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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-11-14

| sheet iron and steel, adorned with de-
Jected grccnery that had manifestly
been out too soon In the chill air OF
very early spring.
A wonderful possibility presented
itself. III ! see Bobby" he asked.
may ! stop the carriage and speak to
himf"
Certainly not"
"Well, may I call to himT"
think II over" suggested Miss
%Braithwaite. would your grand
father like TO know that you had done
anything so undignifed?"
He turned to her n rather desperate
pair of eyes. but l could explain TO
him." he said. II was In such Il hurry
thank him. ] ought 10 thank him..
really. He was very polite to me
Miss %Brnlthwa!te sat still In her seat
and said nothing, just then. But later
on something occurred to her. "Yap
must remember, OTTO" she said. "thaS
thlS-this American child diSlikes
kings. and our sort of government. II
Is possible, isn't II, that he would re-
sent your being OF the ruling farnilyi
Why not let things be as they aref"
ave were very friendly" said Ferdi-
nand William Otto in a small voice.
Il don't think 1t would make any diff
ference"
But the seed was sown In the fertile
ground of his young mind, to bear
quick fruit.
II was the crown prince WHO saw
Bobby first. He was standing on q
bench. pccring over the shoulders OF
the crowd. Prince Ferdinand William
otto saw him, and bent forward.
"There he is :" he said, in a tense tone.
There on the"
"Sit up straight commanded Miss
Braithwaite.
MAY | just wave once? ="
"Otto!" said Miss Braithwaita. In a
terrible voice.
But a dreadful thing was happening.
Bobby was looking directly NJ him,
and making no sign. His mouth was
q trifie open, but that was all. Otto
had u momentary glimpse Of him, OF
the small cap set fur back, OF the white
sweater. of two coolly critical eyes.
Then the crowd closed up, aud the
carriage moved on.
Prince Ferdinand william Otto sat
back in his seat, very pnle. Clearlk
Bobby was through with him. First>
Milky had forgotten him. and now the
American boy had learned his unfor-
tunate position as one Of the detested
order, and would have uone OF him.
"You see" said Miss Braithwaite.I
with an air OF relief, "he did not know
you"
Upon the box the man beside Beppc
kept his hand IN the revolver. The
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-11-14

army, equipment and all, and the loca.
ton Of various regiments. Probably
you and your band Of murderers have
that already"
! The concierge nodded, no whit ruff
fled. And for whom was 1t intended"
II cannot say. The address is fc-
tltlous, OF course"
Black Humbert scowled. "So!" he
said. "You tell us only a parti"
There is nothing else to tell. Save,
as l have written here. the writer
ends Il must see you at once. Let me
know where"
The brandy was getting In Its work
well by that time. He was feeling
strong, his W nan again, and reck-
less. But he was cunning, too. He
yawned. "And In return for all this,
whatf" he demanded. ~ have done
you a service, friend cut-throat."
The concierge stuffed letter and
translation into his pocket. "What
would you have, short Of liberty.
"Air. for one thing" He stood up
and stretched again. God. how strong
he felt! "If you would open that ac-
cursed window for an hour-the place
reeks."
Humbert was in high good humor In
spite OF his protests. In his pocket he
held the key to favor, aye, TO a plan
which he meant to lay before the COM
mlttee Of ten, a plan breath.taking in
It's audacity and yet potential Of sue
cess. He went TO the window and put
his great shoulder against II.
Instantly Haeckel overturned the
candle and, picking up the chair,
hurled It at Herman Spler. He heard
the clerk go down as he leaped for
the door. Herman had not locked IL.
He was in the passage before the COD
cierge had stumbled past the bed.
Haeckel ran as he had never run
before. The last flight now, with the
concierge well behind, and liberty two
seconds away.
He flung himself against the doors
10 the street. But they were fastened
by n chain, and the key was not In the
lock.
He crumpled up in a heap as the
concierge fell on him with fists like
fails.
Some time later, old Adelbert heard
n sound In the corridor, and peered
out. Humbert, assisted by the lodger.
Spier, was carrying 10 the attic what
appeared to be an old mattress, rolled
up and covered with rugs. In the
morning, outside the door, there was a
darkish stain, however. which might
have been blood.
Al nine o'clock the next morning
the chancellor visited the crown prince.
He came without ceremony. Lately he
had been coming often. He liked to
come In quietly, and sit for an hour
In the school room, saying nothing
Prince Ferdinand william Otto found
these occasions rar her trying.
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But there was something about the
story Of the letter itself that bore the
hall marks Of truth.
"You see" finished Black Humbert
cunningly, "she-this lady Of the court
is plotting with some one, or SO we
suspect. II II is only n Iiaison-!"
He spread his hands. "If. as is pos
sible. she betrays rs to Karnla, that
we should find out. II Is not" he
added, among our plans that Karnla
should know too much OF u.s."
The brandy was still working. but
the spy's mind was clear. He asked
for n pencil, and set to work. After
all, IL there vas n spy OF Karl's in the
palace, IL were well to know II. He
tried complicated methods first. to find
that the body of the letter, after all,
was simple enough. BY reading every
tenth word, he got n consistent mes
sage. save that certain supplies, over
which the concierge had rallied. were
special code words for certain regl.
ments. These he could not decipher.
whoever was to receive this" he
said Mt last, would have been in
possession Of complete data Of the
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p VI.
Two Prisoners.


