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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-20

some valuable POSITIONS s#
Field Marshal Haigs selection of the battle front east
of Ypres Belgium has what his latest operations
dicated It is continuation of the expressed purpose
the British commander to force the armies of Crown Prince
Rupprect of Bavaria from the western coast of Belgium
and off the German submarine and airplane bases
the North Sea, from Zeebrugge Nieuport including Os
tend
The British drive apparently is being made toward
Roulers and Courrai from which towns, according
reports German military authorities have been
ating the Belgium civilian population.
That the British offensive has been in preparation for
several days made known by recent statement Of the
German general army headquarters staff.
Big Battle Interrupted in August, Resumed
al (By The Associated Press)
Early morning British infantry "over the top
wide Of Ypres and the Flanders offensive
again 8 &ts5 HssS :FssN a5sz# ssa
The attack evidently the outset for cap
Of positions of yalae
preparatory work has been carried
Early reports did outline definitely the exeto the
attacked have been furnished
Houthu wood five miles south of Dixmude to the River
Idistance of about Is miles. % a894Hs
The Flanders operations opened this year with blow
ing of the Messnes Ridge June ~ and the capture of
Wtchaete salient by the British and continued with the
ling of the great offensive by combined attack of British
land French troops July 2 Progress notable scale
be made during August the latter of that month and
September until the infantry fighting has been largely
Itoaloca drives and extensive trench raids.
From the French front today only artillery activities
ported The statement only last nights operations
eay report today the French in Flanders
Ihad joined the renewed drive there
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-20
Nd SP1EsGIFIfs sDIe ARsATTON
i s. IfGo .BElI dSIAN EREEDOM.E

4 VI Berlin, Sept 19. Via London. Sept
S20s-While the text OF the German.
reply top enc diets peace pro-
pesals wilt mo q Be- announced before
Saturday, the Berlin press says, par
slilnentary circles con cur in. the pre-
I tain specific declaration concerning
Belgium. n 5S J.sS II Az AZ I.
The fate of that country is just now
calling forth excessive Pan German
frothing, due to recurrent rumors that
the government had definitely decided
to abandon all intentions Of per-
ei,1In territory
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25

Wild for the iad's blood, and how came
there to be trouble between Rene and
the furtrader? BAIL know the Lad
is no murderer. but no one win tell
me the facts"
'"Then 1 will, monsieur" said
gravely. "It was because of my be-
lief that Sieur d'Artigny would re-
fuse explanation that sent for you.
The truth need not be concealed; not
from you, at least. tho commander Of
Fort St Louis"
Pardon. madame, but am not that.
La Sale left me in command with less
than a dozen men. De Baugis came
later. under commission from La Barre,
but he also had but a handful of fol-
lowers. To save quarrel we agreed to
divide authority. and so got along fair
ly well. until NJ. Cassion arrived with
his party. Then the odds were alto
gether on the other side, and De Bau-
gis assumed command BY sheer force
Of rides. Twas La salle's wish that
no resistance De made. but, faith. with
the Indians scattered, had no power.
This morning things have taken a new
phase. An hour ago n. Cassion as
sumed command Of the garrison by
virtue of a commission he produced
from the Governor la Barre, naming
him major Of infantry. This gives him
rank above Captain de Baugis. and,
besides, he bore a letter authorizing
him to take command Of all French
troops in this valley. If, in his judg-
ment, circumstances rendered 1t nec-
essary. No doubt he deemed this the
proper occasion"
ITO assure the conviction and death
Of D'Artigny" I asked, as he paused.
THAT is your meaning, monsieur"
"I cannot see it otherwise" he an
swered slowly. although I hesitate to
make so grave a charge in your pres
ence, madame. Our situation here is
Scarcely grave enough to warrant his
action, for the fort is in no serious
danger from the Iroquok. De Baugis.
while no friend of mine, is still fair
minded man, and merciful. He cannot
be made tool for any purpose of re-
venge. This truth Major Cassion has
doubtless learned, and hence assumes
command himself to carry out his
plans"
looked into the soldiers dark.
clear-cut face, feeling a confidence in
him which impelled me to hold out my
hand.
'M. de Tonty," said, determined
now to address him in all frankness.
ut is true that I am legally the wife
Of this man Of whom you speak, but
this only enables me to know his mo-
tives better. This condemnation Of
Sieur d'Artlgny is not his plan alone;
1t was born in the brain Of La Barre,
and Cassion merely executes his Or
ders. I have here the written instruc-
tions under which he operates"
held out to him the page from La
Barre's letter.
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25

