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terially to the original dispatch. Un-
der all the circumstances. don't you
think it would be best for me to re-
lieve you of the investigation Of this
shooting affair SO that you can con-
portant thing?"
VIII Senior Alvarez die?" asked Mr..
Grimm in turn.
His condition is serious. although
the wound is not necessarily fatal"
was the reply.
Mr.. Grimm arose. stretched his long
legs and stood for little while gazing
out the window. Finally he turned to
his chief:
What do we know. here in the bu-
reau. about Miss Thorne?"
This far the reports on her are of
the usual perfunctory nature" Mr..
Campbell explained. He drew a card
from a pigeonhole of his desk and
glanced at It, "She arrived In Wash
ington two weeks and two days ago
from New York, of the Lusitania.
from Liverpool. She brought some
sort Of Introduction to Count di Ros-
mi, the Italian ambassador. and he OBJ
tanned for her a special invitation to
the state ball. which was held that
night. Until four days ago she was
guest at the Italian embassy, but
now. as you know. is guest at the
Venezuelan legation. Since her ar
rival here she has been prominently
pushed forward into society; she has
gone everywhere. and been received
everywhere In the diplomatic set We
have no knowledge OF her beyond
this"
There was a question in Mr.. Grimm's
listless eyes as they met those Of the
chief. The same line of thought was
running in both their minds, born. per
baps. of the association of ideas-Italy
as one of the three great nations
known to be in the Latin compact:
Prince Benedetto d'Abruzzi OF Italy.
the secret envoy Of three countries:
the sudden appearance OF Miss
Thorne at the Italian embassy. And
In the mind. OF the younger man there
was more than this-a definite knowl-
edge OF a message cunningly trans
mitted to Mr.. Rankin of the German
embassy. by Miss Thorne there In the
ballroom.
Can you imagine" he asked slow
ly, can you imagine a person who
would be OF more value to the Latin
government in Washington right at
this stage OF negotiations than a bril-
liant woman agent?"
II most certainly cannot" was the
chiefs unhesitating response.
In that case don't think 1t would
be wise to transfer the investigation
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Use your own judgment, and bear
in mind that mana man slammed
the door in the maids face"
Il shall not forget him." Mr.. Grimm
answered. Now I'm going over to
talk to Count di Rosini for WHILE
The young man went out. thought
fully tugging at his gloves. The ltal-
ian ambassador received him with an
inQuiring uplift Of his dark brows.
Il came to make some inquiries In
regard to Miss Thorne-Miss Isabel
Thorne." Mr.. Grimm informed him
frankly
The count was surprised. but 1t
didn't appear in his face.
"As I understand it." the young man
pursued. you are sponsor for her In
Washington"
The count. evasively diplomatic.
born and bred in a school Of caution.
considered the question from every
standpoint
TT may be that I am SO regarded"
he admitted at last.
May inquire II the sponsorship is
official. personal. social. or all three?"
Mr.. Grimm continued.
There was silence for long time.
II don't see the trend of your ques-
tioning." said the ambassador finally.
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Miss Thorne is worthy of my protec-
tion in every way"
Let's suppose a case" suggested
Mr.. Grimm blandly Suppose Miss
Thorne had-had. let us say. shot
man. and he was about to die. would
you feel justified In Withdrawing that
that protection. as you call it?'
Such a thing Is preposterous," ex-
claimed the ambassador. The utter
absurdity of such charge would Inn
pei me to offer her every assistance"
Mr.. Grimm nodded.
And II II were proved to your sat
isfaction that she did shoot him." he
went on evenly.
The counts lips were drawn togeth-
er In a straight line.
Whom. may ! ask he inquired
frigidly. are we supposing that Miss
Thorne shot!"
NO one. particularly" Mr. Grimm
assured him easily. Just suppose
that she had shot anybody-me. say.
or Senior Alvarez,"
Il can't answer question so ridic-
ulous as that"
And suppose we go a little fur
ther." Mr.. Grimm insisted. pleasantly.
and assume that you knew she had
shot some one. say Senior Alvarez.
and you could protect her from the
consequences. would your
Il decline to suppose anything SO
utterly absurd" was the rejoinder.
Mr.. Grimm sat with his elbows on
his knees. idly twisting a seal ring on
his little finger The searching eyes
OF the ambassador found his face
blankly inscru,ible.
Diplomatic Representatives In
Washington have certain obligations
to this government" the young man
reminded him "We-that is. the gov
ernment of the United States-under-
take to guarantee the personal safety
of every accredited Representatives: in
return for that protection we mus. In
sist upon the name and identity OF a
dangerous person who may be known
to any foreign representative. Un-
derstand please, I'm not asserting
that Miss Thorne is a dangerous per
son. You are sponsor for her here.
Is she, in every way. worthy OF your
protection
Yes" said the ambassador fatty.
Il can take 1t. then. tnat the intro
duction she brought to you is from
person whose position is high enough
to insure Miss Thorne's position!"
THAT is correct"
VERY well,'
And Mr.. Grimm went away.
(rO BE COETfNUED)
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OF the shooting affair to another man"
said Mr.. Grimm emphatically. revert
ing to his chiefs question. II think
on the contrary. we should find out
more about Miss Thorne."
Precisely" Campbell agreed.
ASK all the great capitals about her
Madrid. Paris and Rome, particular
ly; then. perhaps. London and Berlin
and st. Petersburg"
Mr.. Campbell thoughtfully scribbled
the names Of the cities on slip OF
paper.
do you intend to arrest Miss
Thorne for the shooting?" he quer-
led
Il don't know" replied Mr.. Grimm.
frankly. Il don't know" he repeated.
musingly. IF do arrest her imme-
diately I may cut of n clue which
will lead to the other affair. don't
know" he concluded.
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last night for two reasons Mr..
Grimm continued. First. she can
have no possible knowledge Of the
fact that she is suspected. unless per
door" He paused. Anyway. she
will not attempt to leave Washington;
I am confident Of that. Again. 1t didn't
seem wise to me to employ the ordi-
nary crude police methods in the case
that is. go to the Venezuelan lega-
ton and pick up row"
For long time Campbell was ST.
lent; the perplexed lines still furrowed
his benevolent forehead.
THE president is very anxious that
we get to facts in this reported latin
alliance as soon as possible" he said
at last. irrelevantly. He mentioned
the matter last night, and he has
been keeping In constant communica-
lion with Gault in Lisbon who. how
ever. has not been able to add ma
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CHAPTER v.
A Visit to the Count.

