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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-12

A year and a half ago I fiji
the machine since known as tt
While entirelyEo fEmy own inv
OF operation is a guarded secl
The details I cannot reveal.
to say, is that it requires but
rise within a space of one hunC
sufficient lifting power to trar
and ample ammunition. I n
originally designed for war +
is small, exceedingly light in :
able power, and practically silen
experimental trials in France
cross-country flights approx
miles, the last time carrying W
This is of official record. VI
Monsieur?
Hadley, of whom the questi
nodded in affirmation but N
I would have you realize all
tinued, or otherwise you mig
what I am about to telliyou.
visiting America, and only did
of the French War Office, in r
quest from the Consul at Chic
all arrangements, rented suit:
privacy could be assured, and
structed in readiness for our
The machine was shipped frol
via the French Line, in charge
expert mechanics, detailed fir,
army. These were thoroughly
men, who could be implicitly
to guard the secrets intrusted
In addition the consul was
furnish American watchmen
to patrol the grounds both
night and day. You see,
Messieurs, while France was
ready to demonstrate what she
had accomplished, yet she
would guard her discoveries
with care. These were my g
orders.
1t was in the afternoon l
reached Chicago, and drove
first, in what you call taxi,
to where the monoplane was.
The consul was with me, and
for an hour I examined
everything, testing the work
of the mechanics, and salts
flying myself the machine
was in perfect condition,
and well protected. All was
to my liking; at any time,
within five minutes I could be
in the air, confident against
failure. With enthusiasm 1
shook hands with both
DeVigen and Ramon, my
assistants, and departed for
the hotel to which I had been
directed. Success was appar-
emily already assured; I had
no doubt, no question. It was
in this confident spirit of VIC
tory I parted with the consul,
hoping to rest a few hours
after my long journey. SacreI
IT'S a strange worldl
My suite was high up, over
and I lit a cigarette, and sat
looking out. At first it was
glinting in the sun which h,
the boats visible against the
the aviation camp amid the g
and became absorbed in its
to me a fascination, and I DIRE
would reveal to these Am
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-12

sailed Yet the very memory of her laughter echoing
along the WIRE the good huor of her badnage served
to overcome all doubt The sort of woman pictured
her could never be the secret agent of either Ger
many England The very conception was repug-
nant. Besides what had to fear? bore my per-
son no papers of Importance and I could go to this
meeting armed, prepared at any instant to defend
myself if others appeared, or treachery manifested
itself Moreover the whole affair smacked oddly
of adventure to me ever irresistible attraction.
I impelled to the Of the voice; to thus
learn If she was also the OF my dreams. 1t
was the choice of a Frenchman and a soldier.
scarcely know how the hours passed, only that
light lunch was served in my rooms by pleasant
faced German waiter, with whom I conversed IN
to obscure the lake, 1 descended in the elevator,
eager than to learn what was destined
to befan me at the rendezvous. As the moment
approached my heart beat fast In anticipation, yet
it with GOODNESS had prepared for any emeF-
gency, and stepped forth upon the street pavement
with every nerve braced, and alert. Whether this
to be love ready.
ITO Be Continued)
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sEMI-MoNTHLY MAGAZINE SECTION

ION )
aware that I have never lacked daring Yet this
IS strange, mysterious and know not the meaning.
Can you not give clue?"
81 prefer not" and 1 thought there was laugh
ter in the voice. 'Your surprise will be greater when
meet, and I would be where 1 can see the ex-
preston on your face You will make the appoint
ment?"
"Where and when?"
"In front of the Art Building as soon as it is dusk"
81 do not know the place.
Easily enough found-the doorman will tell
you; not five minutes walk up Michigan Avenue"
1 recognize you the lady?"
"By my face, of course, and this time she laughed
outright "Have I not told you old acquaint-
ances? How dare you doubt my word. But watt
to remove even this fear will promise to dress in
gray, and a bunch of violets at my belt L.
not this enough to establish my IDENTIFY
"Yes-but-"
-"Oh enough of that" impatientIy. "This hest
tatng is not at all natural. If did not know there
could be no mistake 1 would almost believe
talking to stranger. Surelyk you never before
fused the request of a lady; do not begin You
will be there?
eyes, I acknowledged
''Such a The answer is half-hearted
However accept that, but only to make
TX you regret, and teach you lesson in gall
IN lantry Adieu then, until dusk
IN at the Art Building. You viii
not fail?"
'You have my word"
(Which I accept; mean
A while will busy myself in
thinking up some fit pun
ishment for your forgetfu-
"a ness of an old friend. 1 would make
the punishment fit the crime"
E The words ended in a musical laugh
- and, after listening moment longer, I
hung up the receiver, and Lit a cigarette
As stood there alone gazing about
- the silent apartment the oddness of
- the occurrence obsessed me- Somehow
= while the womans voice vibrant
"a young-responded to mine it all seemed
natural enough; but that it had
ceased to fascnate with its vague sug-
gestion OF good humor, suspicion swept
over me. Who could she be? For what
purpose could she have called
the wire? Walking the floor I raeked
my brain vainly for any recollection of
a voice such hers among all my
list of acquaintance. 1t of the
kind heard never to be forgotten
soft, vibrant musical, tinging
with suppressed merriment-a peculiar
voice, full of character. In my imagi-
nation I could almost dream the
who could possess such voice.
l. to whom expression always a
revelation could never have heard this
woman speak, and fail to remember.
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to the committee On military atfaies.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22
Drift Still TOWARD
Wilson, Poll Shows

