davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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which talks most loudly about Clean
ing out" this or that department and
which tries to find an interior motive
for every move made by any governor
or department head, it. is agreed. 1t
was this faction which assailed the
record of the Democratic party dur
ing the primary campaigns and which
is now demanding that most Of the
present appointiye department Of com
mission heads be kicked out and
new blood" injected into their de-
partments, on the grounds that the
present heads are political appoint
ees. They would like TO see the De
partment of Revenue turned over to
some one else on the grounos mat
there is too much politics IN i, But
what they would really liks 70 SEQ
would be the appointment Q. E new
department head who would represent
q different type Of politics s y, @asr
which they would have 2 cnancs %
getting joss. The same y tfu e.. g ne me
highway department, with ies o.vuo
jobs, and Of other departments WIN
their scores of minor jobs.
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MRS. SIMPSON LUNCHES
AN nCAlLS UP THE KING

Vienne, France, Dec. 5.-(AP)--Mrs.
Wallis Simpson. co her way to g.
southern France haven from Great
Hrttalns crown tempest, lunched to-
day at Fiennc- restaurant and put
through. i telephone call which the
operator said went direct TO Bucking-
ham Palace.
Mrs. Simpson, wearing the same
rust slit i'll which she reached Rouen
early yesterday, had launched with
her party In private dining room
OF one of the best known restaurants
in France--the Cafe de la Pryamide-
after. entering the place through the
door of the wine cellar.
Her British chauffeur said neither
he nor his passengers had slept nor
eaten since they left Vlois at a. m.
He believed" Mrs. Simpson was go
Ing TO the Riviera.
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CHAPTER 13

