Evening Star Newspaper, August 20, 1923, Page 16

By Herbert Footner Copyeight by George THE OWL TAXI E‘ __(Continued From Yesterday's Star.) Greg's tricks were of no avail. Having lost the advantage of his first turn, he could not shake them off. Meanwhile his radiator had almost boiled dry and the exhausted filvver was missing badly and ever slowing down said Greg grimly at last. stone front. ore it. No lights showed in any and Greg drew up be- | of the windows; to Greg it looked like an unoccupied house. His fares did not immediately get out, and Greg looked around (o see what they were waiting for. The win- dow behind him was still open, vait a minute,” sald Abanez have not quite finished our ‘talk minute, then sl out of the cab and running on hu toes to the cor- ner he flattened himself against the building there and peeped around. The men were still proceeding down this street with the air of gentlemen with time to kill. A third of the way down the block they paused, looked around to make sure they were not being followed, and mounted the steps of a house, Greg marked the house well. The street was 17th and the house, from its position, must be number 716. This was the house from which ea lier in the day de Socotra had Issu with the little black book. It must be the new headquarters of the gan; Greg returned to his cab. Stuj vesant square is not very fu bbon street, and it occurred to ireg that if he went home and changed his clothes he would be in a better position to keep tab on de Socotra’s later activities that night. Moreover, he could get plenty of help at the yard: he would almost surs follow Hickey, Pa, he sto How about sked Bull Tandy discontentedly. ““Where do I come in? Say, if you want any strong-arm work I can put them guys” (referring to Messrs. I.ickey, Blossom and Simmons) “over me head wit Me, Ginger Mc- Afee. " “You ain't goin® to leave m out ot the fun, are you, Greg? Bull’ I right with his strong arm, but rong-arms are common; you want a man with a sharp head on him, like = on't you want to come to, Bes- Greg grimly asked. ‘Il stop In me kitchen, thankee, sald she, dryly. “Very like vou'll be wantin’ hot cawfee when you come home, and maybe bandages! Greg laughed. “Sorry, you fel- lows." he said to Bull and Ginger, "I can’t use you right now. We'd only get in each other's light. But God knows what this night may turn up. ‘Who cut my car Greg ran out and nuh-fl his pock- et-light inside the body of the car. and back of the seat, poc! the carpets hed been wantonly -l ed rlxhl and left by the disappoi n their vain search for the lit- e "binck book. (Continued in Tomorrow's Star.) SOVIET GIVES PARDONS. Many First Offenders Let Out of Prisons, MOSCOW, -August 20.—The" federal executive committee in commemoration of the inauguration of the republic has granted amnesty to various categories of prisoners charged with first offenses. They include army and navy deserters, all but the ringléaders, and those offer- Cascade of coque feathers dropping from the brim of a smart cocoa broun 38.75. < Velour and Felt in the New Fall Millinery $2.75 to $12.50 ot of Just six of the many dozens of styles are pictured. Velour and felt are destined to be favorites for late LR AR R AU I IR AR R LSOOG, Youthful sport sand color felt with crush band of cocoa brown. $2.75. f need help later. To think of it was|yo home—T'll make it good to|ing active resistance fo the seizure of to act on it. In three minutes he 3~m‘.'_ ay church Ire-n'-‘ure 'anfp.;grkylxre;”md v vi Vi & . 36 sants who partic - Fupihesine theseurblicies: was driving Into the yard. Ah, we don't want no pay,”|peasan g iy den D hesl O fwaids he remembéred. that a|, Bessie's = warm, ~bright = kitohen|groelsa BulL sibly” in anti-soviet movements. ind. vou are to say mnothin man was passing on the sidewalk.