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Evening star., 1916-05-08
Managers of G. O. P. Candi-
dates to Hold Voters in
Leash at Convention.
SUCCESS WILL PREVENT
WALK-OVER FOR HUGHES
Long Contest Then May Follow
With Course Roosevelt Pursues
Being Big Factor.

1t is ascertained by conversations
with men affiliated with opposing can
didates for the republican presidential
nomination to be their opinion that
Itf the second ballot in the national
convention can be had without any
candidat. showing commanding
lead, the likelihood of stampede to
either Hughes or Roosevelt will be
Iaverted. with the contest thereafter a
free for all affair and the chances of
several Of the leading candidates ap-
|proximately even.
AS one Of them expressed it: If
Hughes is not nominated on the sec
ond ballot, or his nomination forecast
ed by the vote, his chance for walk
over will be gone and his friends will
have to fight for his nomination"
Aim to Prevent Stampede.
As stated in The Star yesterday. every
effort will be exerted by the field to
hold their forces on the second ballot
and prevent rush to Col. Roosevelt
or Justice Hughes. If they can ac-
complish that, they expect to enter
upon a period of test voting, conference
own hand.
Inasmuch as the belief is widespread
that Roosevelt, failing to obtain the
nomination himself, will prefer either
of several men over Hughes, each man
think he will have a chance for the
coloners favor. Politicians say that
while the colonel would support Mr..
Hughes when nominated. they think
his name is a. the bottom of the list of
men the cofoner would choose.
The first ballot will not only be in
conclusive but will be absolutely de-
No candidate will permit his full
strength to be displayed on the first
ballot; he Will hold out some votes
to make a showing of increase on the
succeeding ballot. Thus the Cummins
managers if they have 172 delegates
in leash as they claim, would vote. say,
40 of them and distribute the others
among the low men, Ford Or La Fol-
lette Then. on the second ballot they
would take them out of cold storage
and cast them. thereby showing an ap-
parent gain.
To Come Out in Open.
So this game of "Brer Fox. he lay
low" will be played by each of the
high men until they have to come out
in the open on the second ballot From
that time ~on. finesse and strategy
will be laid aside and it will be a
straightaway fight for delegates, catch
as catch can.
1t is thought likely that after the second
ballot there will be a recess. to allow the
lea ders and the heads of the larger dele
cations to confer-"to put their cards on
~ $n,n
third ballot will be another try-out of
strength. developing the trades made In
the interim. After that nobody knows
how long the contest will run. The best
opinion is that 1t will depend very much
upon the course Col. Roosevelt pursues
for no one denies for an instant that he
will play an important part in the choos-
ing of the candidate
The convention will assemble Wednes-
Evening star., 1916-05-08
PARCEL POST GOODS FREED.
England Requires Cash Deposits
Pending Final Decision of Cases.

LONDON. May 8. 1890 p.m.-Hear-
ings have been resumed in the prize
court in regard to parcels post pack
ages seized by the British authorities
and a decision was rendered today re-
leasing to American importers, repre-
sented by A. G. Hays. consignments of
jewelry and garden seed taken from
the Danish liner United States.
The court followed the recent de-
cision under which 1t released gloves
for America on the deposit of their in
voice price pending hnal determination
of the facts concerning their purchase.
Evening star., 1916-05-08
KAISER SENDS SUMMONS
TO PRINCE Won BUECOW

LONDON. May s.-Prince Won BueIow
former German imperial chncellor, has
been summoned to headquarters by
Emperor William. according to a dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Com
pary from The Hague.
His visit, adds the dispatch, is said to
be of great political significance.
Evening star., 1916-05-08
Spanish Railroad Men to Strike.

vALLADOLID. Spain, via Paris. May
s. Sis ANA general strike on all the
Spanish railroads was voted here today
at a meeting of representatives of the
employees on all the lines in the coun-
try. The government has taken meas
ures to prevent disturbances and to in
sure that traffic will not be paralyzed.
Evening star., 1916-05-08
Three second-Ballot Estimates.

From first hand sources, in three op-
posing camps. The Star has obtained
estimates of their approximate strength
on the second ballot As will be noted,
they vary materially, but they were pre-
sented in good faith as the expectation
of the several authors. Here they are:
Evening star., 1916-05-08

day. one day later in the week than
usual and threatens to run over Sunday.
which, in such event. would be devoted
to conferences. If there is deadlock.
Wednesday will be taken up with the
temporary organization Thursday devot-
ed to perfecting the permanent organiza-
ton, Friday to the platform and nomi-
mating, and the voting probably will be-
gin Saturday.
Evening star., 1916-05-08
TO GIVE NO ASSURANCE
OF PRESSURE ON ALLIES
Document Practically Completed and
May Go Forward Without
Conference of Cabinet.
NOTE FROM POPE IS SECRET
Message From Pontiff Supposed to
Bear on Submarines and Peace
Is Withheld From the
Public.

a note to Germany practically
has been completed and probably
will go forward to Berlin today.
1t will be made public soon after
ward.
1t is understood it will be brief,
informing Germany that as long
as the new instructions to subma-
rlne commanders are observed
diplomatic relations will be con-
tinued, but that the United States
cannot allow Germany to die
tate its negotiations with Great
Britain.
Evening star., 1916-05-08
ROOSEVELT |NDORSES
REGULAR REPUBLICAN
G. 0. P. Campaign Managers Graft
fed at Action in Case of
George M. Bowers.

The managers of the republican con-
gressional campaign committee are i'm
mensely gratified over the action of Col.
Roosevelt in telegraphng a ringing in
dorsement of the candidacy for Con-
gress of George NJ. Bowers in the sec
ond West Virginia district.
His support is all the more valued
from the fact that two years ago the
colonel opposed Mr.. Bowers candidacy
in favor of a progressive candidate,
which resulted in the election of a
democrat.
National significance also is seen in
Col. Roosevelt's course, as this is the
first time since the break in 1912 that
he has openly indorsed a regular re-
publican Politicians here construed
this as forecasting intention upon the
part of the colonel to work with the
old party.
Col. Rooseve1t's Dispatch.
A special dispatch to the New York
Herald from Martinsburg quotes Col
Roosevelt's Endorsement. as follows:
New York, n. Y, May 6, 1915.
George NJ. Bowers, Martinsburg, w.
Va:
"Your letter was in mass of mall
awaiting me on my return to Oyster
Bay from Chicago. and I have only Just
received it. I wish it were possible for
me to speak for you. but as that is not
so. | send you this word of hearty
greetings ] am glad that Mr.. keim,
your former opponent. is supporting
you. and trust that all progressives will
do so. too as well as all republicans and
Independent citizens. You stand right
on the vital issues of the day. the is
sues of Americanism. of prepa redness
and the performance of international
duty, the issues as to which this ad-
minstration has been so signally dere-
lict in it's duty to the American people
/ wish you all success.
(Signed) THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Mr. keim referred to was the
progressive candidate two years ago
when Mr.. Brown was elected.
The election will be held tomorrow,
after a campaign of exceeding inten-
sity, due to the great desire of both
parties to carry the district. for the
moral effect upon the country. this be-
ing the first of the congressional cleo
tionS of 1915.
Evening star., 1916-05-08
Agreed as to Policy.

posed communication early today fol-
lowing his conference with Secretary
officials are so far agreed on the policy
to be pursued that il will not be
necessary to wait for the cabinet meet
ing tomorrow.
While the German note has averted
for the present at least. a break in
diplomatic relations, IT was said to-
day that the President was not salts
fed with the apparent conditions at
tached by Germany.
Evening star., 1916-05-08
Two Challenged for Cause.

Those challenged for cause by the
prosecution we're Joseph f. Dyer. d
grocer. 1909 Lamont street northwest.
and George NJ. Whitwell. secretary OF
the Washington Gas Light Company,
living at 1881 Lanier place. Both ad-
mltted that they had formed very
strong Impressions as to the guilt or
innocence of the defendants. and think
their minds would not be impartial on
entering the jury box, and that II
would take considerable to wipe away
their biased opinions. Attorney Hoover,
for the defense. took exception in both
cases TO the challenge by the prose
cution and in each case Justice Siddons
sustained the challenge.
The first juror called was James E.
Hall jr He said he had lived In the
District all his life; that his father works
at the bureau Of engraving and printing.
Continued on Fourth Page.D
Evening star., 1916-05-08
Carranza Minister and Scott
Expected to Hold Ses-
sion Today.
MAKING EFFORT TO STOP
OUTBREAK ACROSS LINE
Additional Troops Sent to Glenn
Springs to Take Up Pursuit
of Bandits.

Ell PASO. Tex. Nav S.-Gen.
Obregon, minister of wat of the
de facto government. announced
that the next conference with
Gems. Scott and Funston would
be held TODAY.
Evening star., 1916-05-08
Swiss Think Mediation Sought,

GENEVA, May :. via Paris. May s.
The Journal de Geneve directs atten-
ton to a phrase in the German note re-
garding Germany's declared readiness
to listen to peace propositions. rs
this" asks the newspaper, thrown out
to induce President Wilson to under
take mediation? 1t certainly has that
appearance.
Evening star., 1916-05-08

Another estimate. in addition TO the forego-
ing, gave Cummns 172 and Weeks 900.
Evening star., 1916-05-08
KAISER is QUOTED
IN BID FOR PEACE
Alleged Autograph Letter to
Pope Expressed Hope for
'''Immediate Armistice."
LONDON PAPERS BELIEVE
U. S. MAY BE MEDIATOR
View Expressed That Peace Hint in
Berlin Note May Influence
President Wilson.

LONDON, May s, is p.m-The corre-
spondent at Rotterdam of the EXCHANGE
Telegraph Company cabled the follow
ing today:
"On the occasion of the Easter festi-
val Emperor William sent an auto
graph letter to Pope Benedict express
ing the hope that the pontinf, with the
King of Spain. would be able To con-
struct a scheme with the object of
bringing together. under the auspicious
emblem of the dove and olive branch,
conference of belligerents for con-
sideration of an immediate armistice.
in the fervent hope of securing an
early peace without detrment to the
legitimate aspirations of nationalities.
The correspondent says he obtained
this information from a circular just
issued by the German Humanity
League. The circular also says con-
siderable significance is attached to the
arrival in Rome of ENJOYS from the
kings of Bavaria and Saxony. who had
prolonged audiences with Cardinal Gas
parri papal secretary of state.
Evening star., 1916-05-08
See Peace Bid In Note.

The London morning newspapers to-
day lay great emphasis on Germany's
alleged desire for peace.
IF President Wilson accepts the Ger
man note as basis for further discus
sion." says the Daily Chronicle. his
motive must be sought, not in the
terms which Germany offers, but in the
wider suggestion which was expressed
by only a hint in the document. but
was presumably amplified in verbal
communications with the American
ambassador. Germany is now at the
top of her military achievements. If
she can make peace now it would be
on terms more favorable than later
If she can strongly enlist American
public opinion, that is a great step
toward the goal.
I'm such situation what the allies
cause needs is a plain declaration by
the allied statesmen why no peace ne
gotiations are admissible at the present
stage. Public opinion in the allied and
neutral countries needs to be- clearly
reminded of the essential issues under
lying the present struggle"
Evening star., 1916-05-08
U. S. Stands by Demands.

The United States stands by its de-
mand that Germany cease her attacks
on vessels in violation of international
law regardless of negotiations which
may be carried on with Great Britain
over the food blockade. Some of his
advisers wanted him to make no re-
DIV 10 the German note and only wait
Developments. but he is understood to
have decided to send the new COM
munication
1t was authoritatively stated that
should another ship carrying American
citizens be sunk by a German submarine
in violation of the principles Of inter-
national law diplomatic relations would
be severed just as soon as the facts were
established, and without further ex-
change of communications.
Pope's Message Kept Secret.
Efforts to obtain the text of the mes
sage from Pope Benedict to the Presi-
dent on the submarine situation and
peace delivered by Mgr. Bonzano, the
apostolic delegate here, yesterday were
unavailing. At both the White House
and the papal legation 1t was said nothing
would be given out.
In connection with the peace sugges-
tions in the German note the attention
of officials was attracted here today by
passage in statement given out in
London last night by Lord Robert Ce-
ell, minister of war trade, in which he
mentioned the discussion of peace by
Germany. and added that "our attitude
at any rate, is unchanged" This state
ment was regarded meaning that the
allies were not ready to discuss peace
on Germany's terms.
Evening star., 1916-05-08
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow,
probably thundershowers: cooler to-
morrow; moderate winds, mostly south
erly.
Tempera .ure for twenty-four hours
ending > pm: Highest. SIS. at pm
today: lowest, 55. at am. today.
Full report on PAGE 16.
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Seasons Goods Must Go Days Rapid Fire Bargain Giving
The Great January Clearance Sale Starts Sat
urday, Jan. Is, and Ends 10 Shopping Days Later

greater security. Far below they
could see mounted men sti'i cdmtrg
Count Frederick ard Roleal G,-da
such silent answer as they could Each
drew his weapon and prepared it for
what might next ensue
We can hold them for little
time, said Count Frederick, judcially
But We must not lose-our cause
is too good TO be LOST" exclaimed Kit.
~ II will not yield to fate-l will
not give up! If myself could escape
perhaps could get to Gretzhofren al
last and bring back help for you il
you could wait long enough.
1T is good plan" said Count Fred
erick, suddenly. There is danger in
it but not so much for you as for
either of us. You are good on your
feet, mademolselle what shall
say"
But Kitty had made her own re
solve. Roleau extended his hand to
her She took the coin into her pos
session, unseen by Frederick. A mo-
ment later she was speeding away
crouching, attempting to cut in ahead
OF the mounted men below
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the hettcr arrange her apparel an,
dispose herself for rest. She di,
not know anything Of Sachio's pres
ence in the palaee-indeed, Mlchae
himself had not been aware of that
but that crafty individual, readily
enorgh learning what was meant BY
all this excitement, himself sped away
from the palace even before the guart
Was ont
On the mountain side where they
HAD been left, Count Frederick and
Roleau, once master and man, now
partners elbow to elbow in a com
mon cause, lay and looked down.
AS they looked they saw the ad
vance of the troops below them halt
ed Why was this?
surely chuckled Roleau uncon
cerned. we have beaten their whole
army, the two of us! Are they no
drawer than that, these men of Ora
hofen!'
Something has happened below
there, rtjoinef Count Frederick. I'VE
could not hold cut against their forces
ana it is not fear that has halted
them.
They turned in the other directing
gazing across the edge of the plain
along the upper Gretzhoffen roadway
A cloud of dust was advancing swift.
~ "Who goes there. master2" said
Rolequ Are they men of this king.
dom or of our own"
The eyes of Count Frederick kin.
died at the sight. by the Lord"
said he, the girl has won, Now they
are coming~--it is police duty for
neither Of these, but army against
army Will it be war. or peace?n
In the event, It proved to be peace.
The counsel Of Count Sachio pre-
vailed Cortislaws Unborn prudence
held back his hand even now, angered
as ne was at this failure to secure pos.
session Of the coveted coin on which
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bsna ~ ,rn,,,oto,. ,,,,th 80 ~. /" "ie a. =
toaa na,.I,n ~, XIV -, ~ n"e
forces of Klng rioboel Tbora wore
exnl3natione ano,ogios With,n on
henr after tba dnst cloud a.. bad
been discovered Count Proaorict was
shaking tho bord ~ Nc ou,n ,anoroh
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were al Wiped out and forgotten age
slice"
Destroyed? Indeed, not. Do no
the people of this country always pre-
serve their monuments, their museum!
of weapons, their chambers OF horrors
DO they not take a certain pride II
that? Monarchs even of today know
the secrets Of the old torture cham
bers in this land and perhaps in man,
another
u could not have believed 1t! Ant
SO there was such place here, In this
palace"
Surely. can give warrant for ev
cry word have told you, excellency
Tho tradition is that the old torture
chamber of Gretzhoffen was over yon
der-ulder the corner tower OF the
palace-where the embellishments ran
IN. There is corridor which leads
yondor, down below, into the vaults
| would not go there for all the world
Few OF us know the way, indeed
have never been there. We folk OF
Grct2hoffen palace-we are wise
enough not to ask too many questions,
or to learn too many truths. Besides.
| shfNld die with terror to think of
what spirits must haunt such a place.
Bat, excellency." she concluded, let
US speak Of more pleasant things"
Would you taks me yonder, Mar
got?' asked Kitty.
The woman crossed herself devoutly.
Not on my life" said she. Never
In the world! If 1t be true that the
chambers are there, let others prove
the truth. | do not know"
1T was but fancy" said Kitty,
turning to her couch and feigning
WEAKNESS. 81 will call you Margot"
Kitty listened until her footballs had
quite died away then, swiftly she en-
gagged herself upon the errand which
all this time she had been planning.
She stole from her own apartments
into the hall, passed along 1t toward
the farther corner where stood the tow
err, until she came to another stair.
Arrived upon this floor, she found her.
self unnoticed-that part OF the pal
ace was deserted.
There were walls of rock now on
each side Of her, whether of heavy
masonry or hewn granite she could
not tell, her light flickered SO family
on them. But at length she found her.
self at the end OF the winding pass.
ageway. A heavy door stood before
her
Kitty flashed her light this way and
that to see II she could find trace Of
any other visitors. The dust OF the
floor lay unbroken. Dust, fine, impal-
pable lay on the great metal latchet
OF the door itself. There was lock,
yes, a vast and cumbersome affair of
iron She tried it. 1t did not yield.
Where then was the key, If there was
one?
With no special plan, she cast her
light here and there along the wall
She found at last, near to the jamb Of
the heavy door, an iron prong project.
ing from the wall, on 1t vast and
rusty hit of iron-the key.
With all her strength she twisted
the great key AT length she felt the
eek turn, yield. One moment she
aalted md then threw her weight
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CHAPTER XIII.
The Torture Chamber.

