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Evening star., 1936-02-02
PARTY TO RAISE FUNDS
Prince Georges Fire Auxiliary
Will Stage Affair.

VIII Stage A1IHIT.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md, February
Final arrangements for a card
party to raise funds to purchase shoes
and stockings for children of Mary
land f1remen killed in action will be
made Thursday night at meeting Of
the Ladies Auxiliary Of the Prince
Georges County Volunteer Firemen's
Association in Branchville.
The card party has been set for Feb
ruary 20, at Masonic Hall, Eighth and
F streets northeast, Washington.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
SO Hospitals in China.

Greater Shanghai. China, now has
86 hospitals, including Al Chinese. 16
japanese, 7 American, 6 French. 2
German, British and / Russian.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

The Ell Monte, Calf, reporter
heard the breaking of glass and
the gasp of a woman bank employe
as she tainted while talking to
Miss Irvine over the telephone
during hold-up of the bank. The
reporter Immediately notified po-
lice and quick response to her call
resulted in the killing of two
bandits and the capture of a third.
Copyright, A. P. Wirephoto.
Evening star., 1936-09-04

of order, then started the return jour-
ney.
His busy thoughts reviewed every
angle of the case; he was certain
there was some connection between
Genes thwarted plans for an early
morning trip and later developments.
But what -.
When he came out of the garage,
after putting the car away. Deeds was
startled at the sight of Joan standing
on the kitchen porch waiting for him.
Her face was pale but composed, her
hands folded in front of her.
Joan :" he began brokenly.
81 know what you would say" she
said in a fiat voice. please don't"
Il tried to do something
Joan"
Yes, I know. Mr.. Beckham told me
about :. it. I'm grateful to you."
(To be continued)
Evening star., 1936-09-04
eIo4MM III
. ey JOSEPH Nc CORD

"Then that means a trip for some
of u.s." Sloan suggested. young
CASTOR had a car. Why don't one OF
YOU take it and run up to Waples?
suppose you can drive" He was
looking directly at Deeds.
"Sure. But the cars out of order,
too." that young man told him quietly.
"You mean it won't run?"
ST mean it won't run"
What is the trouble?"
I'm sure I can't tell you"
"Well, it shouldn't be serious. He
was using the machine right along.
CASTOR probably was like a lot of
other drivers . don't know there's
anything to a car but gas and air
and steering wheel. John :. you've
played around with motors little,
why don't you drop over to the ga
rage with McCune and see what you
can do"
IT will see the boys family in the
meantime" Beckham volunteered
with shake of his head. Sad task"
Deeds wondered duly If he were
playing a towards part in making
his way directly to the garage and
avoiding seeing anybody that
meant Joan. 1t would be easier to
meet her after she knew. If only
Beckham, or somebody, would tell
her that he had done all he could to
save Gene. If only she would believe.
Deeds was beginning to be tormented
by doubt.
Had he done everything in his power
to save Gene?
CASTOR wouldn't take him into his
confidence last night when he tried
to help the fellow. He couldn't force
himself on Gene, but perhaps
he should have insisted. Talked long
er with him and tried a little harder.
Who could have supposed the poor
guy would find himself -.
Washed up!
The words CASTOR had used when
he found his car wouldn't run. Was
| it some sort of ironic prophecy? Had
some fear laid its hand on him even
then?
Deeds still was mulling it over de-
spondently when John Elledge fol-
lowed him into the garage.
And here's the poor chaps car"
the doctor sighed. with a shake Of
his head. "Just as he left it. Sad.
We're here today and gone tomorrow"
He climbed heavily into the roadster
and made an Intellectual attempt to
start the motor. Something wrong
something wrong"
Deeds watched him climb out and
open the hood.
"Mr. McCune. Will you be good
enough to glance at the fuel gauge and
see what it registers? I neglected to.
That might be our source of trouble. "
Evening star., 1936-09-04

it," Deeds remarked, making ready
to start.
IT wouldn't have the faintest no
tion," replied John. Il don't know
what officials there are in place
like NAPLES. believe I would accost
the first policeman I saw and tell him
what has happened. The main thing
Is to get some one here so that poor
woman won't have to endure the
thought of her son lying out there.
And I must hurry back to Sloan. I
will see you later"
Deeds lost little time in carrying
out Elledges suggestion and getting
the official machinery in motion. He
was promised that prompt action
would be taken. He waited only long
enough to report the fact that the
Layland Cottage telephone was out
Evening star., 1936-09-04

