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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06
MOVIES AND MOVIE PEOPLE
BY MOLLIE MERRICK.

interested in movies and movieland, was
there. And the talk was good. It ranged
from a discussion Of Chesterton to the
modern theme in music and the prob
lem Of creating rhythms in talkies.
And 1t developed Bruno Walter be-
lieves Ann Harding the most beautiful
woman he has ever seen. She should
sing, he signs, for there is the Elsa and
the Elizabeth which have always been
watching for-the flower woman of the
earth, the exquisite beauty of spirit as
well as feature"
That is one of the most amusing
angles of this colony-you can go from
such a luncheon to such q wedding all
in one giddy day. And If your strength
holds out you'll get into the church. I
may as well admit didn't. I passed
my invitation to a woman, who confided
that she had been standing at the foot
OF the steps since noon. She was liter
ally frothing at the mouth for q sight
Of that ceremony. And as I left she
was putting up brave battle to get
to the door and the ushers with her bit
of pasteboard.
I never was good at foot ball myself
This last will surprise that element
which insists in letters to me that am
really man writing under a woman's
name. Much as I hate to disillusion
these writer's, frequently change my
mind for no good reason at all, and I
am not on friendly terms with either
moths nor mice
Net Moseley is S. She has black eyes
and the most eager little brain in the
world. Her mother and were sitting
in an automobile at a boulevard stop
when a car drew alongside.
Mamma" cried Net, there's Lewis
Stone! How did he get out? There
aren't any stairs. He has to live in
the theater because there isn't any
place for him to come out. He can walk
around and talk, but looked and there
wasn't any way for him to get out
How did he get out for a ride?"
Answer that one If you can!
(CopyriEht, 1929. by North American News
paper Alliance.)
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doors close. any voice outside is cut on
Redsby is In the hall, not 80 feet away.
The rooms absolutely soundproof."
Then, dropping the subject. well, what
do you think about all this?
why, there's only one way to think, "
I answeed impatiently. You know
that. don't your"
"Oh, certainly" he exclaimed, "cer-
tainly! But I wish had your conf
dence Somehow, with every new proof,
feel less convinced, and, if your mind
were not already shut like trap, I'd
attempt to show you why. But I'll adj
nit it's an instinct, a sort Of mental
undercurrent. And I'll admit besides
that, If ever the breadth of hair stood
between any one and the gallows, its
now in the case Of Francis Ballion.
well, we'll have to see him."
Francis Ballion stood on the threshold
the dominance of personality. His eyes
smoldered as they looked at us.
Gentlemen! You have the advantage
of me as to name-perhaps one or the
other of you can inform me If am
host or guest"
Outraged as I was at the man, found
myself speeches.. It was Morse who
answered in tone of mock humility.
Sir, with pleasure-only I'm inclined
to believe you are neither host nor
guest"
A sneer parted the others lips.
What am I them"
"A prisoner, I think. And I am
Morse Of the metropolitan police. This
is DR.. Richard Ames.''
Balloon smiled, and his smile was like
the flick of a lash.
Moreover" continued Morse. with a
change of manner, your attitude is
slightly unbecoming. You're in no posi-
ton to take the high hand with us.
and 1t would be wiser if you refrained."
"One moment" said Balloon, his eyes
Let us understand each
other, please. Your prisonerl So be
it. I bow to fortune. But do not under
take to lecture me on manners, you, or
think to make me cringe, or hope to
brighten me-"
There was something satanic In his
insolence and in his bearing as he
stood, head up, defying us, and splen-
dor about him that preserved his man
rer from brutality.
But If arrogance may be admirable,
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self-control is surely so, and have at
no time felt q higher regard for Morse
than then. 1t was plain that he
equaled the other in fearlessness, but
he also kept his head and remembered
his purpose. He slowly advanced to-
ward Ballion and they looked at each
other eye to eye, an equation OF two
personalities.
you amaze me-" he said coldly.
This is no competition in courage; in
sinuate nothing as to yours. Commit
suicide with q swagger II you wish-thc
insults of a man placed like you do not
greatly disturb me. I have q duty to
perform and intend to perform it, re-
CARELESS of your manners or lack of
them. Your sole choice in the matter
is to render 1t more or less diSagreeable
to yourself"
1t cannot be claimed that Ballion was
in the least subdued. His haughtiness
was too inherent for that. On the con-
trary, he seemed to forget both Morse
and myself, and, turning away. walked
back and forth as If lost in thought.
"Disagreeable to mel" he jeered at
length. My wife dead, my house in
wants and intruders-and all the. while
myself on fire to feel my hands about
the throat Of whoever did that thing
last night Have you seen her face up
stairs? I pulled of the shroud and
looked. hated Celia at times. I
looked. I remembered the years ago
1 remembered youth! The shadow Of
an old day came back upon me. I
stopped and kissed her lips Oh, could
have spared her II I had reaIized-if I
had understood that could be no other
but myself"
1t is impossible to transcribe the in
tensity Of passion in his voice. He had
forgotten, believe, not only our pres
ence, but the very place he was in.
He drew himself up sharply and said
to Morse: "I hardly mean to unburden
myself to you. Come, what is 1t? From
some talk of Carl's / understand you
Suspect me of killing Celia and have set
your men to follow me about. Blunder-
ing. imagine, is your trade"
Morse interrupted him.
Did Carl Ballion tell you why we
suspect?"
II refused to listen. :"
Again Morse interrupted, Then I adj
wise you to listen now" He spoke in an
even, metallic voice that seemed to
command the others attention in spite
of himself. And as he proceeded I no
ticed gradual change on Balloons
face.
(To Be Continued)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06
Most Effective Uses of Earrings
By MARY MARSHALL.