SELDEN and the inspector were
sitting in a private sitting room at
the Bull Inn. Hutchins had po-
litely declined to stay the night,
saying that he must go to Grin
ford and report the whole case.
After telephoning. however, he
had consented to stay for meal
as neither man hal taken a bite
since breakfast Rumors of the
murder had already filtered into
the village, and the gates of the
drive had been closed and locked.
a small crowd Of gaping villagers
stood gazing up the drive with the
strange fascination that a murder
exercises over the human mind.
Hucks, proprietor of the inn, had
managed to produce two enormous
steaks, excellently cooked, and a
bottle of good burgundy. The two
men set to with the appetites of
hungry wolves.
The good fOol All generous
wine made Hutchins talkative, and
when he set down his knife and
fork with sigh of satisfaction he
felt more friendly towards the
young detective, whose methods he
could not comprehend.
The information on the phone
that Colonel Graham had made
things right with the chief con-
stable, and that he was to work
on the case with Selden, had a
softening effect, and he was dis
posed towards discussion.
The pleasant sound of water
passing over the old weir and the
seen. of the flowers through the
open window from the we'll
stocked garden made q welcome
change from the grim business of
the murder. Hutchins smoked
contentedly. He longed to ask
questions, to try to discover
whether this young man was real
ly clever or merely bluffing. But
it would never do to display his
own ignorance.
THAT was smart of you, Selden"
he had reached the stage Of call
ing his colleague by his surname
about that candlestick, very
smart"
SeIden laughed. TT was not
difficult. ! saw a splash of candle
grease outside the door of Lady
Severinge's bedroom on the pei
ished slzirting before we ever went
into her private sitting room"
What do you make of it 2"
"It's a very interesting case.
There are so many facts that it
would be unwise to speculate at
this moment. For example, that
butler is a queer character-please
don't think / am accusing him, u
he added hastily. II accuse no one
at present. l merely state that
he is very unusual in type for q
butler"
In what particular way?"
He has q private suite OF
rooms, and is a great reader. He
had been practically master of the
house for years, and there is
more
please go on. it is most inter
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you have told us will be quite safe
with the Inspector and myself. I
suppose you will be leaving the
Abbey after this ?"
Mrs. Thornton tossed her head.
II have given Lady Severinge e
months notice, according to the
terms OF my engagement, in order
to be able to attend the inquest.
I shall most decidedly not stay any
longer after my notice expires,
even though they implored me to
do so."
IF you have any definite state
ment to make, and are prepared
to make sworn declaration, let
me know" Hutchins said with Off
cial mannerisms.
That seemed to brighten the
woman.
"No, would rather rot do that;
only there have been such goings-
on at the Abbey that l don't Won
der there has been Judgment on
the place. First the love affair
between Lady Hilda and Colin
dale"
Selden saw that she was wound
up, and. nothing would satisfy her
except to get it off her, mind, so
he resigned himself to listen.
"And then this horrible murder
I know for fact that several
times Sir Henry-the late Sir
Henry, that is-has been down
that corridor to the chapel at
night, and ask you what he was
doing there, he, goddess man who
never attended church while I was
there. No, Mr.. Selden, it's my
opinion that he ought to have been
murdered before, and by them as
would gain it, but a merciful
Providence spared his life. :"
She paused for breath, and
Hutchins moved restlessly. "All
this is very vague, you know, Mrs.
Thornton. You can't tell us any
thing actually bearing on the
crime?"
II am telling you what know
and suspect" She turned on
Hutcl1ins vigorously.
"Please go on" Selden said. ut
is most interesting"
Mrs. Thornton seemed rather
put out of countenance. II don't
know anything more; but keep
your eye on the children. IF it
hadn't been for my care I don't
believe they would have lived as
long as they have done, and mark
my words, now that Sir Henry has
gone, the next ones will be the
twins, poor lambs
Selden tapped the table thought
fully. Did this vindictive creature
really know anything, or was she
just trying to make mischief?
Well, she had served her turn and
there was nothing more to be got
from her
Thank you very much" he
said, holding out his hand. 1--WE
are both much obliged to you for
coming. ! SUPPOSE you will be
getting another oituation ?"
She tossed her head with a ges-
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ture of contempt. Certainly not,
Mr.. Selden. / have no need to
work. merely stayed on at the
Abbey because had been there
for many years, and liked the
place. I shall now retire, and per-
haps I may open private hotel
for gentlemen"
Il wish you luck" Selden re-
marked, conducting her to the
door.
What do you think Of her, Sci
den?" Hutcl1ins said with q genial
laugh. "Bit of a liar, eh ?"
mo, I don't think she's liar
in this case, at any rate. She Is
a nasty type, and vindictive, as
you can see. Directly she was
given notice, for that, take it. Is
what really happened, she came
straight here. That's why 1t was
foolish Of Lady Sewerage to get
rid Of her right away"
'"Then, there's been some pretty
hard lying somewhere. Hutchins
afhrmed vigorously.
very; that's what we have to
find out"
IT suppose it will all be threshed
out at the inquest" Kutchins sale
YEARLY.
| THAT is exactly what I want 81
avoid. don't want anything to
come out at the inquest; inquesJS
are q damned nuisance! The Press
get hold of all the information and
it is broadcast everywhere"
Hutchins shook his great head
II don't like it, Selden. It's nc@
what I've been accustomed to; not
but what 1 don't agree with you
about coroners and their courts
but it looks like aiding and abel
ting"
Nonsense, man! Have you any
arrest pending? Can you build UP
a case against anyone? Why, we
should be simply siDwing our
hands. Didn't you see that
frightened that woman on purpose
to prevent her saying anything !
well, you are in charge, youh
be there and can do what sou
like" Hutchins grumbled.
Selden laid his hand on the
others arm. mo, Hutchins, my
friend, that's just where you are
wrong. That very efficient ana
trustworthy officer, spec TOR
Hutchins Of the Sussex Constant
larry, will be there, and l can leave
matters with perfect confidence VI
his hands. The less investigation
at this stage the better"
The inspector stared at MN
open-mouthed. "WelI, of course,
if you wish me to do so, ] WIZ
carry on, but what are you gong
to do 2"
II ana returning to London a.
once, that is, tomorrow morning.
Had enough Of it7" Hutchifls
said with a laugh.
Tor the present, yes; but there
is something behind all this, and l
shall have to make lot OF u
quiries."
CTO Be Continued
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! to hear what you have to say. TEN
it in your own way"
THANK you, I will" The jaw
set and the thin, cruel lips made q
straight line. "I've been there at
the Abbey for years, Mr.. Selden.
It's my belief that they have been
trying to kill Sir Henry for very
long time"
Come, comet" Hutchins said
sharply. "You mustn't go making
accusations, you know, unless you
can prove them"
| For moment the woman looked
put out, but Selden said suavely:
"She has not mentioned any
names, Inspector, and I am sure
that she had no intention of doing
so; had you, Mrs. Thornton?"
mo names, no pack drill"
Hutchins said decisively.
The housekeeper drew herself
together primly. ''Well, of course,
! if you gentlemen don't wish to
hear anything-only thought as
there had been a cold-blooded muir
der done it was in the interests of
justice that I should tell you all
know"
"Of course, madam; we are only
too ready to listen, but just give
us information, you understand.
Now, about last night" -Seldeu
hurried on, fearing that she would
interrupt. Gould you tell us any
thing that occurred then? 2"
The face of the woman became
animated with a sort of secretive
energy.
Eyes, l can," she stated emphat-
ically. II am only light sleeper,
Mr.. Selden, and found it difficult
to rest as I had been reading an
exciting detective story, The Blue
Murder; you probably know it."
"Quite," Selden answered TIM
truthfully.
"It would be about two o'clock,
I should say, and The moon was
shining full on the opposite side OF
the court. My eye was caught by
a light that showed at each Win
dow in turn in the corridor on the
ground floor. l thought it strange
that anyone should be moving at
that time of night, but am far
from being superstitious. / am
corresponding member of the So
ciety of the F'lame-a spiritualistic
assembly of ardent souls"
II have heard of it, but this
light-was it e candle or lamp
could you tell ?"
There are no lamps that I have
aver seen in the house." Mrs.
Thornton said with a note of alarm
creeping into her voice. Dear me,
I never thought of that-and none
of us use candles-I really couldn't
say what it was"
you did not see anyone carry
ing the light by any chance?" Sell
den asked patiently.
mo, I didn't. just saw the
flash as the windows were passed.
going towards the chapel"
The woman had apparently been
SO scared that she had been afraid
to look too closely.
THAT would have been"
Hutchins began, but a look from
Selden stopped him.
Ibid you see the light coming
back later" he asked hurriedly.
mo; and that is the curious
part, Mr.. Selden. No light came
back, but another went by"
"Ah, a second light-that's very
interesting! Dc you mind if we
smoke, Mrs. Thornton 2"
@"I have no objection. In fact, I
do so myself when am in my
own ROOM
| Selden offered a cigaret, and
took one himself, while Hutchins
lit pipe.
| (To BE Continued)
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Mr.. Warfield was not strong and
he died wher1 merely %, on Nov.
IS, 1896. His death marked the
tragic end Of a lovely romance.
While Mr.. Warfeld had brought
an equally distinguished ances-
trail line to his wife, Alys, he left
Mrs. Warfeld with little money.
The young widow and her infant
daughter went to Baltimore.
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Sea Strike
GroubHas
BigParude
lRv INC Associated Press.l

