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partner confessed. "I sometimes wish
he would confide in me a little more.
He makes and loses fortunes with equal
facility. Lately, / am glad to say, he
is rather more by way of making them.
1 expect your charge of the evening is
sons at some time during his life. How
he has the nerve to go hobbling round
the room like that cans imagine, es-
pecially with girl who has been dane
ing with you," she added. II will take
pity on Miss Essiter."
We four sat for a few minutes in a
corner of the winter garden. and pres
whom I had not met-looking good
deal less than his go years, came and
hustled his wife off to greet some late
arrivals. Leopold also took his leave,
and Beatrice and made our way down.
stairs, where we found score of people
waiting for takes. A very handsome
car was drawn up in front of the door,
and Mr.. Leopold appeared.
Can I drop you anywhere" he
asked. without any particular cordiality.
There aren't any taxie:."
Beatrice accepted at once. followed
the two down the steps.
Where to?" Mr.. Leopold asked.
"Claridge's. If you please" my COM
panion begged.
He gave the address to the chauffeur
and seated himself by her side.
Dull party!" he declared. Cant
think why Sarah gives them. Never
went in for entertaining nlySelf-per-
hapS because / never married. You
young people off homer"
We'll, it's nearly 2 o'clock" Beatrice
remarked, glancing at her wrist-watch.
Pooh! What's that?" cur host SCOT
fed. ''Too much sleep. not enough ex-
ercise, and too little to drink are the
three worst things in the world. Let's
go to night club. I know a beauty.
Just half an hour, eh?"
Now can declare quite honestly that
1t was my intention to refuse that invi-
tation. I had commenced an earnest
effort during the last few days to school
towards every stranger in the world,
and Leopold, Notwithstanding his rela-
tionship to our late hostess, was GER
tainly stranger of a peculiar type.
My companion, however, settled the
matter before I could open my lips.
Il should love to-" she agreed.
Want to go to the embassy" Mr..
Leopold suggested. Pretty empty by
this time, though. I'll take you to a
place that only has 80 members or so,
but they're all there every night after
two. Wonderful music, good wine. Hi,
John" he shouted down the speaking
tube. Go to the Blue Skies"
We Slackened speed, passed Claridge'S
and turned toward Oxford street. Soon.
so far rs I was concerned. We were lost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-05
"A man of mystery, anyhow" she

