Evening Star Newspaper, March 24, 1924, Page 13

The Mystery of Lynne Court - By J. S. FLETCHER no (Coprright, 1928, by Norman Remington Company.) (Continued from Yesterday The taxicab pulled up amidst the turmoil and bustle of Cornhill, and Smith at once led his companion Into a network of courts, alleys and nar- Tow passages which ran in and out amongst and lay at the foot of build- ings, of which were new and some natkably ancient. Styler, who bpasted an intimate @cquaint- ance witiy London, had to confess that < new groun n, and that didn't know a church city y into old pla are, ¥ cong Xations of about a dozen. And here we aré,” he continued as they tul d their twentieth corner and emerged upon a little square in which a soli- ¢ plane tr 2 A newsboy came yelling at the top of his voice ¢ cent alley “Midday S o Court Development! ted a paver from t bim some coppe “T expeet [t's nothing but the T ell affair.” he said doubtingly. “What else— The next minute he th per in front of Styler's exes. And Styler forgot all clse as he stared at three lines of black capitals LYNN COURT AFFAIR. ABSCONDING GOVER MISS BROCK FOUND MURDERED IN HYDE PARK CHAPTER Concerning Miss Rrock. Smith hurried lanced over the two or three lines of type which lay half lost in the blankn of the Stop-press space. d the paper to Styler, and with tion turned away in the direction of the old ¢hurch. And Styler smoothed out the paper and read “This morning, soon after day- break. the b of & young woman. who lLad cvidently been stabbed to death, was found near the Reformer's X11. Tree in Hyde Park, where it had pre- | sumably been lying for some hours. it has now been identified as that of Miss Brock, the governess who dis- + appearcd from Lynne Court almost immediately after the mysterious murder of the man known as John Kesteven. Styler crumpled the newspaper into & pocket and went after his master, who at once pointed door of adjoinin thing at a time, i Smith. “We'll earry out the job that brought us to the city before we even discus: Brock's d. will m smark has cen 1 dered. then 1l find ourselves face to | >velopments, 4 ve to our investigations all over again. And —who knows?—we may thing pertinent here. The ‘sending in of Smith’s card re- sulted in an invitation to him and Styler to step into an old-fashioned, book-lined parlor where there pre eatly came to them a clergyman, at sight of whom Smith immediately felt a sense of disappointment. For tha vicar of st. swythe's was com paratively young, and suggested, Somehow or other. an atmosphe: freshness, and Smith at once jumped to the conclusoin that he was not th man who had celebratel tne marriage geremony into which i professionally 1 don't know. ght to 1 am his orry to hear titat A remarked Smirn. <l pa ticularly wished to sce him on a pro fessional matter. Hut there uved to be two people connieted in some w: with this church who are. pernaps. alive?—a man named_Anthony De ton, a woman named Clerk and church cl the vicar. “They are buried them myself.” Smith shook his head, ur Styler's copy of the marr “That's unfortunat Y1 wanted to interview Who was actually pre riage c erred t 0Py of a certificate which was. You see. issued by the late Mr. i ou. se, don’t know anyth copy uttered a “Oh, don't & laugh an inquiry about that very — let_me see i Edward Charleston Maud Fleanor Rivers day. Da. precise.” Had vou really?” ex. Now, do you know t nd my clerk, Mr. Sty May I ask who the person made that inquiry? I can assure you that I don't ask out of any idle curiosity "he vicar, who had alrezdy noticed eminently le ter of the address on respon 1 readi L brows and tion, the oth - before ye . to e aimed Smith. tinterests me inquirer was a_young lady. he answered. “I think I can describe her. Rather slight. rather pretty Jight haired, gray eyes—they might be a little inclined to blue—quiet! dressed, rather shy and reserved in manner. - Do you happen Lo recognize the deseription Smith locked at Styler. Both shook Then Styier drew out and ‘handed it t Smith, who held it before the vicar's astonished ey We recogn well as to believ the unfortunate Young wom.n is mentioned here.” sald Smith. u see who she was. Did she by any chance give her name to ¥ou, now?’ The vicar, who was greatly shoc! ed, took the newspaper from Smith's band and read the brief announc ment of the discovery in Hyde Park for himself. He handed it back with a shake of the head ‘No!" he answered. *“She gave me 0o name. She asked to see me—yes it was day before yesterday, about 1 your description so that it apnlies to ‘When the fingers and braio m"fl‘: Fienrs ! A delicious way to 8dd speed] A Fine Candy t the pa- | muttered exclama- | learn some- | > | she who | THE afternoon of the day on which she disappeared from Lynne Court. She had once stayed here for a month, two years ago, so she was known. he told the landlady that she wanted ms azain, and she took the draw- ing room fidor—two rooms. She had luggage with her—she sald it would come on_later, but it hasn't She didn't go sut until next day—then she went out about the middle of the afternoon. Ske turned about 8 in the evening and soon after she got in she was visited arrived. I:)lyjndurfld”u certificate of that mar- | soon after she ot n SNC tainly Mr i ‘ S Renton. We. of course, know that— “with a fxclajmed Smith | Stvier there saw Mrs. Renton arrive. er o t $:25 precisely,” remarked Sty- Tk thit Miss Brock want in at 8 |5 e i i ‘Mrs. Renton remained with Miss | snok of us o |Brock for some time m;nunuem ! Written out ane “ot " course. “the " lan {ed the viear. She wished to com- pleion. * But she her- gt d ot 8 i Ps. Renton and she I o She did so —under ¥ saw her again as she was leaving, 50 | fersonal supervision. And. Uke you |1 5e"ho dimculty about proving | Mr. Brignt wnd the two witnesses (0 Renton dic come here | the marriage were all dead. she came fort e 1 “Miss Bro without a doubt,” 4 ed Smith. “But what he can i been after—may we inspect that iregister?” he added, suddenly inter- irupting hifself. “I &hould like to see the handwriting of the two parties chiefly concerned.” The vicar produced the register from a safe. and.Smith and Styler ntly bent over the entry and ex- the signatur Each had are to make himself familiar | with specimens of Kes {handwriting: each was wondering if | he would find any similarity between it and that of the man whose name bele mever jhad become known to them through | Griven oft. And Miss Brock Roves the certificate. But the writing of | roturned. e potice {the unknown iZdward Charleston | nothing mor X i0:polics tte was quite unlike that of Kest-|came this morninic (o say thal, Aol en: that of Maud Eleanor Rivers |;l‘:=:d body had been fou 8 caligraphy of 4 "1 who she wa, asked Smith : hey pro ‘They {uunrfl the tele m:.lxl-n TI:esv quict precincts with a promise to the i replied Hextall, © secn {t—Tress I highly interested vicar to give him|and I went to the police as soon as {further enlightenment in due coursc,| we heard of this. The telegram and together they made their ¥ v tle clue. back toward the crowds ot Cornhili. your I = But before they passed out of the . and it wasn't signed . quiet alleys, Smith tapped his clerk Did you notice where it was dis- on the arm. patched from?” ed Smith. ‘Styler! aid. hat certificate “Yes. Regent street—at a quarter {which Miss Brock produced fo the|to seven,” replicd Hextall. parson_w: without doubt, the ane “The polico have that wire, of that K »ven had safe hidden B said Smith. away in his coat. Therefore, it wa: , of course—they have every- Erock who got into Darrel And, by the by." added {Tress' flat and took it."” Hextall found something on 1 concluded, sir, as soon as the | p '8 I'm sure you'll think vicar told us of 'it," replied Styler. |of importance—-a quantity of French I'm now wondering about is- k »” want to sce the re answer- indoors,” proceeded Hextall ‘About seven in the evening she re- ceived a telegram. An hour later she went out. The landlady’s serv- ant, who had been out on an errand, saw Miss Brock just after she left the house. She was in the company of a man—a tall, elderly looki: man, according fo the servant's recoilections. She saw them talking at the corner of the street—there. A taxicab came along, the man hailed it: they both got in and were Smith nt, indeed k why M n't th at present, Smith. “B: ng doubt xhed a | ®ood reason. N vier, we'll take {another ride— ington. Tell the | PaPers.’ con man to go to the house—or near jt— ever the obj !which you saw Miss Brock enter the | Rowever, it jother evening.” bery. All vi Set down at the corner of a quiet}wWere untouched. And, yet—they street obscured in a network of simi- | Said there were signs which showed lar thoroughfares lving between Vic- [ that her pockets and clothing had toria_road and Kensington Square, | been searched.™ = . i Styler promptly led his companion to Aye, to be sure!” gaid Smith, with a house which was plainly of the)# Blance at Styler. “I'm sure they boa and-apartments order. And as | would be. Weil, it's no use standing they walked up the little garden There’s mothing more you iwhich fenced it off from the pave- the landlady?* iment, the door opened, and Darrell answered Hextall. “But Tress and Hexfall appeared in com- | what are you going to do?” pany with an obviously distressed and | Before Smith could repl. {concerned landlady, who was talking fon a taxicab camo swiftly with great volubility. At the sight |round the corner, and Fowlers face of the two newcomers, she showed | was suddenly seen at its window. signs of irritation and made as if to|Seeing his master, he stopped the etreat inte her house. but a word |cab and, springing out, hastened rom Hextall stopped h B with an expression of gra ¢ said, reas- "hat's all right” he suringly. “These gentlemen are in San you a Dr. arge of this case on Mr. Tress' be- Sirz® half. And as we can teil them all that you've told us, they won't trou- 2= e ble you." S 'And very glad I shall be!™ ex-| e Guafmed the woman, Uve never fad | EAMOUS GEOGRAPHER DIES IN GERMAN HOME deal of money on ut bevond that telegram. no ontinued Hextall. “What- ct of the murderer was, certainly wasn't rob- lier money and valuables to this Hextall said _ come anxiously. |ing. what with police, and detective Count Joachim of Pfeil Made First u. E: interrupted Hexta mor tioning ¢ two fresh arrivals to inform you. That woman'y haif |} o 1 S d haif i Greitenburg, Silesia, He was sixty- ¥ over the business—thert were | TCIROMTE: Filetie, Mo was sixty- | rate.” answered Hextall. “And they |US times to attend geographical con- found nothing. And *this landlady land newspaper gentlemen. Of course |as this ‘gentleman was the poor young woman's cmplover, I don-t {mind telling him anything, but vou know all I know now, and—- Teutonic Settlements ithdraw “We won't trouble vou| in Africa. further just now. Come away iith,” e went on, taking the bar- | By the Associated Pres ter’'s arm and leading him down | BERLLN, March the path. “We've got to know all | o~ p : s e pal Siye %o 5 all il and Klein Ellguth, geogr: there is to know there. and 1 can |of MoV, *050 Roeln llguth, geogra. men here when we came. | T $h e e lernor ‘of the Bismarck fing Bo Jaunt somebiods {in the Pacitic from 1 to 1889, He men Jvere @otectives has examined |nagethe first German, settiements in Tt Beock e eTe7 | 12ast and Southwest Africa, He visited hey have—the police have, at any | (he United States and Mexico numer. knows next to nothing, either. Still, kncws something. This much. ihe continued, s all four left the gar- . en and armed a group outside the| Lif 2 Miss Brock arrived here at this house the other afternoon—the vas the count who introduced cotton production in Bast Africa. o il is just a slow and painful )l:usim-ss of being handcuffed by abits. he aid, with | odd, but I had | Post’s Bran Flakes with Other Parts of Wheat pro- motes healthful