Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11
EXPERIENCE OF NINE, SAYS


himself couldn't have done the tri-
umphal entry any better. And expect
I put considerable flourish into the BUSH
ness when announces him to Dowd,
omittin' careful to call the Hon. Matt.
by name.
Schott amt wastin' any precious min
utes. Before Dowd can say a word he's
started in on his spiel. AS I'm maxim
a slow exit manages to get the openin'
lines. They was good. too.
"As you may know" begins Schott.
II represent the international historical
committee. Owing to the recent death
Of prominent members we have decided
to fill those vacancies by appointment.
and your name has been mentioned
AS
Well. you know how it goes. Only
this was smooth stuff. 1t was shame
to have it all spilled for the benefit Of
Matthew Dowd. who can only think of
one thing these days-250-yard tee shots
and marvellous mid Iron pokes that al
ways sail toward the pin. Besides, l
kind of wanted to see how a super
book agent would work.
Openin' the private Office door easy
finds Old Hickory has settled back in
his swing chair and is lightin' fresh
Fumadora satisfied. So I slips in. sa-
lutes respectful and jerks my thumb to-
ward the directors room.
1--WE put a sub on the job, sir" says I.
''Eh?" says he. "Oh, yes. Who did
you find?"
"a suspicious young stranger" says I.
II sicced him and Mr.. Dowd on each
other. They're at it now. It's like to
be entertainin'."
Old Hickory mods approvin' and a
humorous flicker flashes under them
bushy eyebrows OF his. Lets hear
how they're getting along" says he.
So l steps over sleuthy and swings
the connectin' door half way open.
which not only gives US a good view
but brings within hearin' range this
throaty conversation which Mr.. Schott
is unreelin' at high speed.
"You see. sir" he's sayin'. "this
monumental work covers all the great
crises Of history from the tragedy on
Calvary to the signing Of the peace
treaty at Versailles. Each epoch is
handled by an acknowledged master Of
that period. as you may see by this
table of contents"
Here Mr.. Schott produces from some
where inside his coat half pound or so
of printed pages and shoves them on
Dowd
1.-The illustrations" he goes on. "are
all reproduced in colors by our new
presses. and are copies Of famous paint
ings by the worlds greatest artists.
There are to be more than 800. but I
less works of art, which will give you
an idea"
At that he reaches into the port side
Of his coat. unbuttons the lining. and
hauls out another sheaf of leaves.
"Then we are able to offer YOU" says
Schott, "a choice Of bindings which in
cludes samples of work from the most
skillful artisans in that line. At ire
mendous expense we have reproduced
twelve celebrated bindings. have them
here"
And blamed IL he don't unscrew the
thick walkin' stick and pull out dozen
imitation leather bindings, which he
piles on Mr.. Dowd's knee.
Here we have" says he. "the famous
Rroissard binding. made for the library
of Louis XIV. Note the fieur de lis and
the bee and the exquisite hand-toolng
on the doublures. Here Is one that was
done by the Riveres Of London for the
collection of the late Car Nicholas.
etc. There are to be thirty-six volumes
in all and to new members OF the his
torical committee we are Offering these
at practically the cost Of production.
which is $2S the volume. In return for
this sacrifice all we ask Of you. my dear
sir. is that we may use your indorse-
ment In our advertising matter, which
will soon appear in all the leading daily