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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

night, and the fact that Brandt would
naturally think this the most unlikely
place for me TO come. If, by any chance
he had grown careless-had become
reckless in the apparent success OF his
scheme to be rid Of me-then there was
still hope | might cheekmate the fellow
even sngle-handed. 1t was worth try
ing and / had far more to gain than
lose in the venture.
In this spirit approached the black
shadow of the machine from the rear,
studying its outlines as best | could
in the gloom, becoming more and more
convinced that it stood there deserted.
A moment later this was verified, as
crept along the side and felt within, to
assure myself no one slept in the seats:
As | Strengthened up again, satisfied
on this point, perceived her shadow
already at the rear wheels.
There is no one there?
"No, and the power is off. A seven
passenger car, so it is hard to Judge
how many are present"
"You believe it brought Captain
Brandt2"
Eyes, and Others 1t could be no
one else here at such an hour, and he
would not be alone in a car OF this size.
AT first | imagined he might expect
me to come here, but have changed
my mind. He believes we are fright,
ened by the police, and have found
some hiding place Otherwise he would
have guards out watching for me to
appear; he would never leave this car
unprotected Do you think he would? J"
She stood thinking, staring about INTO
the darkness, hesitating to answer.
81 should not suppose so, unless
unless it is trap, Monsieur; but you
are a soldier, you can judge better than
l."
"And shall take no unnecessary
risks. | might be reckless without you
to protect, but could not be with you
here. Can you see the shedY'
eyes, it is almost straight ahead, z
long, low building, but it is all dark.
"If there was a light" | explained
at would not show from this side, as
the only opening is to the east. There
is a small workshop at the north end
built on to the original, but with d0o
between, and separate entrance. W.
will try to attain that.
cam | to 60 with you?
, "Will not that be better than remain
{ ing here alone? This as a gloomy spot
and someone might come out. Once II
E the shop safely, and the chances of dis
covery are lessened."
+ al can do as you say. l am no
, going to be observation-disclosures
{ Yes"
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+ realize what il will mean to me If any
e thing happens to you?
t II do, Mademoiselle; the situate
4 would be distressing, / will do M
n best"
1 "But that is not it, )" she insisted
/ speaking without restraint. Il wa
d not considering my danger so niue
:. as yours. These men could have =
e object in iniuring me, but would gladl
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

restricted to one of two things-to
remain here, and face the certainty OF
arrest, or trust yourself to my skin
and my manhood. / cannot believe
you lack confidence in either"
Her hand clasp frightened. ,
~ do not" she said firmly, IF
| did | should not even hesitate" -.
"Then why do you? What Is 1T
you fear?"
Myself; my own judgment. But
/ am going to trust it, Monsieur; !
am going with you, wherever you CO.,
You are strange, Mademolselie!,
gazing. down into her face. You will
not let me say what ! wish, yet you
trust me in everything"
ayes, in everything. II must be
that, or nothing l have, as you say,
only the one choice between two. Very
well, / have chosen; it is to trust you
You understand, Monsieur"
"That you go where | 60"
"And do whatever you say"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

mo one VIII CNti plNSo thA'
l5ns case: Once Brandt fails ;. in
after, he will be only too glad to hush
the whole matter up. The German
Embassy will realize that court
trial would reveal their entire system
of secret service in this country, and
will devise means for concealing the
whole affair The police have no
special incentive to hunt us down,
and will doubtless find it convenient
to do otherwise. l believe, Made
moiselle, that il we can once make the
escape there will be no pursuit"
"Then l merely disappear? simply
drop out of sight?"
Eyes, your friends will wonder,
but"
ooh, it is not so much friends.
/ have acquaintance, of course, but
none who will be greatly alarmed.
| was not thinking of Others, but my
self Monsieur-my life"
Your life? You mean your futureF
eyes; it is such a reckless thing to
do, a leap into the dark. You do
not realize the consequences; l am
not even sure that | doubtful
it frightens me little. l sprang into
the cab, because | was impelled to
by the conditions; it was the impulse
of the moment. But now | hesitate
to 90 on, to do what | half promised
YOU | would. 1t means l must risk
everything"
"You have no reference to danger
physical danger?"
Her quick gesture was scornful.
"Not for a moment. | could laugh
nj that. Nor do | fear Others, what
the world might say, the scandal oil
tongues. What / am afraid OF, Mon
seur, is myself, my own self-respect,
my own judgement of right and. wrong.
For | am my own Judge, and abide by
nv Judgment. You believe in me-
Monsieur"
II do"
yet you have known me only
through the darkness of this night
Why, il it was not so serious, 1t woulc
he ridiculous. IL cannot laugh, anc
vet am half inclined. Can you
conceive such a condition. You barely
know my name, my business; you
cannot by any possibility read my char
aeter, or be acquainted with my as
sociates. Yet you urge me to fly witt
YOU in the night to some unknown
spot: ask me to leave all and trust you
n stranger. Monsieur, why do yol
do this? how can you venture to asi
Il Of me? Is it because you think m
of lower order? of a class to car
little for consequences? Is 1t you
foreign conception of women who WORK
who earn their own living, which give
courage to make such proposalI ID
YOU realize what it may cost me to sa
yes?" ..uon
replied earnestly, moved by the inter
sity of her manner, yet your woro
are unjust. The choice has becom
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1N "No one will ever press this
WI case. Once Brandt fails in
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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-10
MASSES SHOULD WORK WITH SULZER