regularity in a natural way. ! Crisp, delicious and rich i ' in food value—it tempts ook youtoregularlyeatenough bran to be effective. A substantial food for nour- : ishment- and satisfaction. | | 1 Pos1's BRAN FLAKES “Theres a Reason” If this Signature is NOT on the Box, it is NOT “BROMQO QUININE “There is n;) other BROMQ QUININE” vaenSazelormanthleunrmofacmturyasaquick and effective remedy for Colds, Grip and Influenza; and as a Preventive. ; EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1924, “Thats| Archipelago || Women’s $1 Sample 8 Neckwear 67c Smart Novelty Collar and Cuft Sets, to wear with the new tailored or man- nish suits or dress, of linen, organdy and lace; also Bertha Collars, Panel and Tuxedo Collars, in many new and pleasing styles, of lace and net, Regular $20 and $25 Grades All Sizes—Including Plenty of Extra Large Sizes...... : TVl . 1 You have but to come and see the beautiful styles, radiant with the freshness and charm of wonderful values this sale holds for you. The Dresses Sizes 16 to 20, 36 to 46, and extra The Coats | Sizes 16 to 44 aua' extra large sizes, 43 to 53 Materials are Polaire, Nov- elty Stripes, Broken Plaids and Smart Mixtures, in the Fashionable Colors and Com- binations. dl - \\\\\"g i 7, NN = Single and double-breasted models, straight and flare-back cffects, with tuxedo or crown col- | lars; Raglan or tailored sleeves. Trimmings of braid, fancy but- tons and silk stitching. Patch or slash pockets. Choice of rookie, tan, gray, green, rust and a variety of rich combinations. Silk Stockings Slight Irregulars of }$1.17 $2 and $2.50 Grades. . .. Full-fashioned Silk Hosiery of exceptionally good wear- ing quality, in chiffon and medium weights—just the kind everyone wants for Spring. Choice of black and desirable shades. Nearly all sizes, but not in each style and color. They were Secured at a big concession because of slight imper- fections, but the defects are trivial and do not impair the wearing " $2.50 All-Wool Tubular Jersey, $1.89 Soft woven, extra fine, firm quality, made of fine all- wool imported yarns—one of the most favored materials for the one-piece dresses enjoying popularity this season. . 54 inches wide. Colors of black, navy, gray, French blue, green, henna, copen, tan, confetti, jade, coral tarragon, sirocco peacock. titan and buttersweet. $3.50 All-Wool Flannel, $2.89 34 inches wide, another of fashion's favored woolen materials for stylish one-piece and sports costumes. Shown in such wanted shades as harvest, cerami, burnt orange, lark, Madonra, Titian, Me- phisto, ete. $1.39 Seamless Bleached Sheets 81x90-Inch Size—Perfect Quality Made of heavy firm woven sheeting that will give long wear and satisfaction; full bleached and seamless. Hand-torn and ironed; finished with deep hem. Full double-bed size—81x90 inches. All are perfect sheets. | n of fash: 'S E Vi signs $1.69 Bleached Sheets, $1.39 | $3.50 Bedspreads, $2.69 il olor combinntions. Thowing ARy Bedspreads, full size; in Marseilles patterns. S0c Pillowcases, 35¢ 45x36 Bleached Pillowcases, free from finished ' with wide 20c Muslin, 15¢ 36-inch Bleached Muslin, $1x90 Seamless Bleached Sheets, full Crochet double-bed size: free form starch or dress- ing; made of heavy round thread sheet- ing’ cotton. $225 Bedspreads, $1.79 Crochet Bedspreads, three-quarter-bed size; in Marseilles patterns. 39¢c Pillowcases, 29¢ 45x36 Bleached Pillowcases, large size; hand torn and ironed; free from starch. starch or dressing; hems. soft-finish quality. Little Girls’ Panty Rompers and Creepers, of im- d d stitched with dainty stitchings and a :;flu::nd ;oc:_;e:s- 51.25 2 to 6 year: good, substantial in checks and plain colors; hand- necks; trimmed with Ted; ¥ . 35¢ and 39c Dress Ginghams Ginghams, while the assortment of col- ors. One of the most practical of weaves for women’s and inches wide, beautiful plaids and | size blue checks: war; 'y 5¢ 25¢ Romper Cloth, 32 inches wide; in a large assortment of especially desirable for all wanted shades. . Stamped Morning Dresses new ‘and pretty designs, in russet, orchid, copen, peach and* wear. i Bedspreads, $1.39 Geldenbery’s—TFirst Fleor. i 1 ing A l Little Tots’ Spring Appare “Cinderella” make: WWDG'::?