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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, MONDAY, JULY 17, 1916 Girl Swimmer 99 A Reel Detective Story by the World's Greatest Detective. A Fascinating Love Story Interwoven with the Tangled Threads of Mystory. Copyright. 1916. W. J. Watt Company. Newspaper rights by International News Service evic Enters Meet SEES Bv Wm. J. Burns and Isabel Ostrander

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"I gave him a note-book," the explained naively. "He was quite pleased. I think, to get possession of it. No one can read my shorthand but me, anyway, so one book did him as much good as another. He tried to make me tell him why I had done that why I had taken down the words of a private conference of his with a visitor. I could not think what I should say, so I kept silent. For an hour he bullied and questioned me, but he could find out nothing and so At last he let mo go. If now I could get my hands on that Billy " "Never mind him," Blaine interrupted, "lloekamore didn't threaten you, did he?" "He said he would. fix it so that I obtained no more positions in Illington." the girl responded, sullenly. "He will tell Miss Lawton that I am deceittul and treacherous nr.c ' -hould no longer be welcome nt !ub! He said but I will not your bo valuable time by repm . . .lis stupid threats. Miss Lawton will understand. Shall not I read the notes to you? I have had no opportunity to transcribe them and indeed they' are safer as they are." "Yes. Read them by all means, Miss Hefferman, if you have nothing more to tell me. I do not think we are being overheard by anyone, but remember to keep your voice lowered." "I will, Mr. Blaine." The girl produced the note-book from her bag and swept a practised eye down its cryptic pages. "Here it is. These are the first words I heard through the opened door. They were spoken by Mr. Rockamore, and the other Paddington, replied. Thi3 is what I heard: " 'I don't know what the devil you're driving at, I tell you.' " 'Oh, don't you, Rockamore? Want me to explain? I'll go into details if you like.' " 'I'm hanged if I'm interested. My thare in our little business deal with you was concluded somo time ago. There's an end of that. You've a clever enough man to know the people you're doing business with, Paddington. You can't rut anything over on us. " 'I'm not trying to. The deal you spoke of is over and done with and I guess nobody'll squeal. We're all tarred with the same brush. But this is something quite different. We were pretty good pals, Rockamore, 60 naturally, when I heard something about you which might take a lot of explaining to smooth over, if it pot about, I kept my mouth shut. I think a good turn deserves another, at least among friends, and when I got in a hole I remembered what I did for you, and I thought you'd be glad of a chance to give me a leg up.' " 'In other words you come here with a vague threat and try to blackmail me. That's it, isn't 'it?' " 'Blackmail is not a very pleasant term, Rockamore, and yet its is something which even you might attempt. Get me? Of course the others would be glad to help me out, but I thought I'd come to you first, since I well, I know you better.' " 'How much do you want?' " 'Only ten thousand. I've got a tip on the market and if I can raise the coin before the stock soars and buy on margin, I'll maize a fine little coup. Want to come in on it, Rockamore?' "'Go to the devil! Here's your check you can get it certified at the bank. Now get out and don't bother me again or you'll find out I'm not the weak-minded fool you take me for. Stick to the small fry, Paddington. They're your game, but don't fish for salmon with a trout-fly.' " 'Thanks, old man. I always knew I could call on you in an emergency. I only hope my tip is a straight one and I don't go short on the marked. If I d ' "'Don't come to me! I tell you,

