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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-26
The
y OYER
By BURTON E. STEVENSON

sup from the prefecture, he said,
at last.
Without a word, Lepine got out
his pocketbook, produced the slip
and handed it to his companion.
Crochard studied it closely.
You have, of course. remarked
the German s. he said, at last.
II thought so. Now the telegram
which arrived too late
Lepine passed it over obedient-
ly
Crochard read it and re-read it,
a strange light in his eyes.
And now the other one" he
said. finally.
Itepine stared at him.
How do you know there is an
other one9" he demanded.
"Of course there is another
one retorted Crochard, impa-
tiently. ANY fool would know
that!o
Still staring, Lepine hand,l him
the second sheet of tissue.
Crochard took Que glance at it;
then he looked ut his companion.
do you mean to say, Lepine,'
he asked, "that, in the face of
these kilograms, you remain un-
convinced-that you do not see
the danger9"
see no danger" repeated the
project, doggedly.
And yet ! tell you. Lepine,'
said Orchard, leading forward.
across the table and soaking in
deadliest earnest, "that the dan
ger is desperate. Yon are blind
to it, a thing which astonishes me;
M. Delcasse can do ncthing-his
hands are tied by the red tape Of
his position. There remains only
Crochard! IF I sit idle, if / fold
my hands, within a month Ger
many will declare war and will
sweep over France like a pesti-
lence. Yesterday she struck the
first blow !; | tremble to think what
the second may bel"
But war!'' protested Lepine.
Nonsense! For war there must
be a cause"
A pretext will do-and d pre-
text can always be found. Already
Germany is preparing her pre-
text: she had demanded equal
rights with France in Morocco
preposterous demand, and one
which France can never grant.
What cares Germany about Moroc-
co? Nothing! But the pretext
must be ready. And now, Lepine,',
he added, pushing back the paper,
and speaking in another tone,
will tell you why / have come to
YOU: [ should prefer to work
alone; but, in the first place, it was
necessary to provide a means Of
access to NJ. Delcasse; in the sec
ond place, You got these papers,
where | might have failed; in the
third place, there are certain ques-
tons to which you can get an an
swer ore easily than /.
What are. the questions ~
asked Lepine, moved in spite Of
himself, BY Orchard manner.
There are two to which I
would ask you to get answers at
once. The first: Does the govern
ment maintain, or has it authorized
any wireless stations in the town
or in the neighborhoodf The sec
ond: Have the wireless operators
on any Of the battleships noticed
any unusual interference during
the past few daysi How long will
it take you to secure the answers
to those Observation-Disclosures
answersi
An hour"
Crochard glanceda at his watch.
lit is now 10 o'clock. At III
you will arrange for q conference
with N. Delcasse. There must be
no one present but we three.
N. Crochard, said Lepine,
Idrily do not like your impera-
tiyes. I am not accustomed to
them
h. I1epine, Crochard re-
torted, my way ofsspeaking is my
nwvS 49, n ~ nhorrno
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-26
CHAPTER FIvE-(Continued).

