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Show ! ose Described as Disease of Civilization ; Figure observes the Manchester '3-- y .ahas been called a disease it i ytion, on the ground that w snore because the do not 1 Hi audible announcement J0 gave ' himof the of presence nav In the neigh- d other tribesmen would enemy get short an of With civilization (runs the and with i ' ,nt) came security, I r thoe nasal noises of the ! Jaml not of the night only, for E-- 3EE t,5nater, when he was speaks' $ "4 that snoring was out of t 1 n the house of commons. I I Br are those who draw fine ! i ions between different ways ring. When Beau Brununell ,ce traveling from Calais to COPYRIGHT By SAX ROHMER VV.NU SERVICE to found himself in the com-0- f who a king's niesseeger, CHAPTER VIII Continued The curtains were still swaying jaid that the Beau slept the when Yuan Ilee See began to laugh. 12 nay, and even snored. But lie dropped back Into his seat as stenger added w hat he thought The Wallaroo was nearing the circumstance, the big ship was lost from view. ,n extenuating snored A grim foreboding, a foreboding end of the Bitter Lakes when Doc3Ir. Brummell tor Oestler entered the Marconi In which were the qualities of ter,he a gentleman." room. The operator, with fixed earror, seized upon him remorselessI to a mesly. Something a voice undeniable pieces, was listening-iTown Doomed by River 1 told him that never again In life sage, and continued to scribble Innied to destruction by the Oxus f the central Asiatic town of would he set eyes upon the U. M. S. dustriously. The message which came ticking as the cap-- ; Wallaroo. , . . 4 il is being replaced s out rend as follows: by a new city Commander RMS Wallaroo on The dark eyes of Orange jes away In the jungle. With- Blossom long, Scotland Yard .following narrowed authority and once four narrowed, in years the river, were merely slits In her passengers will be arrested at Suez distant, has eaten away its until they Doctor Oestler Miss Valerie until It Is only 830 yards front small, pale face. She stood In a tiny stop Ednam room down a little stop Signed Robert Shale peering through The Soviet government lfn. British consul Port Said" elated $23,000,000 for the new lattice into a lacquered bedroom. She was watching a girl scantily Jackson, the operator, pushing clad ; a girl whose hair In the re- back his earpiece, looked up at DocExcuse me. Doctor. flected sunlight gleamed like pol- tor Oestler. ished copper, whose slim shape, Message for the commander." And which was at least as nearly perfect he pulled aside a curtain communiHOT as her own, yet had a symmetry cating with an Inner room. Davis!" -he shouted Carry on. Ive got to which was different; whose skin whose skin, she thought was go up to the bridge." Davis, the second operator, came white. out. You want to send a telegram beaua was of she beautiful Yes, AT CROCEITS J ty totally dissimilar from Orange sir?" , MAKES 10 CLASSES tshion Doctor Oestler nodded gravely, Blossoms a rose like western beauof cap. ty, which, in Its quality, belonged to reaching for the message pad Not Author Lament ie cape in- those cold, clammy countries which a word had escaped his keenly atit is mei tempted to think that la this Orange Blossom so heartily detest- tuned ears. Whatever message he ront like world only the Impossible can ed. And the room had been refur- had Intended to dispatch, this was one w Relief, Rupert Hughes. nished . . . rose color. Orange Blos- the one he wrote put: Julian Hess care of post office som nodded her wicked little head. ipe Kipp' Below, Eileen was moving from Koseir Suez searchlight in sight BLACK WIDOW place to place, trying the doors, further communication Impossible some toi ffiie deadly Black Widow leaning over the balcony breathing stop. Will advise later signed Oestthe cut ler. quickly, almost panting. Off Port Tewfik there was rather ts a grn leer's bite Is decidedly Iler eyes were wide open. Hidemore than the usual delay. A poower prerous to ously beautiful blue eyes although people. officer came off In a launch, le or lafisj VatcIi her lashes," thought Orange Blos- lice W'as Sp ome. met at the top of the ladlie mine. But as fjiem in garages, corners of som, are not as long der by the purser. same are all and the dark, long they you see and make her dered olljKes elc TJ f I know what you've come about, eyes look like sap38, 40, '4P spray THOROUGHLY But a most She has very beautiful said Winter blankly. phires. yardcLY-TOIt also kills FLIES, arms!" 3 extraordinary thing has happened. liiQUITOES and other insects. Very, very softly, Orange Blos- Come up to the captains room; S in cfnj Be sure you get som closed the little grill behind the hes expecting you. Neither of the lattice. And, her small hands with berths occupied by the parties their pink ' tinted nails tightly you've come out to arrest were slept clenched, turned away. A shadow In last night! Not slept In! But. . . blocked the entrance to the cupbI dont know If they dropped oard-like sew cl art forroom. moved She photo finishing quality. Lowest prices. 