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Evening star., 1938-06-05
'0FF-SALE' LICENSE
SUSPENDED 6 MONTHS

Commissioners Approve Finding
of A. B. c. Board, but Reduce
Penalty Ordered.
The "off-sale" beer and wine license
Of Costas S. Gianak for his store in
the 1000 block of Seventeenth street
NV was ordered suspended for six
months yesterday by the District
Commissioners.
The city heads agreed with a find
ing by the Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board that the licensee was guilty of
selling on Sunday. in violation of the
District Liquor Act, but reduced the
penalty from revocation of the permit
to suspension.
Gianak, who was represented by
Milton S. Kronheim, jr.. had appealed
from the decision of the A. B. c.
Board The Commissioners found
that the board was Justified" in its
action, except that it felt that revo-
cation was too severe punishment.
Suspension of the license will con-
tinue through November 80, next.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
MAN, ILL, WRITES NOTE
AND TAKES LIFE BY GAS
Wife, Returning Home, Finds
Body of Frank Preston He'll,
67. in Chair in Kitchen.

Leaving note saying he was taking
his own life because of i'll health,
Frank Preston He'll, 81. retired con-
struction superintendent, committed
suicide yesterday by inhaling gas from
the kitchen range of his home at 329
Eleventh street NE.
Mr.. Heil's body was found in a
chair in front of the range by his wife,
Mrs. Martha E. He'll, as she returned
from shopping trip. The gas jets
in the stove we're open and gas tube
was in Mr.. Heil's mouth. Mrs He'll
summoned Casualty Hospital am
bulance. Her husband was pronounced
dead when it arrived She said Mr..
He'll had been i'll for several months.
Mr.. He'll. who had been a resident
OF Washington for more than 81 years,
is survived by his widow and two
daughters by previous marriage,
Mrs. Clarence E. Chapman OF Wash
ington. and Mrs. Byron C. Martin of
Hagerstown, Md
Coroner A. Magruder Macdonald
issued certificate of suicide.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
DR.. R. M. BIRD DIES;
VIRGINIA u. TEACHER
Services for Chemistry Professor
to be Conducted Today
in Charlottesville.

IN lSnaTlotteSVllle.
by the Associated Press.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, June 4.
DIR. Robert Montgomery Bird. pro-
fessor OF organic chemistry at the
University OF Virginia for 81 years,
died this morning at his home here
after brief illness.
DIR. Bird was native Of Peters,
burg, Va. He was born June 13, 1867,
son OF the late Henry van Leuvenign
and Margaret Randolph Bird. He at
tended the Hampden-S Sidney College,
where he was awarded his bachelor of
arts and bachelor of science degrees,
and four years later took his Phi. D.
at Johns Hopkins.
After serving with the Mississippi
A. and M. and the University of Mis-
souri, he came to the University OF
Virginia in 1907 as professor of chem
istry. During the World War he was
chemical expert to the Committee on
Special Training of the General staff
United States Army.
DR.. Bird is survived by his widow,
who was Miss Caroline Reid of Balti-
more: daughter. Mrs. William S. D.
Woods OF Richmond, and son, Robert
Montgomery Bird. jr., University OF
Virginia student. He also leaves two
sisters, Mrs. Murray Ticker and Mrs.
Mary Harrison Bird, both of Peters
burg.
Funeral services will be held here at
4:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
st. Paul's Memorial Church.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
DIR. LOCKE DIES;
VETERAN PASTOR
St. Paul Methodist Minister
Was Active in Church
Work for so Years.

The Rev. DR.. w. F. Locke, pastor OF
the st. Paul Methodist Episcopal
Church South. died yesterday at his
home at 4700 Thirteenth street NV.
after an illness of several weeks.
DR.. Locke, one of the Oldest active
ministers in the Baltimore Conference
of the Southern M. E. Church, cele-
brated his 50th year in the ministry
this year. He came to Washington
three years ago from Winchester, Va,
where he was presiding elder of the
Winchester district.
Among the posts formerly occupied
by DR.. Locke were pastorates at Roa-
noke, Va, in which district he was
presiding elder; Lexington and Fort
Royal. Va, and Martinsburg, w. Va,
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Daise E. Locke, a daughter, Miss Doro-
thy Locke, and sister, Mrs. S. z.
Lloyd of Charles Town. w. Va.
Funeral services will be held at st,
Paul's Church at noon tomorrow with
the Rev. DR.. E. c. Beery, presiding
elder Of the Washington district, Of
flciating. Dr.. Beery will be assisted
by DR.. F. J. Prettyman of Rockville,
Md, and the Rev. G. G. Oliver, pastor
of the Clarendon Church, Arling-
ton, Va.
Interment will be in the cemetery at
Front Royal, Va.
Evening star., 1938-06-05