lie made his way at last to the
Qnai de Cronstadt ard joined the
crowd which was staring at the
wreck A barge had been moored
alongside, and a heavy crane was
Lifting the detached debris into il
and clearing the way for the
searching parties. On the quay
opposite the wreck, at Number
Ten, was a cafe, the Cafe DIES Voy-
ageurs as its sign announced, and
to this Lepine presently crossed,
nat down at a table and ordered
Is book.
The cafe was crowded, for its
situation could not have been more
fortunate q steady stream of
money had poured into the pockets
of its proprietor ever since the dis
aster. The shattered windows were
in themselves an advertisement,
and no effort had as yet been made
to replace them. Lepine looked
about the place with interest. 1t
was not large, but it had a certain
air Of prosperity bespeaking a
good patronage, even at ordinary
times. AT the Prefecture, Lepine
had made some discrete inquiries
concerning its proprietor, who, he
was told, had the reputation Of be-
ing an honest fellow and had never
been in trouble with the police.
Nevertheless, as q friend of Gro
chard 4, Lepine would have vel
coined 9 look at him but the place
q the moment was apparently in
charge Of the head waiter. It was
the head waiter himself who re-
sponded when Lepine raped for
the addition, and, as he paid it,
dipped a note into his hand. Lee
pine opened it, under cover Of his
hat, and found that it contained q
ingle line
Monsieur G. will welcome a confer
etlce with Monsieur L."
HEAEG19E4ESGWs% ss. AA&-A& -
Without 4 word, Lepire arose
and followed the man, who crossed
the room, opened a door at the
father end Of il, stood aside for
him TO pass, and then gently closed
i. Lepine found himself III q little
room with q single window open
ing upon 9 court. 1t was furnished
viii y table and three chairs, and
a. tho table sat Orchard. He
moti0ned Lepine tosa seat.
was expecting YOU he said,
with a little smile and / am glad
you came. In the presence Of that
good PigOt, one cannot talk freely.
Indeed, it was with the greatest
difficulty that | maintained a So
Der countenance. He was SO as
stonished, So oyerwhellned, that You
and should be working together
that We should be able to sit in
the same room without flying at
each other throats. If he only
knew
Is II necessary to 90 into
That asked Lepine.
SSss Thy mott You have no reas-
on % be ashamed Of il. IL YOU
have sspght my aid from time to
time ul was because you realized
that Crochard the Invincible has
sources ofinformation which are
closed 10 the police.
sid Dis muchsto M. Delchsse.
III was not of myself I was think
s1 1als but at You. What ii your
friends knew
My friendsi / have never be-
rayed nv friends, as yon know
veil Surely Lepine,, you. have
understood that, il / assisted You.
az a only because it suited me
HI IA So
have understood that,
sassented Iscpine, flushing i little
sat the other tone. You always
S. had bargain TO propose. What
q ! the bargaaiins this timei
llllere no bargain, re-
torted4 Orchard CURLY. ask
aepine east " him an aston
med glance.
ssIss ,q cried crochard lila
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-26

Pittsburgh employers pay out $1,000,
600 a day in wages.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-26

Women always have a suspicion that
they are entertaining angels unawares.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-26

l~00NTnsUED NEXT w1rK1
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
Duration Of American Wars.

The first American war, that of the
Revolution, dated from April 10, ITS,
to April IL, 1888, a period of eight
years; the Northwestern Indian wars,
from September 10, 1890, to August 3,
1875; the war with France, from July
0, 1893, to September 30, 1900; the
war with Tripoli, from June 10, 1901,
to June 4, 1905; the Creek Indian war,
from July 27, 1913, to August 8, 1874;
the War of 1872 with Great Britain,
from June 18, 1912, to February II,
1915; the Seminole Indian war, from
November 20, 1917, to October 21,
1878; the Black Hawk Indian war,
from April 81, 1881, to September 30,
1892; the Cherokee disturbance or re-
moval, from 1886 to 1887; Creek Indi-
an war or disturbance, from May 5,
1886, to September 30, 1887; the Flor
ida Indian war, from December %,
1885, to August II, 1913; Aroostock
disturbance, 1886 to 1889; the war
with Mexico, April "a, 1916, to July 4,
1848; the Apache, Navajo and Utah
war, from 1849 to 1855; the Seminole
war, from 1856 to 1858; the Civil war,
from 1861 to 1895; the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, April 21, 1898, to August II,
1898, and the Philippine insurrection'
from 1899 to 1900.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
MANY GOLD COINS ABRADED
Are Often Found by Banks to Be Be-
low Weight Fixed by the United
States Treasury Department.