9 to confront Yuan Ilee Into the canal and swam ashore, or t rolls developed and printed SQa ward what happened but neither Doctor same Clrcu day. Par Photug, San Jose Cal. See. Ping Little flower, what are you doing Oestler nor Miss Ednarn Is on board here?" What you came to do," she re- PARKERS HAIR BALSAM Towards dusk, a motor boat Removes Dandruff Stops Hair Falling' V, ' raced towards a tiny port of the xW 'V Imparts Color and yi Gray and Faded Hair Red sea. Past a wooden pier the 00 at Druggists. NY Wks . Patcno? boat sped, swung around periloussuTON SHAMPOO Ideal for use in ly, checked, and ran in to where on with Parkers Hair BalsanxMakes the ancient stone steps led up to a $ and fluffy. 60 cents by mail or ftt drag Chemical Works, Patchogae,N. Y. wharf. Two men sprang ashore and SELF assisted a woman to mount Jhe j. One man went back on steps. son 3 board; the other and the woman climbed an nnpaved street In silence ntly for a time. Doctor Oestler broke this long siX prl!4 lence. I wonder, Valerie," he said, one or way to by chewing head Elmore Milnesia Wafers speaking In German, what our re- 'I n A. tfj YUAfxi .. 'i r LAUd ROHMER Kara-Kalpa- k rintPl 'X 042 XOtnL SnSk JerS... rs5S35 23. ... !t 1 Mil V'N v . UTRALiZE Acids g-- ! obtain a full size 20c package Wafers comaining twelve Pit doses by furnishing ns with mighty ji&'ne of your local druggist if he said pffl'ot happen to carry Milnesia I jp in stock, by enclosing 10c in or postage art stamps. Address r "a r good dea1,1' products. inc, tJrd St, Long Island City, N.Y. ie rulei re in nesia ' )ur skill E Yuan Ilee See was studying a Jabbering throng, making for o.t number of messages, or, rather, exit at Keiioti, his hand reeled upon staring at them through the lenses the automatic in his pocket. of his glasses with unseeing e.es. A tail Arab Juried him. Tele At last: Phone on jour right! said an Eng Sinee the man Haig Is dead, how i'!i vohe. It was the man from ean this he? he asked Aswaml Cairo. Iasha. The message from the conHaig called up he Mml.r, as nr sul states clearly upon authority of ranged, inspector Dawson llaig Scotland Yard. What can this speaking," he said. You hate beeti mean? It Is certain ttiat he is advised by Cairo? dead?" Quite right. Inspector, the voice Mohammed reported It," said the replied; to his great relief tlmt of The doctor confirmed an Englishman. 1 Egyptian. bate arranged the news, telling us that Haig was to hate the place watched. It's the not on board when the Wallaroo left Cafe Magrnbl. Any one of the drivPort Said. Then came ids last radio ers outside the station will take jou from the sldp advising us that the there. Clip of our fellows Is Inside. police awaited his arrival at Suez. There's nothing conspicuous about Finally, as my lord knows, we received a message notifying ns that he was back at Ismailla ami claiming emergency air transport. My own Fokker was under orders to leave Heliopolis for Koseir. I got a message through to my pilot or I did my best to do so. If he received It In time, be will have alighted behind Ismailla to pick up the doctor. . . ." Yuan Ilee See hissed softly for some moments. Is the man Joseph here? he asked. Ills Instructions were to report to Ilassan es Suk, and Hassnns orders were to facilitate his journey to Klseir, where IIc-s- will see him and arrange for his crossing. Yuan Ilee See rested a plump, tapering finger upon the messages, 3 and: Good Intentions may lend to dishe said softly. We have now no agent on board the Wallaroo and it Is late to alter plans so delicate." I quite agree," the pasha replied. But except In respect of exact Information regarding the ships position, I dont think the situation is serious. You dont think so? Yuan Ilee See whispered even more softly. "A radio message will tell the truth to the world, and we shall be helpless to silence It. I have provided for that, the Emil Grntz Egyptian answered. was one of the four best gunners In the German navy. Before any notice Is given he must shoot down the mainmast This will disable the radio. If he should ndss, which Is unlikely, there Is the second In charge of Jo Lung, quick-fire- r your own gunner. Yuan Ilee See began hissing again; then: We cannot know how much has leaked out; cannot know. This new danger is one we owe to the man Haig. He died too easily. I should have liked to supervise his death. It may mean disaster, but we can only hope. Furthermore, It will have to be a torpedo, after all. Do you realize this? Asw'aml Pasha Inclined his head. I had already arranged for It. Your staff work, my friend, has been good but not excellent Myself, I should have diverted the Fokker direct to our base, since Doctor Oestler may be In possession of details touching our personal security. Well, It Is perhaps unnecessary that I should detain you any longer. Have you added to your collection recently? Does some new gem of loveliness call you to clinging arms? No, Excellency. . . . And your- self?" Yuan Ilee See raised