‘.!; ported materials: in pink, blue, materials, in beautiful colorings; gold, tan and lavender: embroid- liqued pockets: plain col- O ana” enoeked emoris; 1 | 90 srade. "ar. . irle’ Little Children’s Play Suits, Little Girls’ ateuialy. A0 beautiful soft-finished materials, blue and gray; ll‘lildo with wide- embroidered collars ont_ poakais andsqusre $l and. paskets; ' o $2.08 | sives? tos years At Beautiful imported and domestic qualities are included in this sale of Dress c ors and stylés is almost unlimited and . 3 contains many beautiful plaids, checks, stripes and plain col- children’s wear. Warranted fast colors. 32 in?hes widAe. 39c Woven Tissue Ginghams, 32 20c Apron Ginghams, in all checks, in ' all wanted ranted fast colors, Yard ol 25C | " Deos Ginghams, 32 inches ; laids and checks; fine, 3 :'rldna:w;lv.e:t':‘.:g xfifa,"i"&’é Slose woven qualitys in 19_C children’s wear Goldeabery’s—First Floor. ~ $1 Grade, 87c Stamped Morning Dresses, in a large assortment of canary. Good weight linene that will stand many trips to the laundry. Dressy but practical models for morning bleached sheeting cotton, in B h ot AT Ry g Flat Crepe, Satin, Crepe de Chine, S Fine Tweeline, Charmeuse. Long-waisted, straightline mod- -els, with circular skirts, cleverly designed with folds, pleats, side drapes, etc. i and silver lace, embroidery or em broidered de: fringe. contrasting colors. quarter_and long sleeves. est necklines. Colors of Lucille, pinebark and black Women’s Full-Fashioned | $1.05 close-woven, Dress Ornaments " and Motifs Fotmer 79 to 59 $150 Grades An er’s odd lots and samples of high-grade ornaments and motifs, just the kinds used for trimming new spring frocks. Small, medium _and shapes, in beaded effects. : assortment of wanted colorings, including steel, jet, steel and ef- g - Goldenberg’s—First Floo:. 539¢ and 69¢ New Spring Cretonnes, 29¢ Thousands of yards of yard-wide Spring Cretonnes, good heavy weights, in large assortment of the most striking pat- terns for the living room, in floral, bird and tapestry designs, for other rooms there are equally as pretty patterns, in the wanted light and dark color combinations. These are in mill lengths or full bolts from which the required number of yards will be cut. Goldenberg’s—First Floor, Bargain Table, and Fourth Floor, Drapery Section Seconds of Gold Seal Congoleum Rugs, $10.95 When Perfect, Sell for $15.75 \ recent purchase of Congoleum Rugs contained 48 slight seconds of the famous “Gold Seal” quality. These defects are so slight as not to affect wear nor appearance Handsome wool rug and tile patterns, with complete bor ders. Please note that none of these rugs are torn. $750 Grass Rugs, $4.85 |» Axminster Rugs, $29.50 OXIZ.§¢. Targe oo sise heavy _Former $45.00 Grade double-warp Grass Rugs, beau- \.nxu ‘V:l]tnf"rvy'rvvl ze Sm tiful stenciled designs in green, |y ranster Rus blue, tan and brown. 2 medallion Choose from 6x9-ft. size, $3.75 grade, at 245 | (rI°nfal and medaltion d Bx10-ft. size, $6.00 grade, at $3.45 at Corslettes or Garter Brassieres $1, $1.50 and $2 All the most popular makes are included in our stocks Substantially made of fancy pink material, in deep-cut models, with four garters. All sizes. Goldenberg’s—Third Floor. Spring, to realize what large sizes, 14Y; to 52V; in-Back Canton, pert seamless 1dson Trimmings of gold gns and borders of Many with pipings of Short, threc New navy, cocoa, gray, Spring Silks at Savings Regular $2 and $2.25 Grades With the advent of spring comes this important sale of new silks—an event that for variety and savings will be accorded in- stant recognition as one of the outstanding silk offerings of the season. The assortment practically covers the entire range of wanted weaves and colors for spring dresses and sports wear. The un- questioned high quality of every yard of silk in this sale is an im- portant feature—assuring satisfaction with generous saving. 