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The Washington times., 1935-08-10

There he read the tragic story,
tenderly written, Of the murder
Of Donetta Millbanks; Of the ar
rest of Lawrence Vance, the artist,
etc., etc.
Just then the old-fashioned bell
changed, and a moment later he
heard the patter of Betty's feet
as she ran across the hall below.
"Uncle Cyrus!" she burst in on
him. did you see the papers?"
II did," he told her dryly, land
what is so exciting in them. OF
course, I noticed that for the first
time you have a by-line. But !
didn't think that would prove to
be such a big thing just at this
time"
She rushed over and gave him
a hug, disarranging his tidy
waves, and knocking the glasses
from his nose.
"You can't quarrel with me,
you old bear" she said. "I'm
sorry was such a brute to you,
I know now why you had Law
renee arrested, and we must work
together, Uncle Cyrus, now more
than ever. You don't think for q
minute that the newspaper scoop
is all that mattered to me, even
if you do pretend that you do?
What I wanted to tell you is that
I went to lunch with the Dis
trict Attorney today"
Betty'S Plan
1902" said Cyrus K. $50? A
new beau, Ell? Interesting to note
how much it means to q young
girl"
Don't be a silly, darling" she
chided him. I'm a newspaper
girl, and an embryo detective,
and last Of all a young girl look.
ing for a new BEAU"
What about Wilbur Renton?"
he asked.
"Oh!" she exclaimed. I'm glad
you reminded me of that.
really didn't know what to do.
You know, Uncle Cyrus, that idiot
Wilbur has told the most appal,
ling lies to the police, and to
you, too darling. He seemed to
think he was saving me in some
way"
She paused and looked up into
Mantel'S face.
"so?" said cyrus W. "what
makes you think that what he
says are lies?"
II know they are" she cried,
land it's so silly of him to tell
them, because it is bound to
make someone think that either
he or I knows more about this
than we are telling"
"And you're sure that Renton
doesn't?" Cyrus K. was bland.
Don't be foolish, DEAR" said
Betty. "Why, on the night Of the
murder he was with me-"
did he mention Isobel Vane?"
Cyrus K. was very casual
eyes, he did," suddenly Betty
paused, then rushed on. Eyes, OF
course we both spoke Of her"
I'm a friendly fasnion?" her
uncle persisted.
Certainly, why not? Wilbur
was bitter against Isobel. But he
was upset. He didn't mean what
he said.
"Oh, why keep on talking about
all thiS?" Betty was obviously ner
vous, Lets talk about the Dis
trict Attorney"
"All right" Cyrus K. agreed
readily. what about him?"
I'm going to cultivate him
He's young and good:looking, and
am passable, the Lord knows!'
Betty pirouetted about the room
I'm going to make a play for that
bird" she sang.
"Bet. No need to get Slangy,'
Cyrus K. started to reprimand hel
when the phone rang again.
He took it up. And his face
changed from laughter to worried
tension as he listened.
District Attorney Turnbull anc
Inspector Ingles sat in the D. AS
office discussing the evidence now
in their hands for the case Of The
State versus Lawrence Vane.
Betty Potter was on her way
downtown with her uncle, Cyrus
K. Mantel.
IT tell you, Ingles," the D. A
said, I'm absolutely certain thai
the stand the defense will take
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around in the Eagles wing-not
strictly speaking on the front"
1.-THE Eagles wing?" Mantel was
puzzled.
I'VE always call it that" Thorn
ley told him, because it stretched
so far out to the side"
II see," said cyrus K. 80 you
knew the house well?"
A Surprise
eyes. Very well. I've been here
many times before Schuyler mar
ried. This is the first time I have
seen them since their wedding III
Frisco"
Cyrus K. tipped the bottle
quietly over the glass Of his Wis
avis.
"Was your wife with you out
West at the wedding?" he was
asked, casually.
eyes," he said. "She was there. :"
"Are you a friend of Lawrence
Vane's?" came the next question.
II used to be-" Thornley, could
not keep the bitterness from his
voice.
mot any longer?" Cyrus K.
lifted his brows.
"It's hard to remain friends
with a man who could do away
with so beautiful a woman as $50
bell" Roger was suddenly sober.
1902" Cyrus K. said. $50 you
are sure he murdered her, are
you?"
cts obvious" Thornley, an
swered. "Isobel had many lovers,
and Vane is not the man to brook
competition of that sort in his
WIFE," He laughed and, reaching
forward, without permission, filled
his own glass.
"And-may I ask-what would
you have done in like circum-
stances, Mr.. Thornley,"
"I?" Roger looked up from his
drink and laughed again. 81?
Why, wouldn't have married her
in the first place, Mr.. Mantel."
did you know a person called
Gerry Gordon, Mr.. Thornley,"
Gerry Gordon?" repeated Roger.
"You mean the little blonde that
danced with Donetta? Sure, 7
knew her!"
"Well?" asked cyrus K.
depends on what you mean by
WELL" Roger had the smirk Of
the successful lady's man on his
florid face.
did you know her we'll enough
to be aware of her comings and
goingS, after her friend Donetta
left her?"
eyes. I think can safely say
that I did-that is, as far as any
one can really know much about
one of those little gold-diggers."
Then you knew, naturally" he
said, that she had sailed with
your wife for China?"
Thornley, lurched forward in his
chair.
whats that?" he shouted.
whats that you're saying? Why,
the Gerry dame didn't go on the
same boat with my wife! She dis
appeared after Donetta married
Schuyler! My wife sailed alone:
Look" He reached into his pocket
and brought out a set Of neWspa-
per clippings. "There!" he point
ed out a woman swathed in a
flowing veil, standing at the rail
of ship. "That's Millie-just as
she was leaving 'Frisco-see!"
He pointed to the name Of the
paper. and the caption beneath
the photo:
Mrs. Roger Thornley, of New York
Sails for China"
"Better ask Vane about Gerry"
he said. "He was closer to Donetta
than anyone knew. Why, she was
his model" He stopped and filled
his empty glass.
IT sometimes think that Shakes
peare was right" murmured Cyrus
K. to himself. "MethinkS the"
The entrance Of Sands inter-
rupted his thought and his speech.
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NOW READ ON
CHAPTER XXI

