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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-23
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON SATURDAY MARCH % 1929

Il hoped-however. The girls In
town now, Ell? Staying at the Regency,
your report said. Hunt"
He beat tattoo on the desk with
his pencil.
Ever thought of pulling her into
this business? We want a woman
sleuth badly, and she's the kind who'd
pay for dressing. Malpas' secretary
too! She's out of a job, isn't she?"
I've got an idea that Shannon Is
sweet on her" said Whit.
"Oh?" Mr. Stormer was not i'm
pressed. ANY man is sweet on a good
looking girl. There's nothing to it."
He looked at the telephone thought
fully and pulled it toward him.
I'D like to talk to this man Shan
non" he said. Where will I get him?"
Willitt opened little pocketbook and
searched its pages.
Here are two numbers, the first is
his fat, the second is his Office. I
think you're more likely to get him at
the fiat"
Stormer called the fat without sue
cess. He then tried the treasury num-
Der which connected him with Scotland
yard.
Capt Shannon has gone home; he
has been gone 10 minutes"
We'll try the fiat again." said the
detective chief, and this time he had
better success, for Dick had just come
in.
Its stormer speaking. That Capt.
Shannon"
"stormer' oh, yes, the detective
agency"
"Yuh. say, Capt. Shannon, I've been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-23
HE RAGGED
PRINCESS
By
Edgar
Wallace
Copyright, 1925. By Chicago Daily News

Willltt gave long and accurate de-
scription of recent developments.
Last night. Ell? Do you know what
the trouble VASE"
II don't. know, sir. Wilkes reported
that Shannon came on the roof and
that the house was surrounded by po-
lice"
"Humph!" said Stormer and there
and then dismissed the mystery OF Port
man square and devoted his mind and
thoughts to the routine of his business.
He very seldom made his appearance
in his London Office, but when he did
he worked like 10 men; and it was not
until the city clocks were striking 3
that night that he signed his last letter.
About that business of Malpas," he
said; the old instructions hold until
they're Cancelled by Marshalt's lawyer.
The house is to be watched. a man re-
manning on the roof. and one Of our
two best men always to be on the heels
of-Slick Smith! You understand"
"Yes, sir"
"It's too bad Slick should have to be
trailed this way, but I'm taking no risks.
Cable me If anything develops"
Willitt made a note Of the order.
by the way. how do we come
lTUWI1cu up dt tItC LAW
did we come to be acting for Marshall
at all?"
He wanted a girl traced and came
to U.s."
Stormer smacked the table with his
hand.
"Of course-the girl! Did you ever
discover what was behind his interest
in Miss Bedford?"
Willitt shook his head.
mo, sir: hes was that kind OF man.
You remember told you he wanted
me to bring her TO dinner with him? ]
don't think there was any other inter-
est"
Don't you?" stormer emphasized the
first word. THAT is surely strange
wanting that girl located. Her name
is Bedford, I suppose?"
Wiilitt smiled.
you've asked me that before. Yes.
sir. She was very we'll known in the
village of Fontwell-lived there all her
life practically"
And Elton--was her maiden name
Bedford?" d..
Eyes, sir; she was married in that
name"
"H'm!"
Mr.. Stormer had trick Of sweeping
the palm of his hand across his mouth
when he was perplexed.
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able to help you from time to time
you'll remember I put you on to Slick
Smith when he came eaSt?"
Dick. who had forgotten that fact,
laughed.
He's been an exemplary criminal
since he's been on this side" he said.
THAT is how Slick always looks. +"
replied Stormer dryly, but he's making
a living somehow. But that isn't what
/ wanted to talk to you about, Captain
understand that my people have got
commission from the late Mr.. Mar
shalt to watch his house. Seems fairly
foolish. now he's dead, but the instruc-
tons hold. / guess: and I'd be ever so
much obliged to you If you'd give my
men a little consideration. One of
them tells me you questioned him right
on the roof Of this house in Portman
square, and certainly it looks a little
unnecessary What I want to say is
that I've given orders that they are to
give the police any help they can, and
to put no obstacles in their way"
THAT is very kind of you, and quite
see your difficulty"
Stormer smiled to himself.
II guess you don't" he said. "Have
you met the caretaker that Marshalt's
lawyers have appointed to look after
his house?"
i've seen him."
"Take good look at him" said
Stormer, and rang off before Dick could
frame an inquiry.
Mr.. Stormer was chuckling to him.
self as at good joke all the way back
to the restaurant where he dined that
night. For he liked his mysteries; liked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-23
Continued from Yesterdays Star
CHAPTER XXXVIII.

