Evening Star Newspaper, April 29, 1929, Page 21

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. MONDAY, APRIL 29. 1929. ALAIS ROYAL e The The Wolves of the Waterfront By Eddar Wallace. (Copyright. 1929, by North American New r Alllance and Metropolitan fewspaper Bervice.) Last Day of the Sale of Nationally Known $1.65 and $1.95 Full Fashioned Hosiery Pure silk stockings of a grade that always sells for $1.65 and $1.95 regularly 1.24 In two weights...service sheer and a lovely chiffon silk for dress and evening wear. All full fashioned...and in the All fresh, perfect and of a clear, even weave. All sizes, too. s Synopsis of Preceding Installments. about Inspector John Wade lice, Wwhile engaged in trying to run own & gang of criminals known the ably been monkeylng the—" At that_moment the lights went out. | indis_rubber men, sees Lila Smith, & lodg- | Instantly Wade drew his torch from his IMul:ou:%mnl:'\;;y.oftmun;llidlyfldr::s?l:! Iafl:nncknt and turned it on. Elk rapped e ALY otertod ‘house, where she |OD the wall, but there was no answer. yesumes her Cinderella 1 Later “You noticed the green water stains Suinsman, eeen by Wi on the walls?” asked Elk suddenly. John Wade nodded. Now he began to | understand. “I think I know why they all cleared out tonight, too,” he said quietly., “It wasn't because they heard we were | coming.” The air in the room had grown heavy; with | found on the dead man. minor takes Wade to a ship, the captain of which was attacked by a mysterious wom- an, named Anna. He recognizes the ca tain as the man who was with Lila Smith. and is satisfied that there is a connection between the ship and the india rubber men. ’81 lch‘adx?(‘e ge“meéuk in é,ondon zl nvfr ont_idler. Golly Oaks, who, according 10 | jt was an effort to breathe. But prei his wife, had gone to sea. That night % = Wade barely escapes death when the gang | ently Wade felt a cool breeze, and a raids his home. Purther investigations link | most instantly from the far end of the & nobleman, named Lord Siniford. with ange gurgling sound. - “Wa E k. “Remember what -_(Continued From Yesterday's Star.) urs said? A very I - (Continued Pro s San) It'll be too high for us, I'm thinking.” They leaped for the table, and in an e of time the water Important Announcement Wednesday, May 1st, we begin Our Big Annual May Underprice Sale An outstanding and timely merchandis- NINTH INSTALLMENT. smartest Spring colors, too. Naive Champagne Alesan Tansan Gun Metal Allure Mirage Rose nude French nude 1,000 Prs. Novelty Heel Hose Every pair an exceptional value Novelty heel hose—pure lustrous silk, every pair first quality—pointed heels in black or gun metal or dust color; twin points on some ; pointed heels in celf-color on others. Smart shades. All sizes. Main Floor $1.95 Novelty Heel Hose of Smatt Design 1.59 when the police were to descend | Was up to 'hrir_mz_ upon the Mecca. Wade made his| Across the roof arrangements by telephone and, went down to the |SPrang | under the v above . They r it as the table floated from | IT ralned heavily on the evening | incredibly short s; after dark, k own_ o “the “float” and gave final instructions 3 : The river must be terribly high, e charge of the three| ..'W de, “but it can't be as high as | aunches that were moored to the edge | {1uC, "’T"“‘:‘. landing stage. ira crew, and| He made a rapid calculation. Even e e R Tmed. In the bow of |Supposing the water had risen above o e "bout was s machine gun. |the level of the wharf, it should not e IrBer Dot an hours counil of |have been higher than their waists as T e hen Wade took his place in | they stood upon the table. Now it w I‘n”'r“?w f‘lhc launches lapping about their chins as they clung B Dt o el cas | to the bar, their faces flat against the A delnrhmt;‘ntmnl land dp%hcemv;:s brick veulting above | to surround the Mecca, and the e enly the who ildi B O re 1o, be supplemented by | _Suddenly the whole building scemed ! : to shake. And then, with extraordinary a roving patrol that would hold the SADA eIk Nl S middle of the river while the raiding TP of boats closed in on the wharf. s {‘j!‘}’“"d B e g SO A5 014 Thames policeman gaye them | The mystery was susoeptible of o n old Thames policem e e e the |one solution: & portion of the wall had B e isdon 3 | collapsed under the pressure, and the *There will be a very high tide to- | WAICT was fnding & ower IgfEl, o night, and the land pollce are WADIDg |y’ et find the breach ecnle 1o watoh ou He swam along the wall until he felt Clever styles in new designs that give a slenderizing effect to the ankle. In service, sheer and chiffon weights...new Spring shades...and all silk. Wade's boat was half-way across the river when he heard his sergeant | whisper. "S‘o’fnetmng coming away from the Mecca's wharf!” Wade peered into the darkness. Almost before he knew what had hap- pened a bow b:mashed into the stern f the police boat. it al}mhappencd in a second. The other boat ~flashed past, and he glimpsed