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Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08

us hope the dinner will appease every
body. Otherwise"
But whatever fears he might have
entertained with regard to the furnl-
ture in Room Y, they were not des-
tined to lie uttered. Even as he spoke
the door again swung open, and a man
with a thick white scarf around his
neck, so pulled up as almost COM
pletely to cover his face, came in. All
that the manager could swear TO as
regards the newcomers appearance
was pair of deep-set, steel-gray eyes
which seemed to bore through him.
"You got my letter this morningY
"M'sleur lie Comte de Guy?" The
manager bowed deferentially and
rubbed his hands together. Every
thing is ready, and three guests have
arrived"
Good. I will go to the room at
once"
As he followed his guide his eyes
swept round the lounge. Save for two
or three elderly women Of doubtful
nationality, and man IN the -AneEA-
can Red Cross. the place was desert
ed; and as he passed through the
swing doors he turned to the head
waiter.
business good?" he asked.
NO-business decidedly was not
good. The waiter was voluble. Busi-
ness had never been so poor in the
memory of man. But it was to
be hoped that the dinner would be TO
Monsieur lie Comte's liking.
Also the wines.
IF everything is to my satisfaction
you viii not regret IT," said the count
terSely. But remember one thing.
After the coffGe has been brought In, |
do not wish to be disturbed under any
Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08
:" viii Return in Ten Minutes. BY
That Time You viii Have Decided
One Way or the Other"

this hand, it's going to cost big money
The handling of that money is with
you. Wal-who are youy
Won Gratz nodded his head in agree
ment Steinemam raised his eyes TO
the Counts face as he turned and
faced them. ..
"A very fair question, gentlemen,
and yet one which | regret Z am unable
to answer I would not insult your in
telligence by giving you the fictitious
address of-a fictitious Count. Enough
that ! am man whose livelihood lies
in other peoples pockets. As you say
Mr. Hooking, It is going to cost big
money; but compared to the results
the costs will be a flea-bite. You viii
have to trust me, even as l shall have
to trust you. 90. You VIII have 20 trust
me not 10 divert the money which you
give me as working expenses into my
own pocket | shall have to trust
you to pay me when the job is fin
ished.
"And that payment will be-how
much2" Steinemann's cultural voice
broke the silence.
zone million pounds sterling-to be
split up between you in any proportion
you may decide, and to be paid within
one month Of completion Of my work.
After that the matter will pass into
your hands -. and may you leave that
cursed country groveling in the dir
ty o." His eyes glowed with a fierce,
vindictive fury; and then, as If replac-
ing mask which had slipped for a
moment. the Count was once again
the suave, courteous host. He had
stated his terms frankly and without
hagglluC: stated them as one big man
states them to another Of the same kid
ney. TO whom time is money and inde-
cision or beating about the bush ana
thema.
perhaps, Count, you would be good
enough TO leave us for few minutes"
Won Gratz was speaking. "The decl-
sion is a big one, and -
"why, certainly, gentlemen" The
Count moved toward the door. 81 will
return IN ten minutes. BY that time
you will have declded-one way or the
other"
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cess without appearing Ju muuopu-
NE The conversation he talked cease
leSSly ana brilliantly. But to even the
most brilliant Of conversationalists the
siTHu of talking to d hypochondri0cal
American and two GermunS-One
greedy and the other frightened-is
considerable; and the Count heayed an
Inward sigh Of relief when the coffee
had been handed round and the door
closed behind the waiter. From now
on the topic was the topic Of money
the common bond Of his three guests.
And yet, as he carefully cut the end
Of his cigar, and realized that the eyes
Of the other three we're fixed on him
eNpectautly, he knew that the hardest
part OF the evening was In front Of
him. Big tinanciers, in common with
all other people, are fonder Of having
money put into their pockets than Of
taking It out. And that was the very
thing the Count proposed they should
do-in large quantities.
Gentlemen" he remarked, when his
cigar was going to his satisfaction,
I'VE are all men Of business. | said
before dinner that | considered we
were sufficiently big to exclude any
small arbitrary national distinctions
from our minds. As men whose inter-
ests are International, such things are
beneath us. | wish now to slightly
nnNIIfV fhaf ~ 20
the American on his right, who with
eyes half closed was thoughtfully pick
ing his teeth. AT this stage, | ad-
dress myself particularly to YOU"
"Go right ahead" drawled Mr.. Hook
ing.
81 do not wish to touch on the war
or its result; but though the Central
Powers have been beaten by America
and France and England, | think I can
speak for you two gentlemen"--he
bowed TO the two Germans-"when |
say that II is neither France nor Amer
lea with whom they desire another
round England is Germany's main
enemy; she always has been, she al
ways will he. | have reason to be
lieve, Mr. Hooking, that you personally
do not love the EnglshT
Il guess l don't see what my private
feelings have to do with it. But if it's
of any interest to the company you are
correct in your belief"
Good" The Count nodded his head
oe 10 satisfied tsI fal-a it thon tbot Won
would not be averse to seeing England
Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08
"PEACE INCREDIBLY TEDIOUS"

