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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-11-15
Had to Retain Her.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
1T was a tragedy. He was engaged to
why was that? Didn't he love her?.'
HE loved her. but he couldn't spare
handed as it was."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-11-15
MAKING AcoUAiNrANcEs.
George washingto,

0c0F5C W1SttIfIB VOH.
1t is easy to make acquaintances,
but very difficult to shake them
off, however irksome and unprofit-
able they are found. after we have
once committed ourselves to them.
they involuntarily lead one into,
prove equally distressing and dis
graceful. Be. courteous TO all, but
intimate with few; and let those
few be we'll tried before you give
them your confidence. True friend
ship is a plant Of slow growth, and
must undergo and Withstand the
shock of adversely before 1t Is en-
titled to the appellation.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-11-15
Easily ARRANGED.

but why are you so agitated and dis
tressed? Surely you ave been kissed be-
fore?"
Yes" replied the beautiful girl, with
some member Of my family"
"Oh, well. I'm quite willing to become
a member Of your family"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-11-15

being bored, as is the way with
Princes, came to me, asking to be
amused. | started out to amuse
him by describing certain strange
customs of America, which he is
about to visit for the first time
but | was soon on my hobby again,
and instead of amusing him"
"You were abusing him!r' said
kasia, laughing. cat least, it
sounded so to met"
"Oh, not at ALI" the prince
FASTENED to assure her. 81 found
what he was saying most interest
ing
But Ward, with that quick
change of mood characteristic of
his temperament, had already de-
cided that it was not worth while
attempting to rear any seed from
this barren soil. The princes in
tentions were good enough, but
they would come to nothing-his
father would see to that!
Nevertheless" said Ward, "I
am not an amusing companion. l
am too much of a preacher, and no
one likes to be shouted at. l would
suggest, Kasia, that you take his
highness for a tour of the deck"
The princes face frightened
wonderfully.
"That would indeed be kind!"
he said.
Kasia looked at him with a little
smile. Perhaps the opportunity of
talking Familiarity with royalty
piqued her, good democrat as she
was; and then he was not a bad
looking fellow. One could see that
he was not brilliant, but he at least
looked clean and honest.
IF you really wish it" she
agreed.
For answer, the prince sprang to
door.
Zone moment Ward inter-
posed. "You will remember.
Kasia, that the prince is incognito.
and that, under no circumstances,
must you betray to any spectator
or listener who he is"
II will remember, father"
said Kasia, and following the
prince out uDOn the deck
Wherefore it presently came to
pass that Dan Webster, staring
gloomily down from the after
boat deck upon the fitting beau
ties Of the first class promenade,
beheld the lady of his dreams
strolling beside a well set up
young fellow, whose face seemed
vaguely familiar, and in whose
conversation she was evidently
deeply interested-so interested
that she finally climbed with him
to a seat on the upper deck; and
when they sat down, Dan saw that
the young fellow sat very close
indeed. He stared incredu lously
for a moment longer, and then
turned angrily away, to bump vio-
lently into M. Chevrial, who was
also staring.
What the" Dan began,
and then stopped himself. What
right had this Frepchman to
starei But then, for that matter.
what right had hei
Chevrial was the first to re-
cover himself. He glanced at
Dams disturbed countenance, and
smiled "a. he read his thought.
II was surprised to see a pas
senger Of the second class 90
calmly enjoying the privileges Of
the forward deck" he explained.
IF any one was to enjoy those
privileges, l should have expected
1t to be YOU"
$50 he is second classi /
thought he looked somehow famil-
lar. | remember, now"
HE is undoubtedly the same
young German we have seen 60
frequently pacing this deck =
said Chevrial. II fancy he Is
lonely and desires amusement.
But, ct the same time, / fear that
|yon lack enterprise, u. Webster.
That ilnot like IN American
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CHAPTER xx-continued>

