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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-28
BANKERS SMOKER
PLAN FOR TONIGHT

The American Institute Of Banking
viii hold a smoker AID entertainment
at 1214 F street tonight A; a meeting
last night they were addressed by DR..
c. ". A Veditz. chief examiner OF
the tariff board and n former professor
OF economics al Yale. Dr. VeditZ
charged the American bankers with ig-
nOrance Of the fundamental principles
Of banking. which. he said, was re-
sponsible for the great waste IN trade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-28
KLONDIKE SHIP LOST.

SEATTLE. oct 2S.-Much concern is
felt here today over the safety Of the
gasOlene schooner Mary Sachs. which is
twenty-four days overdue at Nome. The
boat carried sixteen men and about
$4,000 in gold dust.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-28
CORNCOB INDUSTRY
ENJOYING PROSPERITY

FULTON, Mo, Oct 2S.-Free corn and
a big lot of cOrncObs suitable for pipes
are likely TO result If the corncob fac
as lavish a hand as is being done now
The corn Is now cut the maturing
stage and the shuCks will be flying soon.
A cOrncob factory in the East supplied
the farmers with the seed, with the pro-
visO that they raise the corn, sell II and
furnish the factory with the cObS at
25C a hundred
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-28
WORLD DELEGATES
TO Y. Nj. C. A. MEET

TORONTO, Oct. 2S.-Two thousand del
egates, representing almost every por-
ton Of the United States and Canada,
filed Massey Hall today at the opening
Of the thirty-seventh international cor
ventiOn Of the Young Mems Christian
Associations.
Business sessions and entertainments
VIII keep the delegates busy duripv the
next three days. An international atn-
letic meet and demonstration Of physi-
cal work viii be held tomorrow after
noon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-28
GIRL MAY LOSE SIGHT
FROM WOOD ALCOHOL

GREENCASTLE. Ind. Oct 2S-Edna
Wallace. Of Milton. Ind, who tried TO
commit suicide because she was not
chosen by any De Paw Sorority, is
still confined 70 her room. Her attend
ing physician says that complications
may arise which would make her sight
less
Miss Wallace drank wood alcohol and
was discovered unconscious several
hours later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-28
BANCROFT COUNCIL MEETS.

Bancroft Council. National Union.
met al Typographical Temple last
night Several applications for mem
bership were referred. Elmer Johnson,
president Of the National Union Club,
made a report on the recent fair.
showing that il was successful The
next meeting will be held Tuesday, No
yember %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-28
TEACHERS HOLD SESSION.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Oct 8.-Teach-
ers from southern Tennessee and north
ern Alabama took possession Of Hunts
VILE today, the occasion being the an
nual meeting of the Tennessee Valley
Teachers Association A two days
program has been prepared
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-07-15

book from Romanoff's fingers, so that
it flew fluttering halfway across the
room.
Hell and furies!" exclaimed Ro.
manoff Take that, you son of a
dirty Jewess!"-and he struck Hardy
violently in the face with the fiat of
his hand The blow staggered the
American and left a number of red
welts, that contrasted strangely with
the marble wilderness Of his cheeks.
This insult must be answered for
elsewhere" he said in low, even tones.
Lieut.. Gortchakov, I am compare
tive stranger here; will you do me the
honor of seconding me in this affair?'
you want me to fight duel with
your" laughed Romanoff. with you,
Jew storekeeper? Leave this house
instantly, or l shall have you kicked
into the street."
Il am an American" Hardy ex-
planned to Gortchakov, "and the gen.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-07-15
"Nay Seconds You the Morning." said Hardy.

