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TWO SUSPECTS FREED.

CHICAGO, November % Dr.
Two Of 81 defendants charged with
completely in the alleged million-dollar
Cook County slot machine ring walked
from the court room of Judge John p.
McGoorty as free men Tuesday when
the State failed to connect them in any
way with the alleged conspiracy.
The two released were Martin Gull
foyle, reputed racketeer, and Fred Mills,
liam Reid, reported aide to the political
group supporting Mayor william H.
Thompson; six police captains and
twelve minor politicians and alleged
hoodlums still are on trial.
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asking for directed verdict Of acquittal
for Fernando. It was overruled and the
defense offered its opening statement
before the court recessed until Friday.
Fernando will offer an alibi a de-
Tense attorney said, and charged that
the police officers concerned in the case
had restricted their testimony to pro-
tect an unnamed person.
THE people in this trial have not had
the thorough support of the Police De-
partment," the lawyer said. when
ever the testimony approached a con-
nection with somebody or other, they
SHE'D away from it and shut up like
CLANS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-28

Diego branch Of the Bank Of Italy,
charged with incorporation of $780,
600 Of the banks funds, waived pre-
lininary hearing yesterday. Ball was
set at $4,000, which friends promised
to raise.
Efforts to ascertain what Anthony
did with the money he allegedly mis-
appropriated have been futile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-28
FIVE-YEAR POSTAL
SEARCH is REWARDED
Man Held as Suspect in Theft of
$3.50 in North
Dakota.
By the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
SPOKANE, Wash, November %
James Murray, alias "Scarface" Ryan,
who led post office inspectors across the
continent on fve-year search, was on
his way to Bismarck, N. OAK, yesterday
TO answer charge of stealing $3.50.
Murray, sought for the robbery Of
stamps, envelopes and postal cards at
arrested in Wenatchee, Wash, after he
had been traced from tie Atlantic to
the Pacific by inspectors. Federal
Judge j. Stanley Webster Of Spokane.
yesterday signed an order returning him
TO Bismarck for trial.
Two men arrested with Murray.
James j. Russell and James johnson,
the inspector said, might be wanted
for series Of robberies in small post
onces In various parts of the country.
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Lima Port Works Inspected.

By Cable 70 lhe Star.
LIMA, Peru, November 28.-Fred-
erick Snare Of the Snare Corporation,
with group Of company officials, Tues
day paid a visit to port works under
construction at Callao. The port works
are expected to be completed within
a year.
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KIDNAPPING SUSPECT
WILL OFFER ALIBI
Michigan Mans Attorneys Charge
Police Restrict Testimony to
Shield Some One.
By the Associated Press.

By the Assoclateu FreSs,
DETROIT, November 2s.-The State
completed its evidence in the trial of
James Fernando, charged with the kid
naping of 5-year-old Jackie Thompson,
here last night at night session of
the court.
Defense attorneys offered a motion
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Accused Banker Valves Hearing.
SAN DIEGO, Calf, November %
president and manager of the San
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THREE YEAR-OLDS WHO SMOKE
FOUND ON ISLAND BY SCIENTIST
Native Children Are as Bright and More
Nimble Than Americans, Despite
Habit, Ethnologist Declares.
By the Associated Press.


2SCate smoking
the ehnolog among
Mead assistant curator Of enoogy the
Of
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governing body, were great traders, &C
quiring all their goods in exchange for
fish. Dogs teeth, tobacco, and British
shillings were used for currency.
DR.. Mead said the Manus believed all
Americans were colored. gaining their
impression from American ships in the
copera trade, which frequently have COL
cred crews.
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Read How Nancy Tempted
Fate to Win Romance

River last summer. You'll
just die at thisl He said
well he ought to know some
thing about horses because
he used to be d groom in
Wickham or Cheshire or one
Of those funny English
names, and he said he came
over here without anything
but brassyou know how
the British falkland he
married Anita Chiffon, and
made her think he came
from a grand family, when
Of course he didn't, his
father kept a fried fish shop
don't you love it7 Fried
fish! $50 Nancy HoIlen-
beck have you lost your
sense of humori My DEAR,
you aren't angryi Why /
never thought"
ITO Be Continued)
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~