author of nearly 80 novels. at one time
was an associate editor Of the Satur-
day Evening Post and had written q
number of articles on political sub
jects. She was the widow of Henry E..
Davis, at one time United States at
torney for the District.
In her youth, Mrs. Davis frequently
had talked to President Lincoln when
visiting the White House with her
father, the late Albert Gallatin Riddle,
Representative from Ohio during the
early part of the Civil War. Her
father, friend of President Lincoln,
at one time was corporation counsel
for the District of Columbia and was
retained by the State Department to
aid in the prosecution of John H.
Surratt, after the latter's arrest in
connection with the assassination OF
President Lincoln.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
GEORGE B. M'LAUGHLIN,
RETIRED WORKER, DEAD
Former Labor Department Clerk,
SO, Was Native of
Pennsylyania,

George B. Mclaughlin. SO. retired
clerk of the Department of Labor,
died Friday in his home at 1911 Geor-
gia avenue NV. after long illness
A native of Juniata County, Pa,
Mr.. Mclaughlin came to Washington
in 1903 from Huntington, w. Va,
and entered Government service He
retired in March, 1887. He was a
member OF the National Lodge of
Masons and the Petworth NJ E.
Church.
Surviving are his widow. Mrs. Clara
M. Mclaughlin; daughter, Mrs. Wv
ian A. MacMurray, this city; two
sisters, Mrs. I. H. Sabel, Huntington,
w. Va. and Mrs. C. M. Chaney, this
city. and a brother. Joseph X. Nc
Laughlin, Port Royal, Pa.
Funeral services will be held at
2:30 pm. Tuesday in Chambers fun
eral home, 1400 Chaplin street NV.
Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
FROM TREE
FATAL TO BOY, I
Topples From Platform 20
Feet From Ground.
Rites Tuesday.

Funeral services for Donald Pip
penger, Z, who was fatally injured
yesterday in fall from tree in the
rear OF his home. 128 East Thorn
apple street, Chevy Chase, Nd, will
be held Tuesday at II am. in the
home. Burial will be in Cedar Hill
Cemetery.
The boy died In Children's Hos
pital without regaining consciousness,
three hours after the accident, prob
ably Of fractured skull.
Donald was playing with friend.
Buritt Judd, 8, of l24 East Thorn
apple street. shortly before noon and
had climbed up onto platform in
the tree. As Buritt climbed up after
him, Donald apparently lost his bal
ance and toppled from the platform.
He fell about 20 feet to the cement
pavement.
Buritt ran into the house and called
Mrs Pippenger She summoned the
Bethesda Rescue Squad which took
Donald to the hospital. Surviving are
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Donald A.
Pippenger. and sister, Edith Claire,
S. Donald was pupil in the Chevy
Chase Elementary School, Mr.. Pip
penger Is an auditor with Washing
ton real estate firm.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
HIT Mrtitnriant

