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milling around - and no rooms to mention
"I'm practically gone now," said Mr.. Jack
son. Then he jiggled the receiver. got the bell
captain, and said: Send up boy for my
bags" This was at 4:43.
Eyes, sir" said the bell captain. He saw
to it that the boy was despatched to 904, and
tripped the final tumbler.
In the little Office behind the ornate front
desk, the girl who had charge of such things
checked the transaction. Room 9O4 had
checked out; he had paid his bill; bellboy
was carrying his things out of the hotel. Then,
and only then, was 9O4 listed as vacant A
chart was changed. card removed from the
file And, at 4:52 the clerk at the front desk
was saying: Boy show Miss Kirby to 9O4."
He smiled the impersonally grateful smile of
hotel clerks at Miss 10 Ann Kirby.
Now let's go back all of three minutes, to
4:49: Young Mr.. Henry Jackson was about
to tuck an overlooked toothbrush into his in
side breast pocket, was giving the room one
last glance for anything else possibly forgot
ten, and the bellboy, saddled with four bags,
had one foot inside the door and one out.
At that moment the telephone rang.
Henry Jackson said, "Darn!" He crossed
swiftly to the instrument, snatched off the
receiver and shouted, '.Hello!"
Hello, Hank This is George"
Look, George, haven't a second - max
ing that five O'Clock train to Washington"
''Oh, no you're not, his partner said. The
Generals got another idea. and wants to
thrash it out with you Well meet him in an
hour at his hotel"
Henry Jackson groaned. And after all the
strings pulled to get that train seat, too!
The old stuffed shirt!"
'Tch-tch! Hank! That isn't patriotic. In
fifteen minutes. So step on it."
Henry Jackson hung up. 'Neve1 mind"
he said to the bellboy. "I'm staying over.
Throw those bags in the foyer closet
Eyes, SIR The bellboy palmed the tip.
6ENG methodical, Henry telephoned to the
room clerk: This is Mr.. Jackson in 9O4. I'm
not checking out today after ALL
He arrived at the elevator just as bellhop
stepped out after girl, murmuring. TO the
right, Miss Kirby" A very pretty girl. too.
dark-eyed and trim, as Henry Jackson would
have noticed if he'd glanced at her.
He didn't glance and he didn't notice. 1t
wasn't so much that his mind was too full of
blueprints to think about girls; it was be-
cause there was already girl there Henry
wished she wasn't, because it was all so con-
foundedly futile She'd told him herself that
she'd never met chap she liked more to
pal around with; she'd indicated there would
be great void in her life without Hank to
sail with, dance with. talk with; and her
brother George wouldn't be what he was today
if Hank hadn't made him partner. She'd
said great deal more along this line before
Evening star., 1944-02-27

she said no. He'd broken in, finally: IF you
tell me you love me like brother, Janet,
I'll choke you to death on the spot" That
was, just what she did say, and he didn't
choke her to death, after all.
Down" called Henry Jackson. Down"
- and stepped into the elevator
The bellhop, who was to have carried
Henry Jackson's bags out and who knew all
about the new system to eliminate double
registration, reported promptly to the bell
captain. The bell captain reset his tumbler
quickly, even while the room clerk was reset
ting his. Thus the formula worked swiftly
to lock the door of 904
The clerk at the front desk, foundering in
Evening star., 1944-02-27