the face of a man Wwho was‘ in it. Aikness! _Aikness, who was supposed to be on the high seas! He had no} time to wonder; already the police launch was down by the stern. “Holed,” said the sergeant breathless- ly. “She’s sinking.” “The second police launch came roar- ing up and rescued Wade and his com- panions. But the craft that had ram- med Wade's boat had vanished, and the | crew of the police launch had been so intent upon rescue work that nobody had noticed whither it had disappeared. Instantly, however, signal lamps began | %o flicker, and, from up and down the river, came responses. “Close shore, sir!” sald a. warning voice. A green signal lamp was winking from the wharf of the Mecca. The de- | tachment of land police hua arrived and | the two boats made for shore. | Mrs. Oaks met Wade's force as it | marched to the house. “T'd like to kngw wl;o'i in charge of this business,” she said. “I'm responsible,” said Wade. “'Wfl.\ you give me the key of the cellar?” “There is no cellar,” she said steadily; “only the wood cellar, and we don't | keep that locked.” ‘Wade smiled broadly. “That’s what Golly told us tonight,” he said. “Indeed?” she said calmly. *Then Golly spoke the truth, for once in his | life.” She had called the inspector’s bluff end he knew that she had no fear for Golly's safety. & “Who has been here tonight?” he asked brusquely. “What time did Alk- ness come and go?” i “Aikness—you mean Capt. Aikness? He nodded. “Of the ‘Seal of Troy'? I haven't seen him for weeks.” e was here tonight,” said John. “Now, Mrs. Oaks, this is a serious mat- ter. Aikness was here, but that doesn't mean that he’s done anything wrong, or that yow've done anything wrong by entertaining him.” | A sour smile played at the corners of | her thin lips. “I don’t know who's done wrong and | who's done right,” she said shortly. “I've not_seen Capt. Aikness.” There was nothing to be gained there, #0 Wade and Elk went along the wharf his legs sucked from under him, and, bracing himself against the brickwork, he groped down. Presently he found the hole; a section of the wall, 4 feet wide and 3 or 4 feet high, had burst under the pressure of the water, but where the opening led it was impossible to say. The movement of the water had ceased. Both men were now able to stand. 4 “There must be a deeper level here,” said Wade. “One of us will have to see where it leads.” “That one will be you,” said Elk. ‘Wade recalled the plan of the neigh- borhood. Adjoining the Mecca was an old warehouse, occupied by a firm of provision merchants. He knew the lace. It had a deep cellar, in which a ormer occupant had erected a refriger- ating plant. He had once paid a visit to the cellar in company with a river thief to identify stolen property. Again he dived, struggled through the hole, and came up on the other side. His feet no longer touched bottom. Treading water, he kept close to the wall. Now he knew where he was. It was only necessary to find the exit. Diving back through the hole, he told Elk what he had found. “This is evidently the limit of the Mecca cellar, and the water has gone to the deeper cellar of the warehouse. | There must be a way out of that.” The two men dived through the hole and came up to the vault of the ware- house. They made slow progress, push- ing their way between the floating cases. After 10 minutes of swimming through the debris, John saw a sight that glad- dened his eyes. Within a few feet of him a flight of stairs led out of the | water to a_small door. Presently they | were dragging themselves up the stairs | to an iron door. ‘To Wade's relief and surprise, it was not locked, and, sliding it aside, hf*( found a short flight cf stone steps that | led to a large door, obviously on the | street level. He was unbarring this | when an authoritative voice hailed him. It was the night watchman, who held in leash a ferocious-looking Alsatian police dog. “Police, are you? Let's have a look at_you,” said the skeptical man. It took some time to convince him, orderly mind, was the supreme mys- | tery of the evening—why the iron door | into the warehouse cellar had been | unlocked. | “I knew the floods were up, and I've just sent a message to the fire bri- | gade” said the watchman. ‘I left| it unfastened for them, in case they wanted to do some pumping. But il be hours before the river goes down. They're flooded out at the Mec- ca, by all accounts, and a couple of | meén who were down in the wood-cel- and found the short flight of stairs that led to Golly’s coal cellar. They switched | on the light, but apparently there was | nothing here for investigation. Around | three sides of the vault heavy logs of | wood, old ships’ timbers, were neatly | stacked, and above them. bundles of | kindling wood. . . . In the left-hand | corner there was a circular iron bin. | Opening the lid of this, Wade discov- ered nothing more startling than silver sand, used for scouring. He tugged at the bin, but it did not move. Taking