Gold coin in circulation loses
weight more rapidly than most people
realize, and 1t is said that a great
amount of the gold in circulation on
this coast is abraded below the limit
of tolerance at which the United
States treasury will receive it, says
the San Francisco Chronicle. A good
deal Of this lightweight money is ac-
cepted by the banks, as is discovered
whenever a national bank makes a
gold payment to the Federal Reserve
bank. Probably the banks have now
become educated, but when the first
payments were made to the reserve
banks 1t was found that considerable
gold which passed current among
banks would not be received by the
reserve banks at face value.
1t is safe to assume that all gold
coin received by banks is sorted, the
perfect coins being held in the vaults
and the worn pieces paid out over the
counter so that the ultimate loss which
is inevitable is borne by the last indi-
vidual holder.
Congress is now asked by the treas
ury department for authority to re-
ceive for limited period all gold coin
at its face value. That which is
abraded will then be recoined and the
integrity Of the circulation restored.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
EASY TO TELL REAL DIAMOND
There Are Many Ways In Which the
Finest limitations May BE Detect
ed, Even by the inexperienced.

The experienced eye does not find 1t
difficult to decide whether diamond
is genuine, for the facets of real ones
are seldom so regular as those Of fine
limitations. With the latter the great
est care is taken In grinding TO polish
and smooth the whole stone so that
there will be irregularity In the rehec-
ton or refraction of the light. A neces-
sary tool for testing is the file, which
cannot scratch real diamond, al
though 1t quickly leaves its mark on
an imitation. Better than the file is the
sapphire, for the sapphire is the next
hardest stone to the diamond. Any
stone that sapphire can scratch is
assuredly not a diamond.
If you put small drop of water on
the upper facet of a brilliant and touch
1t with the point of a pencil the drop
will keep Its rounded form, but the
stone will remain clean and dry. IN
case of an Imitation the drop immedl-
ately spreads out. Plunge diamond
Into water and 1t will be plainly visible
and viii glitter through the liquid, but
an imitation stone Is almost Invisible.
If you look through a diamond, as
through bit Of glass, at black dot
ON a sheet of white paper you will see
one single point clearly. If you see sew
eral points or blur Of black 1t is an
Imitation. The white sapphire, the
white topaz and rock crystal are fire.
quently sold as diamonds, but imita-
tions are more commonly made of
glass.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
MUCH IN LITTLE

A seven-pound electro magnet that
will lift 10 times its own weight has
been invented for many uses about
machine shops.
Babylonia was noted for the excel
Ience Of its wheat and other cereals.
Syria and Palestine also produced
wheat Of fine quality
The shortage Of horses in Ireland,
with the increased agricultural activ-
fly, has attracted much attention to
tractors and motor plows.
The easiest way to spoil good lawn
is to put flower beds in it. Flowers In
mass are, or should be, incidentals and
placed at the edge Of the lawn, but
never In it,
To enable a woman to examine her
shoes or the bottom of her skirt, there
has been invented mirror to be set
> on a floor and adjusted to any desired
angle.
Chippendale furniture was made in
England. The original pieces were
made by Thomas Chippendale about
1750-7O. Genuine Chippendale brings
high prices, but there Is little to be
had
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
Floor Plan.

in order that his work may live to
serve its full purpose, that he take con-
sideration of two things: first, that he
insist upon a degree of quality mate
rials and workmanship which will as
sure the length of life which he wishes
to obtain for the structure; second,
that he insists upon an architectural
style in the design of the structure
which will be as nearly as possible in
keeping with prevailing practice dur
ing this period of utility Of the struc-
ture.
The first of these two requirements
may be fulfilled by his stating definite
ly his desires in the matter of speci-
fications to the architect and by the
careful selection Of a contractor to do
the work, who has established repu-
tation for high-quality work. The Sec
ond requirement is largely up to the
architect, but he may be greatly aided
by his client If the latter has formed
a workable idea as to the general char
acteristics Of the building he desires.
There was a time when only the
larger residences were "planned." The
man who had a limited amount to
spend on his house had to trust more
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