tlemen of America earn their living by
honest toll Moreover, l am by birth
and education a gentleman. Will you
be my second?'
Gortchakov caught sight of stately
white figure standing in a distant door
the figure of tall woman, wearing
a long white opera cloak, a coronet
blazing with diamonds surrounding
her regal brow.
He extended his hand to Hardy.
81 will be your second" he said.
"Are you mad?" said Romanoff 81
can not fight with this low fellow, this
tradesman."
Il know Mr.. Hardy through the in
PRODUCTION of the Princess Roman
ovna," declared Alexieff; that is quite
sufficient for me-"
'You will either fight me or l will
horsewhip you on the public streets"
insisted Hardy, not raising his voice.
81 knew you to be a liar-I did not
suspect that you were also a coward
Gentlemen, for shamer cried the
princess, advancing to the angry
group, her eyes blazing with indigna-
ton. do you forget that you are in
my house?"
"Bless my soul" exclaimed Koukol-
mix, "it is the princess! Madame,
humbly salute you'-and clicking his
heels together. he made low bow.
"Ah, good evening, cousin" said Ro
manoff; Il beg your pardon for this
disturbance, but really, this fellow
here is to blame. | offered to pay him
for the service which he has rendered
to a member of the family. He
knocked my check-book from my hand,
and l very properly chastised his in
science by slapping his face. AS the
head of the family it is my duty to
protect you from low adventures.
demand now most decidedly that you
bid him begone!"
"Oh, Boris!" cried the princess,
more in sorrow than in anger, ''out of
your own mouth l condemn you. If
you offered this gentleman money, ]
am obliged to decide that be did very
spirited and proper thing in knocking
your check-book from your hand. In
the name of the Romanoff family, Mr.
Hardy, I ask your pardon for this in
suit that has been heaped on you un
der my roof!'
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-07-15

81 will pardon him." replied Hardy,
latter he has fought me, according to
the custom among gentlemen in this
country. He has struck me and he
must give me satisfaction"
What" cried the princess, "a duel?
1t is against the law. shall not per-
NIT it."
"This Jew, this shopkeeper, wants
me to fight him." sneered Romanoff.
"Your highness has been pleased to
express gratitude for certain services
which l have been fortunate enough
to render you-to express hope that
you might be able, in fact, to do some
thing for me in return. l now demand
gentleman's satisfaction for this
blow. 1t is all that l shall ever ask
from the Romanoff family"
Il shall also pay you for the blow"
snarled Romanoff.
The princess glanced Indignantly at
Romanoff, then turned her eyes
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-07-15

ct gives me great pleasure to make
your acquaintance" said the lieuten-
ant, extending his hand.
"The pleasure is mine, l assure
you," replied Hardy.
Gen. Catkoff has already told me
of your heroic deeds on the Amur," y
said the lieutenant. Il have been
hoping for some time that l might
have the honor of meeting you. had
no idea that you were in Moscow"
Gortchakov was a frank, ingenious
youth, to whom the American took an
immediate liking.
81 shall leave you two together,
said the princess, rising, while | go
and get my wraps. Oh, by the way,
Alexieff, why can we not drive Mr..
Hardy by the Slaviansky Bazaar? The
lieutenant has a new pair of white
Arabian horses, which he is anxious
for me to see. I am sure that Mr..
Hardy can appreciate fine horses.
81 shall be most happy" replied the
lieutenant, ''if Mr. Hardy will accept"
ooh, l am sure he WILL" laughed
the princess, eff he is sufficiently
urged"
She left the room, and Gortchakov
began to explain that he was driving
her to a reception, and that the Sla-
vainsky would be on the way. He had
not been talking over a minute, when
Boris Romanoff entered, superbly
handsome in evening dress. An older
man accompanied him. Romanoff
shook hands cordially with Gortcha'
kov, whom he addressed as "AleXief,' v
and to whom he introduced his com
panion. Gen. Koukolnik.
He did not introduce KouE mix to
Hardy, but said to the latter with an
evil, insolent smile:
Hello, Hardy, how's trade? But
these Americans are enterprising!"
he explained affably to- the general
This fellow here is a store-keeper
who, it seems, is working the Russian
nobility for all he is worth. What's
your scheme now? Tell us, that's a
good fellow! You shall have our in
fluence with the princess-she ought
to be an easy mark, under the cir
cumstances-eh, general?"
The American paled with rage, but
he looked Romanoff full in the eyes
returning insolence for insolence.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-07-15

searchingly on Hardy, who stood there,
white to the lips, rigid as a statue,
looking scorniully at her cousin.
You must fight him, Boris" she
said at last, in voice low, yet per-
fectly distinct in the tense silence.
Romanoff bowed gracefully, with an
evil smile.
Il shall kill him with pleasure, since
you desire it," he said
My seconds will wait on you in the
morning." said Hardy. Madame, l
am your debtor and grateful servant
l have the honor of wishing you good
evening'-and he walked from the
room.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-07-15
CHAPTER XxXIV.
The Princess Commands.

Being only a merchant" replied
the American, 81 find it necessary to
cultivate good manners to a certain
extent. Were l a prince, might also
be a boor."
Upon my soul" exclaimed Gen.
Koukolnik, "but this is a very pep
perry merchant" The generals
cheeks and nose were adorned with
a network of varicose veins, the re-
suit of innumerable deep rotations of
vodka. He was that anomalous COM
bination, an excitable fat man, and
he had a habit of jerking so fiercely
at his long, pointed side-whiskers that
he pulled down the puffy underlid of
his eye, disclosing the red conjunc-
tiva.
Romanoff flushed with rage.
Fellow" said he, 81 am not going
to waste any words with you. grant
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-07-15
CHAPTER XxxV.



In the preliminary arrangements
for the duel, Lieut.. Gortchakov repre-
scented the American with zeal and fl
deity. Romanoffs seconds, fully
aware of EIardys reputation for skill
with the pistol, objected to that
weapon.
why. bless my SOUL" exclaimed
Gen. Koukolnik. IAN exchange of bull
lets would be nothing less than muir
der, and none OF us, as Russians, could
permit that. This American could
shoot his adversary through the heart
or between the eyes without the least
trouble in the world, and his hatred
of him is so great that he will certain
ly do it. We can't permit that-upon
my soul, we can't"
For the time being" replied Gort-
chakov, with firmness, 81 shall forget
that am Russian, and shall demand
justice for the man who has asked
me to represent him. My man has
little or no knowledge of the rapier.
A combat L outrance with swords
would mean just as surely his destruc-
ton. He is, as you well know, the out
ragged party. and the choice of weap-
ons should be his. Romanoff, more
over, is not unskillful with the pistol,
and there is no doubt as to the quality
of his nerve"
Fortunately for Gortchakov's con-
tention, the Baron Koubelik. Koukol-
niks associate, believed Hardy's rep
utation for skill greatly exaggerated.
The fellow is a plebeian. too" he
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-07-15

you a certain degree of courage, con-
siderable shrewdness and any amount
of insolence. But you are making a
sad mistake if you hope to force your
way into high society simply because
you happened to kill Chinaman or
two on the Amur. You may take ad-
vantage of my cousins good nature,
but you can not impose on the rest
of us. The best thing for you to do is
to accept a good, substantial check
for your services to the family, and
take yourself Off How much shall it
be?"-and he pulled a check-book
from his pocket. Better take my
advice and accept it now, while we
are in the mood, and the offer is
open"
Upon my soul" exclaimed Kou.
kolnik.
81 suppose that I shall be offended
at this later" drawled Hardy, when
l get to thinking over it. At the pres
ent you are too interesting as a study
in-ah-zoology. l do not believe
there is such another boor and ruffian
living in all Moscow as you. Certain
that l have met thus far have all been
gentlemen"
81 trust this doesn't bore you,
Alexieff, nor you, general" said Ro-
manoff, "but really must settle with
this fellow once and for all, and have
it over with. met him first in Japan,
where he played me low trick, for
which he, no doubt, received money
from the japanese authorities. He be-
came infatuated with a woman of dis
reputable character there, and he and
the woman had me put on boat, os-
tensibly sailing for Vladivostok.
sosn found out that | was to be i'm
prisoned, or put to death. This fellow
remained in Japan with his paramour,
and he came on here afterward at his
leisure. l have had him watched
since by the police, and it is certain
that he is an enemy of the govern
ment, and perhaps a Japanese spy.
1t is known that he consorts with
Jews, and l strongly suspect that he
is himself an American Jew. The Ro-
manoff family is, unfortunately, under
certain obligations to him, for which
l am offering to pay him literally
Come, now, my man, how much shall
it be-"
There must surely be some mis-
take here" said Gortschakov. Il was
introduced to Mr.. Hardy by the prin-
cess, who recommended him to me as
a possible friend. What have you to
say to these accusations of the prince,
Mr.. Hardy?"
Nothing" replied the American,
save that if we were not under the
roof of lady, 1 should tell Romanoff
that l can not believe that he is mis-.
taken"
You would have us think them"
suggested Gortchakov.
that he is undoubtedly lying"
Have carei" cried Romanoff,
raising his voice. do not presume
too far on the protection of the prin.
cess! Once more and for the last
time, 1 ask you, how much do you
want?"-and he thrust the check-book
under Hardy's nose.
you are positively growing tire
some." said Hardy, and he Tipped the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-07-15
CHAPTER xxxlII.-continued

