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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-08-07
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resumed his conversation. AS he left
the room a few minutes later he no
ticed that Mr.. Grimm had Joined q
group OF automaniacs of which Mr..
Cadwallader was the enthusiastic cen
ter. He spoke to his hostess. the wife
OF the minister from Portugal. for q
moment. then went 10 Miss Thorne
and dropped into seat beside her.
She greeted him with a smile and
was still smiling as she talked.
Il believe. Monsieur" she said In
French. you sent a code message to
the cable office this afternoon7"
His eyes questioned hers quickly.
And please bear In mind that we
probably are being watched as we
talk she went on pleasantly. Mr..
Grimm is the man to be afraid of.
Smile-don't look so serious!" She
laughed outright.
Yes. l sent a code message" he re-
piled.
TT was your resignation"
Yes"
We'll. It wasn't sent. of course"
she informed him. and her eyes were
sparkling as If something amusing had
been said. "One of my agents stopped
It. may add that 1t will not be sent"
The ambassadors eyes grew steely.
then blank again.
"Mademoiselle. what am to under
stand from that?" he demanded.
You are to understand that am
absolute master of the situation in
Washington at this moment" she re-
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EXTRA ALLOWANCE FOR KIDS
Wise Housekeeper Lays Down Safe
Rule for the Entertainment
Of Children.

They Just had received telephone
message that Mr.. and Mrs. Rankin
were over in town with little Bennie.
and would drop in for luncheon II 1t
would be convenient, and they had
said OF course II would be. Then they
hastily examined the contents of the
larder
We seem to be rather low on choc-
olate." announced Jessica, but proba-
bly, there is enough II we are careful
We can give Bennie a little cup"
Don't ever think IT," warned moth
er. hastily. Pick out the biggest cup
for Bennie and be prepared to refill
II few times. You and / will take
little cup or none. but don't ever think
child-especially a growing boy
isn't going to want the most of every
thing II you make such mistake
you are likely to come face to face
with the most terrible embarrass-
ments. A much safer rule is TO allow
double. at least. for each child"
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Little willie ApaIn.

