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1T DON like dem Santa Claus whisk-
ers," said Uncle Eben. Pears like de
old gemman was q friend 10 everybody
on earth, ceptin' de barhers."
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Loud laughter" said HI No. the sage
Of Chinatown, denotes little In the way
Of happiness. 1t il only the expression
Of o boiSterous disposition"
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So far rs grade crossing Ia Concerned
much depends upon warning devices
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Now Japan, Of all the five countries to
be represented next month in the con-
ference at London, is the one least dis
posed to incur extravagant expenditures
FOR naval or other purposes. II Is with
out the resources for extravaganza. It
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(To Be Continued.)
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"And therefore" said. Morse, ''your
interest In things 1talian?"
ian instructive interest" answered
pallion that came of itself. ! can
not remember the time when was
which includes" continued Morse
"an interest in Renaissance criminal
procedure, as observed"
"You mean my collections" His face
lightened. would 1t interest you. II !
showed some Of the more unusual
specimens-they are OF great historic
value"
Another time" returned the detec-
tive: at seems to me we have more
;noncedite abIsiness on hand, Mr.. Bal
lion. I have spread out the cards that
would be used by prosecuting attorney
AS matters stand at present, you have
no defense. But there remains in your
hands a piece of evidence that WOULD
invaIidate everything against you and
throw another light on the affair-in
other words. the simple statement sus-
ceptible of proof as to where you were
last night between the hours OF l
and f."
Evidently Morse was surprised. and
certainly was. when Baiiion mace no
answer.
In his irritation. Morse struck the
desk with his open hand. DO you mean
to say that you refuse to tell where you
were at those hours?"
II do" :.
But for what reason, man-even II
1t were a lie!"
"I'm unused to lying" observed Bal
lion coldly. MY reasons are personal
and sufhcient."
You are intent then on running your
selfp II YOU are innocent, as you claim,
YOU prefer the disgrace of an unnatural
crime, and very probably shameful
death, to the least exertion that would
clear you? fail to understand. Are
you sick of life?"
For nv part. after all, did not share
the detectives bewilderment. This man,
for all his manner and ahectationS, was
guilty, and furnished no alibi for the
Very SUFFICIENT reason that he had none
that would stand probing. His better
cue was mysterious dignity.
Does this house." said Ballion, with
a sweep of the hand, this room. look
as If were tired Of life? Have brought
together things Of beauty and rare
value simply to turn my back on them?
I worship life as the only thing know
and have to worship. Well then, II
refuse to answer your question, the rea-
son is imperative. ! believe there's
nothing more to say"
Indeed, but there is" snapped Morse.
"If you won't save yourself, you should
help me to save you" He paused mo-
ment You drove your car into town."
II did. It's outside now"
AT what city garage did you leave
it?"
THE Cosmos"
"Ames. will you ask Lieut.. Redsby to
call up the Cosmos Garage and inquire
II Mr.. Balloons car was there during
the night?"
Useless" interrupted Balloon, 1T was
not there"
But where then. :"
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observe that these waters OF dust lie
within two yards radius OF the tnresn-
old"
Ballion nodded: then suddenly.
Perhaps you opened the door-what OF
that?"
Il had no key" returned Morse. And
by the way, where is the key|
shelves against the wall, just inside to
the right, as we faced 1t. Of the narrow
entrance, and We saw on one OF the
middle rows q long key.
so that" observed Morse, "anv one,
having opened. could easily replsts the
key in its usual place before closing
from outside" But at this point he fell
into brown study, his eyes now on the
key. now on the door.
THE house faces east" he observed
| at length; ut WIS an east wind. be-
lieve." Then he turned to Francis Bal
| lion.
But the latter had moved away and
was seated in a chair near the desk. Or
rather he was huddled in It. have
| seldom seen a more vacant face, or one
so drained of hope-frozen to grim
apathy. When Morse observed, ut APP
pears then that, II you were the assassin
you might have gone out this way" he
| agreed indifferently. and pulling himself
together, added, What does that mat
Il should think" said Morse. "it was
very important"
What matters" continued Balloon
lis that the door was opened. that death
entered"-his dark eyes swept the room
fatal to me, but fatal also to others
perhaps many" And dropping into q
half whisper: II feel his spirit as II ii
were standing here-waitlng. What does
the rest concern us-I told you 1t was
! not | who crossed that threshold"
So. the cold, inaudible voice of super
| stition had daunted this strange man
whom no threat of physical danger i'm
pressed
Come" said Morse. you are not the
| man to indulge in puerilities."
The taunt had its effect. but was
surprised that Balloon showed no resent
ment. He drew himself up and re-
turned the others glance.
| you are right, for even In the face
of death there remains our debt TO
| honor. But your philosophy Is narrow.
! traditions are not all fiction; beliefs
| hold usually truth. I do not attempt
| to defend mine; they are an element In
me. puerile, II you ike hope merely
that" He stood up, and, for the frst
time. I saw play about his lips the
winning smile shown in his portrait.
Listen" ne SAID, Il beginning W
have an esteem for you, Mr.. Morse. Hang
me. if you please. but shall not olsturo
vour sense of the logical with any more
of nv fancies, And as far as courage
goes. think shall not disgrace my
name,
MAY ask" returned Morse unex.
] pectedly what that name is?" Ano
when Ballion stared. ''or rather what II
was? It's a mere notion of mine, but l
saw among your books some volumes
concerned with the history OF family
at one time famous-the Baglioni family
| est and the resemblance in name.
Balloon smiled. "A pathological de-
tective! You we're not wrong. An an
cestor of mine came to America In l7sO
His name was Francesca Bagllonl-
afterwards anglicized. / am descen-
dant of that family"
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TAX EXEMPTIONS
TO AID BOND SALE