I Z
The American was puzzled for
moment He knew why this hand
some daredevil Russian had sub
scribed so large an amount. That
Boris Romanoff was touched by the
suffering of the poor was a thought
to bring a smile to the face Of any
who CHANGED to know him.
Hardy was not rich, as we know.
He had saved a few thousands from
his fortune and his salary and profits
from commissions brought him re-
spectable income. He held his pen
for moment suspended, as he re-
marked, looking the princess quizzic-
ally in the eye:
Your cousin is very tender-hearted,
10 he not-quite charitably disposed?"
He has responded handsomely, has
he not?" she replied, carelessly, but
there was an amused look in her eye
"But he is rich and doesn't mind lit
$ tie sum like this. Besides, he knows
that am anxious to make these poor
people comfortable"
Hardy scrubbed his name on the
paper and handed it back carelessly
to the princess.
But. monsieur!" she gasped, my
friend, | could not accept so much
from you! You have made some mis-
take here!"
He adjusted his gold pince-nez,
looked critically at the paper, and
read soto voce:
Frederick CORTLAND Hardy, ru-
bles $500 No, that is quite correct,
your highness. 1 shall take great pleas
ure in sending you a check in the
morning. You have little idea of how
this cause appeals to me-"
The princess flushed and held the
paper in her hand for some moments
in silence, looking at it.
1.-THE Americans are as generous as
they are brave" she said at last, in
a low voice. 81 shall accept this noble
gift on behalf of my poor people, in
whose name 1 thank you"
At this moment a servant appeared
Rt the door and announced:
Lieutenant Gortchakov!"
81 regret that / must be leaving you
now" said the Romanovna; but stay!
I should like to introduce you to the
lieutenant. He is great admirer of
America and Americans. Show the
lieutenant in, Aleko.'
The lieutenant entered, tall, in his
twenties. very slender and handsome.
He was attired in the uniform of the
Imperial Guards. Seeing the princess,
he bowed very low, clicking his heels
together. Then he walked rapidly to
her. and. bending with exquisite grace
and assurance. lifted her hand to his
lips. After which he turned politely
and inquiringly toward Hardy, who
arose.
Lieut.. Gortchakov." said the prin-
cess. this is Mr.. Hardy, the brave
American, of whom you have heard
me sneak. desire you to be friends"
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Evening journal., 1910-06-24
JOHNSON LOOKS
FOR HARD FIGHT

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
JOHNSON'S TRAINING QUART
ERs. RICK's RESORT NEAR RENO,
NEVADA, June 24--Jack johnson ar
rived at Reno this morning. accom-
panied by his entire training staff and
went Immediately to Rick's Resort,
where they aresnow encamped. John
son declared he was we'll pleased with
the ovation rendered him as he left his
train. He made a short speech to the
crowd, saying that he expected a hard
fight. but that he was confident he
would win
Neither Mr.. Jerries nor myself is
used To lighting foul" he said, $50 you
will all see a mighty fine fight, no
matter who Wins
Evening journal., 1910-06-24

Gus physique human being ever had.
7 can say but one thing about Jim JEFF
fries He is perfect"
The big fellows handlers accepted
Murphy's statement with Joy. They
knew Jeffries was in wonderful shape
and it did them lot of good to have
such a man as Murphy say so. JEFF
fries refused to-day to discuss his ac-
tion in barring John l.. Sullivan from
passage through his training quarters
When Sullivan appeared the trainers
told him Jeffries was on the road,
though the big fellow was in his cot
tage.
Corbett appeared IN Jeffries' stead
and told Sullivan the former champ
ion would not see him or bake hands
with him Corbett, In great anger,
charged Sullivan with declaring. in
Boston. that the fight was TO be fake.
Sullivan denied the charge, which Cor
bett reiterated hotiy and II was
thought for a time the two former
champions might square off. but the
wordy war soon ended and Sullivan
left the camp.
Evening journal., 1910-06-24
CITY TURNER'S
AFTER PRIZES

The following classes Of the Whining
ton Turngemeinde will compete in the
Turn Fest given by the Vorwaertz Turn
Nerein at Baltimore on Sunday, which
will be open TO all Turner's Of the Phila-
delphia District:
Glass OF fifteen active turner's and
juniors; class of eight seniors; class Of
twelve ladies. There viii be apparatus
work, club swinging. wrestling. swim
ming, relay races and other field psorts as
we'll as some interesting literary con-
tests. The classes will be in charge OF
Physical Director George A. Doellins
President Louis Clodt will also attend
and help carry home the prizes
Evening journal., 1910-06-24
JEFF KEEPS
In FINE FORM
Murphy Surprised at Fitness
Of Big Fellow for Fight
WONT DISCUSS THE
SULLIVAN INCIDENT
BY United Press Leased Special Wire
(Bv Max Balthazar)