A reader who signs herself Private
Secretary" has written to ask whether
1t Is good form this season to wear
earrings to business"
And this, think. Is q rather hard
question to answer. On general prin-
ciDles should say mo" just as
should say no If any one asked me
whether it were good form TO wear ear
rings in active sports or for classroom
In school or college. Still know one
business womna, noted for her we'll
groomed, well-bred appearance, who
frequently wears earrings at her work
without detracting from her business
like appearance.
would emphatically advise not
wearing dangling earrings of any sort
during Office hours and would also add
that it Is not in good form to wear dia-
mond or sapphire or any Of the precious
transparent stones during business
hours, because they are not approprite
for wear with daytime clothes anyway.
Usually earrings are most effective
when worn In the evening or in the aft
ernoon when a hat is not worn. With
the new hats earrings are often unbe-
at least superhuous. Most of the new
hats are made with dropping side lines
that give sufficient establishment to
the side of the fact without the addi-
ton Of earrings. It is particularly i'm
portant this season, with more elaborate
dresses and accessories, to keep from
presenting the appearance of business
and unless earrings are carefully Sc
lected with regard to the costume they
are quite likely to give one the appear
ance of being overdressed. One can
always be on the safe side by choosing
to wear earrings only in the evening.
To give the fashionable dressmaker
touch to your new Autumn dress that
you are planning to make at home. you
should know how to make the new band
and tied trimming made of strips of
the material. If you will send your
stamped. seif-addressed envelope to
Mary Marshall, care of this paper, q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06
BRAIN TESTS

