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Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
English Blockade
|. A. Shipments

LONDON, April 1G CUPD-Min-
ister of economic warfare. Ronald
Cross, told the House of Commons
today that Great Britain was TAX
ing every possible step to prevent
shipments of war supplies from
Los Angeles and other American
ports for Vladlvostok when there
was evidence the supplies were in
tended for Germany.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
Italians Confer
With MAJ; Chiefs
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a uup5r. I'll demonstrations were
reported ~ motion picture theaters
shoN4nn Ac": rrci3 Of allied force
>nt pomln"D' prronagea Of the al
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
Newspaper Reports
New Sea Battle

STOCKHOLM April 16. up
The newspaper Allehanda today re-
ported "A sea battle" in the waters
between Denmark and Norway, the
Skagerak.
The dispatch said that a naval
battle in that are started Monday
afternoon and was of consider
able dimensions"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
Berlin Declares
American FL ones
Downed by Guns

BERLIN. April 16. CUP)-The
high command said today that two
Lockheed bombers. an American
type, had been shot down during
numerous British attacks on Stav-
anger, Norway.
Great Britain is buying hundreds
OF American planes; it is known
that many have been shipped from
United States ports and probably
are in SerVice.D
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
sunk BY TORPEDO

LONDON. Aprll = ICPI-INe
British steamer Stanchffe VAS tor
pedoed off the north coast Of Scot
land on Apri! p. It was learned
today when l6 survivors We're land
ed Twenty four persons aboard
were lost.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16

WASHINGTON. April 16 >CUP)
Officials here We're concerned to-
day over Japan's implied threat of
protective steps" TO assure the
safety" of the Dutch East Indies.
If Japan carries into effect the
statement of Foreign Minister Ha-
chiro Arita officials feared it might
have serious consequences for the
United States. This country obtains
many strategic war materials. in
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-16
BUYING 4 NEW 1910
AUTOMOBILE.

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our new auto financing plan. We
pay for the car and taen you pay
us III inStallments while you are
driving and enjoying car.
Evening star., 1940-05-04
TRAILS END
by WILLIAM MMLeopRAINE.

to the blacksmith shop. He was
only nineteen and he did not quite
know what he ought to do about
this. Was this case of least said
soonest mended? Or ought he to
sock the fellow on the jaw?
The smith had just finished shoe
ing the horse. Lamprey beckoned
Bill to one side.
Sorry Anne kicked up such a fuss
in your house." he said. "She
always was firecracker. Expected
man to be little plaster saint
and not human. Course you and
know we can't all be preachers
Bill looked at him and said moth
ing.
I've heard about her goings-on al
Blanco with this fellow and Red
Silcott and plenty of others. She's
got crust to talk that way to me-
You'd better hit yore saddle anc
light out" Bill said grufny.
Don't you come that high and
mighty stuff on me, Bill. I don't
have to take it from you like I dc
from Betty"
Leave my sisters name out o1
this. And don't ever mention II
again"
Come of your porch, kid. Betty
and I"
Look out" warned Bill, his fists
clenched.
Rats! Your sister"
Bill Hits Lamprey.
Young Overstreet let 60 his right
to the chin. Lamprey went down
and stayed down.
What dyou do that for?" he
whimpered. Il wasn't saying any.
thing"
IF you don't want to fight, forl
Evening star., 1940-05-04
CHAPTER XII.

Lamprey looked at Jelks angrily.
who cut you into this game, Jelks?
This is private business"
Hes right, Rufe," Anne agreed.
Her friendly smil robbed the re-
proof of its sting And everything
has been said that needs to be. I'd
like to wash now if may, Miss
Overstreet."
You'll find there's lot to be said
yet" her husband boasted. I'm
not going to be thrown away like
dirty dishrag because you've
picked up some new fancy friends
here"
Take care. Jess" warned Rufe.
II wouldn't talk any more now if
I we're you"
Not here, anyhow" Betty con-
fronted Lamprey. There was a
beat of hot temper in her voice.
Leave this ranch. you scoundrel,
unless you want my father or one
of my brothers to break you in
pieces. If you think you can come
here, married man, and play you
are single-and make love to me
and other girls, you've got another
guess coming" She stamped her
foot. Il think you are detestable
Get out of my sight, you-worm."
Lamprey realized it was time to
be going. "All right--all right, if
that's the way you throw down an
old friend. Nobody will listen to
my side of this. might as we'll CO."
Anne watched him go staggering
out of the house, a raffish shallow
scamp without pride or bottom.
Looking at him now, the marks
of deterioration written clear on
him, she could not understand the
infatuation that had driven her to
such folly. He looked not only weak
but cheap, and she felt there must
be something shoddy about herself
to have been deceived by such
obvious surface charms. That she
had been very young and credulous
did not save her from her own con-
demnation..
Bill Overstreet followed Lamprey
Evening star., 1940-05-04

