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photograph which was framed on q
vail Of the dining-room.
isn't that the royal family Of
Italy?" he asked He rose and went
over to it by Jove, it is, and here
Is the prince in the group The pic.
ture was taken, I should say, about
the time 1 knew him"
Mr.. Grimm strolled over idly and
stood for a long time staring at the
photograph
He can drive a motor. you know"
said Mr. CadwaIlader, admiringIy.
And Italy is the place to drive them
They forget to make any speed laws
over there. and If a chap gets in your
way and you knock him silly they
arrest him for obstructing traffic, you
know Over here if a chap really
starts to go any place in a hurry some
bally idiot holds him up
Have you ever been held up?r Quer-
led Mr. Grimm
No, but expect to be every day"
was the reply. I've got a new motor,
you know, and I've never been able
to see how fast it is. The other eve
ming I ran up to Baltimore with it in
an hour and thirty-seven minutes from
Alexandria to Druid Hill Park. and
that's better than forty miles. I never
did let the motor out, you know, be
cause We ran in the dark most Of the
way"
Mr. Grimm was still gazing at the
photograph
Did you go aIone?' he asked.
There's no fun motoring alone. you
know. SenOrita Rodriguez was with
me- Charming girl, what?"
A little while later Mr. Grimm saun-
tered out into the drawing-room and
made his way toward Miss Thorne
and the French ambassador. Mon
steur Boissegur rose, and offered his
hand cordially.
I hope, Monsieur" said Mr.. Grimm,
that you are no worse OF for your
your unpleasant experience?"
Not at all, thanks to you" was the
reply 4 have just thanked Miss
Thorne for her part in the affair,
and"
I'm glad to have been of service"
interrupted Mr.. Grimm lightly.
The ambassador bowed ceremonf-
ously and moved away. Mr. Grimm
dropped into the seat he had just left
You've left the legation. haven't
you?" he asked
You drove me out" she laughed.
Drove you out?" he repeated.
Drove you out?'
Why, it was not only uncomforta-
bic, but it was rather conspicuous be-
cause of the constant espionage OF
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

flashed some subtle message to the
French ambassador, who, after an in
slant, nodded comprehendingly. then
resumed his conversation As he left
the room few minutes later he no
dced that Mr.. Grimm had Joined a
group OF autOmaniacs Of which Mr..
Cadwallader was the enthusiastic cen
ter He spoke to his hostess. the wife
Of the minister from Portugal. for a
moment, then went to Miss Thorne
and dropped into seat beside her.
She greeted him with a smile and
was still smiling as she talked.
I believe, Monsieur" she said in
French, you sent a code message to
the cable Office this afternoon?"
His eyes questioned hers quickly.
And please bear in mind that we
probably are being watched as we
talk" she went on pleasantly. Mr..
Grimm is the man TO be afraid of.
Smile-dOn't look so serious!" She
laughed outright.
Yes. I sent a code message" he re-
piled
1T was your resignation
Yes"
"OH' II WASH sent, OF course,
she informed him, and her eyes were
sparkling as if something amusing had
been said. "One Of my agents stopped
it may add that it will not be sent"
The ambassadors eyes grew steely.
then blank again
Mademoiselle, what am I to under
stand from that?" he demanded.
You are to understand that I an
absolute master of the situation in
Washington at this moment" she re-
piled positively. The smile on her lips
and the tone of her voice were
strangely at variance. From the be-
ginning I let you understand that Ill
timately you would receive your in
structions from Paris; now I know
they will reach you by cable tomor-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16
Well Disposed.

