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CHAPTER 40
Myrna did not act surprised
when Dee raped on her door
later that night and announced
she was staying there. The
younger girl made no explana.
tions, and Myrna demanded
none.
In the morning, they break
tasted together rather late, and
after rbeakfast Dee said she
was going out for a while.
1t was IL o'clock when she
reached her mothers apart
ment, and bumped into Marvin
Likely, beaming, coming out
the door.
"Ah-Miss-er-Mrs. Curtis
your sister is better this morn
ing. I've just seen her" With
that he put on his hat, and
started down the hall.
Dee stepped into the living
room and looked around.
Voices came from the bedroom
which Babe occupied. Quickly
she entered it. Babe, clad in
pajamas, was lying in bed, her
hair carefully arranged, her
eyes bluer than ever. Mrs.
Bradley was sitting in a chair
by the bed.
Please, mother, I want to
talk to Babe-alone," Dee ex-
planned. Without a word, but
with a decidedly injured air,
Mrs. Bradley left.
"Thanks-for last night"
Babe drawled, reaching for a
Cigaret in the box on the table
beside her. Her hand found a
The Washington times., 1931-08-04
Correct Manners
By FAY KING.

can't see what difference this
would make. There are many
instances in which the giving
of showers is not in good taste,
many instances, but there are
always obvious ones. such as the
giving Of a series Of showers by
close relatives of the bride-to-be.
The Washington times., 1931-08-04

interested in school and sports
than they are In petting and
drinking. Have patience. treat
all girls with respect even if
you don't admire them. and in
time you will find girls who
will appreciate you.
The Washington times., 1931-08-04
Showers for the Bride
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
MY friend thinks that a bride
who is going to have a large
church wedding should not have
a shower as it is incorrect eti-
quette. I think that it is per-
fectly all right for the bride
to-be to have shower. I have
never heard that a shower is
improper under these condi-
tions, and I would like your
opinion of this. E.
There is no rule or even sug.
gestion about the giving of show
ers that would make the giving
of a shower incorrect when the
bride-to-be is planning to have
a large church wedding. 1
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BY Mrs. C. Beeckmal

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
When your employer calls you
by name, which is proper to
say, "Yes, Sir, or Yes. Mr..
Brown?" GOLDIE.
"Ycs, Mr.. Brown" is the ap-
propriate answer.
The Washington times., 1931-08-04
LOVE BLIND
Storyof a aGirIWhoLoved
Life and Adventure
By ROB EDEN
The Story Thus Far

Dee Bradley meets and marres worthless
young fellow named Curtis Tony arrested and fined for
bOOteggng Phil Roche successful seriOuSmnded
calls Dee to deliver father Tony shoots
and seriously Injuries Phil then ees Dee held attempted
murder Phil clears her and the charges dropped Her
father and his wife, Myrna to take her to California but
Dee decides to stay with Tony She discovers her sister, Babe
and Tony dancing together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-11
STORE SALES HERE
GAIN 13.3PER CENT
March Showing Over Month
Last Year Best in Fed
eraI District.

Department store sales in Washing
ton in March scored gain OF 1873 per
cent over March, 1880, according to a
report made today by the Federal Re-
serve Bank of Richmond. This Is the
largest gain recorded in many months
and is the best showing made by any
city in the nth Federal Reserve dis
trict.
The average gain for the entire dis
trict was 7 per cent above the sales
total in the corresponding month last
year. Next to Washington, Lynchburg,
Va, made the best showing Of the cities
in this district. Baltimore reported a
gain Of over per cent and Richmond
30 per cent.
For the first three months of the
present year Washington has made an
advance Of "A per cent over the CORE
spending period last year. Raleigh,
N. C. stands at the top OF the list with
as per cent gain.
The Reserve Bank states that much
of the gain In retail sales in March was
probably due to the earlier date of
Easter this year more than to any sud-
den pickup in business conditions.
The size of the gain in Washington,
however, must be taken as an tndica ton
OF real business improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-11
THREE BOATS SUNK,
MAN SHOT IN CHASE
Two Under Arrest of Coast
Guardsmen, but 600 Cases
of Liquor Lost.
BIZ ths Associsted Pres..

