin Oxfords, with crepe
soles, Sizes ala. Q, eha, 1914 b;
sl3, 0, 91s g: 8la, 0. 9la, 10
and i0t2 ID. Were "a pair. Re-
duced TO ........,....., ,$l.sS
CHiLDaEH's SHOES
Fourth FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Misses Short-vamp Shoes
Sf.75 We're S6.5O

YIF~ VIZ WV"
IL pairs Short-vamp Shoes reduced
because of broken sizes. Sizes In
lot, Al, s, 51a AA: I A; 3, 3ia B;
3, 3i2. 5hs c.
10 pairs White Kid Pumps, In several
desirable styles. Sizes ., 9, s'a' =
AAA; Az, S. 6 AA; to 5l2 A,
to B: ga and z c. Were $3.50
pair. Reduced TO. o..............$ $2.is
e6 pairs Rose beige Kid Tie Pumps
with round toe, short vamp and spike
heel. Sizes 4 TO 6 AA: I to A:
TO Ga B; 3. 4, A. 5. 6, Ga and
c. Were $3.50 pair. Reduced
tn .$..7S
MISSES SHOES. THIRD FLooR,
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Blouses, s1.s5 We're 1913

II sns Broedcoth Shirts white blue tan: 30
tc a in the lot.
IS White Tan and Blue Cotton Broadecth Biouses sizes
36 to IS In the lot Soc each: $le5.
Navy Blue Crepe de Chine Overblcases piped In black
sizes a and 36. sass each: ss.75.
vorret Crepe de Chine Ovcrbicuses cocna and
40 blue sizes "a and So: flesh size &c. $2s5 EACH
$3.50
EtcUsEs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Boys Oxfords, $2'ss
We're f@.5O 10 $3.50 bair

IS Pairs Boys Oxfords, in
dress and sports models. Tan,
black and combination leath-
ers. Sizes in lot B. III, Il.
2, 4: d. IL. l21z, II. iN. 2
"a, 4 and s:
BOYS SHOES, FOURTH FLoos.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Smocks, special, CSC

A special Friday selling of limited
number of new Smocks at this spe-
cial price. OF broadcloth: in blue,
green, tan, rose and lavender. Sizes
Is 10 "a. Some with contrasting
collars of bright cretonne.
HOME FRocKs. THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1928-07-19

Were SSe. 100 Douhle-thread.
heavy-weight, absorbent turk
iSh towels. with colcred hcrd-
erS. Slightly soiied or dam
aged from display.
50 dozen Cotton Huek Tewels,
sire i4x20. Used for dentistS'
cfAceS, beauty parlcrs and
barber shops. Were sii0
uoseh. Now. -...s... SSe
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Misses Frocks, $3.50

Were sl6So. IS Misses French Handkerchief Linen.
Linen and Wolfe Frocks, hand embroidered and hem.
stitched Blue orchid, coral, peach, white, flesh and
prints. Sizes Is to 20.
Misses Afternoon Frccs of lace chiffon and silk crepe
One and two piece styles Broken sizes Were S35 to
s42S0. Now greatly reduced to- to.............$1e $1ese
MISSES DRESSES, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Silk Sports Frocks, s14.5o
Were (2S to IS,

II One and Two Piece Silk Sports Frocks attractive
STYLES in blue rose tan, gray and Summery prints,
Sizes 81 to 40 in group
French Linen Sports Frocks orchid and sizes IA and
1e Were sl3.7S to $3.50. Now $17S
EroRrswgAR THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Women's Dress and Sports
Coats, $2o.50
We're $3.50 to $3.50

Is Fashionable Dress and Sports Coats navy black.
tan gray and mixtures. Capes. tucks and peats
introduced in many becoming ways Broken sizes in
the assortment.
woMEg's CoArs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
riday Millinery Savings

es and Sports Hats Reduced dto............s3 to.
IS wcn1en's Hats. Reduced to...................H to-
woMEHs MILLINERY. THRU FLooR.
Is Dress and Sports Hats. Greatly reduced to-
MILLINERY SALON. THIRD FLOOR.
Is Girls Straw Hats s3.75 and S. 81
Is Straw Poke Hats for Small Children Were S375 Now %
GrRLs JUNIORS MILLINERY. FOURTH FLOOR
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Tiny Tots Voile
Frocks. $1.45

