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for business odds. Il shall need some pin money
before long.
the chin, kissed her, and said good night: "Al
right he answered, referring to his bet II L lose
I'll pay; but you just keep your eye on dad There
be another round or two in the early morning, and
somebody's going to boiler 'Nuf! Good night,
Miss Refereel' .
He laughed again; but stopped in the middle of
it with his hand on the state room door knob On!
There's another thing You said you had made that
Ormond fellow turn over the property to YOU What
did you do with it,
Valdas head went up. Her lips frightened, and
she answered in strange mixture of truth and hest
fancy, 'I-we1l, of course, dad locked 1t up IN
the safe. The gems were in the cigar case gave
you"
Right" said her father, beaning on her happily,
but failing to mark the blush that was creeping
from throat to chin spreading till it reached her
You did the thing that could block all three OF
em! I'm proud of you! His smile of appreciation
expanded into grin Look here, my dear, I'll tell
YOU what Wen do Let's clap all three of these
scalawags in Jail and add the goods to my gem col
lection Good idea, Ell: Well, you just keep your
eve on dadi"
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press grin. It's trife early for the gentlemen
ANY orders, SIR
Grard' teeth came together with a snap. les,
he said there arei Have the steward rout those
two ailbirds out and say they are wanted IN
the main saloon; but account is M1ggS to say
who wants them. Understand?
"Perfectly,' returned the Captain, helping the
master to climb along the rail. And asking your
pardon sir / think I'll stand by with capstan bar
in case of trouble
The Yacht owner nodded his appreciation OF
Captain Joe's faithfuness to duty, and disappeared
through the saloon door with a suddenness some
what out of keeping with masters dignity Here
he found a padded chair in which he anchored him
self, and rang for cup of coffee.-not that he
needed its sustaining influence; but there was one
thing the world ne hated above all others. 1t was
the effort of annhilating his fellow beings on an
empty stomach
That Ormond and Tracy were degenerate, thievlng
ScOundrelS of the first water, tOregone con-
cluson. In the mind of their judge the two culpnts
were convicted before trial and their Cringngs and
their PRAYERS for mercy would be but the finishing
touches to another little speculation gone wrong
Therefore Marcus Girard slipped his coffee in conen-
plative satisfaction and waited for his prey.
PRESENTLY his prey appeared in the doorway;
OrnOnd in advance, and his private secretary
close his heels. On catching sight OF the saloon 5
occupant the leader paused with look of profound
establishment, then slowly expression OF happy
understanding overspread his features.
Can it be possible" he asked, that this IS MIR.
Marcus Girard?"
1T can" returned that man grim1y. More
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and fell the heave of the waves it's motion was far
more comfortable. At least Ormond seemed to find
1t So for he smiled pleasantly and just about
express his further delight at meeting Girard when
the old inancier waived formality and got down to
business
Now. sir he began, while the creases returned
to his firm. square mouth, what the blazes do YOU
mean by signing my to kilograms, stealing my
yacht, and forcing me to chase you half round the
gobe?"
The three questions covered quite a good deal of
ground; yet OrmOnd answered them tersely and to
the point Necessity. my dear Mr.. Girard-a
business necessity that you. business man. will
readily understand. and for which | can only apollo
gize one gentleman to another"
A this exceedingly cool dismissal of his charges.
Glrard grew purple in the face and began to buzz
much after the manner of fuSSy old fashioned clock
about to strike; when Valda entered quietly from
her state room. stepped behind her fathers chair
and placed both hands on his shoulders
Dad, she SAID IN Unconditional tone of voice
think we had better listen to Mr. Ormond's ex-
PLANTATION 1t may be valuable"
Thank you, returned Ormond who had risen
at her entrance four intelligence Miss Girard,
mas been OF infinite assistance from the first -
Glrard did not altogether relish this implied COM
parison between his own and his daughters intel
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That's falling too, SIR returned the Captain
deferentially but with nautical wink at a scudding
seagull. I'm afraid we are in for a bit of a blow
sir
"Um, yes" observed the yacht owner grimy
glancing rearward to where the orsehar was having
troubles of her own lust drive her, Larris and
well get this over soon possible.
1T can't be done, SIR" apoogized the Captain
"You see sir the jacket the tail shaft loOsened
up awhile ago and darent force her. Been run
ming at quarter speed for three hours.
Horns of the devil" commented Girard thought
fully. What do you think we'd better do
The Captain offered no suggestion for moment,
but eyed the rising with intelligent respect
We'll. sir, it depends on how much time you've
got; but if the master. I'd lay her nose to the
wind and give Jarvis chance to pack his shaft bear
ings. 1t would take only few hours sir, and might
make it a bit more comfortable for the ladies; who
| take it, are rolling around considerable, sr-with-
out meaning any disrespeCt.
Larris, said Girard, who much preferred having
the Yacht ounced up and down endwISe than to feel
it wallowing after the fashion of a colt in clover
field do all you for the comfort of the ladies"
He turned to climb his way toward the main saloon;
but paused at an afterthought. " By the way n
derstand that your two star boarders occupying
my private cabin. Have they turned out YETI"
No sir" replied the Captain, striving to sup
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XVI. Looking Seven Ways at Once

