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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07

sons must not know of Sir Mortimer's
guilt. For though the papers, the
proof, was in our possession, the fact
remained. And if Captain Forbes
knew that | was not Sir Mortimer
Brett, but an impostor, would he not
demand those papers? And having
them, would he not read them?
And Madame de WARMER? To what
extremes would she not go in her
rage? Now she believed that in some
way l had been cognizant of Captain
Forbes escape, and had gone to the
room containing the safe to give him
assistance. But when she. knew, as
she must presently, that / had taken
the papers from the safe / could not
doubt that she would not submit meek
ly. She would have her revenge, both
on Helena and on myself She would
insist on telling Captain Forbes of Sir
Mortimer's guilt.
He would demand from me the pa
pers and my cleverness would have
gone for nothing. For the mind of
Forbes moved in an obstinate channel.
Duty to him was a soldiers first i'm
pulse. In doing what he thought his
duty, he would sacrifice ALL Not Hell
ena's tears, nor my own entreaties,
would prevent him from hurrying
back to Downing street with the
proofs of Sir Mortimers guilt.
For some seconds after we had
reached the large anteroom. the three
IF re ctoOd lika co MANY way 7oliros
Each of us had ample reason to feel
Ill at ease.
81 have the honor to report to your
Excellency," said Forbes at length, In
voice that was admirably controlled
despite his indignation, that the Sec
ond dispatch-a dispatch of profound
Importance, as | warned your Excel
lency at Vitznau-was stolen from me
lat night Nay express the hope
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
"Ah,, that's better" he sighed. NOW

"Ah,, that's better" he sighed. NOW
am among friends" His sardonic
smile took in Madame de WARMER and
myself. who had not yet recovered
from our establishment.
Indeed, it was rather embarrass.
ment that held me speechless. Pres
entity he would know that 1t was not
Sir Mortimer whom he had surprised
at the safe. And knowing that, 1t was
inevitable that he mistake me for one
of the conspirators. First of all at
Vitznau-I had taken dispatches from
his hand. Had / indeed been really
under the influence of an opiate |
might have urged that as the reason.
could have said that / was not con-
scious of, any deception; l was simply
a victim of DR.. Starva and Madame de
WARMER, and not responsible for my
acts.
But not only had l not taken the
opiate, but Madame de WARMER knew
that l had not, and even had l wished
to tell the lie she would have contra
dicted me.
And now he had caught me red
handed at the safe. He would draw
his conclusions swiftly. 1t would be
absurd to suppose that / should know
the combination of the safe, merely
as Madame de WARMERS guest. A
hostess does not vouchsafe to her
guest the key of her strong box. If l
were not Sir Mortimer, l must be in
league with Madame de WARMER and
Dr. Starva.
That was the conclusion he must ar
rive at To tell him the absolute truth
that by one chance out of ten thou
sand | had stumbled on the combina-
tion-would only deepen his convic-
ton as to my guilt.
And Helena? What would she
think? Would her faith in me be so
strong that she would believe me?
Had Captain Forbes not surprised me
at this moment my guessing of the rid
die of the safe would have seemed
miraculous indeed, but the fact that |
had the papers, and could place them
in her hands to be destroyed, would
support my story readily enough.
But 1 dare not give to her these
papers before Captain Forbes and
Madame de WARMER? 1t seemed to me
that the kings messenger of all per-
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
FEET OUT.
She Had Curious Habits.

When a person has to keep the feet
out from under cover during the cold
est nights in winter because of the.
heat and prickly sensation, it is time
that coffee, which causes the trouble.
be left off.
There is no end to the nervous con-
ditions that coffee will produce. 1t
shows in one way in one person and in
another way in another. In this case
the lady lived in s. Oak. She says:
II have had TO lie awake half the
night with my feet and limbs out of
the bed ON the coolest nights. and felt
afraid to sleep for fear ON ,atching
cold. l had been troubled 70 years
with twitching and jerking of the
lower limbs, and for most of the time
have been unable to go to church or to
lectures because of that awful feeling
that must keep on the move.
when n was brought to my atten-
ton that coffee caused so many ner-
vous diseases, l concluded to- drop
coffee and take Postum Food Coffee to-
see If my trouble was caused by coffee
drinking.
Il only drank one cup of coffee for
breakfast but that was enough to do
the business for me. When l quit 1t
my troubles disappeared in an almost
miraculous way. Now have no more
Of the Jerking and twitching and can
sleep with any amount of bedding over
me and sleep all night, in sound. peace
full rest. 81
Postum Food Coffee is absolutely
worth its weight In gold to me"
There's a Reason" Read the little
health classic, The Road to Well
VILE" In pkga -
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
She Experimented.

