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release \ pause: And to whom. may l ask,
was this demand addressed?'
To Madame Boissegur.' replied Miss Thorne.
Il have the envelop in which it came 1t was mailed
at the general postoffce at half-past one O'Clock
this afternoon, the canceling stamp shows, and
the envelop addressed the letter is written,
typewriter.
And how, inquired Grimm, after long pause
how did it come into your possession He
waited little Why didn't Rgolot report
this development to me this afternoon when l was
here"
m. Rigolot did not inform YOU of it because he
didn't know of it himself, she REPLIED answering
the last question first 1T came into my pos
session directly from the hands of Madame Boissgur
She gave it to me-
Why"
Your Secret Service Mr.. Grimm, doesn't know
much about it would like, she Knocked.
Il know to the last detail just what your bureau
knows about Ill tell you the rest OF it now
that is, much it is necessary for you to know:
Grimm peering through the inscrutable dark
ness straight into her face,-a pall1d daub IN the
gloom, shapeless, indistnct.
Il have known Madame Boissegur for half
dozen years" My Lady of Mystery continued. We
have been friends for that long. l met her first in
Toxic, later in Berlin and within few weeks here
in Washington. You see l have travelled She
hesitated moment, then: For your information
and satisfaction l will explain that l am an agent
of the Italian Government. / too am in the Secret
Service
oh! That's it!' commented Grimm. Please
60 on
The only two persons in Washington who
aware of this are you and Madame Boissegur, she
resumed land it is not desirable that anyone else
should know it. Even the Italian Ambassador,
Count di Rosini doesn't know. He merely knows
that 1 brought him letter from Her-from
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source that makes it imperative upon him to
obey my commands and to stand sponsor for me.
l believe" and she laughed gaily, that answers
question in your mind? Well, Madame Boissegur
received this letter about half-past four o'clock
this afternoon; and about half-past five she sent
for and placed it in my hands, together with all
the singular details following upon the Ambassa-
and l allies for this once and the problem is
already solved. There merely remains the task OF
finding and releasing the Ambassador.
Grimm sat perfectly still. twisting the seal ring
his aristocratic finger And why, he asked
slowly, are you here now"
For the reason that you here, she
replied readily,-"to see for myself if the-the
person who twice came here at night -once for the
Ambassadors letters and once for his cigarettes
would by any chance make another trip. knew
YOU were here, of course.
You knew l here!' repeated Grimm mus
ingly. And may L"
Just as you knew that l, at least,
had entered this house a few minutes ago., she in
terrupted. The automobile horn outside was
signal, wasn't it?''
Grimm didn't say Didn't you anticipate any
personal danger when you entered?" he queried
instead. Weren't you afraid l might shoot?'
No. You not the harebrained type that
shoots
THERE was long silence. Grimm still sat with
his elbows his knees, staring at the vague white
splotch that was Miss Thorne's face and bare neck.
One of her white hung like pallid serpent,
and her hand was at rest on the seat OF the couch
You know, Miss Thorne' Grimm informed her
pleasantly at length, you haven't mean ad-
hitting all you have said-and, believe me, shall
respect your confidence-you haven't convinced
yet that you not the one that came here tor
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of equipment and mechanism that 1mpart accu-
racv to gun fire. Some of their time is taken up
in considering crank inventions, of which about the
same proportion reaches the board every year.
There are times when these propositions take
particular FORM with the trend in one or another
direction and partially for particular weapon
form of warfare. For a time it the flying
chine but lately it to be the variety of to
which the automobile may be put on the field of
carnage Recently there have been a number OF
suggestions concerning the armOred car, some OF
them crude in their conception of what is necessary
in the way of protecting vehicle of this sort.
One of these propositions came from man that
wished to be assured that his invention would not
be appropriated without credit to himself. He was
asked to send definite information and this
request was sent to a box number in the town that
he had given in his letter. reply was received
stating that it impossible for the inventor to
come to Washington at present., since his position