A well-known expert in cooking en-
countered trouble in a suburban COM
munity the other afternoon when she
prepared to lecture to the Mothers
club. Her subject was How to Cook.
She began by telling how murh a man
appreciates good cooking, and then
she proposed to give various recipes.
Among the first was one for cold
slaw. ITO have this best" began the
lecturer, take a good-hearted cab
bage and"
At this point a young matron inter
rupted. She was eager to get all the
Information possible. Tell me,
please she spoke up, chow is one to
know the disposition of a cabbage? %
Philadelphia Times.
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To BE coNTINUED0
Little willie AGAIN.

pal" came little WiIie's voics
from the darkness OF the nursery.
Pa gave a bad imitation Of snore.
He was tired and did not wish to be
disturbed.
pal" came the little voice again
What is it. WIIlie7" replied his "a
Their. sleepfIy.
HTum in here; want to asst yoS
sumpin'," said the little voice.
So pa rose up from his downy and.
putting on his bath-robe and slippers.
marched into the nursery.
We'll, what Is it noE?" he asked
Say, pa" said little Willie. IL you
was to feed the COW on soap would
she give shaTing-cream7 "-HarpaE
Weekly.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

MY dear, I was one of the very
first to leave said man who, on re-
turning from an evening party, was
greeted reproachfulIy by his wife.
"Oh, you always say that she re-
torted
We'll, can prove it this time, any
how" insisted the husband. Look in
the hall and see the gold-mounted UNI
brellas I've brought home''
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16
A BRAIN WORKER.
Must Have the Kind of Food That
Nourishes Brain.

1 am literary man whose nervous
energy is a great part of my stock in
trade, and ordinarily have little pa
tience with breakfast foods and the
extraVagant claims made of them. But
l cannot withhold my acknowledge
ment of the debt that owe to Crate
Nuts food.
L discovered long ago that the very
bulkfness Of the ordinary diet was not
calculated to give one a clear head,
the power of sustained, accurate think
ing. I always felt heavy and sluggish
in mind as well as body after eating
the ordinary meal, which diverted the
blood from the brain to the digestive
apparatus.
4 tried foods easy Of digestion, but
found them usually deficient In nutri-
ment. experimental with many break
fast foods and they, too, proved IN
satisfactory, till I reached Grape-Nuts.
And then the problem was solved.
"Grape-Nuts agreed with me per
fectly from the beginning, satisfying
my hunger and supplying the nutrt-
ment that so many other prepared
foods lack.
had not been using it very long
before 1 found that was turning out
an unusual quantity and quality OF
work. Continued use has demonstrate
ed to my entire satisfaction that
Grape-Nuts food contains the elements
needed by the brain and nervous sys.
TEN OF the hard working public wri-
ter" Name given by Postum Co., Bat
tie Creek, Mich.
There's a reason and it is ex-
planned in the little book. THE ROAD
to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time 20 flrze. They
are genuine true, and fun 81 hzHana
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16
"IF IT'S YOUR EYES =
PEITITS EYE SALVE is what you need
JUST MAKING OUT A CASE
Uncle Jeth Had Deep Reason for o.
cupation That Was Seemingly
Improbable.

John Collier, the secretary Of New
York's board of moving picture CEN
sors, said the other day:
It's no good getting up objec-
tionable picture plays. We never
pass them, in fact, We turn them down
SO invariably that it seems to me the
composers Of such plays are animated
by a spirit Of perversity. They re-
mind me Of old Uncle Jethro Husk.
Cncle Jethro sat fishing on the
bank of a tiny Tivulet when a stran-
ger stopped beside him and said:
"1s it possible that there are any
fish in such a small stream as that?~
d No, there amt none,' Uncle Jeth
grunted
But you're f1shingi'
Yep said Uncle Jeth.
what, then. is your object%
my object said Uncle Jeth. is to
show my wife 1 amt got no time to
5ift the ashes"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

A Chicago paper suggests that only
light reading should be carried by the
aeroplane postmen. 1t is grimIy an
propriate, however, that a lot of If
goes to the dead letter office these
days.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

"Hoopskirts are inevitable" says a
fashion expert The only redeeming
feature of a hoopskirt is that it can
be used as a parachute in case of an
aeroplane accident
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

There are some women who never
change their minds. just as there are
some men whose automobiles never
break down-because they don't own
automobiles.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