|lo0ked very xood to him coming In|® %~ And it T can use you later I'll Amy swiftly whispered.” “You are|They waited until he turned the cor- oM the cold, and the smell of hot|gend a 'phone message through the CZECH MINERS TO STRIKE. PRAGUE. Czechoslovakia. August juet a cabman that I happened to|par 'f:g.:gl‘nmde his I\::d !alm “:rh(re‘ls drug store.” A il X ey i : 1 more exhausting than vio-| o Hickev was out in the yard get- : o 2 b PICE 8B tet him carrs you back®” | pelind “closed around Greks throat|1ent cxcitemen. | But he had Ro in- | tink the Alvver ready. They heatd a| 0o ihe Czechosiovakia miners’ umons hroudered with che- Sport’models that may be subjected |, S50 0G0 Greg protested CUtting Ot the siehtest: on tention of stopping to eat. Higkey.|cry from him, and he appeared at|rave rejected a proposed reduction in poraod st whe. mi? with dex. |t o oasping. for breath, ‘“_.M ani e Blossom, Ginger. Me-|the door with an angry and grief- | wages and a general strike, it is feared, ;;:l'lc mf various to the hardest outdoor wear, as well .,rllx’_rllmrv[rynu.mhr:rd@ erate earnestness. “If vou don ee and Bull Tandy were all seate: 3 ¢ I be begun today. Hes o ue. . a lig < : do what 1 tell vou vou will foree me ’3‘,1‘.5".“?“?.5‘:“;;’5 L:z(:wrl'.!‘ehr:,h.',':?h round|ths loileleGrion s e e hed atrlkbotare . el L Cleilvelbeea iyl $5.00. as some so chic they may accompany Brown. $10.00. to_take his part againet and knotted it behind his head. All exclaimed at the sight of him. quite dressy frocks. “How can 1 see vou in his power! —furl:lsl’nng-up about the house with o 1 omly melt down her bearings If | At the ‘moment the significance of this maneuver did not oceur to summer, as well as during the entire fall, and there are endless ways in which they can show their smartness. Roll brim model of pearl gray, em- Dashing larac N neeint fear Tor e.t Do said | SUruggIing desperately but in vain|Bven under the grotosqus make-up proudly He dare not injure me. 1|was dragged bodlly back through (hf;”lfl could perceive the strained am not afraid of him window to the floor of the cab. There, | Brimness of Greg's face. Moreover, rery unwillingly Greg gave in. pinning his body In an excruciating | there was a trickle of blood running heir pureuers’ were upon them. |attitude between the two doots, both down in front of one ear. The policeman, de Socotra. Abanez|knelt on him, effectually stilling his and the fourth man leaped from the | struggles. Their flying light fingersi gsecond cab and ran up. The police- | patted him all over and slipped in All the new colors, including vari- ous shades of brown and tan, pearl Can’t stop to tell laid a heavy hand on Greg's|and out of his pockets, less 1ke hu-|up and fmish eating, Nows, it Reilly Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Polishes, ; gray, greens, snappy reds, navy blue ::u-r:ndm and drew him to the pave- mn“r;_fln.(‘ers than evil little .lnlfl;nls ou want go et in on it. 1N need d th b will b 11 b n. Black velour and black Leaf green felt e sniffing for pre; reg’s money they|yvou tonight befor I'm th gh. . an w1 e WE. egun. s ¥ 2 § I St oot ““\(}‘,hflf’”(‘“ e e did_not Jisturb; they were after & Blosom, youve got o play the part etc., and the jo ¢ u'l;hd /Lmd /’mnl . ,{.,:“ J.l,,,”m,/m.‘ gger prize. Besides w of a plano tuner. Cc and decp side bow shining throug B Sinedl el g feromaoR money he carried. there was nothing |on one of my suits." S Our Speciafly Low Prices o grosorain SECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER R e s had a. e N o Poor. poor child™ cried de | desiated. o ConS CAT i Honlle e ribbon. " §645. 