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The Washington times., 1931-07-11
Bright CoIors Run Riot

Bright colorS rampant beach umorelaS anu lhe
beach hats with brims nearly foot wide and decorated
with designs of great variety make pleasing note Mem
bers of the fair when not summing themselves retire 10
the cabanas those tiny beach houses, repee with every
comfort oungng chairs to westocked pantres from
which mprompu luncheon may be served though their
chief purpose the making of cool drinks to refresh
the bathers form shady retreats for bridge ana
backgammon during the morning hours
Fish Intrigue President
family favor fishing that sport seldom mentioned
in the society pages but keeny enjoyed by members OF oo
sexes in the smart world At Rapdan the picturesque re-
treat Of the Chief Executive and Mrs Hoover in Virginia,
it is the favored diversion and that is true Of many places
both at the seashore and in the In Palm Beach
members of the colony with each other IN making
nerectv astounding catches and the members of the ultra
fashionable Sail Fish Club there have many fish stores
to tell.
Browns Lease Backwoods
The return Europe of Mr. John Nicholas Brown and
his lovely Young BRIDE the former Miss Anne hnsoVlng
of Baltimore will find them vending their way to Rhode
Island where Mr. Brown who unable to live down
that title bestowed him in babyhood of the Richest
Bow in the World" has leased goody portion OF the
backwoods of the State in the vicinity Of Westerly for
the sole purpose Of fishing That section abound with cool
dark streams which zgzg through the green woods and
the front caught there are large and numerous
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-17

/ who takes her out. I hate to see
her in holes"
Lame shook her head over this
prodigality.
These poor kids" Cas- mourned.
They come here to battle the world
and wear hand-me-d downs and try
to look like Park avenue. I feel
sorry for them all" She welded
her needle vigorously. eff I had
the money" Cass unused, I'D stake
them all"
TT was speech Lame had heard
L. often before. This day it struck
her with new force.
Calmly she inquired, eff you did
have the money Just what would
you do with it?"
The older woman said, I'D have
sort Of boarding club for 'em, a
place that wouldn't struggle under
the ordinary restrictions. A home
trombone, you know.
Girl students of the theater, the
arts, secretaries-any nice girl who
was trying hard to get along-would
have place there. Especially girls
out Of Jobs. I'd have fund to tide
them over till they got work"
"It sounds wonderful"
cit would be-" Cass agreed, ''if it
worked out along the lines I've
thought. But what's the use? It's
just another Of my day dreams"
"It needn't be-"
Something in the girls tone made
Cass look up.
What do you mean?"
"Clive says I'm to inherit some
money from the Robard estate
Cass WINGED as if she had been
struck. "Neverl Don't touch their
dirty money"
Patiently the girl went on.
There's no one else. Van left no
will, but his fathers will had some
sort of clause providing for the
claim Of a possible heir. Surely you
wouldn't be so foolish as to refuse
it if I turned it over to you for this
work.
1t would be like a Justification of
everything that happened to you
and to me and''-she whispered it
ito my mother"
CasS' eyes brimmed. II could
make it a memorial to Luisa. I was
always too poor to do anything like
that. I often wished I could give a
window in church. This-why,
this would do it for all timel"
XXTHEN later Lame met Give, he
W had a sheaf of tickets in his
hand. Were going places and see
ing things"
"Where?" she asked Iazily. Not
that it really mattered. Wherever
she was with Give, that place
would be home.
France, Switzerland. Germany
if you like. You said it didn't
matter"
ut doesn't. She curled her fin
gers around his. I'D even like a
trip on a Coney Island boat
He laughed at that. What a child
she was! He wanted to show her
the far places of the earth. He
wanted to put the world, a golden
apple, in her two frail hands.
Were sailing Monday, then.
I'll be ready. Let's not go home
just yet" Lame pleaded. Lets dine
some place, on a roof maybe, where
we can dance"
She was remembering that first
night she had danced with him
She had been in his arms only in
spirit. What was that tune the or
chestra had played? my sweet
man, love you so. If I die, whereIl
you be?"
Ito Be Continued
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-17

Out of his mountain castle in the bright sun
light, rode young King Bohun at the head Of
a glittering company of mail-clad knights.
Slowly they wound their way down toward the
plains of Nimmr. where was to be held the an
nual great tourney with their ancient foemen,
the knights of Nimmr. With them rode gay,
laughing ladies, men-at-arms and henchmen
carrying The housings, provisions and equip
ment for the three days tourney.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-17