the fire. someone raped at the door.
| stood erect. my fingers gripping the
pistol. which still retained. Again
the raps sounded. clearly enough de-
fined in the night. yet not violent or
threatening
"N-ho Is there?" I asked.
your husband, my dear-Franrois
Cassion"
But why do you come? 1t was the
pledge OF De Baugis that was to be
left alone"
"A fair pledge enough, although I
was not consulted. From the look Of
your eyes, little difference II had
been. You are as sweet in disposition
rs ever. my dear; yet never mind that
we'll soon settle our case now. I
warrant you. Meanwhile l am content
to wait until my time comes. 'Tis not
you I seek tonight. but my dressing
case"
your dressing casew
"Ay, you know 1t well, q brown
leather bag 1 bore with me during our
journey"
"And where Ii It, monsieurT
Beneath the bunk In the sleeping
room. Pass II ont to me. and will
ask No more"
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25

I am under strict order from La Sale
not to oppose La Barre's officers, and,
even If I were disposed to dlsobey my
chief, I possess no force with which to
act. I have but ten men on whom I
could rely, while they number over
forty" He leaned closer. whispering,
"Our policy is to wait, and act after
the prisoner has been condemned"
"How? You mean a rescue?"
"Ay, there lies the only hope. There
IL one man here who can turn the
trick. He is D'Artigny's comrade and
friend. Already he has outlined ulan
to me, but gave no encouragement.
Yet. now that know the truth, shall
not oppose. Have you courage. ma
dame, to give him your assistance7
'Tis like to be desperate venture.
drew a deep breath. but with no
sense of fear.
eyes, monsieur. Who is the man
am to trust?"
francois de Boisrondet. the one
who led the rescue party last night" !"
"a gallant lad"
"Ay, gentleman Of France. dar-
ing heart. Tonight"
The door opened, and the figure Of a
man stood outlined against the bright
er glow without. De Tonty was on his
feet fronting the newcomer, ere even
realized it was .Cassion who stood
there. glaring at us. Behind him two
soldiers waited in the sunshine.
"What is the meaning Of this, M.
de Tonty?' he exclaimed, with no pre-
tense at friendliness. "a rather early
morning call, regarding which l was
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25
CHAPTER Xxx,
The Court-MartlaI,


De Tonty took the paper from my
hand, glanced at it, then lifted his eyes
inquiringly to mine.
"'Tis in the governors own hand.
How came this in your possession7"
II found it in Cassion's private bag
last night, under the berth yonder.
Later he came and carried the bag
away, never suspecting 1t had been
opened. His commission was there
also. Read it, monsieur"
He did so slowly, carefully, seeming
to weigh every word. his eyes darken-
ing. and flush creeping into his swar-
thy cheeks.
Madame" he exclaimed at last,
II care not whether the man be your
husband. but this Is a damnable con-
spiracy. hatched months ago in Que
Dec."
bowed my head.
Beyond doubt. monsieur"
"And you found nothing moreno
documents taken from Hugo Chevet?"
None. monsieur; they were either
destroyed in accordance with La
Barre's instructions, or else NJ. Cas-
siop has them on his person"
"Hut 1 do not understand the rea-
son for such foul treachery. What oc-
CURED back in New France to cause
the murder OF Chevet and this attempt
to convict D'Artigny Of the crime?"
"Sit here. monsieur" said, my
voice trembling, "and I will tell you
the whole story. I must tell you. for
there Is no one else in Fort st. Louis
whom l can trust"
told the tale simply. concealing
nothing. not even my growing love for
D'Artigny. The man listening inspired
my utmost confidence-I sought his re-
spect and faith. AS came to the end
for moment he remained motionless
and silent, his eyes grave with thought.
"'Tis strange. sad case." he said
finally, land the end Is hard to deter
mine. I believe you, madame, and
honor your choice. The case Is strong
against D'Artigny; even your testi-
mony is not for his defense. Does NJ
that nightT"
He has dropped a remark or two
which show suspicion. Possibly some
one of the men saw me outside the
Mission hous~. and made report"
"Then he will call you as a wit.
ness. II know the nature Of Cas-.
sion his plan of trial is a mere form,
although doubtless he will ask the
presence of Captain de Baugis and NJ
de Ia Durantaye. Neither will oppose
him. SO long as he furnishes the proof
necessary to convict. He will give his
evidence. and call the Indian, and per.
chance soldier or two, who will
swear to whatever he wishes. If need
ed. he may bring you in also to
strengthen the case. D'Artigny will
make no defense, because he has nc
witnesses, and because he has foo
notion that he might compromise you
by telling the whole truth"
'sTben there II no hope; nothing We
can, DOR
'1No, madame; not now. shall NOT
b consulted, nor asked to bs present
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25
OFFICIALS ATTITUDE.

