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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
CHAPTER xvI-Continued.

"Quite sov' the major agreed, par
ticularly as like Americans. /.
And l would not wish to see any OF
them come to HARM" he added sig
nificantly.
In his reply there was more than a
hint that behind his urbanity and SEEM
ing good nature there lay an immea sur
able capacity for the stern duties OF a
German patriot. who would unhesitat-
ingly kill any who might stand in the
path of victory.
again l get you," Mr.. Brown said.
But what are you going to do with
meW
II shall give you pass through our
lines that will take you safely back to
Brussels"
Charlie heard him with dismay.
"But / want to go to the 'front.'" he
protested.
you have surprised a certain move
ment of the German army" the major
pointed out to him. "It is best you go
to Brussels"
Some objection had already leaped
to Charles lips when the door from
the street was thrown open and uni
formed man-an ofiicer-pushed across
the threshold. Advancing into the room
he exclaimed as he saluted:
"Ah, my dear maJor!'
Both officers clicked their heels to-
gether. And as he returned the salute
Major Won Brenig told the other that
he had been expecting him.
Charlie Brown had started at the
sight of the new arrival. And now he
moved nearer to the man.
"By George, it's old Streetmanw he
cried.
II beg your pardon-who is this
man?" the arrogant Streetman Che was
now Strassman) asked the major.
Charles Brown, a journalist from
the United States" Major Won Brenig
explained.
Henry Streetman remembered
Charlie then.
ooh, yes! recall him." he said dis
agreeably. "What is he doing with us?'
1--WE found him staying here" the
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major told him. "My men nearly shot
him as an English spy"
at seems almost pity they didn't"
Streetman observed, with a dark look
Mt the newspaper man. "He may be In
our way" he said.
Mr.. Brown thought 1t about time to
resent Streetman's insolence.
Really, didn't I meet you In Russia
some years ago?" he inquired.
Streetman eyed him coolly.
mo. never!" he snapped. II have
never been In Russia"
Haven't your Charlie exclaimed
with a fine show of innocence. "Why
I've heard
You'd best keep what you've heard
70 yourself" Streetman interrupted
him. fie stepped close to Charlie so
that the major could not hear what he
said. And he scowled at the American
like the b~Nvy villain Of some melo-
drama.
Buf Nh Brown paid scazs need 10
tns menace = me fellows eyes. Some
ION - ~ ~ had eetab)iehed
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY DISEASES

There IL only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a remedy for
diseases of the kidneys, liver and bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of even the most distress
ing cases. Swamp-Root, a physicians pre-
scription for special diseases, makes friends
quickly because its mild and immediate eff
feet is soon realized in most cases. 1t 10
. gentle, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all drug
stores in bottles of two sizes-ffty cents
and one dollar.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for Q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17

Compound made her we'll, so took it and
now am just as well as / ever was. I
cannot understand why women don't
zee how much pain and suffering they
would escape by taking your medicine.
! cannot praise it enough for it saved
my life and kept me from the Insane
Hospital. Mrs. E. SHELDON, 5657 S.
Halsted St., Englewood, Ill.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this case steadily and could
do no more, but often the most scientific
treatment is surpassed by the medicinal
properties of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If any complication exists il
pays to write the Lydia IL. Pink
ham Medicine CO., Lynn, Mass,
for special free advice.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
HEAL SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Disfigure by
Using Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Rashes,
eczemas, pimples, dandruff and sore
hands yield to treatment with Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Relief is immedi-
ate and healment, in most cases, COM
plete, speedy and permanent.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
CHAPTER XVII.
A WaII-and a Firing Squad.

