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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-01

lips. a coal popped in the fire, and a
bright blaze sprang up and flicker
ed on the gold watch. And on the
edge of the inner case, b. some mira
Gle of observation | saw three rows
of figures infinitely scratched.
"The combinations. | exclaimed.
There was little doubt According
to the German system. the lock was
set by numbers instead of letters and
these could mean nothing else.
We stood there in exultation for a
moment, until a noise without recalled
us to ourselves. The soldiers were
filing in the yard. Outside / could see
Captain Kuppenheim and sergeant
marshaling them.
Summers, said Nikolai. our task
is now an extremely simple one il
your courage does no fail you. Re-
member that the German soldier is
trained to one thing-implicit obedi-
ence. The most singular action will
not be observed by him. He is train
ed as an autom2ton, nothing more.
Our duty now is to procure the
gold | know the location of the
strong room. We cannot hope to carry
even a tenth part away: | trust, how
ever, that we shall ultimately reap
rich reward from our enterprise Fol
low met"
We passed out boldly into the court
yard. Nikopai gravely returning the
salute of the officer He led me
through a second archway, along a
low passage which terminated in
barred door Two sentries on duty
stood at attention. Nikolai fitted the
gold key to the lock. A moments
fumbling. and it opened, and we pass
ed through Looking back, l saw that
the sentries were still at attention.
The passage now turned off to the
right abruptly. and second door
faced us. This was ungrsrded. 1t
opened noiselessly, and we found our
selves in a huge, vaulted chamber of
gloomy aspect, at the end of which
fire was burning. Two soldiers in
uniform rose and saluted US. Nikolsi
passed between them and fitted the
key to the door. One of the men
detained him.
Pardon, exceliency," he said. None
but his excelleEcy, General Faber, en-
tiers this chamber
Read that" said Nikolai sharply.
whipping out paper. Again ! saw
the emperors signature. l afteward
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said Nikolai while the shells are ad-
iusted. They will be ready in half an
hour and will form in columns of four,
in fatigue uniform"
The captain saluted aagin That
will do. Captain Kuppenheim, said
Nikolai
The captain retired stiffly. Then
Nikolai turned to me. 1--WE must find
the keys" he whispered
Let us take another look at the
general" | exclaimed. In truth though
he had been bound hand and foot,
though he could make no outcry,
was astonished that he had not some
how managed to indicate his presence
in some manner. 1t is difficulty to de-
prive man entirely of motion, be his
bonds ever so strong
We went into the ante-room The
general lay by the hearth just as
arm. 1t fell heavily. By the light
Of the fire | scrutinized his face. The
eyes were half open. but there was no
recognition in them
He is dead" said Nikolai, SOL
EMMY.
It was true He was an old man.
and the shock had, doubtless, brought
about fatal stroke of apoplexy. Nike
lai gazed at him a moment in 81
lence. Then he raised his hand at
the salute
Honor to brave man, even though
he be a servant of tyranny he said.
1T is as we'll for him perhaps" Then
he turned away.
This unexpected denouement. while
it could not add to the desperate con-
dihon of. our undertaking, solved one
of our most pressing difficulties. All
danger from this source was now re-
moved. Nikolai went back into the of
fee. and together we searched for
the keys. And we found them. We
found punches of keys-keys of every
kind. There must have been half a
hundred when we gave up the search.
But which was the key to the strong
room?
None of these" said Nikolai. 1T
will be in triplicate-and there viii
be combination He paused and
looked at me sadly. "SummerA," he
said, Il had hoped to wiring the Sc
cret from the dead man by threat of
death. 1t was a desperate hope at
best; now it is not even a hope The
secret of the combination was knovr.
to none but him, doubtless.
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handing officer. who stood watching
us. showed signs of fatigue. After
half an hour, while his yawns grew
visibly longer. Nikolai spoke.
Your excellency," he said. Il re-
greet to say hat my mechanic here
finds quite a number of defective time
fuses. To remedy this work will re-
quire several hours of hard work
The commanding officer came over.
He looked at the shells. 4 see moth
ing wrong with them" he said peer
