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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18
MAGAZINE SECTION


next The delay was not long one, al
though we cOnversed idly over the wine,
which Franzen, however, refused to
touch, leaning back in mis- chair and
glOwering across at me. chose to ignore
him utterly, directing my entire CONVEX
sation to Brandt, whose individuality
interested me at once. Here was the
man must measure swords with. Never
theless I made no attempt to probe the
man, contenting myself with the COM
monplace; it was Miss PrObyn, taking
advantage of her sex, who ventured per-
sOnal questions.
'Are you really an officer of the Ger
man army, Captain Brandt:" she asked
innocently. Il am so interested"
mot at present-no," he acknowledged
frankly. Indeed, am seldom called
Captain any more except by old COM
rades Schmitt here and 1 served to-
gether, but it is ten years since re-
signed from the army" His response
was in English, scarcely married by the
slightest accent.
''NOt in government service them"
NO. indifferently, yet with swift
glance at her face across the table.
Travelling altogether for pleasure, and
renewing old acquaintance"
"In these days 1 presume you meet
with a good many in America" 1 inter
posed carelesSly.
'They are scattered about everywhere.
1 ran into Schmitt here merely by acct
dent. Hadn't seen him before for twenty
years until yesterday. IT'S not so with
your cOuntrymen, Monsieur-they do not
scatter as the Germans"
taking it for granted that I am
French
81 supposed that was admitted"
laughingly Really nationality has lit
tie weight with me, Monsieur. have
lived under so many flags that I am a
true cosmopolitan Herr Franzen, here,
remains intensely patriotic, but 1 have
learned long ago that manhood has no
race lines Am I TO understand you de
sire to remain incOgnitOy"
Certainly not; that was merely
joke Of Miss PrObyn's"
you to my friends"
seYou recognize me:"
"Of course have Travelled widely in
France, and have even visited the avia-
ton ground at Nice Your presenee.in
Chicago is no secret, and pictures of you
have frequently appeared in the news
papers of Paris and Berlin I reeOg-
nized you at once-gentlemen," and he
glanced at the others. stke distinguished
aviator, Lieutenant Dessaud."
knowing what 1 did this bypIay was
most amusing. I even ventured to smile
aside at Miss Probyn, while acinowI-
edging this new introduction with bow,
but the good humor felt did not in the
least throw me off my guard That
Brandt was a secret agent, specially de-
tailed 10 learn ali he could relative to
my r7ouorlaue bevoud discussion
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younger man is reporter on one of the
German papers, but 1 have never before
seen the fellow sitting beside Brandt.
Has Schmitt appeared to notice me YETI"
NO; he is listening to the story"
"AH make-believe; the whole four saw
us when we came in. They will begin
the game in minute. Don't be sur
prised at anything 1 may do, Monsieur,
and keep your eyes and ears open"
We sat there slipping our wine, and
toward the other table, I easily kept
them in view, but could observe no sign
that we had been recognized. Finally
the German reporter excused himself and
withdrew, passing our table without SO
much as a glance, yet he had scarcely dis
appeared before Schmitt stepped across
the narrow aisle and spoke to my COM
paniOn.
''Why, Miss P-obyn,'' he exclaimed, his
slight foreign accent barely perceptible.
This is the last place 1 would expect to
meet you. However, all the greater
pleasure and he extended his hand,
smiling genially behind his glasses. you
have met Captain Brandt? Not On,
then permit me-Captain Brandt, Miss
Probyn, and-ah, Herr Franzen, OF
Berlin, Miss Probyn-old friends from
the Fatherland, indulging in reminis
cences, inspired by the national bever-
age" and he swept a glance over the
half-emptied stems littering the table.
Germans are Germans the world over,
you know. II think I have never met
your friend"
She was standing facing them, and 1
also arose to my feet
My friend" she said pleasantly, "hap-
pens to be travelling incognito, SO names
do not count for much-Mr. Gray, of
Boston, gentlemen"
Brandt was the picture of courtesy,
bowling politely, while not a change of
expression appeared on his somewhat
stolid face. Schmitt's pale blue eyes
sought those of the girl in swift ques-
tioning, but Herr Franzen, his face red
dened by drink, was evidently in an
ugly mood, and gIared at me without
acknowledgment
''Huhl" he snapped, twisting his waxed
ends insoIently. Champagne; our new
friend must be millionaire"
The wine is paid for" replied, hold
ing my temper, ~and another bottle viii
be ordered if Messieurs viii join us?"
ssMessieursi BAH 1 smell French
man at the first Whit"
BE quiet, Franzen," and Brandt
gripped the drunken fool none too gently.
"Sit down and hold your tongue Your
pardon, Monsieur" and he turned to me
smilingly. This fellow is always most
patriotic when sodden with beer, but If
is the case of barking dog. We viii
join you with pleasure, only 1 insist on
giving the order. Draw up your table
next to ours"
Willing enough to permit affairs to
I, eb.-- fE,er,uaIxez 7 $4,000 H. -
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"You are armed, Monsieur