AS the door closed behind the SER
geant and his prey, Streetman turned
to Major Won Brenig.
"The damned Americans, we shall
have trouble with them yet" he as
serted.
IL hope not. They are not bad peo-
pie" the more moderate major replied.
"Oh, major-have my English clothes
my civilian clothes-arrived from
Berlin?" Streetman asked.
Eyes. They are upstairs with my
kit"
"Good! Then l can start tonight for
the British trenches" the spy ex-
claimed.
The older man looked at him some
what obviously.
you think then that your plan to
be captured by the English will sue
ceedT'
ut must succeed. This Is a map Of
their positions" He drew a paper from
his breast pocket and unfolded 1t. 1.-THE
very keystone to their entertainments"
he exulted. 1T will be here at trench
27"-Streetman made mark upon the
map-''it will be here that l shall be
found" he said.
Trench 27!' Won Brenig repeated
"Yes! I shall be skulking around
and be taken prisoner. Then l shall
give the English false information
about surprise attack that will en-
able you to break through their lines
and smash themw
Splendid! Splendidw Won Brenig
cried "By the way" he added, as an
important detail came into his mind
"a man arrived here this afternoon
from the Wilhelmstrasse on a special
mission"
"Yes? Who Is hep
"a Captain Karlv' Major Won Brenig
said. "You know him?'
mo. And / must meet him."
"You don't suspect"
mo, nor' Streetman assured him.
"At the Wilhemstrasse few of us know
one another; still we cannot be too
careful"
"He dimes with u.s." the major ex-
planned.
"And then we shall look him over"
Streetman said with satisfaction.
"Auf wiedersehenw And Major Won
Brenig went to his room, congratulate
ing himself the while upon the fact
that he had so resourceful an assistant
In that able young officer from the Will
hemstrasse.
Henry Streetman lighted cigarette,
tossing the still blazing match into the
fireplace. And he had not waited long
before Henri Christophe appeared.
major Won Brenig wishes to dine at
once" the spy told him. How. soon
can you be ready?"
"In fifteen minutes, m'sieu."
"Good! There will be three Of us
Major Won Brenig, myself and Captain
Karl"
Eyes, m'sieu." Henri had already
turned to hurry back to the kitchen
when a bright blaze in the fireplace
met his astonished eyes. 1t was en-
tirely too warm an afternoon for fire.
Only a mailman would have built one.
"Why, what is that?" he exclaimed.
IL lit cigarette Streetman said.
81 threw my match there" And to one
of the soldiers he added, PUT 1t out
at once.-
The man Otto hurried to the fire.
place.
Eyes, yes, m'sieu; 1t is nothing!
Only some tree branches-it can do no
HARM" the innkeeper protested.
In the meantime Otto had extin-
gulshed the blaze. He had crawled
bodily inside the great opening of the
fireplace. to make sure that he did his
work thoroughly. And now hs emerged,
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against the Wall Outside" He Said.
side reached their ears-a womans
scream. And Immediately there FOL.
lowed the sound Of a volley.
Major Won Brenig turned his head
and listened.
"Ah. mon perez 1t was Jeanne
Christophe sobbing.
Already she had flung herself upon
her fathers riddled body.
Major Won Brenig cast a reproving
glance at his naughty fellow officer.
Good God-so soon? Without In
vestigation?" he exclaimed. what n
he We're innocent?"
But Streetman had no misgivings.
"Ah! 1t will be lesson to these
Others" he said carelessly.
In the adjoining room Charlie Brown
and the German sergeant had heard
those shots. And now they burst upon
the two officers in great excitement.
what happened? Is it the French? 2"
Charlie called.
1T Is finished-the damned spy
Streetman rejoined.
whats happened" Charlie asked
again.
"A matter of war" the major told
him briefiy-"that is not on my con.
science" He was far from approving
of Streetman's hasty action.
THE execution of a spy!' Streetman
interposed. And the words were hard.
~ out of his mouth before several pri.
Yates squeezed through the entrance TO
the keeperless inn. There were two
files; and between them they bore a
stretcher, upon which there lay some
thing covered with a sheet. A little
distance behind the gruesome process
sion Jeanne Chrlstophe followed sob
bling.
One glance told Charlie Brown what
rested upon that stretcher-that it was
the body of someone who but few
slanting sunlight of the summer after.
noon and faced the firing squad. Out
Of respect he removed his hat He
did not know who the unfortunate
might have been. But nevertheless he
was profoundly shocked.
Poor devil, I'm sorry for him
whoever he was" he said.
Major Won Brenig drew paper
from a pocket Of his coat.
Here is your pass" he told the
American as he handed him the docu-
ment. 1--WE have decided that you shall
go to Brussels" he added. The major
appeared to be In something OF a
hurry to speed the parting guest. He
was, as matter of fact, disturbed that
the unfortunate execution had taken
place under the very nose Of a New
York newspaper man. And now he
wished to hasten Mr.. Brown upon his
way before he had further opportunity
to pry into the details Of the tragedy.
But as told you" Charlie Brown
began, taking the pass from the officer,
"as told you, want to"
"It is not matter for argument"
Major Won Brenig said stifily.
"And you had best start at once
Streetman added.
Charlie Brown saw that his aspira.
lions to proceed back OF the GerTan
lines were doomed. And now he &C.
copied the situation as cheerfpliy a be
cro m oosvzusuuos
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Might Lose Ball, Too.

