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Evening star., 1937-01-01
More Naval Competition.

With expiration of the old year, naval
limitation comes to an inglorious end.
The Washington treaty Of 1922 and the
London pact OF 1890 are no more. From
today on the sea powers of the world
are at liberty to construct as many war
ships as their needs require or their
financial sinews allow. The outlook Is
not heartening one for taxpayers any,
where, because the stage is set for re-
sumption Of competitive building on the
costly pre-war scale. In order to lose
not an hours time Great Britain will
signalize New Year day by laying down
two 35,O00-ton battleships-King George
and Prince of Wales. The first capital
ships projected since 1922, they will be
the last word in armament, speed and de-
fenSive equipment. Expected to cost at
least 35,000,000 apiece, they are the fore
runners of even more powerful British
vessels. Whereas their immediate prede-
CeSSOrs Nelson and Rodney, commits
stoned in 1927, we're Ave years in build
ing, King George and Prince of Wales,
because Of advance replacement arrange
ments permitted by the old treaties, will
be completed in half that time.
Not only are the British proceeding
post-haste to possess themselves of two
super-modern battleships, but they will
exhaust every energy to construct scores
of auxiliary craft as part of the vast re-
armament program deemed imperative
because of new threats to European peace
British construction sets the pace for 4
naval race already world wide. France
enters the competition with &572 600 900
program, comprehending flve $1,000 ton
battleships and ten 10,OO0-ton cruisers.
Germany, under her quota tonnage treaty
with Great Britain. is proceeding rapidly
to equip herself with 35.OOO-t ton battle
ships, heavy cruisers destroyers. sub
marines and aircraft carriers. Italy will
utilize the freedom of action resultant
from expiration of limitat ton by building
35.OO0-ton capital ships and correspond.
ing complement of auxiliary vessels.
Parity with France is Italy's irreducible
minimum, in accordance with Fascism's
new status as a Mediterranean and CO.
lonial power. Russia Is not tagging be-
hind in the feverish contest, with one
eve peeled on Germany in the Baltic and
the other on Japan in the Far East. The
japanese formally demand parity. re-
spectively. with the British and American
navies, but Japans economic straits OBJ
viously make it impossible for her ever
to keep that pace. Meantime, programs
already under way. provide for systematic
development of the Japanese fleet, al
ready supreme in Asiatic waters
The United States is expected promptly
to match the battleship program upon
which the British have embarked, in pur-
suance of our fixed principle of main
tanning equality with the other English
shooting navy Congress has provided
for completion of full treaty fleet by
1912. The American people will not be
content with any policy that abandons
the program of a United States Navy
second to none. It's creation and main
tenance will call for heavy expenditure
In days to come, but 1t is a premium for
national life insurance that must be paid.
Evening star., 1937-01-01
New Year.