Were S2.9s. IS reduced be-
cause slightly soiled from
display. Broken sizes.
5 Tots Spring Goats. Were
sS.p5 to Sl0.sS. Now. -. 81
8 Infants Silk Froeks. Soileo;
sizes /, 2 and 3 years. Were
S2.95. Now. -9Sc
Infants weater Suits.
Were s3.9S. Now. 81
2 Infants Sweaters. Were
S29S E0E ..N 81
Evening star., 1928-07-19

Odd Lot Of Madeira Linen
SearfS. three popular sizes
Were more New
II Raven Scarfs. Were more
Nov reduced te........,2
! Raven Scarf. Was more.
WV Nls6A
Kayon Sebrfs. Were more.
NuM &Aso0
; desen Imported Linen Tahie
Napkins. Were $3.50 dozen,
Now reduced TO. e.,.........S6 .S6
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Boys Wash
Suits, 75c

Were 81. 90 suits Of the
famous "Stcnewail" make.
Fancy patterns. si7es 5 20 9.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Mems Cotton
Umbrellas, 75c

Were -. 10 Cotton Tatfets
Umbrellas, with asserted
wood handles Priced for
Down STAIRS STORE
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Straw and Felt
Hats, 81

Were x3.oS and S4.s5. 40
Summer hats priced for clear
ance.
IS straw Hats. including
novelty weaves and tuscans.
Were s3.s5 and s4.9s.
NOW ...,.......4..- -St.s0
- Artificial Flowers. Were
3Sc, soc and Use. Now. Ice
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Silks, Reduced

iG0 yards Printed silk Pongee,
In an attractive block deslgn
Assorted colcrs. Was 81. 20
yard: New,s .s..: ess PC
tan, brown, navy ana hlack
Was SlTs yard Now, 81
Odd Lot IL short fscnkth Sliks
greatly reduced for clearance.
Evening star., 1928-07-19

/ yunier Miss Yellsw Taneta
Party Freek, size IS. Was
slS.7s. Nov .......s M.sS
Junier Miss Tweed epeyts
Ceat, size is. Was SO. 50:
NOW s--.... .St.0V
Jgniar Miss Tweed Ceat. fur
trimmed. size ~. Was s2a SO:
~ >Nn
Evening star., 1928-07-19

Were more. 5, tailored OF
Eood quality rayon. Broken
sizes.
10 GIosknit Rayon Vests and
Step-ins. Were more. Now soc
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Women's Shoes, 81 Pair


Some soiied. Broken sizes in lot.
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Evening star., 1928-07-19

100 Of these excellent quality
cases; some have hemstitched
hens, Two popular sizes
42x56 ana 45xS6.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
WOODWARD &LOTHROP
HFANnG 6
Women S Shoes,so.55 %:'i |" T,;' $

Is pairs Womens Pumps and Sandals, in white kid
white kid trimmed in patent leather straw trim
med in lizard calf, and womens sandals in black an
tan conbina tons All regular stock. reduced becaus
oi broken size ranges Sizes in lot: AAA S &; "A ~
=; A l. S1 B 4. AZ, SO: A 23, J. 81, T. 4H $, 81:
e. o55 and :.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Larger Women's Silk Coats
$3.50

Greatly Reduced-7 Navy and Black Georgette Coats.
straightline styles with small scarf throws Sizes 42
Az and 4SH.
Larger womens Tan and Gray Kashmr Coats full crepe
de chine lined. Some trimmed with broadtan Sizes
44ia. asa, 4s1a and so14, Were much more Now re
duced to $3.50
{ Larger women's Ensembles Of kashmir. and navy
black Nat crepe Printed silk bouses End rocks.
Sizes Az 46la and 421a. Were $3.50 and s7s50 Now
Eprrr., S,zr APPAREL THrrn Ftoos
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Women's Shoes, $3.50 Were :: IS is''

IS pairs Women's Pumps. number of which are our
exclusive Laird. Schober g. Co shoes and other popular
makes Styles include patent leather cutout sandals
with strap: patent leather onestrap pumps
med in lizard step-in pumps of patent leather tan
caIfskin; pumps of kid satin suede, and
woven sandals in several color combinations. Sizes in
lot: AAA s. SI5 "a: AA AZ. s So. 9: A 4, 41l s
81, E. ok. T. ~; ), 5h, 4. sH 6, ol, IA, 81; c
s. SK 4. AZ. s. S]3. IA.
20 nairs Wcmens Sports 0xford In white buck trimmed
alligator: smoked elk alligator trimmed and all alligator
crepe rubber Soes Sizes AAA to 6i3: A AL Sis 6:
A BIS, S2, 4: c 8, ala. Were SO to $l25o pair Now
reouceo 10 S4SV
woNrN's SHOES. THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1928-07-19
9x12 and 8x1O
Fiber Rugs, $40
We're $40

