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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-06-25
THRILLS TO BURN
Rea, Life Just One Adventure
After Another.
Man Who Has Experienced Sons OF
Them Rises to Ask Why ono
Should Seek Excitement in
PAGES Of Books.

"yyhv burn the midnight oil on nov
ola of romance and adventure "hen
our own lives are full OF these Things
asked Leonard V. Whenne OF the III
terested Listener, according 10 uienn
" Farley in Seattle Post-lnteih-
gencer. .,o, IN
.ha old davs." said Whenne. Nobody
need acquire adventure from tne
naees Of a book; he can get II 1roin
real life. You go out on the sound
and the boat gets seaweed IN ner per
colator, or her ignition Is on the oum'
or something, and somebody jumps
overheard, or the dry squad stages tae
search.and-seizure act. or someoouS
IA blown up by a bomb. Oniy ing
other day I read sherihs printeo
notice requesting the public to return
.nv niece Of flesh they might nave
picked I'D from a bomb explosion'
thew wanted to bury the deceased
Life is chock full of thrills ana u"
the most unexpected places.
"Here. the other day. shipped .
trunk over to the beach where am
Intending to stay for a while. ana
Willie comes around to the dock Ios
Il in a rowboat that has been puiieo
up on shore all winter and leaks d ol''
I get a 2OO-pound trunk In the stern'
and Willie in the bow, ana not ~
ticing that she is pretty well down
in the water, pull for the shore anu
here is water coming through 'lo
sides like a garden hose. It's ques-
t,on of sinking at the dock In 5O rect
of water, or pulling for the shore' ~
| I pull for the shore, with Willie DARK.
ing like a young wolf, chattering ABOUT
the boat sinking and using some sur
prising language. I get all the hish
/ lights of shipwreck at sea; l am row
ing frantically, the trunk sticking up
high in the air, with the boat yaw-
ing at frightful angles, and l am catcn-
ing a crab about every third stroke
and having visions Of the family
| clothes being lost or, at the best. De-
ing soaked with salt water. l recah
that a bunch Of women berry PICK
| ors on the dock were intensely amused
| at # all. and it struck me at the time
like somebody laughing at funerai'
YOU should have heard them cackie'
Willie resisted all appeals to smut up
md hail out the boat, and insisted on
raising his voice to the heavens, ask
ing for information. He wanted 10
know if there was anywhere IN the
world more confirmed and immov-
able bonehead than the party VINO was
desperately trying to row the boat
Well, whether it was tragedy, comedy
or high adventure, / won the shore
finally, with the gunwale level with
the water, and so far as persplration
goes, might as well have fallen lnte
the sound.
"Why read Treasure Island wnel
YOU can walk into something like that
All off-hand, mind you, and just ou
for a little recreation on hand
painted spring day."
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-06-25
"SAPPER'
Copyright by Geo. n. Doran Co.

showed 1t in his own particular way
Comte de Guy stared unconcernediy d.
the fire, as if Indifferent to the result
of their thoughts. In his attitude at
that moment he gave true expression
to his attitude on life. Accustomed
to play with great stakes, he mad just
dealt the cards for the most gigantic
gamble OF his life. What matter
to the three men, who were looking at
the hands he had given them, that only
a master criminal could have con-
ceived such a game? The only Ques-
ton which occupied their minds was
whether he could carry it through.
And on that point they had only their
Judgment of his personality to rely on.
Suddenly the American removed the
toothpick from his mouth ana
stretched out his legs.
There is a question which occurs TO
me, Count, before l make up my mlnd
on the matter. Are you disposed to be
a little more communicative about
yourself7 II we agree to come in on
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-06-25

this hand, it's going to cost big money.
The handling Of that money is with
YOU. Wal-who a:'e yOu?"
Won Gratz nodded his head in agree
ment. SteinemanE raised his eyes to
the Counts face as he turned and
faced them. -.
"A very fair question, gentlemen,
and yet one which regret am unable
to answer. l wouLl not insult your in
telligence by giving you the fictitious
address ola 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 flea-bite. You will
have to trust me, even as / shall have
to trust you. :. You will have TO trust
me not to 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 below
much?" Steinemann's cultural voice
broke the silence.
"One million pounds sterling-to be
split up between you in any proportion
you may decide, ana 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..." His eyes glowed with fierce
vindictive fury; and then, as II replac
ing mask which had slipped for q
i moment, the Count was once again
the suave, courteous host. He had
stated his terms frankly and without
haggling: stated them as one big mar
states them to another Of the same kid
ney, to whom time is money and indie
cision or beating about the bush ana
thema.
perhaps, Count, you would be goot
enough to leave US for few minutes.
Won Gratz was speaking. "The deci
sion is a big one, and ;"
"Why, certainly, gentlemen" TIL
Count moved toward the door. II will
return ir ten minutes. BY that tim
you will have decided-one way or tn
other"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-06-25
Per.hinq a Poor Dancer.