PA" came little wIllie's voice
from the darkness of the nursery.
Pa gave a bad imitation of a snore.
He was tired and did not wish to be
disturbed.
Pal" came the little voice again
What is It. Willie?" replied his IA.
ther. sleepily.
"Tum in here: / want to ast you
sumpin'." said the little voice.
So pa rose up from his downy and.
putting on his bath-robe and slippers,
marched into the nursery.
We'll. what is 1t now?" he asked.
Say. pa" said little Willie. ''if you
was to feed the COW on soap would
she give shaving cream ?"-Harper's
Weekly.
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an hour and thirty-seven minutes from
Alexandria to Druid Hill Park, and
that's better than forty miles. I never
did let the motor out, you know, be-
cause We ran in the dark most of the
way"
Mr.. Grimm was still gazing at the
photograph.
did you go alone?" he asked.
There's no fun motoring alone, you
know. Senorita Rodriguez was with
me. Charming girl, what?"
A little while later Mr.. Grimm saun.
| tered out into the drawing-room and
made his way toward Miss Thorne
and the French ambassador. Mon
sieur Boissegur rose, and offered his
hand cordially.
81 hope. Monsieur" said Mr.. Grimm.
that you are no worse off for your
your unpleasant experience?"
Not at all. thanks to you," was the
reply. Il have just thanked Miss
Thorne for her part in the affair.
and"
I'm glad to have been of service" !"
interrupted Mr.. Grimm lightly.
The ambassador bowed ceremoni-
Ouslg anu IlOFtu MI
dropped into the seat he had just left
You've left the legation. haven't
your" he asked.
You drove me out" she laughed.
Drove you out?" he repeated.
Drove you out?"
Why, 1t was not only uncomforta-
BILE, but it was rather conspicuous be-
cause of the constant espionage OF
your Mr.. Blair and your Mr.. Johnson
and your Mr. Hastings" she explained.
still laughing so l have moved to
the Hotel Hilliard."
Mr.. Grimm was twisting the seal
ring on his little finger
I'm sorry If l made It uncomforta-
BILE for you." he apologized. You see
it's necessary to"
NO explanation" Miss Thorne in
terrupted. Il understand"
I'm glad you DO" he replied seri-
ously. How long do you intend to
remain in the city?"
Really l don't know-two. three.
four weeks, perhaps Why?"
Il was Just wondering"
senorita Rodriguez came toward
them.
We're going to play bridge" she
said. and we need you, Isabel. to
make the four. Come. ] hate TO take
her away. Mr.. Grimm"
Mr.. Grimm and Miss Thorne rose
together. For an instant her slim
white hand rested on Mr.. Grimm's
sleeve and she stared into his eyes un-
derstandingly with little of melan-
choly in her own They left Mr..
Grimm there
CTo BE CoSTISUED)
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piled positively. The smile on her lips
and the tone of her voice were
strangely at variance. From the be-
ginning let you understand that ul-
timately you would receive your in
structions from Paris; now l know
they will reach you by cable tomor-
row. Within week the compact will
be signed. Whether you approve of
1t or not it will be signed for your
country by special envoy whose au-
thority is greater than yours-his
Highness. the Prince Benedetto
d'Abruzzi."
Has he reached Washington"
He is In Washington. He has
been here for some time, incognito."
She was silent a moment You have
been a source OF danger to our plans"
she added. IF it had not been for an
accident you would still have been
comfortably kept out in Alexandria
where Mr. Grimm and l found you.
Please remember. Monsieur, that we
will accomplish what we set out to
do. Nothing can stop us-nothing"
At Just about the same moment the
name of Prince d'Abruzzi had been
used in the dining-room. but in diff
ferent connection. Mr.. Cadwallader
was reciting some incident of an auto
mobile trip in Italy when he had been
connected with the British embassy
there.
The prince was driving" he said,
"and one OF the best ever saw. Cork
ing chap, the prince; democratic, you
know, and all that sort of thing. He
was one scion of royalty who didn't
mind soiling his hands by diving in
under a car and fixing 1t himself At
that time he was inclined to be wild
that was eight or nine years ago
but they say now he has settled down
to work. and is one OF the real diplo-
matte powers of Italy. haven't seen
him for a half dozen years"
How old a man is he?" asked Mr..
Grimm carelessly
'Thirty-five. thirty-eight, perhaps;
don't know" replied Mr.. Cadwalla-
der. It's odd. you know. the number
of princes and blue -bloods and all that
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Nothing Can Stop us-No,hlns."

sort Of thing one can find knocking
about in Italy and Germany and Spain.
One never hears of half of them. |
never had heard of the Prince d Abruz-
ri until l went TO Italy. and I've heard
jolly well little of him since. except
indirectly"
MIR. Cadwallader lapsed into silence
as he sat staring at large group
photograph which was framed on a
wall of the dining-room.
Isn't that the royal family OF
ftaly?' he asked. He rose and went
over to IT. by Jove, it is. and here
is the prince in the group. The pic
ture was taken. l should say. about
the time knew him.
Mr. Grimm strolled over idly and
stood for a long time staring at the
photograph
He can drive a motor. you know"
said Mr.. Cadwallader. admiringly.
And Italy is the place to drive them.
They forget to make any speed laws
over there, and II chap gets In your
way and you knock him silly they
arrest him for obstructing traffic. you
know. Over here II chap really
starts to go any place in hurry some
bally idiot holds HIM up
Have you ever been held up?" quer-
led Mr.. Grimm.
mo. but expect to be every day."
was the reply I've got a new motor.
you know. and I've never been able
to see how fast 1t is. The other eve
ming ran up to Baltimore with 1t In
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-08-17
To Be a Good Cook.

TO be a good cook means the
knowledge OF all fruits. herbs, balms
and spices: and of all that is healing
and sweet in fields and groves. savory
in meats: it means carefulness, In
ventiveness, watchfulness. willingness
and readiness of appliance; 1t means
the economy of your great-grandmoth-
ers and the science Of modern chem
lists: II means much testing and no
wasting: it means English thorough
ness, French art and Arabian hospi-
tality; it means, in fine, that you are
to be perfectly and always ladies
Goaf-givers), and you are to see that
everybody has something nice to
eat"-Ruskin.
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AT THE PARSONAGE.
Coffee Runs Riot No Longer.