Ing through his glasses
Perhaps not. SIR Nikolai rejoined.
and | have no doubt that in a pinch
all would prove serviceable. Never
theless, the Krupp factory feels pc
culiar responsibility III this matter,
and. with your leave. this fellow shall
adjust the defective ones
AS you please" replied the com
handing officer shortly. Captain Kup-
penheim will superintend the matter"
He turned toward his Office to give the
order. Nikolai, beckoning me. followed
him
The office was a small, well-furnish-
ed room connecting with the officers
quarters by a small psasage-way,
which cut it off from the rest of the
house He turned to his desk. Nike
lai was close upon his heels In an
ante-room | saw an orderly dozing
over a fire, Upon the desk was a bell.
The officer bent over to press it,
And suddenly Nikolai's arms were
round his throat. one hand pressed
upon his mouth. The officer struggled
valiantly, but he was perfectly help
less in Nikolais grasp Instantly |
had improvised gag and thrust it
into his mouth: then, with lengths of
cord which lay scattered around the
apartment, we bound his limbs and
trussed him like a fowl We rolled
him into a corner, where he lay glar-
ing at us in an indescribably comical
manner, utterly helpless. looked into
the ante-room. The orderly was snor-
ing peacefully.
THAT was the crux of the prob
lem. said Nikoli. Now all is plain
sailing It's lucky we found that
cord
The office was in confusion. Piles
of papers and wrappings lay all about
In one corner was a screen. Nikolai
placed it in front of the officer and mo-
toned to me to step behind it.
Hold your revolver to his head,
he said The slightest sound or
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Suddenly | had an inspiration.
The key viii be upon his person!"
/ exclaimed.
upc my shoulder. You are right,
Summers" he said. "Come!"
1t was repugnant to me to lay hands
upon the dead man there by the fire.
felt guilty as parricide as l rev.
erently cut the bonds as robber of
the dead when turned out the con-
tents Of the pockets. There were let
tiers there in feminine writing, mon
ey, papers, a hasty glimpse at which
revealed their unimportance to us. and
great cleaning golden watch which,
as | took it, opened in my hand and
flashed out the time to me- But there
was no key.
Round his neck" said Nillolai
And there we found it. 1t was lit
tie golden key. alone, but of a Pc
culiar fashion. | saw at once that,
by pressing a spring upon its handle.
1t was convertible into either of two
other kinds through an automatic
movement of the wards. There were,
then, three locks to be forced.
felt elated: could hardly restrain
my JOY. But Nikolai stood looking
down at me gravely
That's no use, Summers he said.
I'VE need the combination"
] had forgotten that. Our partial
success had only made our eventual
failure the more humiEating. Still,
we had found the key. Perhaps the
combination might be written down.
He was an old man." | said His
memory might have been faulty
Would he have kept three sets of fig
ures in his brain?''
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drumming of limbs and he dies" He
saiG this in a tone loud enough to be
perfectly understood by the helpless
officer.
But then we were a little uncertain.
1t seemed incredible that We could re-
main there long undiscovered. Niko-
lai called the orderly.
Go to bed" he said we do not
need you"
/ had expected that the soldier
would question this command from
trained to implicit obedience to the
word of a superior He simply saluted
and marched stiffiy out of the door.
Then, at Nikolai's word, raised the
officer, and together we carried him
into the ante-room, where we deposit
ed him upon the hearth before the
fire, with a pillow beneath his head.
All this while my thoughts had been
running on the gold. But Nikolai was
not yet ready. He had told me to make
doubly sure that his plans would not
miscarry. He called after the retreat
ing orderly. The man turned.
Send Captain Kuppenheim here"
he said.
Two minutes later the captain came
running in, drew himself up and sa-
luted.
Captain Kuppenheim, said Niko-
lai, returning the salute, 81 have the
honor to inform you that you will re-
ceive your orders from me-" And he
showed him a paper-Heaven knows
how many OF them Nikolai had forged,
or how he had done so-bearing the
superscription of the kaiser The
captain looked at it and saluted again.
You will .ell off half company of
men to keep guard in the courtyard"
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tcopyrisht. 1913, by W. C. Chapman
BY H. NJ. EGBERT

