Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-19
Copyright. 1915. by W. C. Chapman)

future supremacy OF the world per.
tanned II Was hand in glove With
the cannon makers. the scare mongers
who manipulated the markets for the
syndicate-worse than all else. how
ever. was what | knew 20 be its un-
shakable determination 10 bring about
that long expected war cataclysm
which my government was striving
with all its efforts 10 avert
Toward the end Of the last dance.
when even the crown princess endeav-
ored no longer to hide her yawns.
Count Won Lindorf took up his station
beside the door. where I had first seen
him
He waited there after the last
strains OF the national anthem had
ceased. II was quite evident that he
meant 70 have his quarrel with Par
ads cut. and that he was awaiting the
departure of the guests. Paradis could
read that resolution in Won Lindori
face, for. after attempting TO pass.
only TO be accosted by the count, with
respectful but infexible determination.
Atll udAh Nhu Oh
nonchalance. and waited
saw the crown prince offer his
arm 10 the crown princess. escort her
from the ballroom. and return. He
knew what was about to happen. So
did Herr Won Jagow. and Weisknopf,
now smiling little uneasily-and the
imperial chancellor himself. who left
rather hurriedly and did not appear
upon the scene again.
Captain Paradis offered Fraulei1
Wedenkampf his arm and attempted
&c lead her out
As they approached the door Won
Lirdorf walked slowly toward the
Frenchman. and. raising his hand
struck him suddenly across the
mouth with such violence that ParadIs
went staggering back against palm.
upset II. and fell to the waxed floor
among the fanlike fronds and broken
pieces Of the pedestal.
Fraulein Wedenkampf screamed.
and at that moment somebody shut
, the door. The spectators about his
highness had not relaxed a muscle OF
their faces, hut they had assumed,
unconsciousiy, the aspect cf inquisi.
tors. They were spleGdidly trained
to selfccntroi
Paradis sprang TO his feet, white
and trembling, and rushed AZ Won Lin
| dorr. But. seeiLg the latter standing
silent and motionless. watching him
with calm smile. he stopped and be-
gan choking and stammering inarticu-
| lately.
Il greatly regret, Captain Paradis.
| that | have been compelled TO strike
you, said Won Lirdorf gravely. But
| call ycu to witness that approached
| you. as a gentleman does. earlier IN
| the evening. AID that you refused to
act according to the gentlenan's ccde
| of honor"
Il replied. as reply now. that
am not at liberty TO fight until have
| con municateG with nay government" I"
| shouted Faradis.
Pardon, Monsieur le Capitaine, but
| your refusal seemed to NE more per-
emptory,' replied the count. bowing
| Ironically. You told me that you
| NOUlA GlOl iSLl ol Oil W Ia you NdLc
| up the challenge now
My answer remains the same" re-
| piled Paradis hotly-
! do not nike TO see a man misun-
derstood, and, noting the Looks OF uni
| versal disfayor which were turned
| the function Of Intermediary.
Gentlemen, think there is a mis-
understanding. said. Captain Par
| ads -ceans that he is not at liberty
TO accept a challenge without his gov
errments permission. Such a situa-
ticn is well understood. aad. think.
recc gnized in certain cases. an sure
that the captain means to give salts
faction when he is at liberty"
"To take satisfaction" interposed
Paradis, pressing his handkerchief to
his bleeding lip.
I realized then. from the fact that
| all we're watching me, that, without
precisely intending t. do SC, had, in
! fact, assumed the task Of seccnding
the Frenchman In the impending duel
| This situation gave me a standing
from which to watch developments,
and was not u1weiccme e me.
| His highness Prince Frederick VIII
liam. came forward at this juncture
and took Up his post between the two
| men
| "Gertlenen, this alteration must
end ncw," he said, "and must not be
known outside this room. Monsieur lie
1 Capitaine. Of course you have no in
teation CT embarrassing international
relatiols2"
Il shall resign my post at the en-
bassy Immediately" answered fafa1is.
The crown price turned to Won
Lindcrf. And you. Herr Graf, will
doubtless accept the captains explain.
alton that he is willing to accord you
and receive satisfaction when he is
able?"
Il accept your highness' statement
to that effect" answered Won Lindori
sulkily
Then, Herr Graf. ycu will nave che
kincness 10 report yourself to your
commanding officer as under arrest
pending courtInartial for conduct un
becoming an ofncer,' his highness