A Visit to the Count.
The bland serenity of Mr. Camp
BELLS face was disturbed by thin.
spidery lines Of perplexity. and the
guileless blue eyes were vacant as he
stared at the top Of his desk. Mr..
Grimm was talking.
From the moment Miss Thorne
turned the corner I lost all trace OF
her." he said. Either she had an au-
tomobile in waiting. or else she was
lucky enough to find one Immediately
she came out She did not return to
the embassy ball last night-that
much is certain" He paused refiec-
lively. "She is a guest of Senorita
Inez Rodriguez at the Venezuelan le-
CATION" he added.
Yes. I know" his chief nodded.
Il didn't attempt to see her there
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ILLUSTRATIONS by n.G.x11>

Mr.. Grimm took the handkerchief
and examined 1t under the light. For
time he was thoughtful. with low
cred eyes, which. finally raised. met
those of the stranger with a scruti-
nizing stare.
Why" asked Mr.. Grimm slowly
and distinctly, why did you slam the
door in the girls face?"
why did I-what?" came the an
swering question
why did you slam the door in the
girls face?" Mr.. Grimm repeated
slowly.
The stranger stared in utter amaze
ment-an amazement SO frank. SO un-
acted, SO genuine, that Mr.. Grimm was
satisfied.
did you see a man come out Of
the door," Mr.. Grimm pursued.
NO. Say. young fellow. l guess
you've had little too much to drink.
haven't you?"
But by that time Mr.. Grimm was
turning the corner.
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State Of CnIornda

Governor-John r. Sharroth.
raid "
Secretary OF Stnte-Iames n. Psares.
Treasurer-Roady Kenehnn.
Auditor-M, A. Leddy.
Superintendent OF Public rnstructisn
Helen NJ. Wilson.
Attorney General-Ben I. Griffith
-. State Senator. Delta and Mesa coun-
tes-GoorRe stephan.
HAWKING
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Latest ThIno In Clubs.