Demobised officer finding peace incredibly tedious woud
Welcome dperslon Legitimate possible; but crime of
ParaUey humorous description, objection Excitement
h Would be prepared to consider permanent job suitably i'm
pressed By applicant for his services Reply at Boz X1O
Ny dear Boz X1OI don't know wheher your advertisement
joke suppose must hare BEEN But read It this
ing and IT'S 'ust possible Xl0 just possible you It, And
do, you're the rant can offer you excitement and
probably crime I'm up against it, X1O For girl IRE bitten of
rather than can cheu want hep-bady WIZ you
to the Carlton for tea tomorrow afternoon? rant have look
at and see think you genuine Wear whe Ower
your buttonhoe
So sdvertises Capt. Hugh Drummond. D. o.,
Msje,tys Royal Loamshres So Phyllis
begins truly stirring For Phyllis Her
old father involved with clever of
national criminals of whom bent
Dond befriends the girl Then begin battle, murder sudden
death comparable thrills with BulDogs
in No Mans Land And don't forget the adorable Phyllis
This engrossing by Cyril McNee who
"Spper" has the whole En- the
tantc reading his books
Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08

Wal" remarked the American,
"you can assume anything you feel
like Let's go to the showdown"
Once again the Count nodded his
head then he turned to the two Ger
mans
"Now you two gentlemen must ad-
nit that your plans have miscarrled
somewhat. 1t was no part Of your or
lginal programme that British army
should occupy Cologne. :"
"The war was the act Of a fool"
snarled Herr Steinemann. In a few
years more of peace, we should have
beaten those swine. -
And now-they have beaten you
The Count smiled slightly. Let us
admit that the war was the act Of a
fool, If you like, but as men of busi-
ness we can only deal with the result.
The result, gentlemen, as 1t
concerns US. Both you gentlemen are
sufficiently patriotic to resent the pres
ence of that army at Cologne, l have
no doubt. And you, Mr.. Hooking, have
no love on personal gPounds for the
English. But Lam not propos-
ing to appeal to tinanciers Oty0ur rep
utation on such grounds as those to
support my scheme. 1t is
enough that your personal predllec-
tions run with and not against what
am about TO put before yOu-the de-
feat of England defeat more
utter and complete than n she had lost
the war
His voice sank a little, and instinct
lively his three listeners drew closer
Don't think l am proposing this
through motives of revenge merely. We
are business men, and revenge is only
worth our while If it pays. This will
pay. There is force in England
which, if it can be harnessed and led
properly, will result in millions coming
to you. ... 1t is present now in
every natlon-fettered, inarticulate,
un-co-ordinated. .. 1t is partly the
result of the war-the war that the
idiots have wageG. Harness
that force, gentlemen, coordinate 1t,
and use it for your own ends. q.
That is my proposal. Not only will
you humble that cursed country to the
dirt, but you will taste Of power such
as few men have tasted before. 3"
The Count stood up, his eyes blazing.
And IL will do II for you
He resumed his seat, and his left
hand, slipping off the table, beat
tattoo on his knee.
This Is our opportunity-the oppor-
tunity of clever men. have not got
the money necessary: you have" -.
He leaned forward in his chair, and
glanced at the intent faces Of his au-
dience. Then he began to speak,
Ten minutes 'ater he pushed back
his chair.
There is my proposal, gentlemen,
In a nutshell. Unforeseen develop
ments will doubtless occur; | have
spent my life overcoming the unexpect-
ed. What is your answerT
He rose and stood with his back
to them by the fire, and for several
minutes no one spoke. Each man was
busy with his OVID thoughts, and
Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08
Enter Bulldog Drummond
and Phyllis Benton.
CTo BE coNTINUEDl
Dream uas varIous MeanInos.