Charles Lamb. whimsical literary saint,
still dearly appreciated by thousands of
readers though more than a century has
elapsed since his graceful pen was stop
ped, once remarked that nobody regards
the first of January with indifference.
The occasion, he rightly believed, is
stimulating to the imagination in the
highest degree. Properly appraised, it
provides an opportunity for covenant
with the future; it dramatizes the worth
and the value of time and of the privi-
lege of living The sound of bells ring
Ing out the old and ringing In the new, is
ideal of rebirth which is fundamentally
inherent in the customary celebration of
the start of the year.
But the lesson of New Year needs prac-
tical application. There is no efficiency
in an empty recognition of the chance
20 attempt a new beginning. What is
wanted is an active faith in the feasibility
Of it. Humanity. for example. has de-
sired peace for cons; it has been conf
dent that international harmony event.
ually might be realized and effected; all
that has been lacking is a pragmatic
method Yet the fact of that discrepancy
between aspiration and attainment is no
excuse for encouragement. Conditions
can be changed, are being changed. In
deed, variation is a cosmic law univer-
sally conceded.
And the same doctrine may be sug-
sested to individuals. The whole theory
Of Christian civilization is predicated
npon the power of plain men and women
10 be spiritually born again. Despair it.
self-the extreme contradiction of the
an asset to a struggling soul My desc
lation,' Shakespeare said, does begin to
make better life" Moreover. it is help
ful to remember how much progress to-
ward the Kingdom of God on Earth al
ready has been achieved. Consider the
brave optimism of Robert Blatchford:
I'VE have nearly lost the supernatural;
but we have found the children. and we
are finding nature. No other age loved
fields and flowers and clouds and chill
dren AS this age loves them. No other
age was so rich in love and mercy
The salvation of the race, self-evi-
dently, depends upon the vision of a
world constantly, durably, everlastingly
new. Jesus stipulated that except We
become as little children" the pill
grims never could attain the Zion of their
dreams. And nineteen centuries have but
served to confirm His injunction. The
year now opening will be the creation
of those who nobly strive to justify the
days, the hours and the fleet moments of
which it is composed. 1t will be dark and
sorrowful or bright and glad according
to their effort and their success Mil
lions for the sake of charity If for no
other reason. will enter its portals with
q PRAYER for prosperity and happiness de-
served because earned. For the ma
tority, perhaps providentially for all who
merit 1t. there must be commensurate full
filment
Evening star., 1937-01-01
A Rhyme at Twilight
Bv
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
By the Sea.

By the Sea.
I'm wondering. dear heart II you re-
member
The hours we spent together by the sea.
Here in the twilight Of town December
The beauty of that dusk comes back
to me.
The sweep of the flood tide that filled the
shadows,
The golden sparkle of the sunset waves,
A rush of water like the flight of swal-
lows,
Strong. salty winds blowing DER rocky
caves
A blue. blue dusk along the shoreline
coming,
One brilliant star. sharp pointed as .
spear -.
Then, overhead, carrier pigeon hom-
ing
You whispering, Homes best Of all, my
dear"
Evening star., 1937-01-01

Goering is said to be the wit and come
dian of the Hitler encourage. II Hauf-
stangl could be persuaded to set him to
music a new era of comic opera states
manship might develop, which an emo.
tional public might dispose of by the
mere use of eggs or tomatoes as missiles.
Evening star., 1937-01-01

American capitalists are always aware
of oil discoveries and equipped with
means of exploiting them. Gold and
silver have their function, but oil Is COM
ing to be recognized as q basis of al
values.
Evening star., 1937-01-01

Aviation itself Is 4 success. Aviation
pilots need more moral and medical SUI
pervision. Any kind of a flying machine
Is sort of monster to which the allot-
very small.
Evening star., 1937-01-01

There is always a movement on foot to
give somebody 4 monument. If serious
labor trouble should arise the stone cut
ters' union will hardly venture to assert
itself as dissa tished,
Evening star., 1937-01-01
lOhless Paw.

From the Marsh nAlito~n t1owa) Times r epub,iesn.
Iowa's subcommittee. writing a social
security compliance bill, has decided
upon a maximum Of SIS per week during
periods Of unemployment. Some prob
ably will be hoping they lose their jobs.
Evening star., 1937-01-01

In contemplating the fact that he has
not had his own way about everything.
Senator Borah revealed the wise smile of
the philosopher who never expects such
thing in this life.
Evening star., 1937-01-01
A Warming.

Prom the kalAm azoo Gazette.
Now that Swedish gland expert be-
ieves he can give children the strength
Of grown men, father will ponder 4 bit
befofs uslarpinS tlnioe's toy railroad.
Evening star., 1937-01-01
American DictatOrs.

