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The Washington times., 1930-07-08

the comfort of a deed well
DONE"
What are you tryin' to do,
kid me? If you know any other
way 1t could be done, tell us
your story"
Sorry, Sarge, I was only
trying to make the atmosphere
in here a little more cheerful.
Mysterious opinion is that your
solution is too easy. There's
something much bigger behind
this-everything points to it."
Let's talk to that stage man
ager," Captain Blake said.
When Jardin returned with
Murray Clyde, the dapper little
man was more composed. He
was quite ready to tell all he
knew.
II left the theater at II "
went to the Perry Theater,
that's on Forty-Seventh, as I
had an appointment there. I
met the lady and from there
went to Ricci'S, which is right
next door to the Perry Theater.
We had arranged to meet
Merle at the restaurant for a
little celebration. When he
failed to arrive by 1880. I fig
ured I'd run back to the thea
ter here and see what was de,
laying him. That's how I
found out he had been mur.
dered."
What time did you meet the
lady at the Perry Theater?"
About five after II I should
say"
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
By Beatrice Fairfax

those few minutes, all the
sweetness of his affection
comes back to me and 1 find
I am still in love with him. I
am crushed to think that ne is
not interested enough to find
way to spend more time with
me and I am not so sure that
it is not hurt pride now in
stead of love. Before I see him
1 am light hearted and have
managed to put him out of my
thoughts to a certain degree
but with a visit comes back all
the old longing.
My children have a host of
friends and have not much
time for Mother and I am a
stranger in the city, coming
here after the death of my
husband to accept Government
employment. Surrounded by
young men and Older married"
ones, I find it difficult to meet
any who might be interested
in me. Won't you tell me how
I can make friends in a
strange city? I must put the
thought of this man out of
my life and to do so must have
some other interest to fill a
rather lonely one. How would
you analyze a man who acts as
the one described above acts
and why do you suppose he
keeps coming to see ME if ne
is no longer interested in me?
am made more miserable
than I can tell you by this sit
uation. Please advise ME what
you think best for me to do.
JEP
Dear j. E. p:
Your story arouSeS most
genuine sympathy on my part.
You are the victim, should
say, OF the most unforgivable
type Of philanderer. For you
must realize that he is a type,
this middle-aged man who has
perfected the art of honey-Sip-
ping. Such man is determined
not to sacrifice one jot of his
selfish freedom. He can watch
the suffering of a woman whose
love he has aroused without the
shadow of a scruple. Only a
"hard-boiled" woman could sue
cessfully cope with him, and it
is never the hard,boiled that he
chooses to approach.
Do you protest that I am
doing him injuStice2 assure
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TELL IT TO ELSIE!
By Elsie Robinson

'YOu said Harr1ets trOuDie
was in herself, and suggested
that she join the rest and 80
hunting, using her femininity
as a weapon and q lure. Well,
all I've got to say Is that II
she does lack that 'what.it-takes'
to make the modern girl, there's
a ray of hope for her
and for this old world, after all.
"SheTl find q man some of
these days who'll appreciate
her in contrast to her gin
mill sisters. She's lucky, and
doesn't know 1t.
"Tf knew Harriet, / wouldn't
be spending lonely hours in
lonely hotel room.
"Now, honestly, what do you
think OF the modern girl, any
way? Don't you think I'm right
about her? And don't you think
there are nightly few Harriets?
DAVE"
WnaG 90 JIIl1AAy O0NNt
I think you're a fine case
of "everybody's out Of step but
jim"
You're so busy being snooty
and criticising few things
you don't like, in this age you
found yourself born into, that
you haven't time to see any
thing but uglinesS.
I'll admit, big boy, that Miss
1880 isn't perfect. But neither
was Miss 1830-or Miss 1890.
No human being is perfect.
And this applies to you, Dave.
just as much as it applies to
me, or to Mary Jane who works
in your office.
Snap out of this high hat at
titude of yours. Wipe off your
chin and climb down out Of
your high chair and be your
age! Just because girls do
things a little differently from
the way they did them when
your grandfather was a. boy is
no sign they're not just as good
girls as grandmother was!
You think the terrible goings
on of Miss 1880 have forced you
to be a hermit. They haven't.
What's forced you to be a her
NIT is our own Swelled head!
Girls like dates you say?
Well, why not? Don't you like
to be asked out? Certainly you
do! Why blame girls for being
human?
And let me tell you right now.
that if you don't know any girls
besides the ones you describe in
your letter, you've certainly
been moving in peculiar conf
pany.
There are thousands of ''Har-
riets" right here in this town.
Girls as fine and true and brave
and generous as grandma ever
dreamed of being. But you can't
see them because they're quiet,
and unobtrusive looking, and
your eye is only caught by the
hot numbers. Look around you.
Get rid of that peeve you're
packing. and maybe therell BE-
some home" for you!
Copyright. 1880. King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
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Doorman Questioned

