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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-23
EMERSON INSTITUTE
HAS 81 GRADUATES
Diplomas Presented in Exercises
ct Roosevelt Hotel
Last Night.

Diplomas were presented to - gradu-
ates Of the Emerson Institute ct the
graduation exercises held in the Roose-
welt Hotel last night.
The exercises were opened with an
invocation by Rev. Charles T. Warner,
who was followed by an address Of
Of welcome by the principal Of the
school, winslow H. Randolph. DR.. John
B. Noffsinger delivered the graduation
address, while Mason Volney Winters
was valdictorian. Diplomas were con-
ferred by Mr.. Randolph, assisted by
DR.. Nodsinger and Rev. Mr.. Warner.
Several musical selections also con-
tributed to the program.
Following the exercises, there was
dancing.
The members of the graduating class
welcome by the principal OF the
Robert MariuS Ashton, Harry Kenneth
Baker, Patrick Alfred Boivin. Marie
Elsa Borruat, Margaret Josephine
Patrick Ambrose Clifford, Nelson Gros-
son Colley, Charles Carvel Diller, AL
bert Fossa. Samuel David Gordon, A.
Klement Hansen, jr; George Edward
Referring, Helen Julia Kiel, Eulalia
Blanche Lawrence, william Robertson
Lipscomb. Raymond James Mealy
Bessie B. Moore, Waiter Philip Mueller,
Frances Lorraine Palmer, Philip Prince
Peyser, Max Pincus, Henry Kifburn
Rigg. Edward Albert Smyser, Helen
Sybil. Horace wender Smith, John
Francis Thornton, Norman Edward
Watson, william Wilson Wheatley,
Mason Volney Winters, Annie Wolpe
Nette Dorothy Wolpe and william Al
bert E.anten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-23

Upper: Members Of the expedition,
left 20 right. Miss Alice Elizabeth Mar
riott; DR.. John A. Miller, director OF
Sproul Observatory, Swarthmore Col
lege, Pa, and the chief Of the expedi-
ton; Mrs. Miller; J. III. Dugan, Norris
town, Pa, scientist; MRS. Marriott;
Prof. III. ID. Curtis, director Of Allegheny
Observatory: Walter Robinson, q stu
dent ct Swarthmore College, and Larry
b. Miller, Kew Gardens, Long Island.
The picture was taken by DR.. Ross w.
Marriott Of Swarthmore.
Center: General view of the camp set
up at Takengon. Sumatra, by the ex-
petition, which made valuable observa-
tons Of the eclipse Of the sun May Q.
The tower.like ediilce designated No. /
In the 63-foot camera which was used
I'm photographing the eclipse. The lens
Is at the top, and the plate was ex-
posed In q dark room at the bottom.
No. 3 Il . group Of three interferomegers
and spectroscOpe. Four cameras md
one spectroscope appear as No. 3. The
Einstein camera Is No. 4. IL Is to be
noted that all these instruments are
covered with thatch. The roofs over
the small instruments could be raised
or lowered.
Lower: A closeup Of the Einstein
camera, used by the expedition In photo
graphing the eclipse Of the sum at
Takeng0n, Sumatra. The observers are
shown loading L. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-23
WILL STUDY BRIDGE
PLANS IN new YORK
Fine Arts Commission to Meet
July l to Consider
Capital Projects.

The Commission OF Fine Arts will
meet in New York City on July to
consider progress Of plans Of the
Arlington Memorial Bridge and other
projects now under way In the National
Capitol.
At this meeting there will also be
under consideration further studies for
the new House Once Building, plans
for Meridian Hill Park and the Cardinal
Gibbons Memorial to be erected In
washington.
The plans for the House ONCE Build
ing, drawn UP by the Allied Architects
Of Washington, Inc. composed of the
most prominent local architects, neces-
state further study by the Commission
of Fine Arts as to details. The design
for the Cardinal Gibbons Memorial, by
Leo Lentelli. sculptor, Of New York has
already been approved and matters in
connection with its location in the
triangle opposite the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church on Sixteenth street
and Park road will be taken up.
It Is understood that Q full member
ship Of the commission Is expected to
attend the meeting in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-23
4 DEAD, I HURT IN CRASH.
Plane Turns Over and Falls From
Altitude of 100 Feet.