closed eyes to Aswaml. Yes, he answered upon a tremulous flute note: a fragrant western rose. But I fear the thorns, my friend. I could not resist But I fear I have been rash. , . . For her sweet sake I have Imception will be?" We have done our best," the periled our enterprise our lives woman answered sulkily. We are This you know. But Chinese are gamblers, and those who Join them lucky to be here." We may be lucky, my dear, the In play must gamble also," But If this undoctor amended. Dawson Ilnlg adjusted thedead fortunate Interference with Mr. breezes and a Kings plans means failure for those tnan8 tarbush. Sea touch of African sun already had plans, then, I fear. . . tanned bis nnturally pale The two travelers pursued their lightly face. And, as he saw In the mirror the the hill, leaving tiny, way up the wash bowl, the effect was furtive town behind them. A high above so bad. He did not in the least not white wall broke a line of funereal resemble the Joseph who had died, trees on the right, and presently, In he might have passed for one but turn, was broken by a pointed gate- of the lighter skinned natives for teak. One way of a Turk or for a Greek. was open. wing of this gateway The letter of travel" seemed to Doctor Oestler and Valerie Ednam that the man called Ilas-a- n Indicate a entered large courtyard. not know Joseph by did From the threshold of a doorway But as the truin was nearing a be sight which glimpsed might beyond Keneh now, one Important decision richly furnished room stepped a to be made: How was "Joremained in There uniform. negro gigantic for his total Ignoto account a In seph" Arabic, was a brief challenge rance of Arabic? Upon the correct reply, and the big negro stepped further out Into the courtyard, raising solution his life might hang. The Cairo police had proved to be a black hand and pointing. surprisingly efficient Keneh had Above the tiers of lighted winand a man whose Job dows, higher yet upon the third floor been advised, all his (Haig's) moveto cover was of the great mansion, light shone second-classecout through the Intricate pattern of ments, was in the above all fearful things tion. But a lattice window. vetoed any raids Doctor Oestler nodded In compre- for Eileen, he had not authorized by himarrests or enwoman and the He hension. self. He knew something of the retered the room. Yu'an Ilee Fee. One Behind that high window, Yuan sources of move and she might be lost false and rolled spectacled, Ilee See, blue bent over bis Arab writing table. forever As he pushed his way through the Aswaml pasha stood beside him. d The Long Blossom Dark Eyes of Orange Narrowed and Nar- - rowed. I have been watching her the white girl Does she please you? She Is pretty as a lotus, my lord, St e Is dantender and delicate. gerous merchandise, Yuan; you take too many risks." You think so, Little Blossom? Have I ever failed in my trading? The womans long dark eyes were almost closed; she held her Imperious little head very high. The eyes of Yuan flee See to all appearances were closed entirely. Yet these two watched each other, standing perfectly motionless; un- plled. ate HIKES NEWEST HOSTELRY lobby Is delightfnlly air during the summer months for Every Room A or d I ',1 Dooms - 200 Baths ... til: HOTEL emple Square jfoes $1.50 to $3.00 -- r P J not, 1 Spiare Iim friendly atmo-- Jj 'H alwtyt find it iminie comfortable, and "ftreeahle. You can why thia hotel iai a ,vrlr"bla, u PS n 1 v I ,. 1 RECOMMENDED appr.wl.te why, of distinction to stop beautiful ho.telry jT7.., Have I offended my lord?" the woman asked softly. came the "Only In disobedience, flute tones, which I have learned to expect of you. This slight fault can easily be remedied by an exercise of that virtue of silence which I hnve frequently recommended. Ills stillness was alarming. Ills arms were locked behind him. Orange Blossom smiled disdainfully, caught up her Jade green robe, gathering It more closely about her. Walking slowly, she passed Yuon Ilee See where he stood She crossed the polished mahogany floor to a curtained doorway, and through fds she went out ! f aster," es-Su- k s 1 THE STORY FROM THE OPENING CHAPTER X D t V . '.fX' ArJ, A The Effect Was Not So Bad. him except that hes smoking a very large meerschaum pipel Bump Into him on your way out so that he drops his pipe. Stoop to pick It up and give him your next address." The Cafe Mugrabi fronted upon a street In which there were tawdry Painted places of entertainment womens faces peered out from upper windows. Soon Haig stood staring Into a sort of cave In a high wall presumably the Cafe Magrabl. There wrns a wooden sent along one side, and a few low stools. Four or five Arabs crouched In the shadows of the place. A slovenly looking negro emerged from the blackness at the end of the eae ami approached. But llaig had not yet discovered his man. Then he observed a customer who, unlike the rest, did not smoke cigarettes an Arab, apparently, muffled up In rags, and crouching In a dim corner. A glass rested upon a small stool beside him. And this eccentric Arab In the corner smoked a meerschaum pipe I Hassau es Suk," said Haig many-colore- ba-e- Stsrvlca. EASY TO FOLLOW PRACTICES THAT LEAD TO HEALTH By MARY a MeCORMICIC 3 WITH THE d . Reduce your Ironing time I Iron eny place with your !