was such that he could not avail himself of this
privilege of a personal interview with the army
board. 1t developed then that the position" oc
cuped by the inventor that of convict in one of
the pententiareS His invention, however, proved
to have special value, and not good
of the other propositions to place arnor
motor cars the value of which vehicles in the field
in time of war is bound to have its restrictions.
There is still disposition on the part of in
ventors to devise methods by which armies may be
extermnated by unusual and of course devastating
methods. For a long time the favorite proposition
to drop bombs and other destructive shells from
great heights and such plan has been submitted
recently small balloons with automatic
releasing clutch which shall let the deadly missile
tall on the enemy at the psychological moment.
The inventor overlooked the fact that the vagaries
of the wind might take this carrier over the camp
line of the friend quite rapidly as it would in
the direction of the foe
Then there is the familiar invention of bringing
confusion on the enemy by firing shells filled with
pepper and causing such discomfort that the Op-
posing force may easily be overcome. Other forms
of embarrassment in the same line contemplate the
use OF snuff so that the enemy might be
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literally put the enemy to Sleep and then seize him
while in this enforced somnolent state.
1t is of record also that during the war with Spain
some one seriously proposed to the navy depart
ment that thirteen-inch projectiles be laden with
pamphlets printed in the Spanish language pointing
the defects and cruelties of the Spanish Govern
ment. This literature to be thrown by our bat
tleshps into the interior of Spain, and so commune
to the occupants of the virgin soil the true
of affairs, inducing them to rise in and aid in
the overthrow of the Spanish crown.
Methods of attack also represented in such
propositions that of placing oil cups on the pro-
jectes, that in their passage through the bore of
the gun they will lubr1cate that avenue and promote
the speed of the she'll Akin this suggestion is the
of electric magnets the interior of the gum
that the shell will gain in velocity it passes along
There is also another of the magnet proposed,
place in the projecte that it will be attracted
the enemys works and directed in its fight to hit
squarely, and of course with deadly effect.
Opposing these implements of destruction is the
varied assortment of means of defense, such the
bullet proof clothing which comes up every and
then with all sorts of claims of the inventor. When
ever there is persistent presentation of bullet
proof vest coat, the military authorities recall
incident in the of Lieutenant General Miles,
who was being bothered by man that had brought
into his office piece of cloth which he claimed
would turn aside the swftest bullet fired at matter
what close range.
General Miles listened to the claims of the agent
and then calmly rang his bell When the messenger
appeared he pointed to rifle in the corner and
asked that it be brought to him with some ammu-
milton. He turned to the man and said, Now put
your bullet proof vest and stand across the room
The man gasped, held on the furniture, and tried
to cover his confusion with stammering appeal for
time.
General Miles added, Il want to see if what you
say is really true. have doubt of it; but if you
certain of it you say you certainly have
objection to letting fire at the bullet proof gar
ment.
The story ends with this remark of General Miles.
1t is presumed that he troubled more by
the bullet proof man.
There are also protective aprons which are to be
and fire attached shells disclose the location
of the enemy; along with numerous other means of
protection and attack
They are all the pets of those that wish-for a
consderation-to make war more certain and they
are added to the numbering archives of futile in
venton.
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cially known as the army board of ord
nance and fortifcation. 1t is composed of
officers that have the duty of attending to
the preparedness of this country for for
eign assault and invasion. Most of their
time is taken up with their respective
duties in the military establishment; but
they meet at least once month for gen.
eral conference on the subject of sea coast
artillery and the thousand odds and ends
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military museum
Of original and vol
untary suggestion is
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IN THE BACK YARD OF THE WAR GOD