"She's got gas" Deeds did not
move.
You're sure of that?"
"Yes."
"Then, we'll have to look farther
a little farther" Deeds could
hear him whistling softly under his
breath, but could not see clearly what
the plump hands were doing. In an
other moment, the doctor was back
in the seat.
The motor turned over at the first
touch and began its rhythmic beat.
John raced it experimentally, then
throttled it down to a subdued pulsa-
ton.
There you are, my friend. Already
for the road"
What was wrong?" Deeds de-
manded.
"a very little thing -. but enough
Loose connection =. one Of the ca
bles going into the distributor. They
all should be gone over and frightened.
But I think you will have no trouble
between here and Waples."
Deeds mind was working fast. He
would take his oath that there was
nothing wrong with that distributor
head last night. 1t was one of the
things he examined. Gene had ac-
cused some one of tampering with
the car. Strange that Elledge would
know exactly where to look for the
trouble and repair it so quickly .
fool not to have witched him more
closely. No time to go into that
now.
will you ride with me?" he asked,
shortly.
I'm afraid had better stay here. .
John told him. regretfully. That ex-
perience is likely to unnerve my
brother completely put him tc
bed. And it's just possible that some
of the good women here will need my
services. Mrs. Lindsay is the hysterica
type. fancy"
II wonder where I should report
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23
READ THIS FIRST :

READ THIS FIRST:
Gay Eiwcl. check girl III a promi-
nent Detroit ca"o. LONGS fer excitement
(NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
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able to do what you want. But I'll
try" she promised.
Fair enoughw The docto r
glanced around like a conspirator.
Come into the lounge, and I'll eX-
plain"
They sat down together on one
Of the sofas, and Doctor Wilson
announced, I'm in a jam, and I
need some very nice young lady
like yourself to help me out. Be
fore you came along, approached
three others, and every darned
one of 'em was otherwise engaged.
IF you refuse, it will be just too
bad"
II won't refuse" Gay promised.
What is it you want me to dog"
"I'm coming round to that. Sup
pose I begin at the beginning.
Have you ever read Alice in Won
derland?' Marvellous book. The
White Queen gives Alice some eX-
cellent advice about telling a story.
Begin at the beginning, she says.
Go on till you come to the end.
And then stop. :. Pricelessw
Gay smiled, feeling suddenly
quite at ease with this queer, de-
lightful doctor, so different from
any man she'd ever talked to be-
fore.
II remember that! Only it
wasn't the White Queen. It was"
"Right!" interrupted Doctor
Wilson. well, in the beginning,
about week ago in fact, my wife
and planned a dinner party for
tonight, in honor of a guest from
New York. A Mr.. Wayne
Adams. It was to be a very nice
party-private DINING room up
stairs here-and so on and so
forth. Fourteen of us. Note that
carefully. Fourteen. Seven men
and seven ladies. Do you follow
me?"
Eyes, DOCTOR"
1--WE started out tonight by hav-
ing a few cocktails at our house.
Then we had a few more at Mark
Vance's place. You know Mark
Vance, the artist? No? Great
chap. Nothing like any artist I
ever met before. Well, anyway"
He paused, and ran his hands
despairingly through his thick
gray hair. Good Lord, I don't
seem to be getting anywhere, but
the gist of the thing is. that one
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23
BOARD OF HEALTH
WARNS Of TETANUS
Is Deaths From Lockiaw
Already Reported This
Year in State