Statistics show that in nearly all
cases the college girl, when she mar
ries, stays married Probably she
starts out by giving her husband q
vivid description of the hazing stunts
she has participated in.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

A New YORK young man has enter
ed Harvard with six trunks. 20 suits
and 10 pairs of shoes. Nobody. how
ever. has gone to the trouble of pre-
dieting brilliant future for him.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

236 w. Washington
ST., Ionia, Mich, says:
81 had kidney trouble
so badly, that for six
months I could only
get around with q
cane or crutches. The
backache grew gradu-
ally worse until I was
compelled to take to
my bed. While still
in bed, I began using
noon5o KSHnou DiII0
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

A new scientific theory concerns the
diagnosis of ills by means of the pa
TENTS dreams Still, it would hardly
be fair to deduce delirium tremens
from some Nightmares.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

A song writer has been ordered to
pay 81 week toward the support of
his cs1ld. Now we may expect en-
indefinite number of new rag"
spasms.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

Mary Anderson says that any work
is preferable to stage career. But
successful people usually speak in this
strain. Even our great fnanciers as
sure us that being a millionaire is
nothing like as easy as it looks.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

An Asbury Park cook is reported tn
have had her $500 worth of diamonds
stolen. This looks like a deem scheme
to attract all the cooks in the country
to the Jersey resort next season.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

The investigator who has found that
fish can be caught by noise needn't
think he has made a great discovery.
That has long been the most effective
way TO catch suckers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16
Agricultural.

Mother-Yes. Johnny, the queen bee
is boss.
Johnny-How about the presiden-
tial bee?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

China's infant emperor writes mar
Velous compositions for one who has
just begun his schooling.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

young actor has married a widow
worth s15,OOO.OOO It was about time
that the male sex of stageland was
recognized
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

Hoopskirts are announced as due
to return But fashion, like politics,
has its rumOrs that never come true.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

For over fifty years Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, and other painful ailments have
been cured by Hamlins Wizard Oil. 1t is
a good honest remedy and you viii not
regret having a bottle ready for use.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

Violinist Kubelik has fed from Chi
cago because it was too noisy here
for him. Need 1t be said that he has
gone to ST. Louis?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

A Seattle clergyman preached from
coffin in the streets and was "pall-
Deared" home. Seattle must be q
hard town to wake up.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

If goats milk is a cure for inebriety.
as is asserted, one would never guess
it by studying book beer signs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16
Poor conversationaIis+

rs your husband a good after-din-
ner taIker?"
mo, indeed. AS soon as he's had
dinner he lies down on the couch and
falls asleep, and never get a word
out of him"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

The man who killed himself after
six hours of married life apparently
was satisfied that a little often goes
a great way.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

Magazines that are shipped by
freight are at least congratuIating
themselves on not being completely
sidetracked.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16
CHAPTER XIV.

Master OF the Situation.
As the women rose and started out,
leaving the gentlemen over their cof-
fee and cigars, Miss Thorns paused
At the door ana the bluezEay eyes
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

Football fatalities have been less
frequent this year than usual The
game is in danger of losing it's popu-
larity.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

and gradually improved until we'll"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
berth eName-DOAN'S. SOC, Histories.
Foster-MilbUrn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

No true lover of nature ever goes
around declaring, in sepulchraI tones,
that life is a vale of tears
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

A New York janitor laughed so hard
at joke which his daughter told that
he fell dead. AS usual the joke is sup
pressed
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

It's our notion that everybody will
have to have his liver regulated and
in good working order before the mil
lennium can come.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

A baby has been killed by a hot
bag This comes from departing from
the established and recognized cold
bottle
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

"Swat the ants!" cries a scientist
Say, savants-mayn't We keep one lit
tie insect for a pet?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

Football is not all wasted effort.
Lots of the pale-b<owed ordinary stu
dents get excellent exercise in giving
the college yell
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

Japan's population is increasing at
the rate of 100000 a year, and the
surplus must go somewhere.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

The Kings county, New York. jail
is characterized as a disgrace" Most
jails are open to the same criticism.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

What has become of the old-fash-
Toned open-face applebutter pie?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

The man who looks for good cannot
look for anything he will be more GER
tain to find
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

The Chinese revolution seems to
have got beyond the control Of the
police
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

And the worst of it is, the war be-
tween Turkey and Italy doesn't seem
to be good even for kinematograph
purposes.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16
1T WEARS YOU OUT.