Dream Has Various Meanings.
TO dream Of a silver mine denotes
trouble which will be settled by the
courts. A gold mine. successful love
suit. Iron mine, health and happiness
Copper mine, wealth, health and pros
perity. Lead mine, Improbable EN-
ployment Tin mine. slander. Zinc
mine, discovery Of friends treach-
cry. Coal mine, brilliant future. Salt
mine, dishonor.
Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08
Don't FORGET cutIeura TaIeum

When adding to your toilet requisites.
An exquisitely scented face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume, rem
dering other perfumes sugerfluous.
You may rely on 1t because one Of the
Cutlcura Trio (Soap, Ointment and
Talcum). 25c each everywhere.
Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08
L3DIES CAN WEAR SHDES

Ono size smaller and walk in gsmfort by
using ALIENS FOOT=EASE the antisep-
tic powder for the feet. Shaken mo the
shoes sud sprinklod in the foo' bath, Aliens
Foot=Ease makes tight or new shoes feel
easy; gives instant relief tr corns, bunions
and callouses. prevents Blisters, Callogs and
Sore Spots.
Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08

When you are discouraged and think
that there Is no use trying, then get
busy
Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08
Added Strenctl1.

Restaurant Keepet-'I hope the
sausage was alright" GueSt-"Yes, 1
feel it has given me horse power"
Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08

Was any friendship ever based ON
a desire to improve its object?
Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08
HeIninn Nature.

Lady-Why don't you feed that dog?
Small Boy want him TO lie a grey
hOINd
Washington telegraph., 1921-07-08
True.

"When is a loafer buSieStf"
"Whenever anyone asks him TO
work"
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
LONGEST HITS
IN HISTORY

There aren't enough adjectives in
the book to ut Babe Ruth.
His seven home runs in five days
is a world record. But what of
that
Two of the seven drives were
world beaters. His drive at the
Polo Ground June 13 taped 460 feet
and on June IA he hit one that taped
AIS feet.
Mike Herman hit a ball over the
fence at the old Polo Grounds at
10th street and beat Boston l to 0
years ago. That was considered the
slam record then. No measure
ments were taken Of it, however.
Roger Conner pasted the ball over
the centerfield fence at the old Polo
Grounds, also.
Several years ago Joe Jackson
"golfed" a homer over the fiagpole
at the end Of the rightheld stand at
the present Polo Grounds. Joes
circuit drive was considered the
longest nit Of all time until Babes
latest feats.
But these two drives OF Homer
Babes into the center field bleachers
are the first ball ever to carry that
far in the history Of the park.
His record sock puts another page
in the history of Babe Ruth and
baseball
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
P, B. & W. R. r. A. A.
Dots
BY THIRD RAIL

What has become of "Clothesprop"
Hirst? He hasn't been up to see us
for about a month. What's matter
with you. "Clothesprop?"
Why don't some Of the tennis
players come up and give us a grand
double on Monday nights.
Yep, Ed Painter. your form is a
welcome sight at the club. Why
not come up and play a little pool;
might help you reduce some.
Didja see Vamp Barnett in his ex-
hibition dance on Monday night?
Talk about Vernon Castlel We ask
va didja see him?
Now we know why the jazz houdsff'
and the dancing giant have been taxi
ing swimming Instructions. Boat
fare has gone up and they will soon
be able to swim over to Penn's Grove.
We are wondering IL Pinochle La
Van is practicing down on the farm.
He ought TO be pretty good when he
comes back. Every night, nothing TO
do and lots OF time to do it in
Rice "Lambchop' Collins goes out
to see her every night. Must cost a
gang of gold for carfare.
Extra. Extra Boob Mcknight
observed on the tennis courts help
ing Bill Lewis. After Bill finished
on the grounds with the roller Boob
helped him squirt the hose. He
watched Bill while he held the noz-
zle.
Notice-Hereaf Smiler Quinn
may be found at the Office. He is
going to move over because it is such
a long walk from Claymont street TO
his home.
John Thomas took a day of TO go
or free excursion. He says he en-
poys himself on these free outings.
An ode to Snaky McDonough.
The mind OF a boy named HugheY
Has certainly gone blooey-
He is a lonesome. grumpy skate.
Unless he has his pets, the snakes
Like a baby with his candy,
He always has them handy
And he says he's gonna "kape- them
Till they die, and then he'll wake
them.
Don't forget our dance on next
| Monday night. II will be a novelty.
Bring all your friends.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
crescent HOPES TO
HEAR MAY0R-ELECT

Mayor Elect Harvey, Councilman
Abrahams, the Rev Father James
NJ. Grant, City Tax Collector Klund,
the Rev. Father Francis Tucker and
other speakers of note have been
invited to attend the second meeting
Of the newly organized Crescent Ath-
letic Club which will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 7O4 West
Eighth street. James b. McLaugh-
lin. president of the Defiance A. A,
william A. Lewis, president of the
Parkside A. c. and other club rep
resentatives are expected to be pres
ent.
The occasion will be combination
business and social meeting. Enter
tanning features will be provided by
the Crescent String Band and other
fun makers. The committee in
charge is composed of James T..
Leech. Jr.. ]. p. Mclaughlin. Al
phonso Gallo. Louis Spencer and
William Anderson.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
ODD FELLOWS MIX
SPORT ON OUTING