In the past week sentiment has drifted
toward President Wilson. according to
the compilation Of the New York Her
aids straw vote.
In States normally Republican, but In
doubt this year Hughes has made slight
gains. President Wilson has gained In
other States which are normally Repub-
lican. but which are likely. this year, to
decide the election.
States in which Hughes shows gains in
tho Herald's poll are New York tup-
.state), Connecticut, Idaho, Massachu-
sets, Montana, South Dakota and New
Jersey.
President Wilson shows gains in I'LL
nois. Indiana, Maryland Michigan. Min
nesota. Nebraska. Ohio. Washington,
West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
In this ifth installment OF the Herald 3
poll HuKhes' plurality Is S.717 out OF n
grand total OF 146,O64 votes taken In 'thir-
ty-six States, as against 4,S2o plurality
last week. when the total was lo'.4oe.
Grace Neck-and-Neek."
The race Is described as meek and
neck" and the two candidates are said
to be now practically tied for the lead.
California now IL the one stronghold
where the Republican party V un-
shaken. In the grand TOTAL there are
1855 votes from California II the vets
In that State were cut down two-thirdA,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22

manship, be on the job In administer
ing the affairs Of this country.
No political party with q vision Of
the future wotild crave the task Of
dealing with conditions In this coun-
try's business at the wex's end. II
means . crisis that nsy wreck the
prestige Of the greatest statesmen.
But none the less, no party would
dare shirk the responsibility. The
country cannot afford to mistake in
choosing its leadership for the next
four years. There can be no un-
certainty which party possesses and
deserves the confidence of the coun-
try when such huge business prob
lens demand attention. The Repub-
lican party's record Is It's title 10 ma
tional Leadership in such crisis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22
TRADE FIGURES THAT PASS
UNDERSTANDING

September is one Of the FIVE short
months; yet September exports
broke all the country's records,
totaling half a billion dollars. That
is at the rate of six billions a year.
It indicates that the food tide Of
war trade is strong and rising. Dur
ing the month, moreover, $S5, 713, 100
Of gold was received by this coun-
try. This indicates that the coun-
tries which are able to get goods
from here are able to pay in gold to
such large extent that their bank
ing credit must still be regarded as
first-class. The country's net re-
ceipts of gold for the year ended
with September were $456, 100000.
These figures stagger the imagi-
nation. No country ever knew any
thing in commercial experience to
compare with this showing. But it
is always to be kept in mind that
there will come an end, sharp, sudden
and cataclysmic, when the war is
over. There is going to be a time
when Europe will reach out to take
back its gold, when it will need no
longer to buy our products in the
vast quantities it requires them now,
when it will suddenly undertake not
only to supply itself with ordinary
necessaries, but to drive US out Of
general markets in which we have
been gaining ground at time when
competition has been at a minimum,
When that day comes there win be
need that the best business intelli-
gence, the soundest economic states
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22

the Herald states. the cioseness Of the
contest. as revealed by the total straw
vote. would be more apparent.
Labor Is overwhelmingly for the Pres
ident. the Herald states. It continues:
"a study OF the percentage tables
published In tho Herald today shows
the sweep OF the tides which are run
ming In the present campaign. When
the HeraIds frat straw vote tabulation
was published the President was re-
ceiving Is per cent OF the total vote
cast. He went the second week to &C..
remained there for a week. and in the
last compilation, given today. he is re-
ceivinR AN per cent. On the other
hand. Mr. Hughes In the frst computa- :
ton received 81 per cent OF the total
vote, and il now receiving 30 per cent.
Solid South to Hold.
Kentucky and Tennessee. In which
the Republicans are carrying on q live
ly campaign, would appear to be solidly
Democratic. as would also Oklahoma.
Thsre Is no chance that the Republic
ans win burrow their way into the solid
South.
ION Congress, there are indications
that Il will go with the Presidency.
The race for control Of both the House
and the Senate In close. and Il would
be impossible at this time 10 predict
what will happen. II would seem rea-
scnably safe to cay that the tail viii 90
with the hide"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22
THE BUSINESS ZONE SYSTEM