II never turn back, !" he
said aggressively.
"Then let me out, y re-
turned Nora firmly. Sam
laughed and stepped on the
accelerator.
The pale young man be-
side the driver in the car
behind leaned over the
husky chauffeur. Hes try
ing to get away" said the
young man. "Can you keep
up with him, Josh2"
Keep up with hint" ex-
claimed John. "Say, this is
an old bus, but / can run
rings around that red
wagon. T"
The pale young man
gritted his teeth. We've
got to stop 'em," he said.
Watch me, answered
Josh.
Josh sped on for another
quarter of a mile, then drew
his big car across the road.
The red auto came up just
as he had assumed his
strategic position, and
stopped.
The young man leaped out
of the ancient machine and
faced the other.
Sam was in the road as
soon as he came to a stop.
He began to protest to the
driver of the other car.
"That's all right, Blair, "
said the young man. ''I told
him to do it. You've got
Nora in your car, haven t
you2 Well, / want her.
Sam sneered. "She. don t
seen to be flying into your
arms any, does shef" he
asked. "Get that ark out
of the way and let us go
on. There's likely to be a
wreck here if you don't"
"N0Eas" cried the young
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HER VACATION

little paler as he listened.
He arose slowly, gazing with
establishment at Nora. "Who
told you that" he asked,
his voice growing tense.
Jim Blair, / suppose.
You We been seeing a lot of
him in the past two months,
haven you?"
"What if / h,ave!''
snapped Nora. What do
you think / ana slavei
Ism t it enough to be buried
alive in this roasting apart
ment day after day? And
you never raising a finger
to get me out Of it, to the
shore, to the mountains, any.
where, where other people
are going. Well, I'm leav-
ing tonight. Perhaps it's a
good thing.
"What do you mean,
Nora - you're leaving -
you re not going to wait for
me! l counted on our hav-
ing a splendid time-when /
can get away. -
Nora shut her teeth a
moment. I'm going-now
=" she said acidly. And
| may not come back. You
know as well as I that we
haven t made a success Of
marriage. Why not have it
over WITH What's the use
of going ont"
'You really mean that,
NoraG" he asked,
II certainly do. When you
discover that anything is a
failure, why go on with it,"
!" And-you re going away
with -Sam-Blair Z"
Nora bridled. Certainly
mott" she exclaimed. "I'm
still a married woman"
THAT doesn't seem to
make so much difference
nowadays, " said Gene with
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"But you are, !" declared
Sam. You cant fool me.
And I'm the cure for it,
Nora. You re going to dine
with me at the FREELY Inn.
And then-''he hesitated
Just an instant-"we re CO.
ing away from here, you
and |. We're going to
motor out farther on the
island, ferry to- Connecticut
and ride through the Berk-
shires-up and into Canada.
"Most certainly not T.
said Nora, decisively. "I'm
going to stay right here. .
Sam scowled, but forced
a smile at once. ooh, well, +"
said he carelessly, shave it
your own way. Anyway,
you II dine with me and
wen take a nice ride after
wardi"
Nora hesitated, but soon
yielded.
Night. A smooth, fine
road and a cooling breeze.
Sam and Nora in a red
roadster.
In the mirror Sam noticed
a rather ancient car follow
ing persistently. He scowled
again.
isn't it about time to
turn backf" asked Nora.
Sam looked down at her.
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TOdny's True
Story