Prem the Winston Salem Journal
In this land of the brave and the home
of the free there Is no greater dictator
tl1sn style nor firrner slave-driver than
custom. -
Evening star., 1937-01-01

Selling an airplsne with bad engine
Is said to be not against the law and yet
authorities have to worry about such
things as 81 mutuels and claw machines.
Evening star., 1937-01-01

shortf hours have sometimes provided
more time for discussion of strikes for
higher wages which resulted in no wages
at all for a while.
Evening star., 1937-01-01

The care of youth Ia an creasins re-
sponsibility. Parents regard themselves
as fortunate il they can keep 4 young
ster from being kidnapped.
Evening star., 1937-01-01
Republican Subsidy.

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Chairman Hamilton Is to get s25. 900
, year to rehabilitate the Republican
party. There should also be contingent
bonus.
Evening star., 1937-01-01

Madrid, as seen from a distance, has
developed another of those fights in
which everybody gets the worst of it.
Evening star., 1937-01-01
The Town Clock.

From the Grand Rapids Press
About all the average town clock docs
is to remind us. to look at our watch and
see what time 1t Is.
Evening star., 1937-01-01
Success.

We always envy, more or less,
The thing that people call success:
And that is why, it may be stated.
1t always gets investigated.
Evening star., 1937-01-01
A Willing Handshaker.

Don't you grow tired of having to
shake hands with 50 many people?"
mo, sir" answered Senator Sorghum.
when q man gets to where he can't
line up q list for him to shake hands
with, no intellectual greatness Is going
to save him. From that moment on he's
out of politics"
Evening star., 1937-01-01

II never shoots crap on New Year.
said Uncle Eben. Il can't see de sense
Of wishin' friend Happy New Year
an den tryin' to take his wages Away
rum I'm"
Evening star., 1937-01-01

Jud Tunkins says a man who never
owns up to mistake Is likely to And
his luck getting harder and harder Is
he goes on making 1t.
Evening star., 1937-01-01
1887.

1897.
Nineteen Thirty seven, we extend
The welcome of q trusting friend
To you.
The year just gone has not done all
1t should.
50 unto you we lift this call:
Be good!
Each year our hearts to song have moved
At first.
But some that sang the loudest proved
The worst.
It is not wondrous might or skill
We crave.
We simply say We hope you will
Behave.
'It Is easy to speak wisely" said Hi
Ho, the sage Of Chinatown. but often
dificult to act In accordance with your
own words"
Evening star., 1937-01-01
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN,

A reader cen get the Gnswer TO dny
question OF fact By mritino The Wash
inoton Euening Star In ntorration Bureau.
Frederic j. Haskin, Director, WaShino-
ton, d. c. Please fnclose stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1937-09-09
Visit Our New
Radio Department

Featuring the new 1897 models
in R. c. A.-Victor, Zenith, Cru
now and Philco makes. Both
large console cabinets and small
table styles.
Lansburgh'sHSirth Floor.
Evening star., 1937-09-09
Curtains, Draperies

Curtains, Draperies
50 Prs.-5sc MESH CUR
TAINS; tailored styles;
colorful peach pat CSo
tern. pr. ------
13 Prs.-1.9S TTAGE
SETS; marquisettes and nov-
city effects; variety
Of colors and styles; 7 90
pr.
IS Yds.-3.9S UPHOLSTERY
FABRICS; "Orinoka" broca-
telles and cut friezes; decora-
tive colors; 50-in. 90
width: yd. --
50 Yds.-79c DAMASK; egg
shell and blue; attractive pat
terms, so in. width; AOa
yu.
45 Yds.-49c and SOC DAM.
ASKS; attractive pat
terms and colors; 36- o.
in. width: yd.----
107 Yds.-98c IMPORTED
WOLFE; horizontal stripe pat
tern. wine or brown IOo
color combinations; yd.
Pr.-20.00 CHINTZ DRA-
PERIES; nursery pattern:
custom-made with cornice for
double window; sateen lined;
peach color; COM z On
-12.95 DECORATIVE MIR
ROW CORNICE; 4.0R
sample; 34-in. width
3 Prs.-S.98 BOBBINET CUR
TAINS; dotted, ruffled style;
ivory or beige; 50-in. width;
IA yd. E n g t h; d .OR
3 Prs.-7.98 BBINE
CURTAINS; ruffied chantilly;
beige; 42-in. width; d QQ
"a -yd. length; pr
2 Prs.-9.98 IRISH POINT
CURTAINS; ecru; tailored
style; attractive patterns; 80
in. width; Sgd. 400
length; pr. ----
2 Prs.-5.s8 BOBBINET CUR
TAINS; Irish point design;
tailored style; 34-in.
wild n; ~ yd. D OQ
length: pr. -
is Prs.-2.98 TTAGE
SETS; voile or marquisette;
fine quality; very
wide; blue or gold; 90
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Evening star., 1937-09-09