Herman Spier had made his escape
tuous byways of the old city, under
arches into court yards, out again by
doorways set In the walls. twisted,
doubled like n rabbit. And all this
with no pursuit. save the pricking one
OF terror.
But at last he halted, looked about,
perceived that only his W guilty
conscience accused him, and took
breath. He made his way to the house
In the shadow OF the park until, IN
letter new buttoned inside his coat,
and, finding the doors closed. lurked
in the shadow OF the park until an
hour later, Black Humbert himself APP
peared.
He eyed his creature with cold an
ger. ut Is a marvel" he sneered,
shat such flight as yours has not
brought the police In a pack at your
heels"
II had the letter" Herman replied
sulkily. 1T was Necessary to save
It."
you were to see where Niburg took
the substitute"
But here Herman was the one to
sneer. "Niburg!" he said. "You know
well enough that he will take 10 sub
stitute tonight. or any night. You
strike hard, my friend"
The concierge growled, and together
they entered the house across the
street.
In the absence OF Humbert, his
niece. daughter Of a milk seller near.
kept the bureau, answered the bell, and
after nine o'clock, when the doors were
bolted, admitted the various occupants
OF the house and gave them the tiny
tapers with which 10 light themselves
upstairs. She vas sewing and singing
softly when they entered.
"All right, girl. You may CO." said
Humbert.
Good night to you both" the girl
said, and gave Herman Spier q nod.
When she was gone, the concierge
locked the door behind her.
"And now" he said. "for a look at
the treasure"
He rubbed his hands together as
Herman produced the letter. Heads
close, they examined II under the lamp.
Then they glanced at each other.
"A cipher" said the concierge
shortly. at tells nothing.
"Code!" And struck the paper with
Q hairy ist. Everything goes wrong.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-11-14
HeDWIG AND THE CROWN PRINCE WAIT IN VAIN FOR THE
RETURN OF Milky.

synopsiS-The crown prince OF Lvonia, Ferdinand william Otto,
ton years old, taken to the opera by his aunt, tires OF the singing and
slips away TO the park, where he makes the acquaintance OF Bobby
Thorpe. n little American boy. Returning to the palace ut night, he
ends everything in an uproar as n result Of the search which has been
made for him. The san night the chancellor calls to consult the
boys grandfather, the old king, who is very III. The chancellor sug.
gests that TO preserve the kingdom, which is threatened by plots OF
the teTorists to form a republic, the friendship of the nelghboring
kingdom Of Karnia be secured by giving the Princess HcdwIg in mar
to Princess Annunciatn, Hedwigs mother, is in love with King Karl
ana plots to prevent his marriage to Hedwlg. Iedwiy, who loves
Milky Laisch, Otos aid de camp, is dismayed when told OF the plans
for her marriage. Countess Loschek sends a secret message TO King
Karl. The messenger is attacked by agents OF the terrorists and n
dummy letter substituted. Captain Larisch, unaware of the substtu-
ton, holds up Kar's chauffeur and secures the envelope.
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There He Isl" He Said.