CRAWFORD. CHARLES W. In sad but
snd fa.her cRHo q OnF dss apd
died one year ago today. June 5. 1887.
Loving and kind in all his ways
Sincere and kind in heart and mind
sss''S R'%isE AND he ,s3 siaRs
Remembrance is a golden chain
Death tries to break. but all in vain.
Gone but nAGaH2Eg. nSs fHTssstfsA ISABEL. .
HOWARD. ELIZA. In loving memory
of my. dear mother. ELIZA HOWARD. who
passed peacefully into eternal rest eleven
years ago today, June 5. 1927.
As time goes. on. mother. miss you more.
! know the link can never be placed
iii HElzSSESA Hazisas DSJIs
OF my dear mother. SARAH HUNT, who
departed this life nine years ago today.
June 5. 1929.
Deep in the heart lies a picture
OF loved one laid to rest
In memorys frame we will keep 1t
secaass ars sas SON was THoMsa Ss q fae HnNr peis
of ms dear I4qmAs husband h rHoMas Ssi1 PAR
kER. who departed this life six years ago
today, June 5. 1882.
We thought not at the close OF day.
When night veiled earth and sky.
That one so full Of life and hope
Would breathe his last good.by
HIS DEVOTED WIFE. ANNA g. PARKER.
PATTERSON. sERGT. JAMES Z. In sad
but loving remembrance Of nv dear hus-
band. Sergt. JAMES z. PATTERSON. who
depsrted this life four years ago. June 5.
1894.
You fought life's battle bravely
And patiently stood every test.
You shall always be remembered
Because you were one OF the best.
No one knows the silent heartaches.
Only those who have lost can tell
OF the grief that is borne in silence
For the one we loved 50 well.
God knew the roads were gettina rough.
The hills were hard to climb,
He quickly closed hts loving eyes.
ms HnS bFv sn1eTsfa Warr sEsrnA Il thine NJ
ROSS. WILLIAM r. "A tribute Of love
to the memory Of my dear husband. WILL
LIAM F. ROSS. who left me seven years
ago today. June 5. 1881.
Each day grow more lonesome.
Lonesome rs the moments ny.
Often md myself wondering
| Why my dear husband had to die.
HIS DEVOTED WIFE, LILLE A. ROSS.
sMaLLWO0D. ROBERT A. In sad but
% and uncle. RosERT A. sSdALIWoop0 Ivso op50slea who
entered eternal rest one year aso today,
| HIS HIS pEvoTEED SISTER, IRENE W FREE
MAN. AND NIECE AE7ENA GRAY.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
F STREET QUARTERS
OF A. U. TO BE SOLD
Trustees Decide to Concentrate
All Units on Campus in
1889 or 1910.

Decision to sell the downtown
quarters of the American University
Graduate School and the School of
Public Affairs at Nineteenth and
F streets NV. and concentrate all
units on the Nebraska avenue campus
was announced yesterday by the
Board Of Trustees.
The plan. it was said. however,
would not take effect until 1889 or
l940. There is ample space on the
campus to house the two units. it was
further pointed out, and additional
library facilities are expected to be
made available when the transfer is
effected.
Action of the board is in line with
plans for expansion of the university.
The two downtown schools have out
grown their quarters
Walter A. Jones, of 1925 Wyoming
avenue. and A. c. Houghton. of the
Houghton Real Estate Co., were elected
to the Board of Trustees. of which DR..
Arthur C.. Christie is president.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
JOHN {. SATTERFIELD
DIES OF LONGlLLNESS
Former Postmaster at Santa Fe
Had Resided Here Is Years.
Rites to Be Tomorrow,

John Elwyn satterfield, 80, formerly
in the general merchandise business
at Santa Fe, Tenn, where he also
was postmaster, died yesterday at his
home. 1911 Park road NV, after a
long illness.
Mr. Satterfield, who had retired a
number of years ago, had lived here
about Is years. He was a member
of the Central Presbyterian Church
and belonged to the Masonic frater-
nifty.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Cora
Satterfield; five daughters, Mrs. Allen
Jones and Mrs. Cora B. Wall, both OF
California: Mrs. H. N. Slemaker
Miss Roberta Satterfield and Miss Ad-
olson SatterfieId. all of this city; o
son, j. r. Satterield, Detroit, and four
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held al I
pm. Monday in Hines funeral home
290l Fourteenth street NV. Burial
will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
MRS JULIA FLYTHE
DIES IN HOME AT as
Wife of D. c. Newspaper Man
Long Ill-Will Be Buried
in Augusta, Ga.