IT never got out of my chair,
sir, and Mr.. Merle's door was
never out of my line of sight.
Nobody went in or came out!"
TITS a pretty tiresome job for
you perhaps you dozed for.
a few minutes"
"I was never known to sleep
on the job. sir!"
Captain Blake looked around
the room and then up at the
ceiling. There was only one
window, the single door and no
sign of any break in the cell
ing.
"All right, I guess that's all
for the present. Get his address,
Jardin, when we want to call
him. at
Old Michael went slowly out
through the door. Jardin closed
it behind him and came quickly
back to the center Of the room.
"I don't think we'll have to
look any further!" .
Captain Blake looked up with
q frown. Robin Dale smiled as
If he sensed what was coming.
DR.. Wattles went on writing in
q little book, as though not
greatly interested.
1.-The old man convicted him.
self! No one went in or came
out y he was the only one
here all the time. It's even sim
pier than we figured. The old
man did it,"
bravo. sarg!" Dale said
"You don't belong on the police
force. you should be in Holly
wood writing movies. I sup
pose the villain did< wrong by
the old mans sweet and inno-
cent daughter and with ven
geance in his heart the doting
father brought his dastardly
career to an end and to
make it poetic, justice used the
sash from the defiler's dressing
gown. After which the avenger
filled his pipe and sat down to
enjoy a peaceful smoke with
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
DO YOU KNOW
THAT

France is now the home of
more than 100000 white"
Russians who fled to this coun-
try when the Bolsheviki seized
the government at the end Of
the world war.
French embassies and lega-
tionS will remain wet" in the
United States, Finland, and
other countries which may
have or may in the future
vote prohibition laws.
A special tax is to be i'm
posed on bachelors in Ger
many to meet the treasury
deficit. All unmarried men
will be forced to pay 10 per
cent in addition to their regu.
lar income tax.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
DAILY ANTIQUE
No. 70

This grandfather's clock of
fine old mahogany belonged
originally to Gen. VILLA m
Brooke, of Haverford, Pa. 1t
was at one time buried in the
ground to protect it from a
raid by British soldiers who
were chasing General Brooke
through his house. The clock
is about 200 years old and is
still "going strong"
antiques. Readers possessing
genuine antiques, particularly
articles OF C0loniG or early
association, are inUited to for.
,UGrd photographs and records
for publication. or notify the
Antique Editor and a photco.
rGpher Dil be sent.
The Washington Times WilI
publish from day to day inter.
esting specimens OF authentic
American origin or OF historic
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
YOUR RULING
STAR
by William Shwader-I
THE YEAR AHEAD
For Those WHOSE Birthday Is
July 9

July 9
If July 9 is your birthday
during the coming year you
may find yourself connected
in some way with some rather
impractical ideas or schemes.
You should weigh things care
fully before making important
changes and be as sure as
you can be of your own judg
ment. You may travel some,
but you will not find the year
as productive as you would
like to have it. Important
dates: Avoid excesses of all
kinds, take no risks and main
tain routine from July 9 to
August 81, October / to 10,
November II to 20. December
% to 81, January 4 to 81,
February 13 to Is, March 27
to 80, April 8 to 7, May l to
81. Good for general affairs,
make efforts to advance your
interests from August Is to 10,
September 8 to %, October Is
to 90, December 18 to 81,
January to Z, February 20
to %, May l to IA, June %
to 26. Contradictory dates
show two opposing influences.
A CHILD born July 9 will
be imaginative, fond of music
and literature and although
eXtravagant in some ways he
may need to overcome a mar
row and exactiAg attitude to-
ward business and home rela-
tions. Travel and domestic
affairs are apt to be promi-
nent in his life.
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CHAPTER At