ST. LOUIS, June ~ CD.-Sidney
Crutcher, chief inspector for the Curtiss-
Robertson Aviation Co., was killed and
Alfred Dunlap, Is, transport pilot,
was injured when o plane in which
they were making q maiden trip"
crashed near Lambert-St. Louis Field
here late yesterday.
8 The plane had reached o height Of
about 100 feet when, according to wit
laesses. the motor "cut out" the craft
overturned and crashed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-23

Sales Of q London cooperative So
ciety In the last six months totaled
81, 000,0 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-23
Woman, 90, Busy Bell Ringer.

Although 90 years old. Mrs. M. Grim.
wade still rings the bell for service ct
the little Church Of st. John, Horsley
Cross, and Is believed to be the oldest
bell ringer in England. She also takes
up the collection and acts rs sacristan.
She has performed these duties at st.
Johns for 50 years.
Evening star., 1929-10-25

| ton of her rose garden. While she
was there the electric bell in the house
rang, but she continued her walk.
Suddenly she heard thudding foot
steps. Cousin John and I ran by her
within yard.
Then she guessed at an alarm.
She delayed her return to the house
| for several minutes. Laxton was wait
| ing for her in the drawing room.
Sorry I wasn't in, professor" said
my mother. Toms gone to see my
Cousin Merryweather off. I don't quite
/ know when he'll be back"
| What did he say to that?" I asked
He inquired if Mr.. Merryweather
was returning TO Blackwater."
| And you---"
Il said I rather expected him back
| tomorrow"
"MotherI'
well, Tom" said she, $50 do.
| telephoned to him this morning He'll
be here this evening.
! John Merryweather. her cousin. was
rather amusing bachelor, fond of her
| in his old-boyish way. But I should
certainly never have dreamed Of drag
ging him into this business.
Il suppose you know we're skating on
thin ice" said I.
I'm rather enjoying It," she an
swered. IT rely on your Judgment, Tom,
to just fly all we've done"
But that was just the mischief. /
could not even rely on my own judg-
ment; 1t was so hopelessly detected
by the blue eyes of Veronica.
We seemed to have covered our tracks
fairly we'll for the time But you could
never tell. found myself hating to 90
into my studio merely because behind
the door of my safe there was certain
black bag.
After lunch went to rest in a ham,
mock in the garden and in about five
minutes I was sound asleep.
woke up hearing voices. opened
my eyes and saw my mother and SOM
erfield looking down on me.
Evening star., 1929-10-25

tive. should have to reveal Veronica's S
secret so far as knew it; but I be-
lieved I could rely on Somerfield's IS
honor. In 10 seconds I had taken the
plunge.
VERY we'll" said I. It'll be glad Of
your advice and to compare notes. But
you understand. Scmerfeld. We may f1nd
ourselves up against the police"
"May!" he exclaimed. MY dear
ging the police already. However, tell
the yarn"
told it. Everything-from the
glimpse of Veronica on the morning
before PeIl's death to the flight across
the channel. He listened without re-
mark.
Can you puzzle anything out Of it?"
I asked him. "It beats me-"
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CHAPTER xXIII.
A CONFIDANT.

r ADOPTED the affectation which
Veronica had set up. I asked nc
questions and showed no surprise
4 I accompanied Veronica docilely
to O telephone and stood by while
she told her story to Royle. went with
her and her mother to the inn and bar
gained for breakfast.
Royle and Somerfield came not long
after we had breakfasted. Somerfleld
readily agreed to take the boat back.
He said little during the colloquy be-
tween Royle and Veronica. but looked
very hard at me, thought. We waited
while he waded out, climbed on board
and started the engine.
Then Royle took Veronica in his car,
and Mrs Seabroke drove me home. We
were in Blackwater before lunch time.
though long after the arrival of Royle
and Veronica.
MY mothers nerve was quite equal
20 receiving me. as II had Just gone
for a stroll after breakfast and come in
to lunch. But when. later on, she told
me what happened the night before her
sangfroid appeared literally astonishing
While Cousin John and I were in
his room talking she thought she heard
O sound and saw somebody moving In
the garden and went out in the direc-
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"Hello!,, said I. "Anythine up?"