No' IL ~ hot llperIy IL Is gov
eminent by the majority. The
wonderful thing, the astonishing
thing, the inspiring thing about it
is that in this, and in all other
questions, the minority accepts its
defeat without grumbling and
makes the best of it. That is the
great lesson which the United
States has for the remainder of the
world. And, to preserve itself, it
need keep no class in subsection,
need draft no man for service i'm
its armies-for it is a government
founded on the consent of the gov
erned."
He was silent a moment, consid-
ering, perhaps, how to use most
wisely this opportunity.
"Let us Apply hat principle to
the other countries Of the world,'
he went on, at last. "Let us sup
pose that the people of each coun-
try were asked to choose freely for
themselves their form Of govern
ment. How many Of the present
governments would stand that
testf DO you think the govern
ment of Germany wouldi"
"No," said the prince; 81 sup
pose not. Our people are all So
cialists, so my father says. But
they are not fit to govern"
"Whose fault is that7 Have you
tried to make them fit9 Besides,
their fitness or unfitness has moth
ing to do with it. 1t is their coun-
try; let them grow fit by expert
ence. But l believe they are fit.
How many Of your great men have
come from humble lifef"
"Oh, a great many, I dare say!''
answered the prince, impatiently.
"But a body needs a head. 1t
must be governed by a head, not
by a stomach!"
"Ah," said Ward, "but, as a
matter of fact, every body is gov
erned by its stomach. Not till the
stomach is satisfied does the head
get a chance. And, to govern
wisely, the head must be a part of
the body, not something distinct
from it. How is it to govern wise
ly, if it is not always in close touch
with the body, aware of its every
need7 1t is only when the head is
distant from the body that it lets
the body starve and wastes it's sub
stance on vain and unnecessary
things"
II suppose said the prince
with a smile, "that you refer to
our army and navy"
TO the army and navy of every
nation. Gould the people choose,
how many battleships would Ger
many build next year?"
The prince shrugged his shout
dcrs helplessly.
"How can | answer such cues
tionsi ! do not know. But / do
know that / have been born in a
certain position, and that | must
maintain it."
"NWhyi" Ward demanded.
For the sake of my honor, and
the honor of my HOUSE" answered
the Prince, simply.
"Honorl'' cried Ward. what
do princes know Of honorf Il it
honorable to live on the sweat and
suffering Of others, and to make
them no returni. Il it honorable to
be supported by the toll Of, women
and children, whose men you have
taken for your armyi Isl it honor
xble"
He stopped suddenly, for the
door had opened and q girl came
IL. She stared first at one man
and then at the other, evidently
aatolished by the few words. she
had heard. Then she turned to
withdraw. But Ward stopped her.
Don't 60, my DEAR" he said.
ALLOW me to present you to q
prince Of the House Of Hohenzol.
Iernl Prince, this is my daughter,
J Kasia.
CHAPTER XXI.
oxrHH INDICATION ~ PRINcEs.
snrann "a III. tn>%
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-11-15