Hes some general. but not much OF
q dancer" declared a Columbus sing
er, according to the Dispatch OF that
city, Mrs. Gladys Petit Bumstead. In
a recent letter home, commenting upon
General Pershing, after attending a
dinner and dance at which the general
was present. It is limited she will keep
her badly-scratched shoes as memen-
to of her meeting with the famous
soldier. II was so glad to get to dance
with him that let him walk over my
toes all he wanted to and didn't nina
a bit" she continued.
This honor came to Mrs. Bumstead
on Frances peace day, whea the en-
tertainment company with which sne
is identified was chosen to be present
at dinner at general headquarters IN
honor of General Pershing. The Co
lumbus soprano sang for him and later
he asked her to dance. She has been
with the Old Glory quintet at PariS
and lie Mans for several months.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-06-25
us hope the dinner will appease every
hodv 0therwiSe-"

us hope the dinner will appease every
body. Otherwise"
But whatever fears he might have
entertained with regard to the furni-
ture In Room x, they were not des-
tined to be uttered. Even as he spoke
the door again swung open, and 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 a pair Of deep-set, steel-gray eyes
which seemed to bore through him.
"You got my letter this morning"
'M'sieur 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 q man In the Ameri-
can Red Cross. the place was desert
ed; and as he passed through the
swing doors he turned to the head
waiter.
Cuisines 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 Comics liking.
Also the wines.
IF everything Is to my satisfaction
you will not regret it" said the count
| tersely. "But remember one thing
After the coffee has been brought In,
do not wish to be disturbed under any
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-06-25
"PEAcE INCREDIBLY TEDIOUS"

Demobi1ised officer finding peace incredibly tedious would
Welcome diversion Legitimate possible but crime o. COM
tal Would be prepared to consider permanent job suitably I'm
pressed by applicant for his services Reply at once Boz 110
Ny dear Boz X1OI don't know wheher your
joke suppose must hare BEEN But read It tbs morn,
ing and s Just possible X10 just possible you mean It, ana
you do you're the want can offer you erc'temen o"G
probably I'm against it. X10 For girl Lgs 0ten on
rather more than chew want hpbadly Wt you come
Carlton for aernoonf von to hcve look
you and think you genuine WedT rhte fowe1
gour buttonhbe.
So ADVERTISE Capt Hugh Drummend D. s. o. late OF His
aiestys ROYAL Phyis Benton And 80
begins Fer Phyls against nsr
involved with clever and powerful band OF inter
...;s.. erp.I On. Of whom her. Bulldog
bsvsnds the girl Then begin battle murder and sudden
death quite thrills with BulDogs adventures
4. No Man. Land. And don'tf the adorable Phylis
Til. snsrosnx Cyril MeNes. who under the Pen
whole English world across the
Atlantic reading his books
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-06-25

circumstances whatever" The head
waiter paused as he came to door,
and the count repeated the last few
words. "Under no circumstances
whatever"
.sMais certainement, Monsieur lie
Comte. /, personally will see
to II. :"
AS he spoke he flung open the door
and the count entered. 1t cannot be
said that the atmosphere Of the room
was congenial. The three occupants
were regarding one another in hostile
silence, and as the count entered they,
with one accord. transferred their sus-
picious glances tn him.
For moment he stood motionless,
while he looked at each one IN turn.
Then he stepped forward.
aGood evening. gentlemen"-he still
spoke In French--"I am honored at
your presence" he turned to the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-06-25
Enter Bulldog Drummond
and Phyllis Benton.
Dream Has Various Meanings.
(To BE coNTINUED.)

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, SANDER. Zinc
mine, discovery Of a friends treach-
cry. Coal mine, brilliant future. Salt
mine, dishonor.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-06-25
Rather a lunatic.

