Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1906-05-02

sonaliy to the Emperor. receiving his con-
gratuations. then retired to our tents for
food and rest But the surroundings were
so novel and Of such Interest that huntea
up E1eischmann. the modest center or an
enthusiastic group of admirers. and with
him made n tour OF the camp.
Ii enormous aggregation OF men,
aud horses and apparatus OF war. We rode
for two hours, taking In the several lesser
camps going TO make up the greater. AT
every step found evidences or organization
and discipline In the highest degree Of per-
fection- This was no haphazard INVASION
Through his stan, the Emperor was in con-
slant touch with his. troops IT mattered
not at what hour AN inquiry might arise as
to Ammunition. raflonS. health. spirit. of
any given number Of his men: the answer.
exact and accurate, was before him In
Incredibly short space of time. The tele-
phone relied for communication.
and wires were always up aud working
where needed. The Held hospitals admir-
ably equipped. were close behind. The ell
Siseerx worked almost without orders.
seem Ing TO discern the NEED in advance.
The comInissarist. too. was above critic
ism. Your German soldier Is enormous
eater. caring more about quantity than
quality. Nothing initiates him much
hunger and thirst. In which circumstance
he furnishes the most unplca sing contrast
To the French soldier, who Is always pat
lent and commonly cheerful under such priv
atoms. But here no man could complain
OF "A shortage Of food or drink. nor OF lack
OF variety. The countless wagons. loaded
with supplies for men and animals, i'm
pressed me constantly. In truth. L thought,
an army moves ON it's belly. Here is the
proof
Opposed to this discipline stood the French
lack of preparation Of which La tour had
spoken that evening In the Club. 1t was
common report that some fatal shortcoming
would show out at the critical moment.
Perhaps this French characteristics 50 well
known, was responsible for the German
cock-surcness. At any rate, there was no
apprehension of failure. Every man in that
vast army felt certain OF success.
We were Just leaving the baloon-sheds
when mn orderly from headquarters role up
an,l gave me the Emperor = COMING nd to re-
port to him at once. F1cischmuun and /
hurried back. wondering what was foot.
As we crossed the great Ncriun road an
automobile corps passed. just arrived from
n scouttnz expedition south The cars were
large aud heavy, OF high speed and great
radius or action. All tho vulnerable parts
were artnored. and adjustable metal shields
extended around sides and front They
were American machines OF the new Vinton
type.
The Emperor eyes were very cold, and
his face stern. Ha sat al a small table I'm a
lower room Of the stone road-housa where
he had established temporary headquarters.
Before him were henpcd maps and papers.
lilo acknowledged my salute and spoke to
me harshly:
what do you know OF the spy, Latour'"
spoke cautiously. "Only that We were
friendly I'm Paris. your majesty. and that
he WAS sentenced TO die this morning. 4
suppose he has paid the penalty"
For full half "a minute the Emperor look
ed into my eyes. knew he questioned my
II have here a message from the cha
teau ne said finally. 1T seems that your
precious Mademoiselle Lagunay Ia playing
tricks on Ms. She left this morning at day.
light with her servants. and for compan-
Ion she cnrried-Latour. Griesman is after
them with squad of cavalry"
stood there like struck dumb. Nv
astonishinent and chagrin must have been
evident, for the Emperor spoke less severe
" "a he rose from his chair:
For your saks,' he said. ''T have order
al that Madamoisclle be not harmed.
though she has very hagrantly violated her
parole; but can not speak for what may
happen if Griesman should encounter re-
sstnnce. You may go"
Dismissed Thus l could but stagger out in
10 tho sunlight whore Fleischmann await
ell me. God! What had she donel Latour
aided TO escape in her carriage! Griesman
n pursuit-that scoundrel. Griesman. whom
l had so nearly disembowelled for insulting
Aimee! Short shrift might she expect from
him. He was justified In shooting every
member OF her party.
told F1eischmann the facts. He swore
nerceiy. lie had already Joined me in my
what will you dor' he asked.
DOT why cut for the chateau ~ fast
/" .nS S1n S"v ! replied co. -. ,.,,,,.
mission"
Permission the devil. ask permission
or no man. started for the corral 20
get my horse. was 90 blind with rage.
that nearly ran into q huge automobile
standing in the road. Instantly / knew
what 10 do.
turned to the chaufreur-private. ''This
~ the Nlnton machine. l see. ann Berlin
The private saluted and steppe out /
leapcd 10 the wheel seat "Jdmp In |
Fleischmann. ! said. Let me show you
The'bis sergeant obeyed. but RcsitatIngIy, |
n- though snspeeting my ruse. released