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The Jasper news., 1909-06-03

gear, which would require flight In
straight lines. Nothing but blow
such as was sustained by Seventeen
in battle could even temporarily stop
both dynamos; hence it is improbable
that they lost their lives"
Step by step he reasoned out the
course which would be pursued, and at
last gave it as his opinion that the
Norma had come to ground in Cana
dian woods He suggested searching
expeditions, even though it entailed
the exposure of the secret, the aban-
donment of the Oriental campaign,
and the opportunity to establish per-
manent peace. The president alone
stood steadfast for the latter hope,
and was quick to offer new plan. 1t
was that the people of Great Britain
themselves should have conclusive
and final demonstration, and, yielding
to his arguments, it was agreed upon.
The project was no less daring than
those which had been executed before.
The Dreadnought was to be deposited
in the Thames under cover of dark.
position, where the People of London
might look upon 1t as an object les
son. Immediately afterwards the king
and his most powerful officials were
to be shown the working of the radio
plane. that they might be in position
to advance measures for peace and
disarmament, fortifying their argu-
ments by their own observations. The
utmost secrecy was to be maintained,
because in the meantime the Chinese
The Jasper news., 1909-06-03
CHAPTER xxl.-contlnued.

It was noon before the workers saw
him again. They came out of the dark
hull for cold luncheon, and were
joined by the emperor, who sat silent
ly through the meal Again they re-
sumed work, and this time it was
dusk when they emerged. There be-
fore them was camp fire, and stu
diously broiling trout, caught with and
prepared by his own hands, was the
kaiser. On huge pieces of birch bark
before the Goals he had spread his
catch, and with boys jubilation
laughed at their surprise. His
national philosophy had conquered,
and the sovereign had become dem
ocrat in truth. AS boy he recounted
his adventures Of the day, and as
tired boy he went to rest. The next
day was given up to the rifle, and
hunting such as he had never dreamed
of having was before him. Indeed, he
had turned camp hunter, and with
success. So ended the second day, and
30 passed many others.
And each day brought him nearer to
those round him, each night brought
him better rest, and every hour added
to the broadening of his serenity. He
was now merely man among men.
playing his part in his own way, en-
joying it. and finding the worries of
empire dropping away in this spot
where all his crown of rulership
availed him nothing. What was the
need to fret when his hands were
tied? Why not dismiss 1t all from
his mind? The great federation would
pass on and on long after his bones
had gone to dust. Here in these Ca.
madam woods, which he had never
dared hope to invade, was life such as
he had dreamed of, freedom such as
he had never known, and absence of
all formality. Here were men who
were learning to love him for himself,
and for whom he was forming an af-
lection that would last him to the end
Strange as 1t seemed, the cloud
which had disturbed him on the night
of the accident had taken another
form Then it had been because he
was to be detained for an indefinite
time. Now it was because the deten-
ton was to be so short, and he saw
with regret that the time for his de-
parture was nearly at hand. He fore
saw the reluctance with which he
would enter that craft of the air and
hear its metal door close him in for
honIeward flight, but as prison door
shutting him out forever from the for.
ests and hills the DOolg and brooks
which he had learned to love- Only
now and then, as he tramped beside
some stream or followed some game
trail cut through the fallen leaves by
countless caribou, he would smile iron.
ically at the amazement and alarm
which must have been caused by his
absence, not only in his own empire.
The Jasper news., 1909-06-03

but in the United States %here were
those who had caused>iiis disappear
yence. a..,
And in both ssfmises he was cor
rect; but-tlrg distress in the American
republic was perhaps the most keen.
Not since the beginning Of hostilities
had the president and his associates
suffered such grave apprehensions as
when 1t became known to certainty
that Brockton's endeavor had met
with accident or disaster.
On the first day when the expedition
failed to return from its voyage of
Cancellation no undue alarm was &C.
casioned, 1t being considered entirely
possible that 1t had been compelled to
return directly to the key to avoid
observation. Another "a hours of
silence caused comment; but again it
was regarded as tenable that a barrier
in the first quest had required Sec
ond trip. The third day passed with
anxious expectations but no news
The fourth, however, was a memoir
able one; for then it became known to
the entire civilized world that the
heads Of nation had been abducted,
and the situation in Washington grew
almost unbearable.
In response to an urgent message to
the plant, "Old Bill' Roberts, Norma,
and Bevins appeared on the fifth
night, utilizing the new radioplane for
their visit. The gravity Of the con-
sultation Which followed was intense;
but the faith of the inventor in his
work afforded some measure of re-
lief.
ut would be almost impossible" he
asserted, "for anything worse to be-
fall them than delay They may have
been cast away in the air or on the
land by an accident to their steering
The Jasper news., 1909-06-03
SYNOPSIS.

vanishing Fleets" a story of what
might have happened" opens in Wash
ingtOn with the United States and Japan
near war. Guy Hitler. secretary of the
erts, chief aide of Inventor Roberts. are
introduced as lovers. Japan declares war
and takes the Philippines. Guy Hitler
starts for England Norma Roberts
Hawaii is captured by the laps. All ports
are closed. Tokyo learns of missing Jap
anese fleet and whole world becomes con,
WINGED that United States has powerful
war agency. England decides to send
fleet to American waters as Canadian
protection against what the British sup
pose is a terrible submarine flotilla. Hill
Her is sent with message s; Fleet , mys-
ing. King Edward of England is con,
fronted by Admiral Bevins of the United
States. The Dreadnaught, biggest of Eng
lands warships, is discovered at an i'm
passable point in the Thames. The story
now goes back to a time many months
before the war breaks out. and Inventor
Roberts visits the president and cabinet'
telling of and exhibiting a metal produc-
ton. This overcomes friction when cleo
trfied and is to be applied to vessels.
Roberts evolves great flying machine.
against japanese. The start is made, for
the scene OF conflict. The Japanese heet,
believing Nippon supreme, suddenly DIS
Germs the radioplane fleet. After maneu-
of strong magnets lift the warships, one
by one, from the sea. The vessels are
deposited in a mountain lake IN me
United States to await peace the Brit,
ish fleet accepts American hospitality and
Is conveyed to the United States by the
wingless terrors. To show the kaiser
their wonderful invention, that ruler is
taken on a long trip--his first, visit to
FERROUS disappearance from Berlin. Inc
radioplane breaks down.
The Jasper news., 1909-06-03
Give Mother earth q Rest.

In India there are certain days when
It is unlawful to pillow. Mother Earth
is supposed to sleep six days In every
month. and on such days she refuses
TO be disturbed In her slpmbeE.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-23