4nen you saw Inc 1uOTu1e,,
eyes. I did. And Mile was
EMBARRASSED because she hadn't
asked me. Quite a crowd of us
were there, and Roger and Mil
lie started off in the car, for all
the world as if they were a bridal
couple. I remember several OF
the crowd saying that they hoped
it was the beginning of a new
life for her"
"Mr. Nichols, was Mr.. Thornley,
an enemy of Vane's?"
Boobies eyes dropped for a
fraction Of a second.
"Why, no." he said, mot an en-
envy, though he didn't like him.
But I know that he was a friend
of Isobel's, and he never spoke
in an unfriendly fashion of Vane."
'Thank you so MUCH" Cyrus
K. was almost effusive. "You
have been most helpful, Mr.. Mich
ols-most helpful. The gathering
of news can be very useful occu-
pation-aS you and well know,
my dear sir"
I'm most happy If I have been
able to help in any way" he said
pompously.
Mantel's System
my dear sir, you have been Of
inestimable value far greater
than you realize" Cyrus K. i'm.
PEELED him toward the door. Twill
you be so kind as to ask Mr..
Roger Thornley, to step in?" he
said.
Roger Thornley, entered the
room wearing the same cloak Of
sullenness that had been peculiar
to him ever since Cyrus K. had
first seen him.
He sat down in the chair that
Mantel indicated, and the first
thing he did was to lean forward
and arrogantly tilt the shade,
so carefully placed by Cyrus K,
so that the light would not shine
in his eyes.
With equal arrogance, but far
more grace, Cyrus K. leaned for
ward and tilted the parchment
back to it's original position.
"Sorry. Mr.. Thornley," he said
easily, "but I have a particular
liking for being able to study the
faces Of those I am questioning
and the light is bad here"
Thornley, grunted. but made no
comment.
For what seemed a long time,
silence reigned in the little room
then Roger said in a surly tone:
What can tell you, Mr.. Man
tel?"
That's what I want to find out
from you," Cyrus K. said.
well, then, you'd better ask
anything you think I might be able
to answer" Thornley, tried to
make his tone more friendly.
would you like to have drink,
Mr.. Thornley," the little detective
asked. IT note that there seems
to be a private cabinet here. Shall
we sample it?"
That's the best question you
could have asked me-" Roger
laughed naturally for the first
time. "And that's a request I
never refuse. You bet I'll have a
drink"
"Mr. Thornley," he said COM
panionably. Nov that we are
here together, I wish you would
tell me about this sad affair here
tonight"
"Why, I know very little, Mr..
Mantel. You see, I was in bed
and asleep, when I heard the
racket on the terrace, and went
out there to see what it was all
about"
ST see," said Cyrus K, and
leaning forward filled Rogers
glass again. Then I take it that
your room opened onto the ter
race, Mr.. Thornley,, as did those
Of the Others"
Thornley, drained the glass.
eyes," he said. my room
opened onto the terrace. All of
the rooms here in the front Of the
house do. ! had the room way
Evening star., 1935-06-02
SALVATION ARMY
LISTS SPONSORS
Mrs. Roosevelt Heads
Names for Golden An
niversary.
Headed bv the names Of Mrs. Frank