(By The Associated PreSs)
Organizers called $4,000 men. wo
men and children to parade at San
Francisco today III protest against
the stalemate il the nations mari
time st.ike--a deadlock duplicated in
various other Industries troubled by
Walk-outs
Strife in the shipping industry kept
thousands Of workers Idle IN San
Francisco, and other ports on the Pa
cific. Atlantic and Gulf coasts. In ad-
dition $500 workers were affected by
nine non-rnaritime strikes in the San
Francisco bay area.
The Pacific Northwest lumber in
dustIy's business was cut an cstimat-
I'd so per cent
AT Houston, waterfront riot that
started wheH striking seanren occu-
pied their old headquarters. the In
ternational SeameA's Union hall. left
one man shot, probably fatally, and
three others beaten.
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5te BLOQDHQg BAY
49, l91/o WALTER s. FISHERMAN 90
i oR
HutcI1ins said, as Selden
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esting," Hutcl1ins said, as Selden
stopped.
"Well, there are several rather
curious things about James. Hand
writing is one of the subjects to
which great attention is given at
the school, and has become an
exact science. I got Colindale to
give me a specimen of Sir Henry's
writing-one can judge character
in that way, and you remember I
asked him to fill in the details of
the sketch of the house for me.
He wrote the names cf the various
rooms, and + induced James to do
the same"
II wondered Why" HItchins
said, all attention now.
"He was taken off his guard.
He wrote the names of the ser
wants quarters for me, and the
writing was identical with Sir
Henry's."
What is the meaning of that 2"
II am going to take the matter
up carefully, but at first sight I
should say that the butler had
been in the habit of writing for Sir
Henry-perhaps for years. That
doesn't make him a murderer, but
it requires little explanation"
A discreet tap came at the door,
and Hucks entered in sf1irt-sleeves.
Tho ut h1A~y hn6
greatly increased his sales, and he
knew that thirsty pressmen would
be invading the village in Swarns
as soon as the news was known
in London. That was all to the
good, but the presence Of two de-
tectives in the place was a source
Of anxiety, as some of his more
secret activities would have to be
suspended, with the "cops" in resi-
dence.
"a lady to see you, sir" He
addressed Hutchins, whom he
knew well.
''Who is it?" Hutchins asked,
not best pleased at being dis
turbed.
MRS. Thornton, the housekeeper
from the Abbey"
Admit her." Hutchins said
grandly.
The woman came in, wheeling
from fast walking, and obviously
nervous. Selden rose and offered
her a seat, with a smile Of well
come.
Thank you, sir" She sat down
heavily, and Selden took rapid
glance, summing her up mentally
with quick discernment. The tight
lips and acid face, eyes too close
set, and determined little jaw, q
narrow-minded, suspicious type, a
busybody for choice, and a dan
gerous woman.
"I would have come before if it
had been possible" she began,
squaring her shoulders as though
for a fight. First we were all
locked up in the house like con-
victs, and then Lady Severinge
forbade me to go out. There have
been things going on in that house
far too long in my opinion. What
with that Mr.. Colindale--"
She stopped for want of breath,
and Selden quickly interviewed.
yes, Mrs. Thornton ?" he said
gently. "You want to tell us some
thing of what occurred at the Abb
hey last night, and perhaps Lady
Severinge didn't want you to come
here, is that it?"
Eyes, 1 do" she said viciously
though her ladysfip"-there was
world of scorn in her voice
told me that it was no business
of mine to tell tales. It's the duty
of everyone to tell the truth. Mr.
Selden."
| Quite so. We are both waiting
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(Cmunueo from Page One.)
o1' will ne go back TO the old theory
THAT to the victor belongs the spoils
and regard the rewarding of the
faithful" as more important than
the efficient conduct Of the State gov
eminent.
These are the questions which are
uppermost in political circles here as
the date for Mr.. Hoey to assume the
guvernorhip draws nearer. It is agreed
THAT how Mr.. Hoey answers these
4nsztAons will determine very largely
me appointments he will make, also
abAt the appointments he makes will
AQ&wer these questions, so that the
public generally will not know the
answer to them until most Of his APP
pain tments have been made
H., HoAy Will Adhere to Merit.
rEae prevailing belief among those
who know Mr.. Hoey and are familia1
With hts ideas about government and
,x.'t1ra. l.. t!,st &c viii .,adbere 70 the
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Soon after the marriage Mr..
Warfeld fell ill. In an effort to
regain his health and to await
the birth Of a baby, the couple
went to Blue Summit, Pa, in the
Blue Ridge mountains. There
Bessie Wallis Warfield was born
in 1896. She was named after
her aunt Bessie and her father,
whose first name was Wallis.
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READ THIS FIRST