Paddington, you can't play me for a sucker. That'3 the last cent you'll ever get out of me. It Buits me now to pay for your silence because, as you very well know, I don't care to inform my colleagues or have them informed that I acted independently of them; but I've paid all that- your knowledge Is worth, and more. " 'It might have been worth even more to others than to you or your colleagues. For instance ' . "Then Billly come up behind me and whistled," concluded Miss Hefferman, as she closed her note-book. "Shall I transcribe this for you Mr. Blaine? We have a typewriter at the club." "No, I will take the note-book with me as it is and lock it in my safe at the office. Please hold yourself in readiness to come down and transcribe it whenever it may be necessary for me to send for you. You have done splendidly, Miss Hefferman. You must not feel badly over being discovered and dismissed. You have rendered Miss Lawton a valuable service for which she will be the first to thank you. Telephone me if any one attempts to approach you about this affair, or if anything unusual should occur." Scarcely an hour later, when Henry Blaine placed the receiver at his ear in response to the insistent summons of the 'phone, her voice came to him again over the wire. "Mr. Blaine, I am at the club, but I thought you should know after all, I was what is that you say shadowed this morning. Just a little way from Mead & Rathbun's my handbag

was cut from my arm. It was lucky, hein, that you took the notebook with you? As for me, I go out no more for any position. I go back as soon as soon as I can, by Germany." All during that day and the night that followed it, , the search for Ramon Hamilton continued, but without result. With the announcement of his disappearance, in the press, the police had started a spectacular investigation, but had been as unsuccessful as Henry Blaine's own operatives, who had been working unostentatiously, but tireless since the news of the young lawyer's evanescence had come. No one could be found who had seen him. When he left the offices of the great detective on the previous morning he seemed to have vanished into thin air. It was to Blaine the most baffling incident of all that had occurred since this complex case had come into his hands. He kept his word and called to see Anita in the late afternoon. He found that she had slept for some hours and was calmer and more hopeful, which was fortunate, for he had scant comfort to offer her beyond his vague but forceful reassurance that all wTould be well. Early on the following morning Suraci returned from Long Bay and presented himself at the office of his chief to report. "Here are the tracings from the register of 'The Breakers which you desired, sir," he began, spreading some large thin sheets of . paper upon the desk. (More Tomorrow.)

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That greater interest than ever is being taken in amateur swimming and diving throughout the country is shown by the complete schedule cf National Outdoor Acquatic championships for 1916, announced by Frederick W. Rubien, chairman of the Amateur Athletic Union National Championship committee. Title races will be held in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Los Angeles and Honolulu, and if present arrangements are successfully carried out America's greatest swimmers will be seen in each cf the championships. Miss Claire Galligan of New York, who made such a remarkable showing in the 100-yard championship for women in San Francisco on July 4th, will arrive in the East in time to compete in the various championships which have been arranged for her six.

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Their Married Life By MRS. MABEL HERBERT URNER Originator of "Their Married Life," "Author of "The Journal of a Neglected Wife," "The Woman Alone," Etc.

Mrs. Frank D. Hilliard. Sunday j laden with the usual deadly combina-

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Once outside the studio building Caryl Marvin paused, looked about her, then drawing her letter eagerly from her handbag, opened it with unsteady lingers and read it. It was,

BOMBAY BARS MRS. ANNIE BESANT

ANTIE BESANT. Mrs, Annie Besant, one of the leadera of the movement for home rule for India, has been prohibited under the Defense of India act from entering the Bombay Presidency, says a Bombay dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company. Mrs. Annie Besant was elected President of the Theosophical Society at London in 1907. She has made vral lecture tour6 In America.

as she had expected and hoped from Hadley. "Fair charmer," the letter ran. Wcn't you let me see you this evening If the prospects of a dinner, and a theatre and (If you will consent to it) a supper afterwards, presents itself favorably to you, consider them all yours for the acceptance "I leave town very soon, and it is painful to remember this now that I have at last met you. Please be as kind as you are pretty and go with me this evening. I want to see you very often in the few days remaining to me in this city. "You will note my telephone number at the head of this sheet. Riuy me up at any time before 2 o'clock this afternoon and tell me the glad news that you will be a good little sport and make me happy by going with me this evening. I'll show you the sights of our great city! Every yours, B. L. HADLEY." Caryl walked down Broadway with the letter she had just read clasped tightly in her hand. On her forehead was a slight pucker of perplexity, and her brain swam with wild, yet sweet ideas of rebellion, mingled with sterner and less pleasant thoughts of duty. Hadley had written her asking her to dine with him that night. She wanted to go, yet her intuition told her that Julia would not, consent to it. If she went without her sister's knowledge she would havo? to creep home late in the evening like a guilty thing, and there would undoubtedly be another row. Of "ourpe, it would worry Julia if she Caryl accepted Hartley's invitation. This thought was the last one to come to the girl's mind, and did not remain there long. "No," she mused, as she walked on unheedingly, "I don't see how I can go. I can't accept a bid fon any evening affair without Julia knowing it. I'll just have to 'telephone to him and say 'no.' Oh, if I wern't a coward I'd go anyway!"