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September THE sig
niflcant feature Of the Treasury financ-
ing announced yesterday is not so much
the lower rate fixed on the notes to be
dated September Is in the amount of
$500, 900 900, but the broader tax exemp-
ton provided. This gives immunity to
the buyer from surtaxes and thereby
widens the market for these obliga-
Hons.
Secretary Mellon has consistently ad-
vocated complete tax exemption for all
Government issues. This is the first
time, however, that he has been able
to put his plan into effect. 1t is be-
1ieved in banking circles that this is
the beginning of policy which will be
extended to all future issues of United
States Government obligations and
place them at parity with those OF
municipalities and States.
Heretofore the main support Of the
various Treasury short-term offerings
has come from the banks. They have
been expected to cover" most Of these
loans. This they have done reluctant
1y at times when the rate has been at
considerable discount from that on their
other earning assets. In subscribing for
the certificates they have taken the at
titude of helping the Government out
VI 8OA1S @1OIAS Will JIAC VCNCA al ANCs
In June, however, they were given a
Government note with SIS per cent
coupon, which provided net return IN
its tax exemption Of better than 534
per cent. Some Of them were able to
make a profit later on of from u to q
per cent by selling these certificates
when they moved up so rapidly to q
premium.
Under the new situation, individuals
who are subject to surtaxes and want
portion Of their funds in short-term,
readily marketable securities, are more
likely than before to be attracted to
the new Government notes, These,
however, are in competition with con-
siderable amount of short municipal
obligations on which the return is well
above that of the Government 47a per
cent certificates. For instance, the reve-
nue. warrants of New York City, run
ming for six to nine months, were Of
fered today to yield 5s4 per cent. City
Of Chicago notes have been sold on a
large scale this year between 534 and
per cent basis.
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The Door Of Death
By John Estepen
By John EsteUen
tcopyrisht 1870. American Alliance and