10 heAry Nuhftty fevefsinte
summer russ, greatly reduced
for clearance.
: Gx10 Rasket-weavs Fiber
RuEs. IRREGuLARS. Were
$l4.S0. Now. w..........,..xS $3.50
10 6x9 Feit-baSe Rugs, I'M
peyfect. Were $3.50. Now k3.&S
10 Sx6 Imported Rag Rugs.
Were 81, as. Now xi.So
Were siss. Now. ~ 'ssc
1 sxls Reversible Fiber Rug:
Was $40, New. w....,,.,,.,S6 50
rs 21x5A Oval Fiber RuEs.
Were $I.o3. New ... 81
10 20xt0 Oval Braided Rag
Russ. Special. 81
Russ sneeisi % a"' sss
4 a1x5a Oval Chenille RMS,
with SLIGHT IMpEFFEC-
TIONS. Were $3.50. New ki.SO
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Sports Satin
(Rayon) Slips, 75c

Were more. 20 IN bIack,
navy and dark street shades.
Broken sizes SO to A:
Evening star., 1928-07-19

,sIoR MISSES APPAREL. FOURTH Floor.
Evening star., 1928-07-19

rEc1.l SIZE APPAREL. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-07-19
Junior Misses Frocks
S2.95 We're ss.7s

'ile Frocks, in sizes Is, Is and II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-29
OLD-TIME INAUGURAL
URGED BY CITIZENS
Association Favors Big Celebration
March 4Will Aid in Enter
tanning Visitors.

A resolution favoring an "old-fash-
Toned" inaugural celebration here was
adopted by the Iowa-Thomas Circle
Citizens Association at a meeting in
the NorthminSter Presbyterian Church
Tuesday night. The association voted 10
Iend It's assistance in helping to en-
tertam out-of-town guests in the event
tnat big celebration for the occasion
Is generally approved.
A resolution also was adopted in
oorslng the Washington Community
Chest following an address on the
chest by Elwood Street, director
A lengthy discussion regarding a
proposal to change the name of Iowa
Circle to that Of Logan Circle was held,
but action was deferred by the asso-
citation until a future meeting. The
circle, IN which is located the statue
Of Gen. Logan. is the only one in the
city that is not named after the statue
OF the man in it, it was stated at the
meeting.
The association adopted a resolution
1aVorlng the placing of a policeman at
Iowa Circle during the morning rush
hours. The secretary was authorized
to send letter of thanks to the Dis
trict Commissioners for the new i'm
proved lights at Twelfth street and
Rhode Island avenue.
The December meeting of the as
ISOLATION will be held December % in
connection with a Christmas reception
at the home of Mrs. Anna K. Volk,
1900 Vermont avenue it was an
nounced. Mrs. Ella M. Thompson.
president of the association, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-29
GEORGIA UNRAVELS.
BANKS SUSPENSION.
Affairs of Eight Institutions in
Hands of State-Reopen-
ing Is Forecast.
Pv The Associated Press.


