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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-16
FRENCH DECLARE
No TRENCH RENT
IS CHARGED j. s.
High Commission Attributes
Charges to Enemy
Propaganda.
Internatlonal News Service

international News Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. There
is no such thing as trench rent, 80
it is explained in a statement issued
here today by the French high COM
mission. denying that the French are
exacting payment for ground occu-
pied or for damage done TO property
in the firing zone" of France by
the American expeditionary forces
during the war.
The commission describes as both
inaccurate and misleading the re-
ports in circulation, which, on GER
tain grounds are ascribed 10 German
propagandists. that the American
army not only had to pay rent for
,he French soil occupied in its bat
Ties with the Huns, but for the dam
age unavoidably wrought by it on
the western front.
Government fndennifies.
Damages done TO private proper
It's in the rear OF the operating forces
Gin France) have always been in
demnified BY the government TO the
owners of the property damaged, %
reads the statement OF the French
high commission. This applies
equally to the American, the British
and the French, i'm the REGIONS where
environments and maneuvers are
likely TO harm fields, crops barns
houses, etc, but. of course, thls does
not apply to the firing zone.
THE French government has
NJ rn
American army the most friendly
hospitality; it has been its policy to
see that in no cases American troops
be treated in a manner differing
from the way French troops are
dealt with. Likewise the French gov
ernment has put free Of charge. pub
lie buildings, hospitals, schools, be
longing 70 it. at the disposal of the
allies.
same Policy at Front.
The same policy holds good al
the front. French and American
units relieve each other under iden-
tiCal conditions. War material has
been used in common. Whenever a
unit goes into a sector, an inven-
tory Of existing supplies is filed, the
procedure adhered To in that regard
being identical. whether the relief
takes place between American and
French troops. or between F'renct
troops alone.
I'm a like manner, in biliets ir
back areas, the rates OF the requi-
sitions paid by American units are
exactly the same as those paid by
/ the French government to its owr
troops. Finally. in respect to dam
lagos caused 70 private property by
American troops. the regulations ot
I the bill of April is, 1918, prevail
which provides that such claims "a.
may arise are admitted only as the!
comply with the French laws on tina
question"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
INFLUENZA SEEMS
ON THE DECLINE
First 10 Days of October Dis
ease Caused 14,805 Deaths
in Pennsylvania.

WASHINGTON. oct ELM
provement IN the influenza situation
in six states is shown by reports re-
ceived today 10y the public health
service. but - other states reported
the disease still spreading with many
additional cities and rural districts
affected. Conditions apparently Wee
worse I'm Pennsylvania. where 81 Isl
estimated $4,000 cases have oc-
Cured with probably 10000 iD
Philadelphia For the FIRST is day4
OF October 14.S05 deaths are report
ed in this state
In army circles an increase i'm
both influenza and pneumonia were
reported Sunday. bul a decrease was
shown today with 3,00I influenza and
16S pneumonia cases. the lowest fig
ures reported since the epidemic be-
came general in the camps For the
As hours ending today AZ noon new
influenza cases totailed 6.666. pneu-
monia. 2.0.9. and deaths. 9l9
These figures brought the total ~
influenza cases since Sept Is. 90
29O.447; pneumonia cases OF 46.055.
and deaths from AN causes 20 5.072.
States reporting improved condi-
tions 10 the public health service
were Delaware. Georgia Maine.
Massachusetts. South Carolina and
Tennessee New cases in an these
states are decreasing.
The public health service an
nouncement said that 80 was esti-
mated that 10000 cases had oc-
Cured in Connecticut up TO yester-
day. with 2.625 deaths reported. In
New York 81 cities out OF 81. exclu-
sive OF New York city. have register
ed 1,SI1 deaths from oct Z 10 rs.
while in New York city there were
646 deaths yesterday
In California $4,000 cases had
been reported 20 Oct 10. Nebraska
reported 2.75S cases and SIS deaths
in 66 towns on Saturday. while
many new cases were reported in
Alabama. Colorado. Florida. IDAHO.
! Indiana Iowa. Kansas. Kentucky,
/ Louisiana Missouri. New Mexico.
1 Nevada. North Carolina. Ohio. ore
eOn. South Dakota. Virginia. Wis
! consin. Utah and Washington.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
FOR SALE


