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Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-02

when the body was discovered in
the library. Why, I ask you, Da-
vid, why did Bob McElwain leave
in the midst of his Trail of
Thrills to go to his library and
open his safe? Surely not to take
out this clever but worthless imi-
tation of his one-eyed Buddha ?"
Imitation, sir?" DAVID ques-
toned. rs that what you found
clutched in Mr.. McElwain's hand,
sir?"
Precisely. Wait, I've got it,
David. Let us have another look
at these wires" Moving the heavy
cabinet away from the WALL Mat
carefully examined the wires.
Huh, let me see. This is the an
tenna lead-in, this is the power
wire and this is the ground. Hold
on, what's this? Another wire?
And this one runs out this way, to
the window. David, you get out
there, through the window, fol-
low this brown wire and tell me
where it leads to-" One more look
at the rear of the radio chassis
convinced Mat that it was spe-
cial hook-up similar to that used
in installing an extra microphone
such as is often used at parties as
a source of amusement. A few
moments later, David Huxley re-
joined him and reported that the
brown wire led along the patio to
the library ugh a neatly
drilled hole in the wall.
With little difficulty the two
men found that the mysterious
wire led to a loudspeaker con-
cealed behind an Oriental tapes
try. The insulation had been re-
moved in two spots, one outside
the window and one inside a closet
in the library which was used for
storage of old books.
so that's it." muttered the
detective. The old microphone
trick. And they used it to scare
Mac out of his wits. The rest, l
believe, will be easy, David, my
man. Well stop at the radio stu
dio on our way home and ask
to see a copy of the script used on
the day our friend died. Also,
we'll have our friend Chang Ling
get us bit of detailed history on
this miniature one-eyed Buddha.
Then the pieces of the puzzle
ought to fit pretty well together.
TWO DAYS LATER group OF
men sat in the spacious office
of the Chief of Police James Nor
ris. Before the desk beside the
chief sat Matthew Henderson. in
tently peering at small heap of
oddly shaped pieces of cardboard.
Behind him stood the phlegmatic
David Huxley. On the other side
of the desk, nervously holding on
to their chairs, sat Chang Ling.
the venerable merchant of China
town, and his cousin, Lung Woo,
the late Robert McElwain's cook.
In front of the window, an insolent
sneer on his face, stood Detective
Sergeant johnson. chewing on a
cigar.
The latter spoke--"So the
Chink finally decided to surren-
der, eh? Shall wiring a confess
sion from him or is he going to
talk?"
Easy Sergeant" the chief ad-
monished him. Mr.. Henderson is
about to hand you the solution of
the McElwain murder No rough
stuff ',loa~n "
"And I suppose the solution
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puzzle or some such kids toy.
Well, I'm not aiming to swallow
that kind O. bunk. I'll take the
Chink to a cell. He'll talk"
Sergeant Johnson" Mat spoke
quietly, "some day you and I are
going to be friends, I believe. But
right now I feel more like showing
that awful cigar down your throat.
Are you going to listen or do you
want to hang the wrong man ?"
"All right" the detective. said,
grudgingly Shoot. I'm all ears"
That's exactly what is wrong
with you, old chap" David Hulk
ley broke in. "All ears and no
brains"
In an effort to avert further hos
tilities. Mat Henderson COM
menced-"The facts, briefly, are
these, gentleman. McElwain was
an inveterate collector of rare
Oriental relics. During one of his
frequent trips to China he ac-
quired the gem of them all, the
famous miniature one-eyed Bud
dha, at fabulous figure. He had
special wall safe built in which,
in addition to some valuable pa
pers and currency, he kept the
little statue. You will recall that
no fingerprints but McElwain's
own were found on that safe. You
will also recall that no trace of
poison was found in the half
empty tea-cup."
"The autopsy" he continued,
clearly revealed that the man
had died from poison. But no
amount of chemical analysis
could determine the nature of the
poison"
AS the famous detective spoke,
piece after piece was fitted into
a growing pattern of cardboard
on the chiefs desk.
After carefully questioning
Lung Woo, as well as the butler
and the maid, we find that Nc
Elwain left his radio about mid
way in his favorite program.
Something in that radio serial
made him rush into the library
before the program was over.
What else could it have been but
fear for the safety of his beloved
one-eyed Buddha? And so he was
found on the floor with his minia-
ture clutched in his hand"
What's that ?" Sergeant John
son exploded. Il didn't see any
thing in his hand"
That is because | saw 1t first, -
Mat stated with a honeyed smile
"Other vital facts are these, gentle.
men they all fit into this rather
queer pattern of Oriental design.
Listen: The safe was found open
yet, apparently, neither the cash
nor the negotiable securities had
been touched. Robbery, therefore
could not have been the motive
eXcept-Well-er-someonew want.
ed that one-eyed Buddha more
than anything. And that some
one must have been a person who
had been foiled in the attempt to
acquire the antique by fair means
Lung Woo, and not the butler, al
ways served his masters tea and
called at 4:30 for the dishes. He
knew at once that he would be
suspected and sought safety in the
house of Chang Ling. brought
him to my house to help me fit
this crazy puzzle together.
Next, my assistant and | dis
covered an auxiliary set of wires
leading to the library. There we
also found loudspeaker con.
cealed behind tapestry and fur
ther unmistakable evidence that
someone, hiding in the library
closet, had attached microphone
by means of which he had broken
into the program. The rest was
easy. We glanced over the script
used for that particular broad
cast. It dealt-believe it or not
with the mystery of the one-eyed
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he handed the papers to Sergeant
Johnson.
For a few brief moments the
policeman scanned the papers.
And during those moments Mat
Henderson stopped with incredible
swiftness over the outstretched
body of the shipping man and un-
observed slipped a small object
into his pocket. We'll. sergeant"
he spoke nonchalantly, "let me
know if can be of any help to
you"
~ WANT YOUR permission to
make thorough inspection of
the McElwain house, jim Mat
Henderson said as he and David
Huxley were seated in the private
office of Chief of Police James
Morris at the Hall of Justice. Il
have a hunch that we're going
to find a few things which your
thick -slSulled Detective Sergeant
Johnson has overlooked
Hell never forgive you it you
do" Chief Morris said with a
smile, knowing that the grudge
between Johnson and his friend
Henderson was largely imaginary
And I'll never forgive myself
II I 6"n't," Nat replied. Look
here, Jim. wish you'd call your
men off the trail of Lung Woo"
Il will, if you say so, Mat But
Evening star., 1937-09-23
DENHARDT LAWYER
REVEALS THREATS
Attorney Vows to Attend
: Examining Trial for
Cars, However.
By the Associa ted Press.