Included are lace, imported French voies, batistes
linens dotted swiss, sheer prints, crepes sheer q
prints nets and pastels. Mostly one-of-a-kind ~ -
few formals in chiffon and crepe. Misses, wonl-
ems and little women's sizes.
Dresses-Lansburohs-A Cooled Street Floor
Evening star., 1937-09-09
TOYS

lo.oO lAbLE lENNiS
SETS; 3-ply top, heavily re-
inforced table; nice q OK
looking; set -
2-27.50 GIRLS BICYCLE;
floor sample; in perfect
operating condi- 1OOS
ton -
1-2.98 WAGON; all steel
rubber tires: re- 4 90
duced A'|O
3-3.9s PEDAL BIKES; with
bells and tenders; COQ
each
1-5.s5 WICKER ROCKER:
upholstered; sturdily 2 o.
made
Ldnsburqh's-FUth Floor
Housefurnishings
1916 to AIS CARD Ia
BLES; all slightly damaged:
SOLD as l.OOtO3.5O
35-25c to 49c KITCHEN
GADGETS; included are cork
screws, can openers, bottle
openers, fiZzers, etc; t.
I2-1.00 PICNIC BASKETS;
durable splint style; fitted
with 4 spoons and 4 EOo
forks; complete -
1875 ICE CREAM FREEZ-
ERS; Pilgrim make; OS
4-qt. size ---
$50 BLACK ENAMEL; l
gal. size; Lansburgh o.
2-2.50 CLEAR VARNISH;
1a-gal. size. Lansburgh OOo
brand ------
$3.50 HOSE LENGTHS;
5o-feet hose; complete with
couplings; U. S. . OS
1885 HOSE LENGTHS;
25-feet hose; complete I 40
with couplings; U. S.
1-16.95 MAPLE TABLE; ex-
tension style; from higher
priced dinette suite; 7OOS
sold as is-
Ldnsburgh's-Sirth Floor
Lamp Shades
3-1.95 SILK SHADES; pure
silk: table lamp style; floor
samples; sli g htly 7Sc
soiled, each --
10-1.00 to 1.25 PLEATED
CHINTZ SHADES; styles for
table. floor or bridge ROo
styles; each
I-3.95 POTTERY LAMP;
complete with shade;
slightly Clipped on L OO
1-12.95 i. E. S. FLOOR
LAMP; club size; z or
complete with shade.
Lansburgh's-Sirth Floor
CHINA
$3.50 CHINA COVERED
DISHES; decorated, discon-
tinued open stock I M
pattern -----
2-4.50 NORITAKE CHINA
TURKEY PLATTERS; dis
continued open stock I IN
pattern -------
60-65c CHINA SOUP
PLATES; decorated, discon-
tinued open stock pat CSo
tern; each ----
12-50c CHINA AFTER DIN
NER COFFEE CUPS AND
SAUCERS; decorated discon-
tinued open stock pat CEc
tern; both for -
2-24.50 CHINA SERVICES;
63-pc.; service for 8; beautiful
decoration; COM 14.5O
plete set - 'oO
2-34.50 CHINA SERVICES;
94-pc.; service for IL; attrac-
tive decoration;
complete dinner C1 SO
I-s.95 SERVICE FOR 8;
35-pc.; brilliant yellow Cali
ente glaze ware; Z OK
complete dinner set. ~
2-5.95 SERVICE FOR s; 32-
pc; bright green glaze;
complete dinner 2 OK
3-5.95 SERVICE FOR 6; 81
pc: " flower pot design:
complete d in ner Z OK
Lansburgh's-Sirth Floor
Floor Screens
2-s.9s FLOOR SCREENS;
Venetian blind e.
feet: sold as is; . 90
1-6.s5 FLOOR SCREEN;
hunting scene" wall
paper design; sold z o.
Ldnsburqh' h's-Air-Cooled
Fourth Floor
Slip Covers
1-3.ss SOFA COVER; T.
cushion style; 76-in. I 90
brown nubtex --
Ldnsburgh's-
Air-Cooled Fourth Floor.
YARNS
125-23c to 75c YARNS; odds
and ends, skein and ball lots;
all types included; broken
colors and assort- ~
ments: each -- OS
75-"VELVETEEN" YARN;
2-oz. skein; has rayon thread;
good variety 2forl.OO
OF colors -
65-"PERRIOT" YARN; 4
2-oz. skeins; has rayon nub
finish; colors suitable for Fall
dresses scarfs' 2 for LOO
200-35c LANS b URG HIS
CRnCuET COTTON. ooo
Evening star., 1937-09-09