- FORMERS Detective Agency oc-
cupied the first floor of a new
city building. That 1t was a de-
~ tective agency at all was not
apparent, either from the dis
Greet inscription on its doors or from
the indication in the hall, which said
simply "Stormer'S" and left the curious
to guess in what branch OF commerce
Stormer's was engaged.
That morning John Stormer paid one
of his fugitive visits to his English
headquarters. He came. as usual.
through his own private door, and the
first intimation Willitt had that his
chief was in the building was when the
buzzer on his desk purred angrily. He
passed down the corridor, unlocked the
door of the sanctum and went in. Mr.
Stormer, his derby hat on the back Of
his head, an unlighted cigar between
his strong white teeth, Sprawled in his
Office chair with an open copy OF the
Times in his hand.
Give me an English newspaper for
news every time" he said with sigh.
do you know, Whit. that 1t will be
fair but colder that there's a depreS-
sion to the southwest of Ireland and an
other depression to the northwest of
Ireland that will probably couse rain
Ill tie WeSt Va cIlSldItO: LIZ SOu hhO"
that visibility is good and that the sea
crossing is rough? The newspapers over
here give more space to the weather
than We give to presidential cleo
tion."
He put the newspaper down on the
floor, fixed pince-nez on his broad nose
and looked at his subordinate.
Whats doing?" he asked.
There are five new cases in this
morning SIR" said Willitt. -Four of
them husband and wife stuff and one q
lady who is being blackmailed by a
money lender
Stormer lit the stub of his cigar.
Don't tell me about 1t; let me guess"
he said ssShe borrowed the money to
save friend from embarrassment and
her husband doesn't like the friend"
Willitt grinned.
Every nearly right, sir"
II should say it was very nearly
right" said Mr.. Stormer with a grimace.
Women never borrow money for them
selves; they always borrow it for some
body else. There's never been bill
signed by woman that didn't have a
halo over it. Now what's the latest from
Portman square?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-23
HUGHES SEES j. s.
STEP WELCOMED
Other Western Republics
Pleased by Signing of Pan
American Treaty.
b the Associated Press.

b the Associated Press.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, March a.
Charles E. Hughes, speaking at Yale
University last night, said that sigma
ture of the pan-American arbitration
treaty by the United States was DEM
onstration, heartily welcome" by other
republics of the western world, of this
country's sincerity in renouncing war
as an instrument of national policy and
in pledging itself to settlements by
peaceful means"
The address was the first of two lee
lures Mr.. Hughes is giving here on
"Pan-American Peace Plans"
Domestic Questions Viewed.
Mr.. Hughes, who was chairman of
the sixth Pan-American Congress at
Havana, when the arbitration treaty
was negotiated, said the pact recog-
nized that what might otherwise fall
within the domestic jurisdiction eX-
clusively may be brought into the in
ternational sphere through an inter-
national agreement"
States are constantly making
treaties" he continued, removing
causes of difference and ESTABLISHING
rights and obligations with respect to
matters which are not governed by in
ternational law. But when the treaty
or convention is entered into and inter-
national rights and reciprocal inter-
national obligations are created, the
Interpretation of that treaty is not ex-
clusively a domestic matter but one of
proper international concern.
Machinery for Interpretation.
1.-THE promise to have recourse to
peaceful settlement is meaningless I'M
less the parties agree to set up the
machinery for the Interpretation Of
their international engagements. Where
international obligations are involved,
the treaty makes no exception, except
as states not parties to the conven-
ton may be concerned.
1T is interesting to note that in the
course of the discussions at the con-
ference IN Washington the Monroe doc
trine was not mentioned. The treaty
makes no reference to it and the rea-
son is obvious The treaty is between
the American republics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-23
GREAT COMPANIONS
COMPLIED BY ROBERT FRENCH LEAVE

distinctive inspiring anthology of prose and select
writings tme-from $500 through the mans
nature o mankind and to God
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dering where was the home of this OBJ
vious and patent American. He searched
the register-"461."
That is a little too high for me. I'd
like room somewhere on the second
floor"
Again the clerk consulted his register
255 and 27O"
Il guess I'll take 270. Seventys my
lucky number" said Mr.. Stormer.
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better the illusion of omnipotence that
he was able to create.
He chose to dine that night at the
hotel where Audrey Bedford was living,
and after dinner he strolled from the
dining room to the vestibule, where he
interviewed the reception clerk.
Il find I shan't be able to get home
tonight" he said. Gould you let me
have a room?"
Certainly, sir" said the clerk, won-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-23
ADOPTS LATIN ALPHABET
Jugoslavs Drop Cyrilic Letters
Used 1000 Years.