Mr.. Newcomb Carlton, president Of
the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany, in an address at a dry banquet
given to some of his men in Indianap-
oils, said:
II want to advise you against par
taking of Intoxicating drinks. The
business world is looking for the re-
liable, sober worker, who has higher
things in mind than spending his
money for drink. We are coming to a
time in American history when the
drinking man will be unable to obtain
employment and believe that within
two years a measure providing for ma
tional prohibition will be passed BY
congress-
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25
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that was it-this had been Cassion's q
quarters since his arrival. and this
was his bag. the one he kept beside
him in the canoe, his private property.
My heart beat wildly in the excite
ment Of discovery, yet there was no
hesitation; instantly was upon my
knees tugging at the straps They
yielded easily, and forced the
leather aside, gaining glimpse Of the
contents.
discovered nothing but clothes at
frst-moccasins and numerous under
garments-together with a uniform.
evidently new. and quite gorgeous.
The removal Of these. however. re-
vealed pocket in the leather side.
securely fastened, and on opening this
with trembling fingers, 4 number OF
papers were disclosed.
Scarcely vepturing to breathe, hard
ly knowing what l hoped to find.
drew these forth, and glanced hastily
at them. Surely the man would bear
nothing unimportant with him on such
a journey; these must be papers Of
value, for had noted with what care
he had guarded the bag all the way
Yet at first l discovered nothing to re,
ward my search-there was package
Of letters, carefully bound with a
strong cord. a commission from La
Barre, creating Cassion a major Of in.
fantry. a number of receipts issued In
Montreal, a list of goods purchased at
ST. Ignace. and a roster OF men com.
| posing the expedition.
At last from one corner Of the
pocket drew forth a number OF close
ly written pages, evidently the COVER.
nor's instruction. They were traced
in so fine hand that I was obliged
to return beside the fire to decipher
their contents. They were written in
detail, largely concerned with matters
of routine. especially referring to rela
tions with the garrison Of the fort, and
| Cassion's authority over De Baugis
but the closing paragraph had evi'
IDENTIFY been added later. and had per.
sonal interest. 1t read: use your dis
cretion as to D'Artigny, but violence
will hardly be safe; he is thought toe
we'll of by La Sale, and that fox may
get Louis ear again. We had best be
cautious. Chevet, however has nc
friends. and. I am told, possesses 8
list Of the In Chesnayne property. anG
other documents which had best be
destroyed. Do not fail in this. mol
fear results. We have gone too fal
to hesitate now"
took this page, and thrust 1t into
my breast. 1t was not much. and ye
it might prove the one needed link.
ran through the packet Of letters. bu
they apparently had no bearing on thu
case.
Assured that I had overlooked moth
Ing, | thrust the various articles back
restrapped the bag. and returned tt
the outer room. AS l paused before
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25
YOUR TAX COLLECTOR.

Some folks like to say that Mr..
Booze Business is a sort of indirect
tax collector for Uncle Sam & Co. He
is, and he makes money at it, too. For
every 81 200 in indirect" taxes which
he turns into the treasury of the ma
tional firm, he also collects another
$3.50, which he keeps for his trouble,
probably as a commission or reward
for his services. You know the kind
Of people who charge SO per cent of
the gross amount of their collections
for commission. Do you want that
kind of a collector in your employ?
Again, the collector" gets more
than five times as much as your firm,
for whom you imagine he is working.
Is he working for you, or working you7
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25
OSTRACIZED.

There is a brewer living in one Of
the best neighborhoods in an Ohio city,
says the American Issue. This brewer
has a wife and children and they are1
bright and well-behaved. But this fam \
lily has no neighbors. 1t has no neigh
borhood callers. 1t is let alone. 1t is
as If the house were quarantined. The
wife and children are all right, but
they belong to the brewer. The brewer
is all right, too, except for his busi-
ness. There is the stumbling block.
The family is ostracized socially be-
cause of the beer business. Will the
brewer say he is willing to change his
business? He should at least do it for
his family's sake.
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25
MOVING TO KANSAS.

The president of the Topeka Com
mercfal club reports as a result of an
Investigation made by him that at least
1000 families who have moved to To-
peka from other states in the last ten
years, including many of the city's best
and most useful citizcns, were infiu-
enced 10 make the change mainly be-
cause Kansas is a prohibition state
and Topeka dry city.
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25
! Stood Silent, Fascinated.

not even consulted. Have husbands
no rights in this wilderness paradise?"
"Such rights as they uphold" re-
turned the Italian, erect and motion
less. IT am always at your service,
NJ. Cassion. Madame and l have con-
versed without permission. If that be
crime, answer for it now. or when
you will"
1t was in Cassion's heart to strike.
I read the desire in his eyes, In the
swift clutch at his sword hilt; but the
sarcastic smile on De Tonty's thin lips
robbed him of courage.
"'Tis best you curb your tongue"
he snarled, "or will have you in the
guardhouse with D'Artgny. l COM
mand now"
$50 I hear. Doubtless you could con-
vict me as easily"
"What do you mean"
"Only that your whole case is a tis-
sue of lies."
"Pah! you have her word for It. no
doubt. But you will sing a different
song presently. Ay. and it will be her
testimony which will hang the villain" !"
"What is this you say, monsieur
my testimony?'
"Just that-the tale of what you
saw in the Mission garden at St Ig-
mace. Sacre, that shot hits. does I'll
You thought me asleep, and with no
knowledge of your escapade. but had
other eyes open that night, my lady.
Now will you confess the truthT"
II shall conceal nothing. monsieur" !"
"'Twill be best that you make no at
tempt" he sneered, his old braggart
spirit reasserting itself as De Tonty
kept silent. II have guard here to
escort you to the commandant's Office" "
you do me honor" I turned to De
Tonty. "Shall go, monsieur?
"I think 1t best, madame" he replied
soberly. his dark eyes contemptuously
surveying Casslon. ITO refuse would
only strengthen the case against the
prisoner. NJ. Cassion will not, I am
sure. deny me the privilege of accom-.
panying you. Permit me to offer my
arm"
I did not glance toward Cassion, but
felt no doubt as to the look on his face;
yet he would think twice before laying
| uduu on tQlS stern BOluler VINO Hdu
offered me protection. The guard at
the door fell aside promptly. and per
mitted us to pass. Some order was
spoken in a fow tone, and they fell be.
hind with rifles at trail. Once in the
open I became, for the first time,
aware Of irregular rife firing. and oh.
served in surprise men posted upon q
narrow. staging along the side Of the
log stockade.
"Is the fort being attackedT
asked.
''There has been firing for some
days." he answered, "but no real at.
tack. The savages merely hide yon-
der amid the rocks and woods and
strive to keep us from venturing down
the trail. Twice we have made sor-
tie, and driven them away, but tbs
a useless waste Of lighting" He called
to . man posted above the gate: ''How
II It this morning, Julesr
The soldier glanced about cautious
", keeping his head below cover.
C1O Nm Co1gYugUED0
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25
ANTI-ALcoHoL PLEDGES.

Bishop Carroll (Catholic) Of Mon
tana wrote thus during the Montana
dry campaign: 'By taking the pledge
the individual prohibits the use Of in
toxicating liquors by himself; by pass
ing prohibition law the community
bars the use Of Intoxicating drinks to
itself. The community has as much
right to take the pledge as the individ-
ual." And, let us add, so has the state
and the nation.
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25
|CplQpgtatlCe|
. Mites . |
Conducted by the National Woman's
Christian Tamneranca IIninr-l
VOICE oE euslNEss.


The Manufacturers Journal Of Bal
timore is one of the leading indus
trial publications. of the country. This
is what it says of the drink traffic:
eve are absolutely. teetotally, and
In every way possible, opposed to the
whisky industry. not only because of
its immoral influence, but from the
economic standpoint. It is curse to
the country of such gigantic proper
tions that the sooner it is blotted out,
the better it will be for mankind. The
billions of dollars that are annually
spent in this country constitute one
of the most fearful curses ever brought
upon the land, and every dollar thus
expended is an economic waste and q
drain upon the physical, mental, moral
and, financial stamina Of the country.
Moreover, the alliance Of the saloon
interests with the politics Of the coun-
try is another curse, and to this in
fluence is due much of the rottenness
in American politics. Whisky
and the saloon business are an un-
speakable curse, without one single,
solitary redeeming quality"
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25
GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS VIEW.

GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS VIEW.
eve should not discuss moderation
with a man." writes Doctor Matthaei,
a staff physician in the German army,
and in these words he voices the gen.
eral opinion of German anti-alcohol-
lists. "The thing has long since been
settled by science. The use Of mar
cotic poisons is simply indecent and
criminal. One should always decline
to take part in any festival occasion
where drink is used. One who makes
of well, slightly alcohol-sick per-
son-i. e., moderate drinker-should
be punished for it socially until we
can get leave to punish legally. Wills
of men made in an alcoholized or
slightly alcoholized state should be
contested. Drunkards are made by
hospital prescriptions of alcohol. The
law should hold such hospitals legally
liable. It must be considered incom-
patible with the honor of a city or
government to allow the activities of
poison factories, such as breweries and
distilleries."
Cheyenne record., 1917-01-25

LIQUOR ON TOP.
The liquor power will remain ON top
30 long as liquor remains on tan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-30

Corks that are to be saved should be
put into II glass preserve jar or wide
mOuthed bottle. In such receptacle Il
person can easily lind a cork of any
desired size.
With bit of white chalk number
the lengths of stoyepipe when you take
them down to he put away. Twill
save trouble when you come to put
them up again next fall.
To render articles noninfammable
dissolve two ounces of alum in one gal
lon of cold water and use for rinsing
TO wash lace squeeze in hot soapy
water then in cold. Dip in milk to
stlfIen it, Press on the wrong side
with a fairly hot iron.
TO remove a grease spot from book
molsten the spot with camel's hair
pencil dipped in spirits of turpentine
and when dry moisten it with spirits
of wine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-30
How to Pitch Camp In an Automobile
While Xacationina.

Comfort is 70 be found in the camp
car" says writer in the Woman's
Home Companion. IF you know how
to arrange for 1t. The bod should be
In the ear if You have no tent, as The
charm of sleeping ON tile ground soon
pals, ana berths in the machine arc
easier TO arrange than portable shell
ter. We used springy bed Of canvas
and light frame made to extend across
the top of the front seat ana allow
space for the pillows over the back
seat. This affords waterproof roof
for the sleepers In case of rain. and
even if a storm should come up the
campers can remain snug and warm
by buttoning the flaps from the top
to the body of the car. Mosquito net
ting instead of side flaps may be de
sirable in some camp sites"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-30
How TO Do Things

A slice of lemon or dash of vinegar
added when boiling meat or fish I'M
proves the flavor.
Mix the stove polish with left over
coffee it should he rather sirongl. and
you can black the stove while it is hot.
In case Of an emergency ground gin
ger is just as good for plasters as mus
tard: better, for it draws" as well and
never blisters.
If furs are sOiled around the neck
they can be cleaned thus: Before put
ting them away heat some clean fine
sand or coarsely ground cornmeal as
eot IA you can bear your hand in it.
Rub it well into the soiled places, then
shake it out ana beat and brush the
fsrs till clean.
. A few bits of charcoal put among
the contents Of box of clothing that is
not to be opened for some time viii
tep away the musty smell they are
apt to acquire. Silver which is not in
constant use should be put away in
bags or cases made of outing or cot
ton hanncl and lump of gum camphor
placed with it,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-30
kNsEMEC PEOPLE
Need More Iron in the Blood.

If you are anaemic, you need more
iron in your blood, and the tell-tale
symptoms are pale face,-color
less lips, ashen finger nails, poor cir
culation. and short breath, and more
serious diseases are easily contracted
when in this condition.
Mr.. w. II. Hodges of KaKnsas City,
No. says:-"I suffered from the eff
fects OF bad blood, was rundown,
dizzy, had headaches and did not feel
like working. had tried Beef Iron
and Wine without any help After
taking Vinol four days | noticed an
improvement and its continued use
built up my blood and my bad feelings
disappeared like magic"
The bad effects of poor, devitalized
blood cannot be overestimated and
it is the beef and cod flyer peptones.
iron and manganese peptonates and
glycerophosphates contained in Vinol
that enriches the blood, improves the
circulation end in this natural manner
builds up health and strength. Try it
on our guarantee.-W. l.. Gokay,
Druggist, Bennington. also at Leading
Drug Stores in all Vermont towns.