For three nights in success
sion Raquel went to the opera
with AlphonSe.
She lived now only for the
night and its song.
On the fourth night Al
phonse had to attend to impor-
tant. business. Her diSappoint-
ment was keen. She remained
in her rooms at the hotel. At
II o'clock she was preparing to
retire when the telephone rang.
Don the war-paint, dearie,"
Greta caroled. I've got every
thing fixed for a sashay into
Montmartre."
But, Greta: it's late" Raquel
pleaded. She had no taste for
Greta'S "high-jinks" tonight.
What do you mean. late?"
came the protest. Its only
a little after IL"
Yes, and I'm just about to
retire for the night"
"Sa-a-y, dearie; forget 1t, will
you? Where do you think you
are? This is Paris, not the
morgue."
Raquel felt rather than saw
the maid, Lola, come into her
room. Funny how Lola always
happened to be within listening
distance when she was holding
conversation with anyone here
or over the telephone:
IF you'll excuse me tonight"
she said to Greta, I'm really
tired. Standing all day trying
new models"
Il know. My feet are worn
down to the ankles. That's
why I'm taking 'em out for a
rest. Come on now, dearie-be
q help, will you? I got a boy
friend who wants to get rid of
bulge in his bank-roll. He's
a pal of BERTHE Adams. And
Bertie's coming too"
Greta really wanted her to
accept. Raquel could tell it
in Greta's voice. Well then,
she must go. Greta was her
confidante, her one friend
without benefit or gain. The
boyish girl with the mischiev-
Gus mind had a sincere liking,
an unshakable loyalty for her.
She must return it in kind.
Very well," she said. "I'll
be ready if you'll call in is
minutes"
alta girl. The fireman's
bride" cried Greta in relief.
When Raquel turned from
the telephone, Lola, the maid,
was close at her elbow. She bit
off the sharp rebuke she want
ed to make.
"I'll want evening things"
she ordered sharply.
"Mademoiselle is going out?"
1t was a protest.
yes"
"If mademoiselle will tell me
where she intends going, I shall
know what is best to select"
The oily glibneSs of Lola's
tongue!
You'll find a gown of black
net in that second closet. An
extremely plain gown. That
will do very we'll"
Lola'S long, pointed nose
poked about the silken rainbow
in the closet until she found
the black net.
Perhaps mademoiSelle will
find it too plain. if she is going
to a gay place." she suggested,
slipping the gown over RaquerS
head. .. .-
Her inquisitiveneSS brought
no answer. She stood back, her
nose twiching like that of
bothered rabbit.
"Mademoiselle has an eye for
what becomes her BEST" she
treacled.
The black wrap with the
silver ruff. please" said Raquel,
ignoring Lola's obvious attempt
to divert suspicion from her
prying.
Only Greta was waiting for
her in the open corridor outside
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Was grandma more sincere
and modest? Less mercenary?
More willing to marry a poor
man?
And did grandpa stand a bet
ter chance of being happy with
her than John Henry stands OF
being happy with Miss 1890?
Dawes answer to ali these
questions is a loud, resounding
"yes!"
In fact Dawes all Of a fret
and plenty sorry for him.
self over what a terrible
creature the modern" girl is.
None Of her for him, ne yaps,
giving us a dirty look. Selfish!
Out for the money! Stuck ON
herself! That's his opinion OF
us girls!
We suspect that what's really
eating Dave is that Miss 1880
has refused to be impressed by
his charms or ruled by his
whims.
But here he is. Listen in on
his static for yourselves. And
if you don't hunt a few tasty
brickbats after you do it, I'll
miss my guesSl
Dear Miss Robinson:
"NOw about this Harriet,
whose letter I've just read in
your column. She sounds al.
most too good to be true
in this day of bold, self.
ish, reckless ung Jnien.
"MOst of the girls nowadays
are looking for some fellow
with a lot of money. They
step out with the deliberate
idea of singing out some sap
who'll give them a fling of
drinking and dancing-and not
one of them would thiLk of
marrying a poor man.
They're all out for the
money, every one of them.
Why you can't talk for Is
minutes with a modern girl
witt her asking vOu how
much you make and have you
any bank account and what
kind of a car do you drive.
They won't make a home for
you. They insist CT working
10 put lot of fin clothes
"'r ha =. and they drive
a man crazy trying % keep
up with their demands. They're
always looking for a heavy
gar They're
about it.
=. e. Elsie. I'm y
shy old man Of 81, who doesn't
take much stock in the girl of
lay. She doesn't appc : to
me, and 1 don't trust her in
tentiOnS.
"YOu talk of the OId-fash-
iOned garden and the ham
mock. Men were lucky and
women were real in those days.
But wouldn't the modern gin.
swigging. gOld-digging, cuSsing
and smoking girl of today be
entirely out of place in that
lovely picture? She'd fit per,
fectly into the picture of a
Snappy ball room with
her feet on the rail in an
adjacent private bar. Or into
a picture of Wall Street. maybe.
Eyes, I'm out of sympathy
with Miss 1880.
The Washington times., 1930-07-08
CHAPTER II