Eleanor's guest, perhaps admirer. Isn't
1t just conceivable that you might
benefit by my wife's death, when il
comes 20 TINT? Please" he said, warine
me back. please! A man with q
halter about his neck may be allowed
certain liberties" And to Morse: q
am merely thinking aloud. But tell
me, granting that am the assassin
how comes 1t ] could enter the house
without disturbing either door-chain
or bolt or window fastening"
"You have a latch-key to the front
door," replied Morse: there was nothing
to prevent you from letting yourself in
before the chains were put up and re-
naming concealed until the family hac
retired"
True: but how to leave again with
out lowering the chains, or releasing q
bolt? They are not accessible from the
outside
N.rse pointed to the narrow door ir
the angle of the room.
THAT way" he said. ION the outer
side it is studded with iron sufficient
to allow purchase for the fingers in
closing it, Your problem could be solved
that way"
Ballion stared at the door,
1T has never been opened" he
answered gravely. 1T is reserved fol
occasions OF burial. 1t is the Door Of
the Dead If my wishes are regarded
Celias body will pass that way. You
need not believe me. but would be
the last on earth to use it. We all have
our superstitions."
well, superstition or not" returned
Morse, 1T was opened last night"
I was unprepared for what followed
As if he had been struck, Ballion sprang
to his feet and stood quivering.
You lie" he said, cor rather, forgive
me, how can you know"
His pride of manner had changed to
intent earnestneSs.
Come here" replied Morse. already
moving toward the door. you say il
was never opened?"
II do-emphatically."
"In that case, there would be col
lection of dust gradually formed be-
tween jamb and door,"
Perhaps"
But, if it we're opened. this dust
would be knocked down in front of the
threshold. Moreover, it would be of &
certain consistency; and, if an opening
had occurred. let us say last night, The
dust would not yet have been swept w
by whoever tends the room. Well
then. look carefully there along the
floor
Ballfon stopped and gazed long time
grown pale.
II See," he murmured.
Let me call your attention to some
thing else" continued the other. There
was high wind last night--you viii
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FIFTH INsTALLMENT.

Continued From Yesterdays Starr
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TRADING is QUIET
AT D. c. MARKET
Outlook for Fall Business
<; Considered Good by
q Merchants.

Little change was manifest In either
buying or selling at the District market
during the first post Labor day week,
local merchants reporting no noticeable
depression in the farm produce field,
despite a countrywide agricultural
crisis. Market lists underwent slight
change In prices, butter being the only
article Importantly affected.
While O. tone of increasing optimism
prevailed at the local center. the coun-
try at large Is in the grip Of general
drought. Weather reports indicate tna0
August rainfall In the United States was
half or less than half OF normal. Under
this burning weather, the corn belt In
the west has been blasted, three-fourths
Of the Kansas crop being total loss.
In many districts Fall blowing has
been made impossible because OF the
Sun-baked condition of the fields. Alo'!3
the Atlantic seaboard, Pennsylvania,
MARYLAND and Delaware have sunereo
the greatest loss.
It is reported that the Fall grape
crop has survived the drought. the
Agricultural Department announced
that the 1929 harvest would be about
-one-fifth less than last year. Conslo-
ering the extreme weather conoItlonS
eff this Summer, this Is succeSslul
harvest.
Today's Wholesale Prices.
interchangeable prints, 46a47; tuo
45aA6; store packed, 29a30.
Eggs-Hennery, 43a45; fresh selected
ssa40: current receipts, 34a35.
Poultry, alive-Turkeys., hens; 30:
toms, SO; Spring chickens, large, 32a35
medium, 80; small, 80; Leghorns. 26a27
fowls, 23a29; Leghorns, 2la22; ROSTERS
%; ducks, l5a20; keats. young, 60a70;
old, ISAAC. Dressed-TurEeyS, 3oa4O,
medium, 37a38; small, IS; Leghorns, "a
a35: fowls, 34a35; ROSTERS, %; ducks
2sa30; keats, 30a100. ..,.--,
Meats, fresh killed-Beef, 34l2; veal
24a26: lamb, 30a32; pork loin, "a; fresh
hams, 2sa32; smoked shoulders, 2oa22
bacon, 2Sa30. Lard, in bulk, IA; II
packages, Is. ..
Live stock-Calves. 15Iaa16; lambs, 10
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solicitude for clients who have paid n
nothing for decades. but rather inco
sistently he adds that he is sure tts
men or their descendants will get u
money some day.
There are 1000 claims for two hou
daily overtime through four years. On
Mr.. Mann even ran for Congress
this issue, saying that 1t gratified /
sense Of humor to do so and that.
elected. he might annoy the comm
tee on claims" into getting bill throu
both houses.
According to Mr.. Mann, q certs
odd man McGarrahan" was the or
person who ever collected a ella
through an act Of Congress, and
tried for so years and died the day t
President signed the bill.
Mr.. Mann, who early In life was
Senate page. renews the attack eve
year. He has been at 1t for 20 years
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The other shook his head.