"Hello!' said I. Anything up?"
Nothing up" mother replied. "Mr.
Somerfeld called to inquire about your
foot.
had forgotten the injured foot.
"Foot's almost right now" said.
"Then come and take a cup Of tea,
late as it Is" she advised me.
MY mother left us over our tea.
well. Grenofen," said Somerfield,
isn't 1t time to drop the lonehand
stunt?"
IF you'd be little more explicit"
Last nights business" he said la
conically.
Rather lucky for Royle--"
"Oh, come off it," exclaimed Somer-
field. II don't know what Andy thinks.
But you can't work it off me. Greno-
fen. Don't you think Veronica's too
Evening star., 1929-10-25

'Look here, Somerfield," said I, you
don't think I'm a rogue?"
mo"
"You don't think I'd let Miss Sea-
broke in for trouble If could possibly
keep her out Of it?"
mo"
II wonder IL could take you into my
confidence? OF course I know I could
with safety. But mean whether you'd
think it proper to be lugged into a
funny business
What did I say just now about the
lone hand2" asked Somerf1eld. III tell
you how it strikes me: You've tumbled
into place you can't get out of by
yourself, Grenofen. came over on pur-
pose to find whether I could help you
out"
The idea of a confidant was attrac-
Evening star., 1929-10-25

decent girl to be mixed up in this?"
mot explicit enough" shook my
| head.
VERY well. You got somebody away
last night across the Channel. Don't
say you didn't. There were 80 gallons
of gasoline in the tanks. and this morn
ing 1 had just enough to get back with. y
And then?" said I, as Veronica had
said to the lieutenant. What about 1t?
Where are we?"
II don't know where we are. But l
know where that bum professor is.
He's on your trail good and close. And
Id hate to see Veronica in any nasti-
ness
"Laxton on my trail?"
sat back in my chair and looked up
at Somerfield who stood hands In pock-
cts with serious eyes fixed on me.
Evening star., 1929-10-25

These hat boxes are made Of
strong material sturdily sewed to
give long service. They are rooYny
and may be locked when desired.
Firmly attached handle for carry
ing.
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SYNOPSIS:

NINOTSIO'
Forced to stop bv the 0unboat's shots,
Veronica steers Fijfiper to the side OF the
patrol. In forTeHtidI French, she demands
to knoD the reason for firing on an limo.
ce8t Hdchtsman, insists on apology and
fRGIlY IcoUes before the amazed CHIEF offcer
hos a chance to question or detdtn her.
she turns FiftipeT toDdrd England and it
IL Tom GTenofen's tHrn to be amazed as
she outlines her plan to account for their
absence during the night. She intends to
clatrH that, seeing a suspicious character
steal on In Fifttper. she, her mother and
Tom tTGiied the boat. in her fathers car.
TO SilDoTthV Core, phere IL UGs deserted.
ana Tom Is further dNm founded phen they
idAd at the cope to frd the car there, and
IN t-MTs. Seo6Toke, fast asleep.
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mot much. But let's get what We
can. That professor! Hes q professor
Of Pinkerton's College. Hes q police
man.
Continued in Tomorrows starr.
Evening star., 1929-10-25
Abadia Custer Move Halted.

BY Cable to The star.
BOGOTA, Colombia, october 25.-A
tense political situation has been created
here by the attempt of the Conservative
elements supporting the presidential
candidacy Of Gen. Alfredo Vasquez
Cobo to depose President Miguel Abadia
Mendez. The presidents Of the Senate
and House of Representatives demanded
the resignation of President Abadia
yesterday on behalf Of the VaSque2 Cobo
faction of the Conservative party.
Evening star., 1929-10-25
SUCCESS STOCK BARRED f.
Injunction Bans Promotion of Per-
sonality Corporation.

NEW YORK, october 25 (F1.-A per-
manent injunction was signed by Su-
preme Court Justice Humphrey IN
Brooklyn yesterday, restraining Hugh
3. Monjar, one time San Francisco ac-
countant, from selling in this State
stock in H. B. Monjar, Inc, person.
ality and success organization.
The injunction also restraints Monlar
from accepting new subscribers in his
organization at $40 down and So
month for personality lectures and talks
on methods of success, with the alleged
idea of pointing the path to riches.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
Minneapolis Visitors

Mir. and Mrs. ". c. Weld of Min neapolis were among the Dorothy Alexander passengers who attended the patriotic exercises at Wrangell. In expressing his enjoyment of the program Mir. Weld said: 1T have never in my life attended better Fourth of July service" He then went on to say that he and Mrs. Weld had gained a favorable opin- ion of Alaskans before leaving Min neapolis as they were present when pr. Diven spoke at the Presbyterian General Meeting held ip that city recently. Dr. Diven, he said, spoke before an audience of over five thou sand people in the Minneapolis Civ ic Auditorium on the topic: Alas ka: The Country; The People; The Work" and, he added emphatically, "It was generally considered the best address, by far, given during the meeting"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
ORDINANCE NO. 70