When Robin Dale entered the
dressing room, DR.. Wattles had
just about completed his first
examination. He turned toward
Captain Blake.
Been dead at least an hour,
Blake" 1t was then 1915. An
hOur.
THAT makes it about 11:15.
He wasn't in the dressing room
over Is minutes when the crime
was committed. Damn strange.
. Sergeant, I want to talk to that
doorman now"
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YhGt d. You KnOW?
ANSWERS TO TODAY'S TEST
Questions On Editorial Page).

l.Harsh @ Entertainment. 4. Deficiency.
s. "a sheets of 6. 600 7. paroxysm fever.
Eggs with moisture evaporated Gladators salute
10 Virginia H. delivered students receive
the bachelor degree H. 1922 certain
French wine IA Trovatore by Verdi 15 An extra person
Vsed in mob
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His Last Performance
The "Perfect" Mystery That
Rocked Blase Broadway
The Story Thus Far

Alvin Merle mystcriOusIy
dred In his dressing after evening performance Robin
Dale reporter finds Captain Blake Jadn of the
Homicide Squad, at work the
NouO Continue
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

Julius Jensen, deputy United States iailor of the local federal jail, who has been confined to the hospital for more than week is improving in his condition which had reached a serious and grave prospect. His numerous friends will be glad to note that he is now On the road to recovery.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

The Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual nomination and election of officers on Saturday, January 18th, at the Log Cabin home of the Chamber The enter
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

The local Order of Moose are planning on holding the an- nual Mocseheart benefit affair Feb ruary 1st, the time and place has not as yet been decided upon and the committe are considering the proposition of holding it at A. B. Hall.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

Doe Kemp who has been con- fined to the hospital for several days since Christmas, was able to return to his position at Lehmann's store New Years His many friends were glad to see him on the job again.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

The Film roadhouse was burn ed to the ground on December 31st, the furnishings and supplies were saved but the building was total loss.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04
LOCAL. NEWS

Amos Statuk the Teller mail carrier, left Nome New Years day with the regular mail run.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

Pilot Bill Graham of the North eYn Air Transport Company, is still delayed at Deering awaiting re- pairs from Nome for his landing gear
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

The employees of the Hammon Company have. all returned to their Iabors after having enjoyed the holiday vacations granted the workmen by the company
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

The Nome Public School will reopen next Monday, Jan. 9th, after having been closed during the holiday season.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04
NOTICE

Election of officers Nome Ken mel Club, at 2 F. M., Sunday, Jan. 9th, 1880, at the City Hall.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

The Catholic Ladies are plan ming on givinc g card party and dance Saturd9v February 8th Fur ther announcements will be made at a later date.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

tainment committee will probably arrange for smoker and dinner.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

Of the 56 prizes offered by A. Polet Stores, the 12 remaining are as follows which have not been called for:
 Numbers-53S, 7O16. 3460, 31, 507, POP. 1o824, 415S. 5o6, 70, 65O1, 1884.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

The petit and grand juries for the next term of court will be drawn on Monday. January 9th, when court will convene. The iuries will then report sometime in March for service.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

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George E. Huff and Miss Lena Nelson were joined in wedlock December 31st. by U. S. Commis- sioner c. w. Thornton MT. Huff is valued employee of the Nome Lighlerage and Commercial Com pany and long time resident of Nome. Their, many friends wish them many happy returns of the day
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

J. A. Pangman the well known proprietor of Pangnan's water de- livery and express. announces that he will have his water we'll run ming again as of yore, commenc- ing next Wednesday. It will be recalled that building housing the we'll burned to the ground Xmas night and owing to the severe weather prevailing since, very lit tie could be done to rebuild the structure and place the pump in condition.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04