Two English soldiers caused some
amusement at golf course the other
day. The first man teed up and made
a mighty swipe, but failed to shift the
ball. The miss was repeated no fewer
than three times.
His pal was unable to stand it any
longer.
For heavens sake, BILL" he broke
out, "hit the thing. You know we have
only four days leave"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Salvation Diet.

First Moth-Why so thin and emaci-
ated, brother?
Second Ditto-I was shut up all win
ter with young lady's bathing suit.
Not another bite to eat in the closet !
Punch Bowl.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17

WIN HeduacneS, ner-
|vousness, flashes Of
heat, and / suffered
so much l did not
know what l was
doing at times. /
spent $500 on doc
tors and not one did
me any good. One
day a lady called at
my house and said
Ishe had been as sick
las / was at tone time,
and Lydia L. Pink
IA apn'c We ahIa
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
DAYS of LUXURY.

"You like stories of splendor and ex-
travagance?"
"Yes. l even enjoy reading an old
cook book and seeing how lavishly peo-
pie used to toss butter and eggs and
cream around"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
important TO Mothere

The less some women have to say,
the more difficult it is for them not to
say 1t.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
A REMARKABLE
STATEMENT
Mrs. Sheldon Spent $500 for
Treatment Without Bene-
fit. Finally Made Well by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Englewood, Ill. -"While going
through the Change of Life l suffered
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the orig
inal little liver pills put up 40 years ago.
They regulate liver and bowels.-Adv.
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take him out! That was Sire.

Take him OUT" That was Street
mans only answer.
Little Jeanne would not leave her IA
theirs side. AS they dragged Henri
Chrstophe from the room she still
chung to him. And still she shrieked:
For the love of God! No, no! Oh,
papa, oh, papa! 1 love thee. :"
Major Won Brenig looked inquiringly
Mt his colleague from the Wilhelm
strasse.
you wanted me, captainT he asked.
"The proprietor here is spy" Street
man said.
"Christophe-a spy? Are you sureY'
absolutely surew Streetman re-
piled. This telephone leads to the
French. And l have settled the affair"
Even as he spoke a scream from out
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17

Hookworm enters through the skin.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17

When your health runs down you
should wind up all your bad habits.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-22
Valley SWINE
CLUB IS FORNED
Charles Davis President; to
Enlist Valleys in Bet
ter Hog Campaign.

Charles Davis was elected president
OF the Rio Grande Swine Breeders as
ISOLATION at a meeting held Saturday
morning in the First National Bank
building w. L. Tooley was named as
vice president and c. n. Bassett as sec
retary- treasurer.
The association plans to include all
OF the swine breeders and hog growers
in the Rio Grande Valley, whether in
Texas or New Mexico. All hog growers
are eligible and an effort will be made
to have every hog owner in the valleys
to join.
The purpose of the organization is TO
instruct the members in the cure and
eradication of diseases common to
swine in this climate and to promote
the better breeding of hogs in the val
leys. The development of the industry,
the breeding uD of swine herds now in
the valleys. Markets. how to get the
best prices for swine ready for mar
ket and the shipping Of hogs win also
be discussed at the meetings Of the
association.
1t is planned to have a mass meet
ing in El Paso soon of all the hog
growers in the Rio Grande valley and a
general discussion OF the industry will
be held at that time. A G. Graham.
farm demonstratQr, is in charge of
the organization work of the associa-
ton and is receiving applications for
membership at the chamber OF COM
merce.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-22
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS

The Hero Of Submarine d." show
ing at the Unique today and tomorrow.
is magnificent picture, thrilling. pa
triotic and educational and a picture
that every one ought to see
The story Of The Hero Of Submarine
D-Z' portrays a sequence of scenes in
the efforts of the Rumanian govern
ment TO destroy the Z. S fleet. War
ships, battle cruisers, torpedo boat de-
stroyers and submarines of the L. S
navy are shown in action. The principal
scenes were taken at the Newport naval
stations. at Annapolis and at Norfolk
The big scene in the picture is the
shooting of Charles Richman through
a torpedo tube from a submarine and
the subsequent exploding Of u mines
laid in the path of the incoming
squadron.
Doctor Brady has woven two distinct
love stories in the action to relieve the
tenseness of the war scenes and has
built a screen drama of timely interest
and appeal The film is released as
Blue Ribbon Feature in five parts
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-22
ROY MARTIN SELLS HOME
TO 0. ]. BINFORD FOR S95OO

