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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-20
Thor She Blows" Yarns Of the WhaIers

What you got to say about
that ?" he asked Jem.
Looks like something was
packed in that pitch and stuck
behind something. A pearl, per-
haps."
Yes"
Il know nothing of it." Jem
stated.
you've got good rep"
agreed the policeman. But it
looks funny. I've seen good men
go crazy for pearls before"
"Okay. where's the pearl ?"
That's what l mean to find
out"
IF that pearl was hidden in
this cabin, that gel got it," Jem
said. Whoever killed the watch
man killed the gel because she
had the pearl. Now who was
that ?"
THE Jap Habako, or that
buyer"
"Or someone else. We got to
go softly"
The policeman stared long at
Jem.
"Or someone else" he said
slowly. You see. we've no evil
dence that that gel was on board
at all; the watchman's dead.
Maybe she did know the pearl
was in your cabin. Maybe she
didn't. Maybe someone else took
that pearl and hid it somewhere
else. Maybe that someone else
killed the Waterman and that
gels murder had nothing to dc
with it,"
"All right said Jem quietly
What d'you want to do with
me? Arrest me ?"
mo. you can go free but you
mustn't leave this port. I'm go
ing to search all craft and con-
fine them to port. Well find
that pearl and if it fits the hole
in this bit of pitch, we'll know il
came from your cabin. The man
who's got that pearl did the MUIR
ders-or knows who did"
Mind if / help?"
mo, but watch your step,
you're suspect, you know"
jenkins was still at the hotel,
moving quietly about the wharf
and gambling houses He gave
no sign of restlessness.
The police searched every lug
ger in the place but found moth
ing that indicated the pearl. The
Jap moved quietly about the
place looking for work. The po-
lice kept away from him, but Jem
managed to know most things he
did. He moved unobtrusively
about the settlement keeping his
eyes open.
Then late one night the Jap
left the hotel and strolled toward
edge of the town.
A tracker reported to the po-
liceman who took Jem to an
abandoned boathouse on a quiet
creek outside the settlement.
They're inside" he pointed to
a Pickering candle. IF that Jap's
got the pearl it's in there now"
They crept close.
SHOW the pearl" they heard
Jenkins say.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-20

"Show cash money" the Jap
countered.
II got at hotel Show pearl
first time"
Better CO." the Jap Missed.
II take you my place. You bring
money, show me, show pearl"
Il think you've got the pearl
now" Jenkins said slowly.
NO"
IAN right, we 60" Jenkins
said.
Jem and the policeman crouched
low as the candle went out and
the door creaked. The Jap came
first. He was a black mass in
the darkness. Behind him a
larger figure moved. There was
a dull flash. a gasping moan and
the Jap crumpled to the path.
The other stopped over him.
Hold IT,"
The policeman jumped forward
janiming his revolver into Jen-
kins' stomach Jem struck a
match and lit lantern.
On the path the Jap lay gasp
ing his last, a knife wound in his
back. Jenkins stared down at
him, grinning sickly. The knife
lay on the path.
"He tried to kill me. 1 stabbed
him." whispered Jenkins.
Eyes, I know" the policeman
said and whistled for the track
ers. Take him to the station.
And send a stretcher for this"
They bent over the Jap. His
yellow fingers were twined in his
waistbelt. Undoing it they found
a silk band tight about his mid
die. In it was a small round
lump
There it is" said the police
man. examining a lustrous pearl
in the lantern light. "A perfect
round. Won't need more than
two skinnings. Must be seventy
odd grains"
They walked back to the
station.
The pearl fitted the recess in
the pitch exactly.
Better send for Billings" Jem
suggested. He'll be darned glad
~ yat that MN ri
I'VE ought to make him prove
ownership" the policeman said.
After all the Robbery he made
about It."
But that wasn't necessary.
They heard from Broome that
Billings had been found aboard
his lugger with his throat cut.
He'd given UP hoping for his
pearl.
That pearl cost six lives" Jem
told me- That Jenkins swung
for the murder of Habaka /
could tell you a thousand yarns
worse than that one. l gave up
pearling after that season. /
took my pay and bonuses for
pearl shell, but 1 never want TO
own a pearl"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-20

4 IGNITION posture 10 almost
M any woman and she'll
W. yawn, but just say make
your legs ioveiier foe the men
70 look at" and she's all ears.
It's a funny thing but most
girls fail TO link the two, al
though they're as connected as
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-20