Late New Years Eve Commis- sioner Chas. W. Thornton united in marriage Nels Swanberg Jr., and Miss Xenia .Brunell The popular young couple attended the A. B. Barn Dance that evening and shortly after their arrival the orchestra struck up Here Comes the Bride, whereupon the bride and groom received numerous hand shakes and congratulations.
The Nome nugget., 1930-01-04
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From $1.oO to SaJ.OO 5 cts. From S05.O1 to 45O.oO 10 cts. From S5O.O1 to e75.0O 16 cts. From @75.O1 to S1OO.0o ~ cts. Larger Anou1ts 30 cts. per %1OO.
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The Washington times., 1930-11-14
MAYOR WALKER
IS GIVEN KEY

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-Mayor
Walker, who has bestowed more
keys to the city than there are
doors In the Municipal Building,
has one himself. It's steel key
which in bygone ages. when men
wore doublets and carried hal
herds. was used to open the big
safe of the Bank of England.
All this was explained to the
folks in the office in the absence
of His Honor by Charles Court
ney, president of the American
Association of Master Locksmiths,
In convention here.
Two busloads of master cracks.
men" came to the City Hall te
tell Mayor Walker they could open
any safe in New York. Mr.. Court
ney said:
"See that man in the corner?
Well. that's Ed Waits, Of Phila-
delphia. He taught Houdini all
he knew. Yes, sir. All Of it."
Mr.. Waits took a bow.
"And you tell Mayor Walker
that whatever'S on his mind
we have the key to it,"
The Washington times., 1930-11-14
Forest Fire Started
To Get Boy Job,
Police Charge

BLOOMSBURY, Pa, Nov, IA.
Two of the strangest cases COM
ing to the attention Of forestry
district officials occurred at
West Nanticoke.
Calvin sampsel, is, win get a
hearing tomorrow night on a
charge of starting a forest fire
with the hope he would be paid
for helping to put it out.
Three other young men, John
Sorber, Charles Wilcox and
Walter Mackowuski, charged
with refusing to fight a forest
fire. had their cases continued
because all the witnesses were
engaged in fighting the same
blaze.
The Washington times., 1930-11-14
PoRTES GIL SAILS

NEW YORK, Nov. IA (INS.).
Emilio Portes Gil, former presi.
dent Of Mexico, will sail for
Europe tonight. Others sailing
this evening are Anthony j,
Drexel, Of Philadelphia, Walter
Huston, actor, and Mrs. j. West
Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1930-11-14
LIGHTMAN REELECTED

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IA
1Ns.-M. A. Lightman, Of Mem.
phis, Tenn, will head the Motion
Picture Theater Owners Of Amer.
lea for another year. This was
decided at the closing session Of
the Theater Owners convention
The Washington times., 1930-11-14
MAJOR HICKS HoNoRED

Major William w. Hicks, U. s.
A.. former military attache at vi
emma, Austria, has been awarded
the Officers Cross Of the Czecf1o-
slovakian Republic and of the
Grand Silver Order of Austria,
according to a report from Fort
Totten, N. Y, where Major Hicks
Is stationed.
The Washington times., 1930-11-14
Mayor Has Feeling
For Color in Roads

CARMEL, Cal, Nov. IA (IN.So
The poet mayor of Carmel came
out for color schemes in pave.
ments at a recent city council
meeting. Herbert Heron, the po
etically inclined executive, said:
"The pavement may be
stained red, green or blue. l
won't vote for ordinary paving.
The Washington times., 1930-11-14
Record Liquor Sales
GiUe Quebec Surplus

MONTREAL, Que. Nov. IA
profit Of $9,560.791 was made py
the Quebec Liquor Commission IN
the fiscal year ending June 30.
This Is by far the largest yield
in the nine years history Of the
commission.
The Washington times., 1930-11-14
Knox Hat Prices Cut
rs Pct. in Long Stores

Knox Hat CO. has reduced its
price IS per cent in all Of the
stores of the Long Hat Stores
Corp, a subsidiary. No change
is made in the prices in Knox
Hat Co. stores.
The Washington times., 1930-11-14
British Woman Pilot
ArriUeS in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Nov. IA (I.NSJ.
The Hon. Mrs. Victor Bruce, fa-
nous British auto race driver, ar
rived here today, completing one
Of the final laps of her airplane
flight from London to Tokyo.