An iilealist is a fellow who thinks
he can get 20 miles out of gallon
Philadelphia North American.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-17
PEACE IN MEXICO.

Mexico City, June 17-The busi- ness of making a living by fighting seems to have undergone a decline in Mexico. This is indicated by the fact that 1,200 soldiers, some of them re- tired and some in active service, have asked the government for tracts of land for small farming
New Britain herald., 1921-06-17

of any properties which rightfully be- long to the Chinese government.
 'It develops" says note of warn ing, That Dr. Sun Yet-sen, Gen. Chen Chiung-min and others in Kwang- tung intend to force the provincial bank of Kwangtung to issue a series of notes aggregating $1O. GOO, 900 and put
New Britain herald., 1921-06-17

brought into court or mental clinic, he said.
 These conclusions were derived rom tabulation of mental tests of l,'Oo oO0 men in the draft army, and l,0O0 convicts in the Illinois state pen 1ltentlary. The tests in urn were con hrmed by examination of selected groups picked according to military qualifications before the tests were made.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-17

them in circulation, one-half to be pledged to foreign banks for a cash ad vance.
 They are also reported to have ordered that the mint or the Canton Hankow railway be pledged to foreign interests for loans to be used for mli- tary purposes"
New Britain herald., 1921-06-17
WARNING SENT OUT.

pelSing. May 4. (Delayed. )-The for elgn office has recently sent formal modification to all legations in Picking advising them to warn their nationals against entering into any contracts with tho Canton government headed by pr. Sun Yat-sen which entail hypothecation
New Britain herald., 1921-06-17
Here is Positive Evi- dence of How Much Shoe Prices Have Dropped At the Walk Over.
LAST YEAR.
NOW.l


 700 Mems White Canvas Oxfords. .$s.. 1000 Mems White Buckskin oxfords.. B.! 1900 Mems White Buck Oxfords with
 lhstep saddle ................... SIS 14.0o Mems Shell Cordovan Oxfords.. 7.s 1000 Mems Black Kid Oxfords, full
 toe ....................... 6.4 1900 Mems Wine color Genuine calf
 skin Oxfords-English last ..... 5.s 1900 Mems Cherry Calf Brogue Ox-
 fords 7.s 1900 Mems Tan Norwegian Calf ox-
 fords with the latest soft toes.. S.s HOO Mems Plum Calf oxfords with
 saddle and Perforations ........ 6.f 1900 Mems Smoked Elk Sport Oxfords 7.s 7.5O women's White Canvas Oxfords. 5.A 500 Womens Black and White Sport
 Oxfords GA 800 Womens Green and White Sport
 Oxfords 6.s 7.5o Women's White Canvas Oxfords
 in the Princess Pat Model. coco. 5e 1000 Womens White Canvas 2-strap
 Pumps with white kid saddle... 7.e 7.6o Women's White Canvas Pumps
 Louis Heel ..............-...... Is 7.50 Women's White Canvas One Eye
 let Pumps, Baby Louis HeeIs.... 2.9 9.0O WomenS Cherry Tan OXfOrdS,
 military heels ................ 4.9 1000 Women's Brown Kid Oxfords on
 the Princess Pat model ...... 7.a| 800 Women's Cherry tan Brogue Ox- lords with rubber heels ........ 5. g| HOO Women's Copper Tan Strap Pump Lotus heels 7.S 1000 Women's Cherry Tan Strap Pump
 with imitation vamp saddle and
 military heels ............... 7.g 12.00 Women's Gray Suede Oxfords s with military heels ............. G. 1900 Women's Gray Suede 2-strap
 pumps with military heels ...... G. 1000 Women's Brown Satin 1-strap
 Pumps-Louis heels ........... 7.d 800 Womens Patent Leather Pumps. 2.d 1000 Women's Black Kid Oxfords-
 LOUIS heelS .................... 5. 800 Womens Black Kid Oxfords-
 Louis heels .................. 2. 1000 Women's Black Kid Oxfords-
 Military heels .................. 5. 1000 Women's Black Kid Oxfords on
 the Princess Pat model. ....... T. 1000 Women's Black Kid strap Pump
 Baby Louis heels ............ z. 1000 Women's Black CaIfskin Oxfords 5. 800 Women's Black Calf one-eyelet
 Pumps with military heels GOO. 4. And So On Right Through Our Stock of His
 Grade Shoes.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-17
UVNYIUIO WIELIIGENI
Show Higher Average of Intelligence Than General Population, Dr. Adler Tells Medical Men.

