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Show PLAYERS FROfJ MINOR LEAGUES feet PLAY WELL A door in a far comer of the room, stood open; and the clatter of footsteps echoed through the house. One of them leaped at me and I fired, she gasped in explanation. He struck me, but Im Im not hurt. She stooped quickly, picked up the revolver and made as if to follow the dying footsteps. Mr. Grimm stopped her. It doesnt matter," he said quietly. "Let them go. And after a while, earnestly: "If I had dreamed of such a such a thing as this I should never have consented to allow you I understand," she Interrupted, and for one Instant her outstretched hand rested on his arm. The ambassador?" "Perfectly safe, responded Mr. Grimm. Two of my men are with him. SERIAL STORY ELUSIVE ISABEL By JACQUES FUTRELLE CHAPTER XV. llkutratiun ky M. RETTNER OopTriKht. IMS, bj Ttio A iH--1 t 1 Sunday UaffaalMfl. Coftrncbt by Tba SobbadUlrm !(, 12 8YNOPSI8. Count dl Rosin!, the Italian ambassador, is at dinner with diplomats when a messenger summons him to the embassy, where a beautiful young woman asks for a ticket to the embassy ball. The ticket is made out In the name of Miss Isabel Thorne. Chief Campbell of the secret service, and Mr. Grimm, his head detective, are warned that a plot Is brewing In Washington, and Grimm goes to the state ball for Information. His attention Is called to Miss Isabel Thorne, A whp with her companion, disappears. shot Is heard and Senor Alvares of the Mexican legation. Is found wounded. Grir-Is assured Miss Thorne did It; he visits her, demanding knowledge of the ftair, and arrests Pietro Petroalnnl. Miss Thorne visits an old bomb-makand they Jiseusg a wonderful xperiment. Fifty thousand dollars Is stolen from the office nf Senor Rodriguez, the minister from Venezuela, and while detectives are Inthe vestigating robbery Miss Thorne appears as a guest of the legation. Grimm accuses of her the theft, thq money is Second Baseman Morgan of Washington, restored, but a new mystery oeeurs In the disappearance of Monsieur Bolssegur Elusive Miss That winning ball teams are made spring came McBride and Street, and the French ambassador. Thorne reappears, bearing a letter which formed for the nucleus up to a large extent from material this quartet States that the ambassador has been kidsecured direct from minor leagues, several years to come in fact, until, naped and demanding ransom. The returns and again strangely and not from players who have had this spring, when a great haul from er He went into a druggist's shop; His step was lame and slow; His face was thin and drawn and long picture, he, of woe. The druggist, from behind his case, , Came smiling Into view. "Good evening, sir, he blithely said, "What can I do for you? or the customer replied, "My pain I can't endure. wish youd recommend to me A good dyspepsia cure. "Ah, sir, X i Tve just the thing! the druggist cried. To cure such wracking Ills you 'ought to try a little box Of Dubbs Dyspepsia PlUs. "Theyre recommended far and near. North, south, and east and west; In testimonials which say They surely are the best sighed the pallid stranger, then, "No pills like those for me. Come, can you not suggest at once Some other remedy? "No, Good sir," the druggist replied, "I have upon my shelf Some other cures but this is made By Doctor Dubbs himself. V "And surely. most Impressively The druggist said, "you know . That Doctor Dubbs would never give Dyspepsia any show. grew the ailing strangers ' Black Black as the ace of dubs. , "I tell Sir, brow you I dont want those pills! , Doctor Dubbs! I am experience in fast company, is proved instances, among which are the Nationals. Griffiths entire outfield came here direct from the minors. This is also true of the infield when Morgan is playing second, and is a fact so far as a majority of the pitchers and catchers on the team are concerned. All of which should go to show that the club which intends to strengthen its fences must draw from the small leagues. Success, however, is not assured in a Bhort period. It may take time, and lots of it, before the purpose is accomplished, but it is the only system after all and should be practiced. Washingtons first successful grab from the minor league grab bag was Clyde Milan, whr was secured from Wichita in the summer of 1907. That