Kidney Troubles Lower the Vitality Of
the Whole Body.
Don't wait for serious kidney Ill
ness; begin using Doan's Kidney Pills
when you first feel backache or notice
urinary disorders. David P. Corey,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

1t is only those who live on low
ground who complain that the world
is overcrowded
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

A man named Ghtconys is missing
in Manitoba Probably hunting for
the lost vowel.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16
In Hioh Life.

$50 the Fliptons have separated?''
Yes"
DO you know any Of the particu
Iars?''
"She keeps the poodle
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

The autumnal colors are much finer
than those of the gaudy billboards-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

The effort to render hazing safe
and sane continues at various edu-
cational institutions.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

Miss Anti71e4 have so much on
my mind; I wish I knew what to do
for relief.
Miss Caustique- not remove
your switch?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

No Chinese revoIutiontst wears az
any rate a pompadour
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

Tell the dealer you want Lewis Single
Binder straight &c cigar.
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In1porranr so Mothere


Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16
Seaport Far From Sea.

Antwerp, one Of the worlds foEf
largest ports. is s. miles from the sea
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-12-16

Love never fails, because it never
stops trying
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-04-18

1 uencve / am not cameo upon 10
disclose my source of information,
he said. with chilling dignity. ut ap-
pears to have been trustworthy, ! pre-
sumo you have phoned me concern
ing the appropriation matter. do not
recognize your right TO lntrude In that
AFFAIR." and | shall decline ~ discuss
IT, Yes. sir; to my people, TO those
who have right to question. ! am
and shall always be willing TO explain
my position. Good night"
what! Hello. Hold on minute,
Don't get mad, ucman. only want.
ed to say Just word. You'll let me
say word, won't your
This was more like II. This was
more nearly the tone In which Mr.. At
kins was wont to be addressed II
was possible that the man. recognizing
the uselessness Of further opposition.
desired to surrender
~ cannot" declared the honorable.
understand why you should wish to
speak with me. We have very little
in common, very little, I'm thankful
to say, However, will hear you
briefly. Go on"
Much obliged Well, Heman, |
only wanted to say that I thought
maybe you'd better have a little talk
with me. I'm here at the hotel, the
Regent. You know where It's. l pre-.
sumo likely. I guess you'd better come
right down and see me-"
Heman gasped. actually gasped with
establishment.
II had better como and see you? l.
Well, sir-well! am not accustom.
ed"--
81 know, but ! think you'd better.
It's dirty weather. and I've got cold
somehow or other. amt feelin' quite
up 10 the mark. so cal'late I'll stay
in port much M ! can. You come
right down. III be in my room. and
the hotel folks ~ tell you where it's
I'll be waitin' for you"
Mr.. Atkins breathed hard In his
present frame of mind he would have
liked to deliver a blast into that trans
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-04-18
anotner uown ensrer. ire Arsm. =

snotner uown easter. ire ArHnM
The captain did not answer He
elasped his forehead with both hands
and leaned his elbows on the table
Everdean was plainly alarmed.
I'm going TO call doctor" he be-
gan. rising. But Captain Cy waved
him back again.
"Set still!'' he ordered. "Set still, |
tell you You say the whole seventy
Ave thousand was paid to Heman. but
that John Thayer signed the bill Of
sale afore he died as half partner aud
your dads got the original deed and
and-he remembers the whole bust.
nessT
Yes, he's got the deed-framed. It's
on record. too. of course. Remembers
l should say he didl He'll talk for a
week on that subject IL you give him
a chance"
The captain sprang to his feet. His
chair tipped backward and fell to the
floor. An obsequious waiter ran to
right II, but Captain Cy paid no at
tention to him.
"where's my coatr' he demanded.
"Where's my coat and bat?'
"Wbat ails your asked Everdean.
"Are you going crazy2"
Coin crazy? No, no! I'm goin' to
California. When's the next trainG"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-04-18
Throw Out The Line
Give the Kidneys Help and Many To-
ran People viii Be Happier.