615 4. Indiana av., rooms and bath
Price $500. Terms, $3.50 cash and bal
ance contract
1121 Lincoln way T.. for quick sale
will take 81 80 cash or contract.
21O9 kemble av.. rooms and bath
room size OF lot 4OX14O IT.; street
paved. Price S]10O
2102 Kemble av., 8 rooms and large
barn and corner lot 45x1+0 It.; street
paved. Price $1,000
200 kemble av.. Z rooms and large
barn and street paved; size OF the lot
SOX140 Il. Price $500.
202 +. Dubail. 5 rooms and bath. cor
ner lot; street paved garage; house
newly painted Price $500
7O7 ). Michigan St, ! have one OF the
best bargains ever offered; sc e front
by 49, IT, in length; alley in the rear F;
on the west side of the street, just OPP
pOsite Whitemdn Bros building. and
only n block from Studebakers admin
istratiOn bldg. and u block from Van
dnlia station; only two blocks from New
York Central station: right near the
business center. The price is only ST.
900. J Will take $500 cash ana balance
land contract. There Is one house Oh
this lot renting for SIS per month.
II Interested Ina any OF these proper
ties call Home phone 1916 sol II
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

5 Dealings with any OF above
: companies are guaranteed by the
; Indiana Association.
$3.50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
THREE MILITANT
"SUFFS" ARRESTED

WASHINGTN. Oct 2l-Three
militants Of the woman's party were
arrested today when they undertook
10 stage demonstration m front
OF the capitol AS the senate was in
session only n few minutes they were
quickly released and with other
banner bearers they spent several
hours in front OF the senate office
building. There crowds destroyed
most OF the banners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
OFFICE HFLP

WANTED-rEe government says "usn
forceful methods in bringing to tle
ltrention OF young people thc need FOR
office help AS duty % patriot. sm
1ud humanity prepare lt once Special
short. Intensive trimming at the South
Bend Business college Is adF.-3nle 1t
Bell 5Jl. Home 55jli for particulars
SJ4T-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
ICE.
CHIhorODIsr.

L L. ROBERTS. CHIROPoDlST.
] give personal attention to all foot
troubles Calls made by appointment
ORly. Anyone claiming TO be my repre-
sentative Is q fraud office and residence
222 5. Taylor St Telephone: Home
245l. Bell ISL. 243-t Il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
LEGAL NOTICE
NoTIcE on ApMINIsTRATIoN.

dersigned has been appointed by The
Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of St 10.
seph County. State OF Indiana, executor
Of the estate " franklin r. smith late
OF 81. Joseph County decea sed
Said estate IS supposed 20 De- solvent
GLEN r. SMITH. Executor.
oct n 1915
G r. DT COMB Auy for Estate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
NoTICE oI AnMINIsTRATIoN.

Notire lis hereby given. that the under
gued has been appointed hE the Clerk
of the Circuit Court " S. Joseph C0un
ty State ~ Indiana, admiuistratrix ~
the estate Of Charles T.. Narier. late ~
81 Joseph County. deceased.
Said estate ls supposed 90 Boz solvent
LTC1LE " NARTER. Adm1
Ger Il 1915
T. s. EuMIG Atty Tor Estate
22-H3-5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

FOR SALE-yelie 5-pass. touring car in
very good condition. Electric lights
and starter. $50
Small J-pasS touring car. good run
ming order $50 If taken az once. J17
Lincoln way W
1918 Studebaker T-pass G-cyL Al
condition Run about 1900 miles 4
bargain II taken ut once
Franklin Motor Car Company.
SS4s-23
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

FOR SALE-Several new large cabinet
mahogany talking machines at cost.
II. NJ Kaufman. III W. Madison ST.
Bell phone % and 6GG. SS76-24
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
NoTICF OF ADMINISTRATIONS

Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed BY the Clerk
", State OF Indiana, Administrator 4
the Estate OF Minnie T. Gr0se. late of
81. Joseph County. deceased.
said Estate * supposed 20 DC solvent
JOHN IRWIN GROSE, Adm
October eth 1918
CHARLES WEIDLER s. MILLER
GUY Attorneys Tor administrator.
IA p
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
WANrED-ro RENr ROOMS.