A little girl of five was taken to
church one Sunday and listened with
unexpected attention to the sermon,
which graphically told the story of
the stilling of the tempest on the Sea
of Galilee, and how Christ walked on
the waves. In the afternoon her moth
er missed her and began an anxious
search of the house. AS she neared
the bathroom she heard sounds of
splashipg, and hurried to the door to
behold a small, excited face peering
over the rim of the big white tub, and
to hear small, excited voice ex-
claim: "Say, mamma, this walking
on the water is quite trick"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
Time TO EIY.

The trust magnate leaped up from
the banquet table and made dive
for his 100-mile-an-hour automobile.
Hold on" cried the astonished
POSTMASTER. won't you wait for us
to serve the dessert?"
mo-" replied the nervous magnate;
81 just saw a suspicious face loom up
at the window. The next thing served
will be process"
And telling his chauffeur to put on
full speed the wealthy fugitive headed
for the next state.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
"C-O-W-A-R- D."

l heard the woman without call my
name in frenzy of rage, her hands
beating against the door.
Once more l turned the handle. 1t
yielded to my touch. The safe was
open.
| saw no papers of any sort in the
large compartment. 1t was empty
with the exception of jewel case.
slipped out drawer, the only one in
the safe. Two packets were there.
/ seized them greedily. l was about
to open them, when shadow fell
across the room There was a light
step behind me. 1 looked up, the pa
pers in my hand.
Captain Forbes was standing by my
side.
He had made his entrance through
the open window.
Good evening, Sir Mortimer"
/ rose to my feet, staring at him
stupefied.
II am sorry If my abrupt and un-
ceremonious entrance has alarmed
YOU" he said mocklngly, and regarded
me with a cold smile.
"You have managed to escape?" l
stammered.
Exactly; and | hope | do not in
convenience you. With your permits
sion, sir, l will withdraw the bolt. This
little room reminds me too well of the
one / have just left 1t is too cramped
for my taste"
He brushed by me brusquely and
drew the bolt l thrust the papers in
my breast pocket. With one motion
/ closed the safe softly, and turned the
knob.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
Sure to Have One.

Lincoln Steffens, in an address on
municipal politics, said in Chicago of
a certain city: X
THAT city is as notorious for its
rottenness as the town Of Pebbles is
notorious for another characteristic.
Here is an incident that will give
you an idea of the reputation of Peb-
bles.
"On a train one day man rushed
into a car, held up his hand for atten-
ton, and shouted excitedly:
anybody here who belongs to
Pebbles?'
"'Aye; l do said small, dry old
fellow calmly.
"'Then, said the other, lend us yer
cOrkscrew.'"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
Evil Of Tippinq system.

Although there is great effort made
to keep secret the thefts in hotels and
restaurants in New York, tits quite
evident they are on rapid increase.
The manager of a large restaurant
says the system of having servants
depend almost entirely upon patrons
for their pay lowers their moral STAN
dard and causes them to look on those
they are supposed to serve as their
legitimate prey.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
Great Discovery Announced.

Sir William Crookes, as a result OF
his own researches and the expert
ments Of Professors Krowalski and
Moscicki Of Freiburg university, has
discovered q process of extracting
nitric acid from the atmosphere. The
process is available for commercial,
Industrial and agricultural purposes.
and Is expected to revolutionise the
nitrate industry and the worlds food
problem
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
Pointed Conversation.
Jack, 1 am going away"

TACK, / am going away"
"Going away, Madge?"
"Yes, going away. But before l go
1 have something to say to you"
Something to say to me, little
wife,"
Yes, something to say to you. Don't
send me any poker stories in lieu Of
the weekly remittance. Thatll be
about all !"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
Not What She Wanted.