= DR. BoARDMAN, Senior Manager of
w Harden House, had posted many
~ = strong memos on double registration.
threatening fearful consequences to any clerk
found responsible. Nothing, he held. was more
irritating to gentleman guest, en deshabilLe,
say, to have his door open. lady guest step
in, squeal, and fee The lady guest didn't
like it, either.
The strong memos didn't stop it. In fit
OF temper Mr. Boardman fired front-desk
clerk summarily for it, one evening. Uhis
was great blunder; it took ten days and a
hike in pay to lure the clerk. the owner of a
valued 4-F classification, back to his job)
That didn't stop it, either.
Mr. Boardman then brought in an eff
cheney man. Mr.. r. @. Billingsley. to devise
system that would end. once and for all, the
curse of double registration. A study dis
closed that double registrations had occurred
through twenty-seven means, ranging from
a slip-of the pencil jotting down a room num-
Der. to the foolhardy assumption that room
was empty just because its occupant had
checked out Some 1.9 per cent were owing to
clever, unconscious tricks manufactured by
guests. Those who deceived the clerks by the
most willy tricks complained the loudest.
II TOOK MIR. Billingsley three weeks to de-
wise foolMoof system. 1t involved no end
of trouble and clerical expense; some of the
cautions were extreme; the clerks would
surely raise fuss, saying it would drive them
crazy .But III guarantee one thing" said
Mr. Bilingsley confidently. It'll never, never
happen again. 1t simply can't
The system was installed on June 6. The
clerks fused at the added work, Mr.. Board
man put his foot down on them = but gently,
as always, these days. On June Z, the eff
ciency man drew his check and departed, with
the warm inner glow of job well done.
On the evening of the same June z, the
mix-up occurred in 904.
At427pm Mr.. Henry jackson, harried-
looking. overstrained young man, telephoned
the cashier: "I'm checking out. Please send
up my bill Immediately. I'm making the five
O'Clock train to Washington.
The first tumbler clicked in the system
which the efficiency man had designed =
but only the first one. Under the new formula,
9N was still viewed as occupied.
At 4.39, the bellboy despatched to 90 with
the bill, returned with Mr.. Jackson's hastily
suawled check.
The second tumbler clicked According to
the rules, it might now be presumed that 904
would soon be empty: but that was only pre-
sumptive, and not to be taken as final.
At4:42, the room clerk telephoned to make
certain that the first two tumblers had clicked
correctly 'Are you leaving us, Mr.. Jackson"
mrmuring apologetically to indicate that
the Harden House wasn't rushing him out,
but there were great swarm of room seekers
Evening star., 1944-02-27

a sea of tumblers, received two warnings
within two seconds to take 94 off his hse
of vacant rooms. He stared disgustedly at
his chart. Jumping catfish, what system!
Here 9O4 wasn't even listed as vacant =
was clearly marked occupied" - yet ne hao
two orders not to rent it. Well, that was max
ing sure. all right. But what system!
AFTER the bellboy had gone, 10 Ann founo
toothbrush - an obviously used one - on
top of the dresser She picked it up glngefV
and dropped it into the wastebasket. CeA
Ia guerre, she thought, when even the mpec-
cable Harden House overlooked such diS-
tasteful debris as discarded toothbrushes.
Tw-2-H-A
Evening star., 1944-02-27
e happened In Reea 9O4
by Joseph Harrington
Misssrussd by Arskvs SarnoH

To the manager Of Harden House, Il
was catastrophe. But for four other
people, il was the winning play j.. .
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-09
Northwestern
Garden Club

NORTHWESTERN GARDEN
CLUB viii hold a conservation
program on Jan. j. at 1890
p M. ln the home of Mrs Mary
Hansen. 1893 Beverly court.
Mrs. JunIuS Iarworth VIII
peak on When the Need is
Greatest and Mrs Max FauIk-
ncr VIII talk on soil ConServa-
ton Members VIII discuss
their garden experiences.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-09
Special Hanger

A WOmans suit demands the
same careful handling, but for
'he skirt. get a special skirt
-tr7rttrrt r,r- ptft-tttre- tht.fftt IN Il
straight line along the cross bar
at the hanger.
If there IS no hanger al hand,
use either a loop AT the back of
The neck portion. 10 hang the
-eeat 0F place It carefully over
the back Of a chair. But save
The shape of the shoulders and
collar pinch up the coat back
so that the shoulders rest on
the corners of the chair
Give a good suit regular clean
ing and pressing service. Dirt
grnds into wool and makes IT
-preaF- cut more quickly. Select
a cleaner that does a good job.
and don't wait until the suit is
really soiled. More drastic-and
therefore more wearing clean
ing methods are necessary for
badly Solled suits.
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Proper
Save Wool
n, ELEANOR ROSS

I'VE clothes conservation pro-
1 gram applies 20 The clothes
of The men OF the house AS well
as 10 feminine frocks, coats and
suits. A good WOODEN suit is
worth good care even in normal
times. Now its d vital oblIga-
ton. but one that isn't too diff
d.cult 20 fulnll
Begin your conservation pro-
gram then, 10y practicing this
care: Brush suits often, and al
ways in the direction Of the
grain Of the cloth. And brush
the SUIT inside as we'll as out
in and around the pockets and
inside trouSer cuffs, II there are
any.
II a closet is not well venti-
lated. II is a good notion 10 let
a SUIT hang M the open air or
where plenty Of air circulates,
before 1T goes into the closet.
Then put a Smt on a hanger and
hang it straight.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-09

-A-------.-A--A = ~-----
only unusually beautiful in dc,
IGN but take very little time
or money to make in string You
can quickly have a collection Of
varying sizes to use As Incl
dantal pieces and for lunch SETS
Pattern 90 contains 'rtI1Tc-
tons for doileS; stitches, list Of
materials required
This pattern, together with
transfer pattern of tasteful en-
hro,dery motifs that YOU can use
on many articles. 10 cents.
send IS cents in coins for th0,
pattern 10 the Laura Wheeler
Pattern Department, 1925 Times
square, Detroit 81. Mich.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-09

4 truly sensational clearance -. with huge reductions
on the seasons leading furs. SuperOY styled coats Ct
painstahnqy matched furs coats you'll be proud 10
wear anywhere for years 10 come. Shop early and take
advantage Of these BIO savings. Ea,bo. Nessar,.e
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-09

Designed for women Who are
pump Ground abooneo or oia@
pbrs9m. Pain steel boo.19.
Cotton e.ss+'c 9otes 40. yst-
see AGED cacss. ,S,o~ ne.
a..r long mooes 80. $3.47
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-09
Mems Suit Hangers

ttee the proper hanger. the
wooden hanger made with broad
shoulders, especially for men $
jackets Whatever hanger is
used see that the shoulders set
Squareiy on the hanger. Hang
trousers on a special trouser
hanger or cover the cross bar of
wooden hanger
If a wire hanger is used place
a heavy piece of cardboard or
thick Mad of paper over the
croSsbar first TO help prevent
croSsWiSe CreaSeS on the trou-
>ers. Pull trousers through the
hanger as far as the width Of
the hanger Will allow so that the
Trucker part uf-ttIr- rrouscrS-fIes
over the hanger bar. CreaSes
show less here than in the
middle OF the trouSer leg.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-09

Butcher hnentO take south With You When you visit
him at his army post or to buy for next
summer The shIrWaist dress has Colorful applique
at the shoulders the wopece suit is classic in style
with gored skirt. Both in Brazilian brown
or pine tree green, sizes u to 90 are 1896 each
For shopping Cherry
b N and s P. m.-Saturdays s 80 to $50
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-09

Duo 10 Slownc>s Of the mails
mt other conditions beyond Our
control pattern deliveries are
being DELAYED
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-09
Storing Woolens

Moths can undo all the care
bestowed on wooden garments.
Never leave wooden garments
lying around on closet shelves.
If wooden garments hang at the
back Of a closet, air and brush
them once IN a while.
Always, before storing away
woolcnS for a season. have them
dry-cleaned, or brush and air
them thoroughly in the sun.
Store wool things carefully.
If a member of the household
is in the armed forces. then il
is A good idea TO dedicate one
closet to proper storage Of suits.
0VCTC0dTS. etc.
a closet set aside for the Stor-
age of WOolcns should have all
the cracks in the plaster and
around the baScboards filled up
and a gaSket on the door so that
II shuts tightly. or else the door
should be sealed. after of course,
FIRST stFewing plenty Of nap
thalcne flakes, balls or crystals
ia the closet.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-09
low to P an
Wedding
AppdreI
Bv MARY BFECkNA\
TAuuus Authority on food Manners

~ AN The groom : mother
i Please tell me what type of
dress should wear 10 the we'd
ding This Is a question re-
ceIve In every mail these days
The answer dictated by eu.
quctte is
II is a question for The bride $
mother 10 decide. Because
: r. - III : TTT-TfT7r- - III
hostess of the wedding and she
and her daughter plan the wed
ding decide what type OF clothes
they Viii wear, and naturally
have in mind what type oi
clothes they expect those closely
concerned with the wedding
S7uui1 wear.
The bride s mo--N VIII, uatu-
rally expect thar the groom
mother VIII get m touch with
her about what type OF clothes
She Is 20 wear since the groom
mother is supposed TO dress iu
similar fashion
Evening star., 1944-02-01

again Casually three no-trump). II
informs him that you have both
length and strength In clubs, and
hold almost an opening bid your
self.
Score 100 per cent for three clubs,
so per cent for two no-trump, so per
cent for two clubs.
Question No. 1908.
Today Howard Schenken is your
partner. Neither side is vulnerable
and he holds:
AAK54
UT
oK83
KJ103
The bidding has proceeded:
You Jacoby Schenken Lightner
Pass Pass IL Pass
81 Pass CD
What should Schenken bidf
(Answer tomorrow
(Released By the Bell Syndicate. Inc)
Evening star., 1944-02-01

To make test, hold the gem
about quarter OF an inch abops
small spot and see Uhdt happens.
Bogagem River. The rough stone
had a weight of 254 carats, and
from 1t was cut a brilliant gem
known as the Star of the South"
This gem was sold to a prince in
India for s388,0OO.
Small diamonds were picked up
in South Africa 200 years ago, but
no one grew excited about African
diamonds until large ones were
found in the 10Th century. One
'of these, the Stewart" had a
weight of 288 carats and was dis
covered in 1872. 1t was cut into a
fine gem with a pale yellow color.
For long time, all South Afri-
can diamonds were taken from
river beds, but mines with dry
diggings" were opened about 10
years ago. These mines were in
places where volcanoes had been
in action long before.
Cutting through yellow earth"
the workers made pits which
reached down into blue ground"
When the soil was raised, spread
out and washed, 1t yielded valu-
able diamonds.
Since 1889 the most important
South African diamond mines have
had deep shafts and tunnels. The
greatest stone ever found there
or anywhere else-is the Cullinan
diamond. Before being cut into a
number of large and small gems,
it had weight of 3.025 carats, or
one and one-third pounds!
Evening star., 1944-02-01
Uncle Rays Corner

Men were washing river gravel
in Brazil for gold in 1927. Bits Of
the metal were found in the gravel,
also certain rough crystals. The
workmen supposed the crystals had
no special value, but diamond ex-
pert looked at them and said,
They are diamonds"
The expert was right. Brazil
was the home of diamonds. More
and more of the precious stones
were brought forth from the beds
of several rivers.
A Negro woman had the good
fortune to pick up the most valu-
able diamond ever found in Brazil.
In 1853 she discovered it in the
Evening star., 1944-02-01
Winning Contract
BY THE FOUR ACES.
Trump Guess Avoided