carriage turned back toward the
palace.
Late that afternoon the chancellor
had a visitor. Old Mathilde, his
servant and ~housekeeper, showed some
curiosity but little excitement over II.
she was In fact, family resentful.
Inc chancellor had eaten little all day,
ana now, when she had an omelet
ready to turn smoking out OF the pan,
must come the Princess Hedwig on
foot Ike the common people, and de-
mand to see him.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-11-14

That blond devil interferes. and now
this letter speaks but Of blankets and
loavesi"
The bell rang, and, taking care to
thrust the letter out Of sight, the con-
ciergs disappeared. Then ensued. In
the hall. q short colloquy, followed by
Q humping on the staircase. The
concierge returned.
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Milky has an exciting inter.
we" with King Karl and finds
himself In a serious prediea.
ment AZ a result Of his foolish
Undertaking. Read about this
development In the next install.
ment.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-11-14
Gro BE c~oNTINUEDl

stone Church Without Mortar.
Although built early In the Christian
era without mortar, a stone church In
ireland stil 10 In excellent condition.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-11-19
War News
Mailed By u. P.
Men To The
United States
IBY UNITED Pass. ]

BY UNITED PRESS
PARIS. Oct 26.-CBy Mail.)-A squa-
dron 81 travelling "hot-bath trucks is
the newest scheme Of the chemical was-
fare service for treatment or Americans
suffering from German mustard gas
At several points behind the American
sectors these bath trucks are held in
readiness to start instantly whenever
the Germans start a gas bombardment
The most important part OF the treat
ment for mustard gas is a hot bath as
sdon as possible after the gas touches
tile skim Before this inauguration Of
the "hurry-up" bath OUTFITS. gas suffer
ers had Is be transported to the nearest
hospitai with facilities for bathing
This sometimes meant a delay of several
hours when every minute was precious
Under the new arrangements the bath
trucks" hurry toward the front upon re-
oeipt OF telephone message announcing
the beginning Of a gas bohlbardment.
The trucks push up as close to the firing
lire as possible, and within few min
utcs are ready 70 begin operations.
Each truck carries a $500 gallon tank
of water and an instantaneous water
heater other automobiles carry de-
mountablo bath pavilion and the neces-
sary piping. The work OF putting up
the tented pavilion and making the wa
ter connections is a matter Of only
few minutes. More than twenty soldiers
can battle simultaneously in the tent
AS the gas sufferers are brought In
the attendants undress them and dip
the clothing in a solution of lime wa
ter. Even the helmets and shoes are
immersed in the solution. Meanwhile the
sufferers are quickly SPRAYED with liquid
soap and taken into the showers for
fifteen seconds. Then other attendants
scrub the gassed men and spray their
eyes. noses and threats with a solution
to counteract the burning and irritation
Of the poison. The men are then given
clean clothing and sent to an evacuation
hospital The attendants wear oilskin
one-piece suits with tight-htting head
pieces.
During a recent test AS men were
bathed in two and one-half minutes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-11-19

Whole-souled giving IS blessed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-11-19

Stunning coats for girls. attractive
models. made OF novelty plush and
delhi cloth with beaverette coll
lar; sizes to il years. Priced
for this sale. h@o
Arizona republican., 1918-05-06
25O EMPLOYES IF
 ARIZONA EASTERN|N PARADE OF SATURDAY

If any single organization had more men and women in line in the 100 per cent American parade Saturday evening than the Arizona Eastern they have failed to report up to this time. It is estimated that there were nearly 25o of the AT employees of this division participating in the affair, and the showing made, both in num- bers and originality, elicited no end of favorable comment.
 According to Superintendent C. M Scott. every one of the AT employees of his division purchased at least one bond and some purchased sev- eral. A total of over 800 bonds were taken in all, so that the division is rated at more than 100 per cent American.
 While the drive" was in progress the interest was at all times at fever heat. For a time it looked as though the 100 per cent standing would not be attained. One employe refused point blank to purchase single bond. He had even refused to contribute 25 cents previously toward the purchase of an employees flag.
 Just when it seemed that a coat of tar and feathers would be applied by strong men and the offending employe bidden to be on his way, a suggestion from higher up was sent to the man that it was time for him to resign. It is said that he left the company's property in greater haste than he had ever entered upon il and that his resignation was not de- livered in person.
 The employees of the Arizona East ern have not grown enthusiastic solely over the Liberty loan, but have or ganized one of the most active and largest war savings societies in the state. The young women employees .oi the company are devoting no end oi attention to this work. Hardly a trair leaves Phoenix that one or more O. these young women is not aboard an6 travelling on her own time. The, direct their attention to the passeng CTS departing and arriving and in
 variably report excellent sales. / trip to Winkleman netted one gir s60. while another brought in s5i from a journey to Maricopa. An( the good work still is going on.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-06
TOWN TOPICS
WoooMEN OF THE woRLp-Al