Lawyer-Yes, my dear young lady,
you have perfect case. If you wish,
1 can secure you a divorce without
publicity in six months.
Young Lady-But, my dear sir, you
don't understand at all. 1 am an
actress.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07

You must love your work and not
be always looking over the edge of it
wanting your play to begin.-George
Eliot.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
Where Rus,la Is BEHIND.

England has 144 churches for every
100000 people. In Russia there are
only SIS churches for o similar mum
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07
CHAPTER xxx.
Trapped.

Trapped.
Captain Fo-Scs passed into the
larger room. followed him slowly.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-09-07

ing in you to defend one who has ira
duced your brothers honor How dare
you claim an impostor like this as
friend? He must be indeed clever
villain to have SO deceived YOU"
"Mr. Haddon has done enough" she
answered proudly, ito justify my faith
in him. And let me tell you, Captain
Forbes, that l believe in his word so
implicitly that | have given him my
word that until midnight tonight
shall neither question his motives nor
interfere with any action of his. Nor
shall permit another to act on my be-
half"
Indignation and surprise fought for
mastery, as Forbes answered with res
olution:
81 shall refuse to obey you, Miss
Brett. You forget that 1t is not your
self who has been wronged so much
as Sir Mortimer and myself. Now, sir,
give me those papers that you took
from the safe"
nier, shocked into rigid attention.
spoke. Her surprise a the demand
forced from her a contemptuous de-
Tense of myself.
You are mad!" she cried involun;
tarily.
"You see, Miss Brett" exclaimed
Forbes, with satisfaction, his accom-
plice defends him."
To BE coNTINUEDs
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-04
PEACE IS POLICY
OF THE GERMANS
KAISER SAYS RESULTS OF CON-
QUEST WOULD NOT JUSTIFY
SUCH MEASURES.

BERLIN, Dec. 4.-In an open state
ment on the future of the German for
eigr. policy the kaiser today states that
peace will be the dominant tone OF
German policy in the future. The navy
will be steadily improved for the de-
velopment and protection of the colo
lies. In regard to European conquest
the kaiser frankly discussed the adj
visibility of attempting the conquest
Of powers and concludes none were
worth the trouble. Norway and Den
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; CITY NEWS IN BRIEF Z
, . . . .

4 . . . . . . . . . .
Yesterday Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Maxon, Pleasant street, were made
happy by the arrival of baby girl.
Mother and child are doing nicely.
Judge w. c. WingarG yesterday
competed the moving of his house at
1909 Chase avenue from the rear Of the
lot to the front.
James Hutchinson of Penileton, is in
the city purchasing nursery stock.
He will engage in the nursery bust
ness il, the Oregon city.
The Ladies' Guild of the Central
Chris ian church will give Christmas
sale and supper in the basement of the
church. Friday evening, December 6.
Rev. j. H. Baintcn addressed the stu
dents of Whitman college at chapel ex-
ercises yesterday morning, taking for
his theme, Doing Things
About 80 young people of the city
made up a party which took straw
ride to Mrs Chris Ennis ranch last
hight, where they surprised Mrs.
Schott. The evening was pleasantly
spent in playing games after which the
party had a delightful ride home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Barry Of
Seattle, are visiting in the city for a
few days and have rooms at the
Dacres hotel. This is their first visit
to Walla Walla since their wedding in
Portland, November IL, and they are
receiving the congratulations and good
wishes Of their many friends. Mr.
Barry has been transacting business
ard Mrs. Barry, formerly Miss Mayme
Elliott. is enjoying her visit to her
former home.
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E. Hatch of Kahlotus, who has been
receiving treatment at st. Mary's, was
discharged yesterday evening.
The baby boy of Mr.. and Mrs h.
Homberp of Milton. was received at 81.
Marys yesterday afternoon for treat
ment for a burn which the little fellow
accidentally received while playing
l. Romeo of this city, is patient at
St Mary's hospital, where he is re-
ceiving medical treatment.
Miss Irene Smith was discharged
yesterday afternoon from further med
zeal treatment at st. Mary'S hospital.
Oscar Ofstidahl of Pasco. was re-
ceived at the Walla Walla hospital this
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,o,,es looking after business interests