"A man of mystery, anyhow" she
murmured.
AS though he knew we were talking
about him. he suddenly leaned and
shot a swift. searching look toward us.
I realized at once that he knew we
and resented it.
"You must have met great many
people at different times at your
uncle's?" I suggested to my COM
panion. Are you sure that you never
met him there? He talks to both his
neighbors, yet whenever he has a
minute to spare he looks at us"
MY dear man, do you think that /
don't know it?" she laughed nervously.
After all" she went on, moment
later, why shouldn't he if he wants
to? He just escapes being rude. Don't
you think that we are getting a little
jumpy about our quest already? Joseph
may be a very extraordinary person,
but he Is scarcely likely to be a. friend
OF Lord Farendon, or to be sitting on
his right hand at a dinner party at
Claridge's."
I paid my bill, and we left the
restaurant. Mr.. x. was apparently en-
crossing the attention of his whole
party by the recital of some adventure
as we passed. He did not glance in
our direction, nor did Beatrice, whom
was dutifully following. turn her
head. watched his faint gesti-
culations. however, as his fingers
flashed through the air, listened to his
voice, dry but not unmusical, and I
told myself that somewhere Mr.. x.
and had met before.
Lady Bonofar's party had been
heralded as one of the events of the
London season, but one could scarcely
fol m h0f 4,
mounted the stairs and passed from
room to room, who talked scandal with
one another, flirted, chaffed. and ex-
changed gossip about their mutual
friends, were of the world one meets
day by day in every restaurant, theater,
and at every resort of Europe. Men or
women of any noticeable distinction
or divergence from type were rare.
So far as our personal quest was
concerned, we met with no success.
There were hundreds of men who
might possibly have been the person of
whom we were in search, but not a
single one who seemed in the least
different to the others. We saw the
famous Bonofar diamonds encircling
the neck of our hostess, and we had
no difficulty in picking out the de-
tectives who were shadowing her.
Wherever we went, noticed that
Beatrice attracted considerable
amount of attention. She was not only
extremely attractive to look at, but
she was unusual Evidently our
hostess had TO answer many questions,
for eventually she came over to us.
you are Mr. Martin Hews' niece,
are you not?" she asked Beatrice. II
am afraid I have forgotten your name.
Do tell me, please"
My name is Beatrice Essiter," she
replied, with smile. II have heard
my uncle speak of you. This is Maj.
! Owston."
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murmured word or two Of thanks
for her hospitality, to which Lady
Bonofar listened graciously.
Il wonder If you could spare a few
dances?" she asked Beatrice. $50 many
men have asked to meet you. and
can find plenty OF partners. for Maj.
Owston.''
My companion shook her head.
Would you mind, Lady Bonofar, If
asked to be excused from dancing
any more this EVENING"" she begged.
We've been here already a terrible
time, you know, and were just going
| when you spoke to us"
You must meet my brother, any
how" Lady Bonofar begged. II insist
upon that, or rather he does.
/ Samuel, the young lady is going to be
good-natured and give you one dance,
] although she won't have anything to
/ say to my young men. My brother, Mr..
Leopold-Miss Beatrice Essiter-Maj
Owston."
Mr.. Leopold, who had been lowering
! in the background, was a middle-aged
man of rotund figure, with wrinkled
| face, sallow complexion, small black
eyes, and Incorporating features. He
! departed with Beatrice, and resigned
| myself to dance with Lady Bonofar.
Tell me- my partner asked pre-
| sently, do you know that amazing
uncle of Miss Essiters very well?"
Il haven't known him very long"
replied, but am really a sort of
| secretary of his. That is why I was
allowed to bring his niece tonight"
II had no idea," she confided, that
Beatrice Essiter was a young Woman of
such distinction. I remember her as a
sulky, ill-mannered child when she
first came back to England.
IF she went out more here, she would
become quite the vogue. Three of the
! diamonds in my new necklace, blythe
by, came from Mr.. Martin Hews He
has an astonishing knack Of getting
hold of fine jewels. / suppose he is
! him when they must have money"
My employers jewel-collecting pro-
pensitieS was a subject / thought 1t
best not discuss. but my partner seemed
scarcely to notice my reticence.
"Of course, it's a terrible misfortune
for him to be deformed like that" she
went on, but, at any rate, it has given
him an opportunity of concentrating
| upon his hobby. My brother is strange
| character, too. I never know in what
, part of the world he is. Sometimes
don't see him for years together. He
has house in Java, bungalow in
! Rangoon, fiat in New York, an apart
mcnt in Paris"
"A genuine cosmopolitan then"
ventured. HE has an amusing time
I expect"
II don't know what he does" my
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-05
FIFTEENTH INSTALLMENT.

SMALL party of newcomers
" were filing into the room. TWO
"A / recognized as well-known
4 4 members of Parliament, and
I also knew by sight Lord
Farendon, cabinet minister. The man
whom my companion had indicated was
a stranger, but his appearance was
over medium height with pronounced
stoop, black hair, pale complexion
somewhat Sunken cheeks, and dark eyes
inadequately concealed behind horn
trimmed SpectacleS He was dressed a
trifle foppiShly. His black bow tie
the men were all in dinner coats-WaS
q little larger than ordinary and almost
resembled a stock. His studs, finely
chosen pearls, were also jet black. He
seems quite at ease among his compan-
ions, but, at the same time, he had the
air of being almost a stranger to them.
There was a brief delay about taking
their places which function was
directed by Lord FarendOn. who was
evidentlyhoSt. The man III whom l had
been interested was to be on his host 5
right, and as he seated himself, he
glanced across the room and our eyes
met. Something about thai glance, I'M
premeditated though it was, something
about the man, the poise of his body
as he leaned over his CHAIR, Jnfllleo
me in a most mysterious way. 1t was
as though / were meeting some one 1
had known in another personality. His
glance had passed from mine almost at
once and rested unon my companion.
So far as man with every appearance
of breeding and good manners can stare
at a beautiful woman with whom he is
unacquainted, he committed that I'M
pardonable sin.
I glance at my companion. There
was, perhaps, the slightest possible
tinge of color in her cheeks, but. al
though her eyes met his steadily,
there was not the faintest CLINT of
hauteur in their expression.
We'll, what do you think of my
choice?" she asked.
Honestly" admitted, that man
is about as near my idea Of Joseph as
any one could be-
The tinge of color had gone, and
left her, it seemed to me, paler than
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-05
The Treasure
House of
Martin Hews
SYNOPSIS of preceding InstaIIments.