MACON, Ga, November 29.-The
affairs of eight middle Georgia banks
were in the hands of the State Bank
ing Department behind closed doors
yesterday as a sequel to the closing of
the Fourth National Bank of Macon
Monday. The Macon bank was their
Federal Reserve agent.
In each case officers assured deposit
tors Of protection and announced that
reorganization and reopening would be
effected &S soon as possible Heavy
Withdrawals brought baout by "f1nan-
cial scare over the condition of the
Fourth National were blamed in every
instance
Meanwhile, the directorate of the
Fourth National was busy arranging
conferences looking toward reorganiza-
ton and capitalization at $750,000 in
stead OF 100000 as at present. Claude
Gilbert of the Insolvency Division of
the United States Treasury Department
has been designated as receiver by the
controller Of the currency. Auditors
working under Ellis D. Robb, chief ma
tlonal bank examiner of the Sixth
Federal Reserve District. continued
their survey Of the banks books,
In Peach Crop Area.
The largest of the eight institutions
closing yesterday was the Citizens Bank
of Fort Valley, capitalized at 100000.
The others had capital listed between
SIS 900 and $4,000. Macon and Fort
Valley are among the larger shipping
centers in Georgia's extensive peach
growing section.
While officers of the Fourth National
yesterday were issuing a statement
which said two-hour run Monday was
due to 'baSeleSs rumors' connected with
the collapse Of negotiations for sale of
the institution to Atlanta f1nanciers, the
city commission was passing a reSolu-
ton of confidence in its officers and di- |
rectorate. The resolution urged all citi- |
zenS TO adopt an attitude of confidence |
and cooperation.
Besides the Fort Valley Bank. the |
other institutions which are closed are |
the Irwinton Bank. Irwinton: Bank of |
Byronville; Bank of Bradley: Farmers |
and Merchants Bank of Gordon; Citi- |
Zens' Bank of Culloden; Bank of Pres |
ton, and Farmers Bank Of Byron.
Business Man Cut.
An alteration over the closing of the |
Fort Valley Bank yesterday was re- |
Sponslble for knife wounds which today |
confined George Slappey, business man |
OF that city, to his bed. DR.. w. s. |
White, mayor of Fort Valley. was the |
other participant. several witnesses said. |
No charges have been placed against |
the mayor. The encounter was said |
to have been preceded by friendly !
argument over policies Of the city in |
depositing municipal funds. Neither !
was interested in the MANAGEMENT of |
the bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-29
IFS NAVY PRISONERS
WIN HOLIDAY RELEASE
Wilbur Asks for Names of so Per
Cent of Men for Christmas
Clemency.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. November %.
of $50 prisoners in the United States
naval prison here, approximately half.
will be released before Christmas. unless
the Navy Department changes its mind
Lieut.. Col. James K. Tracy, COM
mander Of the prison, today received a
letter from Secretary Curtis D. Wilbur
In the Navy Department in which the
commander was asked to submit the
names Of so per cent of the prisoners
for clemency. This is in line with the
procedure started last year when 1879
prisoners were given their freedom
shortly before Christmas.
Secretary Wilbur's letter said the
names should be submitted regardless
OF the length of term still remaining
for the prisoners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-29
OFFICER Is DETAILED.
Capt. Frank Lockhead Assigned to
District Guard.

Capt. Frank Lockhead, U. S. Infan-
try attached to the Militia Bureau. War
Department, has been detailed to adj
oltlonal duty as instructor, National
Guard Of the District of Columbia.
and assigned to duty with the Head
quarters and Infantry units of the 29th
Division in this CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-29
Breakfast Coats, $3.95

Plain-colored rayon coats. printed
tub silk in tailored styles for travel
and pastel colored crepe de chine with
lace trimming in feminine styles for
boudoir wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-29
Bandeau Sets, $2.95

A matching step-in and bandeau.
Crepe de chine and georgette sets, in
dainty blossom shades with lace edges
and medalions or tailored bindings.
Underwear-Thlrd Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-29
Beacon Robes, $5.05

Youthful models, striking enough
for young collegiates-and conven-
tlonal patterns certain to please more
conservative women. Long or short
rolled collars, long sleeves and patch
pockets; IS to II, SO to 40, 40 to 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-15
NSTALLMENT III.

Continued from Yesterdays Starr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-15
FIELDS IS FREED
IN LEGAL "DRAMA"
Court Dismisses Complaint That
Actor Tortured Bird
on Stage.
~ the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 15.-A
comedian, a dead canary, few
lawyers. two Humane Society agents
and numerous newspaper photographers
took part yesterday in a little legal
drama that had happy ending for the
principal actor-W. G. Fields, the
funny man.
Fields was in Magistrate Simpsons
Court charged with torturing the bird
which he used in Broadway show
The limp form of the yellow canary
was there, too. lying in its cage on the
magistrates bench.
Harry Moran, superintendent Of the
Humane Society," testified that he saw
the bird fly around the theater during
the act last night, strike the roof and
drop lifeless to the stage. He arrested
Fields. but theatrical folk subsequently
furnished the required bail.
Fields thought the canary had been
scared to death by the photographers
or their flashlights. Magistrate Simp-
son, in dismissing the complaint, said
there was no evidence that the bird
had been tortured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-15