Read the statements which follow,
then check up the various answers
which are given and mark the one
which is correct.
Time limit, two minutes.
% An automobile left a city A for
a city B 100 miles away. The auto
mobile Travelled at the rate of 80 miles
an hour One hour later a second auto
mobile left A and travelled to B at the
rate of so miles an hour. The second
car arrived at B before the first car
because:
(a) The first car stopped on the road.
(b) The distance from A to B was
greatly overestimated.
Co The speed of the second car was
sufficient for it to overtake the first.
I'D The second car increased its
speed before the end of the journey.
(2) A certain man stated that a kit
ten could drink a pint of milk and
then could be placed in q pint bottle.
This is absurd because
(a) Kittens do not like milk.
(b) A kitten so small could not drink
a pint of milk
Co A cat can drink pint Of milk,
yet cannot go in a pint bottle,
Cd A bottle Is no place for kitten
Answers.
The logical answers are: (1) G. ca b.
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! felt hat of peculiar shape, not unlike
| those you see in the Paris Latin quar-
ter. And I distinctly saw the form OF
it in the shadow"
Did you," asked, "see this before
or after you heard the footsteps2"
"'Afterward." said, Eleanor: i i'm;
agine he was then leaving the house.
Thus obviously had come the end OF
whatever mystery was connected with
the case. But Morse remained, ap-
parently, unsatisf1ed.
"Hasta spoke Of dispute yesterday,
an alteration" he began.
That's true" said Eleanor; 1--WE could
not avoid hearing it."
WAS there. to your knowledge. any
friction between your sister and Mr..
Balloon with regard to money!"
There was" she answered. "He had
spent on Greyhouse and his collections
much more than he could afford Celia
had been generous; but recently, believ-
ing that there was no limit to his ex-
travagance, she attempted to refuse APP
peals for additional sums. say at
tempted because it's not easy to refuse
him; This led to very painful scenes"
Morse. II shant need to detain you
any longer, Miss Graham. Your testi-
mony has helped greatly" He accom-
panied her to the door.
At the threshold she turned, looking
back at me. I'm very sorry to have
brought you into this, Richard, but I'm
more grateful still for all your kind
ness"
I could only falter a word or so; but
knew then THAT loved her, loved the
beauty and courage Of her. / knew tins
and realized also its futility. But, after
all, one is rather helpless in these mat
tiers. And, if chose in secrecy to light
an altar. l alone would be harmed by
the flames.
These reflections were cut through by
the Shrek of a police whistle, and I
looked up in amaZement to see Morse
blowing with might and main. 1t
struck me that he had taken leave of
his senses, and this impression was
strengthened when, upon removing The
whistle, and having waited a moment
in silence, he smiled.
"Your form of amusement" I OBJ
served, seems to me rather untimely."
Perhaps it is" he admitted, but
wanted to satisfy myeslf on a certain
point. You noticed that, when the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06
LITTLE BENNY
BIZ LEE PAPE.

Me and Pubs Simkins was wawking
up to the corner tawking about diffrent
subjecks, and Pubs sed, Good mite look
at that, who cant do that?
Meaning Sid Hunts quiet little cuzzin
Joe standing on his hands with his feet
Rgenst somebody's wall. Us looking at
him awhile and Pubs saying, Hay whats
CRATE about that. could do that before
you was born.
Joe getting off of his hands and
standing on his feet, not saying any
thing but looking as II he thawt he was
the ony one in the werld could do 1t,
Pubs saying. Well If you don't bleeve 1t
Ill show you.
WITCH he did. doing it the 3rd time he
tried. saying, Its cintch. You DO 1t,
Benny. just to show him. he sed.
Wich did. staying up the 4th time
I tried. saying. Aw what's that. that q
bean. bet I could Of did that when
was a baby If Id wanted to.
Sids quiet little cuzzin Joe not say
ing anything but just doing it agen him.
self. getting up on his hands the very
ferst time he tried. and then he got
back on his feet agen and looked at me
and Pubs as If he thawt he was CRATE
and we was the opposite. Pubs saying,
o is that so. well II you don't think
can get up with one kick why just
watch this.
And he tried it and dident and I
tried 1t and dident. and just then who
came from around the corner but Sid
Hunt and his kid brother Bert and they
both had their cap full of little apples,
Pubs saying, @. where did they come
from?
They fell out Of a baskit some guy
was carrying on his shoulder and we
yelled at him and he was too lazy to
pick them up, Sid sed. and Bert sed.
Yes and Joe stayed here to try to keep
you guys away till we got them
picked up.
Proving you never can tell why some
body is standing on their hands insted
of their feet and II you mind your own
bizness you mite find more apples.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06
Great Triumphs of Children
Beethoven's Brilliant Playing at Eleven
Won Favor of Noble Patron.
BY J. p. GLASS.