Never again!" This is the motto
of a novel club recently organized In
Trenton. n. j.. In which only persons
who have previously attempted to com
NIT suicide are entitled to member.
ship. The club began Its existence
with forty members.
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County of Delta

County Judge III. stewart
clerk and Recorder-w. A. Shepherd
Ireahurer-B. n. Crawford.
sheriff.. ~. Williams,
Assessor-S. i. Cockrehnm.
Michael
Eurveyor-Iohn Curtis
Coroner-Dr. J. i. Ciaybaugh
County Attorncy-Porter Plumb
County Commisaioners-ist Dist. Gee
Wilson: And Dist. w T. Stosls. IrI
Dist. A. I. Roberts
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SYNOPSIS.

Count di Rosini. the italian ambas-
Gador. is at dinner with diplomats in
the national capital when a messenger
the embassy at once Here a beautiful
young woman asks that she be given
q ticket to the embassy ball The tick
ct is made out in the name of Miss Is
abel Throne Chief Campbell of the
secret service. and Mr. Grimm. his head
detective. are warned that plot OF the
Latin races against the English speak
ing races is brewing in Washington.
and Grimm goes to the state ball for
Information. In conservatory his at
tention is called to Miss Isabel Thorne.
who with her companion. soon disap-
pears; A revolver SHOT is heard and
hall to find that Senior Alvarez of the
Mexican legation. has been shot.
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Tho Newspaper is published weekly
at Paonia. the Core of the Apple Coun.
try. subscribe now and keep posted
about tho North Fork Valley.
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LODGE DIRECTORY.
RoysI NeIEhbor. of Amerie.

The Cheapest Insurance order; ist
ana srd Wednesday EVENING" business
meeting: Masonic hall. 3rd tuesday AZ
ternoons. social meetings at membsrs'
homes. Georgia Dewoody. Oracle: Ines
Brown. Recorder.
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New York Property Untaxed.
There is a tax-free property In New
York city amounting to more than .
billion and q quarter OF dollars.
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somethIna 10 EoIIoxx.

Statistical Boarder-An aeroplane
can be built for $3.50.
Practical Boarder-Cheap enough,
but it's the funeral that costs.
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J. HUNT
S u r v E Y o r
Coop. Phone foF
PAONIA. COLO.
DIRECTOuY
Town of paonin

Town of Pnonfn
Mayor-Ciarence Nelson.
Town Board-wI1 Confne. Il z Huf-
~. c. c. Hawkins, a. J. Castsli. w. n
Baker and II. A. bryant.
Clerk and Recorder-Myrtle Pafst
Ireasurer-Myrtis Paisf
w. X. Jewell.
EnElnecr-I. II. Shailenberrer
Marshal-Bert Chapman.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-13

When dealing with advertisers,
please mention the Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-13
HUMPHREY TRIES TO
OPEN MONUMENT ISSUE
Wants Olympic National Monument
Changed to National Park to Al.
low Mining Operations.

WASHINGTON, July 12.-Repre-
sentative Humphrey has received as
surances from President Taft, Secre-
tary of Interior Fisher and the agri-
cultural department that they will CO.
operate with him in his effort to have
congress change the Olympic national
monument into a national park and
thus pave the way for unlimited pros
pecting and mining operations within
the peninsula reserve.
Lack Of Authority.
Mr.. Humphrey has had sthis vexing
question before the interior depart
ment for some time, but it is finally
determined that Secretary Fisher had
no legal authority to permit mining
in the Olympic monument. He ex-
planned, however, that he was not Op-
posed to development of this charac-
ter and after a conference with the
president and Forester Graves today,
it was planned that Mr.. Humphrey
shoul Immediately introduce a resolu-
ton in congress placing this large re-
serve on the same footing as national
parks, where mining is not hindered in
any way.
To Introduce Bill.
The bill will be introduced within
the next few days, but probably will
not be acted upon this session. Mr..
Humphrey urges that those interested
in the question should Immediately de-
eide whether the present boundaries
of the monument are large enough
or too large so that all necessary in
formation may be available by the
next regular session.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-13
ARGUE HARB0R
F0RTlFICATION
Chamber of Commerce De-
bates Resolution Urging
Protection
RESCIND FORMFR ACTION
Finch Resolutions on Real Es-
state Stricken From
Records
RESCIND FORMFR ACTION