Wife and I had a serious time of 10
while we were coffee drinkers.
She had gastritis. headaches. belch-
ing and would have periods OF sick
ness, while secured a daily headache
that became chronic.
I'VE naturally sought relief by drugs
without avail. for it is now plain
enough that no drug will cure the dis
eases another drug (coffee) sets up.
particularly. so long as the drug
which causes the trouble is continued.
Finally we thought we would try
leaving on coffee and using Postum.
noticed that my headaches disappeared
like magic. and my old 'trembly' nerv-
BUSINESS left. One day wife said. DO
you know my gastritis has gone?
"One can hardly realize what Post
um has done for us.
Then We began to talk to others.
Wifes father and mother were both
coffee drinkers and sufferers. Their
headaches left entirely short time
after they changed from coffee to
Postum.
Il began to enquire among my par
ishioners and found to my astonish-
ment that numbers of them use Post
um IN place OF coffee. Many OF the
ministers who have visited our par
sonage have become enthusiastic cham
pions of Postum" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the little book. The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the above Iettert A new
one appears from time to time. They
nre genuine, true, aud full OF human
interest.
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Adapted for Hiah Altitude.

II is familiar fact that living at
high altitude puts a strain on the
heart, which has more work to do.
In this connection. says knowledge.
1t is interesting to notice Strohrs
recent comparison OF ptarmigan from
high attitudes and willow grouse from
the plains. He found that In ptarmi
gan. even in the young bird. the right
ventricle of the heart is very dis.
tiuctly stronger than in the willow
grouse, a specific adaptation to the diff
ference of habitat.
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Serenity.

THE true religious man. amid all
the ills Of time. keeps a serene fore
head and entertains peaceful heart.
This. going out and coming in amid
all the trials of the city, the agony
of the plague. the horrors of the
thirsty tyrants, the fierce democracy
abroad, the fercer Ill at home-the
saint, the sage OF Athens, was still
the same. Such a one can endure
hardness; can stand alone and be
content: a rock amid the waves
lonely, but not moved. Around him
the few or many may scream. calum-
miate. blaspheme. What is all to him
but the cawing of the seabird about
that solitary. deep-rooted stone?"-
Theodore Parker.
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JACQUES FUTRFLLE
IUSIRAIONS BY n.G.Kxf1Nxr

as If dazed: the revolver lay at her
feet A door in a far corner of the
room stood open; and the clatter of
footsteps echoed through the house.
One of them leaped at me and
fred she gasped in explanation. He
struck me. but rm-Tm not hurt"
She stopped quickly, picked up the
revolver and made as II to follow the
dying footsteps. Mr.. Grimm stopped
her.
1T doesn't matter" he said quietly.
Let them go" And after while.
earnestly: IF had dreamed of such
a-such n thing as this / should never
have consented to allow you--''
Il understand" she interrupted, and
for one instant her outstretched hand
rested on his arm. The ambassa-
dor?"
Perfectly safe" responded Mr
Grimm. Two of my men are with
him"
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CHAPTER xIv.-(contlnued.)