methods of collecting art treasures have
brought him into conflict with Joseph, the
leader of band Of thieves retains MAJ.
guard. Rachel. Joseph's former sweetheart.
she viii reveal the hiding place of Joseph,
who, to date. has eluded all pursuers:
Whenever he appears 1t is always In clever
The girl takes fancy to Owston, but he
has eyes for no one except Beatrice Essiter,
and owston go, the clubs and restaurants
that joseph is ssie eS to sfer H Es
Joseph. OwSton rejects the offer. but works
with the police on a plan for capturing
Joseph. While he and Beatrice are dlnlng
in restaurant, they amuSe themselves by
wondering whether Joseph is present.
CONTINUED From Yesterdays Star)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-05
King of England's
Activities in War
Told in New Books
BIZ the Assoeiated Press.

oy tnC AbbOCAdtCu EICobs
LONDON, July 5.-The burdens
of Kingship Is aptly illustrated in
two slim volumes, which have
just been deposited in the I'M
perial War Museum. They detail
in brief his majesty'S activities
during the World War.
The volumes, privately COM
piled and only recently brought to
knowledge of the War Museum,
show the King Travelled $4,000
miles during the war; he visited
the French and Belgian fronts
five times; visited the grand fleet
four times; held 457 navy, army
and air inspections; $40 hospital
inspections; 278 investitures;
paid 1879 visits to munition manu-
featuring centers, and personally
conferred more than $4,000 deco
rationS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-05

Suddenly we pulled up in a small
street chiefly occupied by warehouses
Mr. Leopold stepped out and was
saluted at once by giant commission
aire. We followed our host into a
circular hall with a vista on our left
of delightful dancing floor lined with
tables. The walters and maitre d'hotel
seemed to be of superior class, and
several of the men and women standing
about in the hall and dancing recog-
nized as having been present at Lady
Bonofar's reception. Our host rnotioned
towards the ladies' cloakroom opposite.
will you leave your things in there,
Miss Essiter?" he begged You won't
mind signing in the secretary's room?"
he added, turning to me. This is
quaint little place, but most exclusive.
You have to sign personally and have
your proposer and secretary counter
sign"
I followed him into a room farther
down the passage. A man was seated
at desk writing by the light of
heavily shaded green lamp. He looked
up as we entered and smiled at the
expression of establishment in my face.
The door behind me closed with little
click. We were suddenly plunged into
complete darkness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-05
(To be continued.)

A play with cast of only two, and
a third character which never appears
was recently presented in one Of Lon
don'S theaterS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-05

n VOYAGE is as
interesting as the
people you meet
And the Dollar
World Liner that
takes you to Cali
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-05

Special summer roundtrip fare:
to California on Dollar World
Liner, return by any direct rail
route-$350. Open until Nov. 30,
1929.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25
RESIDENT ALASKANS
 ARE RADICALS

1t used to be term of anathe- ,la to De called a radical" but in the course of time the conservative and ultra conservative used it so much to condemn those who prevented the raping of national resources that it became a term of honor ra- ther than disgrace. LaFollette was radical and when he died the Se- nate spent hours in eulogizing him. The radicals of few days ago are now recognized as men of serious thought and patriotic principle.
 All of which is brought on by a
 New Era Seen for Alaska in Hoover administration" by the spineless honeless thing we once had for a Scott c.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25
ENFORCED VACATION