Next week Cap'n Mosher will
spin yarn Of Ambergris, jack
pot of the whaling trade; yarn
of tough Yankee whaler who
managed to outwit a ZanzIbari
effendi who tried theft and muir
der too for the precious stuff.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-20

Mariene Dietrich or the we'll
turned-out gains Of Betty Cradle
wouldn't look any better than
the nearest colonial balustrade if
the owners of those classic pedal
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Michigan Park Fights
Plan for DemountabIes

Clyde E. Vincent told the Michi-
gan Park Citizens Association last
night that the Alley Dwelling Au-
thoritv is still considering sites in
the Michigan Park area for de-
mountable war housing. The as
sociation instructed Mr.. Vincent to
continue his efforts against this pro-
poSal.
DR.. Philip Rauth. Benedictine Or
der. announced that a small priory
high school is to be set up in the
community this fall. Each class
will consist of 10 students, chosen
by competitive examinations. The
courses are to be highly inteerated
Supervised recreation and physical
training are planned, but there will
be no inter school athletics.
Mai Edward A. Kane told the
association that funds are to be
solicited throughout the community
Friday for the purchase of civilian
defense equipment ALLEGATIONS re-
ceived from the Once of Civilian
Defense have been insufficient to
cover their needs.
John j. Hurley marked the
termination of his fourth consecu-
tive year as president OF the asso'
cation at the meeting, the last
until October.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Where They Are Fighting

wooded, the Louisiades are sharply
indented, offering sheltered har-
bors for shipping. Navigation there
abouts, however, is apt to be haz-
ardous. on Northwest Tagula,
Coral Haven, for example, broad
harbor with secure ancnorage-is
broken by many reefs and islets;
while Rossel Spit, at the east end
of the island of the same name, is
famed in sailors tales as the scene
of danger and shipwreck.
Normally the Louisiades are val
liable for their gold deposits. Their
development reached a fever peak
in 1889. On Misima Island. a gold
rush was started about the time
of the first World War. Until re-
Gently it was the chief mining area
of the group Misima's white popu-
lation was estimated at about 10
some time before the outbreak of
the present war.
The natives of the Louisiades are
mostly Papuans, with dark skin,
frizzy hair and nose ornaments.
They once had reputation as can
nibals.
Believed discovered in 1906 by the
navigator Torres, the islands were
later named for Louis XIV of France.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Response Of Small Donors
Hailed in Orchestra Drive

Immediate response of the small
contributor to the annual drive of
the National Symphony Orchestra
was. cited yesterday by Corcoran
Thorn, president of the archestra
association, as the push needed to
bring the campaign. now 0000
short of it's $l14.000 goal, to sue
cessful conclusion
Mr.. Thorn made the statement
after an emergency meeting OF the
Administration Committee. A spe-
cial session of the associations S
Board of Directors will be held at
1890 pm. Monday at the May
flower Hotel to consider the orches-
tra's plight.
Now is the time for everyone
to awaken to his responsibility in
maintaining the National Symphony
Orchestra" Mr.. Thorn said. The
one outstanding feature of the drive
at this point is that the contributors
Of large amounts have been ex-
hausted If the orchestra is TO
obtain sufficient funds to enable it
to continue, it must have the i'm
mediate support of those who are
able to contribute small moderate
amounts. We have been able to
discover no other solution to our
problem
At a meeting Wednesday, the
drive was extended for its second
time. The deadline now has been
set for next Wednesday.
Evening star., 1942-05-09

The Louisiade Islands, where a
Japanese fleet was reported, are so
situated that forces based there can
strike at various important OBJ
jectives in the Southwest Pacific.
A scattering of more than 80 big
and little islands OF the southeast
tip Of New Guinea, the Louisiades
are about 400 air miles from Port
Moresby: some 500 miles from the
nearest point on Australia's north
east coast and little over 900 miles
from the occupied Free
French" island of New Caledonia.
With Port Moresby to the north
west, the Australian coast to the
southwest and New Caledonia to the
southeast, this group thus overlooks
United Nations supply and commu-
nication lines. not only from across
the Pacific, but also between the
Allied positions in the immediate
theater of war.
Tagula (Southeast) RosSel, Misima
and Pana Tinani are the four major
islands. The biggest is Tagula,
about 40 miles long and averaging
7 miles In width 1t is considered
one of the most healthful spots TO
be found in this neighbornood.
High. mountainous and densely
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Iii Mrmnrtam
BROWN. WILLIAM