&bcr one-hathe Coleman. Iti entirely No eortfa or virce. 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Healthy homes produce healthy children not so much because of heredity as because there the prae tlees which lead to hqnlth, such as proper eating, plenty of rest, tran nullify and cleanliness become a part of the childs lmhlts automatically. For the same reason, unhealthy homes tend to produce children witn health defects. The child of such a home does not have an opportunity to learn good health habits, lie Imitates the lmd health habits of bis parents. Briefly, the fundamental rules for d 00 BE Haig overboard hut s Eileen disappear,. H ii escipfsi from the la lured Into a "bath of feathers one of the plotter. Liken, drugfced, rt g.iius con Joseph, and shoot, trap aciounneas In Yuan' headquarters. Eat properly, plenty of ml!k, veg tables, fruits, bread and other sh pie foods. Begukir exon kse hut not to i mm h in the open sir and sunlight. I'hildun should have 9 to 12 hours sleep at night, according to age, with an afternoon nap uI.m), If posMble Keep clean. Thee rules are so simple and are d so much on ordinary common sense that It Is surprising that tliev are so little understood by grown ups. Yet It Is a fact that relatively few adults do understand them or practice them. Schools mimt teach the- ru'es to children, for lieaPti To Resharpen Orange Sticks leaching In a fundamental part of An orange stick is not of much the educational process but parents service as a nail cleaner unites it nnmt also assume the respoii'-lhllilhas a sharp polpL But If your of teaching them and what Is more of practhlng them. orange stick has become blunted, d not throw It away: But lu Into tie Children learn by Imit iting ant pencil sharpener and renew its point. practices learned In the home will It will give you service for a Ion? often endure for a lifetime, while time to come. those learned In school and not fol THE HOUSEWIFE, lowed at home will have relatively Copyright bv Pt.bHe Ladner Inc. little effect. NU d sharply. The negro nodded, retired Into darkness, and presently returned. He Indicated that llaig should follow. Haig crossed the reeking little room, almost brushing the garments of the meerschaum smoker. A door on the right of an uncar-petewas open, four steps pns'-ag- e descending to a sunken chamber. As the negro withdrew llaig watched the curtained doorway. The first test was about to come. Another door at the further end of the room opened, and a venerable Arab entered, his peering face a wrinkled mass of cunning; but Ids first words lifted a great load from the inspectors mind. It surely can he none other than Joseph, who delights my eyes!" he said In excellent Biblical English. You are late, Joseph, but welcome. Give me the letter, son." llaig sllpntly placed the letter In hand of the old Arab. the claw-lik- e Ilassan barely glanced at It. but, plunging his fingers beneath his robe, produced another, Identical In appearance. It Is well, Joseph," he said. The wise man cultivate paucity of speech, hut abundance of observation." He watched, as Haig, noting that the second envelope bore the same typewritten superscription : For Joseph" opened It and took out the slip of paper It contained, This was what he read: Yon will leave Immediately by car for Koseir. Report at the house of Dr. Julian Hess. Chief. Dawson llaig nodded, and placed letter and envelope In his pocket. he said, "to "I am ready, obey my orders, when I hnve cooled my body and moistened my throat." llaig mounted the steps and walked along the nncarpeted passage, pulling the curtatns he stumbled over the man who sat there . , . and a meerschaum pipe fell to the floor and smashed. Inshallnhl" groaned the owner, llaig stooped swiftly. Koseir by car In five minutes," he whispered. "House of Dr. Julian IIcvs." came a muf"Offer me money! fled whisper, Haig put his hand Into cldl-lre- are: Housewife's Idea Box ... to hia living In London, ay good-bMan Kearney, youmv American the Wallaroo which la conveying 2,000,000 In gold giater Eileen, on board Dawson In love Haig. 0f gcotland Yard, very much when: to Australia. Inspector la convinced la concealed In Jo his pocket, With Eileen la on the trail of opium he Give him no money! camp an He delegate Kearney, with Detective Norwich, to visit ua. w.rehn ung. es Suk shriek from ffas-i- n can. While there Kearney pick, up and the place and find out what he he turns over to Haig. Yuan Hee See. angry of which a "He Is mud, elbow. notebook, a lump his at away carries He send, men after Nor- leader of international thieves, la at Jo Lungs. a son of filth an unutterable liar! It was a trick !" y rood health, both for adults and A Distinctive Residence Mrs. 3. H. 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