During these three days truce was declared
between the two camps. The grand prize Of
the tourney was i've of the most beautiful maid
ems from the vanquished side Those from the
city of Bohun rode with his knights on milk
white steedS. They became the wards Of the
winning side, and married some knight Of the
tourney.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-17

Ito Be COntinued)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-17

Preparations for the grand tourney were
completed Jimmy Blake was as keen for the
coming fray as he had once been for the big
games in his college days. Following custom,
many knights chose to wear distinctive armor.
Blake's was solid black chain mail relieved by
the leopard skin OF his bassinet. his silver and
blu. pennon and the prescribed red crosses
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-17
Williams
nIssi ~ wa srsNeE. TX
BY Blosser
BY Martin

AS he came forth the first morning Of the
tourney Jimmy appeared somber figure among
the respondent knights. Among the gorgeously
dressed ladies was the Princess Guinalda con-
versing with one of the maidens who had been
chosen as Nmmr's prize offerings. Blake ex-
cused himself from the crowd AS he approached
Guinalda and bowed she merely returned the
formaltyS continuing her conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Md, August IS (Spe-
cial) Benjamin r. DUR, So years old
until q few years ago resident OF
Garrett Park, this county, of which town
he was at one time mayor, died Of q
heart attack at his home in Washing
ton. He is survived by his widow, Mrs
Grace L. Durr, and two sons, Franklin
A. DUR of washington and Gordon v
DUR of New York. Mr.. Durr was q
veteran of the Spanish-American War
and burial will be in Arlington Gene
terry.
Licenses have been issued here for
the marriage Of Ray B. Mcintyre, %,
and Miss Anna E. Michel, "a, both OF
1882 Sixth street northeast, Washing
ton; Edward S. Smith, "a, and Miss
Eileen p. Kurtz, 10, both of Phiiadel-
plia: Ray Lee Lohr, IS, and Miss Violet
v. Dewey. IL, both of Ballston. Va;
becca Clatterbuck, 20, both OF Balti-
more, and Arthur T. Forman, 80, OF
washington, and Mrs. Jewel Mcdonald,
81, of Tulsa, Okla.
Fourth Agricultural Club members Of
Montgomery County are exhibiting at
the Cumberland Fair, which began yes
terday, to continue throughout the week,
three carloads, about 46 head, Of pure
bred cattle, many Of them premium
winners at the Rockville Fair last week.
Otto w. Anderson, county agricultural
agent, and his assistant, Mbert A. Ady,
are In charge of the exhibit.
Asher N. Flynn of Herndon, Va, Wis
tied Rockville to obtain a license to
marry Miss Virginia q. Slentry, but
being but 20 years Of age and not hav-
ing with him the written consent Of
his parents, as required in cases OF
minors, was unable to obtain the de-
sired permit.
Rev. Alvin T. Perkins Of the Wash
ington Grove Methodist Church. off,
ciated at the marriage at Washington
Grove of Miss Nellie /. Dillehay and
Willie Boxall, both of Boyds, this coun-
ty. the home Of the minister being the
scene Of the ceremony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, August as (spe-
cial) .--Alonza Houck. 81 years old, re-
tired member Of the commissary di-
vision Of the War Department. died
this morning at the home Of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Richard Il. Acton, 200 North
View Terrace. Mr.. Houck was also 4
charter member of the Old Dominion
Boat Club.
Besides his daughter. Mrs. Acton, the
deceased Is survived by one son, Court
ney G. Houck of New York; three
grandchildren, John Houck of New
York and Richard Acton and Mrs. A..
II. Thomas Of this city, and six grand
children. A niece, Miss Edna Houck
of New York. was with him at the
time Of his death. Funeral arrange
ments have not been completed.
The Zoning Board of Appeals last
night took under consideration eight
applications for non-conforming build
ing structures. The board will hear
the complaints Of these property hold
ers in another meeting Thursday night.
City officials have been forced to
place red lights ON the Confederate
Statue at Prince and Washington
streets to warn motorists Of its exist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
ToDAY's ADJUSTMENTS.