Headed by the names Of Mrs. Frank
lin D. Roosevelt and Vice President and
Mrs. John N. Garner, the list Of
sponsors for the golden anniversary
of the Salvation Army in Washington
next Sunday contains the names OF
some of Washingtons most prominent
citizens. The celebration will be held
at the United States Chamber Of Com
merce Building at pm. with Sec
retary Of State Cordell Hull as the
principal speaker.
Mai. James Asher, commanding the
District of Columbia Division OF the
Salvation Army, will open the meeting
and will present Commissioner Mel
vim c. Hazen. who will act As chair
man. In addition to the main talk
by Secretary Of State Hull, there Will
be short talks by Representative Caro-
line O'Day Of New York City, the Rev.
Oscar r. Blackwelder and Commits
sioner Ernest I. Pugmire. command
ing the Southern territory OF the Sal
vation Army.
Music will be furnished by the
United States Marine Band. In addi-
ton, Maj. Asher has arranged to
have the famous sextet from the
New York Division Of the Salvation
Army staff Band for several numbers.
Sponsoring the meeting are: Mrs.
Roosevelt. Vice President and Mrs.
Garner, Speaker Of the House Joseph
w. Byrns, Secretary of State Cordell
Hull. Secretary of War and Mrs.
George H. Dern, Attorney General and
Mrs. Homer S. Cummings, Secretary
of the Interior and Mrs. Harold l..
Ickes, Secretary Of the Navy Claude
A. Swanson. District Commissioner
Melvin C. Hazen. District Commits
sioner George E. Allen, Sir Ronald and
Lady Lindsay, Right Rev. James E.
Freeman, DR.. Joseph r. SiSoo. Rabbi
Abram Simon, Senator Royal s. Cope
land, Mrs. George Cabot Lodge, DR..
william Mcclellan. Miss Josephine
Roche, Harold L. Rust, jr.; Frederic
A. Delano, Mrs. Eleanor Patterson,
Clarence Phelps Dodge, Newbold
Noyes, Isaac Cans. Mrs. John Jay
O'Connor. Mrs. Mabel Willebrandt,
Admiral Carey T. Grayson. Mrs. Whit
man Cross, Robert v. Fleming, San
ford Bates, Representative Caroline
O'Day and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry L.
Stimson.
Evening star., 1935-06-02

electrically conducted air which are
essential to long distance radio trans
mission. The Explorer II will meas
ure changes in the conductivity Of the
air at different nights.
All of us sometimes have wondered
what the earth looks like from a
great he 'eht in the air. and whether
OF not we could actually see the curv-
ing edce of the great ball. During the
stratoSphere flight the crew will
photograph the eartn directly below
from various heights. and also will
try to get pictures that will show the
earths curvature on the horizon,
Photographic proof that the world is
round.
Samples OF air will be brought back
from the stratosphere to see If the
upper air is composed Of the same
gases as at the surface of the earth.
These ere not all of the scientific
projects that will be carried out on
the fight. but they, perhaps. serve to
show why science considers that ex-
ploring the stratosphere is well
worth while and will pay large divi-
Gends in the advance OF human
knowledge and welfare.
Evening star., 1935-06-02
ENGRAVING BUREAU
SUPERVISOR RETlRES
Webster E. 0smond, 81, Active in
Fraternal Circles, Served
Since 1906.

Webster E. Osmond, 81, supervisor
of the ink-making division of the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing,
where he had been employed for the
last 20 years. retired Friday on ac-
count of disability.
Born In Montgomery County, Md,
December 2. 1867, Osmond has made
his home here since March, 1892.
Before entering the Bureau OF En-
craving August 8. 1906, through the
channel of the civil service, he was
for six years with the Capital Trac-
tion Co.. and for eight years worked
at the Washington Navy Yard.
Osmond, whose home Is at 1909
Kennedy street, Is well known in
fraternal circles, having been active
for many years in numerous organi-
zations here. Among them are Acacia
Lodge. No. 18. r. A. A. M: the Royal
Arch and the Royal Select Master
Masons. He Is a past noble grand Of
Mount Pleasant Lodge. No. 20. Odd
Fellows, and a past sachem of Pow
hatan Tribe, Improved Order of
Redmen.
Evening star., 1935-06-02
REDFERN DISCOVERY
TALETO BE CHECKED
State Department Is Spurred by
Flyers Father to Probe
Story Of Tom Roch.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Spurred to action by DR.. Frederick
c. Redfern's hope that his son Paul is
still alive, the State Department plans
a careful investigation of the curious
story told by Tom Roch of finding
the missing aviator living with South
American jungle Indians.
American consular officials at Trini-
dad and other South American points
will be instructed to check all time.
geographical and other factual state
ments made by Roch. variously de-
scribed as q Brazilian adventurer and
a naturalized German born American.
Roch has said he discovered Redfern.
who has been missing eight years.
crippled and helpless among Indians
on the River Surinam. in Dutch
Guiana. He fixed the time as Febru-
ary. 1888.
DR.. Redfern, still clinging to the
hopes he has held since his son disap-
peared IN August. 1927, was in agree
ment with State Department offlcials
Yesterday that q thorough check and
Investigation should be made as a
prelude to any possible rescue expedi-
ton.
Evening star., 1935-06-02
DOLL HOUSE STAR
ARRIVES IN CITY
Colleen Moore Is Greeted by
Chi|dren's Hospital Re-
ception Group.

Colleen Moore, famous movie star,
arrived here yesterday to supervise
the showing of her $435.000 doll house
at the department store OF Lans-
burrh e. Bro. this week for the bene-
At of crippled children at Childrens
Hospital. Miss Moore, who was ac-
conpanied by her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Morrison, was met at the Union
Station by a delegation OF citizens
headed by Mrs. Frederick H. Brooke,
chairman of the Board of Lady Wis
itors of Children's Hospital.
In the party were Mrs Frank B.
Moves, honorary chairman OF the
Child Welfare Association OF Chill
dren's Hospital; Miss Lucia Murchl-
son. representative of the Junior
League at the hospital; Mark Lans-
burgh and Ralph Goldsmith OF tne
executive staff of Lansburgh u Bro.
and a throng of others attracted py
the presence of the star.
Delighted at the opportunity OF vis-
iting Washington again, Miss Moore
EXPRESSED her determination to Vlslt
as many beautiful homes in the sur
rounding countryside as possible DUR
ing her limited stay. She was en-
thusiastic over the prospect OF work.
Ing in conjunction with the Children
Hospital in its care for crippled chill
dren. these latter being Miss Moore's
pet charity.
The famous doll house, guarded by
special guards and housed in spe-
cial car, accompanied the star to Wash
ineton. It will be set up today and
tomorrow and will be ready for the
preview tomorrow at pm. A pre-
nnier showing will be held tomorrow
night and for this opening event. at
which Miss Moore will be present. the
prices have been set at 81 in defer
ence to the number Of people who
have expressed a desire to see the
miniature palace without joining a
huge crowd.
Miss Moore will talk about her
doll house over WNdAL from tbs to
7:3o tonight, answering questions
about the motives that led to its
building and the plans for the present
tour. designed to encircle the world
A notable group Of Washingtonians
has purchased tickets for the preview
tomorrow.
Evening star., 1935-06-02
THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia-Fair. slightly
warmer today, followed by local show
ers late tonight and tomorrow; gentle
to moderate southeast and south winds.
Maryland-Fair,s slightly warmer to-
day, followed by local showers to-
morrow and in west portion tonight.
virginia-Partly cloudy, slightly
warmer in interior, followed by local
showers in extreme southwest por-
ton this afternoon; tomorrow, local
showers.
West Virginia-rartly cloudy, fol-
lowed by local showers and thunder
storms late this afternoon and night,
and possibly tomorrow; slightly warm
er in east portion today, cooler to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1935-06-02
S. NJ. A. SETS EXERCISES