ing and meet his defeat or capture
while in this overwhelming nasal
CONFUSION. Still another idea
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12

T. J. STEVENS, of Rye Patch, was
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12
J. sHEEHAN,

Cashier.
(Minnemucca, Nevada. December
18th, 1905.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12

The necessity Of putting more money
into the treasury, however, is Oh yhlcn
cannot be ignored. Business has not
suffered because of the present Treas
ury deficit, but there is no surer pro
moter of panics and hard times that q
Treasury deficit of menacing proper
tions. And unless something is lone 1t
is only a question of time when the pre-
sent deficit will grow to menacing pro
portions. The days when it was nece5-
sarv to issue bonds to maintain the goii
reserve have not been forgotten.
Confronted by such a vexing problem,
the idea of an income tax becomes more
and more attractive. President Roose-
welt already is on record as believing
that such a tax may in time become
necessary, and President-elect Taft is
said not only to favor the principle OF
ar income tax but to believe a law
could be drafted which would stand the
test of a Supreme Court review.
The Supreme Court once, by a major
itv of one. having declared an income
tax law unconstitutional, advocates OF
that plan of taxation have assumed
that a constitutional amendment would
be necessary before such a system
could become operative. But the views
of Judge Taft on a matter of constr
t|utional law certainly are entitled %
respectful consideration. And If ne
will, as president advocate an income
tax and show Congress the way TO its
achievement, this theory of taxation
will at once be vitalized with life. :
From a political standpoint, the Re
publican party would have little to feaF
from the passage Of an income tax law.
The minimum of incomes to be taxed
would be made sufficiently high so that
the great mass of the people would not
be affected, and nothing is surer thaa
that there. is a well-grounded belief
that the wealthy classes in this country
do not hear their fair share Of the bur
den Of taxation.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12
REFORM SCHOOL FOR BOYS
UNDER CONTEMPLATION
Negotiations Now Pending for the
Purchase Of the Indian School
for that Purpose

CARSON CITY, Dec. 10.-Governlr
Dickerson, Attorney General Stoddare
State Engineer Nicholas and Special
Representative of the Department Of
Indian Affairs Davis of Washington,
spent today at the Indian school.
The party of state and government Of
icials arrived early and departed late
in the day.
The purpose of the visit was the
Inspection of the buildings and prop
critics and to ascertain at what cost
thes tate may secure them for the
establishment in Neaada of a reforn
schools, which is regarded as the fore
most need eexisting at present in this
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12

There has been some talk of placing
a tariff tax of five cents a pound on
As approximately eight hun
bred million pounds of coffee are i'm
ported annually, this would mean an
annual increase of revenue of 100000,
900. Advocates of this plan declare
coffee importers now make a profit of
anywhere from 100 to 300 per cent and
insist that a tax of five cents a pound
would not increase the price of COFFEE
to consumers. This is a pleasing ar
gument, but not a convincing one If
the coffee importers are able now to
maintain prices which give them a
profit of 100 to 800 per cent, it is high
ly probable they would find a way -
make the consumer reimburse them
for that five cents a pound tax. The
probabilities are they would make the
five cents tax an excuse for adding tea
cents a pound to the price of coffee. IL
is not likely coffee importers have fail
ed to observe the methods of the beef
trust and other purveyors to the Amer
lean people.
Undoubtedly a tax on coffee would
operate ii increase the revenue of the
government, but it would not be a re-
vision of the tariff in harmony with
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12
GOVERNMENT REVENUES
SAID TO BE INADEQUATE
Deficit Now 500, 900, 900 and Growing
Daily-Heavy Duty on Coffee
Also Proposed
BY Sheldon s. Cline.