vet the desire to pursue some definite
course of action rather than sit in NOR
bid inactivity drove him on.
He passed the thing three times be-
fore he saw it--a mans dark, high
crowned hat. lying by the wall in the
shadow of the desk!
Wildly excited, he bounced upon 1t,
retreated with it toward the passage,
intending to examine it in Corlitt's
room. Before he had reached the door
initials on the stained band inside
brought him to a standstill-little oval
aluminium things such as continental
hatters employ, with the silver letters
E. D.
Daudotl The man from Paris who
was expected at 8! His brain reeled.
Then he had called-had been in that
room before the tragedy. Corlitt had
| seen him.
Still turning theithing over between
! his fingers, he sat down. Carried away
by the importance Of this discovery, he
did rot notice the beads of perspifation
which stood out on his forehead, forgot
even that he was cold. He felt himself
| on the brink of something stupendous,
something that Taperner himself had
overlooked.
| He tried to see how it all fitted in
with what Taverner had told him: The
secret agent murdered in wagon-lit
between the italian frontier and Paris.
! Corlitt's extended visit to Paris to per-
suade the Frenchrnan who knew ALL
borg personally to talk. If Daudot had
come to Park Lane with honest intent,
why had he departed so abruptly with
out waiting for Taverner? This new
| chief of his, this man who called him
by his Christian name and had COM
manded his unit in Flanders, had taken
| it for granted that the assassin was the
Lizard. The discovery of the green disk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-15
WOMAN HACKS SELF
TO DEATH WITH RAZOR

Denver Police Discard Murder
Theory on Learning Hotel Room
Door Was Locked From Inside.
BY the Associated Press
DENVER, September ia Spartan
suicide, wherein the victim apparently
hacked herself to death, confronted the
authorities here today with the death
of Mrs l. Ruby of Tulsa, Okla. The
woman was found in a dying condition
by hotel employees who broke into her
suite In downtown hotel here last
night.
Her body was lacerated by nearly 100
cuts and slashes inflicted with razor.
Many of the gashes were inches long.
Discovery of razor in the room and
the fact all entrances to the room on
the fourth floor had been locked from
the inside caused police to discard the
murder theory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-15

ITO be continued tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-15
BLUE MURDER
Bv Edmund SneH
Thrilling
Bv Edmund Smell.
With Crime Rescue OF Girl In PERIL


| There was so little of Corlitt now that
it scarcely shocked him-a shape that
might almost have been a shadow
long heap of blue dust that the draft
from the door disturbed.
He arranged the rug carefully and
stepped back.
The room was just as they had left
it. The hunting pictures, one slightly
askew; the pipe-rack, Taverner's odd
trophies, the safe. the roll-top desk .
Listening all the while for the sound
of Taverner's return, he moved swiftly
along the walls, paused by the safe, the
overturned table, hoping in dim sort
of way to hit upon some clue. He had
not the ghost of an idea what he was
looking for, was prepared not to be dis
appointed If this second inspection
proved as abortive as the first. And
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-15

dence that appeared to Dighton COM
one weak link. Unless he had been dis
turbed at the psychological moment, it
seemed incredible that so expert a GRIM
incl would have left without his hat.
Still mere inconceivable that he should
have forgotten an article emblazoned
with discriminating initials.
The Lizard had little to fear In leav-
ing the token; it merely concentrated
attention upon the guise in which he
was won't to perpetrate an outrage. The
hat, on the other hand, gave away a
useful alias. He could be traced In
Paris as Monsieur Daudot.
Perhaps Jarrett had disturbed him
| With the letter addressed to Taverner.
| A sudden noise from the far side OF
| the subsidiary door brought him to his
| feet. He heard the raSp OF metal on
metal, a sharp click and then. with a
swiftness that precluded all hope of
stragetic retreat, the door was thrust
open to its fullest extent and a man
stepped into the room.
| Between the sound and the appari-
ton it had flashed across Dighton's
brain that Daudot had come back;
Daudot, the assassin, returning for his
property But the grim figure that con-
frcnted him, bringing with him the
damp, chill air Of the bricked-in shaft,
was not bareheaded. He wore broad
brimmed gray velour and dark blue
belted trench coat with the collar turned
up. The space between brim and collar
was filled with groteSque mask of a
peculiar, dazzling whiteness. with circles
of amber tale that concealed the eyes.
A Undermined monocle, suspended on
a length of broad, black tape. rested on
fold In his coat and yellow driving
gauntlets covered his hands.
| At sight of Dighton he stiffened and
sound broke the Stiffness sharp in