An Ordinance Levying A General Tax For School And Municipal Purposes Upon All Real And Per sonal Property Within The Town Of Wrangell, Alaska, Does Hereby Year 1929, And Providing For The Collection Of Same.
 The Common Council Of The Town Of Wrangell, Alaska, Deos Hereby Ordain:
 Section l.
 That a general tax of 20 mills on the valuation thereof, as capitalized by the Board of Equalization of the Town of Wrangell for the year 1929, be and the same is hereby levied and assessed upon all real and personal property within the Town of Wrangell for school and munich pal purposes.
 Section II.
 That said tax shall be, and the same is hereby made a specific lien upon all real and personal property within the Town of Wrangell, Alas ka, which lien shall be collected by foreclosure, levy and distress and sale in the manner provided by law and by the ordinances of the Town of Wrangell. This Ordinance being in compliance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 50 of the Town of Wrangell, and all matters per taining to taxation shall be in com pliance with the provisions of said Ordinance, the purpose of this Ordi- nance being to establish the rate of taxation for the year 1929.
 Section III.
 This Ordinance shall be publish ed in the Wrangell Sentinel, a news paper in the Town of Wrangell, AL aska for two successive publications thereof, and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval.
 Passed and approved this 27th day of June, 1929.
 G E. DIEMART, Mayor.
 L. B. CHISHOLM, City Clerk.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
WANTED

Several Alaskan Men and Women to introduce and supply the demand for Rawleigh Household Products in Wrangell and various other towns or rural districts in this part of Alas ka. s150 to s40O a month or more clear profit. Rawleigh Methods get business everywhere. No selling ex- perience required. We supply Prod ucts, Outfit, Sales and Service Meth ods-Everything you need. Pacific Coast branch carries complete stock, gives prompt service. Your home To- cality may be available. Profits in- crease every month. Lowest prices; best values; most complete service. W. T. Rawleigh Co.,, Dept. SK-1122, Oakland. Calf.
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NOTICE TO PAY SCHOOL TAX

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been duly ap- pointed School Tax Collector for Wrangell in conformity with Chap ter 29, Alaska Session Laws, 1919.
 All male persons between the ages of twenty-one and fifty years, except soldiers, sailors in U. S.. Navy or Revenue Cutter Service, volunteer firemen, paupers and in sane persons, are subject to tax in sum of Five ($5.00) Dollars.
 Should you be living in Alaska on or prior to the first Monday in April, 1929, said tax shall be due and payable on said first date and shall be delinquent thirty (30) days after your arrival, or within ten (10) days after notice is giv- en you.
 All persons, firms or corporations employing labor shall furnish list of employees to collector and are authorized by law to deduct amount of tax from wages of employees.
 Fines and Imprisonment are pro- vided by the Act above quoted for those who fail or neglect to pay tax or furnish list of employees.
 Dated wrangell. Alaska, April 9th, 1929.
 L. NJ. CHURCHILL, School Tax Collector for Wrangell,
 Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Oscar Carlson who went south a short time ago for eye and nose trouble has undergone three opera tions to date. The first was on the nose, winch was found to have been broken at sometime causing ob- struction of the tear duct. Later, an ulcer on the eye was removed and a second operation on the nose performed. MT. Carlson is reported as doing as well as can be expected.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
Rones in Human Hnnd

There are no more bones in c child's hand than that of an adult. In the young. however, the ends of the bones have not been firmly attached to the shaft, which ik an X-ray picture would give the effect of more bones than real Y exist. Bones originate and develop from several centers known as centers of justification.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
ThInos Worth knowlno.

Guard within yourself that treas. ure kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose with out regret, how to acquire without meanness. Know how to replace in your heart by the happiness of those you love, the happiness that may be wanting in yourself.-F. ". Faber.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
Old Myth ExnIoded

According to recent reports there is no scientific basis for the popular be- lief that the eldest child has the best chance of obtaining prominence. Ex- amples of brilliant men contradicting this belief are James F. Cooper. who was the elevenb of twelve children and General Sherman. who came in the middle of a large family.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
Changed in Meaning

A Jennet is a small Spanish horse with strain of Arabian blood, noted for It's beauty of form and for it's speed. The name is of English and French usage, and was perverted from it's original meaning, which was to des- ignats a horseman of a Barbary tribe.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
No Pouer of Expansion