Pxlnce-t Silence" at l1:40 am, 80,
$50, TAO and $40 pm. stage shows
at ITO, $3.50, $40 and 9 pm.
C0lumbia--'gThe Smiling Lieutenant"
at ll:3s am. i:35, 3:35, $3.50, 7:3O and
$3.50 pm.
Fnx-sThe Brat" at 1856 am, ala,
4:38. T.43 and 1000 pm. Stage shows
ct 1:4B, 4:Qe, 7:I3 and 9:33 pm.
R-K-O Keithss The Public De-
fender" at 1850 am, l:5O, $50, so,
$50 and ESQ pm.
Earle Bought at 1l:l5 am, lat,
Ais, 7:22 and 1000 pm. stage shows
at 1874. s3.t6, $40 and 900 pm.
The Common Law ut 2:3O,
Ais, e.i6, 7:50 and $40 pm.
Central The Vice Squad" ii am.
70 II pm.
Ambassador Bought" at Sis, .
and e:55 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
FLOWER SHOW SET
AT HARPERS FERRY
Women's Club Announces
List of Classes for Event
September II.
special Dispatch to The Star.

HARPERs FERRY, w. Va, August
25.--A flower show will be held in the
Friendship Hall at Harpers Ferry Sep
tember II under auspices of the civic
department Of the Harpers Ferry won-
ems Club. Exhibits will be received
from 9 until IL o'clock that morning,
and the show will be open to the pub
lie from o'clock in the afternoon until
8 that evening. No exhibits will be
accepted after noon. Ribbons viii be
given to the winners.
The classes to be shown follow: Asters,
largest and finest bloom. best collec-
ton; cosmos, best collection; dahlias,
largest bloom. most beautiful collection.
greatest variety; snapdragons, finest
stalk, best collection; gladioli, best coll
lection; marigolds, best collection dou-
BILE, best collection single; petunias,
most beautiful bloom. greatest variety.
Roses, most perfect rose, best COL
lection; zfnnias, bunch of finest, not
more than six, best collection; most ar
tistic arrangement for table; most ar
tistic arrangement for porch; most
artistic arrangement for living room:
most artistic arrangement Of wild
flowers; best miniature garden on tray
(for children also). Novelties, best
Japanese garden. any unusual exhibit
Potted plants, best Towering plant, best
foliage plant.
Joseph j. Young will give special
prize Of three Cal1lias for each of the
following: Best luncheon table Except
silyerware). best snapdragons, best
gladioi. best roses, best asters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
USE NAILS TO LAND
POTENTIAL SUCKERS
SWindler's Newest Game Is
Revival of Spanish Pris-
oner Fraud.
~ The Associated press.

~ the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 25.--Brookly,
Bridge and gold bricks no longer are
being sold 70 small towners when they
come to the big city.
The 1881 swtndler. adopting big BUSH
ness methods. has Installed a mail order
department. Now he has entrance TO
the homes Of 40, OO0, 900 Americans and
no more does he watch railroad stations
for the arrival Of potential suckers.
From police, the Better Business Bu-
reau and other uemeses of unScrupulous
statesmen, O composite picture was OBJ
tanned yesterday OF how New Workers, as
well Is the gentry scattered between
Portland, Me-. and Portland, Greg, are
being mulcted.
The old rackets began to die when the
nim-nsm artists found they no longer
were able to distinguish q visitor 70 the
sidewalks Of New York from his country
cousins.
50 the xwiTldle business was revamped.
Now the small towner is reached by
mail, while the street corner racketS are
worked almost exclusively on Sophisti-
Gated New Workers.
The newest mail order game is re-
vivM Of the Spanish prisoner fraud
which had its inception 300 years agcs
John Doe Of some place IN the Middle
West receives letter mailed in Argen-
tina. Tn. writer describes in touching
mot pun) language how he has been
imprisoned for political reasons. He has
93oO,O0O fortune cached away, but
there Is no one in Argentina he can
trust with his secret
Mr.. Does name has been given to
him. II Mr. Doe win send him 5000 SO
he can buy his way out OF jail. one-third
of the fortune win be sent TO Mr.. Doe as
soon as 1t is retrieved.
A new variation Of another old fraud
Il now flooding the mails with sucker
letters. For $50 Mr.. william Roe is
Offered q e0-fook section Of 6O0-foot
shark net. which viii catch "At least 100
sharks . month" II Mr. Roe puts UP
the saSc he win receive 80 per cent OF
the profits from catches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25