nance branch of the KrupD factory"
The con. handing offer acquiesced,
and when, a: his command, which was
issued through several subordinates,
files of soldiers in fatigue dress
came swarming in the center of the
square, indicated that the shells were
to be unloaded. The men fell to with
a will. Each shell was an enormous
burden for a single soldier, and soon
the sweat was streaming down their
faces. 1t was midnight before the last
Of the ammunition was safely stacked
in the square.
Nikolai produced a small hammer
from the pocket OF his oYercoat and
handed it to me- Tap the shells
lightly" he whispered. Some are
defectiye-you understand? You are
acquainted with their mechanism"
had not served to no purpose in
the British Royal artillery. / piled
my task, calling TO Nikolai frequently.
The soldier had withdrawn; the com
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-01
s.nate,s aMorninn Hour. y

The first two hours Of each days
session of the United States senate,
beginning at twelve o'clock noon, are
given to preliminary proceedings, such
as debates on senate resolutions. first
and second readings of bills, motions
for reference, consideration OF mat
ters coming over from previous day,
etc. This so-called morning hour
really covers two hours and at two
o'clock D. m. the presiding officer lays
before the senate the unfinished busi-
ness, il there be any. and if not the
regular calendar is in order
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-01
For Health, a Walk.

III the warm weather. when exercise
in the heat of the day seems a bur
den, try walking early in the morning
and again late in the evening
BE energetic aid get up before
breakfast in earnest Don't try to
walk before you have eaten, but eat
something light and satisfying and
start forth on a morning constitutions
al. You can get home again before
the heat of the day has really set in.
If YOU find the morning walk impos-
sibIe. try the evening walk. Start
out after the sun has gone down, eth
er before a late dinner or after an
early one, and walk in the dusk until
YOU are tired.
The woman who must work in Office
or shop would find systematic early
morning and late evening exercise
beneficial and inyigorating.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-01

In cold weather night drawers are
The best garment for all children, and,
even in warm weather they are best
for many. In this model there is a.
seam down the front, a center back
closing, and an opening across the
waist in the back The sleeves are
comfortably full and the garment is
provided with feet. Canton flannel,
outing flannel, albatross and muslinl
are suitable materials.
The night drawers pattern (G452)
Is cut in sizes >, 4, 6. 8. 10 and 13i
years. Medium size requires Az
yards OF ~ inch material
To procure this pattern send 10 CENTS
TO Pattern Department" Of this paper
Write name and address plainly, and he
sure TO give size and number of pattern.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-01
His sxmptoms Surely Sinister.

Il am afraid Cljmshaw's mind Is
weakening, regretfully commented
tbe Erratic Thinker. when ! in
formed him a while ago that Hon.
Marvin Mooch is egotistical, arrogant,
negligent, extravagant, Incompetent
visionary and totally unfit for the of
fee he holds, instead of remarking
With appropriate chuckles, But out
side of that he is all right. EN-? he
merely said. Il think so, too. and
walked way."-Kansas City Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-01

T he blessed as.
S u nc pro-
claimed In the text
is indeed an evan
gel for the new
year; it opens a
door into a large
place. in which
Christ is every
thing to the soul;
and it's appropria-
ton will mean a
happy New Year
Tor SAINT ana SIN
ner.
Two recent ex-
periences haY e
fixed the text in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-01

In this new model skirt we have
either the raised or the normal waist
line. The folds of drapery are ar
ranged to fall from the front and
back toward the sides. There is q
front closing displaying small V at
the foot seam may BIO placed in
the back if necessary. The new
malasse materials. soft serge, cash
mere, faille. crepe and the like, can all
be used for skirt Of this charac-
ter.
The skirt pattern (643S) is cut in
sizes % to 80 inches, waist measure.
Medium size requires 2 yards of 90
inch material or wider. With back
seam pa yards of SO or Al inch. Width
of skirt at lower edge IL yards.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be-
sure TO give size and number Of pattern.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-01

TEXT-Being confident Of this very
thing, that he which hath begun a good
work in you viii perfect il until the day
OF Jesus Christ.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
THE MAY DAY FESTIVAL.
Elegant Program Given by Students
of the DEBORAH High School.

Another important event which
took place in DEBORAH Friday in
connection with the meeting of the
Big Five Teachers association was
the May day fete given by students
of the DEBORAH High School at the
school grounds.
In the neighborhood of 1000 peo-
pie were present to witness the pro-
gram. Spectators were perched on
housetops, tree tops, and in surround
ing upstairs windows. To say that
the program was fine is putting it
mildly. The program reflected great
credit on the teachers, and Supt.
Fleming and Miss Ella Treat are to
be congratulated on the excellent
program provided.
Miss Alice Daniels was crowned
the May day queen, and an excellent
program of parades and dances was
carried out. That the children were
trained to perfection for their parts
there was no doubt. 1t was the
first time a like program was ever
held here, and it created a lot of
interest. The winding of the May
pole by a company of young ladies
was a beautiful sight and greatly
enjoyed. 1t was very picturesque
and rythmical in its execution, and
was carried out without a hitch,
which reflected great credit on the
participants. All of the students
taking part in the program are to
be congratulated in the manner they
executed il.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
Marriage Tomorrow.

Tomorrow afternoon at the Glen
wood Lutheran church at two o'clock
will occur the marriage of two of
" inneshiek county's very best young
people, Miss Lille Viola Johnson to
Walter Williams. The ceremony
will be performed by Rev. S. A. Scar
vie. The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Johnson, and is
young lady of grace and refine
ment. The groom is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. S. Williams of Glenwood
and young man of sterling worth
and character At the present time ne
is employed in this city as a painter
and the happy couple will make their
home in DEBORAH, in the former Mrs.
NJ. Curtin residence on East Broad
way, recently purchased by them.
We extend congratulations and best
wishes to them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06