man-none other than Gene.
He started toward the red
roadster. Sam seized him by
the arm. keep away from
that carl" he said.
Gene paid no attention to
him, tried to reach the red
, car. Sans fist shot out
and Gene went down in the
road. He didn't get up.
The next instant an excited
young woman leaped from
the red roadster. You
coward" she cried to Blair.
"You re twice as big as he
is. l never want to see you
again. .
Gene was still lying in the
road when Blair, with a
shrung Of his shoulders, got
back into his car and drove
away.
Nora was leaning over the
silent form in the road. Josh
was pulling his machine out
Of the right of way.
"Genei" cried the kneel-
ing girl. Gene, forgive me.
I was a fool, Gene. I've
been lonesome for you every
minute | left. Gene, speak to
me-!
Gene opened his eyes.
'Geel" said he, that was
wallop. He lifted an arm
and put it around Nora. Il
Il got my vacation, sweet
heart" he said, and ] fol
lowed you. There's IL days
of it left, dearest. I'm stop
ping at the Naples, a mile
below the other hotel. We'll
have a good time, Nora,
won't wef''
Nora was wiping her eyes
with a handkerchief. eve
certainly will. Gene" she
said with q laugh, that was
half tears, as she leaned
over and kissed. hime- 49, F.
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tThat1 was the most ro-
mantle affair - Ny dear,
I mean it was the most Elk
CITING thing the way he
turned out to be THE Tully
boy. And / always said
that he had the most won
derful see pass ? 80
1.-Two spadesl"
"Three diamonds, /" Nancy
murmur ed automatically.
Now that they had started
on Mat Tully again, they'd
let her alone $50 Her mind
went black to her own
troubles $50 she must see
Mr.. Hess, the attorney in
the morning es Maybe it
would be better to brazen
things out and go up to
Reno - there was money
enough left $50
She heard May Bellies
shrill treble = caught
Jack Beamer's name I
"Oh / BEG your pardon.
Did you speak to me, May
Belief
"I certainly did. / just
!, heard. the sgrandest gossip.
About Jack Beamer-"
Nancy's eyes were glued
on the cards in her hand.
She fixed her lips IN a set
smile. Then everybody
knew about the High Sierras
. trust May Belle s
mother for making the most
of THAT $50
But May Belle. freckled
face aglow with news, had
something much better than
that to tell. You'll get a
great kick out Of this :
You know I've started rid
ing lessons with Gil's
mother OF course | haven t
a mount of my own yet, but
she said if / liked it, she d
s"s but you don't want to
hear about that. The old
girls not half bad really,
for a mother-in-laW. But
what do you thinki We
were getting our horses and
the English groom (posi-
lively the best looking thing)
said something about polo,
and | said ] knew Jack, and
he said, That bounderl' and
I, just to see what he d say.
| said at least he was a great
horseman, and = Nancy,
are you listeningi You
ought to, after the affair
you had with him up the
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Nancy laughed again, too
loudly.
The strain was telling on
them both, on Nancy more
than him, he thought some
times. She was becoming
so reckless, SO bitter. Los
ing her looks too. Not per-
manently of course. Her
slim figure was as lovely,
her perfect profile as flaw
less, her flyaWay hair as
soft and lustrous. But the
bloom, the radiance that had
attracted him at first was
gone. In its place was. a
hard brilliance that almost
frightened him sometimes
-" God save him from
a clever woman 80 and
-
she used too much lipstick.
It rubbed off ,lnpleasantly
when he kissed her. Yes,
things couldn't go on like
this much longer. The High
Sierras would solve the prob
lem once and forever, and
to everyone, $ complete salts
faction, even Anita 5 -
why the High Sierras?"
she asked after a long pause.
Shed have to get over that,
silly habit of wincing every
time she heard the name, so
she might as well speak of
it. Besides there was no
reason why Jack shouldn't
go if he wanted to, it was
nothing to her. She had
put all that out of her life.
/" Anita =" Anita wishes
it."
" Anita! !"
Jack wriggled uncomfort-
ably i'm the spindle tearoom
chair. Most fellows, would
lie out of it, but I'm going
to tell You the truth, ]" he.
said slowly. That's how
much I care about you.
baby, and count on you to
understand. +"
well I'm certainly not
jealous!'' Nancy smiled,
but a sudden fear touched
her, leaving her hands cold
and clammy. She had never
doubted him, never thought
of his going back to his wife.
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a bitter laugh. Marriage is
being made joke"
Ten minutes later she
was gone. And Gene sat
there in the empty apart
ment, his head buried in his
hands-his world come to an
end.
Nora had been established
in the pretty little hotel at
Seaport less than two days
when Sam Blair's red road
ster drew up in front with a
flourish. Nora, who had
kept much to herself, wit
messed his arrival from the
porch corner where she sat
thinking of Gene, in spite
of herself.
sam Searched ner out at
once. Taking both her hands,
he greeted her in his usual
breezy and possessive man
ner. swell, runaway, and
how's the cid world using
youY"
What brought you here,