of the place, and 1 do not know the exact
character of the men you are seeking"
Brandt has the reputation in Europe
of being equal to any expedient to at
tain his ends" said quietly. perhaps
that is why l am rather anxious to cross
swords with him. This man Schmitt is
an unknown"
"SchmittI Oh, he will be content with
a silent. part There is no danger of his
getting in the way of any harm. But
there are probably others here under
BrandUs orders"
Likely enough, although he usually
prefers to operate alone"
There was pause during which
glanced aside at the contour of her face
through the haze of my cigar.
"Do you regret coming?" asked final
ly, almost hoping she did. For if SO
we can turn back. Really it is nothing
to me; principally a curiosity to see the
fellow"
She turned her face up to look at me
in surprise.
81! Why certainly not. You do not
understand, Monsieur, the newspaper
instinct. This looks to me like a good
story, and 1 wouldn't lose my chance
at writing it for the world and getting
SCOOP"
ooh, then 1 am to comprehend your
interest is altogether professional, Mad
emoiselle? That is not hattering"
She laughed, her hand pressing my
sleeve
"It is far better for you to think that
than be deceived. Surely you could not
expect me to fight to preserve French
secret?'
my hope was personal one rather"
ventured recklessly. That you might
have some interest in Frenchman.'
''Why of course 1 have. I confess
wish you to win; perhaps I may even
help you, if I see way clear; of course
she added mischievously, eff it doesn't
endanger my job"
''Your what, MademoiseIle?
my position; you must remember this
play is about to be staged in the presence
of my city editor. 1t therefore behooves
me to act well my part, and preserve a
strict neutrality. You must not expect
too much"
But you are more than a reporter .
"You would not think so, if you had
to live on my salary
THAT is not my meaning-you are also
a woman"
why remind me of that misfortune
The newspaper game is the one place
where sex is rgotten-except as Occa-
siOnally good bait for an interview. Oh,
no, Monsieur, while wish you well in
this nights adventure, am to be non
combatant, to count only as mere
locker on in ViennaI''
AS suddenly the light raiIlery in her
voice changed to tone of seriousness
sOf course circumstances might arise
to cause the woman to overcome the re
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tOhSuC- II may pEONC VI value
''Then you must really mean that 1
can rely upon you in an emergency"
81 have made no promise; rather it is
more the nature of warning, because
you have reminded me that was more
than a reporter. A woman, you know,
is strange combination. This is the
Cafe Francois"
Outwardly, at least, the place appeared
respectable enough, the front brilliantly
lighted, but the interior scene obscured
by clouded glass. Besides the main
swinging doors, there was a smaller one
with Ladies Entrance" lettered on it,
and we entered through this, finding
ourselves in a narrow hall, leading direct
Iy to rear room. This, while evidently
not the main dining-hall, was sufficiently
large and commodious, containing tables
of varying sizes prepared for guests, and
a few booths arranged for privacy. Many
of the tables were occupied, and noise
and loud voices proclaimed the presence
of a conviviaI set A piano played furi-
Ously, and on one side of the room, in
a vacant space, few couples were dane
ing.
liable, sir?''
Yes the lady answered for me. ''The
small one next the wall, please"
AS we were being seated, and the
waiter left us to find a printed menu,
she leaned across to whisper swiftly:
"We must order something any trifle,
with drinks. Our party is at the next
table to the right Don't look; let them
make the first move"
I glanced at them as I scanned the
bill, ordering a salad with a bottle of
champagne. There were, somewhat to
my surprise, four in the party, two IN
mistakably German, the others not so
easily classified. Directly fronting US,
and hence facing the door, was a tail,
rather cadaverouS person, with iron-gray
hair, hollow cheeks, and light-colOred
mustache, his blues eyes partly concealed
by heavy glasses. Mentally 1 decided
this must be Schmitt, although he was
harOlf Ine type anticipated DeSloe
him sat a younger man, very debonair in
appearance, with red cheeks, and pink
and white complexion. He was doing
most of the talking, describing some in
cident on shipbOard in excellent English,
while the others, apparently interested
in his recital, were leaning forward, for
getful of their meal. The faces of the
two with backs toward me were hidden.
but one was large, with almost colossal
shoulders, and dark beard closely trim
med. I noticed how upright he sat in
his chair IN contradistinction to the
other. a small sandy-haired fellow with
waxed mustache, and long, thin neck
contented myself with single glance
deciding instantly that the larger indi-
vidual was Brandt, and feeling only slight
interest in the others. He was the one
to watch and fear, and 1 knew instinc-
lively he was likely IN 41roxza sHFr,SaIf NJ
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-31

our Jail last night through the good
ness of our police department? He
was very thankful that they had per-
mitted him to sleep where it was
warm. l watched the fellow relish his
frugal meal. told him where he could
get better pair of shoes than he had
on, prayed little for him after he had
walked away, and then l said there
is a reason sure as the world"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-31
Notice of Executrix's Sale of Real
Estate at Private Sale.

In the Probate Court of Canyon
County, State of Idaho, in the matter
of the estate of William Irving Nc
Intosh, deceased,
Notice is hereby given. that in pur-
suance of an order of the Probate
Court of the County of Canyon. State
of Idaho, made on the oath day of
February, 1916. in the matter of the
estate of William Irving Mcintosh,
deceased, will sell at private sale. in
two parcels, to the highest bidder.
upon the terms and conditions here
matter mentioned, and subject to con-
firmation by said Probate Court, on
or after Wednesday. the 5th day of
April, 1916, all right, title, interest
and estate of said William Irving Nc
Intosh, at the time of his death. in
and to the real property hereinafter
described. and all the right, title and
interest that said estate has, by opera
ton of law, or otherwise, acquired
other than or in addition to that oil
said deceased at the time of his death
of, in and to those certain lots, pieces
or parcels of land. situated, lying and
being in the County of Canyon, State
of Idaho, and more particularly des
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-31

Kidney Bladder and Uric Acid
troubles bring misery to many: When
the kidneys are weak or diseased.
these natural filters do not cleanse the
blood sufficiently. and the poisons are
carried to all parts OF the body. There
follow depression, aches and pains.
heaviness, drowsiness.. .irritability'
headaches, chilliness and rheumatism.
In some people there. are sharp pains
in the back and loins. distressing
bladder disorders and sometimes OBJ
stinate dropsy. The uric acid some
times forms into gravel or kidney
stones. When the uric acid affects
the muscles and joints, it causes. lum-
bago, rheumatism, govt or sciatica'
This is the time to try "Anuric.
During digestion uric acid is OBJ
sorbed into the system from meal
eaten, and even from some vegetables
The poor kidneys get tired and back
ache begins. This is good time to
take "Anuric." the new discovery o.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-31
THE NEWEST REMEDY FOR
BACKACHE, RHEUMATISM and DROPSl

DR.. Pierce for kidney trouble and
backache. Neglected kidney trouble
is responsible for many deaths, and
Insurance company examining doc
tors always test the water of an APP
plicant before a policy will be issued:
Have you ever set aside a bottle of
water for twenty-four hoursf A
heavy sediment or settling sometimes
indicates kidney trouble. The true
nature and character Of diseases. es-
peciaily those of the kidney. and URN,
airy. organs, can often be determined
by a careful chemical analysis and
microscopial examination-this is
done by expert chemists of the medi,
cal staff of the Invalid's Hotel, II
you wish to know your condition send
sample of your water to Doctor
Pierce's Invalid's Hotel, Buffalo. N
| Y, and describe your symptoms. II
will be examined without any expense
to you, and Doctor Pierce OF. his stat
of assisting physicians will inform yo,
jtruthfully. liz
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-31
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court of Canyon
County, Idaho. in the matter of the
estate of +. M. Parrish. deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned Administrators of the estate
of +. M. Parrish. deceased. to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased. to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers. within four months after
the first publication of this notice. to
the said Administratrix. at the law
mercial Block, Caldwell, Idaho. that
being designated as the place for the
transaction of the business of said es-
tate.
Dated February %. 1916.
NETTIE PARRISH.
Administrative of the estate of F
. M. Parrish. deceased, 225-63(
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-31
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court of the County
of Canyon, State of Idaho. In the
matter of the estate of Elizabeth }.
Peppard, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned administrator of the es-
tate of Elizabeth ]. Peppard. deceased
to the creditors Of and all persons
having claims against the said estate,
to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four months after
the first publication of this notice to
tie said ]. w. Grouse. at his residence
in the City of Caldwell, Canyon Coun-
ty, Idaho, or at the law Offices oi
Jackson & Walters in the City OF
Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho. the
same being designated as the places
fixed for the transaction of the bus.-
ness of said estate.
Dated this nth day of March. A. d..
1916.
]. w. GROUSE,
Administrator Of the estate Of
Elizabeth J. Peppard, deceased.
| Jackson & Walters, Attorneys FOL
the administrator of the estate 81
Elizabeth J. Peppard. 33l-42l
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cribed as follows:

cribed as follows:
The southeast quarter (SEH) of
the northeast quarter (NEH) of sec
ton fifteen Q5), township four 90,
north of range three 90, west of Boise
Meridian.
The northeast quarter (NEH) of
the northwest quarter (NWA) of
section thirty-three (33), township
four (4), north of range three (3),
west of Boise Meridian,
Terms and conditions of sale: Cash
in Gold Coin of the United States.
ten per cent of the purchase price to
accompany the bid, balance on con-
frmation of sale. All bids or offers
must be in writing and may be left at
the Office of Rice, Thompson & Buck
ner, attorneys for said Executrix. in
Caldwell, Idaho, or may be filed in
the Office of the Clerk of this Court at
any time after the first publication of
this notice, and before the making of
the sale. yi
Dated the oath day of February,
1915.
HATTIE WILSEY,
Executrix of the estate of William
Irving Mcintosh, deceased.
Rice. Thompson & Buckner, Attor-
neys for Executrix. 317-33l
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-31
Statement of the Ownership, Manage
ment, Etc, Required by the Act
of Congress- Of August "a, 1912.

OF The Caldwell Tribune, published
weekly at Caldwell, Idaho, for April
l. 1916
State of Idaho, County of Canyon, SIS:
Before, me, Notary Public, in and
for the State and county aforesaid,
personally appeared Dan Banks. who,
having been duly sworn according to
law. deposes and says that he IS the
business manager of The Caldwell
Tribune, and that the following is, to
the best of his knowledge and belief,
a true statement of the ownership,
management, etc, of the aforesaid
publication for the date shown in the
above caption, required by the Act
of August "a, 1912, embodied in sec
ton 433, Postal Laws and Regulations
to-wit:
|. That the names and addresses OF
the publisher. editor. and business,
manager are: Publisher: Caldwell
Printing Co., Ltd; Editor: ]. l.
Davis; Business Manager: Dan Banks
2. That the owners are: J. l.
Davis, w. H. Barnett. and Dan Banks
of Caldwell, Idaho; and L. M. Bebet
of Springfield, Oregon.
8. That the known bondholders
mortgages, etc, are w. H. Redway
DAN BANKS, Bus. Mgr
Sworn to and subscribed before m,
this oath day of March, 1910.
ia KATE MORROW,
Notary Public
l(My commission expires Feb. %, 1918
/
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TERMS OF SALE

One tenth of the purchase price and
first years interest on deferred pay
ments, cash on day of sale; the bal
ance in forty annual installments at Sin
per cent interest.
Land sold subject to the harvesting
of crops on land leased.
All sales are made subject to any
valid interfering RIGHTS, which ma,
have existed prior to date of sale. ex
cept those for which allowance i:
made herewith.
By order of the State Board o
Land Commissioners.
GEORGE A. DAY.
33l-421 State Land Commissioner
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Chickens Must be Confined.

On and after this date chickens will
not be allowed to run at large within
the city limits of Caldwell. The ordi-
nance will be strictly enforced. Own
ees will nlease take notice.
JOHN A. BAKER,
Chief Of Police
Dated this 18th day of March. 1916.
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STATE LAND SALE.

Notice is hereby given that on
Thursday, April p, 1916, the following
described tracts Of land belonging to
the State of Idaho. and situated in
Ada County. will be offered for sale
at public auction at the Capitol build
ing at Boise, Ada County, Idaho, al
1880 o'clock A. NJ, of said day, to-
wit.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-31

The Cause.
'How masculine Sadie has becomel
Eyes; it's ever since she turned
Feminist,"-London Opinion.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-08-19

Ed WILDER, an old timer Of Meeker,
is sh aking hands with Vernal friends
this week, many Of whom he punched
COWS with years and years ago, among
whom are T. q. Mcneil, l.. H. Wood
ard, Dave Karen and others. Mr..
WILDER sees many changes In this
valley since his last visit thirty-three
years ago, when he drove four mules
in with load of supplies to old Fort
Thornburg for the Indians. At that
time there was no road down White
river, and he was compelled to go
over on Bear river to the government
bridge near Maybell and then down.
While he was OH that trip the body
of Redman was found. county com
missioner from Park county, Colo,
who evidently got lost and perished
from thirst. This occurred out on the
nigh mesa southeast Of Vernal and to
this day that bench Is known as Dead
man bench.-Vernal Express.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-08-19

There are l,24O,OOO tons of steel
merchant vessels now building in
American shipyards against 10000
under Repu ublicans administration In
1912; and yet the Republican plat
form declare that only under Repub-
lican subsidy and subventions can
Americans build and sail ships.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-08-19

Me above shows that George had
mane good on his appointment to the
United States Naval Academy. The
$4,000 Is to cover his entrance equip
msnt uniforms, etc., which has to
be met by parents or guardians be-
fore successful candidates can enter
the Nations Naval College.
Georges recent achievements are
worthy of more than passing note.
On May 18th telegram was received
from Senator Shafroth announcing
his appointment to the Naval Acsd-
emy. Immediately after graduating
from Rio Blanco County High
school he left for Severn
Preparatory school, at Boone,
Md, where he entered, June
9Th, on six weeks Of intensive
study and preparation. July 9th,
he went on mental examination
one of the most strenuous Of recent
years, and lasting three full days.
On August 10th, the Navy Depart
ment notified Senator Shafroth that
he had passed. August l4th, he pas
sed the physical examination, and
on the 18th, he entered on his career
at the Naval Academy.
From the Annapolis Daily Capitol
Of August 1lth, which gives list Of
the successful candidates, we take
the following paragraph:
"Only 81 candidates for admission
A. midshipmen to the Naval Acad-
einy, or 81 per cent Of the total who
took the third and last of this years
mental examinations, conducted two
weeks ago, were found qualified
by ire academic board, which met
yesterday afternoon and finally pas
sed on the papers. About three hum
dred young men presented them
selves for the ordinations. The
examination was . very difficult
one. The newly completed Fourth
Glass will be q record breaker with .
roster Of over six hundred"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-08-19
ECKER. COLO. SATURDAY. AUGUST 10, 1915.
FINANCES

During the period Decemcer 9th,
1916, to and including June 9th. 1915,
the secretary has issued 80 warrants
for . total Of q, $500.
The treasurer receives direct all
monies due the club and his report
viii cover receipts and expenditures.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. REA, Secretary.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-08-19

For the business man, the Fedora
Reserve act; for the farmer, the rural
credits system; for the manufacturer
and merchant, the Federal Trade
for the Wall Street
speculator, nothing. That is the re-
cord of the first four years Of Will
sons endeavOrs for better business.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-08-19

Frank Delaney is successfully FILL
ing the shoes OF the late James C..
Gentry as district attorney Of the
ninth judicial district. The Empire
predicts that Mr.. Delaney will win In
walk, as ne certainly has made
many friends in the Routt- Moffat
por ton Of his district.-Craig Elm
pire.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-08-19

Robust egotism 10 a staff to lean
upon, even though 1t supports no one
but ourself.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-08-19

At least there Is one item In which
Democratic property shows falling
off. Bradstreet's reports a decline Of
80 per cent in commercial failure liza
bilities.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-08-19

The backbone of the drought has
been washed away.