WASHINGTON, Dee. S.-There will
be no occasion for overwhelming sur
prise if the next few years finds the
Republican party advocating a tax on
incomes. One thing is certain, the Re-
! publican party annot remain in power
and allow the Treasury deficit to con
tinue to pile up. The deficit today is
only a matter of a hundred millions,
not a serious matter to the government
with the of the United States.
But it will become serious if the outgo
continues to exceed the income. 1t does
not appear there is any possibility of
cutting down the outgo. On the con-
trary, it seems destined to increase.
This leaves but one alternative. to get
more money into the Treasury.
There are those who stake great
hopes on the proposed revision of the
tariff. They believe a lowering of the
tariff schedules will increase importa
tion and, consequently, increase customs
receipts. But this view IS not entertain
ed by all students of our fiscal matters.
If the duty on any article is lowered
twenty per cent, its importation would
have to increase more than twenty per
cent, before there would be an increase
in revenue. Such an increase would
only be possible, it is argued, in case
the foreign producer was able to under
sell the American producer, and champ
ions of the protective system would not
consent to that. The thing the country
really demands in the way of tariff re-
vision is where the duty ON an ~drticie
is fifty per cent, and thirty percent IS
sufficient to keep out foreign eompeti-
tion the duty on that article shall be
reduced twenty per cent. Such a re-
vision of the tariff is most desirable
from the view point of the consummer
but it dosen't promise anything in the
way of increased revenues. In fact
it probably would mean reduced reve-
nues, for no matter how high the tariff
may be there is bound to be a certain
amount Of Importation for special pus
poses. If this importation gets through
the custom houses for thirty per cent
instead Of paying fifty percent, Uncle
Sam is bound to be the loosen.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12
STOCKHOLDERS ANNUAL
MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank OF
Winnemucca, Nevada, will be held ut
It's banking office on Thursday, January
14th. 1909, at 1870 O'Clock p. NJ, fo~
the purpose of e%leeting a board of di.
rectors to serve for the ensuing year;
and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before
the meeting.
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.tate il De way Of insLitaIIons.

state in the way OF institutions.
The detailed results Of the visit arc
aot given out, but ii is learned author
itatively that the work OF this day
viii terminate in the preparation oi
4 oil TO &c introduced in the comm !
session Of the legislature, providing fol
tie purchase Of these properties for
he proposed reform school.
Pae closing of the Indian school and
1ae transfer Of its pupils has been
toItemplated for some thine.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12

The Ladies' Aid are making ex
tensive preparations for their sale and
dinner, to be held in the Kleebauer
bakery building on December 16, after.
noon and evening. Fancy articles are
being arranged and will be put OF
sale at that time.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12

Opera house Monday, December 18th.
Who? Josephine Deffry Co. Al
week.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12

in town for a few days this week, the
guest of M. w. Rhea.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12

WANTED-At the office of the Sill.
yer State News, clean rags, for which
the highest cash price will be paid.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12

Try one of those celebrated "'Find
Out" packages OF sale by Ebbett a
Co.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12
INCOME TAX PROBABLE
IN THE NEAR FUTURE

what the country expects and demands
and Republicans in Congress are AFRAID
of it.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-12-12
ADVERTISED

Following is a list of letters remain.
ing uncalled for in the Winnemucea
2 stottic for the week ending Decem-
Der ), 1905:
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-20
Pictures

The best gift of all, they
make ideal gifts. Our stock
is large and select Water
colours, Pastels. Sepias,
Etchings and Carbons. Vis-
it our Art Department, it is
very interesting and instruc-
tive. Our line of f5c pic
lures make ideal gifts for
Sunday School classes.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-20
Pedestals and
Tabourettes

A big new stock, Just ar
rived from the East, our
first shipment went fast.
We viii show you some new
ones now. They are orna-
mental and practical; any
housewife would appreciate
one. Golden oak or mission,
s1.5o, $3.50, $500, $500, ETC.,
etc. 81.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-20
Carpet Sweepers

We handle exclusively the
world renowned Bissel line.
Make mother or wife happy
by a Bissel. Priced, $3.50,
$500, $3.50, $s.75 and 81. 90.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-20
Open Evenings Until After Christmas.
Foot stools

We have a fine line, almost
every known style. Just the
thing for the old people.
You cannot 60 wrong on any
Of them. 800, s1.25, $50
and up to $500.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-20
Library I abies

Our reputation on this class
Of merchandise was won on
merits. Our stock is still
choice, our prices the low
est. Buy now.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-20
Maple Dresser

Birdseye maple dresser, full swell front
paneled ends. French feet, 1886 oval
French beveled plate mirror, just the
IDEAL gift for q young lady ds1n nn
or mothers spare chamber DZee.eDVD
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-20
Hall Mirror

An out-of-the-ord rdinary Xmas gift that
hits the spot, every member Of the
family will appreciate iit for years,
any finish. Prices range from
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-20
The Step Saving Hoosier
Kitchen Cabinet

concentrating all cooking
and baking in one small
spot, reducing the contin-
ual walking usually attend
ant at this time would make
mother or wife the 1appiest.
woman in town and you can
do it Mr.. Man for only
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-02-07