WOOOMEN OF HE WOHLO-All members of Phoenix Camp, Woodmen Of the World, are urged to be present at the regular meeting of the camn tonight as there is business of i'm portance.
 DANCE TUESDAY-The Brother hood of American Yeoman will give a dance at Eastlake park on Tuesday evening" Those in charge announce that good music will be furnished and a late car will be run from the park.
 HEARING TODAY-The application of the Verde Tunnel and Shelter com- pany of Jerome for permission to is sue stock will be heard today by the corporation cimmission. A like ap- plication of the Arizona Gas and Elec- tric company of Nogales to issue bonds will be heard by the commission on | Tuesday.
 AUXILIARY BUYS BoND-The Ca tholic Ladies Red Cross auxiliary pur- chased $100 Liberty bond last week The money for the bond was collected i by committee consisting of Mrs. Vic Hanny, president, and Mrs. Francis Geary, secretary. A special meeting of the auviliary will be held in the boys gymnasium on Tuesday after noon.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-06
RIVERSIDE PARK ID
 OPEN GATES MAY 15 BETTER THAN EVER

With the announcement made today that Riverside park is to open for the season Wednesday, May 15, the peo- pie of Phoenix may consider that summer is really here.
 The park this season will be under the direct management of Ray F. Brandon of Brandon Brothers, lessees of the Elks Theater MT. Brandon has taken over the direction of this popular place of amusement and recreation with the determination to make it even more popular than ever before. He is injecting into it all his enthusiasm and energy which will tend to popularize the park.
 New and permanent improvements have been made since last season. Ali the buildings have been remodeled and redecorated. A new we'll has been completed which doubles the water supply of the pool. The pool has been recemented and painted. Sanitary drainage has been installed and with new pumping system the water will be changed daily.
 A concrete boulevard has been con- structed across the east end of the park, turning the river into the main channel. Landscape gardening has made the park a beauty spot.
 Special attention has been given to the dancing pavilion which now is the largest and best appointed in the southwest. A childrens' play ground has been installed with every convenience for healthy. happy. pa triotic amusement. The family trade will be made an especial object and nothing will be overlooked or ne- glected for their comfort
 The pictures shown will be the best obtainable and will be presented in the finest manner possible. People who attend on the opening day will be appreciative of the many things that have been done for their com fort. There will be plenty of room for the parking of motor cars. The | bath house will be in charge of com petent and agreeable people and there will be competent instructors at the | swimming pool. It is the intention of MT. Brandon to make this season | by far the best ever enjoyed al Riverside park. The opening day is to be May 15, and every day there after is to be big one at this big | Phoenix playground.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-06
COOPERATION IN a LABOR BEST WAY
 TO GET RESULTS

J. O. Miller of the United States De- pertinent of agriculture has been in Phoenix few days comforting with Chairman Dwight B. Heard of the State Council of Defense and others, in regard to the present outlook for farm labor. In part, MT Miller stated:
 ''The farm labor problem is a serious one all over the United States. Not so much from lack of laborers and men capable of doing farm work. as of marshalling and putting to work these men where they can be of the most use.
 Make Plans in Advance
 "The only way now to get labor and have it when needed is for the users of such labor to make plans. antici- pating requirements and to unite for the purpose of correlating and inter-
 changing labor when possible. thus minimizing the number of men used. Every man, no matter how he is situated, should be occupied daily at
 some task which will, directly or in directly, aid in the successful operation of the war and bring the nation
 through this great crisis with colors flying.
 No Time for ToiIers 1IlS llO lliu6 lol III cllS class of our people. If patriotism will not help, then state laws should be such as will find the working place for the shirker.
 If Arizona could feed herself this year, a great release would be made Of foodstuffs raised in other states. On the contrary, water shortage in DOT tions of the state will entail the loss of thousands of acres of much needed crops. Thus it is vital that every acre in Arizona be garnered this summer. Council Will Aid "The excellent arrangement your Council of Defense has, in the organ | ization of it's committees will aid ma | terially to this end. The recent forma- | tion of a county farm bureau by your county agricultural agent will line up | farmers not in the cotton growers ex- change. A survey is now being taken
 to find the labor needs of these l farmers.
 There are several sources iron, which labor can be secured-importa ton from old Mexico, the working boys
 reserve, the Indians. and the putting to
 work of many idlers. To secure such help. concerted action is necessary. It will not roll in when wanted of its own accord, and l recommend that every
 agency be used to further the success | full handling of farm labor in this sec | tion."
Arizona republican., 1918-05-06
NUT
 MEATLESS DAY,
 |S NOW ASKED