Delaware Lodge, No. 1, I. o. o. F.,
held its eighth annual excursion to
Augustine Pier yesterday. making
the trip on the steamer Thomas
Clyde About $50 members and their
families went on the outing.
Music and dancing were enjoyed
on the boat, and at the beach ath-
letic events were held.
The events and winners follow:
1OO-yard dash for men-First
prize. cuff buttons. by kleitz & Bro,
c. Strawbridge; second prize, box of
cigars. G. Phillips.
5O-yard race for women-First
prize. beaded necklace, by Smith
Zolinger Company Miss A. Strutton;
second prize. silk stockings, Miss M.
Jones.
years-First prize, box of writing
paper. Chadwick Drug Company,
Miss L. Honey; second prize, bottle
Of perfume, Miss Emaline Hopes.
5O-yard race for boys up TO -
years-First prize. camera, by But
Ter. Inc, j. Wilhelm; second prize,
Eversharp pencil. n. Davis
Fat mems race-First prize, scarf
pin. by Otto Burkhard. c. Duncan;
second prize necktie, by Lippincott
q Co.. W. c. Jones.
Shoe race for women-First prize,
order for 81 hat. by Elsie Kersey
Chase Miss l.. Herman; second prize,
box of handkorchiefs Miss A. Dugan.
Ball throwing for distance for
women-First prize. leather hand
bag. by Kennard-Pyle Company,
Mrs. G. Phillips second prize. silk
stockings, Miss l.. Lynch.
Shoe race for men-First prize.
ham, by Armour & Co. c. Pierson;
second prize. belt buckle, J. Jones.
Two dances events were held at
the beach, for which the following
pnzes were awarded: Members, Bay
ard Coburn and George Bennett
ladies. Mrs. G.. Kitchens and Mrs.
| George Bennett These prizes were
$3.50 TO each winner.
The committee OF arrangements
comprised +. Muller. chairman,
+. W. Lewis. vice-chairman;
Morgan. secretary; c. Waterman
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
HOME TOWN FISH
In OWN POOL NEXT

The swimming meet to be held in
the Y. NJ. c. A. pool on Monday
night. has created a great deal OF in
terest, and from all indications the
local swimmers will have the back
ing Of a large crowd when they
meet the team from the Oriole City.
That this meet should come at a
time when interest in aquatics is at
such a high pitch is most fitting,
because IL will give those persons
who have taken part in the swim
ming campaigns conducted through
out the city during the past week an
opportunity to see some real speed
artists in action.
Although Captain Bardo's team
mates feel confident OF the outcome
OF the meet, they realize that they
must be in top form TO get another
win from the Baltimore fish.
The work OF Boyer and Pedrick
has created a great deal OF interest
among the followers Of the team.
Both Of then boys are divers and
plungers OF no mean ability. and
have always given a good account OF
themselves in competition. with
Boyer holding irst honors in the
plunge for distance and Pedrick
taking first place in the diving. In
the meet at Baltimore. Pedrick beat
Boyers best mark in the plunge by
several feet, while on the other hand
Boyer won first place in the diving
both at Baltimore and Washington.
consequently just what the outcome
of the work these two swimmers will
be is giving the dopesters something
to discuss.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
.syr BoYs IN CAMP

Forty-nine boys OF the Y. NJ. c. A.
went into camp for two weeks be-
low Chesapeake City today. They
left the association building at 7.30
o'clock this morning.
When the boys arrived at the
camp they found everything in readi-
ness. officials Of the "Y'' having been
at the site the past week directing
preparations. Those in camp:
Raymond Gemmill, Chas Mcguire,
Conrad Mclaughlin, II. Morton Ste
phens, Leonard c. Grubb, George
Harris, Frederick T. Rush, John Hof-
fecker, Paul Adams, Roger Holt,
Hugh Holt, c. Henry Cantwell, Al
bert l.. Massey, Jr.. Edw. c. Lecar-
pentier, Julian II. Booker, Roger C.
stroud, J. Durant Stroud, Ernest S.
Hummer, Alexander Winchester,
Aaron ]. Warner, Fred. Herlihy. Jo-
seph Sinclair, Bruce Dinenderfer,
Sidney L. Trott, David McAvoy, Jr.,
John W. Foster, Ellwood Collier,
Harold Z. williams. william f..
Baker, William Truitt. Charles f.
Boyer. Michael S. Ebert, William p.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
WHO WANTS on HERE?