Roy G. Martin has sold TO o. J. Bin
ford an eight-rOom house at the corner
of Cambridge and Happier streets. in
Richmond Terrace. The consideration
was $500
II. F. Brown has sold TO W. x. Mari
a house located on lots five and six, tx
block "a of the Highland Park ad-
ditiOn for $500. This is located on
Copper street. In exchange W. X. Mari
sold to II. F. Brown the west five feet
Of lot Is and all of lot IA, Is and 16 in
block so, Of Bassett's addition, on Bou-
levard, for $500.
These sales were made by James L.
MARI & Co. other sales made by the
MARI & Co are; James L Mari to Sabine
g. Flores, lots 4 and 5. in block So, East
I'll Paso Town cOmpany's addition; con-
sideration $500; James L. MARI & Co,
TO Anciano Alvarado, lot rs, block AZ,
East FL Paso Town company's addition;
consideration 1925; Nations Packing
company to Rafael Guerrero, lot "a.
block g. MiraflOr addition; consideration
$500; Nations Packing company TO
Juan Mejia, lot 8, block T. Miraflor adj
dition; consideration $685. Nations
Packing company TO Sabina g. Rodri-
guez, lots ] and 2, block 1, Miraflora
addition; consideration $3.50; Nations
Packing company to Cruz Camerino, lot
4, block 3, Moeller's addition; consider
alton $780,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-22
FISKE LETTER
NEW To DANIELS
Head Sends Senate
Response Dealing With
FiSke's Structures.

Washington, d. c.. April 22.-Secre-
a. OF the navy Daniels transmitted
~ me senate today his response to the
t-Ouse resolution adopted April II, call
L5 upon him to submit letter from
. S"S navy general board dated August
Cd, ~ D. ana a communication from rear
auI.IIaI Bradley A. Fiske, then aid FOR
OPSIdL ohs, dated November 3, 1glA
oedIch of the files of the navy de-
pei line1t and the general board failed
~ ulsClose, however, any such letter
rom the general board as that mem
eIoned IN the resolution, according TO
9eiS4 e,ldry Daniels. A letter from ad-
III "a ~ DeWey. president of the board
mitted:
Careful Analysis.
Aulnlral Fiskes letter is a careful
alysls of the situation of the navy
IN the early days of the European war
ana contains the statement that if this
Seountry avoids war during the next
I've years, II viii be accomplished only
~ y happy combination Of high diplo-
HIatlC shil and rare good fortune. IL
asserts that the navy was then short
IS,4UO men and that the ships were
Wen organized and pretty well drilled
Dut lhat the department itself was
tary way"
Perhaps this is nobody's fault" the
Ielter continues, "and maybe attributed
70 me tact that our navy has never had
in 100 years."
admiral Fiske then appends an argu-
ment To- the creation Of a navy gem
eral staff -
Didn't Know of Letter.
commenting on this letter. secretary
Dahlels IN his communication to the
senate, says:
Ihls communication was not fur
nlshed to me and did not know of its
existence sA,IT until long after it was writ
ten 1t wis filed with the chief clerk
without my knowledge that it has
been written. Although rear admiral
Flske was in my office daily he did not
tell me that he had placed the commu-
notation on file"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-22
aerHE RED WIDOW.

"The Red Widow" a picture version
of the famous musical comedy, featur-
ing John Barrymore and Flora Zabelle,
was shown at the Alhambra last night
to crowds Of delighted picture patrons.
This sparkling comedy-drama was so
well received that the management was
induced to arrange for another days
showing of il today. The story is one
Of the cOmical adventures Detailing
Cicero Hannibal Butts, an enterprising
American corset salesman in Russia,
where he is imposed upon by the Red
Widow. and made to further the
schemes of a band of Nihilists, of which
she is the queen. His adventures are
thrilling and also ludicrOus'in the eX-
treme and kept the audience in a con-
tinual roar last night You should see
this if you want to enjoy yourself
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-22
GAIL TO THE AMERICANS"
SAYS GEORGES CLEMENCEAU

