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Evening star., 1929-10-06

n oYLE and I dashed to veron-
X "Hulio, Andy, is it you2"
1 y She, she said. said, putting. And Mr.
Veronica" Royle was insisting
"What is it?"
Nothing, Andy only little game of
hide -and-seek."
Veronica! You cried out. Some
things up."
STEADY, Royle," said I. Always ac-
cept lady'S word"
Thanks" said Veronica. That's the
most sensible thing I've heard since we
met"
Before anybody spoke again Somer-
field came across the road.
Missed him." he said. Whats up,
Veronica"
Nothing, Martin. Tell you tomorrow.
point, will you?"
Royle seemed on the verge of another
outburst, but Somerf1eld caught his arm:
Both fingered a moment to say good
night and then walked toward their
punt.
bank again.
moments.
"That's fine" said I. "Is there any
thing you want to say to me?"
Nothing tonight, think" she re-
piled. I'm rather tired; I've walked
from Hollam Bay Station"
We moved away toward her mouse.
I by her side, wondering why she had
told me that taradiddle. Hollam Bay
vas miles and the station swarmed
with taXiS.
Suddenly Veronica said. You're an
understanding person, Mr.. Grenofen
You know when to keep your thoughts
to yourself"
And that was all that passed between
us before left her at the gate OF sea-
broke's house.
With my mind full of the chance
that Laxton might have arrived at
Woodcot while I was absent, I hurried
back
where the three Of us had started run
ming down staggered back, struck by
fhe dazzling light of torch shot at
me from a distance of or yards.
Instantly the light vanished, leaving
me cropping. I heard sound OF rapid
footsteps. Then silence. Having hesl-
tated a second or two, moved upward,
nerves little frayed.
Don't be alarmed, Mr.. Grenofen,
said a voice, and figure dimly moved
out from the hedge. But recognized
the voice It was Prof. Laxtons.
did you show that light?" salo
angrily.
Certainly not, Mr.. Grenoten. l
couldn't see the man who did. MY car
broke down at Brimpton. miles away
and I was trying to find Woodcot. For.
tunately for me, he lit up your race.
NV anger subsided and we walked on
to my home Mother greeted US, set OUT
Evening star., 1929-10-06
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
Buried treasures, archaeological gems, found
beneath NeUpldce Abbey attract Roger Pell
to Bl1ckUater and into a circle of uicious
hatred. Bertram Fotherbury, neW otDner OF
the ANCIENT abbey, is friendly but the par
antmoSitV toiDdrd PeH and spreads a story
that PcH is an eE-conDict. Tom Grenofen
discvedits Mdrlinp's claims: likes PeH, but
Is more concerned NTH Veronica Sedbroke' S
edptiUdtins charm. Veronica mvstertously
is being drdDn into the banning tdnole. Late
one night Grenoten and tDo friends. Ropie
and Somerfetd. hear a tromdn cry out.
They run to the road and ind Veronica,
badly frightened but unframed.
(Continued From YeSterdav,s Starl
Evening star., 1929-10-06

Continued in tomorrow's Starr
Evening star., 1929-10-06
CHAPTER Nv.
A MIDNIGHT SURPRISE.

~ OYLE and I dashed to Veron-
- ica's side.
n "Hullo, Andy, is it you?"
/ she said. putting. And Mr.,
Grenofen?"
The Washington times., 1929-01-18
GIRL RECEIVERS
FROM CAS-
-Photo by Rachrae-h

Miss Louise Hill Conkey. 19-year.
old niece of Ralph Snowden HILL
who was overcome by gas while
making candy In the kitchen Of her
home, 1927 N st. N. W., wednesday
night, is recovered and smiling now.
Miss Conkey, who was presented
to Washington society last Decem
Der. at the home Of her uncle. has
still a very hay remembrance of
the accident,
IT was out in the kitchen about
10 o'clock Wednesday night making
fudge" she said. Suddenly the
telephone rang, and at the same time
the light in the kitchen blew out. ]
started for the door, but just did not
seem to get there"
Miss Conkey's brother, George,
who was in the living room, heard
the noise when his sister fell to the
floor in a faint. He detected the
odor of gas, and after carrying the
unconscious girl to her bedroom sum-
moned DR.. Francis J. Ready. of the
$500 block N st. N. W.
DIR. Ready notified the rescue
squad, which soon had the girl out
of danger.
Miss Conkey has studied abroa 4
for several years. Her uncle IL as!
sistant solicitor Of the State Depart.
ment.
The Washington times., 1929-01-18
D R j c STORES
BUY GROUP
INSURANCE

