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Evening star., 1941-03-14
BY DEWITT MACKENZIE.

This time in March "a years ago
Britain was close to downright
hunger and in grave peril as the
result of Kaiser Wilhelm'S unre-
stricted U-boat campaign.
The reign of terror intensified
until with the coming Of April the
submarines began to pile up a
months record slaughter of $4,000
tons of brave ships. The waters of
the British shipping lanes boiled
with death, as those Of us who we're
on the spot can testify, and you
could have bought the Allied chances
of victory at cut rates.
That "Sink at sight" offensive was
the straw that broke the Yankee
camel's back, and we entered the
war. With our naval assistance in
conveying and hunting down sub
mersibleS, the menace was got in
hand. Old Mother Hubbard's cup
board had food in 1t again, and the
wheels of vital industries were
speeded up.
Historical Similarity.
History isn't repeating itself ex-
actly, but there is weird similarity
between the present situation and
the Kaiser's drive of a quarter CEN
tury ago. Hitler is treading in the
footsteps of the all highest, but with
seven-league boots.
AS the battle of Britain flames up,
the Fuehrer's submarines are strik-
ing like starving sharks. The time,
however, the campaign is accom-
panied by devastating bombing, anc
the aged Kaiser must wonder as
he watches from his exile in Doom
whether he might have won his
war after all, if he had possessed
Hitler's airforce and bases on the
English Channel.
America hasn't got into this wal
but the assistance for the Allies
is there and is increasing. It's q
race between our all-out aid and
Hitler's blitzkrieg.
Yesterday the Nazis stated that
they had sunk 100000 tons of Brit
ish shipping since the war started
Their claims have been running
about double what the British ad-
nit, but even if you halve the g.
900 900 it still is a huge loss.
Such sinkings will mean disaster
for Britain in the long run if they
aren't halted Hitler's chief effort
is directed at cutting the Atlantic
lanes so as to keep our aid from
getting through.
Bombing Feud Significant.
This morning Britain asked quick
help to bolster her merchant marine
A statement issued from the Pre-
mier's residence said:
I'm no sphere of our war effort is
the help which the United States
can give us under the lend-lease
legislation more urgent than that
of shipping"
Significant is the trend Of the
Nazi bombing in this pre-spring Of
fensive. Again last night the Ger
mans struck fiercely at the port oi
Liverpool, and for the first time
since the outbreak of war made q
heavy raid on the extensive port
and shipbuilding yards of Scotland!
Glasgow. The meaning of the spe.
cial attention to Britains west coaSt
| is this:
Because Of their possession ot
Channel bases, the Nazis have beer
able to bomb the east and south
coast ports SO heavily as fairly vel
to nullify their usefulness, except
for coastal shipping. Britain's great
est loss has been in the use of the
port of London. with its As miles o
quays, its industries and its network
Of railways. This biggest river port
Evening star., 1941-03-14
Wife Freed in Shooting
Of Fourth Husband
BY the Associated Press


EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill, March IA
A Circuit Court jury last night ac-
quilted Mrs. Lue Burns, 38, of a
charge Of murder in the shooting of
her husband, John P. Burns, jewelry
establishment owner, last January %
Mrs. Burns, who has been married
four times, testified she fired four
shots in self-defense during q
domestic quarrel.
Police Chief M. J. ORourke said
police records showed Mrs. Burns
shot her third husband at their
home in Madison, H., about 10
years ago. A verdict Of justifiable
homicide was returned.
Police said Mrs. Burns told them
her first husband died of natural
causes and the second drowned.
Evening star., 1941-03-14
Court Building Roof
To Be Repaired Free

Leaks which had been discovered
in the roofs of the new Police and
Municipal Court Buildings in Judici-
ary Square will be repaired without
cost to the District, according to re-
ports made today to Capt. John L.
Person, assistant Engineer Commits
sioner who is director of construc-
tion.
Capt. Person was told the sub
contractor who installed the roofs
on the buildings would repair the
leaks at his own expense.
Evening star., 1941-03-14

ment to England. This congestion
probably has been relieved by the
shipments to Africa and the East
Indies. 1t does not mean that the
British have given up trying to get
them to England. There is no doubt
they would have been shipped there
had the emergency been deemed
great enough to warrant the risk.
Evening star., 1941-03-14
Nelson Moves to Assure
Fresh Breed for Army