OF honor al din ler party given by
Miss Lena Hopkins before the depart
urs of Miss Thistl for Wycote, Wyo.,
where she is tea ching school. The
guests invited to bid Miss Thistle
goodbye were the Misses Lillian JEFF
ferson. Minnie Ca 'es and Miss Car
ter OF Colorado, Messrs. Curtis A
Ward, Hugh Hop ,ins and William E
Thistle.
An acquisition TO Cheyenne social
circles is the pr sence OF Mrs. Ada
Young of OaklaI 4. Cal. the wife Of
Captain Young the Ninth Cavalry
at Fl. D. A. Rus sell. Mrs. Young is
charming and accomplished woman
and her coming among us is hailed
with delight esdames De Marge
De Wese, John A. Baker. Quinn J.
Gilmore. E. F. l.. ndor and Miss Lena
B. Hopkins were callers upon the re-
cent arrival men ioned and were also
AT the home of Mrs. Proileau. Mrs.
Young has as b n guest Miss Grace
Logan of Oakland. Cal, who is en-
route to New York City to spend the
winter. 1t was a pleasure to meet
Miss Logan, who is young lady pos
sessing charming manners.
There are maj young men among
the soldiers OF q Ninth Cavalry who
are worthy of mention. young men
who take an tive part in church
and social affair and who are intelli.
gent educated. cultured and refined.
We mention 'ew: Sergs. Cooper,
Hurt. Leonard, Washington, Hurd
and Corporal rysnt These young
men are active Sunday school and
Christian Endei yor work. Corporal
Bryant has been appointed to lead
the Christian ( ideavor services next
Sunday evening and an interesting
and profitable Getting is anticipated.
Madam Fran, es f. Motin of To-
peka, kans., W o spent the summer
at the home OF her sister. Mrs. Ser
geant Banks. his returned TO Topeka
to resume her school work. Madam
Motin is a won n Of talent and charm
and made ost OF friends while
among us.
Mr. and Mr. Sidney Turner. re-
Gently of Has ings, Neb., are well
coined TO our ty. They are erecting
cosy moderg residence on West
Twentyfourth street, which will be
ready for occu lancy In n few weeks.
Mrs. Turner is a sister Of Mrs. J. E.
Smith,
We are rejo ced to note the pluck
and ambition II our own young peo-
pie In every part Of the country; Of
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
E. Smith and Mr. Curtis A. Ward.
During the absence of the pastor,
who was attending conference in
Boulder. Colo, the choir OF the A. NJ.
E. church were invited by Chaplain
Proileau to render music at their
Sunday evening services, A large
delegation OF Cheyenneites accompa-
MED the choir and an ENJOYABLE. as
well as profitable, evening was
spent. Rev. ProileaA delivered a
most excellent address. his theme be-
ing Our Flag
Ella Wheeler Wilcox tells US In one
Of her charming poems that We never
lose anything that we do not gain
something by the loss. The senti-
ment is applicable to the removal OF
was the faithful and efficient pastor
OF Aliens a. NJ. E. church. Rev. Jones
was given the charge In Albuquerque,
~ NJ. and Rev. James Washington,
Sho had been stationed in Alhuquer
que was sent here. Rev. Washington
las already made many warm friends
N Cheyenne. his sermons are spirit.
ual and earnest We heartily vel
come him and his pleasant, sweet
aced wife. TO our city, and TO church
and to our homes.
During the absence OF Rev. Wash.
ineton. who was called out OF town
Quoted by Rev Stacker OF our city
the morning of Oct. 10th. At the
evening session the services were In
charge OF E. F. Landor, the local min
lister. Last Sunday morning Rev,
Prolleau, chaplain OF the Ninth Cav
airy at Ft Russell, delivered one of
the most eloquent and beautiful dis
courses II has ever been our privi-
lege TO hear.
The Ninth Cavalry. which WAS
called TO Douglas. Wyo.. to take part
in the many interesting features OF
the State Fair. has returned. The
soldiers report having had an enjoy
able time and are looking hale and
hearty after their outing.
The Statesman has won another
Cheyenne admirer, F. F. Wharton
paying a three months subscription
for the worthy chronicler to be sent
to his address. Mr.. Richard Hender-
son also desires the paper to be mail
ed weekly to him at the Davis hotel,
corner OF Seventeenth and O'Neil.
Miss Sallie Thistle was the guest
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-23
CHEYENNE, WYO.

Great interest was manifested In
the result Of the examination OF our
Nolle X. Smith for West Point When
word was received that another who
had made grades far inferior TO that
OF Mr.. Smith, great apprehension was
felt by his many friends that justice
had not been done him. We are glad
to state that matters have been salts
factorily adjusted and that Mr.. Smith
will enter West Point in January. Mr..
Smith 10 one OF our most popular and
h.ghIyestoemed young men OF our
city and his many friends congratu-
late him that his merit and ability
have been recognized
MT and Mrs Q. ]. Gilmore OF Den
yer. Colo. are welcome residents 10
our city. They are very pleasantly To-
Gated ut the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. W
II Redd, sl3 West Twentieth street
Z. F. Landor reports a very inter
esting session OF the Grand Lodge of
the G. U. O O. F. which convened in
Butte, Mont, last month. the recep-
tion rendered the delegates and visit
ors was elaborate and very enjoyable.
Mrs. Prolieau. the wife OF our chap
lain Of the Ninth Cavalry. which is
stationed at Fort Russell has been
seriously III for several weeks. AT
present writing we are glad to state
her improvement
Mrs Amanda Richardson of Denver,
Colo. Is visiting ai the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. George Hopkins. Mrs. Rich.
ardson Is MIR. Hopkins sister
Word has been received from Miss
Mae Smith. who is en- route to Boston.
Mass. TO enter the Conservatory of
Music at that place. Miss Smith spent
short time In Chicago and Evanston,
H.. visiting friends.
During the stay of DR.. Perry of Kan.
sas City. Mo. many entertainments
we're given In his honor. Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Gaskin and Mr.. and Mrs,
]. f. Brown entertained at elaborate
card parties,
Or. John Harris OF Sedalia, Mo-,
was the guest Of Miss Lena B. Hop
kins. The visit OF Or. Harris was
made pleasant by series OF enter
tainments given In his honor, the
beautiful homes OF Mr., and Mrs. ]. A.
Baker and Mr.. and Mrs. Redd being
scenes of hospitality. Among the
guests invited to meet him at the
home OF Miss Hopkins were Mr. and
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-23
FIVE CENTS A Copy