Jack Reid only witness to the mys-
terious murder of Sir Henry Severinge
in the chapel Of his ancient abbey, is a
ne'er- do Well who has lived by his wits
In the chabel to steal leweled cross,
Reid could raise no alarm at the time
of the murder for fear of discriminating
himself y Before Richard Selden is sum
has posed as an itinerant painter work.
Ing az the abbey, Colonel Graham, a
neighbor, and Eric Colindale. agent of
the estate. trace Sir Henry's body to
his fathers coffin with the aid of blood
officer, interview Colindale and Reid.
James, the butler. and Lady Hilda, who
10 i'll love with Colindale.
NOW Go ON WITH THE STORY)
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Mrs. Warfield remained unmar-
ried for IL years. Following her
husbands death she made her
home, with her baby daughter,
in the mansion of her mother-in-
law, Mrs. Henry MacTier War
field, in Baltimore. ~ 1906, de-
termined to make her own way,
she opened a tea room, which
was much frequented by Balti-
more society.
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Mrs Wallis Simpsons mother
was Miss AIys Montague. This
Virginia family derived from the
English Montague first men,
toned in Norm~n times. At IS,
Alys married Teackle Wallis
Warfeld, descendant of an old
Baltimore family, first estab-
lished in America in 1862. The
Warield line, to-, extends back
to 1865
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Bessie went to several schools
among them Arundel. school
Baltimore, which no longer ex-
lists. There she mingled with the
children of the first families Of
the Severn and Potomac rivers
Bessie was helped generously by
her uncle. "Sol" Warield, who
took q particular delight in aid.
ing the independent spirit of
Mrs. Warfeld in such a manner
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Hoey Plans Job
Awards Upon Merit