Phoenix A. c. took a close game
from Rose Hill Thursday evening,
Z to 6. Worth pitched a good game
for the winners. tanning seven and
walked but one. Fisher. in left field,
also played a good game. pulling
down a couple that looked like Babe
Ruthers.
Phoenix would like to arrange
games with any second class teams
in the State, Liberty, Cedars, Odessa,
Merwick, Eastlake preferred. Ad-
dress challenges to J. Morrow. 1885
Walnut street or call 1881 between
the hours of and $40 p. m.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
Heilman-H -Hornsby Hold
Lead in Club Hitting; Babe
Ruth Holds LimeHght

Harry Heilman. of the Tigers. tops
the American League hitters with a
percentage Of .431. Ty Cobb, OF the
Tigers. leads run scorers with 81 tall
lies and also has most hits. 81. Babe
Ruth. Of the Yankees, occupies home
run honors with % circuit sniashes'
George Sisler OF the Browns, shows
the way along the base paths, with
1s stolen bases and Urban Faber. Of
the White Sox. leads the hurlers,
with 1s victories and defeats, for
a pitching percentage Of .Sls.
Babe Ruth( smuggling Yankee, set
a new home-run record by slamming
seven home runs in FIVE successive
games. from June 10 to June IA, in
elusive. The American League
hurlers pitching today that Ruth
got home runs Off together with the
number OF homers Babe reached
them for are; George Dauss, 10;
Howard Ehmke and Urban Shocker.
6 apiece; Walter Johnson and Dick
Kerr. 5 each; Jim Bagby. Ray Cald-
we'll. Sam Jones. Hub Leonard,
Herb Pennock. Ed Rommel, Allan
Russell and Jim Shaw, each 3; Ber-
ME Boland. Joe Bush, Frank Davis,
Eric Erickson. Urban Faber. Dave
Keefe. John Middleton, George Mo
Eridge. Guy Morton, Scott Perry and
Jez Zachary were hit for two home
runs each by Ruth. and Jose Acosta-
Doc Ayers, Bill Burwell, Stanley
Coveleskie. Bryan Harris. Ben Karr,
Roy Moore. Elmer Myers. John Old
ham, Herb Thormahlen, George
Uhle, Elam Van Glider. Harvey
sutherland and Roy Wilkinson were
hit for one circuit clout by the Babe.
Babe Ruth started his second
game in the pitchers box for the
Yankees against the Tigers, on June
13. Babes first pitching effort for
the Yankees was made on June /. OF
last year. when Ruth faced the SEN
ators. Ruth won both efforts. Be
cause Ruth may take his regular
turn in the box for the Yanks. re-
view OF Ruth's lifetime pitching ca
reer may prove of interest.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
He stuck.

He stuck.
Bentley is the big individual star
in the big minor organization.
He is the Babe Ruth" gate at
traction around the circuit
So far this season he has made
over so hits. Half Of them have
been for extra bases.
Last year he used to whale away
at the first ball pitched expecting
to see it sail over the barriers.
Now he is sticking to team play.
His batting mark thus far is over
$40.
Besides being the most dangerous
hitter in the league he is a star first
baseman and ranks as the best
southpaw in the minors.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18

Jack Bentley, Baltimore first base
man and star southpaw. has a home
run grip that is not a home-run grip.
He's quit dynamiting the bali.
Home runs are too common"
says Bentley.
Il figure I can win more games
for my club by cutting my swing
down TO singles, doubles and triples"
Last year he hit 20 homers. So
far this season he has put but two
balls over the wall.
He is the prize jewel Of the Inter-
national League. His manager, Jack
Dunn, was offered $4,000 for him.
Dunn gave Bentley his choice Of be-
ing sold up to the majors or to stick
and receive a big league salary as an
Oriole.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18

Boxing gloves are paying Jack
Venza's tuition at the University of
Tennessee Dental College.
Since turning professional a few
months ago he has knocked out
three opponents One stayed the
route. though beaten badly.
His ring moniker is Kid Arsenic.
His name fits him.
Besides his boxing and dental
studies. he was a member Of the var
sity basketball five and a star end on
the football eleven. Now he is play
ing third base on the college nine.
From to p. NJ, he clerks at a
Memphis hotel.
Evening journal., 1921-06-18
HEREs THE sERIEs. FELLOws.

Under the auspices of Paul Laur-
ence Dunbar Lodge, the Whining
ton Tigers will meet the Wilmington
Giants at Harlan Field on Monday.
The game is to be the first of a
series for the colored championship
Of the city. The Giants already hold
a win over the Tigers.