4 tine. $1250. in ‘a heart-breaking voice. v could you act so! made no reply “Don't you know m 5 and, leaning through the front win- | th I know you,” she quietly. | dow, thorough arched around and m through He drew her gently out of theunder the front t. Unrewarded up. gab. me home with me. dear, here, he dropped b: on Greg. The Pe [murmured. but not 2o softly BUt|cwo men then held a short colloquy|ofl. The old Firre hot o e ool that the crowll could hear and be in Spanisn, but there wa and she may have a worse one b impressed wil be all right in vord terribly signific fore her.” ;hr“ ,'::Sr'”"k' Mamma is walting a In a quarter of an hour Greg was e g = ifted arm and|once more the e Amy quietly submitted. Greg Was|yaid his breath. The blow descended. man of the ;‘(exi',"\ln\hng"nxx:d; . boiling inwardly. but he lovally|pye dig not fali true. It struck Greg Kiving a fair imitation of | HUGHREILLY CO. obeved her command to say nothing. | merely a glancing blow on the side He was provided with a | PAINTS, OILS, GLASS De Socotra drew Amy’s arm_ten-lo¢ the head. He retained the wit to f simple tools. Back in the | Phone Main 1703 1334 N. Y. Ave. Abanez spoke to the other keep up the pace. who, careless of what part of ¢ ake me up a couple of sand- v\hhe.ll H}(e a good girl and I'll eat Save you money on all the dependable kinds of painting supplies—make it decidedly -worth your while to come downtown for everything in -our line. Roof Paints—Metal Garage Paint. " said Hickey, jump- § “What's for me to do? o _out and flood the flivver with Summer Silk Sport Dresses Reach the New Low Prices of $12.50 and $1R.75 . With still a long season to wear them, these dresses have been so deeply reduced from their original markings that the woman or miss who would have surely had one except for the price will find an un- usual oppormnitv now. Tub silks in lovely striped effects or plain colors occupy a large proportion of the showing, while the higher-priced group also includes Shantungs and plain and fancy Roshanaras. Beautiful color- ings, many of them featuring combinations of several shades and materials. The long, straightline sport dress is.the favorite. Styles are the simple ones, although many have an air of the unusual with- out violating sportslike simplicity. SECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER derly under his own and faced the v 2 policeman and the crowd. “She is flomiy Hind Iehia oty D mads: his Epentumn not herself.” he said in a depre- Abanes: ara cating. appe voice. "It is & Abanez, and you'll dfive me, S SR i hew she[Abanez laughed in a comfortable fat; c car. Pa. vou come| Tan out without "Mat or coatin such | % hat, foused a vlind fury In Greg. |along. Blossom ‘ean ridé With o | thout ha at sti 3 el o smivdier o Moimgan® dlant know what sheliney climbed over Greg and slammed | SoY rme Ll L enect. | the door after them. fur D Srowl murmured in respeet- | G ror pave' them & second < Do Bheotes looked for the cab|then sitting up he peered cautiously that had brought him. “Come, dear, | over the siil g let_us go home.” o e were “hat will T do with this fellow, |1V fomand the covn asked the policeman. “Don't | 00} hands! i‘:nu want to lay a complaint against they turnedithey wiancedicase- o ey o s . “ Greg took care not to Oh, T don't think so" said e i ok care Socotra, determined to play the He waited a quarte kindly gentleman to the end. ‘1 't suppose he knew what he was We may | who drove me earlier this There was nothing to be gained by denving it. Greg nodded. How did you a3 in on this?" axked de Socotra. Since he was forced to play the unwelcome part, Greg played it as well as he could. “Well. after I filled up my tank, he said slyly. “T went on to the address you gave ) Something seemed to be the aml I thought mavbe vou'd me again. You treated me Then the young lady came Steamer Charles Macalester For Marshall Hall, 50c at 10 A.M,, 2:30 and 6:30 P.M. Maryland Chicken Dinner, $1.50 The Sporting World Welcomes MASTER BREAD " New Golf . and Chappie Coats \ she had anything to do with you. She said at 10 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. me anything I asked if : ; her away from there. 