By the Associa ted Press.
BOWLING GREEN, KY, September
23.-Disclosure that an attorney for
Brig. Gen. Henry H. Denhardt victim
Of one Of Kentncky's most sensational
slayings, had received three threaten
ing letters heightened interest in the
case today.
The disclosure came as this city
prepared to pay final respects to a
hometown boy who became one of
the Blue Grass States outstanding
political and military figures. only to
die in hail of bullets fired by the
revenge-seeking brothers Of the woman
the commonwealth alleged Denhardt
slew.
Rodes K. Myers of Bowling Green.
who was with Denhardt when the
61-year-old stormy petrol" of Ken
tucky politics was shot down on the
n>tn strest in Shelbyville Monday
nikfit, revealed he was warned in one
note mot to come up"
Examining Trial Tomorrow.
He expressed belief the yelled threat
referred to the examining trial sched-
uled tomorrow at Shelbyville for the
brothers-Jack, Roy and E. S. Carr
charged with murder.
I'll go up tomorrow, though"
Myers said. Some one might get me,
but I'm going"
He said one was mailed from Leba-
non, KY, and two from trains.
One warned him.
YOU'D be smart not to come up"
One, he said, was signed; the other
two anonymous.
He declined to reveal the name on
the signed letter.
The attorney said after Denhardt
fell mortally wounded. DR.. E. S. Carr
turned his gun on him, but Roy Carr
prevented his brother from shooting
Plea for Bond Denied.
The brothers plea for freedom on
bond until their arraignment was
denied late yesterday by Shelby Coun-
ty Judge H. F. Walters. An attorney
has indicated they would claim self
defense.
Strangely enough, the Cars had
opposed Denhardt being released on
$4,000 bail before his first trial on
charges of numbering his fiancee,
comely 40-year-old Verna Carr
Taylor.
The jury at the soldier-politician
first trial disagreed. Denhardt was
killed on the eve of his second trial
at New Castle.
Following private funeral services
this morning for Denhardt, former
Lieutenant Governor and adjutant
general of Kentucky. his body was
removed TO the National Guard Arm
ory-Denhardt Hall-where it lay in
state until midafternoon military
funeral.
Evening star., 1937-09-23