52 Crepe de Chine, all-silk # quality, 40 inches wide. 32 Taffeta Silk, all-silk quality, 35 inches wide. $2 Lustrous Brocades, 36 wide, $2 Sport Satin (Glos), 40 52 Krepe de Leen (Glos). inches wide. 36 inches wide. i $2 Al-silk Foulards, 36 3$2.25 Satin Charmeuse. all- inches wide. silk quality, 39 inches wide. $2.50 Black Moire Taffeta, §2 Printed Canton Crepe, all-silk quality, 35 inches heavy quality, 39 inches wide. wide. $2 Canton Crepe, extra heavy, lustrous quality, 39 inches wide. 32 Black Satin Duchesse, all- silk quality, 35 inches wide. Newest Novelties for Spring Frocks Beautiful Ratine and E ponge These lovely wash fabrics have sprung into instant popu- ) 59 for the savings it brings. 5 c stripes All are 36 inches wide. larity, and every woman’s spring and summer wardrobe must possess at least one (rqu of ratine or eponge. Ready tomor- row—a new shipment in a special sale that will be welcomed Styles include the ever-popular checks, in tan, brown and gray. s colored overchec Novelty eponge shown in a variety of \~(~5T,3fimgr?»‘:1urr‘:}w‘\‘—"c‘x‘rri;:f Choice of gray, henna, copen, old rose, orchid, new green, also white with neat rolored 89c Tussah Silks, 59¢ S0c Ratinspun, 39¢ An extremely popular springtime silk | 36-inch Raf high-grade yarn and cotton fabric in a wonderful assort- | mercerized fabric, with stylish large 'display of the asonable shades. 65¢c Wash Satin, 49¢ 36 inches wide, a rich yarn mercerized cotton fabric, that is especially desirable Irish Dress Linen, 59¢ for lingerie, closely resembling satin. In Strietly all pure linen each I all popular shades! piece bearing the words “Made in Ire- $1-39 Silk and Cotton Crepe land.” Firm woven, durable quality, in wanted shades, such’ as tan, gray, orchid, | 98¢ copen, steel, reseda, russet, cocoa, zinc, 36 inches wide, a rich. high-grade silk and cotton quallty, in novelty silk checks ender, Lucille and bisque. Choice of and stripes. All wanted colors. quality, with beautiful chiffon finish and wide ten yards in ecach $l ! x : jcce; soft finish 59 woven checks an v 2 . i shower effects; sheer 29C ish grade, middy blouses, etc.... ? quality . o Goldenberg's—First Floor. and lingerie and Brown Kid, Suede, Satin and dull leathers. Goldenberg's—First Floor. materials are used on these gowns, which are daintily scal- 3.»’lain or herringbone weaves. Shrunk to . . . 39¢ White Chiffon Voile taped edge, snow-white bleached; a grade that grade S Cannon _Cloth, 36 | auality White' uniforms, 65c White Poplin, 36 69c_Imported White Batiste, a pli e S SO ORI b Lo S, 9, Women’s $4 to $6 Some are classed as “factory checks” because of slight imper- BT 0 Philippine Nightgowns loped on neck and sleeves and in simple embroidered designs. new and distinctive printings. __ W ranted absolutely fast colors. Full inches wide, double-bed MCCALL 'RINTED PATTERNS Just Out! THE McCall Quarterly of styles for summer has just arrived. Buy your number at once at our pattern counter, 25c. 40 Inches Wide, Yard, Voiles are alw popular for women's and 3 9 will launder perfectly. $2 Longeloth, 36 inches wide, 50c White Novelty Voiles, 36 39c Whits Gamiate Im'hccs “1:1:.{ linen fin- 3‘;: ::m‘:'lsmu' 36 r nurses’ ) nches wide, with white Y i Y 20C | woven dots: fne, sheer 20C inches wide, yarn mer- fine yarn mercerized permanent cerized quality with finish quali 5 . 3O pair fections, which, however, will not hurt the wear or appearance. Louis, Spanish, military and low walking heels. $1.79 All are handsewn throughout and show the skiliful needle- children’s dresses—this is a fine sheer two-ply inches wide; white rich, lustrous finish. wide, for infants' Oxfords and Pumps of Patent Leather, Tan Calf, Black All sizes in the lot from 232 to 7, widths A to D. work of the native. Philippine women. ' Fine quality, soft