Cheyenne record., 1914-06-11


his friend, Herr Kalmar. before he
even sought . hotel. The German
was very happy to see the man with
whom he had so many pleasant deal
ings, and readily explained the politi-
cal situation in Europe. He frankly
said that there was possibility of an
international disturbance; the people
were happy. but the nobility. and.
more particularly, the idle army and
navy officers, were agitating the ques-
ton of restoring the standing armies
and aerial and naval defenses.
Napoleon listened gravely to the
opinions of this brave and broad
minded man who was doing all he
could to enlighten the people. He
knew Herr Kalmar was q perfectly
trustworthy man. SO he told him about
his difficulties in obtaining Peak Sue
meg.
Herr Kalmar said: II believe that
the chancellor. notwithstanding his
defeat in American waters, has re-
tanned the kaiser's good will. and has,
no doubt. delayed matters because he
wanted to find out why you want the
Peak Suemeg SO badly. His spies are
probably at work trying to ascertain
the value of the Peak, SO that he can
utilize it for his own purposes"
Napoleon acknowledged this fact
Then you think the powers would
not hesitate to undo all I have done.
that they would gladly take up arms
again. and wage battle In Gods beau
tiful, clear air?"
II certainly dol" was Herr Kalmars
emphatic answer. x
THAT makes 1t all the more impera-
tive that / carry out the pactum to
the letter. l never could answer to
history, il I were to break my OATH
He sighed. III war is carried into the
air. IL anyone should discover the se-
cret Of cirynith and the aerodromone.
will find the means to confound
them" His face expressed grim de-
termination and Herr Kalmar respect
ed him as a man more than a king.
man of his word.
The chancellor received Napoleon
very cordially.
Napoleon stated his errand, briefly.
He told the count that he was anxious
to gain control Of the property in
Hungary that had belonged to the
Schomburg Lithow estates.
The count was somewhat taken
aback by this direct statement He
said. In his suavest manner:
May l ask what causes your ankle
ty in regard to that property? To be
perfectly frank. I sent my best
analysts there to assay that peak. hop
ing to find the name of the mineral
that interests you. but they do not
find anything extraordinary. One of
them mentions a peculiar quartz for
nation there that somewhat resembles
the mineral used In manufacturing
glass. but that is all they could find."
They are right, count want
those crystals"
II shall do my best for you. but
you know how imperfect Our laws are
in regard to estates that fall to the
crown"
this case?"
The count shook his head doubt
fully.
His majesty is the only one who
could. and I am sorry to say that your
honor does not happen to have his
sympathy"
"Of course not; he thinks I have
clipped his wings!" This remark
slipped out Unexpectedly.
He took leave Of the count and
looked up Herr Kalmar once more
and told him many things that showed
the big German he was in Napoleon's
confidence.
Shortly after this he left for Eng
land. and from there for New York.
Count Won Werdenstein did not
know the true value Of these crystals.
but he was shrewd enough to surmise
that they were connected with Napo.
Icons aerodromcnes, those wonderful