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The Washington times., 1929-09-03
COIOred Elks Women
Plan to Aid Children

A national home for the. aged and
infirm, state and local agencies to
care for delinquent coiored children,
and training for service and en-
ployment in the headquarters of
the units, are three of the progress
sive policies outlined by Mrs. Abbie
Johnson. newly elected grand daugh-
ter ruler of the women's auxiliary
to the colored Elks.
Columbia and Forrest temples. Of
this city, have been working along
these lines and supported the cleo
tion of Mrs. Johnson. as did the
official magazine of the order.
which is edited by Mrs. Marie
Marshall, a teacher in public schools,
divisions 10 to IS.
The defeated head of the women,
Ella G. Berry, Is from Chicago, and
has instituted legal proceedings in
protest against the decision, through
Lethia Fleming, an attorney.
Lodges from Chicago, including
the grand treasurer, James Martin,
Louis Anderson, alderman: and
Oscar DePriest. were suspended by
grand exalted ruler, Finley Wilson,
and the action upheld By vote ~
the grand lodge.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
13-Year-Old Boy Held
When Rum Truck
Is Seized

STAUNToN. Va. Sept. "A
1S-year-old boy and. a youth of
81 are in the Augusta county Jail
here facing liquor charges.
Russell Hash is the younger,
Harold Campbell the other. They
were arrested near Vesuvius, Va,
while riding in a Chevrolet truck.
The whisky was in 10 and Q
gallon kegs and officers estimated
that the total amount of the haul
was Al gallons.
All, with the exception Of one
keg, will be poured out. 1t will
be taken to Harrisonburg, Va.
for use as evidence In Federal
court.
The truck in which the boys
were riding is locked up here.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
3 Women Sent to Jail
For LOunging on Corner

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3.-The
attempt of police to break up a
group of corner loungers in the
vicinity of Forty-seventh Street and
Westminster Avenue early yester-
day resulted in the arrest of six
persons, three of them women.
At a hearing before Magistrate
Couzens at the Fiftieth Street and
Lancaster, Avenue Station, Murty
Bradley, of Forty-seventh Street
near Westminster Avenue, was held
in $500 bail for court on charges
Of inciting to riot and assault and
battery on an officer.
The other five prisoners were SEN
fenced to serve five days in Moya-
mensing Prison. They said they
were William Smoker, James Nc
Dermott, Mrs. Mary Bannon, as;
Margaret Morris. 16. and her sister,
Esther Morris, 10. all living in the
neighborhood.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
Colonial Kitchen Utensils
Found in Lee Excavation

RICHMOND Sept. S.-ExcavatinE
in the court yard of the kitchen at
Stratford Hall, birthplace of Robert
=. Lee, under direction of Charles
e. Stuart, former owner, workmen
have dug up an almost complete
set Of Colonial cooking utensils.
How long they have been buried, or
why they should have been put
under ground, unless for safekeep-
ing during the Civil War, no one
knows.
Among a number of other articles
which were used in the days of
open fireplace cooking are great
pots and kettles of astonishing
capacity, and pans suited to such
a hearth as was used in the kitchen
at Stratford. The utensils were put
in their proper place and add to the
interest of the kitchen, which is
worthy of ltice by itself with the
great fireplace, IL feet wide, six
feet high and five feet deep. large
enough to roast q besf whole.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
s CAR
POOR REFUGE