or less to the faith which he had in the
man who did the building for him.
Today this man may reasonably expect
to see a carefully studied plan with
definite and binding specifications COW
ering the proposed building before any
thing is decided upon. This develop
ment is logical, since It is wanted by
everyone commemorative owner be-
cause he wants to see what his money
is going to buy the builder because
he wishes his client to feel that his
work has fully come up to expecta-
tions.
The design shown In the accompany
ing perspective and floor plan is In.
tended to carry out the bungalow type
of construction with some variation
In the usual external appearance. This
is accomplished by the use of roof
design which is mainly OF the MP
type, when viewed from the front, but
which is really a combination OF both
the hip and gable types. In order to
balance the appearance and relieve the
wide area Of shlngled surface, little
dormer is built in front.
The sides Of the house are finished
In beveled siding. The porch is built
up of cobblestones capped with white
stone or concrete slabs. The corner
columns are carried part way up with
the stone and are then relieved with
tapering square wooden columns. The
floor of the porch is of concrete. This
house is preferably finished In some
dark shade with white trim.
Since the railing Of the front porch
is carried quite high, this porch may
be well utilized as another room dur
ing the months when the temperature
will permit. The living room is en-
tered from the porch, the door being
at one side of the steps rather than
In front of them, as is usually the case.
The large fireplace is directly In front
of the door as the living room Is en-
tered. This living room is not an ex-
tremely large room, but 1t is very cozy
and should furnish the family great
deal of comfort. A narrow bay is built
into the front wall having one large
and two small windows in it. There
are also two other windows in the
room.
The dining room is somewhat larg-
er room than the living room and Is
fitted with a buffet in accordance with
modern practice in house design. The
kitchen has the cupboard handy to the
dining room and the sink is placed un-
der the two windows which furnish
light for this room. The refrigerator
is placed in the rear entry, that the
ice man will not track dirt into the
house.
A hall which leads back from the
dining room makes the two bedrooms
and the bathroom accessible from the
front of the house. The basement is
also entered from this hall. Each bed
room is provided with large closet.
All rooms are made pleasant with
plenty of light, and there is no reason
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Artificial lace closely resembling and
much more durable than the genuine
Is made from cellulose by French in
ventor.
The Hawaiian islands are becoming
so popular as a resort for eastern mil
lionaires that all the steamers sailing
for Honolulu are crowded to their ca
paclty.
The Cunard steamer line has let a
contract to the Seattle Construction
and Drydock company for the build
ing Of six steel freight steamers, the
cost Of which will run over $6,OO0,OOO.
A new pension system under which
aged clergymen can receive pensions
went into effect recently in the Prot
estant Episcopal church. Another
provision makes widows and orphans
of the clergy also eligible for pen
siOns.
The total of gifts to Belgium from
this country has amounted to about
S9,OOO,OOO. Great Britain regularly
contributes to Belgium, as the out
right gifts Of individuals, about $780,
600 a month, and In addition to this
the government Of Great Britain has
supplied large sums to Belgium In the
form Of loans.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

of the public to an extent which will
achieve substantial results"
There have been "Baby weeks" held
in New York, Pittsburgh, Washington
and many Of the other large cities Of
the country. They have been uniform
ly successful. The object of the Baby
week" campaigns is to give the parents
of the community the opportunity to
learn the facts with regard to the care
of their babies; second, to make known
to the community the Importance Of
its babies, the special facts relating
to the babies of the community, and
the need of permanent work for their
welfare.
A pamphlet published by the chill
dren's bureau called "Baby Week Cam
paigns" contains minute instructions
concerning the methods Of starting the
'Baby weeks" and of conducting them
in communities of various sizes. This
pamphlet of suggestion can be had
upon application to the bureau In
Washington.
The children's bureau concerns itself
with the maternity side Of the great
work which it has in hand. "Remem-
ber the mothers. Well-cared-for,
healthy mothers are necessary for the
health and happiness of their babies.
Find out what your community is do
ing to insure to every mother skilled
advice and adequate care before her
baby is born and during her cOnfine-
ment, and give the Importance Of pro-
tecting the mother a permanent place
in the educational work Of the cam
paign."
Recently congress passed a child
labor law which places a heavy pen
atty upon the introduction into inter-
state commerce of goods made or pre-
pared in factories where little children
are employed. The question of child
labor has been q crucial one for many
years. Congress was asked time and
again to pass law which would pro-
tect the little ones compelled by their
parents or by the very force of hard
circumstances to work before their
strength could bear the hardship Of
toll. The children's bureau has for
one Of It's concerns the safeguarding Of
American children from the evils Of
hard, conflning employment while they
are Of tender years.
When the real basis Of things is
reached, the high death rate among In
fants is an appalling picture. Perhaps
1t would not be too much to say that
to reduce the awful rate of infant NOR
tality in this country is the highest
aim of Uncle Sans children's bureau.
The question of infant mortality in ur-
ban and suburban regions is discussed
at length In pamphlets issued by the
bureau.
It is almost a platitude to say that
the citizenship of the country depends
upon the welfare of It's children. The
United States wants its children to
be healthy, morally and physically.
The government takes it for granted,
doubtless, that It's desire is the desire
of all parents. The wish is to help the
parents and all others in the work Of
safeguarding the little ones Of these
United States.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
The Immediate Duty,