The resolutions urging fortificatiOn
of the Grays Harbor provoked con-
siderable discussion at the luncheon
of the Chamber of Commerce held at
the Fairmont hotel Tuesday noon. In
support of the resolutions it was
urged that with the rapid develop
ment of shipping facilities here, fol-
lowing the improvement of the har-
Dor, that measures should be taken
toward the adequate guarding of this
point from possible hostile attacks.
This was especially necessary owing
to the fact that the Harbor is the most
westerly point in the United States
proper. J. w. Clark and J. A. Hood
spoke in favor of the resolutions. Mr..
Clark stated that guns destined for
Grays HarbOr were already at Brem-
ertOn.
Those who spoke against the reso-
lutions did so. not from the point of
view of discouraging the Notifications.
but rather that there were more i'm
portant things to be sought for from
the government, and that when the
HarbOr here was sufficiently import
ant the war department would be quick
enough to recognize the fact and to
provide the needed safeguards. For
fear that the presenting of a new
cause to the government might jeopar-
die furthr appropriations for Harbor
improvement, M. L. G. Humbargar
and J. J. Carney spoke against the
resolutions. Accordingly it was
thought best to postpone action on
the matter for one week. 1t is prob
able that the resolution will be
brought up again and disposed of, af-
| <Nv he 70 kAn IN
reflect on the proposition.
The first item of business taken up
during the luncheon was the motion of
G. p. Halferty that the resolutions
passed at the former meeting of the
chamber condemning outside real
estate schemes be rescinded and
stricken from the records. These res
olutions were presented by E. G.
Finch and resulted in the agitation
that has filled the papers and dis
turbed business circles for the past
few weeks. The debate over Mr.. Hal
fert's motion was rather one sided
and the motion prevailed unanimous
ly. Accordingly the Finch resolutions
and all reference thereto will be
stricken from the minutes of the
Chamber of Commerce. This action
meets with general approval, as the
original resolutions, since they were
first exposed in The Herald, have
been very freely condemned.
A. w. Perley, state railway inspec-
tor, who has been looking over the
tracks in the Grays Harbor country
the past few days. gave brief, but
interesting talk on the work of the
state railroad commission. He pointed
out the reforms that have been init
lated by that body and the improve
ments it had caused in railway SER
vice that proved beneficial to both
railways and public.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-13
REPORT WAS WRONG
Attorney Wilson Buttner Was Not
Charged With Attempted Bribery
As Was Reported

Attorney Wilson Buttner was over
from Raymond yesterday and was en-
phatic in denying the truth of the
press dispatch sent out from Ray
mond last week, to the effect that he
was charged with having attempted
to bribe a juror in a case in the su-
perior court of Pacific county in which
he was counsel.
Mr.. Buttner said the report grew
out of the fact that he had CONVEX
sation with a party who was after
wards called juror in the case in
question. The rumor led to Buttner
being called into court to show cause
why he should not be punished for
contempt. At the hearing it develop
ed that no offense had been commit
ted or contemplated and he was hon
orably acquitted.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-13
WOLFF STORE EMPLOYEES
HOLD A BIG PICNIC

Last night at the park all the per-
Sens connected with the George j.
Wolff dry good store. their friends and
families, gathered at the park for
big picnic About 40 were present, 60
ing out on the car after closing hours.
Everyone in the party enjoyed them
selves hugely. from the proprietor to
the office boy. They ha da variety of
amusements and chief of all big pic.
nic dinner with plenty of good things
to eat and drink Mr.. Verney served
the ice cream in the grand manner"
A number of photos of the crowd and
individuals in various attitudes and
poses. wise and otherwise were taken
for future reference They are a royal
bunch, the clerks at Wolffs.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-13
Well Known Logger Came 10
His Death In An Un-
known Manner.
FOUL RLAY SUSPECTED
Body Is Found Floating Down.
Down Chehalis River
Monday Morning