As for the young American herself
she had remained these hours alone in
the palace OF the king
The palace, as she now reflected
was more nearly deserted than ever
she had seen it. The household staff
seemed disorganized Fright had
caught hold of all The most conflict
ing rumors went this way and that
. wonder" said Kitty Gray to her
self after a time, as she sat alone-"l
wonder,"
Now, what she wondered had to do
with certain questions which she long
had had In her own mind.
Cruciati candid cam mean
camera chamber - torture cham.
ber?'"
II so, where was that torture cham.
Der? Was It under the battloments yon-
der or here in the palace itself7
Where had the old king concealed his
wealth?
She rang the bell and summoned
once more the woman of the palace
who thus far had cared for her at the
kings behest
"Alargot,' said she, talk to me.
have travelled far and am weary. am
distressed-neryous perhaps. Talk to
me-"
We are all distressed, excellency,"
said the woman. I'VE know not what
there may be yonder Perhaps this
moment the two kingdoms may be at
war But what can do to make your
excellency more comfortable?"
She was willing enough to curry ia.
vor with favorite of the king.
Tell me Margot," demanded Kitty
Gray, about this country here. am a
stranger from a far country, and
know very little of this land and OF
its customs. Is it an old land, this Of
Gretzhoffen, Margot?"
More immemorially old, your excel
lency, than most people have ever
dreamed Of. The first kings of Gretz-
hoffen date back SO far in history that
almost they merge into myths. The
Oldest kingdoms of Europe are not so
old as this little one"
Does the history of this country
date back so far as the middle ages?"
"Oh, easily. We are very DID,"
smiled Margot.
/ Those also were times of war and
bloodshed, were they not? Why, Mar.
got, in those days they tortured pris.
oners, did they not?"
mot only prisoners, excellency, but
many others. If king wished news
or money, II an official wished confess
sion Of a crime--if bishop desired
confession Of faitA from heretic-the
torture chamber was the place to get
such results"
But not here, Margot-surely not
here?"
These very walls saw it, excellence
yes!"
But that was long ago--those places
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CHAPTER XII.
The Escaae.

The grind of the wheels under the
brakes had hardly ceased when a high
official Of the court of Grahoffen
sprang aboard the train, looking this
way and that e2pectantly, peering
through the windows and doors Of
coach after coach. But he did not find
the man he sought Hurrying through
the last car of the train, at last he
half-stumbled over the limp form OF
Bartel lying on the floor where Ro-
leau's arm had flung him, neck and
crop.
Quick here!" he called out Here's
murder-bIt by whom? Where have
they got to-? After them, men!"
But now some sort OF answer to their
questioning came in a shout from the
station platform. Someone was point
ing beyond the train up the mountain
side. The official sprang forward.
After them, men They must have
done this" cried he, "They have what
we seek"
A band Of mounted men an instant
later rode out of the station in full
pursuit of the fugitives. They raced
down the road, toward a bridge which
spanned the stream ahead.
Look yonder, excellencyl' ex-
claimed Roleau at length, as he turned
and faced down the slope to gaze at
these pursuers. They will cut US off
on ahead. Look-they are riding for
the bridge"
He looked this way and that, as the
three paused uncertain At last his
eyes fell upon a vast bowlder that lay
near by the edge of the ridge upon
which they stood. He cast a swift
glance below, lining up the course of
the bowlder straight down to the
bridge below. Braclng himself, he
threw his shoulders against the bowl
der, exercising every ounce Of his own
prodigious strength.
The advancing scldiery heard the
roar Of the coming stone, saw how i'm
minent was the danger from it, but
some of the riders were already at
the bridge itself as 1t struck. 1t
crashed through the timbers as II
they had been straw. What had been
the bridge was a ruin. Horses, riders
all were carried down into the
stream below.
Come, now" cried Kitty's compan-
ion to her once more as they saw the
pursuit arrested ION ahead there
may be better place-we may yet
get through il We hasten"
At length, well-nigh spent, they
flung themselves down in this place Of