fall Walter Johnson also came into the, fold, and it Was soon generally conceded that Washington had two The following good ball player!. In numerous ' HELPFUL. HINTS. Former Detroit Player is Sent to Minors by Manager Callahan of . White Sox. Another veteran has passed along the pathway leading to the minors This time the yellow slip has fallen to the lot of Matty McIntyre, who Was recently released to the Milwaukee club. McIntyres transfer to the Brewers is another cog in the deal that brought Ray Schalk into the -a An old silk hat lined with tin and fitted with a hall and cover makes a neat and unusual tool holder or lunch carrier. pencil bolder may be by cutting the middle finger a new kid glove and buttonhole stitching the cut edge, then affixing a silver or gold pin for fastening to the vest. A charming made from To make your own porous plasters: Make a chemical analysis of the composition on the plaster you purchase at the drug store, secure the ingredients and prepare them. Take any old popular song of which you have tired, paste it on a sheet of muslin, then with a conductors punch make holes where the notes are printed on the music. Spread the composition (the chemical one) on the back of the reenforced music. To know whether or not an egg is fresh: Take the egg firmly between the thumb and two fingers of the right hand, lift it to a level with the eyes, then bring it down sharply upon the edge of a dish or pan. ) Our Own Colonies. When the young man appeared on the floor of the ballroom clad in a floursack and a smile, the host pushed up to him with an angry countenance and exclaimed: What does this mean, sir? How dare you appear before my guests in such a costume, when our invitations expressly stated that it was a colonial cotillon?" Well, asserted the young man, this is colonial all right. It is a costume that came direct from the Philippines. The Fits. the fool man who had permitted his wife to take him along on her search for a fall bonnet,I "the hat doesnt seem to fit Now, think a womans hat should conform to her head the same as a mans. Oh, tittered the merry milliner, "there are no fits connected with fall in the Jus. They generally develop men when the bill comes home. Bu.-observ- ed Under former regimes it was figured that this nucleus surrounded by some cast-off- s would bring about desired results. The failure of these plans need not be recalled, but it was up to Clark Griffith to realize when he took charge that if a ball team was to be built up it must be done along the same lines that the nucleus for a team had been secured. He started out along these liner and he made, a success of it. Not that he was responsible for the securing of the players who have made this a winner, but he burned all bridges behind him when he let out the old players and made it possible for the youngsters to get a chance to play. Had he retained the veterans the chances are that if the youngster! had started poorly the old fellowi would have been back In harness aow, the result would have been anothei losing team. MINTYRE GETS HIS RELEASE Instead of throwing away the ashes from your furnace, place them in a neat pile in the center of the lawn during the winter. Next spring cover with a foot of rich dirt and plant with flowers. Interspersing with miniature Alpine chalets; thus you will provide yourself with nice scenery without the expense of traveling. ' the minors was made. Ray Powell, released to St. Joe by the White Sox last spring, is to get a trial with the Tigers. The Washington team has maintained a scouting force of one and has spent $10,000 or so for players. And now look at them! Harry Whiter, the Tankee outfielder who broke one of his legs last spring, has discarded his crutches, but will not try to play again this year. Its some jump from a Class D league to the umpire staff of Ban Johnson, but this Joe OBrien from the Ohio State is said to be equal to it Columbus has recalled Outfielder Farrell from Akron. He will act as utility fielder, replacing Donica, the Blue Grass recruit, who will be sent to Akron. Chief Meyer thinks pretty well of Christy Matthewson's control when he offers to use a rocking-chai- r when catching him. Meyer says he is the best ever. Lou Fiene, the former White Sox pitcher, is now an outfielder with the Kansas City Blues. He