WANTED To RENT ModerR home
sleeping rooms Must Doe good location
with garage. Would prefer house viii
0 or acres. Can 81. K. Erickson Oliver
Hotel SS19-2,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

LOAN COMPANIES
Listed 1Ider this heading are mem
1ers or lndAha Association or LOan
Brokera. Dealings wttl any o. these
are guaranteed by Jns AssOcintiOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

THE DEMAND FOX TRAINED MEN
And WOME& is SO urgent that we shall
r.rm new classes IN shorthand aud Type
~ riting Bookkeeping. SecrCturial Work
and English Preparatory. every Monday
IN both the day and evening school A
position secured for every graduate Reg
lister Now. and begin your course With
out delay. KELLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL.
11O T.. Wayne st. Phones. B. 943. H..
24~f 560S- o.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
DO rOU KNOW THAT.

STORM sash and storm doors made and
put up by Us save cOal2 Miller Sash
aud Screen Factory. S16 Portage av
Home phone 2032 n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
WANT ADS g 20 81
AUCTION SAIL

Friday afternoon, I go Woodwork ~t0f.
age. No H. Wayne. consisting ~ fine DOS
of household goods. chairs tables. rock
cls. -etee-. dishes bed springs. mattress
81 stands. c0mmodes Everything must
ls sold. j.. Hartman. suctioueer.
$780, -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

FOR SALE OR RENT-Three room
summer house at stop on Niles car
line. with two large lots, at 500. 50
down and s. per week VIII rent for
s. per month or $50 until March l.
Home GG96 Bell III S-}69- n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE.

40 acres or EOuc heavy land. we'll
fenced. Good small bank barn new
granary. House in good repair Lays
on good road, directly across from
school South OF town. Home phone
51I1, a. q. Noigt or. Bell phone 4S2
W. A Morris Central Realty Co sos
Citizens Bank Bldg 1913 II
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

FOR SALE OR RENT-Strlctly modern
six room house 22S J.. Donald ST.
$50 20
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
AUTOS. MOTORS. BICYCLES.

FOR SALE-Three passenger roadster. G
cyl Studebaker. driven only COS miles.
Looks like a new car but VIII sell real
cheap. Try me- See Mr.. Miller az Stude-
bakers. Cor. Lafayette and South SITS.
SS1O- II
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS.

FOR SALE-Several new large cabinet
mahogany talking machines at cost.
II. NJ Kaufman. III W. Madison ST.
Bell phone 20 and 6GG es76-24
FOR SALE-11 inch lathe, 80 inch tim
ners shear; large safe. Will sell cheap.
II. N. Kaufman Bell % and GGG.
FOR sALE-Gas stove. bed. mattress.
1923 Portage ay. SSSl- -
FOR SALE-Household goods of all
kinds. Call before IL a. m or even
ings after Z. 1O3 w. Oolfax. Ss5l-23
STOVE LIST ...
Moore Hot Blast heaters and ranges
Gas and coal combination ranges.
straight draft stoves, cannon ball stoves
for large rooms. Perfection oil heaters.
All styles. Come in, we've got the goods
Avery and Hull, 129 y. Main st. STS4tf
For 9Bod SA e6H5ion Favqltf "A 9g5HeF 9
s7O6-23
FOR sALE-One McCray butcher re-
frigeratOr, only used short time. Cash
or payment. Call Bell a769 or 4374 after
6 80 p. m S565-tf
Latest designs AZ half price Buy new
for spring. Our $500 paint at rs per
gallon. Beautiful calendars free with eE-
cry purchase. Chicago Wall Paper Co.
1O4 w. Division St open evenings.
Bone 1893 po8S-n
FOR sALE-Tweivs-root show case, ex-
cellent condition. $1,000. Franklin
Motor Car Co. OH Lincoln way w.
732S-h
WANTED-MIsCELL
WANTED-A thousand sewing machine
heads 10 rebuild. Bring yours Ia or
call US and we will get Il. II we can't
make a good machine out OF II we will
tell you so Twenty years experience
makes our guarantee good. Haverstock,
219 5. Main St Home 2472. Bell ass.
S375-tf
WANTED-Guinea pigs. VIII buy, sell
or exchange. Call Home phone CSC.
Cavius exchange, Mlshawaka. 24t30
WANTED-To buy popcorn that will
pop. best price paid. LaSale Theater.
! 13J :. Michigan st. South Bend, Ind
771T-tf
REAL ESTATE LOANS.
MONEY TO LOAN at 5hGo on farms.
Why pay mOre2 earn Bros. 224
Farmers Trust Bldg. II. e5lT X. 7J3
6i28-n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
Gets a Position Gets Help
Barter and Exchange
LOANS AND PLAIN sorEs.
Observation-Disclosures

