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CHAPTER XXI.
GRAINGER's EYES sMoLDER.


r ADMIRED Caroline's refusal to sem
timentalize her connection with
Parados' death, and her eyes were
Il unsmiling as she looked at me.
1t had won my respect, this other
side of her, but 1t was the Caroline
of the teasing mouth and eyes that !
wanted just then.
"Al right" I conceded, grinning
You win on points. But can't we talk
Of something else?"
Caroline was instantly her adorable
self again.
THAT was nice Of you," she said,
twinkling at me. "But-1m afraid we
can't; You see, it's quite vital to me"
affair. If you had done it, you wouldn I
have used a gun squipped with a
silencer. Where would you get a
silencer, I'd like to know"
That's true" Caroline admitted,
but 1t hasn't been proved that a
sileneceer was used"
"A silencer must have been used"
I said. IF Celia heard that telephone
ring some of us would have heard the
shot, If it had not been silenced. That's
settled. But there's so much else that
does not touch you at all to be con-
sidered That advertisement in the
N1dISG1 Newspapers 1OK nlSOdI1SN. we
know that Lum We stole and broke
and returned the phoenix. but We don't
know who advertised to the world in
general, and TO lie Balafre and Ciceron
Bee in particular. that the phoenix
was on San Lucas, unless it was you,
added gravely.
1T wasn't" Caroline assured me
solemnly.
The assumption is" I continued,
that Parados was Jules Lacote. who
sent his accomplices to Devils Island
for million francs"
"Of course!' and Caroline gave me
one of those teasing smiles. But
Parados may have been Lacote and he
may not. If he wasn't, your lovely
theory goes bang"
Il admit that. too. A belief that
Parados was LAcote is as far as am
prepared to go. Lum We stole the
phoenix Mrs. Parados hated her hus-
band. Annersley must have dropped
that yellow petal inside the safe and
smashed open that drawer to get those
Fleetwood documents, Granger was
slashed across the cheek by Parados,
Johns hated Parados because he threat
ened to destroy the fort, Celia detested
him because of his treatment of An
neresley-but none of these motives
proves that any one of these persons
killed Parsdos. I haven't said any
thing about the alibis"
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QUAKE FELT ON COAST

Chimneys Toppled and Dishes
Broken at Eureka, Calf.
EUREKA. Calf. September "a (E).-
An earthquake Of several seconds dura-
ton shiok Eureka at 7:05 pm. Mon
day night, topping chimneys, spilling
dishes of shelves and doing other minor
damage.
Several slight shocks preceded the
main quake. A number of small fires
started when the chimneys crashed to
earth, but those were extinguished with
little damage.
Witnesses said the quakes were ac-
companied by rrmbling noise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-24
SUIT SAYS RUTH ELDER
SHUNS PUBLIC FOR HOME
New York Promoter in Second
S15o,o 900 Action Alleges Ten
Year Contract Was Broken.
n the Associated PICS

ny the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 24-Ruth
Elder, the aviatrix, is being sued for
$50 900 because she prefers married
life to a place in the spotlight.
T. H. McArdle, a promoter, instituted
action in Supreme Court yesterday al
lering Miss Elder had broken a con-
tract to work under his tutelage Tor III
years, beginning in 1927.
Miss Elder married Walter Camp, jr.,
last year after several stage and screen
appearances. The promoter promptly
brought suit against Camp for $l5O,OOO,
but the action was dropped last June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-24

Changers lips frightened.
Don't lie. Why did you DO IT."
II didn't"
Grainger's eyes smoldered angrily as
he stubbornly repeated his denial.
MOP" Ross inquired. why did your
master slash you across the cheek?"
Grainger's hands knotted convulsive-
1y. There's a red-handed murderer
on this island" ne cried harshly, ig-
noring the question. I'm say that
much. II you don't find out who did
1t I'll be doing 1t for you. And that's
all I'm telling you'll
Continued tomorrow
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HERO OF SEA LICENSED
AS SAILOR OF SKIES
Manning, Who Saved o2 When
Fried Went to italian Boats
Aid Becomes Flyer.