The other shook his head.
No. Mr.. Morse, II you wish to save
me. as you say. you must do 1t alone"
He raised his hand. as II the subject
were closed. And now may I ask you
whether You intend to put me under
arrest at once or will grant me a
breathing space?"
How much?"
TWenty-four hours. have some
things here I should like to arrange.
There is also the question Of Celia's
burial: II you could do this for me
should be very grateful"
I will" said Morse, but you are not
,, TO leave the house"
There was knock at the door and
Norses man, ROose, entered TO make his
report.
I've found" he said, some foot
prints on the gravel just outside there"
ana he jerked his thumb toward the
narrow door. "They were pretty plain
and here are the tracings Position and
direction noted. The gravel Is of a Pc
culiar red color, and that might be
worth remembering"
Morse glanced at the tracings.
Very we'll. Anything else?"
auAu kOOOcC AIIPlCooIVCAyS ubu
he laid on the desk something that
stirred and uncoiled as II alive. / heard
"a sharp exclamation from Balloon.
Looking at this object, saw that It
was leather strap, looped and pro-
vided with a steel hook that served also
as handle
snatching it up. Morse gazed. and
then thrust the thing out toward Bal
lion.
Here" he said, "this would seem to
be specimen from your collection
But the other looked away, his face
ashen. We'll. is 1t yours?" continued
Morse
Ballion nodded.
Tell us what 1t is then-you're an eX-
pert in such things" He held up the
strap between thumb and forefinger,
like dead adder
Why" said Ballion at last in a thick
voice, don't you see what 1t Is! It's
the garrote OF the Inquisition-the
strangling thong"
There was moments silence.
Il suppose now" ne continued, you
will be inclined to revoke your decision
as to my arrest
But I was amazed at the firmness Of
Norse's reply. mo, am not"
That's strange" murmured the other,
and my thought echoed him. Can it
be that you believe me innocent?"
Il do" And as I stared at him. in
credulous. Morse added: IT'S a ques-
ton. though. II any one else would be-
lieve it. You shall have your "a hours.
Afterward i shall be forced to act on
the evidence"
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LAWYER REVIEWS ATTACKS
TO COLLECT OLD CLAIMS
Finds JOY in Hopeless Tasks, He
Says, in Explaining Work for
Non-Paying Clients.

NEW YORK (E.A.N.A.).-Anothe
Autumn. and again the New York news
papers carry advertisements signed by
George Hiram Mann. lawyer, which say
the Government has not yet paid a
number Of employees Of the New York
Navy Yard for work done in the 70s
and 80s
II get q pure JOY out Of hopeless
task" says Mr.. Mann. in explaining his
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~ YERE are the facts" Morse
80 said to Francis Ballion.
Yesterday, following dis
l. i pute with your wife re-
garding money. you left
Greyhouse Last night between the
hours of / and 3 she was murdered
by strangling. Your glove was
found on the bed. The shadow OF
man who wore a hat similar to yours
was seen on the house driveway. You
have keys permitting your entrance:
When called at 4 O'Clock, you had not
returned to your club. In addition,
it appears that you would benefit
financially at her death, and that your
relations have been strained for some
time. She seems to have been in fear
of YOU, and, on the other hand, you
have neglected her. Surely I hardly
need point out that, barring contrary
testimony; any jury would convict you
on this evidence. You are In an eX-
a matter for your decision as to what
course your defense will take. l must
warn you besides that anything you say
may be used against you"
But the change I had observed on
the others features was one OF utter
bewilderment.
my glove" he muttered. "a hat
similar to mine! Show me the glove"
Morse drew q package from his pocket
and opened it.
yes" said Balloon. otis mine" And
bewilderment gave place to a look OF
curious, almost impersonal. interest. 1t
was as If he were absorbed by problem.
But there were others in the house. !"
| he unused, who might have committed
| the crime. For instance, HaSta.'
Nothing was TAKEN" answered Morse;
1T would have been motiveless."
Cor Eleanor. She is physically strong
enough. She would profit at Celia's
J DEATH
The blood sprang to my head at this
You scoundrel," I said.
He turned to me with gracious
smile.
"Oh, I'm far from accusing. sug-
gest merely And your warmth, my
friend, recalls the fact that you were
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CHAIN STORE SALES.

NEW YORK, September (P). -
Another series OF chain store August
sales figures were announced today,
which showed last months business ex-
ceeded that Of the corresponding month
Of last year. Among the companies re-
porting their figures TODAY were:
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SYNOPSIS.