Even the most progressive Ameri-
can cities are far behind those Of
Europe in city planning. We are
improving, on this side Of the water,
especially in material beauty; but
we still ignore some fundamental
principles that help make cities bet
ter places in which to live. -
Washington, considered a model
city in many respects, has not yet
adopted any provision for the regu-
lation Of business and residence
building. Morris Hacker, Building
Inspector, suggests that it is about
time some zone system be estab-
lished here, to protect residential
sections from the incursion Of stores.
This is no reflection on the stores;
indeed, the grouping Of MERCANTILE
establishments in one section, the
Wholesale markets in another, and
other classes Of business houses in
districts of their own, suggests that
business as well as home owners
would profit by the zone system.
The constant depreciation Of resi-
Dental property and the fuctuation
in real estate values would be Off
set greatly by the fixing Of zones for
business houses and homes. This
fact has been recognized here al
ready in the restriction Of saloons to
streets designated as business
blocks. The principle should be ex-
tended
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22
MYSTERIOUS POLITICS IN AUS
TRlA

Assassination Of Count Karl
Steurgkh, premier Of Austria-not
Of Austria Hungary-commands at
tention to the mystery that has sur
rounded almost everything in that
country during the war. The out
side world has known very little
about Austria. It was in q condition
Of profound business depression be-
fore the war started; far worse of
than any other great power. There
was much prediction that it would
be first to collapse if the economic
stress lasted long, while the patch
work of races and loyalties that
makes up the country was. expected
suickly to rip to pieces.
Yet Austria has held together,
and despite much political pickering
has been the greatest surprise Of the
war epoch to date. The assassina-
tion of Count Steurgkh is character
lied by Berlin as tremendous and
sensational;" but information is too
meager to indicate whether a coup
d'etat has been attempted. The cir
cumstances reported do not warrant
such a belief.
One significant detail Of the news
is that the Austrian Parliament has
not been in session since the war
began. Is it possible that Hungary
has, in fact, suffered less and been
less dissatisfied by the imperialistic
program Of the Hapsburg dynasty
than Austria proper? Has Vienna
dared not risk a sitting Of the Aus
TRAN Parliament? Has German
Austria feared that the great adven-
ture, even if successful, would result
in It's becoming merely another
minor state in the Germanic fedora
ton, dominated, like the other
minors, by Prussia? The assassina-
ton at Vienna may bring answer to
these questions, which have been
asked many times and to which the
paucity of advices made intelligent
reply impossible. ... --
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22

Gibbs Gibbs established a record for innocs-
lung ~ men with paratyphoid serum
Changes In Personnel.
Promotions. reductions, and transfers
In the enlisted personnel of the Third
Regiment announced by Colonel Young
include the following:
Private Harry r. Turner, Co, d,
transferred to Headquarters Co. a.
mounted orderly.
Corporal clifford c. Masruder, Co. L.
detailed for duty with Supply Company
TO supervise distribution OF fuel.
Private William b. Altemus. Co. y,
aetaiied to the supply Company a.
Private william B. Langley, Co. N,
transferred to Headquarters Co.
frvate Howell 3. Kopp. Co. q, trans
Resimental Supply Sergeant Allen n.
wilson supply Co., reduced to private
ana transferred to Co. II.
wagner James r. Fitzgerald. Supply
Co., reduced to private and transferred
Sergeant Frank A. wedderburn, CO.
III. transferred to Supply Co
Sergeant Victor T.. Wathen, Suppiy
Co.. promoted to regimentai supply
sergeant.
Wagner Evald NJ. Enstam. Supply
Co. reduced 70 a private and trans-
ferred to Co. M.
Corporal Il. d. Hargett has been
made sergeant, and Private Horace
T. Deahl promoted to the rank Of cor
poral In Co. F.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22
PROTECTING THE BREAD BUYER