When holding nine trumps in tht
combined hands, with four to the
queen outstanding, 1t is always 6
ticklish proposition whether to play
for the drop" or a finesse. In thi.
situation some players always play
their two high trumps, meanwhile
praying for the queen to appear
Others play one high trump, ther
finesse on the second round on the
premise that the division of the foul
trumps is more likely to be three.
one than even. Here is case where
the declarer, by skillful play. forced
his opponents to lead trumps.
North dealer.
North and South vulnerable.
4 KJ9.82
Q1042
%
4 K87
4 Q65 A3
y J865 VIZ y A97
o KJs6 . A1o532
J3 Q965
AA1o74
y ks
o Q97
4 A1042
The bidding:
North East South West
Pass Pass IA Pass
"A Pass Pass Pass
West opened a diamond. East
won and returned the suit, dummy
trumping. While most players would
have taken the bull by the horns by
promptly drawing trumps, South was
in no hurry to make the fateful de-
cision. He played heart from dunn
my and, when East ducked, won with
the king. South played another
heart, f1nessing dummy's ten, East
winning with the ace. East re-
turned diamond, which was
trumped in dummy.
Now the queen OF hearts was
cashed and South discarded a club
He noted that the heart jack was
still in Vests hand. Next South
played the ace of clubs, then over
to the king. The stage was then
set for trump end play. South
ruffed dummy's last heart In hi,
hand, then simply led his losing
club. Although East won, it made
no difference which opponent coulc
take this trick.
Inasmuchr as both the South anc
North hands were down to three
trumps and no other cards, any
lead by either opponent would b.
directly into a trump tenace. Souti
had eliminated the guess as to tn,
location of the queen of trumps!
Yesterday you were Howart
Schenken's partner. Neither sid
was vulnerable and you held:
4 o.
y Q98
D J102
4 AQ864
You Jacoby Schenken Lightne
Pass Pass - Pass
CD
Answer-Bid thSfe clubs. Aftel
your original pass this is a strons
invitation for your partner to- bic
Evening star., 1944-02-01
AUTOMOBILES WANTED.

STATION WAGON-Haye smaller car for
trade and will, pay difference in cash or
XII 41E arsn sas foT read nih or Pontae PA
WANT BEST PRICE for your car? Sc, See
cash price. Loving Motors, 1919 NJ st. nv.
CHRYsLER l941, 194o.- any model. We
pay the high price; Let us prove M It.
CHEVkoLET-Wi GTEvo Ell pay top premium price
for clean 1910 or Al. We want this
car for war worker. Bendall Pontiac
FoRDT,oW%ill pay top premium .pr price for "a
PLYMoUTHGw pay cash for a clean
1910 or Al. We want this cal, for a
late model Chevrolet. Ford or Plymouth
PRIVATE PARTY has cash for late model
car: good tires not necessary; 5-pass de-
viii iii pay pa : ali cash. trinidad Io7i, -,
Try to meet Sd it, sIdo FoOd Pontiac. 1921 Con-
CADILLAC wanted; name your price, will
try to meet 1t. Flood Pontiac. 1921 Con-
CHEVROLET wanted: name your price will
try to meet it. Flood Pontiac 4221 Con-
DoDGE neSf'eIs' AND cHRYsLER wanted: name
your price. will try to meet it. Flood Pom
tiac. 1921 Connecticut. Wo. s40o.
FORD wanted; name your price, will
try to meet it. Flood Pontiac. 1921 Con-
necticut. WO. S40o
GOVT EMPLOYE will pay cash for late
model Ford or Chevrolet sedan. ia. S555.
PLYMOUTH WANTED-Name your price
Connecticut Wo s400.
PONTIAC WANTED-Name your price
will try to meet 1t. Flood Pontiac. 1921
CONNECTICUT. WO. $500. :,
BE SURE TO SEE LOVING before you sell
to get. the most cash. All makes urgently
needed. Loving Motors, 1919 NJ st. NV.
HIGH CASH PRICE for your car, truck or
station wagon Market Auto Service, 623
H st ne. AT. 1900.
OLD CARS in anv condition. Hyatt Iron
& Metal Co.. 1885 st st. Sc. FIR, 431
PRIVATE party will pay cash for late D.
passenger Chevrolet or Plymouth. Call
Union 0SS5. after 6 pm
WILL PAY HIGH PRICE for a 1887 OF
1888 wrecked Ford. Phone Mccullough
Berwyn 19-M in evenings between and
6 o'clock or any time sunday.
SEE TORREY BEFORE YOU SELL
Evening star., 1944-02-01