MARCUS GIRARD awoke at eight-thirty with
AvA an uncomfortable start. He had been dream
inp that a Morson had him by the head, while a
Brown had him by the feet, and the two humorous
gentlemen playing seesaw with his dlgn1fled
person across pile of railroad bonds
This unpleasant sensation continued, even after
his ewes were open; for when he rolled out of his
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over, 1T Isl Pray pardon the IN
formalitv of myintroduction-
In spite of the biting sar-
casm. Ormond positively
beamed. Don't mention it.
he begged. Il rather sus-
pected your arrival when first
| saw the Horsehair there he
hind us; and I'm frank IN
saying that | was never quite
so glad to see anyone in all
my life. "
Girard laughed. He had
never actually purchased a
regulation gold brick, but had
dealt with statesmen of many
breeds and brands, especially
in that little lane which leads
from Trinity Church to Black
wells Island. He thought he
knew confidence men when he
saw them. and if James Or
mond and his thick set, guilty
eyed accompliCe did not fit the
qlittering ideal. then there was
no virtue in physiOgnOmy or
the pictorial ethics of a rogues'
gallery. Girard eyed his two
guests with a growing sense OF
humorous admiration, and
again he laughed.
=" Sit down. gentlemen. Up
on my soul, you interest me"
Ormond bowed in acknowl-
edgment of the compliment
and took a seat. vet being
careful to select a point of
vantage wherein his foot might
remain in immediate iuxtapo-
sition with the loquacious
Tracy's shins.
The nose of the Spitfire had
now been laid to the wind,
and while the yacht still rose
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berth, ne continued 10 ION
until his padded proportions
became wedged in a corner
of the state room. He stag
gered to his feet, opened the
stained glass trap of a port
ho1e-and received sixteen
quarts of cold salt water full
in his face. He swallowed
part of it, snorted. and felt
that he was at least fully
awake.
COMPOUNDED equinox"
he muttered savagely, as he
literally tumbled into his
clothes. Might have known
it would look me up, con-
found its skin"
In spite of the fact that
Girard had crossed the Allan
tic many times, he was not
what might be called a good
sailor. Rough weather neither
frightened him nor made him
seasick; but, as he himself
expressed it, Il hate like the
blazes to climb around my
boat by hanging onto things
monkey fashion, and Id
rather take my soup by the
spoonful than by the lapful-
Having finished gymnas-
tic toilet. the unhappy old
man climbed monkey fashion
out on deck, to be greeted by
a leaden sky, a penetrating
wind, and a cross sea IN which
the Spitfire was rolling to her
scuPPers.
ing his hold on a stanchion
and launching himself into
that officers sustaining arms.
"how's the glass;"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-09-05

cashmsrs or soumsek Rugs. Made by the native
hand-weayers of Turkey and q favorite among
the connosseurs Of all countries for the dainti.
ness Of It's oriental colors-red, green. blue and
tan. Design Is always red ground with dia.
nond designs In richly blended hues. Selection
from variety of patterns, 4 II. < 6 It. to
q. e. tx Z 10 IT, with prices from SIX M
~SA'VV sos--.-----------------.. w WV
Bokhara Russ. Imported by John NJ. Smyth Co.
from Bokhara, Persia. Design 10 that Of small
geometrical figures rose and red grounds, with
artistic borders. the glory Of the rug being
In Its glorious colors. Variegated patterns.
Size, 2 #: 6 in. 3 #. to SIT. 6 x &CS M
sfts. $500 to-------------- @OO.OV
Shirvan Rugs. Made In Turkey. Dainty geo.
metrical figures on light grounds. Beautiful
shades of red, blue and wine colors. coo M
3t6x $500 to---------- @EOsVV
Cabistan Russ. Made In Persia. of fine mohar
wool, extremely brilliant designs OF antique fig
ures on ground of gold, red and &7S m
light blue, 3h.6xs SIT. 6. $27y00 to y SOsVV
Carabash Rugs. Made in Turkey. Fast Oriental
colors red, green, blue and tan. 90 M
= H. ~~eVV
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ing can make the landscape
divinely and sovereignty
beautiful without a delicate
ground, without green fields.
And the gorgeous sidcboard.
bookcase. cabinet. library
table and shining parlor
chairs lose half their comeli-
ness and charm on bare floors.
John NJ. Smyth Company be-
licve that nothing can be too
pretty for the floors Of mod.
est homes, nothing too Law
ishly or brilliantly orna.
mental for the floors OF opu.
lent homes, and the display
OF rugs and carpets now
proving of such interest to
housekeepers is unparalleled
either in general volume Of
new goods, in wealth OF rare
fabrics and gorgeous patterns
or in range of styles and end
less variety of offerings:
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-09-05

Magnificent Array Of Early Summer Offerings in
These Dainty Home Embellishments.
No branch of modern home furnishings appealing to
the pride Of intelligent and refined housekeeping than those
that dress the doors and adorn the windows Our
department of curtains and draperes unequaed either
of broad cheerful sunt floors in wealth and variety Of
beautiful fabrics exhibited has long been known the
muny of the principal attractions Of the largest and
most brilliantly appointed furniture in the world And
in keeping with the popular expectations Of the department
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-09-05

kirmanshah Carpsts. A floor cover
woven In Persia and noted for the Elysian sanctity
OF Its colors In rose ecru, blue and olive O YES.
ture OF the dainticst conceivable elegance, fit to
adorn kings palace or the home OF saint or q
poet. Throw lilies and morning glories on this
carpet and you cannot tell which Is of the moro
precious loneliness and beauty, the flowers Of
Kirmanshah conception Is that of small finely
woven figures, with medallion ccnters, or allover
floral and scroll designs In unfading and imper.
ishable colors A great multiplicity Of patterns
In sizes from IT. 10 It. to IL #. x 10 IT,, with
% e Observation-Disclosures. ranging from 'zss.o0 $675.OO
bslooehistan Russ. Made in Afghanistan, marked
by blue figures on rich red grounds, and noted
for very soft silky coo-s that give beautiful
sheen. Different styles of an average size
of feet by feet at $500 cor m
to- --------------------- @OO.OU
khiva Carpet Russ. Made In Afghanistan and
characterized by variously colored octagon fig
ures on rich red ground with beautiful geometri-
cal borders. #, 0 in. x9t. C1/o m
to 8 #. II it,, $4,000 tO------@14 0.UU
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Carpets and Rugs Curtains and DR.

Our Present Exposition Unparalleled in Extent or
in Splendor of Its Offerings.
things that aid either in rendering Simply nexpensivey
in giving the richer and Astounding and
pretentous spendors Of the ovees and most glorious Of
gardens nothing take precedence Of the fabrics thatess
and beauy the oors All the furniture in the house derives
elegance from elegant rugs participates in the gnominy
of shabby rugs The in the park would be defective and
imperfect but for spread of lawn beneath. Moth
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S 1900

able and Odor.
less Refrigera.
tor. The Leonard
Refrigerators are
the easiest to keep
clean. All the in.
side parts are cas-
lily removed and
you can get into
the corners with
out any trouble.
1t is built of solid
ash. with quarter
sawed oak panels.
and is finished in
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-09-05

golden oak. The doors are absolutely air-tight.
The insulation Is the best in the world and con.
sists of mineral wool. waterproof sheathing and
non-conductng air space; locks and hinges are
made of solid bronze. Thoroughly lined with
zinc. Height AZ in. Ice capacity IS pounds
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-09-05

Not,insham Lace Curtains. Serviceable, durable
and purely beautiful but marvelously Inexpensive
reproductions of everything dainty and ornate In
the finest Brussels, Cluny and Arabian lace cur.
tains. Over 200 contrasting patterns at prices
ranging from $500 q pair to bargains 81 M
Scotch Madras Curtains. Now In general vogue for
libraries, dining.rooms and chambers-a highly or.
nate window dress that launders like handkerchief
and wears a long lifetime. John NJ. Smyth Co.'S
direct importation from the makers In Glasgow
an interesting multiplicity Of designs in plain cream
or rich floral patterns In unfadng nts OF pink, rose
or gold, or In heavier colors of dark green. brown
or red-with prices running from bar. ~ S0
gains at $1,000 pair to bargains at ~6sOV
Rep Portisrss. Great diversity of beautiful designs
In splendid hues of red, green and brown and with
tasteful and brilliantly ornamental borders. Prices
ranging from SiS'ooa pair to very de. C M
sirable patterns at--------------- VOsVV
Imported German Tapestry Per.isrss Diversity OF
unique and fancy patterns Faithful reproductions
of the handsomest Kirselims, $4,000 S10 m
pair down to--------------- W 6sVV
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-09-05

TIC entertainment IOI VISlIOIS tUlS
week will be display of new goods
and new fashions, unprecedented
in extent and adapted to every re-
quirement from the mansion to the
cottage or apartment. And every
offering bargain:
Irish Point, Brussels, Point de Chsns and
Cluny Handmade Lace Curtains. John M.
Smyth Co.. early summer invoice direct from
the ancient seat Of the industry In st. Gall,
Switzerland-over two hundred distinct pat
terms of these delicate and Immediately
beautiful window veilings, from the costlest
masterpieces and rarest artistic examples to
the simplest and most inexpensive designs, and
with correspondingly long range % S0
of prices, from SIS pair downlto sPHsOV
The World.Famous Handmade Arabian Lace
Curtains. John NJ. Smyth Co. 5 direct impor-
tation from France, comprising some twenty
strikngly rich and tasteful patterns. with
line of widely diverse prices extending from
inimitable specimens at $500 Ct m
q pair down to tasteful styles at sPOsVV
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Table No. 4
PetticOats, Drawers,
Gowns, Corset Covers

Fimy pillows of beauty-Lades Gowns of cambria and
nainsook some lace others embroidery trimming, four
teen different styles Ladies' Corset Covers of cambria
and nainsook some trimmings of embroidery others ace,
fourteen styles. Ladies' Drawers of cambria and Main
sook lace and others embroidery trimmings, twelve
different styles. Ladies Pettcoats of cambria and main
sook lace and embroidery trimming, some edged with
lace and several rows of insertion, six different styles
All garments that will charm you. This sale at Sl.5O
You can't judge the importance of a sale by the talk
Come and see and ask and know.
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Table No. 3
Chemise, Drawers,
Corset Covers, Gowns

table heapng high with Ladies' Gowns of good quality
cambria and nainsook, made high and low necks and
chemise effect garments trimmed with lace, extra full
and ten different styles Ladies' Drawers of cambria and
nainsook, some lace and others embroidery trimming and
eight different styles. Corset Covers of cambria and
nainsook some trimmed with lace, others embroidery all
extra full twelve Styles Ladies' Chemise of cambria and
nainsook entire yoke of lace medaons and embroidery
full lengths and five different styles. Ladies' Pettcoats
of good quality cambria and nansook eight Styles Ladies'
Combination Suits of finest quality nainsook Your choice
in this sale at SIPS.
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Table No. |
Corset Covers, Petit
coats, Drawers
75c Values

Corset Covers of good quality cambria front and back of
lace and embroidery. eight different styles all extra full
Ladies' Drawers of good quality muslin and cambria some
deep rue Of embroidery others cluster tucks hemstch
ed and lace trimmed hens. Misses and Ladies' Short
Petticoats with deep rue, hemStched hem and cluster
tucks. The volume of business we do gives us buying
power that forces prices to the lowest NOTCH and
toners get the benefit in the prices we make to them.
These 75c vauesand would be considered bargains
at that price elsewhere In this sale at Soc
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Table No. z
Gowns, PetticOats and
Corset Covers
S1.25 Values

snowdrt of dantiness-Ladies Gowns of cambria and
noinsook some made high and low necks, others Chem
Use Gowns with Jokes of embroidery and aceexra full
and eight different styles to select FROM Ladies' Petit
coats of good quality muslin extra full with deep ounce
of lawn with embroidery ruffle, three different styles.
Corset Covers of muslin and nainsook embroidery
others lace trimmed ten different styles. Drawers OF
nainsook and cambria some lace others embroidery trim
ming ten different styles The Gowns, Pettlcoats and
Corset Covers good S125 values-during this sale you
have choice at Csc.
Sales like this helped to give success, because
they make you talk and make you hurry little.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Shoe Prices
All Cut to Pieces!