Early yesterday morning the high tension line between town and the i ydro- electric plant went to the ground cutting off all lights. About seven o'clock in the morning the auxiliary power station was put to ork supplying the motors with Lower to carry on business but with out sufficient power to light homes and places of business. Classes were dismissed at the schools and teachers nd kiddies off for an unexpected vacation.
 Mr. MacKecknie with his crew out looking for the trouble which no doubt was caused by the heavy snow on the line augmented by a li't'e rain causing the break of the Gnc by the weight of the snow.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25
JN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
 OF
 Jim Cook, deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given that the Undersigned was appointed admins trator of the estate of Jim Cook, d"ceased, on the 7th day of October, 1928 and has qualified, and that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, duly verified, to the undersign- td at the office of William L. Paul. ketchikan, Alaska, within six months from date of this Notice. Dated at Craig Alaska this 22nd day of October, 1928
 George Demmert,
 Administrator.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25
HOONA A. N. E. OFFICERS

The following officers for the Hoonah Camp of the Alaska Native Brotherhood were elected recently: David Charles, president; George Martin, vice rresident; Charley Met jay, corresponding secretary; Mat thew Lawrence, Recording secretary; Charlie Judson, financial secretary William Johnson, Treasurer, Peter N. Williams, sergeant at arms, Coun- 'ilmen, David Lawrence, Jim Me- Kinley, Jimmie Lawrence.
 Ernest Kirberger, business man ot the metropolis of Kake is a business visitor in town this week.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

CAN
 FOOTBALL TEAM

The Haskell Indian School foot bail team, Lawrence, Kansas can tru- ly be said tt De an all American team. Composed entirely of Indian youth the school management has recently signed a contract with Lone Star" Dietz to be their coach Lpetz was a football player on the old Carlisle Indian School team in Pennsylvania under coach Pop" Warner He was coach at Washing ton State College and turned out two championship teams before he went lo coach eastern teams. Last year Ne was assistant coach under Pop" Warner at Stanford University and is highly recommended by that wiz ard of the oval ball.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

A three-eyed haddock was recent ls on exhibition in Boston, It was found in a consignment to a local fish dealer so it was not known where it was caught, It is said by well informed men that they had never before seen a freak of this sort.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25
\ BIG MERGER

The Radio Corporation of Ameri- cu and the Victor Talking Machine Company recently completed ar Engagements whereby the two com i.anies were merged, the Radio Cor poration absorbing the Victor Com any. The combined assets of the TWO enterprises involve more than So2O,VVO,VOO at prevailing market quotations.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

R. 0. Parks, came to town from Point Aggassiz this week to com l.!ete arrangements for securing title to his homestead He has been under f; e weather but this did not inter- fere with his business.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

v optomistic about the future of lis pursuit. At present he is having good success with his chickens, aver aging about case of eggs a week. More power to him.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25
MAJOR GILLETTE MARRIED IN
 TACOMA

Major Douglas Hamilton Gillette of the Alaska Road Commission and Miss Dorothy Kyme, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Walter Ellis of Tacoma, Washington, were married in Taco ma recently.
 Only members of the immediate family and close friends were pre- sent. After brief honeymoon in California, they will return to Alas lG and make their home in Juneau.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

Charles Lynch of Wrangell arrived m port from Juneau this week Says he might stick around this burg a few days more or less.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

R. K. Stew ard, predatory animal hunter returned to town after sever al days in the wilds studying the lest methods to kill off wolves.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Anderson from Whitney Island were about town curing the week. They left for their fCX ranch yesterday afternoon.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

Ed Ramsread, Point Aggassiz farmer, was in for supplies yester- cay returning to his agricultural operations the same day. He is high
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25
GOES TO KETCHIKAN

Rev. w. J. Maakestad, pastor of the local Lutheran Church left to attend a conference of Lutheran pastors of that church in Ketchikan. He will return early next week.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

Ed. Reyburn, fox rancher at Doug 1 IS Bay was genial visitoc in town th's week
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

Dr. Dan E. Standard returned on the Alameda from the States where he was called by the Hines of his moth or.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

M. s. Wilson, representative of Blake, Moffatt & Town, paper deal CTS of Seattle arrived in town this week.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25

pr. and Mrs. E. F. Graves are To- cal visitors this week.
The Alaskan., 1929-01-25
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IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THE CRAIG PRECINCT DIVISION NO. 1 TERRITORY OF
 ALASKA IN PROBATE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-21
RAIL s 7 &C K s
CONTINUE
RISE
BY w. s. COUSINS