is hitting the ball hard and often and is giving good satisfaction. Pittsburg papers say Claude Hendrix is deserving of a great deal of credit and that he has been responsible for the Pirates keeping bo well ap in the race. John Zanzel is busily engaged in winning his fourth consecutive pennant In the International league. His Rochester team is again in the lead or this years flag. Harry Wolter has a new brace for his leg and thinks the time is nearing when he will be able to move about like a regular person. The cast has been removed from his leg. The players who kick dont last the longest on the diamond, according Nine times out of to Hank O'Day. ten, says Henry, " the players kick to cover up their own faults." In talking of the efforts Harry Davis has made to make the Naps a winner it is pointed out that seventeen players who worked out in the spring are not now with the team. Comlskey camp. Thus Comiskej has provided the Milwaukee party with a backstop in Jimmy Block, a shortstop in Lena' Blackburne and as outfielder in the ravenhaired Matty. At a side issue the Old Roman also turned over considerable coin. More than twelve years Matty con stituted a wing of the peerless Buffalo CHAPTER XIV y "Yes. (Continued.) "The house is two blocks west, aong that street there, he explained, and he indicated an Intersecting thorIt is number oughfare just ahead. hinety-seveFive minutes after we enter you will drive up in front of the door and wait If we dont return In fifteen minutes come in after us! "Do you anticipate danger? Miss Thorne queried quickly. "If I had anticipated danger," reI should not have plied Mr. Grimm, permitted you to come with me. They entered the bouse number pinety-sevewith a key which Mr. Grimm produced, and a minute or so later walked into a room where three men were sitting. One of them was of a coarse, repulsive type, large and heavy; another rather dapper, of superficial polish, evidently a. foreigner; and the third the third was Ambassador Boissegur! Mr. Good morning," gentlemen! Grimm gteeted them, then ceremoniMonsieur Boissegur, your carously: riage is at the door. The three men came to their feet lastantly, and one of them he of the Mr. heavy face drew a revolver. Grimm faced him placidly. Do you know what would happen to you if you killed me? he inquired, You wouldnt live three pleasantly. minntes. Do you imagine I came in here blindly? There are a dozen men guarding the entrances to the bouse a pistol shot would bring them in. Put down that gun! Eyes challenged eyes for one long tense instant, and the man carefully laid the weapon on the table. Mr. Grimm strolled over and picked it up, after which he glanced inquiringly at the other man the ambassadors sec ond guard. And you are the gentleman, I dare say, who made the necessary trips to the ambassadors house, probably he remarked Inusing his latch-keyFirst for the letters terrogatively. to be signed, and again for the clga "Well, it wasnt sent, of course," she informed him, and her eyes were sparkling as if something amusing bad been said. One of my agents stopped n ? rettes? There was no answer and Mr. Grimm turned questioningly to Mon sieur Boissegur, silent, white of face, motionless. Yes, Monsieur," the ambassador burst out suddenly. His eyes were fixed unwaveringly on Mias Thorne. "And your escape, Monsieur? con tlnued Mr. Grimm. "I did escape. Monsieur, last night, the ambassador explained but they knew it immediately they pursued me into my own house, these two and another And dragged me Mon Dieu, back here! Monsieur, eest ! Thats all thats necessary," marked Mr. Grimm. You re- are free to go now. But there are others, Monsieur interposed Boissegur desperately "two more somewhere below, and they will not allov-- ' they will attack ! Mr. Gimms listless eyes narrowed slightly and he turned to Miss Thorne Die was a little white, but he saw enough in her face to satisfy him. Matty McIntyre. "I shall escort Monsieur Boissegur outfield, one of the fastest trio oi to his carriage, Miss Thorne, he said fly chasers in the Eastern league rnlmly. "These men will remain here Later he went to Detroit and foi intil I return. Take the revolver. If several seasons stood side by side with lither of them so much as wags his You are head shoot! not not Ty Cobb and Wahoo Sam Crawford. afraid?" "No. She