A man who said he was an at.
tache of the Cuban Legation was an
unwilling accomplice today in the
attempted escape of Fred Martina,
a half.breed Indian, from police
who were pursuing him as a
suspected liquor law violator.
Martina and Maxwell Mitchell,
colored, were surprised by the
liquor squad in a garage in the
rear of the 900 block Twelfth st.
n. w. Acting Sergt. Leo Murray
said a truck in the garage con.
tanned 456 quarts of corn whiskey.
Leaps In Auto
Martina ran out of the garage.
with Murray after him. Mitchell
also fled and was chased by Police
man George G. Deyoe while Police
man r. o. Montgomery was left in
the garage to guard the. seizure.
The fugitive Indian leaped on the
running board of a passing car and
through an open window into the
rear seat, not pausing to open the
door.
The driver halted at Murray's
command. He exhibited papers
which included diplomatic"
drivers permit.
Diplomat Calm
IT don't know anything about
this" the stranger said with bored
air. He spoke with a foreign ac-
cept, Murray said. He was soon re-
leased and no record was kept of his
name or rank. 1t Is not planned to
summon him as a witness.
Maxwell Mitchell, the other fugi-
tive, was overtaken by Devoe after
a chase OF three blocks. at Eleventh
Street and New York Avenue North
west.
Both men are charged with pos
session of liquor and held at the
First precinct.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03

Brock, who will hold office for,
the first time, is one of the South's
leading business men. He was born
in North Carolina So years ago, and
was the first travelling salesman to
be employed by the r. j. Reynolds
Tobacco Company.
CARTHAGE, Tenn, Sept. 3
Q.N.S.eCordell Hull, Congressional
representative from the fourth
Tennessee district, former chairman
of the Democratic convention, today
had announced his intention of run
ming for the United States Senate
in March, 1881.
On the heels of Governor Horizons
appointment of William E. Brock,
candy manufacturer, to fill the
Senate seat vacated by the death
OF General l.. d. Tyson, Hull an
nounced he would run for the office.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
Ford SmOOths Obstacles
In Courthouse Purchase

LINCOLN, Neb.. Sept. 3 O.S).-
Henry Ford has ironed out differ.
ences over his purchase Of the
Postville court house. where Abra.
ham Lincoln frequently appeared as
a lawyer. and will move it to Dear
born, Mich, he announced yesterday.
Citizens objected to losing the land.
mark until Ford assured them the
old building would be preserved for
posterity.
He plans a setting similar to the
site 1t occupies here.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
Maryland Dairymen
Get Milk Price Rnost

HAGERsToWN, Nd, Sent s.
Approximately 500 dairynnen oS
Washington county will profit bv
better marketing conditions for
their product in Philadelphia.
An increase Of 25 cents per 100
pounds to the producer has been
liked as a result Of a conference
between dealers and representatives
OF the Interstate Milk Producers.
The dealers found an increase
necessary, owing to the prolonged
drouth this summer. The price for
milk per 100 will be increased from
1895 to 1920.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
Shawnee Canoe Club
Added to Park Area

CUMBERLAND, Md, Sept. a.
The Shawnee Canoe Club building,
adjoining Riverside Park, recently
purchased by the City of Cumber-
land' has been razed. Thirty or
more years ago 1t was the scene
OF many big social affairs, while
the club itself, composed of repre-
sentative business and professional
men, was the most conspicuous
outing organization in the city.
The club disbanded five years ago,
and the site Of the old clubhouse
has now been added to the park
and improved with flowerbeds and
walks.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
AGED IMMIGRANT DIES

LONACONING, Nd, Sept. s.
Charles Edwards, SO, died Sunday
at his home at Harpersville. a
suburb of Homecoming. He was
a native Of Chesterfield, England,
coming to this country in 1854.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Sarah Edwards; three sons,
Charles, Benton. ILL.,; Robert L.,
Eckhart, Md; and George, Los
Angeles. Calf, and three daugh-
ters. Mrs. Joseph Yearsley. Spring
Valley, Ill.,. Charles McNeal, Cum
berland. Nd, and Mrs. William r.
Guynn, Gilmore, Nd.
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Prisoner, Near Liberty,
CAPTURED Saving Rars

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 3 U.N.sD.
Officers yesterday blocked an attempt
to free IS Federal prisoners In
the Marion county Jail when they
seized Harry L. Williams. 80, of
Lexington, KY. who had sawed
his way from his cell and was
cutting on an outside window when
discovered. Williams was armed
with steel slat from his bunk.
but was subdued.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
New York Not So Bad,
Saws Vice Crusader