Long ago The Times urged, what
is now recommended, by the public
health committee Of the Board Of
Trade, that loaves Of bread be
wrapped.
Investigations in other cities have
proved that the promiscuous han
ding of bread before the loaves
find their way to the family table
constitutes a grave menace to
health. No extended observation is
needed to prove that this is SO.
OF course, such a practice may
mean smaller loaves or q higher
price per loaf. The added cost Of
the wrapping must be added to the
aggregate OF the charges which al
ready threaten to add to the selling
price. But most people who con-
slider the situation will be ready to
meet their share Of the slightly in
creased cost of such wrapping, and
they will realize that it is the best
health insurance.
When estimates are made OF the
increasing cost of many commodi-
ties, this element of safety insured
by the growing use Of package goods
should be taken into consideration.
When one pays more for goods in a
package that formerly were bought
In bulk, he should consider several
things before complaining of higher
prices. He may get better protec-
ton against contamination, and also
may get a standardized product, and
thus know exactly what he Is buy
ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22

Taking up Mr.. Farnham's lists, it
will be observed that he finds Ohio
q certain Republican State and New
Jersey q probable one. A majority
Of informed commentators would
probably reverse this order; New
Jersey would be rated q sure Hughes
State and Ohio put in the doubtful
list.
Again, Mr.. Farnham names Indi-
ana as a sure Republican State and
Connecticut as a probable one;
which means doubtful. Most casual
observers would transfer Indiana to
the doubtful list, and Connecticut to
the Republican column.
Maryland is only possible" Re
publican State in Mr.. Farnham's es-
innate. People who live close to
Maryland give the Republicans a
better chance there.
The Democratic campaign is SEEM
ingly based on the hypothesis that
there is a chance to elect Mr.. Will
son without New York; which i'm
plies that the managers expect to
lose that State. Mr.. Farnham places
it in his "sure" Republican list, and
it comes as near to belonging there
as It ever does in any "sure" list.
The Democratic hope Is based on the
possibility that, while losing New
York, they may. carry Ohio and
enough other votes in Middle and
Far-Western States to enable them
to spare the Empire State. That
sort Of a confession, at this stage
of q campaign. is likely to be con-
strued as close to admission Of de-
feat. A President doubtless will be
elected without New York, some
day, If this country keeps on having
elections; but not in 1916.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22
SIMON WOLF WILL
OBSERVE BIRTHDAY
Well-Known' Washingtonian Eighty
Years Old Next Saturday.

Simon wolf. former consul general
to Egypt. a leader of Hebrew opinion
in the United States, in touch with
many large activities throughout the
country, and for years one OF the Cap
itars most valued citizens. will cele-
brate his eightieth birthday anniver-
sary Saturday.
Young for a man OF four-score years,
the eagerness OF a child to the cele-
bration Of his birthday on Saturday.
From 3 o'clock to 10 he will receive
his friends at his home. 20l3 Columbia
road.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22
Tomorrow.

Smoker. Joseph. II. Choate Chapter, sikma
M Phi, University Club, s:t6 D. M
Meeting, College Equal Suffrage League, M
bitt House. s y. m.
Opening classes under direction Of Parents'
League OF Public Schools. Wilson Normal
school, to and 7:30 to $50 p. M
Meeting oratorio Society chapel OF Church
Meeting. West End Citizens Association. IN
twelfth street. p. m.
benent performance, The Woman whs
Paid" for Nurses Alumnae OF George Wash.
ington University Hospital. Polls Theatsr.
S!lS p. m.
Meeting. Capitol Hill Literary Society, sss
North Carolina avenue southeast. 8 p. m.
Meeting. Mid-City Citizens Association, 1000
Seventh street northwest, $50 y. m.
Grand visitation TO Esther Lodge. No. 8, ].
q. o. F., evening.
Meeting, Central Citizens Association, North
Capitol Savings Bank building, 8 .. m.
Mestins. Legion OF Loyal Women. Raleigh
Hotel, s p. m.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, No. Is; stanssuty. No. =:
Mount Vernon No 3, and Hiram. No. ".
OF the Royal Arch. Home Board Auxiliary;
Temple. No. "a and Columbia, No. u. 81
ODD Feliows-LAngdon. No, %; Union. No. u;
Beacon, No. Is. Esther Rebeksh Lodge. No.
Knight. of Pythias-Dscatur. No. .: caisnth..
No. IL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22
Would Hare Got Villa
Cleared Up Mexico
Roosevelt Declares
Colonel at Phoenix Answers Democratic Query.
Asserts Wilson's weakness" Was Responsible
for Killing of Americans, and Ruin of
Southern Republic.