By the Associated Press.
PROVIDENCE, r. l.. April l1.-Three
small boats carrying 500 cases OF liquor
were sunk, one of the crew shot and
his companion and a Coast Guardsmar
were rescued from Mount Hope Bay
when one CT the rum vessels blew uI
following running battle with Coast
Guardsmen early today.
Leopold Mousseau OF Fall River, Mass.
was shot in the right leg during the
chase. He. with his companion, War
rem Mosker of Vierton, r. l., are under
arrest awaiting filing of formal charges
by the Coast Guard.
Charles F. Beaumont, Coast Guards
man. who boarded the rum-runner
s68-G when the Coast Guard boat over
took her, suffered burns about his head
when he was caught in the flare OF an
explosion aboard the rum-runner.
The $3.50, Government officers said
had two smaller boats, each loaded
with 800 cases of liquor, in tow when
captured. One Of the men aboard the
rum runner cut the boats adrift and
they sank before Coast Guardsmen
could salvage them.
Chief Petty Officer Ellsworth Latham
in charge of the patrol boat, FIRST board
ed the $500 and took McuSseau. He
then sent Beaumont abroad to guard
others of the crew. Within q few min
utes the 5000 blew up, and Beaumont,
Mosker and two other men Jumped over
board. Beaumont and Mosker were
rescued by the Coast Guard boat. Two
other men escaped by swimming ashore.
Officials believe match was dropped
into the gasoline tank of the $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-11
VIVIAN GORDON LEFT
ESTATE OF ONLY $500
Broadway Figure Had Been Popu-
laIly Supposed to Be
Worth 100000.
az th. Associated Prets.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE few
knicknacks which she left behind in
her apartment on the night she was
killed, their value not exceeding 5000.
form the entire estate Of Vivian Cor
de-, Broadway figure in connection
wGh whose death five men have been
arrested.
In the days when things were "break-
ing" for her. Vivian Gordon was popu-
larly supposed to have accumulated
100000 through transactions which,
police said, included blackmail. Even
at the time OF her death, six weeks
ago, it was gossiped that she had
5000.
The shrinkage of her fortunes was
revealed when the public administrator
appeared in Surrogate Court to ask for
letters of administration.
Harry Stein. a racketeer arrested on
suspicion CT homicide in the case, and
four other men remained In custody
today while police continued their
search for a sixth man.
Attorneys for Stein. threatening
habeas corpus proceedings, said he
could establish an abb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-11
"HOT TEMPERED" WELL DESCRIBED,
ACCORDING TO YALE SCIENTISTS
Experiments Show That Rage and Fear Burn Up Fue
in Form of Fat.

rapidly during the development OF emo
tional states in both cat and dog Hence
it seems probable that tissues of the
body are afforded increased amounts of
fat to supply energy for the exigencies
of the moment"
Dr. S. D. Workin of McGill University
conducted experiments with a cat whose
sympathetic nervous system had been
removed. Brought face to face with a
dog, the cat did something equivalent
to yawning. 1t wasn't worried at all
Another demonstration was the trans
planting of a heart. The organ was
taken from small deg and placed in
the neck Of larger one. where it con-
tinued to beat and push along the blood
as an auxiliary to the regular heart
Or r. w Swift Of the University of
Rochester, told Of eWeriments with
shivering. His work, indicated, he said,
that when one shivers with cold more
heat Is manufactured to comfort the
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-11
DEFENSE RESTS CASE
IN BUCKLEY MURDER
Reserves Right, However, to Call
Two Witnesses, One Believed
Widow of Slain Man.
BY the Associated Press.