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 u.N.S.lb-
Every day in every way-New
York is growing purer and purer.
1t never was half as wicked"
as It was painted.
This Is what John 8. Sumner
thinks, and he ought to know, be-
cause. as head Of the New York
Society for the Suppression Of Vice
he has been delving into its darker
corners for the last 1e years.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
Husband
EniOins His Wife. u

NEW YORK, Sept. S.-Charles
De Ccrdova, IS, won his motion
for continuance of q temporary in.
junction against his 72-year r-old wife,
Mrs. Ella Nichols De Cordova. She
wishes to dispose Of $4,000 In Sc.
curities.
He claims the securities are their
joint life savings. but she claims
the savings are her inheritance
from her fatder.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
OaktOn School League
Will Banmet Faculty

OAKTON, Va, Sept. 3.-The Oak.
ton School League will meet for the
first time this season tomorrow
night.
Plans will he made for giving a
reception to the new school faculty.
Fred Cunningham, principal for the
past two years, has accepted posi-.
ton with the U. S. Department of
Labor. Miss M. M. Snead, principal
at Mclean for seven years, will take
his place,
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
FETE CALLED OFF

BALLSTON, Va, Sept. S.-Com-
munity night of the auxiliary to the
Ballston Fire Department planned
for Thursday at the firemen's s
carnival has been called off accord.
ing to announcements by the presi.
dent. Mrs. Ruth Payne.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
Man Exiled to Farm
Held as Parole Breaker

HAGERSToWN. Md, Sept. a.
Simon Trumpower. rs, farmer, Of
the Clearspring district, was ar.
rested by Deputy Sheriff Charles e.
Cushwa and charged with VIOLATING
the provisions of his parole.
Trumpower was indicted by the
grand jury of the May term of the
circuit court on a charge of stealing
about 80 cents worth of feed and was
paroled by Judge Wagaman on con.
dlt1on that he remain on his farm,
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
VA. CIVIC BODY MEETS

LYON PARK, Va, Sept. S.-The
monthly meeting of the Arlington
County Civic Federation will be held
tonight in the Lyon Park Com.
munity house with the president,
William c. Hull, presiding. There
will be many county-wids matters
TO be considered.
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
Candy Maker Takes
Sen. Tys0n's Post

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. G.N.S.).-Wiiam F. Brock,
candy OF Chattanooga had been chosen today
by Gov Henry H. Horton to fill the post the United States
Senate left vacant by the death of Senator Lawrence D.
Tyson Brock was appointed after Col Luke Lea newspaper
DnhlSher had refused he MIA
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
Mrs. Pantages Goes
On Trial for KILLING
Rv JAMES ADAM

Los ANGELES, Sept GN.S)-A bitter battle was pres
saged today Mrs Lois Pantages 42yearod wife of Alex
ander Pantages multi millionaire theatrical man. faced trial
Superior Court for killing with her automobile
The Washington times., 1929-09-03
bx Internati6ns

Photo by international
MARTHA CLUVERIUS
COMING OF A distinguished
line Of American naval heroes.
Miss Martha ClUveFius. daughter
Of Rear Admiral Wat Tyler
Cluyerius. IL sOon TO be married
to Lieut. w. s. Parsons, z. 8. n.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-07-29
For Tue LOre Of 4 Lady
By JEFFERY FARNoL

pected to die-you left him at the stile leading into Fallowdene Wood. Now did he say aught of impor- tance, give you any message, ha?' "Well, he left with me his pistol. Give this,' says he, to cousin Richard and bid him know there's more in it than meets the eye'-or some such nonsense"
 q must charge ye to deliver this pistol to me-" Oldcraft ordered.
 Why, but I pledged myself to give it to Sir Richard-'
 "Tis no matter, Doctor Sir Richard being the suspected party 'tis now your very duty to deliver this pistol up to an officer of the law
 Then so I will, sir"
 "I'll call at your house for it. sir-say 10 o'clock tonight, sharp
 "John," said Sir Richard, "whas time do you expect Black Nick, to- night?"
 Nick were ere an hour or more in the cellar, sir"
 q must have word with him"
 Then, sir, ta' care as nobody spies ye."
 What matter, John? You forget.
 "Ay, I do be gettin' that used tC 'ee," nodded John.
 So down the narrow stair they crept and along dim-lit passage. they sped stealthily, until, round. ing sudden corner, they beheld faint glow, soft radiance; anc now landlord John whistled ant thereafter spoke in soft whisper
 "Tis only me, lad-Sir Richar' and me.
 Then Black Nick appeared am smiled in joyous greeting. 1 "Ecod, sir" he exclaimed, star ing at Sir Richard. You look lik any"
 1 "Hist!" quoth John n suddel warning, There goes the bell" an' nodding, he vanished.
 Sir Richard seating himself ol
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small difficulty, drew thence a tightly rolled paper.
 Bless mel" exclaimed Doctor Samson, leaning forward in sudden eagerness as Oldcraft, laying aside the pistol, smoothed out this paper upon the table; he read it, scratch ed his head and pushed it towards the doctor:
 "Damme. sirl" he exclaimed. But it seems-no sane man wrote thls!
 Doctor Samson, having scanned the paper, shook judicial head.
 "The empty vapourings of a fev- cred brain, sir!" he pronounced.
 Master Oldcraft stared anew at these written words, scowled at them, cursed them beneath his breath yet very heartily then, fold ing up the paper, set it away ill his large pocket-book, thrust the pistol into his girdle and took his hat, and so Doctor Samson present. ly lighted him to the door. ! Now it was a dark night, for tho moon was not yet up, and thus, ai Master Oldcraft took his way along the shady lane how should ht sec or be aware of the dim stealthy shapes that crept after him, thai closed upon him so silently-nearel nearer yet =. <.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-07-29

SYNOPSIS: Sir R h ard Guyfford, striving desperately to clear his name so that he may woo Helen Darcy, has dis appeared from the circle of his few, staunch friends. At the D'Arcy home a brilliant lawn fete is in progress when Titus Ofdcraft, the London constable, brings news of an amazing dis covery. The cat's-eye ring seen by Julian on his sIayer's hand, has been found at the Guyf- ford Arms Inn-in the baggage of Captain Despard. Undaunt- cd, the Captain asks to see the ring and then most convincing Iy proves his innocence of the damning implications cast upon him-thc ring is m oh too small to fit even his smallest finger.
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Chapter %
A CURIOUS ROBBERY

A soft and fragrant dawn glowed in the many bright lattices of the Guyfford Arms and upon the face of him in the stable-yard, that same gypsy seeming fellow, Dick Fullalove. The man in the stable yard having yawned once, yawned again, stretching long arms luXurl- ously, but, all at once, his white teeth shut with a snap and he star ed away across the village green where stood the parish stocks-for there, with long legs fast shut within this instrument of shame sat a prisoner, his upper parts hid den from sight by an cnveloping sack.
 So the man Fullalove shambleo over to the stocks and stood there -goggling.
 "Hulloa!" quoth he, at last whereupon issued an answering bleat from the pinioned, sacked form.
 "Iemme out!" gasped 2 strangled voice.
 "Ow?" enquired Fullalove ans scratched his ear, then turned a [ Joel Bim. the blacksmith, cam' striding across the green.
 Love us!" exclaimed the black smith. q knows them legs" Pretty long 'unsl" nodded Fulla love.
 But if," said the blacksmith, i so be it do be i'm as I thinks be-'ow did e come into the stock? | "Arl" nodded Fullalove. "Ow?"
 "Ad us better take look at in | do 'ee think?" inquired Joel. Fulla Hove nodded and proceeded to un knot constricted rope and, luggin off the sack, discovered the passion contorted features of Master T1tu Oldcraft.
 "Love us alll' calculated tf
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CALL FOR BIDS FOR TRANS PORTING SCHOOL CHILDREN