Raleigh, July 23-With thirteen
deaths from lockjaw or tetanus hav-
ing already been reported to the State
Board of Health for this year, the
board - calling att ntion to the con-
diticns and circumstances under
which this disease is usually contract
ed, and is urging extreme care and
vigilance. especially on the part of
parents, to prevent it. Since about an
average of twenty-five deaths from
tetanus occur annually in North Car
DINA. thirteeo is only about half the
number tC be expected for this wear
if the average rate is to be maintain
ed. A recent press bulletin issude bv
the hoard says:
"Lockjaw or tetanus is caused bv a
germ that is found in dust, dirt and
particularly in manure and dirt found
about stables, lots and barns. It is
found also in the sweepings of CITY
streets. along the highways, and even.
IN rich garden soil. SO it may be in
the dust one breathes, or in the soil
under ones feet, but unlike most 9th
er germs, it does not multiply to
any great extent when taken iner-
nally in the human body It is only
when the germ enters the body thro-
ugh wound, or breaking of the skin
usually through a deep lacerated
wound from which the air has been
excluded-that the germs are in a DO
sition to work havoc to their unsus-
pecting victims.
when crushed or ground into a
wound from which the air has been
excluded, tetanus germs begin to de-
velOp rapidly and throw off a power
full poison which travels swiftly along
the blood stream, and causes the
agonizing contraction of the muscles
characteristic of the disease The mus
cles of the jaws are among the parts
to be effected, hence the name clock
jaw"
Fortunately, the disease to a large
extent can be prevented. The most
rational way is to prevent as far as
possible the accidents that cause them
and whenever accidents do happen, to
suspect the possibility of infection
hnd administer t1tanus toxfn+anti-
toxin at once. The antitoxin which
cOunteracts the effects of the poison
should be given 10y a physician at the
time of the injury, and the wounds,
injuries, puncture or decorations
should be opened thoroughly surgical
ly cleansed and kept open, that any
tetanus germs may be exposed to the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23

finance committee must preside over
almost daily sessions of the Joint
House and Senate finance committees,
be present at all meetings, steer and
direct the many hearings and work
into the wee small hours with fellow
committee members in the writing
and rewriting of the revenue bill.
Those who have held the chairman
ship of either the Senate or house fl
nance committees in the past admit
that it is a man-killing job. It is also
the job of the chairman to be floor
leader for the bill and steer it through
the Senate to eventual enactment
after the committees have finished
with it.
SO while Senator Bell is regarded
as having the ability to head this very
important committee, some here are
wondering if he will be able to stand
up under the severe strain and hard
work. at his age. Those who know
Senator Bell maintain, however, that
he is veritable horse for work, that
his health is good and that in spite
of his SO years he can whip down
many .youngef:s man when it comes
to buckling down to hard, grinding
work They are confident he is en-
tirely able to handle the job and that
he can come as near to finding the
money where the money is" as any
member of the Senate.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23

The you know about the you will appreciate
the value built into the Pontiac Eight Money buy
smoother, smarter eight and in addition, it economical
the threr SKIES Get everything motoring provides,
the lowest possible cost-buy a Pontiac Eight
Pontiac who recently havew
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23
ADVERTISING FUND
TO Be ASKED FOR
Legislature Will Be Re-
quested to Appropri-
ate $4,000 or More
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In The Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, July ga definite plan
for advertising North Carolina in a
nationwide program will be submit
ted to the General Assembly of North
Carolina in 1887, r. Bruce Etheridge
director of the Department of Con-
servation and Development, announc-
ed today. recommendations to this
effect to the Board of Conservation
and Development were approved at
its recent meeting in Morehead City,
and the director was requested by re-
solution to outline a proposal of this
nature. While the definite sum to be
requested has not yet been fixed, the
director has suggested between $780,
600 and 100000.
According to preliminary plans sug-
gested by the conservation director.
the program would include measures
to promote further tourist travel in
North Carolina and a move to attract
new industries for the utilization of
the rich raw materials available thro-
ughOut the State
Mr.. Etheridge is convinced that the
widest opportunity for such a pro-
gram in years will be found in 1887
"' "iiSl ClAilc TIC HoPeS IOT IHo formal
opening of the Great Smokes and
with huge celebration proposed to
commemorate the establishment of
the first English Colonies and Roa-
noke Island. Rapidly improving eco
nomic conditions, he believes, indicate
opportunities to promote effectively
the industrial development of the
State
Strong public support for the pro-
posed advertising program has al
ready come from all over the State,
and some organizations have appoint
ed committees to cooperate with the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23
Four Persons In Custody
Are Not Listed AS Slayer