9y NHG As5DClhLtu FIeAs
DETROIT, April 1.-THE defense In
the Gerald E. Buckley murder trial
rested its case at 10:55 am. today with
the reservation that it would be per-
mitted to place on the stand two more
witnesses next Monday.
One of these witnesses is thought to
be the widow OF Buckley. Mrs. Buckley
had not previously been brought into
the trial Of the three men-Ted Pizzino,
Angelo Livecchi and Joe Bommarito--
accused OF shooting Buckley to death
in the lobby of the La Sale Hotel last
July %. shortly after the radio political
commentator had announced the recall
OF former Mayor Charles Bowles.
Winfred S. Martin, former chief radio
engineer at Station WMBC, testifying
for the defense today said that a month
before Buckleys death he had expressed
the fear that gamblers will get me
some day" because OF his radio broad
casts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-11
IOWA MILITIA ASKED
TO PRESS CATTLE LAW
State Official Elected From Farm
by so Men Directing to
tuberculosis Tests.
BIZ the Assoeisted Press.

b. the Associated Press.
Upton, Iowa, April 11.-State and
county officials left for Des Moines last
night to obtain aid Of the State militia,
they said, in enforcing the State COM
pulsory tuberculin test law for cattle in
Cedar County.
Their action followed the election of
DR.. Peter Malsolm, chief of the division
of animal industry of the State Agri-
cultural Department, from the E G.
Mitchell farm, where he expected to
make report of tests made Tuesday on
Mitchell's herd.
DR.. Malcolm said he was met by
about so men, who forced him bodily
of the farm.
Onicials said they planned to file
charges against more than q score of
men.
A delegation of several hundred East
ern Iowa farmers recently went to Des
Moines to protest against the law to
State of1cialS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-11
FOUR MEN ROB COUPLE
OF S30,465 IN VAL TABLES
Frank w. Means and Wife Threat
ened With Death and Tor
ture by Bandits.
nr ihe Associated Press.


CHICAGO, April l1.-Threatening
death and torture, four robbers, two of
them masked, held up Frank w. Means,
president of the Chicago Towel Co., and
his wife in their home early today and
fed with jewelry and other valuable
valued at $30,465. The victims were
held captives for more than an hour.
The Meanses, who had been attending
a neighborhood theater, were greeted
by the quartet as they entered the lobby
to their apartment home. Mrs. Means
evaded them by rushing through the
door and siamming 1T. They called to
her that unless they were admitted
they would kill Means.
Once inside, they took Mrs. Means
into a bedroom and her husband into
a front room. Threatening to burn
their feet unless the couple handed
over all their valuables, Means directed
them to places where jewelry valued at
s26,3l5, q fur coat costing $3.50, 500
in cash and two bags worth 500 we're
hidden
In November. 1929. Means and George
w. Pulford, head OF n roofing concern.
were held up in the vestibulo Of the
formers home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-11
FATE OF MCDONALD
GOVERNMENT LIES
IN LIBERALS HAND
Conservatives Vote of Gen.
sure on Unemployment to Be
Debated in Commons.
LLOYD GEORGE AGREES
TO REMAIN NEUTRAL
Emergency Meeting Will Be Held
to Determine Course to Take
in Division.
Rx the AssocIated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 1.-The coming
week may be the last for the govern
ment of Prime Minister ]. Ramsay
Macdonald.
Thursday the Conservative vote of
censure, on the ground of failure to
solve the unemployment crisis, will be
debated in the Commons, and AZ con-
sequence Of a Liberal decision last night
it was by no means sure today that
enough Liberals will vote with the gov
eminent to save it.
David Lloyd George met with his
shadow cabinet" and after . long dis
cussion of the situation he agreed not
to try to influence In deciding whether
to cast the party's balance of power for
or against the government.
A meeting OF the Liberal party We'd
nesday, 1t was understood today, would
be adjourned without any further &C
ton on the matter, but after the new
lord privy seal, Tom Johnston, has pre-
scented the governments case Thursday
the Liberals will hold an emergency
meeting to decide what course to take
in the division.
Although Lloyd George would like to
see the government continue, he will
accept the decision of the rank and file
Of his party, and If they wish to support
the motion of censure he will lead in an
attack on the government, urging all
to vote with the Conservatives. This
would mean defeat of the government
and, on such measure. its resignation
and an appeal to the country.
1t was believed today Sir John Simon,
leader of the Liberal party right wing,
would vote against the government
whatever the party as a whole decides
remains to be seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-11
Project Is Seen as Reply to
Alleged Four-PoWer Deal
lSolating Germany.
BRITISH OFFER TO GIVE
U.S.LEADERSHlP DECLINED
Present Situation Held Discourag.
ing, but Lot of Time Remains
for Compromises.
EY PAUL SCOTT MowRER.


