The Huttig news., 1913-09-20


 Lithow. the ambitious Queen of the Air.
 En route to Washington Napoleon talked with his men on Girvne Whistler told him that his instruc- ions had been carried out to the let. CT and Sullivan told of the success 'ul capture of the four aerodro..ones rom the west.
 It was ten o'clock in the morning vhen he sighted the capital, and Con ,ress was in session.
 The newspapers had already de eribed the battle between the Eagle nd the Princess and the capture of the .hole aerodromone fiotilla. Whistler lad reported to the proper authorities, 1ut no one knew what had become of he Princess Rositta.
 Loud shouts fllad the chamber when Napoleon came in. Representative eft their chairs and. lifting him up, a1rted him on their shoulders to his 2hair. He stood there moment and i he enthusiastic audience became silent.
 Gentlemen, Representatives of the United Republics of America!
 T have to tell you that the dangers surrounding us. caused by the design pg and ambitious Princess von SehombHFg Lithow, are dissipated for aver. Her fleet of aerodromones ie in my possession and will be disposed of IS you see fit.
 tsThis act of force, committed by me alone, was done in the interest of peace, according to the twelfth chap CT of the international peace pactum, hat holds the president of the peace committee responsible for peace be- tween nations.
 The manufacturing of aeredre- menes is my exclusive privilege for he next seventeen years, according 10 patents secured, and. since I be- lieve this ahortive attempt to crush liberty will not be repeated, l take pleasure in offering my sixty aerodro- mones to the United Republics of America, to be used in accordance with arrangements to be made. I will reserve the right of ownership and the engagement of aeromen for the ma chines."
 An enthusiastic "hurrahi" sounded and after quiet was restored Napoleon continued:
 "The men captured on the Princess :. fleet are to be returned to their re. spective countries and tried as con spirators against the world peace. committee and l have no doubt that amicable relations will soon exist be- tween all the nations.
 9The United Republics of America. is monument to Freedom and Peace These two conditions create satisfac ton. wealth and advancement of such character that we are nearer the Al. mighty, who created man in his owle image"
 Napoleon was interrupted here by an attendant, who $ pped a small en. velope into his hand. It was ad dressed to him in his mothers well ! known handwriting. He tore it open. ran through the lines and bis face he came radiant with happiness. He waved his hand toward the waiting audience ard without another word quickly left the hall.
 His cratic actions would have caused uneasiness if his face had not been so expressive of happiness. He had hardly reached the exit when tho representatives cheered once again. He waved his hand in acknowledg- ment and dashed out.
 He raced to the elevator that car ried him to his aerodromone and iii a few minutes he was on the roof of the Crystal Palace. He quickly de seended to the apartment of Astra, his wife.
 His mother awaited him outside the door: their embrace told much.
 A minute later the great man, the hero, the patriot, the inventor, was kneeling at the bedside of smiling. happy mother, mnrmuring broken phrases of joy at her well-being.
 At the mothers request, with shak- ing hands in fear of hurting him, he raised the little, kicking boy and. as he kissed his son, he said with wet eyes:
 My son, thou shalt be citizen of a happier and more peaceful age"
 
 There is little more to say.
 That afternoon Napoleon looked | through the mail that had aecumulat- i ed and found Count von Werdenstcin's message addressed to Astra. He car ried it, together with other urgent let ! ters, to her. She asked him to read it : to Ter. Your Ladyship: My secret service E agents have informed me that the Princess Schomburg Lithow is plan ming to overthrow the present peace ful balance that exists all over the world.
 T was reared man of arms and I have been believer Tn our glorious traditions. It has taken a long time for mo to realize the blessings of Eouality Liberty and Fraternity hut