The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-08-21

Hs sat down At the reading t.b,.
and looked through q number OF per,-
odicals. There he found pictures "a
almost al tbS monArchs and also a
very good picture of Count Won Wer-
denstein- Just below this picture wns
an article that did not SPEAK very
highly Of this genius The paper WA
Extraordinarily inclined, and the
article pointed out the futility of thu
mpitarism Of which the count was the
advocate.
Tho chevalier took out his little note
book AMI wrote the name Of the au-
thor thcre. The paper was edited in
Berlin and he did not anticipate much
trouble In finding Paul Kalmar through
the editorial once.
The soro-train was half m hour late
on account of the high wind, but final
~ arrived.
The traveller took tAxfcab and at
random told the chauffeur to drive to
the Aetropole Hotel. 1t was one Of
the old-fashioned places left over from
the nineteenth century. but It was ex-
cellently equipped with all modern .ra-
provcments.
The Chevalier di Leon did not stay
long In his rooms. but after a short
consultation with the clerk left the
hotel and mingled with the crowds on
the street.
Tho beautifully decorated stores
showed Christmas splendors and lux
uries. Tho ancient beauty of the
town impressed him. At one end Of
the park stood q magnificent eques-
TRAN monument OF colossal size. The
horse was bounding forward; the face.
with upturned mustache and fierce eye
was familiar. All the muses. Of art
and science we're gathered about tho
base In fantastic but expressive man
ner-but, in front Of them. holding tho
most prominent position, was Marsi
The chevalier shrugged his shoulders:
1T does seem that monarchism cannot
exist without the sword"
The palace guard marched by. q
company Of the 221st infantry regt
ment Their helmets glittered, they
wore grayish cuirasses. and carried
clumsy looking rifles; they had no
bayonets, but short pistols in their
belts. The music doomed In wariike
tones and the uniformed men marched
in stiff. unnaturally long steps. Tho
ohevalier shook his head again. ana
turned sadly into a eide street.
At the editorial rooms of the Freue
Gedanken he gave his card to an At
tendant and asked to see Herr Paul
Kalmar. Are you q poetf the boy
asked inquisitively.
NO, indeed, not even an suthor.s
This seemed to please the boy, who
hurried away; he soon came back with
a SMILE Third door to the right"
The next moment Chevalier di Leon
stood before Herr Paul Kalmar, who
invited him to be seated. The ultra
socialist was mild. calm giant with
very light brown hair, but his green
ish eyes held sparks Of courage and
logged determination.
The tall chevalier seemed to Inn
press him favorably, and he listened
with quiet air
Il have come from afar to see Won.
about Count Won Werdenstein, and a.
have an idea that probably will in,
duence the count to preach peace in
stead Of war. l wish you would kindly
listen to me and give me your advice"
Il also am man who wants peace,
chevalier di Leon. and will be glad
% discuss that theme with you; II you
will give me few minutes time I will
AXE you to the Cafe American and
We can talk and eat at the same time"
Il am sure 1t viii please me very
much"
Half and hour later they were on
he balcony of the famous Cafe Amer
can In cosy corner among the
>alms and vines.
The big German ordered an epicu-
can lunch with Mosel wine; he list
med attentively and ate with a relish.
rho chevalier's words seemed to meet
With his approval.
ITO prove my good will. to win his
influence. am willing to give him the
ecret OF gold manufacturing"
These words were said so enthusiast
lcally that beautifully dressed wom-
n who sat at the neighboring table
'oked up from her plate and gazed
the bright-eyed chevalier.
Not 80 loud, my dear man, not so
,ud; even the walls have ears"
The advice came somewhat late, for
,e woman already had noted the
Jewellers words. and now she
atched them from beneath her long.
Ky eyelashes. but 1t was in vain; abe
build not hear another word.
After the long lunch Herr Kalmsr
I'D the chevalier entered taxicah
ITO the palace OF the honorable
,ancellor. Count Won Werdenstein,"
Kalmar In the ear Of tho
ri driver.
Mr.. kalmar seemed to know how to
ZACH his excellency. the iron-handed
iancellor. as a gorgeously liverisd
tendant soon conducted them into
10 presence OF the man they sought.
Chevalier di Leon stopped for mo-
emit when ne beheld the man whose
ce he had seen only In print; he
opped with trace Of caution in his
amer.
Cro BE CONTINUED,
st. Edmund's Chapel.
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