A step to assure fresh bread for
soldiers in the Nations expanding
Army was announced today by the
Office of Production Management.
Donald M. Nelson, defense direc-
tor of purchases, said Tom Smith of
Chicago, secretary of the American
Bakers Association, has been ap-
pointed special adviser on procure
nent of bakery prQ6ucts.
Evening star., 1941-03-14
Women Launch Drive
To Buy Oxygen Tent

A campaign to raise funds to
purchase an oxygen tent for use of
Prince Georges County residents
was under way today under auspices
of the county Veterans of Foreign
Wars Auxiliary, Mrs. A. Maude
Phillips, president, announced.
Campaign workers will sell sub
scriptions to popular magazines as
the first step in their drive, Mrs
Phillips said. Mrs. M. M. Manning,
auxiliary secretary, is assisting in
the campaign.
Evening star., 1941-03-14
Congress in Brief
TO-DAY.

Senate:
In recess.
House:
Considers s3.44s, 100000 naval ap-
preparation bill.
Deficiency Appropriations Com
mittee hears details of $1,000, ,000,-
900 British-aid program.
Judiciary Committee continues
hearings on defense labor problems
Evening star., 1941-03-14
Is Drivers Get Bonus

TOPEKA, KanS. (R.-A Topeka
bus company awarded a bonus of
$25 each to Is drivers who went
through 1910 without an accident.
And it's an accident, so far as the
company is concerned, when anoth-
er car hits a bul standing still.
Evening star., 1941-03-14
Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
From noon Yesterday to noon today.)
Highest, Al noon today. Year ago, 43.
Lowest, 27, $50 am. today. Year
ago, 80.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. 68. on March g.
Lowest, 10, on February 10.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
CFrom noon yesterday to noon todsy)
Highest, 95 per cent, at 1890 pm. yes
terday
Lowest, ~ per cent. at noon today.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear at
Harpers Ferry; Potomac muddy at Great
Falls today.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey
Today Tomorrow
High S:37 am 9:24 am
Low 2:59 am. 3:44 am
High ------ 9:01 pm. $50 pm
Low ---- 1928 pm. Ala pm
The Sun and Moon.
Rises. Sets.
Sun. today ---- 6:22 6:13
Moon, today-- 7:55 pm. 700 am
Automobile lights must be turned on
one-haf hour after sunset.
Evening star., 1941-03-14

Accounts Mey Be Opened e.
with On lnitioI Payment Of y or more
Evening star., 1941-03-14
Precipitation.

Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital tcurrent month to date):
Evening star., 1941-03-14

The sun and Moor
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

gained the ample shelter of the junk. Even
the noise of the siren dimmed. suddenly
Listen to EN-! That's the trouble with the
Japs," said Cabot. They're too logical. Since
we've been discovered, we'll turn back under
cover of the junks and try to scoot back to
safety along the shore they think But they're
wrong Bob, because we're not going to be
logical. We're going straight on to two thou
sand bucks and a bonus"
Good" said Annesley.
. His breath made an odd. bubbling sound
$hat was horribly familiar to Cabot. He leaned
and shone flashlight into the face of Bob
Annesley. 1t seemed to be smiling back at him
from a great distance.
What's the natter" asked Cabot Give
your head knock p"
I'm all right" said Annesley.
Cabot shifted the light from the face to
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darkness. He had no features. only sill
houette
Are you all filters could you shoot
straight ?" he asked
You're not going to try to fight them,
Gene, are you?"
Its coming up so fast that it may over
shoot us little instead of stopping alongside.
Then suppose we dropped the man at the
wheel-that might throw her off her course
for moment and we could dodge in among
those junks. What about it?"
Annesley ventured a glance forward
the long hood of the boat. The junks were
yonder, nearer to the bank, anchored with
their great yards aslant and waiting for the
morning wind that might help them up the
river They were dim shapes like charcoal
sketches that have rubbed 10 blur.
IF we lift a hand, they'll murder u.s.
Gener said Annesley He was on his knees
to look about, in attitude of prayer
They'll murder us anyway when they
find out what we have on board Why not
try to put tooth in them ?" laughed Cabot
putting back his head and enjoying himself
thoroughly. Life seemed no more to him than
a half-spoed apple, he was ready to throw
it away. You ought to Chin Chan in a
pinch like this. She never gives up while she
can scratch and bite. poison Wildcat"
The comparison started dull warmth Of
shame in Annesiey.
This fellow comes up like all he'll and he
means to look US in the eye. How are you.
Annesley2 Do you think you can be useful"
He spoke without scorn. merely as one
summing up values. Nothing, including cow
ards. surprised him.
I'm do what l can" said Annesley. He
stood up straight and seemed a long time
rising into that dangerous light.
That's the spirit, said Cabot. They'll
up fast and round across our bows to
stop us. Now. as their prov begins TO cut
past us / want you TO handle the Allie Lou
III be watching them. don't want TO bother
about anything but watching them.
ma THEY slide past us put us into re-
~ verse. That will check our way They'll
think VT rr going TO lay The boat TO like good
little boys But the moment you their
stern. you give US fun speed ahead and cut
across toward the junks. BY that time I'll
have finished Hay business If + FIND any 10 do
and III take the wheel again All right ,"
"AII right" said Annesley He repeated his
lesson like little boy As soon as their cut
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

water comes up beside us i throw us into
reverse When I see their stern. I give her
the gun and cut for the iunks"
one hundred per cent" nodded Cabot He
moved over and gave Annesley the wheel
The searchlights kept Frightening on the
Allie Lou. Cabot began to sing Manhattan
Blues under his breath He knew only a few
of the words and pieced out with "ta-de-dum."
Then the PROV of the guard-boat came up
beside them with fine white arc flying out
from the cutwater. They were doing forty
at least
Annesley pushed the lever into reverse and
let the engine take hold again The Allie Lou
felt the brake. She trembled and seemed to be
going over bumps. The stern of the little boat
lifted and held them up into the glare The
guard-boat was passing but the searchlight
turned and looked back them like an in
telligent eye. She was not more than two or
three times the size of the Allie Lou but she
meant business all over.
At the bow a rifle of formidable calibre
stuck out through a steel shield. Heavy ma
chine-guns appeared fore and aft. also with
shields Probably she pleasure craft re-
modelled for war but she looked the new
part to T. 1t hard to see the details
of her through the glare of the light Cabot
screened his eyes with the flat of his left
hand and leaned forward to peer
Someone from the guard-boat sang out a
command in Chinese. Cabot yelled an obedient
answer.
He added under his breath: why can't
they learn to talk real Chinese, the blighters ?"
Then Annesley saw the stern of the boat
with name spelled across it in big Japanese
letters that made no sense to film. He gave
the Allie Lou the gun and pushed her right
across the wake that was boiling behind the
Japanese. That backwash helped to slow her,
however. She was like fat old plow-horse
that needs time and space to get under way
She hung there. bucking in the wake. trying
to run but hardly moving like something be-
numbed in a nightmare. Someone on the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19
Fearing Arrest, Cabot Agrees to Strange Bargain

Jap screamed out orders. The voice sounded
like an hysterical lapdog barking in protest.
Cabot answered by lifting his gun and firing.
The japanese helmsman fell from the wheel
Instead Of turning the gunboat held straight
on.
This was work that Cabot liked. 1t kept
him smiling. He fired again. The great eye
that had been pouring light upon the Allie Lou
went dark and in that darkness she slipped
away toward the clumsy. medieval silhouettes
of the junks. She kept gathering speed. y
Cabot took the Wheel saying: Nice work.
Bob Very nice. Very nice work. old boy"
Something like laughter swelled in the
throat of Annesley but it would not come out
in sound. 1t stayed there in his throat, a
queer choking.
Hanging there under their stern with the
light slapping you in the face it was fine
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

moon as Cabot came back to the house of
Ii Flu. The servant who opened the door
for him offered to take him at once to the
master of the house. Cabot shook his head
He could hear the voice of the grand old
Chinaman chanting. in another ROOM that IA
nous poem of lament for the departed which,
in rude translation. goes something like this:
The flame which lived in the lantern
Has shown me the face of the writing
1t has conducted me among great names
Like happy traveller among the mountains
II has awakened golden voices.
But now the lantern is dead
A shadow has erased the words;
The voices are silent.
Only what was written in the mind
Remains living in the room beside me.
/ am left alone in darkness
And find myself repeating name
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

time to throw up your hands and yell: Kan
Grad" said Cabot. But you have the old CUTS
Bob"
1t seemed to Annesley that he never had
been happy before in his life. The new Joy
filled his throat like song. He could spend
ali the rest of his days tasting and retasting
II. Then from the Japanese who lay yonder
like black memory, sinking into the mist,
another arm of white light reached through
the mist, put great hand on the water and
felt here and there until it reached the Allie
Lou There it wavered and held true.
Rotten luck" said Cabot.
A STREAM of bullets came down the path
~ of the light. One of them glanced off the
hood of the boat making a snicker-snacker
like the jagged lash of lightning Another
another and another went ping through the
sides of the little Allie Lou.
Accurate, aren't they-damn them ?" said
Cabot
But the nearest junk was already Just
ahead The outer edge of the searchlight
shone on the high stern and brought to life
the grinning devi-masks that ornaHented il
and the whole. twisting length of a crimson
dragon. They were close to the shelter of the
junk when Cabot felt that something was
shadowing him from the searchlight- and the
bullets that sang down the path of it, When
he looked over his shoulder he saw Annesley
between him and danger, gripping the guard
rail and standing straight as soldier
Now, don't do that. you fool" said Cabot
He caught the shoulder of Annesley and
jerl<ed him from the rail. Perhaps he used
more strength than was needed for Annesey
stumbled into the shadow and lay in the
bottom of the boat. sprawlng
The Japanese began to scream with rage
They used siren to do their screaming
Having a tantrum aren't they" asked
Cabot. But they're making sense Just the
same"
The siren was hooting out some sort of
a code of longs and shorts as the Allie Lou
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19
"The Girl Mumured Annesey Honestly Say
Didn't Die So Badly
FH Write to Her, Said Cabot "PH

the coat. Little round holes were punched
neatly in it. here, and here, and here but there
was not much blood. steel jacketed high vel
ocity bullets whip through flesh clearly.
He picked up Annesley and held him.
Thanks" said Annesley ITS easier
breathing, up here"
you fool, oh, you fool" said Cabot.
I'm sorry to let you down. whispered An
nesley.
Cabot could not speak. He freed one hand
and gave the Allie Lou a twist that kept her
from crashing on the stern of a huge Junk
Lights and small black figures were astir of
the big ship; a smell of life came from her
as the Allie Lou went past; and in the back
ground the Japanese siren kept screaming out
its code message to other guard-boats up and
down the river
Don't bother about me-" said Annesey.
Cabot held him closer but there was no
keeping back the life that ran out of him
so fast.
The girl. ." murmured Annesey
AN right. Tell me what to do about her."
said Cabot
Il haven't been much of a man." said
Annesley. His head fell over against the
shoulder Of Cabot but his whisper went on:
If you could write to her-if you could
honestly say that l didn't die so badly ="
I'm write to her" said Cabot IN tell
her how you died for me-"
The Japanese siren hooted farther and
farther away. The river mist was thickening,
also
Don't say too much" said the whisper.
She wouldn't believe. She's that way
I'll make it right. I'll make her believe"
said Cabot
There's a terrible pain in me. Lord.
there's horrible pain, Gene. If l have to
scream will you forgive me?"
VI
THERE was enough wind to blow the mist
cold but not enough to carry it away 1t
mixed the light of dawn with the light of the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

That is for me-" murmured Cabot to the
servant This time he was sure that would
not return"
Shall bring him happiness? Shall lead
him to you. lord?"
No. Say that have come home and that
1 am asleep"
He went into his room. A charcoal brazier
gave it a small look and glow of warmth.
When he turned up the flame of the lamp
something stirred at the window. He went to
it quickly and found Chin Chan huddled asleep
on the pavement of the court, the wind lifting
the thin silk of her cloak.
WHEN he opened the window she got up
w quickly instantly as wide awake as cat
She bowed to the Honorable Ancestors
curtsied to Cabot. and stepped into the room.
Her face was pinched blue by the cold but
she went over into the chilliest corner of the
room and stood there out OF the way.
Cabot sat down at a table which was Ii
Fu's concession to Occidental taste His
thoughts were so far from her that she
seemed to be still outside the house with many
a sealed door to unlock. She lighted cigarette
and offered it. He held it idly and dropped IT,
In wall cabinet she found Scotch and a
siphon of soda, together with glasses for Lii
Flu cared for the comfort of his guest in every
way. She mixed a drink with care tasted it.
made face of dislike. and poured in more
whisky. Cabot took the glass without word
He seemed totally unaware of her but SUBJ
mitted to her absently she pulled off his
coat and brought him loose, light house
robe Then sitting on her heels. she pulled off
his shoes. and brought out sneakers and
pair of warm wooden socks.
The dirty, oil-stained blue denim she
emptied of all the pockets contained some
wheat straw cigarette papers. tobacco in a
small sack two papers of matches a small
monkey-wrench, a soiled bandana. a strong
pocket knife, and a thick sheaf of American
currency with piece of brown paper folded
carelessly about it,
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

REINFORCED black heavy ribbed
garden hose. 25'x9s", $119.
DESSERT SEED co.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20
Power Shovel Hits
Wires, Man Dies

ANGELS CAMP. Cal. June 2Ql
OUP)-Coroner John Gerdclla tod1
investigated the death OF Hard
Jackson, %, Lodi, electrocuted whsp
the power shovel he was operating
came in contact with 24O0-voIt
power line near here.
Artificial respiration was admin
istered more than two hours In IN
effort 10 revive Jackson, an emplooe
OF road contractor Clyde Wossaa,
Lodi.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

NICELY FURNISHED FRONT
bedroom, air-conditioned, private
entrance, gentleman. 673 Bright
on, Phi. 1878. 6-23
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

NEW, modern l bedroom, furnished
or unfurn. See Claude Vedder,
1868 Ell Dorado. 6-23
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20
26-POUlTRY

WANTED poultry, fryers, hens and
-broilers. Will pay highest prices,
Central Food Market, 4th st,
Phone 1873. 6-20
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS. We
have several new portables for
sale at the former lower prices.
We accept trade-ins and monthly
payments as low as $500.
McCOY'S OFFICE EQUIP. co.
673 Main Phone 1853 El Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

SAVE u on that part for your car.
Buy factory reconditioned parts
that wear as good as new. Parts
for all makes and models can
be had at saving here.
CARTER MOTOR SUPPLY
1868 Main Phone 96
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

HOME LAUNDRY SERVICE
Reasonable rates-Guranteed work
4th and Villa, Ell Centro. 6-13tf
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

BARBED WIRE, fence posts and
furniture. w. w. Copeland, 2h
miles no. of Holtville on Holt
Ave. 6-24
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

FOR SALE: Boys 26" Columbia
bike. Good condition, bargain.
GOT He'll st. 6-2l
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20
I3-ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOM, close in, cool and comforta-
BILE, 513 Olive. 6-24
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Learn the Quick Way TO Profit -- Read "QuicI<ies"
I9-City Property for Sale

MODERN groom house for sale
or rent Inquire 1882 Olive. Phone
1074-J GA
19
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

Tis FULLER'S PAINT we feel you
need,
For with the products we have
agreed,
To make a good customer out of
you,
BY proving just what it will do.
We know that you will have a smile
After you've given it a trial
Ell Centre Lumber & Trading Co.
1909 Adams Phone 1922
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

SEVERAL odd lots of new lumber
1'x4", 1x6", 1x8" and 2'X4", No.
2 common DF, slightly weathered.
At saving.
WHITING MEAD CO.
1878 Main Phone 1872
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

600 x l6 RECAP s345. Exchange,
guaranteed. Built in our own
shop.
QUALITY TIRE SHOP
245 Main Ell Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

WANTED-A good home for pedi-
greed cocker spaniel puppies. Will
sell cheaply. 781 Holt. 6-25
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

LUGGAGE, Suitcases and Trunks
all types, real values. See
DELOZIER' FURNITURE
542 Main Phone 1344
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

LOOK! 500 letterheads and 500
envelopes printed as you want
them, as low as $3.50. Phone 300,
POST-PRESS PRINTSHOP. If
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

ROOM, with cooler and private
entrance. 692 Vine, Phone 1897.
6-24
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

OAK water barrels for sale. New
high prices on all junk this week
RELIABLE SALVAGE
313 Main Phone 1871
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

DOUBLE cement laundry trays.
Complete to rough plumbing. Tax
included, $1563.
WHITING MEAD CO.
Phone 1872 1878 Main
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20
l0-Apartments Fer Rent

DRY AIR cooled apis, Frigidaire
and electricity furnished. $3.50.
Mission Apis, 9th 81 Commercial
6-7tf
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

RAGS are higher, we pay &c ID. Best
prices paid on iron, metal and
grain sacks.
SAM NALIBOFF JUNK CO.
584 Broadway Phone $50
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

SMALL house, 1910, to be moved
2 saddle horses. Phone 1066-M
6-27
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

FUR. double and single apis, also
bedroom fur. apt Coolers and
refrig. Country Club Inn, 9th and
Holt. 6-19
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

FILING CABINETS
| 4-draWer-Special at $2225. Time
, payments.
OFFICE SUPPLY co.
521 Main Phone 10
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-20

$3.50 garden hose ............ $2.70
5s "X25' garden hose ...........,.,. $155
WHITING MEAD CO.
1878 Main Phone 1872
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24-Wan+ed Miscellaneous

DEAD STOCK removed free. Phone
Immediately. Brawley 84-J.
/. v. Rendering Co, Brawley, Cal