CONTINUED from Page One.)
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chairman or the appropriations COM
mittee in the 1885 Senate and it Is
conceded that he would very much
like to be chairman of the finance
committee in the 1887 session. But the
fact that he is regarded as having
backed Grady instead of Horton and
hence to have wagered on the losing
horse in the contest for lieutenant
governor, is regarded by most obse1-
vers here AS having eliminated him
as chairman Of the finance commit
tee 1t is believed. however, that Sen
ator Gravelv can become president
pro tenpore of the Senate, the assis-
tant presiding officer. if he desires
that post, or that he will be in line
for the Craftsmanship of the appropria
tions committee again
While Senator Fell is regarded as
one of tie ahlest men who has ever
served III North Carolina Senate
and a man of unquestioned integrity,
some surprise is being expressed here
that ne is being considered for the
craftsmanship of the most important
tee which must ''get the money where
the money isl with which to operate
the state government for the next two
vears--chiefly because of his age. For
Senator Bell is now So years old and
will be 60 by the time the 1887 gen
eral assembly convenes, and the chair
manship of the finance committee is
conceded to be the hardest and mosl
strenuous job in the entire general
assembly. The chairman of the Senate
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23
of the young ladies-I shan't men,

| of the young LADIES' shan't men,
ton her name"
"Yes?" said Gay, patiently.
THAT sixth Side-car was too
much for her." declared the doc
tor. "She passed out. We had to
take her home"
He leaned forward, prodding
Gays shoulder with a triumphant
finger. "And that's where you
come int"
Gays face, lifted to his, was q
study in bewilderment.
"Me?"
Doctor Wilson groaned. where
are your brains, child? Don't YOU
remember I told you there were IA
of us? Well, If one person passes
out, how many does that leave ?"
Thirteen, Of Counsel! Gay sud-
denly understood. "You mean
you're afraid to sit down IS at
table 2"
Exactly" The doctor rose to
his feet. I'm not particularly
superstitious myself, but. one of
our party, Mrs. Larrimore, abso-
lutely refuses to stay unless we To-
cate an extra guest to fill in and
remove the jinx. So come along"
Gay gasped, ooh, I couldn't do
that, Doctor Wilson! All your
f ri e n d S = society people - they
wouldn't want me, a check girl"
"What difference 2" He had
taken her arm and was propelling
her toward the elevators. THEY'RE
all half tight. No one will recog-
nize you. I'll introduce you as
Miss-er. Miss Smith. Daughter
of my old college chum, Doc
Smith. From Syracuse. All you
need do is sit down with us, eat
dinner, then leave whenever you're
ready. And it means $40 for
candy and stockings. Aren't you
gamer"
Gays head whirled. Half an
hour ago, she'd been envying those
people going upstairs to dinner
parties and dancing. Now, by the
maddest turn Of luck. she had
chance to be with them.
She said, "Of course I'm game.
felt frightened for minute, Doc
tor Wilson, because I've never been
at a big dinner party before. But
I'll do my best to fit in, and thank
you very much for asking mel"
Ito Be COntinuedl
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A taxi driver also said he saw APP
parently the same man leap a -
foot balistrade to the street and dis
appear quickly into the stormy night.
Until his terse statement last night
the sheriff had labelled Mark Wolf
ner, 35-year-old concert and radio VIC
linist, as my suspect No. l."
Although the sheriff continued to
detain four persons, he would dis
cuss the status of only one, Daniel
H. Gaddy, 28-year-old night watch
man at the hotel, who he said had
no direct connection with the crime,
but "holds the key to the solution OF
the mystery"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23

The first intimation that the She
riff does not suspect any of the four
persons now detained incommunicado
to be the slayer came in a statement
to reporters last night: Il will arrest
the criminal within 48 hours"
Early in the investigation a bell
boy at the fashionable hotel-Battery
Park-where the girl was slain in
her room, told Of seeing stranger
scurry across the mezzanine to the
outside of the hotel about / a. M, the
hour of the crime
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23

mobile accidents when the flesh ;.
cerated or torn. However, the si1o "a
the wound has nothing to do with ~ VI
possible serious consequences. Alroaas
any wound in which there is dirt
DUST should cause suspicion ana
treated with preventive dose Of ~ &c
titoxin. The State Laboratory of t 9',-
giene prepares preventive dosas
tetanus antitoxin for sevent,. g., VI
physician" "S
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23
air, and thus rendered harmless.