FIVE CENTS A Copy
not afraid TO work with the hands to
acquire an education Robert W.
Brown of Blanchard Ia, after gradu-
ating three years ago from the high
school at that place, has been work
ing on farm to acquire means to
enter the University of Iowa, at Des
oines, which he has availed himself
the privilege of doing this year. An
other young man of means, but who
chooses TO work his way through
school is Wm. ]. Prince of Coin, who
is at Western University, Evanston.
Mr. Prince will be remembered as
having visited at the home of Mr..
and Mrs e. F. Landor two years;
also visited relatives in Denver. Rob
ert Brown, who is attending school
at Drake University, is Mrs E. F.
l.andor's brother. Mr.. Prince is her
cousin.
Another young man who will make
his mark in the world is William Ash
ford. Jr., of our city. Mr. Ashford
| Is young man of talent, possessing
singing voice of sweetness He will
be our only high school graduate
June. 1910, finishing his school work
at the early age OF Il. WIN. Ashford,
Jr., is the son OF Mr. and Mrs VIM.
Ashford. who are both prominent
leaders in church and social affairs
James Gaskin. one Of our worthy
citizens, has been i'll for several
weekks past. At present writing his
condition seems unimproved. Another
one Of our citizens who is on the sick
list is Mrs. Laura Bratton, who was
taken TO her home in Nebraska, SUI.
fering from a stroke of paralysis. Sne
was accompanied to her home by the
wife OF Sergeant Harris. an old friend
who reports her condition as un-
changed when she returned TO her
home in this city.
The members of the Household of
Ruth are making plans for an elab-
crate entertainment in the near fu-
ture. which promises to be one of the
swellest events of the season. The
affair will be reception and the
Household will difuse hospitality TO
its host of friends and well-wishers
Mrs. John A. Baker. Mrs. Qainn J.
Gilmore and Miss Lena Hopkins have
the affair in charge. and with these
worthy ladies at the helm the AT
Home" by the Household of Ruth will
undoubtedly prove all that one could
desire.
An enterprise which should meet
the encouragement and patronage of
our citizens is the coal and kindling
establishment conducted by two OF
our enterprising young men, Messrs.
Gilmore and Redd. We must have
coal. let us patronize our own and by
SO doing practice what We preach.
The Searchlight club has, as Is
usual for that energetic little body Of
women, taken the initial step In pro-
noting the social activities of the sea.
son. The regular weekly meetings,
Continued on last page
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-23

We are rejo ced to note the pluck
and ambition II our own young peo-
pie In every part Of the country; Of
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-23

Miss Sallie Thistle was the guest
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-23

An enterprise which should meet
the encouragement and patronage of
our citizens is the coal and kindling
establishment conducted by two OF
our enterprisins young men, Messrs.
Gilmore and Redd. We must have
coal let us patronize our own and by
SO doing practice what we preach.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-23
C0L0RED APP0INTEE
TO WEST POINT ACADEMY.

Mrs. VIM. Ashford, MIR. and Mrs. Redd,
Mr.. and Mrs Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
f. Smith and MIR. Curtis A. Ward.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-23

The Searchlight club has, as is
usual for that energetic little body Of
women. taken the initial step in pro-
noting the social activities of the sea.
son. The regular weekly meetings.
Continued on last page
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-23

Mr and Mrs. Q. ]. Gilmore OF Den
yer. Colo. are welcome residents 4
our city. They are very pleasantly 10
Gated at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. W
II Redd. sl3 West Twentieth street
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-06
TARIFF BARRIERS AND THE AERoPLANE.