Sam r." asked. Nora, family.
What do you supposed
he gave her question for
question. Think I'd ever
come to a burgh like Sea-
port to look at the scenery?
l came because I thought
you might get lonely
"But-I'm not!" pro-
tested Nora.
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AYORA> sat by the win
dow Of the uptown
apartment, chin in
hand, her brow wrinkled,
her hand pulling nervously
at a curtain. It was insult
ferably hot, but the sun was
shining and the sky was
blue as turquoise. However,
Nora saw neither sun nor
sky. She was in the black
ness Of unhappy thoughts.
A door opened. Gene en-
tered. Nora didn't even
turn her head. Seven months
ago, when they were mar
ried, she would have leaped
into his arms.
Hello, sweetheart" said
Gene as a smile lit his tired
eyes. But Nora did not
answer. Nor did she see
the shadow of disappoint-
ment that swept across his
face. "Gee but it's been a
tough day." he said as he
threw himself into a chair.
Nora turned suddenly and
fed her troubled gray eyes
upon him still frowning.
When are you getting
your vacationi' she asked
petulantly.
"Not until fall, = answered
Gene with a sigh. "They
can't see their way to let
me go right now. Z
Nora rose with determine.
ton, faced him. Well, =
she said with finality, ~ m
taking mine right now. If
you didn't let them run
over you, YOU'D be going on
yours. in the summer time
and not waiting until all the
resorts are boarded up. If
you only had backbone
you'd get what you re en-
titled to-"
Genes pale face grew a
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"A forest of Japanese UNI
brellas, ported bambc and
unexpected and meaningless
archways made it safe for
nervous couples who had no
wish to meet friends. Jack
and Nancy came there often,
SO often that they had got
quite used to the warm
salads and cold coffee, and
hardly minded any more.
There are so few places
where you re not in con-
slant terror Of humping into
someone you know. Not that
Nancy cared. She had
grown careless and indiffer-
ent of public opinion In the
last few months. Suppose
someone does see US? What
can they do about itf" she
demanded listlessly. But
Jack suddenly cared very
much. 1T might make a
great deal of difference, he
told her seriously. " Until |
get this divorce settled, I've
got to be damn careful. You
don't realize how serious
this isl"
Maybe not, !" she smiled,
patting his arm reassuringly.
"But there's no use getting
excited about it, because
I've had all the seriousness
] want in this life. From
now on I'm just frivolous,
digger Nancy!"
Il wish you wouldn t talk
like that. 1t doesn't suit
you!" he said irritably, and
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that way, letting her have it
at the last and allsthat, why
I'm willing to 60 along, and
she's agreed that if I'll take
the trip with her she'll 60
! rightson to Reno and get
the divorce e so that in
September : stsn His hand
found hers, he pressed it
reassuring Iy. Then he
reached for his handkerchief
and mopped his perspiring
forehead. !. I'm September
we II be married, and no
more eating at this damn
speak-easy. God, it's hot in
herei"
She crushed oslt her
cigarette. let 60 home.
I'm terribly tired s.
You re not angry with
me, baby9 You don't think
! that Il that Anita and !
---77Ls -
81 never, think. I'd go
GRAVY If / started. thinking.
Where's my purse But
I'm not crazy about the
idea, Jack. Somehow Il
vell--I don { like it.
He shrugged. Well
that's the situation. | cant
help it. -
She was suddenly sorry
for him. Never mind,
honey, it doesn't matter. Is.
there anything left in the
flask Wen drink to Sep
TENDER
If / were in love with him
I could hardly miss him
more, Nancy decided after
he had gone. Or was it
Lon she missedi Or
but he hardly ever thought
of Roger any more, 80 it
couldn't be he " -" It was
just everything, the worry,
the waiting $50
Whats the matter,
Nancy, aren't you WELT"
May Belle Craig, now May
Belle Neal, and not bit
more diplomatic, shrieked at
her across the table at a
bridge tea.
Perfectly. Don't I look
1T" Nancy demanded, con-
scious of the eyes Of the
other two. girls upon her too.
No you don't. You look
off your oats. ] suppose
with so much sickness in the
house, and Louise getting
married in such a hurry
you've had your hands full.
That's what / told mama. !"
Eyes, we haven't got our
breath yet =" did you bid
two diamonds partneri"
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"'Then she'd better stay out
Of the mountains.
Exactly what | told her.
Good God, I talked till /
was black in the face.
Smelling, the Specialist, told
her the same thing, but
she s set on it, and as he
told her afterward, it seems
to be a sort Of dying wish,
and so if you look at it
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fool, but the plain truth is
that the woman is dying"
Dying She's been dying
for the last 10 years. Ever
since / first heard of her!
eyes, I know, but this
time she is. Her doctor
took me aside. Heart. ANY
minute"
Nancy reached for a Gig
arctic and Lit it clumsily.
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What Do You KnOuD?
ANSWERS TO TODAY'S TEST
For Questions See Comic Page