air, and thus rendered harmless.
"One of the more frequent causes
of tetanus infection in North Caro-
lima has been through injuries receiv-
ed usually by boys going barefoot and
puncturing the foot with a nail or
sharp stick, cutting it with a glass
or other sharp instrument or injur-
ing it in a number of ways, almost
all of which by care and foresight
could have been prevented. Another
means of infection is through auto
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23
HENDERSON, IN CO. DISPATCH THURSDAY JULY 2s 1886

movement. Commercial organizations.
the press, hotels, resort sections, and
individuals have promised to give
their active assistance to efforts to
put the plan into operation. Millions
of dollars worth of new wealth would
be brought into the State, the direc
tor believes
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-23
CHAPTER 2

GAYS FIRST job in Detroit
was blind alley. For three dull
uneventful months she had taken
dictation and typed letters in g
dusty office on the west side OF
town. That was just marking
time, until something better de-
Veloped.
Her chance had come in an un-
expected way. She had met Jean
Briggs in a serve-sclf restaurant.
one February night, and they had
struck up an instant friendship.
Through Jean she had learned that
a new check girl was needed at
the Pontchartrain club. She ap-
piled for the job. and accepted
jeans invitation to share the two
roo m-and-kitchenette apartment
on Erskine street.
Gay had planned her campaign
carefully. giving every move con-
siderable thought. She wanted
contact with money. A chance to
meet rich, successful men. What
place could offer better opportu-
mites than a smart city club?
Without an inStant's hesitation,
she resigned her Office position,
and became check girl.
1.-THE rest is up to me-" she told
herself, now. I'll land a rich hus-
band one of these days, or die in
the attempt!"
She fastened her smooth blonde
hair in a small chignon, and slid
into the new dinner dress. It fitted
perfectly.
Blondes with lovely white skin
like yours should always wear
black" the saleswoman had said.
"You look like a million dollars in
that little number.m
Gay pulled the tiny black hat to
a more becoming angle, then took
one last glance at her reflection.
Really, she looked fearfully smart,
all in black from the top Of her
head to the high-heeled slippers
and slim ankles encased in frivo-
lous chiffon stockings.
Much too elegant" she Knocked
herself, ito be wasted on a chop
suey restaurant and a movie.
Guess I'll show Jean how I look"
and she darted up the narrow
stairway toward the coat room.
ooh, Miss"
Halfway across the lobby, Gay
stopped short.
A man was hurrying toward
her: a gray-haired, stockily built
man, in evening clothes. Cav
recognized him Immediately, for
she had been trained to learn the
names of as many members of the
club as she possibly could.
This was DR.. John Wilson. one
OF the most prominent surgeons in
Detroit, Jean had informed her.
and on the board of the Pontchar-
train.
AS Doctor Wilson came closer.
his face grew puzzled.
L beg your pardon. I've made
a mistake, l guess" His friendly
gray eyes studied her. "But YOUR
face is familiar"
Gay smiled. you've seen me in
the coat room, doctor. I'm the
new check girl"
mo wonder I thought knew
you. But you look different. out
OF uniform. In fact, you look very
charming"
Cay was at a loss Low to an
swer Thank you, Doctor Will
SON." she stammered. "It's aw-
FULLY kind of you to"
Never mind thanking me. Are
you through work for tonight ?"
Eyes, DOCTOR.
How would you like to kin two
birds with one stone? Do a favor
for me, and earn yourself some
extra money!"
Gays interest deepened. Extra
money! She'd been worrying about
car fare ever since she'd bought
that new dress.
II don't know whether TIL be
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investigator of the seven-day-old muir
der mystery said he expected to
have the killer-a shadowy figure
seen fieeind from the luxurious
scene Of the crime into a terrific
storm-in custody by p m. tomor-
row.
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Bell Likely Head
Senate Finances

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