off his coat, he bared his arm and groped down through the sand. Presently his fingers touched a metal projection that evidently ran up from the bottom of the bin. Suddenly he touched another iron object. He | lar were nearly killed. ~The water came over the top so suddenly. What they were doing down in the cellar. I don’t know.” The watchman let Wade and Elk out of the warehouse, and they went back, | ankle-deep in water, to the club, in | time to arrest the activities of a rescue party that was preparing to force its way into the cellar in a last despair- ing hope of getting them out alive. A launch carried them back to one of the police boats, and, as they were changing their clothes, after a hot bath, Elk was loquacious. “No. I'm not scared—I was, though.” he admitted. “I've ruined a perfectly | good suit, and who's going to pay for that? But what worried me at first ulled at this and it yielded immediate- | y. He heard the hollow clank of steel against steel. | “What's that?” asked EIk, curiously. “Give me a hand with this bin,” said ‘Wade quietly. “I think it will move now.” | The bin swung around on an invisible pivot, and the wall opened inward, re- vealing a narrow doorway. { “Gosh!” gasped Elk. | The piles of wood had vanished also. | *They were fastened to the wall. Flash- ing his lamp before him, Wade passed |~ through the little doorway, Elk follow- ing. “There's a switch here,” said the lat- | ter. “Electric light and all modern con- veniences.” There was a click, and the inner | room was revealed. It was a long| apartment, evidently running the full depth of the Mecca. Near the door| through which they had entered was a | steel lever. Elk pulled it. Immediately | the wall swung back into place. “That’s fastened it,” said Elk. “T guess 4t has pushed up the bolt into the sand bin.” Wade was making a careful search of the room. There were two tables placed end to end and a dozen chairs. There was nothing there to indicate that it had been recently occupied, but under one of the chairs he found a crumpled paper. Smoothing it out, he saw that it was a page from & Chinese news- paper. Near one of the walls he found Chinese writing materials. Opening a door at one end of the room. he found himeelf in a small cell, furnished with ® bed and a table. Hanging behind the door was a_woman's coat—cheap, but fairly new. It bore the label of a Maid- enhead outfitter. This place had been the home of Anna, thought John Wade. How Jong had she been gone? Not fong, guessed. There was a glass of water on the table and a small bottle containing white tablets. A newspaper found among the bedclothey bore the current date. A prolonged search revealed nothing else. The cellar was well ventilated—a little too well, for it was very draught “There's a ventilator somewhere sald Wade. “Our Mr. Alkness, or our Mr. Raggit Lane, whoever the master | of ceremonies s, is a crank on hygiene. | By the way, it looks as if there had been water here. Look at the green stain—it Tuns up to the roof! Let's go.” They went back to the lever, and Elk pulled. The lever apparently had stuck. and, though Wade lent his weight, it ‘would not move. was the thought that these india rubber boys had caught me. I see now it was an act of Providence. “Was it?” asked John Wade quietly. here_was somebody there to close down the ventilating shaft and put out the lieht—you'll probably find & coh- | rol in the house, I'm going back to do a little investigating.” (To Be Continued.) —not only provide the Government employee of good character with desired funds — they establish a bank ac- count for him— or her, _YOUR _ —will show you this loan plan that budgets return payments so you receive final cash bonus of half your loan—when it is can- celled at the end of a year. and then he explained what, to Elk’s | § 1726 Pa. Ave. N. “Whom did you leave outside?” asked Wade sharply. “Martin and Scance. They've prob- Main 2709 UNDER U. S. GOVT. SUPERVISION ing event in which we offer $300,000 worth of very desirable right-style merchandise at much below usual prices. See Tuesday’s STAR and TIMES for details Hosiery—Main Floor Super-Specials New Window Boxes. .. .89c All metal, in a bright green enamel fin- ish; fill them with growing plants and brighten your home. Fourth Floor . 45¢ Toilet Bowl Brushes .............29% Made with long handles and in bright enameled colors. A useful household brush. Fourth Floor Window Screens. . ....50c and 65¢ Of galvanized wire: easy sliding and ad- justable frames; 18x33 in, 50c; 24x37 inches, 65c. Fourth Floor: 23-pc. Ten Set... 5 3. .298 Two-toned lustre . . . beautifully colored and attractively shaped; ideal service for afternoon tea. Fourth Floor 51-pc. Dinner Set. .....6.98 Gay Spring flower decoration; attractive- 1y “colored and decorated; a complete service for six. Fourth Floor $3.75 Big Ben Clocks. .2.78 De Luxe models in blue, green and rose. Guaranteed to 'keep time...and good looking, too. Main Floor $3.75 Baby Ben Clocks.2.78 Also De Luxe models that are pleasant to Took at as well as handy for warning you of the time. In color as above. Main Floor $1 Tre Jur Dusting Rowder-.......0.-+.50c Generous size box of this popular bath powder...fragrantly scented...and in an attractive package. Toiletries—Main Floor La Premiere Step-ins..4.95 They're $12.50 regularly. Of imported French elastic, beautifully made, they are trimmed with ribbon rosebuds and pretty as can be. Tn sizes 28 to 34. Corsets—Third Floor Bridge and Junior Standavds ........... 31 They're wonderfully good-looking for this price. Of dark bronze finish, fully wired, in new, modernistic designs. Fourth Floor New Crackled Lamp Shades, ... .00 You'll like their attractive floral patterns .their pleasing colors. ..their bell or hexagon shapes. They're laced all around. Lamps—Fourth Floor Slipover Sport Socks. . .50c Wear them on your bare leg stocking and give the effect of an ensemble; self color and fancy tops...many styles. Hosiery—Main Floor Wash Silk Frocks....12.95 N v Summer dresses...special values, every one. Smart styles for sport and general wear—gay Summer shades. Dresses—Third Floor Horse Shoe Rayon Bsts =L e Tbe A splendid brand...guaranteed not to run. All in the Horse Shoe brand...well cut and made, and in pastel shades. Panties to Match, pastel Ohoides g Main Floor o Women’s Union Suits..1.59 - Kayser Marvel fit brand, with celanese top; comfortable, practical garments that women will like In pink only. Main Floor $7.95 to $10 Umbrellas.5.95 Smart silk umbrellas, in newest colors with pliin, two-toned and novelty bor- ders; attractive handles; crook or straight style. Main Floor New! The Bailey Beach Ensemble A clever new S-piece costume, which in- cludes, jacket, blouse, pleated skirt, pantie and scarf. In colorful, gay Summer silks... and to be found exclusively in Washington at the Palais Royal. $25 This smart new costume is being shown this week in the Fox Movie- tone Newsreel . . . at Loew’s Columbia. Presenting the Claridge a new buckle model 8.50 It is a distinctive shoe of Suntan kid, with center buckle. Strap and trimming of smoke calf and gold kid. Also in patent leather with silver trimming. Other new models of colored kid—white kid—and patent—all just right for Spring and Summer wear + .. are also shown at this moderate price. Shoes—Second Floor Made by French glovers who've been famous for years French Kid Gloves $4, $5 and $5.50 qualities at 3.50 Novelty cuff styles of un- usual smarty .chic new embroidered, #ppliqued, two- toned and contrasting color effects. In beige, mode, tan, nude, and gray. All sizes in the lot but not in each style and color, Gloves—Main Floor All the garments you'll need . . . and colors you'll like Rayon Underwear $1.25 to $1.75 qualities are now marked nightgowns combinations teddies panties bloomers Good quality, lustrous rayon, in tailored or lace trimmed styles...an excellent variety in styles, sizes and pretty colors. Underwear—Main Floor To make her look slim . . . to give her the slender lines of the mode Coats for Stout Women It’s an adorably little affair 5.95 Cleverly designed new models in slenderizing effects 15 Made by skillful designers who know how important it is that the woman who wears larger sizes should have coats planned just for her, these dis- tinctive new Spring wraps artfuily fol- low the Spring mode in the way best suited to the woman of larger dimen- sions. Some with scarf and throw effects ...many of silks, satins, as well as new Spring wools. Sizes 46to 52Y. Coats—Third Floor Little silk: blouses to Of lustrous crepe de chine in smart colors As the sketch shows, it has go over the from a straps which shoulder and extend wear with it 5.95 They're in all white silk or in gay colors that will harmonize little yoke in front to the waist line in back. or brilliant red. ures 29 to 33. In maize, violet, black, pink, tan, white Waist meas- Sportswear—Third with the color of the skirts. All sizes 34 to 44. Also white dimity blouses, some with touches of color... 1.98. Sale of Dinette Suites Exceptionally high-grade suites at an extraordinarily low price 8.25 An excellent type (_af William and Mary period furniture—rich figured walnut veneer and ;{\lm\\'rm.(l —buffet 54 inches long—large china closet—6-ft. extension table and four scoop seat chairs—upholstered with fine quality tapestry. The pieces in this suite will be sold separately, if desired, at the prices quoted below .29.78 338 Extension Table. .29.75 $12.50 Side Chairs..... Sale of Mfrrors $125 9xlbeinch mirror (without frame) . 79¢c $4.50 13x25-inch mirror (with dull gold frame) 1.98 $6.05 11x26-inch mirror (with semi- Veketihal pririe) 3.98 $50 54-inch Buffet.... $50 China Closet.. . . 3 $9.75 10x46-inch mirror (with poly- chrome. frame) 6.95 At prices heretofore practically unheard of for such high-grade mirrors. Come early and pick yours. Three different styles from which to choose. A limited quantity at this price.