Once in while the legislative muckraker stops and
looks up from the squald heap. which his vision
and sordd craft is gathering into little piles Occasionally
one of these members of national legislative body
raises up his and looks toward the future where the
real crown gtters and the of different day makes
the horizon bright He looks up and with something Of
poetic prophecy he really In such moment John
W. Daniel of Virginia grizzled veteran of and state
craft, pausing in his discourse tariff schedules, said
''William Draper, student, a philosopher and
author said that When the iron rail laid the bones
of the giant grew. When the steam engine went forth
upon the iron rail- the greatest materalstc evange Of
peace and plenty and of concord that went forth
this earth started uponits journey.
may add to this that when the telegraph along
the nerves of the giant grew
When the telephone came, the voice of the giant grew
vaster in volume and farther in range.
"When Marcon invented his wireless signal system be-
hold miracle like that of the whispering wind which
carries the thought the voice and the heart of it
listeth. =
'le pioneers and skirmshers of science are exploring
and cOnquerng the air. Ere long the heavens will be
from aere in the skies Guns to shoot upward at the
flying fleets already invented and lying in waiting But
tariffs will have question to deal WITH well
love to look forward, in dreams may fancy
better things than have happened and believe that in
time unshackled trade will to all the children Of
man."
Yes Tennyson dreamed of the aerial navies raining
blood and and there is occasion for that
dream today than when the bard wrote his Locksley Hail.
Why not?. How about tariff barriers! What will
happen when the aeropane, made safe whrs through the
air at aspeed of one hundred miles hour, and at
which makes it look the dimensions Of a hawk?
What will happen to custom avuses then? Who will
chase the diamond smuggIer dropping thousand miles
to the eeward and landing possibly night in the center
of the continent?
What will the do to the amendment to the Adrch
bill offered by the Wright brothers!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-06
WOMAN'S JOKE
MAKES HER
EXILE

SAN FRANCISCO. May 6.-Mrs
Nora Loaf, born in Lake county,
Oregon, but the wife of British
subject. is not an American citizen
and will be deported as an alien,
according to instruction received
from the department of immigra.
tiOn by Commissioner North.
The Loats were married in Van.
couver, B. c., and were refused adj
mission to- the United States be-
cause Loaf was under contract to
work in California. They stole
across the line and later, reaching
California, sent postal card to
the inspectors who had shut them
out, "joshing" the government Off
GERS. This was more than the dig
nifty of the guardians of the border
could stand, and they gave chase
to the pair, finally landing them in
jail at Alameda.
The department holds that Mrs.
Loaf expatriated herself In marry
ing Loaf and ordered her deported
with her husband.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-06

Ships Doctor pard there's going oper
ation yed better take tie Off
DECENTRALIZATION?
Ships Doctor-Well the
stopped must amputate.' London 1.ier
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-06
HANDCAR WRECKED
UNDER FULL SAIL

MASON CITY, Iowa, May e.
With full head of sail on and going
at the rate of about 40 miles an
hour, serious mishap occurred on
the Minneapolis & st. Louis rail
road just out of Britt.
Section Foreman Perry Lehman
had rugged up a handcar with sails
so that when the wind was favor
able to make work lighter. A hard
wind was blowing from the north
east.
On the car were Miss Laura
Price, school teacher. who was 60
ing to her school; Perry Lehman,
Sander Peterson and Fred Willod-
son. In rounding curve the car
left the track, seriously injuring
all on board with the exception of
Miss Price.
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weighing. How perfectly sweet
of it.
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DO IT DECENTLY.

There are yet a lot of men in
this good old world who have never
learned the simple lesson that. it
doesn't cost a cent to be a gentle
man." said the man about town.
"The other day a friend of mine
had occasion, in behalf of his EN-
ployers. to call upon a local build
ing contractor. 1t seems that this
particular contractor did not like
one member of the firm represent
ed. so he at once proceeded to vent
his spleen upon it's representative
81 wouldn't give Blank Blank a
pleasant look" said the contractor
turning away.
Il believe you" said the repre-
sentative, 'for | believe that would
be impossible for you to do in any
case"