BROWN. WILLIAM In memory. Of
WILLIAM BROWN; who pssSed iS.3 away three
! think OF YOU IN silence.
No one can see me weep,
But a silent tear is shed
While others are asleep.
Some may think have forgotten
When At times they see me smile
Little do they know the heartache
That suffer all the while.
HIS BROTHER, GEORGE BROWN.
COLEMAN, CoRNELIA. In sad but low
coRNELIA coLEMAN. who died two years
a ago 70 5od2y f2i, N Nay ~ :; lat9 3su,r JOHNSON
Of my dear husband, THOMAS B HILL,
who departed this life TWO years ago May
HIS LOVING WIFE. MAY E. HILL.
JOHNSON. HOMER. In sad but loving
remembrance OF my GEAR husband HOMER
JOHNSON who passed away fve years
ago today, MAY Q. 1897.
A precious one from me- is gone,
voice | loved Is stlled.
place is vacant in my home
That never can be hli6d.
somewhere back Of the sunset
Where loVelIness never dies,
He lives in land of glory.
With the blue and gold OF the skies
LOVING WIFE.
LEDBETTER. ELLEN T.. A loving trlh-
ute 10 2 beloved wife ard mother ELLEN
E LFDBFTTER who departed this life
eleven wears sgo today. May o. 1881.
In memory Of one with whom
our paths have had TO part.
Who YET is never far from US,
But always close IN heart
Whose cherished memory lives on
To comfort us today.
And keep that gear one in our thoughts
Each step along llfes way.
HER HUSBAND AND CHILDREN
sCHERB. MATILDA. In loving memory
Of our sister MATILDA SCHERB. who de-
parted this life year ago today. May
.. lail.
Sweetly sleep your work Is done;
Nav YOU rest N peace. Gear sister,
HER SISTERS AND BROTHER.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Comdr. John 6. Burrow
Buried in Arlington

Comdr. John G. Burrow who was
killed in the crash OF an airhner
near Salt Lake City last Saturday,
was buried with military honors to-
dav in Arlington National Gene
terry.
Burial services were conducted by
Comdr. William H. Rafferty,, Chap
lain Corps.
Comdr. Burrow made his home at
1921 North Highland street, Airing
ton, Va. He is survived by his
widow, two daughters, Betty jeanne
and Laurel Jean: his mother, Mrs.
J. M. Burrow, and sister, Miss
Neil Burrow. both of Pensacola,
Fla, and a brother. 1t. James B.
Burrow. stationed at the Naval
Academy.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Meeting Of Women
From Il Countries
Opens Here Today
Porty for Equal Rights
To Discuss Current and
Postwar Problems

The second annual council meet
ing of the World Woman's Party
for Equal Rights was scheduled to
convene at 2 pm today at party
headquarters. IA B street NE.
Representative from II countries
will discuss ways of carrying out
the party policy of equality for
women now as we'll as in the post
war period.
Women are facing in NaBiism
their greatest enemy in all history,
declared Miss Maria Sten, young
Danish novelist, who arrived here
yesterday to represent her country
at the conference She came to the
United States in July after escaping
across Russia via Manila to Los
Angeles.
Even with a spokesman for de-
mocracy like Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss
Stem declared, women here have
been too indifferent to insist on
their equal rights. The same In
difference to politics gripped Euro
pean women, she said. They learned
LOO late, she added, that the Naziism
they had allowed to assume control
meant war and endless hunger In
the end.
China will be represented at the
conference by Miss Nansheng Yen,
student at the University OF North
Carolina. She Is the daughter OF
the former Chinese Ambassador TO
the United States.
Representing the Committee OF
the Americas at the conference will
be Sonora Marta Vergara of Chile,
former delegate of her country to
the League of Nations.
IF women had been included in
the league" Sonora Vergara said
yesterday, land had there been
women sitting in all the parliaments
of the world, we would not be in the
war which now inflames the uni
verse"
Tea at the Alva Belmont House.
with Mrs. Alfred Leslie Ransome as
hostess, will conclude today's session.
Miss Alice Paul, chairman of the
board of the World Council, will
preside at the conference.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
McCarran Soon 10 Name
Wafer Cost investigator

Chairman McCarran OF the Sem
ate District Committee is expected
to announce within a day or two
appointment of an investigator to
determine the financial obligat ton
of the Federal Government and the
local community to upkeep and ex-
panSion of Washington's water sup
ply system.
Senator McCarran OBJ a n e d
authority from the Senate and a
s5, 900 appropriation to make the
inquiry to determine whether the
threatened increase in the rates
charged private consumers is justi-
fed in view of the fact that the
Federal Government obtains all Of
it's water free
Although the water system was
started in the early days OF the
Capital as Federal undertaking
the Government soon made the Dis
trict government partner in its
operation. Gradually. however, the
financial burden was transferred to
the local partner and for many
years the entire cost has been met
by private water users.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Funeral Services Today
For Dr.. N. T.. Bennett