Dalles, looking after business interests
in this vicinity.
Mrs. L. p Mulkey of this city. is
visiting this week with her sister in
Lewiston, Idaho.
Miss Leslie Knapp of Portland. is
visiting with the Misses Stone at their
|home on South Second street.
James McNab of this city. sails on
December II from New York for Bel
fast. He will 1eave Walla Walla soon.
Mrs. /. s. Braden of IL Whitman
street. has returned from ar extended
visit with relatives in the east.
Mrs. Patrick Tierney and two daugh-
tiers of Milton, are visitors in the city
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Tierney.
j. G. Cutler, assistant division SUI
perrin. endent of the Northern Pacific,
was a visitor in Pendieton yesterday,
looking after the interests or his ROAD.
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afternoon for treatment.

AFTERNOON for treatment.
Mrs E. Johnson of this city, was re-
ceived this morning at St. Mary's hos
pital. where she Will receive medical
treatment.
Mrs. j. w. Harvey; 374 Marcus
street, was received at the Walla WAL
la hospital this afternoon for medical
treatment
j. c. Hesselbrook, who has been re-
ceiving surgical treatment at St. Mary's
was discharged from there today.
John Doyle of this city, has beer dis
charged from further medical treat
ment at ST. Mary's.
+ III. Harder of Kahlotus, who has been
receiving treatment at st. Mary's was
discharged this afternoon.
Alaska. Holland and Norway Her
ring, Phone 80.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-04
FIVE MORE OFFICERS
SLATED EOR BENCH

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Five more
army officers have been ordered before
the retiring board for examination as
a result of their inability to take the
presidents recent test in skilled horse
manship. They are:
Chaplain Patrick Hart, San Fran
cisco; Major Francis Ives, surgeon,
and Herman Crittenden, engineer
CORPS; Lieutenant Colonels John c..
Muhlenberg, deputy paymaster-gen-
eral and Dan Kingman, engineer corps.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-04
SHERMAN LAW FOR UNIONS.
Halter Claims Boycott Was in Re-
straint Of Trade

WASHINGTON, Dec 4.-For the
first time in the history of the Sher-
man anti trust law its provisions were
day. In the case being argued the
court is asked to award damages to
Dietrich E. Lowe, a hat manufacturer
of Danbury, Conn.,, who alleges that
he is the victim of boycott by the
Union Hattefs of America, which al
legged boycott acted as a restraint OF
trade and interstate commerce as pro-
vided against under the, antitrust law.
The lower court decided the boycott
not violation, hence the appeal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-04
Mary at Congress.

WASHINGTON, Dec. A thousand
delegates attending the River and Har-
Dor congress met. today in the new
Willard hotel. Secretary Root was the
first speaker. Ambassad dor JusSerand
outlined the river Improvement in
France Senator NewJande also Spoke.
DR.. N. G. BlalOck and Prof. w. D. Ly-
man are the attending delegates from
WaIa Walla.
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mark are poor and undesirable" he
says, "and England would be but a
small, undesirable colony" The kaiser
asserts the relations with England are
of the best ard that any statesman
who would attack England in the hope
of annexation, would not deserve a
ton
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-04
Stock Weakens.

LONDON, Dee. At is expected the
departure of Aoik was cause for a raid
on American securities 9his morning
under which stocks SLOWED weakness
Later they recovered. The. general
opinion is that there is nothing un-
favorable in AOki's departure.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-04
MAY RETURN TO JAPAN.
Ambassador Aoki Longs for His Ma.
tive Land.

TOXIC, Dec 4.-The impression is
general here that Ambassador Aoki
will return home. His return is due
to an expressed desire to come back
to Japan and the name of his sue
cessor has long been under consider
alton. 1t is understood that Braon
Kaneko is the one prominently men,
toned for the place with NJ Takahira
now ambassador in Italy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-04
Body of Cashier Found.

Body OF Cashier Found.
OKLAHOMA, CITY, Dec. 4.-The
badly decomposed body of D. R.
Rankin, former cashier of the Mer-
chant and Planters Bank of Lawton.
was found today by an Indian two
miles from LaWton The warrant for
his arrest was never served. He dis
appeared following the closing of the
bank and probably suicided.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-04

E = = = = = = = = = + E + 4.
= Name Kansas City as Place. Z
= WASHINGTON, Decfl 1T is =
= believed here that Kansas City Z
= will get the republican national =
= convention. 1.
= = = = = = = = = = Z Z = 4.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-04
Market Closed Stronq.