BY Cable to The Star.
PARIS, France, April 1.-THE Austro-
German customs union project has APP
parently already had marked effect
on the political and technical prepare =
tons which we're beginning for the
great general disarmament conference
scheduled for next February.
1t is said in some quarters that this
is precisely what Germany sought In
connection with the Franco-Italian
naval negotiations, the Germans be-
lieved they observed something like an
agreement among Great Britain, France,
Italy and the United States isolating
Germany. 1t was even rumored that
Great Britain, the United States and
Italy were pledged in advance to sup
port the French claim TO q large army
with trained reserves.
The Austro- German customs union
project, seriously negotiated and sprung
as surprise, is thought to have been
Germany's retort to these alleged ma
neuvers. II so, that Germany won an
initial success is certain.
France Now Seems Isolated.
The French promptly assumed the
lead in the opposition to the Austrc-
German project, French opinion hard
ened and serious hitch over French
requirements blocked the British
French-Italian naval settlements. This
in turn has led to a renewed strain in
Frances relations with Great Britain
and Italy. so that at the present mo-
ment 1t is France rather than Germany
which appears somewhat isolated.
However. the diplomatic struggle over
both the customs union project and the
disarmament conference is still just be-
ginning. There Is plenty Of time for
compromises, but for the moment a
wave OF encouragement Is passing over
oficial circles in which only recently
there was so much optimism.
It has been learned that Great Brit
ain sounded the United States some
weeks ago with a view to offering the
United States the leadership in the
preparation for the disarmament con-
ference, and even the presidency there
Of. One idea mooted was that mixed
commission headed by an American
should visit the principal countries dur
irg the next few months to try to lay
the bases Of agreement.
Tentative Offers Declined.
Washington. however. declined these
tentative offers, it is said and Great
Britain thereupon resolved 70 take the
initiative. Arthur Henderson. British
foreign minister. undoubtedly is willing
to accept the presidency of the con-
ference, which the British hope will be
held in London
The French candidate for the presi-
dency is DR.. Eduard Bemes, foreign
minister Of Czechoslovakia. Germany
and Italy, after first seemingly favor
ing a president from neutral country,
like Holland or Sweden. are now be-
lieved to be supporting Mr.. Henderson.
1t is possible that the French hesita-
tons on this score viii be overcome
but it is unlikely that the conference
will he held in London.
THE experiences of the naval con-
ference in this respect were unen-
couraging." writes the Journa: de
Geneva. and nobody desires TO see
Continued on Page 2, Column g.
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EAKER STARTS HOP
FOR NEW RECORD
Army Test Pilot Hopes to
Reach New York in
II Hours.
BY the Associated Pres.