-
81 LOAN COMPANIES
81 Listed a.ider thiB heading are mem
g Ders or lnd'ARa Association or Loan
So BrOkerE DeainGs Viii any o. these
are guzrantsea by tls Association. 4
IS LOANS ON
So EURNiTUkE AMI LIVE STUCh !
SIS No uiHereDce WHERE you lave
IS had loan, cr what yOu NaEt tie
- MONEY fOS,
SIS CALL AND sEE IS
IS theory thar right treatment Keeps
IS The business Crowns
IS LOANS b'kOM $40 70 EJoO
sc An We paid Dack an mSltAly IA
80 asaiinents, IIOm 4 90 - aaOuthA. !
SO plus S.A percent Interest - AZ ;
SIS RkMEABER
So There u ~ ChARSE FOR our I
- servlCs-nOt even interest Va aa I
80 vance. Get IN touch Win 10 ~ !
~ tkL0t hOAE Oh Lfst AEh.
IS Home Phone 6SOO. Bell PAons isis
IS 5ECUklIA LOAN ~.
IS Room II, /. u. U. +. SldE
80 Opposite view StuosbAEer Bldg
Is Cor. washington and Hall.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS !
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
- OK MONEY NEVER
- kLNS our.
- Little debts cause more worry
~ than idrg- Ones. because you are
- expected - meet them prOmpJl.
- "e prepare You Tor Just sucu
- emergencies.
- FOR EXAMPLE.
- 5000 COSIS UNLl $500
- FOX FOUR MONTHS.
- or II you need more money anu
- want longer time We wiz lOuu you
- any amount up 90 S5OOUJ anu give
- 1OU 20 months time 20 repay ~ y0u
- desire ne Loan on Plauus, House
- hold Goods, etc.
- PRUNIDENT LOAN CO.
- Cor. Wayne and Michigan SIS.
- tOYer ~ CIOthlersJ
- Home Phone UUlJ, Bel Phone 1859.
Sss$S&sSSSSSSSSsSSSSSESsSSSs{Ss-
s$s$SS4SSSyS1SSSSSsssSSs5sss.s<
D THE
- STEADY GROWTH
- OF THIS company is the best ey-
- idence OF the service &C. renders 10
~ the people who need small sums
- money IA a lew hours, and WITH
- OUT having TO bother about get
- ting eBdOrseTs.
~ 1Our own resources -FI RNI-
- TT RE, PIANO. LIVE SIDCh.
- AUTO. etc. is an The security we
- ask. Legal chattel rate 3i2r, per
- month Terms OF loan made 20
- suit you. Faster you pay-,ess 10
- costs. Call and get booklet which
- describes everything fully.
- Bell l14G, Home 6Il7
- STATE LOAN COMPANY.
- Capital $J0OOO.OO
- Suite 3. Merchants Bank Bldg 23l
- ). Michigan St, South Bend. Ind
- Dealings with any OF above
- companies are guaranteed by the
- Indiana Association.
SSSSSSSSSsSSsSSssssSsSssSsSsSts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