Throw out the Life Line
The kidneys need help.
They're overworked-cant get the
poison filtered out of the blood.
They're getting worse every minute
win you help them?
Doan's Kidney Pills have brought
thousands of kidney sufferers back
from the verge Of despair.
win cure any form Of kidney trou-
BILE.
Mrs. william r. Jacobsen, AZ s.
Fifth East street. Logan, Utah. says:
Il was troubled by backache and kid
ney complaint for years and was un-
able to obtain relief until began the
use OF Doan's Kidney pills. The con-
tents Of the first box of this remedy
made marked Improvement and
continued its use until entirely cured.
My health has been of the best ever
since, Other members of my family
have also been benefited by Doan's
Kidney Pills and we will think highig
of them. l am using this remedy now
In my daughters case, who has suf-
fered from pains In the back and
trouble with the kidney secretions. AID
persons afflicted with kidney com
plant should give Doans Kidney
Pills a trial."
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents Foster-Millburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's- ana
take no other.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-04-18
Cy
WHITTAKER'S
PLACE
BY JOSEPH c. LINCOLN

Copyright 1905. By D. Appleton 9 Co.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-04-18

THE RECEIVER FELL FROM THE CONGRESS-
MANS HAND.
mitter which would cause the person
at the other end of the line to shrivel
under its heat But he was politi-
clan OF long training. and he knew
that such blasts were sometimes ex-
pensve treats. II might be well TO
hear what his enemy had to say. But
as to going To see him--that was ont
of the question,
II do not" lie thundered-"I do not
care 10 continue this conversation. If
If YOU wish to see me, after what
has taken place between us, | am will
ing. IN spite of personal repugnance.
TO grant you n brief interview. My
servants will admit you here ut o
O'Clock tomorrow morning. But tell
you now that your interference with
this appropriation matter Is rs useless
as II is ridiculous and impudent Ii Is
OF piece with the rest of your con.
duet
"All right. Heman, all right was
the calm answer. II don't say you've
got to come, only say ! guess you'd
better. I'm goin' back to Bayport 10.
morrer early. And II | was you I'd
come and see me tonight"
II have no wish 10 see you, nor do
care to talk with you further. That
appropriation"
Maybe It amt all appropria ton"
"Then cannot understand
come to understand considerable many
things in the last fortni't. There!
cant holler into this machine any long
err I've been clenr out to Frisco and
back in eleven days, and | got cold in
those blessed sleepin' cars. -
The receiver fell from the congress
mans hand. 1t was II difficult object
to pick mp again Hcmnn CROPPED for II
IN II blind. strangely inadequate way,
Yet he wished TO recover II very much.
wait! Wait" he shouted auxiously
I'LL dropped the Are you there,
Whitaker? Are you oh, yes.
didn't Did you say cr- Frisco
Yes, San Francisco, California I've
been west on little cruise. Had an
| interestin time. It's an nterestin
| place. Don't you think so? Well, Pm
sorry you cant come, Good night"
watt" faltered the great man Il
let me think. Cyrus | do not wish
TO seem-er-arrogant in this matter
II Is not usual for me to visit my
constituents, hut butt have no en-
gagement this evening, and you are not
well, and Hello. Are you there
Hello Why, under the circumstances
I think Yes, will come. I'll come
at once"
The telephone enables one to procure
a cab In short time Yet to Heman
Atkins that cab was years IN coming
He paced the library hoor, his hand to
his forehead and his brain whirllng. II
couldn't be! II must be- coincidence
He had been an idiot 20 display his
agitation and surrender 80 weakly. And
vet-aud vet
To Be Continued.