Perhaps it is not generally known
why Ludwig van Beethoven dedicated to
the Count Won Waldstein his great so
nata in G Major" Opus So.
While only in his fourth year Bee
thoven so delighted to hear his father
play the piano that he would forsake
his playmates and run to listen when he
saw John van Beethoven seating him.
self at the instrument.
When the performer would make as
If to stop the child would look at him
pleadingly.
Keep on, papa" he would beg.
''Please keep on"
He was thrilled when Van Beethoven
took him in his lap and taught him
how to accompany the melody of a
song. Soon he tried to repeat the per-
Torrance all alone.
"Ah," said the father. who held a
position In the chapel of the elector at
Bonn, there is q genius"
In the boys fifth year he began to
instruct him. And for little Ludwig
trial. His father, foreseeing that he
might make the familys fortunes. drove
him to constant practice with incredible
harshness.
Prone to drink too much, Van Bee
thoven was brutality stern when in his
cups. The child, nervously active. found
1t difficult to sit quietly through these
long sessions. Being obstinate, he in
CURED frequent punishments.
The father worked every string to
bring his sons genius to the attention
OF the musical powers at Bonn. His
salary scarcely supported his family.
Van der Eden, court organist and
chamber musician, heard Ludwig play
and was deeply moved.
MY friend" he told John van Bee
thoven, permit me to instruct this
prodigy. will charge you nothing
nothing +"
In his eleventh year the boy played
Bach's well tempered "Ciavichord, !"
which consists of "a preludes and fugues
in all the keys, so brilliantly that Count
Won Waldstein. well known connois-
|seur, who was living In Bonn as knight
of the Germanic order. was astonished.
This nobleman so loved music that
he gave most of his time to It. Car
nival time then being nc hand, he ar
ranged with the dancing master. Ha-
bich, from AK. chivalric ballet which
was produced BY the nopilitE As
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, September 6
(N.A.N.A).-The much-hailed wedding
Of beauties" held during the worst hot
spell in SO years, developed into an
endurance contest on the part Of self
invited watchers and invited guests.
The boulevard, damned to see Mary
Eaton of the "Follies" as bride, and
Pearl Eaton, Doris Eaton and Marilynn
Miller as attendants. became a solid
phalanx of humanity, through which
the wedding party and friends battled to
reach the church.
Marilynn Miller, perhaps more widely
known in cinemaland than the bride
herself, caused no end of commotion.
And the pulchritude of all the partici-
pants, including the unusual beauty Of
the three Eaton sisters, had been so
generously hailed in the local dailies
that the most brilliant Hollywood open
ing paled in comparison.
Ladies planted themselves at the side
walks edge in early afternoon, standing
in the glaring sunlight until 4:30. when
the wedding party was scheduled to
appear. Now and again one slid to the
pavement in the heat, hauled away
without ceremony by an ambulance.
The thermometer ranged around 90 de-
gress during the early afternoon, with a
high rate of humidity for this part of
the world.
But the village, which puts on more
ermine shows, diamond matches and
pearl collar contests than the rest of
the earth together, had never staged a
wedding of beauties before. The phrase
caught on, and so did the crowd, and
the earnest efforts Of the local polizei
didn't matter much
While movieland puts on weddings of
blondes of renown, with attendants
famed for their talents and pulchritude,
another branch Of the colony goes in
conspicuously about its way.
So it was that an interesting group
gathered around Sill Vara's luncheon
table to do honor to Bruno Walter, who
has been conducting the local orchestra
for fortnight. Andreas DIPPED, much
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engaged youthful Ludwig van Beetho-
ven to write the music.
People supposed the count had writ
ten the ballet, which was brilliant
success.
But no." he explained. 1T is the
work of the little Beethoven"
He was the first to recognize the real
genius Of the boy. He urged the elector,
Max Franz, to provide him with in
struction at the royal expense. Later
through him the elector appointed Lud-
wig court organist when he was not
yet IS. The count became his constant
companion, and was instrumental in his
being sent by the elector, with all ex-
penses paid, to study In Vienna. the CEN
ter of everything musical.
This Is why. in gratitude, Beethoven
stein.
fCopyrieht. 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06
Spiced Ham.

Reserve a portion of ham for ham
and spinach pudding. Put the re-
mainder of the ham in baking dish,
cover with mustard and three table,
spoonfuls of brown sugar, surround with
the Juice of half q lemon in one-fourth
cupful of water, and put into hot oven
and bake for is minutes. Cover with
the halves Of two bananas, sprinkle
with two tablespoonfuls of brown sugar,
and bake for Is minutes longer. beating
frequently with the liquid in the pan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06
Fruit Punch.

Boil one cupful of sugar with one
fourth cupfuf OF water for three minutes.
Cool, then add two cupfuls of grape
juice, one cupful Of orange Juice and
two-thirds cupful Of lemon Juice. Bot
tie and keep In the refrigerator until
needed, then dilute with crushed ice
and water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06
SYNOPSIS.