ing Wages right The Anderson Co.
~ s. ST. Joe st. $50 p
WANIED-An excellent stenOErapher
who can earn au excellent salary The
Anderson Co. 232 : 81. Joe 81 ssJ1-23
YOUNG AfEN-YOUNG wOMEN-Our
practical instruction viii III you for the
best positions and Announcements iu thC
business world.
WHY NOT BEGIN a AZ OK NIGHT
cor RISE Ar DNCEt
>tenography typewriting dictaphonc,
civil service, bookkeeping. office training,
efficiency.
Special dictation class for stenog
rIphers preparing 90 take civil service
examinations for government positions
paying 500 90 $500 with opportunity for
advancement This class is In night
school Special dictator. Low rate. This
line OF dictauou viii also prepare you
for "a better business position.
THE THOMAS SCHOOL
HIGH GBADE-THE BEST
American Trust Bldg. Mich and Wash.
Bell 2JOG Home 221O.
SS16-27
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
ATTENTION
FORD OWNERS.

FOR SALE-Studebake half ton deliv-
cry truck in first class condition; will
sell at reasonable price John Bier
wagon Grocery. Home phone T7O7
S716-23
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

FOR SALE-Onc Mitcneii electric starter
cheap; can be seen az the Hurwwich
Auto Parts Co.. 2I4-220 W. South ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
BUSINESS PERSONALS.

y. &. FELTON,. AuctiOneer Graduate Of
Jones National school Of Auctioneers
Phone or Wire ut my expense. Phone
81 on > kloudike. r. r. ., Bremen
General farm sales, pure bred live stock
and real estate SSii2- II
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
STOCKS AND BONDS.

WE BUY LIBERTY BONDS for $50 TO
$4,000 sh. Also Canadian municipa!
and French bonds. cash by return mail
Henderson & Co. lis y Lasalle St.
Chicago. 7294-Jan
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

FOR emf large furnished rooms FOR
light housekeeping. Private entrance
30 Paris ST. Bell phone 1876 Inquire
ITO \. Carroll 81. S717-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

Csed cars bought ana sold Exc .uSlve
agent for Haynes cars Nikart. New
place 132-134 +. Colfax nv. Bell 2254
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
KODAK SUPPLIES.

TIRE AMERICAN DRUG CO. 135 n.
Main st, is now handling a complete
supply Of K0daks and Kodak Supplies
Of every description. We will sell you
anything IN che picture taking line and
also develop your films quick n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
REAI ESTATE LOANS.

MONEY TO LOAN at 5hGo on farms.
Why pay mOre7 earn Bros. 224
Farmers Trust Bldg II. s51T. X. 7J3
6i28-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
OIIICE HELP.

WANTED tkrls for long hand address
ing Wages right The Anderson Co.
~ $. ST. Joe st. s55S- -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS FOR Rent.

FOR RENT-Furnished light house
keeping rooms. also single rooms with
] or without board. II y. Lafayette Bel.
phone 1871 sSs3-2g
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
LIVE STOCK FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Several fine. sound. young
horses. weighing around 100 pounds
each VIII sell at sacrifice, as we do not
need them this winter Artificial Ice
Co. S792-22
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

WANTED-WOmen prepare az once for
government positions. Our special
civil service seCretarial course VIII
quickly qualify you 10 pass the exam
nation. Resident home study or even
ing school Cutalog free. The south
Bend Business College. Sj4S-tf
WANTED-Scores or nne office posi-
tiOns are vacant and more viii be.
Women, and boys not II draft age,
should qualify nc once 90 grasp opp0r-
tuuity A short intensive course at the
south Bend business College viii make
you thoroughly efficient Enter any
Monday. day or evening sessions
SJfG-tf
WANTED-W Women why wait 70 be
drafted into uucOugeuial employ
nent when "a short secretacial course at
the South Bend Business College will
qualify You for higl-class, remuueratiYe
government employ mentf Secure In
formation by letter. a personal call
(cOruer Michigan and Monroe sts). or
telephone Bell sol or Home 1901.
Sj4j-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22