sponsible for their sufferings ana ioss-
ca TO definite reckoning.
This can be and will be put beyond
the possibility OF a misunderstanding.
On the same day he sent to the Amert-
can consul general and consular agents
~ Mexico Two telegrams lnsTuctine
them to notify all officials, military or
civil, exercising authority. that they
would be held strictly responsible for
any harm done to Americans or for In
jury to their property.
These were fine words. Excellent
words! They were as good as the
words In the Democratic platform. four
years ago and now, to the effect that
all American citizens, at home and
abroad, must be protected In their
rignts ana no wrongs permitted against
il that neither ,bs ' prowises snS irp p,ene
aces of President Wilson nor the pledges
~ the democratic platform were worth
nor the hr u mhicn .nsy were Wtten
them. :"
comparison with Cuba.
''Mr. Wilson's notice was explicit ana
emphatic. II be bad r..n, ,,,,., =.
anu u ne mad possessed the small
est traction OF the resolution and cour-
age OF such a Democratic PresIdent A.
Andrew Jackson. he would have lived
up 10 TINS notice. He would have acted
AZ once against every leader. whether
Huerta, Villa, or Carranza. or anyone
else who permitted injury 10 Americs n
life and property ar whn ,s ~ a, y,
sent som nu ., ~ necessary. he would have
Wood into the country 10 behave nre,
Sissiy as We behaved In Cuba, to re-
hs sos.e Mexics and TO restore her TO
Cuba, when, nsd as we oid To- the case OF
oh,nI -ph oruer ana CIVILIZATION again
"ins,aaa "a me country.
.on stood a., uoins tnIs PRESIDENT VIII
Americsn. r ,y py whlIe hundreds OF
protected m,ari uuereo. re mas not
nronertv All ..n yves ana american
from tino 80 'st ne mas done mas been
Lao a. 1870, une 70 neip one bandit
"es' some other bandit leader.
HAS Ruined Mexirou
"pres,d.n, u,,,.
. "hson mas seen the Mexi-
cans curing these three and a half years
become socially. politically and morally
bankrupt. He has moi beinsd M.xioc
He has ruined Mex,co ~''o'
ico He ~ IT, neaVly against Mex
He has s,nnsa s,nnea against humanity.
IInitad S,a,ns "tyst heaviy against the
10 drif, into e mas ailowed Mexico
needs n..nn ,oouy anhrcny' Mexico
pea ca ana sacu.,,s we can give
n NE nhn., Sa,,y 10 MeNlco out only
we SaiI az. hhu resoiution. ~
In the "a ,, Ione Ioreisn power VIII
WsSico a.. s sm 90 the TASK and make
/ able d.mase 70 Uur own irrepar-
this disastsr WILSON Is inviting
Az, -,
Not Matter for Indifference.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
HERE DURING WEEK
Many Interesting Events of In
portance Are Scheduled
For Capital.
Today.

Meeting young people Of washinxton
Hebrew conEreE CATION. to form consrs-
gationsi organization. Eighth Street
Wanderlusters hike, begins At Thirty.
northwest, 2:Bo D. M
Meeting, with debate on armor plant ssi.
tation. Perpetual Hebrew Association
1898 Tenth street northwest, q D. m.
Address. 'Ye Are the Salt OF the Earn. .,
Madam Mountford. women's Wilson
Union headquarters, Fifteenth ana y
streets northwest. $3.50 p. m.
East Indian dinnern followed by n rnp.,.
Gale. Washington Arts Club, in CLUB
quarters. s:ao d. m.
Meeting. Washington Secular Ixea~,.
Pythian TempN. 3 p. m.
Christian Science Lecture, George Shaw
Cook. C. &, B.. OF Chicago Poirs
Theater. p. m.
Oyster roast, Potomac Boat Club. os
Anaiostan Island. $3.50 a. m. to eontinue
all day.
Annual vesper services. Knights Of Co
lnmbus, 81. Dominic's Church. sixth
and z streets southwest. 7:30 D. m.
Address by the Rev. Arthur willis spoouss
y: NJ c, A. building lobby. afternoon
Episcopal Church. 3:I5 and p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-22
AS TO WHO'S CONC TO BE
ELECTED

Mr.. Charles w. Funham, de-
scribed as manager Of the Hughes
campaign tours, announces that
Hughes will'be elected, and gives q
list Of the States that will vote for
him. Mr.. Farnham finds 800 cleo
toral votes sure for Hughes, with
266 necessary to elect. These are
to come "a follows: