davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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off. You see, Mr. Baker, one of the strik-
ing features of Browns statement is that
it confirms GiPs story in every particular
Judging from what he heard, Brown says
that Welles-Hewitt evidently did mean
to take Gils money and give him deed
for the Rosalba mine, although he had on
his person at the time the twenty-five
thousand dollars you had paid him that
day on the check of the Mexican Mines
Company.
The District Attorneys tone had gradu-
ally become quieter, more deliberate. 1t
might even have been called soothing, as
if he were seeking by his manner to coun-
teract the effect of his words. For Baker
had gone white, and his eyes held to Red
ding's with a set stare.
"And now, Mr.. Baker," said Redding,
"I want to ask if you have had any trouble
with counterfeit money la"
The question was never finished. There
was violent start from the teller, and the
next instant his right hand jerked an
object from his hip pocket. At sight of
it the other three men sprang to their feet;
but they were too late. Bakers hand
went to his head, there was shot, then
his body dropped with thud to the floor.
At once from without came running
steps, excited voices. The cashier jumped
to the door and stood against it.
"What is it?" he gasped to Redding.
The District Attorney did not answer.
He was watching Scarborough, who knelt
beside the teller.
Dead, Tim presently announced, let
ting fall the hand he held.
Redding looked over at the cashier.
Suicide is confession" he said
Confession! What's he done?"
Murder, replied Redding. "He killed
Welles-Hewitt."
AN explanation of his words did not fol-
low until later, after the body of the
dead teller had been removed and the
excitement in the bank quelled. Then,
in the private room of the president, who
had been hastily summoned, the District
Attorney made brief statement:
"When l came here | did not know
whether Baker was guilty or not, he said.
n had only Browns word for it. What
he told me was this: After Gil left the
Welles-Hewitt house, two or three min
utes passed; then the door-bell rang
again, and again Welles-Hewitt answered
it, Brown, still in hiding behind the
davenport, could hear the Englishman
talking to some one, and presently he and
another man, Baker, came back to the
library. Nothing was said for a minute;
but, judging by later events, Welles-
Hewitt must have taken from his person
money belt, and from that some money.
"Here are the hundreds, he said; and
then Brown heard the sound of the money
being handled, and Baker said: These
are all right, I'm glad to say Then: I'm
sorry to have troubled you, sir, but | was
afraid might have given you one of the
bad ones. AS | said, we didn't get the
warning from Washington about the new
counterfeit until just before the bank
closed and in the excitement of finding
one of them in our cash forgot about the
stack of hundreds had given you until a
few minutes ago. Then I remembered
your telling me you We're going to Mexico
tonight, so | thought I'd better come
up and make sure yours were all right
"Welles-Hewitt thanked him, and Baker
said good night Brown heard them
Evening star., 1917-04-01