WANTED-To buy popcorn that Will
pop. best price paid. LaSale TheateT.
13J $ Michigan st. South Bend, Ind.
77lT-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-Guinea pigs. VIII buy, sell
or exchange. Call Home phone CSC.
Cavius exchange. Mlshswaka. 24t30
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-06-21

of London suburbs, he begged that tn
a might pause at the door lOnl
enough for him to get a glass o
brandy.
The whiskered face was gray will
dust, therefore 1t was impossible t.
see the natural state of the sufferer
complexion; but he sat with eyes hal
closed and head bowed forward, as II
on the verge of Inconsistencies, ant
Van Cortlandt jumped quickly out tt
order the brandy. Miss Warren sprani
down from the car also, coming rOunt
to the front for an anxious look at the
sick mans face, and to ask If she coult
do anything. She had her leather
cased music-rOll in her hand, and
Christopher saw the dulled eyes OF
Jacobs glance at it, from under droop'
ing lids.
Then, Just as Van Cortlandt would
have entered the inn, out burst three
policemen. "We arrest you all on q
warrant. charged with theft" called
out one. "and it will be better for you
not to resist"
But Van Cortlandt did resist, and
violently. Not for himself alone, but
for the girl.
Instantly Jacobs had walked from his
daZed state into vivid %alertness. The
third policeman, who attempted to
catch Van Cortlandt round the waist,
was sent Keeling by a backhanded blow
from a strong fist In deadly earnest +;
and, seeing this violence, seeing also
the little crowd which quickly gathered
ut Van Cortlandt's cry of "Help! !"
Jacobs slipped out of the car, 1.-THE as
a snake.
"Don't resist-safer not to resist,
sir" he cried; and, while apparently
wishing to aid his patron, so stumbled
against him as to fling him into the
arms Of the tallest policeman.
Seeing himself trapped, Van Cort-
landt cried to Race, "Ninety-nine Park
Lane" and at the same instant some
thing was tossed into the tonneau.
Quick as light. Christopher took his
cue and dashed off at speed, Jacobs
and n of the policemen tearing after
him.
"Ninety-nine Park Lane! Ninety-nine
Park Lane!"
He seemed to hear Van Cortlandt's
voice still calling the direction in his
ears.
At first the number had no special
meaning for him, but as his first hot
excitement cooled he realized that 90
Park Lane had some association of
Importance in his mind.
by Jove, it's Maritz's house" he
exclaimed. And the mystery of his
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-06-21

speak as among friends here-nOw
that our errund has been done and
we're close to home again. This young
lady. Miss Warren, has been on the
same mission that you and l have been
on"
The man on the front seat gave q
jump. "She, sir! And you, too, the
same errand as mine!"
"Yes," said Van COrtlandt. "YOu
probably guessed when you were intro.
duced to me. W. there. that you
weren't the only n sent"
"I-no a was given me to think
that there were Others" stammered
Jacobs. II supposed that mine was
was the only message"
"'Messuge' Is rather a good word for
n cautious man like yOu," laughed Van
COrtlandt. "YOu're quite right, there's
only one real message as you call
it; but there are three of sorts, and
each Of us Is carrying one. Even l
don't know which Is which. 1t Is a
strange thing that all three should
have been brought together in this cur,
when only one should have come this
way, another by Flushing, another by
Rotterdam, as an additional p%recaution
in case of followers"
at Is strange indeed" said Jacobs,
CHANGING stealthily Mt Christopher.
"Oh. Mr.. Race isn't in this, except
that he's taking us all to London as
fast as he can get us there-three
passengers instead of the one he'd en-
gagged to transport. But he's absolute
~ to be trusted. You must have heard
of Mr.. Christopher Race. AS for Miss
Warren, she's rather u celebrity, too.
IL you were an American instead of
what do you call yourself, Jacobs?
you would probably know something
about Miss Constance Warren, who
writes for the papers. When this days
work Is over, she will be privileged
to make of 1t what she would call a
story I got my uncle to employ her,
80 that she might get u little kudos out
of the thing after 1t was we'll over, and
the secret could be allowed to come
out"
Before them nov rose the spires and
the clustered roofs of a village, and as
they entered it Jacobs turned again to
speak to Van COrtlandt.
ut would be a great favor" he said,
"if you would be willing to make u