Despite the fact that the coroners
inquest pronounced his death acci-
dental the relatives and friends of
Robert c. Kearney, whose body was
found in the Chehalis river Tuesday
morning, incline to the belief that
he met his death through foul play.
Kearney was a logger and came to
town for the festivities in connection
with the Fourth. On the night of the
Third he went down town. He had
q small amount of money on his per.
son and a check for 500 signed by his
brother-in-law, H. E. Hulet. 1t is also
stated that a longshoreman paid him
$35. When his body was recovered he
had but SO in his possession, the
check also was missing, and has not
been turned in at the banks, it is the
the body bore no bruises, it is the
surmise of some that he may have
been drugged. when last seen he was
in the saloons and had been drink
ing. Whether he was put to death and
robbed, or whether he became intOXi-
Gated and met his death accidentally
will probably never be known.
Robert c. Kearney was born in Penn
sylvania. He was As years of age and
has resided in the Grays Harbor coun-
try for the past % years. Having lived
here so long be was very we'll known
to residents of the city. He resided
with his sister, Mrs. H. E. Hulet,
1901 North d street.
His body was recovered by E. c.
Weaver of the launch Dove, who dis
covered it floating down stream near
the new railroad bridge. Towing the
body to the bank he notified the police
and the coroner. Coroner Hunter eX-
amined the body at the Whiteside par
lors. He found no bruises or other
evidence of foul play and concluded
that the death was accidental.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at the Methodist church,
conducted by Rev. B. F. Brooks. His
brother, David Kearney, and his sis
ter, Mrs Fannie Ramer of kalama,
are here for the funeral
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-13
ODD FELLOWS TO
HOLD BIG PICNIC
General Picnic Under Auspices Of
Popular Order Will Be Held at
Pacific Beach July 29th

The Odd Fellows of the entire Grays
Harbor district are planning to hold
a big picnic down at Pacific beach on
Saturday, July Goth. The picnic will
be a general one, and the public is
invited to attend. Committees from
the various Odd Fellow and Rebekah
lodges are now busy perfecting ar
rangements for the picnic. The usual
array of picnic amusements is schedul-
ed, with sports and games. Every
one is supposed to bring well fill
ed lunch basket that the dinner may
be a huge success.
The party will go down on the
morning train to Pacific, and return
on the train leaving there about six
in the evening. The round trip fare
is $1.30, and the persons having charge
of the ticket sale will begin their
work in a day or two
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-13
THE COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Summary Of Proceedings At
Meeting Held Last
Monday
SCHOOLDISTRICT FORMED
Contract Let for Grading On
Copolis Road. Tax Cor
rections Made.
SCHOOL DISTRICT FORMED

MONTESANO, July 12.-At the
meeting of the board of county COM
missioners Monday, County Superin.
tendent Mckillip took steps to guard
against any dispute over the bills for
the next Teachers Institute, by fill
ing with the board his estimate of
the cost of the same. He estimated
the expense at $365.OO, and asked that
the board transfer 5000 from the cur
rent expense fund to the Institute
fund to cover part of the cost. The
request was taken under advisement
Mrs. Emma Swedblom was granted
a license to operate a ferry on the
Hoquiam river, at Polson's slough.
County Superintendent Mckillip fill
ed a certificate Of the formation of
School District No. "a, bounded as
follows:
Beginning at the northeast corner
of section 3, 81, II and running thence
west to Pacific ocean, thence along
the meandering line of said ocean
to the southwest corner of lot 3, Sec
tion II, 20, ~; thence east to the
southeast corner of the northwest
quarter of section 16, 20, IL; thence
south one-half mile; thence east one
mile; thence south one mile; thence
east three miles; south one mile;
thence east two miles; thence north
II miles to the place of beginning.
The above territory being taken from
district No. So
In response to the advertised call
for same, the board finds that the
following have submitted bids for ad-
ditional gravel surfacing on portions
of the Kirkpatrick and Wilderness
sections of state road No. 8. to-wit:
August Wallin. &. w. Grader and NJ.
D. Hogan The first named bidder
having submitted a bid for said work
in the sum of $1.616 and the same
having been found to be the lowest
and best bid, the contract was there
fore awarded to him.
Ordered that the treasurer rebate
to Alfred Nelson the sum of $16.S7.
the same being a double assessment
of personal property for 1910.
Ordered that the treasurer rebate
to William Oliver the sum of S7.07,
the same being double payment of
taxes on lots 20, 81 and %, block /.
Bowes addition to Aberdeen, for the
year 1910.
Ordered that the treasurer strike
from the tax rolls for 1910 the tax
assessed against Chas. Potter, he hav
ing been allowed no EXEMPTION as
provided by law.
The plat OF Lewisdale having been
presented to the board for approval.
the same is ordered referred to the
county engineer.
There being no further business
the board adjourned until Tuesday,
August l, 1911.