Many Of the sisal estates in Nairobi
have ceased operation as a result of the
poor prices obtained in 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25

ence Four lamp posts around the
monument were torn down during con-
struction Of the Mount Vernon BOuie-
ward.
Walter L. Graham, 522 South Alfred
street, reported to police this morning
that some one broke into his house
last night. Investigation by Sergt.
Everly and Patrolman SuthRrd dis
closed that entrance had been gained
by cutting q window screen. A wool
sweater and $13 was reported missing
from q cupboard drawer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
6. B. Shaw Scoffs
AT Britain's Hope
For Foreign Trade
Hits Bankers, Dole and
More Leisure for
PARASITES.
b the Associated press.

LONDON, August 25.--George Ber-
nard Shaw. suggesting remedies for the
financial crisis, said today Great Brit
ain must give up hope Of restoring her
one-time prosperous foreign trade and
concentrate on her home market.
1T looks for the moment as II the
crisis we're brought about by bankers, y
he said. They are still looking for
ward to the impossible restoration of
our old trade relations with foreigners.
We should abandon all hope of a re-
covery Of our old foreign trade and
make up our minds to consume and
produce at home and to cease ifnag-
lining We are ruined when exports and
imports fall Off"
The redistribution of work and money
is not the way to solve the problem Of
unemployment. he said. we must also
have the Redistribution of leisure which
IS inevitably produced by naturalization.
AT present, instead of shortening the
working day, we give all leisure TO an
increasing number of parasitic people.
We try to buy men on with the dole.
We should abolish the dole and substi-
tute employment by shortening the
working day to four hours If necessary"
Asked If the turn of events had sur
prised him, he replied enphatically, ut
cannot surprise any Socialist who ufl-
derstands. The capitalist system is
breaking down. It's been doing so for
so years, and it's getting into a very
rickety condition. One doesn't know
from one hour to another what the
next breakdown viii be-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25

George KeetS, who was partly buried
by fall of roof in the coal mine at
Welbeck, England, was killed by a sec
ond fall as he was being rescued.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-15
PLANE LEAVES SEATTLE TODAY
 ON HUNT FLIGHT
Clayton Scott and Roy Finch Bound North
 Going to Lituya Bay

BULLETIN - SEATTLE, Sept. 15. = Clayton Scott, former Alaska flier, and Roy Finch, aged 19, mechanic, left at 2:25 o'clock this afternoon for an aerial search of Don MOyle and c. A. Allen, miss- ing aviatOrs on their attempt ed flight from Japan to Se- attle.
 Scott expects to reach Alert Bay at 6 o'clock tonight and Ketchikan tomorrow.
 The two are employed by John Buffelen, Tacoma capi- talist, and owner of the MOyle-Allen plane. Scott will search along Lituya Bay where the steamer Alaska reported hearing the hum of an airplane engine a week ago tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-15
Flo,cers and Note Cause WouId-Be Suicide to Die

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept. 15.-Until Leo Bowling, who slashed his wrists and throat a few days ago, received large horseshoe of flowers, the kind frequently seen at funerals, the doctors said he had an even chance to recover.
 Flowers for you, MT. DOwl- ing" said a nurse as she brought the flower piece to Bowling.
 Bowling smiled and opened ansenvelope containing card, accompanying the flowers.
 Better luck next time," the card said.
 Bowling gasped, fell back on the bed, and died a few hours later.
 The authorities are trying to find the sender of the flower piece and writer of the note as the law prescribes g penalty for one who urges another to suicide.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-15
THINGS BETTER THAN REPORTED,
 BEHRENDS SAYS
Banker and Merchant Is Agreeably Surprised at
 Conditions Tn States