M. q. Gibbs. president OF PEI.
pies Drug Stores. Inc. has an
nounced that his company has
entered into an arrangement with
the Equitable Life Insurance So,
ciety of the United States to pro-
vide life and total disability insur-
ance to employees at nominal
cost.
The low cost and other attractive
features of this insurance. Mr..
Gibbs explained, are made possible
by a group life insurance contract
under which Peoples Drug stores,
Tnc.t UNDERWRITERS a substantial por-
ton of the premium.
'fhe plan enables all present
employees to secure insurance which
might otherwise be too expensive,
or for physical reasons impossible
to obtain" Mr.. Gibbs explained.
The insurance became effective
last December IS, and was offered
to all employees as token Of APP
probation for the splendid WORK
done during the past year. Mr.
Gibbs also brought out the fact
that new employees will become
eligible for this insurance after q
brief period of service with the
company.
At present more than $50 EN-.
ployes have awaited themselves of
this insurance and the total amount
covered by this plan Is in excess
of $4,000. 900.
In explaining why Peoples DRUG
Stores. Inc. entered into the. group
life insurance plan, MIR, Gibbs
said:
'lt has always been the policy
OF our company to make attractive
the position OF each individual in
1t. and to give to each one an
opportunity to advance to a posi-;
ton of greater responsibility and
bigger income. We believe that
It is entirely in keeping with this
policy to assist our employees in
providing protection for those who
are dependent upon them.
The Washington times., 1929-01-18
Reverse System Has
Trains Stopping
For Autos

PENNsGRovE. N. j., Jan. Is
"stop, look and listen the IA.
miliar warning at railroad grade
crossings, is being observed in
reverse here. The trains all stop
at the West Main Street crossing
to watch out for automobiles and
pedestrians!
Officials of the West Jersey and
Seashore Railroad have had the
crossing guards and safety gates
removed. Few trains now pass
over this branch and the move
is said to be an economy measure
Now a flagman is sent ahead
to the crossing to wave back
drivers Of cars and persons on
foot. When the traffic is clear
the engineer of the train proceeds.
The Washington times., 1929-01-18

A hurricane Of haehRs, a typhoon
Of TITLES. and a cyclone Of chuckles
. will enliven the 16 comics in
cOlors In next Sundays Herald.
The Washington times., 1929-01-18
TRIAD.
PUT OFF FOR !.
MONTH

A charge Of disofderly conduct
against Rep. Virgil Chapman of
Kentucky, one of the youngest
members of the House, has been
continued in Police Court until
February 10 Chapman's attorney
said he had gone out of town and
would be unable to appear before
the date set.
Several local jurists are said to
have interviewed to secure the
continuance. for the Representative,
who gave notice of his intention
to fight the case.
Booked as John Doe"
Representative Chapman was
booked at the First precinct under
the name of John Doe after his
arrest by Policeman Preston Smith
near the Washington Hotel.
Smith, who halls originally from
Arizona and is a student at local
law school, said he challenged the
Congressman for falling to obey a
signal
4 Then he said Chapman told him
he was congressman, whereupon
the officer told him that as a law.
maker he should be unusually zeal.
Gus in obeying regulations.
Language Too Hot.
The Congressman's language dur.
ing the ensuing argument led the
officer place charge of disorderly
conduct
Chapman was arrested Saturday.
and the trial has been postponed
twice. Monday he answered In
Police Court to the name of John
Doe" and requested continuance
because Of pressure of legislative
business
A hurricane Of ha-ha's, a typhoOn
Of TITLES. and a cycl0ne Of cluckles
! will enliven the f6 comics in
cOlOrs In next Sundays Herald.
The Washington times., 1929-01-18
Woman, 81, Unhurt in
Jump to Dodge Flames

