The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-16

happen to possess rather omInouS-look.
ing object, which resembles a submarine
IN appearance, and a name that is AmerI-
can, with Dutch ring to IL. and yet
could be taken for German. are evidences
which seems to be against you at present"
he said thoughtfully
Mister Consul ] began, somewhat
heatedly, Il am not a German. Ever
since have been able to choose nv own
food routes have faithfully ignored frank
furters. sauerkraut and weiner schnitzei
have persistently and consistently alb.
stained from touching beer, that was
gowned In q German label and, because OF
my ignorance Of the German language.
have never seen ''TannhauseI, FSicg-
fried or any Of the other combinations
that have gutteral flavor IL that
isn't loyalty, then I'm wiling to be taken
to the London Tower and strung up at
sunrise. or the usual hour for such cere.
monies. as q full-hedged swltzer I'm
American first Of all. Dutch second and
thirdly Baptist pinochle player "
II, personally. believe you are telling
the truth, my dear fellow" said the
Consul, "and have told His Excellency,
the Attorney-General,t the Colonial Secre-
tary and the Commandant the same
thing. ] have done everything IN my
power to get them to release your craft,
but they seem to have their doubts about
you and the so-called submarine The
Governor, yesterday, wrote q new law TO
cover your boat. So you can readily see
that there Is law against your taking the
craft out now II he permitted you to go
now he would have to rescind his. own
proclamation He would hardly do that
What would yon advise me To do
thenH' asked "
We'll. this ism "a very healthy climate.
he said smilngly. "and ] think the best
place for you to take on weight If back IN
New York IT. too hot here I'm not
certain. but ] think there Is a ship SAILING
day after tomorrow In the meantime the
Commandant, who IS the Chief OF Police
y'know, has asked if you won't drop IN
and see hun every day You might call
In here too. when you're passing
VERY nicely put, laughed
in order To AVOID further comphca.
tons ! think had better identify you TO
HIS Excellency today" he continued
81 viii write letter to the Secretary of
State explaining the whole situation and
would advise you to take trip to Wash.
ngton as soon as you return and see him
He viii probably take II right up with the
Secretary Of Foreign Affairs In London,
and ] haven't the slightest doubt but
what you will WIN out in the end
III Ilive long enough, interrupted
Well, whether you win or not, you al
least have had very extraordinary ex-
penence In this great war Of the world,
he said assurIngly II happen to know
of the real trouble you have caused thus
government, and must admit that
have never known OF q similar case, where
one individual has created SO much excite
ment among government officIals---ovel
nothing Why. do you know, the Carnar-
von--the big government yacht, anchored
down there near the bar was getting up
steam to go after you if you managed to
get far? She Just came here from Scot
land, and is equipped with guns. ]
understand the Commander had orders to
fire on you In case you refused to stop.
Yes, you have had quite an adventure.
Now must bid you good-morning
When that boat sailed, on Thursday,
! was the first passenger to board her /
also noticed that the tender had three
colored policemen on deck, who did little
else but stroll around in my immediate
vicinity.
The pursef, who happened to be an old
friend Of mine, gave me q greeting that
brought tears to my eyes.
well, by gnd man, where have you
beenp he shouted enthusiastically.
I'm Dutch" replied.
II