She was so immersed in her own affairs that she did not notice a couple approaching her a man and a sweeffaced girl, talking together earnestly. With her head in a maze of longings and regrets Caryl continued on

her way until almost abreast of the pair; then she stopped short with an exclamation of surprise, and, at the sound, the man and his companion paused instinctively. Caryl recognized at a glance the girl whom she had recently seen with Harry Somerdyke in the Waldorf. (More Tomorrow.)

EATS 34 DISHES CREAM.

ALEXANDRIA, Ind., July 17. Lon Markle is said to be the champion ice cream eater of this section of the state. He walked into a drug store after working hard in the fields on a farm all day and ate thirty-four dishes of ice cream. He is alive and cool.

EDITOR- GETS SCOOPED.

COLUMBUS, Ind., July 17. Robert B. Phillips, news editor of the Columbut Ledger, a morning paper, for once permitted the afternoon papers to "scoop" him. He allowed the afternoon papers to print the announcement of his engagement to Miss Naomi Harris, his society editor.

TAKES HIS OWN REPORT.

UPLAND, led.. July 17. It cost Clinton Pearson $10 to get the government weather report direct from Washington. He spent $10 erecting a wireless apparatus, and now he takes the report himself.

At the beginning of the nineteenth century more than two hundred offenses were punishable with death in England.

the eighth, frcm 3 to 6," read the card pinned on the cushion of the dressing table. With troubled indecision, Helen frowned at it as she drew on her long white gloves. That Warren did not want her to go, she knew. Since her unpleasant experience with Mrs. Gordon, he had been most emphatic about her getting mixed up with any one else "in the house." But Helen was consumed with a desire to see the Hilliard apartment, which she had heard was most expensively furnished. Even from the street the bronze silk window draperies suggested a luxurious interior. She would return Mrs. Hilliard's hospitality by inviting her to tea, and their amenities could end there. There need be none of the "running-back-and-forth" intimacy that Warren dreaded. It was after five, but she was purposely late, to give the impression .that her coming was most casual at the end of an afternoon crowded with other calls. In the hall, Helen decided to walk up the three flights, for the gossipy elevator boys had an undue interest in the fluctuating friendships of the tenants. Through the shirred bronze silk that lined the glass-paneled door of the Hilliard apartment glowed festive orange-shaded lights. Instead of the expected maid, a butler, evidently hired for the occasion, answered her ring. A buzz of voices and the mingled odor of flowers, perfume and refreshments weighted the air. Having no wraps, she was ushered directly into the crowded drawing room. People were chatting in groups a forced, laughter-rippled chatter. No one seemed to notice her entrance, and for several awkward 'moments Helen stood in isolated embarrassment before the hostess came hurrying to her rescue. "Oh, Mrs. Curtis, I'm so glad you could come," gushingly. "But you just missed a most delightful solo!" "I'm sorry, but I've been out all afternoon," lied Helen nervously, excusing both her lateness and her hat, worn for its becomingness. After a confused introduction to an immediate group, none of whose names Helen caught, Mrs. Hilliard steered her into the dining room. "Oh, I want you to meet Mrs. Wallace," presenting her to an imposing purple-velveted personage, who presided over the punch bowl. "And this is Mrs. Ford and Miss Ford Mrs. Curtis. And, oh, let me. introduce you to Mrs. Osborn." Then as another late comer claimed her attention: "Do see that Mrs. Curtis has some refreshments." The lone candle-lighted table was

tions of lobster salad, ices and confec

tions. Helen was struggling with a cup of tea and a plate of salad, with no place to set them, when Mrs. Hilliard brought in an assertively stylish young woman in mauve broadcloth with an extravagant corsage of orchids. (More Tomorrow.)