Though she leabed from a second
story window to escape a fire in
her home in the 1900 block Of
Eleventh st. n. W.. a 57.year- old
woman suffered nothing worse than
fracture of the right ankle.
The woman. Hanna Stephenson,
colored, found herself trapped in
her home by flames which origi-
mated. firemen say, in the explosion
of an oil stove. She lost no time
in raising a window and jumping
out.
There were no persons at home
at the time. The Stephenson woman
was treated at Freedman's Hospital.
The Washington times., 1929-01-18
Smith Prepares for
Vacation in Florida

NEW YORK, Jan. IS u.N.S).--
With all plans laid for the start Of
his new career as banker. former
Gov. Alfred E. Smith today began
packing up for vacation trip to
Florida preparatory to wrestling
with the intricacies of high finance.
He will start for the Land of Sum
shine on Sunday.
In confirming the announcement
of his election as director of the
County Trust Company of New
York. the former Democ. attic presi-
Dental nominee declined to discuss
the matter for publication.
The Washington times., 1929-01-18
MRS. WILSON IS
ON TRIAL FOR
SHOOTING

NEW YORK. Jan. 1s U.N,S1.-
Mrs. Esther Evans de Forest VIII
son. society blg-game huntress of
New York and Washington, was to
go on trial today on charges OF
shooting her husband. Dallett II,
Wilson; while he sat in his Fifth
Avenue offices last March 20. The
case has been adjourned nine times.
Although Wilson has steadfastly
refused to prosecute his wife. he
will he compelled to testify against
her at the trial. Wilson was in
critical conditions. for some time fol-
lowing the shooting. but is com
pletely recovered now.
The Washington times., 1929-01-18
Al kinda Of business and professional
fled Ragsn. lE ~
666
VS..
INFLUENZA

To combat the flu, take
666 every three hours till
It acts well on the bowels,
then three times a day,
AS q preventive, take it
two or three times a day.
666 was found to be one
Of the most effective REM
edies during the last flu
epidemic.
The Washington times., 1929-01-18
Langley Junior High
IT. To Give college Stick

A two act comedy, 1.-THE College
Stick" will be staged by the mid
year graduation class of Langley
..Iunicf High School tonight. Mem.
bers OF the alumni will attend.
Frances. DowdeR Is the star.
she Is supported by Dorothy Weber,
Gwendolyn Willis Florence Brill,
Beatrice kendall Catherine King.
Elmer Hipsley. Warren Callahan,
William Ditzler. Hilbert Brown.
Wyatt Garrett, William Hunter.
man, and Mary Stuart.
The Washington times., 1929-01-18
Wife's Suit Says Mate
Forbid Her to Smile

CHICAGO, Jan. IL u.N.Sl-A
wife's right to smile was made the
basis of divorce action by Mrs
Malvina Summers in court here
yesterday.
In her bill. Mrs, Summers al.
legged that her husband, Daniel
Summers, president of a packing
firm. forbid her to smile and
submerged her good mature be-
meath his boundless pessimisfn. :"
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
Short Marathon
Race On Sunday

4 special trial race will BE- ruin
from Somerton to san Luis this
sunday by those entered in the Ari-
Zona-McNico marathon race the 70.
lowing sabbath, according TO Off
ciala Of the newly formed Yuma
Guards who are sponsoring th, pre-
l'minary and final races,
More than 30 runners hrvc Signed
for the big race on May - Over
$500 in cash prizes besides cups and
medals hay" been donatcd for the
winners.
\ number Of valley residents are
expected to motor to san Luis this
Sunday to see the trial pedal spin,
the officials state.
Sundays race will hc from Som
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
Police Business
Shows Increase
In Last Month

Receipts IF the police department
during April were lust four times
as large as tie amount collected in
March, according to the monthly
report made public toduy by CHIEF
OsvaIt.
Total receipts which include o.
cupat.cn taxes, dog tax, general
fines ard traffic fines were sa,42J.
Last month the total was s853.
Segregated, tha receipts were rs fol-
lows; Occupation taz $l7ol; dog
TAX, $12l; general fines 1890 and
traffic fines $500.
a total o. % prisoners we ar
ia.gnad and triyd ourr- ouc month,
figure somewhat lower than
March. Sixteen were gwen jail
sentences, - sa.pandad Sentences,
> held Tor investigation, enc turned
ever to the county and the rest dis
posed of through various legal pro-
ccdurc.
OF those arrested during the
month 81 were for vagrancy, 20 for
being drunk, eight for disturbing
rnc peace, seven for the possession
Of hqG5r, two for petty theft and
i've Ter reckless driving.
The Installation Of fac chain gang
during tho part mon las kept
down tbc nn@h'r or Migrants ar
rested but the deaaes and the dis
turner's Of tar peace have increas-
cd. Liquor posse sion also increased,
showing .!.Jt tine department was
On the JOB in arreatiug bootl, ggers.
Reckless driving, rattv theft and
other violations were about on Il
par with previous months.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
NOTICE CF SALE

Notice is hereby given that we
will sell at public auction on Sat
urday, the 1lth day of May, 1929, at
10 o 'clock a. M, at the General
Electric and Battery Service, l2d
South Fourth Street, II Ccntro
Calf, the following:
1924 Ford Coupe, 1925 Calf. Lie
cnse No. 167767O. Engine No.
9462993. Repair and Storage 96l.00.
The above sale will be held to sal
isfy repair and storage bill, togcth-
or with the cost of the sale and Of
this publication.
Dated this 3Oth day of April, 1929.
(Signed,)
GENERAL ELECTRIC & BAT
Terry SERVICE. y SOTO
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
Help, Male

uELp NANTED-If there is a
man or woman, young or old, any
section Of Imperial valley, who
want To- mako 80 TO 80 Yer day,
talk with me at once, No expert
cncr, no capital required; part or
whole time. About two pcopl"
out Of 10000 will answer this ods
the rest will not have the ambi-
tion, and that is why the two live
ones will make money.
M. Z. EMANUEL
licensed Real Estate X Insurance
Broker
ll2 North Sixth st. Phone 9J1
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
o. ~
40. 1855
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ES-
TATE AT PRIVATE SALE

80. 1885
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ES-
TATE AT PRIVATE SALE
III the Superior Court CT the State
Of California, in and for the
County of Los Angeles
In tho Matter Of the Estate of
Burrltt :. Alien, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by Kath-
cryn Martin Alien, Exccutrix of
the viii Of Burritt S. Alien, deceas-
ed, that she viii sell, pursuant to
this notice at private sale, to the
highest and best bidder, subject to
the confirmation or said court, on
or after the 10Th day of May, 1929,
ut t.r offices ci Mcssrs. Albec s;
Natson, attorneys for said admins
tratriX with the win annexed, room
J2J Fidelity Building, 54S South
Spring Street, Les Angeles, CaIifor-
Eia, al. OF the right, title and in
tcrcst which said Buyritt S. Allen,
deceased, had at the time of his
death, and all Of the right, title and
interest which his estate has acquir-.
cd since his death, in and to that
certain real property situate in the
County OF Imperial State of Cali.
foruia, particularly described as fol.
lows, to-wit:
The SoutA East quarter
(SEH) Of the North East quar-
ter (NE4) of Section j.,
Township 10 South, Range Is
Last, S. B. 3. & NJ, subject to y
taxes Tor the fiscal year 1929
1890, and to any rghts-of f-way
or other membranes of re-
cord.
Bids or offers 10 purchase said
property must be in writing, and
may be delivered to said admins.
tratriX with the will annexed az
the office Of her attorneys abovA
mentioned, or may be filed with the
clerk Of said Superior Court ut anY
time after he FIRST publication Of
this notice, and prior to the sale Of
said real property, The terms OF
safe Of said property are cash, Law,
full money of the United States,
upon confirmation of sale and de-
livery of deed, or not less than one
t4Iiu NA-p} tdol, pdlduce TO oe VN-'
denced by promi5sory notes secured
by mortgage or deed Of trust ou
said real property, The terms of
said note and decd of trust or
mortgage, tp he specified in such
bid or written offer All bids shall
hc accompanied by 1870 of tho
amount Lid to be applied ON tho
purchase price Of said real proper
ty if and whoN said bid be accept
ed and the sale confirmed
Dated April 10th 1920
KATHER1N MARTIN ALLEN,
EXecutriX
Albee & Watkiusoa. Attorneys for
said ENecutriX, 80 Fidelity Bldg,
Los Angeles, Cal.
A - Vt q
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
NOTICE