STAUNTON, Va. June tSpeciaD.
commencement exercises at Staun-
ton Military Academy will be held
this year, June to IL. inclusive. 1t
is announced by school authorities
The program includes many activities
for the four days of exercises.
COL L. w. H. Peyton OF Staunton
will address the graduating class,
which numbers 81.
Evening star., 1935-06-02
FORMER SYNDICATE
OFFICIAL SUCCUMBS
Walter Vodges Victim of Heart
Attack-Wrote as "Nigel

walter Vodges Victim OF Heart
Attack-Wrote as Nigel
Trast" and "Hubert Dale"
BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. June 1.-walter
Vodges. Al. former associate editor
of King Features Syndicate, died
suddenly at his home today Of q heart
attack. Vodges worked for many
years on newspapers in New York,
Philadelphia and San Francisco.
During the past few years he had
written for the McFadden publica-
tions under the pen names OF Nigel
Trast and Hubert Dale. THE Great
Man." was among his best-known
books.
His last request was that his body
be cremated and the ashes scattered
over New York Harbor.
His widow, the former Margaret
Strong, survives.
Shipbuilders Of Great Britain have
more orders than q year ago.
Evening star., 1935-06-02
FLOWER SHOW SET
Special Dispatch to The Star.

PURCELLVILLE, Va, June L.
Mrs. William Massie, Mrs. Ben Ar
thur and Mrs. James p. Reardon, all
of Winchester, will be judges for the
second annual flower show, sponsored
by the Purcellville Garden Club, in
the school here June S. from 2 TO
S pm.
A program Of % classes has been
arranged First prizes will be 81, with
ribbons for second and third.
Evening star., 1935-06-02
Church Supper Slated.

GATTHERSBURG, Md. June l
Especially The ladies Of the Grace
M. e. Church South will hold their
annual chicken and ham dinner in
the social hall Of the church Wednes-
dav from $50 o'clock on.
Evening star., 1935-06-02
Students Plan Park Party.

More than 900 students are ex-
pected to attend a matinee dance and
splash party being given by the Stu
dent Council of Wilson Teachers
College at Glen Echo Park Friday
There will also be an old-fashioned
picnic supper. Bliss Evans Is chair
Evening star., 1935-06-02
Club to Hear M. K. Armstrong.

RIVERDALE HEIGHTS, Md, June
l Especially M. X. Armstrong OF
Woodside will address the Riverdale
Heights Garden Club Friday evening
at the home of Mrs. Albert Frazier,
Cedar street, here.
Evening star., 1935-06-02
Stratosphere Flight Will Seek
To Wrest Secrets From Ether
BaILOOnists Viii Strive
to Rise Ia Miles
or More.
Frontier already KnOtUn
to Affect Life on
Earth.

BY DIR. LYMAN J. BRIGGS,
Director. National Bureau Of Standards.
and Chairman Scientific Advisory Com
mittee. National Geographic Army Air
Corps Shakespeare Flight.
Evening star., 1935-06-02

DIR. FREDERICK REDFERN,
Columbia, S. c.. father OF Paul
Redfern, who was recently reported
alive in the jungles of Brazil by
Tom Roch, South American ad-
venturer, shown at the State De-
partment yesterday as he checked
over maps and charts of the jungle
region. A. P. Photo.
Evening star., 1935-06-02
Radio Secrets Sought.