BELGRADE, Jugoslavia, March %
RD.-King Alexander yesterday ordered
use of the Latin alphabet throughout
Jugoslavia, to replace the archaic COM
plicated cyrillic characters which have
been in use for the last thousand years.
Although the change will involve mil
liens of dollars, it will place Jugoslavia
in line with nations of Western Europe
end will aid in unifying the present di-
verse languages of the triune kingdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-23

PARIS OP.-Women's vote has many
warm supporters in that stronghold of
conservatism, the French Academy. In
fact, majority of the 40 immortals
expressed themselves favorable when
asked by Nine La Vert Chotard. presi-
dent of the French National Women's
Union.
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The number of Audrey's room was
269.
Continued in Tomorrows starr

Because Of the excess world produc-
ton of coffee last season, Brazil alone
Is estimated to be Withholding from the
market the equivalent Of full years
normal exports
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
WALES WINS OVER
 fOE OF MONARCHY
Cook, Firebrand Communist, Re-
 nounces Revolutionary Opinions

London, April 20 R-The Prince of Wales. through his activity in behalf of the distressed miners, has made firm friend of Arthur j. Cook, firebrand communist who year ago was one of the most out spoken men in England against the monarchy.
 The question of monarchy has ceased to be an issue among the working classes" Cook was quoteI today by the Daily Sketch. He has broken the N..ole tradition of royal ty and has made the British throne the safest .n the world and himself the safest man in England"
 After detailed eulogies on the princes conduct with regard to the distressed miners Cook declared the British heir was the chief advo- cate of social reform in the co:ln- try" adding that "a year ago this statement would have met with hooting and indignation at any labor meeting but now would receive cheers"
 Cook declared that although he was still in theory a republican, he was not strong one.
 The prince has been a chief fac tor in destroying my republicanism departed from my revolutionary opinions because the prince depart ed from the orthodox conduct of royalty" he said.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
Weddings
A\DERSON-DOOLITTLE

The wedding of Miss Eunice Pearl Doolittle. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Howard C. Doolt;le of 343 Farming ton avenue, and Herbert G. Ander- son. son Of MT. and Mrs. William Anderson of 19 wealth ave nue. will take place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Trinity Metho- dist Episcopal church. Rev. MT. William H. Alderson will otficiate. Mrs. William G. Mears Of New Jer- sey will be matron of honor and Walter Anderson brother of the groom, best man.
 The bride will be attired in white taffeta trimmed with old lace, and a tulle veil. Her bouquet will be Of white bridal roses and lilies Of the valley. The md'ron of honor will wear coral ratin and carry a bouquet of spring flowers.
 A reception will follow the cere- mony, after which the couple will leave on a short trip.
 Mr. Anderson is employed as pat tern maker at the Johnson Pattern and Model Co.,, and Miss Doolittle is member of the staff of the Visiting Nurse Association.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
Aviators Now Using
 Chippens Field, Bristol

The Wright Whirlwind airplane scheduled to fly yesterday noon. from Plainville did not make the scheduled trip. The only field available is Chippens Field in Bris. tol and the exehibitions in parachute jumping and wingwalking by Leo Murphy and Norman Wilson in a machine piloted by Lieut.. Roy Ahearn, holder of the highest flying license issued by the United States Department of Commerce. will be given.
 The exhibition will be for four days under the auspices of the American society for the promotion Ct aviation and its purpose is to promote q greater interest in flying.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
LONG CHALLENGES ENEMIES ID FIGHT
lmDeaChed Governor Answers
 Charges in Stump Speech