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In front of a Dutch peasant's cottage two children were playing one bright afternoon. "Come, Claus, you must go to the woods for fagots," said the mother's voice from the doorway, "and Gretchen can go with you for company." So the children set out down the long path into the forest. It was not long before they had gathered a big bundle of sticks, which Claus wrapped up to put on his back, but as he did so Gretchen gave a loud cry of faar. High up in the air over their heads they saw a towering form that darkened the sky. And it was rapidly coning toward them. "Oh, Gretchen!" cried Claus. throwing his bundle to the ground, "that i3 the giant Dumdum I am sure. I have heard he lives over the sea and sometimes visits our land. Let us hide behind this rock." The sky grew darker and darker till the huge form of the giant towered right over the forest, where the children were hiding behind a big stone. Terrible to relate Dumdum sat down to rest on this very stone and wiped the perspiration from his vast brow. His eye caught sight of a bit of Gretchen's skirt and he palled the frightened girl out before him. "Ah, ah," he laughed till hi3 immense mouth looked like the opening nto a cave. "What is this we have here some sort of a beetle. I think I will take it home with me," and he placed the girl gently in one of his big pockets. Then he rose to his feet and started home. But he had not seen Claus take hold of the belt in the back and swing himself up into a comfortable position in the folds. The giant walked into the water, which splashed almost up to his waist, but that did not stop him. After walking for hours he reached a rocky shore where a tall cliff frowned down on the tumbling waves. Here stood a castle of green stone, which reflected the light till the whole land was a shimmer of color. Its turrets rose to the clouds. Its gates were ponderous ones of iron that creaked as Dumdum walked into his home. Throwing off his coat, he sat down before thf fire and called for a cup of wine. Claus called down to Gretchen, who was still in the pocket, to climb out. Then the two children jumped down from the big chair on which the coat hung and hid behind a big book on a bench in the corner. The giant sat still, sipping his wine. "I will now see what my new beetle is like," said the giant, looking into his coat pocket. "My! but it is gone; maybe it slipped out into the sea when I was crossing." So Dumdum forgot about Gretchen and went down to visit his dungeons and inspect his treasures. "Stay here, sister," whispered Claus. "I am going below to see what is there." And the boy slipped out into the dark room and stole down the

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Ions, stone steps. He could hear the

cries of the prisoners sounding faintly

through the walls. Peeping into a big

room he saw there Dumdum and his wife leaning far out of a window that overlooked the sea. The door to the

room wa3 held back by a rock.

Putting all his strength to the task Claus pushed the stone away and the door slammed shut. Then the boy turned the key in the lock the giant

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selves. In another moment the boy had unlocked the dungeons and the prisoners came pouring out In gladness. Dumdum stole us froin our noraes," they said, "and has piled his treasureroom full of our. gold and jewels let

us get it back now." So, getting Gretchen to join them, Claus followed to another part of the castle, where

there lay bags on bags of gold and cups of gems of all kinds. There were

pearl3 and emeralds and diamonds filling the cups till they overflowed.

"We will each take back our own share," the prisoners said, "but as many have died here in the castle we will give their share to this to7, who has freed us." So they heaped Claus'

pockets and Gretchen's apron full of

the most priceless jewels.

On the shore was a boat which the giant had used to row alone. This they fitted up quickly with sails and

crowded on board with food and their

treasure. In an hour a fine breeze sprang up and they started toward home. As the boat sped over the water Claus could see the giant and

his wife still trying to climb down

from the window. But land soon

passed out of sight and by morning

the happy people found themselves at

their own happy shores. Tomorrow's story "Vain Bennie Dog."

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