BY the Associated Press.
ROOSEVELT FIELD, N. r., septem-
Der n.-Harry Manning, hero Of the
sea. won his license as o sailor Of the
skies Monday.
Manning, who as chief ofiicer Of the
United States liner America under Capt.
George Fried manned the life boat
which saved 80 men from the disabled
italian freighter Florida last year, has
been taking flying lessons between
ocean voyages for about three months.
Monday he did the required take
o1s, landings and figure Fights and
was granted license by the Depart
ment of Commerce.
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PREMIER TO BE HEARD
Rebroadcast of Macdonald Speech
October l Planned by N. B. c.

NEW YORK, September "a (Pl.-The
National Broadcasting Co. announced
yesterday that an address by Prime
Minister j. Ramsay Macdonald Of EngH
land on October !, the first day of the
British imperial conference, will be re-
broadcast to American listeners.
Premier Macdonald will go on the air
ut 1855 pm. eastern standard time) /,
and will talk for 20 minutes on the inn
perial conference. The address will be
transmitted to New York by short waves
from the British Broadcasting Corpora
ton, and will be carried on the coast
forecast network of N. B. G.
absolute" cold Is put at 273 degrees
below yero
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shone with brilliance. Later he was
first lord of the admiralty. Then he
was foreign secretary. 1t was COM
monpIace saying during the time Of his
political activity that Balfour was the
handy man of the British government,
capable Of doing well any work that
was given him to do, always finished
In his performances, never highly emo
tional, an effective compromiser, a
sound man in any emergency; with no
likelihood of losing his head in panic
or unwise expedients.
Balfour was always the scholar rather
than the politician. His speeches we're
delightful essays. He was no spell
binder. as we say in this country, no
audience-sweeping orator, but rea-
soner, persuader. Always through his
public utterances ran vein of wit, ana
a discourse by him when he was IN
good form was a rare treat for his near
ers. He made no enemies, although
he was a stout Conservative partisan
A bachelor. he nevertheless led a So
cial life, his presence being sought by
his friends. His brother, now aged
seventy-seven, is his heir.
Balfour's name will not be written. as
high in the records of British states
manship as that of his uncle. Salisbury
But his memory will always be green
and grateful. for he was an inspiring
example of the scholar and the gentle-
man in politics and craftsmanship.
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DIPLOMATIC Immunity.

The immunity granted TO members of
the diplomatic legations and embassies
at this ana other capitals is a protec-
ton against annoyance and humilia-
ton, and not cloak to cover offenses
committed against the laws of the land
Were it not Tor this practice, which is
universal among the civilized nations,
the diplomatic representatives and their
aides might be endangered and seriously
hampered IN the discharge of their
duties to their own countries. Unfor-
tunately the immunity privilege is at
times invoked to spare offenders from
the consequences of their own mis-
conduct.
The very fact that members of the
diplomatic service, on duty in other
countries than their own, are thus pro-
tected from the laws Of the land IN
which they are engaged should cause
them to be most scrupulously careful in
their observance. in the spirit and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-19

letter. For with immunity goes obli-
CATION, greater even than that which
rests upon the citizens themselves.
A case has Just come to point In this
CITY, which, as far as the facts are now
developed, calls for the application of
the higher law of diplomatic guest re-
sponsibility. An attache Of one of the
embassies is accused of driving his
motor car 50 recklessly and in such
disregard Of the rules and the signals
that he caused the desperate, perhaps
fatal, injury of q young man with whom
he collided. He denies such conduct.
Police research has brought forth EVIL
dence In his disfavor. Incidentally the
chief of police has recently cited the
fact that during some thirteen years no
less than thirty-seven representatives Of
foreign embassies and legations In
washington have been stopped by
police Officers and warned of the viola
ton Of various traff1c rules, particularly
driving while under the influence Of
liquor.
If in this present instance it is estab-
lished that the accident was due to the
reckless driving of the attache he should
be punished by removal from this sta
ton That can be effected only through
the action of his chief, with or without
the suggestion of the State Department,
which lacks direct Jurisdiction over the
personnel of the legations and en-
bassies. 1t is, indeed, to be expected
that such action will, in case of proof
of responsibility be taken by the head
of the diplomatic delegation without
any prompting.
The misconduct of any member of a
diplomatic mission, legation or embassy
reflects discredit upon the mission and
upon the country from which it is ac-
credited. Service at a foreign capital
in any capacity. calls for the most
scrupulous respect for the customs and
statutes of that land, for the avoidance
of any ofTense whatever, out of regard
at least for the laws of hospitality.
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Center Market Should
Be at Once Replaced

To the Editor Of The Star:
All of the people of Washington and
the surrounding country will mourn the
loss of the old Center Market more
than any other of the old landmarks
that are passing away to make room for
the new Washington.
To the oldest inhabitants it will be
like laying away a lifetime friend. We
hope, therefore, to soon see a new and
better market take its place-that is.
a market better suited to the nresent
and future needs of our great Canital
City, not the largest market in the
world, but the most attractive. practi-
cal and up-to-date, one of the sights for
tn visitor TO the city. To be practical.
it must be centrally located, where ali
the lines of transportation to and from,
all parts of the city are most Convenient
The housewives are the ones who have
most to be Considered They are the
ones who do most of the marketing.
No consideration should be given in
selecting a site for the Center Market
to the schemes of railroad comnanies or
real estate operators.
The Oldest inhabitants have seen
large ana expensive markets erected
with the IDEA that the people would be
attracted to them regardless of the
convenience of location
All Of these ventures have met u,itl,
failure and loss to all who Invested in
them. We have in Squares Nos. 422 and
1913 northwest a site that fills all the
essential needs for successful market.
more central than can be found in any
other point in the CITY, where all the
street car lines and all of the bus lines
OF the city pass within q couple OF
blocks. I think George washington and
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Wild Rose Not Suitable
AS National Flower
To the Editor of The star:

To the Editor of The star:
The Star of March 4 contained ex-
cerpts from number of papers from
different sections of the United States
regarding the recent contest for the
choice of the wild rose for the national
flower. The greatest objection to the
wild rose Is that It is not the same kind
Of rose In all sections of the United
States. Now the supporters Of the wild
rose did not designate one particular
wild rose, but left 1t possible for each
community to feel that its local species
was the choice for the national flower.
School children in the Northern States
told to paint their national flower
would paint q lovely, fragile, pink rose
with light-green foliage, which nothing
could be lovelier or more artistic. The
children in the Southern States would
paint pure white, waxy rose, very large
yellow center, with long, dark-green
leaves and a vigorous climber, which is
equally lovely as the pink species,
but not the same, almost as much diff
ference between them as though they
we're different flowers, certainly not a
universal flower and not an emblem
that could be used by the school chill
dren. The dogwood and golden rod
are much more distinctive and grow in
all sections of the United States,
But there is another plant, the straw
perry, which might be called a flower,
for its dainty white blossom is as lovely
as flower; it grows all over the United
States even Alaska, from Maine to Key
West, from the Eastern Shore of Mary
land to the Pacific Coast; it is a native
wild plant. 1t grew in profuSion In the
early days before the country was set
tied and cleared. The jamestown set
tiers and the Pilgrim Forefathers, the
Clark Merriwether Expedition, all
doubtless feasted on the delicious wild
strawberry. 1t could be used very artiS-
tfcally, blossom, leaf and berry would
make an attractive emblem, to say
nothing of the great industry it repre-
sents.. and it is distinctly an Ameri-
can plant.
The American Nature Association has
aroused much interest in wild flowers
and much good will come of the contest,
especially In the protection of wild flow
ers and plants along the roadsides.
but I do not think that a bill should
be passed by Congress making the rose
the national flower, for it does not rep
resent truly national flower.
CARRIE v. GREEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-19
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