Mrs. w. F. Abbey Worthy Mat
ron went to Elgin, Iowa this NOR
ming to instruct the o. E. S. Chapter.
She also expects to attend meet
ing in McGregor on Friday. Mr..
and Mrs. j. G. McCallum will &C
company her to the latter place.
Federal Judge Henry T. Reed,
CT Cresco, and son Attorney Carl
Reed, were DEBORAH visitors Satur-
day. We acknowledge a pleasant
call from the gentlemen.
President S. V. Weiser, of the
First National Bank, of Detroit,
Mimi, arrived in DEBORAH Saturday
on a visit to his mother and many
old DEBORAH friends.
Ole Marsh, of Seattle, WASH,
arrived in DEBORAH yesterday, on a
visit to relatives and old friends. He
came via Chicago and was accompan-
led to DEBORAH by his sister, Mrs.
VIM. Lurton.
MIR. and Mrs. Albert Hammers
ness will arrive this evening from
Sioux Falls, S. d. on a visit. While
here they will offer their residence
for sale in Curtin's addition. 1t is
a fine home, and will make an ele-
CANT home for some one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
A NEW STORE:
Tie Washington Apparel Co. Making
Preparations to Open New Store
i'm the Enright Building.

A new ladies' and gentlemen's tall
DEBORAH in the store room formerly
occupied by the Enright Millinery on
East Water street The new store
will be known as the Washington
Apparel Co. Mr.. j. j. Sullivan, the
proprietor, is here getting things in
shape. The store is being redecorat-
ed and fixed up in fine shape, and
part of the firms goods is already
here.
The new store is a branch of the
firms Chicago house, and they will
ladies and gentlemen's suits.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06

While the travelling man waited
in a retail store in Richmond, Va,
to speak to the buyer, he said to an
elderly colored woman: Ante,
what is the population of Rich
monde" What's dat, boss?" Il said
about how many people live in Rich
mond?" "Oh OATS what you all
want to know. Well, boss l don't
'zactly know but l 'spects about
125,000, countin' de whites
Read n. Halsey's offer on
page 10 column Co.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
FOR TREASURER.

The undersigned wishes to an
nounce his candidacy for the Demo-
cratic nomination for County Treas
urer subject to the will of the party
to be expressed at the Primary June
L. 1914. WILL HUSTVEDT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
FOR AUDITOR.

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of auditor of
Winneshiek county, on the Repub-
lican ticket, subject to the decision
of the voters at the coming June
primary. NJ. LEE HATHAWAY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
FOR SHERIFF.

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection, for the Of
flee of sheriff of Winneshiek county,
subject to the decision of the DEM
ocratic party at the coming June
primary election. 15-tf
l.. II. FLEMING.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
Drink Made From Kola Nut.

Kola is one of the most popular
soft drinks in Jamaica. The kola
nuts grown in that country are ex-
ported to England, where the syrup
is manufactured, colored, favored,
and then II is sent back again.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
FOR SHERIFF..

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of sheriff of
Winneshiek county, on the Republic
can ticket, subject to the decision
of the voters at the coming June pri-
maries. o. o. ELLINGSON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR TREASURER.

L hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of treasurer,
on the Republican ticket, subject to
the will of the voters at the COM
inc June primary.
LLOYD CHRISTEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
FOR TREASURER.

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of county
treasurer of Wilneshiek county, on
the Republican ticket, subject to the
will of the voters at the coming
June primary. Z. r. ABBEY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
FOR RECORDER.

/ desire to announce that / am a
for the Office of Recorder
of Deeds subject to the will Of the
voters of the Democratic party be-
fore the June primaries.
ALLEN WISE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
FOR AUDITOR.

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the office of
County Auditor, subject to the will
of the Democratic Party, to be ex-
pressed at the June Primary Elec-
ton. w. r. SHEA.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06

The fashion journals say that
women greatly admire Scotch effects
this season, but this does not mean
that they care particularly for the
Scotch highball jag.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06

We want you to know
that we appreciate it when
you bring job of printing
to the Public Opinion office,
We are exceptionally we'll
equipped in new and up-to-
date type faces, the best
quality of papers of all
kinds. and the presses up
on which to print it. A large
force of competent and
obliging printers Is always
at your service.
Quality and price right.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06

The highest point in Nevada Is
Wheeler peak, which is 1893 feet
above sea level The average eleva-
ton of Nevada is $500 feet Only
four states, Utah, Colorado, Wyom-
ing and New Mexico are higher.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
For Supery.sor-Fourth District.

In response to the wishes OF al
number of my friends and neighbors
have decided to become candl-
date for supervisor from the fourth
district in the Republican primaries.
Your vote and support will be hearth
Iy appreciated. 1S-4pd.
o. L. SAXVIK,
Pleasant township.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
Impossible.

Does the baby take after his faith
err?
No; his father is not the kind of
man to leave anything behind him
to take.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06

Try Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06

Try Our Want Column
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-06
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CONCERNING CANCER

Write to the WEBER sANAToR11rM,
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for information concerning the Medf.
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The Anti-Asiatic League, Of Cali
fornia, in conducting a systematic
campaign OF education against pat
ronizing Asiatic labor.