Francis Balloon. whose wife, Celia. was
strangled in her room at night, Is auizzed by
the initie5s r. B.. Is found beside the body;
Mrs. Ballien had manifested symptoms OF
summoned by her sister. Eleanor Graham,
declared her to be in deadly fear OF nsr
was murdered that night. Carl Balloon in
sists that his brother is innocent. An m
Spection of the house reveals among Francis
Balloons possessions several ancient intru-
ments of torture. When Balloon is found,
Morse QuizZeS him.
lTEnntinnaA Errn,,n Xacfnrda,r,s Sfarl
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For the progressive improvement Of
crops In Spain the government plans to
select seed wheat from districts pro-
ducing the, best qualities for distribu-
ton in those having poor crops.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-02-11
UNCONSCIOUS MAN IS
FOUND IN CAR WRECK
Mandan Mans Curiosity Saves
Game Warden From Freez-
ing to Death After Crash

Alfred Reinhart, a deputy state
game warden, is in local hospital.
under treatment for injuries suffered
In another automobile wreck on the
Bismarck-M Mandan highway.
Reinhart was pulled from the
wreckage OF his car at o'clock Sun
day morning by Fred Pau, who was
on his way home to Mandan. Pau
drove by the wreck in the ditch one
mile east Of the Mandan underpass.
Thinking he ought to investigate, he
drove back. and found Reinhart
pinned in the snow by the smashed
car, unconscious.
Pau took the unconscious man to
the hospital, where It was found that
he had cuts on the forehead and face.
Later q stiffness Of the neck devel-
oped. Otherwise he does not seem to
be injured. 1t was said at the hospital
and by r. A. Ktnzer, state game war
den, who visited him.
Exposure In the could would have
proved fatal had Reinhart not been
found by Pfau, Kinzer said.
Reinhart said he remembers q car
approaching him with great glare
Of light and he turned to avoid this,
after which he recalls nothing. The
car went into the ditch ct q high rate
Of speed. Reinhart says. The top was
ripped Oft and = cushion was found
20 feet away In an adjoining field,
where 1t had been hurled through the
gaping roof.
The crash happened between mid
night and the hour when Pau found
Reinhart, 50 that the injured man lay
there some time before he was found.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-02-11
Fort Yates Indians
Face Murder Count
For Greek Fatality
Death Of Eugene Yellow Lodge
After Drinking Brawl Is
Charged to Companions

Belief that the case in which four
Fort Yates Indians are charged with
first degree murder in connection
with the death Of Eugene Yellow
Lodge, Porcupine creek Indian, will
be taken up by federal court rather
than state court was expressed today
by E. D. Mossman, superintendent Of
the Indian agency at Fort Yates.
Mossman has investigated details Of
Yellow Lodges death.
Charges Of murder were filed
against Joe Running Bear, Henry
Twin, william White Cloud, and John
Loans Him Arrows by George H.
Drowley, Sioux county states attor-
ney. They admit they were drinking
with Yellow Lodge shortly before his
death. Yellow Lodge was found dead
with his head frozen In a water hole
In Porcupine Greek. A coroner's in
quest showed that he had been
knocked down tn q fight with COM
paniops and had been left lying on
the ice.
Yellow Lodge had been badly
beaten before he was left lying on
the ice, and the survivors Of the
party bore scars Of recent battle.
Drowley says.
A preliminary hearing before Tom
Short, justice Of the peace, for the
four men has been postponed from
this morning until Drowley returns
from Selfridge. where he is attending
to business affairs.
It Is expected the men will be
bound over to district court, though
they plan to plead not guilty.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-02-11
TAKEN FOR A RIDE
man shot 7 Times
Mortally Wounded, Chicago ltal-
ian Breaks Precedent by
Naming Companions

Chicago. Feb. 11.-(P}-pedro Lo-
caste was taken for q ride" last
night, shot seven times. and thrown
into the ditch skirting . lonely road
side. Picked up. still living, by q
passing motorists, Locasto was taken
to q hospital, where he set pre-
cedent among ride" victims by tell
ing"
Locasto said Mike Mediera and
Sam De Salvo were his companions.
Locasto said Mediera dropped his
right arm, In 9 friendly gesture, back
Of Locasto. In his hand was q re-
volver, and SIX shots from It were
fired into Locasto's body. After
dumping Locasto out, tho men drove
away.
Physicians said .Locasto probably
would not live. One bullet, near the
spine. partially paralysed him.