q. What is the difference In the use
Of the terms each other" and zone an-
other"?-G r.
A. zach other" ought In strict
usage, to be distinguished from "one an
other" Each other applies to two
only; "one another" to more than two.
@. Are there two qualities Of sterling
silver In Denmark. one bearing the I'm
print Of two castles and one bearing one
castle?-F H.
A. The Danish legation says that the
mark or imprint on sterling SILVER In
Denmark is three towers; on the alloy.
or plated silver, two towers. and II one
tower Is used it Is stamped on cheaper
grade Of nickel-plated ware.
@. Please name the four ages of fur
niture In Engiand.-P. S. r.
| A. Percy MacQuoid says they are the
age Of oak. the age of walnut, the age
Of mahogany, the age of satinwood.
O. How much are the actors paid
who take part in the Oberammergau
Passion Piay"?-B. p.
| A. There are no definite amounts
paid to the actors who take part in the
Passion Play at Oberammergau, Ger
many Some years ago there was $780,
| 900 to distribute among the villagers
after the season closed. OF this sum the
principal players received S375 each for
Al performances. which lasted from the
middle of May to the end of September
In addition to playing, there had been
months spent in rehearsal and a whole
year of preparation.
@. What kinds of marks do gypsies
use to guide other gypsies along the
way?-C. w. @.
A. Gypsies use patterans as signs
along the highway to indicate to gyp-
sizes who follow what route has been
chosen and the conditions along the
way. Patterans sometimes take the form
Of twisted twigs or fallen leaves.
Q. How many typewriters are there
| in use?-W. r. T.
number Of American-made typewriterS
in the United States and other cotln-
tries at approximately 100000.
@. What would it cost to eliminate
grade crossings at Railroads.&c.. A.
A: Crossings are classified according
to the extent and nature OF the trafnc
on both railroads and highways and the
cost of elimination estimated. Class A,
number, 1879; cost of elimination.
1921, $40, 900. Glass B, number, 2,64e;
cost of elimination, $3.50, 900. Glass
c. number. 1884; cost OF elimination,
$155, 1926 900.
@. Was the red flag an emblem Of
anarchy In ancient Rome?--R. G. j.
| A. In the Roman Empire 1t signified
/ war; and when displayed on the capitol
was a call for the assembling Of the
military for active service
! @. Under what acts were Chinese
and japanese excluded from coming to
| the United States to live?--L. 8.
! A. The Chinese are excluded from
/ the United States by the Chinese exclu-
! sion act of 1882. The "gentlemen's
agreement" of 1907 excluded the Japa-
nese from immigration into the United
States. Under the immigration act Of
| 1924 Japanese are excluded by the pro-
vision under which aliens ineligible to
become American citizens are not adj
United except under existing treaty stip-
ulationS.
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Good Work in Haiti.

The Forbes Commission, with remark
able dispatch, has settled a problem In
Haiti that few months ago seemed in
capable of any solution other than that
which time alone would bring. 1t is I'M
wise to count chickens before they are
Matched. But If the formula for agree
ment and future procedure in Haiti
works out in practice as smoothly as
its theory has been accepted, the
United States will have rid itself of an
onerous white elephant and the repub-
lie OF Haiti will have been restored to
the hands of the people of Haiti. Both
ends are equally desirable.
The work of the commission afforded
striking example of what can be &C
complished by a form of governmental
inquiry that has received so much prom
inence by reason of the favor it finds
with Mr.. Hoover. The Forbes Commits
sion brought a new point of view in its
approach to the Haitian muddle. 1t did
not suffer the handicaps that lie in the
prejudice and doubt built up through
closeup familiarity gained through in
innate experience. 1t went to Haiti, re-
celved from the people of Haiti their
views on the pros and cons of the po-
litical situation and the American occu-
patton, made its decision on the basis
of predominating thought of intelligent
Haitians and created the method of pro-
cedure to cut tape and let them have
what they wanted.
The commission has done fine work
in pointing out the road. The people OF
Haiti are put to the test in demonstrat-
ing their ability to travel it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-19
Balfour.