The house is two blocks west,
along that street there" he explained.
and he indicated an intersecting thor
oughfare Just ahead. 1T is number
ninety-seven. Five minutes after We
enter you will drive mp in front Of
the door and wait II We don't return
In fifteen minutes-come in after u.s.
do you anticipate dangerT Miss
Thorne queried quickly.
IF had anticipated danger" re-
piled Mr.. Grimm. Il should not have
permitted you to come with me"
They entered the house-number
ninety-seyen-with a key which Mr.
Grfmm produced. and minute or 30
later walked into a room where three
men were sitting One OF them was
of a coarse. repulsive type. large and
heavy: another rather dapper. of su-
pcrficial polish. evidently a foreigner.
and the third-the third was Ambassa-
dor noissegur!
Good morning. gentlemen Mr.
Grimm greeted them. then ceremoni-
ously: Monsieur Boissegur. your car
riage is at the door"
The three men came to their feet
Instantly. and one of them-he of the
heavy facc-drew revolver Mr..
Grimm faced him placidly.
DO you know what would happen
TO you II you killed me7" he inquired.
pleasantly. You wouldn't live three
minutes. Do you imagine / came in
here blindiy7 There are dozen
men guarding the entrances to the
house-a pistol shot would bring them
in. Put down that gum"
Eyes challenged eyes for one long
tense instant. and the man carefully
laid the weapon on the table. Mr..
Grimm strolled over and picked II up.
after which he glanced inquiringly at
the other man-the ambassadors sec
ond guard.
And you are the gentleman. | dare
say. who made the necessary trips TO
the ambassadors house. probably
using his latch key7" he remarked In
terrogatively. First for the letters
TO be signed, and again for the ciga-
rettes7"
There was no answer and Mr..
Grimm turned questioninEly to Mon.
sieur Boisscgur. silent. white OF face.
motionless.
"Ycs. Monsieur" the ambassador
burst out suddenly. His eyes were
fixed unwaveringly on Miss Thorne.
And your escape. Monsieur" con-
tinued Mr.. Grimm.
Il did escape. Monsieur. last
night" the ambassador explained.
but they knew It immediately-they
pursued me into my own house. these
two and another-and dragged me
back herel Mon Dieu. Monsieur.
c'est-i"
That's all that's necessary re-
marked Mr.. Grimm. You are free to
go now" ta
But there are Others" Monsieur
Boissegur interposed desperately.
two more somewhere below. and they
will not allow-they will attack
Mr.. Grimm's listless eyes narrowed
slightly and he turned to Miss Thorne.
She was little white. but he saw
enough In her face to satisfy him.
IL shall escort Monsieur Boissegur
to his carriage. Miss Thorne." he said.
calmly. These men will remain here
until return. Take the revolver II
either of them so much as wags his
hend-shoot! You are not-not
nfraid?"
No" She smiled family. Il am not
afraid"
Mr.. Grimm and the ambassador
went down the stairs. and out the
front door. Mr.. Grimm was just turn
ing to reenter the house when from
above came mufned. ve1omous
cra-asash-a shotl He took the
steps going MP. two at time. Miss
Thorne was leaning against the wall
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COuIu HOE "edI my sHOes' .NOtHIHB
helped me until 1 began using Doan's
Kidney Pills. They gave me prompt
relief and in short time was entire
ly cured"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price 500.
-Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-08-17

N. Oak, who says:
my back became
terribly sore and
lame. l was tired
and restless and
would arise so ex.
hausted 1 could
scarcely dress. The
k I d n Q y secretions
were terribly annoy.
ing and my feet be-
came SO swollen (
WV 1ho4o Nathfr~
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CHAPTER XIV.
Master OF the Situation.

AS the women rose and started out.
leaving the gentlemen over their cof-
fee and cigars. Miss Thorne paused
at the door and the blue-gray eyes
flashed some subtle message to the
French ambassador. who, after an IN
slant. nodded comprehendingly. then
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keeniy Observant.

DO you think that college professor
Is correct in saying poverty will be
come obsolete?"
Il shouldn't be surprised" replied
Mrs. Cumrox. 81 note even now that
II is very questionable"
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NEW STRENGTH FOR BAD BACKS.

Those who suffer with backache.
headache, dizziness and that constant,
dull, tired feeling will find comfort in
the advice of Mrs. C. s. Tyler, Cando,
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-08-17

Man in the Big Hat-Tve always
made money out of politics.
Man in Small Hat-Are you a po-
litical orator?
Man in Big Hat-No; I'm the leader
of a brass band. The musicians al
. ways get paid, but the orators are ex-
pecSd to talk for nothing.
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SYNOPSIS.