We're giving sweeping cut Of Fourth Off the
price of every Shoe in the housemens, womens, boys
girls and chds-and we to impress upon you the
fact that this is Saks regular sockand not cheap
shoes made especially for especial sales you often
find elsewhere Here's the schedule:
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94c
FOR III AN D. M A DE
UNDERWEAR.

Ladies' hand made Corset
Covers, Chemise and Drawers,
in designs of daisies and forget
me-nots - garments worth
$3.50; special tomorrow at 94c
each-limited one to a Gus
toner. You'll need an extra
pocketboOk to hold the money
You'll save here tomorrow.
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39c
FOR LADIES' MUSLIN
GOWNS.

Muslin gowns made of good
quality material, high and v
necks, Jokes OF. cluster tucks
and embroidery finished, with
hemstitched ruffles, full width
Monday special at soc.
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SakS'
Complimentary
Sale of New Waists

Complimentary to the great
White Sale, the Waist Section
offers the following attractive
specials in new Spring Waists for
tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
;2l1C
FOR LADIES' AND CHILL
DREN'S UNDERWEAR.

Children's Drawers and Pet
ticoats of good quality muslin;
Ladies' Drawers of good quail
ty cambria, deep ruffle with
stitched hem; Corset Covers of
good quality nainsook, edge of
lace, others embroidery trim
mind; full cut. Your choice to-
morrow at 21c-an humble
price. and no mistake
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Table No. 5
Drawers, Petticoats
Corset Covers, Gowns

Ladies' Gowns of finest quality nainsook some enbrod-
cry trimming others lace trimmed all made extra full and
ten different styles. Ladies' Corset Covers of very fine
quality nansook, made extra full and eight different
styles Ladies Drawers of finest quality nansook eight
different styles Ladies Pettcoats of finest quality main
sock. some lace, others embroidery trimmed six different
Styles All these exquisite garments during this White
Sale at each $780,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-17
GIRDERS IN PLACE
For Steel Structure of Great Stadium for Olympic
 Games.
A GREAT UNDERTAKING
Will Accommodate 10000 People Center is Large Turf Arena 700
 Feet fin Length.

London, Feb. 16.- The last girder for the steel structure of the great stadium at Shepherds Bush, London, in which the Olympic games will be contested this year, was placed in po- sition last week and some idea can now be obtained of the magnitude of the British Olympic associations un- dertaking. This stadium has been de- signed to accommodate 10000 specta- tors and besides will contain rooms for the competitors, officials and gen. eral public and lot of floor space for exhibits of sporting implements. The center Is a turf arena TOO feet in length by 300 feet in width, around which has been laid a running track, having three laps to the mile, and outside this again a cycling track hav- ing two and three quarter laps to the mile. The turf and tracks were laid last fall and are already in splendid condition and have been declared the best in England. Alongside the arena is a swimming pond 100 metres in length, with deep space in the mid die for high diving and water polo events which the committee believe will be among the most interesting Of the meeting.
 The games to be contested in the stadium will be divided into two parts the main Olympic games, opening or July 13, which will include athletic cycling, fencing. gymnastics, archery swimming and wrestling. and the win ter games commencing on October 1s and including football. both Rugby and association, hockey and lacrosse For the games which cannot be play | ed in the stadium. the association ha: made arrangements with the clubs il and around London for the use O their grounds. The first of these out side games will be the rocquet com petition on Queens club on April 21 followed by covered court tennis, ten his and law tennis at the same club the Olympic regatta at Heley, rifle an' pistol shooting at Bisley. yachting a Cowes, motor racing at Brooklands polo at Birmingham, golf at Sandwich and skating at Princess club.