STRANGELY. No doubt that is why
she appears so glad to see him"
With which cryptic utterance,
NJ. Chevrial went below, and left
Dan to bitter meditation.
kasia, meanwhile, was enjoying
herself immensely.
"Now," she said, leaning back
in the seat, after a glance around
to assure herself that there was
no one within hearing, "please
tell me what it is like to be a
prince. Don't you get frightfully
lonesome, sometimes?"
"That was my complaint today,
when [ sought your father"
"Yes-but always, always to
stand apart from other men and
women, so that they never dare be
quite open with you; quite frank
with you; always a little in awe of
you"
mot many people l know are in
awe of me-" said the prince.
"Most of them consider me some
thing of a fool-they do not say
so, but | can read it in their faces.
My father thinks me a total fool,
and does not hesitate to say So"
"He must be a terrible man!'
"He u.s." agreed the prince, with
conviction.
Kasia looked at him to see if he
was in earnest; then turned away
her head for an instant, until she
could control her lips.
Glow does it happen that you
speak English so well9" she asked.
"My father required it. 1t is
the result of many weary hours, I
assure you. However," added the
prince, 81 ought not to complain
since it has secured for me the
present hour"
1t was the first time Kasia had
ever been made the mark of a
royal compliment, and she flushed
a little in spite of herself.
ut is nice of you to say sop
she murmured. $50 you have had
your bad times, toof"
"Bad times, Miss Ward! Why
the life that / have led has been a
dogs life. There were so many
things that / must know-that we
all must know-so many things
we must not do. / have often
gazed from the windows of the
palace and envied the boys in the
gutter!"
mot really!"
"Oh, not really, of course. I
would not change. What l, en-
We'd them was their liberty, their
freedom to come and go as it
pleased them"
But since you are of agei"
Given yet, each moment must
be accounted for. I am now a lieu
tenant in the navy, and am sup
posed to employ each hour profit
ably. My father is a very great
man; there are few things that he
does not know; and he expects his
sons to know as much. Even of
pictures, which bore me; even Of
music, which d~istresses me. Every
thing is arranged. At such.a time,
l am to be with my ship; again, 1
am to attend the opera again, l
am to be present at the opening of
a museum ; again, I must listen to
a long address which I do not UNI
derstand. I may not even choose
my own wife. All that is ar
ranged,
"But no doubt" Kasia sug-
gested, amused at his forlorn as
pect, "your father will choose
more wisely than you would"
II do not KNOW" said the
prince disconsolately. 81 fear that
he will consider birth and position
of more Importance than youth
and beauty. Besides, there are
some things a man likes to do for
himself. Ny poor sister, now"
He stopped, for, under the slim
illus Of Miss Yards sympathy,
he found himself about to betray
q family secret.
Eyes, / can understand that"
said Kasia, with more tenderness
than she had yet shown. "You
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Kidding the Neiahhor..

Continued Next Weekly
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07

therc will be in each village of Bel
| GUM a memorial put up to remind
| future generations that if the Belgian
| race has not died out, honor for it's
| preservation is due to the citizens Of
free and generous America.
Cardinal MERCER Religious King.
| Mr.. de Leval paid a tribute also to
Cardinal MERCER, who. he said stood
| in the country like a living flag of
Belgium. like religious king, and
from all the world he received the
homeage due to his courage and gen.
JUS. Inc speaker said that one place
| Wmch remained sacred from invasion
was the church, to which 1.-The arm of
the German law did not dare extend
! the iron first"
Abiding to the Hague Convention,
Mr.. de Leval quoted article 43, which
states that the military authority
| when occupying an enemy country
will respect the laws of that country
| and make no changes unless there is
an absolute necessity.,
| What Is an absolute necessity {? -
Mr.. de Leval continued. "Unfortun-
ately. the Hague Convention gives no
definition and the speeches of it's
members throw little light on the sub
ject. r..
The Germans have given to abso-
lutte necessity wonderful extension
If law is required by which a ma
chine can be taken out of Belgium to
be used by Germn manufactured
/! for no matter what kind of work use
full to the German empire, it is soon
found an absolute necessity to empty
a Belgian to replenish a German fac
tory. If a German politician thinks
that certain rule imposed on Bel
GUM will have some political impor-
lance in Germany in quarter of a
century, that rule will be established
in Belgium by absolute necessity If
Belgian courts seem too fair to the
Germans to be relied upon when a
German interest is involved, it will
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07

be an absolute necessity to modify
the rules of those courts and to bring
before a special court, made In Ger
many" all questions in which such
interest is concerned.
1--WE must never forget, and the
Brussels Bar repeated it time and
again to the German commanders, we
must never forget that generally
speaking the writer's of the 18th GEN.
! fury have followed Montesquieu's and
Rousseau's teachings, which denied
the lawfulness of the right of con-
quest. 1t has been generally admit
ted, and the Hague Convention con-
firms it, that conquest by itself is
, merely an act of might and gives no
permanent right to the conquerer
over the occupied territory, unless, a
peace treaty confirms it. But Of
course, when the legitimate ruler of
the country can no longer enforce his
own enactments in his state and a
foreign army occupies it, circum-
stances arise where it is necessity to
modify Or even to suppress the exist
ing legislation and replace it by a.
more adequate rules. The Hague Con-
vention SAYS regarding this:
Art XIII. The authority of le-
gal power having passed de facto
into the hands of the occupant, the
latter shall take all steps in his
mower to re-establish and insure, as
far as possible, public order and
! safety, while respecting, unless abso-
lutely prevented, the laws in force in
the country"
Hague Convention Valueless.
"All this reads very we'll in books,
| but when tested by the facts in Bel
GUM, the Hague Conventional any
rate in this matter-proved almost
valueless. It is very nice to say that
the occupant shall not modify the ex-
listing law of the occupied territory
except in case of absolute necessity.
But, as I have already asked, what is
absolute necessity? It may be a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07
[EVAL TELLS OF
BELGIAN 0UTRAGES
70 GTell's Lawyer Describes
tOnneSS Of German Invaders

lRatoga Springs, n Y, Sept. f.
story of three years of German
lation of the covenants of the
rue Convention, during the leu
lc occupancy of Belgium since the
I'D war began, was told briefly to-
by CASTOR de Leval, of the Bar of
1sells, to members of the Ameri-
3.
Many articles of the Hague Conven-
b. when tested by the facts in Bel
IN with the invaders applyin~
liz own interpretati ons. proved al
Pst valuele5s," Mr.. dc Leval said.
The imposing of excessive fines, the
nishment by death and imprison-
int Of Belgian men and women and
lldrcn unwarrantably accused Of
JASON and lesser crimes, and the de-
rtation of his compatriots into sla-
~ were discussed by Mr.. de Leval
Inn the legal viewpoint.
Iotwitn standing "all the sufferings
y tyranny to which the Belgian
Ipulation has been subjected" the
-oaker asserted, the people are as
[trfotic now as WI en- in the early
triod of the war they stemmed the
Rrman flood at Liege.
'e'No matter how much the Germans
I've advertised their victories and
IN powerfully their military system
10 Impressed the Belgian popula-
pn.'' he said, that population is just
hopeful as during the first days
Int the cause of civilization will tri-
mph, and that tyranny will be
|ushed, because they know that right
might. that right is the only might
i'd that the Lord has said: Blessed
1e they which hunger and thirst af-
r righteousness, for they shall be
He'd
Stir Up Flemish and Walloons.
Mr.. de Leval told how the Germans
nd to make capital Of the quarrels
61ch, before the war, had taken
lApe between the Flemish and Wal
On elements of Belgium-the ones
Docendants of German tribes and the
hers descendants of the Romans.
ss0ince the very beginning they (the
Srmans) cajoled the Flemish popu-
|tion," he said. They tried to make
! believe that Germany was helping
Aeir aspirations to free themselves
the troublesome Walloons. They
ia them that, owing to the German
Forts, these Walloon and French ell
ments were to be set aside and the
1emish population emerge richer,
,eer with its own language in the
but the people did not listen to
1ese siren songs. So, the Germans
dded compulsion to persuasion and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07

moral-or rather immoral-it may be
legal or illegal. it may be an eco
nomic necessity; it may. be political
or a military necessity Who is to de-
eide? Who is to be the judge of this
most perplexing issue? Should the
case be decided, like an ordinary case,
between the government and the citi-
zens, by the courts of the country
Or should the military authority sub
nit to no judge at ALL and simply say
it is quite enough If I say that there
is such a necessity? -
"Impotent Hague Convention"
Mr.. de Leval exclaimed. If the gen.
tlemen who sat around the diplo-
matte tables at The Hague. when
drafting the rules by which the civil
lized nations bound themselves to be
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07

by their new law made one country
of the Walloons and one country Of
the Flemish, hoping, of course, that
after the war the Flemish population
at any rate would be a stepping stone
for Germany to further conquest.
"But this separation is only on pa
per, and is not and will never be COM
pletely obtained. All the chiefs of
Belgian departments have resigne@
rather than carry out such instruc-
tons, and the Germans, who had,
when they came into Belgium, prom
sed that all agents of the Belgian
Government continuing their duties
would always be free, if they SO de-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07

sired, to leave their posts, are now
sending to German prisons the chiefs
Of those departments who have car
rted out what their consciences told
them was their duty"
Mr.. de Leval paid tribute to Ameri-
cas- aid to his country, and especially
to Brand Whitlock, former Minister to
Belgium His name, he said 'will
go down in history adding II know
that in no other country OF the world,
so much as in America, in this coun-
trv of freedom and justice, do the
sufferings of the Belgians arouse SYM
pathy. You have saved Belgium from
starvation, and till the end of all time
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07

governed in war, could hear all the
sarcasm, all the blame, that was laid
by suffering populations on them for
what seemed to be so carelessiy draft
ed rules, they would indeed be un-
happy"
During the early days Of the war.
Mr. de Leval declared, apparently
there was no rule. There was,' he
said, "just the fancy-and most often
cruel fancy-of the German sol,
die that ruled .-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07

to take place in Honolulu harbor,
Sept 8, was changed to Sept. 6. Nor
man Ross of the Olympic club of San
Francisco, Ludy LANCER of the Los
Angeles Athletic club and Duke Ka-
hanamoku of Honolulu are the lead
ing competitors who will swim for the
title. The half mile swim for women
will be held at Los Angeles on Oct 7
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07
Boys School Suits
In Fall Mixtures

a wool suit for the boy you'll find
our Fall assortments highest expectations.
We have the latest models in the carefully selected
mixtures and plain serges. Prices are right-and
much under today's prevailing market prices sizes
6 to 10. $3.50 $780,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07
SAFEGUARDS Health
of The Children

Constipation, or inaction Of the
bowels, as q great menace to
health. Cathartic or purgattve
remedies should never be given to
children as the violence Of their
action tends to upset the entire
digestive system "A mild laxative
Is far preferable, and the .o1nbi-
nation of simple laxative herbs
with pspsin known az Dr. Ca1d-
wells Syrup Pepsil, and sold in
drug stores for hfty cents a bot
tie, is highly recommended. This
preparation contains no opiate,
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Of any description, is mild and
gentle In its action ana brings
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Its pleasant taste appeals to chill
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Thousands Of mothers have tes-
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less homes 1t is the standard fam
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Of charge, Gan be obtained by
writing to DR.. W. b. Caldwell, 456
washington St., Monticello, nn-
~~~s
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07

San Francisco, Sept. AT the re-
quest of the contestants, the date of
the 100 yard straightaway swimming
championship, which was scheduled
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-07

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penholder, 6inch ruler, l
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Hinge covered Box, contain
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PENCIL BOXES.
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l Ruby eraser, 1 case contain
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Balance of assortment Of
Pencil Sets too numerous to be
mentioned. Prices ranging
from 1Oc to CSC.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1917-02-21

John Pfelfer Of Meadow was
q business visitor in the city on
Saturday,
Peter Anderson, of Athhoy
spent Friday in the city looking
after matters IT business.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Benz.
Larson, on February 18th, a
daughter. Dr rotten attended.
For Sale: b bushels nj Grimm
and IL bushels oi Turke~tan ali
ALA seed at - cents per pound.
Inquire ut Lennon Stat, Bank.
thaS. JenSon. OF Grand Valley,
member of the Board Of County
Comm SSloncrs of Corson county,
was IN the cIty on Tuesday. Ell
route to Mcintosh TO attend
meeting Of the board.
: per cent money to loan on
improved farms. 5 or 10 years
time with optional payments.
Warren +. Thayer. 3l.tf