Count di Rosini. the Italian smbas-
sador. is at dinner with diplomats when
a messenger summons him to the en-
bassy. where a beautiful young woman
asks for ticket to the embassy ball:
The ticket is made out in the name OF
Miss Isabel Thorne. Chief Campbell OF
the secret service. and Mr.. Grimm, his
hs2d detective. are warned that a plot is
brewing in Washington. and Grimm goes
to the state ball for Information. His at
tention is called to Miss Isabel Thorne.
who with her companion. disappears A
shot is heard and Senior Alvarez OF the
Mexican legation. is found wounded
Grimm is assured Miss Thorne did IT: he
visits her. demanding knowledge OF the
arair. and arrests Pietro Petrozinni; Miss
Thorne visits an old bomb-maker and they
discuss wonderful experiment Fifty
thousand dollars Is stolen from the ofnce
OF Senor Rodriguez. the minister from
Venezuela. and while detectives are In
vestigating the robbery Miss Thorne ap-
pears as a guest OF the legation. Grimm
accuses her OF the theft. the money Is
restored. but new mystery occurs IN
the DISAPPEARANCE Of Monsieur Boissegur
the French ambassador. Elusive Miss
Thorne reappears. bearing letter which
states that the ambassador has been KID
naped and demanding ransom The am
bassodor returns and again strangely dis
appears.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-23
Big Bowling Tourney Nelson the Capital
BASEBALL RIOTERS WANT
TO SEE STARS IN ACTION
" Headlner" and Not Team Draws Crowds to Park
Hard Work Ahead for Walter Johnson.

President Fogel, of the Philadelphia club.
at first refused to sanction the big deal
with the Cincinnati club last December.
but that when Fogel heard some interest
ing things from Garry Hermann he
changed his tactics and the deal went
through. Tenhey has had sufficient ex-
pcriencc in baseball 10 know what he
wants. and is not inclined to tolerate die
tation II is thought tina: William Hep
burn Russell. president of the Boston
CLUB will make il plain to the other
stockholders that what Tenney says goes.
Otherwise the Boston Nationals will be
assigned to last place again by all OF the
baseball prophets.
Stanley Robson, owner OF tho st. Louis
Cardinals. has Just announced that no
Intoxicating liquor will be sold at his
park in the future. AS President Robert
j.. Hedges also has cut cut the bar at
the home of the St Louis Browns, Mound
City hail fans will he forced to indulge
hereafter in what is known as dry root
ing The anti-iiquor crusade among the
ma or league clubs is rapidly gaining
strength
Tom Murphy and X. o. Brown will
wind up their hard work to-day. They
VIII ease up TUESDAY, and will enter the
ring "Wednesday night AZ the Empire
Athletic Club. New York. i'll splendid con-
dition. The weight for the much talked
Of affai' is 15G pounds, and both men will
scale "A trif.c under the mark. Murphy
says he has = surprise in store for those
who think Brown will win. Brown is a
ruSher who can hit like a piledriver in
case he lands. while he doesn't vince I'M
der punishment and knows nothing about
fear. He had the better of bout with
Murphy last fall If Brown beats Muir
ply the formers match with Wolgast in
Philadelphia on February will attract
much attention. II Murphy wins he may
take Browns place in battle with the
light-w eight champion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-23
.SABNGBR BOWLBRS
LEAD The LEAGUE
Miller and Machler Fighting
1t Out for High Average.

Since the last publication of standing
and averages the Saengers have mate
rally increased their grip on first place
and now have lead of eleven games
over the Chamber Of Commerce team,
which latter is being closely pushed by
the Central Y. NJ c. A. and Carroll Insti-
tute teams for second place.
Perhaps the most consistent bowling
was done by the Carroll Institute team.
which has won its last twelve games and
now occupies fourth place. the Arcade
Bowling Club having dropped to fifth po-
suon.
The high team score is held by the
Chamber of Commerce team, with 995.
while the Saengers hold high team set.
with 2S95.
In the individual standing Miller still
leads the league. but only by the small
margin of one pin over Machler, who
has taken second place. Eckstein now
being third.
Millers set of SO is still high, but
Jimmy Coopers high score Of "a was
tied by Machler last week.
On account of the city tournament no
games are scheduled this week. Below
is given the complete official averages
and standing of all games up to and in
Guiding January 20: