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ITAD Lord Ferrars, who was hanged
1 i with silken rope in 1760, stud
led the criminal history Of his coun-
try, he might have thought twice be-
fore shooting his servant, which prank
brought him to the gallows. Long be-
fore his punishment the British courts
had decreed that the shooting Of serv-
ants by noblemen was a capital Of
tense, rather than a mlsdemeanOr.
Fernando, Marquis de Paleottl, was
the head of noble Italian house, and,
during the reign Of Queen Anne he
himself for ability and
valor as colonel In the imperial army.
The duke of Shrewsbury, an exalted
Britisher, visited Rome and fell in
love with a sister of the marquis. In
due season they were married, and
went to England, and settled down to
live happy ever after in the dukes an
cestral hall. The marquis followed
them. The marquis had expensive
tastes, ana MS private treasury repre-
senting an aching void, he rightly fig
ured that his sister would be a great
convenience, as the duke had all kinds
of plain and fancy money.
This was 200 years ago and London
was well supplied with native bloods,
who gave daily demonstrations in ex-
travagance. 1t was a time when it
was considered fashionable to throw
ones patrimony at the birds. Gentle
men made a practice Of retiring with
their boots on, and gambling was the
life work of many aristocrats. Rely
ing upon his sister to attend to small
details like paying his debts, the mar
quis started in to show the London
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-11-10

Science has scored once more in the
detection of crime. The other day some
workmen excavating at Canarsie, l.. l.,
dug up a human skeleton which gave
evidence of death by violence. The find
was reported to the police, and though
search was made for means of identifi-
cation, nothing was found at first. A
police lieutenant, under the guidance Of
an expert of the city standard testing
laboratory, undertook to reconstruct
the face of the dead man from the
chronological data of the skull, and
by following certain scientific rules
made of plastic material a representa-
ton that was later Immediately recog-
nized as the Likeness of a certain Italian
who disappeared In May. 1914. Suisse
quently second skeleton was found
on the lot at Carnarsie, which was
identified by some of the clothing and
check in a pocket as companion OF
the one whose bones had first been un-
earthed. From these clews murder
plot of the typical Sicilian kind was un-
raveled and arrests were made. II Is
expected that convictions win follow.
Thus by the application of strictly SCI
entlfic methods crime has been brought
to light and is In fair way to punish
ment. The detective of the novel has
his counterpart in real life.-Washlng-
ton Star.
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CHAPTER xIv.-contInued.

"Here, pleasew she said to the lieu
tenant. From the bosom of her gown
she had drawn forth a small gold
medal, which hung upon a ribbon
about her neck.
He looked at 1t closely, for Lieu
tenant Baum was no man to take I'M
necessary risks. Thoroughness was his
middle name.
From the German secret service,
the Wilhelmstrassew he exclaimed,
when he had satisfied himself. '"Your
pardon, madamel did not under
stand" And he bowed deeply.
She acknowledged his apology with
the slightest OF mods. And with an as
sumed calm that she was far from feel
ing, she said to him In a confidential
manner:
II am here on confidential mission,
and one thing at once l must know.
Tell me, lieutenant, by which road do
we march to attack the fortress at the
frontier?"
'By the left fork, madame" he an
swered without hesitation. That token
from the Wilhelmstrasse - obtained
from Streetman-had quite dlsarmed
his suspicious.
"Goodl Goodr' Ethel exclaimed. 81
have studied the country hereabouts.
That is the best way. Good
nightv
Madame shall not be disturbed fur
ther," the lieutenant promised. 81 will
explain to the major when he returns"
'Thank you so muchi You have
been so very nice to mep
Madame is welcome" he said, with
another low bow.
Smiling happily, Ethel left him. She
congratulated herself, both because she
had escaped detection and because
she had obtained the information that
was so vital to the French.
AS he watched her departure, the
young German officer smiled likewise.
1t was good to have few minutes
talk with lady of his own class, after
the canallle with which he had been
obliged to mingle since the great drive
began. And, putting out his chest to
its largest dimensions, he stepped into
the street. In his complacency over
work that he considered well done he
had entirely forgotten that there still
remained another suspect to question
the innkeepers American gentleman.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-11-10
CHAPTER XIV.
MIR. Brown Finds His War.

Lieutenant Baum had been gone but
a short time when Sergeant Schmidt
appeared, bringing Brown with him.
The German ''noncom" looked about In
vain for his lieutenant, who had or
dered him to fetch the American. But
only two of his mates, Otto and Hans,
remained In the room, standing guard
at the street door.
Sergeant Schmidt was ronplused. 1t
was not like Lieutenant Baum to fail
one like that. And he gurgled few
throaty German words in his surprise.
There seemed nothing to do then but
assume the task himself-the duty OF
examining his prisoner, for so he re-
garded the interested Mr.. Brown, who
was already making mental notes OF
the proceedings, which he intended to
use for the establishment Of the sto-
ries he would send his paper later.
Charlie had paused just inside the
door through which he had entered the
room. And now the sergeant beck
oned to him violently.
"Komm hierr' he commanded.
At that peremptory command Mr..
Brown regarded him with mild sur
prise and a total lack OF comprehen-
sion. But the sign language was plain
enough. So Charlie drew near to that
formidable-looking automaton.
"was thust du hier" Sergeant
Schmidt demanded fiereely.
Mr.. Brown appeared to consider him
a huge joke. At least he glanced past
his frowning interrogator at Hans and
Otto and laughed outright.
81 don't get you Why don't you
speak Englishy' he replied.
But the sergeant stolidly repeated
bis question.
'-oh. shut upr' Mr. Brown said I'm
patiently.
aDu hist Elm Englaender," Schmidt
announced with : malevolent glare at
his captive.
ssNo, I'm an American, I" he explained.
aAmerikanerT~ the sergeant repeat
ed obviously.
Yes. Americaner' Charlie mimicked
him. CONCENTRATING himself that the
German language offered fewer din
culsies than the French. He even be
gan to pride himself on being a natural
llnguist. And in order TO convince this
fellow beyond = possibility OF doubt.
he reached 4 hand toward bis hip
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sports the real thing In high life. He
spent money as though ne owned a
newspaper In America, and before long
his creditors were so numerous that
he couldn't throw brick without hit
ting three Of them.
Every once "a a while, when the
creditors became particularly annoy
Ing and oppressive, he called upon
his sister, and she gave him money to
pay his bills, and they had some af-
fecting interviews. The duchess i'm
plored him to brace up, to remember
the honor of his house, and to live
within his means; but the marquis was
quite naughty; he considered her adj
vice impertlnence, and limited that she
ought to feel honored to act as his
treasurer. Finally the duke came to
the conclusion that 1t was high time
for a reform. He failed to see the fun
of devoting a portion of his revenue to
the payment of the marquis debts, and
told the duchess that it must stop,
and she conveyed the information to
her brother, but he thought she was
Just joking.
So he went ahead gambling and
drinking and betting. and his credit
ors came down on him again, and his
sister refused to come to his relief.
Then the next thing the festive mar
quis knew, he was In Jail; and being
In Jail in those days was anything but
a picnic. The afflicted nobleman found
himself herded in q foul prison with
the lowest felons, and unless some
body came to his relief 1t was more
than possible he would end his days
there. News Of his condition was
carried to his sister, and once more
this good woman came to his relief.
she settled with his creditors, and he
vas released.
For an hour and twenty minutes
after emerging from the pestilential
prison. the marquis was determined
to profit By the lesson he had received.
He was going TO be virtuOus and aban-
don the fleshpOts. But presently he
came to q place where a little game
always was IN progress, and he took
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Breathe Deeply.


Trouble brings on heart conditions
and lung difficulties, 1t Is said, because
there is then a lack Of fresh air taken
iato the lungs and the. breathing Is
never deep enough. Therefore to make
1t a habit to breathe deeply, whether
one feels like 1t or not. Is one Of the
best remedies for the difficulty In hand,
whatever 1t may be. Again. not only
must past blessings be inventories. but
a hope must be held out which win
give one goal to work for. No one
man or woman can live without this
aim in life. The joys or favors In hand
must be remembered. TO be. sure. but
there must also be something ahead In
view or there Is resigned state Of
mind which Is unhealthy.
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Mr.. Browns newspsper instincts

Mr.. Browns newspaper instincts
crowded to the front again.
"By Jove! You're Germanl Yours
in the army-you speak English
It's too good chance to miss! Say,
can l interview your"
Major Won Brenig regarded him GU
riously for a moment. He seemed to
consider that the American would be
satisfactory person to talk to, for
he said presently:
"Yes-for l should like America to
understand, to realize what Germany
is fighting for"
"Finer Charlie exulted. "Can Ger
man0 winP he demanded, looking up
at Major Won Buenig in his most pro
fessional manner.
at is inevitable-there is no chance
to fall" the officer replied.
"And what is Germany going to gain
from the war-if she wins"
when she wins, you mean," the ma
jor corrected him stifHy.
well, when she wins" Charlie con-
coded.
''She will be the greatest power in
the worldw,
Except the United States!" Charlie
interposed.
do not let us discuss your coun-
try, sir! You are my guest"
Charlie rose and bowed to the Ger
man.
II get your he said. "Oh, Just q
minute" he added, since the major
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SYNOPSIS.

The chief characters are Ethel Will
koughby, Henry Streetman and Capt.
Larry Redmond The minor characters
are Sir George Wagstaff of the British
admiralty and Charles Brown a New
York newspaper correspondent. Ethel,
resident of Sir Georges household,
secretly married to Streetman, a German
spy, though she did not know him as
such. Captain Redmond, her old lover,
returns to England after long absence.
From him she learns the truth about
Streetman; furthermore, that he has
betrayed her simply to learn naval Sc
crets. The European war breaks out.
Ethel prepares to accompany Streetman
10 Brussels as q German spy in order TO
get revenge and serve England. Captain
Redmond, Ethel and Charlie Brown turn
up at Belgian inn as the German army
comes. She is Madame De Lorde. She
begins to work with a French spy. The
Germans appear at the inn.
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the trio Of formidable soldiers. And
then the sergeant ordered them to load.
Charlie observed the operation with
Increasing alarm.
Good God, you're not going to shoot
meF' he cried. "I'm not English. I'm
not spy" And remembering all at
once that the girl whom. he had first
met at the house Of Sir George Wag-
staf In London could speak German.
be yelled at the top OF bis voice. Ma
dame de Lorde! Madame de LordeF'
The two privates were aiming at
him now. And be faced them iadig-
nantiy. His anger was already begin
ming to get the better Of his fear.
"Ssy-if you shoot me there are .
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appeared to consider the interview al
an end. "And what about England p
he asked, dropping into the chair once
more.
That question was one that the Ger.
man officer was only too ready to take
up.
what army has England" And
straightway he gave the answer:
"Nonel In only one thing is England
our superlor-in lies and intriguesl
There she has always been our master;
but she will not nght. That is for
France and Russia to do. But IL the
war lasts they will grow weary of be-
ing the catspaw. England is
fine example Of your happy Ameri-
can phrase, Let George do itF"
"And the FrenchT' Charlie persisted.
"The French! For forty years they
have been thinking of what some day
they would do to Germany; and while
they thought, we have planned, we
have worked-and now today we are
ready-and they are notw
You seem very confident" Charlie
told him.
"Why not? For forty years
our men Of brains have been planning
systematic most marvellous system
in the worldy'
what a pity 1t isn't devoted to
peace instead of war;" the American
said somewhat pensively. All the while.
as they talked, the boom Of field guns
in the distance punctuated their SEN
fences.
an the end It will be for peace"
Major Won Brenig said grayely, ''ths
peace Of the world. For this ls just
war-and justice must triumph"
''But what Of these poor people
these oncombatants-who streamed
through here a little while ago2"
1T is the habit of an invaded coun.
try TO proclaim the invaders as bar
barians," the Teuton replied warmly,
But we Germans are not barbarians.
We are a simple people fighting only
for our fatherland."
"And the ruined towns-destroye
homes-and civilians shotf"
But Major Won Brenig had always
an answer ready. He was an honest
man; and he was convinced Of the
Justice of the German cause.
''If we are fighting soldiers we treat
them as soldiers" he pointed out. "Rut
IL men or women Turk behind closed
shutters or on housetops to shoot our
men we shall burn the house they live
In and If there Is resistance we shall
kill all those who resist. II is regret
table, but we must stop guerrilla war
fare. We must fght under the laws OF
civilization"
Another roar as OF distant thunder
interrupted Charlie Browns next Ques-
ton.
"And you call that civilixationg' he
demanded, while the windows Of the
Lion dor ratified under the shock Of
the distant cannonading.
81 dor
Il am your guest" Charlie said 50
far as he was concerned. he had heard
enough. In fact he had heard almost
too much for his own peace OF mind.
Il think we'd better not continue this
discussion or we might get into an A.
gument-and that wouldn't be dipIo
matte"
CO BE coSTINuEDl
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pocket. where he carried bis IdentIfca:

pocket. where he carried his identified
ton papers.
Sergeant Schmldt's eagle eye no
sooner detected the move of hand
toward hip than he thrust his revolver
into Mr.. Browns stomach.
"Halt?'
That was something that Charlie
understood without difficulty, too. He
raised both hands above his head as
high as he could get them, while a
look OF ineffabIe disgust suffused his
face.
you d--n fool" he exclaimed,
"Im not reaching for a gun. These
are my passports. Look! Papersw
With a shake and a twist he managed
to throw his coat back from his right
hip. And Sergeant Schmidt then pro-
ceeded to relieve him OF the bulky
packet that projected from the pocket.
He looked at them with a scowl.
"Ah, you are Franzoesisch" he de-
clared, still in his native tongue, for
he knew no other.
"T'm whatT Charlie inquired.
"Franzoesisch! You are no Ameri-
kaner."
Charlie grasped only the last word.
"Yes, that's rlght-Americane, right
from the corner of Forty second street
and Broadway; and, believe me, / wish
l was right back there right now"
what do you sayT the sergeant
asked him.
"None of your d--n business. +.
You bonehead." Mr.. Brown
was quite enjoying himself, abusing
that walking arsenal with impunity.
Have a cigarette" he asked, holding
out his case.
Sergeant Schmidt was not above ac-
cepting one, even from the enemy. And
he thanked Charlie In a voice as gentle
as bass drum.
Gee, I'd like to give you one good
wallop on the nose just for luck" the
American remarked longingly.
Then Schmidt suddenly snatched off
Mr.. Browns hat.
mix on the Hermann stuff-what
are you doing" Charlie demanded. He
began to feel as If he were taking part
in slapstick vaudeville skit.
The sergeant had his face buried in
side the hat. He was looking for
clues.
'EnglIschp he sputtered the next
moment.
"0f course It's Englishp Charlie re-
torted. ."It cost me two-and-six," he
added. regarding the rough handling Of
his straw with Indignation.
Sergeant Schmidt leaned over, and,
selling Charles coat by the collar,
he pulled 1t back from his neck while
he examined the label
English also. Spion! Thou art an
English spy"
His trusty henchmen, Hans and
Otto, together with their corporal,
brought their guns up to their sides;
and, kissing "Splonv' in the most sin
lister manner imaginable, they all three
approached Charlie threateningly.
Mr.. Brown suddenly changed his
mind about the vaudeville. 1t seemed
to him that possibly he had been un-
Willingly cast for tragedy.
"Spion-spion" he repeated. Good
grief, you don't mean spy?"
Spy, spy-ja wohl," said Schmidt.
"Komm hierp'
He took hold of Charles arm and
faced him about so that he confronted
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CHAPTER XVI.


The sergeant saluted. clicked bis
spurs together. moved msjestically to
4 position in front Of the cigar case,
and clicked his heels again Judging
by his movements, one might almost
have supposed him to be some great
mechanical doll. But Charlie Brown
was quite certain that he. for one,
had no desire to play with him.
II feel much better now" he told the
major.
Il can imagine" the other said.
"You speak very good English" the
American remarked generously.
~why mott" the officer asked II
spent three years at Columbia
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;
hand. So for time he led the old
life, borrowing money, drinking and
gambling, and getting into debt deep
er every day. One day he was pro-
ceeding along the street, with a bad
taste In his mouth, wondering where
he might raise the price. He turned
TO his servant, who was following him,
and naming a number of former
friends, instructed him to call upon
them and borrow money.
Its no use" said the servant, who
had been sent upon many similar err
rands, only to be kicked out; nobody
will lend you any money
Such an affrOnt from a servant was
more than the blue blood of the mar
Quis could endure. 1t boiled in his
veins. Drawing his sword, he slew
the unfortunate servitor in his tracks,
and then went his way, medltatlng
upon the ins0lence of the lower
classes. His surprise was great when
he was arrested and taken to jail.
Things were indeed come to q pretty
pass If man Of his lineage could be
incGrcerated for such a trifilng mat
ter as stabbing a servant.
At first he refused to believe that
he was in a serious predlcament.
When the courts understood the facts
Of the case, and realized that he was
the chief representative of the great
house of Paleotti, he would be dis
missed with apologies. But when he
came to trial the judges didn't seem
In any way impressed by his exalted
station, and they seemed to hold the
ridiculous theory that servants were
entitled to the protection of the law
as much as other people.
The evidence against him was con,
elusive, and he didn't deny any Of 1t,
and the jury had the exeerable taste
to find him guilty, and he was SEN
fenced to death. The marquis simply
couldn't believe 1t. Such a miscar-
riage Of justice in civilized country
was an impossibility. The matter
must be brought to the attention Of
the king, who wouldn't stand for such
an outrage. 1t was taken to the king,
and there was nothing doing. Even
his sister could help him no more.
Her influence was exerted in vain.
On the morning Of March IL, 1718.
the marquis was instructed to pre-
pare for the melancholy journey to
Tyburn. The plain people had been
assembled there since daybreak to see
him suffer, and 1t wouldn't do to keep
them waiting much longer. The con-
denned man paid no attention to the
appeals of the ordinary (chaplain) but
spent his time denouncing country
which would put nobleman to death
for the killing of a servant. He
pointed out that such things were con-
Quoted much better In Italy, where
there always was sanctuary for dis
tingulshed man who didn't wish to
be arrested. He predicted the decline
and fall of a government which in
dorsed such a proceeding as his exc
cutlon.
Arrived at the gallows, his indigna,
ton was doubled when he found that
he was to hang with plebeian muir
derer. He protested so bitterly that
the executloner granted his request to
be turned off first, and he had the
melancholy satisfaction of dying alone.
The marquis was handsome and
talented man, of courtly manners, but
so devoured by pride, and so lacking
In honesty, that his unfortunate sis
ter was the only true mourner when
his Improbable career came to close.
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A lie

Mrs. Ffubdub and Mrs. Wombat
are a couple Of naughty danes. yet
they seem to get along with each 9TH
err"
They have to get along Hrs. Flub-
dub's children are the only ones in
the neighborhoOd good enough to play
with Mrs. wombat's children and vice
versa
The Washington herald., 1916-08-21

AS they approached the apartment
she leaned forward tensely expec.
tant. Warren and the superintend-
ent were standing in the doorwavl
"Oh, there's Mr.. Curtis now!" in
breathless relief.
Hardly waiting until they stopped,
Helen sprang out, almost into War
ren's arms as he dashed down the
steps. A moment of confused, ex-
cited greetings and she turned, drag
ging Warren forward to thank her
escort-but the taxi was disappear
ing around the corner.
Answering his hurried questions
as to what she had done, Helen told
every detail of the trip-except the
insistent invitation to stop at the
Majestic. That she could not bring
herself to tell. Instead she inferred
that the stranger had been only cour-
teous.
We'll, you were lucky-you ran
across mighty decent chap"
thrusting the card in his pocket.
"I'll send him a check tomorrow.
Now you chuck the powder and
hairpins out of that fool bag OF
yours, and make room for some coin.
Next time you get caught without
money-you may find it deuced awk-
ward~
The Washington herald., 1916-08-21
"U.BOAT" TO ARRIVE
At CHESAPEAKE BEACH
Bremen Will Dock Wednesday Morn,
ing with Full Grew and
Mysterious Cargo.

one of the chief attractions arranged
fOr the excursion OF the Kallipolis Grotto,
No. Is, NJ. o. V. P. E. r., to Chesapeake
Beach Wednesday, will be the arrival of
a "sumarine" which has been christened
Bremen" for the -occa sion. The under
sea craft will be commanded by Capt.
Fred L. Kramer. of this city. and will
be manned by a stalwart crew OF twelve
able seamen. who will discharge her cargo
Wednesday morning.
The Yelled Prophets have made extern
sive plans for the reception OF Capt.
Kramer and his visitors" Prophet l. s.
Goldsmith, chairman of the excursion
committee. has arranged for a German
band to meet the vessel After discharg-
ing her cargo the nature of which has
been kept a secret, the submarine" will
slip away.
Moving picture films of the varied
events will be made by the Grotto. A
grand parade by the Prophets and their
friends ard many other interesting fea-
lures are promised.
The committee having the excursion in
charge is composed of l. s. Goldsmith,
general chairman; Monarch George H.
Emmons, jr., tickets; c. A. Brewton. sec
retary; Julius Hamper director Of music,
Charles A. Stevens. concert features A.
c. Mayer. athletic events, and John W.
Clark, souvenirs.