Baker would turn around ana see MN, ne
says, and IN a moment he heard the fold
ing doors to the parlor being opened, then
shut, and then the opening and closing of
the house door.
"Now, gentlemen" Redding went on,
after a slight hesitation, during which his
audience waited expectantly, Brown
makes no bones of saying that if he him.
self had not been seen and recognized
while in the Welles-Hewitt house that
night he would probably never have told
what he knew of the murder, because, in
his opinion, Welles-Hewitt deserved death,
at no matter whose hands. But when he
learned from the newspapers that he him.
self was suspected, he realized that he was
in a very serious predicament He knew
that in running away he had acted like a
guilty man, that all appearances were
against him, and that if he should accuse
another man without proof to back up his
story he would not be believed.
Before he dared move in the matter
he knew he had to have proof. But how
was bank teller but did not know his
name or that of his bank, and he was
afraid to take any direct steps toward
finding out. All he could do was to wait
and watch the papers. AS you know, he
didn't have to wait long. When Gil's
arrest was announced, Bakers statement
to me about Gil's large cash deposit on
the morning following the murder was
published as one of the reasons.
"When he read that account yesterday,
Brown came down here and, on the pretext
of having bill changed, talked to Baker.
and got from him an admission that it was
he who had told about the deposit. He
had told of it as a matter of duty, he said.
But Brown, of course, knew he had done
it to incriminate Gil, and the dastardly
act killed the pity he might otherwise
have felt. When the bank closed, Brown
followed Baker home to his boarding.
house; and last night, with the help of
an accomplice, he got into Bakers room
and searched it, and found some of the
stolen money hidden there. He also
examined letters he found, which revealed
the fact that Baker had been gambling
in stocks"
At this ominous news the officials of the
Pan-American Trust Company moved
nervously in their seats and questioned
each other swiftly with alarmed eyes.
Us, BeItleIneH, Sttlu ReuulHS.
think it likely he did borrow from you
without leave. Haldine & Company his
brokers, told me he had been speculating
heavily and had lost That was what led
to his crime, no doubt-though | do not
believe the murder was premedtated.
l think he must have gone to Welles-
Hewitt with the counterfeit story to find
out where the money was being carried,
intending to steal it that night in the
sleeping-car. A bottle of chloroform
found in his room seems to prove such an
intention.
"But when he was admitted to the
house by Welles-H Hewitt himself, and saw
no one else about, and had every reason
to think no one would know he had been
there, the thought must have come to
him that chance was offering him an OPP
portunty he would never have again.
The bronze statuette was a weapon ready
to his hand, and he must have picked it
up and struck just as Welles-Hewitt
turned his back to open the hall door.
"At any rate Redding added, rising
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Il.
about the murder than she has told"
doctor said Tim, ignoring the .ques-
tioning glance that Tierney turned to him,
edo you know whether Mrs. Martinez was
in Mrs. Yznaga's employ at the time of
Yznaga's death?"
The doctor thought a moment with a
puzzled air, as if trying to guess the bear
ing of the question; but when he an
swered it was with apparent frankness:
IL think it very likely because she was
with Mrs. Yznaga six or seven months
later, when | attended her at the birth
of her child in Mexico City But neither
of them ever spoke to me of the tragedy
in London. l never heard of it, in fact,
until after came here, and then quite by
accident. Naturally, l have never since
broached the subject to any of them.
But have no objection to your question:
ing Mrs. Martinez now-none whatever.
She is better and | have allowed her to
be moved to the home of Mrs. Gil.
as that so?" said Redding, surprised.
"I hadn't heard of it"
"Yes. Mrs. Gil came to me last night
and-suggested it," the doctor answered,
with the barest instant of hesitation; then
he added smoothly: "I thought myself
that Mrs. Martinez would be happier to
be with Miss Yznaga."
THE talk then reverted to the proposed
experiment in hypnotism, and arrange
ments for it were discussed. Then Red
ding and Scarborough rose to leave.
Doctor said Tim abruptly, "has
Mrs. Martinez got rery weak heart?"
DR.. Tierney looked at him, frankly
mystified, whereupon Tim explained:
"When | found her in the hall the other
night after the murder, | thought she
must have tainted from fright at seeing
Brown suddenly dash by her on his way
to the roof. But she denied this. She
said she saw nobody, but, hearing the
door-bell ring, was going down to answer
it when she felt sharp pain in her heart
and-just tainted from that"
"I see," said the doctor. "Yes, she has
a rather weak heart that goes back on her
at times, especially if she has over-exerted
herself, as she had that day in packing"
"But it isn't dangerously weak, is it?'
Tim persisted. "I mean that she isn't
likely toto die-from a sudden shock?'
"Oh no: there's no danger of that,
Tierney replied and once more he gave
Scarborough puzzled stare.
"Thank you; | was just wondering
about it," said the latter carelessly.
"Good morning, sir"
"Now what were you wondering?' de-
manded Redding, the instant the two
were in their cab. "Got new idea?"
"Not exactly new," said Tim. "But
that talk about hypnotism started me
thinking. You know, I've said from the
first that the old woman holds the key,
and if she could only be made to talk"
"Well, there's no reason now why she
can't be-"
"Whats the use of asking her ques-
tions? She'll only lie. If we could get at
her subconscious mind, now! She'll never
consent to being hypnotized, of course;
but"
They went to The Criminal Courts
Building, where the District Attorney
had an appointment connected with
another case that he wished to dispose of
before seeing Brown.
Entering his office, Redding was cross
inc the outer room when he suddenly
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-10-19
NOTICE TO

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF pow
ER COUNTY. STATE OF IDAHO.
In the matter of the last will and
testament OF Hubert Il. Van Horn, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, executrix OF the last will
and testament OF Hubert r. Van Horn.
deceased, 10 the creditors of, and all
persons having claims against the said
deceased. TO exhibit them. with the
necessary vouchers. within four
months after the first publication OF
this notice. TO the %executrix, at her
residence at Arbon. Power county.
Idaho, the same being the place for
the transaction Of the business of said
estate.
First publication October -. 1917.
KATE VAN HORN.
Exeeutrix of the Last VIII and Tes-
lament of Hubert Il. Van Horn. De-
ceased.
t. L. Ray and Baird and Davis. At
torneys for Said E~xecutrix, Residing
al Malad and American Falls, Idaho.
l0-12-19-26; liza
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-10-19
NeTICE FOR HEARING OF PETI-
TI0N FOR PROBATE OF FOREIGN

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE
COUNTY OF POWER, STATE OF
IDAHO.
In the matter of the estate Of Carl
Jonson. deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that a petit
ton for the probate OF the will OF Carl
Jonson. deceased. and for the issu-
ance Of letters testamentary thereon
TO Aida n. Johnson and Elof X. jon
son. has been filed IN this court. and
that Monday. the 22nd day OF October.
1917, at 10000 o'clock In the forenoon
OF said day at the courtroom OF the
said court. in said county and state.
have been set as the time and place
for the hearing OF said petition. when
and where any person interested may
appear and contest the same. and show
cause, II any they have, why said Pc
tiotion should not be granted. Said
viii Is a foreign viii. heretofore adj
mitted to probate in the state OF Ill
inois.
Dated October End, 1917.
fSeaD r.. FOSTER LAMM.
Probate Judge.
o. r. Baum. w, G. Loofbourrow, At
lorneys for Petitioners, Residence,
American Falls. Idaho. 10-5-i2-19
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The following residents OF I
Power county have been drawn I
y for jurors for the term of 4
. court beginning Monday, Octo- I
. Der %. and arc required 10 ap- 4
. pear by 9 a. m. OF that date. 4
Frank Ertle.
y H. r. Gcbhart
y G. e. Adams. Z
. G. r. Campbell 4
. =. p Kramer. Z
y Guy Stuart. Z
y Herman walters. 4
Joe Priest. Z
. David Roderick. q
. j. r. Adams. =
W ~ Jaaman. 4
' Farresf Webb
Is D. Blaine.
John W Williams.
. ~ y. Hooker.
0 Julius Abter
. I'd Quiulan.
. Fred Colfclt
. " E~etahrook. q
, Roy Robinson.
b John &. Howard.
, Geo. Biackmer.
, Ephriam Ralpha.
~. g. Sanders. =
y Chas. r. Ooss.
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49, 49, AMfNM
I'm the matter of the herd district
peution. d hearing OF which was had
on August 10. the board being fully
advised Ia the premises IL Is ordered
that a herd district be created as
prayed for, with the following boun-
daries, to-wit:
Commencing ht the southwest corner
OF section rs, township s south. range
81 n. b. N. running thence east along
the section line dividing section 16
aud p. OF said range and township
aforesaid. and It's continuation there
az. % a point where the said continual
tiOn intersects with the west boundary
line OF the Fort Hall Indian reserva-
ton thence north along the line
known as the western boundary line
Of said Fort Hall Indian reservation
10 a point where said boundary line
aforesaid intersects the line known as
the line dividing the NwA NEh and
the SWA NEA. section 30. township
8 south. range 80 r. b. NJ. running
thence west along the line dividing
the aforementioned legal subdivision.
20 the northwest corner OF the SEX
NWA section 20. running thence
south along the west side OF the SEh,
AMA section, township and range
aforesaid, and It's continuation there.
or. 70 the southwest orner Of the MEL,
SWA section 20. thence west alonl
the line dividing the legal subdivi
sions In said section. and It's continu
alton thereof, TO the southeast corne.
OF the NWL SEA section 80. town
ship 8 south. range 80 r. b. NJ. Themes
south 10 the section line dividing sec
; tious 80 and 81. township and rang
last herein mentioned; thence ives
; along tho section line dividing sec
ton 30 and 81. township and rang
aforementioned. 10 the quarter corue.
between sections 80 and 81; theme
south 20 The northwest corner OF IN
SWA NEA section 81, township
south. range ~ h.. b. NJ; thence ives
20 the southeast corner OF the Mel
3 AWh section 36. township 6 south
range - r. y ". thcncc south L
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-10-19

aa
American Falls. Idaho. October s.
1917.
The board OF county commissioners
81 Power county net this day IN regu-
lar quarterly session. Commissioners
Peterson and Brahmstadt being pres
ent.
Chairman Sparks being unable to be
present and no business appearing. a
recess vas taken until October Q. 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-17
The Wreck of
The Luncheon

| rushed to the scene, to discover, TO my
dismay, that the beautiful luncheon which
had been prepared had been completely swept
from the tables, and that reclining on the
velvet carpet of the saloon was an inextica-
BILE mess of lobster mayonnaise, condiments
of the season and a splintered, glistening ar
ray of broken wine glasses. Needless to say,
the "follow-on" dishes were not served, and
the Kaiser guests were unable to satisfy
their curbed appettes until dinner was served
on the Hohenzollern at night.
The third Meteor, which was subsequently
built in America, duly entered the lists at
Cowes Regatta, and was ploted by German
captain, Captain Peters, who had previously
been racing skipper for Herr Krupp. Need
less to say, the Meteors victory afforded the
Emperor intense satisfaction.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-17
Portugal Arrives at the War

that time. lust two years ago. Partly British
bv descent, as his name, Morton, suggests
the new minister had proved his worth oo'A
as soldier and as administrator in the Portu-
euese Colonial Service. He began from the
moment Of his taking Office to Justify the con-
fdence Of those who appointed him. HIS
task was twofold. lie had TO create an army
and he had 20 prepare the national mind ior
it's employment on the side Of the Allies. IN
Portugal il could DO nothing. II must be sen;
abroad The idea Of his had to be made Ia
rniliar TO the people.
The Minister for War made it familiar By
keeping his new army in evidence. He formed
large camps Of instruction in different parts
of the country, where the cOnscripts were
,boroughly trained in fui view Of the coun-
trvside He formed new officer corps by
eonscripting the educated manhood Of the
eountry up 20 thirty years Of age engineers,
architects. barristers, business men. lNow
,bis conscription applies TO all up TO forty
eve1 lie set up schools for non-commis-
,ioned officers, which gave excellent results.
To- q surprisingly short time he had an expe-
di,ionary force ready 70 20 TO Africa with
f,l equipment, and PortugaPs military oper-
,,ions against Germany began.
In all 10000 Portuguese troops have been
,ent 70 fight the Hun in Africa very gooc
serylce they have done there, both east ana
New-York tribune., 1917-06-17

sion he presented me with a pair OF sleeve
links set with diamonds and rubies in the de-
sign of the imperial crown, and subsequently
invested me with the order of the Red Eagle
Third Glass;. There were no iron crosses
in those days, otherwise | might have received
one of those also.
Although during the many years ] was IN
the imperial service | was principally occu-
pied in catering on the royal racing yachts,
used to supplement the cooking staff on the
Hohenzollern on special occasions, and in
variably accompanied the Kaiser on his
Mediterranean cruises. | was also especial
ly appointed 70 reinforce the kitchen stan az
the Castle of Berlin for the Kaiser's silver
wedding festivities, and while there drew up
several menus.
When dining the Kaiser used a double
pronged fork, one edge Of which could be
used for cutting purposes, his withered left
arm being quite useless. As rule he was
very abstemious in the use of wines and
spirits though his guests did not always
follow the royal example.
Although | could by this time speak and
understand German very WELL his majesty
always addressed me in English, which he
smoke excellently, though with a slight Ger
man accent | wonder if lre ever speaks Eng
l,sh now
The English retainers generally returned
home at the end of the yachting season. Oc-
c,sionallv. however. remained behind. One
year I was summoned to Castle Friedrlchs-
hof. at Kronberg to minister to the creature
comforts of the Empress Frederick Her
late majesty, though so long resident in Ger
many. still retained most of her English
tastes and habits. which were simple IN the
New-York tribune., 1917-06-17
dow the Head of the House of HOhen-
zolern Once Aped the Play of
American Magnates

Parker. in my opinion one of the greatest
racing skippers of all time, and Vice-Admiral
Won Eisendecher was deputed to engage the
crew. was appointed chef. When we ar
rived in German waters few German sea
men were also taken on board, doubtless with
the intention of their assimilating British
yachting methods.
The new Meteor had quite successful
career, gaining succession of victories on
the Elbe, at KEEL Travemunde and other
pleasure resorts. The Kaiser was much graf
flied with the reflected glory of her achieve
ments, and warmly congratulated Captain
Parker on his capable handling of the ship.
And here | may perhaps be permitted to say
that he was only giving Parker his due. On
the water Parker was wizard. He could
place yacht wherever he liked. have seen
most of the foremost racing shippers of the
last quarter of a century,, but | cannot re-
call one who could maneuvre yacht with
the same unerring facility the late Cap
tain Ben Parker
New-York tribune., 1917-06-17
UPPER LEFT-KaiSer Posing as
Navigator of the HohensolIern
RIGHT-Abont to Eat
BELOW-One of the -Four Royal
Yachts, All Named Meteor

return from China, and she was also visited
by Princess Victoria of Schaumburg- Lippe
and other notabilties. Before leaving the
Villa Margola the Empress presented me
with a gold monographed circle.
In my early years aboard the Kaiser's
yacht occasionally encountered the Crown
Prince, but that was before he had developed
his notorious sabre rattling propensities. As
a matter Of fact, he spent eight days Of his
honeymoon on and off the Meteor. He and
his royal bride cruised about from port to
port, and were just as happy as young lovers
should be-
The princes knowledge of yachting was as
elementary as it was superficial, and he used
/ daily to mngle with the crew with a view
/ to supplementing it. Yachting was fash
! ionable pastime, and it was in the natural
! scheme of things that the Crown Prince
should be able to pose as an expert. Conse-
quently he absorbed all the knowledge he
| could CLEAN during his visits to his fathers
yachts. While in port he and the princess
generally went for a motor spin returning
for dinner in the evening
One has TO acquire the yachting tempera-
n.ent To the unnitated yachting is te-
dious pleasure when the breezes fade away
to mere zephyrs and there is no particular
objective in view. The Crown Prince could
scarcely be accused of being an enthusiast,
and occasionally he had his moments of
ennui. even on his honeymoon. These he
used TO beguile with playful frolics which
to-day he would scarcely regard as dignifed
Thus. one day he challenged the princess to
race up the Meteor's main rigging, she TO
run up one side while he skipped up the
other. The princess won-probably he de-
sired it so.
Another day they had somewhat alarming
experience. They were seated, after lunch
con. in the Emperor's cabin, when the prince,
doubtless with the intention of obtaining a
better view. unwittingly opened one of the
portfolios The action may be desirable on
an ocean liner, where often the atmosphere
is sitting, but it is the height Of indiscre
ton on a racing yacht, which bends-often
with majestic rhythm, but at other times with
rude abruptness-to every passing breeze"
Suddenly while the prince and princess
were toying with their coffee cups, the yacht
heeled over, and before they were conscious
of the circumstance the water was rushing
through the portfolio in a cleaning green
cascade. The princess screamed in alarm,
and when several of the deckhands rushed
below they found the floor Of the cabin COM
pletely flooded and the half-prostrate princess
cinging 10 the prince for protection. AL
most needless to say, many Of the cabin ap-
continents, including the magnificent pile
carpet, were ruined. Afteward the port
hole was impenetrably sealed, to be opened
only when the Meteor was complscently rid
ing at anchor.
We were favorably impressed by the
New-York tribune., 1917-06-17

west. Now Portugal has a considerable force
in France also, acting with the British army.
What saw of them made a favorable i'm
preston. General de Mattos says their health
and morale are all that could be desired He
is proud of them, as he has every right 70 be;
they are proud of him. too, and trust him q
keep them supplied with all the munitions
and all the reserves they need.
ave shall have 10 work harder than ever
now in Lisbon" he told me. "There is no
possibility Of slackening our effort. have
not time to think when the war will end /
must go on as if it were to last forever
New-York tribune., 1917-06-17

1t was as the royal food provider that !
came personally in contact with the Kaiser.
In drawing up the menus on the Meteor
was practically allowed free hand. ! hat
ter myself that ! understood the Emperors
tastes to nicely, and it was only on rare
occasions that he revised the bills of fare
to be submitted to his guests. One Of the
exceptions was when the Empress was ex-
pected to dine on board, and he asked me
what | could serve them with. The follow
ing menu. when submitted to him, met with
his complete approval:
Consomme Royale
Filet Of Sole
Lamb Outlets
Roast Capon and York Ham
Sweet Omelette
Cherry Tart
The latter was the Kaiser's favorite sweet.
His personal requirements were quite SIM
pie. and for luncheon he was perfectly salts
fed with cold chicken, ham and tongue served
with a little meat jelly, and breast OF
pheasant or other game as reserve. One day
as we were cruising | served up dish OF
minced beef with a decorated border of
mashed potatoes Meeting me on deck after
luncheon, the Kaiser beamngly asked me
for the recipe, and on receiving it added: 81
must have that on the Hohenzollern and at
the Castle" As a mark Of his appreciation
he thereupon conferred on me the Order Of
the Crown Third Class, which was pinned
on my breast by Baron Zenden, chief Of the
Marine Cabinet at Berlin, in his majesty's
presence.
This was the first Of quite number OF
royal favors bestowed upon me. For my ser
vices on the Hohenzollern on another occa-