Radio, almost a necessity in our
modern world, has secrets hidden in
the upper air. During the flight, be-
havior Of ultra-short radio waves will
be tested tc learn whether Of not they
can travel beyond the line Of sight.
These very short waves are coming
into increasing use. especially in the
field of television. High above the
stratosphere are regions Of ionized or
Evening star., 1935-06-02

Record Until 10 PM. Saturday.
Highest, 79, 6 pm. yesterday; year
ago. 81.
Lowest. 50, 2:30 am. yesterday; year
ago. 81.
Record Temperature This Year.
Highest, 80. on April a.
Lowest, q, on January 28.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast
HAadAfia CiiriraI
Evening star., 1935-06-02

Automobile lights must be turned on
one.half hour after sunset.
Precipitation.
Monthly precipitation in inches In
the Capital (current month to date):
Evening star., 1935-06-02

Shipbuilders Of Great Britain have
more orders than year ago.
Evening star., 1935-06-11

equipment: (2) officers charger. field
equipment; (3) troopers mount, pa
rade equipment; (4) troopers mount,
full field equipment: 60 light machine
gun squad, (6) heavy machine gun
squad, (7) section of scout cars, CD
hunters, (9) polo ponies.
Polo Pony Class.
Following the parade. a polo pony
class viii be shown over the Grsnnis
course with six Of the outstanding polo
players at Fort Myer entered. This
class is said to be one Of the most
thrilling to watch, requiring great CO.
ordination and training on the part
Of both rider and pony.
A pair of hunters Of class 3, to
be shown over the outside course,
will give spectators a thrilling exhibi-
ton Of speed and stamina, and there
viii be close competition for the award
OF first palce In the sixth class. when
teams Of three hunters viii vie for
honorS.
Col. Kenyon Joyce, commanding
oficer at Fort Myer. who has directed
the planning of the program, will be
In charge Of all events.
Evening star., 1935-06-11
SHR|NERS TO SEE
CAVALRY THRILLS.
Fort Myer Demonstration
Thursday by Crack Rid.
ers of .. S. Army.

An exhibition driIl and horse show
featuring thrilling Cavalry maneuyers
and difacult feats of horsemanship In
. varied program of events by crack
riders Of the United States Army viii
be staged Thursday at 2:30 pm. at
Fort Myer, Va, in honor Of the visit
ing Shriners and their guests. Ad-
mission to the show ring and park
ing space will be free and the Wash
ington public is invited to attend.
Outstanding among the events win
be the Olympic jumping course, which
has startled spectators at the equeS-
trian phases of past Olympic games,
In which especially selected officers
and horses viii provide many thrills.
Musical Ride Feature.
A musical ride also win be feature
of the program. Presented by ~
members Of Troop Il. Sd Cavalry, and
led by First Sergt. william Lawrence;
this event has been shown at Allan
tic City before $4,000 spectators and
has been acclaimed as one Of the out
standing horse show features Of the
world.
A demonstration drill by the Ma
chine Gun Troop Of the Sd Cavalry,
under the command Of Capt. Herbert
L. Earnest. viii show the maneuver-
ability Of Cavalry machine gun units
and the speed with which they may
20 from mounted to disrnounted ac-
ton to render IRE support.
The exhibition will begin with q
parade Of entries In the following
order: (l) Ofacer's charger, parade
Evening star., 1935-06-11
TEXTBOOK RELIEF
EXHIBIT PLANNED
Physically Handicapped and
Aged Invited to Demonstra-
ton Of New Project.

Robert s. Roberts, director Of the
National Forward-to-the-LAnd Asso-
ciation, today called on the physically
handicapped. the aged and women who
need the work. to attend demonstra-
ton meeting before the Board Of
Education tomorrow afternoon to show
the plan and purpose of the text book
work-relief proposal made BY Mr.. Rob-
erts.
If the plan is carried out here, it
viii be used as national demonstrA-
ton for Government onicials, and its
success may determine whether the
plan In to be taken to other parts Of
the country.
Roberts hopes to pay the handi-
capped workers o living wage from the
new work-relief fund and at the same
time reclaim used text books in the
public school system. The meeting
tomorrow Is scheduled for $50 pm.