The interest of the progressive masses of Alaska is served best by those who work hardest for sefgoyen ment in this Territory. The working people of Alaska those who do the work of the Territory not those ncom peent demagogues who try to work the workers for po
 Ucal favors not those inferior wornen unable to hold down Ob who endeavor to make an easy living by pos ing champions of poor down-Iodden labor"-under- stand that the first way to serve popular government in Alaska is to bring the powers of government here where all the people participate in exercising them Popular government in this Territory cannot be served by high sounding paaver about mconsequentia things It cannot be served by maconents sOreheads or by envious self Sh designing politicians who abuse others and seek to spread for personal profit dsconten and contention but have constructive policy to offer It cannot be served by the ncompetens and treacherous It can only be se ed by earnest straightforward workers And the first
 step necessary to get this sort of service is to bring gov ernment here to Alaska so that the busy men who are actually doing things in the Territory can do some of the governing.
 Delegate SuIzer should receive the support of the
 masses of the people of this Territory because he is sup porting them by working for democratic government in AaSka-for government by the people instead of govern ment through "puII."- Juneau Empire)
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-10

Anyway there will be more light shed on many mat ters when the juice is turned again in Seward Kero sene and gasoline are all right but electricity has both backed aganst the ropes and going down for the count
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-10

get to tapping the boys regularly there is likely to be an ether boxer rebellion rightat home.
 Nobody has peeped yet - but who was it that pro- posed the mid-winter carnival to be held in Seward? Won't anybody fess up and get move on them for the final carrying out of the details to put Seward on the map as a winter pleasure resort?
 As predicted Germany has a new ChanceIor Mi chaes has been given another poston sort of let down. as we say in America Now the eyes of the world will be upon Chancellor yOn Herting.
 President Wilson purchased Liberty Loan Bonds of the second issue to the amount of $15OOO The chief ecuve purchased $1O0OO for the first issue setting ample to other Americans in both instances.
 The recommendation made to Hoover for a-many- earsago-day-of fasting for Thanksgiving Day will not appeal to the small American Not bit of it-and also many adults as well.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-10
THE ITALIAN SITUATION

Staggering is the news from the Italian front; and puzzIng as it is staggering. What is the explanation! Who can tell? Large forces of Austrian and German troops have been relieved from active operation on the Eastern front by elason of the collapse of Russia That added force under the able leadership of MachenSen might be sufficient to turn the tide of war agaS the IJa ans but it in no wise accounts for the utter breaking down of the Italian defense.
 The soldiers of Italy have shown themselves to be splendid fighters Almost to the superhuman have they made their way against fearful obstacles They crossed the river Isonzo fighting in the very teeth of powerful enemy and on all counts showed a vaOr, nuepidity mo- ae and strategy not exceled in any of the principal achievements in the entire
 Suddenly and right upon the heels of this brilliant record there is wengh an utter collapse One can find no reason for it except in the supposon of treachey in high places
 According to Berlin reports, 100000 men have been captured While we may be ready accept that state aent materially discounted when the truth is known, the significant fact obuudes that the Berlin claim IS not de- nied.
 Under normal conditions of adversity in war 100000 or even 5OOOO men do not lay down their arms without struggle The explanation is in some abnormal condition that spells treachery Without doubt it is of Pussian origin and impulse When it can work so swiftly to the destruction of the morale of an entire army that but yes terday was brilliantly victorious it becomes matter of the gravest concern to every nation allied in the war against Germany.
 Pledge yourself to Hooverze The easiest way to do it is with a smile
 AS intimated at the city council meeting last Mon day night the San Juan Fishing & Packing Company had been treated quite fairly in the way of fire protection and streets but the company follows the biblical saying and when it is smten on one cheek turns the other for the same whac then heaps coas of fire upon the slapS The company furnished gasbOa and crew to the author itieS to search for two missing Seward hunters
 When all the champions of the squared circle engaged by the government to instruct the soldiers in the camps
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-10