Continued from Page one.)
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Ehringhaus Orders
Special Session To
Pass Security Law

tContt.ued from Page One.)
Evening star., 1936-05-03
METAL PRICES HOLD
AT STEADY LEVELS
Lead Experiences Best Demand,
With Sales for Week Esti.
mated at 10000 Tons.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May ALI non-fer-
rous metal markets held steady in the
last week, with lead experiencing rela-
lively the best demand.
Diversified buying of this metal
from practically all consuming
branches for May and June delivery
continued to absorb smelters' daily ore
intake. Sales for the week were esti-
mated at 10000 tons.
Domestic sales of copper for April
of 158,064 tons, the largest monthly
total since sales have been reported,
were booked early in the month prior
to the a cent advance and were said
to represent trade needs for three
months, on an average.
Business was restricted at the un-
changed price of 9i2 cents for elec-
trolytic. Foreign demand. however,
was fairly active at slightly easier
prices. Buying from France spurted
when devaluation talk was renewed,
it was said.
Tin was quiet but steady. Zinc and
antimony also remained quiet at un-
changed prices.
Evening star., 1936-05-03
STOCKS CO DOWN
At WEEKS CLOSE
Moderate Losses Recorded
in DuIIeSt Session Since
January 20, 1885.
BY FRANK MacMILLEN,
Associated Press Financial Writer.

NEW YORK, May Most traders
gave the stock market the cold shoul-
der today and the result was a mod
erately lower drift and the dullest
session since January 20 last year.
Numerous customers, as we'll as
brokers, widened their week end holi-
day to take advantage of the Sum-
merry weather and the Kentucky
Derby.
Scattered gold mire issues and Spe-
cialties came into favor during the
latter part of the proceedings, but
losses predominated following an ir-
regular start.
Prices Stiffen Later.
With bids lacking in many instances,
the list was off / to around points
at one time. Then prices stiffened,
but not sufficiently to prevent some
what heavy close.
American Telephone, continuing to
reflect the possibility of rate cuts
growing out of the Federal inquiry
into the company's affairs, dropped to
within a shade of its years low before
getting its back against the wall. 1t
finished off Is of a point at 1912.
Analysts attached little significance
to the days desultory performance.
Disinterest and the extreme thinness
of many issues kept the ticker tape
motionless at frequent intervals.
Transfers for the two hours aggre-
gated only 401 800 shares, against $780,
$40 last Saturday. The Associated
Press average of 80 stocks was down
O3 of point at 58.3.
Traders Indifferent.
The financial district was not SO
much bearish as indifferent. Then
too, there was disinclination to step
out too far on either the long or short
sides in view of impending develop
ments at home and abroad
Monday, for instance. it was be-
lieved likely the Supreme Court will
hand down the long-awaited decision
In the Guffey coal act controversy.
Tomorrow the run-off in the French
elections takes place. If the Left
lists" emerge victorious, banking circles
believe there is chance of franc de-
Evening star., 1936-05-03
ROeder Is Elected
Head of Colorado
Fuel & Iron Corp.
BY the Associated Press.


DENVER, May 2.-Oficers and di-
rectors of the Colorado Fuel Iron
Corp, meeting for the first time since
the final reorganization of the COM
pany was approved last week in Fed
eral District Court, named Arthur
Roeder, former head of the old COM
pany, as president, and selected other
officials.
Under Roeder in the new admin
istration are w. A. Maxwell, jr, vice
president: S. G. Pierson, vice president
and treasurer; Newell H. Orr and
Thomas Aurelius, vice presidents, and
D. c. McGrew, secretary.
Three New Yorkers who are di-
rectors. Cyril ]. c. Quinn, Carl j.
Schmidlapp and Bertram Cutler, were
not present at the session yesterday.
Evening star., 1936-05-03

CONTINUED on Page -
Evening star., 1936-05-03

valuation, eventually if not soon This,
it is figured, might cause flight home
of foreign funds now invested in
American securities.
Evening star., 1936-05-03
WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE
YEAR 1886

BY W & CO. Build washns D
INCLUDING
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-08
Correspondence

Monday Night Councilman Roberts of
st. Thomas answered the invitation to ad
dress the people of St. Croix on the ques
t on OF the new Ol ganic act Precisely at
$50 the chairman introduced the peoples
guest to the large crowd which had gather
ed around the Band Stand.