Baton Rouge. La. April 20 "- Striking back at his enemies from the stump. Governor Huey P. Long was out today championing the cause of the "poor unfortunates" before the people and answering to charges Of his impeachment before he goes on trial in the state senate.
 'They may put me out. but they will have fight he challensed from the platform.
 "They say Pm q coward. that I won't fight. Well I've had my share of fights in the 35 years of my life. But right now Pm too busy watch- ing the states millions to soil my hands with them buns" If his focs want to find out whether he carries gun or not. ne added. Let them put gun down on me-"
 The head of a state insane insti- tuition wasn't fired for politics" Governor Long said. "He admitted 1 to mo that there had been crooked work. but said his assistant put 1t |
 over on him"
 The chief executive attributed his break with Colonel Robert Ewing. national committeeman and puh- fisher of the New Orleans States. to quarrel he had with Col Ewings son in Shreveport.
 The governor wanted the state to ! north Louisiana city asked legisla- ton to enable them to establish a municipal airport.
 q felt" said Long. that If that gang in Shreveport was going to keep the children from getting an education they didn't deserve an airport"
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
N0rwalk Defendant Wins
 Breach of Promise Suit

Bridgeport, Conn, April 20 (UP) A superior court jury here delib- erated only 10 minutes before an- nouncing verdict for the defen- dant in the sl0.000 breach of prom ise action brought against Mrs. Ber- tha NJ. C. Cleverly. 61. Rowayton so- ciety woman. by Mrs. Hary H. Hill, 55. wife of a garage mechanic.
 Arthur s. Hill, middle-aged en- ploye of a Norkalk garage, testified against his wife. He said he had no affection for the woman who at var ious times had employed him as chauffeur.
 Mrs. Hill testified that after her husbands purported business rela- tions with Mrs. Cleverly. he ceased to buy her ice cream on wash day or take her to the movies as had previously been his custom.
 Mrs. Cleverly is the widow of the late Abra ham Cleverly, once treas urer of the New York Herald.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
LOTTERY TICKET SELLER
 FINED S100 IN COURT
Daniel Francis of Hartford Pleads Guilty-Samuel Kerns Still
 Missing

Daniel Francis, A. Of 47 Babcock street, Hartford. pleaded guilty i'll police court today to the charge of violating the statute relative to lot teries and was fined S100 and costs, on recommendation of Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woods, who said the case was similar to those which were disposed of earlier in the week. The recommendation WAS agreed upon over the telephone last night, between MT. Woods and Attorney John A. Danaher of Har.- ford, representing Francis.
 Samuel kerns of 143 Blue Hills avenue, Hartford. who is the last treasury balance ticket seller want ed by the local police. cannot be located in Hartford and it is be- lieved he has gone 10 Boston, Mass His arrest has been ordered.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
Farmer Loses Judgment
 Given for Flooded Land

Bridgeport. April 20 ta1--George c. Kacheie. Easton farmer, through an opinion handed down in the su- preme court of errors today by Justice Frank D. Haines. loses an award of 32.500. granted him in su- perior court on December II. 1928 by Judge Edwin c. Dickenson.
 The money was awarded in ka- chele's suit against the Bridgeport Hydraulic Go. and the town of Eas- ton.
 The judgment however stood only against the town of Easton and Jus tice Haines in his opinion finds error anl reverses the judgment ordering the trial court to sustain demur- Ter in Kachele's suit.
 kachele, for 22 years owner of 72 acres of land in Easton. in his suit declared that the town Of Eas- ton unlaw fully disconti. .ued road from his property that gave him access to the state highway.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
HURRY NEW FORCES
 ID WORK 0N LEVEE
Battle With River in Arkansas
 Continues Unabated

Snowflake. Ark. April 20 R1Onc hundred additional laborers. re- cruited in Helena. Ark. this morn ing were on their way to Knowl- toms Landing to join small army of workers fighting to prevent the breaking of the Mississippi river levee.
 The endorsements were at Old Town Landing. south of Helena. awaiting a government boat to take them to the scene of the threatened break.
 Government engineers in charge Of efforts to strengthen the levee at the spot where it went out during the high water of 1927 with the loss of 27 lives, continued today to reinforce a bulkhead back or point with timbers and sand bags and point with timbers and sand bags and planned to sink willow re vetment in the water where the caving of the ieves occurred earlier this week. These operations were expected to relieve the greater part of the immediate danger and op- timism that break would be averted was generally expressed.
 Continued high water caused q break in the crown of the levee and some caving of the banquette, but prompt emergency repairs by gov ernment forces prevented a major crevasse. A complete break would have meant the flooding of portions of four counties and three towns in the richest farming area of the state.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
LEv|ATHAN STARTS
 BACK WITH LIQUOR
Continued from First Page)

It was the first time since prohihi- ton the giant vessel. one of the two largest liners afloat, had carried 'i- quor other than it's medicinal stores. The action marked inauguration of the ships new pol icy, proclaimed under the ownership of the United States Lines. Inc. which recently secured 1t from the United States shipping board.
 Under the policy liquor, wines. champagne, and the like will be car ried up to the Emile limit for pri- vate consumption of passe ngers At that limit what has not been con- stunned will be thrown overheard.
 When the announcement of the new order was made 1t was implied that on eastward voyages passengers would have available the ships med icinal supply. but on the occasion of the present trip over this was not the case. The status of liquor selling on the eastward voyages has remain ed something of mystery.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
Funerals
Andrew McInerney

The funeral of Andrew Mc1nerney of Newington was held this morn ing at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church in Wethersfield. A solemn high mass Of requiem was celebrated by Rev. James Grady with Rev John Gargan as deacon and Rev, James Kennedy as b-deacon.
 As the funeral cortege entered the church the organist rendered Lead Kindly Light" and at the conclusion of the mass. Miss Mazie Scanlon sang Some Sweet Day"
 The pail bearers were Frank Cal lahan. Herbert Kiely, John Walsh Howard kiely. Matthew Kane and William Burns. The flower bearer was Myron Kiely.
 Father Grady officiated at the committal services at the grave and burial was in St. Mary's cemetery this city.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
Ex-Fire Chief in Windsor
 Fined and Sent to Jail

Windsor, April 20 (CP)-Ar- raigned on a charge Of breach Of the peace after investigation Of sev- en minor fires that followed a party in his home here yesterday, former Fire Chief Ira M. Hempill was fined s25 and sentenced 10 15 days n jail in town court here last night.
 Two guests, E. s. English and Frank Grimely. both of Hartfor3, were fined $25 each on a similar charge.
 Suspicion of firemen was aroused. according to police. when it ap- peared that blazes in several rooms of Memphis house had been in- cendiary.
 County Detective Edward J. Hickey was called to investigate. Mrs. Hempill and woman guest were not held.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
Mazz0la Trial Date
 Set for September

Willimantic. April 20 (CP)- Thomas Mazzola, alleged slayer O; his mother-in-law. Mrs. Rosaria LOT ella. will face trial in superior court in September. h!s attorney announc- ed after conference with States Attorney Howard G. Bradford.
 Attorneys William A. King and Samuel B. Harvey. who will repre- sent MazZola. must prepare the case of Deputy Sheriff Trenor A. Rice who probably will go on trial early in May for the alleged murder of County Detective William E. Jack son.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
Connecticut Editorial
 Assn. Meets in Bristol

Bristol, April 20--The spring meeting of the Connecticut Editor lal association got under way here today with about 50 members in attendance.
 The regular business meeting will take place thls afternoon. A luncheon IS scheduled for noon with Jacob H. Strong. editor of the Rhinebeck Press of Rhinebeck. x. Y, as the principal speaker.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends, relatives and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness extended IS during our recent bereavement in the death of our beloved wife, mother. daughter and sister. We wish to thank especially those w"o sent beautiful floral offerings
 Signed. Robert Wolf and family. Mrs. Caroline Huf, Mrs Martha Litke.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
WOMAN SHOT IN HOME

Boston. April 20 R-Miss Helen c. Somerville. 29. was wounded in the hip early today by bullet which crashed through the wall of her suite in Back Bay from revolver in the hands Of Charles V. s. Paul. occupant of an adjoining apartment. Paul told police he had been clean ing the weapon and 1t had accident ally discharged.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-20
STONE-pIERCE

Miss Florence L. Pierce of 437 West 123d street. a native of this city, and Walter c. Stone of 306 Lex ington avenue, New York, were mar ried yesterday afternoon in the mu- nicipal building by Deputy City Clerk Joseph J. MacCormick.
 Miss Pierce is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Brown of this city. MT. Stone is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin Stone of Cam den, N. Y. and is engaged in pub licity work