get to tapping the boys regularly there likely to be an- ether boxer rebellion rightat home.
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-16
TOLTFC SOLDIER
 AMONG WOUNDED
LIEUT.. VIM. H. MCLAUGHLIN RE- MOVED TO A BASE HOSPI- TAI, WHERE HE IS
 RECOVERING.

The first of the officers graduated in August at the Fort Roots officers training school to be wounded i'll ac- tion on the French front is Lieut.. William H, Mclaughlin, a son of MT. and Mrs. w. R. Mclaughlin of Toltec, Lonoke county, and brother of c. L. Mclaughlin of that place.
 Lieutenant McLaughlin's parents were notified by Adjutant General Mo Cain of the United States army that their son had been wounded. but that he and others had been placed in a base hospital and that all wounded are recovering.
 Lieutenant Mclaughlin was ordered 10 port for embarkation August 90 the same month he received his com mission He sailed soon afterward Since then he has been with General Pershings forces in France. A tele- gram from Washington said that. while the nature of the wounds is not known, officials of the War Depart ment say that all wounded are mak ing satisfactory progress toward re coyery.
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-16
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 J. w. Funk was in Little Rock Tues day on business.
 Jack Burger has accepted the posi- tion as station agent at Mayfower, Ark.
 Miss Mildred Berkau and Charles Berkau were guests of Mrs. Funk Sunday.
 John Chudy was a Little Rock visi- tor Tuesday
 Miss Dorothy Burger is spending a few days at Mayflower.
 John Scyzmanski, Karl Franks and Van Bethay were in Little Rock Mon day.
 Miss Douglass of Little Rock is teaching the school on the Walker farm. Mrs. M M Funk spent last satur. day in Mayfiower visiting friends
 Henry Rector is attending the Lit tie Rock College this term.
 The 153d Regiment, of which Joyce N. Riggs is a member, has been trans ferred to Camp Beauregard, Alexan- dria, La.
 NIT. and Mrs. Brewezynski and daughter, Wanda, were visitors at the home of MT Berkau Sunday after noon.
 Mrs. H. c. Burger was in Little Rock this week.
 The Euchre Club met at the home of Mrs. Funk last week.
 E. B. Knight visited Miss Lucy Malaohowsld Sunday.
 Mr. Levi Franks is reported to be much worse.
 Van Bethay has recovered from the German measles.
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-16
MORE FLOUR
 GOES TO FRANCE
LITTLE ROCK FLOUR MILL COM. PANY STILL CHASING LINK, GETS WHEAT AND BIG OR
 DER, BUT BREAKS ENGINE.

The Little Rock Flour Mill Com. pany has life-slzed ilnx running loose in it's plant. This company open ed it's mill in Little Rock about two months ago with orders for wheat enough to last it months ahead, and orders for flour sufficient to keep the mill running. Then the government assumed control of the wheat crop and the company began to have trouble securing sufficient supply. In the past month the mill has lost fully 10 days waiting on the government agents to supply it with wheat. Final ly the wheat came and the mill start ed running, only to have high wind blow down the smokestack Of the boiler house, necessitating another delay.
 Next came another wheat shortage, and when it was relieved the mill be- gan to hit it up again, when crack! the main shafting of the engine broke As there was considerable lathe work to do in replacing the shafting, several days more the mill was shut down, but it is now run ming again. and the officers of the company have bought rabbits feet to keep the bad luck away. A horse shoe also hangs over the door.
 As though to make amends for the way it's agents forced the mill to close through a scarcity of wheat, the gov ernment has telegrapher another L. 500 barrel flour order to the Little Rock Flour Mill Company. This makes the second large order from the gov ernment. The first was for 1000 bar rels, and the quality was So satisfac- tory that another shipment has been ordered. Delivery will be made at New Orleans.
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-16
[. M. FAYFR ROAD
 CASE IS APPEALED
LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN CON- TRoVERsY OVER THE BUILD ING OF A ROAD IN EAGLE
 TOWNSHIP.