Cleveland, O., June 17-Convicts in penltentiaries show a higher average or intelligence than the general popu- latlon,Dr. Herman Adler, of the Cleve- land Foundations justice survey, told members of the Cleveland Academy of Medicine at a recent meeting.
 kepcaters, men returned to the penitentiary time after time, show a higher average intelligence than those who learn their lessons the first time. Dr. Adler said.
 Ten million people in the United States are classed as feeble minded
New Britain herald., 1921-06-17
RETAILERS URGED TO
 PROVE PRICE DROP.

Secretary Hoover Says Comparative Tables
 Should be Printed in Advertisement.
 Washington. May 19-(SpeciaD-Surprise was expressed by Secretary of Commerce Hoover today the fact that the buying level remained high it is despite A. 1000 men being out of work. Secretary Hoover also discussed the differences be- tween retail and wholesale prices, saying that if retailers selling their goods at figure proportionate to the drop noted in wholesale prices they should prove it by publishing in their advertising matter a comparison of present prices and those of year ago.
Evening star., 1921-11-14

In 1916 and 1919; member Of Epee
championship team. 1920.
Ensign f. G.. Fullenweider. L. S. NJ
Individual intercollegiate saber cham
pion, 1890: member of Navy fencing
team, 1920; member Of Olympic team,
1920.
Nominations for Competition.
The nominations for the different
weapons follow:
F'oils-Breckinridge, Hall, Honey
cutt. Lyon. Rayncr and Sears.
Epee - Breckenridge. Honeycutt,
Lyon, Rayner. Sears. Russell. Reserve
|-Dimond and butcher.
Sabers-Hall. Lyon, Mcpherson. Par
ker. Fullenweider. Reserve-Dimond.
Admission to the matches is by in
vitation. One hundred and fifty tick
cts for each night were placed at the
disposal OF the Racquet Club and
have been given out.
The same number of tickets have
been distributed to official Washing
ton and the diplomatic corps
The matches in two weapons will be
fought in Washington and those in
the third weapon will be fought In
tel, New York, Monday. November
81. The foils competitions will be
held at the Racquet Club in this city
on the 18tn and the dueling sword on
the 18th.
The British team, consisting of most
Of the strong fencers In England. sail.
ed November 5 on the Baltic and will
arrive in New York November Is
They will work out at the New York
Athletic Club until they. arrive In
Washington for the matches.
Evening star., 1921-11-14
TURF STARS TO- RACE
At THE BOWIE TRACK

Bon Homme. hero Of the recent re-
neWal Of the Pimlico autumn shandi-
cap. in which he defeated Copper
Demon the Maryland handicap win
ner. and Polly Ann: Exterminator. the
iong-distance champion of the last
three or four years: racing; Boniface.
winner of the Bowie cup, and yellow
Hand, winner of the Scarsdale, York.
town, Empire City and Saratoga ham
dicapss and the four-year.old sensa.
ton OF the current seasons sport, all
are potential starters in the impend-
ing inaugural of the $4,000 Thanks
giving handicap at Bowie.
The Thanksgiving handicap, race Of
a mile and three -sixteenths for three
year-olds and over will be one of the
outstanding features Of the November
meeting at Bowie. which begins to-
morrow to run through the Goth. The
Bowie meeting will be the getaway
session of the eastern season CT 1921.
Bon Homme will And himself on ia
miliar ground. At Bowie last fall the
son of Sweep and Sue Smith bounced
into racing spotlight by winning IN
nrst-class company at three:quarters
Of mile and one fnilc. His Bowie
form of November was so impressive
that he was talked of throughout the
winter past as a Kentucky derby and
vered badly in the spring. but found
his racing legs IN October and won
sprint races at Jamaica and finished
second to Yellow Hand in the York.
town at Yonkers.
Bon Homme appears to be genuine
route traveller. He revels in Bowie
going whether it be wet or dry. Bon
Homme is tho most distinguished
member Of the powerful stable of Ed
ward F.. Stmms. which will race at
Bowie under the management Of
James w. McClelland before going
into winter quarters at Havre de
Grace. The two-year-olds. Missionary,
winner of the Manor handicap at
Laurel Park; Lucky Hours. the con-
tender in the Maryland Futurity. and
Prelude, will so to Prince Georges
Park with Bon Homme. So will Light
Rose and Vista.
Yellow Hand. like Bon Homme, was
a star of Bowie racing last fall. He
| is in grand condition. Muddy track
conditions prevented his starting in
| the Pimlico cup renewal. ExteEzni-
nator and Boniface have yet to race
at Prince Georges Park. Both are
good mudders: hence they should like
the going.
Evening star., 1921-11-14
GREB HAS NO CHANCE
TO sign GIBBONS NOW
BY FAIRPLAY.