Bids are called for transporting by automobile school children to and from the Juneau Public Schools during school year 1929-1930, as follows:
 lst. From and to Salmon Creek, and intermediate points between Salmon Creek and city limits on Glacier Highway, to and from Ju- neau Public Schools.
 2nd. From and to Duck Creek, and intermediate points between Duck Creek and Salmon Creek, on Glacier Highway, to and from Juneau Public Schools.
 3rd. From and to Aux Lake Creek bridge, junction Glacier High way with Fritz Cove Road, and intermediate points between Aux Lake Creek bridge and Salmon iCreek, on Glacier Highway, to and from Juneau Public Schools. Operations of automobile, if bio awarded, must accord with rules land regulations and be subject te isupervision of Juneau School Boaro and Territorial Commissioner oi Education.
 Right is reserved to cancel con- tract, if awarded, on thirty days notice should attendance of pupil: not warrant, in judgment of Ju. neau School Board, the continuance of operations under the contract.
 The right is reserved to rejec any or all bids, and to not aware contract regardless of amount bid and to designate which, if any, O the above routes will be placed il operation.
 1 Sealed bids will be received unti Iten o'clock A. M, August 3, 1928 at office of M L. Merritt, Secre tary, Juneau Public School Board
 JUNEAU PUBLIC SCHOOL
 BOARD,
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Chapter 28
FRYING EYES

Sir Richard, seated in the secret chamber, glanced at the sturdy landlords troubled face.
 I'm back again, John, though not for long," said he softly. Cap tain Despard is hurt, eh, John" Broke is arm, sir, and all shook up, so Doctor Samson tell me. Bout a hour ago, the pore gentleman trips and falls downstairs-and him nowise drunk, sir-which be strange"
 But Sir Richard held up arrest ing finger and crossed softly to the judas in the corner and saw:
 Master Oldcraft bowed and obedient to the Viscount's gesture sat down at the table and helped himself to a glass of wine:
 And now, my lord, of t matter, the business you spoke of this after noon?"
 Don't shout, man, don't shout said the Viscount. He leaned over the table and spoke in rapid, hiss
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blacksmith, while Oldcraft, wrench ing open coat and waistcoat, drew thence large pocket-book, opened it, glanced through it's contents:
 "Robbed!" cried he. "The vil- lains robbed mel"
 "Ay, but" demurred the cautious Joel, 100 put 'ee in?"
 1.-TWO rogues, two damned vil- lains and robbed mel"
 Now at this moment, forth of the inn stepped Tom Pitt, beholding whom, Oldcraft called and beck oned, whereat Tom Pitt hastened up.
 Call your master, rouse my lord Brocklehurst-say I'm robbed-im- portant papers-go!
 So away sped Pitt, leaving Old craft to fume and fret while Joel Bim scratched his head and stared at Dick Fullalove, who rasped his
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know em again-or one on 'em.
 "How-did they speak, then?"
 Mary a word, my lord"
 "Then-what plague dye mean|
 MY lord, the chiefest rogue whls- tied softly through his teeth below his breath"
 The Viscount leapt to his feet laughed shrilly, beating the aii with his fists.
 Fool" cried he Through his teeth, says you; below his breath? then I tell you this was Guyffort himself Twas Sir Rlcnarc Guyfford, or may perish!" Anc with sudden, wild gesture the Wis. count rose and was gone into ths inn.
 In certain small, windowles chamber a candle glimmered, by whose beam Sir Richard, elbows or
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ing undertone awhile, then Old craft questioning him, whispered also
 t. plans all laid-eh, my lord? trustworthy fellows? yet l, must being officer O the law"
 Sure" cried the Viscount peev- ishly, "tis why I'm willing to in reason. I'll pay .. :" the Wis count whispered more softly than ever, have her safely aboard"
 Master Oldcraft rose and cross ing softly to an oak press in ad- jacent corner, came back bearing pen, ink, and paper The Vis- count hesitated, and finally, snatch ing the pen, wrote what was re- qlired whereupon Master Oldcraft read it through, and folded it intS a large pocket-book.
 Merely, my lord, as matter 0 -" he checked suddenly as Doctor ldluSOIl tllltlcQ. 1l1C SAoSccA nodded, muttered and went out clapping the door behind him.
 Hum" quoth the doctor Pray sir, what is your business with me?'
 well, doctor" answered Old craft, you attended Mir. Juliai Gnyfford in his illness, I under stand"
 T did, sir"
 e4And you were with him on tn day O the murder, doctor, how wa he then?"
 nrstrange, sir and very odd-re markably sol"
 Pray how so. doctor?"
 essWell, he was highly feverish- his speech was rapid, his look vild-as though he expected ' diel"
 sAh!s murmured oldcraft. "Ex
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DOUGLAS NEVIS
MRS. COCHRANE HONORED
 AT SHOWER LUNCHEON

Mrs. Harold Mcconnell assisted by her sister, Mrs. Josephine Sim ons, entertained at shower lunch con for Mrs. Hugh Cochrane on Saturday afternoon. About thirty ladies were present.
 Games and contests were the entertainment features following the luncheon. Prizes were won as fol- lows: Mrs. Inga Dickenson, first; Mrs. Frank Pearce, consolation and Mrs. Sam McGee, cut prize. < Mrs. Cochrane was the recipient of many useful and beautiful gifts.
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chin and gaped at Joel Bim. (

chin and gaped at Joel Bim.
 The key!" snarled Oldcraft, jerking his prisoned legs impa- tiently. Don't stand there like two posts-look for the keyp "Ay, but wheer?" inquired the smith.
 Look anywh r e-everywherep' cried Oldcraft. "Oh, here's guinea to the man as gets me out!' "A guinea, by Goles!" said the smith. "Lookee now, why, the key be in the lock!'
 Then unlock mel"
 Guinea first, maister!'
 So Oldcraft tossed him the coin
 and Joel rubbed it, stared at it,
 and nodded to Fullalove. Here be
 'alf for thee, lad" said he, and proceeded to unlock and free the prisoner who hastened across to the inn door and forth thereof stepped Viscount Brocklehurst in silk e n ldressing- robe.
 What now?" cried he in voice
 shrill and querulous. Whats this I hear? Tell me what's to do?' Last night, my lord" answered IOldcraft, q was waylaid outside the
 doctors house. was strangled, , trussed, tied, clapped f the stocks : land robbed"
 "Ha, your purse, your watch?" "No my lord, all the villains got off wi was the cats eye ring and ? another paper as found last night 0 [i' the barrel of the late Mr. Julians S pistol"
 sl Viscount Brocklehurst leapt ur
 as if he had been stabbedl "Julian's ', pistol? Are ye sure?' n1 50 Doctor Samson tells me, my n lord" And Master Oldcraft laic l. the pistol on the rustic table,
 "The the pistol!" gasped tht K, Viscount, you say there was { n paper hid in't?' K, "Ay, my lord, writing as I coult m make no sense of nor the docto
 either-in the barrel of the pistol. 'e And what of this paper? Wher T. is it?" demanded the Viscouni la And you read it, man, you read K through-what did it say-what? 'l Words, my lord, words-a-plent, ~ too many to bear in mind, vii words as made no sense" Her - - Master Oldcraft gasped for the Wis - count was shaking him in fierc .d grip:
 ~ ITO whom was it written?"
 ITO his cousin, my lord, to Sl Richard"
 vs Did it mention any names?" I,s None, my lord, none but S ,- Richards"
 ce But why" cried the Viscoun with passionate gesture, "wh ct should these thieves steal your ps rd pers only-why? What manner i'd. rogues were they?" of "Ah, my lord, twas dark and tl in devilish pair went masked"
 ''Ha, but two, ye say-two on til and you armed!' 29, True enough, sir" answered Ok e. craft sullenly, 'but they were de, I'd. ilish quick; they had me mig )L strangled afore could so much
 cry out. I'm pretty sure migl