Arthur James Balfour, first earl Of
the name, is dead in England at the
age of nearly eighty-two. He will be
deeply mourned by the people of Great
Britain, for he was valuable public
servant, a cultured gentleman, dis
ttnguished statesman and an ardent
patriot. His last public service was
that rendered as head of the British
delegation to the Washington confer
el1ce in 1922, at which he acted with
grace and skill in the negotiations for
naval limitation and with a greater
measure of success than he was innme-
dtately accorded. Since then, for the
past eight years. he has been in retire
ment, engaged in literary pursuits and
enjoying the declining years Of his life
In placid contemplation.
Placidity was Balfour's keynote. He
was never a forceful man in debate
though not ineffective. He was not the
powerful figure of the Marquis of Sails
bury, his mothers brother, whom he
served faithfully and in numerous ca
pacities throughout the coincidence 81
his own career and that of the heac
Of the house of Cecil. AS private Sec
rotary TO his uncle at the age Of thirty
after brief parliamentary career, he
gained an intimate knowledge of the
business of British government. Hi
later assignments, at FIRST because o.
his relationship to the leader Of the
Conservatives and eventually because
Of his own merits, covered a wide rang'
Of work. His talent at first bent mos
strongly in the direction of finance
md g. FIRST lord Of the treasury h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-19
raft's Example of Good Will
Leaves Enduring Impression

thence and sympathy that were so char
acteristic of the man enabled him to
solve the problems of getting the Ftli-
pinos started on the way to better
things under our jurisdiction. He laid
with understanding and thoroughness
the foundations for the progress and
prosperity that have come to the island
ers," concludes the Muncie paper.
Of the death of former President
Taft, the Fort Wayne News-Senttnel
says. Death has removed from the
ranks of Americans of unselfish loyalty
to constitutional fundamentals one Of
the finest figures in our htstory-and
the temple Is now. a little weaker for
the removal OF this sturdy column"
The Ottawa Evening Journal joins
American newspapers in homage TO
Taft's memory and says: "The Sum-
mers Of his last years were spent In this
country. and in more than one public
pronouncement he paid tribute to cur
institutions. In Canada, therefore. e.
In his own land, there win Be nothing
but honor for his memory" The
Hamilton Spectator also pays IT. ~
spects in the words: "Mr. Taft greatly
served his country, with all his strength
and talents, and his memory viii be
held in affectionate esteem not only BY
lis fellow countrymen, but by the world
at large"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-19

This Is q special department devoted
solely to the handling Of queries. This
paper puts at your disposal the serv-
ices Of an extensive organization In
Washington to serve you in any ca
pacity that relates to information. This
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you are entitled. Your obligation Is
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dress The Evening Star Information
Bureau. Frederic j. Haskin, director,
Washington, d. G.
q. Why are the advertisements Of
motion pictures which are thrown on
the screen called trailers?-M. G.
A. 1t Is because the pictures 90
shown are to follow the current Of
fering.
@. Can a man beat a horse In a
bona fide race?-C. w. D.
A. Several men have beaten horses
in 100-yard dashes from standing starts.
No man has ever beaten horse in a
longer race.
@. What city in the United States
has the most broadcasting stations?--
W. l.. d'A.
A, Chicago has the largest number,
having "a.
O. Which State in the. South first
decorated graves on a Memorial day?
u. T. G.
A. The editor of the Confederate
Veteran says that the question as to
which State was the first to decorate
graves of Confederate soldiers has never
been settled definitely, as both Georgia
and Mississippi claim priority. How
ever, while Georgia's first decoration OF
Confederate graves dates from April
1856, and Mississippi claims to have
decorated the year before, Georgia wa'
the first to send out an appeal for the
general observance of Memorial day
throughout the South. 1t is not known
Just when each of the other Southern
States first began to decorate graves
but the custom became almost univer-
sal in the South from the appeal sent
out by Georgia.
Q. Can peanuts be sailed before
roasting?-B. T.
A. Peanuts may be salted In the
shell by soaking in 10 per cent salt
solution before roasting.
Q. What became Of the statue Of
Athena, or Minerva IS she was calledf
ID. p. r.
A. The celebrated statue of Athena
which was In the Parthenon Is no longer
extant. A statuette not quite "a feet
high. evidently copy of this great
statue, was found In Athens in 1880
So far as we know, it remains in the
National Museum, in the Greek capital
@. Why isn't the life of Christ
taught in the Sunday schools?-N. w
A. In many Sunday schools the life
of Christ Is taught.
@. When were intoxicating drinks
first made?-E. G. F.
A. Intoxicating drinks made from
honey, barley and grapes were known
at least 1000 years B. c., and they may
have been known 5000 or 10000 years
BIC.
@. What is Bombay duck?-A. G. H.
A. 1t is small dried fish canned in
Bombay, India.