There is no power of expansion in men. Our friends early appear to us as representatives of certain ideas which they never pass or exceed. They stand on the brink of the ocean of thought and power, but never take the single step that would bring them there
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
Fish Escapement
 Light at Anan Creek

Figures obtained from F. G. Nor ton, local fish warden for the U. s. Fisheries, show that the escapement of humpback salmon at Anan Creek this season for the week ending June 29 has been 6,276. The records of the weir show that for the past five years the escapement at Anan for the weeks ending June 29 has haan as follovys.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

J. W. Foster arrived on the Queen Sunday to take a position on the Sentinel. He and Mrs. Foster have gone to housekeeping in the McCor- mack house at the corner of Reid and Grief streets.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Miss Thelma Martins, Miss Clara Martinson and Miss Ann Mathison accompanied by MT. Sigurd Mathi- son came over on the plane from Petersburg and spent the Fourth here. They were joined here later by Miss Jane Mjorud and Miss Nita Stol who arrived on the Alameda. The young ladies are guests of Mrs. Oscar Carlson while here, and will return to Petersburg on the Seven Brothers early in the morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
Mrs. H. A. Cotton gave charming

Mrs. H. A. Cotton gave a charming tea aboard the Explorer last Thurs day afternoon. Mrs. Bronson and Mrs. L. c. Johnson poured during the receiving hours which were from to 5:30. The tea was in the na- ture of a farewell to local friends as Mrs. Cotton will leave Wrangell early next week for New York where Captain Cotton has been transferred.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Mrs. George R. Hatton represents the White Sewing Machine Company in Wrangell and is qualified to teach the use of the attachments. Attrac- tive allowances made on old ma chimes traded in. Easy monthly pay ment terms. All models, both treadle and electric.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Mrs. Edwin Hofstad who has been a patient in the Wrangell Gen. eral Hospital for the past week is improving in health and will be permitted to return home at the end of the week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

P. B. Verney, accompanied by his family, left on his gasboat Tomboy last Monday for Metlakatla where the family will remain for the sum- mer while he is out fishing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Miss Bernice Mckinney arrived on the Queen last Sunday from La Grande, Oregon, where she teaches in the public schools, to spend the summer vacation with her father,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
"Lunoa" in the Skin

The skin is spoken of as the third jung because of the fact that twice as much waste matter Is discharged from the body by means of the skin as through the lungs.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Mrs. James Shaffner came in from Karheen last Monday for a few weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. Paul Binkley, and family.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Miss Rose Portman who taught the ungraded room in the Wrangell schools the past year, has accepted the position of teacher at Chicagof for the coming year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Warren Gartley who has been vis- iting at the Harvey place on Duncan Canal for a short time returned home on the Fourth.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

J. w. Osness an employee of the Wrangell Packing Corporation, was injured in an altercation on the morning of the Fourth and is con- fined in the Wrangell hospital with a double fracture of one leg.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

MT. and Mrs. E. J. Prescott re- turned on the Yukon Tuesday from Seattle where Mir. Prescott went for special medical treatment.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
Cteanins leather

To clean leather seats of chairs, try warm milk. Apply it with a soft rag and then polish with another soft cloth. Do not rub hard.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Tony Steele came in from Har- vey's on Duncan Canal for a brief visit this week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

o. D. Leet returned on the Yukon Tuesday afternoon from a business trip to Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

A son was born to MT. and Mrs. John Sivertson, Friday, June 21, at their home on Church street.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Why not Eow7 You will do it later anyway. Bread 10 cents 8 loaf at American Bakery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

LOST-A string or graduated old ivory beads. Return Wrangell Ho- tel. Reward.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Buy your Bread where 1t is made clean. Ten cents per loaf. American Bakery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

Baked daily at the American Bakery. Hot Rolls. Buns, Cinnamon Rolls, Coffee Cake, Assorted Pies. Cookies and Jelly Rolls.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
LOCAL NEWS


Henry Roaming spent the Fourth with his parents in Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

NOTICE: Don't forget to get loaf of bread to day at the American Bak- cry. It Is sure good bread.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

FOR SALE-A big bundle of old papers for 10 cents at Sentinel office.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04
ks as Far as We Get

Progress consists of swapping old -re'lhles for new.-Columbia Record.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-07-04

FOR SALE-6 h.p. outboard mo- tor. Inquire Sentinel.