Market Closed Strong.
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-The market
showed an improved tone today and
the close was strong.
Wait for the cars at the Book Nook.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-04
RECEIVERS REPORT.
land Office Official Makes Statement
for November,

The sales for the local laid office for
the past month have been as follows:
Public land entries, 1872 acres. .$5,619.63
COMMITTED homestead entries,
2,1S2.36 acres. ......
Sales original desert land en-
tries, 2,11521 acres. -. $3.50
Festive timber and stone
applications, 80. ............ 1000
l29 homestead entries ......... 2S5.0O
Commissions on 4,559.61 acres
embraced thereby ......... 314.98
65 final homesteads .......... 670.95.
Fees-Testimony reduced to
writing ....... .... 1,113.50
Testimony Examined and ap-
approved) 10000
Plates and diagrams ...... 1900
Two n. p r. R. selections .... 400
Total business for month -. .$7,67S.S7
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Wait for the ears at the Book Nook.
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PERSONAL MENTION

W. B. Glafke made a business trip to
Freewater yesterday.
city for a few days.
Mrs Harry Badger of Freewater,
was a visitor in the city yesterday
| Jesse Ouienallen has returned to the
lcity after a visit with his wife and son
in Westoy:.
Frank Woods is in the city from The
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-04

Imported Italian Chesnuts al Mum
tinga's.
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Alaska, Holland and Norway Her
ring. Phone co.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-08-03

IT'S really quite legitimate in Wash
! ington. you know, where one official
ly, scarcely stays but more than one
consecutive minute-to take all sorts
of social short cuts. One may not wait
for the natural evolution of things.
Time flies: The other fellows turn is
close upon us. So it's hustle, hustle,
and hump yourself while your stock is
at premium.
The meteoric career of the Shonts
at the capital offered an interesting
example of the "off-again-on-again-
gone-again-Finnigan" system. Very
charming people, indeed, with perma-
nent wearing qualities were Mr.. Theo-
dore p. Shonts. former chairman Of
the Panama canal commission, his
wife and two attractive young daugh-
tiers, Miss Theodore, sought in mar
riage by the Duke de Chaulnes, and
her sister, Miss Marguerite. The
Shonts girls have lovely clothes and a
cordial grace Of manner with south
ern flavor to 1t. Much of their life has
been spent at their fathers handsome
estate near. Mobile, and on southern
waters in the paternal yacht Marga-
dora. "Margadora" is a graceful tele-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-08-03
AN EXAMPLE OF SHORT
CUT TO INNER SOCIETY

scoping together of the names Of the
two Misses Shonts.
A story runs that at the outset OF
her brief Washington career, Mrs.
Shonts, wife of the present president
of the Interborough-Metro COM
pany of New York, desiring to give a
large dining while comparatively a
stranger, was assisted in the making
out of her guest list by a friend who
was a veteran social expert here. A
certain venerable senator, who had
never met the host and hostess. vague
as to identities, was numbered In the
company. Il am most happy to know
you, Mr.. Senator" amiably proclaimed
the lady of the house. you will find on
the table there the name of the lady
whom you are to escort to dinner"
Yes. thank you, madam" said the
old gentleman, in no wise recogniz Ting
his fair hostess, producing from his
pocket small card contained in an
envelope, and proceeding to scrptinize
1t through his glasses. Il already have
my happy fate right here. She seems
to be a party by the name of-er-'et
ME see-by the name Of Shonts, ,r
something of that Sort"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-08-03
ceurtssy a Home.

We are all creatures or habit
men and women alike. and the habits
ind surroundings of daily life have .
powerful influence on the character of
both. The root of all bad manners 10
Selfishness; when self ever Is first. fore
most consideration for others always
Tags much in the rear. and drops 10
Tar behind In time that It disappears
altogether. "One cannot keep up the
ceremony and etiquette Of society
when at home" True. for between
friends these can be laid aside. They
merely are the rivets that keep 30
ciety together, but not courtesy and
consideration. The latter ought to
be 30 much the habit with each Of us
that It will become our second nature,
and therefore can be no more laid
aside than can an arm or q leg.