Children's Hosiery
las Prs.-25c and 29c CHILL
DREN'S HOSIERY; included
are socks, kings and
anklets: broken sizes -.
and colors; pr. - -
80 Prs.-39c CHILDRFN'S
STOCKINGS; broken IT,
sizes and colors; pr ~
Ldnsburch 's-Air-Cooled
Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1937-09-09
Fur Coats, Scarfs

$500 Lapin Coats, brown, grey and black excel
lent quality reduced Observation-Disclosures 3975
$500 Mendoza Beaver Coats, beautifully made
fine skins; ow 68 m
l-!250O Silver Fox Scarf, beautifully tipped pet:
FRIDAY only --------------------------- $500
$500 Silver Fox Scarf, large skin; reduced for
clearance $500
1-125O0 Silver Fox Cape, heavily frosted skins of
long SILKY depth $500
1880 Brown Lapin, deep rich fur; special for Fri
Lansburghs-Air- Cooled Second Floor
Evening star., 1937-09-09
WASH GOODS


1863 YDS. 39c COTTONS; cot
ton and rayon prints and cot
ton suitings; attractive ga
patterns. Yd -
300 YDS. 39c SHEER COT
TONS; good variety of pat
terms; smart designs. 1Oo
100 -YDS. acc NOVELTY
COTTONS: patterns suitable
for blouses, children's 7Eo
dresses etc LOU
136 YDS. 49c SATEEN; good
variety of colors; suitable
draperies. com fort CSc
covers. Yd.
"a YDS. SOC NOVELTY COo
LINEN; white. Yd.--
Ldnsburgh's-Air-Cooled
Third Floor
Blankets, Comforts
S-10.95 ALL-WOOL BLAN-
KETS; slightly soiled: variety
OF colors' size 72xso 7.O5
1856 NORTH STAR BLAN-
KETS; dark blue and dark
green; slightly soiled; y 1S
size 72x84 inches
I--18.50 RTH STAR
BLANKET; green; slightly
damaged; size 72x84 OCE
lnCneS ----
1885 NOVELTY BLAN-
KETS; green and rose;
slightly soiled; size OF
70x80 inches --
1-7.95 DOWN COMFORT;
small chintz pattern
in gold ground; down z OE
UileO -----------
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Third Floor
AUTO ROBES
<E3.95 WOOL AUTO
ROBES; full size, . 90
fringed; good quality.
Ldnsburgh's-Air-Cooled
Third Floor
Evening star., 1937-09-09
RUGS

1-ss3 BROADLOOM RUG;
twistweave; rust; 505O
size 10.6x12 # CCO
1-16.75 GULISTAN RUG;
American Oriental discontin-
ued pattern; size 1nOS
27x54-in. O~o
7-5.95 HOOKED RUGS; ma
chine-made; sturdy weave;
assorted pat terms; d 40
size 27x54-in. --
1-122.95 BROAD L o O M
RUG; Twistweave; blue; nm
isned ,a :, ends; size 1925
2-5.95 BROADLOOM RUGS;
used for display; green; sold
as is; size s'x4'6"; I OS
each
1-15.oo BROADLOOM RUG;
rose; finished ends: q o.
size 5x9 It. -- O
1-17.25 BROADLOOM RUN
NE r; texture
weave; sage green; 10 OF
size 3x9 ft.---
1880 GULISTAN RUG;
American Oriental discontin-
ued pattern; size II Sn
36"x63v - oO
Ldnsburph's-An-Cooled
EoSy~fh E1nA-
Evening star., 1937-09-09
WOOLENS

Is YDS. $50 RABBIT HAIR
SUITING; powder
blue. violet. orchid. 1.4O
Yd. -
Is YDS. 2.95 KASHA; light
b lue a n d grey. 1.60
Yd.
IS YDS. 2.95 FORSTMANN
TWEEDS; tan and brown,
blue-and-grey mix 1.60
lures. Yd.
IA YDS. 2.95 BASKET SUIT
ING; rose and violet. I 40
u.
LdnSburph'@Atr-Cooled
Third Floor
Evening star., 1937-09-09
Women's Hosiery

120 Prs.--100 MEMS
HOSIERY; included are Belle
6harmeer, Pointex and other
noted makes; broken ~
sizes and colors; Pr ~
Ldnsbierqh h's-Air-Cooled
Street Floor
Evening star., 1937-09-09

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1937-09-09
SILKS

395 Yds.-1.0O SILKS AND
ACETATES; pure-dye silk
prints and acetates in plain
and novelty patterns; good
variety of colors and 20.
designs; yd. -
Is Yds.-1.95 PRINTED VEL
VETEEN; patterns suitable
for Autumn wear; 4 m
80 Yds.-2.95 METALLIC
VELVETS; suitable
for blouses, ETC.; I 20
yd.
175 Yds.-59c ACE A T E
CREPES; novelty pat
terms; pastel colors; COo
yd.
100 Yds.-1.00 PRINTED
CHIFFONS; pure dye silk;
mostly dark grounds; ROo
yd.
Is Yds.-2.5o PANNE VEL
VET; white or black,
only; excellent quail IN
ity; yd. ----- ~"
l. L.
Evening star., 1937-09-09
YARNS

125-23c to 75c YARNS; odds
and ends; skein and ball lots;
all types included; broken
colors and assort- IN.
ments; each ---
75-"VELVETEEN" YARN;
2-oz. skein; has rayon thread;
good variety 2fOr1.OO
OF coIors - A'OO
65-"PERRIOT" YARN; T.
2-oz. skeins; has rayon nub
finish; colors suitable for Fall
dresses scarfs, 2for1.M
blouses, ETC.
200-35c LANS BUR HIS
CROCHET COTTON; 300
yd. skeins; natural color only;
suitable for bedspreads, lunch
con clio tbs, 5for06c
scarfs, ETC. ~
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Third Floor
Evening star., 1937-09-09
GLOVES

s5 PRS. 69c to loo SUMMER
GLOVES; novelty weave fab
rics; broken sizes and styles;
mostly light Summer ~
shades. Pr.--
Lunsburgh's-Air-Cooled
Street Floor.
Evening star., 1937-09-09
TOTS Apparel

VI
20 - LOO DRESSES: 1o
sleeveless: sizes / to 8 III
22-1.00 to 1.59 BOB
BY SUITS; sizes / to 20
S-1.00 SWEATERS;
sip-over styles: broken 20
kl6tS
4-59c PAJ A NJ AS: sheer
sUsaes' s,,oas SIZES 10 q re- 20c
OuCtu "
25-1.0o to LIS sun SUITS;
from our regular 10.
stocks; sizes 3 to 6 ~
IS Prs.-l.49 LOW SHOES;
T-strsp styles; sizes 2 90
TO 8; pr.-- ooS
2 Prs.--1.49 to 200 OK
FORDS; broken sizes 40
and colors; sizes 2 to 3 ~
e5--1.o0 SUMNER DRESSES;
cunning prints and
80 .oiie : '0i0fS' sizes . 3oc
45-1.59 to 200 DRESSES;
sleeveless styles; dainty 20.
trimming; sizes to 6 ~
25--1.o0 SUN SUITS; hand
made; broken styles; 90
sizes 2 to 3 -
45--1.15 BOYS SUITS: with
sleeves; broken assortment in
sizes and colors; well IT,
Uldut
3s--1.15 BOYS SUITS; with
serge pants; nicely made;
broken color assort- 90
ment: sizes 3 to S ~
20-2.00 SWEATERS; fine
imports; broken COL 10
ors and sizes -
Ldnsburgh' gh's-Av-Cooled
Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1937-09-09
Junior DRESSES
Women's and Misses I6.o5
SPORT COATS

Included are fieeces, tweeds, mems fabrics.
Some in misses sizes are fur-lined. Fitted
and belted swagger styles. These colors:
Brown. tan, grey, oxford, blue, green and
rust. Not all sizes in every color But sew
eral styles in every size ize---------------
LdnsbTgh's-Air-Coo Second
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09

conceived the amazing plan Of grab
bling the Jewels.
In those days the jewels were not
so strongly guarded as today. They
were kept on the ground floor Of Mar
tin Tower In an iron cage, and an
88-year- old keeper entrusted with their
care.
Blood Struck Up Friendship.
The keeper lived in the upper floors,
and Blood, now disguised as parson
struck up friendship. He soon had
the garrulous old man elabbing ex-
pectantly about the idea of marriage
between the keepers daughter and
Blood's "modestly rich nephew"
1t was a romantic hour Blood ar
ranged for meeting between the
nephew" and the daughter o'clock
the morning of May 9.
The old keeper peered through his
door and admitted the colonel
With the colonel were three swords
men. The old man was knocked down
and gagged in a fifty.
Blood got into the cage, snatched
the crown, took a wooden mallet
and caved in its arches to make it
easier to carry concealed beneath his
cloak.
Scepter Filed Into Three Parts.
Another seized the kings orb, part
Of the regalia made for Charles II
in the Restoration. Pure gold, it was
about inches in diameter, studded
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with rubies. sapphires, emeralds and
diamonds.
Outside he saw strange man
lounging about. Alarmed, he entered
the tower. On the way he passed
by Blood and his confederates as they
were leaving. They carried their haul
beneath their cloaks; the filed scep-
ter was left behind as a too-trouble-
some Job.
Unbound, the old man ran down
the steps screaming: The crowns
gone; the crowns stolen!"
Bedlam broke. Soldiers, servants,
Warders knocked into each other in
the confusion, pulled their swords and
nearly killed their friends.
The colonel was a cagey soul. He
joined in the din.
stop the request" he yelled. run
ming in circles with the others and
pointing to running figures in the
distance.
But the captain of the main guard
had his eye glued on Blood. He soon
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saw the colonel edge away, followed
him to St. Katharine's wharf, and
there locked with him.
Blood jerked pistol, snapped it In
the guards face. It misfired. Others
fought the weaving arms OF the Irish
man. In the melee the precious stones
spilled from the crown into the mud
a glittering stream Of fire.
The other conspirators were rounded
up, kicking, shouting. Gems Of in
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estimable value were frisked from their
pockets. Diamonds we're picked out
Of the river mud.
In the face Of public anger the
doughty Irishman remained cool, grew
flippant. Anything for a crown" he
joked