can take you. II he wants to 70.
He hasn't been mixed up yet In any
trouble with the Hat T riders"
Sure. I'll CO." Bill volunteered
cheerfully. He knew an attractive
girl when he saw one.
After that want to 60 to the
Diamond Slash" Anne mentioned.
Shall we have to come back here?
Or can wa cut across to it?"
Either way. You'd gain some
time by going direct"
Anne had brought some riding
clothes in her valise. When she
appeared In them next morning
Rufe thought he had never seen
more attractive rider. She sat her
horse well. trim light figure of
grace.
Jelks rode of with them but stop
ped at a cross trail to say good-by.
BE seeing you this evening at the
Diamond Slash" he told them.
Hope you convert Russ to peace
full and decent ways"
Mosely was at home when they
reached the ranch steading. He
was very much surprised to see
Miss Eliot but did let it show In
his manner.
you'll stay for dinner of course"
he said. 1T will be ready in half
an hour. Till then I'll show you
over the place"
If he was curious about the rea-
fnr hap yicif ha cl,
sign of 1t. He was all friendliness
and ease. She liked the way he
walked, carrying his strong muscular
body with strength and lightness.
Surprised at Disorder.
Anne was surprised at the dis
order she saw all around her. The
fences were well built and the gates
strong. There was new windmill
in the corral. She caught glimpses
OF expensive machinery in some
sheds. The Hat T was a prosperous
going outfit, and its owner was very
we'll off. Yet there was an ap-
pearance almost of squalor in the
place. The building had been flung
up hurriedly, without any regard to
good looks, and there seemed to
be no decent pride of ownership.
On the porch of the main house
was litter of odds and ends ap-
pafently dropped there by the last
user. Her glance pick up a sad
die, pair of muddy boots, a pail
half full Of water some rivets, a
broken bride, and an old news
paper. 1t was the same all over the
plaza-wagon wheels, an empty
box, saddle blanket hanging on
fence, a pair of tron overalls.
Mosely guessed at the criticism
in the young woman's mind. Not
very neat, is it?" he said apollo
getically 1--WE been so busy build
ing up the ranch that I haven't
found time to curry the Hat T yet"
Since he seemed to ask for a sug-
gestion she made one. I'D think
you could work so much more ef-
ficiently with order around you"
She did not mention beauty. There
was not a flower on the place. Its
ugliness was appalling.
He shrugged his broad shoulders
complacently. THAT will come in
Evening star., 1940-05-04

Anne Eliot, a Massillon, Ohio, girl
when Carl Rogers. her uncle, is killed
from ambush in the iand-grant feud
by Russell Moselys Hat T riders As
she steps from the stasecoach at
Blanco. Buck Sneve, a Hat T rider.
shoots at redheaded Jim Silcott. now
editor of the Sentinel but is shot dead
as Silcott disappears in house across
Bucks appearance in the Trails End
other Hat T men: Jud dragging Jesse
Lamprey after him. Jud accused
Jesse of double-crossing Mosely in the
feud., JesSe's younger brother Phil re-
fused to leave without Jesse, and when
Jud was about to hit Phil, Silcott.
waiting for g poker game, asked If
Mosely's orders included beating up
the boy. Angrily, Jud warned Jim,
then slashed Jesse with his auirt until
LEFT with his men and lay. in wait for
Sentinel office and Jud and his men
Ann is inside. Jim refuses to quit,
out, Sheriff Lawson doesn't arrest
Jim when Anne says she will cover
the town with posters telling the
truth. Mosely offers to buy the
Sentinel but Anne says she will run
II herself. Mosely DISCHARGES Pesky
Kennedy, Ken Jud beats him up and Pesky
tells Jim that Mosely is going to blow
streets ranch Anne meets Lamprey
She had eloped with him at Massillon,
he deserted her and she tells him she
never wants to see him again.
Evening star., 1940-05-04
Modern Mortgage Laws
Urqed 10 Effect SAVINGS

All of the many efforts made in
recent years to stimulate new low
cost building by mortgage insur-
ance, Government grants and hous-
Ing subsidies will largely fail unless
a broad offensive is made against
one of the principal stumbling
blocks-the Nations antiouated and
obsolete mortgage and foreclosure
laws, according to the National
Electric Contractors Associations S
special housing committee, headed
by j. Norman Pierce, in current
study.
The worn-out, outmoded laws
of many States are relics of day
long since passed in this country" F."
the report says, land tend to hold
back new home construction, keep
building money rates higher than
they otherwise would be and pre-
vent institutions from lending as
literally as they would were the
heavy expenses of possible. fore
closure drastically reduced"
Most of the expenses involved in
property foreclosure is waste, Mr..
Pierce said, and estimated that of
the we'll oyer 100000 900 spent in
this country during the past decade
for foreclosure costs, at least third
is wasted because of antiquated
State laws. OF the approximately
$4,500,000 spent annually in mort
gage filing costs, borrowers could
save at least thirds under mod
ern "streamlined" laws, he added.
Borrowers have to pay the exces-
sive charges resulting from mortgage
and foreclosure laws devised for q
day that bears little relation to our
modern era These laws are largely
responsible for surrounding the pur-
chase and sale of real property with
more legal complexities than any
other kind of transaction today
the Pierce report says.
Evening star., 1940-05-04
yore bronc and hit the trail" Bill
ordered.
Sullenly Lamprey climbed to the
saddle and rode away.

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saddle and rode away.
Anne felt Inundated. She had
thought 1t best to speak openly of
her marriage to Jesse Lamprey in
order to relieve her of future embar-
rassment, but she had not intended
to be drawn into a quarrel with him
Or even into a defense of her posi-
ton. When she learned through
the ranch cook, q little Mexican
named Juan, that Bill had knocked
Lamprey down at the corral she was
distressed. 1t meant more publicity
she did not want.
But Betty was distinctly pleased.
She told her brother so when he
came into the house for supper.
After supper. while they were Sit
ting before the open fire in the big
living room. Anne brought the con-
versation around to Jim Silcott's
dam. She told Bar Overstreet about
the visit Pesky Kennedy had paid
to the Office of the Sentinel, and
asked If he thought Mosely would
dare destroy the dam.
you don't think Pesky was Just
trying to stir up trouble" Bar said.
Russ fired him from the Hat T and
Jud Prentiss gave him an awful
beating"
Considers Warning Honest.
Anne was surprised that Bar knew
OF this so soon. She had yet to learn
with what rapidity news spreads in
country where inhabitants are few
and far between. She shook her
head decisively.
No. I'm sure he wasn't. He was
honestly warning Mr.. Silcott. Both
of them left at once to 20 to the
Diamond Slash. They must be up
there or at the dam now"
Bar drummed with his fingertips
on the arm of his chair. Answering
your question, Miss Eliot, I'll say
that Russ Mosely has nerve enough
to go through on anything he tackles.
but usually he is pretty careful what
he does"
His Oldest son, Richard, a tall.
broad-shouldered, rangy man. added
a dry explanation. Careful to keen
under cover so dirty work can't be
proved on him."
"You don't think, then. that he
would blow.up the DAMP" Anne per-
sisted.
I wouldn't know about that" Bar
said. He claims he is on the side of
law"
That's one way of putting It,"
Rufe said. I'D say that most of the
law around these parts is on his
side. He has it roped and hogtied.' y
Il want to see him while I'm
up here" Anne told her host. Can
you get me a guide to take me to
the Hat T?"
Decides to Visit Hat T,
Il reckon so. You'll have to ride
across the ridge. There's no wagon
road" He considered for a moment
Some of us aren't exactly well
come at the Hat r. Dick and ]
are barred. So is Rufe," his gaze
dwelt on the younger son. bill
Evening star., 1940-05-04

ferred to their last meeting. He
mentioned 1t with q smile, warm
and genial.
I'm all the more glad to see you,
Miss Eliot, because we parted
little edge-ways at each other he
said. II don't want that. 1t is inn
portant to me to have your ,riend-
ship. You have come more than
hallway to meet Lae this time. Let
me go all the way to you at our
next meeting. know YOU have
heard evil things about me. Lee me
have chance to remove that bad
impression"
Evening star., 1940-05-04
Novel String Holder

A string holder for the kitchen is
made of an ordinary wooden cod
fish box with sliding lid. painted
white or a gay color. For further
decoration, a fruit or flower decal-
comania is applied to the lid. Bore
o small hole in the bottom of the
box for the string to emerge from
and hang a small pair of scissors
from q hook screwed to the side Of
the box.
Evening star., 1940-05-04
Prince Georges Issues
Permits for 26 Homes
Special Dispatch to Tie Star

SPECIAL DIspatch TO TIE Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md, May A.
Building permits for the construc-
ton OF 20 low-cost houses have been
issued by the Prince Georges County
building inspector here, to be built
on River road, southeast of Bladens-
burg. The subdivision will be known
as Newton Village, and Park Proper
ties, Inc, has been listed as the
owner; with Ernest H. Smith, builder.
Permits for six low-cost dwellings
at West Lanham Hills have also
been issued, with H. M. Brunk as
owner and builder.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

some day when you have time, "
she said gayly, and changed the sub
ject by asking him how large the
ranch was.
Mosely Offers Friendship.
As they were returning he re-
Evening star., 1940-05-04

time. I'm going to make this the
show place of the country" His
cool grey eyes rested on her. "The
Hat T needs a mistress. I'll have
to see about that"
Make a note to attend to it
Evening star., 1940-05-04

At this season Of the year the woods and the gardens
ghtu flowers that
attention to discover their beauty One Of the
ways OF such little blooms hanging shelf of delicate white
Two three small with trailing
permanent of the collection
hold individual
buets other small leaf banquet
This little shelf everchangng delight
Of color and new interest
Evening star., 1940-05-04

NOSE GLASSES. IN red case; May l. Re-
ward Call Mrs Dodge. Dupont 1923
OPERA GLASSES. in blue velvet bag: on
streetcar. Sat. night. Reward. Phone
Georgia 1S44
Evening star., 1940-05-04

SPECTACLES, white gold oxford, on broken
chain: Thursday am. In bank or vicinity
7th and Pa. ave. Reward. Woodley 1880.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

POCKETBOOK. blue. containing glasses.
on Washineton Alexandria bus. Reward.
Call Temple 4774-W
Evening star., 1940-05-04
FOUND.

WRIST. WATCH, "Bulova" between I4th
Reward. Phone Michigan 2155.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

PIN. flligree platinum with large amethyst
lumbia 0S11, Apt. EOS.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

POINTER. small female. / a yrs. old. sore
on breast, name jackie Reward Call
Shepherd 1925
Evening star., 1940-05-04
CLASSIFIED AD RATES
Three Lines (Minimum)

Business cards under Special Nc
tees and all advertisements under
Personal, &c per line additional.
Business advertisements under
Situations Wanted will be charged
the regular classified rate.
The Star is the great Want Al"
medium of Washington, and the
rates charged are far lower than
those Of newspapers in other large
cities. Nothing is so cheap consld-
ering the results obtained.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

CLARINET. in black case. in Wesley
Heights. Call Woodley 5000.
DOG. small black and tan. answers to name
Boots vicinity 4ath and Brandywine
sts n " Reward Woodlev o5a1
Evening star., 1940-05-04

GOLD WATCH with gold hands. Hallmark
make, on MAY /. $40. between Keith's and
1914 10Th st. NV. Phone North 1905
Evening star., 1940-05-04

FOUND.
6RING OR REPORT deserted, stray animals
tonly) to the Animal Protective Association.
Atlantic 1883
KEYS: vicinity Peace Monument Cali
National 3120. Ext. 1101.
POCKETBOOK. black leather. found about
2 or 3 months ago co. 45l9-J after 10
noon.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

DOG. fox terrier; lost vicinity North Chevy
Chase. Md brown and white. named
''Skippy" Reward Wisconsin 60S3
Evening star., 1940-05-04
LOST T..

silver link. rhinestones and
.meralds. Reward. Call Columbia 1000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-09
Will 1910 Be The Peace Year?

There has been lot of talk about European peace during
the past few weeks and there viii probably be lot
IN the days to strange thing to talk of peace
early in the conflict but it an encouraging sign
Thomas Mann, German refugee author in the United
States recently ventured the prediction that Europes
srugges would end before 1941 At times others
have forecast early peace
Perhaps al this is wshful thinking People all over the
world affected directly indirectly by the wars hope not
At least there have been enough Implications
sincere belief in the possibility of early settlement
world There too many indeermnate factors Hitler
one Stain Is Mussolin Chamberlain Daladier all
calcunle elements In this great equation of world politics
Influential leaders of church and state have set up
chorus Of pleas for Added this have been the
forts Of of influential persons acting unofcaly
Constructive plans have been outlined for the attainment Of
peace and out of them all arises the imperative demand for
some kind Of European federation
No peace most people agree. be a lasting one while
Europe seehes within ITSELF Something better effec
tive than the League of Nations be devised and all
nations must be given voice in the management of the
continent and must be treated equitably
Certainly it Is wiser settle the differences now before
technical defeats and victories have been recorded than to
wait until millions of lives lost economies smashed
nations torn to taters and hareds stamped deeply
into the hearts of men,
Even with nation at war; people desire nothing more
than peace regardless of victory But nation engaged in
conflict ID nation under the influence of powerful
coc Slogans and catchphrases and deooges and sacred
missions al tend to fan the spark hate that has been
implanted the breasts Of citizens by their leaders
No one wins war these days That is trusm few dis
pute There nothing to be gained-everyhng be lost
Victory substitute for the lives that be sacr
feed and the damage wrought.
Maybe 1910 won't be the year of peace" But it is
good thing for everyone to believe that will be- keep
talking about il, to let the hope die.
Perhaps enough people talk about often enough the
crescendo of voices will reach the warmakers nsisen
demand that cannot be denied.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-09
GENERAL PENSIONS
HELD UNNECESSARY

Editor, The Times: Before
we have done with this confus-
ing and demoralizing clamor for
pensions, pity and pampering we
will have to realize that a gov
eminent owes us nothing what
ever but the protection of our
rights; Our rights to life, lib
erty and the pursuit of happi-
ness; our rights to enjoy to
the full those benign natural
laws which would enable us 10
abundantly take care of our
selves.
These statements are not dis
posed to popularize those who
utter them, but they are the
truth. And it should ever be
borne in mind that the govern
ment is ourselves. 1t is not a
separate entity. The govern
ment pays out and can only pay
out just what we provide it
with. 1t draws no nourishment
or revenue from the clouds.
Governmental pap never did
and never can raise a lusty and
successful race. 1t is not done
that way.
Doles do not make democrats
or republicans or staunch Ameri-
cans.
Except for the aged and the
incapacitated, there need be no
compensating provisions. Labor
does not want contributions. 1t
wants freedom and the right to
work, and to receive the full
value of its services. People
generally do not want doles and
persons. They want the right to
produce and earn and enjoy
their own for themselves.
Business, generally. does not
want substituting or pampering.
but il does want to DE freed
from shopping and medSiing and
the hanging of millsjSrA of
taxation around its neck. BUSH
ness men realize that wide and
general pensioning merely means
taking a lot Of money from
some people and giving 1t to 9TH
ers and at heavy cost in the
doing and does not and cannot
enrich the country nor build
healthy and substantial COM
merce and industry, and that
every dollar so manipulated,
plus costs, must be paid back.
We have small patience with
the spirit OF defeatism that in
q land of potential great abund-
ance there is any approving
thought of general and continu-
ing pensioning.
ROBERT S. DOUBLEDAY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-09
IN NEW YORK BY GEORGE ROSS

being stranded in tank towns on
many occasions.
She recalls, too, the night that
little Mary Macarthur, young
daughter of Helen Hayes, watch
ed Miss Hayes and her acting in
a play together. When the per-
formance was ended, little Mary
asked Miss Menken why she was
so mean to her mummy. And
Helen Hayes said; What was
wrong tonight, Helen? You were
not half mean enough. Where
were the Kisses ?"
Miss Menken remembers one
of her greatest triumphs, Sew
enth Heaven" which ran for
years. And how its author, VIM
chell Smith, was so certain at
rehearsals, that it was doomed
to failurei