NEW YORK, May 81 Q.N.S.).-
Most sections of the market rallied
feebly in the first hour today and
terday's sledge. hammer blows, deliv.
cred with telling eject by the big
bears and professionals near the
close of the market.
The rails pointed the way to
higher prices, some of the leaders
gaining / to AZ points at the open
ing and picking up a point more in
fairly active trading. But the
sweeping victory" for the railroads
in the O'Fallon railroad decision was
not as sweeping a stock market
standpoint as appeared on the sur
face, and the roads are still under
the necessity of proving their indi.
vidual cases IL they are to receive
consideration for higher freight
rates. There Is talk In Washington
of revising the transportation act in
accordance with the Commerce Com
missions ruling, but this is a matter
in the long distant future.
Atchison, New York Central, Erie,
Western Maryland and a few other
well.known rails sold up to Az
points. but trading in the rails was
in very small volume. Packard and
General Motors made the best show
ing in the motor stocks, but Chrysler
was again under pressure. and
slipped back to new low at n. This
compares with the February high at
1875 and the December price of 142.
General Electric forged ahead to 279
for 7-point rally, and Anaconda,
selling ex-rights, moved up to 1903.
The Agas and electric light stocks
wereN strong, with Columbia Gas,
Consolidated Gas and Public Service
of New Jersey up 2 points on the
average.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-21
FORBES WRITES
Of. A|RPLANE
MERGERS
BY b. c. FORBES

II greatest industrial corpoit-
ton in America and the greatest
financial organization in America
have both become interested in
aviation by buying into Pacific
Coast companies. The West
showed the East the way.
= First National City Bank in
terests hooked up with Boeing,
who made his mark in Seattle
ana in California, early develop
ing the foremost commerci; fly
ing service in the country.
Now General Motors acquires
virtual control of Fokker.
big Five" Coming
Present indications are that there
will develop a Big Five in Ameri.
can aviation. The current Is rum
ming very swiftly toward the
absorption of isolated. independent
companies.
Great significance attaches to
General Motors acquisition of
Fokker, because it and Ford are
the leading manufacturers of the
trimotors used in the largest ships
capable of carrying many passel-
gers. Gene al Motors had already
made its debut in aviation by
taking hold Of the Bendix Cor.
poration. Doubtless other concerns
will be corraIled by General
Motors to build up and round
out its aircraft facilities.
Charles e. Mitchell and his Ma
tional city Bank associates acted
quickly after making their initial
association with w. e. Boeing.
They reached out for several COM
panies playing a leading part in
various phases of the aircraft
industry. including Pratt and
Whitney-which, incidentally is
headed by r. B. Rentschler,
brother of Gordon s. Rentschler,
president of the National City
Bank. United Aircraft and Trans
port, organized to assimilate the
various units, has recently figured
very prominently III InS SIOch
market by doubling in price.
High hopes are entertained OF
this influential group.
Ford Plans
Flying is a young mans
game" declared Henry Ford. Ed
sci Ford is the airminded men,
her of the family. Since the
Fords took up the manufacture
of the powerful stout all metal
ships. rumors innumerab!e have
circulated concerning gigantic
Ford aircraft plans: but thus far
these rumors have not been con-
firmed.
Henry Ford some time ago pic
tured to me dazzling vision of
airships of the future and what
they would accomplish. put his
picture was of gigantic aircraft
of the powerful stout all-metal
of tiny machines. Just how prom
inently Ford will figure in the
swiftly unfolding drama OF the
air remains 20 be seen.
Copyright. 1929. by h, c. Forbes)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-21
Acceptances Dron

The volume of bankers accept
Ances, az of April 80, showed a de.
cline from the previous month of
$94,13S, III, and totaled S1,11O,s41,-
49,. according to the monthly sur
vey issued yesterday by the Amer
lean Acceptance Council. It is
stated that this Is the largest de-
cline in any single month since the
council has been compiling records.
It is predicted in the report that
the volume will fall below 1,00O,-
100000 before next September since
there is usually no seasonal ad-
vance until that month. The. sharp
falling off in the bill total during
the month of April is attributed to
the high rates prevailing in the
American market. These rates, it
is declared, have driven the bust
ness to a large degree to London,
where rates are lower and subject
to less frequent fluctuation. Bust
ness has also been transferred to
the commercial departments of
bank, it is stated the financing TAX
ing the form of commercial paper.