(Bv Max Balthazar)
JEFFRIEs' TRAINING CAMP. mo-
ANA SPRINGS NEAR RENO. Me-
VADA, June 24-As though there had
been no interruption in his training.
Jeffries continued his work to-day. The
rarer air of this altitude showed little
effect upon the lungs of the big fellow
and he declared he felt the change
only slightly.
"Of course / can notice a slight diff
ference" said JEFF to-day. but in two
or three days / will be so acciimated
that you'll think had been training in
this altitude for a year You see, ]
did most Of my preliminary training in
the mountains. I am sure the change
win not affect my chances I'm the
slightest degree and / do not believe
il will injure Johnson. think we
win both be just as tit as IL we had
fought I'm Frisco"
Jeff's early work here showed that
he intended 20 take no chances with
his wind. He Is doing much more
sprinting on the road than he did at
Rowardenan. He devoted this work
to dashes that take breath more quick
~ than other exercise. Jeffries road
work, however, has been indulged in
without tiring the big fellow. proof 10
his trainers as to his excellent condi-
tion. For 80 minutes yesterday he
skipped the rope without painting and
then without stop did half an hours
work with the chest and weight
machines. Jenries is training for a
fight Of an hour and a half though, Of
course, he will win much sooner than
that II he can.
Mike Murphy, the veteran trainer
who yesterday watched jeff at his
work and had splendid view OF the
big fellow, stripped, in his trainers
hands, was enthusiastic to-day about
Jenries condition.
II have handled thousands Of ath-
lotes." said Murphy. "and / know when
a man is physically ut / am frank
TO say that / came here a skeptic.
did not believe man 80 years old, out
Of the ring five years and leading the
kind Of life / heard Jeffries was lead
ing, could ever set into shape I came
here expecting TO see a big fat man.
who painted and grunted as he worked.
] found a man without an ounce OF
excess weight. lean as an athlete
should be and with the most marvel
Evening journal., 1910-06-24
WEITZEL OFFERS TO
BUY READING CLUB

READING. Pa, June A-At a meeting
of the directors OF the Reading Trl-stste
team an offer was received from Jacob l..
Weitzer, the former owner of the team
and late manager Of York, and William
Abbott Whitman, an old-time ball magnate
to purchase the team. Their offer was re-
fused, pending Investigations into the re-
sources Of the club. 1t is said that the
present managemnt has suffered heavy
losses thus far this season and are willing
to sell.
Evening journal., 1910-06-24
Children Weep With Joy
after Meeting Each Other Again
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOwN, Del, June PA
pathetic scene was witnessed at the
homo OF Charles }. Holloway. a merch-
ant of East Market street last night,
when an agent from Wilmington
orphans home carried a small boy 70
tho residence and the little fellow
identified his four-yoar-old sister
whom Holloway took 10 raise nearly a
year ago. The little fellow Is about
five years old and has not secn his
lsister for several months Last night
when they met, the boy recognized her
ms soor as he saw her. and shortly
|afterward the little girl remembered
Iher brother. Both Of the children
threw their arms about one another's
neck and wept bitterly. Several per-
sons we're standing by when the Incl
dent occurred. and all Of them wept.
Evening journal., 1910-06-24

Everybody on the Job Saturday.
Highland had fears Of going to
Newport to play Peerless a double
header, but they have recovered.
Landiith says they are going to take
the first one from fremont, and the
college boys say they we're never in
better shape. Some one is going TO get
fooled.
Newport players are having a forced
vacation. Maybe that viii lhelp some.
All Highland players leave Fourth
and Market streets on the 1.45 p. m.
car. Ditto Peerless. Highland Is
usually late This is the time 20 show
that you can be early.
Highlands two players who don't
like Newport, and who had thoughts
of being late. viii be on hand.
No disputinE tomorrow. Good,
clean ball.
Nice hot weather. SO use plenty of
ginger"
Evening journal., 1910-06-24
DIPLOMAS FOR
DOVER GRADUATES

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del. June 24-The hot wave
did not prevent an audience tonight
from overnowing the Dover Opera
House to hear the Dover High School
commencement and class exercises.
Professor Alexander Crawford presided
and music was furnished during the
evening by the students and by the
Glee Club Of the Peoples Church. For
mer Congressman l.. Irving Handy
made the address 10 the graduates.
Gone to Atlantic City.
Mrs. c. X. Montgomery and daugh-
terc. left yesterday for an extended
visit 20 Atlantic City