1 h"uhhl she was in distress-like." (ireg wa comforted by the sight of a ‘I‘alll of approval in Amy's eyes. Whether or not de Socotra really believed this varn he could not tell from his face He feigned to believe it. “Too much melodrama!” he said indul- gently. “Let him go. officer.” But the policeman hated to re- linquish his capture. “Why didn‘t yu_stop when I first told you?" he demanded. Greg put on a hang-dog air. “Ah, she said he was after her. that he wanted to do her some hurt.” “Her own father™ put in de Soco- tra_with a shocked air. v me!” said the indignant . “You ought to know 1 wouldn't stand for no rough stufr:’ ‘Well, 1 was excited-like,” mut-| RED STAR—To Amtwer tered Greg. = . “I had ought to take you in for| Weekly ] s headed 7 speeding if for nothing else! You it to lose your licenze for that:”| laud amd the mew Belgeniand. ’lease let him go. officer. id| AMERICAN LINE—To Ham| de Socotra magnanimously “The vice of regul poor fellow’s livelihood depends on | Wility, comfort and convenience. his license. I wouldn't want him il 1 to” suffer ‘through. the mistortanc of | Interna onalMercantileMarineCo. my poor girl.” Washington office, 1208 F St. m.w. R. M. HICKS, Manager. Only $49.54 tra’s suspicions were not aroused BALTIMORE as to hi real part in the affair; but de cotra was not any more TO o Jacksonville AND RETURN anxious for a police court examina- Meals and Berth Included Mount Vernon, 85¢ Indian Head Delightful 40-Mile Ride i e ) L Every Evening at 6:30 3 \ There’s every hint of autumn in the deep, soft nap of these brushed wool coats, and their very smartness seems tingling for the world of outdoor sports. They are warmer than the summer sports sweaters, and can be worn long after the frost begins to nip. Shown in plain colors or two-tone c effects, including buff, brown and sil* ver. SECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER Handsome All-Wool Blankets, $7.95 Soft, warm, fleecy blankets, beautifully made and finished. Shown in a wide range of rich colors, blue, rose, pink. gra v, tan, corn, lavender, as well as red and black and black and white. Size 66x80. All-woo! Blankets—Heavy, thick, fuzzy, COMPLETE OCEAN STEAMSHIP SERVICE WHITE STAR—To Ch Liverpool, Queenstown ai Tuesday and Wednesday Shoulder Lamb Chops 1. Lamb Stew b. 12V5¢ Stewing Beef 3 1bs. 25¢ Sliced Ham center cuts Ib. illbrook Eggs dozen 40c tion than Greg was—hence the seem- ing magnanimit. Greg saw a glance of intelligence pass between de Soco- tra and Abanez, and as the police- Some Rooms Have Extra Charge Large—Selected he hesitated; but since he had taken || "BEliGHTFUL OCEAN VOYAGE = s Hn?’ seemed better to stick . . to it. Hie determined to watch him- Merchants and Miners lb 4 self. thoug ‘ransportal all' lll e He touched his cap. “Where to, T 3| 'lm c° g . 2 sir?” = “92 Stuyvesant square.” W e e P I S P TR T 0 y Rumford Baking Pwd., Ib., 29¢ EMERSON’S Tana tiom Gress eheuidmoatar s | Ritter’s Beans, 3 for. . .. ..25¢ GINGERMINT Brillo Steel Wool, 3 for. . . .25¢ JULEP Gelfand's Mayomnaise, 8-0z,.... 2¢ | BOTTLES, 25¢ Homeric Majestic. Part-wool Blankets — Owing to the weight, the close weave and the soft, deep all-wool blankets, with quality, evident in nap of these blankets, one may buy them weave, finish and materials. Blankets with the assurance that they will give which will sell for a great deal more Tate: maximum warmth and servi Colors— Blue, pink, rose, tan and gray block plzxd blue, pink, tan, rose, gray anad lavender: with wide soisette binding. wide binding. Size 70x80. Sale price, pair. $ Sdle price, pair FIFTH rr.oox‘ LANSBURGH & BROTHER You may take me and my friend downtown.” We are already late for our appointmen Amy flashed him a warning. Greg scarcely needed it. For a moment Discontinued Corsets Originally $5.00 and $6.00.