Dr. Maitland G. Bennett, 10, who
died yesterday at his home, 1923
Thirteenth street NV, was to be
buried today in Washington National
Cemetery. Funeral services were
scheduled for pm. from the Hines
funeral home, 290l Fourteenth
street NV.
DR.. Bennett retired nine years
ago as assistant meteorologist at
the Weather Bureau after about so
years service. An active worker
in the Northminster Presbyterian
Church. he was for many years an
elder and treasurer. He. was born
in Canada of American parents and
moved to Manassas, Va, when he
was years old
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Alice M Bennett, and a daughter
Mrs. Mabel 3 German, both of this
city.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
u. :. Steel Elections
Fixed by n. |. R. B.
With Eye 10 Output
BolIotine on S, W. o. c.
Representation Will
Stort on Moy II
Py the Associated Press

Py the ASSoc,at ted Press
PITTSBURGH. MAY 9.-National
Labor Relations Board consent cleo
tions in nine subsidiaries of the
United States Steel Corp. starting
May II have been scheduled so that
approximately ITS 900 employees can
vote without any interruption in
production schedules, - John F. Le-
bus, acting regional director of the
N. l.. r. B. sixth region. has an
nounced.
Involving the employees OF so
plants located in Is States, the cleo
tionS will be the largest series ever
undertaken by the N l.. r. r. Mr..
Lebus said, adding that results of
the balloting will be announced fol-
lowing the election in each plant.
Elections Set for May IL.
Elections will be held May u for
employees in all plants of the Amer
ican Bridge Co, Universal Atlas Ce-
ment Co.. Virginia Bridge Co. CO.
lumbia Steel Co. and Scully Steel Co
Elections will be conducted May
IA among employees of the American
Steel & Wire Co
Officials of the National Tube Co
and the Steel Workers Organizing
Committee have signed agreements
for elections in the company s
plants, Mr.. Lebus said. N. l.. R. B
headquarters at Washington mus
approve the stipulations before &
date for the elections is fixed
Negotiations Being Completed.
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp. Is
completing negotiations for cleo
tlonS to be conducted in it's plants
When the agreements are consum-
mated and the N. L. r. B. approves
date will be fixed for elections in
the Carnegie Illinois, National Tube
and Oil Well Supply Co. plants
probably late in May or early in
June, Mr.. Lebus disclosed.
All elections will be held to de-
termine If the S. w. o. c. shall be
the exclusive bargaining agent fol-
all employees eligible to vote instead
! of for S. w. o. C. members only, Mr.
/ Lebus said.
Polling places will be located in
side or Immediately adjacent to the
| plants in which the elections are
being held.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Miss Muude du Bont
Funeral Rites Held

Miss Maude Alice du Bant, retired
Federal employe, who died Thursday
at the New Colonial Hotel, was
buried today in Congressional Gem
eterv. Funeral services were held
At ll:30 O'Clock at the Hines funeral
home. 2901 Fourteenth street NV.
with the Rev. DR.. Clarence Gran
ford of Calvary Baptist Church, OF
which she was a member, officiating
Miss du Bant retired several wears
ago from the Bureau of Internal
Revenue. She is survived by a
brother. Frank S. du Bant of Los
Angeles; sister, Mrs. Grace S
Cornish OF Washington, and sew
eral nieces and nepheWs.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Paul L. Dondridee Dies;
HeIped to Found Church

Paul Lewis cambridge. 88, one of
the founders of the Israel Baptist
Church, 632 Eleventh street NE,
died Thursday at his home, 6lS L
street NE.
He and his late wife, Mrs. Susan
cambridge, were among the found
ers of the church in 1880. Mr..
cambridge. believed by his family to
be the last of the founders, was for
merly a deacon, trustee, choir di-
rector and superintendent of Sun
day school at the church. He was
born in Richmond County, Va, and
came here about 10 years ago.
He is survived by a daughter. Miss
Hattie C. cambridge, and two sons,
Claude o. and Richard A. Dan
bridge. all of Washington. Funeral
services will be held at pm. Tues
day at the Israel Church.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Boiling Field Moscow
Flight Wins D. F. {.
For Sergt. DenerY
Award Mode for Feots
During Diplomatic
Porty's Trip in le4l
Ry me Associstsd Pres..

Nv tne ASSotlhttC tFFNs
TUCSON, Ariz.. May o.-For
extraordinary achievements while
flying a diplomatic mission 10 Rus
sia last fan and on flight to Scot
land Technical Sergt. Francis G.
Denery, 80. was decorated today
with the Distinguished Flying Cross
with oak leaf cluster.
The award was presented by Col.
Lowell H Smith, commanding officer
at Davis Monthan Field, at review
OF all air-base troops.
The cross was awarded for
extraordinary achievements of
20 .O0o-mile flight to Moscow" from
Boiling Field. Washington, from
September l3 TO October lS. l94l,
with Russian American diplo-
matte party and crew of five. The
oak leaf cluster was added for
achievements during flight from
Boiling Field TO Prestwick. Scotland.
earlier in September, l94l.
Sergt. Denery, now assigned at
the Tucson air base. declined to dis
cuss the flights or his part in them
on orders from Washington.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corps
September %, 1923. at Albany, N. Y.
after serving as An automobile
mechanic and airplane mechanic on
small private fields. He had at
tended Drury Academy at North
Adams. Mass. and has brother.
John Miles Denery, at Springfield.
Mass.
Prior to June. 1941. he served four
wears at March Field. Calf, and
during two years of that time was
fight engineer for Capt. Colin Kelly.
Last June Sergt. Denery went on
detached service with the ferry COM
mand. and returned to his old squad
ron just two weeks after Capt. Kelly
was sent to the Philippine Islands,
where he died a hero after sinking
a Japanese battleship.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Policeman Assigned
To Terminal Where
Boy, 7, Was Killed
Chevy Chase Bus Stotion
Safeguards Planned
When Schools Let Out

Inspector Arthur Miller Of the
Police Department Trafflc Division
announced today that a policeman
will be stationed at the Chevy
Chase bus terminal where a 7-year-
old boy was killed Wednesday, for
half an hour daily beginning at 3
pm, when schools let out.
The officer will be detailed from
No. precinct beginning Monday,
Inspector Miller said. He added
that he would like to have an ofi1cer
there for about 40 minutes in the
mornings, when the children are
passing the busy terminus on the
way to nearby schools, but he
doubted that personnel is available
for this additional precautionary
step.
The youngster killed Wednesday
was Francis Hugh INNER, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Immer. He
stepped into the side OF Capital
Transit bus and was crushed be-
meath rear wheel.
An inquest into his death has been
scheduled by Coroner A. Magrude1'
Macdonald for today.
A coroners jury also will hear
evidence in the death of Mrs. Jennie
N. Crossfield, SO, of 1346 Harvard
street NV, fatally injured Thurs
day night when struck by an auto
at New Jersey and New York ave-
nues NV.
Inspector Miller's move to put a
policeman at the bus terminal was
indorsed by Traffic Director William
A. Van Duzer, who also suggested
| that a streetcar company inspector
might be stationed at the turn
around.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Florida Ex-PubIisher Dies

SANFORD. Fla, May 9 (P,.-Rob-
ert J. Holly, IS, founder of the San
ford Herald and former Representa-
tive in the Florida Legislature, died
last night. He had been postmaster
here since 1888. He sold the paper
in 1923. He was a past president
of the Florida Press Association. In
the first World War he was trans
portation secretary for the Y. M
c. A. in France.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Named Monoqinq Editor

RICHMOND. Va. May 9 CP,.-
Ben Johnston, formerly of the
Macon tGaD Telegraph, has been
appointed acting managing editor
of the Richmond Times Dispatch by
Publisher John Stewart Bryan. Mr.
Johnston succeeds Leon S. Dure
also a former Macon resident, who
resigned to go into the Navy Mr.
Johnston has been with the Times
Dispatch since 1887.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
OIdtime Stoqe Stur Dies

NEW YORK, May 9 (Pl.-Timothy
Mccarthy. "a. old time comedian
who played under the stage name of
Charles Mccarthy in Broadway
plays with George M. Cohan and
other stars, died yesterday.
Evening star., 1942-05-09

II all the War bonds that Uncle
Sam Is selling were laid end to end.
they would reach te Toxic. Buy
them, and lay them end to end.
Evening star., 1942-05-09

It's common sense to be thrifty.
War bonds help you to save and
help to save America.
Evening star., 1942-05-09

It's common sense to he thrifty.
War bonds help you To save and
help to save America.
Evening star., 1942-05-09

It's common sense 10 be thrifty.
War bonds help you to save and
help to save America.