Paris. France, April 22.-Unqualified
ADMIRATION of president Wilson's mes
ace 10 Berlin on the submarine issue
s expressed by George Clemenceau, in
his newspaper EHomme Libre. In an
extended analysis Of the message, NJ.
CIemenceau says:
What strikes one above all in this
niece of world diplomacy which the
chief Of the American republic has sub
ruitted TO the national representatives
is its fine. passive Ohjectivity, neither
complaints nor recrimination. Facts,
no signs of litera ture, contrast to what
we have seen in the case of other coun-
tries: nothing, too. Of the learned law
yer. Simple. strong words Of states
man.
"The right, the august, irrepressible
right, which the Pilgrim fathers of the
Navfiower took from Europe, their sons
are bringing back to us under a shield
of iron forged BY their own strong
hands
HAL to you. American citizens, who
march back into he history of Europe
under great arch on the front Of
which Washingtob jefferson, and so
many others have carved the nOblesi
claims Of humaniV-
what the kaise may decide to do is
unimportant. 1t viii be all the same
in the end
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-22
LESTER OGG IS
IN COUNTY JAIL
Charge of Forgery Against
Former Ell Paso Man;
Is Accountant.

Lester L. Ogg, alias James Rooney,
is in the county Jail on a charge Of
forgery IN connection with the passing
of a check at the Paso del Norte hotel
drawn on the First State bank Of Fort
Stockton, Texas, and which was re-
turned marked mo funds" The check
was signed james Rooney. cashier"
according to justice ]. NJ Beaver, in
whose court the case was filed.
According to the complaint, the check
was made out on a blank First National
bank check, which had had the word
national marked out and the word
state" written in with a pen and the
name "Fort Stockton" written in place
Of 'El Paso."
Ogg IL Well Known.
Ogg is well known in FL Paso, having
lived here at different time for a num-
Der Of years. He was recently en-
ployed in Mexico on the west coast
He is an expert accountant.
The name james Rooney" which
was signed to the check, according to
Justice Beaver, is the same as that Of
the former mayor Of Fort Stockton
and one of the wealthy men in the Fort
Stockton district
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-22
Mayor Gets Maple Sugar
From Fell Boot District

Mayor Tom Lea was unusually sweet
Friday afternoon. He had Just re-
ceived a box Of genuine Hoosier maple
sugar. made in a sugar camp on the
fats Of Bean Blossom, Indiana, where
sippery elm is used for spigOts on
ne maple trees. the sugar water is
huled on wooden stonsboats drawn
yoked oxen and the water boiled
own into sugar over a nre Of hickory
bRs
The maple sugar was sent TO the
mayor by Capt John ". Walker, Of
bloomington. Ind, which is In the mid
lie Of the felt boot and maple sugar
district Capt Walker is the father
of Norman Walker, OF n PasO.
The sugar was divided among the
three Lea boys. Big Tom, little Tom
and little Joe after a friendly fight as
to whether the mayDr or little Joe
should have the biggest piece.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-22
INTERPARLIAdENT OF THE
ALLIES WILL MEET IN PARIS

Paris. Frame, April 22.-The inaugu-
raj session the interparliamentary
ecouomfc cormittee of the entente al
les will be cid next Thursday at the
I,uxemboure palace, where the repre-
sentatives < the various powers will
he addresse by president Poincare.
Great Brain viii be represented by
AZ membe, d cdPioIiai e1t n!E Ifa Goi nv
Ie deputis and senators. headed by
former ptmier Luzzatti; Servia by IA
denuties md eight former ministers.
md portugal by 10 members of parlia-
ment Fssia also will be represented.
Tbe Frsch representation will be A
narliamltariaus
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-22
dad" ELLIOTT COMPLETES
18th YEAR AS POLICEMAN

w. n. ("Dad") Elliott, the Oldest
patrolman in point Of service on the
I'll Paso police force, Saturday morning
celebrated his 14th anniversary as an
officer, having been appointed April p,
1902.
Although advanced in years Mr..
Elliott is one of the most active MEM
bers of the department, and NAV be
seen daily walking his shift on South
FL Paso street, from the hours of z in
the morning until 3 in the afternoon.
During the entire IA years Mr.. Elliott
was absent from duty but seven days.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-22
THAD c. BELL DIES IN KANSAS;
FATHER OF MRS. RINTLEMAN

News Of the dea.h of Thad C. Bell,
n former lei PasC man. at Wichita,
Kas.. has been received here by Mrs.
A. G. Rintleman, daughter OF MIR.
RpU Mrs. Rintlenan received a mes
sage Saturday m)rning notifying her
OF the death of her father and she has
gone TO Austin, Texas where the fu-
neral win be he'll.
Mr.. Bell is survived by his widow
and five childrel. He was engaged in
the insurance business here at one
lime but has ben located in Wichita
recently.