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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-20
By LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE

'courieht by Louis Joseph vance.)

and trying not to give way to deadly
sickness when, Of q sudden and with
out any warning whatever, the stem
torian chant of the motor ceased anu
was blotted out by that immense
silence Of those vast solitudes or the
upper air, where never SOUND IS
heard save the voices Of the elements
at war among themselves silence
that rang with an accent as dread1ui
as if it were the very crack OF doom:
And, its propeller no longer gripping
the air, the aeroplane drifted on at
ever-lessening speed, until at length
it had no way whatever, and rested
without motion of any sort, as 1t might
have been in the cup Of some mighty
and invisible hand.
Then, with little shudder Of hesita-
ton, the planes dipped forward-in-
c1ined slightly northumberland began
slowly, and at first, as il reluctantly,
to slip down the long and empty chan
nels Of the air.
At this, rousing, Lanyard became
aware of his own voice yammering
wildly at Vauquelin:
Good God, man! Why did you do
that?"
Vauquelin answered only with a pale
grimace and barely perceptible
shrug.
Momentarily gathering momentum,
the biplane sped downward with a re-
sistless rush, with the speed OF o
great wind, with speed so great that
when Lanyard again attempted speech
the breath was whipped from his lips
and he could utter no sound.
Thus from that awful height, from
the still heart Of that Unreasonable
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-20
THE END.
Sucker Not Landed.

mo, thank you!" politely said Pro
lessor Pate, in reply toNthe tender OF
the suave agent, Il do not care to in
dulge in oil stocks, mining shares. en-
cyclopedias or other golden opportu-
mites which must be grasped at once
or lost forever. While my experience In
the ways of the world is somewhat
limited, know of several more enjoy
able methods of f1inging away my
money"-Kansas City Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-20
CHAPTER xXxIIl.

The Hollow In the Downs.
The Englishman smiled cheerfully in
response to Lanyard's cry Of astonish-
ment.
TN effect" he observed, stripping
off his gauntlets, you're right, Mr..
Lanyard. eWertheimer' isn't my name,
but it Is so closely identified with my
-ah-insinuative personality as to
warrant the Misrepresentation. sha'n't
demand an apology SO long az you per-
NIT me to preserve an incognito which
may yet prove somewhat useful"
"Tncognito!" Lanyard stammered,
completely discountenanced. Use
full"
"You have my meaning exactly;
although my work in Paris is now end
ed, there's no saying when it mightn't
be convenient to be able to go back
without establishing new identity
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-20
Daily Thought.

The most manifest sign of wisdom
is continual cheerfulness; suchea state
and condition, like things In the re-
gions above the moon, is always real
and sareue.-MontaiEnAI
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-20

taste for interference in your affairs.
You fight too sincerely, Mr.. Lanyard
and I'm as tired a sleuth this very
morning as ever Wasi I'll need a
weeks rest to fit me to cope with the
task of taking you into custOdy-a
week and some very able-bodied assist
ance! But" he amended with graver
countenance, II will say this: If you're
in England a week hence, I'll be
tempted to undertake the job on gen
eral principles. I don't in the least
question the sincerity of your inten-
ton to behave yourself hereafter; but
as a servant Of the king, it's my duty
to advise you that England would pre-
fer you to start life anew-as they say
in another country. Several steam
ers will be sailing for the States be-
fore the end of the week-further de-
tails I leave entirely to your discre-
ton. But go you must" he concluded
firmly.
II understand" said Lanyard;
couldn't. There was something suspi-
ciously like a mist before his eyes.
Avoiding the faces of his sweetheart
and the Englishman, he turned aside,
put forth a hand blindly to a wing Of
the biplane to steady himself, and
stood with head bowed and limbs trem-
bling.
Moving quietly to his side, the girl
took his other hand and held it tight.
Presently Lanyard shook himself
impatiently and lifted his head again.
Sorry" he said apologetic-"but
your generosity-when ! looked for
nothing better than arrest-was a bit
too much for my nerves!"
''Nonsense!" the Englishman COM
mented with brisk good-humor. Were
all upset. A drop Of brandyll do US
no end of good"
Unbuttoning his leather surtout, he
produced flask from one of the inner
pockets, filed its metal cup, and Of
fered it to the girl.
''You first, if you please, Miss Shan
non. MOI insist. You positively
need It"
She allowed herself to be persuaded,
drank, coughed, gasped and returned
the cup, which Wertheimer promptly
refilled and passed to Lanyard.
The raw spirits stung like fire, but
proved an instant aid to the badly
tangled nerves of the adventurer. In
another moment he was much. more
himself
Drinking in turn, Wertheimer put
away the flask. That's better!" he
commented. Nov I shall be able to
cut along with this blessed machine
without fretting over the fate of Elk
strom. But till now / haven't been
able to forget"
He paused and drew a hand across
his eyes.
'Tt was, then, Ekstrom-you think?"
Lanyard demanded.
"Unquestionably! De Morbihan had
learned know-of your bargain with
Ducroy; and I know, too, that he and
Ekstrom spent each morning in the
hangers at St.-Germain-en-Laye after
your sensational escape. 1t never en-
tered my head, of course, that they
had any such insane scheme brewing
as that-else | would never have so
giddily arranged with Ducroy-through
the surete, of course-to take Vauque-
Inns place. Besides, who else could
it have been? Not De Morbihan, for
he's crippled for life, thanks to that
affair in the Bots; not Popinot, who
was on his way to the Sante, last saw
OF him: and never Bannon-he was
dead before left Paris for Port Avia-
ton"
"Deadi" -
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palling discovery OF ale bullet-punc-
tured sleeve.
But the monoplane was doggedly fol-
lowing suit; as the Parrot rose, so
did the valkyr, IL a trace more slowly
and less readily.
Lanyard had read somewhere, or
heard it said that monoplanes were
poor climbers.
He told himself that, IL this were
true, VauQuelin knew his business,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-20

Before Lanyard replied to this the
look of wonder in his eyes had yielded
to one Of understanding.
Scotland Yard, eh?" he queried
CURLY.
Wertheimer bowed Special agent"
he added.
II might have guessed, IL / hadn't
the wit of the domestic goose!" Lam
yard affirmed bitterly. But / must
admit"
"Yes," the Englishman assented
pleasantly; 81 did pull your leg-didn't
I? But no more than the limbs OF our
other friends. OF course, it's taken
some time. / had to establish myself
firmly over here as a shining light OF
the swell mob before De Morbihan
would take me to his hospitable boz
SON."
And presume I'm under arrest ?"
With laugh the Englishman shook
his head vigorously.
mo, thank you!" he declared. 1--WE
had too convincing proof of your dis
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
CuLTlVATlNG COMPETENCE.

It is fact that modern efficiency and humanity pro-
gress hand hand. Capital is finding that as it bet
labor conditions it also increases the products OF
labor. is that a policy of fitting to their
jobs instead of firing insists is working for the good
Of employer and employe alike.
Formerly incompetent workman was simply fired
and a sought to fill his place No one
tried to find the OF incompetence. one made
any attempt the workman's fault. He was
fired in all probability he rarely understood the
reason and tackled his job with the incompe-
tence.
Time and money spent in breaking in a new
worker Neither the employer his discharged work
man gained anything by the
n many American factories this absurd system
being abandoned in favor of creative plan. mod
application truth. Praise for one
thing and he will try to make good in everything, is
introducing methods the workshop The worker
separated from his machine and granted the posses
Of brains. He is made a thinking part Of the
shop. Reasons and causes explained to him. He
is given he best do. And his ambition
and interest in his work stimulated by deserved
praise. 1t all that the workman comes
to his job essential TO the success of the
whole that the best thing possible Cor the in
dustry as we'll the workman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
ACROSS THE MANICURE TABLI

I'm from the News-Times."
80. yes. Sorry haven't any news
today 49,"
But don't want news,-Tm just
from the News-Times. want a
manicure"
For the paper?"
"No.-not on paper. This is for
me,-and III take It along.-wrap-
ped up IN pair Of new gloves"
"Slicker. Adam Crook works for
you. does he not?"
He does not! He's on the pay
roll"
Hes clever. 10" rather in the
form OF a suggestion.
Very. in fact We all are
Are what?"
What Adam is?"
you couldn't be in every respect
and be nice. $50"
"Well-that depends on how well
you know Adam"
"Yes.-it depends .." thought
fully. Sit down over there"
Where do 1 put my feet?"
That's no worry Of mine; I'm a
manicurist, not a chiropodist."
"And ] asked for a manicure. ="
Well. your get it."
Enter "Zack" r.
"How's my little girl?"
Haven't seen her today, so how
should l know. ?"
You shouldn't. that's why
asked Maiuse your phone?"
"Yes,-but remember. Central
may be listening. -"
"City-police. ... Hello. - two
thirty-four no, not two-three-
four asked for two thirty four
$500. Now you stop. etc, etc,
etc"
Exit lack. Enter b. F.
To-. You must be going over
after one of those Orpheum queens.
getting all clicked up that way. %
"No.-just a hobby. I'm looking
for local color for the NJ. p
Yes" dobbing rouge on the nails,
here's a good one for that. 3"
Meaning ?"
"Re(a)d."
Jake Heckaman:- Next
"Thanks,-I'll buy flowers with
the change. Come again.
"A. r. NJ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27

we interested perhaps quite as interested
If we keep out would be get in. only
maybe, less strenuously. We bound 70 be inter
ested with Europe in the numerous big problems that
to follow the Take for instance the draft that
is bound be upon for the period Of recon
struction. The estimated cost OF rebuilding Galicia
alone is placed $4,000 600, and that only be-
ginning. Where is the means TO come from?
Truly Europe the allied powers alike,
though concededly Germany has succeeded in doing
the Of her dghting allied soil. escaping more
than her share OF the damage being done,-wiH face
gigantic task when hghting and starts re-
building. Yet the British parliament much exercised
the question the prevention Of unemployment
after peace comes.
II figures given out be relied upon there will
be work for every and able work, for
years to before the ravaged country Will be re-
stored 10 it's ante-bellum condition The principal
question Of course that Of capital pay the Of
rehabilitation; the OF the workers pay roll Each
the warning countries will convalesce from. the war
disease eventually, the convalescence will slow
and painful.
They neutrals for immediate financial
aid meaning in plain words that they must turn to
coming if peace is founded on an enduring and sub
stantial basis.
The best safe guard against unemployment in Europe
after the will be peace which will be fair
to every nation involved. big little which will not
the economic sranglng any but the commercial
expansion of all; peace which will a greater.
nobler happier old world security for the
worlds loans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
ITALY AND GERMANY STILL AT
PEACE.

(Tacoma, Wash. LEDGER
Italy keeps on lighting Austria
Hungary but has not yet declared
war on Germany. Nor has Germany
declared war on Italy. If the dip
lomats OF France. Great Britain and
Russia spoke their real feelings
about the matter they would prob
ably admit that they don't like Italy's
attitude. Italy sent no help for the
entente struggle in the Balkans. Italy
has confined her activity 10 the fight
for Italia Irredenta," which means
the recovery OF districts Of Austria
generally known as Trent and Triest.
and TO an effort to protect her in
terests along the eastern shore Of
the Adriatic. She seized Avlona in
Albania even before she began fight
ing Austria-Hungary
Italy is looking out for No I ."
and perhaps she shouldn't be crit
icized, for she is not the only selfish
power engaged in war.
DR.. Racca Of Rome. who some
times lectures at the University Of
New York. explains the absence of
a declaration OF war between Italy
and Germany by the fact that these
two countries have a separate treaty
o. alliance from the one which Italy
alleged Austria Hungary violated
when the latter invaded Serbia. Italy
gave as her reason for going TO war
that Austria Hungary failed TO con-
suit Italy before taking an import
ant step in the Balkans. She de-
manded decentralization in the form
Of a concession of Trent and Triest.
1t will be remembered that Ger
many sought TO keep peace by ask
ing Austria-Hungary TO make con-
cessions of territory TO Italy While
Germany did not approve Of all Of
Italy's demands, Germany adopted
friendly attitude towards Italy's
claims. Germany hoped 10 keep
Italy from Joining the entente Italy
is fighting on the side of the entente,
but is not an enemy Of all the enc
mics Of the entente.
Germany very likely has had an
other motive in keeping out OF war
with Italy Vast sums Of German
capital are invested in Italy and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
THE LIFE OF JAKE HECKAMAN.
ChanfRr %

We shocked into Jakes chare fur
the purpos of interveiwin him on in
transitional matters Fur awhile
he was retiscent He agreed with
us that Indianer an Mishigan cleo
trick rates were high and should
oughter to be reduct, and that if
anything wood reduc the rates them
cartunes what have been runnin in
the paper wood do it, In fact he
seq them there cartoons wood do
most anything. Mister Heckaman is
thoroughly in sympathy with the
Germans in regard 10 submarin war
fair. kept that he don't think they
shoold have ought 10 have sunk the
Titanic. He is going to vote the
strait Probation ticket the next time
if it costs him his live He doesn't
belief Taft has a chanse TO be presi-
dent agin an he stands redy and
willin TO tell a story on Bill shrimp
the kole deeler that wood be strong
enuf to stop this here serious OF
episodes. and he wood tell il any day
now kept for the fact Mister shrimp
has so much trouble with his corns
that IL wood be a shame 10 bother
him with anything else He is in
accord with other CRATE authorities
on the reasons why Bill Knoblock.
who has owned so nanny fords and
survived. will not live 10 a ripe ole
age. Jake SEE Bill reeched up to
play the slot machine al his ole shop
So long that he got rumatism in the
arm. Mister Heckaman refused to
make any statement in regard 10 the
Mexican situation during our inter
view. He wood only say this. L 10
not wish 10 further embaras Mister
Wilson by an expresshion of my
views at this time However YOU
may quote me as stating that / am
very desirerous that Carranza be
caught and made 20 submit 10 a
hare cut. and have his whiskers
I trimmed After completing this
{ statement Mister Heckaman took q
I generous shoe OF Army and navy
and said bin Lambport is lookin hail
an hardy these days
ADAM CROOK.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
THE STATE CONVENTION

The democracy OF Indiana spoken in uncertain
terms in defense the president and his policies in
approval Of Gov Ralston his administration, and
IN the presentation a platform that
up 10 the legitimate requirements Of a live
active political party The convention Indianapolis
enthusiasm and cold defiance Of the criticisms of the
opposition. shows growing weakness the result
those criticisms but rather increase Of strength
expressed by Gov Raston. the republican party well
To It's criticisms. If along with them go
before people promise repeal of those
that It crtcizes That test is a perfectly egt-
mate and the voters will well demand it in
to republican raving. II what democracy has
IS ALFRED bad certainly the party says
ought pledge itself make correction.
Gov. Ralston hit that nail hard the head in his
keynote speech. referring statement of Judge
Quincy A. Myers before the republican convention. de-
nying payment of state debts. the
socaled Purdue university bonds amounting S34O.-
600 as unpaid. governor reiterated what has
been said before judcialy established these
bonds do constitute debt but fund. non
payable, except to the interest. and that the
benefit Of the college ''If republicans will
before the people this fail with the promise their
lips to defy pay those bonds" Gov.
Ralston addressing the convention we promise them
to leave money enough in the treasury pay them
with. when this present administration expires-but
they will not be there to do the paying"
The test admit. is a cruel one. but it drives the
point II illustrates the difference blowing
and turning cylinder that makes the
engine go Gov Ralstons keynote speech throughout:
that Of Congressman Dixon as permanent chairman
and the state platform including the nomination
OF Mr.. Thomas Taggart for short senator. are
continuous call OF the big republican bluff that
constantly pretending greater piety an ex-
elusive patriotism. superior purpose and supreme
wisdom. The invitation Ito put up shut up" has
been sent forth manner difficult to turn down In
deed yes contrary republican report the democratic
party is the run. either Indiana OF in the
nation. IL hasn't budged. and IL will take more
than the dried republican falsehoods
representation now current 10 bulge it.
In matters OF tariff policy, finance preparedness on
possible issue that the republicans may seek 10
muster up. the indianapolis convention has demon
strated that democracy has nothing fear that
Furthermore. il is not fearful
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
APRIL 27, 1910.
MAKING NEW CITIZENS.

Now reports by the bureau OF naturalization depart
ment of labor. show rapid development in the work
ardenty advocated by Pres't Wilson for the better
education OF candidates American citizenship the
principles OF American life and government
About the bureau Of naturalization. after
consultation with school authorities
out comprehensive plan for the education candi-
dates for citizenship Under this plan the bureau sends
TO the public school authorities a statement showing
the address and nationality Of each resident alien
in their respective localities who declared his
tention TO become citizen. II then rests with the
school authorities encourage the prospective citizens
10 enroll IN the 7chools and, If facilities lacking.
the local authosi.ies urged establish special
for this class Of student"
Last year the names OF approximately $4,000 would
De citizens the public schools
communities where the applicants resided The schools
have shown earnest spirit Of cooperation. At the
end OF last January schools in SOS cities
~ states had Joined the work.
South Bend made a start. but how far il has gotten
don't
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
SCHILLER'S LTTTLE JOKE.
GAttIe Rock. Ark. Democrat.1

(L1ttle Rock, Ark. Democrat.)
As a piece of humor. Ernest
tSchiller's seizure of the British
steamer Matoppo at sea. and the
capture. singlehsnded. OF her crew
Of SO men. ranks among the r.as-
terpieces Of the world. All that il
lacks TO preserving all the unities OF
construction is that its outcome pre-
sents a more serious penalty than
the average humorist is willing. ac-
customed or able 10 pay.
Schiller. acting. so he claims. for
the German government, secreted
himself aboard the Matoppo and
then when the ship. munitions and
supply laden. was out at sea.
emerged. covered the captain and
corralled the crew and was debating
terms of surrender just as though
he had been captain of cruiser and
his prize a regularly captured mer-
chairman. A brace Of guns in his
own hands was the only armament
he needed TO perfect the deed, yet
the task was too much for him and
he was foiled by the magnitude Of
the task he aspired to accomplish.
Schiller's action demonstrates.
though. the intensity with which
German subjects will devote them
selves TO what they consider the
righteousness of their cause. Schill-
er could see nothing in this act
except a patriotic purpose. the hold
ing up Of munitions and supplies
destined for allied use. Interna-
tional law, however, looks upon his
deed as piracy, as much so as If he
had sacked the ship in the good
old Morgan fashion, WGich let it be
known was an English standard.
practiced in the Spanish main.
The gigantic simplicity" of the
plan makes it venture out of the
ordinary in the annals of sea affairs
Alone, Unaided, the picture Of this
man calmly directing the disposal
Of his prize is one to bring smiles
TO the face of the most blase reader
OF current events Schiller capturing
singlehanded, the crew of IS. recalls
the tailor of the fairy story who
slew 200 at one blow"
But Schiller will pay the price
FOR his little joke, probably with a
life sentence in an English prison.
For the British, we are told. are
VIGOROUSLY lacking in a sense Of
humOr.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
NO GREAT LAKES WAR ZONE.

Canada has wisely decided not to extend the war
zone to the Great lakes The government ottawa
announces has intention of searching vessels
purpose Selling sailors passengers of
enemy nations.
S a simple practical for such
moderation There is already shortage of sailors on
the lakes of the present sailors Ger
and Austrians that shipping would be seriously
Inconvenience If they were driven out. But more
important consideration is the danger there might be
friendly relations the United States and Canada
if American vessel searched and everybody
board subjected to inspection and possible arrest
every time boat touched a a Canadian port. Hard
feelings would inevitably result, and there might be
serious complications the inadvertent
American citizens.
The lakes constitute very important part of
the peaceful international frontier the world.
Nothing should allowed interfere peace
full character The United States has given ample
proof faith by drastic suppression every
attempt the part OF Canadas enemies to make war
upon her from territory 1t is natural
that Canada should avoid any annoyance to grow
ing out Of the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
THE LASTING PEACE

What John jay colonial peace commissioner to Paris
the conclusion OF the American Revolution
English and French commissioners. called mind
one cOntempates the possibility that the Europe
will some day end
The only peace worth while" he said. must be a
advantageous 10 all the powers that
will be plainly Instantaneous TO any Of them
break IT," and had he been listened by Franklin
Adams his colleagues on the commission. peace might
not have been temporarily acquired soon. but per
haps the 81 1919 would have been avoided. It
hinged largely upon demands made by jay. which
owing a lack Of support from Franklin Adams.
not included in the Versailles treaty.
OF course. Eobody knows yet whether we are TO
he involved this European struggle still
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-27
OFFICERS TO The FRONT.

The list of casualties made public in the fight be
tween Mai Tomkns command and Carranza soldiers
at Parra is happily. long But, brief it is.
it affords a striking tribute Uncle Sans army.
Included in the list OF killed and wounded find
commissioned officers four commissioned Off
and privates. Mai Tomkins the officer
in command. was wounded in the forearm
The glorious history Of the men who have bled for
the and Stripes is but repeating itself Officers
the first rank Of the fighting troopers. is we'll