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A Tense Story of Love and
A Girls Ambition
CHAPTER XIV

tkErM going up to the High Sierras for few daysa
week, maybe 10 days. Jack Beamer told Nancy
KS warm night in June.
They dining courtyard tearoom they had found
ON the highway. It dark and quiet and rambling.
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Tools FOR DetectiDes

Special bags for in the investigation Of serious crimes such
MURDER provided for Scotland Yards chiefs They
tain such articles rubber gloves forcep dnecan test tu
apparatus for taking finger prints
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MIDSUMMER DANCE FROCKS
Published By Special Arrangement with Good Housekeeping
StnrcIted Chiffon and
GeOrgette FaUOrites

THAT fascinating newcomer %
4 the ranks Of summer materials
is stiIl reigning faVorite in Fash;
ions realm. I'm speaking Of the
starched chiffon which has and
sim is enjoying deserved popu.
larity.
The frock on the left IL Of
this material in black over silver.
Simply made, 1t depends on It's
own charm for effect rather than
on intricate cut. The bodice shows
the tightly swathed hipline and a
tiny collar and reverse which end
In a long scarf in the back. The
ruffled skirt which is longer In
back. of course, and much longer
in front than formerly, depends
on its lowest flounce to achieve
the effect.
On the right, the cocktail jacket
il worn over a simple frock OF
rose beige georgette. Simple In
cut. 1t. too, shows the tight hip
band with horizontal tucks across
the front. A bow of the material
finishes the neckline, and the
skirt formed Of two circular
floufices, shows that fashionable
unsvenness so popular. Remove
the jacket and presto! The dance
frock energies in all its glory.
Both Of these frocks are suit.
able either for formal evening
wear or for the dinner-dance.
Naturally. mid.sumner styles
are more or less simple in cut.
depending, on that solely for effect.
Heavy materials are az out OF
place as furs on the Equator.
Taffeta seems to be making
strong bid for favor again. but
very few frocks OF this material
are seen. Flowered georgettes and
chiffons and lightweight satins
are most favored. organdies are
lovely, whether embroidered or
plain. and are much in demand
for the summer dances.
Laces refuse TO ibe ousted from
their established corner and are
seen in abundance. Pastel shades
OF lace make charming frocks.
and these aoapt themselves to the
dinner-dance frock admirably.
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She felt her world crashing,
the very earth dropping out
from under her feet
"Do you mean you're going
back I" she finished, as
gamely as she could.
Back? To Anita Oh
my God, no. Watt! You
don't understand. . It's just
that / " :" : well, it's this
way, Nancy. I'm a quixotic
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London Traffic SMrUey

At recent survey Londons traffic it found that
Of the traffic accidents due to trade and commercial
vehicles followed by private otorcars, motorcycles onibuse
push-bikes, and trolley in that order eA as a.
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two cousins, Miss Elsie and Miss Su- san Scotield, daughters of Mrs. Su- san Scofield of Stanley street. While in Washington, Miss Elsie Scofield will attend the Dental Convention. She is dental hygienist for Dr. Ma zine. Miss Susan Scofield is medical technician at the Grisson hospital, Derby, Conn.