smiled faintly. "I am not What Butler Coet Pittsburg. fraid last season Early Manager Tenney Mr. Grimm and the ambassador of Boston released Artie Butler to St went down the stairs, and out the Paul, along with Josh Clarke, for Harry front door. Mr. Grimm was Just turn Steinfeldt Now Butler is back in the ng to the house when from National League and it cost Barney tove came a muffled, venomous Dreyfuss five real ball players to get a shot! He took the him. The list Includes McKachnie, Iteps going up, two at a time. Miss Capron, Rehg and a catcher and out- Thorne was leaning against the wall fielder to be selected. ta if dazed; the revolver lay at her v Master of the Situation. As the women rose and started out, leaving the gentlemen over their coffee and cigars, Miss Thorne paused at the door and the blue-graeyes flashed some subtle message to the French ambassador, who, after an instant, nodded comprehendlngly, then resumed his conversation. As he left the room a few minutea later he noticed that Mr. Grimm had joined a group of automaniacs of which Mr. Cadwallader was the enthusiastic center. He spoke to his hostess, the wife of the minister from Portugal, for a moment, then went to Miss Thorne and dropped into a seat beside her. She greeted him with a smile and was still smiling aa she talked. I believe, Monsieur, she said in French, "you sent a code message to the cable office this afternoon? His eyes questioned hers quickly. "And please bear in mind that wo probably are being watched as we Mr. talk, she went on pleasantly. Grimm is the man to be afraid of. Smile dont look ao serious! She laughed outright. "Yea, 1 sent a code message, be replied. "It was your resignation? Mr. Cadwallader lapsed into eilene as he sat staring at a large group photograph which was framed on a wall of the dining-room- . Isnt that the royal family . of , Italy? he' asked. He rose and went , over to It. By Jove, It is, and here is the prince in the group. The picture was taken, I should say, about r the time I knew him. Mr. Grimm strolled over idly and stood for a long time staring ( photograph. He can drive a motor, you know, said Mr. Cadwallader, admiringly. And Italy Is the place to drive them. They forget to make any speed laws over there, and if a chap gets in your way and you knock him silly they arrest him for obstructing traffic, you know. Over here if a chap really starts to go any place in a hurry some bally idiot holds him up." "Have you ever been held up? querat-th- ied Mr, Grimm, "No, but I expect to be every day, was the reply "Ive got n new motor, you know, and Ive never been able to see how fast it is. The other evening I ran up to Baltimore with it in an hour and thirty-seveminutes from Alexandria to Druid Hill Park, and thats better than forty miles. I never did let the motor out, you know, because we ran in the dark most of the way. Mr, Grimm waa still casing at the photograph. "Did you go alone? he asked. "Theres no fun motoring alone, you J know, Senorlta Rodrigues was with me. Charming girl, what?" A little while later Mr. Grimm saun- tered out into the drawing-rooand made his way toward Miss Thorne Monand the French ambassador. sieur Boissegur rose,- and offered bis hand cordially. I hope, Monsieur," said Mr. Grimm, that you are no worse off for your your unpleasant experience?" Not at all, thanks to you, was ths I have just thanked Miss reply. Thome for her part in the affair, and Pm glad to have been of service, Interrupted Mr. Grimm lightly. The ambassador bowed ceremoniously and moved away. Mr. Grimm dropped into the seat he had Just left Youve left the legation, havent you? he asked. "You drove me out, she laughed. Drove you out? he repeated. Drove you out?" "Why, it was not only uncomfortw ble, but it was rather conspicuous b cause of the constant espionage ol your Mr. Blair and your Mr. Johnson and your Mr. Hastings, she explained, still laughing. So, I have moved to the Hotel Hilliard. Mr. Grimm was twisting the seal ring on his little finger. Im sorry if I made It uncomfortable for you, he apologized. You see . its necessary to t No explanation, Miss Thome i terrupted. "I understand. . "Im glad you do, he replied n - sert-oaely- "How less to yow-twte- ad remain in the city? "Really I dont know two, thre four weeks, perhaps. Why? I was Just