The Trustees of McCabc Union
School will receive bids for the de-
livery oe & new Ford Trick Ch&ssis.
Model 4. All bids should be al
dressed to II. II, Hoppin, Clerk,
r.. +. y. No. >, Box lO3, El Ceutro,
and should be submitted not latcr
than MAY 4, 1929.
The board reserves the right to
reject any g. all BIDS.
Dated April "a, 1929.
H. II. HOPPIN.
4 - II > CirrF
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
Live Stock

FOR SALE-Nery good team Of
horses. years old, new harness.
Must be sold. Owner leaving val
ley. Inquire of John c, ranosh,
CaleXico Police Station after 5
p. m. 3Gtt
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02

Hereafter the Press will carry the
local price on eggs, furnished
through the courtesy of Iurchef
Brothers:
Today's local eggs pc.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
Farm Implements

FOR SALE - Mccormick Dccriug
1920 tractor, Oliver D72 two disc
tractor plow, John-Dccrc 3-bottom
moldboard tractor pillow, buck
scraper, firstcalf and second
calf heifcrs, work bpracs. B. T..
Riley, / mile west Of Calip9tria
highway on Vail canal. 10 miles
north of Brawley. Post office
Caiipatria. 2't6
FOR SALE-McCormick mower and
rake, in fine condition. Knapp, !
mile north. Sixth st. 21tf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
For Rent, Farms

FOR RENT-85 acres Old alfalfa
land for vegetables. S. Z. Early,
Bungalow Hotel, East Eighth,
Imperial. 26t6
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02

crton TO san Luis, a distance Of APP
proHimatcly Is miles The winner
will receive 800 prize.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02

OIL STOVES for sale. TRY before
you buy. Stoves repaired. Sold or
cxchrnged East Side FiX-lt Shop,
Brighton on SccoaG. cod
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02

LIVESTOCK
Los ANGELES, MAJ ,. OD-
Hogs: 900, slow; , loads still slow
no butchers sold carly; under
tona weak.
Cattle: geo. moderately active f.
steady; bulk steers $l125 to S1I.S5;
bulk she stock $50 TO 1925: bulk
calves and veaIcrs $ll.o0 to $3.50.
Sheep: None, Wednesday > truck
loads milk lambs $lI45, and $3.50
with 10 per cent at $I2.o5 and
$3.50. Medium 10 choice shora
ewes quoted *5.35 to $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
For Sale, Real Estate

FOR SALE OR TRADE-80 acres,
E1a of Tract 100. r 16, Ranee
and 13. Or VII lease for l year
j. +. Warren, 5436 Hampton
Court, Hollywood, Calf. Ito
$1,000 CASH Will buy 1C-acre tract
improved in Imperial. Owner
forced to sell. Address Box 343,
Press office. 3Otf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
elNarke,tSy !:!!::'ly5!!, :

LOS ANGELES, May .. U.P) -
Following are today $ market quota.
i;ons:
POULTRY
Hens, Leghorns, ga to lbs,
24c.
Hens, colorcd, lbs. aud up 33c
BroIlers, IA lDs.. and under z12,
22e
Fryers, Leghorns, "a to lbs,
zoe.
Frycrs, colorod, 2I to lbs, soc
Roastcrs, soft bone, lbs. up soc.
Ducklnss, eAIng, . "a lbs, up loe.
Geese, 25c.
Young Tom turkeys, IS lbs, and
up 2Sc.
Old Tom turkeys, 25e.
Small hen turkeys, under lbs,
l5c.
Hen turkeys lbs, up 33c.
Squads, light and heavy 40c.
Capons, S lbs, up, 40c.
BUTTER
Wholesale price 44c.
Price to retailers 47c and 49c.
EGGS
Extra Sic. Fresh first 3012c. Ne
dunn 27c.
Hereafter the Press will carry the
local price on eggs, furnished
CbrOilUb tLa nO,,rt,.,,, - $500. =
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
Exchanges

INTENTION Farmers, l have
clients wanting to purchase, also
exchange Southern California in
come for Imperial valley farms.
Send your istings with full de-
tarils to Nathan Landsberg, No.
257 South Spring st, Los AnGe
les, Calf. ltf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
pouItrv

FOR SALE-R. l. Red hens and
White Rocks. 5S8 He'll 29t6
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
T0DAYS WANTS

FOR RENT room furnished
apartment. 473 Park. 2t3
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
OWNER OFFERS TO
EXCHANGE

For we'll located, improved IN
PERIAL VALLEY FARM, conser-
vativelv priced, NORTH CARROLL
Ma Blue RIDGE MOUNTAIN and
VALLEY ESATE of 97S acres, on
State Paved Highway, Motor Bus
Line, Southern Railway and French
broad Rivcr. Fine Stock and Farm
ing proposition. Bonanza for pro
ducing Nursery Stock and develop
ing Summer Homes. In best resort
section of Old North State. Nursery
Stock consisting OF White Pine,
llemlock, Tulip Tree, Holly, Flow
cring Crab Apple, Rhodod endron,
Mountain Laurel, Azalea Etc, now
growing on property. If sold at
nursery prices, would more than pay
for the property, and these varieties
are self-propagating fast enough to
build up a wonderful nursery bust
ness. Some stock lined out. Clear.
Cold Mountain Spring Water Enough
to Supply 4 Small City. Fine LEGATION
for manufacturing plants. ComPct-
ing power lines on place. OWHer
also offers fine nearby city home y
other properties in vicinity. If in
torcstcd, write Box 991, Sarasota,
Florida, and tell me what You have
to offer and price of same.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
Lost--Found

OWNER may have key ring with
keys, left at Press office for
price of advertising. 2Gtf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
Household Goods
SPECIAL $21.75

. Inch Bcd, Coil Springs and 10 Lib.
Mattress. All New.
Also Bargains in New and Used
Furniture,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02

BUY AND SELL. POULTRY Of
all kinds 1852 Woodward. NJ. E.
Todd. Phone 600 1tf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
Situations Wanted

WANTED-EAperlenced stenograph-
er desires position, Local refer
cncc. Phone 974. Miss Daniel.
1tG
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02
Nursery & Seeds

" WANTED-COtton. seed. Lucy NJ
Farnasero. Box 543, Holtvillc.
2ot6
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-02

MARRIED man wants milk job.
Years of experience. Will stay
through summer. Phone Lee Bar
pins, 49R4, Holtvillc, IT.
EXPERIENCED bookkccper ard
tvpist desires position. Press Box
331. "a 32tf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-09-11
WORK ON ROAD
FASTENED

AN POLLS, Sept. 11.-Com-
pletion of the first six miles OF the
new cutoff road from Sunderland,
Calvert county. to Hills Bridge. on
the Annapo;is-Marlboro pike at the
Patuxent River, was being fastened
this week as workmen.. grading in
both directions from Bristol, reached
Fishers Station with the new level
Of the highway.
The road, approximately IL miles
in length, viii be half completed, at
least, before all concrete work for
the State Roads Commission is stop
ped on November Is, 1t was learned
here this week.
The road, which provides q cut
off of almost eight miles connecting
Calvert county with the Robert
Grain Highway, Is the result of
work on the part of State Senator
John Parran and Delegates CLANCY
and Joy in the last legislature, and
of a committee of citizens, headed by
John B. Gray, jr., of Prince Fred
erick. Need for the road has been
apparent for some time, and a cam
paign for State aid in the conStruc-
ton resulted in the passage Of q
$500, 900 loan for the work.