The food administration Is extremely desirouS of securing economy in the consumption of all kinds of meats without reinstating the meatless day for the present.
 ''The seasonal decline in volume of the number of animals coming to mar ket is now in progress, and its volume will undoubtedly further decrease dur ing the next few months as is usual, but the probable amdlnt of such de- crease IS yet obscure.
 "The necessities for shipment abroad to our army and the allies are very large and will amount to roughly 75,- O0O,000 pounds of meat and meat prod ucts of all kinds, per week, against a pre-war normal of less than 15,000,000 pounds.
 Allies Reduce Supply Even with these large shipments the allies have found it necessary t1 reduce their consumption of all kinds of meats and poultry to an average of about one and ne-quarter pounds per week, per person, in order that no fur l ther draft should be made upon the | shipping that is now required for the transport of our soldiers.
 Our consumption Of wheat is about three and quarter pounds per week 1 per person, and if we are to make both ends balance during the short market ing season we must have further econ omy. If the putlIc will continue in the rigorous elimination Of waste and will | further economiZe by reducing the quantity prepared for each meal of all kinds of meats and poultry, more par ticularly beef, and will restrict their purchases accordingly, the food admin istration hopes that the necessary bal ance caE be maintained.
 Cause Less Interference
 "A general adherence to these rec concentrations will avoid the incon- venience which arises in many direc- ticns from meatless days and. will cause less interference in the daily preparation of food
 There is now seasonal abundance of milk products which can be substi- tutes in various forms. The shortage of fish during the past several months due to the necessity of naval requisi- tioning of trawlers and the enlistment of fishermen for the navy should be considerably relieved by the expansion which has been arranged in other forms cf fishing.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-06
MRS. GATES PUPILS
 GIVE FINE RECITAL

Interesting and delightful. was the recital given by the pounger pupils of Mrs. Maude Pratt Gates class in piano at her residence, on East Pierce street, Saturday afternoon. The pro- gram was as follows:
 Song, Violet" Ralston), by mem bers of the class. Irean Parscal at the piano.
 Two Little Studies" (Bilbro) Henry Cate.
 'Staccato Study" and March of the Dolls,' (Bilbro), Helen Donofrio.
 Duet, Daisy Waltz" (Watson), Ma than Thayer and Mrs. Cate.
 An April Song," (Bilbro), Nathan Thayer.
 ''Valsette,' (Ralston), Irean Parscal.
 Butterflies" (Paldn, Ethel Chamb- CTS.
 Song and dialogue, Bilbro). vir- ginia Hunt.
 Fairy Bells" (Streabbrg) Edward Ruggles
 The Hunt" (Ralston), Buela Bemis.
 Duet, Lullaby" (Ralston), Ethel and Georgia Chambers. Morning Bells" (Burgmuller), Mary Malvina Oglesby.
 Runaway Horses" (Bilbro), Doro- | thy Messner. "Mazurka," (Hannah Smith), Jose | phine Bales. Disappointment" and Happiness T l (Streabbrg), Franklin McRae. Duet, .Barcarolle," (Ralston), Lucille Mills and Mrs. Cate. "Capriciosa,' (Schwarenka), Opal l Nelson.
 Lie Awake" song, (Ralston). by members of the class. Buela Bemis | at the piano.
 Some of the songs our boys" are singing lover there, sung by members of the class, with Opal Nelson at the piano.