wondering." SSnorita Rodriguez came toward them. i "Were going to play bridge, she said, "and we need you, Isabel, to Nothing Can Stop Us Nothing. make the four. Come. I hate to takt her away, Mr. Grimm. it. I may add that it will not be sent1 Mr. Grimm and Miss Thorne rose The ambassadors eyes grew steely, For an instant her slim together. then blank again. hand white rested on Mr. Grimm's am underI wbat to Mademoiselle, sleeve and she stared Into his eyes unstand from that? he demanded. with a little of melanYou are to understand that I am derstanding absolute master of the situation in choly In her own. , They left Mr, Washington at this moment, she re- Grimm there. (TO BE CONTINUED.) plied positively. The smile on her lips and the tone of her voice were ADVERSE CRITICISM. From the be- HATED strangely at variance. ginning I let you understand that ultimately you would receive your in- Actor Retorts to Critics Opinion With structions from Paris; now I know a George Washington , they will reach you by cable tomorStory. row. Within a week the compact will be signed. Whether you approve of The late Frank Worthing, the weft It or not it will be signed for your known actor, was the subject of a r country by a special envoy whose au- cent discussion at the Pen and Pencil thority is greater than yours his club in Philadelphia. A dramatic critthe Prince Benedetto ic said; Highness, dAbruzzi. Worthing, though a superb actor, Has he reached Washington?' hated adverse criticism he always caled It To some He is in Washington. He has adverse criticism of mine he retorted been here for some time, incognito. You have one winter night at the Majestic, with She was silent a moment. been a source of danger to our plans," a George Washington story. If it had not been for an "Ho said 1 reminded him in my crib she added. accident you would still have been teal remarks of a Scot named Saundcomfortably kept out in Alexandria ers. where Mr. Grimm and I found you. Saunders, said an American, did Please remember. Monsieur, that we you ever read tb- - history of America T 'Aweel. I cacna say I hev, Saundwill accomplish what we set out to ers replied do. Nothing can stop us nothing Then ill lend you the book, said At Just about the same moment the Id like you to read name of Prince dAbruzJ had been the American but in a dif- about George Washington.' used in the dining-room- , What about him? Saundera inMr. Cadwallader ferent connection. was reciting some incident of an auto- quired coldly. " 'George Washington, the eald mobile trip in Italy when he had been connected with the British embassy American, 'was celebrated in history as the boy who couldnt tell a lie.' there said Saunders. Could he no? was he lhe prince said, driving," muckie to boast Man. there's no and one of the best I ever saw. Corking chap, the prince; democratic, you a boot in that He couldna lie, ye say? standard know, and all that sort of thing He Noo we Scots bae a higher We can lie, but we was one scion of royalty who didnt o veracity. " mind soiling his hands by diving in won't! a At car it himself. and fixing under , Little Willie Again. that time he was inclined to be wild "Pa! came little Willies vole that was eight or nine years ago but they say now be has settled down from tjie darkness of the nursery Pa gave a bad imitation of a snore. to work, and is one of the real diplomatic powers of Italy I haven't seen He was tired and did not wish to he disturbed. him for a half dozen years "Pa!" came the little voice again How old a man is he? asked Mr. "Wbat is it. Willie?" replied his teGrimm carelessly. , ther. thirty-eightsleepily. perhaps; Thirty five, Turn in here; I want to ast yo I dont know, replied Mr. CadwallaBald the little voice. der, its odd, you know, the number sumpin ," rose s So up from his downy and, pa all and that and of princes and slipper sort of thing one can find knocking putting on his bath-rob- e about in Italy and Germany and Spain. marched into the nursery "Weil, what Is it now? he asked. One never hears of half of them. I "Say, pa," said little Willie, "If yo never had heard of the Prince dAbruzzi until I went to Italy, and Ive heard waa to feed the cow on soap would Harper' Jolly well little of him since, except she give shaving-cream?- " Weekly. indirectly. t hyper-crIU-cis- biue-blood- |