The plain duty is the near duty. A
very common weakness keeps many
people from finding what is near them
interesting; they see that only on its
paltry side. The distance, on the con-
trary, draws and fascinates them. In
this way fabulous amount of good
will is wasted. People burn with ardor
for humanity, for the public good, for
righting distant wrongs; they walk
through life, their eyes fixed on mar
velous sights along the horizon, tread
ing meanwhile on the feet of passers-
by, or jostling them without being
aware of their existence. Strange In
trinity, that keeps us from seeing our
fellows at our very doors !---Charles
Wagner.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Exercise in moderation is beneficial,
overexercise is harmful, and in cases
of middle-aged people positively dan
gerous. Begin quietly with a game of
golf or a walk and gradually increase
the amount of exercise.
The best way to treat colds is to pre-
vent them. This involves the so-called
process of hardening" 1t means
fresh air every hour of the day, win
ter and summer. 1t means avoiding
exposure to direct drafts and wet feet.
1t means getting the skin to react
promptly and properly to different
changes of temperature by correct
clothing and by cold baths. 1t means
the right diet and nourishing food.
1t means plenty Of sleep and an or
derly routine existence. 1t means the
child must be free from adenOids and
enlarged tonsils.-Ladies' World.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
SOME P0STsCRIPTS

According to Paris doctor yeast,
diluted with lukewarm boiled water,
is remarkably effective remedy for
burns.
An instrument that measures the
radiation of heat from the earth at
night is the invention of a Danish
scientist.
An inventor has patented a pie pan
in two sections that can be taken apart
without danger of breaking It's con-
tents.
A new automobile windshield resem-
bles two ships portfolios side by side,
either of which can be opened separ-
ately.
The jaws of new adjustable
wrench can be used at eight different
angles and will handle any nut OF or
binary size.
A German nurse is the inventor Of a
pocketbook for handkerchiefs which
has a lining that can be removed and
washed.
A machine has been invented by a
German that sews the open end or
side Of a filled bag and knots the
thread automatically.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
FRUIT LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
"CaIifOrnia Syrup of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup Of
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish, or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, mother! If coated, give a
teaspoonful Of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out Of the bow.
els, and you have well, playful child
again. When its little system is full
of cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache,
dlarrhoea, indigestion, colic-remem-
Der, good inside cleaning should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions Of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask at the store for 90
cent? bottle Of California Syrup Of
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
He Moved On.

A beggar in San Francisco was given
$40 to move on the other day. He Is
a blind man, and each night he sits
on the sidewalk, asking for aims while
he plays loud-voiced phonograph.
The other night he was in front Of
the Menx hotel. Just over him was
the window of the room of Suisan
rancher, who was fighting insomnia
and the noises Of the great city. "Say,
YOU" called the rancher, show much
do YOU usually reckon to take in Of
an evening% "Ten dollars" said the
blind man. "Tm sending ten dollars
down by a bellboy," was the reply.
"For heavens sake, take 1t and move
on" He did.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

True tact requires keen sympathy ;
a ready appreciation of the other fell
lows point Of view; an intuitive read
ing of human nature; well-controlled
temper; mouth like clam. These
virtues are not picked off every hedge
row. but are part Of the golden fruit
which grows in the garden Of disci-
pline. watered by experience, and
brought to perfection by self-control.---
Exchange.