Ford concurred yesterday with an
edict OF the South Carolina Tax Com
mission refusing to license q trailer as
liquor store.
We've gone South Carolina one
better" said Ford. We've turned
down an application to sell beer on
river boat"
The commissioner said his depart
ment encountered enough dificulty
without having to "chase all over ths
] country"
Evening star., 1937-09-23

for the association, said the company
had accepted all the union demands.
No announcement was made by the
company.
The ships which have been tied up
are the Dixie and El Mundo in New
York, El Coston and Fl Vale in Bos-
ton, Ell CAPTAIN in Baltimore, El Islio
and El Almarente in New Orleans and
Ell Oceano and Ell Oriente in Gal
weston.
Terms Of settlement as made public
Evening star., 1937-09-23

by the union we're: Salary for chief
engineer on passenger ships, $3.50 .
month; first assistant engineer, 1925;
second assistant. $205; third assist
ant, $3.50, and junior, $140.
On freighters the chief engineer
will receive 1925, first assistant $210,
second assistant $195 and third assist
ant SITS.
The company also agreed, Drollette
said, to employ fourth assistant en-
gineer, an electrician and a plumber
Evening star., 1937-09-23
LAW REQUIRING PUPILS
TO SALUTE FLAG UPHELD
Jersey Court of Appeals Fails to
Express Opinion on Wisdom
of Statute.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TRENTON, N. j., September 23.-
Without expressing a view on the
wisdom of the statute" the Court
of Errors and Appeals uphelf unani-
mously yesterday the -year-old law
requiring public school students to
salute and pledge allegiance to the
United States flag.
Appeal from the action of the Sc
caucus Board of Education in expelling
two children in 1885 for refusing to
salute the flag was taken on the
ground that the law was unconstitu-
tional and that the children refused
because of religious beliefs.
Evening star., 1937-09-23
"NEPTUNE" DIES AT 95
Atlantic City Pageant Figure
Lost Beard Before Death.

Lost Beard Before Death.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j., September
% tP-"King Neptune"-s5-year-old
Thaddeus Cowden, who presided over
national beauty pageants here from
1921 to l927-died last night Of heart
disease.
The veteran commercial fisherman
passed lacking his principal pride
the flowing white beard that won him
the job of king. 1t was clipped off
several days ago at Atlantic City Hos
pital as sanitary measure
Although he lived modestly, he was
reputedly wealthy. He had been i'll
week.
Evening star., 1937-09-23

plus another junior on the larger
vessels and deck engineer on smaller
ships.
Evening star., 1937-09-23

Three Washington bridge leaders pictured as they
plan to competitions that UH feature the national
bridge seasonsthe annual District of Wash
ngon Bridge League October no. and the nationa,
ham Hotel
Left to right Lieut. Comdr. William Corley u S. NJ
retired president OF the league and national erecuUe
1nent chairman OF the American Bridge League Mrs.
Suanson secretary Of the league and chairman OF the
tournament Committee first Onner OF the 1881
p1onshp and Lepts B. Watson, r, Tournament Committee
chdrman Manly through their efforts Washington secured
the national tournament for year Star staff Photo
Evening star., 1937-09-23
BANS LIQUOR TRAILERS

Arkansas Refuses License for
Travelling Store.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, September
% lR.-ReYenue Commissioner D. L.
Evening star., 1937-09-23
MARINE ENGINEERS
CALL OFF STRIKE
Nine Vessels Of Morgan Line Are
Released-Terms Announced
by Union.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 23.-Set-
tlement of protracted strike and
release of nine vessels OF the Morgan
Line in this and other Atlantic and
Gulf ports was announced yesterday
by the Marine Engineers Beneficial
Association.
Edward Drollette, district organizer
Evening star., 1937-10-09
WOMAN COLLECTS ANIMALS
Former War Worker in Washington Becomes Authority North
American Mammals and Has Largest Collection of
Them to Be Found in the World.

but I don't want to. How can you
pick them up 50 nonchalantly?"
We'll, first Of all. these specimens
are stuffed with cotton. They're spot
lessly clean, and have been scien-
tifically prepared she explained.
But even So know that most wom-
en- won't be able to understand how
l can handle all these specimens
without qualms.
When I first got into this work /
had some uneasy moments but,
frankly. they didn't last more than
a couple Of days. I've always been
interested in animals and it didn't
take me long to shake off the natural
inhibitions one has in connection
with them.
up here We have 200 900 individual
study specimens. They include the
stuffed pelts and bone formations.
We investigate both for their especial
characteristics and then classify them.
I've been asked from time to time
what is the use Of having such
collection as this. The mammals in
our collection are used chiefly to carry
on investigations OF geographic dis
tribution and for classification pur--
Evening star., 1937-10-09

is interesting to know that no pre-
servative treatment was given the wall
before the pictures were placed, due
to the special air-conditioning Of the
building. Each mural, 13 feet 10
inches high and "a feet 10 inches long,
is S feet higher and three times as
long as an average room.
The distinguished American artist.
Barry Faulkner. spent IS months in
research before he painted these mag
nif1cent murals, said to be his best
work. Each figure is life size and
true likeness from authentic busts
and pictures. He worked long and
painstakingly on each character. The
bluish-purple robe worn by Oliver
Ellsworth he painted six times be-
fore obtaining the rare tones he de-
sired.
The artist was given two years TO
complete the work and was paid $685.
900 for his superb pictures. which I'M
doubtedly will be an inspiration to
generations yet unborn. The paint
ings, believed to be the best historical
murals in Washington, were approved
Evening star., 1937-10-09

too. are some old mileage receipts OF
early Senators, who we're paid IS
day travelling expenses to Congress
when 20 miles day was considered q
hard days work. Another vital paper
is the original resolution to the Presi-
dent asking that he proclaim a day Of
Thanksgiving.
The display cases never lose their
allure for visitors as the documents
are changed from time to time by one
OF the oficials Of the Archives Insti-
tuition. The Archives Council, however,
decides which state papers shall be
placed in the building. This council
is composed of members of the Presi-
dents cabinet, chairmen Of the Sem
ate and House Library Committees,
the librarian Of Congress, the Secre-
tary Of the Smithsonian Institution
and the archivist Of the United States.
In leaving this beautiful sanctuary
the visitor pauses TO study the impoe-
ing gates. embellished with a border
OF bronze medallions, every other one
engraved with the head OF Medusa en-
twlned with snakes, representing
Evening star., 1937-10-09

Contains MuraIs by Barry
Faulkner and a Window.
less Rotunda Nine Stories
High, in Which Choice Co..
ored Marbles From Six
States Are Used.

watchfulness, and the remainder with
a papyrus bloom. representing parch-
ment. These gates are wrought OF
stainless steel, brass and bronze and
pre- to be fitted with a special alarm
system. Each has 13 bronze trimmed
bars representing the 13 colonies. The
last bars on the gates are so con-
structed that they overlap when closed
and seemingly form a single spear.
Proudly resting on top of each gate
post is the American eagle.
IN THE floor of the foyer, few feet
from the exhibition hall gateway,
Is large circular bronze inlay in low
relief. The design is so intriguing that
instead OF walking across it one finds
oneself going around it. In the inlay
the three branches of the Government
and the Archives Institution are SYM
bolized by four bronze discs and a
bronze f1gure-each separated by the
horn of plenty. the cornucopia. The
first disc, symbolic of defense, repre-
sents the executive branch of the Gov
ernment. The third, displaying the 10
Mosaic commandments on which the
laws Of our Nation are based, repre-
sents the legislative branch. The
fourth. an open law book, represents
the judiciary.
The second disc represents the
American archives. upon which is en-
graved the scroll of history. The figure
is that OF a young girl holding in one
hand a closed book, synbolizing the
history of the past. while her other
hand rests on the globe and points to
the American colonies, from which the
history of our Nation has come.
A few steps from this bronze inlav
are the Constitution avenue doors, the
largest bronze doors in the world.
weighing 8 tons each. These great
portals are so immense that they have
to be controlled by electric motors.
Each door is IL inches thick, 8 feet
wide and 38 feet high.
Only when these massive doors are
opened does daylight enter the fover
and penetrate beyond into the great
exhibition hall, where the Nations
priceless documents, the Constitution
Of the United States and the Declara-
ton Of Independence. will eventually
lie IN solemn dignity, protected for
centuries to come from the ravages of
time.
Evening star., 1937-10-09

feet high. equivalent to nine stories,
and lighted only by the electro
lights in the dome. In this semi
circular electric eye OF the dome are
10 300-watt bulbs. 81 900 watts, which
constitute the most perfect lighting
system in the world so arranged that
no shadows are cast anywhere in the
room.
So perfectly do these electric bulbs
create an illusion Of natural light
that often visitors gazing upward
think there is hole in the dome and
that it is the daylight they see. The eye
of the dome also serves another pur-
pose. for through one small vent in
its fiat side the entire ventilation
of the hall enters from the air-condi-
tioning system.
But. interesting as these things are.
the irresistible attraction is the shrine
for the Declaration of independence
and the Constitution of the United
States. Serene in its chaste simplicity
it rests on platform reached by
three gray marble steps. Guarding
the shrine with classical dignity are
Evening star., 1937-10-09

Of solving personality troubles for 4
child, Mrs. Dinowitzer will see him
leave. II diffcult youngster takes
his place, she sees that the newcomer
is made comfortable, then lets him
scream and rebel as much as he
pleases. When he realizes that a one
man revolt gets him nowhere, he hauls
down the flag.
A cranky 4-year-old arrived at the
school recently. His mother is sep
arated from her husband. Lonely and
emotional, she centered her whole at
tention on her boy, a process which
amounted to old-fashioned spelling.
During today's rest period, he had
sauntered out into the hall, a serene
look OF accomplishment on his face.
And under his arm, = cot sheet.
Aren't you supposed to be asleep7"
the visitor questioned, curiously
Il don't sleep. / won't sleep. I
make noise and disturb We uvvers. So
now I've gotta 60 in We uvver ROOM"
he said, with satisfaction. "Alone." :"
"A new form Of hockey.
Evening star., 1937-10-09

by the Commission Of Fine Arts and
formally accepted on December 8,
1896.
THE l3 Colonies are again repre-
sented by the 13 display cases on
each side of the wall. These cases
are lined with a pinkish-tan basket
weave cloth, and are especially air
conditioned to maintain a definite
temperature and humidity. The glass
tops OF the cases are heat-resistant
and by a treatment Of lead in the
manufacture Of the glass it excludes
the ultraviolet rays which break up
the chemical action OF the paper and
cause deterioration
Many interesting documents are
now on display Among them are
Mad" Anthony Wayne's treaty with
the Indians. signed by the tribal
chieftans from IA different nations
OF Indians. and by Washington as
President OF the United States. Also
here is the original Boy Scout act,
signed by Woodrow Wilson. Here,
Evening star., 1937-10-09

needed for their physical development.
When they seek out ladders in the
playground, or other gymnasium ap-
paratus, or wagons or sleds or big
balls. they are developing their large
fundamental muscles. Playing in the
sand, they soothe their nerves. For
one and all. walking is as good an
exercise as 1t is for adults.
Mrs. Dinowitzer often takes the
children on sightseeing trips. to the
Zoo. to the Monument. the tree-filled
parks. the home of George Washing
ton at Mount Vernon. They may see
the very buildings In which their
mothers are working, although they
are too little to know one structure
from another.
THE school has about 30 to so
pupils, but its enrolment Is =
constantly fluctuating one. Mothers
leave Washington on transfer; new
mothers come to the city to work in
this department or that.
This presents difficulties, especially
with problem children. In the midst
Evening star., 1937-10-09

THE grave countenances OF these
patriots show their anxiety and
deep concern. Symbolical Of those
turbulent days, the artist has depicted
in the background storm brewing
and black clouds gathering. while in
the dim distance is feet OF battle
ships, all Of which indicate impending
war for independence The flags
grouped in one end Of the picture
represent the various flags suggested
for the Confederation. Representing
strength is the brave old oak
On the right wall the mural por-
trays James Madison submitting the
Constitution to George Washington
Here the facial expressions have
changed from anxiety and concern to
faith and hope. The entire scene is
one of calmness. the clouds are break
ing and the sky is clearing. symbolic
ing that new nation has been formed
and its constitution written. The l3
original Colonies are represented by
the l3 flags in the background.
The murals were first painted on
canvas and then affixed to the wall. 1t