| By the Associated Press.
WICHITA, Kans., April II Up
Capt Ira C. Eaker, Army test pilot,
landed here at 1l:43 am. Central
Standard time) today on his trans
continental speed flight from Bur-
bank, Calf, to New York.
By the Associated Press.
BURBANK, Calf. April ll.-Capt
Ira C. Eaker, United States Army Air
Corps test pilot, streaked of in a low
wing, open-cockpit monoplane here at
3:39 am. Pacific standard time) today
for New York in quest of new trans
continental speed record.
1t was a beautiful take-of despite
the heavy load Of gasoline. Esker used
only about half the 3,5o0-foot runway
to leave the ground. Then he roared
cff into the darkness for Wichita, Kans.,
his only scheduled stop.
Taking with him an apple, an orange,
some milk, chewing gum and a handful
of cigars, Eaker remarked: II could get
along without gas, maybe, but not
cigars"
Hopes for 1l-Hour Mark.
The fier hoped to reach New York
in IL hours OF less. including time for
refuelipg at Wichita, which he ex-
pected would require about 20 minutes.
He said he expected to reach Wichita
in about five hours.
Eaker started with $40 gallons of
gasoline, 100 gallons less than capacity,
and hoped 10 average 2l5 to go miles
per hour.
The record for the West-East flight
is IL hours, 25 minutes, set last july
by Capt. Frank Hawks. who averaged
about 195 miles per hour.
Weather reports shorty before Capt
Eaker took of forecast practically
dead air. between here and Wichita
with possibly a cross wind of to 10
miles per hour. but no tailwind. Be-
yond Wichita, however, the flyer was
promised a tailwind OF probably S to
Is miles an hour.
Cracked Up on Last Attempt.
His plane. Lcckhecd Affair. with
horsepower Wasp motor, super
charged to $40 horsepower is a red
winged. blue-bodied craft, No. ERl1eW
Noted for several cross-country
fights, Capt. Eaker had Ill luck with
his last one. March 10. He cracked
up near Marion, KY, in Lockheed-
Vega monoplane.
His plane IN today's fight has re-
tractable landing gear. al idea OF Col
Charles A. Lincbergh's 70 reduce air re-
sistance. The gear is drawn back under
the wings. much in the manner of the
feet of flying bird.
The Army plane Question Mark had
Capt. Eaker as chief pilot on its pioneer
ing reiueling endurance fight.
Eakers take-of was timed b. Joe
Nikrent. Official timer OF the National
Acronautic Association.
The route from here to Mitchell Field
New York, EakeTs destination, is 2,4I7
miles.
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.RHEEM INQUIRY
AGAIN PUT OFF
Demonstration of Creditors
Precedes PoStponement.
to Thursday.

After demonstration which mo-
mentarily disrupted the meeting, the
creditors examination of the officers
of Swartzell, Rheem a. Hensey, set for
today in District Supreme Court, was
postponed until next Thursday.
The examination at that time will
be held in the ccmpanys ofices on
Fifteenth street at 10 o'clock and will
be confined to questions concerning
the financing OF the Shoreham Office
building.
The demonstration came after At
torney George z. Sullivan, while ques-
tioning Edmund D. Rheem. vice presi-
dent of the company. announced he
wanted to learn all the details con-
corning the alleged disappearance of
a large amount of money belonging
to creditors. This statement evoked
considerable applause from the specta-
tors in the court room and resulted
in a ruling by Referee Fred J. Eden
that no further demonstrations would
be tolerated.
Essential Record Lacking.
The decision to postpone the exami-
nation, the fourth delay of its kind,
was reached after it became apparent
that records essential to a thorough
examination were not available. Judge
M. NJ. Doyle, one OF the trustees OF the
bankrupt estate, said these records
were in the company's Offices. He S'lg-
gested the meeting be postponed, and
that the creditors meet egain at the
Fifteenth street offices.
In order to accommodate the large
number Of persons interested. Mr..
Eden decided the questioning at
Thursdays meeting would be confined
to the Shoreham Building project. He
announced the next two transactions
to be considered would be the West
chester and Broadmore developments.
Jackson States Aim.
Most OF the questions at today's ses-
sion were asked by Attorney e. Hilton
all the details OF the transaction in
which an equity in the Hurley Wright
Building was exchanged for the Shore
ham Building. He said he wanted to
inquire particularly into an account in
the Riggs Bank pertaining to this mat
ter. Mr.. Jackson said he was unable to
secure this information from the bank
or the trustees and that ne DeneVeo II
would be necessary to have the records
present II the inquiry is to be success
ful. Mr.. Rheem said he believed all of
the desired data could be secured from
books and records now In the offlces of
the company.
Rheem appeared at the inquiry &C.
companied by his attorney, Leon To-
briner. Tn, former vice president of
the company Is now at liberty under
SOS. 900 bond. He was arrested on a
warrant charging him with embczzl-
ing $4,000 in notes left by customers
for safe keeping in the vaults Of the
company.
The trustees announced they had re-
ceived an offer OF $4,000 from the
District government for part Of piece
of prop rty at Thirteenth street and
Rhode Island avenue northeast. This
property was owned by the bankrupt
Company. Judge Doyle said the Dis
trict planned to erect a fire engine
house on the land.