The case of E. M. Faver, ct al, against J. R. Wayne, T. L. Hughes and w. N. Morris, as commissioners of Road Improvement District No. ' of Pulaski county was dismissed in the Pulaski Chancery Court for want of equity and an appeal to the Arkan- sas Supreme Court was granted.
 This case is an outgrowth of steps that were taken by the defendants in 1915 to build and maintain highway through and upon Sections 22, 23, A, 25, 26, 27, 34, 36 and 9S, in Township 1, South, Range 10, West and Sections 1, 2, Il and II of Township ? South, Range 10 West, in Eagle township, Pulaski county, Arkansas.
 The plaintiffs allege that the de fendants and the county judge at that time failed to comply with the proYi- sions of Act No. 338 of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas for the year 1915 and that for that reason the improvement district is now void.
 Wherefore the plaintiffs asked for an injunction restraining the defend ants from entering into any contract creating any expense that might be paid out of funds derived from sale of bonds or collection of taxes in said district for the purpose of building said highway.
 After presentation of demurrer by the defense, amended complaint by the plaintiff and argument by attor- neys, the Chancery Court sustained the demurrer, dismissed the case for want of equity and granted an appeal to the Arkansas Supreme Court.
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-16
SCARCITY OF CARPENTERS
MANY ORDINATIONS LAID IN LITTLE ROCK, BUT coNTRAc- TORS GET NO FuRTHER-
 CARPENTER BUSY-


 Notices of advances on building ma terials have been received by the Sl- perior Builders Supply Company, but according to this company Little Rock anA Arkansas would not be experien- cling building boom but for the scar 'cltN Of skilled mechanics.
 Were are many houses contracted fd w Little Rock, with material bough," says Mir. Cohn. the manager of this company, that have been halted because of the scarcity of car penters. 1 know of dozen or more houses that have proceeded as far as the foundations, and then stop be cause carpenters could not be secured.
 Building material is going to be mo cheaper until the war is over. Even then the price of steel will remain high for it will be used freely in the reconstruction of Europe, building up where it is now tearing down. Steel is reasonably cheap now, because the government has fixed the price, and if you can wait for it, you can get for about half the amount required for immediate delivery.
 Scarcity of labor and congestion of the railroads is causing the advance on other building materials. If the brick yards, rock crushers and all could get what labor they need, there would be no advance in the prices here.
 "The tendency in the erection of buildings now is for fireproof struc- lures, and this means brick, concrete and steel, for it must be reinforced This is going to make the demand for steel much greater at the close of the war than it is now.
 "The mechanics who are now draw ing high wages at Camp Pike and on other government work, are not going to give us much relief until they have spent their accumulation of wealth Few of them are investing it perma nently, but this in itself insures us that they will soon be back on the job building houses for individuals and not for the government, for most of them will soon spend it and then be content to work again"
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-16
ARKANSANS BUY SUPERIOR STOCK LOCAL MEN RETURN FROM SALE OF FINE HEREFORD HERD HELD AT JACKSON,
 MISSISSIPPI.

Arkansas stock men bought eight animals at the dispersion sale of the LaVernet Hereford herd, belonging to the estate of w. J. Davis of Jack son, Miss, it was reported by Dr. R. M. Cow, state veterinarian, and D. S. F. Galloway, local stock man, who re turned from the sale held in Mem phis Thursday and Friday.
 The Arkansas purchases were as follows: Cow and calf for $1,100, COW for S1,000, and another for $850 by c. T. Medley & Sons of Jonesboro.
 Cow and calf for $825, and another COW and calf for $525, by R. c. Rose of Osceola.
 Bull calf sired by the famous bull Point Comfort IA" for SIPS, by w. L. Jeffries of Clarendon.
 Similar calf for $950, by J. D. Min his of Roe. A full brother of this calf, but three years old, was sold for S2,500.
 'This sale was the largest ever held in the South, including as it did 122 animals, which sold for an average of s915, and total of nearly $112,000," ]" said Dr. Cow. This herd won it's reputation from bull, Point Comfort IA, which was born and bred on Col onel Miles farm at Bonneville. It was this famous bull who won the grand championship at the interna- tional stock show, who built up the herd that made this auction sale pos sible.
 "The Arkansas breeders appreciate the value of the blood of Point Com fort IF and have retained two of the best young bulls which will be heard from as producers of the highest class Hereford cattle"