Mrs Julia Flythe. IS, wife of William
P. F1ythe, ST., well-known Washing
ton newspaper man. died last night
at her home, 1845 r street NV, after
long illness.
Mrs. Flythe Is survived by her hus-
band, son, William P. Flythe, jr.,
also a newspaperman, and daugh-
ter. Mrs. Frances Morris, of Au-
gusta Ga.
Mrs. Flythe will be buried in Au-
gusta after funeral services here. Mr.
Flythe was assigned to the White
House for many years as the repre-
sentative Of Universal Service.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
SELL NOW CAMPAIGN
EXPLAINED BY BLOOM
Drive to Place Products on
Market at Bargain Prices
Pushed in Radio Talk.

Representative Sol Bloom of New
York last night discussed the origin
and obiectives of his sell now" cam
paign in radio address heard over
the system of the National Broad
casting Co.
On the program with Mr.. Bloom was
Bert Sarazan of the Hecht Co, through
which the selling campaign is being
conducted.
The plan. indorsed by Secretary of
Commerce Roper, contemplates an in
tensive effort to sell at bargain prices
products now clogging the inventories
of many industries. Mr.. Bloom ex-
pressed the belief that such a cam
paign, properly conducted, would prove
material factor in remedying busi-
ness conditions.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
c. A. VAN HORN DIES
Employe of May Hardware Co
Had Been Ill About 6 Weeks.

Chester A. Van Horn, So, manager
Of the Government business section of
the May Hardware Co., died yesterday
at his home, 1901 Fourteenth street
Sc, after an Hines of about six
weeks. He was a lifelong resident Of
this city.
a. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary
G.. Van Horn; daughter, Mrs. Mary
Gaffield; his mother. Mrs. Mary Yah
Horn; sister, Mrs. Mary Bradley,
and a granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 2
pm. Tuesday at the residence. Burial
will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
DR.. Brown to Be Speaker.

STAUNTON, Va, June (P.-Dr
Forrest D. Brown Of the Mary Bald
win College faculty will speak at come
mencement exercises here Tuesday
afternoon which will bring the ssth
session Of the Virginia School for the
deaf and the blind to close.
The final program will begin to-
morrow with a vesper service con-
Quoted by the Rev. Raymond D.
Woods of Staunton.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
Watchmakers Organizing.

Plans are going forward for forma-
tion of a District branch Of the
United Horological Association OF
America, to be known as the District
of Columbia Horological Association,
1t was announced yesterday. Steps
we're taken for the establishment Of
such group following a meeting
Monday of more than 60 local watch
makers at the Willard Hotel.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
DISNEY GETS DEGREE
H. s. Rogers of Trade Commission
Also Honored on Coast.

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Also Honored on Coast.
LOS ANGELES. June 4 (P.-Hon-
orary degrees were conferred upon
Walt Disney. creator of Mickey Mouse,
and upon several other persons of
outstanding achievements today at the
University of Southern California's
commencement exercises for 1900
graduates in Los Angeles Coliseum.
President Rufus B. Won Kleinsmid
of the university awarded to Mr.. Dis
ney the degree of doctor of science
"in recognition of distinguished
achievements in cinematography"
He also conferred a degree on How
ard Sydney Rogers, Chicago, Ill. law
yer and member of the Federal Trade
Commission; who was instrumental in
promoting pure food laws, the degree
Of doctor of pharmacy for outstanding
achievements in the interests of phar-
maceutical sciences.
Evening star., 1938-06-05

ceA VCS ~ W., W III
be held at IL
am. tomorrow in
st. Johns Epis-
copal c h u r C h -,
Sixteenth and II
S t re is NV.
Burial will be in
c on gr e S sional
Cemetery. T h e
body will rest at
Ga wler's. funeral
dir e ctors, 1855
Pennsylvania av-
enue NV. until
the time of the
funeral.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
BLOCK PRINTS SHOWN
Work of Josef Albers Exhibited
by Public Library.

An exhibition Of abstract designs
developed in wood and linoleum block
prints by Josef Albers is being shown
by the Art Division of the Public
Library in the second-fioor lobby of
the central building. Eighth and K
streets. according to an announce
ment by DR.. George F. Bowerman,
librarian.
Prof. Albers, whose work in abstract
design is shown in art centers in Ger
many and Italy, is member of the
American Abstract Art Association,
and now teaches art at Black Noun
tain College, Black Mountain, N. c.
He has studied in art schools in Ber-
lin, Essen, Munich and Weimar.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
WILKINSON INDORSED
Pleasant Plains Civic Body Urges
Him for Commissioner.

Him for Commissioner.
Endorsement of DR.. Garnett c. Will
kinson, first assistant superintendent
Of schools in the District of Columbia,
for appointment as a District Com
missioner was submitted to President
Roosevelt yesterday by the Pleasant
Plains Civic Association.
The association wrote the President
to the effect that DR.. Wilkinson has
shown remarkable understanding of
the civic needs of our city, and is en-
dowed with an abundance of those
distinctly superior qualities demanded
Of the position" of District Commits
sioner.
\ A vacancy Is being caused by the
resignation of Commissioner George
E. Allen.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
Darn nf Thankn.

CLARK, r. o. I desire TO express my
sincere thanks and appreciation to my
church. ORGANIZATIONS. many friends and
relatives for their sympathetic kindness
and beautiful flowers during my long
Evening star., 1938-06-05
MRS. DAVIS RITES
HERE TOMORROW
Funeral for D. C. Author. "a,
Will Be Held in St. Johns
Church.

Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet
Riddle Davis, "a, author, who died
Friday at her home, 1881 Nineteenth
Evening star., 1938-06-05
ARMY BILL SIGNED

General Staff Requirements Are
Altered by New Act.
President Roosevelt signed yester-
day bill permitting the War Depart
ment to appoint non-graduates of the
Army Command and General Staff
Schools to the War Department.
Previously only graduates of those
schools and officers carried on. an
eligible list established in 1920 could
be considered for such appointments.
Evening star., 1938-06-05

Lay purpose of paying tribute to
" X the s3etnsn. memS5g gogEpa # our R. RAs lase
~ W BITT class of May Q. 1888,
who passed to the Grand
Elk services at Hysons's chapel. 1906 N
i. MARTIN YOUNG. Exalted Ruler.
Attest. w. g. SHELBY, Secretary.
RANDELL, GEORGE LEROY. On We'd
uPf Ma cEosoE tRoY hf kas
DELL. beloved husband Of Ellen Randell,
Bessie and n iGE sSipIey % Rsndell s and Lucy Ham,
ilton. He also leaves three grandchildren
four srotheIs rot two sisters and other rels
". Ernest Jarvis funeral church, 1892 You
sanday s. s 5ts 5 s from
Curtis officiatine. Interment EverRreen
REEVES. MELVIN ULYSSES. Departed
nss hls me II Tdafs 'Sns MELVIN s's usasas as
Of fa canae asEyasn and St ASs
Remains resting at the j. L. Lowe funeral
home; Sl3 Florida aye. nv,
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
SATTERFIELD, JOHN E. On Satur-
PARK rd NV '; JOHN e. T. asierefai sATTRsf1EIb
beloved husband Of Cora Satterheld. -,
ner sfTss' scms ss s II 18th St nw Anss
Monday. June 8, at pm. Interment Cedar
Hill Cemetery.
scHRINER. JULIA H; lon Friday, June
JULIA H. sCHRINER. beloved wife Of
John F.. Schriner and mother OF John E.
Remains resting at the Lee funeral
services will be held on Monday. june, 8.
vited Interment Gienwood Cemetery. S
SINGERHOFT JOHN B. Suddenly on
Saturday. June 4; 1888. JOHN B. SINGER
oponnen and John 4. singerhoff. w. y
Funeral from his late residence. 202
" pm relatives on ana sYds June
Interment Mount oiivet Cemetery.
Friday, june }. Iaas. JAMES SMITH si H the b,
Of 1880 10Th st. NV. w. : he Aes leaves ,sdr o.her
relatives and many friends to mourn fis
departure. Remains resting at the John
T. Rhines g. Co. funeral chapel 3rd and
Notice Of of funeral later.
STATION, ERMA. On Saturday, June 4.
1928; at .Galiinger Hospital ERMA
DsRd sRs i Massss ssssyed and d4y sans nrsi
Remains resting at rrazier's funeral
funeral services will be held tuesday.
June at pm Interment lincoln Me-
morlal Cemetery. q
THOMPSON. CHARLES. Departed this
life on Friday. June 8. 1898 at his resi-
dence l346 Half ST.. Sc. CHARLES
ney. Bessie Blair. Mary Roxley. Jane Liver
pool, Barnard. Robert and John Thomp-
SON. He also leaves to mourn their loss
| relatives and friends. Remains resting at
Eugene Ford's funeral home. 1900 Eouth
| Funeral services Monday. June g. at .
an. at st. Vincent de Pauls Catholic
Church. Interment Mount Oiiyet Gem
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-19

Lode and placer location notices for sale at The Empire Office. f
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-19
Cordova Health
 Council Formed
(Cordova Daily TimeS)

At a well-attended meeting in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building yesterday afternoon, or ganization was completed and of- ficers were elected for the Cordova Health Council, group whose pur- pose will be to give assistance in the promotion of public health nursing in this community
 The public health nursing pro- gram here is sponsored by and is under the. direction of the Terri torial Department of Health and one of it's urgent requests has been the formation of a local council which can be of assistance to the health nurse in setting up adequate headquarters for carrying on the work
 Mrs. Mary Cauthorne, from the Juneau headquarters. and Miss Dor othy Hansen, local public health nurse, presented plans of possible action and assisted in organization of the group Miss M. Doug Barnes ley, Office of Indian Affairs nurse, who has her headquarters in Cor dova, was also present in an ad- visory capacity. Dr. J. E. Young and Dr. w. H. Chase represented
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-19

Young and old alike are drawn under the swing spell. Here's couple of tiny tots, Garry Thomp- son and Mickey Ann O'Neal. swinging it during a jitterbug
 session in Miami, Fla.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-19
Hollywood Sights And Sounds
By Rob6in coons

HOLLYWOOD Cal, Oct Everybody knows can't Barrymore down but the transformation of John the youngest strikes that amazing family.
 years ago romantic particular about his profile Caudette Colbert who has entire "Tovarch" rebuilt rather than make of her face Don't know that John rebuilt but he plenty demanding living his professional status great lover
 Barrymore went into skid when the years great loving rather ridiculous for agaby turning the comedy at which he always best by throwing his profile thrown it, Hold That Coed that John such ricaly silent Eternal Love" "The Beloved Rogue" Juan!"
 Corrgans in the right place making a his life Hollywood has shooting backwards and it's critics still does things the wrong minds there actually wrong Started at the end, with the heros funeral went back from there Fine picture, "The Power the Spencer Tracy bit the actor he today but it didn't make pennys worth at the windows.
 Eddie Canor make pictures for RKO and Metro t20th CentuyFox) and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-19
DRAMA
 CAPITOL FILM
 OPENS TONIGHT
'Penitentiary' Stars Walter Connolly, John How
 ard, Jean Parker

A prison story of unusual prom ise. Columbia IS "Penitentiary, Icpens at the Capitol Theatre. This is Martin Flavin's dramatic tale ot politically ambitious warden who finds that life inside a state penl- tentiary goes deeper tiian mere in dividual desires. itfFl Walter Connolly, John Howard, Jean Parker and Robert Barrat play the leading roles in the pie ture. while Marc Lawrence, Dick Curtis, Ann Doran, Arthur Hohl, Marjorie Main and Paul Fix are seen in lesser parts.
 Connolly has lately been seen in '.Nothing Sacred;" Howard has been playing in the Bulldog Drum mond" pictures, and Miss Parker, has recently been seen in Life Be- gins with Love" Barrat, who speci- alizes in brutal characterizations, enacts a similar role in "Penitenti- ary"
 The story concerns William Jor- dan. who is sent to prison by a district attorney aiming for the goy- ernor's mansion. Jordan accidentally killed the son of the states most in- flucntial citizen because of an in suit to a girl. So Thomas Mathews sends Jordan to the 'penitentiary Six years later, Mathews is appoint ed warden of the pen" another step toward the governorship. His daugh- ter, Elizabeth, goes along.
 In prison, broken in spirit and in health, Mathews finds Jordan, the boy he sent away. A chain of grim circumstances in which there are a murder, an attempted prison break, and romance between Jordan and the warden's daughter, brings Ma thews face to face with the most dramatic crisis of his life.