Frank Lasher has been reappointed
Superintendent Of water works.
The Essay club will meet with Mrs.
Hadley on Wednesday afternoon, Feb.
10.
John Lowell, who has been suffering
for few weeks from wound in TIVE
calf of his right leg received while butch
eIing pigs is able to be about again.
The meeting of the Home Circle will
be held with Mrs. w. II. Washburne Tues
day afternoon, Feb. IL. The ladies will
serve supper at six o'clock, to which a
general invitation is given.
The harvesting of ice on Otter creek is
being prosecuted with vigor. The ice
from some cuts is of the purest quality
and is from Is to 90 inches thick. Scores
of ice houses are being filled and the far
mers are drawing home large quantities
daily.
Addison Court of Foresters will give
their annual ball In the town hall on
Wednesday evening, Feb. 26. Cobb's
orchestra will furnish the music for
the dancing, and will also give concert
before the ball. The occasions have
always been successful affairs, and it is
to be hoped that this years event
will be no exception to the rule. A
first-class supper will be served at the
Sargent Do not forget the date.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-02-07

All kinds OF fresh and salt meats and veg.
etabes in their season TO be found at Shack.
etts cash market on Seymour street, at
prices that are as low as the lowest. if
For pension busin, SO, etc, and general
business through all departments of govern.
ment, objections made. Melvin Wilkinson,
Notary Public, Bridport. 20tf
The Eaton and Burlbut papers are I'M
equalled in style and quality By any other
make and yet they cost you no more than in
ferior papers; sold at Stems Park Drug
Store.
TEACHERS BUREAU-Good teachers for fall
positions; also sovernesses and tutors.
Schools recommended 10 parents. The Inter
national Teachers Bureau, 90 Fifth Ave-,
Room ,, Manhattan Building, New York. 33tf
Old feather beds wanted. We pay from
S. TO SIS for old geese and mixed feather
beds. For particulars write at once. Inter.
national Feather Co., 7iI76 North Main St.,
Providence, r. |. 5ltl0
FOR SALE-Second.hand square piano, ma.
hogany case. in good condition, worth $l25.
This instrument is being stored under ex.
peuse and for this reason will sell at ride.
ulously lew figure IL taken at once. Write in
next mail to "E", this office. tt2
FOR sALE-A Jacob Bros. piano, brand new.
perfect order full size, mahogany finished
case, high class instrument, worth $3.50. Will
sell at a bargain IL taken at once. Address
"F", this Office, in next mail IL you want the
greatest piano trade ever made yon. al
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-02-07
Safe Deposit Sccrets.

"If all the safe deposit boxes In New
York could talk at once" said vet
Gran police detective. "a great many in
teresting things would be learned and
no end of mysteries revealed. Stolen
wealth would come to light. unsus-
pected riches be revealed, a number of
bluffs on bundles of waste paper be
called and little romances brought to
light. | once knew Of an aged spin
ster who leased a box that contained
only few photographs and bundle
of old letters. or absolutely no value
to any one else. they we've so priceless
to her that she did not dare to leave
them in less secure place. know
OF an old man who was supposed 70
own only small house and lot ON the
upper east side. and yet when he died
over 100000 of gilt edged securities
were found in deposit box down
town"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-02-07
A Candid Hostess.

Mrs. Whitaker lin Sicily and Eng
land. lSiS-1O) has preserved some odd
"reminiscences of people once well
known. We think she has succeeded
in giving us perhaps the rudest COM
municatiOn ever sent by hostess to
guest The Lady Shelley of the day
sent the following to Il young lady of
COOL position who could sing and had
twice declined to sing at her house,
but was not good looking: Dear Miss
Temple Bodewln. had asked you and
your sister to my house hoping you
would sing for me. AS my rooms are
small | can only invite people who
are either useful or ornamental. 'As
you will not be the one and you GER
tainly are not the other, | must re-
quest that in future You refrain from
coming to me" -London Saturday Re
view.