Celia, wife Of Francis Balloon, is strangled
At night in her room. She had previously
shown signs of mental derangenlent, and
her sister, Eleanor Graham, had summoned
pr. Anes, who declared her to be in deadly
fear OF her husband and urged a change of
scene. Before anything could be done she
was murdered. DR.. Ames and Morse, a de-
tecttve. hnd glove marked with the initials
=. B. beside the body. Carl Ballion protests
that his brother is innocent Morse inspects
the house and finds among the suspects
possessions various ancient instruments of
torture. Balloon is brought to the house
while the brother is being quizzed.
Continued From Yesterdays Star.O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06

Some men inherit greatness. some
hustle around an achieve greatness. an
some wear wide ribbons on Their nose
glasses.
ut often comes in handy to have two
FARMS" said Jake Bentley today. "One
fer the lawyers an one to come back
to when you're paroled."
i, (Copyright. 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06

EARRINGS SET WITH BRILLIANTs
HAVE FLOWER-SHAPED PEND
ANTS. EARRINGS OF DIAMOND
SET BALLS HANGING ON FINE
SILVER CHAINS. FLAT CLUS-
TIERS OF SMALL PEARLS. PEND
ANTS OF CRYSTAL AND SAP
PHIRE HUNG ON FINE SILVER
CHAINS SHAPED LIKE OLD
FASHIONED PINCUSHIONS AND
MADE WITH DULL-CUT CRYS-
tai.
copy Of the illustrated circular telling
how to make this trimming will be sent
to you.
Copyright. 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-06

(To Be Continued.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-24

was highly praised, and special -atten-
tion was paid to the famous achieve
ments of modern Danish science. The
system of popular education; agricul-
ture; cooperation; architecture and
art, ETC., were described in detail, and
both correspondents had found much
to bestow their praise on-nothing
on which to spend their criticism.
A. F. Brandstedt Dead.
Word comes from San Francisco to
the effect that August F.. Brandstedt
died there a few days ago, % years
old He was one of the most widely
known SWedes on the Pacific coast
where he has made his home since
1888. AS young man Mr.. Brand
stedt enjoyed consideral reputation
as an actor, and for many years after
coming to America he took part in
theatricals among his compatriOts.
Since 1900 when he suffered an acct
dent. he has been an invalid, it being
found necessary to amputate his right
leg.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-24
PINE COUNTY REAL
ESTATE TRANSFERS

w. Della E. Spicer and husband
to H. E Shafer Cons. S1.00. That
part of the E15 of SWA of SW14 of
Sec. 9-43-21, north of the Finlayson
and Pine Lake public road. pine
Lake Twp.
w. Do. K. Peterson and wife to
Anna Berglund. Cons. $100. Ell of
SEA of Sec. 2-44-1S. Bruno.
w. DRANK Kadavy and wife to
John w. Plasek. Cons. $1.00. Lots 1,
2. 3. II. IS. 10, 20. and p, all in Block
Z, Chalupsky's Add, Beroun.
@. D.-David Westman and wife to
Gust Westman. Cons. $1.0O. All
right title and interest in the VIZ of
SEA of Sec. 5-41-19. Township of
Arlone.
@. D.-Elizabeth Freed and husband
to Gust Westman. Cons. $1.00. VIZ
of SEA of Sec. 5-41-19. (All right
title and INTEREST,". Arlone.
Q. D.-Chas. Westman and wife to
Gust Westman. Cons. $1.00. All
right, title and interest in VIZ of
SEA of Sec. 5-41-19. Arlone
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-01-24
ECZEMA

Ed Linehan spent the weekend
with home folks here
James Jordan and family visited at
the Waggoner and Linehan homes last
Thursday evening.
Ivan Grove returned home from the
navy last week.
]. W. G. Dunn of st. Paul. spent
number of days with the Greig fam
lily this week.
Arthur Ryan and wife, and Jack
Hegge were called to st. Paul last
week, by the sudden death of Mr.
Hegge's daughter, Mrs. Walter Haas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waggoner visited with
Peter Stulen and wife Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Linehan entertained
number of their friends at cards
Saturday evening.