- Reduced to.......... ,$2095 Odd lots of models that were formerly the leaders of their line, but have recently been discontinued by the makers on account of the influx of the newer styles. They are still excellent values and assure comfort and voguishness. Bon Ton, American Lady, R & G and Warner’s Rustproof are in- cluded. All sizes 21 to 34 in the lot, but not in every model. THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER Lovely Imported Necklaces . Speciall. e 50 . Such a glorious, min- gling of colors in these Neat Undergarments . For Little Tots A supply of fresh.underthings is necessary for the little ‘tot -who in- 3 ! attractive bead necklaces. dulges in strenuous play, as well '::':‘ ;T:’:_r‘e‘;g::fd'lnz‘;:_ for tl}c larger child who is beginning [ phire, light or dark jade, to think about a schobl wardrobe. < amethyst, red and many fascinating combinations. Each necklace is a beauty for its low price, and is really a very spe- cial offering. Long 54- inch chains, graduated chains, chains interpersed with rondelles, chains with tassels or nove! pendants and_ short chains with spring ring clasps. ' FIRST FLOOR, LANSBURGHE & BROTHER - LANSBURGH & BROTHER 420-30 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST e Children’s Muslin--Drawers, trim- med with tucks and hamburg. Sizes 2 to 12 years. Spccial? 29C . side Indhl "tw|m( ]:h?‘" ‘;o f il w8 e o, v | IPER fo 5 il nafrowihekio Withis brow s EDUCATIONAL. ’ | WOOd $ School lclAnucm RATES 811 East ¢ r."ml u. uu.h a8 LLAO - VALPARAISO Regular funlllhfl.v sailings thru the Pa: ama COUR“T“E Woas— Fu? I ortunity for stopovers at l"lldpll rrltu Fameus “Sant: steamers offer the luxury of private yacht. Learn Gregg Shorthand. Teke Drivite lossons {rem expert dsachers 1200 Kenyon st. 4 Children’s Bloomers of black sateen with elastic knee. Sizes 2 to 19(. 12 years..... FOURTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER henchmen bade each other courteous farewells. Abanez and the other ex- young lady would be ht(!;r in 'Ihe morning. Greg smiled to himself at th rim comedy. The two Spanish other taxi The policeman seated l\lnl\‘st;lf Mll, - l?:v, ’;‘Iluufl'l;ur‘ed(o ’ r(dle bac o s beat. hey star simul- ! : . On Historic Potomac the other keeping on up the drive. R The bystanders remembered their ver suppers and melted away. Chesapeake Bay and tor he was wildly eager to get back e k l4c to the Stickney Arms, but he had ed €, YT R B O e P s s :"fl l}" ha 3:, A zz A WONDERFUL DRINK et By berker i senueny BEA rmour’s Grape Juice, pt., 22c S SO, » Plor CASE, $1.90 of old-fashioned respectability aw: i il = a Modern Steel Palnce Steamers snd Greg chated bitterly at Daily At 6:30 P.M. _______.___.__.____—___ e was losing. e . Whart S.W. A broad and well lighted street s Beventh st eS8 , but around the sides it is dim, r ] gt oY S ool’s Fruit Sala arge can 3JC determined that nothing should in- New England Resorts looked in vain for No. 92. 'Having Infermation and Litarature At 0 0 R a mplete circuit of the square -jar. . . Lo semplsts misel ot Weoarare Datains PAN AMERICAN Schimmel's Preserves, Ib-jar . . .32c He stopped and notified his fares. W I ; Raspberry—Strawberry—Blackberry Do’ you know the nouse you want|| NORFOLK & WASHINGTON OFFEE s to go to?” he asked them. oast’ side, Drive siowly up that Blue Label Potted Tongue. ..quassems. .22¢ OLD DUTCH Carnation Milk, tall can..............11c COFFE'E Sunny Smile Peaches, 3 cans......50c LB" 25c Pin Money Sweet Gherkins, pt.. .. .30c pressed a fervent hope that the de Socotra handed Amy into the WATER TRIPS taneously, Greg turning downtow Greg made the best time he could, H.me“ Ro.d’ was a_ broken-winded horse. OCEAN VIEW downtown, Tt was & kood four-mite Lipton’s Tea, 3-Ib. can. .. .4 50c back for case and bottles with a trolley line bisects the square, New York and Boston duce him to leave his cab. City Ticket Office number. Abanez replied: “Yes, it's on the STEAMBOAT CO. 5 Star Lobster, inr'e CAN...iecenaseas e 2 LBS. FOR 59c Marcella Peas, 3 cans...........59¢ ‘Granulated Sugar 101s. 82¢ juced Rate Tours, agent or write for booklets GRACE LINE ! 10 Hsaovee Square. Now York A1t outside rooms. - Unexeclied colsine and Phone Adams