T was agreeably surprised at the favorable aspect of business con- ditions in cities in Pacific Coast states" declared B. M. Behrends, Juneau merchant and banker, who returned yesterday from brief visit to California and Washing ton. He was away from home only three weeks. On the trip South, he accompanied his grandson, Ben Mullen, who entered school at San Jose, Calf.
 California has experienced a dry season." continued Mir. Behr- ends, but notwithstanding this fact the state is harvesting large fruit crop Growers are having trouble in marketing their products at profitable prices But their prob lem is not peculiar to themselves.
 Fruit and Fish
 T told one of them who com plained about poor marketing con- ditions that California orchardists with their fruit yields were no worse off in respect to marketing difficulties than Alaska fishermen who had an ocean-full of fish in front of them but no demand for their catches.
 T visited in San Francisco and Seattle. Hotels and restaurants are well patronized and motion pie ture theatres well attended. In the shopping districts. there is no dearth of foot and vehicular traf- fic.
 Certainly conditions in the Pa- cific Coast States are not so black as they have been painted up here. was gratified to find business bet ter than I had been led to believe it was.
 Alaska Towns Optimistic
 Alaska towns to the south Of Juneau are taking their disappoint-
 (Continuel on Page Three)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-15

KINGSTON, New York, Sept 15 Rear Admiral Francis John Hig- ginson, fearing the business oi naval warfare under such an old master as Admiral Farragut in the wooden warships of the old-time navy, and who lived to become commander of the entire North At lantic fleet of modern steel-clad battleships at the beginning of the 20th century, is dead here.
 His retirement from active serv- ice in 1905, closed a record of serv- ing in two wars, with twenty years at sea and on more than a score of different ships, and 20 years of shore duty. He had two nar- row escapes from death in naval battles.
 Admiral Higginson was born in Boston in 1843, a member of dis
 (Continueo on Page Two)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-15
SLAYER FROM NO. CAROLINA
 UNDER ARREST
Breaks from Jail Near Sc attle-Posse Runs
 Him Down

SEATTLE, Sept. 15.-Ben Posey, aged q, confessed slayer of North Carolina feudist, and his brother Guy, aged "A, are in jail here after escape from the Sno- qualmie City Jail.
 The two men were arrested when letters found in their auto revealed Ben was a fugitive from Proctor, North Carolina, and wanted Tn connection with the killing of Jud Pulkington, sworn enemy. Ben and Guy were handcuffed together. They broke down the Snoqualmie jail door and made their escape
 A posse searched all day yes- terday before the two men were found as they walked through the woods.
 With a nicked knife, the two men had cut the handcuffs.
 Ben told the officers, they said that he was involved with girl in Proctor and the girls uncle Jud Pulkington, had sworn ven geance and had sought for two years to shoot 1t out" with him
 Ben said he killed Pulkington after the latter had shot at him and then he came West to earn money with which to hire a law yer.
 As far as known here there ars no charges against Guy Posey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-15
FORMER MAYOR W. B. KIN C OF
 SKACWAY DIES
Alaska Pioneer and Later Seattle Public Account
 ant Pa sses Away
Z escrieted Prt gg HI

SEATTLE, Sept. 15.-William B. King, Alaska pioneer and public accountant here for the past numb CT of years. died here last night after an illness of several months. He is survived by his widow, two dauohters and son.
 William B. King was auditor of the White Pass and Yukon at Skag- way for many years. He also served many terms on the Skagway City Council and as mayor of that town. He left Skagway to become auditor for the big British Columbia whole sale meat packing and ranching business of P. Burns and Company. Later he opened public account ing business in Seattle where he lived when death came.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-15
SHARE PRICES
 ARE RALLyINC
 INTERCHANGE
No Selling Appears on Large Scale-lndus-
 trials Supported

NEW YORK, Sept. IS. - Share prices were inclined to rally a lit tie at times today on the New York Stock Exchange although there were fresh outbreaks of selling. There was, however, no appear ance of selling on large scale.
 American Telephone and Tele- graph was weak, dropping four points to the lowest price in four years and reflecting the Western Electric dividend omission.
 Westinghouse, Corn Pro d u ts, Safeway Stores and a few others lost two points.
 Rails were weak, several issues declining three to five points to new lows.
 Several of the leading industrials were well supported. Steels sold at a point or two higher during the first hour of trading but these advances were largely lost later.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-15
NOW READY TO RESUME DUTIES
 IN WASHINGTON

BEVERLY. Mass, Sept. 15.- Oliver Wendell Holmes is ready and fit for the arduous duties that he must soon resume at Washing ton, D. c.
 Refreshed mentally and physi- cally, despite a bad cold which con- fined him to his house for several weeks. the distinguished 90-year- old Associate Justice ot the United States Supreme Court is again in condition for his work.
 For more than 40 years, Asso- ciate Justice Holmes has passed his summers in the simple brown frame cottage, long the home of his celebrated father, the famous poet.