CHERNERIZED CARS.
1a41 Ford de luxe sedan, T. and h.
1941 Ford Tudor
1941 Chevrolet coach with heater.
1910 Mercury town sedan.
1910 Plymouth de luxe sedan. r. and h.
1910 Studebaker President sedan. T. and h
1910 Plymouth coach r. and h.
1889 Chevrolet coach
1899 Ford de luxe coach.
! 939 Ford de luxe sedan.
1888 Pontiac convertible sedan.
1898 Ford de luxe sedan.
1898 Ford de luxe coupe.
1898 Chrysler royal coach.
1888 Lincoln-Zephyr sedan.
CHERNER,
Evening star., 1944-02-01

To make test, hold the gem
about quarter OF an inch aboUs
small spot and see 1Uhat happens.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03

broken loose by the fierce winds
of the storm.
Benson reported that only one
pump of the water system was
working, and that State and county
health officials were considering
establishment of auxiliary pumps
to chlorinate the water. Telephone
and light service became avail
able yesterday afternoon.
Eleven men stayed the entire
night at the beach and reported
that at one time the water measur-
ed IS feet by the city hall. The
men were Police Chief M. S. Fair
cloth, Roy Lamb, Jack Wade, Roy
Ellis, Charlie Mabry, and Sergeant
Henderson with five other mem.
bers of the Army military police.
| All residents were evacuated
with the exception OF W. E. Poole
and a Captain Chase, retired
sea captain, who refused to leave
when ordered.
Benson said the trouble in evac
uating the families from the beacl
came in a report from the Ret
Cross at 4:30 that afternoon whicl
said that the storm would not be
come dangerous until after mid
night.
Alarm came when the tide be
gan covering the ground an
climbing past the usual waite
marks. Military authorities fror
Camp Davis assisted with the r,
moval Of all families, and the
later made a house-to-house car
vass of the beach and Harbor Il
land to notify late-comers. How
ever, despite the precaution, tw
families were omitted by the car
vassing parties.
Only property-owners were a
. lowed On the beach yesterda
5 morning as they began cleanin
, the sand, water, and muck fror
} the lower floors of the houses.
, Piers and boats on the SCUM
, were swept away and many wer
, discovered this morning on tn
, mainland. The boat Oceanic
; owned by Capt. Sam Robertso,
. was washed approximately tW
' miles by the water.
Manager Benson said a complei
estimate of the damage could NJ
be made until insurance adjustol
had inspected the property.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
Second Game
TO MEET
STAR-STUDDED NINE

The Shipyard All-Stars will meet
the fast Fort Bragg Reception
Center nine at Legion Field Fri
day and Saturday night at 0:3o
O'Clock, the All-Stars' manager
announced last night.
The visiting nine is composed OF
college and professional players
and, having won As games while
losing only nine this season, is
expected to provide the toughest
competition the All-Stars have met
this year.
Among the visitors will be Jim
Hopper, whose home is In Char
lotte, formerly of the Pittsburgh
Pirates, hurler of no mean abili-
ty.
Others include Buster Maynard,
of the New York Giants; Van
Harrington, shortstop, Of the Gin
cinnati Reds; and George Scherg-
er. property of the Dodgers.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-03
NEW ZEALAND VETS
ENDANGER FLORENCE

ROME, Aug. 2. (R - New Zea-
land veterans OF the North African
campaign have bludgeoned their
way to within less than five miles
of Florence from the southwest,
capturing commanding ridge
from which they looked down to-
day upon the spires and towers Of
the ancient city.
A field dispatch from Associated
Press correspondent Lynn Heinzer-
ling, Geporting the logged advance
OF the New Zealanders on five
mile 'front.', made it plain, how
ever, that the Eighth army still
faced much hard fighting before
it could force the Germans to re-
tire into their Gothic line" de-
lenses north OF Florence.
British guardsmen, probing to-
ward Florence directly from the
south, were reported to have gained
two unidentified mountain positions
without opposition. A column ad-
vancing from the southeast was
last reported within eight miles of
the city. Five German divisions
three of them crack outfits - were
said to be dug in on an arc before
announced July l, however, that
Florence, frantically opposing the
Allied advance.