NEW York. November l4.-Harry
Greb. whose victory over Billy Shade
was lost in the rush Of an athletic
week end. intends to go hard after
Tom Gibbons for a match. the winner
to meet Georges Carpenter. While
there is no doubt that Greb deserves
the match and that II a fight were
held it would be one Of the greatest
this country ever saw, no one can
blame the ST. Paul scrapper for hold
ing off until after he meets the
Frenchman.
Greb's only chance is to make such
campaign that the public would de-
mand Greb Gibbons fight and would
be SO peeved II 1t didn't get it that it
would not support a Gibbons-Car-
pentier battle. 1t would be a DIM
cult thing to do, however, for Glib
hons long Knockout record of the
past year has made a great impress
sion on the fans. Even IL he has met
set-ups. he has knocked every one
cold. and quickly at that. And every
follower of fighting knows that often
a good fighters hardest io5 is to
tackle some rugged dub who can take
beating and has a wallo3 os his
own.
undoubtedly. would give Greb his
II Gibbons beats CARPENTER then h.
chance and there is no douot the ut
traction would be nne nf the test
Rickard could offer.
Copyright. 1s2l.l
Evening star., 1921-11-14
HOPPE AND SIX OTHER
STARS IN CUE EVENT

CHICAGO. November 14-Balk line
billiard players and fans from all
parts Of the country interested In
the 1872 cue game are here for the
opening today Of the first world
championship tournament held in,
sixteen years.
Willie Hoppe, champion since 1908,
and challengers. representing three
rane Of SAN Francisco and Roger
Cont Of France will meet in the
opening contest. Hoppe will come
into action for the first time tomor-
row, when he meets the loser of the
Cochrane-Conti match.
Three matches are scheduled for
each day after the opening event.
Edouard Horemans. the Belgian and
champion Of Europe. will meet Ora
Morningstar Of San Diego, Calf, to-
morrow. and two Chicago entrants.
Jake Schaefer, jr., and George SUIT
ton, will follow. After the Hoppe
Cont match tomorrow night, draw
ings for future contests will be made
according to the results OF play.
Evening star., 1921-11-14


Each year the subject of a ball club
being located in; the Bronx borough
Of Greater New York that has increased
in population until 1t has come to be
q city Of magnitude-has been discussed
by those who are anxious to become
shareholders Of the sums which the
public has generously bestowed upon
base ball corporations for the last fifteen
years.
Plenty OF WovId.Be AlOEuls.
There are three men in the Bronx
who have dabb,ed In athletics Of the
into base ball. They have two reasons
for 1t. One Of them Is to get patronage
which they appear to think falls like
apples from the trees in autumn, and
the other Is TO add to their personal
popularity. They may seek to become
congressman or something equally con-
spicueps through base ball affiIiation.
II Il from this source that stories
have been circulated about opposition
to tho major leagues il Ruth is placed
In chAncery for his deliberate violation
Of base bali rules this fall.
That Ruth would draw in the Bronx
is certain. He would draw anywhere
In New York on Saturdays. Sundays
and holidays. It is doubtful whether
the Bronx would be worth anything
homes too far removed from the city
and without spending money except
at the end Of the week. Base ball
has too many cities on its hands now
where spending money is confined to
the end Of the week. The other days
are a frost.
The talk coming out Of Pittsburgh
Evening star., 1921-11-14
Plant Sets Walking Mark
IN Capturing MET" Title

NEW YORK, November IA
new American record for the
AfteeR.mlle walk was set yes-
terday by William Plant, Morn
inKside. Athletic Club veteran,
who negotiated the distance In
:.0c.57 S-S, winninE the Metre-
politnn A. A. L. championship.
The old mark Of 2.O6.13 ! - was
made by Plant In 1919. William
Rolkcr, national One-mile walk
ing champion, hnished. second.
more than 100 yards behind
Plant.